Cant kick? Think you might have this one wrong. Awkward kicking style but effective. Almost nailed that goal outside 50.Dyer'ere said:
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Welcome to the Tigers - Daniel Rioli
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I liked him and for all the talk about how physically underdeveloped he is, he was our leading tackler for a fair part of the night.
I’ve watched the tape this morning and it doesn’t do justice to the inferred pressure he put on the Carlton defence.
For his first game he was a defensive weapon. And sure he was spent by half way through the third quarter but that was due to his defensive efforts, not his offensive efforts. For a young bloke to dedicate the majority of his efforts to defensive pressure inside our 50, it shows a team first mentality. Understanding that at this stage of his development, he can influence a game more without the ball and accepting it is huge. Look at the Lloyd blind turn goal, who harassed the ball out of Weitering arms, Rioli. Defensively there were shades of “delicious”.
But, missing that Riewoldt play on goal was huge. Carlton were on the ropes, swaying. 16 points down I think, we kick that and I think it is the ball game. Must finish. And that will come.
Any talk of this boy not playing the first 12 games are folly. He gives something we haven’t had in decades.
For his first game he was a defensive weapon. And sure he was spent by half way through the third quarter but that was due to his defensive efforts, not his offensive efforts. For a young bloke to dedicate the majority of his efforts to defensive pressure inside our 50, it shows a team first mentality. Understanding that at this stage of his development, he can influence a game more without the ball and accepting it is huge. Look at the Lloyd blind turn goal, who harassed the ball out of Weitering arms, Rioli. Defensively there were shades of “delicious”.
But, missing that Riewoldt play on goal was huge. Carlton were on the ropes, swaying. 16 points down I think, we kick that and I think it is the ball game. Must finish. And that will come.
Any talk of this boy not playing the first 12 games are folly. He gives something we haven’t had in decades.
And he will get his space in front him soon enough. And everyone will be going woooooooo. And BUHJEEPERS does he look like a skinny Maurice at times or what? More so than Cyril. Maurice was already built like a middleweight boxer by the time he arrived at Richmond, but just the way Daniel moves....no doubt a Rioli.
antman said:
Fingers crossed he gets through unscathed. Its not hurting the side having him in (quite the contrary). Under the radar is nice.
Had a slight limp (like he was sore) after the game. copped a corky i believe.tigerman said:
His defensive pressure and tackling was 1st rate. Hardwick will like his forward pressure meaning he will likely continue to get games. If he can start to impact the scoreboard he will be just what we need!
Equal 3rd most pressure acts last night (same as Cotchin). Menadue was equal top I think with Lambert, and 5th was Corey Ellis. These are great signs. We have youngsters coming through who understand the importance of the 1%ers. The small things, tackles, shepherds, hard chasing are the things that we've probably been below par in the past. AM pretty buoyed by that stat as these youngsters are only going to get better with experience.
Bang ontigerman said:
Cyril was always touted as a bloke that would graduate to a key on baller role. His dodgy hammies have prevented him living out this potential
If Dan's body stands up, definite key onballer potential. Far better engine than Cyril at the same age apparently.
First game I've seen him live.
Nice speed, great endeavour.
Of course he is young and needs time to adjust to the speed of the game and battle any doubts.
However he did miss the better option a few times, mostly to his right and appears tunnel visioned.
Like I said many extenuating circumstances but I was surprised.
Nice speed, great endeavour.
Of course he is young and needs time to adjust to the speed of the game and battle any doubts.
However he did miss the better option a few times, mostly to his right and appears tunnel visioned.
Like I said many extenuating circumstances but I was surprised.
Hopefully the father/son doesn't get watered down any more and we can land Maurice Jnr in a couple of years timetigerman said:
I was talking to someone yesterday who is very close to a few players. The word is that they have been staggered at the improvement in Dan Rioli since he came to the club. The belief we have someone special on our hands if the trajectory remains the same.
From what I understand his improvement was also enormous in 2015 as well where he went from a fringe underager to a 1st round draft pick.
Exciting
From what I understand his improvement was also enormous in 2015 as well where he went from a fringe underager to a 1st round draft pick.
Exciting
