PORT City Breakers RLFC have announced the signing of former Newcastle Knights star Jarrod Mullen.
With 211 NRL games, four appearances representing NSW Country, and a State of Origin run under his belt, 37-year-old Mullen adds to an already strong Breakers spine, linking up in the halves with former Charity Shield star Mal Webster.
Club President Geoff Kelly told NOTA the signing of Mullen was “very positive for our club and Group 3”.
“His experience and knowledge will assist our players coming through all grades,” Kelly said.
“We have a growing base of juniors coming through the ranks, along with our existing Breakers juniors playing first grade like Alfie Dungay, Nick Smith, Kieran Gainsford and Cody Fisher, and his knowledge will be invaluable.”
From humble beginnings growing up on a dairy farm in Cundletown to hitting the paddock for Taree as a youngster, Mullen appreciates the potential the Mid North Coast has to offer.
He believes there is a lot of young talent but not a lot of opportunity for quality coaching.
“Through my coaching business, and my experience learning a lot from (Andrew) Joey Johns, kids in the area can now get coaching with me and they’re loving it,” Mullen said.
After a stint with the Sunshine Coast Falcons in 2021, Mullen will take the field for the first time in four years with the Breakers.
He is confident his experience will make him a valuable asset.
“Kicking game is very important, I have a lot of experience for the end of the set,” he said.
By Rikki WALLER
