Welcome to the Tigers - Daniel Rioli

[caesar]

Question? Do people think our small forward pressure can still be at the all-conquering level of last year without the leader of the pack, (Dan Rioli)

 

[leon]

Question? Do people think our small forward pressure can still be at the all-conquering level of last year without the leader of the pack, (Dan Rioli)

Definitely not at the same level as Drioli brings; you only have to look at his PF performance with 4 goals against GWS. But provides another opportunity to Bolton and/or Stengle to push their case. If Dan's injury takes a bit longer, and they must give him all the time he needs to get it right, then we have plenty of other prospects waiting in the wings: Markov, Cal Moore (who both offer height and marking competitiveness) along side newbies like Higgins or even Balta. All athletes with speed and varying degrees of skill, smarts and aggression.

Not the same level, but just maybe not far off either. I am just as excited as worried; lots of improvement left in Butler and JC too.

 

[caesar]

Definitely not at the same level as Drioli brings; you only have to look at his PF performance with 4 goals against GWS. But provides another opportunity to Bolton and/or Stengle to push their case. If Dan's injury takes a bit longer, and they must give him all the time he needs to get it right, then we have plenty of other prospects waiting in the wings: Markov, Cal Moore (who both offer height and marking competitiveness) along side newbies like Higgins or even Balta. All athletes with speed and varying degrees of skill, smarts and aggression.

Not the same level, but just maybe not far off either. I am just as excited as worried; lots of improvement left in Butler and JC too.

Yep Rioli is a 3 to 4 repeat effort player where as George, Butler and Shai? may be only 2 to 3 effort players.

 

[caesar]

I have a suspicion Rioli has had a setback, I am not expecting to see him anytime soon.

No proof, no inside word, just an observation.

And then again I could be completely wrong, but my mind is turning to who will replace him. Put your hand up Shai.

 

[Tigertool]

I have a suspicion Rioli has had a setback, I am not expecting to see him anytime soon.

No proof, no inside word, just an observation.

And then again I could be completely wrong, but my mind is turning to who will replace him. Put your hand up Shai.

As much as it sucks that Rioli is up against it to play the opening couple of rounds, I'm excited at the prospect of Shai being a possible replacement.

 

[Nico]

Lemonade from lemons. Great opportunity for someone like Shai or Tyson to step up.

Get Dan 100% before he comes back.

 

[WesternTiger]

I have a suspicion Rioli has had a setback, I am not expecting to see him anytime soon.

No proof, no inside word, just an observation.

And then again I could be completely wrong, but my mind is turning to who will replace him. Put your hand up Shai.

So he’ll be playing round 1 then Caesar?

 

[Smoking Aces]

I wouldn't expect to see Rioli until Rounds 6 & 7.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Just get him right. He's a very bright light. Too important.

 

[Tony Braxton-Hicks]

Just get him right. He's a very bright light. Too important.

x2

We can cover him, and it gives some young blood an opportunity and experience.

 

[Harry]

Late in the last quarter in a grand final when the game is won is the best time to cop a long term injury if you were gonna cop one.

 

[easy_tiger]

x2

x3.

 

[mrposhman]

Lemonade from lemons. Great opportunity for someone like Shai or Tyson to step up.

Get Dan 100% before he comes back.

Higgins may well have jumped both to be front and centre of the queue.

 

[Aegean Tiger]

Late in the last quarter in a grand final when the game is won is the best time to cop a long term injury if you were gonna cop one.

Yes ...simply inspirational play from Daniel. A blessing for the club to have him as it also guarantees us young Maurice.

 

[Nico]

Higgins may well have jumped both to be front and centre of the queue.

Great for the club if he has

 

[tha8ball]

Higgins is ready to go. I reckon he will line up round 1.

 

[Jonesracing82]

I have a suspicion Rioli has had a setback, I am not expecting to see him anytime soon.

No proof, no inside word, just an observation.

And then again I could be completely wrong, but my mind is turning to who will replace him. Put your hand up Shai.

given the injury club needs to be ultra conservative. he'll be right.

 

[zippadeee]

He will be ready to go by preliminary final day!

 

[evo]

Luckily this is the one spot we have a lot of coverage in.

 

[zippadeee]

Luckily this is the one spot we have a lot of coverage in.

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