Greg Martin (rugby player)

Greg J Martin (born 30 June 1963) is an Australian rugby union player. He played as a fullback. He earned 9 Wallaby caps in 1989 and 1990,[1] and 65 caps for the Queensland Reds. He played club rugby for the Brisbane club University for 18 years.

Greg Martin
Birth nameGreg J Martin
Date of birth (1963-06-30) 30 June 1963
Place of birthQueensland, Australia
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1981-1999 University ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Queensland 65 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989-90 Australia 9 (12)

Since retiring from playing he has worked as part of Fox Sports Rugby Union match commentary team in Australia. He is widely known for his controversial comments, including challenging the need for the All Blacks Haka. In 2009 he also stood for election in the state election in the seat of South Brisbane, where he received 1.3% of the vote. He is also a co-host on Triple M Brisbane's 'The Big Breakfast ' with Margaux Parker, Australia’s greatest breakfast radio show with classic’s such as “almost nearly died”.

References

  1. "Greg Martin (Player Profile)". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 17 June 2010.


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