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Ricky Petterd
- Thread starter zippadeee
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Spent the last quarter on the bench with an injury again.
Not sure if you can go into a final with a guy who ends so many games this way.
Not sure if you can go into a final with a guy who ends so many games this way.
Started well with a good goal but the skill level just fades out under no pressure as the game goes on.
Barnzy said:
He was. Particularly early.
Seem to have your favourite whipping boys. Have you been over to the Martin thread yet Jimmy? :blah
As one Carlton A-hole yelled several rows behind me, 'you can take the boy out of Melbourne but you can't take Melbourne out of the boy'. Last week it was Nahas, this week Petterd. I suppose Richmond isn't Richmond without at least one dud in the line up...
Tygrys said:
It's a sad day when a Richmond supporter takes their cues from a Blues supporter. He was far from our worst and showed his value as a swingman. My only concern is his history of injury, seems to be cursed in that regard.
bullus_hit said:
Sorry bull. I've tried but just can't see any value with him around. Atrocious skill level when under zero pressure.
bullus_hit said:
Yep if it wasn't for that remark I would have given Petterd BOG. Personally I think it's sad when an opposition supporter sees more clearly the value of a player when some of us don't. Sorry but crap recruitment of a crap player who was crap today.
Has poor foot skills and questionable decision making ability. Not the player to take us any further.
Average game by an average player.
His only position is LMD, and even then, should only be played as a depth player (cover).
Fumbles and can't execute with skill under pressure.
Don't have too much issue with his spot on the list (upgraded rookie), but gee we need to do better than he going forward.
My biggest annoyance with respect to Pettard, is as someone mentioned, why the urgency to usher him back in immediately like he's some form of integral part of the side?
Astonishing if he's thought of (by the match committee) as anything more than a stop gap!
His only position is LMD, and even then, should only be played as a depth player (cover).
Fumbles and can't execute with skill under pressure.
Don't have too much issue with his spot on the list (upgraded rookie), but gee we need to do better than he going forward.
My biggest annoyance with respect to Pettard, is as someone mentioned, why the urgency to usher him back in immediately like he's some form of integral part of the side?
Astonishing if he's thought of (by the match committee) as anything more than a stop gap!
Tigers2011 said:
Once again people are focusing on the occasional error, Petterd had 92% efficiency on the day, hardly the work of a player with 'atrocious' skills. He laid 5 tackles, set up some scoring opportunities and was one of our better players. It's clear to me that some have already made their mind up on Ricky, they seem to think he should be in our top 3-4 players every week. He's a rookie list player, he fills a need and has had a decent season (despite the injuries).
A bit of perspective here people, he's never going to be a champion but he's been our only rookie in the last 4-5 years who's come even close to being in our best line-up. The criticism from some is way over the top, he's obviously taken up the slack as whipping boy number one.
WesternTiger said:
That's probably season over, might have to look at giving McBean a run next week.
a real shame for mine. he does so many good things.
to get on the end of jack's pass in the first showed excellent urgency and smarts.
then just minutes later, he misses an absolute sitter, and by a fair margin too.
his kicking is broken. just can't carry these guys for their other skills.
to get on the end of jack's pass in the first showed excellent urgency and smarts.
then just minutes later, he misses an absolute sitter, and by a fair margin too.
his kicking is broken. just can't carry these guys for their other skills.
Carter said:
He missed 1 shot on goal, I could list half a dozen players who also missed some sitters. Once again, one mistake and the lynch mob come out in force. If he slotted that gettable chance he would have met all the benchmarks required of a medium forward, to suggest his kicking is broken is a gross exaggeration.
And contrary to the constant howls of derision, his DE efficiency has been above average for most of the year. 92% today and has generally been better than most give him credit for.
