Past #15: Ben Ross - #3 in '06 PSD - delisted at end '11 season - JJL '12 VFL winner - HFC rookie '14

[Handsome.B.Wonderful]

When your team pick up a player from another club, you get a real insight into how that player was viewed by his former fans, but more importantly how those fans themselves portray themselves.

On that note, well done North board - classy thread.

When a club covers up a mental illness and secures a great trade for a bloke who was not fit to play football you get a real insight into the culture of that club.

 

[Handsome.B.Wonderful]

Oh wait....he wasn't being sarcastic?

Must have been a while since someone came here with those sentimonies.

 

[Joshen]

Pretty sure it was genuine - see no reason why it wouldn't be.

Best of luck to Rossy; a thoroughly deserved second chance.

 

[True North]

Good luck Ben. I'm pretty sure you will play senior football in 2014.

 

[Lord_Espos]

Fair point on the trade for Nathan Thompson. Wasn't one of the club's best moments.

It was always a bit ironic given Jeff Kennet was head of Beyone Blue at the time.

Just out of curiosity, which clubs would you be happy he went to and which ones not?

I don't really know who your real rivalries are with. Essendon, Footscray maybe?

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Fair point on the trade for Nathan Thompson. Wasn't one of the club's best moments.

It was always a bit ironic given Jeff Kennet was head of Beyone Blue at the time.

Just out of curiosity, which clubs would you be happy he went to and which ones not?

I don't really know who your real rivalries are with. Essendon, Footscray maybe?

He was talking about Jonathan Hay.

 

[Jack Bradley]

Sorry if already posted, but just heard he is getting his first game at hawthorn. Nice to see he isn't injured for a change.

 

[Benno_900]

Congrats to him but this really didn't need another thread.

 

[Jack Bradley]

Congrats to him but this really didn't need another thread.

Sorry I didn't know!

 

[Bigeasy]

I'm tipping Ross to display exquisite skills all of a sudden

 

[koshari]

Didnt know there was another thread. Buf good luck to him. Knew a couple of his uncles. 2 of em were country footy guns and one whilst carrying a few kilos had awesome goal sense.his dad had plenty of footy smarts as well.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Been right in the thick of it since coming on. Hope he takes his chance and plays well in the last.

 

[BigRightFoot]

Yeah I didn't see another thread either. But good on Benny. Worked his ass of in VFL to get back. Got healthy. Got serious. Wish him nothing but the best.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Onya Benny.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Nice goal.

 

[Groucho]

Nice goal.

Yes it was. I seem to recall him missing a few goals for us under similar circumstances. Could not nail the important goal.

 

[BigRightFoot]

Yes it was. I seem to recall him missing a few goals for us under similar circumstances. Could not nail the important goal.

Played 14 games. Won one game against Port off his boot. You have a good memory.

 

[Groucho]

Played 14 games. Won one game against Port off his boot. You have a good memory.

Yes I have.

 

[BigRightFoot]

Yes I have.

Fair enough. I'm just happy he's been able to get his career back on track.

 

[Carey68]

Good luck to him. Showed a bit for us until injuries set in.

 

[scottywiper]

I remember a Friday night clash with the Cats where he played very well.

 

[Star]

I remember a Friday night clash with the Cats where he played very well.

Pies at Etihad?

 

[Mr Reliable]

Onya Ben, except against us.

 

[Dutton Peabody]

Pies at Etihad?

I think that was his first game and he really showed some pace and goal sense. Dish also came of age in that game IRRC.

 

[WillowSF]

Thoughts on Ross? Do you think he can make it as a permanent player with the Hawks?