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Hunter Mariners Players Trivia Quiz

The Hunter Mariners were part of the failed "super league" experiment of the nineties. Despite some credible results, they only lasted the one season (1997) before being cut. This is all about the Mariners players.

A multiple-choice quiz by Knightsmadninja. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Knightsmadninja

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
84,213

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
312

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Question 1 of 10

1. I joined from the Sydney City Roosters, I left for the Adelaide Rams. Who am I? Hint

Justin Dooley

Craig Kimmorley

Troy Stone

Tony Iro

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Question 2 of 10

2. I joined from Illawarra, I left for Newcastle. Who am I? Hint

Neil Piccinelli

John Carlaw

Keith Beauchamp

Tim Maddison

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Question 3 of 10

3. I joined the Mariners from Western Suburbs, and then I left for Sydney City Roosters. Who am I? Hint

Tony Iro

Justin Dooley

Kevin Iro

Willie Poching

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Question 4 of 10

4. I joined midway through the season from North Queensland, and left for Auckland. Who am I? Hint

Tyran Smith

Kevin Iro

Mike Doreen

John Carlaw

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Question 5 of 10

5. I joined from the Newcastle Knights, and left for Leeds Rhinos along with coach Graham Murray. Who am I? Hint

Robbie McCormack

Brad Godden

Graeme Thompson

Craig Kimmorley

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Question 6 of 10

6. I joined from St George, and left for Cronulla. Who am I? Hint

Nick Zisti

Tim Maddison

Troy Stone

Anthony Brann

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Question 7 of 10

7. I joined from Brisbane, and left for Melbourne. Who am I? Hint

Brett Kimmorley

John Carlaw

Richard Swain

Robbie Ross

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Question 8 of 10

8. I joined from Balmain and left for Canberra. Who am I? Hint

Anthony Brann

Graeme Thompson

Tyran Smith

Noel Goldthorpe

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Question 9 of 10

9. I joined from Newcastle, and left for St George. Who am I? Hint

Willie Poching

Keith Beauchamp

Brad Godden

Tim Maddison

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Question 10 of 10

10. I joined from Illawarra and left for Adelaide . Who am I? Hint

Tony Iro

Andrew Carige

Noel Goldthorpe

Darrien Doherty

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I joined from the Sydney City Roosters, I left for the Adelaide Rams. Who am I?

Answer: Tony Iro

The original captain of the Mariners, Iro also played for Manly-Warringah and South Sydney.

2. I joined from Illawarra, I left for Newcastle. Who am I?

Answer: Neil Piccinelli

An incredibly underrated and skilful 2nd rower, Piccinelli was one of the Mariners best players.

3. I joined the Mariners from Western Suburbs, and then I left for Sydney City Roosters. Who am I?

Answer: Justin Dooley

Dooley started off at the Roosters, then left for Wests but ended up going back to the Roosters after the collapse of the Mariners.

4. I joined midway through the season from North Queensland, and left for Auckland. Who am I?

Answer: Tyran Smith

Hunter was one of 7 clubs for Tyran, who has also played for South Sydney, North Qld, Auckland, Balmain, Wests Tigers and Canberra as well as the New Zealand national team.

5. I joined from the Newcastle Knights, and left for Leeds Rhinos along with coach Graham Murray. Who am I?

Answer: Brad Godden

Godden played for Australia's victorious team at the 1992 world cup, but lost form and finished his career in Australia with the Mariners.

6. I joined from St George, and left for Cronulla. Who am I?

Answer: Nick Zisti

Zisti was the top point and try scorer for the Mariners, but his career went downhill after leaving.

7. I joined from Brisbane, and left for Melbourne. Who am I?

Answer: Robbie Ross

Ross was rated as an outstanding prospect, and lived up to that by playing for New South Wales and Australia and finishing as the competition's leading try scorer in Melbourne's remarkable premiership win in 1999 (it was their second year in the NRL).

8. I joined from Balmain and left for Canberra. Who am I?

Answer: Anthony Brann

A tough front rower, Brann had a good season for Hunter but failed to make a real impact after leaving.

9. I joined from Newcastle, and left for St George. Who am I?

Answer: Keith Beauchamp

Beauchamp started at Illawarra before joining Newcastle in 1996. He scored 7 tries for Hunter but couldn't manage a regular first grade spot when he went to the Dragons.

10. I joined from Illawarra and left for Adelaide . Who am I?

Answer: Darrien Doherty

Doherty had a remarkable career where he played for 7 clubs, despite only playing 67 first grade games. As well as the Mariners, he also played for Penrith, West Suburbs, Canterbury-Bankstown, Illawarra, Adelaide and North Queensland without ever really cementing a first grade spot.

Source: Author Knightsmadninja

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