David Astbury, Thank You

[artball]

ball watcher

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

Yeah he's had injuries but I've rarely seen such a clueless performance. Back to the 2's, at least.

 

[tigerlove]

Bit tough. First game forward and griffiths went down stuffing up structures. Need to persevere a bit longer.

 

[UKTiger]

Not a match day performance to remember fondly when he retires. Didn't seem interested

 

[jamo]

Dave is too slow to play AFL footy in a key position.

VFL player

 

[mainlandy]

Forward line move was ridiculous

 

[D85]

Spent all off season with the defenders, spent last season with the defenders, spend the season before with the defenders...

 

[seven]

Injury has gotten the better of him.
History shows most players struggle the year after a knee injury.
2016 might be a better year for him.

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

Bit tough. First game forward and griffiths went down stuffing up structures. Need to persevere a bit longer.

Maybe, but after a bad loss it's normal to focus on players who let the team down. Astbury contributed almost nothing.

 

[Scoop]

Not for me.

Too slow, not strong over head. Weak upper body.

Trade bait. Third rounder will do.

 

[thisistigerland]

a blonk. better of playing griff and tv in the same team so either one can swing back when required. no run from him.

 

[achillesjones]

Has lost all confidence. Seems all at sea on the forward line. Obviously he is not disinterested, but it sure looked that way today, especially considering it was at a time when we had lost Grif to injury.

 

[jb03]

Not for me.

Too slow, not strong over head. Weak upper body.

Trade bait. Third rounder will do.

Doubt you would get a third rounder

 

[Merveille]

He was good down back last year. One bad qtr against a gun like Hawkins and its career over?

Stick him down back and bring in MCBean. Drop Chaplin first. And least Asbury will lock down.

 

[CarnTheTiges]

Injury has gotten the better of him.
History shows most players struggle the year after a knee injury.
2016 might be a better year for him.

I was hoping that playing forward might be an option, but I think you're right se7en. I don't even think 2016 will be much better. Too many inujuries on top of each other. It's taken away whatever promise Grimes showed as well.

 

[tigers80]

Stegosaurus.

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

Doubt you would get a third rounder

Astbury would be, at best, drafted as a rookie by any other club.
Might have something more to often, but can't see him ever being a significant player on the list.

 

[Jackie Moon]

Embarrassing to see someone so inept wearing number 12...

 

[evo]

a blonk.

I havent heard the blonk call in 35 years!!! ld

respect.

 

[Leysy Days]

His game today was possibly the worst leysy has seen in a Tiger jumper. Went to ground easier than a Thai hooker.

But Leysy will give him the years grace before calling time.

That doesn't excuse the coaching staff for moving a completely out of form back who has showed little as a forward to the forward line ahead of guys in the two's who are playing well.

Reap what you sow.