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Benji Will Play

Posted by SuperEel 22 on May 16, 2014 at 2:40pm

BENJI Marshall will play his first game for the Dragons in their match against the Eels this weekend.

The Dragons and Marshall’s former club the Wests Tigers today reached an agreement, finalising the details of the Commercially in Confidence, commercial set of terms between the two clubs. Marshall is therefore allowed to play this weekend with his contract now registered by NRL.

“The whole process has been complex but all parties are pleased to see that Benji will return to rugby league,” said Dragons CEO Peter Doust in a statement.

“We understood and respected the position of the Wests Tigers, we had a similar clause in the contract of Mark Gasnier when he left to play rugby union in France, the only difference being that he returned to our club.”

Dragons coach Steve Price confirmed Marshall will take his place tomorrow in the NRL side.

“The Coaching and Performance Staff are satisfied that Benji is fit to return to the NRL,” said Price.

“Benji has ticked all the boxes this week and is very keen to get back out on the field and play.”

Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer said he was pleased the two clubs could finalise the process.

“I’d like to thank Peter for his willingness to work with Wests Tigers to reach an agreement that was acceptable for both clubs,” said Mayer.

“First and foremost Wests Tigers are very happy that Benji is back in the NRL and look forward to seeing him play for the Dragons.

“The agreement we’ve reached with the Dragons is not onerous or over the top, and we believe is a fair commercial set of terms for a marquee player such as Benji to be taking to the field for a rival club.”

http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/benji-is-back/

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  • Eels on wheels May 16, 2014 at 2:47pm

    Manu Ma'u will run at Benji all arvo.

  • Hamish May 16, 2014 at 2:53pm

    Good news. Now will he be playing off the bench or starting at HB?

  • Eel_master-23 May 16, 2014 at 3:05pm
    He will be starting halfback I reckon !
  • FME May 16, 2014 at 3:06pm

    Exellent. An easy target to aim for in defence.

  • coco May 16, 2014 at 3:10pm
    heard this morning they will leave him out and bring him in for souths game after the bye. makes more sense than rushing him into 1/2 before he knows calls/systems etc
    • Eel_master-23 > coco May 16, 2014 at 3:42pm
      I'm with you miatch I'm worried !!
  • FME May 16, 2014 at 3:18pm

    Why miatch?

  • Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin May 16, 2014 at 3:22pm

    Better to play Benji first game back- will be lacking match fitness, not synchronised with Dragon,s plays/players,  he was never one to defend and probably forgot how to in he's Rugby stint.

  • Alan Hunt May 16, 2014 at 3:22pm

    Mau and Pauli are going to have a ball running at Bunji.

  • Mr Perpetual Motion May 16, 2014 at 3:25pm

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    Watch out, Benji!

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