Player Watch #46: Ben Miller - Re-Signed Until 2026

[Tomnat Tigers]

Showed something as a forward but was useless in the ruck.

If he could have more moments as a forward then that would be massive for us going forward.

 

[59Stanley]

Massive brain fade that cost us big in the game it was unforgivable he had to be the one to take charge and kick the goal

 

[TigerImposter]

Massive brain fade that cost us big in the game it was unforgivable he had to be the one to take charge and kick the goal

That was Cotchin more at fault.

 

[tiger_tough]

A key forward that averages 7 touches, 2 marks and half a goal per game....

 

[Morro]

That was Cotchin more at fault.

No.

The person with the ball is responsible

 

[domin8]

No.

The person with the ball is responsible

Absolutely it is

 

[tora tora tora]

A key forward that averages 7 touches, 2 marks and half a goal per game....

His main function is obviously back up ruck. Melbourne are using JVR so Miller is better matched up there..
Or Ryan back in

 

[Morro]

His main function is obviously back up ruck. Melbourne are using JVR so Miller is better matched up there..
Or Ryan back in

Sadly I think Miller is in much better form than Ryan has been since his early games.

 

[TigerImposter]

No.

The person with the ball is responsible

If Trent Cotchin calls for the ball you basically have no choice , but to hb it to him. If Trent Dumont asks for the ball then you ignore him.

 

[GoTigers2015]

Miller still not impacting games enough. Has shown promising signs but the goes missing for large chunks of games.

Will expect that we will go back a Nank / Soldo ruck combination when Nank is available again.

 

[Grrr]

Miller still not impacting games enough. Has shown promising signs but the goes missing for large chunks of games.

Will expect that we will go back a Nank / Soldo ruck combination when Nank is available again.

Well and good for the ruck division, but neither can play forward. Miller might not be doing much forward but he can chase and harass as well as the small blokes. His ruckwork is generally quite good, I think they have to persevere until Lynch is back next season, or Bauer comes in and does well.

 

[Morro]

If Trent Cotchin calls for the ball you basically have no choice , but to hb it to him. If Trent Dumont asks for the ball then you ignore him.

Mate are you related to Miller?

If never seen you defend a player let alone an average one like it’s your long lost son.

 

[tora tora tora]

Well and good for the ruck division, but neither can play forward. Miller might not be doing much forward but he can chase and harass as well as the small blokes. His ruckwork is generally quite good, I think they have to persevere until Lynch is back next season, or Bauer comes in and does well.

Soldo likes kicking goals at least so maybe have another look at Nank and Soldo off the bench.

 

[tiger_tough]

Miller still not impacting games enough. Has shown promising signs but the goes missing for large chunks of games.

Will expect that we will go back a Nank / Soldo ruck combination when Nank is available again.

While Lynch and Gibcus are out I'd have to agree. Miller is a list clogger and Ryan is out of form.

 

[Daka]

That was Cotchin more at fault.

No it wasn't he had the ball he passed it, it was his choice. you don't pass those no matter who calls for it.

 

[TigerImposter]

No it wasn't he had the ball he passed it, it was his choice. you don't pass those no matter who calls for it.

Seriously wrong as Cotchin shouldn't have called him for it. He should've seen BM nail the goal from the boundary around a minute earlier. It was stupid by Cotchin as Miller had no choice , but to hand it to him.

 

[Morro]

Seriously wrong as Cotchin shouldn't have called him for it. He should've seen BM nail the goal from the boundary around a minute earlier. It was stupid by Cotchin as Miller had no choice , but to hand it to him.

No choice?

He had the ****ing ball and he should have had the smarts to own it.
He’s not 18 ffs

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

No choice?

He had the ******* ball and he should have had the smarts to own it.
He’s not 18 ffs

Cotchin called it when it was Cotchin who could see what was in front of him .
Cotchin called for it whilst millers vision wasn’t upon what was in front of Cotchin, but most likely what was beside and behind Cotchin . By calling for Miller had every right to expect Cotchin was clear in front , it’s on Cotchin .
Miller compete’s and reasonable good on the ground .

 

[TigerImposter]

No choice?

He had the ******* ball and he should have had the smarts to own it.
He’s not 18 ffs

neither is Cotchin. Why did he demand the footy? it's a chicken and the egg argument Morro so don't lose any sleep over it as i would feel guilty if you lost that much needed beauty sleep.

 

[Grrr]

Soldo likes kicking goals at least so maybe have another look at Nank and Soldo off the bench.

Soldo takes one or two marks a week up forward, the rest of the time his man can run off him at will. Imagine what Collingwood backs would do to him.

 

[tony__montana]

This bloke frustrates me. He plays timid. He’s strong, quick, can kick and mark a ball, pinch hit in the ruck competently, basically has the attributes to play AFLbut doesn’t seem
To have that killer instinct to want to own it. You can always tell when he’s going to miss a simple set shot he literally looks like he doesn’t want to be anywhere near there, eyes darting looking for the give off. You take a mark 7 metres out you ****ing take the responsibility to kick it yourself. That was weak

 

[tigs2010]

Probably drop him for Cumbo and play Pickett back up ruck. 2017 all over again

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Probably drop him for Cumbo and play Pickett back up ruck. 2017 all over again

Mrj

 

[domin8]

Seriously wrong as Cotchin shouldn't have called him for it. He should've seen BM nail the goal from the boundary around a minute earlier. It was stupid by Cotchin as Miller had no choice , but to hand it to him.

Seriously that’s your take wow

 

[domin8]

Cotchin called it when it was Cotchin who could see what was in front of him .
Cotchin called for it whilst millers vision wasn’t upon what was in front of Cotchin, but most likely what was beside and behind Cotchin . By calling for Miller had every right to expect Cotchin was clear in front , it’s on Cotchin .
Miller compete’s and reasonable good on the ground .

The oldest saying in footy is when you have the ball you’re in control. No one was forcing him to pass it to cotchin. That was his decision. Whether cotchin call it all not the player with the ball makes the decision and decision is his and his only. Blaming someone from calling the ball is completely incorrect