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Ricky Petterd
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Ian4 said:
I see it as a bonus he can play duel roles. He can vie for a hff position outright, and he can also make guys like Batch and co work harder for their spots in the backline if other options are found in the forward half ie A Edwards.
Ian4 said:
I think he may have been recruited for what he could offer us as a player not a one-trick pony. I am sure Dimma and crew would have had a good inkling of where he could play and his past. To say he was recruited for a specific role....unless of course you are on the match committee, would be nonsense. I can see him along with others at the club being moved around based upon match ups and needs....I think so many players now are versatile....adds tot heir value.
I really never rated Petterd as a forward. Yep he had the odd game where he produced a bit of X factor but generally he was an inefficent forward. In games we played Melbourne I was never concerned about Petterd causing any damage up forward on a consistent basis.
On that basis I was ho hum about his recruitment but as a half back with his skill set, age and experience, not too bad an idea. It also reinforces a view that the coaches and recruiters know what they are doing.
On that basis I was ho hum about his recruitment but as a half back with his skill set, age and experience, not too bad an idea. It also reinforces a view that the coaches and recruiters know what they are doing.
lamb22 said:
Don't forget that Ricky also chalked up a Rising Star nomination as an onballer, to have him join the rotations would be a big win for the club.
lamb22 said:
Shockd at the Lamby. Pettards work rate and tackling in the forward line is something we lack. Between him and King I reckon we finally have a bit of grunt. Pettard can also take a ok grab. Behind Jack, Riewoldt, Edwards , I reckon he can be a pretty damaging fourth or fifth forward. And we have no one that can play that role.
Danny Daly said today that Petterd's been almost our best player in both hit outs.
"We've tried him down there and the two games we've had so far, he's probably been our best player, to be honest.
"We've tried him down there and the two games we've had so far, he's probably been our best player, to be honest.
In an interview with Houli himself after his first year at RFC, Houli said in an a discussion with Dimma pre-drafting, that Dimma wrote Houli's number on a wing and said "That's where I will play you for 22 games next year". Houli then joked that he was still waiting to get there.
Great to hear Ricky is carving it up pre-season. Looking forward to seeing him in action this weekend.
Great to hear Ricky is carving it up pre-season. Looking forward to seeing him in action this weekend.
Knastu said:
Yeah who can forget A.Maric's bright NAB cup form last season.. Though I do think Petterd's a better prospect.
