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Gus Farnan Stats
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Gus Farnan Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Gus Farnan has featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing North Harbour, with 2 wins and 3 losses.
Gus Farnan has played 240 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 14m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 36 tackles at a rate of 7.2 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Gus Farnan has completed 12 passes at an accuracy of 67%, contributing 0 try assists and making 25 touches.
