Jack Watts v Nik Nat

[Bobby McKenzie 2,385]

I know we aren't supposed to compare the two as both are doing the job for their respective clubs, but the stats thus far make for interesting reading. Kicks Nik Nat 87- Jack 174, HB Nik Nat 135- Jack 142, Disposals NN 222- Jack 316, Marks NN 44 -Jack 109, Tackles NN 70 -Jack 45 ( a win to NN here!),Goals NN 12- Jack 20, DT points progressive total, NN 1290- Jack 1422. It is important too to remember that NN is in a team going well getting a lot of support and Jack is in a team really struggling with little or no support. Wattsy will be a real STAR that's for sure. Not so sure about NN. An average of 10 disposals per game is not too brilliant. Time will tell.

[Kento80 83]

I know we aren't supposed to compare the two as both are doing the job for their respective clubs, but the stats thus far make for interesting reading. Kicks Nik Nat 87- Jack 174, HB Nik Nat 135- Jack 142, Disposals NN 222- Jack 316, Marks NN 44 -Jack 109, Tackles NN 70 -Jack 45 ( a win to NN here!),Goals NN 12- Jack 20, DT points progressive total, NN 1290- Jack 1422. It is important too to remember that NN is in a team going well getting a lot of support and Jack is in a team really struggling with little or no support. Wattsy will be a real STAR that's for sure. Not so sure about NN. An average of 10 disposals per game is not too brilliant. Time will tell.

+1 I am quite glad to see the stats, and that Wattsy smashes most of em.

[Watt and Howe? 16]

Good signs for Jack although you could have provided these stats in a better format (ie averages), and failing to take into account Nic Nat's HO's is bias given he is a ruckman, not a marking forward.

[Bobby McKenzie 2,385]

Good signs for Jack although you could have provided these stats in a better format (ie averages), and failing to take into account Nic Nat's HO's is bias given he is a ruckman, not a marking forward.

Fair enough about the hit outs but I didn't see the need for averages since they have both played the same number of games this season.

[Triple Jack 13]

Good little post, but in reality to me doesn't prove too much.

They r very different players and IMO will both be great players for different reasons.

Very glad we got Wattsy though

[rhaz 342]

Who cares. We took Watts, he is now delivering the goods and he is the type of player we need going forward. I'd prefer to have Martin/Jamar/Gawn doing our ruck work and to have Watts, than to replace one of our rucks with NicNat and not have Watts.

[Watt and Howe? 16]

We took Watts, he is now delivering the goods and he is the type of player we need going forward. I'd prefer to have Martin/Jamar/Gawn doing our ruck work and to have Watts, than to replace one of our rucks with NicNat and not have Watts.

+1

[Samsara 65]

Both excellent players. Can we stop this need to compare them constantly?

[DemonDave 1,092]

Plus Watts played as the sub against Gold Coast remember, so his gross figures for this year will be somewhat lower as a consequence...

[beelzebub 23,383]

You dont need to tackle as much if YOUVE got the ball !! B)

[H_T 3,049]

Both excellent players. Can we stop this need to compare them constantly?

I'm looking forward to when Watts v Hurley re-appears. And a new one - Watts v Yarran.

There will always be comparisons. It's part of the footy talk landscape.

[Old Man Rivers 326]

I'm looking forward to when Watts v Hurley re-appears. And a new one - Watts v Yarran.

There will always be comparisons. It's part of the footy talk landscape.

I'm looking forward to Watts V Carey

[Pates 9,660]

The way I see it, Watts has become a proven consistent performer for us this year, but has yet to tear a game apart. He was touted as a natural footballer and he's definitely shown all the traits this year in patches.

Nik Nat on the other hand is more of an excitement machine, he's breaking even in the rucking contests thanks to his amazing leap and height, but around the ground does very little. This WILL change.

That was the year the project players took 1 and 2, in 2 years they will both be stars, there is no shadow of doubt in my mind.

[BAMF 4,385]

Both good players. Both have bright futures.

If we had picked Nik Nat we would big winners just the same.

[Samsara 65]

Should have tanked better to get both of them

[CreedBratton 2]

Should have tanked better to get both of them

Would rather Trenners than NN

[Japaljarri 28]

As others have said both clubs would be really happy l reckon.

Anyone who thinks NN hasn't played some cracking footy at times this year, that shows an amazing future hasn't been watching West Coast - or indeed just looking at the numbers. And ditto for Watts if anyone said same of him.

Good luck to both young men, its been horrible how much they have been compared. Just let them play and both become stars.

[Deemort 28]

I'm very very happy with Jack but misleading stats, Jacks gets a lot as a loose man in defense and both just completely different players.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Watts number one.

Hurley number two.

Nick Nat number three.

[Bimbo 940]

Quite probably the deciding factor in choice 1 or 2 was the home town consideration. West Coast would have probably chosen Nic Nat if given first choice on that same criteria. Nic Nat will always have the better highlights reel but we have made the correct choice.

[McQueen 17,867]

I know we aren't supposed to compare the two as both are doing the job for their respective clubs, but the stats thus far make for interesting reading. Kicks Nik Nat 87- Jack 174, HB Nik Nat 135- Jack 142, Disposals NN 222- Jack 316, Marks NN 44 -Jack 109, Tackles NN 70 -Jack 45 ( a win to NN here!),Goals NN 12- Jack 20, DT points progressive total, NN 1290- Jack 1422. It is important too to remember that NN is in a team going well getting a lot of support and Jack is in a team really struggling with little or no support. Wattsy will be a real STAR that's for sure. Not so sure about NN. An average of 10 disposals per game is not too brilliant. Time will tell.

Cheers for the post BM. I got [censored]-on pretty bad Saturday night after the game by a room full of WCE supporters and they brought up the subject of comparisons.

Sure wish I had these figures at the ready.

IMO, Jack will blow Hurley and Natanui out the park for many years to come. Just love it when he practises blind turns on game day..