Mal McMartin

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Mal McMartin
Personal information
Full nameMalcolm McMartin
Born (1944-03-03) 3 March 1944 (age 79)
Playing information
Position Centre, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1968–71 Penrith Panthers 64150045
1972–73 Balmain 152006
1974–75 Parramatta Eels 3360018
Total112230069
Source: [1]

Malcolm (Mal) McMartin (born 1944) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s.

Playing career

McMartin started his first grade career at the Penrith Panthers in 1968. He remained there for four seasons between 1968 and 1971. He then joined Balmain for two seasons between 1972 and 1973.

He finished his career at the Parramatta Eels for two seasons between 1974 and 1975 and often played with his identical twin brother, John McMartin. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. ( ISBN   1875169571)
  3. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.