[6] Lolesi made his first grade debut for the Canberra Raiders against Cronulla-Sutherland in round 16 of the 2000 NRL season at Shark Park.

Lolesi played in Canberra's semi-final loss against the New Zealand Warriors in which they were defeated 17-16 at the Sydney Football Stadium.

As 2004 NRL premiers, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs faced Super League IX champions, Leeds Rhinos in the 2005 World Club Challenge.

Lolesi's first match for the Wests Tigers was the pre-season 2006 World Club Challenge which was lost to the Bradford Bulls in England.

The Wests Tigers would miss out on the finals series in the 2006 NRL season after failing to defend their premiership finishing a disappointing 11th on the table.