Wests Tigers legend Benji Marshall extends contract until 2020

Wests Tigers legend Benji Marshall will extend his NRL career for a further season after the club confirmed the star playmaker will continue on in 2020.

Benji Marshall has extended his career at the Tigers for another season. Picture: Mark Metcalfe

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Club great Benji Marshall will play on in 2020 with the Wests Tigers, ending speculation the 34-year-old would call an end to his spectacular NRL career.

Marshall extended for one more season off the back of a stellar 2019 campaign where the playmaker revived his career.

The decision will see Marshall continue on for an 18th season, adding to his growing tally of 308 NRL games.

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Benji Marshall has extended his career at the Tigers for another season. Picture: Mark Metcalfe

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Marshall was elated to announce another season at his beloved Tigers.

“I’m really excited to sign on for another season with this club,” Marshall said.

“From my debut through to now, Wests Tigers has always been such a big part of my life and it’s pretty special for me to be able to continue and finish my playing career with this club.

“I’ve been really impressed with the direction we’re heading in.

Marshall wound back the clock in 2019. Picture: Ian Hitchcock

“As a playing group and a club overall, I think we’re in a really strong position and I’m looking forward to being able to play a part in us achieving the success our Members and fans deserve.”

Tigers coach Michael Maguire said the veteran playmaker would provide a key role in the club’s success next season.

“Benji has played an incredibly important part in the history of this club and I’m really pleased to see him extend his playing future for another season,” Maguire said.

“I’ve been able to see firsthand the influence and impact that Benji has had on the game of rugby league, New Zealand and Wests Tigers and he has done a terrific job giving back to the game in that way.

“He has achieved everything there is in rugby league but still has a firm desire to keep achieving with this club moving forward in to 2020.

“His leadership and experience were invaluable assets to us throughout this year and I have no doubt he will continue to play a key role for us on field in the year ahead.”

Originally published as Wests Tigers legend Benji Marshall extends contract until 2020