2011 Countdown: Ben Jacobs

[Junktimer]

Ben Jacobs

Summary:
Height: 186cm
Weight: 82kg
DOB: 09/01/92
Club: Sandringham Dragons (Vic)
Style- Luke Hodge

Jacobs is a left-footed medium defender who can play midfield or forward. Powerful type who kicks long and takes an excellent overhead mark. Can really find the ball and was outstanding at the under- 18 championships, winning All-Australian honours and averaging 29 disposals at 69 per cent efficiency.

He describes himself as powerful player able to play both ends of the ground and through the midfield,  one who is physical and can take a mark, and kicking is a feature of my game.

Jacobs, along with Andrew Moore, are set to revamp the Power's backline.  Jacobs is a running defender who should get a lot of the footy.

Jacobs, boasting a stunning left-foot kick, he is ideally suited to the half-back role.  His precision skills can be very damaging but he is also tough inside and strong overhead.  Could push for senior selection early.

In the U/18 Championships, Jacobs was very impressive, averaging 29 touches and over 5 marks a game.


The Crystal Ball:

Based on m0nty's fanplanner

Price: $137,500

Position: DEF, could be DEF/MID

Decision:

Ben Jacobs is a good young talent who will push for a Round 1 debut.  A running defender is normally a good player for supercoach, and his U/18 Championships form was golden.  Short list for me.

Will you select Jacobs in 2011?

[ossie85]

MPP cheapies always get a look in.

Port Adelaide are rebuilding, and its hard to tell which way Primus is going to go

[pyronerd]

MPP cheapies always get a look in.

Port Adelaide are rebuilding, and its hard to tell which way Primus is going to go

+1 hopefully will get an idea of whether he will get game time or not during the NAB cup and other pre-season games

[MajorLazer]

Just about a lock right now. Hope he plays a lot of games next season.

[Maca24]

looks like a great prospect. shortlisted.

[nas]

On my radar so yes short listed.

[Fletch74]

On my radar so yes short listed.

+1 Was always a consideration for my line-up

[MTTY]

just about a lock reminds me of Goddard, can also play mid and forward

[Junktimer]

doesnt look good now.

shattering loss

[Alex7089]

doesnt look good now.

shattering loss

What happened? Excuse me for being so ignorant :P

[roo boys!]

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,24619.0.html

[McRooster]

Take him off the radar. >:(

Good luck with your recouperation Ben - maybe ring Luke Shuey for some recovery tips  ;)

[roo boys!]

Yeah frustrating blow..cheap 91k rookie here I come!