Jacob Townsend

[Devilhead]

We have been strongly linked to Jacob Townsend (Richmond) on AFL Trade Radio

Discuss

[spert]

Could be handy, but maybe not the type of player we really need? Had a bad ankle injury, so approach with caution.

[saint1974]

Wish they would also look at Anthony Miles,strong midfielder,tough and wins a lot of the ball.Liston Trophy winner,a bit hard to get in the side when you have Dusty,Cotchin,Prestia and Lambert

[Scoop]

At least he is a straight kick for goal....although if he comes to us we should be able to remedy that by round 1!!

As spert has mentioned, he sustained a broken fibula and a syndesmosis injury in the last game of the VFL season.

[sunsaint]

We have been strongly linked to Jacob Townsend (Richmond) on AFL Trade Radio

Discuss

are you the new site whisperer Devilhead? Or do you have direct access to the dead and resurrected player ether world?
Rugby league convert ( 187cm - Gilbert replacement ???)
Has had some strong showings in the NEAFL and VFL
finished well in 2017 with the tiges in 2017 but didnt rack up many games
injury ridden 6 years
rejected by GWS
possible rejection by Richmond (?)

yeah sounds about right for saints

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/10/01/ ... n-the-mix/

[cwrcyn]

No thank you. I can't see what he'd offer us. Just another B grader who only plays well when the rest of the team is on fire. A pointless addition if it happens.

[Saintmatt]

No thank you. I can't see what he'd offer us. Just another B grader who only plays well when the rest of the team is on fire. A pointless addition if it happens.

Tend to agree. I'd much rather get games into Battle. Richmond ppl I know rave about Towna but I suspect whilst a good player; his reputation was enhanced playing in a functioning forwardline and in front of a gun midfield at the Tiggas.

[dragit]

Yuk

[Cairnsman]

He's not a midfielder or capable of rolling through the midfield. Is he capable of playing in the midefield.

[Vazelos]

Hard at it forward with an accurate kick but not prolific ball gatherer and was squeezed out by Higgins and Castagna types.
Has respect from Tiger mates I have who admire him.

[Stephen Theodore]

Count me out also, brings nothing special

[stevie]

Welcome to our Wonder World, Jacob

[DJ Higgins]

Stop getting broken players for Pete's sake. It stupid and it doesn't often work

[Sainter_Dad]

Stop getting broken players for Pete's sake. It stupid and it doesn't often work

We can re-build them - we have the technology (well at least we have the duct tape).

[Scollop]

The club wants to be a top 8 contender in 2020 and the plan is NOT to do a rebuild.... right?

So it makes sense to get players who have what it takes to impact games of football in 2020 and beyond. Yes he is a risk but so is an 18 year old. Most draftees take 2-3 years to impact games of football. Only a very select group like Stevenson, Rainer or Judd are exceptions and they all went top 10 in the draft (Gresh was brilliant from day dot but he too went in the top 20). We only have 1 high draft pick so I reckon we use that on a youngster and use most other picks to try and get guys like Townsend.

He's NOT an unknown quantity. An 18 year old kid who has not played with men is an unknown quantity. An 18 year generally takes years. Townsend got an impact injury so he just needs time for it to heal properly. We've seen Towsend as a valuable contributor and as mentioned in this thread, he's a dead eye dick. Tough as nails, can take a contested mark and knows how to stick a tackle

Get him

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Played in a winning GF side. Hardly a dud or not capable. Can play.

[sunsaint]

Welcome to our Wonder World, Jacob

Is Jacob Hebrew for Jack?

[Sainternist]

He kicked 6 goals against us last year.

[saintbob]

I’d rather get hold of Menadue, after all outside pace and skill is what we really need.

In saying that I can see Townsend developing into a Luke Gunston type, and who wouldn’t want one of those???

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Been thinking. Not a bad pickup if it comes through dependent on what we give up. His wage wouldn't be too high.

Is the right age, can play, is hard at it and can kick goals. Doesn't get alot of the football as such, but is still a handy footballer that can impact games.

Might be more astute recruitment.

[santazzi]

He kicked 6 goals against us last year.

Mmmm...so he owned us and tormented us and we want him...a case of Stockholm syndrome?

[saintsRrising]

Been thinking. Not a bad pickup if it comes through dependent on what we give up. His wage wouldn't be too high.

Is the right age, can play, is hard at it and can kick goals. Doesn't get alot of the football as such, but is still a handy footballer that can impact games.

Might be more astute recruitment.

I reckon if Lethlean farted that you would think what a sweet aroma it was.

I will be impressed once he lands someone that another clubs wants.

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Simon is doing a good job and has brought in serious talent already. More to come. Fans should be happy we have a go getter changing things.

The list manager, pro scout manager and recruiters are part of this trade/draft period too.

[Teflon]

Spud
Doesn’t get it
Not great kick
Why?
Destination nowhere club...