Marc Herbert Explained

Marc Herbert
Fullname:	Marc Herbert
Birth Date:	1987 1, df=yes
Birth Place:	Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Height:	183cm (72inches)
Weight:	85kg (187lb)^[1]
Year1start:	2008
Year1end:	10
Appearances1:	23
Tries1:	2
Goals1:	6
Fieldgoals1:	1
Points1:	21
Year2start:	2011
Appearances2:	21
Tries2:	4
Goals2:	2
Fieldgoals2:	0
Points2:	20
Updated:	4 September 2011

Marc Herbert (born 7 January 1987), also known by the nicknames of "Marty", and "Herby", is a professional rugby league footballer who currently plays halfback in the Canberra Rugby League Competition. He made his NRL début in the Round 20 clash against the Gold Coast Titans, in place of the suspended Todd Carney.

2008

After three seasons playing for their developmental sides, Herbert made his first grade début for the Raiders in 2008.

2010

On 29 October 2010, Herbert agreed a one-year deal with the Bradford Bulls as a direct replacement for Matt Orford. He undertook pre-season training with the Bulls in November and is the 10th signing the club has made. Bradford beat off stiff competition from Hull F.C. and another unnamed Super League team.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

2011

In the 2011 Season Herbert appeared in two of the four pre-season games. He played against Halifax and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. He scored a try and a goal against Halifax and kicked a goal against Wakefield.

He featured in ten consecutive games from Round 4 (Wakefield Trinity Wildcats to Round 13 (Warrington Wolves). He missed a couple of games due to injury but then returned and played ten consecutive games from Round 16 (Harlequins RL) to Round 25 (Wigan Warriors). A broken hand ended Herbert's Bulls career early. He also featured in the Challenge Cup game against Halifax. Herbert has scored against Huddersfield Giants (1 try), Salford City Reds (2 tries, 2 goals) and Hull Kingston Rovers (1 try).

2015

Herbert has been playing for the Queanbeyan Blues in the Canberra Rugby League Competition for 2015.

Personal life

Herbert currently works as a project engineer in Canberra.^[6]

External links

• Marc Herbert Raiders Profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Marc Herbert . Super League . 20 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111021075046/http://www.superleague.co.uk/player-profile/2835 . 21 October 2011.
2. Web site: Aussie half-back Herbert may step into Orford shoes at Odsal . The Telegraph & Argus . 29 October 2010 . 22 July 2024.
3. Web site: Herbert joins Bulls . Bradford Bulls . https://web.archive.org/web/20120323000950/http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/4998/HERBERT%20JOINS%20BULLS . 23 March 2012.
4. Web site: Bradford Bulls sign Canberra half-back Marc Herbert . BBC Sport . 29 October 2010 . 22 July 2024.
5. Web site: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/herbert-eyes-uk-move/1982655.aspx Herbert eyes UK move ]. The Canberra Times . 29 October 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101029175121/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/herbert-eyes-uk-move/1982655.aspx . 29 October 2010.
6. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-herbert-98524b66/