Ahhhh Ben

[OMR]

Heard on radio Hunt to the roosters and Townsend released to the Merge. Makes sense.

[ism22]

Will he be 'Benson' or 'Benaaaaw'?

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

Any chance he signs for 2 years and plays 9 when Walker is back ?

I think he could play 6, 7, 9 and 14 as required for 2 years. He could make a real difference imo.

[Easts75]

Any chance he signs for 2 years and plays 9 when Walker is back ?

[Bates]

I think he can. Ben wasn't happy at St. George. He has a long kicking game which we desperately need.
He is a genuine halfback who can lead our team around the paddock in the same way Cronk did.

And he'd make a great co-captain.

[mightyrooster]

I think he can. Ben wasn't happy at St. George. He has a long kicking game which we desperately need.
He is a genuine halfback who can lead our team around the paddock in the same way Cronk did.

Yes but he’s getting older. I mean the Merge beat the Storm and had a very easy last 3 games to make the eight and they choked on every single game. I understand the points you are making though.

[The Real King]

Do we really think Ben can be the saviour? When the pressure was on the Merge crashed out of finals contention.

I think he can. Ben wasn't happy at St. George. He has a long kicking game which we desperately need.
He is a genuine halfback who can lead our team around the paddock in the same way Cronk did.

[mightyrooster]

Do we really think Ben can be the saviour? When the pressure was on the Merge crashed out of finals contention.

[HDTONE]

Not long now...Ben Hunt soon to be a Rooster.

Wel Uncle Nicks hard to bet against and he's got hunt in his sights.
Brinks can't make the $$$ work.

Gus might be able to get him to the dogs....for some reason they have a ton of cash after buying everyone and their cat.

[The Real King]

Not long now...Ben Hunt soon to be a Rooster.

[roosterchook]

I remember in years gone by I used to dread playing the dragons because on more than one occasion his brilliance got them over the line. So I think he’d be a good stand in until Walker gets back but he’s not worth as much as before. I wouldn’t pay heaps for him.

[Thirteen]

I’m only mildly interested about Hunt as he seems to be the only prospect for an off season recruit

He comes, great.

He don’t, big deal.

He’s no Cronk or Sonny.

I feel the same way. We need a centre. We have no established centres going into next year. We also need an experienced front rower. Can’t be relying on Butch Bros at origin time. Va’a bros will be great but they are still very young.

[weplayforprems]

He immediately would improve our chances of having a better 2025.

If he wants 2 years and is ok with playing hooker in 2026 when Cheese gets let go I reckon it could be a really good move.

[ChookMaster]

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I agree. Dullard of a captain. Makes bad on field calls under pressure. Will take the 2 when we have them on the ropes for example. Also can’t charm or persuade a referee to save himself.

Love hate opinion of him overall. We’re terrible when he doesn’t play but he’s also why we lost Latrell and Manu.

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Regarding the captaincy…. I agree. Has had some shocking on field challenges and he’s been picked up several times before on the mic abusing a player who hasn’t passed him the ball. HOWEVER it’s all love from me for Ted.

[ism22]

He could be a fairytale signing who resurrects his career.

Or he could be an out of position mystery man who Robbo puts at 9, 4, 1 and can’t figure out

Agreed - I'm in two minds about him. I reckon he's a talented player but his attitude at St George has been a bit poor.

Same can be said about a heap of our players who seem to have worked out though. People love to criticise Robbo but he's ignited passion/confidence in a lot of players who others have written off.