Falakiko Manu (born 11 May 1997) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre or winger for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Hostplus Cup.

Falakiko Manu
Personal information
Full nameFalakiko Manu
Born (1997-05-11) 11 May 1997 (age 27)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st 2 lb)
Playing information
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021 Canterbury Bulldogs 4 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 24 October 2024

He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL.

Playing career

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In round 16 of the 2021 NRL season, Manu made his debut for Canterbury-Bankstown against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles where Canterbury suffered a 66–0 defeat.[2]

On 31 August 2021, Manu was one of twelve players who were told by Canterbury that they would not be offered a contract for the 2022 season and would be released at season's end.[3] On 1 March 2022, it was announced that Manu had signed for Wynnum-Manly in the Queensland Cup.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "Saab and Turbo hit top gear as Sea Eagles cruise Rout 66". www.nrl.com. 3 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Bulldogs show Origin star the door as Gus puts broom through Belmore". www.foxsports.com.au. 3 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Seagull's new signings". www.wynnumseagulls.com.au. March 2022.
  5. ^ "Iona College proves a happy hunting ground for Wynnum Manly". www.qrl.com.au. 26 March 2022.
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