Player Watch #27 Thomson Dow Re-Signed until 2025

[guruisatiger]

Do ya reckon Diesel would get drafted as a kid these days? He was slow as treacle, brilliant footballer though.

Imagine the numbers he would be getting
In the vfl now,,, he would force his way onto a list by sheer numbers, and his ability to hit targets with both hands and both feet,( very few current players can do this)

 

[All Aust]

I don't see it with him. I think there's a distinct lack of football IQ and skills required to be a modern effective AFL midfielder.

There is nothing to lose this season so by all means give him games and opportunity.

But I am not as hyped as some by his preseason performance. He was okay at best. He's a 5th year mid who hasn't even been tearing up the VFL in previous years. The odds are stacked against him based off this.

At the minute he has improved to be at a standard that warrants selection. You believe in improvement don't you? Probs not. It's a real thing. Plenty of AFL players do it.

There is nothing to indicate Thompson's improvement has stopped. Nothing. He can get better still. This is a good thing in that, Richmond need to improve in midfield plays. At the minute, on form, it is likely to come from T. Dow.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

Greg Williams kicking was elite

Not initially. He also couldn't kick further than 40m but honed his skills to be accurate.

 

[guruisatiger]

Not initially. He also couldn't kick further than 40m but honed his skills to be accurate.

Was elite on both feet

 

[Pattiger]

I see Dow as a similar player to Shane Edwards. Smart, evasive and quick. He's quick with his hands and can release players starting our chain. We have missed that for the past 3 years.

Now we just need a Lambert replacement and we are set.

Think Mcauliff for Lambert - Shedda was actually rated no 1 for Forward assists in the AFL - certainly the link man that Richmond will miss.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Think Mcauliff for Lambert - Shedda was actually rated no 1 for Forward assists in the AFL - certainly the link man that Richmond will miss.

Only if the RFC under Ooze plays the same game tactics as Dimma...

 

[Ancient Tiger]

Was elite on both feet

Elite eventually but stiil couldn't kick more than 40m.

 

[guruisatiger]

Elite eventually but stiil couldn't kick more than 40m.

Was always elite distance is irrelevant
When you hit the target with precision

 

[SA_Tiger11]

Now’s the time Thomson. Make or break year.

 

[tiggywigs]

Recent evidence says he's ready to make the leap to the big time.
I'm looking forward to seeing him try.
I reckon his inside evasive skill means he will make it.

 

[Morro]

Recent evidence says he's ready to make the leap to the big time.
I'm looking forward to seeing him try.
I reckon his inside evasive skill means he will make it.

He's won me over.

 

[Hank Heavenly]

the part I like the best about hsi pre-season, is he actually body lines the ball and the opponent, he's actually really comfortable with looking for contact, rather than trying to avoid it.

Gives him a higher % to win the ball over any oppoenent who tries to avoid contact and just reach in for the ball

 

[Googstar]

Has the ability, just needed a few pre-seasons to get the body right. Now is his time.

 

[THE_GUN]

Good luck to Thommo and hope he goes well and has a great career for the mighty Tigers
He has had good time to learn his trade and build a body thats required for AFL

 

[Daka]

Really hope this kid plays well v Suns tomorrow.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

looking at selection it is highly this kid will again be screwed over , given minimum game time in favour of others and as a result will be dropped in 2-3 weeks and not seen again .
Bookmark it !
Via selection the club is its own worst enemy in developing players .

 

[Grrr]

looking at selection it is highly this kid will again be screwed over , given minimum game time in favour of others and as a result will be dropped in 2-3 weeks and not seen again .
Bookmark it !
Via selection the club is its own worst enemy in developing players .

Unless he plays better than the rest, which is quite possible.

 

[lizard man]

Thomson is a strange name isn’t it? Not tom, Thomas or even Thompson with a P in there ….. just Thomson

 

[Grrr]

Thomson is a strange name isn’t it? Not tom, Thomas or even Thompson with a P in there ….. just Thomson

How he carries the burden is amazing. Maybe it's a silent 'p', with a bit of luck.

 

[Dr Tigris]

Thomson is a strange name isn’t it? Not tom, Thomas or even Thompson with a P in there ….. just Thomson

Not the strangest name going round.

Not got much else to say. Call him thommo

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

How he carries the burden is amazing. Maybe it's a silent 'p', with a bit of luck.

A lis...P!!!

 

[THE_GUN]

Thomson is a strange name isn’t it? Not tom, Thomas or even Thompson with a P in there ….. just Thomson

as a name for boys is of Aramaic derivation, and the name Thomson means "twin". Thomson is a variant form of Thomas (Aramaic).

 

[richoplzbreed]

Ross doubles his stats in 1/4

 

[Barnzy]

Never again please. Not up to AFL level

 

[DustinsGuns]

He was awful for sure. But he must be preserved with. Prestia is the one who should be hanging up the boots