Benji Marshall’s fairytale farewell does not go as planned, from second place in the Dally M ranking to a drop in the reserve and now to a possible change in the off-season.
Marshall was dropped after the Tigers’ disappointing loss to the Titans and hasn’t seen a top-notch campaign since, despite being one of the club’s best players last year.
Now the Sydney Morning Herald reports that Marshall’s manager has taken on the task of finding a new club for the rest of the season.
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There are also no teams desperately looking for a top-notch playmaker.
The Herald reports that Matt Desira, Marshalls Manager, was in contact with the Cowboys, Storm and Sea Eagles.
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The cowboys are not lacking in gameplay, but they didn’t have much success in the post-Johnathan Thurston era and could use an experienced leader to lead the team around.
In the meantime, Melbourne could use a short-term replacement for Cameron Munster, as does Manly and the injured fifth and eighth Dylan Walker.
When contacting the HeraldMarshall said he had no knowledge of his manager’s actions to buy him while Desira refused to comment.
Marshall was classy when he first reacted to his shock ax and admitted that, though surprised, he took the feedback and was determined to make his way back into the page.
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“It was a difficult question. (Maguire) called me to his office this morning, ”Marshall said to NRL 360 earlier this month.
“I was a little shocked and disappointed that I was dropped. But every player would be in this position, so if you are competitive and want to be part of the team, you will of course be disappointed.
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“A little disappointed this morning, but Madge is the coach and he talked about a change.
“If you watch last week’s game, I probably took us home when we got to the top and somehow we managed to get home against Cronulla. Against the titans we went to the same top and (I) couldn’t make it with one kick of seven duels and made a mistake down there.
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“It just has to be better. I understand where it comes from.
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“I just have to train hard and get myself back into the team.”
Marshall was due to retire at the end of last year, but signed a one-year extension with the Tigers.
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Wests moved up to sixth place with the victory against the Bulldogs on Sunday evening.
They don’t have much depth in half and could use Marshall as a replacement if they push for their first place in the final since 2011.
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