Franklin Pele
Franklin Pele (born 18 December 2000) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for Hull F.C. in the Super League
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| Full name | Franklin Pele Poutasi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 18 December 2000 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 20 st 11 lb (132 kg)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [2] As of 18 June 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL.
Background edit
Pele was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and is of Samoan descent.[3] When Franklin was the age of seven, his family moved from South Auckland to settle in Sydney, Australia.[3][4]
He played junior rugby league for the Otahuhu Leopards in Auckland,[5] and St Patrick's Sutherland and the Gymea Gorillas in Sydney.[citation needed]
He attended Endeavour Sports High School and played for the Australian Schoolboys in 2018.[6]
Playing career edit
In round 12 of the 2021 NRL season, Pele made his debut for Cronulla-Sutherland against the Gold Coast.[4][7] He was later sidelined for 9-12 weeks after undergoing surgery for an injury sustained in a reserve grade game, effectively ending his debut season.[8] In 2023, Pele joined Canterbury. He made his club debut in round 1 of the 2023 NRL season against Manly at Brookvale Oval. Pele made a total of six appearances for the club. On 6 September 2023, Pele signed a two-year deal with English side Hull FC.[9] In round 1 of the 2024 Super League season, Pele made his club debut for Hull F.C. against arch-rivals Hull Kingston Rovers but was sent off in the 39th minute for a deliberate high tackle.[10] On 20 February 2024, Pele was suspended for three matches in relation to the tackle and fined £750.[11] In round 5 of the 2024 Super League season, Pele was given a yellow card for a dangerous high tackle during the Hull's 54-4 defeat against Leigh. Pele was later suspended for one game.[12]
Statistics edit
NRL edit
- Statistics are correct as of the end of the 2022 season[2]
| Season | Team | Matches | T | G | GK % | F/G | Pts |
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| 2021 | Cronulla Sharks | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
References edit
- ^ a b Clarke, George. "121kg wrecking ball stuns with 60m solo try; Wallaby weighs up league return: NRL Scout". Fox Sports. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Franklin Pele - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project.
- ^ a b Whittaker, Troy (10 February 2021). "Weighty issue: Pele trades gym for pushbike". NRL.com. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Frank the Tank: Sharks sensation called up for NRL debut". Daily Telegraph. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ Chisholm, Ed (6 March 2021). "NRL rookies: Franklin Pele - Cronulla's answer to Jason Taumalolo ready to be unleashed in 2021". Sporting News. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Young Shark in Australian Schoolboys squad". sharks.com.au. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Pele to become Shark #545". sharks.com.au. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Injury Update – Young Shark faces extended period on sidelines". Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Super League move confirmed for Canterbury Bulldogs forward Franklin Pele". www.loverugbyleague.com.
- ^ "Hull FC new signing Franklin Pele sent off after horror swinging arm on Elliot Minchella". www.totalrl.com.
- ^ "Hull FC learn fate of Ligi Sao appeal and Franklin Pele tribunal". www.hulldailymail.co.uk.
- ^ "Hull FC make Franklin Pele decision ahead of tribunal scheduled for Tuesday evening". www.loverugbyleague.com.
External links edit
- Hull FC profile
- Cronulla Sharks profile