Player Watch #13: Darcy Tucker

[koshari]

He took an absolutely poleaxing in one contest and did not squib it at all. Got up sore then ran to make a handball receive. He’s a tough nut.

Had one moment where he kicked an lmac helicopter, but otherwise pretty solid. Puts his head over it.

 

[swaeney]

Had one moment where he kicked an lmac helicopter, but otherwise pretty solid. Puts his head over it.

is a cleaner version of lmac

 

[travelli]

Still no Tucker love?

The dude is hard and owns his spot.

 

[amaz199]

Happy with how he's tracking.

Reliable. Can see why we got him now.

 

[Hojuman]

Still no Tucker love?

The dude is hard and owns his spot.

Need him Saturday with Cats small forwards.

 

[RightWingRoo]

Took a nice grab 1v1 inside defensive 50 yesterday, took the front spot and used his body really well. Was against McKay from memory?

 

[justroyal]

The fact that I’ve spent the last few weeks not bitching about Tucker or Scott means we’re building and these guys have taken another step

 

[Waynesworld]

Took a nice grab 1v1 inside defensive 50 yesterday, took the front spot and used his body really well. Was against McKay from memory?

No the grab wasn’t against McKay!

I actually thought he was pretty average, a few turnovers and fumbles when we needed clean possession.

 

[bennymate]

Just an honest battler is Darcy, would've fit right in to our 2012/2013 side

 

[viccles]

He does some silly things but I like him. He deserves his spot

 

[DuckYeah]

Been serviceable off half back. Premiership team worthy? Probably not, good enough to boost us up the ladder? Absolutely

 

[RightWingRoo]

No the grab wasn’t against McKay!

I actually thought he was pretty average, a few turnovers and fumbles when we needed clean possession.

Ahh yes I remember now, was Owies?
Thought it was against a big bloke for some reason.

 

[tazaa]

I was a fan last year.
This year I am just very bullish on finding players who are top 30 in their position in the comp.

I know he’s not gonna be there when we’re playing finals but I just can’t hack the missed handballs and shit kicks anymore.

Sadly when you play wing, you are going to be part of scoring chains and the teams success relies on your contribution.
He’s a coach killer.

So he can hang around for now, but the sooner he’s phased out of the 22 then you know we’re up there.

 

[Possession]

He does some silly things but I like him. He deserves his spot

He had some great moments today, all coming after I bagged him to my friends. Just one of those players.

 

[hotchilli]

I was a fan last year.
This year I am just very bullish on finding players who are top 30 in their position in the comp.

I know he’s not gonna be there when we’re playing finals but I just can’t hack the missed handballs and shit kicks anymore.

Sadly when you play wing, you are going to be part of scoring chains and the teams success relies on your contribution.
He’s a coach killer.

So he can hang around for now, but the sooner he’s phased out of the 22 then you know we’re up there.

He’s been in defence for months.

 

[Themanbun]

I rate him.

 

[showusyacunningt]

Far from the problem right now. He competes and goes harder than a few of the others competing for those hb/wing spots.

 

[Heaps of fun]

I feel like he wins a lot of massive 1v1s that hold back offensive pushes. Once he gets the ball it's another issue but better than guys we've had in who lose contests and turn it over.

 

[amaz199]

Good again today.

 

[DuckYeah]

A +1 today. He has been quite decent as a bigger bodied half back. Persist

 

[CBSlogger]

He looks to have settled in, playing reliable, no fuss footy.

 

[Hojuman]

Had Stephenson as an option a coupla times in the first half, ignored him. Good decision.

 

[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

Had Stephenson as an option a coupla times in the first half, ignored him. Good decision.

Noticed this myself, think once notably in the 3rd, sleevo was probably the best option going by jumper colour but nope, Tucker went for a run through the guts himself

 

[Pagans Paddock99]

Is probably the most reliable kick in the side outside of Sheezel.

Even at training, simply does not miss a target - ever.

I remember Dennis Commetti saying he is the best kick in WA when at Freo, and laughed when I seen his action for the first time.

Never bites off too much but never misses a target. Perfect when in a struggling team when under pressure and just need to hold on to the ball.

He has had a very underrated year and a key reason behind our form since the bye and his move into defence.






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[Roo Beauty]

Ultra reliable.