Emmanita Paki
Centre
Player Bio
- Height:
- 172 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 02 January 2003
- Weight:
- 68 kg
- Birthplace:
- Mildura, VIC
- Age:
- 22
- Nickname:
- Paki
- Debut Club:
- Newcastle Knights Women
- Date:
- 11 September 2022
- Opposition:
- Sydney Roosters Women
- Round:
- 4
- Previous Club:
- Newcastle Knights Women
- Junior Club:
- Yeppon Seagulls
- Biography:
Emmanita Paki was signed in September on a two-year contract for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
One New Zealand Warriors NRLW head coach Ronald Griffiths had centre-winger Paki in the first of the Newcastle sides he guided to consecutive premierships in 2022 and 2023, Paki scoring a try in the 32-12 win over Parramatta in the 2022 grand final.
She suffered an ACL knee injury in the decider sidelining her in 2024 but, despite being without an NRLW contract, she was called into the Queensland side for the last two matches of the State of Origin series as the Maroons came back from a game one loss to take the crown.
Of Paki, Griffiths said: “My first contact with Emmanita (about signing for the Warriors) was a text message asking her: ‘Do you want a holiday in New Zealand?’
“Enticing the calibre of a player like her to the Warriors was imperative to our success on and off the field. Her warm nature and team-first mentality are a perfect fit for the Warriors.
“Furthermore, the magnitude of Emmanita’s achievements thus far cannot be understated. Moving by herself as a 19-year-old from Rockhampton to Newcastle and not making her debut until late in the season, Emmanita played a pivotal role in winning a premiership at the Knights.
“Then to come into the Queensland squad in 2024 and play in the decider to win an Origin further highlights Emmanita’s strengths as an adaptable team-first player.”
On signing with the Warriors, Paki said: “I’m just grateful for the opportunity Ron has given me to be involved with the return of the Warriors in the NRLW and I’m excited for what the team is going to bring to the competition next year.
“I’m also excited to work with Ron again. I have learnt so much from him at Newcastle and can’t wait to play under him again.”
Career
- Appearances
- 15
- Tries
- 2
2025 Season
- Appearances
- 11
Scoring
- Tries
- 0
Attack
- Try Assists
- 10
- Line Breaks
- 1
- Tackle Breaks
- 9
Passing
- Receipts
- 244
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 98
- Missed Tackles
- 20
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 57
- Total Running Metres
- 631
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 247
- Average Points
- 22.4
2025 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosters | Lost | 30 - 6 | Centre | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 | - | 10 | 8 | 5 | 49 | - | - |
| 2 | Eels | Won | 14 - 0 | Centre | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 | - | 11 | 12 | 2 | 73 | - | - |
| 3 | Knights | Lost | 36 - 20 | Centre | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 18 | - | 16 | 13 | 1 | 64 | - | 6 |
| 4 | Titans | Lost | 10 - 20 | Centre | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 11 | - | 31 | - | - |
| 5 | Cowboys | Won | 6 - 12 | Centre | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 30 | - | 15 | 9 | 3 | 91 | - | 17 |
| 6 | Bulldogs | Won | 6 - 34 | Centre | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 26 | - | 18 | 11 | 1 | 76 | - | 2 |
| 7 | Raiders | Lost | 16 - 20 | Fullback | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | 44 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 1 | 29 | - | 1 | 41 | - | 13 |
| 8 | Sharks | Lost | 14 - 22 | Halfback | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | 57 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 9 | - | 27 | 13 | 4 | 38 | - | - |
| 9 | Dragons | Lost | 26 - 18 | Halfback | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | 99 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 28 | - | 39 | 6 | - | 76 | - | 6 |
| 10 | Broncos | Lost | 6 - 26 | Halfback | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | 78 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 8 | - | 29 | 9 | 2 | 27 | - | - |
| 11 | Wests Tigers | Won | 6 - 44 | Five-Eighth | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | 188 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 15 | - | 35 | 6 | 1 | 61 | - | - |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% | 2 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 40 | 8 | 5 | 61.54% | 291 | 72.00 | 15 | 59 | 14.8 |
| Warriors | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 7 | - | 36% | - | - | - | - | - | 466 | 42.33 | - | 2 | 10 | 1 | 244 | 98 | 20 | 83.05% | 631 | 57.00 | 47 | 247 | 22.4 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | 2022 | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% | 2 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 40 | 8 | 5 | 61.54% | 291 | 72.00 | 15 | 59 | 14.8 |
| Warriors | 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 7 | - | 36% | - | - | - | - | - | 466 | 42.33 | - | 2 | 10 | 1 | 244 | 98 | 20 | 83.05% | 631 | 57.00 | 47 | 247 | 22.4 |
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