Jackson Ford
Jackson Ford is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL.Background
Ford was born in Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia.
He played his junior rugby league for the Gerringong Lions in the Group 7 Rugby League.Career
In Round 20 of the 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW competition, Ford scored 4 tries as St George defeated the Wentworthville Magpies 36-16 at Kogarah Oval. After this performance, Ford was called into the first grade team.
Ford made his first grade debut for St George against the Gold Coast Titans in round 21 of the 2019 NRL season which ended in a 40-28 victory.
The following week against Cronulla-Sutherland, Ford scored his first try in the top grade as St George lost the match 18-12 at Shark Park.
On 29 September 2019, Ford was named in the 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW team of the season for his performances throughout the year as St George finished as the competition's minor premiers.External Links
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