Benji Worries Me

[Chris]

I'm slightly concerned that Benji is spending too much time talking to the media. I wouldnt mind if he had his head in the bunker and Robbie Farah meeting our media commitments. It'd be better If Tim could impose a media ban on the players but I guess that would bring heat on us from the media and the NRL.

 

[Paris_Cobbs]

I'm sure that the NRL demands that the media have access to the captains and certain others. Benji was voted most dangerous opponent by the captains, therefore this creates a media 'need' to get a response from him. The simple fact is that he is the most recognised player in the game and the media are always going to want to talk to him. I think he does well in interviews and gives a good account of himself, the Tigers and the game in general. He is now a senior member of the team and the New Zealand captain as well, so he has to deal with that side of it without it being a distraction.

 

[Defiant]

Our sponsers don't do it for charity reasons.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Let him talk .. Its good for the game and all .. Media get their gossip and twist it , the fans get to see and hear Benji on TV and all the kids get to catch a glimpse of him in the 1 spot.. Benji can make a world of difference on the field and i wouldnt stop him from entertaining the media.He leaves his best for when he puts on the WT jersey and has the ball in hand..If a player half of Benji's class faces the media i will be worried but Benji , he is a superstar.

 

[supercoach]

Benji is a confidence player and he relish all the attention and the big stage of finals football. I hope Iam not wrong but i expect benji to stamp his class all over September and with a little luck the first week in October