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Benji Marshall is coming back to the NRL.

Mr. Snrub

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http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/b...to-return-to-nrl/story-e6frf4pu-1226891303136

BENJI Marshall’s rugby experiment has finished after just two months, with the former league star requesting an immediate release from the Auckland Blues as he seeks a return to the NRL.

Marshall’s manager Martin Tauber confirmed that his client had requested the release, and will now speak to NRL clubs interested in his services.
“It just hasn’t worked out, it is disappointing,” Tauber said.
“He’s not had the game-time he’d like.
“This has all happened over the last 36 hours.”

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Asked if Marshall would be moving back to Sydney with his wife, Tauber said: “We have not spoken to any NRL clubs.
“It might be Queensland or it might be NSW, it depends who is interested in him.”
But Tauber said Marshall would not be going to the English Super League.

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Benji Marshall wants back in the NRL. Source: News Limited



Marshall made the high-profile switch to union at the end of last year after an unhappy end at the Wests Tigers.
The former league Golden Boot had ambitions of making the All Blacks but has been used sparingly off the bench by Blues coach John Kirwan and has failed to impress.
It’s understood Marshall was going to be dropped out of the top squad altogether and made to play in the Blues’ development team, sparking his request from the release of a two-year contract.
 
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And to think Benji thought he was a realistic chance of being an All Black............

The game has moved on pretty quickly without him.
 

axl rose

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Will fit right in with Ashyford, Heighington and Beau at the Sharks. Will be a close club off the field. As for winning games, not so good.
 

nick87

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What about the Storm?
Currently have Ben Roberts playing in the halves.

Not sure he'd fit in with their structure and i very much doubt they'd be interested but it'd be interesting
 

thorson1987

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What about the Storm?
Currently have Ben Roberts playing in the halves.

Not sure he'd fit in with their structure and i very much doubt they'd be interested but it'd be interesting

No thanks.

I'd rather Roberts over Bunji.
 

God-King Dean

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Doesn't like being told the truth does he.

I pray for NZs sake they don't sign him. Imagine Johnson & Marshall as your halves. I shudder at the thought.
 
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He would be nuts if he asks for top dollar. He's stupid experiment really devalued himself. Can't wait to see the next video on which jersey he wears next.
 

The Eagle

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So he couldnt cut it in an inferior game and thinks he'd go alright in the best competition in the world? Wut?
 

Danish

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What NRL club would honestly want him? I can't think of a single club that requires his services.

Best start packing your bags for merry old England, Benji. Or more likely start boning up on your japanese.
 

thorson1987

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Doesn't like being told the truth does he.

I pray for NZs sake they don't sign him. Imagine Johnson & Marshall as your halves. I shudder at the thought.

This.

Someone actually has the balls to drop him, and he chucks a hissy fit.

Go back to reggies (or whatever the f**k it is) and earn your spot in the squad.
 
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