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'''Greg J Martin''' (born 30 June 1963) is an Australian rugby union player. He played as a fullback. He earned 9 [[Wallabies (rugby union)|Wallaby]] [[Cap (sport)|caps]] in 1989 and 1990,<ref name=scrumplayerprofile>{{cite web |url=http://www.scrum.com/australia/rugby/player/10307.html |title=Greg Martin (Player Profile) |date= |work=ESPN Scrum |accessdate=17 June 2010 }}</ref> and 65 caps for the [[Queensland Reds]]. He played club rugby for the [[Brisbane]] club [[University of Queensland Rugby Club|University]] for 18 years.
'''Greg J Martin''' (born 30 June 1963) is an Australian rugby union player. He played as a fullback. He earned 9 [[Wallabies (rugby union)|Wallaby]] [[Cap (sport)|caps]] in 1989 and 1990,<ref name=scrumplayerprofile>{{cite web |url=http://www.scrum.com/australia/rugby/player/10307.html |title=Greg Martin (Player Profile) |date= |work=ESPN Scrum |accessdate=17 June 2010 }}</ref> and 65 caps for the [[Queensland Reds]]. He played club rugby for the [[Brisbane]] club [[University of Queensland Rugby Club|University]] for 18 years.


Since retiring from playing he has worked as part of [[Fox Sports (Australia)|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]]. He is also a co-host on [[4MMM|Triple M Brisbane's]] 'The Big Breakfast ' with Robin Bailey and Nick Cody. A breakfast radio program
Since retiring from playing he has worked as part of [[Fox Sports (Australia)|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 [[2009 Queensland state election|state election]] in the seat of South Brisbane, where he received 1.3% of the vote. He is also a co-host on [[4MMM|Triple M Brisbane's]] 'The Big Breakfast ' with Robin Bailey and Nick Cody. A breakfast radio program


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Revision as of 01:48, 4 August 2019

Greg Martin
Birth nameGreg J Martin
Date of birth (1963-06-30) 30 June 1963 (age 61)
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 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989-90 Australia 9 (12)

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.

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 Robin Bailey and Nick Cody. A breakfast radio program

References

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