Re: Benji Marshall : Tue May 26, 2020 4:33 pm  

LyndsayGill wrote:

Although I didn't have anyone particular in mind, yes Max could come into that category of player.

I was just putting myself in the position of a young player (I wish ) and how I might feel if I'd worked hard to try and establish myself only to find a 35/36 year old coming in and 'jumping the queue' and getting more money than me for doing it.

Was talking to Anthony Farrell, ex Rhinos, at work about the similar situation at Warrington with Inglis and he also was concerned about these players walking straight into a team when you’ve got youngsters busting a gut to get a break.

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Re: Benji Marshall : Tue May 26, 2020 5:39 pm  

LyndsayGill wrote:

Although I didn't have anyone particular in mind, yes Max could come into that category of player.

I was just putting myself in the position of a young player (I wish ) and how I might feel if I'd worked hard to try and establish myself only to find a 35/36 year old coming in and 'jumping the queue' and getting more money than me for doing it.

When you put the age on it I agree I'd expect them to be disappointed but in reality any kid who lets his performance drop through disappointment of a better player being signed would probably not make it anyway. Need to use that to fuel your desire to be the best you can be.

Re: Benji Marshall : Tue May 26, 2020 11:00 pm  

Just heard on the radio over here this morning that Hull FC and Wigan are in the race to sign him ,reasons being Albert Kelly (hull) and Thomas Leulli (wigan) are leaving at end of this year.

Re: Benji Marshall : Wed May 27, 2020 8:00 am  

BOJ042 wrote:

Just heard on the radio over here this morning that Hull FC and Wigan are in the race to sign him ,reasons being Albert Kelly (hull) and Thomas Leulli (wigan) are leaving at end of this year.

Regarding Hull, weren’t they asking for a government bail out not long since as they wouldn’t survive this Pandemic? Then want to sign a (possibly) £250,000 per season player?

Re: Benji Marshall : Wed May 27, 2020 8:16 am  

JINJER wrote:

Regarding Hull, weren’t they asking for a government bail out not long since as they wouldn’t survive this Pandemic? Then want to sign a (possibly) £250,000 per season player?

Almost like you're saying no other clubs would've done the same...

His salary was reported to be £270k but this was back in 2011/12, I'd imagine the figure to be more "Super League" especially at the age of 35/36. Plus when you deduct Kelly's wages, it's not like they're adding his salary onto what they've already got.

None of it seems worth it for any club though for the year he'll be over here.

Re: Benji Marshall : Wed May 27, 2020 8:40 am  

TheDreadnought wrote:

Almost like you're saying no other clubs would've done the same...

His salary was reported to be £270k but this was back in 2011/12, I'd imagine the figure to be more "Super League" especially at the age of 35/36. Plus when you deduct Kelly's wages, it's not like they're adding his salary onto what they've already got.

None of it seems worth it for any club though for the year he'll be over here.

Clubs will be lucky to survive this never mind spending a fortune on future contracts.

Re: Benji Marshall : Wed May 27, 2020 8:45 am  

JINJER wrote:

Clubs will be lucky to survive this never mind spending a fortune on future contracts.

Warrington's thoughts exactly...

Re: Benji Marshall : Wed May 27, 2020 11:46 am  

BOJ042 wrote:

Just heard on the radio over here this morning that Hull FC and Wigan are in the race to sign him ,reasons being Albert Kelly (hull) and Thomas Leulli (wigan) are leaving at end of this year.

I wonder where kelly is going!

Re: Benji Marshall : Fri May 29, 2020 7:05 pm  

A great player once but past it now, he brings very little. If our game is ever to recover from losing to PNG last year we need to stop going for these sort of players and actually develop some talent.

Re: Benji Marshall : Fri May 29, 2020 7:47 pm  

BOJ042 wrote:

Just heard on the radio over here this morning that Hull FC and Wigan are in the race to sign him ,reasons being Albert Kelly (hull) and Thomas Leulli (wigan) are leaving at end of this year.

doubt Hull are interested as Connor will step into the half back position