Podcast #25 - Benji Marshall. Captained the Kiwis Rugby League team a record 25 times, 2008 Rugby League World Cup winner, NRL Premiership winner, Golden Boot recipient for Best Player in the World, TV Personality with his own show, West Tigers Ambassador
Hugely honoured to have the legendary Benji Marshall in his first-time as a guest on any podcast.
You soon see why Benji has turned to Television since retiring from Rugby league in 2021. He is a natural storyteller and it was sound advice from Channel 9 that stopped him finishing his Media Communications Degree because it was changing him into something he wasn't and losing that cheeky personality. He has also recently started on Celebrity Apprentice Australia.
From the from small town of Whakatāne he headed to Australia at 15 years old when he was offered a contract with the West Tigers, with the goal of playing in the NRL so he could buy his mum and brothers a house. All while also being a driving force for his whānau, showing them the path to achieve their dreams.
He tells us about his attitude to not lose his individual flare and who he is. The touch step, the touch long pass and that back flick pass!! While also being told he’s too small, can’t tackle and with 5 shoulder reconstructions. His competitiveness, perseverance and resilience to stick to his dream and continue to be himself on the way.
Benji shares so many lessons he learnt on his way to where he is now.
Make sure you listen in to hear all about them.
A great listen indeed.
The twenty-fifth podcast is available now on the streaming services below:
