Is Jobe Watson now a better player than his father ?

[DaVillaBlues]

Before i start, I hope everyone can refrain from mentioning anything ASADA related into this thread/debate, it is unnecessary and irrelevant.

Anyhow, been watching Jobe a fair bit these past 4/5 seasons and it strikes me that he has emerged far out of his father's shadow (who was a champion in his own right) that the question can now be legitimately asked, which Watson is better, Jobe or Tim ?

Still think Tim is slightly ahead at this stage, mind you he also played in considerably better Bomber sides then Jobe , but think Jobe will surpass him by the time he retires.

They certainly would be up there with the Abletts and Silvangis as best Father/Son duos in VFL history ...

 

[Im New]

Still Tim - just...

 

[Ashton Agar]

Tim never won a Brownlow....

I'd say Jobe, even without including the Brownlow.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Tim never won a Brownlow....

I'd say Jobe, even without including the Brownlow.

Were you even alive when Tim was playing?

 

[Righteo]

Than*

Also, no. Not yet.

 

[Sherrinator]

Than*

Also, no. Not yet.

No way is Jobe better and he is heading towards the end of his career. Not a chance.

 

[Im New]

Tim never won a Brownlow....

I'd say Jobe, even without including the Brownlow.

He was a strong favourite in 1989 when Paul Couch won - he won the MVP that year and just about everyone thought he would win the Brownlow.. except the umpires.

 

[tangolikelama]

I don't know, is he DaVillaBlues?

 

[Jobe]

I'm pretty good, just sayin.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Tim by the length of the straight.

 

[Rainfall]

Jobe is a better commentator then dad

 

[King_Steele]

Jobe is a better commentator then dad

Tim is vanilla as they come. Brings nothing to the table whatsoever.

 

[Seeds]

Tim was great as a youngster but he became a bit of a seagull in his prime. notorious for hanging off the pack and running ahead of the play to get the easy possession. Jobe for mine.

 

[brmi]

I hate them both but Tim has Jobe covered by an absolute mile.

 

[Rainfall]

Tim was great as a youngster but he became a bit of a seagull in his prime. notorious for hanging off the pack and running ahead of the play to get the easy possession. Jobe for mine.

Joshua Hunt

 

[JUBJUB]

Tim never won a Brownlow....

So does that mean Shane Woewodin is a better player than Jason Dunstall or Gary Ablett Sr ?

 

[dipper86]

Still Tim....he was a brilliant footballer.

 

[Demonated]

Tim without hesitation. Jobe turned out to be a star though, nobody could have said they expected that when he was younger.

 

[JD-Roo]

Tim actually turned up to play in finals......

 

[FootyJunkie]

dead set legend... just like "Watto"

 

[JeffDunne]

Not even close.

Jobe is a very good player but Tim was a great player.

 

[Seeds]

Joshua Hunt

josh Hunt was a starving seagull. Would hang off the packs but still no one would give him the ball.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Not even close.

Jobe is a very good player but Tim was a great player.

Yes, anyone who thinks Jobe is as good as Tim used to be, obviously never saw Tim play. Tim had brilliant ball skills, was perfectly balanced and also possessed that quick burst of speed that allowed him to free himself and set up many goals for the Essendon team. Watson was possibly the most important member of that successful 1984-85 premiership team. Played league football at 15, and state football at 19. Not even a contest who was the better player.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Tim never won a Brownlow....

Neither did Matthews or Carey.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Most people say Tim and they're probably right.

It's not that clear cut though, Jobe has been one of the top mids in the comp for a few years now. It's a valid conversation.