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Biography
Paul Marquet (born 26 September 1969 in Newcastle, New South Wales) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He played primarily as a second-row forward for Australian clubs the Newcastle Knights, Hunter Mariners and Melbourne Storm, and for English club, the Warrington Wolves.
Plaring career
A resilient second-rower, Marquet participated in seven finals series and two Grand Finals, the most memorable being his appearance at second-row forward for the Melbourne Storm in the 1999 NRL Grand Final, played on his 30th birthday. Having won the 1999 Premiership, the Melbourne Storm traveled to England to contest the 2000 World Club Challenge against Super League Champions St Helens RLFC, with Marquet playing at second-row forward in the victory. He played for the Newcastle Knights from the interchange bench in their 2001 NRL Grand Final victory over the Parramatta Eels.
Highlights
- First Grade Debut: 1990 - Round 1, Newcastle Knights vs North Sydney Bears at EnergyAustralia Stadium, 18 March
- Premierships: Member of the 1999 Melbourne Storm team which defeated St. George Illawarra Dragons, 20–18. Member of the 2001 Newcastle Knights team which defeated the Parramatta Eels 30–24.
- "Marquet will cut up rough Rugby League Carpenter sights Saints" (fee required). Daily Post. 2002-02-23. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
- "NRL Stats Paul Marquet". Sports Data. Retrieved 2007-11-16.