Luke Metcalf
Luke Metcalf (born 1 March 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League (NRL).
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| Born | 1 March 1999 Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (13 st 8 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 26 August 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL. Also he is of Samoan descent, Luke's name in Samoan is Luka Mikiafu.
Early life
Metcalf played his junior rugby league with Orara Valley Tomahawks.
Playing career
2021 & 2022
In round 20 of the 2021 NRL season, Metcalf made his debut for Cronulla against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the "Battle of the beaches" game which ended in a 22-40 defeat.[2] In round 23 against the Wests Tigers, Metcalf scored two tries for Cronulla in a 50-20 victory.[3] On 15 November 2021, the New Zealand Warriors announced they had signed Metcalf on a two-year deal commencing in 2023. Metcalf made only one appearance for Cronulla in the 2022 NRL season in round 25 against Newcastle scoring a try during the 38-16 victory.[4]
2023
In round 13 of the 2023 NRL season, Metcalf made his club debut in the 22-26 loss against the Brisbane Broncos. In round 19 of the 2023 NRL season, Metcalf scored two tries for New Zealand in their 46-10 victory over an understrength Parramatta side.[5] Metcalf played 12 games for the New Zealand Warriors in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals.[6]
Statistics
NRL
- Statistics are correct as of the end of round 19 of the 2023 season[1]
| Season | Team | Matches | T | G | GK % | F/G | Pts |
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| 2021 |  Cronulla-Sutherland |
6 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | Cronulla-Sutherland |
1 | 1 | 0/1 | 0.00% | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 |  New Zealand Warriors |
7 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Career totals | 14 | 7 | 0/1 | 0.00% | 0 | 28 | |
References
- Rugby League Project
- "Trbojevic in a class of his own as Sea Eagles set sights on Storm". www.nrl.com.
- "'They cannot attract big names': Ennis savages Tigers as star prop snubs Madge". www.foxsports.com.au.
- "Vodafone Warriors sign Sharks rookie Luke Metcalf from 2023". warriors.kiwi.
- "Ruthless Warriors demolish Eels 46-10 to mark Shaun Johnson's milestone 200th game in style". www.stuff.co.nz.
- "NRL 2023: New Zealand Warriors season review". www.sportingnews.com.