Townshend has shown absolutely nothing in previous games at senior level...But may be worth adding to the team for extra grunt, particularly as he has apparently shown good form at VFL LEVEL.......Problem is, he shouldnt get a gig ahead of Miles....and I cant see them adding both, given the need for speed.....SCOOP said:
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Jacob Townsend
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In fairness to Townsend maybe he's improved from the sub par perfor,ances he's shown at senior level in the past.
He has never been prolific in any competition including the Northern League, but this tear is racking up possessions in the VFL which is far stronger than the Northern League. Granted AFL is a big jump from VFL, at least he's showing an improvement at that level. If we give him a chance and he doesn't cut it, at least we know what to do at years end. If he does cut it, then a big bodied mid thats at least up to the level would be a heaven send right now, because our contested ball which used to be a strength is only so so this season.
Agree with other posts with the Miles / Prestia comparrison. He wins clearances and deserves a chance. Prestia is better than what he's showing but the bad performances are costing us right now.
He has never been prolific in any competition including the Northern League, but this tear is racking up possessions in the VFL which is far stronger than the Northern League. Granted AFL is a big jump from VFL, at least he's showing an improvement at that level. If we give him a chance and he doesn't cut it, at least we know what to do at years end. If he does cut it, then a big bodied mid thats at least up to the level would be a heaven send right now, because our contested ball which used to be a strength is only so so this season.
Agree with other posts with the Miles / Prestia comparrison. He wins clearances and deserves a chance. Prestia is better than what he's showing but the bad performances are costing us right now.
i,m all for giving townsend another go, big difference this time is that he is deserving of a chance,last time he wasn,t even doing well at vfl level, i,m a believer in good aFL MIDS, kill it at vfl level,he has been doing this for a month now.
Harry said:
I've often found it's extremely dangerous to go up against the Granny when she's got her eye on something for snacking. There's usually a sharp poke in the ribs with a walking stick or a clout in the ear with a spoon that follows the hollow victory.
Has to be at least worth a try..I was impressed with his attack and leadership on Sat against Casey. Anything to possibly get rid of that bl00dy imposter Prestia.
well done Jacob
after a consistent year in the VFL .you have worked hard and never lost focus/belief ................played your role and developed a couple more too!!!
this is the start ( again) of a great career at Tigerland
rip into them :clap
after a consistent year in the VFL .you have worked hard and never lost focus/belief ................played your role and developed a couple more too!!!
this is the start ( again) of a great career at Tigerland
rip into them :clap
Barnzy said:
After the game not before.
Aaanyway will be genuinely interesting to see if the guy has improved in the best part of a year since he's been in the 1s.
