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Mackenzie Palmer Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Mackenzie Palmer featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC, representing Otago. Results included 1 win and 0 losses.
Mackenzie Palmer played 11 minutes across the Hilux NPC 2026. In attack he made 13m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 2 tackles at a rate of 2 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Mackenzie Palmer completed 2 passes at an accuracy of 50%, contributing 0 try assists and making 2 touches.
