Player Watch #2: Jacob van Rooyen – re-signed until 2029

[dazzledavey36]

 

[Demon 16]

Terrific news!

 

[schmuttt]

I really like him but do think our coaching for him and ball movement is still so bad. Why is he calling for every ball out the back

 

[Crusty Demon]

This kid has the potential to be a very good player. But he's gonna need a change of coaching staff for a chance at that tbh. Probably the only decent young key position prospect we have on the list. So it's a no brainer of a signing with Jeffe looking like a bust and Petty wanting out.

 

[TheBoss]

I am whelmed.

He is a promising young player but I feel like giving 4 more years on his current form is a mistake.

He has been giving me flashes of Brad Miller this season. Thrown around the ground to play roles that are beyond him. Poor decision maker. A bit of a sniper. A worse mark but much nicer kick at least.

I am glad he wants to stay as I think he can be a player with better development. But my expectations are cooling. I just can't see him making it as a #1 KPF in a good side. He seems more like the second banana that will kick a bag once or twice a year.

 

[Simon_Says]

So I'd suggest Petty is gone.

 

[booshboy]

So I'd suggest Petty is gone.

we only re-signed our most promising young player because we think another player is leaving?

 

[schmuttt]

So I'd suggest Petty is gone.

This makes zero sense? You think we'd refuse to sign JVR if Petty was leaving?

 

[KickLongTackleHard]

Very good signing. Promising player, West Coast and Freo would take him in a heartbeat.

 

[Crimson Azure]

Hasn’t shown enough to give him another 5 years.

 

[Demon 16]

Hasn’t shown enough to give him another 5 years.

Hes already contracted for 2025 so this gets him to the end of 2029. That’s also when he’s a free agent.

 

[mores]

Hes already contracted for 2025 so this gets him to the end of 2029. That’s also when he’s a free agent.

Thanks for that.