Jakob Arthur (born 27 September 2002) is an Australian professional

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footballer who plays as a or for the

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in the

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Background

He is the son of

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head coach

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and is a halfback for the Parramatta Eels. He grew up playing for the Rouse Hill Rhinos as a Parramatta junior.

Playing career

2021

In round 10 of the

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, Arthur made his first grade debut for

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against the

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, scoring a try in a 34–18 win in the Magic Round. In December 2021, Arthur signed a new deal to remain at Parramatta until the end of the 2023 season.

2022

In round 8 of the

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, Arthur was controversially put at five-eighth ahead of the established Dylan Brown for Parramatta's match against

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. North Queensland would end up winning the match 35-4. Arthur was subsequently demoted to the

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for the following week. In July, Arthur was booed by some sections of the Parramatta fan base before the clubs match against

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at the

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. In round 21 of the

, Arthur was called into the Parramatta side after

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was ruled out for five weeks with a broken finger. Arthur provided two assists in the game as Parramatta won 36-20 against Manly. Arthur was controversially retained on the interchange bench for Parramatta throughout the 2022 finals series. In Parramatta's upset preliminary final victory over

, Arthur was an unused substitute in the clubs 24-20 victory. In the 2022 NRL Grand Final, Arthur came onto the field with five minutes remaining and Penrith leading the match 28-0. Parramatta would score two late tries including Arthur scoring a try just before the full-time siren. On 7 October, Arthur signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Parramatta until the end of 2024.

References

External links

Parramatta Eels profileZero Tackle profileJakob & The Beanstalk – Can The Son Of Arthur Reach The Summit?
{{DEFAULTSORT:Arthur, Jake 2002 births Living people Australian rugby league players Parramatta Eels players Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league players from Cairns