Player Watch Pick #16 (2016) - Todd Marshall

[TeeKray]

So you’re not mocking Marshall when you refer to him as ‘Hot Toddy’ while criticising his effort and/or output?

No, I'm actually mocking his BigFooty fan base by using that term.

 

[backtozero]

Love how certain posters have now turned this into a moral debate and then call others emotional.

If you critique Todd's footballing output to date you're actually just a bad person.

 

[JimmyBC]

No, I'm actually mocking his BigFooty fan base by using that term.

We need one for Esava, Hot Spray Sav?

 

[Sewer de Lance]

I’ve made it very clear of being in the camp that questions the overall value of Marshall’s football ability. There are many others who think opposite to this, & that’s okay.

However, I think the debate surrounding Marshall has shifted from Todd the footballer, to one of selection integrity. I’d argue we’ve reached a point where he simply can’t be selected anymore due to the increased risk of not being able to complete a full game.

I feel for the lad, but you have to make decisions that are in the best interests of the team, not the individual.

 

[Duckimus Prime]

1. The stuff about the forward line looking better is narrow minded crap.

Our midfield went supernova for a couple of weeks and because of that our forwards benefited.

Yet when Marshall is the beneficiary of it in games when Dixon doesn't play, its all about how Marshall leading our forward line is the greatest thing since Scottie Hodges.

 

[powermacs]

Yep. He's no fan of Hot Toddy.

Wouldn’t surprise me if Timmy isn’t a fan. Got told the other day that Todd isn’t the hardest worker at the club and likes a party. Last person I would’ve picked but probably matches up with his development not coming along like we hoped it would.

 

[Chrizzt]

Wouldn’t surprise me if Timmy isn’t a fan. Got told the other day that Todd isn’t the hardest worker at the club and likes a party. Last person I would’ve picked but probably matches up with his development not coming along like we hoped it would.

Not sure who you heard that from but it's BS

 

[Powerade 08]

Show some respect. The kid likely has a lifetime of TBI issues ahead of him.

Hes not being forced to play football

 

[Jello_B]

Hot Toddy was a jovial light hearted term I thought.
Special Todd is pretty grim though.

 

[bringbackbucky]

Hes not being forced to play football

The kid would be in the midst of making the hardest decision of his life. Probably about to have to give up on his dreams, and his chosen profession. And likely to suffer for the rest of his life.
I’ll say it again - show some respect.

 

[powermacs]

Not sure who you heard that from but it's BS

Yeah, not so sure about that.

 

[El_Scorcho]

Hot Toddy pads his stats with cheap marks on the lead 48 metres out hard up against the boundary. That looks like a mark inside 50 on paper but it's a low percentage scoring chance. Give me Esava's strong contested marks in good scoring positions any day.

He hasn't had a shot from inside 40 in the last 3 weeks. Go and look at where Esava has taken his shots and tell me they're high percentage scoring positions

 

[El_Scorcho]

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Is it a breakdown of your defensive structure if an intercept mark is not taken by one of your defenders? Is it a breakdown in basketball offense if you can't get a pass to an open player for a layup, dunk or open shot? Gimme a break (pun intended)

Yes and yes. Both of those are examples of a system breaking down.

 

[FishingRick04]

Not sure why all the argument about Esava and Todd. Prime Todd is clearly better, but Todd isn’t prime Todd anymore, he looks devoid of confidence in relation to contact and glancing blows sends him off for 10 days.

He’s in bed with Ken, so he has a level of assurity he’s protected.

Esava has given me confidence whilst acknowledging he isn’t special because he’s durable and not afraid of contact, provides a contest, clunks some big marks. When Mitch is playing a good third banana.

If Todd had Esava’s durability and desire for the contest it’s a no brainer.

As it stands, Todd is a shell of himself and most likely needs to retire if this level of impact is sending him off the field. A real shame for the fella but he’s no lone soldier.

 

[scotty13]

How many times has Todd suffered concussion in his career? 5?

 

[bomberclifford]

Using ‘Hot Toddy’ ironically to mock a guy who is clearly down on form and confidence because of persistent hip problems and career-threatening concussion issues is a bit sad, isn’t it?

Honestly, if you’re not in the corner of a Port Adelaide player whose parents died six months apart before he turned 21, what are you doing here?

I agree. We should call him Hot Turd instead.

 

[JimmyBC]

Not sure why all the argument about Esava and Todd. Prime Todd is clearly better, but Todd isn’t prime Todd anymore, he looks devoid of confidence in relation to contact and glancing blows sends him off for 10 days.

He’s in bed with Ken, so he has a level of assurity he’s protected.

Esava has given me confidence whilst acknowledging he isn’t special because he’s durable and not afraid of contact, provides a contest, clunks some big marks. When Mitch is playing a good third banana.

If Todd had Esava’s durability and desire for the contest it’s a no brainer.

As it stands, Todd is a shell of himself and most likely needs to retire if this level of impact is sending him off the field. A real shame for the fella but he’s no lone soldier.

Esava is gifted in the air there's no doubt about it, everything else about him is a trainwreck though, the jury is still out for me.

 

[FishingRick04]

Esava is gifted in the air there's no doubt about it, everything else about him is a trainwreck though, the jury is still out for me.

No nightmare moments up forward that I’ve seen.

Okay is goal kicking isn’t the best but people here have short memories of all our other forwards!

 

[JimmyBC]

No nightmare moments up forward that I’ve seen.

Okay is goal kicking isn’t the best but people here have short memories of all our other forwards!

Isn't the best? his kicking is an absolute lottery

 

[FishingRick04]

Isn't the best? his kicking is an absolute lottery

His first game was okay, further out he becomes more random, Dixon the same however

 

[Skindy]

From a player performance rating perspective - Marshall's performance in 30% TOG exceeded the ratings of Rioli, Evans and Ratugolea combined who all played full games.

 

[backtozero]

Isn't the best? his kicking is an absolute lottery

Todd is far from a dead-eye.

 

[JimmyBC]

Todd is far from a dead-eye.

If you don't think he's a far better kick than Esava in field kicking & goal kicking you have officially drifted into gumby land.

 

[sobrave]

Can we have a player that has esavas marking ability and hot toddys kicking

 

[Expat power]

Wouldn’t surprise me if Timmy isn’t a fan. Got told the other day that Todd isn’t the hardest worker at the club and likes a party. Last person I would’ve picked but probably matches up with his development not coming along like we hoped it would.

Ha! Total BS. Someone’s playing with ya.