Jayden Campbell Explained

Jayden Campbell
Birth Date:7 February 2000
Birth Place:Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia
Height:183cm (72inches)
Weight:80kg (180lb)
Year1start:2021
Year1end:present
Appearances1:58
Tries1:19
Goals1:39
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:154
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:7 September 2024
Module:
Embed:yes
Father:Preston Campbell
Relatives:Nathan Blacklock (cousin)
Greg Inglis (cousin)
Education:Helensvale State High School

Jayden Campbell (born 7 February 2000) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

Campbell was born in Cronulla, Sydney, New South Wales,[2] into a family of Indigenous Australian (Kamilaroi) and Danish descent.[3] In 2006, at six years of age, he moved with his family to the Gold Coast, Queensland, when his professional rugby league-playing father, Preston, became the first player to sign with the newly established Gold Coast Titans[4] and was later honoured with the club's first ever Life Membership.[5] The Campbell family also shares a relation with former Queensland captain Greg Inglis who is a cousin of theirs.[6] Jayden played his junior rugby league on the Gold Coast for the Helensvale Hornets and attended Helensvale State High School throughout his upbringing.[7] The Gold Coast Titans signed Campbell to an NRL development contract at 19 years of age.[8] His State of Origin eligibility for Queensland was confirmed in August 2021.[9]

Playing career

Early career

In 2018, Campbell played for the Burleigh Bears in the Mal Meninga Cup, before moving up to their Hastings Deering Colts side later that season.[10] [11]

In 2019, he scored 24 tries in 21 games for the Bears' Colts side and won the club's Best & Fairest award.[12] [13] In 2020, he joined the Titans' NRL squad on a development contract.[14]

2021

Campbell began the 2021 season playing for the Tweed Heads Seagulls in the Queensland Cup.[15]

In Round 13 of the 2021 NRL season, Campbell made his first grade debut for the Gold Coast against the Melbourne Storm.[16] In round 23, Campbell scored two tries for the Gold Coast in a 34-20 loss against Melbourne.[17] In round 25, Campbell scored two tries for the Gold Coast in a 44-0 victory over the New Zealand Warriors.[18]

2022

On 9 June, Campbell was ruled out for eight weeks with a high grade hamstring tear during the Gold Coast's loss against North Queensland.[19] In round 20 of the 2022 NRL season, Campbell scored two tries for the Gold Coast in their 36-24 loss against Canberra which left the club sitting bottom of the table.[20] Campbell played a total of 14 games for the club in the 2022 season as the club finished 13th on the table.[21]

2023

Campbell played a total of 22 games for the season. Campbell's season was ended after he dislocated his patella[22] in the Titans round 25 loss to Penrith.[23]

2024

Campbell made his first start of the season for the Gold Coast in round 4 against the Dolphins. Following the clubs 21-20 golden point extra-time loss against Canberra it was announced that Campbell would be ruled out for at least a month with a leg injury.[24] In round 16 Campbell broke Scott Prince's club record of 20 points in a match with Campbell scoring 26 points in the Gold Coast's 66-6 win against the Warriors.[25] Campbell played 15 games for the Gold Coast throughout the 2024 season as the club finished 14th on the table.[26]

Statistics

!Year!Team!Games!Tries!Goals!Pts
2021 Gold Coast Titans7520
202214416
2023225530
20241553488
Totals581939154
source:[27]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/jayden-campbell/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: Jayden Campbell building on Preston's legacy. 24 January 2022. www.codesports.com.au.
  3. Web site: All Stars instigator within sight of proudest moment. 7 February 2010. Sydney Morning Herald.
  4. Web site: Preston Campbell's emotional tribute to son Jayden before his Titans debut. 4 June 2021. The Courier Mail.
  5. Web site: Preston Campbell Honoured As First Titans Life Member. 13 June 2019. titans.com.au.
  6. Web site: Missed ALL-STARS Debut With Preston Still Burns Inglis. 31 January 2020. www.titans.com.au.
  7. Web site: Congrats to former Helensvale SHS student Jayden Campbell on his success!. 20 August 2021. Helensvale State High School Facebook Page.
  8. Web site: New faces at Broncos, Titans and Cowboys. 12 January 2021. The Courtier mail.
  9. Web site: Clubs set for showdown over expansion, new Brisbane team. 26 August 2021. The Courtier mail.
  10. Web site: 2018 Mal Meninga Cup round 1. 11 March 2018. League Unlimited.
  11. Web site: Young Campbell eyes off Cup debut. 1 February 2021. QRL.
  12. Web site: Halfback Jamal Fogarty named Player of the Year at Burleigh's annual awards night. 13 October 2019. The Courier Mail.
  13. Web site: Jayden Campbell. 18th Man. May 2019 .
  14. Web site: 'A very different player': Preston Campbell's son gets chance to shine for Titans. 20 February 2020. Sydney Morning Herald.
  15. Web site: Jayden Campbell lighting up the Intrust Super Cup. 24 May 2021. Gold Coast Titans.
  16. Web site: Round 13 team lists . NRL.com . 1 June 2021.
  17. Web site: Campbell a standout as Titans let golden chance slip. www.nrl.com. 19 August 2021 .
  18. Web site: Gold Coast Titans beat Warriors 44-0 to clinch NRL finals berth, Canterbury defeats Wests Tigers 38-0. www.abc.net.au.
  19. Web site: Brutal Origin takes toll as Maroons gun looking at operation for ankle injury in big blow: Casualty Ward. www.foxsports.com.au. 9 June 2022 .
  20. Web site: Raiders overpower Titans to make it three in a row. www.nrl.com. 30 July 2022 .
  21. Web site: Titans' million-dollar man goes missing as Holbrook rues costly mistake: Brutal Review. www.foxsports.com.au. 8 September 2022 .
  22. Web site: Injury report: Scan results return for Campbell, Sami . 22 August 2023 .
  23. Web site: NRL 2023: Gold Coast Titans season review. www.sportingnews.com. 5 September 2023 .
  24. Web site: NRL Casualty Ward: Surgery for Rabbitohs duo; Campbell blow. www.nrl.com.
  25. Web site: 2024-06-22 . Club records tumble as Titans demolish Warriors . 2024-06-22 . National Rugby League . en.
  26. Web site: The Mole's end-of-season review: Titans 'perennial enigma' who went missing as Des Hasler 'hallmark' falls flat. www.nine.com.au.
  27. Web site: 2024-07-13 . Jayden Campbell . 2024-09-27 . Gold Coast Titans . en.