Career
He primarily plays second-row and property Jacob signed for and progressed through the youth system, finally making his debut in Round 23 of the 2011 season against Hull KR. Since then he has made a number of appearances for the first team He featured in Round 4 in 2014.
In 2013 he was offered the chance to go to another Super League side on loan, the Jacob signed a 1-month deal at Bradford after the Bulls suffered an injury crisis in their pack.
Fairbank featured in Round 15 (Salford City Reds) to Round 16 (). He was injured for Round 17-18.
On the 1st of May 2014, Jacob signed for the on a 1-month loan deal.