News Ben Jacobs walks out

[hoops69]

I heard another rumour that i wonder if someone can confirm, Ben Jacobs wants to be traded and that is why he did not play on Saturday?
Aparently the rumour was on a radio station but im not sure which one.

 

[tryonthis]

I heard another rumour that i wonder if someone can confirm, Ben Jacobs wants to be traded and that is why he did not play on Saturday?
Aparently the rumour was on a radio station but im not sure which one.

It's probably in his best interest that he stays.

He would barely be able to crack into the starting 22 at most AFL clubs, let alone be paid what he's currently earning. He'd be on minimum wage at most clubs.

 

[chachi11]

I heard another rumour that i wonder if someone can confirm, Ben Jacobs wants to be traded and that is why he did not play on Saturday?
Aparently the rumour was on a radio station but im not sure which one.

To the bendigo bombers?

 

[Elite Crow]

5aa sprouted that rumour, I think they had Shuttsy on.

FYI Footy Classified is on tonight so you might get an update on Boak then.

 

[Macca19]

It's probably in his best interest that he stays.

He would barely be able to crack into the starting 22 at most AFL clubs, let alone be paid what he's currently earning. He'd be on minimum wage at most clubs.

He's on minimum wage with us.

Wouldnt be surprised if Jacobs is unhappy. Certainly doesnt act like someone that oozes enjoyment at what hes doing/where hes at.

 

[Burningleviathan]

I was, you know, joking about moving on the next player.....................I can't say i care either way with Jacobs. He isn't a backman and it doesn't seem we want to play him in the midfield. If that is where he should play, then i can respect a decision to leave.

 

[Schulzenfest]

 

[Doctor Feel]

From the outside looking in, he seems like a boring individual who has no passion for what he does.
Doesn't seem to have joined in with the other players either. That said, I doubt this is true.

 

[Forzaport]

I would be surprised if he wanted out. He has had far more opportunity at AFL level than he's deserved. There may be some legs to this rumour as his SANFL stats were deplorable.

 

[tribey]

Is it wrong to hope this is true?

Haven't been this underwhelmed by a first round pick since Michael Stevens and his stumpy legs were ultimately parlayed into Stuart Cochrane.

 

[Portia]

Not too worried if this is true, hopefully the target club still thinks he's a first rounder.

 

[Spadge]

care factor = 0

 

[Malibu#27]

All that was said is we had offered him a contract and he hadn't jumped at it.
(And that as a 2nd year player not setting world on fire that it was strange)

i expect he may want a trade. For whatever reason i get the feeling hes struggling in the environment....perhaps his intensity dunno but he doesnt seem to be in the click.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

It was shuttleworth sprouting bullshit. When they quizzed him on it he had nothing.

Just loves spreading BS Port rumours. He probably heard it at the fruit and veg shop and decided to run it.

It is ridiculous how excited they are to share any bad Port rumour no matter how unfounded.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

I had a chat to him after the showdown back at Alberton. He seems like a nice young kid and a little naive, but that might be the age difference talking, he is only 19 I'm mid 40's. He did tell me that he is looking forward to playing in the mid field down the track. Said he had rarely played in defence in his junior days. I'd like to see him played 5 or so straight weeks with the Magpies in the guts to see how he goes. Anyone see how he played against the Roosters today?

 

[Doctor Feel]

I had a chat to him after the showdown back at Alberton. He seems like a nice young kid and a little naive, but that might be the age difference talking, he is only 19 I'm mid 40's. He did tell me that he is looking forward to playing in the mid field down the track. Said he had rarely played in defence in his junior days. I'd like to see him played 5 or so straight weeks with the Magpies in the guts to see how he goes. Anyone see how he played against the Roosters today?

Evidently very badly. Not a single mark.

 

[Power Raid]

wouldn't get excited by rumours
we have real and bigger problems to worry about like:

- snafl have snaffled our footy club
- we don't have crowds
- we don't have sponsorship


if we fix our ownership and board, then we can address the rest in due course

 

[The Smaller Warrior]

Anyone who thinks this is positive news,

Has nfi.

 

[tribey]

Anyone who thinks this is positive news,

Has nfi.

He won't make it. Would take a packet of BBQ Ruffles.

 

[El_Scorcho]

I'm with TSW tbh.

I think he can be a solid role player rotating through the middle and half forward.

Apparently takes his footy pretty seriously which is important.

I think he'll get there

 

[Forzaport]

Hmmm.... Jacobs not happy with his development under Primus? A massive call for a second year player if so and a massive blow to the club, not from losing the player but from the wider implication that we suck balls at developing talent. Maybe I'm drawing too long a bow...

 

[Jonts]

was hoping this was meaning get out of the backlines

He is yet another exciting draft pick we will watch become a B- player at best

 

[The Smaller Warrior]

If you hate him, or love him as a player that should not impact your thoughts on this.

If a player wants out after less than two years, it is a serious worry to what is happening to our club. I for one rate Jacobs, but even if I heard this from someone in their second year I did not rate as much, I would be concerned.

 

[tribey]

I'm with TSW tbh.

I think he can be a solid role player rotating through the middle and half forward.

Apparently takes his footy pretty seriously which is important.

I think he'll get there

The absence of modern non-negotiables like legspeed, decision-making and his pumped up left kick being barely twice as good as John McCarthy's isn't really something I've ever seen just come to a player over time, except for Jobe Watson and he had some funky genes playing a part there.

 

[BIG MATTY T]

I just don't rate our youngsters in a good or bad you can't in our team you can't rate them until 21 50-75 games....

But I defiantly agree its bad news he wants out after 2 years a dream to play afl...it reflects badly on the club for future youngsters.