Where does Benji Marshall fit in?

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BENJI Marshall is set for a chilly unveiling in Broncos colours after utility Kodi Nikorima was ruled out of Brisbane’s trip to England.Nikorima will not make the trip overseas for the World Club Series in February as he continues his recovery from a shoulder reconstruction.
The livewire utility is not expected to miss much, if any, of the NRL season, but his unavailability during the pre-season trials has opened the door for Marshall to snare Brisbane’s No. 14 jersey.
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Coach Wayne Bennett is still undecided about what role Marshall will play for the Broncos next season.

Benji Marshall at Broncos training. Pic Annette DewHe will not unseat Ben Hunt or Anthony Milford in the halves, meaning his best opportunity at a regular first-grade berth could be from the bench.
Marshall could make an appearance at the Auckland Nines in early February, possibly alongside fellow 2005 Wests Tigers premiership winner Scott Prince.
But his first appearance in a fully fledged game may be against Super League runner’s up Warrington Wolves on February 18.
Marshall, 31, has impressed Broncos staff during the opening weeks of pre-season training while Bennett ran his eye over the ex-Dragons halfback for the first time this week.
One player itching to run out alongside his childhood hero is young forward Jai Arrow.
Arrow, 21, came through the same Gold Coast league nursery, Keebra Park, as Marshall, albeit 10 years later.
“He was one of the best in the game when I was at Keebra,” Arrow said.
“He was actually one of my idols growing up so it’s pretty special having him here.
“Our coach Greg Lenton spoke about him a lot and how his work ethic was good. He always did the right thing and made himself the best he could.

Benji Marshall at Broncos training. Pic Annette Dew“(We were told) if you stick your head down and get the work done it could all happen for you, just like it was happening for Benji.
“He was a great player. He had the fancy step. Kids look up to that when they’re growing up and notice it.”
It would be a must-watch event if the retired Prince and Marshall paired up again in Auckland, 12 years after their grand final heroics.
But Bennett could also look to take the pressure off Marshall by resting him from the fast-paced format of the game where he would be under pressure to perform.
Nikorima will be joined on the sidelines for the start of the season by impressive centre Tom Opacic, who underwent two shoulder operations during the off-season.
Opacic is expected to miss the opening month of the NRL season, but the rest of the Broncos squad is tracking well.

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[winslow_wong]

Yes to benji and prince playing at the 9s. Throw Roberts in there too and let him run

 

[Kyall]

I want Roberts,Milford M.seve, J.Isaajo, F. Molo, Oates, Pangai jr, J. Pearson,J Sua as well as Benji, Prince

 

[Sproj]

It's still weird to see Benji in our colours isn't it?

 

[Horseheadsup]

It's still weird to see Benji in our colours isn't it?

Yep. Kind of like seeing an elephant in a bra.

 

[Sirlee oldman]

Yep. Kind of like seeing an elephant in a bra.

I saw a few of those back in the day. I must be getting old because Benji in our colours seems more exciting now.

 

[john1420]

I like watching the elephant take the bra off......slowly

 

[broncsgoat]

A mate of mine said he saw Benji with Milf, Hunt and McC at a cafe earlier today and Benji seemed to be the only one talking.

 

[Super Freak]

A mate of mine said he saw Benji with Milf, Hunt and McC at a cafe earlier today and Benji seemed to be the only one talking.

Hopefully, that's Benji talking about tactics.

 

[Maroon4life]

Hopefully, that's Benji talking about tactics.

Fair play to Benji, for whatever reason he came to the Broncos I've heard nothing but good reports released officially by the broncos and unofficially through fans by social media.

Always been a likeable character but an easy target by all and sundry due to the pedestal he has been put on by the media. Definitely made some poor career choices but i hope he can get something out of the deal he's made with Wayne.

 

[tommy]

Yes it's good to hear but I don't see why they can't be at a pub instead of a cafe. Cafes are so un-rugby league.

 

[Sirlee oldman]

Yes it's good to hear but I don't see why they can't be at a pub instead of a cafe. Cafes are so un-rugby league.

I was just thinking the opposite. Plenty of time later to sit in a pub and reminisce about the premiership they won.

 

[Sproj]

Cafes instead of pubs, at least something about rugby league has some semblance of professionalism.