Ben Fisher

Age: 28

Date of Birth: 4th Feb 1981

Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia

Position: Hooker

PROFILE:

After starting his career at Sydney Roosters, he thought he’d try his hand in England and was given a chance by Anthony Farrell at Halifax. Signed for Rovers at the end of the 2005 season after bringing an end to KR’s season with a brilliant display in the 36-22 play-off win. What he lacks in size he makes up for in determination and commitment. Generally finishes most games as leading tackler and ended his debut Super League season with 841 tackles to win the Hit Man award. His second season hasn't been quite so productive. Named in the Scotland World Cup squad.

STATS:

2009: 25 appearances, 4 tries

2008: 25 appearances, 4 tries

2007: 26 appearances, 5 tries

2006: 30 appearances, 12 tries

2008 Opta stats: Appearances 22, Tries 3, Try assists 3, Goals 0, Drop Goals 0,

Meters 1543, Carries 217, Tackles 728, Offloads 3, Attacking Kicks 12, Runs from dummy half 158, Tackle Busts 21, Marker tackles 85, Clean Breaks 5, Forty twenty 0, Kicks in general play 31, Missed goals 0, Missed tackles 46, Errors 12,

Penalties 16, Red cards 0, Yellow cards 0

PREVIOUS CLUBS

Sydney Roosters, Halifax