Ata Mariota

Ata Mariota (born 28 December 2001) is a Samoan professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop or second-row for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL.

In round 21 of the 2022 NRL season, Mariota made his first grade debut for Canberra against the Penrith Panthers.

He entered the game as a concussion replacement (18th man) for Ryan Sutton after he failed his HIA.

[1] Mariota played a total of 17 matches for Canberra in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 8th on the table and qualified for the finals.

[2] Mariota played 23 matches for Canberra in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 9th on the table.