Fletcher Sharpe (born 3 May 2004) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback and winger for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.
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| Born | 3 May 2004 Maitland, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (13 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
editBorn in Maitland, New South Wales, Sharpe played his junior rugby league for the Cessnock Goannas, before being signed by the Newcastle Knights.
Playing career
editEarly years
editSharpe spent his early years rising through the junior ranks for the Newcastle Knights.[2][3]
2024
editIn February, Sharpe's contract with the Newcastle outfit was extended until the end of 2026, along with an immediate promotion into the club's top 30 NRL squad.[4] In round 14 of the 2024 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for Newcastle against the Melbourne Storm,[5] scoring a try on debut in their 28–36 loss.[6] In round 24, Sharpe scored four tries in Newcastle's 34-18 victory over the Wests Tigers.[7] In round 26, Sharpe scored a hat-trick in Newcastle's 36-14 victory over the Gold Coast.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Fletcher Sharpe - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Junior Rep Results: Clean sweep as all grades win". Newcastle Knights. 15 March 2020.
- ^ "20 Stars for 2023 | Fletcher Sharpe". New South Wales Rugby League. 20 December 2022.
- ^ "Knights elevate outside backs". Newcastle Knights. 29 February 2024.
- ^ "NRL Squad Update: Knights v Storm". Newcastle Knights. 8 June 2024.
- ^ "Storm hold off Knights to secure top spot". National Rugby League. 9 June 2024.
- ^ "'What a moment': Knights flyer stuns Tigers as unwanted award looms — What we learned". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "Fletcher Sharpe scores hat-trick as Knights keep finals hopes alive after win over the Titans". www.nine.com.au.