Benji? Yes or no?

[1990 sharkie]

If he comes there is no chance of holmes this year right? Benji would take up the last spot and then we would need an exemption from the nrl

 

[Western Sharkie]

If he comes there is no chance of holmes this year right? Benji would take up the last spot and then we would need an exemption from the nrl

I guess. This is what I don't like about the salary cap.
I know everyone's argument that says we need it, but this (right here) is what I don't like.
The salary cap means we can't give Holmes a shot at first grade this year.

 

[Gow's Scissors]

A BIG YES FROM ME

 

[1990 sharkie]

I guess. This is what I don't like about the salary cap.
I know everyone's argument that says we need it, but this (right here) is what I don't like.
The salary cap means we can't give Holmes a shot at first grade this year.

needs to be look at or an extra 5 juniors should be allowed an x amount of games in a year without eating at a second tier cap or nrl approvals first

 

[gosharkies]

yes

 

[Great_White_Shark]

I guess. This is what I don't like about the salary cap.
I know everyone's argument that says we need it, but this (right here) is what I don't like.
The salary cap means we can't give Holmes a shot at first grade this year.

Do you honestly think sharp would play Holmes in 1sts barring injuries to our 5 other wingers (Wright, Ryan, Stapleton, Feki, Grothe?)

We may as well use the last spot in the 25 for Benji at least we know he will play 1sts this year

 

[sharkyman]

Well, looking at the other CEO's comments (if true) it could very well be a case of us or the warriors.
I still say take him, provided its not ridiculous money.
He's got a lot better in defense over the years and is still younger than robbo. Gives a second option in attack which we sorely need.
Brings in sponsors and the kids. Honestly, what do we have to lose?

 

[Gumby]

Exactly !

 

[Western Sharkie]

Do you honestly think sharp would play Holmes in 1sts barring injuries to our 5 other wingers (Wright, Ryan, Stapleton, Feki, Grothe?)

We may as well use the last spot in the 25 for Benji at least we know he will play 1sts this year

Nope, but we sure as he'll should if we lose our fullback (Gordon).
Gardner is injury prone at the moment anyway so why not give Holmes a run if something happened to Gordon?

 

[sharks2010]

Benji Marshall has issued a public plea to all clubs to give him one last shot at rugby league


Benji Marshall grins as he stretches on the bench for the Auckland Blues. Source: Getty Images

When Benji Marshall left the Wests Tigers six months ago the star playmaker said he would never play for another NRL club — today the 29-year-old has issued a public plea to all clubs to give him one last shot at rugby league.

After being told he had no future in Super Rugby with the Auckland Blues, Marshall yesterday instructed his long-time manager Martin Tauber to find him a new home.

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With Marshall and his wife Zoe having purchased a home in Auckland this month, the Warriors shape as the most logical destination. New Zealand recruitment manager Dean Bell also chased Marshall hard when the playmaker’s relationship with the Tigers began to sour after being dropped to the bench.


Benji Marshall runs the ball for the Auckland Blues against the Brumbies Source: Getty Images

But it’s believed interim coach Andrew McFadden is reluctant to turn to Marshall as a solution to his side’s woes. However, McFadden could be overruled by Warriors owner Eric Watson.

Tauber last night claimed Marshall’s preference was to return to Sydney, despite the fact he’s making big money via endorsements across the Tasman. Tauber also stressed that no deal had been done with a rival club.

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“He wants to come back to Sydney,” Tauber said.

“He will come back, no question, so we have got to find a home.”

Tauber said Marshall sat down with Auckland coach Sir John Kirwan on Sunday morning and was told he was no longer wanted at the Blues.


Benji Marshall farewells the crowd after his last home game for the Wests Tigers. Source: News Limited

Tauber explained: “He spoke to Sir John Kirwan yesterday morning and (Kirwan) said: ‘Look, it is just not working. There are some choices’.

“You can go back and play club rugby in Auckland. It was highly unlikely he would play in their Super 15 squad again this year. He said otherwise we could probably release you to go back to the NRL.”

And Tauber was adamant that the former New Zealand captain had not done a deal with any NRL club.


Benji Marshall in action for the Blues. Source: News Limited

“We have got nothing,” Tauber said. “We have not spoken to anybody. This all only took place yesterday morning and we weren’t anticipating or planning anything.”

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Reminded of Marshall’s parting comment that he would never play against the West Tigers, Tauber said: “Well, he has given me the instruction to try and find him an NRL club. That comment he made was probably made at the wrong time. It won’t exist.”

Asked if he had spoken to any NRL clubs, Tauber added: “None whatsoever. The piece about Salford, I have never spoken to them. There has been speculation about Cronulla, I have never spoken to Steve Noyce or Darren Mooney or any of them.”


Benji Marshall makes a break during for the Tigers against the Dragons. Source: News Limited

It’s believed Marshall, however, has reached out to the Sharks via some of his former Tigers teammates who are now playing in the Shire, including Beau Ryan.

Marshall makes no secret about the fact he wants to call Sydney home. And he wants to make his NRL comeback sooner rather than later.

“We have got some personal things to deal with because he has just bought a beautiful new home (in Auckland).

“He could play by the middle of May and remember the deadline is the end of June for transfer.”

Source http://m.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl...-at-rugby-league/story-fni3fbgt-1226891497765

 

[Gumby]

Give Marshall 1 year deal on the cheap for remainder of this season. If he plays well and hits form then resign him for 2 more years. If not then look to someone else. Nothing to lose I don't think. Carney needs help and I believe Marshall is right man to fix our attacking problem.

 

[sharks2010]

I can't see him signing a 1 year deal, it will be a 3 year deal

 

[Gumby]

He needs to earn that deal. Before he left he was playing ****. If he's serious about making a comeback he needs to earn it not just have it handed to him. Sign him rest of this season and go from there.

 

[sharks2010]

He needs to earn that deal. Before he left he was playing ****. If he's serious about making a comeback he needs to earn it not just have it handed to him. Sign him rest of this season and go from there.

agree, but i really can't see it going down that way

 

[Dazman]

Sign him as a centre. Did anyone see what happened when Potter played him at centre last year? The old benji was back. Then he can be like Jamie Lyon and we can shift him to the halves when needed.

 

[Mr Ryan]

- Arsey
- Falling into our lap
- Right place at the right time

These are just some of he words used to describe our recruitment in the last couple of seasons.

Getting Benji would just be another example of that.

 

[Gumby]

Pretty much but gotta take what you can get sometimes mate. Doesn't matter how it happens just as long as it does

 

[Riverside MF]

If we sign him the Sharks will turn in to the Benji boys club.
We'll be in the same place as the Tigers gave been over the last 2 seasons culture wise.
It also means Ayshord will be picked every week no matter his disgraceful form and attempt to be a footballer.

I don't want a bandaid fix if this is the outcome.

 

[Blix]

Would like to see a contract for either .5 of a season or 1.5 seasons with an option in our favour to extend further

 

[MattyShArk]

As long as all options are in our favour and not his and it doesn't come at the expense of anybody worth keeping then i say yes



if he wants to sook about a 3-4 year deal on top coin he can take his attitude and stick it straight up the hole