I'm on the fence with this one, had you asked me a week ago it'd be quick and without hesitation "NO!". But he impressed me on Sunday - especially after I spent the first half telling my mates how average he was. Thanks Terrence.
As NB said, Ballin plays 80. There's no point wasting a bench spot for an 'impact' player who really doesn't make enough 'impact' to warrant his selection. His defence isn't consistent either - this can be improved though.
Useful squad player and he wouldn't be on much I'm guessing.
My 2011 bench (at this stage)
14. Rose
15. Bailey
16. Cross *
17. T.Williams
* Assuming Joe is gone.