Marcus Herbert

Marcus Herbert
Personal information
Born (2002-08-13) 13 August 2002 (age 24)
Original teams
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 30
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2026– West Coast 10 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2026.
Career highlights
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).

Career

Early life and career

Herbert played local football for the South Warrnambool Football Club in the Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL). He played for the GWV Rebels in the Talent League. In 2021, Herbert joined the Geelong reserves team in the Victorian Football League (VFL) ahead of the 2021 VFL season. In 2025, he became the side's vice-captain and won their Best and Fairest Award. In 2026, he was named as part of the VFL State Team representative squad.

AFL career

Herbert was selected by the West Coast Eagles with pick 13 of the 2026 mid-season rookie draft. He made his senior debut in round 14 of the 2026 AFL season, against North Melbourne at Perth Stadium.

Awards and honours

Individual

Statistics

Updated to the end of the 2026 season.

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2026 West Coast 51 10 01119972165321 0.00.111.99.721.65.32.1 0
Career 10 01119972165321 0.00.111.99.721.65.32.1 0

References

  1. ↑ West Coast Eagles Media (26 May 2026). "The Draft File: Marcus Herbert". West Coast Eagles. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Marcus Herbert". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Beeck, Marcus (2 May 2026). "VFL star spices up interest from AFL clubs". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  4. ↑ Wilkes, Lachlan (13 August 2025). "Marcus Herbert's Rise: From VFL mainstay to respected leader and star defender". Geelong Football Club. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  5. 1 2 Cats Media (26 September 2025). "Marcus Herbert wins Geelong's 2025 VFL Best and Fairest Award". Geelong Football Club. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Big V squads named for 2026 State Games against SANFL". AFL.com.au. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Beveridge, Riley (26 May 2026). "Who did your club just take? Every mid-season draft pick". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  8. ↑ Woodcock, Mitchell (11 June 2026). "West Coast Eagles set to debut mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert against North Melbourne". The West Australian. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Marcus Herbert". AFL Tables. Retrieved 27 August 2026.