Jesse Arthars (born 7 August 1998) is a New Zealand professional

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footballer who plays as a or er for the

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in the

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. He previously played for the

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and spent time on loan from

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at the

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in the

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Background

Arthars was born in

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Playing career

Early career

From 2016 to 2017, Arthars played for the

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in the

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, scoring 22 tries and kicked 160 goals for 408 points in 44 games.

2018

In 2018, Arthars signed a one year deal to join South Sydney after leaving

at the end of 2017. On 5 October 2018, Arthars was released by Souths on compassionate grounds. Arthars spent the majority of 2018 playing with South Sydney's feeder club side North Sydney in the

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making 6 appearances.

2019

On 9 May 2019, Arthars made his

debut for the

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against the

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. In Round 22 of the

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, Arthars scored his first try for the Gold Coast in a 36-12 loss against Parramatta at

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. On 29 October 2019, Arthars signed a two-year deal to join the

2020

Arthars made his club debut for the

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against the

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in a 28-21 victory. In the

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, Arthars played six games for Brisbane scoring 1 try as the club claimed the wooden spoon by finishing last on the table.

2021

Arthars was set to play his game of the season in Round 6 against the

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before falling ill the day before the game and was replaced by

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. In the

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, Arthars eventually played his first game of the season against the

scoring a try, as Brisbane achieved their greatest ever comeback coming back from 22-0 down, then winning 36-28. Arthars played 11 games scoring 5 tries and kicking 2 goals in the

. On 30 November,

agreed to loan Arthars to the

for the 2022 season before returning to the Brisbane club in 2023.

References

External links

Brisbane Broncos profileGold Coast Titans profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Arthars, Jesse 1998 births Living people Brisbane Broncos players New Zealand Warriors players Burleigh Bears players Gold Coast Titans players New Zealand Māori rugby league players New Zealand rugby league players North Sydney Bears NSW Cup players Rugby league centres Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league players from Auckland Rugby league wingers