Past #25: Robbie Tarrant - traded to RFC for CCJ&picks - 2yr deal at RFC - 174 NM games/44 NM goals - retires 13/7/23 effective immediately

[naturally north]

be interesting trying to find a spot for Thompson, Hansen , Grima, Tippett and Tarrant, just sayin.

 

[Tas]

God I hope he can back it up. Not only for his career, but it'll free up Thompson to do what he does best rather than playing a stock standard 1v1 role.

Play on nobody? Anyone can do that.

 

[Engimal]

Play on nobody? Anyone can do that.

You're not a fan of Thompson? The guy is an All-Australian for a reason.

 

[Tas]

You're not a fan of Thompson? The guy is an All-Australian for a reason.

Was.

He hasn't played like an All-Australian since he was one. I don't care if he plays on nobody, but if he is going to play that role he has to chop out the other defenders, not get stuck in no-mans land and he has to rebound. Back when he was an AA he played on the second best forward, chopped out for the other defenders and rebounded heavily. He isn't doing anything remotely well.

I would love nothing better than for him to be a half decent defender let alone AA standard. We can't afford our senior players playing like rubbish, this inconsistency crap is for kids. I am disappointed in him. We don't need one-season wonders. He is nearing 29 and he is playing like he is finished rather than he is playing in his prime.

It has been pretty shocking that our senior group has more or less fallen off a cliff. Boomer is well down (excused because he is 90 years old), Petrie is playing like a lemon, Wells can't get on the park, Grima is shot, Thompson playing like a leper, Gibson is... Gibson, McMahon is off the radar, Adams is shot. Our only two consistent senior contributors are Swallow and Thomas.

If shit keeps going at this rate we will be rebuilding before we see any success. These are professional footballers, they are being paid to perform.

 

[NotSoLileasy]

3 years ago, two of the three triple towers (Hansen, Tarrant & Petrie) were playing forward.

Now two of them are playing as our backman.

Just need Petrie to go back to complete the trifecta.

Then you have to deal with Bigeasy and his I told you so's


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[roos_fanatic08]

be interesting trying to find a spot for Thompson, Hansen , Grima, Tippett and Tarrant, just sayin.

+ spud

 

[naturally north]

+ spud

Yeah fair call, I suppose I figured Spud ( who's awesome) as a mid sized back.

The other guys are all mature aged hence the reason I left out Durdin.

Hansen (26.5 yrs old) Grima (30) Thompson ( 29) Tarrant (26) Tippett ( 26).

Their time is now none of them are at a learning curve stage, age wise.

Can't see how we: a) need them all b) why we'd keep them all.

IF Tarrant remains fit we've a surplus.

Just trying to soften the blow for when I list those we should trade at seasons end was all.

PS- Tarrant's a keeper.

 

[benbanjo]

Yeah fair call, I suppose I figured Spud ( who's awesome) as a mid sized back.

The other guys are all mature aged hence the reason I left out Durdin.

Hansen (26.5 yrs old) Grima (30) Thompson ( 29) Tarrant (26) Tippett ( 26).

Their time is now none of them are at a learning curve stage, age wise.

Can't see how we: a) need them all b) why we'd keep them all.

IF Tarrant remains fit we've a surplus.

Just trying to soften the blow for when I list those we should trade at seasons end was all.

PS- Tarrant's a keeper.

Well, Grima and Tarrant are far too injury prone to not have solid backups for....hence why we need them all,

 

[Istanbul Roo]

Absolutely loved his work on Sat night.

I've been very critical of his awful performances but he showed really positive signs down back. (unlike when he first started)

One of the best things to come out of the game, fingers crossed he stays fit and continues to show that kind of ability and output.

Footy's a team game. When he played down back 4 years ago we were being flogged, with regular blow outs. The whole defence looked bad.
Your call that he lacked talent on the basis of those performances was premature, as well as individualistic. Same overestimation going on in the assessment of Wood.
A handful of players star in any team: otherwise most players rise and fall according to overall strength of the team.

 

[Saintly31]

Footy's a team game. When he played down back 4 years ago we were being flogged, with regular blow outs. The whole defence looked bad.
Your call that he lacked talent on the basis of those performances was premature, as well as individualistic. Same overestimation going on in the assessment of Wood.
A handful of players star in any team: otherwise most players rise and fall according to overall strength of the team.

Wood is impressive. Not overrated at all.

Taz has been woeful at times, even when we were going fine.

He might have improved and considering he didn't/won't make it as a fwd, we need a key back and he has done very well on one game and hopefully continues (staying fit).

No shame in that, plenty don't and the most recent big name is Michael Hurley. Poor fwd but producing down back.

Team game yes, but individuals can be commented on within that.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Wood is impressive. Not overrated at all.

Taz has been woeful at times, even when we were going fine.

He might have improved and considering he didn't/won't make it as a fwd, we need a key back and he has done very well on one game and hopefully continues (staying fit).

No shame in that, plenty don't and the most recent big name is Michael Hurley. Poor fwd but producing down back.

Team game yes, but individuals can be commented on within that.

Hurley had always been a backman.

Having watched him all through juniors, he did his best work down back.

 

[Saintly31]

Hurley had always been a backman.

Having watched him all through juniors, he did his best work down back.

Fair enough but they have tried him regularly as a fwd and he couldn't deliver despite his ability.

I'd put Hansen in the same bracket. Always a far more natural backman.

 

[Devington]

I am so freaking happy for Taz.
If the footy gods get one thing right, let Taz keep at it fit and healthy.

 

[SMaturin]

2 in a row. Keep it going, big boy.

 

[Phillyroo]

Saintly31 bloody hell mate he was good!!!

 

[gokangas]

Was good today (says me eating humble pie), but needs to keep it up.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Well, he's found his spot.

 

[naturally north]

AA squad the way he's going.

awesome effort again .

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Rapt for the bloke.

 

[Liam Boy]

Looks like he got into Goldy's extra dick formula.

 

[Benno_900]

Tarrant morphed into Lachy Hansen today

 

[tazaa]

Ive never seen any of our defenders outmark Hawkins like that.
Im so happy for him. He deserves this so much. On ya Robbie you champion!!

 

[scottywiper]

Unlike some, I never doubted a fit Taz.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Very, very happy.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Well done Tazza.