Benji

[Chook089]

Just listening to Matty Johns on SEN they said flanno is expected to sign w dogs and benji Marshall is being touted to sign for the year, really hope we don’t go down that path.

[Johnny73]

Matthew Johns is to sports journalism what he is to community relations in New Zealand.

[Easts75]

Matthew Johns is to sports journalism what he is to community relations in New Zealand.

You win

[Larry Long Balls]

Benji was a great player in his prime. That time was a long time ago and I can not see why the Roosters would be interested in him for 2021.

[King Salvo]

Got enough defensive problems at the Chooks let alone inheriting someone else's

[Mickie Lane]

I wouldnt go after Benji but he is probably cheap, I would go after Widdop.
Dean Whare may be worth a look at as a back up outside back.

[roosterproud]

benji should return to the goldie and help develop some juniors at the titts. he is an ex KEEBRO PARK player and he may save some youngsters being shelved in the drongos pathways development process. a pathway to nowhere. the titts are his perfect fit.

[007]

I wouldnt go after Benji but he is probably cheap, I would go after Widdop.
Dean Whare may be worth a look at as a back up outside back.

Do you just post for the sake of it or do you have nothing better to do with your time?

[Mickie Lane]

Do you just post for the sake of it or do you have nothing better to do with your time?

Bit of both Bond.
I still think Bryce Cartwright would be a good signing.

[Rooster1908]

Shouldn't this be in the Silly Season thread

[Nicola Tesla]

I see merit in this if it’s to transition the younger guys (Walker/Lam) with less pressure!
i would see it as part of a long term plan where we won’t have to sign a player beyond a year.
Benji would be humble enough to play a support roll to the club to fill in where needed!
Possibly a great move IF True!!

[Mickie Lane]

Shouldn't this be in the Silly Season thread

Shouldnt we just only have the Silly season thread & we can all contribute to it.

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

I cannot see it happening, but I can think of worse signings, particularly for the very short term. He could get us over a tricky bump in the halves next year. He would be a positive influence and would not break the bank. More upside than downside in my view.

[Steakface]

Positives:
- An exceptional bloke & personality
- Solves the goalkicking issue
- A mature head to provide extra guidance for Walker & Lam (alongside Cronk)

Negatives:
- Past his best in attack
- Defence very suspect

But then we create major congestion in the starting lineup.
Verrills has to be the man on the bench, so there ain't any room for any further bench utility players.
Marshall can't start with Keary, as that would mean neither Lam or Walker would see game time unless there is injury.

I see the benefits if he is very cheap and starts the season in reserve grade..... but can't see it happening at all. It doesn't add up.

[mattyh]

Positives:
- An exceptional bloke & personality
- Solves the goalkicking issue
- A mature head to provide extra guidance for Walker & Lam (alongside Cronk)

Negatives:
- Past his best in attack
- Defence very suspect

But then we create major congestion in the starting lineup.
Verrills has to be the man on the bench, so there ain't any room for any further bench utility players.
Marshall can't start with Keary, as that would mean neither Lam or Walker would see game time unless there is injury.

I see the benefits if he is very cheap and starts the season in reserve grade..... but can't see it happening at all. It doesn't add up.

I'm with you here, might be some teething issues , but lam or walker for me. May be a touch early for walker, but if your good enough ... might have to be patient as supporters though.