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If Darius was happy to go to the Titans for us to get Ash, any coach would be stupid not to accept that deal.
If Darius was happy to go to the Titans for us to get Ash, any coach would be stupid not to accept that deal.
Have you met his dad who is also the coach?
Too far dude. Too far...Hes also his lover that he cheated with while married to his mrs
Taylor is leaving the Raiders because they can't offer him a significant upgrade on his current deal.
We wouldn't be able to get him for a bargain price like we got Benji, and he hasn't shown enough to suggest he deserves an upgrade.
Exactly, Benji came because he was looking to remain in the NRL and there weren't any other clubs interested. Bennett snagged him at a price the club couldn't refuse. Taylor is willing to accept a deal at a club that is trying to breakthrough to the super league because of money on offer rather then remain at the Raiders on a basic deal. Easy money which shown in his history is happy to accept compared to basic money at the Broncos? Can't see it happening.
Taylor is leaving the Raiders because they can't offer him a significant upgrade on his current deal.
We wouldn't be able to get him for a bargain price like we got Benji, and he hasn't shown enough to suggest he deserves an upgrade.
All good points but I'd disagree that he hasn't shown a renewed commitment. He has been quite good of late and 750 k for 3 years would be comparable to a million overseas for the same period. I'd just love to have one really big strong forward playing for us and a different Dave Taylor, matured and fighting for redemption or at least finally trying to be the beast we all know or imagine he could have been. I'm a dreamer at heart I guess.
All good points but I'd disagree that he hasn't shown a renewed commitment. He has been quite good of late and 750 k for 3 years would be comparable to a million overseas for the same period. I'd just love to have one really big strong forward playing for us and a different Dave Taylor, matured and fighting for redemption or at least finally trying to be the beast we all know or imagine he could have been. I'm a dreamer at heart I guess.
Coach Wayne Bennett hopes Benji Marshall will stay at Broncos despite salary hit
WAYNE Bennett has appealed for Benji Marshall not to quit the Broncos as the imminent $1 million retention of Jordan Kahu threatens to force the playmaker out of Red Hill.
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The Broncos are running out of salary-cap space to accommodate Marshall, with Kahu to become the 10th top-liner to commit to Brisbane when he formally signs a multi-year deal this week.
The Broncos cannot increase Marshall’s $100,000 salary for next season, prompting the 32-year-old to weigh up other options.
Marshall’s manager Mario Tartak is overseas and a career swan song in the UK Super League is a possibility.
The Broncos cannot increase Benji Marshall’s $100,000 salary for next season. Picture: AAP
But Bennett has been so impressed with Marshall’s attitude and popularity at the Broncos that he urged the classy playmaker to stay on and continue his mentoring role with Anthony Milford.
“I’m really hoping Benji will stay,” Bennett said.
“There is room for Benji but we just can’t pay him what he is worth on the market. We have to put our money into places with our younger players and we can’t afford to lose them. We couldn’t afford to lose Kodi (Nikorima), Jordan (Kahu) and Anthony Milford.
“We have just about signed all the guys that we need ... it remains to be seen what Benji will do.”
While Marshall’s future is uncertain, Brisbane chief executive Paul White confirmed Kahu is staying a Bronco. “We are close to making an announcement with Jordan,” he said.
He knows he won't be the starting half next year, so no point...Well how about we give him a bit more incentive by letting him be starting half for a change. He's coming off the bench to fix hunts **** ups.
He knows he won't be the starting half next year, so no point...
Besides you don't select guys just to keep them, especially guys on 100k