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Benji Marshall’s priorities have been in question for a very long time, both on and off the field. It continues to be the case after seeking a release from his contract from the Wests Tigers.
Now he’s looking to switch to rugby union, saying he doesn’t want to play against the Tigers.
However, he was willing to play for the Australian Schoolboys team, and then switched his alliances to his native country of New Zealand to play international rugby league at the senior level.
This raises the question of his loyalty, and whether he actually has pride and loyalty.
According to Triple M radio back in May, Marshall said he would never walk away from the club that has given him so much, and that he would keep the critics at bay with some strong performances at the Wests Tigers.
“No way, I would never just walk out because I was upset,” Marshall said.
“I would rather prove myself right. That is what I am going to try and do and try and shut all you guys [media] up.”
However, Marshall has not been able to do this, and his ‘toxic’ relationship with current Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter has caused a lack of clarity in the mind of Marshall in on-field and off-field matters.
This has meant loyalty has been thrown out the window completely, and Benji has made a decision that could have a detrimental impact on the rest of his sporting career, and leave fans with an image of him pledging things he has no intention of following up on.
This leaves a bitter taste in people’s mouths.
Marshall’s history in sport – from his younger days to what we have all seen recently – suggests he has little loyalty, and that he may not always tell us fans what he is actually thinking, giving the impression he is not a man of his word.
History will look upon Benji Marshall as a rugby league player with freakish attacking wizardry, but with all the intangibles put together, he is only an above average rugby league player.
Will he be successful in rugby union?
I just cannot see it happening.
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