The interest from Queensland’s second tier was so high the 31-year-old refused to answer calls after joining Brisbane last week.

"The phone hasn't stopped going," Marshall said.

"I have not answered the phone the last six weeks which has been pretty hard.

"My immediate goal is to not play there (Queensland Cup) but there is a fair chance that could happen.

"We will have to see where the Broncos want me to play, and I have no idea where that is.

"But my goal is to be in the best team and in the top 17 again."

But with Ben Hunt and Anthony Milford ahead of him, Marshall conceded reserve grade was a possibility.

"I want to have a fun year.” If it is playing in that (reserve) grade then so be it,” he said.

"But I am professional and pretty competitive - I am not going to die wondering, put it that way.

"People ask why I made this move. I have made a lot of decisions to please others in the past - this one is for myself."

Marshall joined Brisbane on a one-year deal worth about $100,000.