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Congrats on doing the job asked of him. Good luck in retirement.
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You know, I'm not going to be a hypocrite, cuz a lot of us have been frustrated with players like "Ball-up Benny" over the years, and that's a normal, natural part of following a football team -- every move the players make on (and off!) the field is scrutinized -- but I think at times like this, you have to stop and appreciate the skills of these guys, yes, including Ben, and the sheer amount of hard work they've put in to play senior footy. Dependable player at his best, and he had a pretty handy game in the 2005 GF, too. Good luck in retirement Ben.Comment
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Good luck in retirement Ben, and thanks for the loyal service to the Bloods.Premiers 09,18,33,05
"You Irish Twit", Quote attributed to a RWO member who shall remain nameless.
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He's got to be a lay down certainty for the 'Canberra comp MVP award'.
Now that would be a fitting send off for 'Beguiling Benny', an ordinary player who could tag a bit, but a loyal club man to the end. Happy Days Benny.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MTComment
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All jokes about him playing this weekend aside.... (Then again, it is Roos we're talking about)......
Ben personifies the "Cortina".... May not have played as many games with another club but he's done more than OK for us and he's been a pleasure to watch. As AnnieH often says, Benny is a "work horse" of the club. There's nothing fancy about him. Nothing pretty. Nothing spectacular. But he's one of those players that just goes out there, gives his all, and most importantly, more often than not, gets the job done and the better of his opponent.
He's been bashed about here on this forum and, at times, rightfully so. But I think that everyone here would agree that Ben Mathews has been here through the bad times as well as the good. In reality, it's a credit to how far the Swans have come. We're now lucky enough that we can afford to be fussy about our players.
It wasn't that long ago that we just wanted a player in red and white to show a bit of ticker and fight a game out. And if there's one player that has shown "a bit of ticker" over the last few years it's been one B.Mathews. Good onya mate. You WILL be missed.Comment
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Well said RP.
Let's hope Ben has another moment or two of glory left in his career. It will be a tough ask but if he can lead the cygnets onto their own form of September glory over the next fortnight, it will be a fitting end to a dignified career.Comment
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Almost had a teaer in my eye writing that.... almost...
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Well done Ben on your career with the Swannies!Swannies for life!Comment
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Good on you Benny. Always a quality cortina, not flashy, reliable most of the time, didn't fall apart, courage of his conviction, carried the number 4 well. Importantly played his part in the ressies with dignity and generosity. Apart from his hair do in his first senior year (what WAS that!) he has maintained an even keel, and a great smile. Well done son.If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhoodComment
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Said a lot about his character when he gave Jack his notes on Power when he knew he wasn't getting a game.
Also played a part in my favourite goal of the 05 gf (the steal from Fletcher on f50).
No-nonsense player who we called mr yawn - but he got the job done most of the time, and I think he'd be pretty satisfied that he got the best out of himself.
I can also say the football wont be the same without Gardeners Rd, Rosebury.
Well done Ben.He ate more cheese, than time allowedComment
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Good luck in retirement Benny. Loved your work so much I named my firstborn after you.
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Ben Matthews a very hard worker
Ben Matthews did the job that was asked of him. He was not flashy we had others for that. I do recall a game in either 2004 or perhaps it was 2005 when he was given a free reign attack and he gathered more than 30 possessions and kicked a couple of goals. He is a good kick for goal. His role was to contain his dangerous opponent for the good of the team. He carried this out to letter perhaps to his own demise. Good luck in retirement Ben...
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Good on ya Ben... Well done on a good career and goodluck!Some people say Football is a matter of life and death - I say it's a lot more important than that!
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