Benji's Body..

[Geo]

Benji to let body decide if he plays on into 2021
Wests Tigers co-captain Benji Marshall speaks about heading into what could be his final season, as well as what his side needs to do to break the NRL's longest finals drought

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2020/03/06/benji-to-let-body-decide-if-he-plays-on-into-2021/

 

[JC99]

He actually looked faster and slicker and the end of last year compared to the start and seemed the same in the trial, hopefully he keeps that up all year

 

[TheDaBoss]

Benji mate
..the decision is yours... lead us to finals this year..... and we will c

 

[twentyforty]

My body has been mumbling too. Turns out it’s just stomach acid level out of whack. 😂
I reckon Benji will make up his mind during the first few games? It was obviously important for Benji to be in the last trial game so the right edge combination gets a look at each other. It feels so much better going into a season with depth.

 

[happy_tiger]

I think the hardest thing when you get older is the thought of getting through the pre season training and injury rehab ...as all us older folks know it takes far longer to recover from the aches and niggles and how easy our bodies succumb to the smallest things

 

[AJ1]

It's going to be emotional whether Benji hangs up the boots this year or next. I wish he could play on forever. Hopefully the NRL change their stance and give him a much deserved testimonial.

 

[earl]

If he keeps playing the way he did last year and in the trial I figure he can go on another 5 years. Let's wait and see how he goes this year though.

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Benji will know when to call it quits

 

[jadtiger]

Benji will know when to call it quits

I hope so there is no sadder sight than a sportsman who plays too long.I have doubts about Benji for this year to be honest

 

[jirskyr]

"Benji's body" sounds like a Demps post.

 

[Geo]

"Benji's body" sounds like a Demps post.

Benji’s body to decide whether he plays or not in 2021 was to long for a title thread

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Looks good. Nice tattoos

 

[MtWarrigalTiger]

Pretty sure he will just feed Bj early ball,,,run the set plays with with Doueihi trying get him in space and back up big Lucy Lu on the edge, Benji is smarter now and will have a run only when he needs to or when opportunity presents itself.Hope we get an injury free season out of him but Madge may have to rest him couple times during season particularly on the short turn arounds

 

[JC99]

Benji will know when to call it quits

I hope so there is no sadder sight than a sportsman who plays too long.I have doubts about Benji for this year to be honest

He finished last year stronger than he started it. Should be his last year though

 

[Roar_Power]

Benji will hopefully be a better foil for Brooks this year. Fingers crossed.

 

[earl]

Benji will hopefully be a better foil for Brooks this year. Fingers crossed.

I like Brooks but I've never gotten the excuse that it's his halves partners that are the reason he isn't the best halfback of all time. I think Brooks has to do his job and Benji has to do his. Benji shouldn't overplay Brooks but if Benji sees an opportunity he should take it.

I reckon Benji was as good as Brooks last year and they both need to fire this year.

 

[Scare]

Personally think brooks was always better with benji at 6 compared to Moses and Blake Austin, guess it’s unfair to say considering Moses and Blake were new to the nrl at the time

 

[Fraze23]

Way too early to be considering next season. Let's get through 2020 first before we think about 2021.

 

[851]

Benji will know when to call it quits

I hope so there is no sadder sight than a sportsman who plays too long.I have doubts about Benji for this year to be honest

Me too, I really don't think Benji will know when it's time, and it's time is now,, not 2021

 

[watersider]

I'm going to be really sad to see Benji go, but I hate the sort of talk Benji does in the media. He puts massive raps on people like Talau and Brooks, he talks about playing on next year when he hasn't even started this year and he goes on about how we haven't made the playoffs for ages and this year we will. All that sort of talk just adds unnecessary pressure (and reminds everyone how bad we've been). I understand why he does it, but it just looks bad when it ends up just being hollow talk. He always does this sort of talk and it usually leads to poor form. I much prefer it when he's just focused on the game ahead and talking more modestly. Benji's the best, but his media talk has never led to positive play on the field.