Jake Foster facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Full name | Jake Donald Foster | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 5 October 1988 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 96 kg (15 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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| Position | Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 30 October 2023
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Jake Foster, born on October 5, 1988, is an Australian former rugby league player. He played as a second-rower (second-row), which is a key position in the team's forward line. His last team was the Eastern Suburbs Tigers in the Queensland Cup.
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Jake Foster's Rugby Journey
Starting in the NRL
Jake Foster began his rugby league journey as a junior player for the Guildford Owls. He made his first appearance in the National Rugby League (NRL), Australia's top rugby league competition, in 2010. He played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. During his time with the Bulldogs, he played ten matches.
Moving to Canberra
After playing for the Bulldogs, Jake joined the Canberra Raiders for the 2013 NRL season. He played five matches for the Raiders during his time there.
Playing for the Indigenous All Stars
In 2013, Jake Foster had a special opportunity. He was chosen to play for the Indigenous All Stars team. This team is made up of talented Indigenous Australian rugby league players. He made his debut for this team in the 2013 All Stars match on February 9, 2013.
Recognized in the NSW Cup
On September 21, 2014, Jake was recognized for his skills. He was named captain and a second-rower in the 2014 NSW Cup Team of the Year. The NSW Cup is another important rugby league competition in New South Wales. Being named in the "Team of the Year" is a big honor, showing he was one of the best players in his position.
Time with Eastern Suburbs Tigers
On November 6, 2014, Jake Foster signed with the Eastern Suburbs Tigers. This team plays in the Queensland Cup, which is a major rugby league competition in Queensland. He played for the Easts Tigers full-time starting in the 2015 season. Jake played a total of 96 games for the Eastern Suburbs Tigers between 2015 and 2019.
