Max King (rugby league)


Max King is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL.
He played for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League.

Background

King was born in Newcastle, New South Wales. His great-grandfather, Cec, played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs from 1945 to 1946, his grandfather, Johnny, was a seven-time premiership winner with the St George Dragons and his father, David, played for the Gold Coast Seagulls from 1991 to 1992.
He grew up in Maitland and was educated at All Saints College, Maitland. It was there where he represented NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Rugby League team. He is a West Maitland Wallaroo junior, King was signed by North Sydney Bears Harold Matthews Cup side in 2013 and then Newcastle Knights SG Ball Cup side in 2015, before being signed by the Gold Coast Titans.

Playing career

Early career

In 2016 and 2017, King played for the Gold Coast Titans' NYC team.

2017

In round 3 of the 2017 NRL season, King made his NRL debut for the Titans against the Parramatta Eels.

2018

In round 9 of the 2018 season, King scored his first NRL try in the Titans' 18-32 loss to the Canberra Raiders at Canberra Stadium.

2019

Mid-season saw King traded to the Melbourne Storm. In round 23 of the 2019 season, King made his Melbourne Storm debut against his former club Titans at AAMI Stadium. He had his jersey presented to him by former Storm player Jason Ryles.