JPK12 (yes again)

[jetts32]

I was reading through people's opinions on Mike's top 50, I'm usually open to people's opinions, but some guy (obviously an Essendon supporter) said 'Watson was far better than Kennedy' or something along those lines claiming 'Kennedy went quiet half way through the year' and 'Jobe's outside game is far superior'
I don't like getting my 'one eye'd supporter side' out, but this is how it is.

Jobe had a fantastic year, obviously with winning the brownlow you have to. He is a fantastic leader and player.
He deserved the brownlow but so did another 3 or 4 players, it was a close year.

But I don't think Josh Kennedy gets the recognition he deserves. Probably because he doesn't play for a Melbourne club.

JPK finished first in the league in Clearences, contested possessions (very important stats for a midfielder), and handballs.
He also kicked 30 odd goals (outside that you @@@@@) he also took marks in the forward line, backline and anywhere. As Scott Pendelbury said "He's the toughest midfielder to play on in the league"

Also, going quiet half way through the year? I bet he said that based on brownlow votes as he hasn't seen a premiership from his side in over 10 years. Premiership teams are premiership teams because they have great players everywhere.
Did you know Swans were the only team to have 4 players to poll 10 or more votes?
Kennedy didn't go quiet, he polled votes in every game for the best and fairest medal, including 2 perfect 50 vote games against a quality side in Collingwood.
Jack, Hanners and ROK all had a great second half of the year and took votes away from Kennedy.
But hey, who cares about the brownlow, we got the premiership.
JPK got 26 touches and 2 goals in that game and it wasn't close to his best game.

Opinions on Jobe V Kennedy?

[jono2707]

I think they're quite similar players. Jobe was a worthy Brownlow winner in 2012 whilst JPK was a worthy premiership player. Not sure what more can be said and I don't think there's much between them - one could argue either way that one is better than the other. Why get mad at what some Essendon supporter says anyway???

[Swansongster]

I was reading through people's opinions on Mike's top 50, I'm usually open to people's opinions, but some guy (obviously an Essendon supporter) said 'Watson was far better than Kennedy' or something along those lines claiming 'Kennedy went quiet half way through the year' and 'Jobe's outside game is far superior'
I don't like getting my 'one eye'd supporter side' out, but this is how it is.

Jobe had a fantastic year, obviously with winning the brownlow you have to. He is a fantastic leader and player.
He deserved the brownlow but so did another 3 or 4 players, it was a close year.

But I don't think Josh Kennedy gets the recognition he deserves. Probably because he doesn't play for a Melbourne club.

JPK finished first in the league in Clearences, contested possessions (very important stats for a midfielder), and handballs.
He also kicked 30 odd goals (outside that you @@@@@) he also took marks in the forward line, backline and anywhere. As Scott Pendelbury said "He's the toughest midfielder to play on in the league"

Also, going quiet half way through the year? I bet he said that based on brownlow votes as he hasn't seen a premiership from his side in over 10 years. Premiership teams are premiership teams because they have great players everywhere.
Did you know Swans were the only team to have 4 players to poll 10 or more votes?
Kennedy didn't go quiet, he polled votes in every game for the best and fairest medal, including 2 perfect 50 vote games against a quality side in Collingwood.
Jack, Hanners and ROK all had a great second half of the year and took votes away from Kennedy.
But hey, who cares about the brownlow, we got the premiership.
JPK got 26 touches and 2 goals in that game and it wasn't close to his best game.

Opinions on Jobe V Kennedy?

My only opinion is that I would not swap Kennedy for Watson.

[Big Al]

Re: JPK12 (yes again)

Essendon supporters prefer Jobe
Sydney supporters prefer Josh.

Personally I'd like to see Jobes WAG before giving my preference. (There is no euphemism there TripleB or BillyRayCypress)

[Plugger46]

The media talk about Kennedy all the time. He's a star and gets plenty of recognition.

Jobe virtually carries Essendon. Josh gets more support. They're both guns and I wouldn't argue strongly either way.

[R-1]

Re: JPK12 (yes again)

They're essentially the same player. What a silly argument.

[ShockOfHair]

Sure, they've very similar players, big-bodied midfielders who get a lot of ball.

Sheahan named Josh #5 on his list, so I can't see that he's being under-rated.

[BillyRayCypress]

Essendon supporters prefer Jobe
Sydney supporters prefer Josh.

Personally I'd like to see Jobes WAG before giving my preference. (There is no euphemism there TripleB or BillyRayCypress)

I can't even pronounce euphemism.

Here she is:

jobe watson wag.jpg

I think Jobe wins.

[BillyRayCypress]

Just to balance things out. Here is Josh n wag. I mean partner.

josh kennedy wag.jpg

Although most Brownlow wags would have to be joshn.

Must be tough being a footballer

[Big Al]

Re: JPK12 (yes again)

Billy Ray, You can borrow my contacts next time I see you.

This photo proves conclusively that Josh is the better footballer.

[BillyRayCypress]

I hope Goodesy is not reading this thread.

I'm glad it was an apple and not that red dress as it would have confused Newton and his Theory on Gravity.

[aardvark]

Billy Ray, You can borrow my contacts next time I see you.

This photo proves conclusively that Josh is the better footballer.

I think i'm with you on this one Al!

Maybe we should have a poll?

[goswannies]

Hopefully Joey has 2 Brownlows to his name before his current contract expires ...

[DeadlyAkkuret]

He plays for the best team in Australia, just signed what would no doubt be a bulging contract and is hitting that Colombian arse whenever he likes. He must wake up grinning like an idiot every damn day.

[giant]

Billy Ray, You can borrow my contacts next time I see you.

This photo proves conclusively that Josh is the better footballer.

Thank you, that simple gesture has now made this one of my favourite threads and I'm compelled by the force of your argument.

Sometimes though comparisons are odious. Best just to accept they are both fabulous midfielders.