Mark Christensen (born 19 April 1982) is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 2000s. He played for South Sydney in the

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competition.

Playing career

Christensen began his playing career with Mackay in Queensland. He then moved to the

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and played two years with them in the Queensland Cup. In 2002, Christensen signed for

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and played two seasons for them in reserve grade before signing with South Sydney. Christensen made his first grade debut for South Sydney against the Wests Tigers in round 22 2004 which ended in a 56–6 loss at

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. Christensen was handed his debut after Souths player

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was badly injured in a car accident in the week leading up to the game. At the end of the

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, Christensen was released by Souths. In 2006, Christensen joined the

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in England where he spent two seasons.

References

1982 births Living people Australian rugby league players Redcliffe Dolphins players Newcastle Thunder players Rugby league players from Mackay, Queensland Rugby league wingers South Sydney Rabbitohs players {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1980s-stub