Ben Jacobs

[Snoop Dog]

Why arent we talking more about Ben Jacobs. I would happily hand over a #20 for him. Terrific ball user from HB which sounds like it solves a problem for us. Certainly better than Dylan Roberton IMO.

 

[DaVe86]

It is strange we haven't heard more about him. I think given how high he went in the draft, pick 20 might not be enough to do it. Definite potential there.

 

[Primetime Pricey]

pick 20? nah. Would trade a 2nd rounder for him though. Quality kid but you wont give a 1st rounder for him.

 

[Stripes B and W]

Agree 100% on this kid Snoop. I am unsure of his worth in a trade but he is an ideal type to shore up an area of need for us.
Not to knock DR, but this kid is a better ' get '. Hopefully, some work has begun.

 

[DaicosianMarvels]

Like I said in the rumor thread, this kid is gonna be perfect for us, I would give up a first rounder especially in a year we have a weak draft. Saw him on fox in the reply games they show and his skills off the half back line really impressed me and he has a solid player.

 

[Snoop Dog]

Can only hope the reason he is delaying is Pies have said want to hear from Young first.

 

[DaVe86]

Can only hope the reason he is delaying is Pies have said want to hear from Young first.

You would think it would be less about Young and more about what compensation we get for Dawes.

Either way, I think it shows that it is better to get the deals done early so gives you opportunity to move forward.

I know there is 2 weeks to go, but the longer you hold, the more other teams start to gain interest. Already it started as Young was coming to Collingwood, but now Brisbane and Port have enquired.

 

[JOELY]

The kid was probably thrust into AFL footy before he was ready, and it must be tough starting out in an ordinary team, but man, the times I've seen him he's looked terrible. Fumbly, slow, and poorly skilled. It would be ignorant to say he isn't talented, but for mine he looked a long way off.

 

[DaicosianMarvels]

IMO, the weakest part on the ground for us is our back line and getting it out of deffence. We had a lot of terrible users and turned the ball over a lot.

There is room for Young and Jacobs. Jacobs is a great skilled play and Young can run out of the back line and kick the ball long and turn deffence into attack. Plus it will make our depth stronger and it will force back line players like Harry O to perform or they will get dropped.

If we had Young or Jacobs, I have no doubt that Harry would have been dropped early in the season. Hopefully Young bloody signs for us soon and we go after Jacobs.

 

[ploppy]

You've got pick 20 now..are you going to use it on Jacobs..probably better than what you could draft at 20.

 

[TheFasoloShow]

You've got pick 20 now..are you going to use it on Jacobs..probably better than what you could draft at 20.

pfffft . how about pick 39

 

[Scodog10]

You've got pick 20 now..are you going to use it on Jacobs..probably better than what you could draft at 20.

For 20 I'd rather back Hine and Rendell in. The only alternative I see is swapping 39 and 45 for a low 30's pick and then on trade that to Port which is unlikely to get the job done anyway.

I'm just not a big fan of blokes that get drafted interstate and actively seek a trade home after just two years. It screams mental weakness IMO.

 

[Dundalis]

It's pick 21 after the Goddard compo. If the draft is only 25 or so deep in good talent, you pretty much have to weigh up whether you believe the player you want is going to be available at 21.

I know next to nothing about Jacobs, but if they think he's a comparable or better than what we are likely to net at 21 then we should try it. Especially because as mentioned, run and carry off the half back flank is in fact an area of need.