Past #5: Ben Jacobs - delisted after 64 NM games/10 NM goals - thanks Benny

[Rockstar6]

Destroyed Swallow

Ben had more handballs than David had total disposals! What an effort

 

[Aberration]

His left foot kicking really stood out yesterday. Kicks them hard, flat and usually hits targets. Sensational pass inboard to Ahern from the boundary. Seems to have really stepped up his game offensively this season.

And in addition, he gave Swallow an absolute bath. Gun.

 

[Gasometer]

His left foot kicking really stood out yesterday. Kicks them hard, flat and usually hits targets. Sensational pass inboard to Ahern from the boundary. Seems to have really stepped up his game offensively this season.

And in addition, he gave Swallow an absolute bath. Gun.

I was watching thinking we had a whole thread dedicated to getting Swallow back here with Andrew a couple of years ago and wat a spud he has become

Then I realised who was on him

 

[King Corey]

Our most important player.

And he is more irreplaceable than Ben Brown because of the unique role he plays.

He really is.

It's bizarre that a defensively minded mid could be your MVP but we've got enough evidence now that you take Ben Jacobs out of the team and the ripple effect wrecks the whole side.

Make him a godfather offer.

 

[Gasometer]

He really is.

It's bizarre that a defensively minded mid could be your MVP but we've got enough evidence now that you take Ben Jacobs out of the team and the ripple effect wrecks the whole side.

Make him a godfather offer.

I still think it killed 2016 losing him after Rd 9 v *

We just got smashed by the top teams elite midfielders when he disappeared with that foot injury

 

[The Nostradamus]

Best on for mine

 

[ThePezDispenser]

Well let's go from the start of 2015 - that's when Waite arrived and Jacobs became a tagger during that year.

North with Ben Jacobs in - Played: 42 Won: 28 Lost: 14
North with Ben Jacobs out - Played: 42 Won: 13 Lost: 29

North with Jarrad Waite in - Played: 56 Won: 35 Lost: 21
North with Jarrad Waite out - Played: 28 Won: 6 Lost: 22

North with neither Waite or Jacobs - Played: 23 Won: 4 Lost: 19

That is remarkable!

We had a better record without Carey!

 

[Arthur Cloke]

Jacobs (AKA The Phenom) has come a long long way after being sat on his backside in the prelim vs Syd.
Be sure to give him kudos on Strava.

 

[Engimal v3]

He's our new Leigh Adams.

Edit: Talking about barometer, not concussions

 

[shinboner spiggs]

He's our new Leigh Adams.

Edit: Talking about barometer, not concussions

Loved patch not on the same level as Jacobs in terms of skill level and output. I’d say Adams is more on the Turner level barometer but more effective.

 

[Orange Peanut]

Lmac referring to him on ABC after the game called him “Blowie”.

 

[Passmore]

Loved patch not on the same level as Jacobs in terms of skill level and output. I’d say Adams is more on the Turner level barometer but more effective.

Jeez I'd love to have Patch in the forward line right now. Smart player. He'd be feasting off Brown.

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[koshari]

Jeez I'd love to have Patch in the forward line right now. Smart player. He'd be feasting off Brown.

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Azza Edwards would have gone pretty well playing alongside BBB as well reckon.

but as a crumber how well would the old 33 brett allison go grazing under BBB?

 

[ferball]

Lmac referring to him on ABC after the game called him “Blowie”.

Obviously cos he's all over players like flies in the bush... no other reason right?

 

[Orange Peanut]

Obviously cos he's all over players like flies in the bush... no other reason right?

Yep, I reckon that’s it ferb

 

[giantroo]

http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2018-07-13/understanding-jacobs-role

Understanding Jacobs’ role
Mitchell Jones July 13, 2018 3:48 PM

It’s a role that rarely gets the credit it deserves, one that can go a long way in securing the win for your team, but one very few fully understand.

The run-with role has been played to perfection this season by North’s Ben Jacobs, who has minimised the impact of some of the game’s most exciting players.

Dual premiership player, two-time Syd Barker Medal winner and AFL Hall of Fame Member Anthony Stevens was a stand-out tagger during his playing days, and knows the dedication Jacobs needs to do his job to an elite standard.

“It’s actually a compliment that you get asked to go on the best of the best,” Stevens told North Media.

“The reason you’re running closely with a player is because they’re in form and they have a good football brain.

“If you can keep on top of them and be one step ahead, you can have an impact on the game as well, and that’s what Ben does.”

A player who always aimed to get the best out of himself, Stevens believes the mental fitness of the tagger is the number one attribute needed to achieve success.

“It’s like being a defender, you’ve got to be totally on your game the whole time because you need to be reactive to what your opponent is doing,” he said.

“You’ve got to make sure that you’re one step ahead in terms of his thought pattern and that can get quite draining.

“You’ve got to train your brain so you can concentrate for 100 per cent of the game, because if you take your foot off the pedal for one second, these guys are extremely dangerous and will hurt you.

“For example Dustin Martin can kick a few goals in five minutes if you have a lapse.

“That concentration is an ability that you need to have, or train yourself to have, so mentally it can be a draining experience.”

The North Team of the Century ruck rover is of the opinion that preparation is key before each game, and Jacobs’ performance is no fluke.

“At the end of the day it’s about understanding the opponent that you’re playing on,” Stevens said.

“It’s about watching their tapes and learning the pros and cons of their game.

“You need to learn whether they turn to their left or turn to their right, whether they burst through packs or whether they’ll take you into the packs and then sneak out the back. There’s plenty of things that you need to understand, so it’s about studying the opposition.

“Benny would be getting to a stage now where he’s played on his opponents a lot, so he’ll have a great understanding.”

Regardless of the amount of work a player puts into his direct matchup, Stevens believes the assistance of 21 teammates is just as crucial.

“To be the best the player you can be, you’ve got to have support around you 100 per cent of the time,” he said.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s midfielders, defenders or forwards, everyone’s got a role that they need to play, and if they do that, it’s a big help.

“You’re only as good as the team around you.”

In Stevens’ opinion, Jacobs is not a tagger and should be considered as a run-with player, given his ability to have an offensive presence.

“A tagger in my eyes is someone who is solely worried about their opponent and isn’t worried about getting possessions or the football,” he added.

“A run-with player is someone who follows an opponent, quells their influence on the game, but still actually get the ball themselves.

“I always had the aim of keeping him under this average and making sure those possessions he gets doesn’t have and impact in the game, and I’m sure Benny’s the same.

“If you can keep on top of them and be one step ahead, you can have an impact in the game as well, and that’s what Ben does.

“He puts the pressure on his opponent the whole time, but when the ball’s there he actually gets it, and with the help of his teammates, he can put some added pressure on his opponent by kicking a goal or two.”

 

[giantroo]

Brad mentioned that they have isolated his concussion symptoms to his neck region. Any ideas what may be going wrong?

fusion

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I think he had a big bump at the end of the GC game which would have played a part in him not getting up this week I would've thought.

 

[fusion]

Brad mentioned that they have isolated his concussion symptoms to his neck region. Any ideas what may be going wrong?

fusion

Hard to know - I heard that interview too with Brad pre-game. I just hope he doesn't have anything like cervical canal stenosis, which has ended the careers of a lot of NFL and a few AFL players. Didn't Carey get diagnosed with this right at the end?

 

[Happy Hour]

https://completeconcussions.com/2017/03/14/neck-causing-concussion-symptoms-part-1/

 

[Zondor]

Hard to know - I heard that interview too with Brad pre-game. I just hope he doesn't have anything like cervical canal stenosis, which has ended the careers of a lot of NFL and a few AFL players. Didn't Carey get diagnosed with this right at the end?

Hmmm Carey was "forced" into retirement because of a neck injury. :stern look

 

[D23D]

Hmmm Carey was "forced" into retirement because of a neck injury. :stern look

Well there's a head on the end of it so 'neck' injury may be right!

 

[gokangas]

More in the media today saying he is struggling. Anyone know whats happening? Just doesn't seem to add up. Hope for Ben's sake he is ok but missing this many games for recurring problems is very unusual.

 

[Horizons_00]

More in the media today saying he is struggling. Anyone know whats happening? Just doesn't seem to add up. Hope for Ben's sake he is ok but missing this many games for recurring problems is very unusual.

Brad said he is feeling fine today

It’s more of a day by day evaluation but it is very concerning as he had so so much bad luck

Footy gods please be kind!

 

[tazaa]

Fitness test today.
As usual he should pass but if he feels like shit Saturday wont play.

Surely theres some pills out there of the non * sort we can give him?