List of Hunter Mariners records
This article shows the records set by the Hunter Mariners in their one and only season in the 1997 Super League competition.
Game Records
Biggest Wins
| Margin | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 38-10 | North Queensland Cowboys | Topper Stadium | 22 March 1997 (Round 4) |
| 24 | 30-6 | Penrith Panthers | Topper Stadium | 16 May 1997 (Round 11) |
| 20 | 36-16 | Perth Reds | Topper Stadium | 18 April 1997 (Round 8) |
Biggest Losses
| Margin | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 0-26 | Cronulla Sharks | Shark Park | 26 April 1997 (Round 9) |
| 19 | 14-33 | North Queensland Cowboys | Stockland Stadium | 13 July 1997 (Round 15) |
| 18 | 16-34 | Brisbane Broncos | ANZ Stadium | 18 August 1997 (Round 17) |
Most Points in a Game (Win)
| Points | Opponent | Score | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | North Queensland | 38-10 | 22 March 1997 (Round 4) | Topper Stadium |
| 36 | Perth Reds | 36-16 | 18 April 1997 (Round 8) | Topper Stadium |
| 30 | Penrith Panthers | 30-6 | 16 May 1997 (Round 11) | Topper Stadium |
Most Points in a Game (Loss)
| Points | Opponent | Score | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Canterbury | 36-48 | 12 May 1997 (Round 10) | Belmore Sports Ground |
| 24 | Penrith Panthers | 24-36 | 4 April 1997 (Round 6) | Penrith Football Stadium |
| 22 | Perth Reds | 22-30 | 10 August 1997 (Round 16) | WACA |
Most Points Conceded in a Game
| Points | Opponent | Score | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Canterbury | 36-48 | 12 May 1997 (Round 10) | Belmore Sports Ground |
| 36 | Penrith Panthers | 24-36 | 4 April 1997 (Round 6) | Penrith Football Stadium |
| 34 | Brisbane Broncos | 16-34 | 18 August 1997 (Round 17) | ANZ Stadium |
Highest Scoring Games (Win and Loss)
| Points | Opponent | Result | Score | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Canterbury | Loss | 36-48 | 12 May 1997 (Round 10) | Belmore Sports Ground |
| 60 | Penrith Panthers | Loss | 24-36 | 4 April 1997 (Round 6) | Penrith Football Stadium |
| 52 | Perth Reds | Win | 36-16 | 18 April 1997 (Round 8) | Topper Stadium |
| 52 | Perth Reds | Loss | 22-30 | 10 August 1997 (Round 16) | WACA |
Lowest Scoring Games (Win and Loss)
| Points | Opponent | Result | Score | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Adelaide Rams | Win | 12-2 | 5 July 1997 (Round 14) | Topper Stadium |
| 18 | Adelaide Rams | Loss | 8-10 | 14 March 1997 (Round 3) | Adelaide Oval |
Best/Worst Start to a Season
The Hunter Mariners only played in one season. In this season, the team lost five of their first six games.
Top Home Attendances
| Stadium | Crowd | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topper Stadium | 7,719 | Auckland Warriors | 12 April 1997 (Round 7) |
| Topper Stadium | 7,404 | Canberra Raiders | 27 June 1997 (Round 13) |
| Topper Stadium | 7,124 | Brisbane Broncos | 30 May 1997 (Round 12) |
Top Away Attendances
| Stadium | Crowd | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Oval | 27,435 | Adelaide Rams | 14 March 1997 (Round 3) |
| Ericsson Stadium | 20,300 | Auckland Warriors | 8 March 1997 (Round 2) |
| Bruce Stadium | 15,650 | Canberra Raiders | 30 March 1997 (Round 5) |
Individual Records
Most First Grade Games
| Games | Player | Period |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Scott Hill | 1997 |
| 18 | Troy Stone | 1997 |
Most Points in a First Grade Career
| Points | Player | Tries | Goals | Field Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Nick Zisti | 9 | 20/33 | 0 |
| 32 | John Carlaw | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Keith Beauchamp | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Noel Goldthorpe | 3 | 8/14 | 0 |
| 28 | Neil Piccinelli | 6 | 2/7 | 0 |
Most Tries in a Match
| Tries | Player | Match Details |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Craig Wise | vs. Penrith Panthers, Topper Stadium, 16 May 1997 (Round 11) (Hunter won 30-6) |
Most Goals in a Match
| Goals | Kicker | Match Details |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Nick Zisti | vs. North Queensland Cowboys, Topper Stadium, 22 March 1997 (Round 4) (Hunter won 38-10) |
Most Points in a Match
| Points | Scorer | Match Details |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (1 try, 5 goals) | Nick Zisti | vs. North Queensland Cowboys, Topper Stadium, 22 March 1997 (Round 4) (Hunter won 38-10) |
Most Tries in a Season
| Tries | Scorer | Season Details |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Nick Zisti | 17 Games, 1997 |
| 8 | John Carlaw | 13 Games, 1997 |
| 7 | Keith Beauchamp | 17 Games, 1997 |
Most Points in a Season
| Points | Scorer | Season Details |
|---|---|---|
| 76 (9 tries, 20 goals) | Nick Zisti | 17 Games, 1997 |
| 32 (8 tries) | John Carlaw | 13 Games, 1997 |
Streaks
Longest Winning Streaks
- 4 Matches (16 May 1997, Round 11 to 5 July 1997, Round 14)
Longest Losing Streaks
- 4 Matches (13 July 1997, Round 15 to 24 August 1997, Round 18)
Biggest Wins and Losses (by Opponent)
| Opponent | Win | Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Rams | 10-2 (5 July 1997, Round 14) | 8-10 (14 March 1997, Round 3) |
| Auckland Warriors | 18-10 (12 April 1997, Round 7) | 14-18 (8 March 1997, Round 2) |
| Brisbane Broncos | 24-6 (30 May 1997, Round 12) | 16-34 (18 August 1997, Round 17) |
| Canberra Raiders | 16-12 (27 June 1997, Round 13) | 12-18 (30 March 1997, Round 5) |
| Canterbury Bulldogs | – | 36-48 (12 May 1997, Round 10) |
| Cronulla Sharks | – | 0-26 (26 April 1997, Round 9) |
| North Queensland Cowboys | 38-10 (22 March 1997, Round 4) | 14-33 (13 July 1997, Round 15) |
| Penrith Panthers | 30-6 (16 May 1997, Round 11) | 24-36 (4 April 1997, Round 6) |
| Perth Reds | 36-16 (18 April 1997, Round 8) | 22-30 (10 August 1997, Round 16) |
Head To Head Records
| Opponent | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Rams | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Auckland Warriors | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brisbane Broncos | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Canberra Raiders | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Canterbury Bulldogs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cronulla Sharks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| North Queensland Cowboys | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Penrith Panthers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Perth Reds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Finals Records
The Hunter Mariners finished sixth in the ten competition, just missing out on playing in the finals.