Marty McGrath facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Martin McGrath |
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| Date of birth | 23 February 1984 | ||
| Original team | South Fremantle | ||
| Debut | Round 17, 26 July 2003, Richmond v. Western Bulldogs, at Docklands |
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Martin Leslie McGrath was born on February 23, 1984. He is an indigenous Australian who used to play Australian rules football. He played in the top league, the AFL, for the Richmond Football Club in 2003. Martin is related to other famous footballers like Ashley, Toby, and Cory McGrath.
Martin McGrath's Football Journey
Martin McGrath started his journey in Australian rules football. He was known for his skills on the field. He played for the South Fremantle Football Club before joining the AFL.
Playing in the AFL
Martin McGrath made his first appearance in the AFL in 2003. This is called his "debut match." It was a very exciting game for him. He played for the Richmond Football Club. In his very first game, he scored five goals! This is a great achievement for any player.
However, after that amazing start, he only scored one more goal in his AFL career. At the end of the 2003 season, he left the Richmond team.
After the AFL
Even though his time in the AFL was short, Martin McGrath continued to play football. He stayed in Victoria, a state in Australia. He played for other teams in different leagues.
He played for the Templestowe Football Club in the Eastern Football League. He also played for the Lalor Football Club in the Diamond Valley Football League. These leagues are important for local football. They allow players to keep enjoying the sport.
External Links
- Marty McGrath's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Marty McGrath at AustralianFootball.com
