One of three youngsters who played just one game in 2017, Junior Kiwi and prop forward Braden Uele debuted in Round 20 against the Roosters, providing impact off the bench in a 19-minute cameo.

A product of the club’s under-20s system. Uele benefitted for a year training under head coach Paul Green and veteran front-rowers Matt Scott and Scott Bolton.

2017 STATS:

Played: 1

Running metres: 47

Tackles: 14

Off the field: Will link with Cronulla in 2018.