[8] However his rookie season was marred by a five match suspension after testing positive for a banned testosterone-based supplement.

[citation needed] In 1999, Parramatta finished 2nd on the ladder and qualified for the finals with Schifcofske playing every match.

Parramatta lead the match 16–0 at halftime before a second half capitulation similar to what happened a year earlier occurred with Melbourne winning 18–16.

In 2000, Parramatta finished 7th and qualified for the finals with the media dubbing the team "The Baby Eels" due to the age of the squad.

In the same year, due to an injury incurred by Karmichael Hunt, Schifcofske was chosen in the Queensland Maroons side for the 2006 State of Origin series decider.

During the 2006 season, one of Schifcofske's penalty goal attempts in a match against the Wests Tigers was the subject of Ray Warren's commentary; as he was taking the shot, Warren called the words: "Eddie Jones (who was at the time the coach of the Queensland Reds), if you're watching..." and Schifcofske nailed the shot.

He had the best goal kicking success rate in the NRL ahead of both Andrew Johns and Hazem El Masri.

Schifcofske is weighing up a two-year offer from the Reds as well as interest from five other clubs, including a large deal from Ulster Rugby.

After Michael Witt suffered a season-ending knee injury, Schifcofske became the team's primary goal kicker.