Player Watch #2: Jacob van Rooyen – re-signed until 2029

[TheBoss]

McVee was a bit stiff to miss out. He played his best game to date.

 

[danster168]

You capped him big time

"We knew Ben Brown and TMac were cooked but JVR is now showing that he lacks footy smarts. I think he'll become a good avg player but his lack of footy smarts will cap his potential. A lot of pressure on Jefferson now."

Capping someone isn't calling someone a bust. I like the way he plays. I think mihocek is a good comparison.

 

[MarcMaverick]

McVee was a bit stiff to miss out. He played his best game to date.

Doesn't play in those "sexy" positions though.

 

[mrmonkey]

He always looked like a good player even before he debut, just has a look to him. You can also tell his form is not flukey, he's not going to kick goals every week but you know he wants the ball and will always create a contest.

 

[Tulip]

More likely to stick around in a strange city if there’s family around. Not exactly an outlandish statement.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

More likely to stick around in a strange city if there’s family around. Not exactly an outlandish statement.

How many years does he have to be here for it not to become strange?

 

[SugarHealey]

McVee was a bit stiff to miss out. He played his best game to date.

I think McVee is ahead of JvR at this stage, by a bit. But both deserve to be nominated IMO.

 

[Tulip]

How many years does he have to be here for it not to become strange?

Ask Luke and Jesse. Perth boys are a different breed.

 

[stEdy]

In his presser he said he was nervous for one half against Swans on debut then felt like he belonged from the 2nd half onwards.

Love his big dick swagger.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Ask Luke and Jesse. Perth boys are a different breed.

They were both ******* weirdoes though, I dont get that sense with JVR.

 

[Topkent]

They were both ******* weirdoes though, I dont get that sense with JVR.

Yeah JVR more your natural country lad. Tough as nails. Don't see him running back to mummy

 

[Crusty Demon]

They were both ******* weirdoes though, I dont get that sense with JVR.

Bit of Jono Brown about the lad i reckon. Tough as nails country lad who loves the contest. Similar heights and JVR looks like he's got the frame to stack on the strength as well. Not saying he'll be as good as Brown was, but I reckon the way he goes about it will win him plenty of fans across the comp in the coming years.

 

[danster168]

embarassing that he wasn't played last season. He's literally our number 1 key forward this season, yet wasn't considered above Ben Brown

50

Ben Brown

Age

31

Ht

200cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

2.2

5star

D

7.9

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

1.6

1star

M

3.7

4star

T

0.9

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.0

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.2

4star

, Weideman or Tmac for the entire last season

 

[Topkent]

embarassing that he wasn't played last season. He's literally our number 1 key forward this season, yet wasn't considered above Ben Brown, Weideman or Tmac for the entire last season

But he also cost us games with his stupidity, so wouldn't he have done that more last season?

No need to answer, it'll be a word salad of logic twisting nonsense

 

[The Dr]

embarassing that he wasn't played last season. He's literally our number 1 key forward this season, yet wasn't considered above Ben Brown

50

Ben Brown

Age

31

Ht

200cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

2.2

5star

D

7.9

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

1.6

1star

M

3.7

4star

T

0.9

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.0

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.2

4star

, Weideman or Tmac for the entire last season

Maybe, just maybe, the coaches who work with him on a daily basis didn't think he was quite ready last year, and also the reason he's so comfortable at senior level this year is in part due to his excellent development at VFL level?


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[tomcruise]

Just block him. Your life will be better and I'll stop getting notifications for people replying to him.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Petty and JVR would both be in my forward line for round 1 next year.

The more ive thought about Grundy (or Meek for that matter) the more I hate that idea. Playing Gawn forward is something weve got far too carried away with.

It seems counterintuitive to add another lumbering ruck to a side that has been getting run over the top of in games far too often.

Found it, good memory to remember which thread, and more gold nuggets on the same page.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

15 games.
22 goals.

Not a bad start to a career.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

also, the kids a beast, always knew he had a performances like that in him today, he just wasn't getting the chance coz of our shitty method. Hes the now and the future of our F50.

Shame he didnt hold that hanger when he landed on his back, would have been a ripper.

 

[Scythe94]

22 goals in 15 games so far. Solid for a first-year player. Reckon the jump could come as soon as next year – going to be a genuine gun (as long as we learn how to kick it to him)

 

[stEdy]

Loves playing the Tigs

 

[Bluelegs]

Actually did surprisingly well as a chop out in the ruck.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Actually did suprisingly well as a chop out in the ruck.

*against the undersized thief Pickett

 

[pjfairbairn]

Actually did surprisingly well as a chop out in the ruck.

I've been quite impressed with his tap ability. His vertical leap is great.

 

[schmuttt]

He looks bigger than the 193cm he’s listed as.