The Crows are paying the price for greed
Ben Jacobs could be poached by St Kilda or the Western Bulldogs before the Roos get the chance. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser
ST KILDA and the Western Bulldogs are best-placed to spoil North Melbourne's party and steal homesick Port Adelaide defender Ben Jacobs.
But it shapes as a hefty investment given Jacobs, 20, is tipped to lump a mega price on his head ahead of Thursday's national draft.
The Saints, who have picks 25 and 26, showed a strong interest in Jacobs at the trade table last month.
The Roos, who remain Jacobs' preferred destination, hold picks 15 and 38 but have ruled out using their first selection.
The Dogs could strike with pick 22, and have discussed Jacobs at recruiting meetings this week.
It is also a focus at Whitten Oval to draft a half-back with pristine foot skills, which bodes well for a move on Jacobs.
Essendon also remains a threat and could pip North with pick 35.
But that remains a long shot, with the Bombers salary cap tight after seizing Brendon Goddard.The Dons are also keen on left-footed midfielder Rory Atkins, who won Calder's best-and-fairest, with that pick.
After offloading nine senior players, headed by Hamish McIntosh, price will not prevent the Roos from nabbing Jacobs.
Jacobs' manager Paul Connors masterminded a similar move in 2009, securing Luke Ball's passage to Collingwood via pick 30 in the national draft.
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