Few NRL halfbacks take a path quite like Jamal Fogarty, who spent years grinding in the Queensland Cup before making his NRL debut at 23 and building a career steady enough to earn a move to the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 2026. If you’re wondering about his age, height, ethnicity, salary, or why he left the Raiders, this profile lays out the verified facts and the open questions.
Born: 13 December 1993 ·
Age: 32 years ·
Height: 174 cm (official Sea Eagles profile) ·
Position: Halfback ·
Current Club: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles ·
Previous Club: Canberra Raiders (2022–2025)
Quick snapshot
- Born 13 December 1993 in Beaudesert, Queensland (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles official profile)
- Height listed at 174 cm on club profile (NRL.com Indigenous All Stars)
- Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal) descent (NRL.com Indigenous All Stars profile)
- NRL debut for Gold Coast Titans on 23 June 2017 (Zero Tackle)
- Exact current salary not publicly confirmed (Zero Tackle estimates $500,000 range)
- Net worth figures are speculative, not player-confirmed (Zero Tackle estimates $500,000 range)
- State of Origin future remains unconfirmed (Zero Tackle estimates $500,000 range)
- Signed with Sea Eagles for 2026 season after 4 years at Canberra (Sydney Morning Herald)
- ACL injury in 2023, returned in 2024 (Zero Tackle)
- Queensland Cup career from 2014 with 2 premierships (Sea Eagles profile)
- New chapter at Manly starting 2026 season (Sydney Morning Herald)
- Potential role as starting halfback after Daly Cherry-Evans departure (Sydney Morning Herald)
- Contract runs through at least 2026, with reports of a two-year deal (Zero Tackle)
The following table compiles key biographical facts from official and verified sources.
| Label | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Jamal Fogarty | NRL.com Indigenous All Stars |
| Date of Birth | 13 December 1993 | NRL.com Indigenous All Stars |
| Place of Birth | Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia | NRL.com Indigenous All Stars |
| Age | 32 years | NRL.com Indigenous All Stars |
| Height (Sea Eagles profile) | 174 cm | NRL.com Indigenous All Stars |
| Height (NRL PM XIII profile) | 177 cm | NRL.com Australia PM XIII |
| Weight (Sea Eagles) | 87 kg | NRL.com Indigenous All Stars |
| Position | Halfback | NRL.com Indigenous All Stars |
| Current Club | Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles | NRL.com Indigenous All Stars |
| Previous Club | Canberra Raiders (2022–2025) | Sydney Morning Herald |
| NRL Debut | 23 June 2017 (Gold Coast Titans) | Zero Tackle |
| Ethnicity | Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal) | NRL.com All Stars profile |
Is Jamal Fogarty leaving the Raiders?
He already has. Fogarty left the Canberra Raiders after the 2025 NRL season and signed a multi-year contract with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles starting in 2026. The Sydney Morning Herald confirms his arrival as a halfback for the 2026 campaign.
Why did Jamal Fogarty leave the Raiders?
- Fogarty played four seasons with the Raiders (2022–2025) (Sydney Morning Herald).
- The Sydney Morning Herald reported in March 2025 that Fogarty’s Raiders contract contained a club option worth around $650,000 for the 2026 season.
- According to Zero Tackle, the Raiders tabled a new two-year contract to keep him until end of 2027 after rejecting the club option.
- Manly pursued Fogarty as a replacement for departing captain Daly Cherry-Evans (Sydney Morning Herald).
Who does Jamal Fogarty play for now?
Fogarty is now a Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles player. The NRL.com Indigenous All Stars profile lists him as a halfback in their 2026 roster. He joined after four seasons with the Canberra Raiders, where he debuted for the club in 2022.
Jamal Fogarty has joined the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles as a halfback for the 2026 season.
Fogarty’s transition to Manly marks a significant shift in his career trajectory.
How much does Jamal Fogarty earn?
Exact salary figures from NRL contracts are not officially disclosed by the league or by player agents. But a handful of reports give a plausible range.
What is Jamal Fogarty’s salary?
- The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Fogarty’s Raiders contract contained a club option worth around $650,000 for 2026.
- Zero Tackle reported that Manly were preparing a two-year offer at around $500,000 per season.
- Net worth estimates are speculative and not confirmed by Fogarty or his agents.
A halfback in his 30s with an ACL recovery in his recent history faces a market that pays for potential over track record. Fogarty reportedly took a pay cut from the $650,000 option to the Manly offer, sacrificing short-term salary for a longer runway as a starting NRL halfback.
Fogarty’s Raiders contract contained a club option worth around $650,000 for the 2026 season.
The salary figures illustrate the financial dynamics of a veteran halfback’s market value.
How much is Jamal Fogarty worth?
No verified net worth figure exists. Any numbers circulating online are estimates from media aggregators, not from Fogarty or his representatives. The only concrete data is his reported playing contract range: between $400,000 and $650,000 per season.
The implication: salary discussions around Fogarty reveal a common NRL pattern — a player’s market value is often lower than the option in their contract, especially after an injury-interrupted season.
What ethnicity is Jamal Fogarty?
Fogarty is of Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal) descent. He has represented the Indigenous All Stars, as confirmed by his NRL.com Indigenous All Stars profile.
Where is Jamal Fogarty from?
- Born in Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia (NRL.com Indigenous All Stars).
- He identifies as a proud Indigenous athlete and has participated in Indigenous All Stars matches.
What is Jamal Fogarty’s nationality?
Australian. He was born and raised in Queensland and has played his entire professional career in Australian rugby league competitions (Queensland Cup and NRL).
What this means: Fogarty is one of several Indigenous halfbacks in the NRL, a pathway that the league actively promotes through programs like the Indigenous All Stars and the NRL’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander player development framework.
How old is Jamal Fogarty and how tall is he?
Two simple questions with straightforward answers from official club data — plus one small anomaly worth noting.
What is Jamal Fogarty’s age?
- Born 13 December 1993 — age 32 as of 2025 (NRL.com Indigenous All Stars).
How tall is Jamal Fogarty?
- The NRL.com Indigenous All Stars profile lists his height at 174 cm.
- The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles official site also lists 174 cm.
- However, the NRL.com Australia PM XIII profile lists him at 177 cm — a 3 cm discrepancy across official NRL pages.
The catch: official NRL profiles are not consistent with each other. Two separate NRL.com profiles give different measurements, which makes any single “official” height a best-guess rather than a settled fact. The Sea Eagles profile (174 cm) is Fogarty’s current club record and carries the most recency.
For a halfback, listed height influences how scouts and fans perceive a player’s physical profile. A 3 cm discrepancy won’t change his game, but it shows that even basic player data in the NRL isn’t uniformly maintained across official sources — a small but useful reminder for anyone researching player stats.
The height discrepancy underscores the lack of uniformity in player data across official platforms.
Who has Jamal Fogarty played for?
Fogarty’s career spans two tiers of Australian rugby league: the Queensland Cup as a foundation and the NRL at the top level. Here’s the full club history.
What clubs has Jamal Fogarty played for?
- Burleigh Bears (Queensland Cup, 2014–2019) — won two premierships (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles).
- Tweed Heads Seagulls (Queensland Cup, 2020–2021) (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles).
- Gold Coast Titans (NRL, 2017–2021) — made NRL debut 23 June 2017.
- Canberra Raiders (NRL, 2022–2025).
- Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (NRL, 2026–present).
Has Jamal Fogarty played State of Origin?
No. Fogarty has not represented Queensland in State of Origin. Despite being a consistent NRL halfback for multiple seasons, he has never received a Maroons call-up. He has, however, represented the Indigenous All Stars and Australia PM XIII — representative honours, but not Origin level.
The pattern: Fogarty’s path to the NRL was slower than most — he debuted at 23 and didn’t become a regular starter until his late 20s. That timeline, combined with competition from younger halfbacks, has kept him outside Origin contention.
Fogarty has led two NRL clubs to finals (Raiders in 2022, 2024) and won Queensland Cups — but his age and injury history mean the next contract could be his last as a starting halfback. He’s experienced enough to guide a young spine, but fragile enough that Manly’s investment carries real risk.
Fogarty’s career path highlights the risks and rewards of betting on a player with a late NRL debut.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Jamal Fogarty already left the Raiders?
He has already left. Fogarty signed with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles for the 2026 NRL season after four years at Canberra (Sydney Morning Herald).
What prompted Fogarty’s move from Canberra to Manly?
Canberra had a club option worth around $650,000 for 2026 but instead tabled a new two-year deal. Manly’s offer gave him a starting halfback role after Cherry-Evans’ departure (Sydney Morning Herald).
What is the estimated salary range for Jamal Fogarty?
Official salary is not publicly disclosed. Media reports estimate between $400,000 and $650,000 AUD per season (Zero Tackle).
What is Jamal Fogarty’s ethnic background?
He is of Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal) descent (NRL.com Indigenous All Stars profile).
What is Jamal Fogarty’s official height?
Listed height varies: 174 cm on the Sea Eagles and NRL All Stars profiles, 177 cm on the NRL Australia PM XIII profile (NRL.com).
How old is Jamal Fogarty?
Born 13 December 1993 — age 32 as of 2025 (NRL.com Indigenous All Stars).
Which clubs has Jamal Fogarty played for during his career?
Queensland Cup: Burleigh Bears (two premierships) and Tweed Heads Seagulls. NRL: Gold Coast Titans (2017–2021), Canberra Raiders (2022–2025), Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (2026–) (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles).
Has Jamal Fogarty played State of Origin?
No. He has not represented Queensland in State of Origin. He has played for Indigenous All Stars and Australia PM XIII.
For the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, the decision is clear: Fogarty brings experience, game management, and a proven ability to guide a team to finals. But his injury history — including the 2023 ACL tear — and the fact that he turns 33 in his first season at the club means the window for a premiership push with him as starting halfback is narrow. If Manly’s young forwards fire and Fogarty stays healthy, the Sea Eagles get a steady hand. If the injury list grows, the gamble on a veteran halfback with limited Origin ceiling looks expensive.
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