Luke Metcalf
Australian rugby league player
Luke Metcalf (born 1 March 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League (NRL).
He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.
Early life
Luke Metcalf played his junior rugby league with Orara Valley Axemen.
Playing career
2021 and 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.
In round 23 against the Wests Tigers, Metcalf scored two tries for Cronulla in a 50-20 victory.
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.
2023
In round 13 of the 2023 NRL season, Metcalf made his club debut for the Warriors 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.
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.
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