Australian professional rugby league footballer
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).
He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL.
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]
2024
In round 4 of the 2024 season, Metcalf broke his leg while trying to tackle front rower Tyson Frizell.[7]
Statistics
NRL
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