Cameron Cullen

Cameron Cullen (born 9 September 1993) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Intrust Super Cup. He plays as a five-eighth, halfback and hooker. He previously played for the Gold Coast Titans.

Cameron Cullen
Personal information
Born (1993-09-09) 9 September 1993
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight85 kg (13 st 5 lb)
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Halfback, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016 Gold Coast Titans 5 2 0 0 8
2017 Manly Sea Eagles 5 0 0 0 0
Total 10 2 0 0 8
As of 28 January 2018
Source: [1]

Background

Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Cullen grew up in Cabarita, attending Palm Beach Currumbin High School on the Gold Coast and playing his junior rugby league for the Tweed Coast Raiders, before being signed by the Brisbane Broncos as a teenager.[2][3]

Playing career

Early career

In 2009, Cullen played for the Gold Coast Vikings Cyril Connell Cup team and represented the Queensland under-16 team.[4] In 2010, Cullen represented the Australian Schoolboys on their tour of Wales, England and France.[5] In 2011, Cullen played for Wynnum Manly's Mal Meninga Cup team and represented the Queensland under-18 team.[6] Later that season he made his NYC debut for the Brisbane Broncos, playing for them until 2013. In 2014, Cullen joined the Broncos' NRL squad but spent the season playing for their Queensland Cup affiliate club, the Redcliffe Dolphins.[7] In 2015, Cullen joined the Mackay Cutters and spent the pre-season trialling with the North Queensland Cowboys.[8] Later that season, Cullen was named 18th man for the Queensland Residents.[9]

2016

In 2016, Cullen joined the Burleigh Bears and spent the pre-season trialling with the Gold Coast Titans.[10] On 1 March, he earned a one-year contract with the Titans.[11]

In round 6 of the 2016 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Gold Coast against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.[12]

2017

Cullen made five appearances for Manly-Warringah in the 2017 NRL season as the club reached the finals but were eliminated in the first week by Penrith.[13]

Personal life

Cullen's father, Wayne, started at halfback for the Souths Magpies in their 1985 BRL premiership win.[14]

References
  1. "Cameron Cullen - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  2. "Karl Lawton is an Option for the Gold Coast Titans to Replace Injured Kane Elgey". Goldcoastbulletin.com.au. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  3. "Cameron Cullen Says Tragic Death of his Brother is Driving to Achieve His NRL Dream". Couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  4. "Final Round of Connell & Meninga Cups - South West Division". Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  5. "Australian Schoolboys - Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League". Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  6. "Queensland name Under 18's side". League Unlimited. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  7. "Cameron Cullen - 664". Redcliffe Dolphins. Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  8. "Insider". Cowboys. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  9. "XXXX Queensland Residents team". QRL. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  10. "Bears begin Off Season « Burleigh Bears". Burleighbears.com.au. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  11. "Cameron Cullen Has sEcured a Contract with the Gold Coast Titans". Couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  12. "Cullen to debut for Titans against Sharks". NRL.com. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  13. "Tyrone Peacheys controversial try helps Penrith beat Manly". www.news.com.au.
  14. "Cameron Cullen brings back memories for Wayne Bennett". Theage.com.au. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
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