Chris Patolo

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. Patolo made a total of six appearances for Canterbury in the 2021 NRL season as the club finished last and claimed the Wooden Spoon.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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