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Welcome to the Tigers - Daniel Rioli
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I was mostly impressed with his endurance to get to and around the ball so much at such an early stage. Especially for a small forward. But when he had it despite one good run and kick to Vickery (which should've been a goal for Dan) he showed he needs to spend most of the year in the 2's.
Spot on SCOOP.SCOOP said:
His pressure without the ball makes the opposition rush their kicks.
The forward has to mark that. He's not sure where the goals are, he's positive he can mark it. Mark it. Make sure of the goal, don't hope it goes through.Barnzy said:
Young Daniel improves with every outing. I was reticent to get excited given the name and my love for Maurice and Cyril. But he's a good-un.
While I'm a big fan of Tiwi people and have romanced a Tiwi lady in the past which make me want to love Daniel to bits. I am not convinced. I recon he often fumbles his first touch and is absent when the ball drops from a pack where a small forward should be. I wish him the best but there is a very long way to go.
SCOOP said:
Agee. Improved every game. Looked like he can compete at the level tonight. Just a little bit off the pace which will come quickly for him I reckon
fastin bulbous said:
Whaaaaatt? How many times did Lids fumble tonight? Are you still to be convinced about him?
The kid is 18, 70kgs and playing his 3rd game. Of course he is going to fumble while he adjusts to AFL level
He'll take some time to develop physically and won't play every game, but he will play senior footy this year and the way he's improved a little with every outing makes me think he'll come on pretty quick.
While he will never have a highlight reel as good as Cyril in the long run he will be much more consistent with his output. Kid showed some fantastic signs last night and very happy we picked him up. In 2-3 years will be one of our better players.
Showed more in the game last night than B.Ellis.
Showed more in the game last night than B.Ellis.
He's almost the polar opposite of Cyril with the traits as first year players.
One's fit, one wasn't.
One was lazy, one isn't.
One had elite skills, one doesn't.
Well ahead of the curve, but wont impact this year. 4 to 5 games as a taster while he gets stronger.
Needs to keep a footy in his hands at all times as well. Touch and footskills still need plenty of work.
He won't end up anything like Cyril either. Will play a lot higher up the ground ala Steven Motlop or possibly even from the back half like Harbrow.
One's fit, one wasn't.
One was lazy, one isn't.
One had elite skills, one doesn't.
Well ahead of the curve, but wont impact this year. 4 to 5 games as a taster while he gets stronger.
Needs to keep a footy in his hands at all times as well. Touch and footskills still need plenty of work.
He won't end up anything like Cyril either. Will play a lot higher up the ground ala Steven Motlop or possibly even from the back half like Harbrow.
Leysy Days said:
Worked out all of that in just three weeks?
I certainly agree on the fitness. As for the rest, I'd give him some time.
I do agree that 4-5 games would be a good result for this year.
