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).

Luke Metcalf
Personal information
Born (1999-03-01) 1 March 1999
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (13 st 8 lb)
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021–22 Cronulla Sharks 7 3 0 0 12
2023– New Zealand Warriors 12 6 1 0 26
Total 19 9 1 0 38
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
2021 Cronulla-Sutherland 62008
2022 Cronulla-Sutherland 110/10.00%04
2023 New Zealand Warriors 7416
Career totals 14 7 0/1 0.00% 0 28

References

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