HOW Brisbane plan on using Benji Marshall, why Matt Scott needs to visit the hospital and the Newcastle flyer putting in work.

The Gold Coast to make more signings, why Penrith are missing both of their hookers and the Roosters re-sign a famous name.

The season may be over but Private Ryan is still taking you behind the scenes of the greatest game of all.

BENJI’S BRONCOS ROLE

Remember when Brisbane were after South Sydney gun Cody Walker?

The Broncos believed Walker could satisfy the utility post and provide spark to their attack with his natural creative instincts.

Benji Marshall fits a similar mould.

So, what role will Marshall play at the Broncos? It won’t be halfback. We hear he could find himself on the bench in a utility role, in the centres or even on the wing.

While Kodi Nikorima currently wears the no. 14, he’s viewed more as an impact hooker than a utility.

Benji Marshall farewells the Dragons fans. Source: News Corp Australia

Marshall however can satisfy a number of positions.

While it’s unlikely the veteran will start the season, the Broncos will be using him in several ways.

The 31-year-old is expected to play a big role off the field with the club’s commercial and sponsorship partners as well as helping Anthony Milford and Ben Hunt develop their game’s with some specialist coaching.

When you can consider the club needed a back-up half after Darren Nicholls moved to Penrith, signing Marshall for $100,000 is a very low risk decision on the part of the club.

ROOSTERS FLYER SIGNS ON

Roosters NYC grand final hero Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck has re-signed for another year.

The younger brother of Kiwi international Roger, Johnny had a breakout year in the 20s competition which finished with him scoring the winning try in the grand final just a few weeks ago.

The 20-year-old will joins first grade squad after graduating from the Holden Cup.

A winger with size, Tuivasa-Sheck comes off contract at the end of 2017.

SCOTT SURGERY

Matt Scott with his hand strapped. Source: News Corp Australia

Test enforcer Matt Scott will go under the knife after the Four Nations tour.

The Cowboys co-captain has several little plates and screws in his right pinky finger which he has been playing with since September.

The forward was due to have them taken out in November but in England as part of the Australian Test team, Scott will have the metal removed from his hand once back in the country.

“It doesn’t look great at the moment,” Scott said of his finger.

“I’ll get the plates out at the end of the tour.

“It looks a little dodgy at the moment because there’s a fair bit of metal in there but once we get back to Australia I’ll get the plates taken out and it’ll look better.”

Matt Scott’s finger strapped up at the airport. Source: News Corp Australia

Scott suffered a badly broken finger in round 25 which kept him out of their round 26 clash with the Gold Coast.

Scott played the first final with a hand guard on but is no longer required to wear it.

Once the metal is out, the cut will need to heal but the veteran is confident he’ll be fully fit to return to training in the New Year.

“It’s not a huge injury,” he said.

“The bone should have healed by then. It’s just a matter of taking the plates out and letting the cut heal.

“At this stage I’m due back mid-January so I’m expecting to be back into full training.”

SPOTTED I

Todd Carney, James Segeyaro and Jeff Robson enjoying drinks with Wade Graham as they celebrated the Cronulla backrower’s birthday.

SPOTTED II

Knight's Nathan Ross with son Ziah at Merewether Beach. Source: News Corp Australia

Newcastle flyer Nathan Ross doing extras away from training. The Knights returned for pre-season this week but the fullback has been putting in some serious work. From beach sprints in the off-season to gym visits, the winger is primed for a big year.

HUSH, HUSH

Which Shark from their premiership winning side has been indulging in the cigarettes during his break?

MORE SIGNINGS

Gold Coast fans can expect to see two fresh faces join the team at some stage in 2017.

Like the Titans did last year, the club is prepared to wait and see which players present themselves but are in the market for some experience.

Private Ryan understands they have a handful of backrowers and forwards on their hit-list but won’t be rushed into making any decisions.

The players they are in the market for a 200 plus gamers who can help the likes of Ryan James and Chris McQueen.

“We still need to fill a couple of spots,” Henry said.

“Birdy is going and Luke Douglas as well and Daniel Mortimer, (Josh) Hoffman, (David) Meady — When you look at that, there’s probably 1200 NRL games that have left the club.”

PENRITH HOOKERS INJURED

Penrith will kick off the pre-season without their first choice no. 9s.

Regular rake Peter Wallace had hand surgery in the off-season but is expected to commence training just before Christmas.

New recruit Mitch Rein isn’t training either. The former Dragon is recovering from minor shoulder surgery and will join his new teammates in December.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Benji was a bit of scapegoat at times for the way the Dragons performed (last season).”

- Former Dragons assistant coach Jason Demetriou speaking to The Courier Mail about Benji Marshall’s 2016 season.

THE SOCIAL SCENE

This is pure gold.

First Trent Merrin showed off his dance moves while on tour with the Test side.

Then, Newcastle flyer Nathan Ross responded with his version of the dance.

This writer is on Twitter @Nath_Ryan

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