Matt Thomas

[Smoking Aces]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

I just hope we see more than 5 kicks & 10 hand passes per match. This was always my gripe with Thomas at Port, he never really lifted his game to the next level. If he ups the ante and has a mini renaissance then all credit goes out to Hartley, if not then bring in Miles ASAP.

Yep agree. This was noticeable in the Collingwood match. He got first use of the ball but always seemed to look for the handball.

 

[TigerMasochist]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

I just hope we see more than 5 kicks & 10 hand passes per match. This was always my gripe with Thomas at Port, he never really lifted his game to the next level. If he ups the ante and has a mini renaissance then all credit goes out to Hartley, if not then bring in Miles ASAP.

If he's working deep in traffic n getting 5 kicks 10 hand passes to go with his eight to ten tackles I reckon he'll easily be earning his keep. Inside, under n distributing plus doing the grunt work stopping or slowing the opposition, what the hell more do we want for not much.

 

[FitenFitenWin]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

If he's working deep in traffic n getting 5 kicks 10 hand passes to go with his eight to ten tackles I reckon he'll easily be earning his keep. Inside, under n distributing plus doing the grunt work stopping or slowing the opposition, what the hell more do we want for not much.

Spot on.

 

[mad_tiggy911]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

Saw him up close on Friday.

Hits hard and couldn't believe the size of him.

 

[shad]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

Saw him do a great shepherd too. Can't get too much of that.

 

[Jonesracing82]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

llike a mature age Arnott, i'm fine with him doing the in & under work, saves Cotchin getting smashed at every contest. think, this guy can get it out to Cotchin in space.....

 

[Harry]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

don't have a problem with thomas but thought miles should have got the second spot. you can never have too many hard at it extractors. would have been good to see hampson, cotchin, thomas and miles at a few centre bounces.

 

[Tiger Rob]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

Well done Empty! Could it be I've picked a winner?

 

[uhuh uhuh]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

Like the way he singled out Grundy and got a few free kicks/50mp from it.

Cant teach that sort of work

 

[Barnzy]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

His contested work inside stoppages and decision making in traffic is top notch. So far ahead of Jackson in releasing the ball quickly to the right option to allow the ball to move forward. Of course doesn't have Jackson's ability to push forward and kick goals which Jackson developed last year and his skills are a bit wonky. He will do well though IMO and having this type of player will help a Cotchin show his magic more in space.

 

[CarnTheTiges]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

Strong mature bodied player who can take a hit and deliver one. Miles will get his opportunity, but early on Thomas is the right guy to put in the middle. We've wanted a hard inside mid and that's what Thomas will provide.

 

[Baloo]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

Matt Thomas is for these couple of years. Miles is for the next few years.

 

[tigergollywog]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

Strong mature bodied player who can take a hit and deliver one. Miles will get his opportunity, but early on Thomas is the right guy to put in the middle. We've wanted a hard inside mid and that's what Thomas will provide.

this.

good list balance. we need the seasoned journeyman's body and cunning in the middle. Miles wont go anywhere.

im loving everything our club is doing at present. I think thats why the Word Association Thread has an unprecedented following.

 

[bullus_hit]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

If he's working deep in traffic n getting 5 kicks 10 hand passes to go with his eight to ten tackles I reckon he'll easily be earning his keep. Inside, under n distributing plus doing the grunt work stopping or slowing the opposition, what the hell more do we want for not much.

Let's hope so, his career stats are eerily similar to Lonergan so I hope we have a much better plug & play rookie. I loved the Miles pick because I feel the sky's the limit as far as output is concerned. In any case, good luck to Thomas, I don't think we could have asked for anymore in the preseason. Time to impress on the big stage now.

 

[Jason King]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

Let's hope so, his career stats are eerily similar to Lonergan so I hope we have a much better plug & play rookie. I loved the Miles pick because I feel the sky's the limit as far as output is concerned. In any case, good luck to Thomas, I don't think we could have asked for anymore in the preseason. Time to impress on the big stage now.

He is a like for like of Dan Jackson. Averages a few less kicks but that's not a bad thing when talking of these players. Can't wait for him to suit up for the tigers.

 

[wayne]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

I'd prefer Cotch head to head with Ablett and have Thomas tag O'Maera or Prestia.

Have him crunch them anytime they even look at the ball.

 

[btoz_01]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

Good first game
Tried hard all night gave it 120% one of our best

 

[tigertime2]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

excellent game

 

[Harry]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

one of our best tonight

 

[RICHO_12]

Re: Pick 42 Matt Thomas

Liked his game and good Tuck replacement