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Andrew Fifita. Does this name ring a bell?
Benji? Yes or no?
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Andrew Fifita. Does this name ring a bell?
vicsharkfan
Jaws
Can't post on phone, fox sports website, had a little beau Ryan snippet re benji posted 10min ago...can't say he sounds like its a done deal, talks about looking after his family that suggest someone else has thrown more johnny cash at him...
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
Sick of hearin those lines to be honest 'lookin after his family'.
What his gold diggin missus? Besides his playing contract will be a poofteenth of what he will get sponsor/media wise, that line is a cop out
sharks4ever
Great White
After watching the video I sort of got the feeling he is defiantly ours, beau defiantly had a smirk when asked aswell
sharks2010
Dribbler
defiance is good
deano the p
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Mate I'm talking about people who use it as an excuse - it's like people I see regularly on the streets of Melbourne who push their pram into traffic because they know it's going to stop.
Gareth Widdop has welcomed the idea of Benji Marshall joining him in the Dragons' halves.
ST GEORGE Illawarra five-eighth Gareth Widdop has welcomed the idea of Benji Marshall joining him in the Dragons' halves.
The Dragons are favourites to snare the signature of the former Wests Tigers' superstar, but the NRL club wasn't commenting publicly on Tuesday amid media reports chief executive Peter Doust was meeting the Dragons' board to discuss Marshall's acquisition. Marshall is expected to make a decision on his new home this week with Cronulla the only other club left in the running for his services.
Widdop played alongside Australian No. 7 Cooper Cronk at Melbourne and said he would relish the opportunity to have another superstar partner in the halves.
“As a young fellow, I played with some great players down at Melbourne so, to play with Benji — another great player — would be great too,” Widdop said.
“But at the moment, we have Sammy Williams, Adam Quinlan, Michael Witt, who are all good players themselves.
“It is all up in the air. We just have to move on and worry about playing football.
“It's all speculation.
“But everyone knows what he has done for rugby league. He was a great player before he left for Rugby union.
“Everyone watches footy to watch people like Benji and, to have him back, I'm sure it is going to attract a lot more attention which is great for rugby league.
Widdop has been a revelation for the Dragons since his off-season move from the Storm, but he has struggled to form a halves combination, with Witt, Williams and Quinlan all unable to cement their spot at halfback.
“It has been a bit like that, I suppose,” Widdop said.
“Michael started the year then got injured, then Sammy came in, and then Quinny.
“So it has been quite hard in that respect. I'm sure the coach has got his reasons and he will pick whoever is he believe is best for that weekend.
“If someone like Benji was to come into the team ... I think it can click if you are willing to stick to a game plan,” Widdop said. “Obviously the more you play together, a lot strong the combination.
“If there is a game plan there and you stick to it, it is quite easy to click.” After starting the NRL season in impressive fashion, winning their first three games, the Dragons have won just one of their next five.
Ahead of Sunday's round-nine clash with Canterbury at ANZ Stadium, they sit ninth on the ladder, outside the eight on percentages.
After the representative weekend off, Widdop said the club was confident of kickstarting the Dragons' season.
“I just want to be consistent, week in week out, and I have done that so far,” he said.
“The last few weeks have been a bit tough with things going against us and, personally, I am happy with how I am going but I still want to keep improving.”
http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/ga...e-dragons-halves/story-fndv36r0-1226907787093
ST GEORGE Illawarra five-eighth Gareth Widdop has welcomed the idea of Benji Marshall joining him in the Dragons' halves.
The Dragons are favourites to snare the signature of the former Wests Tigers' superstar, but the NRL club wasn't commenting publicly on Tuesday amid media reports chief executive Peter Doust was meeting the Dragons' board to discuss Marshall's acquisition. Marshall is expected to make a decision on his new home this week with Cronulla the only other club left in the running for his services.
Widdop played alongside Australian No. 7 Cooper Cronk at Melbourne and said he would relish the opportunity to have another superstar partner in the halves.
“As a young fellow, I played with some great players down at Melbourne so, to play with Benji — another great player — would be great too,” Widdop said.
“But at the moment, we have Sammy Williams, Adam Quinlan, Michael Witt, who are all good players themselves.
“It is all up in the air. We just have to move on and worry about playing football.
“It's all speculation.
“But everyone knows what he has done for rugby league. He was a great player before he left for Rugby union.
“Everyone watches footy to watch people like Benji and, to have him back, I'm sure it is going to attract a lot more attention which is great for rugby league.
Widdop has been a revelation for the Dragons since his off-season move from the Storm, but he has struggled to form a halves combination, with Witt, Williams and Quinlan all unable to cement their spot at halfback.
“It has been a bit like that, I suppose,” Widdop said.
“Michael started the year then got injured, then Sammy came in, and then Quinny.
“So it has been quite hard in that respect. I'm sure the coach has got his reasons and he will pick whoever is he believe is best for that weekend.
“If someone like Benji was to come into the team ... I think it can click if you are willing to stick to a game plan,” Widdop said. “Obviously the more you play together, a lot strong the combination.
“If there is a game plan there and you stick to it, it is quite easy to click.” After starting the NRL season in impressive fashion, winning their first three games, the Dragons have won just one of their next five.
Ahead of Sunday's round-nine clash with Canterbury at ANZ Stadium, they sit ninth on the ladder, outside the eight on percentages.
After the representative weekend off, Widdop said the club was confident of kickstarting the Dragons' season.
“I just want to be consistent, week in week out, and I have done that so far,” he said.
“The last few weeks have been a bit tough with things going against us and, personally, I am happy with how I am going but I still want to keep improving.”
http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/ga...e-dragons-halves/story-fndv36r0-1226907787093
JimBob
Jaws
I think he's referring to how people use it as an excuse to chase the money.
If a player comes out and says "nah I'm just chasing the money" the media will tear them apart. However if a player comes out and says "I need to look after my family" it's deemed acceptable.
Whilst the guy should always be looking out for his family, you would assume the guy is pretty stable financially and pretty much has a guaranteed job at channel 9 if he asks for one.'
However the Dragons are offering an extra $100,000-200,000 and I'd doubt many would turn that down.
Ibanez
Great White
Woah, calm down!
sharks2010
Dribbler
Go easy on poor deano
He is having withdrawals from no alcohol, he's a bit on the edge
He is having withdrawals from no alcohol, he's a bit on the edge
vicsharkfan
Jaws
Que Aerosmith "livin on the edge" blame benji for this
Point taken, but at least Fifita was already with he Sharks, has displayed some passion for the club in the past and is a younger player on the up, note past it.
Western Sharkie
Jaws
Agreed. Fifita has passion for the Sharkies (which is what we want from all our players).
Thank goodness the dogs offer was all BS and we kept hold of Andrew.
Let's hope David progresses to Andrews level and we keep him also!
What a front row that would be!
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