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Fonua Pole
Prop
Player Bio
- Height:
- 184 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 02 June 2002
- Weight:
- 110 kg
- Birthplace:
- Wellington, NZ
- Age:
- 24
- Nickname:
- Nua
- Debut Club:
- Wests Tigers
- Date:
- 03 July 2022
- Opposition:
- New Zealand Warriors
- Round:
- 16
- Previous Club:
- -
- Junior Club:
- Sunbury Tigers
- Biography:
At just 24, Fonua Pole is in his fifth season in the NRL after making his debut for Wests Tigers at lock against the Warriors in July, 2022.
The New Zealand-born Tongan came through the Wests Tigers Pathways.
A player highly respected by his team-mates for his hard work, preparation, durability, toughness, and commitment to succeed, Pole is a true team first man.
One of the most professional and humble young men at Wests Tigers, Pole goes about his work quietly and is often seen in the gym doing recovery and extra work to finetune his craft.
Career
- Appearances
- 101
- Tries
- 10
2026 Season
- Appearances
- 24
Scoring
- Tries
- 1
Attack
- Tackle Breaks
- 57
- Average Hit Ups
- 10.5
- Post Contact Metres
- 1209.5
Passing
- Offloads
- 1
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 627
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 120
- Total Running Metres
- 2902
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 925
- Average Points
- 38.5
2026 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cowboys | Won | 44 - 16 | Prop | 34 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 40 | - | 9 | 16 | 3 | 79 | 66 | 12 |
| 3 | Rabbitohs | Lost | 20 - 16 | Prop | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 48 | - | 12 | 29 | 2 | 100 | 100 | - |
| 4 | Warriors | Won | 14 - 32 | Prop | 37 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 30 | - | 7 | 26 | 1 | 61 | 61 | - |
| 5 | Eels | Won | 20 - 22 | Prop | 27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 26 | - | 9 | 16 | 1 | 76 | 66 | 10 |
| 6 | Knights | Won | 42 - 22 | Prop | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 76 | - | 20 | 15 | 2 | 182 | 133 | 49 |
| 7 | Broncos | Lost | 20 - 21 | Prop | 41 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 34 | - | 11 | 19 | 2 | 90 | 77 | 13 |
| 8 | Raiders | Won | 33 - 14 | Prop | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 62 | - | 16 | 23 | - | 156 | 139 | 17 |
| 9 | Sharks | Lost | 52 - 10 | Prop | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 26 | - | 8 | 34 | 2 | 78 | 42 | 36 |
| 10 | Storm | Lost | 44 - 16 | Prop | 58 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 61 | - | 19 | 27 | 6 | 123 | 112 | 10 |
| 11 | Sea Eagles | Lost | 18 - 46 | Prop | 48 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 24 | - | 7 | 23 | 1 | 68 | 50 | 18 |
| 13 | Bulldogs | Won | 22 - 16 | Prop | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 66 | - | 16 | 32 | 7 | 144 | 144 | - |
| 14 | Panthers | Lost | 0 - 68 | Prop | 51 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | - | 8 | 33 | 2 | 52 | 44 | - |
| 15 | Titans | Won | 36 - 28 | Interchange | 56 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 68 | - | 20 | 35 | 1 | 179 | 130 | 49 |
| 16 | Dolphins | Lost | 22 - 36 | Interchange | 51 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 61 | - | 13 | 25 | 2 | 140 | 120 | 20 |
| 17 | Knights | Lost | 12 - 6 | Interchange | 46 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 64 | - | 13 | 25 | 3 | 146 | 146 | - |
| 18 | Dragons | Lost | 24 - 10 | Interchange | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 42 | - | 10 | 26 | 1 | 99 | 76 | 23 |
| 19 | Warriors | Lost | 6 - 32 | Interchange | 56 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 70 | - | 16 | 26 | 2 | 164 | 164 | - |
| 20 | Bulldogs | Lost | 32 - 0 | Interchange | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 36 | - | 12 | 27 | 3 | 90 | 76 | 13 |
| 21 | Raiders | Lost | 56 - 10 | Prop | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 29 | - | 9 | 34 | 1 | 76 | 76 | - |
| 22 | Eels | Lost | 13 - 16 | Interchange | 44 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | - | 1 | 9 | 64 | 1 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 171 | 127 | 44 |
| 24 | Dragons | Lost | 22 - 24 | Prop | 56 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 60 | - | 16 | 37 | 1 | 152 | 126 | 26 |
| 25 | Roosters | Won | 24 - 25 | Prop | 54 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 78 | - | 20 | 32 | 1 | 188 | 149 | 39 |
| 26 | Cowboys | Lost | 24 - 10 | Prop | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 55 | - | 15 | 26 | 4 | 134 | 124 | - |
| 27 | Panthers | Lost | 38 - 10 | Prop | 54 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 69 | - | 18 | 30 | - | 143 | 123 | 19 |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wests Tigers | 2022 | 10 | 1 | 9 | - | 10% | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 396 | 2 | 250 | 12 | 95.42% | 882 | 88.00 | 139 | 352 | 35.2 |
| Wests Tigers | 2023 | 23 | 4 | 19 | - | 17% | 4 | - | - | - | 16 | 27 | 821 | 3 | 560 | 29 | 95.08% | 2,132 | 92.00 | 128 | 786 | 34.2 |
| Wests Tigers | 2024 | 23 | 6 | 17 | - | 26% | 4 | - | - | - | 16 | 45 | 1,009 | 7 | 536 | 64 | 89.33% | 2,489 | 108.00 | 504 | 796 | 34.6 |
| Wests Tigers | 2025 | 21 | 9 | 12 | - | 43% | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 28 | 1,069 | 2 | 485 | 61 | 88.83% | 2,562 | 122.00 | 312 | 655 | 31.2 |
| Wests Tigers | 2026 | 24 | 8 | 16 | - | 33% | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 57 | 1,210 | 1 | 627 | 49 | 92.75% | 2,902 | 120.00 | 404 | 925 | 38.5 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wests Tigers | 2022 | 2026 | 101 | 28 | 73 | - | 28% | 10 | - | - | - | 40 | 164 | 4,504 | 15 | 2,458 | 215 | 91.96% | 10,969 | 108.00 | 1,490 | 3,514 | 34.8 |
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Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.
