Ben ross has to stay

[BunnyManny]

In my eyes he has single handedly led the forward pack since Asotasi, Burgess, Stuart and Geddes were all ruled out with lengthy injuries. Luke Stuart is/was the most under rated prop in the game and I think Ben Ross would fill his void next year.

Ben Ross' stats from last nights game:
Tackles: 25
Runs: 17
Meters Run: 150

He has been doing this for the last 10 weeks. He plays error free football and puts his hand up when we need a forward getting us over the advantage line.

He is a guy that would not cost us a lot of money to keep and will partner Asotasi brilliantly. I think Luke Burgess is good but I think we could still use him coming off the bench next year.

Thoughts?

 

[hennessy]

Isn't there are problem in that he nominated to stay after the cut off point and the Club was forced to make other arrangements?

 

[Zigwaa]

He had a one year option that he didn't take up by the deadline.

 

[Paul Hewson]

The problem is his manager is asking for 3 years. With all that he has been through and the club sticking by him for the last 2 years would be a shame to see him go elsewhere.

 

[BunniesMan]

Although I'd love to see him stay I can see why we're hesitant to give a 3 year contract to someone on the wrong side of 30.

We have Asotasi, Luke Burgess who has been so much better than I expected, and let's not forget George Burgess who with an offseason under Maguire will likely be ready to roll next year, I can see why we've made our decision.

Still, if his manager would lower that demand to 2 years, I could live with that.

 

[Newcastlerabbit]

Although I'd love to see him stay I can see why we're hesitant to give a 3 year contract to someone on the wrong side of 30.

We have Asotasi, Luke Burgess who has been so much better than I expected, and let's not forget George Burgess who with an offseason under Maguire will likely be ready to roll next year, I can see why we've made our decision.

Still, if his manager would lower that demand to 2 years, I could live with that.

Spot on BM,but I believe the 2nd year has to have an option in our favour.

 

[boo_boo]

Ross has been a relevation this year & deserves credit for the manner in which he has returned to the game.
I hope the club can see reason to keep him & i hope Ross can see reason to stay.

 

[Rabbit toes]

I see no problem with a year to year proposition. Wasn't Luke Stuart doing that until his last contract when he signed for 2. Only to be busted and retire, unfortunately.