The Session with Benji Marshall | Sunday Night with Matty Johns

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  • Benji Marshall sits down in the latest edition of The Session to discuss his career and how close he was to hanging up the boots in 2008 following a horror run with shoulder injuries.
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  • @starman8623
    @starman8623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Benji Marshall can be summed up in one word.... CLASS!

  • @nigelandandi453
    @nigelandandi453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    My generation grew up idolizing Benji.. Some players come and go but Benji was and will always be special.

  • @UNCLEBILLYTEE
    @UNCLEBILLYTEE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Benji changed the game, the guy deserves to be in the same sentence as JT and cronk

    • @UNCLEBILLYTEE
      @UNCLEBILLYTEE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @rtd exactly, he changed the game. Anyone who impacts a whole generation like that deserves to be in the same class as Smith, cronk and JT.

    • @deanbilton
      @deanbilton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He's good but not sure about putting in JT league.

    • @UNCLEBILLYTEE
      @UNCLEBILLYTEE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@deanbilton he beat him in 2005 grandfinal and tigers where a dominant force when he was there, he changed the game. JT edge was that he was a competitor. Yes benji Marshall is most certainly in the same boat

    • @deanbilton
      @deanbilton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@UNCLEBILLYTEE He didn't "beat" JT, he was part of a winning GF team. He also left rugby league so will never be given the legendary status because of this. That was considered sacrilege by the NRL (not that I care)

    • @UNCLEBILLYTEE
      @UNCLEBILLYTEE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@deanbilton he did beat JT, he won the 2005 grandfinal lol. Doesn't change the impact he made on rugby league or the way the game was played. He had just as big impact as JT has had. From 2005 2011 everyone wanted to be benji Marshall, that's immortal status in my books regardless if he left league or not.

  • @crazyprayingmantis5596
    @crazyprayingmantis5596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Love ya Benji, class act on and off the field.

    • @crazyprayingmantis5596
      @crazyprayingmantis5596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @J G
      Just because something is popular it doesn't mean it's great.
      Lots of popular pop stars around and they're not that great.

  • @jamescampbell2822
    @jamescampbell2822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How can anyone hate this man… pure class

  • @ronaldwhite5670
    @ronaldwhite5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    And a good bloke, father and fella, all the best mate, to you and your family.

  • @SCARFAC3_4020
    @SCARFAC3_4020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He will allways be the New Zealand GOAT !!!

  • @davidmadden9379
    @davidmadden9379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    did we ever read about Benji in the newspapers for something negative?? I cant think of any. gentleman on and off the field!!

    • @marztar
      @marztar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just because you didn't read about it doesn't mean it didn't happen. Benji was the face of NRL for a long time. Players like that are protected. Not saying he's not a good bloke. Just that there would be countless incidents where NRL damage control makes sure the public never know about anything that could ruin the profitability of high profile players. Every sport has it. Every industry for that matter. That's why PR is such an important element of any entity seeking capital. It's not the truth they matters. It's what people think is true.

    • @mickfitz76
      @mickfitz76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He kicked a cat once in the Concord oval carparks.

    • @sandorclegane3658
      @sandorclegane3658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He had a drunken fight at McDonalds on a night out.
      There was talk of "pressing charges" against him by the media. Not much came of it.

  • @weburnitatbothends
    @weburnitatbothends 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love your work Benji, and that's from a Queenslander, respect mate, done well bloke

  • @elijahtchilembe-mpovie2715
    @elijahtchilembe-mpovie2715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    08 World Cup Final is my favorite memory....

  • @weburnitatbothends
    @weburnitatbothends 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your resilience from shoulder injuries and seeing you so strong in the modern day is fucking awesome btw

  • @__Babaaaa
    @__Babaaaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We all at one point tried to do the ‘Benji Step’ or ‘Benji Flick Pass’.... The bloke *deserves* to be an immortal.

  • @ronaldwhite5670
    @ronaldwhite5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Benji you are a champion, a real good ambassador of the game. Love ya!

  • @magnumpi8097
    @magnumpi8097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is still carving up in 2021. Keep going bro till you can't do it no more Benji. A true champ👏💯🙌 "Here comes the hot stepper!"🎵🎼🎶

  • @tysondog843
    @tysondog843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got to love how honest he is about his own mistakes and issues.He'd make a great mentor for younger players. And had talent to burn, foot work for days.

  • @danielbolland176
    @danielbolland176 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Kiwis and Ozzies alike I think we can all agree Benji is class on and off the field. I hope he goes into coaching after 2020 when he wins the comp...this from a broncs and warriors supporter

  • @sevzkama
    @sevzkama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the best sessions of the season

    • @sevzkama
      @sevzkama 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @29Feb sober cool. Just let me know when it's my turn with yo momma.. the boys said she goes good 👍🏽

  • @basilprasad3388
    @basilprasad3388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend and and a well respected and respecting man both on and off the field,champion my bro....kiora

  • @C9H0S
    @C9H0S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    NRL Immortal.

  • @trevorwaninara7570
    @trevorwaninara7570 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Benji Marshall is a legend who needs to be in the hall of fame. He went to school at Keebra Park State High School and I attended Southport State High School.

  • @sdrewe99
    @sdrewe99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A true word class champion!Onya Benji!

  • @dbo4506
    @dbo4506 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Absolute legend on and off the field! Might be biased 🐅 🐅 🐅 #2005 God 2.0

  • @BigBoss-yr6re
    @BigBoss-yr6re 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    he had the best passing in the game at one point.

    • @wareproduction8779
      @wareproduction8779 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big Boss His steps was something else as well.

    • @BigBoss-yr6re
      @BigBoss-yr6re 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed, there was a game a few years back against souths he stepped the stupid and set up trys with his passing. Was the first time i seen a player look out the back too pass too the fullback but gave it too the supposed decoy who went through untouched.

  • @kidkay2042
    @kidkay2042 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 years later. He retires. Legend of the game. Thanks for the memories Benji the Marshall

  • @herbertbang6463
    @herbertbang6463 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    eels vs tigers 2009 was a classic for the ages

  • @nismoskida
    @nismoskida 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of my favourite players...period

  • @tysonvincent8759
    @tysonvincent8759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think he doesn’t get enough credit for how good of a player he was I’ve got him in my top 10 best players of The decade and most importantly he’s a good human being

  • @jayjay-tg6qm
    @jayjay-tg6qm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Proud of u bro

  • @chrismoustaka1432
    @chrismoustaka1432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Unfortunately in the NRL world it seems if you don't play origin, you don't always get the credit you deserve. If he had played on that same stage as Lockyer and Thurston, his name would come up more alongside those guys.

    • @YuenXii
      @YuenXii 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      fr i've always found that to be a little ridiculous. there's players on both states who are nowhere near as good as Benji. such a shame

  • @Steve-gm2jl
    @Steve-gm2jl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    sharks fan here, but cant help but love Benji.

  • @trevorjessen3613
    @trevorjessen3613 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview

  • @RitchButch
    @RitchButch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    they should build a statue over in NZ for this guy, hes a once generation player

  • @IronMan-raho
    @IronMan-raho 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never forget watching him play for the dolphins in the Q cup. Legend bro 🙌

  • @ezza1236
    @ezza1236 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Tigers another season not in the 8 , what a diaster. Benji will always be an icon of the game still

    • @dbo4506
      @dbo4506 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eric Vlahos they aren’t out yet. They have 3 winnable games and if they go 3-0 they make the 8

    • @ezza1236
      @ezza1236 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They will only win 1 of those 3 games , tigers 9 season straight not in the 8 is a complete fail

    • @noahmirabito8663
      @noahmirabito8663 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ezza1236 let me guess you go for the roosters?

  • @harrythemaori7358
    @harrythemaori7358 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legend! Kia ora cuzzy

  • @ronaldwhite5670
    @ronaldwhite5670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll say it again, you’re a good fella Benji,

  • @ronaldwhite5670
    @ronaldwhite5670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re a good fella Benji

  • @rhyssanders9122
    @rhyssanders9122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He’s perhaps the greatest league prodigy ever, if he won more gfs he’d be more widely considered in the immortal realm as he rightfully should be

    • @redderssredder72
      @redderssredder72 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or a kangaroo for that matter ! Perhaps that discounts some status for Benji not to mention his hiatus but by gee ...he's just true absolute joy to watch between 05 to 09 season ! And this season with the Bunnies is no slouch either .... I'm hopeful he signs off with yet another GF win ...

    • @rhyssanders9122
      @rhyssanders9122 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@redderssredder72 a kangaroo? He’s a kiwi lol

    • @redderssredder72
      @redderssredder72 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rhyssanders9122 I am just adding to your clause 'if'... I bloody well know he's a kiwi , smarty pants.

  • @ronaldwhite5670
    @ronaldwhite5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love the Hakka, harkka......with respect how do ya spell it, not gonna google it......love thehakka

    • @Eighty7AT6
      @Eighty7AT6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its spelt haka bro. That's cool you enjoy it 👍

  • @tmarshall7736
    @tmarshall7736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Benji 2020 please 🙏

  • @ronaldwhite5670
    @ronaldwhite5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Come back to the Dragons Benji, love ya.

    • @nigelandandi453
      @nigelandandi453 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loved his combination with Widdop at the Dragons

  • @tongatherese9707
    @tongatherese9707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He deserves a statue #kingstepper 💯❤👊🏽

  • @sheky97
    @sheky97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just shows Wayne instilled a lot in every player.

  • @rchw8052
    @rchw8052 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ki ora cuzzy. ❤️

    • @eyesack9142
      @eyesack9142 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Churr Kia ora Koro. Lesshhh Go!!!

  • @baileycolliiins2750
    @baileycolliiins2750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love the shows boys, shot benji

  • @tiphaineluccy3795
    @tiphaineluccy3795 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Football is wonderful. :D

  • @lukestowers7367
    @lukestowers7367 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was the “BENJI MARSHALL” at school if you got wacccckesdd 😂😂😂👑

  • @lindaholmes2010
    @lindaholmes2010 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matty johns your a class act

  • @floodwaters8887
    @floodwaters8887 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shame how his career finished really, once he left Tigers the first time he was still a young man and had some good offers from some good clubs including Melbourne, Brisbane, Cronulla, NQ who had established forwards and in a good spot... he chose Dragons who were a basket case at the time. He'd still be one of the best halves in the comp if he had a permanent crank.

  • @user-oo4zo8yy5u
    @user-oo4zo8yy5u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next Immortal.

  • @dcaotearoa
    @dcaotearoa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That entire Tigers team was gangsta to watch. Nearly got to see the man in a Mighty ABs Jersey but that provincial pay packet was a "hell no super rugby only please, boarderline poverty! coming from those dizzying heights in League followed him to the Blues and as a Chiefs man um yeah anyway nek minute carved up by the full blooded Rugby union ladz hahahaa nemine kuz #upthekiwis cheers matty u fukn legend.

  • @chucktify
    @chucktify 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Man Mean Māori Mean!!!

  • @stevechamberlain5583
    @stevechamberlain5583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has to, absolutely has to be an immortal.

    • @m3rl707
      @m3rl707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not only because he is a fantastic player, but because he inspired an entire generation of footy fans/players and changed the way thr game is played. Who else gets a pass and step named after themselves?

  • @moistbicycle4075
    @moistbicycle4075 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Benji is a god

  • @kw5732
    @kw5732 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Prob be the first Kiwi Immortal. Deservedly so.

  • @gabby7bakakni160
    @gabby7bakakni160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You take benji and jt n realise there were young kid leading a nrl team in a final game no other players could do what they did sure they had team mates but all eyes where on Dem same with cleary n luai right now

  • @ianbing
    @ianbing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow a rugby league player that sounds intelligent, take Phil Gould and Mark Geyer for example, Benji sounds like a professor

  • @jseese5161
    @jseese5161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now go back to union jks🤣 respect

  • @mark8200
    @mark8200 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shot benji

  • @whatsgoodieletsgo5400
    @whatsgoodieletsgo5400 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whakataneeeee

    • @rizwaanali6562
      @rizwaanali6562 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yea he's a Whakatanian broo

  • @eddielasowsky7777
    @eddielasowsky7777 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bunji

  • @Alekosdw
    @Alekosdw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If benji was more humble more people would still care about him

  • @lemdrix8071
    @lemdrix8071 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needs to give it up grandpa

    • @porkbone42
      @porkbone42 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why?

    • @lemdrix8071
      @lemdrix8071 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@porkbone42 passed it

    • @porkbone42
      @porkbone42 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lemdrix8071 ok, lol