James Schiller

James Schiller (born 14 July 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er or for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.

He previously played for the Canberra Raiders.

Background Before turning to rugby league, Schiller was part of the Brumbies junior system. Schiller is the nephew of former Canberra Raiders player Brett Mullins, cousin of Newcastle Knights player Jack Hetherington, and grandson of former Eastern Suburbs winger of the century Bill Mullins.

Playing career

2022 Schiller made his first grade debut in round 1 of the 2022 NRL season for Canberra against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. In round 18, Schiller scored two tries for Canberra in their 20-16 upset victory over Melbourne.

2023 In the 2023 elimination final, Schiller scored two tries for Canberra in their 30-28 golden point extra-time loss against Newcastle.

2024 In round 4 of the 2024 NRL season, Schiller scored two tries for Canberra in their 36-22 loss against Cronulla.

In April, it was reported that Schiller had signed a three-year contract with the Newcastle Knights for the 2025 season.

2025 In round 2 of the 2025 NRL season, Schiller scored two tries for Newcastle in their 26-12 victory over the Dolphins. Schiller played a total of 17 games for Newcastle in the 2025 NRL season and scored eight tries. Newcastle would finish bottom of the table and claim their fifth Wooden Spoon in club history.

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