The Eagles offensive tackle had to watch his dad’s long journey back from serious health complications from the other side of ...

Known as a "gentle giant" among his school and local rugby club in Sydney's west, Jordan Mailata is gearing up for his second ...

In true Australian fashion NFL giant Jordan Mailata celebrated his historic role in the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl with ...

NBC Philadelphia’s Rob Kuestner described it as “the best story in the NFL”, worthy of a Hollywood movie and should Mailata’s ...

The NRL world is celebrating Jordan Mailata becoming the first Australian to play in a winning Super Bowl team after his ...

As Aussie NFL star Jordan Mailata ... success stories. Mailata was a ‘big teddy bear’ at school, according to former teachers. Picture: Mitchell Leff Mailata and his fellow Eagles are set ...

Next thing I convinced Jordan and his family to take the next step and ... Jordan Mailata as a student at Condell Park High School. Picture: Supplied Mailata celebrated with the Aussie and Samoan ...

This is his riveting rags to riches ... Tipping the scales at 165kg (364lb), Jordan Mailata was considered too big to play in the NRL. Picture: AP Photo/Doug Benc “It’s also hugely exciting.