Jobe Watson vs. Andrew Swallow

[boncer34]

Who is better? Had a very lively debate on here around 12 months ago. It'll be interesting to see if much has changed in 12 month.

 

[THRILLHO]

Comparing them right now, in 2013, it's no contest.

Comparing them at the same age, it's no contest.

 

[boncer34]

Comparing them right now, in 2013, it's no contest.

Comparing them at the same age, it's no contest.

Not being very fair to Andrew. He's pretty close to Jobe of two years ago. Question is whether he can go the next step like Jobe. Certainly not as clear cut at the same age as you made out.

 

[THRILLHO]

At the same age Swallow is better than Watson. Right now, in 2013, Watson is quite clearly the dominant midfielder. He's top 5. Swallow is top 25-30.

 

[a_shot_on_ehlo]

Watson easily, there's a reason he won the brownlow. I like swallow a lot but not sure how much better he can get, will see this season

 

[Kcrack]

Watson obviously, will be interesting to see if Swallow can take the same steps up over the next 2 years though.

 

[Donakebab]

Comparing them right now, in 2013, it's no contest.

Comparing them at the same age, it's no contest.

What a load of shit. Watson's 2010 was as good if not better than Swallow's 2012. Swallow had a better start to his career, but by the age of 23-24 they have been about level pegging.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Comparing them right now, in 2013, it's no contest.

Comparing them at the same age, it's no contest.

At the same age Swallow is better than Watson. Right now, in 2013, Watson is quite clearly the dominant midfielder. He's top 5. Swallow is top 25-30.

Swallow this year would be very lucky to be even equal to Watson of 2010.

 

[Elite Master]

Seems like the OP wants to re-activate a Essendon-North war. Of course Watson is much better, he has elevated himself to one of the best midfielders in the game which is a credit to him given the knocks on some of his limitations (pace, disposal, work ethic) earlier in his career.

 

[boncer34]

Seems like the OP wants to re-activate a Essendon-North war.

Wasn't just North fans who slammed Watson this time last year. Wondering how people think now. Not looking for a war at all.

 

[nicshata]

Swallow will never reach the level that Watson has

 

[Vtorians]

Swallow is Norths best player & the perfect choice for captain, if he keeps improving at his current rate he'll go close to reaching Watson type levels in the future.

 

[HerculesRockefeller]

Jobe is a level above, that swallow won't get to. Maybe his younger brother.

 

[the big lebowski]

Maybe his younger brother.

I'm confident Andrew will be better than David.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

I'm confident Andrew will be better than David.

Dream on. David will be far ahead.

 

[Engimal]

Right now, Watson. He has about 2 or 3 years ahead of Swallow (in age and years in the system.)
To those saying that Swallow will never reach Jobe's level, remember that very few predicted that Jobe himself would get to that level.
I expect Swallow to reach that in about 2 years.
Whether or not he'll go past Jobe's level is a mystery. As a North supporter, I'm crossing my fingers that he does.

 

[The Bomb]

Personally I believe Bomber Thompson has a knack of turning very good players to elite players who win brownlow medals.
He add so much to their games, Ablett, Bartel and now Watson.

 

[boncer34]

Right now, Watson. He has about 2 or 3 years ahead of Swallow (in age and years in the system.)
To those saying that Swallow will never reach Jobe's level, remember that very few predicted that Jobe himself would get to that level.
I expect Swallow to reach that in about 2 years.
Whether or not he'll go past Jobe's level is a mystery. As a North supporter, I'm crossing my fingers that he does.

Don't confuse bigfooty trolls as the wider footballing community.

Jobe has been very very good for the past few seasons. Yes his 2012 was a step up from 4 or 5 years back but it wasn't much better then his 2011 which wasn't much better then his 2010. 2 years ago most expert football pundits were tipping him to be elite.

 

[mark73]

Wasn't just North fans who slammed Watson this time last year. Wondering how people think now. Not looking for a war at all.

North fans, with any brains, wouldn't have slammed Watson anyway. I'd prefer his father, to be honest, he had better skills, there's no arguing that, but as a North fan I'm quite happy with Swallow. He's a captain's captain. A good player and a good bloke.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

No, just no. We're not going to do this.

Essendon and North fans, your inability to get along rivals Hawks and Cats fans, and when this thread is just a re-visiting of an already well fought battle, there's absolutely no future for this thread, and no chance that it won't end in me coming in here and handing out cards.

So considering we all know the answer to the Poll, let's just quit while we're all still in a happy place.