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'''Ben Roarty''' (born 5 February 1975) is an Australian former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the [[Melbourne Storm]], [[Penrith Panthers]], [[Huddersfield Giants]] and the [[Castleford Tigers]], as a {{rlp|pr|sr}} or {{rlp|lk}}.
'''Ben Roarty''' (born 5 February 1975) is an Australian former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the [[Melbourne Storm]], [[Penrith Panthers]], [[Huddersfield Giants]] and the [[Castleford Tigers]], as a {{rlp|pr|sr}} or {{rlp|lk}}.


==Playing career==
Roarty was a member of the inaugural Melbourne Storm team and played in their first game on 14 March 1998, winning against [[Illawarra Steelers]], 14–12.<ref>{{cite news|format=fee required|publisher=AAP Sports News Australia|title=Factbox on inaugural Brisbane, Melbourne and Gold Coast teams|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-127824426.html|accessdate=6 July 2008|date=25 August 2006}}{{dead link|date=February 2019|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> That year he was named the club's rookie of the year.<ref>{{cite web|last=melbournestorm.com.au|title=NRL Honour Board|url=http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=nrl-honour-board|work=Club|publisher=[[Melbourne Storm]]|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928161940/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=nrl-honour-board|archivedate=28 September 2013}}</ref>
Roarty was a member of the inaugural Melbourne Storm team and played in their first game on 14 March 1998, winning against [[Illawarra Steelers]], 14–12.<ref>{{cite news|format=fee required|publisher=AAP Sports News Australia|title=Factbox on inaugural Brisbane, Melbourne and Gold Coast teams|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-127824426.html|accessdate=6 July 2008|date=25 August 2006}}{{dead link|date=February 2019|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> That year he was named the club's rookie of the year.<ref>{{cite web|last=melbournestorm.com.au|title=NRL Honour Board|url=http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=nrl-honour-board|work=Club|publisher=[[Melbourne Storm]]|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928161940/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=nrl-honour-board|archivedate=28 September 2013}}</ref>


In 1999, Roarty started on the bench in the [[1999 NRL Grand Final]] between Melbourne and [[St. George Illawarra Dragons]]. Roarty scored a try in the match and the Storm won the game, 20–18.
In 1999, Roarty started on the bench in the [[1999 NRL Grand Final]] between Melbourne and [[St. George Illawarra Dragons]]. Roarty scored a try in the match and Melbourne won the game, 20–18.


Seeking a regular first-grade starting position, Roarty joined the Penrith Panthers in 2002 but he was again primarily used as an interchange player. After being offered a place at the [[Huddersfield Giants]] in the [[Super League]], Penrith granted Roarty a release and he left the Panthers half-way into their [[National Rugby League season 2003|2003 premiership winning]] season.<ref>{{cite news|format=fee required|publisher=AAP Sports News Australia|title=Roarty leaving Panthers amid dream run|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-74202292.html|accessdate=6 July 2008|date=28 May 2003}}{{dead link|date=February 2019|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
Seeking a regular first-grade starting position, Roarty joined the Penrith Panthers in 2002 but he was again primarily used as an interchange player. After being offered a place at the [[Huddersfield Giants]] in the [[Super League]], Penrith granted Roarty a release and he left the Panthers half-way into their [[National Rugby League season 2003|2003 premiership winning]] season.<ref>{{cite news|format=fee required|publisher=AAP Sports News Australia|title=Roarty leaving Panthers amid dream run|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-74202292.html|accessdate=6 July 2008|date=28 May 2003}}{{dead link|date=February 2019|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


Since 2007, Roarty has been coach of the [[Sunbury United Rugby League|Sunbury United Tigers]] first-grade team in the [[Victorian Rugby League]] competition.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Sporting Pulse|title=Sunbury United Tigers Club Information|url=http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-2121-24913-0-0&sID=27520|accessdate=6 July 2008}}</ref>
In 2007, Roarty became the head coach of the [[Sunbury United Rugby League|Sunbury United Tigers]] first-grade team in the [[Victorian Rugby League]] competition.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Sporting Pulse|title=Sunbury United Tigers Club Information|url=http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-2121-24913-0-0&sID=27520|accessdate=6 July 2008}}</ref>


In 2009, Roarty linked up as a player with the Hay Magpies Rugby League Club in Group 20 of the NSW Country Rugby League. He also won a reserve grade premiership with Hay, which was their first ever premiership in any grade since joining Group 20 in 2007.
In 2009, Roarty linked up as a player with the Hay Magpies Rugby League Club in Group 20 of the NSW Country Rugby League. He also won a reserve grade premiership with Hay, which was their first ever premiership in any grade since joining Group 20 in 2007.


==Post playing==
Since 2009, he has owned a strawberry farm north of Echuca.{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}
Since 2009, he has owned a strawberry farm north of Echuca.{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}


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As of 14 January 2010 Ben Roarty is a guest host on 'Deal Or No Deal' on channel 7.<ref>3</ref>


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==

Revision as of 10:52, 4 May 2020

Ben Roarty
Personal information
Born (1975-02-05) 5 February 1975 (age 49)
Playing information
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight106 kg (16 st 10 lb)
PositionSecond-row, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1998–01 Melbourne Storm 94 18 0 0 72
2002–03 Penrith Panthers 32 4 0 0 16
2003–05 Huddersfield Giants 56 10 0 0 40
2006 Castleford Tigers 17 2 0 0 8
Total 199 34 0 0 136
Source: [1]

Ben Roarty (born 5 February 1975) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the Melbourne Storm, Penrith Panthers, Huddersfield Giants and the Castleford Tigers, as a prop, second-row or lock.

Playing career

Roarty was a member of the inaugural Melbourne Storm team and played in their first game on 14 March 1998, winning against Illawarra Steelers, 14–12.[2] That year he was named the club's rookie of the year.[3]

In 1999, Roarty started on the bench in the 1999 NRL Grand Final between Melbourne and St. George Illawarra Dragons. Roarty scored a try in the match and Melbourne won the game, 20–18.

Seeking a regular first-grade starting position, Roarty joined the Penrith Panthers in 2002 but he was again primarily used as an interchange player. After being offered a place at the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League, Penrith granted Roarty a release and he left the Panthers half-way into their 2003 premiership winning season.[4]

In 2007, Roarty became the head coach of the Sunbury United Tigers first-grade team in the Victorian Rugby League competition.[5]

In 2009, Roarty linked up as a player with the Hay Magpies Rugby League Club in Group 20 of the NSW Country Rugby League. He also won a reserve grade premiership with Hay, which was their first ever premiership in any grade since joining Group 20 in 2007.

Post playing

Since 2009, he has owned a strawberry farm north of Echuca.[citation needed]

References

  • Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd. p. 465. ISBN 978-1-877082-93-1.

Footnotes

  1. ^ "Ben Roarty- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Factbox on inaugural Brisbane, Melbourne and Gold Coast teams" (fee required). AAP Sports News Australia. 25 August 2006. Retrieved 6 July 2008.[dead link]
  3. ^ melbournestorm.com.au. "NRL Honour Board". Club. Melbourne Storm. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013.
  4. ^ "Roarty leaving Panthers amid dream run" (fee required). AAP Sports News Australia. 28 May 2003. Retrieved 6 July 2008.[dead link]
  5. ^ "Sunbury United Tigers Club Information". Sporting Pulse. Retrieved 6 July 2008.

External links

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