Moala Graham-Taufa
Moala Graham-Taufa (born 22 February 2002) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.
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Born | Auckland, New Zealand | 22 February 2002||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Wing, Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 19 April 2022 |
He previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League.
Background
Graham-Taufa came through the Sydney Roosters junior systems, playing for their Harold Matthews and SG Ball teams, debuting for the Roosters NSW cup feeder side, the North Sydney Bears. In 5 games Graham-Taufa scored 4 tries in NSW Cup before the competition was cancelled due to COVID lockdown in Sydney. In Round 24 2021, Graham-Taufa made his NRL debut for the Roosters against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium in a 54-12 loss. Graham-Taufa came on as an 18th man inclusion after Joey Manu was taken off due to a Latrell Mitchell hit.[2]
During the 2022 season, Graham-Taufa was released by the Roosters, subsequently signing with the Parramatta Eels.[3]
Graham-Taufa signed with the New Zealand Warriors on a train and trial deal for the 2023 season.
References
- RLP
- "Roosters 2022 NRL Squad Breakdown". www.roosters.com.au. 23 November 2021.
- "Jersey Flegg Cup Team List - Round Five". www.parraeels.com.au. 5 April 2022.