Chris Patolo Explained

Chris Patolo (born 23 July 2001) is a professional rugby league footballer nicknamed The Postman who plays as a for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.

Background

He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs & Manly Sea Eagles

A local junior from the Bankstown Sports club, he was a member of Canterbury's Harold Matthews and SG Ball sides before progressing through the club’s High-Performance Youth Program and Jersey Flegg side.

Playing career

2021

In round 16 of the 2021 NRL season, Patolo made his debut for Canterbury-Bankstown against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.^[2] Patolo made a total of six appearances for Canterbury in the 2021 NRL season as the club finished last and claimed the Wooden Spoon.^[3]

2022

Patolo played a total of 15 matches for Canterbury in the 2022 NRL season as the club finished 12th on the table.^[4]

2023

Patolo only played two matches for Canterbury in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 15th on the table.^[5]

2024

Patolo managed just 4 matches for Canterbury in the 2024 NRL season, primarily playing in reserve grade as the club finished 6th on the table.^[6]

On 19 October, Patolo would sign a train-and-trial contract with the Manly Sea Eagles.^[7]

2025

On 9 October 2025 it was reported that he signed for Huddersfield Giants in the Super League for 2026 on a 2-year contract.^[8]

Statistics

!Year!Team!Games!Tries!Pts

2021	Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs	6
2022		15
2023		2
2024		4
2025	Manly Warringah Sea Eagles	0	0	0
2026	Huddersfield Giants	0	0	0
	Totals	27

source:^[9]

External links

• Canterbury Bulldogs profile

Notes and References

1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/chris-patolo/summary.html Rugby League Project
2. Web site: Saab and Turbo hit top gear as Sea Eagles cruise Rout 66. www.nrl.com. 3 July 2021.
3. Web site: Canterbury Bulldogs set to sign Rabbitohs star Braidon Burns, Storm prop Max King for 2022 NRL season. wwos.nine.com.au.
4. Web site: NRL 2022: Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs season review. www.sportingnews.com. 12 September 2022 .
5. Web site: NRL 2023: Canterbury Bulldogs season review. www.sportingnews.com.
6. Web site: 2024-09-16 . 'Frustrated' reality laid bare from stunning Bulldogs rise . 2024-11-15 . Nine . en.
7. Web site: 2024-10-19 . Journeyman Chris Patolo joins Manly on a train-and-trial deal . 2024-10-19 . www.rugby-addict.com . en-au.
8. Web site: Love Rugby League. 9 Oct 2025. Ben Olawumi. Huddersfield Giants swoop to sign forward from Down Under as length of contract confirmed.
9. Web site: Chris Patolo - Playing Career - RLP . 2024-04-25 . www.rugbyleagueproject.org.