Jay Pitts
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| Full name | Jay Simon Pitts[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 9 December 1989 Ossett, West Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 14 st 11 lb (94 kg) [2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Loose forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jay Pitts (born 9 December 1989) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row or loose forward for Wakefield Trinity in the Betfred Super League.[3][4]
He previously played for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Leeds Rhinos, Hull FC and the Bradford Bulls in the Super League, and the London Broncos in the Championship and the top flight.
Background
Pitts was born in Ossett, West Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
He has also played at club level for the Bradford Bulls (Heritage No.), Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Heritage No. 1261), Leeds Rhinos (Heritage No.) and Hull F.C. (Heritage No.).[citation needed]
Pitts signed a contract with Leeds beginning at the end of the 2009 season.
In March 2012, Pitts signed a 2+1⁄2-year deal with Hull F.C. after they negotiated a deal with Leeds.[citation needed]
Bradford Bulls
2014 - 2014 Season
Pitts featured in Round 11 (Warrington) to Round 15 (Wakefield Trinity Wildcats). Pitts then played in Round 17 (Hull Kingston Rovers) to Round 27 (London Broncos). In the Challenge Cup he featured in Round 5 (Catalans Dragons) to the Quarter Final against Warrington.[citation needed]
2015 - 2015 Season
Pitts signed for Bradford on a permanent basis on a two-year deal. He featured in the pre-season friendlies against Castleford and Leeds.
He featured in Round 1 (Leigh Centurions) to Round 23 (Halifax). Pitts played in Qualifier 1 (Sheffield) to Qualifier 7 (Halifax). Pitts played in the £1 Million Game (Wakefield Trinity Wildcats). He also featured in the Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Workington Town) to Round 5 (Hull Kingston Rovers).[citation needed]
2016 - 2016 Season
Pitts featured in the pre-season friendlies against Leeds and Castleford.
He featured in Round 1 (Featherstone Rovers) to Round 21 (Whitehaven) then in Round 23 (Featherstone Rovers). Pitts played in the Championship Shield Game 1 (Whitehaven) to the Final against (Sheffield). Pitts played in the Challenge Cup in the 4th Round against (Dewsbury).[citation needed]
London Broncos
Pitts signed a two-year deal with London following Bradford's liquidation.[5]
2017 - 2017 Season
Pitts featured in Round 1 (Swinton Lions) to Round 7 (Rochdale Hornets). He also played in the Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Toronto Wolfpack). He scored against Rochdale Hornets (1 try).[citation needed]
Wakefield Trinity
In 2020, Pitts joined Wakefield Trinity from the London Broncos.[6]
Statistics
Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.
| Season | Appearance | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
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| 2014 Bradford Bulls | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 Bradford Bulls | 33 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 2016 Bradford Bulls | 32 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Total | 83 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 112 |
References
- ^ FreeBMD Entry Information
- ^ "Leeds Rhinos Players & Coaches 1st Team". web page. Leeds Rhinos. 2011. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ^ a b "Statistics at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "London Broncos sign Jay Pitts from Bradford Bulls". Sky Sports. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Wakefield Trinity star Jay Pitts ready to make use of big-game experience". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
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