GNR4LIFE
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@happy_tiger said in [Benji Marshall](/post/1488324) said:
Don’t even feed into it
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Tiger-ferret
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@demps said in [Benji Marshall](/post/1488320) said:
I read this on wikepdia this morning: almost spat out my coffee…
Benjamin Quentin (“Benji”) Marshall (born 25 February 1985) is a former New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played at five-eighth or halfback. Marshall is regarded amongst many as one of the greatest players ever to play rugby league.
@gnr4life said in [Benji Marshall](/post/1488326) said:
I just saw it posted and I thought I'd table the question...
I'm not saying I think so.
Lockyer >
I've had my issues with Benji in the past but for the moment I'm happy to put them aside and celebrate his career.
Between his magic and Farah's never-say-die hard edged attitude, those two guys gave us a reason to tune in every week from 03-13 when there was little success. One player where everyone would lean forward to see what he would do when he had the ball in hand. He created a generation of supporters for this club.
Benji isn't normally associated with toughness but those shoulder injuries he copped early in his career often made me wonder whether he'd be another career cut short. He toughed it out and 19 seasons later he finally bows out of the game with 340 odd games under the belt.
Did well for a skinny Kiwi kid. And gave us a hundred memories, the best one one 02/10/2005.
Thanks for the memories Benji, the OG Entertainer. Enjoy retirement.
Between his magic and Farah's never-say-die hard edged attitude, those two guys gave us a reason to tune in every week from 03-13 when there was little success. One player where everyone would lean forward to see what he would do when he had the ball in hand. He created a generation of supporters for this club.
Benji isn't normally associated with toughness but those shoulder injuries he copped early in his career often made me wonder whether he'd be another career cut short. He toughed it out and 19 seasons later he finally bows out of the game with 340 odd games under the belt.
Did well for a skinny Kiwi kid. And gave us a hundred memories, the best one one 02/10/2005.
Thanks for the memories Benji, the OG Entertainer. Enjoy retirement.
GNR4LIFE
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@tiger-ferret said in [Benji Marshall](/post/1488331) said:
One of the greatest highlight reels, for sure. To put it in perspective, he’s been no better than Brooks for the last 8 or 9 years. To even discuss him as an immortal is laughable
Kelce68
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He's a hall of famer. Not immortal status imo. But to say he isn't an all-time great of the game, is objectively false.
I think Benji is definitely a great of the game, but he will not be an immortal.
tig_prmz
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I think he should be in the Hall of Fame and certainly the best ever Kiwi player that I have seen. Possibly even the best Polynesian player
happy_tiger
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@jirskyr said in [Benji Marshall](/post/1488251) said:
Bennett coached Benj originally in a All Star game ...he gave Benji some advice and Benji took it .....he impressed Bennett
TheDaBoss
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@gnr4life said in [Benji Marshall](/post/1488336) said:
Just a reminder that Wikipedia can be edited by anyonr lol
GNR4LIFE
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@thedaboss said in [Benji Marshall](/post/1488360) said:
Thank you
Tigerlily
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@jadtiger said in [Benji Marshall](/post/1488361) said:
And his one our most polarising players to ever put on the WestsTigers jersey.
It’s now time to come home, Benji.
On the day Benji Marshall announced his retirement from rugby league, Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis revealed plans to lure the club legend back to Concord.
And Marshall may return directly onto the Wests Tigers coaching staff and reunite with the club’s two other favourite sons – Robbie Farah and Tim Sheens.
Marshall, 36, retired on Wednesday, his final game being for South Sydney in Sunday’s grand final loss to Penrith.
The Daily Telegraph has learned a selfless Marshall decided to retire several weeks ago but wanted his decision kept secret to avoid a media frenzy during Souths’ premiership bid.
While he also played for Brisbane, St George Illawarra and South Sydney in rugby league – and Auckland Blues in rugby union – Marshall has always considered him a Wests Tiger.
He had two stints at Concord, playing a total of 257 NRL games including victory in the 2005 grand final.
He wants to coach and would ultimately aim to coach at Wests Tigers, the club he cherishes. Although unlikely, Marshall could even be fast tracked and considered for the Wests Tigers assistant coaching position vacated on Monday by Shane Millard.
“He would be an incredible ambassador, mentor and coach of sorts,” Hagipantelis said. “In what capacity I do not know, these are discussions that would have to be held with the football department.
“Benji is such a unique individual and is so experienced, he would be able to coach these young players as to what is involved in being a successful NRL player. That level of experience cannot be bought.
“I’d be more than happy to sit down with him and discuss what opportunities are available within our organisation.
“Benji would be welcomed back with open arms to the Wests Tigers in some capacity. He is a 2005 brother and premiership winner so we would warmly welcome him back.
“He has roamed far and wide but Wests Tigers is his spiritual home but they always come back home.
“His association with Wests Tigers goes back many, many years and it’s an association which could never be compromised in any way, no matter what has occurred in the meantime.”
Marshall has a new two-year contract with Fox Sports but would have the time to commit to a coaching gig at Wests Tigers.
Bringing Marshall back would continue a club trend of having former players return after retirement.
Farah and former winger Pat Richards are coaching consultants while utility Chris Lawrence is employed in the club’s player wellbeing department with ex prop John Skandalis in corporate sales.
And with Sheens to start shortly as director of coaching, the trio which masterminded Wests Tigers’ famous ’05 grand final win may soon be back together again.
In his retirement speech, Marshall said: “I’d like to make extra mention of Wests Tigers, where I’m a life member. I spent the majority of my rugby league life playing for Wests Tigers. I won a competition in 2005 with them, something I will never forget.
“I’d like to make special mention of Tim Sheens. He really helped me come through and become the player that I am today. His mentorship, his coaching, his encouragement of me to be able to use my skills is second-to-none.
“I will get through today first and assess what is next from there on. I really just want to enjoy this moment, especially with my family, I suppose you could say celebrate what I have been able to achieve in my career.”
On the day Benji Marshall announced his retirement from rugby league, Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis revealed plans to lure the club legend back to Concord.
And Marshall may return directly onto the Wests Tigers coaching staff and reunite with the club’s two other favourite sons – Robbie Farah and Tim Sheens.
Marshall, 36, retired on Wednesday, his final game being for South Sydney in Sunday’s grand final loss to Penrith.
The Daily Telegraph has learned a selfless Marshall decided to retire several weeks ago but wanted his decision kept secret to avoid a media frenzy during Souths’ premiership bid.
While he also played for Brisbane, St George Illawarra and South Sydney in rugby league – and Auckland Blues in rugby union – Marshall has always considered him a Wests Tiger.
He had two stints at Concord, playing a total of 257 NRL games including victory in the 2005 grand final.
He wants to coach and would ultimately aim to coach at Wests Tigers, the club he cherishes. Although unlikely, Marshall could even be fast tracked and considered for the Wests Tigers assistant coaching position vacated on Monday by Shane Millard.
“He would be an incredible ambassador, mentor and coach of sorts,” Hagipantelis said. “In what capacity I do not know, these are discussions that would have to be held with the football department.
“Benji is such a unique individual and is so experienced, he would be able to coach these young players as to what is involved in being a successful NRL player. That level of experience cannot be bought.
“I’d be more than happy to sit down with him and discuss what opportunities are available within our organisation.
“Benji would be welcomed back with open arms to the Wests Tigers in some capacity. He is a 2005 brother and premiership winner so we would warmly welcome him back.
“He has roamed far and wide but Wests Tigers is his spiritual home but they always come back home.
“His association with Wests Tigers goes back many, many years and it’s an association which could never be compromised in any way, no matter what has occurred in the meantime.”
Marshall has a new two-year contract with Fox Sports but would have the time to commit to a coaching gig at Wests Tigers.
Bringing Marshall back would continue a club trend of having former players return after retirement.
Farah and former winger Pat Richards are coaching consultants while utility Chris Lawrence is employed in the club’s player wellbeing department with ex prop John Skandalis in corporate sales.
And with Sheens to start shortly as director of coaching, the trio which masterminded Wests Tigers’ famous ’05 grand final win may soon be back together again.
In his retirement speech, Marshall said: “I’d like to make extra mention of Wests Tigers, where I’m a life member. I spent the majority of my rugby league life playing for Wests Tigers. I won a competition in 2005 with them, something I will never forget.
“I’d like to make special mention of Tim Sheens. He really helped me come through and become the player that I am today. His mentorship, his coaching, his encouragement of me to be able to use my skills is second-to-none.
“I will get through today first and assess what is next from there on. I really just want to enjoy this moment, especially with my family, I suppose you could say celebrate what I have been able to achieve in my career.”
TheDaBoss
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@wt2k said in [Benji Marshall](/post/1488384) said:
U wish lee would shut up lol
Anyways i can't wait for benji to teach yhe boys how to throw a pass into the stands
Coach Benji
GNR4LIFE
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@jadtiger said in [Benji Marshall](/post/1488438) said:
There’s this great misconception that great players will automatically make great coaches. That’s almost never the case. The two best coaches in the game were average players. Robinson and Bellamy.
yeahcaz
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What benji had you can’t coach. You can’t teach unpredictability. I think he’d have great opinions on how to read defences and stuff like that but it would take some serious work to become a full time coach.
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