1. Addin Fonua-Blake was born on 6 November 1995 and is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League.
21 Facts About Addin Fonua-Blake
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Addin Fonua-Blake has played for both Tonga and New Zealand at international level.
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Addin Fonua-Blake is widely regarded as one of the best front rowers in the game.
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Addin Fonua-Blake previously played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.
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Addin Fonua-Blake played his junior rugby league for the Mascot Jets, before being signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
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On 7 September, following the end to Manly's season, Addin Fonua-Blake was named in the New Zealand Kiwis train-on squad for the 2016 Four Nations tournament.
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Addin Fonua-Blake played in 14 games for Manly-Warringah in 2016, crossing for 2 tries.
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Addin Fonua-Blake made 22 appearances for Manly in 2017 as the club finished 6th on the table and qualified for the finals.
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Addin Fonua-Blake made 22 appearances for Manly in the 2019 NRL season as the club finished sixth on the table.
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Addin Fonua-Blake scored a try in Manly's week one elimination final victory over Cronulla at Brookvale Oval.
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Addin Fonua-Blake played in Manly's elimination final defeat against South Sydney at ANZ Stadium the following week which ended their season.
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Addin Fonua-Blake cited wanting to relocate out of Sydney with his young family for the decision.
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Addin Fonua-Blake played 15 games for New Zealand in the 2021 NRL season as the club missed the finals finishing 12th.
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Addin Fonua-Blake made a total of 21 appearances for the New Zealand Warriors in the 2022 NRL season as they finished 15th on the table.
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Addin Fonua-Blake played 26 games for the New Zealand Warriors in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals.
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Addin Fonua-Blake played in all three finals games as the club reached the preliminary final stage before being knocked out by Brisbane.
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Addin Fonua-Blake then committed to play out the 2024 season with the Warriors.
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On 19 December, Addin Fonua-Blake signed a four-year deal to join Cronulla ahead of the 2025 NRL season.
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Addin Fonua-Blake was stood down from round 12 by coach Andrew Webster.
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Addin Fonua-Blake played 23 games for the New Zealand Warriors in the 2024 NRL season which saw the club finish 13th on the table.
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Addin Fonua-Blake was fined $1000, ordered to undergo counselling and given a one year suspended sentence.