Jobe Watson vs Gary Ablett

[GrandBlue]

Who do you think is the better player right now?

I think Watson has better vision, but I still think the nod goes to Ablett as he wins more of the ball, has far superior athleticism and is a far better kick (not to say Waton isn't a good kick, but he's not in the same class as Ablett).

 

[Kayaz]

It's still not even close, and that says more about ablett than it does watson.

 

[timtamWB]

Ablett. The answer is always Ablett. Does it all.

 

[theboxmike]

Ablett...But like others have said that says more about Ablett than watto

Watson is a superstar

 

[FISTO]

Ablett is the undisputed player of this era

 

[Dan]

Voted Ablett, but Watson wins more hard ball I think.

 

[zaharaharakis]

Ablett is the undisputed player of this era

this is the case without a doubt, but based on the last 18 months its not outrageous to suggest that jobe is on par or even slightly ahead of ablett.


The poll is about who do you think is the better player right now, not over their careers. if i had to pick one of them to play in my team for the rest of the year id be picking jobe.

jobe was outstanding last year and he has taken his game to another level again this year. its scary to think that he has already had 26 scoring shots in just 9 games, when last year when he was praised for hitting the scoreboard more and he only had 28.

 

[biggiemediums]

like seeing Jobe go forward more often this year, is he actually that slow or is it an optical illusion?
He's always 2 metres ahead of everyone else

He's slow as hell but he outsmarts his opponent. Which I respect a shitload. Overcome your weakness. Use a strength to cancel it out. He has an amazing footy brain. Absolute ledge.

But the answer is always Ablett.

 

[Engimal]

Instinctively want to say Ablett but they're very different players.
Watson can do things Ablett can't and vice versa.

 

[brisbane13]

Instinctively want to say Ablett but they're very different players.
Watson can do things Ablett can't and vice versa.

Ablett has been the the best player in the league for years, but watson has made great inroads.
before the start of the year, watson would have been classed with the sellword and pendlebury, bit has lept ahead of that group of players

 

[Some Idiot]

Watson is probably number 2 right now, but hard to make an argument for him being ahead of Gazza

 

[Doss]

Ablett.

Which, as others have said, says more about Ablett than it does Watson. Ablett is the best player of the era.

 

[DG-Man]

Ablett easily. Along with Juddy, best player of our era.

 

[footscore]

Instinctively want to say Ablett but they're very different players.
Watson can do things Ablett can't and vice versa.

what can't Ablett do which Watson can, not arguing but am curious as I reckon Gazza has the lot...maybe the overhead marking isn't as strong as some other mids

 

[Engimal]

what can't Ablett do which Watson can, not arguing but am curious as I reckon Gazza has the lot...maybe the overhead marking isn't as strong as some other mids

I think Watson's inside, gritty work is better than Gablett's.

 

[tigers_of_old_08]

Easily Gazza. Easily.

 

[boncer34]

what can't Ablett do which Watson can, not arguing but am curious as I reckon Gazza has the lot...maybe the overhead marking isn't as strong as some other mids

I reckon you've nailed the only thing Watson would clearly be ahead of Gazza in. His overhead marking is pretty damn good.

Maybe Watsons better at dishing out to teammates in space around the contest? Gazza does do a lot of give and gets and breaks the packs with his speed. Watson more so with his hands?

Still Gazza in front.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Ablett. I just saw him tear the premiership favourites a new arseh*le in a 30 minute span. Most players this would be a one in a career game, This was just Ablett's average outing against hawthorn

 

[eaglespremiers]

Got them on the same amount of points so far this year so don't think there is anything in it.

 

[lmach]

Is there anyone who actually doesn't like Gazza? Such a likeable guy.

 

[Lifetime ban]

Voted Ablett, the man is unbelievably good, but I reckon right now, Jobe is a clear second and for mine, one of these two is going to win the Brownlow again this year, if not both of them.

 

[jabbers]

this is the case without a doubt, but based on the last 18 months its not outrageous to suggest that jobe is on par or even slightly ahead of ablett.


The poll is about who do you think is the better player right now, not over their careers. if i had to pick one of them to play in my team for the rest of the year id be picking jobe.

jobe was outstanding last year and he has taken his game to another level again this year. its scary to think that he has already had 26 scoring shots in just 9 games, when last year when he was praised for hitting the scoreboard more and he only had 28.

Watson is having another great year, but still falls short in comparison to Ablett.

 

[HolyWars]

Ablett. Forever Ablett as he is just an amazing player.

Watson is a champion too however.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Ablett is so far clear of every other player in the league it's not funny.

Seriously believe if you switched him with Pendles/Watson/Selwood/Mitchell/Sheuy/JPK/Mundy/Judd the team he went to would be deserving premiership favourite.

 

[nicshata]

Watson will never get to Abletts level and not many will.