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

[Twinkletoes]

Just heard KB on SEN say Benny is coming on soon as a guest

Too quick for me mutts.

 

[KangaRooster]

Definition of a game changer, leadership group material.


On ya Benny, now back to making opp mids miserable


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[Twinkletoes]

Dr Turf - "Now your health is sorted are you already in training for season 2019?"

BJ - ”Yep, having missed so much football I don't feel like I need an off season!"

Love it!

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Well done Beej!

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Awesome result. Hope he is in the leadership group next year!

Although BJ feels at home at north there was some very serious offers on the table (even though he told his manager he was 100% committed to North)

Essendon and Carlton were pursuing him hard. Essendon has a 3 year deal on the table while Carlton had a 3 year deal (trigger for 4th) with considerably more $ on the table.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Awesome result. Hope he is in the leadership group next year!

Although BJ feels at home at north there was some very serious offers on the table (even though he told his manager he was 100% committed to North)

Essendon and Carlton were pursuing him hard. Essendon has a 3 year deal on the table while Carlton had a 3 year deal (trigger for 4th) with considerably more $ on the table.

Bloke is a shinboner. Good culture we have at this club.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Bloke is a shinboner. Good culture we have at this club.

This one did it for me. He absolutely loves the club, with his injury history you couldn’t begrudge him for taking the security and extra cash on offer. But he is certain we are going places

 

[ansonholt]

I agree we are going places, but it's not just that. Anyone would want to enjoy what they do, especially at the highest level, where it's hard work and there is much scrutiny. I think that is a factor in blokes staying as well.

 

[archereleven]

To sign a 2 year deal when he had 3-4 year deals on the table says a lot about his confidence imo. Could work out really well for him if he stays relatively injury free.

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[Snake_Baker]

Never in doubt

 

[King Corey]

Bloke is a shinboner. Good culture we have at this club.

Cannot fault the reciprocal affection Brad has with the players. As high as it's rated it's probably still underrated.

Wells was definitely an anomaly as a player that had been looked after by the club and walked.

Someone mentioned that Brad told Ben that'd be back him in right back at the first injury. Good to see Ben had the character to appreciate that gesture.

 

[year of the roo]

To sign a 2 year deal when he had 3-4 year deals on the table says a lot about his confidence imo. Could work out really well for him if he stays relatively injury free.

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Will he be a free agent after this contract?

 

[gokangas]

Seriously? Don't we have a doctor at North? We are treating him for brain damage and he has a cold? What a waste of half a season.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Seriously? Don't we have a doctor at North? We are treating him for brain damage and he has a cold? What a waste of half a season.

Yes, I'm sure it was the fitness guy guessing and the club didn't take it any further. And North is especially well-known for its half-arsed approach to medical treatment.

You and I are both old enough to have exprienced doctors taking some time to work through possibilities and find ultimate causes for symptoms. Frustrating but it's great a) to have got to the bottom of it and b) to have him sign up with such enthusiasm. Onward and upward for Ben and the team.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Couple of days after reading about BJs issues and I'm sitting in preadmission reading

 

[King Corey]

Seriously? Don't we have a doctor at North? We are treating him for brain damage and he has a cold? What a waste of half a season.

Will assume you're being facetious. Hearing Ben explain it I think the club handled it well.

 

[King Corey]

Couple of days after reading about BJs issues and I'm sitting in preadmission reading View attachment 561303

Geeze they've really expanded the curriculum for sparkies these days.

 

[Passmore]

For anyone with sinus issues it's a little more debilitating than a blocked nose or a head cold.

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[DarkPhoenix]

For anyone with sinus issues it's a little more debilitating than a blocked nose or a head cold.

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Not having use of one of my nostrils sucks

 

[gokangas]

Yes, I'm sure it was the fitness guy guessing and the club didn't take it any further. And North is especially well-known for its half-arsed approach to medical treatment.

You and I are both old enough to have exprienced doctors taking some time to work through possibilities and find ultimate causes for symptoms. Frustrating but it's great a) to have got to the bottom of it and b) to have him sign up with such enthusiasm. Onward and upward for Ben and the team.

Please apply my sarcasm filter.

 

[year of the roo]

Not having use of one of my nostrils sucks

Nah mate it blows

 

[gokangas]

For anyone with sinus issues it's a little more debilitating than a blocked nose or a head cold.

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Again. Apply my sarcasm filter please. I have an old friend who had long term sinusitis and it is very debilitating.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Nah mate it blows

I wish it would blow!

 

[Caracas]

Never in doubt

Now you tell me. Lol.


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[Snake_Baker]

Ben Jacobs who battled concussion complaints will be right for day one of pre-season.