If he makes it we are way ahead. Comes from Good stock, Good size and will hold a key position most likely down back. I am sure SOS would not tarnish his reputation and the legacy of the family name at Carlton for the sake of influencing or insisting on the recruitment of Ben. The way the media and AFL community scrutinises players, as a father he wouldn't want to put his boy through that if he really wasn't up to it.
The broken thumb helped but I also believe Ben was also kept under wraps. Either way as long as the club treats him equal to any other player on the list I will be happy if he is good then fine if not he needs to be cut like any of the other teamate that cant make the grade.