Daejarn Asi


Daejarn Asi is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.

Background

Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Asi played his junior rugby league for the Aranui Eagles before moving to Australia.
In Australia, he played his junior rugby league for the Ormeau Shearers and attended Keebra Park State High School and later Brisbane Grammar School before being signed by the North Queensland Cowboys.

Playing career

In 2016, Asi played for Gold Coast Green in the Cyril Connell Cup. In 2018, he played for the Norths Devils in the Mal Meninga Cup.
In 2019, Asi moved to Townsville, where he played for the Townsville Blackhawks in the Hastings Deering Colts. Later that season, he made his debut for the Blackhawks' Queensland Cup side.

2020

In January, Asi was a member of the Queensland under-20 Emerging Origin squad. In February, he re-signed with the Cowboys on a three-year deal.
In Round 10 of the 2020 NRL season, Asi made his NRL debut, starting at and scoring a try against the Penrith Panthers.