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Facing the Tigers for the first time
Marshall describes his time at the Tigers as the 'best years of my life'.
He said: "I had 12 years, the best years of my life, won a competition there and met some great friends. It's going to be very different but this is footy. It's not really about mates. For me it's about getting the two points and we're desperate. That's my priority. It's no different to any other week. I'm just going to train as usual and play like it's any other game, take the emotion aside. It's about trying to help us win. If I do that and we win I have done my job."
Controlling the emotion
"I've played enough emotional games, big games, to know what it's going to be like. That's not going to detract or change the way I have been playing. I just need to get better. That's what it is about."
Behind enemy lines
Marshall worked closely with young Tigers sensations Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks when he was at the club and has no regrets despite the danger they present on Sunday. But he can empathise with the pressure being placed on them, especially Brooks.
He said: "I feel a little bit sorry for Brooksy to be honest. There was a lot of pressure being placed on him to be the next Joey, which is a big call because Joey is an Immortal and probably the greatest player of all time. He (Brooks) doesn't need that. He is a kid who is in his first season of first grade who is performing pretty good. You just don't need those raps. Sure he might end up being the next Joey but for now he doesn't need to be."
Life at the Red V
"Compared to a month ago, I would say (my form is) probably 200 percent better. My knowledge of the game is what can help the team the most. We have a very young side here so I need to be the person who points them in the right direction."
Personal tragedy
An emotional Marshall pointed to a name on his hand strapping after scoring a try in the loss to Manly on Monday night. It was a moving gesture following a tough week for his family.
He explained: "We lost one of our cousins to cancer during the week. That's why I pointed to my arm. She was only 21. It was a pretty tough time for the family. To get the try and be able to recognise that was a big thing for me."
Facing the Tigers for the first time
Marshall describes his time at the Tigers as the 'best years of my life'.
He said: "I had 12 years, the best years of my life, won a competition there and met some great friends. It's going to be very different but this is footy. It's not really about mates. For me it's about getting the two points and we're desperate. That's my priority. It's no different to any other week. I'm just going to train as usual and play like it's any other game, take the emotion aside. It's about trying to help us win. If I do that and we win I have done my job."
Controlling the emotion
"I've played enough emotional games, big games, to know what it's going to be like. That's not going to detract or change the way I have been playing. I just need to get better. That's what it is about."
Behind enemy lines
Marshall worked closely with young Tigers sensations Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks when he was at the club and has no regrets despite the danger they present on Sunday. But he can empathise with the pressure being placed on them, especially Brooks.
He said: "I feel a little bit sorry for Brooksy to be honest. There was a lot of pressure being placed on him to be the next Joey, which is a big call because Joey is an Immortal and probably the greatest player of all time. He (Brooks) doesn't need that. He is a kid who is in his first season of first grade who is performing pretty good. You just don't need those raps. Sure he might end up being the next Joey but for now he doesn't need to be."
Life at the Red V
"Compared to a month ago, I would say (my form is) probably 200 percent better. My knowledge of the game is what can help the team the most. We have a very young side here so I need to be the person who points them in the right direction."
Personal tragedy
An emotional Marshall pointed to a name on his hand strapping after scoring a try in the loss to Manly on Monday night. It was a moving gesture following a tough week for his family.
He explained: "We lost one of our cousins to cancer during the week. That's why I pointed to my arm. She was only 21. It was a pretty tough time for the family. To get the try and be able to recognise that was a big thing for me."