Marcelo Montoya – (2017-2020) 54 Games 19 Tries
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It is important that when reminiscing about Mediocre NRL Players of the past, we don’t forget about the crop of mediocre men still lacing up the boots today. That would just be an injustice. Besides, this bloke is about to become a former player anyways. Don’t mess with T-Baz and his culling crusade.
It’s a shame the Bulldogs didn’t offer Marcelo Montoya a new contract in 2021, because he has the coolest name in the NRL. With his name, I could really see him playing a role in the supporting cast of a low-budget mid-2000s Jackie Chan Western film. Gnarly.
Debuting against the Warriors in the first game at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin played for Premiership points, Montoya scored a crucial try in the 24-12 win. Unfortunately for Marcelo, his output has since steadily declined year to year, culminating in a suspension for using a Gay Slur in the 2022 season.
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
Did You Know: Montoya was the first player of Chilean and South American descent to play in the NRL?