Jackson Ford

Jackson Ford (born 13 February 1998) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL.

Jackson Ford
Personal information
Full nameJackson Ford
Born (1998-02-17) 17 February 1998
Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019– St. George Illawarra 12 1 0 0 4
As of 22 September 2019
Source: [1]

Background

Ford was born in Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia.

He played his junior rugby league for the Gerringong Lions in the Group 7 Rugby League.

Career

In Round 20 of the 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW competition, Ford scored 4 tries as St George defeated the Wentworthville Magpies 36-16 at Kogarah Oval. After this performance, Ford was called into the first grade team.

Ford made his first grade debut for St George against the Gold Coast Titans in round 21 of the 2019 NRL season which ended in a 40-28 victory.[2][3][4] The following week against Cronulla-Sutherland, Ford scored his first try in the top grade as St George lost the match 18-12 at Shark Park.[5]

On 29 September 2019, Ford was named in the 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW team of the season for his performances throughout the year as St George finished as the competition's minor premiers.[6]

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References
  1. "Jackson Ford - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project.
  2. "NRL Round 21 team announcements". NRL.com. 11 August 2019. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  3. McKirdy, Lachlan (10 August 2019). "Dragons vs Titans: Gold Coast Titans defence slammed as 'too easy for first grade'". Sporting News. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019.
  4. "Canterbury Cup NSW Team of the Week". NSW Rugby League. 6 August 2019. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019.
  5. "Sydney Roosters belt Warriors, Cronulla Sharks beat St George Illawarra Dragons to go into top eight". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 August 2019. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019.
  6. "2019 Canterbury Cup NSW Team of the Year". NSW Rugby League. 29 September 2019. Archived from the original on 29 September 2019.
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