Jack Reed

Jack Reed (born 15 July 1988) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2010s for the Brisbane Broncos of the NRL. An England international representative, Reed primarily played as a . Whilst he was born in England he played his entire junior and professional career in Australia. Reed cited Brisbane legend Corey Parker as a huge influence on his career. Early life Reed was born in Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, before moving to Bribie Island, Queensland where he played his junior rugby league with the Caboolture Snakes club and the Bribie Island Warrigals. Playing career Reed was then signed up to play for the Canberra Raiders feeder club Souths Logan Magpies. However, after failing to impress at Canberra, he was signed to the Brisbane Broncos, and playing with the Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup. Brisbane Broncos After an impressive 2010 Queensland Cup season with the Norths Devils, Reed was recommended by Norths Devils CEO Mark Murray to take part in Brisbane Broncos pre-season training as part of the feeder arrangement between the two clubs. Reed impressed Brisbane staff with his attitude and work ethic and was rewarded by playing in all three pre-season trials for the Brisbane club.