Marshall dares to dream of Storm upset

Memories of Wests Tigers’ unlikely 2005 NRL premiership triumph have come flooding back for Brisbane veteran Benji Marshall ahead of the Broncos’ preliminary final against runaway favourites Melbourne.

And now the playmaker is daring to dream of another shock title.

Brisbane have been written off against the all-conquering Storm, much like Marshall’s Tigers back in 2005’s grand final qualifier against St George Illawarra.

The star-studded Dragons were unbackable favourites against the young Tigers yet Marshall sparked a 20-12 upset before going on to conquer North Queensland and claim the joint venture’s maiden title.

Twelve years on, Marshall said the experience taught him anyone was beatable in finals footy - even the Storm in Melbourne.

Brisbane have a horror record against the Storm, winning just four of their last 23 games.

‘‘I remember in 05 we played the Dragons who were raging favourites,’’ Marshall said.

‘‘We just played with a nothing-to-lose attitude and it probably helped us. You’ve just got to give everything.’’

Still, Marshall wouldn’t rule out a boilover tomorrow night.

‘‘I think we have some of the best gamebreakers - James Roberts, Anthony Milford, Kodi Nikorima.

‘‘And our back-rowers [Matt Gillett, Alex Glenn] are two of the finest in the game. ‘‘That gives us a chance. ‘‘I know a lot of people are writing us off but you never know.’’