After 18 years in the NRL, Benji Marshall is without a home for season 2021.
Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith will be able to decide his own playing future, but Marshall will have the decision made for him after being let go by the Wests Tigers.
With the 35-year-old playmaker still searching for a club, 1170 SEN’s Andrew Voss believes the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are the perfect fit.
“Teams are back in off-season training now and Benji still has no club,” Voss said.
“The Wests Tigers shut the door on one of their clubs greatest, if not their greatest ever player.
“There’s no go at Cronulla when there were a few rumours there.
“There’s no go at the Cowboys, there were a few rumours there.
“It seems now that the only chance of Benji Marshall playing on in 2021 is at the Bulldogs.
“By the time next season starts he will be 36 years of age.
“Let me declare, I think Benji Marshall still has plenty to offer.
“I will be disappointed if Benji Marshall has played his last game in the National Rugby League.
“This bloke is perfect for the Bulldogs in my opinion.
“Forget about the birth certificate, this bloke is perfect."
Voss believes the veteran would be the perfect mentor for new Bulldogs playmaker Kyle Flanagan.
“It’s still an inexperienced spine," Voss added.
“One of your key off-season signings is Kyle Flanagan, he would benefit from having a mentor like Benji Marshall, if only for 12 months.
“Kieran Foran has left the club, Benji would be the perfect mentor for Flanagan if he’s to be your long-term number seven.
“In football terms, I believe Benji Marshall has plenty to offer the Bulldogs, and could be a key element in that club moving up the ladder next year."
Listen to Vossy’s full verdict below.