Coaching Career
Vital Statistics
- Full Name
- Benjamin Quentin Marshall
- Born
- Monday, 25th February, 1985
- Current Age
- 41 years and 38 days
- Place Of Birth
- Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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
Coaching 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.
| Club Career - Australia | Games | W | L | D | Win % | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRL Premiership | - | 51 | 17 | 34 | 0 | 33.33% | List | |||||||
| Other | Games | W | L | D | Win % | |||||||||
| NRL Pre-Season | - | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.67% | List | |||||||
| Overall | Games | W | L | D | Win % | |||||||||
| First Class | 51 | 17 | 34 | 0 | 33.33% | List | ||||||||
NRL Premiership - By Year | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Season | Games | W | L | D | Win % | ||||||||
| Wests Tigers | NRL 2024 | 24 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 25.00% | List | |||||||
| Wests Tigers | NRL 2025 | 24 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 37.50% | List | |||||||
| Wests Tigers | NRL 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.67% | List | |||||||
NRL Premiership - By Team | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Years | Games | W | L | D | Win % | ||||||||
| Wests Tigers | 2024-26 | 51 | 17 | 34 | 0 | 33.33% | List | |||||||
Contributions:
Shawn Dollin, Rugby League Tables, Andrew Ferguson, Greg Fiveash, Alan Katzmann, Tony McCarron, Max Turner, AJ Lucantonio, Tim Costello, Bill Bates, Paul Carter, JoshyBoy, Darren Andrews
Sources:
David Middleton's Rugby League Yearbook (1987-88 to present), 2006 Official Rugby League Annual
Your Say
18 Aug 2011 12:42pm
benji is the man !!!
9 Apr 2012 2:29pm
A Freak!!!
6 Oct 2013 3:21am
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 Mar 2015 2:34pm
This guy inspired my generation to play rugby league. My idol. Marshall Magic!
12 May 2015 4:29pm
Benji Marshall is the best football player in the world
6 Mar 2016 4:37pm
Wow just wow Benji has put soo much into his career
23 Jun 2017 4:07pm
Benji is the best player I ever saw, an ornament to the game!
13 Aug 2017 3:32pm
The most exciting player ever to lace up a boot, in his day; unstoppable! Thanks Benji
18 Sep 2017 7:58pm
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 Oct 2017 11:52am
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 May 2019 4:44am
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.
2 Jun 2019 1:42pm
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!
3 Jun 2019 10:51am
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 Jul 2019 11:23pm
The best there was
The best there is
The best there ever will be
2 Sep 2019 12:09am
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
5 Jun 2020 5:51am
Top 3 5/8s of ALL time
30 Aug 2020 6:34pm
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 Sep 2020 11:58am
Benji is the GOAT
29 Nov 2020 6:01pm
Beji & Scott Prince 2005: greatest halves combination of all time
2 Dec 2020 9:14pm
Tigers on TV. Tune in for some Benji magic.
7 Jan 2022 10:27pm
I wish I had a highlight reel of his missed tackles
2 Feb 2022 4:48pm
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 Jun 2022 7:02am
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.
21 Jun 2022 10:34pm
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 Jun 2022 7:47am
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.
1 Jul 2022 9:40pm
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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