In 2015 , Marshall steered the Dragons to their first NRL finals series since coach Wayne Bennett left the club at the end of the 2011 season . The Dragons were defeated in golden point extra time by the Bulldogs in the first elimination final with Marshall being forced from the field in the second half with an ankle injury . Marshall finished equal second in the Dally M medal count , behind Johnathan Thurston , who won the People 's Choice award , along with the Player of the Year and Halfback of the Year
Dally M medal count
2015 Dally M Awards
Benji Marshall