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Off-contract Benji Marshall has been guaranteed a farewell game with St George Illawarra despite his sacking from the Dragons side to play Parramatta.The Dragons said Marshall had been rested when their NRL team was named on Tuesday and the former Golden Boot winner wont be forced to play reserve grade.Coach Paul McGregor has preferred Drew Hutchinson in the halves alongside Gareth Widdop for Monday nights clash.But a possible NRL farewell for Marshall is likely against Newcastle in the final round of the season.Mary came to me on Monday and said he had a proposition, Marshall told News Corp Australia.He said he wanted to have a look at Drew for next year, but would still bring me back for the final game of the year. And Im sweet with that - totally understand.Marshall is off contract with the Dragons at the end of the season.In other news as teams were named for round 25, Danny Fualalo replaces the suspended Sam Kasiano for Canterburys match against North Queensland at Belmore Sports Ground on Thursday.Matt Scott returns from a back injury for the visitors.Dylan Walker is back from what was thought to be a season-ending shoulder injury for Manlys match with Canberra at Brookvale Oval on Saturday.Apisai Koroisau returns to hooker for the home side.Josh Hodgson is back from suspension for the visitors and Edrick Lee returns from injury for his cousin Brenko on the wing.Ash Taylors return for Gold Coast pushes Jarryd Hayne to fullback and David Mead out of the side for Saturday evenings clash with Penrith in Queensland.Skipper Paul Gallen has overcome a calf injury for Cronullas Saturday night match with Sydney Roosters at Southern Cross Group Stadium. Winger Sosaia Feki is back from a groin injury for the Sharks.Tuimoala Lolohea and Solomone Kata have regained their spots as the Warriors host Wests Tigers on Sunday.David Nofoaluma is the Tigers new fullback in the absence of James Tedesco. Jordan Rankin has been shifted to the wing by coach Jason Taylor.Jarrod Mullen is back at five-eighth as Newcastle host South Sydney at Hunter Stadium on Sunday.Beau Scott, Brad Takairangi and Tepai Moeroa boost Parramatta to end an era of Monday night football for the NRL.Both Melbourne and Brisbane are unchanged for Friday nights AAMI Park clash. . "Theyve both been real good," said Babcock. "Havent changed our minds." A decision has seemingly been made - Sundays Group B-deciding tilt against Finland ahead - but it could not have been an easy one. Price opened the tournament with a sturdy 19-save performance against the Norwegians, yielding just one goal. . Self was acquired from the Buffalo Bandits in a trade for Alex Hill midway through last season, and made his debut in Rochester on March 16, 2013. . Jordan Lynch, the all-purpose Heisman Trophy finalist from Northern Illinois, failed to make it into that exclusive club. .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. . While hell be dialed in to that tournament on a course he loves, you can forgive him if his eyes glance down the calendar just a bit, towards April. ORLANDO, Fla. -- Justise Winslow cant believe Dwyane Wade is actually leaving Miami.I still dont think Im over it, Winslow said after the Heats Orlando Summer League game against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.Winslow, like so many Miami Heat fans around the world, is trying to come to grips with the fact Wade will be playing with the Chicago Bulls next season after agreeing to a two-year deal on Wednesday night.Its just one of those things where, its not even so much about me stepping up or me taking on a bigger role or losing Dwyane, its just the fact that its not too often you get one of the greatest of all time on your team, Winslow said. And Im sure guys in L.A. feel the same about Kobe [Bryant].Different guys changing teams, guys in Oklahoma City, its not too often you play with one of the greats, Winslow added. I just think thats one of the parts that kind of shook me the most. Losing that mentor, that friend, but I think Ill get over it soon.Winslow isnt alone in trying to get over the disappointment Wades decision created in Miami. Wades former teammate Juwan Howard ackknowledged being surprised by Wades choice.dddddddddddd.I was surprised just like Im sure Heat Nation was, said Howard, who coaches the Heat summer league team. But I wish him well. Hes a family member. He did an excellent job not only for the organization, but also for the community in Miami. He will be missed.Heat guard Josh Richardson echoed those sentiments.Its tough, Richardson said. But Im grateful for the year that we had. He was a great leader, a great mentor for us, so I think he gave us a lot to learn. Well definitely keep a relationship in the future because its bigger than basketball.After playing 13 years in the same city, Howard said he understands how much of a void Wades decision has created.Dwyane has had a huge impact on the organization, Howard said. Hes helped us win three NBA titles and that right there says a lot. Im sure that hes happy about his 13 years with Miami, and I know we are very happy [about them] and were going to miss him. ' ' '
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