Jason Clark (rugby league)
A hard-nosed rugby league forward whose relentless work ethic and loyalty made him a fan favorite for over a decade at South Sydney.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Australian rugby league footballer·Birthday: June 28·Millennials
Biography
Jason Clark's rugby league story is one of grit over glamour. The Sydney-born forward, debuting in 2009, embodied the blue-collar spirit of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the club he called home for his entire NRL career. Not the flashiest player on the field, Clark's value was measured in tackles made, meters gained in tough hit-ups, and an unwavering commitment to the team's structure. He played a crucial role in the Rabbitohs' historic 2014 premiership victory, a drought-breaking win for the storied club. After over 150 NRL games, his career came full circle with a final season in France, playing for Limoux. Clark's legacy is that of the ultimate clubman, a player whose consistency and heart defined an era for the Rabbitohs.
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.
Jason was born in 1989, 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 Jason Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
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
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- He was a key member of the South Sydney Rabbitohs squad that won the 2014 NRL Premiership.
- Clark played over 150 first-grade games in the National Rugby League, all for the South Sydney club.
- He captained the Rabbitohs in several matches during his tenure.
- He represented the Prime Minister's XIII team in 2015.
Did You Know?
He is a qualified electrician, having completed his apprenticeship while playing NRL.
Clark played his junior rugby for the La Perouse Panthers.
His brother, Ben Clark, also played professional rugby league.
“My role is to do the tough carries and make my tackles.”
