| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mark McLinden | |
| Date of birth | July 7, 1979 | |
| Place of birth | Canberra, Australia | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Canberra ( is the capital city of Australia With a population of over 340000 it is Australia's largest inland City. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. 73 m) | |
| Weight | 13 st 1 lb (83 kg) | |
| Nickname(s) | Marty, Mirrors | |
| School(s) | Hawker College | |
| Club information | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back / Half-back | |
| Current club | Harlequins RL | |
| Number | 1 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Years | Club | |
| West Belconnen Warriors | ||
| Youth representative teams | ||
| 1996 ‐ 97 | Australian Schoolboys | |
| Senior clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| 1998 ‐ 04 2005 ‐ |
Canberra Raiders Harlequins RL |
165 (261) 67 (113) |
| Representative teams | ||
| NSW Country | 1 (0) | |
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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Mark McLinden, born 8th July, 1979 in Canberra, Australia is an Australian rugby league player. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Canberra ( is the capital city of Australia With a population of over 340000 it is Australia's largest inland City. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. History See also History of rugby league The grass roots of rugby league can be traced to early football history, through the playing of ball games
Mark McLinden plays for Harlequins RL, formerly known as London Broncos in the European Super League. See Harlequin FC for the sister rugby union club Harlequins Rugby League is a Rugby league club representing the greater London
McLinden's position of choice is as a full-back. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Mark has played much of his career at half-back, and with the arrival of Great Britain international Test full-back Chris Melling at the London club he has played several games of the 2007 season in the halves. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Great Britain was traditionally one of the major national teams playing Rugby league. Chris Melling, born 21 September, 1984 in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, is an English Rugby league player See Harlequin FC for the sister rugby union club Harlequins Rugby League is a Rugby league club representing the greater London Engage Super League XII is the official name for the year 2007 's Super League season in the sport of Rugby league.
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NRL Career
Mark McLinden played his early rugby at West Belconnen Warriors in the Canberra District Junior Rugby League. He was selected for the Australian Schoolboys in 1996 ‐ 97.
In 1998, McLinden signed to play in the NRL for his local team Canberra Raiders. The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional Rugby league football team based in the city of Canberra Australian Capital Territory. Following an impressive debut season, Mark was named NRL Rookie of the Year. [1]
He also received representative honours with selection for the Australian Junior Kangaroos squad to play tests against New Zealand.
During his 7 seasons at the Canberra Raiders, McLinden made 165 appearances, featuring in 5 play-off series'. The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional Rugby league football team based in the city of Canberra Australian Capital Territory.
Super League Career
Mark McLinden signed for the London Broncos in November 2004 [2] and was appointed team captain following on from Jim Dymock. See Harlequin FC for the sister rugby union club Harlequins Rugby League is a Rugby league club representing the greater London Jim Dymock (born 4 April, 1972 in Sydney New South Wales) is an Australian former professional Rugby league international of [2] During the 2005 season, his first in Super League, Mark showed his versatility by appearing at hooker, half back and full back. engage Super League X is the official name of 2005 's Super League season A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench
In the 2006 season, with his club now operating as Harlequins Rugby League, Mark was the club's leading Super League try scorer with 14 tries from 17 appearances. Engage Super League XI is the official name for the year 2006 's Super League season in the sport of Rugby league in Europe See Harlequin FC for the sister rugby union club Harlequins Rugby League is a Rugby league club representing the greater London His season was, however, disrupted by a persistent back injury which required an operation in late 2006. [3]
The 2007 season has seen McLinden return from injury. Engage Super League XII is the official name for the year 2007 's Super League season in the sport of Rugby league. However, he has been replaced as captain by England skipper Rob Purdham. The England national rugby league team represent England in international Rugby league football tournaments Rob Purdham, born 14 April, 1980 in Whitehaven, Cumbria is an English Rugby league player for Harlequins RL [4]
McLinden signed a three-year extension to his contract which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2009 season. [5]
References
- ^ From Canberra to Brentford. BBC (2005-09-12). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Retrieved on 2007-07-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently
- ^ a b Broncos sign Raiders scrum-half. BBC (2004-11-08). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Retrieved on 2007-07-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently
- ^ Harlequins suffer triple setback. BBC (2006-12-08). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Retrieved on 2007-07-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently
- ^ Harlequins & Hull name skippers. BBC (2007-01-22). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Retrieved on 2007-07-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently
- ^ McLinden extends Harlequins stay. BBC (2006-05-24). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Retrieved on 2007-07-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently
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