Quote: lister "www.rugbyleagueproject.org has Ben playing these number of games by position.
Wing 26
Centre 68
Front Row 10
Second Row 252
Lock (Loose Forward) 83
Bench 34
2005 was where he was changed to mainly Second Row and Loose Forward, he only played centre 4 times. He did play prop 4 times that year as well.
August 1st 2004 last time he played Wing.
August 31st 2007 last time he played Centre.'"
Very rarely in Rugby League do you get a player that can play so many different positions over such a long period of time. Obviously age plays a role, to develop & adapt his game from a Winger to Prop over time is a very special talent and all credit to him. There isn’t many players in today’s game that you could genuinely see making that progression at the elite level as successfully as he has.
One of my favourite memories of Benny was in the 2010 CC final, we struggled for goal kicking that season & Super Ben took on the mantle. And him nailing the one from touchline for Hick’s spectacular second try always sticks in my mind, I remember having a wry smile to myself and I’m still baffled now as to how he got the nod as goal kicker! Not forgetting that classy cover tackle on Ryan Hall when he looked to break through & score in the first half..
Thanks for the memories Super Benny.