Laitia Moceidreke Explained

Laitia Moceidreke
Birth Date:2000 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
Height:197cm (78inches)
Weight:101kg (223lb)
Club1:North Qld Cowboys
Year1start:2021
Appearances1:1
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:4
Club2:Newcastle Knights
Year2start:2024
Year2end:present
Appearances2:0
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Source:[1]
Updated:29 February 2024

Laitia Moceidreke (born 9 June 2000) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. His position is .

He previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys.

Background

Born in Camperdown, New South Wales, Moceidreke is of Fijian descent. He is the younger brother of former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Sitiveni Moceidreke.

He attended Matraville Sports High School and played his junior rugby league for the St George Dragons.[2] [3]

Playing career

Early career

In 2020, Moceidreke played for the Moorebank Rams in the Sydney Shield.[4]

2021

In 2021, Moceidreke joined the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, playing for their Jersey Flegg Cup side.[5] [6]

In June, Moceidreke signed with the North Queensland Cowboys on a two-year deal beginning in 2022 but was granted an immediate release to join the club for the 2021 NRL season.[7]

In round 23 of the 2021 NRL season, Moceidreke made his NRL debut for the North Queensland club against the Parramatta Eels, scoring a try in a 32-16 loss.[8] [9]

2023

After spending the majority of his two seasons with the Cowboys playing for their Queensland Cup feeder sides, the Mackay Cutters and Townsville Blackhawks, Moceidreke joined the Newcastle Knights in May, playing for their New South Wales Cup side.[10]

2024

In 2024, Moceidreke's contract with the Knights was upgraded to an NRL development contract.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Laitia Moceidreke - Playing Career - RLP. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Cowboys pinch giant young winger Laitia Moceidreke from Bulldogs. 16 June 2021. Wide World of Sports.
  3. Web site: Term 3, Wk 10 2012 - Matraville High School. 2012. Yumpu.
  4. Web site: Sydney Shied Around the Grounds. 16 August 2020. NSWRL.
  5. Web site: Around the Grounds Major Comps Rd 4. 5 April 2021. NSWRL.
  6. Web site: Jersey Flegg fall to Souths in nail-biter. 2 April 2021. Canterbury Bulldogs.
  7. Web site: Cowboys Apollo Register update. 30 June 2021. NQ Cowboys.
  8. Web site: Cowboys final team list: Round 23 v Eels. 21 August 2021. NQ Cowboys.
  9. Web site: Eels escape 'downfall' after 'cheap' start; Hammer puts heat on $1m man: 3 Big Hits. www.foxsports.com.au.
  10. Web site: Senior Reps team lists: Round 11. 9 May 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  11. Web site: Knights elevate outside backs. 29 February 2024. Newcastle Knights.