Luke Metcalf Podcast: NZ Warriors Half, Overcoming Injuries, Playing Alongside SJ, Moving to New Zealand & Wahs to Make Finals in 2025?

This week, we sit down with Luke Metcalf, New Zealand Warriors electrifying 5/8 for a special guest episode. We dive deep into Luke's journey through the ranks of Rugby League, from his early days at Coffs Harbour to playing first grade with Cronulla Sharks. He opens up about the challenges he's faced in his career, including long-term injuries from torn ACLs, fractured legs and hamstring issues that have tested his resilience both mentally and physically.In 2023, Luke made a significant move across the Tasman to join the Warriors as he shares the cultural shifts and experiences between playing in Australia versus New Zealand. Luke shares what it’s like to play alongside his childhood idol Shaun Johnson and how big Shaun has been for his own playing style. To finish the episode, we play a whiteboard game where Luke reveals "Which teammate is most likely to…" Follow Luke Metcalf: https://shorturl.at/ztpOiBuy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.00:00 Intro 00:38 Early Life 03:20 Junior Footy 05:25 Signing With The Sharks 06:27 NRL Debut 10:17 Playing During COVID 11:16 Signing With The Warriors 12:26 Moving to New Zealand 14:28 Andrew Webster As A Coach? 15:35 Halfback, 5/8 or Fullback? 17:27 Playing Alongside Shaun Johnson 19:19 2023 Season 20:45 Warriors Fanbase23:03 Dealing with Injuries 28:15 Viral Try Celebration vs Sharks29:40 Highlight of 202431:46 Goals For 202534:48 Impact of James Fisher-Harris36:03 Whiteboard Game 42:10 Luke Metcalf Trivia 43:52 Go To Maccas Ordering Follow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.