BENJI Marshall says he isn’t a threat to Ben Hunt or Anthony Milford, declaring his move to Brisbane won’t see him playing in the halves.

Arriving in Red Hill for the first time as a Bronco on Friday, the former Kiwi international has revealed he’s focused on bringing back his running game.

It was his running which was his greatest strength when he first launched his career at the Wests Tigers where he won a premiership alongside Scott Prince in 2005.

Having signed a one-year $100,000 deal, the 31-year-old said coach Wayne Bennett is supporting his quest to tap back into his natural instincts and what made him a household name over a decade ago.

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“It’s obviously very surprising but I didn’t come here to play in the halves,” Marshall told Broncos TV after touring their facilities.

Benji Marshall watches a game from the stands. Source: News Corp Australia

“That’s the first thing. It’s just a great opportunity for me to step away from that role

“When you play in the halves you’ve got to do a lot of organising and sometimes you can forget about what you do yourself.

“Over the years of ball playing for so long, I forgot about my running game. That’s something that I’ve expressed to Wayne that I want to find.

“I thought with the best coach in the world, it’s a great opportunity for him to help me get the best out of myself.”

Marshall will join his new teammates in pre-season training next week and for the first time since his formative years in first grade, will be pressure free.

Having made his debut for the Tigers at fullback, Marshall has spent plenty of time in the centres during his career.

The former Dragons playmaker said he feels like “I can do a job” inside the winger and is feeling confident after speaking with Bennett.

“Wayne made it clear to me, he said I don’t need you to come here and be the man,” he explained.

Benji Marshall farewells the crowd. Source: News Corp Australia

“I just want you to be the Benji I met 10 years ago when you were smiling and happy and laughing and throwing flick passes at training.”

Bringing a wealth of experience to the club through his 255 games in the top grade, Marshall knows a place in the 17 come round one is far from a certainty.

While he admits he may have to spend some time playing in the Intrust Super Cup, the chance to run out in front of a packed Suncorp Stadium is one factor drive him.

“It’s an exciting opportunity,” he said.

“Thirty-eight odd thousand every week at Suncorp … it’s something you want to play in front of.

“When you get those big crowds it makes you want to rise to the occasion.”

This writer is on Twitter @Nath_Ryan

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