David Astbury, Thank You

[seven]

Glad he didn't go to Brisbane.
We would have lost a decent player for a 3rd round pick.

 

[casper68]

Will be a player if he can stay fit.

 

[jb03]

Played well.

x 2.

 

[kb7882]

x 2.

x 3

 

[toby64]

One of the few defenders who showed any composure tonigh

 

[The Mole]

Will be a player if he can stay fit.

I think he may have a broken thumb. Happened just in front of me and he was off the ground for an extended time and came back later. They got a run on when he was off too. Griff went back for a while. Think he may have been be jabbed up to get through.

 

[spackler]

One of the few defenders who showed any composure tonigh

Agree. Thought he was great tonight. One of the only positives.

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

A decent and solid game from Astbury tonight ... not great, but then who was for the Tigers?

 

[nikolasmia]

Chaplin out astbury in has been a good move

 

[BrisTiger24]

Doing well. But part of me closes my eyes every time he gets involved waiting for the inevitable injury

 

[zippadeee]

Doing well. But part of me closes my eyes every time he gets involved waiting for the inevitable injury

Yep, get the same feeling. Ticking time bomb

 

[Tigers2011]

Yes - has to be persevered with. We must see this year if Astbury has a future as the 2nd key back. If not, the need to get Hurley becomes essential (if it isn't already) as the list has more holes than Swiss cheese.

Having said the above, it wouldn't surprise if Chaplin may come in while Grimes is out & to provide support to Rance. However that won't help us long term - no future with Chaplin now.

 

[St Kevin]

He, Lambert and Menadue have been the good news stories of the season.

 

[Tigers of Old]

He's so slow. Astbury & Chaplin are like contestants in a three legged race.

 

[The_General]

I think that it's OK he's slow, provided we have speed and skills around him. Having Batchelor or Chaplin, and Vlaustin is asking for trouble.

 

[leon]

Yes, but Astbury going well; he has enough pace for the big forwards he's expected to play on and usually kicks it well and thinks about it.
Expect he can only get better from here with some continuity and his confidence building.

 

[Silent Bob]

Is earning his spot. Nothing more or less. Agree he needs continuity before any decision is made on him.

 

[CarnTheTiges]

Makes some shocking decisions. He's not alone there, but it highlights why he'll probably never be the key defender we need.

 

[Scoop]

Not for me. Awful footballer.

 

[FitenFitenWin]

Talia and Lever make him look so second rate. That's the quality we should be pursuing.