Jeremy Hawkins Explained

Jeremy Hawkins
Birth Date:1993 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Wellington, New Zealand
Height:184cm (72inches)
Weight:98kg (216lb)
Club1:Canberra Raiders
Year1start:2014
Year1end:15
Appearances1:7
Tries1:2
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:8
Source:[1]
Updated:9 January 2020

Jeremy Hawkins (born 15 May 1993) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for Redcliffe Dolphins in the Queensland Cup. He plays at and and previously played for the Canberra Raiders.

Background

Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Hawkins played rugby union until he was 14-years-old.[2] He then made the switch to rugby league with the Randwick Kingfishers, before being signed by the Canberra Raiders.

Playing career

Early career

From 2011 to 2013, Hawkins played for the Canberra Raiders' NYC team.[3] [4] On 30 August 2013, he re-signed with the Raiders on a 2-year contract.[5] On 13 October 2013, he vice-captained the Junior Kiwis against the Junior Kangaroos, after being 18th man the year before.[6] [7] [8] [9]

2014

In 2014, Hawkins graduated to the Raiders' New South Wales Cup team, Mount Pritchard Mounties.[10] In round 18 of the 2014 NRL season, he was named to make his NRL debut against the Gold Coast Titans, however the Raiders' request to play him was denied by the NRL due to Canberra having used up all their second-tier salary cap and having players in Hawkin's position available to play.[11] [12] In round 24, he made his NRL debut for Canberra against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, playing at centre in the club's 22-12 win at Remondis Stadium.[13] [14]

2015

On 13 February, Hawkins re-signed with Canberra on a two-year contract,[15] however, on 5 November, he was released from the final two years of his contract and signed a two-year contract with the Melbourne Storm starting in 2016.[16] [17]

2016-2019

Hawkins never played a first grade game for Melbourne. He instead featured for the club's feeder sides in the Queensland Cup. In 2018, he joined the Redcliffe Dolphins.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeremy Hawkins - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2020-01-09.
  2. Web site: Adrian Proszenko. Rookie Raider Jeremy Hawkins laments lost NRL opportunity. Smh.com.au. 2014-07-15. 2015-11-04.
  3. Web site: H. Nyc Database. 27 December 2012. 2015-11-04.
  4. Web site: Jeremy Hawkins player results, scores, news and statistics. Rleague.com. 2014-08-25.
  5. Web site: Raiders re-sign three rising stars | NRL. Zero Tackle. 2013-08-30. 2014-08-25.
  6. Web site: Nine Warriors in Junior Kiwis squad. NRL.com. 2013-10-08. 2015-06-05.
  7. Web site: Junior Kiwis named for curtainraiser. Stuff.co.nz. 2012-10-10. 2014-08-25.
  8. Web site: The Mole'S Monday Scoops!. Rugby League Week. 2015-10-19. 2015-11-04.
  9. Web site: Junior Kiwis shake fancied opponents - Warriors. Warriors.kiwi. 13 October 2013. 2015-11-04.
  10. Web site: Warriors V Mounties - VB NSW Cup Rd 9. NSWRL. 12 May 2014. 2015-11-04.
  11. Web site: Adrian Proszenko. Rookie Raider Jeremy Hawkins laments lost NRL opportunity. Smh.com.au. 15 July 2014. 2014-08-25.
  12. Web site: Lee Gaskin. Canberra Raiders' Jeremy Hawkins denied NRL debut. Smh.com.au. 2013-11-22. 2014-08-25.
  13. Web site: NRL 2014 - Round 24. Rugby League Project. 2015-11-04.
  14. Web site: Late Mail NRL: Raiders v Sharks. Raiders. 24 August 2014. 2014-08-25.
  15. Web site: Hawkins re-signs until end of 2017 | NRL. Zero Tackle. 2015-02-13. 2015-11-04.
  16. Web site: Storm signs outside back speedster | NRL. Zero Tackle. 4 November 2015. 2015-11-05.
  17. Web site: Craig Bellamy's storm Signs Raiders Centre; Bulldogs Forward Re-signs. Foxsports.com.au. 2015-11-04. 3 November 2015.
  18. Web site: Player profile Jeremy Hawkins. www.qrl.com.au.