Michael Marketo

Michael Marketo

Personal information
Full name	Michael Marketo
Born	(1959-05-27) 27 May 1959 (age 65) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position	Prop, Second-row
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1983–87 Balmain Tigers 59 3 0 0 12
Source: [1] As of 8 July 2019
Relatives	Jake Marketo (son)

Michael Marketo is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Balmain in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Background

Marketo was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is the father of Jake Marketo.

Playing career

A Balmain junior, Marketo made his first grade debut for Balmain against Manly-Warringah in Round 6 1983 at Brookvale Oval. Marketo scored his first try for Balmain in Round 5 1984 against Penrith. In 1985, Marketo played 10 games as the club reached the minor semi final against Parramatta but lost the match 32–4. In 1986, Marketo enjoyed his best season as Balmain reached the preliminary final against Canterbury-Bankstown but the club fell short of a grand final appearance losing the match 28–16.

Marketo played one final season with Balmain in 1987. His last game in the top grade for the club was in Round 21 1987 against North Sydney at Leichhardt Oval which Balmain won 28–14.^[2][3][4][5]

References

1. "Michael Marketo - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
2. "My Dragons Dream". Players voice.
3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
4. "Diamond Anniversary". Weekly Times.
5. "Generation next delivering sporting glory for the Sironen, Jack, Pearce and Roach families from Balmain". Courier Mail.