Mario Fenech

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Mario Fenech (nicknamed "The Maltese Falcon") is a Maltese-Australian rugby league personality. He is a former player of the game and a regular guest on The Footy Show.

[edit] Rugby League days

New South Wales 1989: 2 games (0 pts)
South Sydney Rabbitohs 1981-90: 181 games - 18t, 1fg (72 pts)
North Sydney Bears 1991-94: 82 games - 4t (16 pts)
South Queensland Crushers 1995: 11 games (0 pts)

Mario's favoured position was prop forward. He captained the Rabbitohs from 1986 to 1990 and also appeared at State of Origin level for New South Wales.

[edit] Post Rugby League Career

Since Mario retired from football he has been involved in the entertainment industry. He has been a regular contributer on The Footy Show, appeared on numerous other TV shows, including Pizza, and made a brief cameo in the rugby league-based film Footy Legends.

[edit] Sources

• Author Profile at penguin.com.au
• Mario Fenech at the Internet Movie Database
• Article at theage.com.au
• Player Details at stateoforigin.com.au