Playing Career
Vital Statistics
- Full Name
- Benjamin Quentin Marshall
- Born
- Monday, 25th February, 1985
- Current Age
- 39 years and 74 days
- Place Of Birth
- Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Awards & Accolades
- RLIF Five-Eighth Of The Year
- 2009, 2011
- Golden Boot Award
- 2010
- Dally M Five-Eighth Of The Year
- 2011
Known Family Links
- Brother
- Jeremy Marshall-King
Biography
Boom youngster, born in NZ but technically a G’Coast junior (Nerang), made his first grade debut in 2003 whilst studying for his HSC. Marshall showed his potential as a centre/five-eighth but a shoulder injury prematurely ended his 2004 season. Although he injured his other shoulder in a pre-season trial in 2005 he made his Test debut in the 32-16 loss to Australia in April. Marshall’s blistering speed, deceptive step and uncanny ball skills inspired the W’Tigers into the grand final and his piece of ‘Benji magic’ which resulted in a try to winger Pat Richards was the turning point of the match. Marshall was on the interchange bench for NZ in the 50-12 loss to Australia in May but popped his right shoulder for a second time and missed most of the season.
- ALAN WHITICKER
Playing Career Statistics
All statistics shown in this section are based only on data available in the RLP database, and are not necessarily a complete and/or 100% accurate representation of a player's career. This information should be used as a guide only. If you see a question mark (?), it denotes that the figure is not available.
To view a list of corresponding matches, click on the List button.
Competitions | ||||||||||||||
Competition | App | T | G | GK % | FG | Pts | W | L | D | Win % | ||||
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NRL Premiership | 346 | 96 | 416 | 16 | 1232 | 181 | 165 | 0 | 52.31% | List | ||||
Anzac Tests | 7 | - | 5 | - | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.00% | List | ||||
NRL Finals | 16 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 49 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.25% | List | ||||
World Cup | 5 | 2 | 3 | - | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.00% | List | ||||
Four Nations | 10 | 2 | 25 | - | 58 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 50.00% | List | ||||
All Stars | 5 | 1 | 8 | - | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.00% | List | ||||
World Club Challenge | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | List | ||||
Anzac Cup | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | List | ||||
QRL | 3 | 2 | 0 | - | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | List | ||||
Tour Matches | New Zealand | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | List | |||
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Test Matches - By Team | ||||||||||||||
Team | Years | App | T | G | GK % | FG | Pts | W | L | D | Win % | |||
New Zealand | 2005-12, 2019 | 31 | 9 | 35 | - | 106 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 48.39% | List | |||
World Cup Matches - By Team | ||||||||||||||
Team | Years | App | T | G | GK % | FG | Pts | W | L | D | Win % | |||
New Zealand | 2005-2008 | 5 | 2 | 3 | - | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.00% | List | |||
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Australia - By Team | ||||||||||||||
Team | Years | App | T | G | GK % | FG | Pts | W | L | D | Win % | |||
NRL | 2010-13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | - | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.00% | List | |||
Maori | 2021 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | List | |||
Overall | 2010-2021 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.00% | List | |||
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NRL Premiership - By Year | ||||||||||||||
Team | Season | App | T | G | GK % | FG | Pts | W | L | D | Win % | |||
Wests Tigers | NRL 2003 | 4 | 1 | 0 | / | 1 | 0.00% | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.00% | List |
Wests Tigers | NRL 2004 | 7 | 2 | - | - | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.14% | List | |||
Wests Tigers | NRL 2005 | 27 | 15 | - | - | 60 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 66.67% | List | |||
Wests Tigers | NRL 2006 | 11 | 3 | 4 | / | 5 | 80.00% | - | 20 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.55% | List |
Wests Tigers | NRL 2007 | 13 | 6 | 40 | / | 52 | 76.92% | - | 104 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 38.46% | List |
Wests Tigers | NRL 2008 | 18 | 6 | 18 | / | 24 | 75.00% | - | 60 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 50.00% | List |
Wests Tigers | NRL 2009 | 23 | 8 | 69 | / | 103 | 66.99% | - | 170 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 52.17% | List |
Wests Tigers | NRL 2010 | 27 | 12 | 76 | / | 114 | 66.67% | 3 | 203 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 59.26% | List |
Wests Tigers | NRL 2011 | 25 | 13 | 78 | / | 107 | 72.90% | 3 | 211 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 64.00% | List |
Wests Tigers | NRL 2012 | 24 | 5 | 72 | / | 95 | 75.79% | 3 | 167 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 45.83% | List |
Wests Tigers | NRL 2013 | 22 | 5 | 45 | / | 64 | 70.31% | 1 | 111 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 31.82% | List |
St George Illawarra | NRL 2014 | 15 | 3 | - | - | 12 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 46.67% | List | |||
St George Illawarra | NRL 2015 | 23 | 3 | - | 3 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 52.17% | List | |||
St George Illawarra | NRL 2016 | 16 | 2 | - | - | 8 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 37.50% | List | |||
Brisbane | NRL 2017 | 13 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 46.15% | List | |||
Wests Tigers | NRL 2018 | 21 | 3 | - | 1 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 57.14% | List | |||
Wests Tigers | NRL 2019 | 19 | 3 | - | 1 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 47.37% | List | |||
Wests Tigers | NRL 2020 | 16 | 2 | 14 | / | 19 | 73.68% | 1 | 37 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 31.25% | List |
South Sydney | NRL 2021 | 22 | 3 | - | - | 12 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 81.82% | List | |||
NRL Premiership - By Team | ||||||||||||||
Team | Years | App | T | G | GK % | FG | Pts | W | L | D | Win % | |||
Wests Tigers | 2003-13, 2018-20 | 257 | 84 | 416 | / | 584 | 71.23% | 13 | 1181 | 132 | 125 | 0 | 51.36% | List |
St George Illawarra | 2014-16 | 54 | 8 | - | 3 | 35 | 25 | 29 | 0 | 46.30% | List | |||
Brisbane | 2017 | 13 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 46.15% | List | |||
South Sydney | 2021 | 22 | 3 | - | - | 12 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 81.82% | List | |||
Overall | 2003-2021 | 346 | 96 | 416 | / | 584 | 71.23% | 16 | 1,232 | 181 | 165 | 0 | 52.31% | List |
NSW/QLD Cup - By Year | ||||||||||||||
Team | Season | App | T | G | GK % | FG | Pts | W | L | D | Win % | |||
Redcliffe | 2017 Intrust Super Cup | 3 | 2 | - | - | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | List | |||
NSW/QLD Cup - By Team | ||||||||||||||
Team | Years | App | T | G | GK % | FG | Pts | W | L | D | Win % | |||
Redcliffe | 2017 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% | List |
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson, Greg Fiveash, AJ Lucantonio, Bill Bates, Paul Carter, Alan Katzmann, JoshyBoy, Max Turner, Darren Andrews, Tim Costello
Sources:
NRL Rugby League Yearbook 2004, NRL 2004 Official Rugby League Annual, 2006 Official Rugby League Annual
Your Say
18/08/2011
benji is the man !!!
09/04/2012
A Freak!!!
06/10/2013
Wow, one of the greatest come back kids of rugby league
thanks Benji, you pushed through some career ending injuries to show what you are made of. Determination and a never give up attitude.
27/03/2015
This guy inspired my generation to play rugby league. My idol. Marshall Magic!
12/05/2015
Benji Marshall is the best football player in the world
06/03/2016
Wow just wow Benji has put soo much into his career
23/06/2017
Benji is the best player I ever saw, an ornament to the game!
13/08/2017
The most exciting player ever to lace up a boot, in his day; unstoppable! Thanks Benji
18/09/2017
How can anyone be critical of this guy.when we look at his history of injuries and comebacks and has the ability to go round again in 2018. In my opinion of 70yrs.watching our great game I have not seen a more consistent or fairer and cleaner player.whenever he hangs up his boots he will go down as one of our really great all round players. Thanks Benji.
15/10/2017
Extraordinarily gifted five-eighth who could fill volumns of dvds with his highlight reel plays. Most deceptive sleight of hand, and devasting sidestep and fakes in the history of the game.
Honestly if Benji doesnt exist all of NZs competion victories (Tri-Nations, World Cup, four nations etc) wouldnt have happened and the West Tigers dont win their 2005 premiership. Watching the sheer amount of wizardry in his highlight reels on you tube makes all other playmakers highlight reels look ordinary which is a testament to his skill set and his true standing in the game. Immortal in waiting surely.
13/05/2019
Greatest Kiwi League player of all time - Golden boot 2010, grand final 2005, 4 nations 2010, world cup 2008 winner. I hope he makes the 300 NRL appreances in 2019.
02/06/2019
Benji Marshall is my idol! I grew up always being amazed at the felocity in which he would take off from his iconic side step, greatest player ever! P.s Robbie Farah too!
03/06/2019
Where do I even start. The season of 2005! My heart couldn’t stop racing the whole time, like a schoolgirl in love!
About 7 years ago a friend let me in on Benji’s home adress in New Zealand, and I camped out there in my car for a whole week in my west-tigers jersey just to get a glimpse of him! Not in a creepy way though lol. After a week I gave up because I ran out of rations and mum got worried.
14/07/2019
The best there was
The best there is
The best there ever will be
02/09/2019
Will forever be the best rugby league player I have ever seen. The brilliance, the competitiveness and the compassion he has is unrivalled. When you take the time to see the records he has against other greats like Thurston, you realise he is a once in a lifetime player. Benji has the ability to bring grown men to tears with his incredibly ability and i, and many others, are grateful for all the amazing moments he has given us and Rugby League
05/06/2020
Top 3 5/8s of ALL time
30/08/2020
Apart from 2005 flick pass magic to Pat Richards the best piece of magic I’ll never forget was pass behind his back to Blake Ashford To score in the corner against Eels. I could watch it over and over. Thanks Benji.
11/09/2020
Benji is the GOAT
29/11/2020
Beji & Scott Prince 2005: greatest halves combination of all time
02/12/2020
Tigers on TV. Tune in for some Benji magic.
25/05/2021
Great attacker could not tackle to save his life if you had a highlights package of his missed tackles it would surpass his attacking abilities
07/01/2022
I wish I had a highlight reel of his missed tackles
02/02/2022
Benji is my magic. Majority of PNGs rugby fans now were inspired by his extraordinary skill sets and talent (no-look pass, side steps, faking pass, etc). If there is an award for inspiring a generation then Benji definitely getting it.
13/06/2022
One of the most exciting player ever played the game! His stepping, flick passes, try assists and skipping through the defense, glorious player to watch and steel of character. Benji you will always be remembered as one of the greatest in rugby league.
15/06/2022
Should have retired at the end of his St George contract . All hype , he wasn’t a winner after Scott Prince left the Tigers , couldn’t tackle . Jason Taylor and Mick Potter dropped him and he carried on like a pork chop
21/06/2022
NO ONE has a better highlights package than Benji. I was there the day he set up that try in Cronulla, for me, the greatest try of all time. Watch it now - nothing compares to him at his peak. Legend :)
22/06/2022
What a humble human being. Don't really watch alot of sport but I have watched and rremember that name Benji Marshall. I wad was then fortunate enough to watch him thrthrough Celebrity Apprentice and go on to win it. Awesome contestant, awesome human being. Well done Benji. Darren you have stmbled across a rare loyal mate for life. Congrats to both of you.
01/07/2022
The only player to have played across 20 seasons in the NRL. Absolute legend and could have gone on another year…
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