Congrats Ben on 50 games

[saintbrat]

well done Young Man
http://www.saints.com.au/players/player ... fault.aspx
Looking forward to more..

[perfectionist]

To quote the late Bobby Davis, "He's coming along nicely."

It is always uplifting to see a player improve through hard work and determination, especially through adversity. Just under a year ago, he was dropped for what would have been the biggest game of his career. Alas, Michael Gardiner tore his hammy in the first quarter of that game giving Big Ben another opportunity. Our loss wasn't down to him, but I'm sure it weighed as heavily on him as on the rest. In a season without too many positives so far, his performance shines like a beacon.

[Junction Oval]

I wonder how big an influence Steven King has been in the development of Macca?

[tony74]

I wonder how big an influence Steven King has been in the development of Macca?

Very much so I would imagine. Big Kingy seems to enjoy his role at training.

[BigMart]

Very good player....has well justified his drafting position

Is he our best pick since sam fisher??

[SaintPav]

Very good player....has well justified his drafting position

Is he our best pick since sam fisher??

Probably. That's pretty damning BigMart given the 5 year gap. Gord, I sound like Mike Sheashan.

[35...LEGEND]

Very good player....has well justified his drafting position

Is he our best pick since sam fisher??

Jack Steven at pick 42 in same draft.........not a baddy..

[BigMart]

Jack....maybe

But has played 20 less.....

Ben has still got massive scope.....imo

Jack needs to tidy up his disposal....to go the next step

[jays]

congrats

[Christian Moretti]

Good luck to him, hope he has a good game.

Congrats.

[Dan Warna]

outstanding player.

[Stillwaiting]

This is fantastic for a very good youg player who is getting better all the time. Last week he was fantastic.
We need othrs to show this level of improvement next year.

[mick13]

Very good player....has well justified his drafting position

Is he our best pick since sam fisher??

Probably would have said Sammy Gilbert at the start of the year...

Drafting cabinet is pretty bare 2004-2006. Maybe Jonesy? As a rookie pick he's been pretty freaking good.

[hungry for a premiership]

Congrats Ben on game no. 50.

You would imagine he's got at least another 150 left in him.

[busso mick]

I wonder if he will celebrate with another header, rising above the pack to nod one down to Milney in the square for the winner. Well done big fella, his improvement this year has been a major part of our turnaround.

[maverick]

Congrats Ben and congrats to the club.
Now we have a player under 23 with 50 games under their belt.
We have a future now....

[SainterK]

Loved watching him develop this year...seems a good young kid, with a wise head on his shoulders.

What's his nickname, going by lunch with lenny a couple of weeks back...could it be owl?

[saintbrat]

Congrats Ben and congrats to the club.
Now we have a player under 23 with 50 games under their belt.
We have a future now....

Before Finals we should have 3 aged 23 and under with 50 games

[thejiggingsaint]

A future All-Australian and a future leader at the club for a LONG time!!!
One of the positives from 2011 along with the development of some of our other youngsters!

[Sainternist]

Congrats to you, Big Benny Mac.

May you play many more games at St.Kilda.

Love your work