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  Big Dave May 19, 2015 at 7:02pm

  Not as quick as some were hoping, but the big issue is his lack of size/muscle mass (ie. he is too skinny).  Additionally, he is on a 2nd tier contract and with Folau, Faraimo and Kelly playing up there wouldn't be much more room under the cap.  
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  Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 May 19, 2015 at 7:10pm

  At centre he is to slow to get around the defense and to weak to bust through them, so basically he's another wasted signing.
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  Hugh May 19, 2015 at 7:31pm

  not good enough in general or not good enough to put him self into gaps outside L Kelly?
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  Alan Hunt May 19, 2015 at 7:35pm

  Another quality off season pick up.
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  Chris May 19, 2015 at 7:42pm

  He was ordinary in a side that won by 40. Worth the punt but now punt.
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  The Offside Eel May 19, 2015 at 11:00pm

  I think he's a winger not a center we have lot's of those can finish a try. He's a project player we should stick with him In wenty and around the squad
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    Gower Power > The Offside Eel May 20, 2015 at 4:56am

    He's an excellent goal kicker. Do we need one of those?
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  Jpav May 20, 2015 at 6:14am

  Bad recruiting.
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  sixtiesboy May 20, 2015 at 7:45am

  Regulars at Wenty are best to comment on Ben.
  Here's some facts.
  Ben took a real punt coming to Australia. He burst onto the scene in a big way in England and was close to English test selection. He's basically put his Super League career on hold to be here. The risk cost wise was minimal to Parra. If you check his Super League highlights he knows how to be in the right place for a try. He regards himself as a centre.
  As for his time for Wenty, I do know that not much quality ball has come to his side of the field in most games. He did have a very quiet game against the Warriors and did put down a pass that should have been taken. That said, the Sandow plays to his side involved cut outs to Faraimo. The coaching staff continue to work on aspects of his play. I believe he has worked with Peter Gentle in England.
  As for his size, he is quite tall. I believe he'd like to be bigger but that may require another full off season here. Whether he's here for two seasons would be determined by himself and the club. Regardless, Ben is not costing the club huge money.