Ben Jacobs, make an offer

Rumour has it that this is his last year at Port and wants to go back to Victoria

2010 pick 16, has had a fair few games under his belt, has had amazing SANFL form but can't convert into great AFL games

What would you offer

I have some spare pens from work and a few exercise books made out of recycled paper.

pick 31 for Jacobs and Thomas

That said, I wouldn't know either player if they stood up in my porridge

Oh look, a Geelong supporter. If Jacobs was at Geelong you'd have thought him and a second rounder was worth Travis Boak.

Thought it would be around equal to what ever Stevens will get traded for

3rd rounder and Lucas Cook. We'll even throw in Matthew Bate or Cale Morton as a sweetener.

Oh look, a Power supporter. Let me tell you what winning feels like.

OK, so I imagine that no-one outside Port has heard of Jacobs, so how about someone tell us a bit about him?

How many of the opposition supporters in this thread know who Ben Jacobs is? And if you don't, why bother posting?

Well, we were asked what we'd bid.

I actually really rate young Jacobs highly. Almost came to the Dee's in his draft year, so we definitely should be interested. Good kick and tremendous in traffic, reminds me a lot of Drummond.

If Port could get Cook for Jacobs i think it would be great for both parties

both highly rated youngters, who can't fit in at their current club

Cook is playing SANFL reserves. Poor man's Westhoff.

I've seen a lot of him. I actually took him at pick 374 in a fantasy draft earlier in the year. It was still a poor selection.

He lacks pace and intensity, uses the ball poorly and makes terrible decisions. He's an absolute liability even when kicking under no pressure. Took a few strong marks which is the only positive I could find out of his season.

I'd say his value is about pick 30-45 and that's based purely on his performances prior to coming into the AFL.

I have seen a bit of Jacobs at AFL level and it hasn't been too flattering. Has talent but unfortunately he is yet to show enough of it. I would say you will get something similar to what you gave up for Ebert. Ebert was also a first round pick but had shown far more at AFL level but because Port can entertain multiple offers it evens it up a bit. I wouldn't be expecting a bidding war for him though.

Here is what Knightmare said about him in his 2010 Mock Draft:

Ball magnet and hasn't been given much of an opportunity at Port. You were playing him off a HBF though most of his games, am i right?

He's been given many opportunities at Port. Often when he didn't deserve it IMO.

mid or late second. midfield depth is pretty good in this draft. his big plus that may appeal is that he's had a few years of development so could potentially step up with a big pre-season.

Apparently played their first 14 games this year, but none after round 15. You can see his stats here (click on "stats"): http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/pl.../senior/season/2012/selected/bio/default.aspx
Had three 20+ possie games and another of 19, so that is hardly terrible for someone at 20yo.

Where was he playing this year and last? Down back all the time, or some time in the midfield?

Not a superstar but not a spud either when played as a mid he showed some promise, as a defender hes not so great

down back when he had a run through the middle he was quite good