Past #26: Tarryn Thomas - Roo until end '24

[Friday Night Lights]

Fitness the only thing holding him back it seems. He can literally do everything, I see no weaknesses.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

He's our Petracca/Dusty mid/forward. And with that extension, will be a better mark.

 

[Lomas]

Fitness the only thing holding him back it seems. He can literally do everything, I see no weaknesses.

Apart from fitness?

 

[Instincts]

Over the past 5 weeks averaging 18 disposals, 1.8 goals, 1.2 goal assists, 7 score involvements and 6 inside 50's.

 

[Devington]

Over the past 5 weeks averaging 18 disposals, 1.8 goals, 1.2 goal assists, 7 score involvements and 6 inside 50's.

His meters gained have also skyrocketed and all of that with an average of just 75% TOG.

Right now he's exceeding both of what my hopes and expectations for the year were. Absolutely coming into his own and it's a little frightening that he still has a lot more upside to discover considering his age, fitness, and experience.

 

[northbergs]

The Money Man!


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[The Dougster]

Great hands from Larkey

 

[Joshen]

Offensive game is elite. Just needs to find more of it.

Was his man who peeled off for the easy handball and then goal from 50. TT couldn't / didn't go with him. All about the fitness base.

Is the Achilles heel for much of our midfield. Big pre-season ahead.

 

[nelroo]

Fitness the only thing holding him back it seems. He can literally do everything, I see no weaknesses.

Keeping his feet ( at times) he could work on

 

[Devington]

Offensive game is elite. Just needs to find more of it.

Was his man who peeled off for the easy handball and then goal from 50. TT couldn't / didn't go with him. All about the fitness base.

Is the Achilles heel for much of our midfield. Big pre-season ahead.

It looked like he started to chase then stopped, I think he was worried he would give away a 50 due to how far behind he already was. That said he should have run like blazes laterally once the handball was made and IIRC he just stood there.

 

[guapo]

Insanely talented footballer who will be unstoppable by 2024. Incredibly exciting

 

[AnEmptyChair]

I know it's a huge cliche, but I often find things are cliche because they're often true, but 18/19 of his touches are worth 25-30 from anyone else. He's a sublime user and a lovely kick for goal. He's also really creative in close and very rarely loses his feet. Such a beautifully balanced and skillful footballer. What's most impressive about his form recently imo is that he looks like he's working twice as hard as he has done in the past. And that's simply down to fitness and a bit of belief, I reckon.

 

[Jazny]

Offensive game is elite. Just needs to find more of it.

Was his man who peeled off for the easy handball and then goal from 50. TT couldn't / didn't go with him. All about the fitness base.

Is the Achilles heel for much of our midfield. Big pre-season ahead.

It looked more like he was worried about giving away 50 cause he reacted a little slow then didnt want to run into in the protected area

 

[Liam Boy]

He's our Petracca/Dusty mid/forward. And with that extension, will be a better mark.

It's going to be incredible if LDU can come on the way Tarryn has, we'll have two of these.

 

[Black2Blue]

Such a pure footballer. With Nobes throwing him in the middle, can sense he has embraced the responsibility of being a midfielder and can tell he knows he has more ability than most of those around him. Agree on the fitness base comments, but also loving seeing him often working hard even when he is out of petrol tickets. Been listed in the Bests 3 or 4 times in the past 2 months and should have been listed yesterday too.

Going to enjoy some great viewing over the years ahead.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Such a pure footballer. With Nobes throwing him in the middle, can sense he has embraced the responsibility of being a midfielder and can tell he knows he has more ability than most of those around him. Agree on the fitness base comments, but also loving seeing him often working hard even when he is out of petrol tickets. Been listed in the Bests 3 or 4 times in the past 2 months and should have been listed yesterday too.

Going to enjoy some great viewing over the years ahead.

He's a more mercurial version of Adam Goodes.

Doesn't have Goodes's endurance, but he was born to play as a utility and expose opposition sides through match ups. He can play just about any position.

 

[MagicalRoos]

One unique skill-set he has is he uses his standing vertical leap to advantage in marking contests. Most players need to have a few steps run up at least to feel comfortable getting that high in the contest. Once his arms and shoulders gain more strength to hold those marks, this trait will become much more impactful.

 

[Snake_Baker]

One unique skill-set he has is he uses his standing vertical leap to advantage in marking contests. Most players need to have a few steps run up at least to feel comfortable getting that high in the contest. Once his arms and shoulders gain more strength to hold those marks, this trait will become much more impactful.

Has telescopic arms and marks the ball directly overhead.

This makes a 189cm player mark like a 195cm player.

 

[The Warlord]

He's our Petracca/Dusty mid/forward. And with that extension, will be a better mark.

I'd say 5th or 6th in a line for a mid/fwd spot.

 

[The Warlord]

Very soon after Mumford coat hangered him, there was a contest where Mummy ended up flat on his back.

Tarryn dragged his jumper up over his head and face in a clear mark of disrespect. He held that crucial extra second, made Mummy flail about like a turtle on its back.

The message was clear. If you think I'm intimidated by you, you fat sniper, think again.

Any time you want. Mummy didn't go near him again.

 

[amaz199]

Has come a long way from last year showing the usual glimpses to now having a huge impact.

Just a pleasure to watch.

Hard, skilful, clinical, strong hands.... just so good!

 

[rooboy335]

Very soon after Mumford coat hangered him, there was a contest where Mummy ended up flat on his back.

Tarryn dragged his jumper up over his head and face in a clear mark of disrespect. He held that crucial extra second, made Mummy flail about like a turtle on its back.

The message was clear. If you think I'm intimidated by you, you fat sniper, think again.

Any time you want. Mummy didn't go near him again.

Loved it, although it then gave him the opportunity to fake being off balance and almost face smash Jy with his elbow. That faux tough, sniping dog will seriously injure someone one day and it baffles the mind as to why hes allowed to get away with it so often.

 

[leighlee13]

Very soon after Mumford coat hangered him, there was a contest where Mummy ended up flat on his back.

Tarryn dragged his jumper up over his head and face in a clear mark of disrespect. He held that crucial extra second, made Mummy flail about like a turtle on its back.

The message was clear. If you think I'm intimidated by you, you fat sniper, think again.

Any time you want. Mummy didn't go near him again.

Footage of this please. Well done Tarryn for calling out his shit and showing Mummy he might be big but he is a coward.

 

[The Warlord]

Footage of this please. Well done Tarryn for calling out his sh*t and showing Mummy he might be big but he is a coward.

giantroo - is this possible? Is a few minutes after the coat hanger

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

It is really fun tuning in each week to see this guy line up at the centre bounce. Puts bums on seats.