Jye Olsen has entered the spotlight, made headlines and wowed spectators over the past few years, leading an impressive rugby league career with the Burdekin Roosters. With a lifetime of experience, Jye first played on the field when he was just seven years old and reminisces fondly on his successful introduction to the sport.
“I was lucky enough to play in a very good junior team which went undefeated for many years,” explained Jye.
“It was with this team that we won the Paul Bowman Carnival in Under 9's which had over 50 teams and the Burdekin's very own Shane Muspratt Cup in Under 12's.”
Jye’s unwavering dedication to the sport shone bright through several years of tough team losses, and he credits his perseverance to the values demonstrated to him by his parents, Yolanda and Ross Olsen.
“My dad was the coach and mum helped manage for most of my junior years and they taught me resilience and what playing for the Burdekin means,” added Jye.
2024 marked exactly a decade since Jye first laced up his boots and coinciding with this milestone, the year also staged a monumental achievement for his rugby league career.
“My most memorable achievement to date is making my A Grade debut with the Roosters last year at the age of 17,” Jye shared.
“This was very special to me as I grew up watching my dad, uncle and other family members play for the Roosters and it was always a dream of mine.”
With sights set on making the Townsville & District Blackhawks semi-professional team, 2025 will see Jye work closer to achieving his aspirations.
“I have been given the opportunity this year to train in the Mal Meninga Cup Squad with the Townsville Blackhawks alongside another local, Hayde Munro - who I actually played in the halves with when we were just 7!”
“My goals are to hopefully cement a spot with the Blackhawks and then return back to the Burdekin Roosters and play a consistent year of footy in the hope to keep improving as a player.”
Jye Olsen has climbed the rugby league ladder from Grassroots to A-Grade
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