Ricky Petterd

[Tenacious Tiges]

What I saw from Ricky tonight I thought be did a bit more than his job. Happy with his start.

 

[Rfc4Ever]

Did enough to warrant his selection. I will be interested in how much improvement he has in him over the next month or so. If he improves than I will happily admit I was wrong on him.

Agree. Should get another week to show his wares.

Got alot of the ball but made a number of turnovers as well - 1st game jitters maybe?

Willing to give him another shot.

 

[tigerman]

A good first game, I think he might be more suited in the forward line.

 

[zippadeee]

Was ok. Should've marked instead of punching it, his kicking was iffy. Took a good contested mark.
Pass. 6-10

 

[puregreen]

What's with players this season punching the ball when they could mark it? It's not just us I've seen it in some other games as well.

I reckon Maric got spooked when he punched the ball through for a point because of what happened in the goal square last week. But yeah, Chaplin and Pettard both punching it instead of marking it was puzzling.

Especially when Pettard took that really strong contested mark in the 3rd qtr.

 

[Elmer]

Can't kick.

 

[shad]

I think it was said that it was his first senior game in almost a year. Can only get better.

 

[spook]

I thought he was one of our better players but his kicking is dodgy.

What happened to only recruiting blokes who can kick? Petterd, Grigg, Chaplin, all average.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Can't kick? I've seen him miss one clear target (tonight) to date.

 

[Leysy Days]

Ricky's a courageous & talented footballer. He was brought up from good stock in the Apple Isle after all.

Normally his kicking is fine, the issue is, if he plays the high back position your field kicking needs be elite.

Not sure its that.

Anyway, he gives us some options.

 

[Tigerfan]

Dimma got him in as soon as he was available, like Grimes, so he must be required. I think he's a good get
Our recruiting was fantastic to be able to bring in Vlaustin Chaplin Knights Petterd amongst others.

 

[spook]

Can't kick? I've seen him miss one clear target (tonight) to date.

I didn't say he can't kick, just it's a little iffy. Ugly ball drop.

 

[Tigers of Old]

I didn't say he can't kick, just it's a little iffy. Ugly ball drop.

As Dimma said it's ugly but effective. By comparison Martin's balldrop is a thing of beauty but does he hit a target with regularity?

 

[spook]

Turn it up.

 

[Tigermad2005]

Was good in his first game one or two turn but was good.

 

[bullus_hit]

Perception and reality can be in stark contrast sometimes, guess who had the most clangers for the night?

Brett Deledio with 5.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Turn it up.

Well does he? Martin's short kicking is pretty ordinary but there seems to be a lot of focus on the kicking of rookie Petterd's first game back from major achillies surgery.

Perception and reality can be in stark contrast sometimes, guess who had the most clangers for the night?

Brett Deledio with 5.

Indeed. A beautiful kicking style isn't always the most effective.

 

[spook]

Well does he? Martin's short kicking is pretty ordinary but there seems to be a lot of focus on the kicking of rookie Petterd's first game back from major achillies surgery.

I just mentioned it in passing. Not a huge deal.

 

[Tigers of Old]

I just mentioned it in passing. Not a huge deal.

8- I would think for a rookie pick Ricky showed plenty tonight.

 

[spook]

Did you see where I wrote he was one of our better players?