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Dimma On the Couch tonight
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I found his comments in regard to Tuck interesting when contrasted with his comments on Morton:
IIRC:
With Tuck he was kept at VFL level to work on some deficiencies. Same with Morton.
Stated that Tuck was a tenacious player and basically forced his way back into the side.
Stated that Morton was clearly in our best 22 and will be an important player for the Tigers once he works out his deficiencies (attacking issues, not defensive, interestingly).
I basically read that as that Tuck has worked his way into the 22 and his efforts have kept him there, whereas Morton hasn't been able to do that even though Dimma thinks he is probably a more 'complete' player.
IIRC:
With Tuck he was kept at VFL level to work on some deficiencies. Same with Morton.
Stated that Tuck was a tenacious player and basically forced his way back into the side.
Stated that Morton was clearly in our best 22 and will be an important player for the Tigers once he works out his deficiencies (attacking issues, not defensive, interestingly).
I basically read that as that Tuck has worked his way into the 22 and his efforts have kept him there, whereas Morton hasn't been able to do that even though Dimma thinks he is probably a more 'complete' player.
Re the comments on Morton. I read into it that Morton has a habit of using the forward line to create goals for himself and not for others in the team. Meaning he plays selfishly. I could be wrong. But I would actually agree with that sentiment. Mitch could learn a thing or two by how the Geelong forwards play for each other and actively bring each other into the game.
But geez, I'm impressed with our coach. Honest, diligent, determined. I actually feel more optimistic about the future of the Tiges than I have in a while.
And re the outside mid comment, I agree with him and with Ty Esler's suggestion that a Stephen Hill type would be a great get for us in the next draft. Big opportunity here - compromised draft or not, remember that other clubs will have virtually no access to the Top 20 talent. We will.
But geez, I'm impressed with our coach. Honest, diligent, determined. I actually feel more optimistic about the future of the Tiges than I have in a while.
And re the outside mid comment, I agree with him and with Ty Esler's suggestion that a Stephen Hill type would be a great get for us in the next draft. Big opportunity here - compromised draft or not, remember that other clubs will have virtually no access to the Top 20 talent. We will.
Couldn't help thinking with his ouside mids statement that he really must not rate Jordy McMahon!
True. Then again, there's a difference between being an "outside mid" and being an "outside the pack skirter who tends to miss the side of a barn by foot" I suppose.Djevv said:
Poor Jordy - he's done and dusted. Wonder if GC will give him a crack. Certainly hoping he's the uncontracted player they sign! We should lobby hard for compensation from the AFL commensurate to what Geelong get for Ablett!
hopper said:
Yeah Jordy is done going by Dimma's comments 'the balls in his court'. If at Round 10 he hasn't played a game it's pretty obvious he's not in Dimma's long term plans :hihi it must be a damn hard situation for both of them, still, only 3 months to go for the both of them.
Was a good interview. Looks more comfortable with the media with every passing week.
(mind you was a good week to do it)
(mind you was a good week to do it)
hopper said:
I reckon they will.
The uncontracted player pool is disappearing quicker than AFL money in GC and GWS.
