Jason Burnham (rugby league)

Jason Burnham
Personal information
Full nameJason Burnham
Born (1972-01-13) 13 January 1972 (age 52)
Playing information
PositionHooker, Lock, Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1994–00 Canberra 60 2 0 0 8
Source: [1]
As of 30 January 2023

Jason Burnham is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for Canberra in the NSWRL/ARL/Super League and NRL competitions.

Playing career

Burnham made his first grade debut for Canberra in round 7 of the 1994 NSWRL season against Manly at Bruce Stadium. Burnham played three games for Canberra that season as the club won their third premiership. Over the next two years, Burnham played mostly from the interchange bench and struggled to break into the starting side. In 1996, Burnham got to experience finals football for the first time as he was called in the Canberra team for their qualifying final against St. George which Canberra lost 16-14.

In 1997, Canberra joined the rival Super League competition for its one and only season. Burnham played 20 matches for Canberra as they reached the preliminary final where they lost 10-4 against Cronulla. This would be the last time Canberra would make a preliminary final until the 2016 NRL season. Over the next three years, Burnham would only make 20 appearances for Canberra and he was released at the end of the 2000 NRL season.[2][3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Jason Burnham - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Rugby League Retro: Greg Barwick on London Broncos' 1997 win over Canberra Raiders". www.skysports.com.
  3. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  4. ^ "Canberra Raiders all time first grade player list". www.raiders.com.au.
  5. ^ "Laurie Daley reunites with Canberra Raiders legends to celebrate 1994 premiership win". www.smh.com.au. 20 June 2014.