Tonight, Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will etch his name in history as he becomes the 50th player to achieve the remarkable 300-game milestone in the National Rugby League (NRL).
The NRL extended its congratulations to Waerea-Hargreaves on this significant achievement, which will be marked during the match against South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium.
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo expressed admiration for Waerea-Hargreaves, describing him as the epitome of what an NRL player should embody: resilient and skillful on the field, and a guiding figure and inspiration off it. Following the match, Abdo will personally present Waerea-Hargreaves with the customary 300-game match ball.
Abdo highlighted Waerea-Hargreaves’ exceptional career spanning 15 NRL seasons, during which he secured three Premierships.
Beyond his on-field prowess, Waerea-Hargreaves commands widespread respect across the rugby league community for his outstanding character, leadership within his team, and his impactful contributions to the broader community.
Abdo conveyed the collective sentiment of the Rugby League community, extending heartfelt congratulations to Waerea-Hargreaves for reaching this extraordinary milestone.