Ben Smith - The other workaholic we needed

[TheParraboy]

We all know Hindy is a machine but as a side we always needed another workhorse

38 tackles last night, only 1 missed, with 11 hitups from Smith

I think its safe to say he is doing the role a Ian Hindmarsh or Glen Morrison used to do over the years. Though Benny does have that extra sting in defence and offers a cover in the centres should someone go down injured.

In wins like last night, someone like Benny generally wont be getting the main wraps, but is just as important as any other player

 

[oldmancraigy]

He actually made 40 tackles!

He is using his size to lay on some sting in the tackles - doing a great job.

 

[hineyrulz]

Another great game from Benny, he has really found his place in the backrow.

 

[Stagger eel]

and to think he was hesitant about going into the pack in the first place.

 

[Twizzle]

another great game, should be looking at rep footy if he keeps this up

 

[Glenn]

Definitly has been a revelation since moving into the backrow, and really starting to make the position his own.

 

[Stagger eel]

he's one of these blokes who would value a country jumper more than an origin jumper...

 

[offside ref]

Don't think he will play rep footy but would deserve a spot. He's playing great been one of our best.

 

[parra pete]

Hands up all who bagged the Club when it signed Ben for 5 years.....

 

[stuke]

hand up

 

[2150_souLJA]

Ben Smith = Yung Hindy.

 

[Ike E Bear]

He was brilliant last night. So were most of his colleagues, but highly deserving of praise.

 

[EelsFan05]

When Benny was struggling big time in the centres after we had signed him for five years I was very concerned. He is going great guns in the second row. When we get the Shack back and with Poore, Mannah and Horo hitting their straps, coupled with Hindmarsh, Fui and Cayless the pack is very imposing.

 

[parra-matters]

best transition from backs to forwards i have ever seen.

 

[strider]

he's going great .... definitely need someone doing the hard work for 80 mins

 

[Pazza]

his sting is defence along with tahu is much needed. now we need a bit of pj marsh

 

[fish eel]

Ben Smith finally is playing with a bit of aggresion and has really settled into the backrow.

One of the problems I had with him was, for his size, he was a bit soft.

Now, if he could just cut the silly penalties out of his game - but he is going great guns

 

[strider]

Hands up all who bagged the Club when it signed Ben for 5 years.....

i don't think you can make that call out - he's certainly had his ups and downs since then .... just good to see him coming out the other side of the struggles with his knee injury and finding his spot in the team

Ben Smith = Yung Hindy.

maybe not - lets not get carried away :lol:

 

[hindy111]

ALways rated him but after his two major injuries i personaly doubted he would ever get as good as he promised.I mean at one stage people where talking origin centre.
I think the move to second row has been great.I mean that would not be easy for him to of done.And he has not realy played many games there-Maybe 15-20

 

[Fee]

I have been really impressed with Ben Smith ever since the end of last season, he has made a real big improvement to his defence, he deserves everything good that comes to him. Love you Benny.