Jayden Sullivan

Jayden “Bud” Sullivan (born 16 September 2001) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback, five-eighth or hooker for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background
Sullivan was born in Wollongong, New South Wales, of Macedonian and New Zealand heritage.

Early career
Sullivan played his junior rugby league at Western Suburbs Red Devils in Illawarra Rugby League.

In 2019, he was selected for the New South Wales Under-18's team after an impressive year where he won the 2019 S. G. Ball Cup with the Illawarra Steelers as captain.

2020
Sullivan made his debut for St. George Illawarra against Melbourne in round 20 of the 2020 NRL season.

2021
Sullivan made five appearances for St. George Illawarra in the 2021 NRL season as the club missed out on the finals by finishing 11th on the table.

2022
Sullivan played nine games for St. George Illawarra in the 2022 NRL season as the club finished 10th on the table and missed the finals.

2023
In round 10 of the 2023 NRL season, Sullivan scored two tries for St. George Illawarra in their 16-18 loss against the bottom placed Wests Tigers.

In July 2023, Sullivan toured the Wests Tigers facilities after he was given permission to speak to other teams.

On 17 August 2023, Sullivan was released from the final years of his contract to sign with the Wests Tigers on a four-year deal.

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* denotes season still competing