Simple fact is that he's playing better for than he did 2 years and 4 years ago.Will get better I reckon his got more confidence to. Simple fact yas Yze putting him in his correct position.
Let me say Dimma moved him around and never let him settle, like a few of our kids . Blind freddy could see key defender was his role Yze did the basics.Simple fact is that he's playing better for than he did 2 years and 4 years ago.
He's grown and improved
Yeah, Dimma was more interested in playing his favourites like Rance, Grimes, Astbury, Broady, Balta and Tigga in those KPD roles than developing FunkyLet me say Dimma moved him around and never let him settle, like a few of our kids . Blind freddy could see key defender was his role Yze did the basics.
They were all already developed right?Yeah, Dimma was more interested in playing his favourites like Rance, Grimes, Astbury, Broady, Balta and Tigga in those KPD roles than developing Funky
Talk about the last 2 seasons when rejuvenation needed to come in. Another case is Hugo playing in his correct role. Maybe some here blind when it comes to see Dimmas faults of late.Yeah, Dimma was more interested in playing his favourites like Rance, Grimes, Astbury, Broady, Balta and Tigga in those KPD roles than developing Funky
what about the years those players weren't available/retired? Miller had opportunities to play back and was played in the wrong position(s) for 2 seasons.Yeah, Dimma was more interested in playing his favourites like Rance, Grimes, Astbury, Broady, Balta and Tigga in those KPD roles than developing Funky
I think the birth of his son last year really has matured him more,he is becoming Astbury mrk2Simple fact is that he's playing better for than he did 2 years and 4 years ago.
He's grown and improved
Good point BennyGI think the birth of his son last year really has matured him more,he is becoming Astbury mrk2
He did play back. Probably most if his vfl career has been back.what about the years those players weren't available/retired? Miller had opportunities to play back and was played in the wrong position(s) for 2 seasons.
Grimes, Broad, & Vlastuin aren't key backs.He did play back. Probably most if his vfl career has been back.
Truth is that he wasn't better than Balta (still isn't) or Grimes and Broady and Flossy
You forgot mini dimmaDimma preferred Young over Miller. So did Yze before Gibcus got injured. Or maybe it was Livo.
Grimes played key back. Ahead of Miller.Grimes, Broad, & Vlastuin aren't key backs.
the last 2 seasons? if he did it wasn't a significant percentage of games as he was fwd/Ruck (played out of position) for the vast majority of those games.
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Not everyone, including me. I said he was being played in the wrong position at the time and am proven correct.Well done to the club when we all wouldve delisted him.
I agree his best position is a key back.Not everyone, including me. I said he was being played in the wrong position at the time and am proven correct.
2 years isn't a trial but I get your point.I agree his best position is a key back.
We need a backup ruck and a key forward so ive got no problem that the club trialled him in these positions.
That experience might ve helped him too.
And in the last season and a half, he has done so!The thing is, he has the ability to improve exponentially.
The story of his will for AFL footy pre being drafted showed real determination what with all his travel and miles he had to do to train and even then when drafted it was obvious he had a lot to learn so was a project player. Seven years on, it was worth it.Drafted @ pick 63 in Nov 2017
Got a 1 year extension in 2019
Moved to Rookie list in Nov 2020
3 years on Rookie list, 2021,22 & 23
Moved back to main list in Oct 2023
2 year extension in June 2024
Its quite a story
I will admit I wanted him gawn! He has made me eat my words. Looks every bit a footballer now. I must say the Tigers have been patient and deserve kudos for that and his development.How many had him delisted over the past few years?
I said back then, that he only needed to be settled in one position instead of being thrown all over the place. I’m glad he’s defied all the pundits that had him off the list.
Well done for working hard and the club for persevering with him.