Patrick Mago

Patrick Mago (born 4 December 1994) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop or lock for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL.

Patrick Mago
Personal information
Born (1994-12-04) 4 December 1994
Otara, New Zealand
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight113 kg (17 st 11 lb)
Playing information
PositionProp, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2017 North Queensland 2 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Brisbane Broncos 12 2 0 0 15
2020– South Sydney 12 0 0 0 0
Total 26 2 0 0 15
As of 15 May 2019
Source: [1]

He previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys and the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League.

Background

Mago was born in Otara, New Zealand, and is of Samoan descent and moved to Australia at a young age. He grew up in Logan City, Queensland and attended Marsden State High.

He played his junior football for the Souths Logan Magpies before signing with the Canberra Raiders.[2][3]

Playing career

Early career

In 2012, Mago moved to Canberra and played for the Raiders' SG Ball Cup side. In 2013, he moved up to their NYC side. At the end of that season he represented the Junior Kangaroos, scoring twice in the side's 38-26 win over the Junior Kiwis.[4] In 2014, Mago captained the Raiders' NYC side and was chosen to represent the Queensland under-20 and Junior Kangaroos sides.[5][6]

In 2015, Mago moved into the Raiders' NRL squad, but spent the season playing for their feeder club, Mounties, in the New South Wales Cup.[7] After being released at the end of the season, Mago spent the 2016 pre-season with the North Queensland Cowboys on a train and trial contract and eventually earned a two-year NRL contract with the club. He spent the season playing for the Cowboys' feeder club, the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup.[8][9]

2017

After starting the season with the Northern Pride, Mago made his NRL debut for the Cowboys in their Round 23 game against the Penrith Panthers.[10] In October, he signed with the Cowboys' Queensland rivals, the Brisbane Broncos.[11]

Statistics

NRL
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2017 season
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2017 North Queensland 200—00
2018 Brisbane Broncos 1200—00
Career totals 14 0 0 — 0 0

References
  1. Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Patrick Mago - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  2. "League's new secret talent school". Couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  3. "Marsden SHS Rugby League Locker Room". Ourfootyteam.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  4. "Eels Shine in Junior Kangaroos Victory". Parraeels.com.au. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  5. "Queensland name Under-20s Origin team". Nrl.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  6. Tuxworth, Jon (24 October 2014). "Canberra Raiders teenager Patrick Mago playing for family". Canberratimes.com.au. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  7. "Bulldogs get big bite out of Mounties". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  8. Lees, Chris. "Cutters win in a thriller". Northernstar.com.au. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  9. "2017 Cowboys taking shape". Cowboys.com.au. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  10. "Penrith Panthers v North Queensland Cowboys". NRL. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  11. "Adam Blair NRL contract, Warriors signing, Brisbane Broncos salary cap, roster - Fox Sports". www.foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
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