Ben Smith 150 Games

I know not everyone here is the biggest fan of Ben Smith but I'm sure we can all agree he was an amazing player for us back in 2005-2007 and although he was never the same after his knee injuries, he was always one of our most consistent players alongside Hindmarsh (from 2008 through to 2012) before we started complaining about his excessive penalties. Honestly, his penalties have been justified at times and at other times, not exactly so, purely because the referees did their homework and realised he was the only player in our team who would slow down the opposition in defence the most and so they penalised him to even out the penalty count. I know that when we had Hindy and Ben Smith in the 2nd row, our defence always felt just a little bit more solid, and when he was out due to injury it was always so frustrating because our defence would be poorer.

He has been a 1 club man that has stuck it through with this club despite having some good offers elsewhere during the early parts of his career and we have to appreciate his loyalty to this club. He has also helped instil culture at this club and has been a major reason why Hayne has stuck around when some of his other mates have moved on. Will never forget his run to chase down Marshall and some of the awesome stuff he did in 05 and 07 to get us to the finals. Hope we cheer extra loud for him on Friday night!

"Pezet is miles away. His defense is very suspect. His 'try assists' were clumsy efforts from the Broncos or paper thin defense. I'm not writing the kid off. He's one of us but he most definitely is a work in progress. "

"haha just like Gould said they were pulling out of the race for Galvin, we are going in a different direction with our football, program. Watch his nose grow and grow and grow! ha"

Replies

Tentonz August 12, 2014 at 7:19pm

I agree, long live the Penguin....
Parramatters August 12, 2014 at 7:23pm

Well said. I will cheer for him this week but his time Is up, great bloke though
Outrunna August 12, 2014 at 7:34pm

I honestly thought he has played alot more games. Obviously injuries have really hampered his career
- David > Outrunna August 12, 2014 at 7:39pm
  
  Yeah you would think he would be on close to 200 like Moimoi since they started playng First Grade for Parra around the same time.
Joseph August 12, 2014 at 8:11pm

Congrats Ben, a truly passionate Parramatta warrior, injuries have dented what will be still remembered a great NRL career.

I'll never forget the tears of joy you cried after the unforgettable semi final victory over the Dogs in 2009.
- craig marsh > Joseph August 12, 2014 at 9:36pm
  
  Yes. I will never forget that moment. How good was that night.
- Parrakeet > Joseph August 12, 2014 at 9:44pm
  
  Well who did'nt cry tears of joy after semi final in 2009.
- Cranky Brad is here!!! > Joseph August 12, 2014 at 10:35pm
  
  Yes that was a moment no parra fan or player will forget.
Mapik August 12, 2014 at 8:20pm

Well said, agree 100%.
My Captain, My Captain BLOGGER August 12, 2014 at 8:34pm

Deserves the milstone.
Explains why he keept on being picked.