Fonua Pole
Prop
Player Bio
- Height:
- 184 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 02 June 2002
- Weight:
- 110 kg
- Birthplace:
- Wellington, NZ
- Age:
- 23
- Nickname:
- Nua
- Debut Club:
- Wests Tigers
- Date:
- 03 July 2022
- Opposition:
- New Zealand Warriors
- Round:
- 16
- Previous Club:
- -
- Junior Club:
- Sunbury Tigers
- Biography:
Jack Bird enters his second season with Wests Tigers in 2026, bringing experience, toughness and versatility to the squad.
A premiership winner with Cronulla in 2016, Bird has enjoyed a decorated NRL career across multiple clubs and has represented New South Wales in five State of Origin matches.
Equally capable in the forwards or backline, Bird’s aggression, professionalism and competitive edge continue to make him a valuable asset within the Tigers’ lineup.
Career
- Appearances
- 84
- Tries
- 9
2026 Season
- Appearances
- 7
Scoring
- Tries
- 0
Attack
- Tackle Breaks
- 16
- Average Hit Ups
- 8.7
- Post Contact Metres
- 315.9
Passing
- Offloads
- 0
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 144
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 106
- Total Running Metres
- 748
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 219
- Average Points
- 31.3
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 |
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 | 7 | 5 | 2 | - | 71% | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 316 | - | 144 | 11 | 92.90% | 748 | 106.00 | 103 | 219 | 31.3 |
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 | 84 | 25 | 59 | - | 30% | 9 | - | - | - | 36 | 123 | 3,611 | 14 | 1,975 | 177 | 91.78% | 8,815 | 104.00 | 1,188 | 2,808 | 33.4 |
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