Fletcher Sharpe
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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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Source: [1] As of 13 October 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
Background
[edit]Born in Maitland, New South Wales, Sharpe played his junior rugby league for the Cessnock Goannas, before being signed by the Newcastle Knights.
Playing career
[edit]Early years
[edit]Sharpe spent his early years rising through the junior ranks for the Newcastle Knights.[2][3]
2024
[edit]In 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.