Ben Farrar

[God]

I want to see some more of Whare on the wing he was solid there in the one game he played this year & he's not going to crack a centre spot without someone getting hurt, Farrar adds good depth and @ least he wants to be @ the club unlike that hypocrite hoppa.

 

[ALinda]

Farrar adds good depth and @ least he wants to be @ the club unlike that hypocrite hoppa.

Well said God! Agree Farrar's a good utility back-up and I didn't want to lose him in the first place. He left with the possibility of returning in 2012 and I'm glad it's come through.

 

[WAMF]

 

[1947]

Hi,
I have read that Ben is back for 2012 but have not heard any further mention. He is a good player - will he play on the wing?
What do others think?

 

[Stevo]

Doubt he'll play on the wing. Although he could do. He'll probably be used as a utility and back up fullback.

 

[mozgrame]

Wasn't he used mainly in the 3 or 4 last time he was here? He can play fullback. With a fit Snake, Matai and Lyon, he will struggle to get a run.

 

[Jethro]

I can see him being used in a Willo type utility role off of the bench or as a backup for injuries

 

[mozgrame]

How big is Ben? From memory, i thought he was not that big of a bloke. Do you think he could come off the bench into the forwards?

 

[Chip and Chase]

He played a few games on the wing for us and the Cowboys, so he is capable there. Don't see why he wouldn't get first shot at one wing spot seeing as we have no Robbo, no Hoppa and no Wolfie.

 

[bob dylan]

Not really first grade material in a decent team.

Put him behind Whare and Oldfield when looking for backup 3/4's and hope Brett stays injury fee.

 

[mozgrame]

What if Tooves decides to put T-Rex back on the wing until Wolfie is right? Just joking.

 

[1947]

He played a few games on the wing for us and the Cowboys, so he is capable there. Don't see why he wouldn't get first shot at one wing spot seeing as we have no Robbo, no Hoppa and no Wolfie.

I read his profile, and from memory he is a winger / centre but filled in at fullback when Snake was injured. The general view was that he did a good job but he had not played fullback since school.
He is young too which is good.

 

[The Eagle]

Can't catch, great defender and obvious manly fan, the reserve we need (nsw cup)

 

[1947]

Can't catch, great defender and obvious manly fan, the reserve we need (nsw cup)

LOL-He is 89kgs / 180cms.
http://www.zerotackle.com.au/manly-ben-farrar-2012-3889/

 

[Masked Eagle]

I actually think he played in the halves in his junior days. I can see him only as a backup to be honest and I'd prefer an Wolfman/Oldfield wing combination to start 2012.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Not really first grade material in a decent team.

Put him behind Whare and Oldfield when looking for backup 3/4's and hope Brett stays injury fee.

Why are the 2 names mentioned better than Farrar ? And why would Farrar not be 1st grade material in a decent team ?

 

[1947]

Not really first grade material in a decent team.

Put him behind Whare and Oldfield when looking for backup 3/4's and hope Brett stays injury fee.

Why are the 2 names mentioned better than Farrar ? And why would Farrar not be 1st grade material in a decent team ?

He played well in the UK, and as I recall played great in 2010 at fullback when Snake was out for the season with his knee. I just assume he was slot back into first grade - hence me asking the question as I had heard no mention of him from anyone here.
Time will tell I guess

 

[Ceagle]

We will always have suspension and injuries in the backs, he is a great utility player.

 

[mozgrame]

PSST...I think he's talking to you Matai.

 

[Stevo]

Really, i think if Oldfield is gonna make it he needs to get first crack at the vacant wing spot. Farrar might find his way there soon enough but i think his main role will be back up with Whare and others. I would be interested to see how he goes in a utility role.