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Jobe Watson

THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Height:	190cm
Weight:	92kg
Date of birth:	8/2/1985
AFL debut:	2003
Essendon debut:	2003
Total AFL Games:	115
Total EFC Games:	115
Total Goals:	44
Previous Club(s):	Sandringham Dragons
Recruited From:	2002 National Draft, selection 40 Father/Son rule
Twitter account:	http://twitter.com/JobeWatson

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A breakout year in 2009 saw Watson deservedly claim Essendon’s best and fairest award, finish sixth in the AFL for hard-ball gets and first at the club for handballs (322) and loose-ball gets (64). Elite around the stoppages, the midfielder displayed marked improvement with his kicking and running capacity. His efforts were rewarded when he was appointed captain for the 2010 season.

Career Profile

Jobe Watson represented Vic Metro in 2002 and Sandringham U18s, before being drafted under the father-son rule at pick number 44 overall in 2002. As the son of Essendon legend and Hall of Fame inductee Tim Watson, he will inevitably be compared with his father, but he has shown plenty of ability as a tough midfielder and forward in his own right. He made his debut in Round 13, 2003 against Geelong at Telstra Dome. He managed to play seven senior games in 2004, mainly as a forward off the bench.

He was a standout for the Bendigo Bombers in 2005, yet played only five games in the senior side.

Watson shed 7 kg in the 2006 pre-season and showed the benefits by performing well in the midfield even though the team had a poor year. His improvement was acknowledged by his 2nd place in the 2006 Crichton Medal award.

His improved form and consistency made him the key member of the team's midfield in the following seasons.

Watson was rewarded for this improvement with the club captaincy, following the retirement of Matthew Lloyd at the end of the 2009 season. It was a popular appointment and marked the first time a father and son had captained Essendon.

He capped off an excellent 2009 season by winning the Crichton Medal.

Watson played his 100th game for Essendon in the 2010 round 6 win over arch-rival Hawthorn. His continued good form was rewarded with selection in the 2010 All-Australian squad.

Draft History: 2002 National AFL Draft 3rd round father-son selection (Essendon) No. 40 overall
Player Honours: Crichton Medal 2009
2nd Crichton Medal 2006
Most improved player 2006
Player of the Year 2006
Career Brownlow medal votes: 20

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Matthew Knights leaves the ground with Jobe Watson after the Round 21 match against the Lions.

The boys make their way into the rooms following the Round 20 match against the Magpies at the MCG.

Jobe Watson fights for possession during the Round 20 match against the Magpies at the MCG.

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statistics

YEAR	GAMES	KICKS	HANDBALLS	MARKS	GOALS	BROWNLOW VOTES
2010	21	209	363	77	10	0
2009	22	221	322	73	10	0
2008	19	193	263	54	4	5
2007	19	193	248	85	6	5
2006	21	204	276	114	6	5
2005	5	23	32	14	2	5
2004	7	37	42	23	6	0
2003	1	0	2	0	0	0