Marcus Herbert
| Marcus Herbert | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 13 August 2002 | ||
| Original teams |
South Warrnambool (HFL) GWV Rebels (Talent League) Geelong (VFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 13, 2026 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 14, 2026, West Coast vs. North Melbourne, at Perth Stadium | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 51 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | West Coast | 7 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 21, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Marcus Herbert (born 13 August 2002) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Pre-AFL career
[edit source]Herbert played local football for South Warrnambool in the Hampden Football Netball League.[1] He played in the Talent League for the GWV Rebels.[2]
In 2021, Herbert joined Geelong in the VFL.[3] In 2025, he became vice-captain of the side[4] and won their best and fairest award.[5] In 2026 he was named as part of the VFL State Team squad.[6]
AFL career
[edit source]Herbert was selected by the West Coast Eagles with pick 13 of the 2026 mid-season rookie draft.[7] He made his debut in round 14 of the 2026 AFL season.[8]
References
[edit source]- ↑ "The Draft File: Marcus Herbert". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ "Marcus Herbert". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ Beeck, Marcus. "VFL star spices up interest from AFL clubs". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ Wilkes, Lachlan. "Marcus Herbert's Rise: From VFL Mainstay to Respected Leader and Star Defender". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ "Marcus Herbert Wins Geelong's 2025 VFL Best and Fairest Award". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ "Big V squads named for 2026 State Games against SANFL". afl.com.au. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ Beveridge, Riley. "Who did your club just take? Every mid-season draft pick". afl.com.au. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ Woodcock, Mitchell. "West Coast Eagles set to debut mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert against North Melbourne". thewest.com.au. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
External links
[edit source]- Marcus Herbert's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Marcus Herbert at AustralianFootball.com
- Marcus Herbert's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Marcus Herbert's WAFL playing statistics at WAFLFootyFacts.net
