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Makasini Richter

Tonga international rugby league footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Makasini Richter (born 21 June 1979) is a Tongan former professional rugby league footballer who previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League.[2]

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Background

Richter was born in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga.[1]

Playing career

Richter scored ten tries in his 24 appearances for the Wests Tigers in 2001 and 2002, including two tries in his first-grade debut. Unfortunately, Richter played during a particularly dire period for the club, with just 4 of his 24 appearances being victories.[3]

Joining Canterbury in 2004, Richter spent his first season in the club in reserve grade before injury disrupted is season. In 2005, Richter played 2 first grade games, and also scored 20 tries from his 20 appearances in the lower grade, surpassing the record set by Hasan Saleh.[4]

In 2006, Richter represented the Tonga national rugby league team at the Pacific Cup.[5] Earlier he had played for Tonga in the 2000 World Cup.[6]

Earlier in his career, Richter was known as Jackson Kaufusi and Lipina Kaufusi.[7]

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Career highlights

  • FG debut: Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders- 1 April 2001,(Rd 7
  • Played twenty-six first grade games to date.

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