League legend Billy Slater has called for "accountability" for an anonymous source who tried to derail new Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall on the eve of their NRL season. And he's pinpointed one moment from Monday's epic win over Parramatta to highlight how the perennial also-rans have turned a corner after a decade in top-eight wilderness. Marshall - a 2005 premiership hero with the club - was jettisoned into the hot seat late last year when veteran coach Tim Sheens was effectively pushed out. His full-time tenure began in dire fashion with a 32-12 loss to Canberra in round two, having had a bye to start the season. Marshall was forced to defend himself before the Raiders game when a News Corp article accused him of being a part-time coach and not putting enough work in. "The last couple of weeks has been outstanding. His efforts, and what he's done for this club, it is remarkable," Slater said of Marshall. This club was really struggling before Benji came on... and to think only three weeks ago, before a game was even played, there were people questioning his work ethic. "Can you believe that? Some people were questioning Benji Marshall's work ethic as a coach. And I don't believe it came from any past coaches, I don't believe it came from anyone who's actually sat in a coach's seat. "Surely there should be some accountability from some criticism that wasn't even warranted.
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