Cameron Cullen (born 9 September 1993) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer who previously played for the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Intrust Super Cup. He was primarily known as a five-eighth, halfback and hooker. He previously played for the Gold Coast Titans and the Manly Sea Eagles.
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| Born | 9 September 1993 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (13 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth, Halfback, Hooker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
editBorn 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
editEarly career
editIn 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
editIn 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]
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]
2018
editCullen signed with Queensland Cup side Redcliffe for the 2018 season.
Retirement
editAfter two years with Burleigh in 2016 and 2017 and stints with Redcliffe from 2018 to 2023, Cullen retired and is currently working as Real Estate Agent.[14]
Personal life
editCullen's father, Wayne, started at halfback for the Souths Magpies in their 1985 BRL premiership win.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Cameron Cullen - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "Karl Lawton is an Option for the Gold Coast Titans to Replace Injured Kane Elgey". Goldcoastbulletin.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Cameron Cullen Says Tragic Death of his Brother is Driving to Achieve His NRL Dream". Couriermail.com.au. Archived from the original on 11 March 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Final Round of Connell & Meninga Cups - South West Division". Fox Sports Pulse. Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Australian Schoolboys - Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League". Fox Sports Pulse. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Queensland name Under 18's side". League Unlimited. 2 June 2011. Archived from the original on 15 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Cameron Cullen - 664". Redcliffe Dolphins. Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Insider". Cowboys. Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "XXXX Queensland Residents team". QRL. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Bears begin Off Season « Burleigh Bears". Burleighbears.com.au. 13 November 2015. Archived from the original on 15 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Cameron Cullen Has sEcured a Contract with the Gold Coast Titans". Couriermail.com.au. Archived from the original on 11 March 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Cullen to debut for Titans against Sharks". NRL.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Tyrone Peacheys controversial try helps Penrith beat Manly". www.news.com.au. Archived from the original on 31 December 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ https://imageproperty.com.au/cameron-cullen/ [bare URL]
- ^ "Cameron Cullen brings back memories for Wayne Bennett". Theage.com.au. 1 April 2016. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2016.