General Benji Marshall

[2big2strong_old]

he was almost non-existent. had a couple good runs but wasn't there for most of the game. I don't think he should play in the test either, i think they'll be better going for someone who's playing first grade consistently, like Roberts with Leuluai at halfback.

 

[Kid-Dynamite_old]

he was almost non-existent. had a couple good runs but wasn't there for most of the game. I don't think he should play in the test either, i think they'll be better going for someone who's playing first grade consistently, like Roberts with Leuluai at halfback.

Yea, sounds like he's not a 100%. So you might be right. Benny Roberts in the 6

 

[Joe 90_old]

Good thing was, defensively, he handled everything the Sharks threw at him (and they we're directing just about every 2nd carry his way).

He'll be better with another run under his belt. Roberts and Marshall Kiwi halves for mine.

 

[a.c.e_old]

Did he get through his return match against the Sharks all good?
Didn't see the game.

Benji made it through the match ok, didnt really have that much of a play 'get ball, pass it on' I hope he doesn't get called up for the test, hes no where near ready and just needs to get games behind him.

 

[Kid-Dynamite_old]

Benji made it through the match ok, didnt really have that much of a play 'get ball, pass it on' I hope he doesn't get called up for the test, hes no where near ready and just needs to get games behind him.

Well he's only got this week to prove himself. Here's hoping, but by the sound of it, he's not ready and i'd rather not see him rushed him and get injured again, but we'll see what happens this week!

 

[a.c.e_old]

Well he's only got this week to prove himself.

He shouldn't even be thinking about test, but in saying that, if Kerney calls him out, Benji will suit up. I'm hopping they dont select him, the guy is still young and has alot of footy ahead of him, no need to blow it all on one test.

 

[Skinny_Ravs82]

When Benji Marshall flew into Auckland with the rest of the Sydney-based Kiwis on Tuesday, he was buffeted by 120km/h winds....

(read the rest at the link below. Quite a long article but an interesting read nonetheless)

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10537023

 

[one-eyed-warrior_old]

www.nrlnews.com/2010/12/03/benji-mars... - Similar

Benji Marshall wins 2010 Golden Boot | NRL News

Never really been a big benji fan but congratulations to him for a great end to a stellar year.

 

[Jesbass_old]

Fantastic! Absolutely stoked for the Whangarei boy!

I was part of the voting process over at LU - did anyone else contribute towards the Golden Boot vote?

 

[one-eyed-warrior_old]

Whangarei??? hes not from whangarei, I should know cause I am. Think hes from whakatane.

 

[Northern_Union]

Fantastic! Absolutely stoked for the Whangarei boy!

I was part of the voting process over at LU - did anyone else contribute towards the Golden Boot vote?

Yeah i voted over at LU as well.

 

[Jr Warlord_old]

great for the young fella. how many kiwis have won this award before? stacey jones?

 

[one-eyed-warrior_old]

Hugh macgahan, but i think he was a joint winner with an aussie if memory serves me right

 

[Jr Warlord_old]

Hugh macgahan

wow. he gave me an auckland league jersey for player of the tournament back in my school days.

 

[Jesbass_old]

Whangarei??? hes not from whangarei, I should know cause I am. Think hes from whakatane.

Haha...I meant Whakatane. Got so carried away that my BOP geography failed me! :lalala:

 

[Spence_old]

Whangarei??? hes not from whangarei, I should know cause I am. Think hes from whakatane.

Don't hold it against him, he's a journalist, they always get facts wrong.

 

[Jesbass_old]

Don't hold it against him, he's a journalist, they always get facts wrong.

Haha...no, I'm a wannabe hack, so I'm still practicing the erroneous fact machine.

Next I'll be talking about 100,000 league crowds not being uncommon, and then I'll count by hand the 4 billion people who are dying to watch the RUWC! :lol1:

 

[Jesbass_old]

Two 2010 Warriors, one former Warrior, and six Kiwis make up the team of the year. Fullback aside, the entire backline is Kiwi! (But not a single forward...?)

13 players consisting of 6 Kiwis, 6 Australians, and 1 Englishman. That's much more balanced than it typically is.

1. Billy Slater (Melbourne)
2. Jason Nightingale (St George)
3. Shaun Kenny-Dowall (Sydney Roosters)
4. Brent Tate (NZ Warriors)
5. Manu Vatuvei (NZ Warriors)
6. Benji Marshall (Wests Tigers)
7. Nathan Fien (St George)
8. James Graham (St Helens)
9. Cameron Smith (Melbourne)
10. David Shillington (Canterbury)
11. Sam Thaiday (Brisbane)
12. Sam Burgess (South Sydney)
13. Paul Gallen (Cronulla)

 

[one-eyed-warrior_old]

brent "sideline" tate, had a good year but come on, team of the year???

 

[one-eyed-warrior_old]

is this just for international or for the whole season?