Rugby league star Jasmin Strange has built a formidable reputation as an uncompromising enforcer on the NRLW field for the Sydney Roosters, but a recent social media post demonstrates her tackling prowess extends far beyond the professional arena.
Viral Instagram Clip Highlights Off-Duty Aggression
The 23-year-old backrower uploaded a striking video to Instagram on Monday that perfectly displayed her textbook tackling technique in an unexpected setting. The clip captured the moment a male friend experienced firsthand just how ferocious Strange can be when she enthusiastically agreed to demonstrate her skills while reportedly under the influence of alcohol.
Strange humorously titled the post: 'Can people stop asking me to tackle them when I'm drunk bc I will say yes.' The footage shows her friend being decisively pummelled to the ground, looking visibly shocked before declaring the obvious to laughing companions: 'I just got dropped.'
Bizarre Fan Requests and Potential Revenue Stream
This isn't the first time Strange has revealed unusual aspects of her life beyond the rugby league pitch. Last September, during an appearance on Triple M's Rush Hour program, the athlete disclosed the strange fetish requests she regularly receives from footy fans through social media channels.
Strange told footy legend Nathan Hindmarsh and co-host Anthony Maroon that supporters frequently contact her via Instagram asking to purchase her unwashed socks after she has worn them during NRLW matches. 'I get that many messages from people asking to buy my filthy, game-worn socks,' she revealed during the broadcast.
The athlete humorously acknowledged the commercial potential of these unusual requests, stating: 'So I reckon there's a few feet freaks out there... I could make some good money for sure.' Hindmarsh light-heartedly encouraged her to capitalise on the situation, describing it as 'easy money.' In a playful exchange, Strange later offered to sell Hindmarsh's own socks while presenting them as her own, believing they would develop a distinctive odor if worn by the Parramatta Eels great.
Family Connections and Nepotism Accusations
Raised on the New South Wales Central Coast, Strange comes from a rugby league family with strong connections to the sport. Her father John coaches her at the Sydney Roosters, while her younger brother Ethan has emerged as a promising five-eighth for the Canberra Raiders.
The athletic second-rower has previously addressed accusations of nepotism that have occasionally surfaced throughout her career. 'In the end I realised it doesn't actually matter,' Strange stated regarding such criticism. 'For lack of a better term, I quickly discovered how just stupid some people are.'
She provided a specific example of the illogical nature of some accusations: 'When I was at Newcastle, I was getting many DMs saying, 'you only get picked because your dad's the coach' – well, he is coaching the Roosters and I'm at the Knights.' Strange concluded that many critics 'probably don't have a clue about the game...they just see you as a scapegoat.'
The combination of Strange's formidable physical presence, her candid revelations about unusual fan interactions, and her thoughtful responses to career challenges paints a compelling portrait of a modern NRLW athlete navigating both sporting excellence and the peculiarities of public life.
