Ben Marschke Explained

Ben Marschke
Fullname:Benjamin Marschke
Birth Date:19 June 1997
Birth Place:Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Height:181cm (71inches)
Weight:950NaN0
Club1:Sydney Roosters
Year1start:2021
Appearances1:13
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:4
Source:[1]
Updated:4 June 2021

Ben Marschke (born 19 June 1997) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

Marschke was born in Bundaberg, Queensland and played his junior rugby league for the Across The Waves Tigers and attended St Luke's Anglican School and Shalom College before being signed by the Sydney Roosters.[2] [3] Marschke is of Irish descent.[4]

Playing career

In 2013, Marschke played for the Central Crows in the Cyril Connell Cup.[5] In 2014, he moved up to their Mal Meninga Cup side.[6] In 2015, Marschke moved to Sydney, playing for the Roosters in the SG Ball Cup.[7] In 2016 and 2017, Marschke played for the Roosters' under-20s team.[8]

In 2018, Marschke played for the Penrith Panthers in the NSW Cup.[9] In 2019, he played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NSW Cup side.[10] In 2020, he played for the Bulldogs at the NRL Nines in Perth.[11]

2021

In 2021, Marschke joined North Sydney, the Roosters' NSW Cup feeder club.[12] In Round 4 of the 2021 NRL season, Marschke was called up to the Sydney Roosters first grade side, making his debut in their 32–12 win over the New Zealand Warriors.[13] [14]

2022

Marschke made no appearances for the Sydney Roosters in the 2022 NRL season. Marschke instead featured for the clubs NSW Cup team North Sydney playing 23 games throughout the year.[15]

2023

Marschke spent the entire 2023 season playing for North Sydney in the NSW Cup. Marschke played in North Sydney's 22-18 NSW Cup grand final loss against South Sydney.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/benjamin-marschke/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: Six twins boost Tigers. 23 March 2012. Northern Star.
  3. Web site: Clean sweep for St. Luke's. 26 May 2011. News-Mail.
  4. Web site: League of nations:Stars representing 40 countries . NRL.com . Brad . Walter . 23 March 2022.
  5. Web site: 2013. 18th Man.
  6. Web site: 2014. 18th Man.
  7. Web site: HIGHLIGHTS: SG Ball (Rd 7). 31 March 2015. NSWRL.
  8. Web site: NYC Roosters continue perfect start to 2017. 9 March 2017. Sydney Roosters.
  9. Web site: Jets get cracking on the player recruitment front. Newtown Jets.
  10. Web site: Round 1 Canterbury Cup Team News. 12 March 2019. Canterbury Bulldogs.
  11. Web site: Confirmed starters for NRL Nines squads. 5 February 2020. NRL.
  12. Web site: Pathways Squads for Round 2 Clashes Named. 16 March 2021. Sydney Roosters.
  13. Web site: Late Mail Round 4 vs Warriors: Robinson Names Dual Debutant. 4 April 2021. Sydney Roosters.
  14. Web site: Morris chasing history after 26-year first in epic try-scoring run to start season. www.foxsports.com.au.
  15. Web site: NSW Cup 2022 Finals Preview. www.nswrl.com.au.
  16. Web site: Taaffe’s statement as Souths end 40-year drought; veteran’s captain’s knock: Reserves Wrap. www.foxsports.com.au.