Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Personal information
Born (2001-11-01) 1 November 2001
Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight85 kg (13 st 5 lb)
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023– Gold Coast Titans 23 20 0 0 80
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023 Prime Minister's XIII 1 1 0 0 4
Source: [1]
As of 23 September 2023

Alofiana Khan-Pereira (born 1 November 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a wing for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

Khan-Pereira was born in Lismore, New South Wales and is of Aboriginal, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan descent.[2] He moved to the Gold Coast at nine years of age[3] where he attended rugby league nursery Keebra Park State High School and played junior rugby league for the Burleigh Bears.[4] Khan-Pereira is eligible to represent Queensland in State of Origin.[5]

Playing career

Early career

In 2016, Khan-Pereira was a part of the GIO Cup winning Keebra Park team alongside future Titans teammates Tanah Boyd and David Fifita.[6] In 2018, Khan-Pereira signed a development contract with the Gold Coast Titans.[7]

In 2022, Khan-Pereira enjoyed a breakout Queensland Cup season for the Burleigh Bears, scoring 25 tries in just 19 games including three hat-tricks and a four-try effort against the Mackay Cutters.[8]

2023

Khan-Pereira's efforts of the previous season were noticed by Gold Coast Titans coach Justin Holbrook who brought him into the Gold Coast Titans side and underwent pre-season training with their first grade team. In a trial match against the Dolphins, Khan-Pereira scored four tries.[9]

In round 1 of the 2023 NRL season, Khan-Pereira made his first grade debut in his side's 22−10 victory over the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.[10] In round 3, Khan-Pereira scored two tries for Gold Coast in their 38−34 upset victory over the Melbourne Storm at Robina Stadium.[11] In round 7, Khan-Pereira scored two tries for the Gold Coast in their 43−26 loss against the Brisbane Broncos in the South East Queensland derby. In round 9, Khan-Pereira scored two tries for the Gold Coast in a 26−10 upset victory over the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.[12] The following week, Khan-Pereira scored two tries for the Gold Coast in their 26−24 victory over Parramatta.[13] In round 20, Khan-Pereira scored two tries for the Gold Coast in their narrow 25-24 loss against Parramatta.[14] Khan-Pereira became the first player at the Titans to score 20 tries in a season.

Statistics

Year Team Games Tries Pts
2023 Gold Coast Titans 21 19 76
2024
Totals 21 19 76

References

  1. ↑ "Alofiana Khan-Pereira - Career Stats & Summary". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "Five Indigenous stars named for Macca's local derby" Gold Coast Titans. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Herman Ese'ese reveals plan to win back trust of coach Justin Holbook" Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  4. ↑ "Alofiana Khan-Pereira". Queensland Rugby League. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  5. ↑ "Eligible Players - QRL" Queensland Rugby League. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  6. ↑ "NRL Rookie Spotlight: Why the Titans fastest man Alofi Khan-Pereira isn't rushing to make first grade debut'". Sporting News. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  7. ↑ "Alofiana Khan-Pereira: 'To debut would mean everything'". QRL. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  8. ↑ "NRL Rookie Watch: Which Titans are worth keeping an eye on in 2023?". The Sporting Base. 25 January 2023.
  9. ↑ "Titans destroy dire Dolphins as Foran stars". SMH. 20 February 2023.
  10. ↑ "Titans unleash their new flying 'Foxx' against Tigers". MyGC. 1 March 2023.
  11. ↑ "Unbeaten Broncos set up blockbuster Brisbane NRL derby against Dolphins as Warriors, Gold Coast score upset wins". ABC News. 18 March 2023.
  12. ↑ "'Scintillating' Walsh shines for Broncos; Titans skipper's 'tough' sin bin turns match: Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au. 15 April 2023.
  13. ↑ "Magic Round: Gold Coast Titans beat Parramatta 26-24, Nth Queensland Cowboys down Sydney Roosters 20-6, Wests Tigers beat St George illawarra 18-16". ABC News. 7 May 2023.
  14. ↑ "Eels pip Titans 25-24 in NRL thriller after Panthers, Warriors come away with wins". www.abc.net.au.
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