Deine Mariner (born 25 April 2003) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or centre for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL) and Samoa.
Background
Mariner's father, Lapi, is a musician. Mariner's background is of Samoan, American Samoan and Dutch descent. Mariner was selected for the Australian Schoolboys team in 2021; however, due to COVID-19, no matches were played.
Career
2022
Mariner made his first grade debut for Brisbane against Wests Tigers in round 20 of the 2022 NRL season.
2023
During Brisbane's game against the New Zealand Warriors in round 13 of the 2023 season, Mariner scored two tries - his first points in the NRL - while playing on the wing. In round 24, Mariner scored two tries for Brisbane in their 54-10 victory over Parramatta. Mariner played four games with Brisbane throughout the season scoring five tries.
2024
In round 2 of the 2024 NRL season, Mariner scored two tries for Brisbane in their 28-18 victory over South Sydney. In round 15, Mariner scored two tries for Brisbane in their 22-12 upset loss against South Sydney. In round 20, Mariner scored two tries for Brisbane in their 30-14 victory over Newcastle. Mariner played 21 games for Brisbane in the 2024 NRL season and scored 17 tries which saw the club miss the finals finishing 12th on the table.
Statistics
References
External links
- Brisbane Broncos profile
