Marshall has been the buy of the season after penning a one-year deal at Red Hill for a reported $100,000.

Used as a super-sub as well as deputizing in the halves, the 2010 Golden Boot winner has reinvigorated his career.

At the end of 2016 Marshall found himself without a club with no NRL offers on the table following the conclusion of his two-and-a-half-year deal with the Dragons.

The Red V had offered the former New Zealand Test captain a $300,000-a-year extension early last season which Marshall baulked at, believing he was worth much more on the open market.

He wasn’t.

Bennett saw an opportunity and signed him for a bargain which has paid dividends for both coach and player.

And his good form has led to a one-year deal and the opportunity to finish his career with his beloved Tigers, with whom he won the 2005 Premiership.

Bennett said returning to where he made his name was the right way for Marshall to end his career.

“I encouraged him to go. I was keen for him to go. It was a good offer for him,” Bennett said.

“It’s his original club. He’s got a lot of history there and he was a great player for them.

“It’s a great way for him to finish his career.

“Last year nobody wanted him. Twelve months on at least he has got offers now.”

Marshall has been a wonderful mentor to halves Anthony Milford, Ben Hunt and Kodi Nikorima.

Brisbane winger Corey Oates said witnessing Marshall’s positive influence on the players, both on and off the field, had been a pleasure.

“You could not have asked for a greater role model for our young halves,” Oates said.

“For him to be able to share his knowledge is probably the greatest thing that has happened to them.”