Jump to content

Ben Jacobs

angrydee
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

He definitely wants to come home; it's just a matter of getting the deal done. His family live in the bayside area and his girlfriend has returned from Adelaide. I would be very surprised if he stayed at Port. He considers their football program to be a basket case (and that was before Primus left).

He would definitely be in our starting line up. There's no question about that. He has had some injury concerns (including a clean out of both ankles at the end of this season) but he is already fit for preseason.

Booming left foot, which is reasonably accurate, strong body (he doesn't need to put on any weight) and can play on a flank or wing. I would love to see him at half back for Melbourne next year. He will continue to improve over the next few years.

  • Quote
    •  

    24 assumes time passes during the commercial breaks. Kinda like time-on in the last.

    The commercial breaks are when Jack goes to the bathroom.

  • Quote
    •  

    can anyone tell me WHY MFC is NOT listed as an interested party for Ben Jacobs. It seems to me we need Skilled young players, and Jacobs fits our quarterback need. He would release Grimes to a midfield role.

    I know we seem to be mentioned as linked to 6-7 players right now, but Jacobs would be in my top 3 behind Dawes & Ray. (a swap of Gysberts for Jacobs would be a win for both clubs provided JG was agreeable).

    Edited by spirit of norm smith

  • Quote
    • 2 weeks later...

    can anyone tell me WHY MFC is NOT listed as an interested party for Ben Jacobs. It seems to me we need Skilled young players, and Jacobs fits our quarterback need. He would release Grimes to a midfield role.

    I know we seem to be mentioned as linked to 6-7 players right now, but Jacobs would be in my top 3 behind Dawes & Ray. (a swap of Gysberts for Jacobs would be a win for both clubs provided JG was agreeable).

    I read this arvo they are having a talk.

    If Nth stuff us about, the next best thing to do is trade for Jacobs.

  • Quote

    Better yet just get in his ear and have him nominate for the PSD if the trade falls through. Say he only wants to play in Victoria and grab him there!

  • Quote

    If we did the dud Gys deal then we should sneak this bloke away from Nth grasp just to give them the sh*@s

  • Quote
    •  

    I hope they are getting in his ear to try and nab him in the Pre-Season Draft at pick #3. Need something positive to make up for today

  • Quote

    In the box seat for Jacobs in the PSD!

    Probably means another delist too...

  • Quote

    For us to not get him, a team has to directly ignore his desperation to get back to Melb.

    A ballsy act for GWS or GCS, who are both already trying to suppress any overt homesickness within their playing groups.

    Fingers crossed.

    I know we were big fans of him as a junior.

    An MFC staffer told me we were likely to select him a week prior to the draft.

    Looked like Cook was too good to pass up!?

  • Quote

    I really hope we get him in the psd I wanted us to pick him up in 2010. It will make the mistake of cook a bit better too if we land him!

  • Quote

    We should be all over this kid like a cheap suit. We are his only guaranteed path to play in Victoria next year (via PSD as has been stated).

    Surprised not more is being said about this in media..... Port have been very very silly here.

  • Quote

    We should be all over this kid like a cheap suit. We are his only guaranteed path to play in Victoria next year (via PSD as has been stated).

    Surprised not more is being said about this in media..... Port have been very very silly here.

    Not if he re signs with them.

  • Quote

    Not if he re signs with them.

    And doesn't he automatically enter the ND as well if you nominate for the PSD. If that's the case he would most certainly get picked up before the PSD.

  • Quote

    My statement was based on the kids comments that he wants to return to Vic. Clearly there is something wrong given he was trying to get to North and hasnt already signed.

    I understood (happy to stand corrected) that he can nominate for PSD, just like Joel Mac did.

  • Quote

    So is he going to the national draft or pre season?

    I've searched and could only find an article by Jon Ralph back in 2008 that talks about giving players options to go in either draft but its hardly conclusive. Would love if some more worthy 'google'er' could add value.

  • Quote

    So you need to win him over and get him to agree to only nominate for the PSD. We are first Vic club and take him.

  • Quote

    I think he will go into the ND.

    But who knows...

    I wonder how valuable the PSD is now?

    Probably could do without it.

  • Quote

    And doesn't he automatically enter the ND as well if you nominate for the PSD. If that's the case he would most certainly get picked up before the PSD.

    No, he can choose to just nominate for the PSD if h wishes. And that's what we need to be getting in his ear about. Make him a strong offer, he'd walk into our best 22 on the half back line along side Watts.

  • Quote
    •  

    So you need to win him over and get him to agree to only nominate for the PSD. We are first Vic club and take him.

    Correct. My point moreover is that we may be the lesser of two evils. If he wants to play in Victoria, we can help him with that. Obviously we dont want him if he doesnt want to be here, but why wouldnt you investigate it?

    Mitch nominated Freo remember.....seems pretty happy now.

  • Quote

    I think he will go into the ND.

    But who knows...

    I wonder how valuable the PSD is now?

    Probably could do without it.

    I can see your argument rpfc but I'm unsure if you have a reason for the opinion or its just general negativity.

    Given ND opens him to the risk of Port picking him up (as they have threatened) the PSD does offer him benefits if his true goal is returning to Vic.

    Given he holds the choice, persuasion is possible.

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREVIEW: Carlton

      Good evening, Demon fans and welcome back to the Demonland Podcast ... it’s time to discuss this week’s game against the Blues. Will the Demons celebrate Clayton Oliver’s 200th game with a victory? We have a number of callers waiting on line … Leopold Bloom: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

        • Clap
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: North Melbourne

      I suppose that I should apologise for the title of this piece, but the temptation to go with it was far too great. The memory of how North Melbourne tore Melbourne apart at the seams earlier in the season and the way in which it set the scene for the club’s demise so early in the piece has been weighing heavily upon all of us. This game was a must-win from the club’s perspective, and the team’s response was overwhelming. The 36 point win over Alastair Clarkson’s Kangaroos at the MCG on Sunday was indeed — roovenge of the highest order!

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Werribee

      The Casey Demons remain in contention for a VFL finals berth following a comprehensive 76-point victory over the Werribee Tigers at Whitten Oval last night. The caveat to the performance is that the once mighty Tigers have been raided of many key players and are now a shadow of the premiership-winning team from last season. The team suffered a blow before the game when veteran Tom McDonald was withdrawn for senior duty to cover for Steven May who is ill.  However, after conceding the first goal of the game, Casey was dominant from ten minutes in until the very end and despite some early errors and inaccuracy, they managed to warm to the task of dismantling the Tigers with precision, particularly after half time when the nominally home side provided them with minimal resistance.

        • Thanks
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Carlton

      The Demons return to the MCG as the the visiting team on Saturday night to take on the Blues who are under siege after 4 straight losses. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
      • 212 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: North Melbourne

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 14th July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees glorious win over the Kangaroos at the MCG.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 29 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: North Melbourne

      The Demons are finally back at the MCG and finally back on the winners list as they continually chipped away at a spirited Kangaroos side eventually breaking their backs and opening the floodgates to run out winners by 6 goals.

        • Haha
        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 253 replies
      Demonland
    View All