Bunji Marshall

[S4Sonny]

Watching Today on Ch 9 for my Sports fix, Marshall has reportedly asked the Tigpies for a release from his contract to follow in the steps of SBW and have a stint in Japanese Rugby.

And the NRL is powerless to do anything if the Tigpies allow it.

That's it folks, lets see how this all plays out!

 

[El_Magic]

Hope it happens. Sick of the overrated little tool.

 

[Mr Invisible]

Hey Benji, Locky's better than you!

...

Miller and Anasta in the halves I guess it is then!

 

[CroydonDog]

Benji could do some crazy shiit in his day - but his day was 2005.

 

[Bob dog]

Because his ego has taken a few knocks he wants to take his bat and ball and go elsewhere, what a sook.

 

[El_Magic]

Is this legit though or more bs from bored journos

 

[captain dropbut]

it would only be a summer deal

he needs a release to be able to play but i think his plan is to play summer rugby in japan and still play nrl season probably going on one year deals

 

[FaceBreaker]

His manager has come out and said this is all horsechit. LMAO @ the offseason.

 

[Qld-Dog]

Hope it happens. Sick of the overrated little tool.

LOL x 2

 

[Pink Pikachu]

As usual it was just another pathetic piece of journalism from a pathetic media outlet. Paul Kent is on equal terms with Phil Rothfield as far as diseases on the rugby league community go.

The BS story prompted the Tigers CEO Stephen Humphries to send this email to all members today:

Dear Wests Tigers Members,

As many of you are aware, there have been media reports this morning suggesting Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall may seek a release from his current contract with the Club.

Let me put your minds at rest. This will not be happening.

I have spoken with Benji’s manager, Martin Tauber, this morning who assures me that Benji is totally committed to his contract with Wests Tigers for the next three seasons.

The most important message for you, as a Wests Tigers Member, is that Benji Marshall will remain an integral member of our team and will not be seeking a release from his contract.

Benji is currently with his team-mates at a pre-season training camp on the Central Coast. The boys have been working very hard under the watchful eye of new NRL Coach Mick Potter and Physical Performance Manager Hayden Knowles.

The team has really enjoyed interacting with our supporters on the Central Coast as was evident by the large turnout at The Dam Hotel in Wyong on Monday night.

Let me also take the opportunity to thank the many of you who have already renewed your Membership for 2013.

On behalf of everyone at Wests Tigers, we greatly appreciate your support and I’ll provide you with further updates on the Club on a regular basis.

Yours sincerely,

Stephen Humphreys

Chief Executive Officer

 

[Mr Invisible]

Yeah just like the assurance the Sonny Bill Williams and Des Hasler were going nowhere at their respective clubs.

 

[Pink Pikachu]

Yeah just like the assurance the Sonny Bill Williams and Des Hasler were going nowhere at their respective clubs.

Tauber himself has also said this afternoon that the article is BS and benji has no interest in playing rugby union lol.

Its another example of the Telegraph making up stories, they should be punished for it, they are a hoke.

 

[Mr Invisible]

If there was no truth to it, why wouldn't Benji himself front the media and state so?

 

[Bob dog]

Proof the media will broadcast 'pub rumors'.

 

[GRKDOG]

This

"The most important message for you, as a Wests Tigers Member, is that Benji Marshall will remain an integral member of our team and will not be seeking a release from his contract."

Doesnt mean that they wont negotiate something for him to be able to play union in the offseason. Also doesnt state that he doesnt want to play Union

 

[Gladiator.]

This

"The most important message for you, as a Wests Tigers Member, is that Benji Marshall will remain an integral member of our team and will not be seeking a release from his contract."

Doesnt mean that they wont negotiate something for him to be able to play union in the offseason. Also doesnt state that he doesnt want to play Union

Contracts are from 1st of November ---> 31 October. Regardless if its the offseason or not, he's still bound by a contract.

 

[RO11LR]

If he wanted to go to Japan , he wouldn't need a release ???

 

[S4Sonny]

If he's really inspired by SBW and his stint in Japanese Rugby, maybe he could just follow in his footstep and jump onto the next plane headed to Japan?

No need waiting for a contract release if this rumour has any truth to it.

 

[the Coyote]

If he's really inspired by SBW and his stint in Japanese Rugby, maybe he could just follow in his footstep and jump onto the next plane headed to Japan?

No need waiting for a contract release if this rumour has any truth to it.

I am impressed by $BW Japan stint..... half a game ,get injured ,sit out the season whilst
sowing up your next boxing and league deal... and get paid for it.....

 

[Rodzilla]

Watching Today on Ch 9 for my Sports fix, Marshall has reportedly asked the Tigpies for a release from his contract to follow in the steps of SBW and have a stint in Japanese Rugby.

And the NRL is powerless to do anything if the Tigpies allow it.

That's it folks, lets see how this all plays out!

of course the nrl are powerless if the tigers release him, did you expect they could step in and force the tigers to retain him?