Ata Mariota (born 28 December 2001) is a Samoan professional rugby league footballer who plays as aprop for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL.

Ata Mariota
Personal information
Born (2001-12-28) 28 December 2001 (age 22)
Apia, Samoa
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight107 kg (16 st 12 lb)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2022–Canberra Raiders261004
As of 17 May 2024

Background edit

Mariota was born in Apia, Samoa.

He played his junior rugby league for the Manurewa Marlins

Career edit

2022 edit

In round 21 of the 2022 NRL season, Mariota made his first grade debut for Canberra against the Penrith Panthers. He entered the game as a concussion replacement (18th man) for Ryan Sutton after he failed his HIA.[1]

2023 edit

Mariota played a total of 17 matches for Canberra in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 8th on the table and qualified for the finals. He played in the clubs elimination final loss to Newcastle.[2]

Statistics edit

YearTeamGamesTriesPts
2022 Canberra Raiders1
20231714
20242
Totals1914

References edit

  1. ^ "Canberra falls to defeat against the Panthers". raiders.com.au. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Ricky turned losing a club legend into a winning season. Now for his biggest challenge - Brutal Review". www.foxsports.com.au.

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