Tolutau Koula

Tolu Koula has gone from strength to strength in his four seasons in the NRL and proved almost unstoppable at left centre in 2025.

The ‘Tongan rocket’ scored 17 tries in 22 appearances last season and was named the Roy Bull Player of the Year for Manly.

Koula has been a revelation in the centres or at full-back with his blistering speed and ability to break the line. His best football is still ahead of him.

A Test International, Koula’s parents also represented Tonga, at the Barcelona, Atlanta, and Sydney Olympic Games.

His father, Toluta’u, ran in the men’s 100 metres while his mum, Anna competed in the hurdles and long jump.

Koula progressed through Manly’s pathways program after joining the Club in —- is contracted to the Sea Eagles until the end of the 2027 season.