MARCEL IKINOFOFull Name: Marcel Ikinofo
Position: Full back, Centre, Wing Date of Birth: 18 June 1993 Height: 5 foot, 8 inches Weight: 92 Kilograms Nationality: Niuean, Samoan, European Current Club: Junior Warriors Development / Richmond Bulldogs (Auckland) NRL Player I most resemble: Greg Inglis ACHIEVEMENTS Junior Warriors signed contract (2011/2010/2009) - currently in Development Junior Warriors under 20s preseason squad player (2010/2009) Auckland rugby league under 18 representative (2011) Kelston Boys High School First XIII Captain (2011) Auckland secondary schools representative (2011/2010) Richmond Bulldogs Premier Open Mens grade Most Improved player (2011) Kelston Boys High School First XIII Player (2010) Auckland rugby league under 17 representative (2010) Richmond Bulldogs Club Player of the year (2010/2009) Richmond Bulldogs under 20s Player of the year (2010) Richmond Bulldogs under 18s Best back of the year (2009) Auckland rugby league under 15/16 Australia tour representative (2009) Richmond Bulldogs under 18s Player of the year (2009) Richmond Bulldogs under 16s Player of the year (2008) Auckland rugby league under 15 representative (2008) Richmond Bulldogs under 14s Player of the year (2007) TOA Samoa under 14s representative (2007) Richmond Club Up and Coming Kiwi Award - under 14s (2007) Richmond Bulldogs under 13s Player of the year (2006) TOA Samoa under 13s representative (2006) Auckland rugby league under 13 representative (2006) Richmond Bulldogs under 12s player of the year (2005) TOA Samoa under 12s representative (2005) Richmond Bulldogs under 11s player of the year (2004) TOA Samoa under 11s representative (2004) MEDIA 03/06/2011 - Schools clash in rugby league first |
ABOUT MARCEL
Marcel is a very talented, competitive and driven athlete. Known to do the extras before, during and after trainings Marcel has developed exceptional playing skills and ability. Marcel is quick off the mark and over long distance. Marcel has deceptive speed and power. He fights well above his weight and has the ability to break tackles with pure strength. Marcel shows great power in his tackle drive, upper body strength and leg drive. Marcel is exceptionally talented and shows maturity well above his age and grade. Marcel is very experienced, smart and knowledgeable of rugby league. Marcel at a very young age was identified as an elite player and has spent the 2009, 2010 and 2011 season in the Junior Warriors Development squad. Marcel shows great character and determination to take every opportunity and excel. Marcel has extensive representative honours with the Auckland junior representative teams including a tour to Australia. Marcel is every coaches dream: smart, confident, hard working and dangerous with the ball in hand. Marcel is now confidently ready to step up to the Toyota cup grade and prove he is ready for his under 20s rugby league apprenticeship. Marcel enjoys reading, cooking and browsing the internet. Marcel is a name you will remember because of his drive and commitment to succeed.
Marcel is a very talented, competitive and driven athlete. Known to do the extras before, during and after trainings Marcel has developed exceptional playing skills and ability. Marcel is quick off the mark and over long distance. Marcel has deceptive speed and power. He fights well above his weight and has the ability to break tackles with pure strength. Marcel shows great power in his tackle drive, upper body strength and leg drive. Marcel is exceptionally talented and shows maturity well above his age and grade. Marcel is very experienced, smart and knowledgeable of rugby league. Marcel at a very young age was identified as an elite player and has spent the 2009, 2010 and 2011 season in the Junior Warriors Development squad. Marcel shows great character and determination to take every opportunity and excel. Marcel has extensive representative honours with the Auckland junior representative teams including a tour to Australia. Marcel is every coaches dream: smart, confident, hard working and dangerous with the ball in hand. Marcel is now confidently ready to step up to the Toyota cup grade and prove he is ready for his under 20s rugby league apprenticeship. Marcel enjoys reading, cooking and browsing the internet. Marcel is a name you will remember because of his drive and commitment to succeed.
