Daejarn Asi
Daejarn Asi (born 15 August 2000) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.
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Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | 15 August 2000|||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 97 kg (15 st 4 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Five-eighth | |||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 24 July 2020 |
Background
Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Asi is of Samoan (Solosolo and Afega), Maori (Ngai Tahu and Tuhoe) and English descent. He played his junior rugby league for the Aranui Eagles before moving to Australia.[1]
In Australia, he played his junior rugby league for the Nerang Roosters and Ormeau Shearers. Asi attended Keebra Park State High School and later Brisbane Grammar School before being signed by the North Queensland Cowboys.[2][3][4]
Playing career
In 2016, Asi played for Gold Coast Green in the Cyril Connell Cup.[5] In 2018, he played for the Norths Devils in the Mal Meninga Cup.[6]
In 2019, Asi moved to Townsville, where he played for the Townsville Blackhawks in the Hastings Deering Colts. Later that season, he made his debut for the Blackhawks' Queensland Cup side.[7]
2020
In January, Asi was a member of the Queensland under-20 Emerging Origin squad.[8] In February, he re-signed with the Cowboys on a three-year deal.[9]
In Round 10 of the 2020 NRL season, Asi made his NRL debut, starting at five-eighth and scoring a try against the Penrith Panthers.[10]
References
- "Red and Black Report 2019: Edition No. 1". Canterbury Rugby League. 18 March 2019.
- "Round 4 Senior Wrap". Keebra Park Rugby League. 11 June 2016.
- "Brisbane Grammar School season preview". The Courier Mail. 13 July 2019.
- "Cowboys young gun Daejarn Asi gets his chance". The Townsville Bulletin. 22 February 2020.
- "Weekend Results". Easts Tigers. 11 April 2016.
- "Mal Meninga Cup state final teams". QRL. 1 May 2018.
- "Blackhawks fall short against high-flying Falcons". Townsville Blackhawks. 20 August 2019.
- "Cowboys named in 2020 Qld U20s Emerging Origin squad". NQ Cowboys. 22 December 2019.
- "Team list:Trial v Broncos". NQ Cowboys. 19 February 2020.
- "NRL team list: Round 10 v Penrith". NQ Cowboys. 14 July 2020.