“I love this Club and this is where I want to be.”
The former Cessnock Goanna has put in the hard yards to fight his way into contention and become an integral part of Adam O’Brien’s team.
Jones was identified by the Knights at an early age after playing the majority of his football with his local club since under 10’s.
The strong ball-runner made his way through the pathway system, which included Harold Matthews and SG Ball teams, winning a Grand Final in the Under 16’s division.
Playing alongside lifelong friend Brayden Musgrove and other NRL players including Tom Starling and Hudson Young (both Canberra Raiders), the team went onto conquer all before them.
But his time away from the game was not deprived of benefits, as he became a teacher aide at Heatley State School.
Bell said it gave him something to get up for every morning, while also an insight into what life after rugby league may be for him.
He said football was never going to last forever, but his experience working with the school students opened his eyes to a new future he had not previously considered. NRL; North Queensland Cowboys training at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Michael Bell . Picture: Alix Sweeney
“I really enjoyed it. It was awesome. I’d never really done something like that before,” Bell said.
Aiken hoping crazy 2020 won t be revisited
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When asked to sum up 2020, the only word Tarryn Aiken could find to describe her year was crazy .
But the surreal experience has left the 21-year-old with some valuable life lessons and on the eve of the BHP Premiership competition kicking off, she is looking forward to the new season ahead.
The Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons playmaker endured a rollercoaster of emotions during the COVID-affected year; including an ankle injury requiring surgery, multiple pre-seasons, strict quarantine bubbles and the challenge of living on the Queensland / New South Wales border.
In great news for Titans fans, young forwards David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui have taken out the top two spots in voting for the best player under 21 in the NRL.