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Francis Manuleleua
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Player Bio
- Height:
- 186 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 24 May 2004
- Weight:
- 110 kg
- Birthplace:
- Auckland, NZ
- Age:
- 22
- Nickname:
- Frisco
- Debut Club:
- Newcastle Knights
- Date:
- 21 March 2026
- Opposition:
- New Zealand Warriors
- Round:
- 3
- Previous Club:
- -
- Junior Club:
- Papatoetoe Panthers
- Biography:
New Zealand born product, Francis Manuleleua joined the Knights ahead of the 2025 season.
Manuleleua began his junior career with the Papatoetoe Panthers and has been recognized for his powerful running and ability to offload the ball.
Francis previously played for the Penrith Panthers pathways squads before arriving in Newcastle, where he is signed on until at least the end of the 2027 season.
Career
- Appearances
- 10
- Tries
- 1
2026 Season
- Appearances
- 10
Scoring
- Tries
- 1
Attack
- Line Breaks
- 7
- Line Break Assists
- 2
Passing
- Offloads
- 8
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 244
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 78
- Total Running Metres
- 786
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 413
- Average Points
- 41.3
2026 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowboys | Won | 28 - 18 | Reserve | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | Sea Eagles | Won | 16 - 36 | Reserve | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | Warriors | Lost | 12 - 38 | Interchange | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 6 | - |
| 7 | Roosters | Lost | 38 - 24 | 2nd Row | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 35 | - | 11 | 31 | 6 | 123 | 114 | - |
| 8 | Panthers | Lost | 12 - 44 | 2nd Row | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 6 | 41 | 41 | - |
| 9 | Rabbitohs | Won | 42 - 38 | Interchange | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | - | 2 | 4 | - | 23 | 23 | - |
| 10 | Dragons | Won | 10 - 44 | Reserve | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | Titans | Won | 12 - 36 | Reserve | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 | Storm | Lost | 32 - 30 | Reserve | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | Dragons | Won | 22 - 20 | 2nd Row | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 3 | 64 | 64 | - |
| 18 | Dolphins | Won | 13 - 12 | Reserve | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | Rabbitohs | Lost | 26 - 24 | Reserve | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | Sharks | Lost | 20 - 18 | 2nd Row | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 29 | - | 7 | 37 | 3 | 64 | 64 | - |
| 21 | Roosters | Lost | 22 - 23 | 2nd Row | 67 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 2 | 15 | 32 | 3 | 152 | 123 | - |
| 22 | Broncos | Won | 6 - 30 | 2nd Row | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 | - | 11 | 31 | 3 | 100 | 100 | - |
| 23 | Raiders | Won | 24 - 30 | 2nd Row | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 9 | 54 | 2 | 13 | 19 | 4 | 153 | 153 | - |
| 24 | Titans | Won | 36 - 26 | 2nd Row | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 33 | - | 10 | 24 | 1 | 56 | 56 | - |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Linebreaks | Offloads | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 5 | - | 50% | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 7 | 8 | 244 | 30 | 89.05% | 786 | 78.00 | - | 413 | 41.3 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Linebreaks | Offloads | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 5 | - | 50% | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 7 | 8 | 244 | 30 | 89.05% | 786 | 46.00 | - | 413 | 41.3 |
