Benji Retires

[BIG RIG]

One of the modern day greats retires

I was honoured to have been able to cheer Benji in the mighty Red V for 3 years

A great career

 

[TruSaint]

'I've done some good stuff': Benji bows out after 19 years of wizardry

Modern-day icon bows out after epic career.

www.nrl.com

 

[KogarahWarrior]

A legend of the game. He helped grow the game so much internationally and made kids get out and be active again. I can speak from experience - when I was growing up EVERY SINGLE KID wanted to be Benji.

This game will sorely miss you mate.

 

[Gareth67]

The man deserves all accolades that come his way . A wonderful player whom was always modest about his achievements in the game . Enjoy your retirement Benji , as you have certainly earned it .

 

[BIG RIG]

Benji also joins a long list of former Dragons who have retired this year including

- Trent Merrin
- Josh Morris
- Brett Morris
- Joel Thompson
- Issac Luke
- Leeson Ah Mau
- Russell Packer
- Josh Dugan

 

[TruSaint]

A legend of the game. He helped grow the game so much internationally and made kids get out and be active again. I can speak from experience - when I was growing up EVERY SINGLE KID wanted to be Benji.

This game will sorely miss you mate.

Yeah, well said mate.
A class act on and off the field.
Im glad he retired and wasnt " forced " to do so.

 

[TruSaint]

What a beautiful moment.

 

[Gareth67]

What a beautiful moment.

Beautiful to watch !

 

[adragon4over50years]

Whoever Benji played with, it was with distinction. He is of a rare breed that is for certain. Enjoy retirement mate, you will be sadly missed. One final word for you Benji. " Champion"

 

[TruSaint]

Whoever Benji played with, it was with distinction. He is of a rare breed that is for certain. Enjoy retirement mate, you will be sadly missed. One final word for you Benji. " Champion"

 

[Old Timer]

Benji is a great example of what making the most out of your natural gifts is all about.

He is also testimony to the fact that being one of the greatest ever doesn’t give you any special entitlements in respect of the rules or your behaviour.

No black marks in a stellar career if only some of the others (lauded and protected by the press) would seek to emulate that.

I would happily take the 8th Immortal jumper back and make Benji an honorary member.

Look forward to seeing where to from here for Benji and hopefully some of the moronic commentators make way for him.

 

[RedVee]

Well done Benji.
I didn’t want us to buy you but you changed my opinion. In the end I was sorry to see you leave the Saints.

 

[Dragonslayer]

What a beautiful moment.

Class with a capital C

 

[Mickthedragon]

Great player, great role model and seems like a really genuine and likeable person.
Congrats on a great career and thanks for all your time at the dragons and other clubs. He has done plenty for the game.
Well done!

 

[Drakon]

Benji and Sterlo. Gentlemen of the game! I'm sure there is a career in the media for Benji about to bloom!

Thanks Benji for all the entertainment you've provided.

 

[Dragon David]

On the field you were a champion. Off the field you are a gentleman.

Congratulations on your fantastic career and have a happy and fulfilling retirement Benji. Thanks for sharing the 3 years with the Dragons.

Enjoy your time with your lovely family and give your balanced opinions when you start your full-time media work.

 

[Gareth67]

Benji and Sterlo. Gentlemen of the game! I'm sure there is a career in the media for Benji about to bloom!

Thanks Benji for all the entertainment you've provided.

I do hope so Drakon . Have had a stomach full of some of the riff-raff that 9 has at present .

Benji would be like a breath of fresh air - someone who actually knew what he was talking about without club loyalties getting in the way .

 

[since77]

Class act all the way

 

[blacksafake]

Terrific player for a long time & kept coming back from plenty of injuries early in his career.
Pleasure to watch & a gentleman off the field who’s always had time for the fans.

 

[Jersey No 14]

I saw him v Cowboys down at the gong.
He bludged the entire game to the point the people I was with wanted to collectively string him up.
We did not get value him him at all, especially went he went a lot better at other clubs
Sorry
I positive - He did alright for a weed of a size (in his young days) in a big man's sport.
Some Red V wearing players could do a lot better by seeing what Benji did across the length of his career