Fletcher Sharpe Explained

Fletcher Sharpe
Birth Date:2004 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Height:186cm (73inches)
Weight:86kg (190lb)
Club1:Newcastle Knights
Year1start:2024
Year1end:present
Appearances1:8
Tries1:6
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:24
Updated:19 August 2024
Source:[1]

Fletcher Sharpe (born 3 May 2004) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and er for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.

Background

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

Early years

Sharpe spent his early years rising through the junior ranks for the Newcastle Knights.[2] [3]

2024

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fletcher Sharpe - Playing Career - RLP. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Junior Rep Results: Clean sweep as all grades win. 15 March 2020. Newcastle Knights.
  3. Web site: 20 Stars for 2023 | Fletcher Sharpe. 20 December 2022. New South Wales Rugby League.
  4. Web site: Knights elevate outside backs. 29 February 2024. Newcastle Knights.
  5. Web site: NRL Squad Update: Knights v Storm. 8 June 2024. Newcastle Knights.
  6. Web site: Storm hold off Knights to secure top spot. 9 June 2024. National Rugby League.
  7. Web site: ‘What a moment’: Knights flyer stuns Tigers as unwanted award looms — What we learned. www.foxsports.com.au.