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From today's SMH
Meanwhile, the management of 18-year-old Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall has expressed concerns about the effect his meteoric rise to first grade has had on his schooling.
Marshall, a late inclusion against Brisbane last weekend, has again been chosen in first grade for Saturday night's game against Penrith. This is despite indications from the joint venture club that Marshall's debut last month would be his only top-grade appearance until next year.
"Benji's got his HSC coming up and we'd like him to be able to concentrate on it," said Michael Robinson, of Marshall's management, the Touber Group. "Any 18-year-old wants to play first grade but we are very intent that Benji's education is not harmed.
"He's not just a talented footballer. Benji is an extremely good student, he is a gifted basketballer and the lead singer in a band. He should be allowed to enjoy his youth.
"Having said that, I'm sure Wests Tigers will want to protect their investment in Benji. He has a lot of football ahead of
him."
Robinson said the teenager had not decided whether he wanted to eventually represent Queensland or New Zealand,
who are already vying for his services.
Manly's Solomon Haumono and Ben MacDougall were fined about $500 each yesterday for missing training.
"There was also a warning that they face sterner action if they transgress again," said Sea Eagles football manager Peter Peters.
Knights football manager Mark Sargent is planning to meet fullback Robbie O'Davis today in a bid to resolve a dispute over his new contract offer.
O'Davis described as "a kick in the arse" the club's request he take a 75 per cent pay cut.
"I don't think we make offers to kick people in the arse," chief executive Ken Conway said. "It's a fine balancing act."
Elsewhere, interchanged referees will be trialled in round 25 following a suggestion from Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens.
The club did not believe rookie match official Jason Robinson should have been given an entire game to control in round
22, when he failed to send off South Sydney captain Bryan Fletcher, who went on to score the winning try.
For the South Sydney-Cronulla and Wests Tigers-North Queensland games on August 30 and 31, young referees are
expected to be sent out in the middle of each half.
Robinson has again been given a whole game to control, however: Saturday night's North Queensland-South Sydney
game at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
Meanwhile, the management of 18-year-old Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall has expressed concerns about the effect his meteoric rise to first grade has had on his schooling.
Marshall, a late inclusion against Brisbane last weekend, has again been chosen in first grade for Saturday night's game against Penrith. This is despite indications from the joint venture club that Marshall's debut last month would be his only top-grade appearance until next year.
"Benji's got his HSC coming up and we'd like him to be able to concentrate on it," said Michael Robinson, of Marshall's management, the Touber Group. "Any 18-year-old wants to play first grade but we are very intent that Benji's education is not harmed.
"He's not just a talented footballer. Benji is an extremely good student, he is a gifted basketballer and the lead singer in a band. He should be allowed to enjoy his youth.
"Having said that, I'm sure Wests Tigers will want to protect their investment in Benji. He has a lot of football ahead of
him."
Robinson said the teenager had not decided whether he wanted to eventually represent Queensland or New Zealand,
who are already vying for his services.
Manly's Solomon Haumono and Ben MacDougall were fined about $500 each yesterday for missing training.
"There was also a warning that they face sterner action if they transgress again," said Sea Eagles football manager Peter Peters.
Knights football manager Mark Sargent is planning to meet fullback Robbie O'Davis today in a bid to resolve a dispute over his new contract offer.
O'Davis described as "a kick in the arse" the club's request he take a 75 per cent pay cut.
"I don't think we make offers to kick people in the arse," chief executive Ken Conway said. "It's a fine balancing act."
Elsewhere, interchanged referees will be trialled in round 25 following a suggestion from Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens.
The club did not believe rookie match official Jason Robinson should have been given an entire game to control in round
22, when he failed to send off South Sydney captain Bryan Fletcher, who went on to score the winning try.
For the South Sydney-Cronulla and Wests Tigers-North Queensland games on August 30 and 31, young referees are
expected to be sent out in the middle of each half.
Robinson has again been given a whole game to control, however: Saturday night's North Queensland-South Sydney
game at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
