Benji and Brisbane a good fit

BENJI Marshall is ready and willing to play for another year with the Broncos, claiming he has never been happier than he is now.

Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett last week said the veteran half would be re- signed by the club for 2018, after he had proved himself as a “great investment” so far this season.

Marshall, who starred for Brisbane in their 18- 16 loss to the Roosters on Saturday, said no one at the Broncos had spoken to him about a contract extension, but he was confident he could play past this year.

With current halfback Ben Hunt on his way out of Red Hill next season to join the Dragons, Marshall said it could be the perfect opportunity to stay given Brisbane have signed no other halves.

Regardless of what position he plays, Marshall said he wanted to continue with the Broncos because he had never been happier.

“No one has talked to me about it yet … but I still feel like I have a bit left in me,” Marshall said.

“I back myself. Part of the reason for me coming here was to prove something to myself.

“I’ve never been happier off the field. I think that is contributing to the amount of energy I can play with.”

Marshall starred in just his third game for the Broncos on Saturday night, as he scored his first try in Brisbane colours and played a role in another two four- pointers to Corey Oates and Tautau Moga.