Ricky Petterd

[Mr Magic]

Sort of weird that this article was posted on Richmond website just 2 days ago:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-03-26/petterd-in-full-flight

In partiuclar this comment:

"It's really good for confidence. Since I've been at Richmond I haven't missed a beat with training, I haven't had any niggles and I haven't missed a session.

A day later he's not picked Round 1 because of a groin injury.

The old groin soreness hey! Agree funny how that has developed in the last couple of days when he hasn't played a game. Sounds like this injury rumour is just that a rumour that may in fact have no basis

 

[Brodders17]

The old groin soreness hey! Agree funny how that has developed in the last couple of days when he hasn't played a game. Sounds like this injury rumour is just that a rumour that may in fact have no basis

i assume his groin soreness comes from getting a little overexcited before the big game.

 

[mld]

Seriously guys, are some you oblivious to the fact he was delisted by Melbourne. He is not the Royce Hart some here are making him out to be. Go tiges.

Heh heh. When people are mildly complimentary of a fringe player, out comes the call that people are comparing the player to a past great. There is always one.

 

[Tigers of Old]

It's called 'reality' Good One. Pre-season honeymoons are over and all the truth from clubs starts showing now.

Knights injured, Petterd injured, A Edwards underperforming......geez I really wonder sometimes. Let's see how fit Chaplin really is from tonight.

You forgot Lonergan is injured too.

 

[GoodOne]

You forgot Lonergan is injured too.

Must be the Tiger initiation ceremony. We might have to go easier on our new recruits in the future.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Hope he plays well in his debut.
Despite the groin setback last week, he's so far been a good rookie pickup considering he appears to have at least recovered from his achilles injury.
Wish him well against the Aints.

 

[puregreen]

Will be interesting to see who gets to be the sub this week - might be between Ellis and Pettard.

By the way I wish Ricky all the best tomorrow.

 

[Leysy Days]

Hope he plays well in his debut.
Despite the groin setback last week, he's so far been a good rookie pickup considering he appears to have at least recovered from his achilles injury.
Wish him well against the Aints.

Dont mind Ricky but he hasnt performed at senior level to know whether he's been a good pickup yet Tooheys.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Dont mind Ricky but he hasnt performed at senior level to know whether he's been a good pickup yet Tooheys.

Fair call. I think he can play and have confidence in him.

 

[Leysy Days]

Yep hopefully he does, he does have some ability.

But as we know & was further found last week, pre-season form counts for little once the real stuff starts.

 

[Tigers of Old]

But as we know & was further found last week, pre-season form counts for little once the real stuff starts.

In some cases. McGuane's form continued for example.

 

[GoodOne]

In some cases yes.

Softening your stance their ToO. Knew you'c come into line sooner or later.

 

[zippadeee]

I would love to see him used on the wing.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Softening your stance their ToO.

No I'm not. Vickery played well the other night and I couldn't be happier about that but if pre season form meant nothing Aaron Edwards would have lined up for us last week.

 

[SfB_AkA._DeLiCiOuS]

Surprising selection....but hope he goes alright of course.

 

[IrockZ]

Will be play forward or back? He will probably start as the sub.

 

[TigerMoz]

Be good to put to bed whether this kid is any good or not. FJ speaks highly of him from the U18s comp so you would think there's something there.

Maybe it was just his injuries that jeopardized his place at the Dees. Maybe they made the same mistake we made with Rodan - let him go too early.

I reckon we all know this - He has a small window to prove himself so he'll give it all he's got. Crossroads time for Ricky...

 

[tigerdave]

I wouldn't say he's at the crossroad.Give him 3 games and then judge.

 

[Rosy]

Be good to put to bed whether this kid is any good or not. FJ speaks highly of him from the U18s comp so you would think there's something there.

Maybe it was just his injuries that jeopardized his place at the Dees. Maybe they made the same mistake we made with Rodan - let him go too early.

I reckon we all know this - He has a small window to prove himself so he'll give it all he's got. Crossroads time for Ricky...

He's got a full season to do that. Hope he makes the most of it...starting tonight.

Congrats Ricky the Tiger.

Eat 'em Alive.

 

[Scoop]

"If you ain't first, you're last"