James Schiller

James Schiller
Personal information
Born (2001-07-14) 14 July 2001 (age 23)
Young, New South Wales, Australia
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022–24 Canberra Raiders 15 9 0 0 36
2025– Newcastle Knights 0 0 0 0 0
Total 15 9 0 0 36
Source: [1]
As of 13 October 2024

James Schiller (born 14 July 2001) is an Australian rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League (NRL). His positions are winger and centre. He previously played for the Canberra Raiders.

Background

Schiller is the nephew of former Canberra Raiders player Brett Mullins, cousin of Newcastle Knights player Jack Hetherington, and grandson of former Eastern Suburbs winger of the century Bill Mullins.[2]

Playing career

2022

Schiller made his first grade debut in round 1 of the 2022 NRL season for Canberra against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.[3] In round 18, Schiller scored two tries for Canberra in their 20-16 upset victory over Melbourne.[4]

2023

In the 2023 elimination final, Schiller scored two tries for Canberra in their 30-28 golden point extra-time loss against Newcastle.[5]

2024

In round 4 of the 2024 NRL season, Schiller scored two tries for Canberra in their 36-22 loss against Cronulla.[6]

In April, it was reported that Schiller had signed a three-year contract with the Newcastle Knights for the 2025 season.[7]

Statistics

Year Team Games Tries Pts
2022 Canberra Raiders 6 2 8
2023 4 2 8
2024 5 5 20
2025 Newcastle Knights
Totals 15 9 36

References

  1. ^ "James Schiller - Playing Career - RLP".
  2. ^ Dinjaski, Melanie (8 March 2022). "Brett Mullins' advice to nephew James Schiller after Raiders' shock centres selection". The Canberra Times.
  3. ^ "NRL 2022, Round 1 Team Lists". NRL.com. 8 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Papenhuyzen's season looks over as Raiders keep theirs alive thanks to rookie - 3 Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au.
  5. ^ "Newcastle Knights fans buzzing after extra time win over Canberra Raiders". www.abc.net.au.
  6. ^ "'Pretty disappointed': Raiders to lodge complaint over Sharks trainer's bizarre move". www.foxsports.com.au.
  7. ^ "Newcastle Knights tempt young Canberra Raiders flyer to jump ship". www.newcastleherald.com.au.