cochise
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100% it still benefits them, if they have no veteran players than they would have only been able to spend $8.9m, they will now be able to spend $9.2M
Benji Marshall - Official..
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100% it still benefits them, if they have no veteran players than they would have only been able to spend $8.9m, they will now be able to spend $9.2M
BalmainBoy
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Not true .. they would always be able to spend $9.2m regardless
BalmainBoy
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Hardly satisfying for them… we'd get more out if chris Lawrence as a veteran player
Fade_To_Black
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Just out of curiosity, how much did you have to fork out for that footy? Have to be worth a couple of grand hey?
Awesome momento of a magic time.
cochise
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No they wouldn't, the $300000 long serving player allowance was included in the $9.2M cap, if the club had no long serving players they wouldnt have been able to use it as they could not access that part of the cap.
The point is moot though as Josh Morris started playing for the bulldogs in 2009 making him eligible for the long serving player allowance.
Klemmer may also qualify depending if they count is matts and flegg days as part of the bulldogs.
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Yes absolutely. That's what I meant by all backline positions other than wing. Could conceivably be fb, centre, halves.
The_Old_Fox
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Anyone remember when Brooks debut against st george? I'm pretty sure Marshall play a great game in the centres..I'm fairly confident we'll have one of the best attacking backline in the comp next year especially outside backs, my only concern is the ability of Brooks and Renyolds starving our outside backs with the magic ball..with Benji Back, who basically can play anywhere in the backline..these guys like Suli, Marsters, and lolo who all have the football brain to anticipate the skill of Benji will thrive of the legend, whether his in 1.4 6\. or 7..yes, he has slowed down and he's not quite as sharp..but Benji still has great hands and can read the play ahead better than anyone..Brooks is still like a dear stuck in headlights and now the new running man..I look forward to the Benji factor next year.
balmain boy
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We're still at least one fast player away from having a decent backline. Slowest team in teh comp.
Lolohea - decent speed
Nofo - slow
Suli - slow
Marsters - slow
Milne - decent
Thompson - slow
Fonua - slow
Reynolds - slow
Brooks - fast
Benji - slow
Benji will also only play when injuries or form hit us badly. If gamble is outplaying him or offers us the skills which we're lacking in the first team then he should get called up above Benji too.
Lolohea - decent speed
Nofo - slow
Suli - slow
Marsters - slow
Milne - decent
Thompson - slow
Fonua - slow
Reynolds - slow
Brooks - fast
Benji - slow
Benji will also only play when injuries or form hit us badly. If gamble is outplaying him or offers us the skills which we're lacking in the first team then he should get called up above Benji too.
swag_tiger
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Founa is tough to stop when close to the line and when he picks up speed same with Nofoaluma.
Benji signing a link to the past: Cleary
Tue 15 Aug, 2017, 11:12am
By Alicia Newton, National Correspondent, NRL.com
Benji signing a link to the past: Cleary
Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary insists it was important the club signed a player like the returning Benji Marshall to keep the link between the past and future.
The signing of the club's favourite son has been well received since the announcement before the side's win over the Sea Eagles last Sunday and Cleary is adamant the veteran playmaker still has plenty to offer.
With key signings Josh Reynolds, Russell Packer and Ben Matulino set to be unveiled next season alongside a host of other new recruits, Wests Tigers fans are set to witness wholesale changes to the line-up next season.
Bringing Marshall back has softened the blow of losing local juniors Aaron Woods and James Tedesco to rival clubs in 2018.
"We've mentioned a few times there is change taking place but it's nice to have a link to the past," Cleary said of the Marshall signing.
"Benji's probably contributed on-field as much as anyone and the thing is he's really keen to contribute in the future.
"And that's the main thing. He's adamant he's got a lot left on the field and I wouldn't sign him if he didn't.
"But he's also got so much he can offer in mentorship and leadership.
"It's a nice story for both club and player and another cog in the wheel, so to speak."
Departing skipper Woods admitted he was disappointed to not be involved next season alongside Marshall again but said it was great the club had confirmed his return.
"He's probably one of the best leaders I've played under and is a team player at the same time," he said.
"It doesn't matter if you're a kid making your debut or played 100-200 games he treats everyone the same.
"It is upsetting I won't get the chance to play with a guy like Benji again but I still talk to him and hope he does really well at the club next year."
Marshall's experience will prove valuable for the expected halves pairing of Reynolds and Luke Brooks next season, but where the former Kiwi international fits in is anyone's guess.
Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has used the 32-year-old in a utility role through the year where Marshall has found peak form once again.
Bennett famously brought former Newcastle captain Danny Buderus back home in 2012 at the Knights after a long stint overseas and the Wests Tigers are confident of the same impact at Concord.
The joint venture's fullback role remains up for grabs with mid-season recruit Tui Lolohea set for a move into the No.1 jersey in 2018.
Cleary admitted his game in the five-eighth position was not overly convincing but came good late in the side's last-minute win over the Sea Eagles on Sunday.
"We went through a period in the first half where we were erratic," Cleary said.
"We were breaking tackles but just lost our way and Tui was guilty of that, 'Brooksy' (Luke Brooks) too. In the second half they straightened up a lot and when Tui scored – that's his thing.
"When he does that more good things are going to happen so hopefully a breakthrough for him in that regard and I thought Luke [finished] really good.
"Every play he did had meaning to it and he was composed – more than I've seen before."
http://www.nrl.com/benji-signing-a-link-to-the-past-cleary/tabid/10874/newsid/111051/default.aspx
Tue 15 Aug, 2017, 11:12am
By Alicia Newton, National Correspondent, NRL.com
Benji signing a link to the past: Cleary
Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary insists it was important the club signed a player like the returning Benji Marshall to keep the link between the past and future.
The signing of the club's favourite son has been well received since the announcement before the side's win over the Sea Eagles last Sunday and Cleary is adamant the veteran playmaker still has plenty to offer.
With key signings Josh Reynolds, Russell Packer and Ben Matulino set to be unveiled next season alongside a host of other new recruits, Wests Tigers fans are set to witness wholesale changes to the line-up next season.
Bringing Marshall back has softened the blow of losing local juniors Aaron Woods and James Tedesco to rival clubs in 2018.
"We've mentioned a few times there is change taking place but it's nice to have a link to the past," Cleary said of the Marshall signing.
"Benji's probably contributed on-field as much as anyone and the thing is he's really keen to contribute in the future.
"And that's the main thing. He's adamant he's got a lot left on the field and I wouldn't sign him if he didn't.
"But he's also got so much he can offer in mentorship and leadership.
"It's a nice story for both club and player and another cog in the wheel, so to speak."
Departing skipper Woods admitted he was disappointed to not be involved next season alongside Marshall again but said it was great the club had confirmed his return.
"He's probably one of the best leaders I've played under and is a team player at the same time," he said.
"It doesn't matter if you're a kid making your debut or played 100-200 games he treats everyone the same.
"It is upsetting I won't get the chance to play with a guy like Benji again but I still talk to him and hope he does really well at the club next year."
Marshall's experience will prove valuable for the expected halves pairing of Reynolds and Luke Brooks next season, but where the former Kiwi international fits in is anyone's guess.
Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has used the 32-year-old in a utility role through the year where Marshall has found peak form once again.
Bennett famously brought former Newcastle captain Danny Buderus back home in 2012 at the Knights after a long stint overseas and the Wests Tigers are confident of the same impact at Concord.
The joint venture's fullback role remains up for grabs with mid-season recruit Tui Lolohea set for a move into the No.1 jersey in 2018.
Cleary admitted his game in the five-eighth position was not overly convincing but came good late in the side's last-minute win over the Sea Eagles on Sunday.
"We went through a period in the first half where we were erratic," Cleary said.
"We were breaking tackles but just lost our way and Tui was guilty of that, 'Brooksy' (Luke Brooks) too. In the second half they straightened up a lot and when Tui scored – that's his thing.
"When he does that more good things are going to happen so hopefully a breakthrough for him in that regard and I thought Luke [finished] really good.
"Every play he did had meaning to it and he was composed – more than I've seen before."
http://www.nrl.com/benji-signing-a-link-to-the-past-cleary/tabid/10874/newsid/111051/default.aspx
GNR4LIFE
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Here's an interesting idea. If he secured a spot in the starting side, would he be an option for the captaincy?
cochise
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I was thinking the same when reading the article
Fade_To_Black
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Dont see why not. Apart from the probability that he won't be selected for every game. Not a good thing to have a different run-on captain every few weeks.
GNR4LIFE
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Speaking like a man whose preparing to take the long walk to the gallows.
Saturnalia
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Is this legit?
