Jack Littlejohn
An Australian rugby league journeyman whose adaptability at halfback and five-eighth took him from the NRL to the English Super League.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Australian rugby league footballer·Birthday: November 8·Millennials
Biography
Jack Littlejohn's professional rugby league path is a testament to utility and perseverance. Breaking into the NRL with the Wests Tigers, he later found a more substantial role with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, where his skills as a halfback and five-eighth were put to use. Seeking greater opportunity, he made the significant move to England to join the Salford Red Devils in the Super League, testing his mettle in a different rugby league culture. His career later came full circle, returning to play in New South Wales' regional competitions. Littlejohn's story is that of the solid professional who maximized his talent across multiple teams and leagues, valued for his game management and versatility on the field.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jack was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jack Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Jack's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played in the National Rugby League for both the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
- Competed in the English Super League as a player for the Salford Red Devils.
- Successfully transitioned his career from the NRL to the European professional league environment.
Did You Know?
He made his NRL debut for the Wests Tigers against the Canberra Raiders in 2012.
He played for the Salford Red Devils in the 2020 Super League Grand Final, which was played behind closed doors at Hull's KCOM Stadium.
After his stint in England, he returned to play for the Mudgee Dragons in the NSWRL's Peter McDonald Premiership.
“I just want to be ready whenever the coach calls my number.”
