Introduction
Jamie Buhrer (born 28 November 1989) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. He plays at second-row, lock and hooker. He previously played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
Background
Born in Westmead, New South Wales, Buhrer was educated at Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown and played his junior rugby league for the Hills District Bulls. He was then signed by the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
Playing career
Early career
In 2008 and 2009, Buhrer played 47 games for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles' NYC team, scoring 15 tries in total. In September 2009, he was named at lock in the 2009 NYC Team of the Year.
2010
In 2010, Buhrer graduated to the Sea Eagles' Queensland Cup team, Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles. In round 10 of the 2010 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Sea Eagles against the Parramatta Eels.
2011
Buhrer scored his first two tries in round 4 of the 2011 season against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, where he was playing at centre. He played off the interchange bench in the Sea Eagles' 2011 NRL Grand Final win over the New Zealand Warriors. Later on that month, he re-signed with the Sea Eagles on a 3-year contract until the end of 2014.
2012
In April, he played for New South Wales City against New South Wales Country in the annual City vs Country Origin match. A month later, he gained selection for the New South Wales State of Origin team to take on Queensland in game one of the series in Melbourne on 23 May 2012. He was subsequently dropped from the side.
2014
In May, Buhrer returned to the New South Wales City side. In September, he tore his anterior cruciate ligament, ruling him out for the rest of the season. Later on that month, he re-signed with the Sea Eagles on a 3-year contract until the end of 2017.
2016
In October, after playing 128 games for the Sea Eagles, Buhrer was released from the final year of his contract to sign a 2-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2017.