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Player performance
Current Season
Games599
Tries218
Points985
Tackles11,073
Player information
Contract expires
2 seasons
Positions
Second Row
Date of birth
22-01-2006
Career status
Active
Match readiness
Fitness
Good
100%
Fatigue
Good
0%
Form
Warning
50/100
Availability
Good
Available
Scouting report
Scout report
Kai Mercer is a second row whose strongest current qualities are Tackling, Strength, and Work Rate. Continued work on Composure, Creativity, and Jumping would provide the clearest path toward the playerβs potential.
Playing stylePower runnerBest suited to carrying strongly and challenging defenders through contact.
Tackling75
Strength74
Work Rate71
Composure57
Creativity58
Jumping58
Physical
Athletic qualities that influence pace, power, durability and movement.
Acceleration67
Agility67
Balance60
Endurance58
Fitness64
Jumping58
Power70
Speed65
Stamina66
Strength74
Technical
Core rugby league skills used with the ball and in defensive execution.
Catching60
Goal Kicking63
Handling62
Kicking62
Offloading58
Passing60
Play The Ball66
Tackling75
Mental
Decision-making, composure, discipline and competitive temperament.
Aggression60
Composure57
Concentration62
Creativity58
Decision Making66
Determination64
Discipline65
Leadership66
Teamwork60
Work Rate71
Positional
Game awareness and movement within attacking and defensive structures.
Attack Positioning58
Defensive Positioning62
Kick Chase58
Line Running65
Ruck Control66
Support Play67
Development
Current level and the playerβs remaining growth ceiling.
Current Ability64
Potential Ability74
Recent matches
| Match | Min | Tries | Points | Metres | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whanganui 20β48 Acacia Ridge | 80β² | 0 | 0 | 159 | 16 | |
| Tuggeranong 34β22 Whanganui | 80β² | 0 | 0 | 104 | 21 | |
| Whanganui 34β20 HΔwera | 80β² | 0 | 0 | 120 | 19 | |
| Acacia Ridge 6β40 Whanganui | 80β² | 1 | 4 | 263 | 11 | |
| Whanganui 24β32 Oamaru Stallions | 80β² | 2 | 8 | 177 | 13 | |
| Bundaberg 24β42 Whanganui | 80β² | 1 | 4 | 230 | 18 | |
| Logan 22β38 Whanganui | 80β² | 1 | 4 | 268 | 16 | |
| Whanganui 6β44 Auckland | 80β² | 0 | 0 | 128 | 25 | |
| Central Coast 12β44 Whanganui | 80β² | 0 | 0 | 287 | 17 | |
| Whanganui 20β18 Acqui Terme Titans | 80β² | 1 | 4 | 135 | 18 | |
| Whanganui 18β12 Hobart | 80β² | 0 | 0 | 214 | 15 | |
| Hervey Bay 14β24 Whanganui | 80β² | 1 | 4 | 194 | 22 |
Club history
| Club | From | Until | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whanganui Highlanders | 18-07-2026 | β | Current club |
Player journey
Career
Season-by-season history, appearances and career milestones.
