From what I read (Plymouth match reports, Niche Cache), Waineo wasn't really fine for strength in The Championship.
Admittedly he often came on in the 2nd half when the Pilgrims had gone defensive trying to protect a lead or draw. So Waineo a bit of a thankless task coming on as the sole striker, pressing hard, and trying to provide an outlet up front, as the Pigrims sought some holdup play to relieve the pressure. Not really Ben's game, and something he seemed to struggle to do with any great effect. Out muscled by big bodied opposition CBs. Again that's without watching any Plymouth games, just from what I read.
It's yes unfair to compare Waine to Wood. Thankfully sounds like the Woodsman just wants to keep on playing. It wouldn't surprise if at 38 he's still the AWs main striker at the 2030 WC. Nice stage to retire on, after perhaps a few seasons with Auckland in the lower intensity ALM in the leadup.
FYI - Plymouth are 2nd last in The Championship and struggling for goals. 5th worst in the league for goals (19 in 19 games). Hardie only the one goal in 15 games. He was their main man last season.
Waineo's Pilgrim's deal expires end of this season.
Admittedly he often came on in the 2nd half when the Pilgrims had gone defensive trying to protect a lead or draw. So Waineo a bit of a thankless task coming on as the sole striker, pressing hard, and trying to provide an outlet up front, as the Pigrims sought some holdup play to relieve the pressure. Not really Ben's game, and something he seemed to struggle to do with any great effect. Out muscled by big bodied opposition CBs. Again that's without watching any Plymouth games, just from what I read.
It's yes unfair to compare Waine to Wood. Thankfully sounds like the Woodsman just wants to keep on playing. It wouldn't surprise if at 38 he's still the AWs main striker at the 2030 WC. Nice stage to retire on, after perhaps a few seasons with Auckland in the lower intensity ALM in the leadup.
FYI - Plymouth are 2nd last in The Championship and struggling for goals. 5th worst in the league for goals (19 in 19 games). Hardie only the one goal in 15 games. He was their main man last season.
Waineo's Pilgrim's deal expires end of this season.