Benji is getting even worse

[benched tiger]

Severe attitude problem with this one....throw in is alleged all nighters and the reason for his form starts to come more clearer...!

 

[aqua_duck]

He doesnt put his body on the line, that's why he is atrocious in defence.
Do you watch the games?

Exactly, the bloke is over 90kg, no one his size should be getting brushed off by Scott Prince if he put his body on the line, the bloke deadset grabs in tackles

 

[Eddie Lab]

Is Fullback an option for him? IMO if he has any desire left surely he could kill it from the back as modern day FB's are involved in playmaking anwyay.

can you imagine him taking a bomb under pressure? I can't see him doing it to be honest. it would be loltzen all over again.

 

[Marshall_magic]

Exactly, the bloke is over 90kg, no one his size should be getting brushed off by Scott Prince if he put his body on the line, the bloke deadset grabs in tackles

The miss on Gillett was worse, Gillett was standing on his heels basically ready to surrender in the tackle and still swatted Benji off with little to no effort.

 

[Front-Rower]

I heard on 9 news they were close to a deal possibly tomorrow.

I've also heard around the traps this deal will be for 2 years only.

The same little birdie told me Brooks will be upgraded shortly to apparently. Also heard that he has knocked back offers from Brisbane and St. George to stay at the club.

 

[Shanghai Charlie]

I heard on 9 news they were close to a deal possibly tomorrow.

I've also heard around the traps this deal will be for 2 years only.

The same little birdie told me Brooks will be upgraded shortly to apparently. Also heard that he has knocked back offers from Brisbane and St. George to stay at the club.

My farkin God, I hope this isnt true about Benji.
He is not even out of contract until the end of 2014!
How could they possibly justify this?

 

[b.bear]

After he was dropped to the bench there was an article where Benji was quoted and not once did he use Potter's name, it was only 'the coach'. Benji continues to suffer from a damaged ego and he seems unwilling to accept new ways and demands on him to change the way things were done before (ie under Sheens). This non acceptance of the new way is manifesting itself on the field- despite being given the privilege and responsibility of captain in Farah's absence- he seems unwilling to really put his heart into it and step up.

He should be fronted and face demands to either accept the new way an Potter or leave right now before the 30 June deadline. Our club deserves better what Benji is prepared to give at this time. It cannot go on.

Nail on head,He is still sooking over the sheens .In previous years when he did have a shocker or two you could see he was trying but now it's just the biggest whinge, no effort at all.

He has to be given an ultimatum.... Show or Go

 

[Tiger05]

Nail on head,He is still sooking over the sheens .In previous years when he did have a shocker or two you could see he was trying but now it's just the biggest whinge, no effort at all.

He has to be given an ultimatum.... Show or Go

I find this completely delusional and I think way off base.

He is having a go. Do you really think he is going out there and not trying or caring. He is just doing what he has always done periodically throughout his career but he can't get away with it now because we are really struggling. Poor options in attack, a lack of a running game and missed tackles aren't anything new from Benji. I think his passing game has actually improved this year and is a lot less erratic.

He has to stand up and be a leader for this team but I think the psychoanalysis that is going on is dumb. If you don't know what he is thinking then you are speaking crap.

 

[legend]

Tigers should chase Sam Williams. Marshall is a trick shot artists these days. Nothing more. Having said that, he'll have a blinder against us on the weekend and set up three tries from banana kicks!

 

[Radical Rat]

Let Benji and Blair go and sign three or four monsters up front.

And where are these monsters appearing from? This is such a throwaway line. Have a look at the uncontracted players list and give me the names 3 or 4 monsters that are worth buying.

Of course that would be great, but it's totally unrealistic.

 

[Matchball]

And where are these monsters appearing from? This is such a throwaway line. Have a look at the uncontracted players list and give me the names 3 or 4 monsters that are worth buying.

Of course that would be great, but it's totally unrealistic.

It was hypothetical statement and I'm unsure of players off contract next year from other teams but it can't be zero forwards off contract.
The amount of money these two command could get us 3 great signings, toss Moltzen in and that about 1.5 million of our cap.
Depressing.

 

[Mr Saab]

I
He is having a go. Do you really think he is going out there and not trying or caring. .

His effort vs Scott Prince was effing deplorable. Shirt grabbing at its finest

 

[Tiger05]

His effort vs Scott Prince was effing deplorable. Shirt grabbing at its finest

It was atrocious but I thought the one against Gillet was worse. The point is though stating that he isn't trying is just a complete load of crap.

I bet he isn't feeling good about his form at the moment. I bet he wants to win every game he plays.

 

[Shanghai Charlie]

And where are these monsters appearing from? This is such a throwaway line. Have a look at the uncontracted players list and give me the names 3 or 4 monsters that are worth buying.

Of course that would be great, but it's totally unrealistic.

Potter must have some contacts in UK and first hand knowledge of talent there....
Hard to believe he wont bring anyone with him.....unless they dont want to follow him...

 

[Matchball]

Potter must have some contacts in UK and first hand knowledge of talent there....
Hard to believe he wont bring anyone with him.....unless they dont want to follow him...

He probably could but we have no room to move.
Potter hasn't walked into an ideal situation, cant recruit and Sheens baggage to deal with.
Must be frustrating.

 

[Mr Spock!]

Looks like Bunji's tactic of playing the union card worked again.

Rumours abound over rugby switch for Benji

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/8824275/Rumours-abound-over-rugby-switch-for-Benji

 

[Tiger05]

Looks like Bunji's tactic of playing the union card worked again.

Rumours abound over rugby switch for Benji

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/8824275/Rumours-abound-over-rugby-switch-for-Benji

Who cares about these rumours. Fair enough if he was playing like a top 5 player in the game but at the moment he is lucky to be playing first grade.

 

[Matchball]

Played ok but still very far from his best.

 

[Shanghai Charlie]

Only two horrible plays tonight. Was better...but still not good enough for a marquee player.
At least he looked like he wanted to be out there. Hope that continues.

Geez he has lost all his zip!

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Yes looked interested at times.

Interesting to see him at half time in the sheds having a say, that showed me that he wanted to lead tonight.

Also happy that when he got hurt late in the game, he got up, he could have said, I'll get the hot shower first.