Michael Molo
Michael Molo (born 7 February 1997) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop or lock forward for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League (NRL).
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Full name | Michael Molo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | 7 February 1997||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Prop, Lock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 23 September 2023 |
Background
Molo was born in Brisbane, Queensland. Australia. He attended Wavell State High School. He is of Samoan and Cook Islands descent and is the younger brother of Francis Molo. He is cousins with Toa Samoa captain Anthony Milford.
He played his junior football for the Aspley Devils, before being signed by the Norths Devils.[3]
Playing career
2022
Molo made his debut in round 11 of the 2022 NRL season for St. George Illawarra in their 24–18 victory over the New Zealand Warriors at Jubilee Oval, Molo also scored a try on debut.[4]
2023
Molo would play a total of 19 games for St. George Illawarra in the 2023 NRL season as they finished 16th on the table.[5]
Statistics
Season | Team | Pld | T | G | FG | P |
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2022 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 8 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
2023 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Totals | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
References
- "Michael Molo – Career Stats & Summary –". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- "Michael Molo".
- "NRL Rookie Spotlight: The extra motivation driving QLD Cup hero Michael Molo at St George Illawarra".
- "Another Molo for St George Illawarra with Michael to debut alongside brother Francis". 20 May 2022.
- "Hunt call that could define Flanagan era; glaring hole that must be filled: Brutal Review". www.foxsports.com.au.