Herbert, who was a Queensland interstate representative at the age of 18, came to Collingwood from Mayne in the 1982 draft.
[1][2] He made three appearances in the 1983 VFL season, the first in round nine, against the Sydney Swans.
[3] The following week he had 17 disposals in a loss to Fitzroy, then lost his place in the team with a groin injury.
[3][4] He returned in round 22 to play St Kilda at Victoria Park, which would be his final game.
[3] Back at Mayne, after a stint with West Adelaide, Herbert won three consecutive club best and fairest awards, from 1992 to 1994.