Luke McGuane | PUNT ROAD END | Richmond Tigers Forum
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Luke McGuane

Equal 3rd in the Coleman, behind the 2 Riewoldts. Clearly Nick wont keep kicking goals, so a 1-2 finish, J. Riewoldt & L.McGuane is looking a real possibility IMO.
 
One of the smartest coaching moves in a long time was moving Muscles into the forward line. It utilizes his strengths and minimizes his weaknesses.

A key factor in finally beating Carlton in our season-opener was we out-muscled them. When Robinson bit the dust early I knew the tide had turned. That "pr*ck" has given it to us every time in recent seasons.

We now have mongrel all over the ground. Vickery, McGuane up forward. Maric, Tuck midfield. Chaplin, Morris defence. Jackson, Martin, King versatility.

What it does is allow our highly skilled players like Cotchin, Deledio and Jack better protection and room to strut their stuff. Now if only Foley can come back close to 100% this Tigers outfit will really start to hum again.
 
Hayfever said:
One of the smartest coaching moves in a long time was moving Muscles into the forward line. It utilizes his strengths and minimizes his weaknesses.

A key factor in finally beating Carlton in our season-opener was we out-muscled them. When Robinson bit the dust early I knew the tide had turned. That "pr*ck" has given it to us every time in recent seasons.

We now have mongrel all over the ground. Vickery, McGuane up forward. Maric, Tuck midfield. Chaplin, Morris defence. Jackson, Martin, King versatility.

What it does is allow our highly skilled players like Cotchin, Deledio and Jack better protection and room to strut their stuff. Now if only Foley can come back close to 100% this Tigers outfit will really start to hum again.

Welcome back Sneezie, you been on holidays?
Yep, Maguane's certainly reinvented himself.
 
Interesting thing for me is that the discussion these days is about his pros and cons as a footballer without that general abusive "dud" reference being the starting point. And that's great.
When the time comes that a better player in better form takes his spot - that will be a sign that we are a better side.
But for now he's justifying his contract and full credit to him and the Club.
 
Baloo said:
Its not like he's doing anything new. All that's changed is the club have finally moved him to his natural position on the field.

McGuane: A natural forward :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
 
Big marks, pack breaker, a few goals, spraying shots all over the place...Richo reincarnate?
 
The one thing a lot of us forget is that Luke's leadership is outstanding. Him and tuck have both proven that at Richmond under dimma you go back and work on deficiencies, work hard and get results you will be rewarded. Regardless of position age or skill. Every one of our kids should be looking at these two players and saying "if I have a crack, if I listen to the coaches. The results will come and I will be promoted"
 
Tenacious said:
Interesting thing for me is that the discussion these days is about his pros and cons as a footballer without that general abusive "dud" reference being the starting point. And that's great.
When the time comes that a better player in better form takes his spot - that will be a sign that we are a better side.
But for now he's justifying his contract and full credit to him and the Club.

Really well put and well done to Luke so far!
 
BluesBloke said:
I think what he's been doing off the ball is as important as what he's doing with the ball. His goals have been handy but his pressure acts and hard work without the footy have been good too and it's showing overall.
100% on the money BBgun. You're spending so much time around here I'm getting the weird feeling you're sneakily wearing tiger jocks. Have you given up on your mob now that million dollar Mick has them to the nether regions of the ladder.