Daejarn Asi

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Daejarn Asi
Personal information
Born (2000-08-15) 15 August 2000 (age 21)
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight97 kg (15 st 4 lb)
Playing information
PositionCentre, Five-eighth, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020– North Qld Cowboys 10 1 0 0 4
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021 Māori All Stars 1 0 0 0 0
As of 5 September 2021
Source: [1]

Daejarn Asi (born 15 August 2000) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre and five-eighth for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL and the New Zealand Māori at international level.

Background[]

Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Asi is of Samoan (Solosolo and Afega), Māori (Ngāi Tahu and Tuhoe) and English descent. He played his junior rugby league for the Aranui Eagles before moving to Australia.[2]

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.[3][4][5]

Playing career[]

In 2016, Asi played for Gold Coast Green in the Cyril Connell Cup.[6] In 2018, he played for the Norths Devils in the Mal Meninga Cup.[7]

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.[8]

2020[]

In January, Asi was a member of the Queensland under-20 Emerging Origin squad.[9] In February, he re-signed with the Cowboys on a three-year deal.[10]

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.[11] Asi played five games in his rookie season, missing time due to minor knee injuries.[12]

2021[]

On 20 February, Asi represented the Māori All Stars, coming off the bench in their 10-all draw with the Indigenous All Stars.[13]

Asi began the 2021 season playing for the Blackhawks before making a mid-season switch to the Mackay Cutters.[14] He returned to first grade in Round 17, starting at fullback in a loss to the 46–18 loss to the South Sydney Rabbitohs.[15]

He played five games for the Cowboys in 2021, starting three at centre.[16]

Statistics[]

NRL[]

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2021 season[17]
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2020 North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland 5 1 0 — 0 4
2021 North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland 5 0 0 — 0 0
Career totals 10 1 0 — 0 4

References[]

  1. ^ RLP
  2. ^ "Red and Black Report 2019: Edition No. 1". Canterbury Rugby League. 18 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Round 4 Senior Wrap". Keebra Park Rugby League. 11 June 2016.
  4. ^ "Brisbane Grammar School season preview". The Courier Mail. 13 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Cowboys young gun Daejarn Asi gets his chance". The Townsville Bulletin. 22 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Weekend Results". Easts Tigers. 11 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Mal Meninga Cup state final teams". QRL. 1 May 2018.
  8. ^ "Blackhawks fall short against high-flying Falcons". Townsville Blackhawks. 20 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Cowboys named in 2020 Qld U20s Emerging Origin squad". NQ Cowboys. 22 December 2019.
  10. ^ "Team list:Trial v Broncos". NQ Cowboys. 19 February 2020.
  11. ^ "NRL team list: Round 10 v Penrith". NQ Cowboys. 14 July 2020.
  12. ^ "Updated team list: Round 20 v Brisbane". NQ Cowboys. 23 September 2020.
  13. ^ "Greig gets late call-up for Maori All-Stars". NQ Cowboys. 20 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Mackay Cutters star Daejarn Asi to return to NRL against Rabbitohs". The Courier Mail. 8 July 2021.
  15. ^ "Origin players unavailable, half the competition on bye". The Daily Telegraph. 6 July 2021.
  16. ^ "Cowboys updated team list: Round 25 v Sea Eagles". NQ Cowboys. 3 September 2021.
  17. ^ "Daejarn Asi - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project.

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