Past #5: Ben Jacobs - delisted after 64 NM games/10 NM goals - thanks Benny

[marklovesbeer]

Not sure if anyone's mentioned it here yet, but I'm just watching the replay of the game.
With three & a half minutes to go in the first quarter Goddard hacks out a quick clearance kick from Essendons defensive fifty which skies out to the wing.
Jacobs runs back with the flight of the ball with eyes only for the footy & creates a great contest that ultimately stops a Lonergan mark.
It's just about the gutsiest thing a North Melbourne player has done this season & something I think needed to be pointed out.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

#Brave

 

[GarnerSmash]

Not sure if anyone's mentioned it here yet, but I'm just watching the replay of the game.
With three & a half minutes to go in the first quarter Goddard hacks out a quick clearance kick from Essendons defensive fifty which skies out to the wing.
Jacobs runs back with the flight of the ball with eyes only for the footy & creates a great contest that ultimately stops a Lonergan mark.
It's just about the gutsiest thing a North Melbourne player has done this season & something I think needed to be pointed out.


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Top right he is clearly trying to avoid contact to his hair by leaning out of the way.




/* wit

 

[GarnerSmash]

Top right he is clearly trying to avoid contact to his hair by leaning out of the way.




/**** wit

Betcha we had one or two posters here thinking that for reals though

 

[Flawed Genius]

[bites the plastic top off a syringe]

Hang on guys I got this

Come here Tron. Come here big fella. Just going to give you some nice sleepy juice

 

[GarnerSmash]

[bites the plastic top off a syringe]

Hang on guys I got this

Come here Tron. Come here big fella. Just going to give you some nice sleepy juice

Last time you gave me the sleepy juice I couldn't sit for a week.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Last time you gave me the sleepy juice I couldn't sit for a week.

You misspelt s**t.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Until the others pull the ******* finger out he stays. He hunts the ball and the man. He does have deficiencies and when he has too much time to think, he stuffs up and it drives me mad.
But unlike others, he doesnt go missing, such his willingness to work and prove himself.
Right now Il take that.

Mother f***ing oath taz.

When a guy's laying it all on the line as the second coming of BJ is currently, the odd poor decision is secondary to his present value to the side.

 

[RooBoyz24]

Has been good the last few games and as long as he keeps improving we might see a player develop into a good player for us. It must be hard getting a game then getting dropped.
Lets see what happens win the next few weeks now is the time we need him to stand up and show us why we chased him so bad.

 

[HongKongRoo]

Has been improving for sure, still has a few brain farts, not skill errors cause his skills are quite good, just thinking and reacting too slowly or putting someone under the pump. I guess what I find really difficult to come to terms with is the hair. The shaved on the side and long on top is a little too Adolph Hitler/Miley Cyrus for my liking.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Has been improving for sure, still has a few brain farts, not skill errors cause his skills are quite good, just thinking and reacting too slowly or putting someone under the pump. I guess what I find really difficult to come to terms with is the hair. The shaved on the side and long on top is a little to Adolph for my liking.

Ja.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Has been improving for sure, still has a few brain farts, not skill errors cause his skills are quite good, just thinking and reacting too slowly or putting someone under the pump. I guess what I find really difficult to come to terms with is the hair. The shaved on the side and long on top is a little to Adolph for my liking.

If he played for * I'd make the joke I wish I could make.

 

[hilly]

Going well. I counted one error which is more than acceptable at AFL level.

 

[Greater Gattsby]

Has been improving for sure, still has a few brain farts, not skill errors cause his skills are quite good, just thinking and reacting too slowly or putting someone under the pump. I guess what I find really difficult to come to terms with is the hair. The shaved on the side and long on top is a little too Adolph Hitler/Miley Cyrus for my liking.

Nah, pill chop is superb.

Great Gatsby-esque

 

[Donkey Chop]

I'm rapt with him.

He's shown more improvement this year then anyone on our list.

To suggest he can't keep improving is a tad silly.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Jacobs' hair looks like a bad Photoshop. WTH.

 

[Greater Gattsby]

Jacobs' hair looks like a bad Photoshop. WTH.

It could be a lot worse

 

[Psicosis]

Whilst a lot of the others in his similar position have plateaued, without any real improvement, Benny seems to be improving with every game. He desperately wants to make it, and it is reflected in his performance, which is more that can be said for others.

 

[kelman]

Going better, but I fear he will get found out in finals. He makes shocking decisions under pressure.

 

[Horace]

I couldn't care less what his or any other North player's hair looks like. So long as they give it their best shot; and Benny Jacobs is doing just that at the present; that's all that matters really.

(Hair is a very boring subject when you've got very little left and what there is has a strangely much whiter grey colour than it used to have many many moons ago. )

 

[Engimal]

I'm a fan of the hair, but I'm not a fan of him. I feel that we're a stronger side with him not in it.

 

[Daz]

The nickname 'Blowie' is outstanding.

 

[Woodson]

When he plays on instinct, he is a far better footballer.

Spot on and that's more about the back line working together. Tas knows his footy too well and as much as I agree with his points about BJ.. I'm more confident he'll continue doing what he is already doing with being the link player from HB to the HF line. Just need the Fwds to capitalize on the opportunities when BJ offers clean disposal. Like the fact he is getting involved more & more.

 

[Saintly31]

Jacobs can do some courageous things no doubt, then nek minnit puts in an insipid effort that undoes his good work.

Same goes for his decision making, especially under pressure.

Be interesting to see if he holds his place this week with Wood coming back, Dumont likely to replace Swallow and potentially Mullett and Turner as outside chances as flankers.

He deserves to, but I'm not sure he will going on prior history of selections.

 

[EDFL follower]

Watched the game again last night and he had a good game. A couple of bad errors where he panicked a bit but also giving us plenty of drive off half back. He has improved out of sight and I hope he keeps his place this week.