And if that is the case we don't deserve to be in the NRL.Only way Benji goes is if he quits
Dogs supporters wanted to get rid of Ciraldo as well last year we can see how that’s turned around. I think Benji should be given at least till end of 25
@yanni I agree but with one provision that Farah and Heighington are replaced with two experienced assistants making 3 Benji can rely on ! If not forget it ..
@snake we have Morris so we may only need one more experienced assistent. But I think the issues go deeper than just coaching
Monday Buzz: Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall debunks ‘fake news’ resignation conspiracy
There was some speculation doing the rounds on the Wests Tigers corner of social media that coach Benji Marshall was ready to quit. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals why there’s no truth to the rumour after speaking with the man himself.
Phil Rothfield | News Sport Network
July 14, 2024 4:57 pm
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There was some stupid speculation doing the rounds on the Wests Tigers corner of social media over the weekend that club legend Benji Marshall was ready to quit.
I was sent this message on X: “Benji will hand in his resignation this week. He feels he has lost the team. That an offer will be given to Brad Arthur by Thursday.”
BREAKING: This is fake news.
Absolute rubbish.
I spoke to Benji on Sunday morning while he was in the kitchen preparing breakfast for his kids. He is going nowhere.
The previous night he got three hours of sleep.
The 58-6 loss to the Cronulla Sharks on Friday night was as painful as it gets.
His team has now conceded 138 points in their last three matches at a shocking average of 46 points a game. They are now headed for a third-straight wooden spoon.
But Benji is no quitter.
He got home from the Sharks capitulation about midnight on Friday night.
NRL coaches that get pumped, like the Wests Tigers did, don’t go straight to bed.
“I got home about midnight and watched the game back straight away,” he said.
“It’s different from watching from the coaching box. You look at the replay and pick up other stuff.
“You stop and start, take notes, and I probably didn’t finish until about 2.30am. That’s coaching. It’s normal.”
After tossing a turning, wondering where the next win will come from, Benji nodded off after 3am.
At 6.45am he was back at work in his Concord office before the players arrived for recovery.
“I wanted to talk to them while it was all fresh,” he said.
“It’s easier to explain things to players with the video evidence to back up what you’re saying.
“You’ve just got to review the game, get on with it, and move on to next week.”
I asked Benji if he was still as keen and hungry as he was at the beginning of the year.
Whether these demoralising losses are taking their toll on his enthusiasm.
“Or course man,” he says, “It’s harder than I thought, absolutely. Maybe I shouldn’t say harder. Probably everything I expected to be with some GST on top.
“Look it’s not that bad. You’ve got to have purpose and challenges in your life.
“You can’t give up. We have to fight our way through until the end of the season.
“Week in, week out you’ve got to fight. And you’ve gotta have guys who want to fight. That’s what we’re going to do.”
But with the honeymoon period over does he still enjoy it?
“Obviously the results dictate what your weeks are like,” he said.
“The job’s tough, no doubt about it. It’s stressful and there’s a lot of pressure.
“It’s not just me. It’s tough on the whole staff, the players and the fans.
“Then you see improvement in the younger guys and it gets more rewarding and enjoyable.”
Despite their terrible recent form, Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson has thrown his support behind his coach.
“In Benji we trust,” Richo said, “I’ve got no doubt he’s going to get the job done for us. I’m 100 per cent supportive of him moving forward.
“I’m planning everything around Benji being here long term and helping our younger players come through as better footballers. We’ll be OK.”
Fox reporting last year we had the option to get Holbrook as assistant, but Benji knocked him back to stick with Farah. Pretty infuriating
it wouldn’t have mattered in my book.Fox reporting last year we had the option to get Holbrook as assistant, but Benji knocked him back to stick with Farah. Pretty infuriating
News Ltd reporting Farah to depart at end of season with an experienced assistant coming in.
Sounds like Richo is shaking the tree.
You would think that has to be trueNews Ltd reporting Farah to depart at end of season with an experienced assistant coming in.
Do ya hear yourself there Avo… at the ‘roosters’ We’ve had good D coaches previously and weren’t able to do anything.He would have been a far better option that Farah imo. He seems to be doing well at the Roosters.it wouldn’t have mattered in my book.Fox reporting last year we had the option to get Holbrook as assistant, but Benji knocked him back to stick with Farah. Pretty infuriating
Good example being Furner and he’s going okay and better at the rabbits now.
Why is he good enough for Robinson but not good enough for a guy who cannot coach to save his life?Do ya hear yourself there Avo… at the ‘roosters’ We’ve had good D coaches previously and weren’t able to do anything.He would have been a far better option that Farah imo. He seems to be doing well at the Roosters.it wouldn’t have mattered in my book.Fox reporting last year we had the option to get Holbrook as assistant, but Benji knocked him back to stick with Farah. Pretty infuriating
Good example being Furner and he’s going okay and better at the rabbits now.
Farah had literally no experience other than hanging around the team. Bizarre hire. They need to find a genuine coach who will support what Benji wants to do culturally but Farah isn’t it.
