MACKIE PEOPLE · CURRENT PLAYER · LIFE MEMBER
Marcus Middleton
A current Mackie player and Life Member whose contribution includes playing, junior coaching and club leadership.
Life Membership: inducted 2024
Historical records name: M Middleton
Profile reviewed: November 2026
Service and recognition
- Recognised with Life Membership in 2024, with the Club’s listing acknowledging 200 games and junior coaching.
- Served as Club President in 2015/16, as recorded in the office-bearer list.
- Recipient of the Les Cairns Best Clubman Award in 2022/23.
Marcus continues to play for Mackie. This profile records selected milestones and contributions as they are confirmed and can grow alongside his ongoing involvement.
Connecting generations: presenting Traf’s induction
At Mackie’s 70th Celebration on 8 February 2025, Marcus presented the induction of Tony “Traf” Evans into the Hall of Fame. Traf was one of the two inaugural inductees, both elevated to Legend status.
Selected playing honours
A selection of awards recorded in the recovered club honour boards, tracing Marcus’s involvement from junior to senior cricket.
| Season | Team | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1996/97 | Under 14 | Bowling |
| 1998/99 | Under 16 | Bowling |
| 2004/05 | 2nd XI | Champion and fielding |
| 2011/12 | 1st XI | Fielding |
| 2020/21 | 1st XI | Bowling and fielding |
Stories & photographs
Life Members — Ben Ebinger’s 200th Game
Life members welcomed Ben Ebinger on his 200th game at Mackie Rd Reserve, 20 December 2025. View Ross Henderson’s photograph and identify all ten people pictured.