Geelong's busy player movement period continued on Thursday, as they secured star ruckman Rowan Marshall from St Kilda. 

The big man has been widely regarded as one of the most dominant rucks in the competition for an extended period of time, set to bolster Geelong's stocks heading into 2027. 

With multiple podium finishes in St Kilda's best and fairest, selection in the 2023 All Australian squad and a plethora of other awards, Marshall brings an impressive resume and is set to be a handy addition for the Cats. 

Learn a little bit more about Rowan Marshall before he pulls on the Hoops in 2027. 

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Rowan Marshall of the Saints and Mitchell Edwards of the Cats contest the ruck during the round 19 AFL match between Geelong Cats and St Kilda Saints at GMHBA Stadium, on July 16, 2026, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

Marshall's Playing Stats

Games Played: 177

Goals Kicked: 92

Disposal Average: 17.51

Brownlow Votes: 48

Debut: Round 18, 2017 v Sydney @ SCG (14 disposals, five hit-outs)

Games Against Geelong: 13 (4-9 Record)

Games at GMHBA Stadium: 7 (0-7 Record)

Finals Played: 3 (1-2 Record)

Other Notable Awards & Stats:

  • 2023 All Australian Squad
  • T19th in 2024 Brownlow Medal
  • St Kilda's All-Time Hit Outs Leader

Marshall's Career-Highs

Statistic Total When it Occurred
Disposals 33 Round 20, 2026 v Geelong @ GMHBA Stadium
Marks 12

Two Occasions

  • Round 4, 2025 v Richmond @ Marvel Stadium

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  • Round 16, 2022 v Carlton @ Marvel Stadium
Goals 3

Three Occasions

  • Round 9, 2026 v Carlton @ Marvel Stadium

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  • Round 23, 2024 v Richmond @ Marvel Stadium

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  • Round 17, 2024 v Port Adelaide @ Marvel Stadium
Hit Outs 50 Round 13, 2023 v Sydney @ SCG
Tackles 11 Round 10, 2024 v Hawthorn @ University of Tasmania Stadium
Inside 50s 10 Round 6, 2024 v GWS Giants @ Manuka Oval
Clearances 16 Round 6, 2024 v GWS Giants @ Manuka Oval
Contested Marks 5 Round 6, 2021 v Port Adelaide @ Adelaide Oval

Interesting Facts

  • Marshall was born in Taranaki, New Zealand, before his family moved to Australia when he was very young
  • He was considered a 'late bloomer' in football circles, his potential not realised until his final years of schooling
  • Marshall was initially selected by St Kilda in the 2017 Rookie Draft
  • Early in his career, Marshall was nicknamed 'The Prospect,' which came from his role in Grand Theft Auto on the PlayStation