Player Watch Riley Thilthorpe - Signed to End of 2028

[Cleric]

Riley has too many weapons.

His height and strength will almost certainly make him a nightmare for any defender. Im glad they made him bulk up during his injury layoff. The dudes a beast and will easily brush aside any of the current defenders from any side in a 1:1. The only problem I fear is we start bombing long to him and he ends up 3 on 1 all the time. But he has smarts and I do think he will break into space more often. But Darcy and Walker need to create some space for him. Cant just all clog up the middle.

While it is tempting to use him one out in the square, could be very useful roaming the 50 as well.

In his highlights of the games he played in 2024, the thing that stood out to me was his footy smarts and skill both with the ball and at ground level. Not putting any pressure on him, but I do think within a couple of seasons he will be the best bigman in the game. I think is weapons are bigger than JUH, King Brothers and the guy from Sydney.

I predict Riley may end up forcing opposition teams to drop their ruckman in front of him. But his speed and running ability will nullify them pretty quick.

I rate him as the best forward of the lot. Like you say, he just has more weapons than anyone else. The only thing holding him back would be injuries.

 

[WeeBlake]

I rate him as the best forward of the lot. Like you say, he just has more weapons than anyone else. The only thing holding him back would be injuries.

I’d have Sam Darcy clearly ahead, and JUH arguably slightly ahead.

 

[WeeBlake]

The way I see RT going this year is he is either going to destroy alot of defenders, or he is going to destroy his knee.

Yeah, it’s been sketchy from the start

 

[AFC979810]

The way I see RT going this year is he is either going to destroy alot of defenders, or he is going to destroy his knee.

Its why its imperative we keep him far away from the ruck.

 

[DaKids]

Its why its imperative we keep him far away from the ruck.

The problem with the big Riley is his landing technique. Doesn’t have any. Look at all the times the lad has hurt himself - it’s going for marks.

Unless he can sort that out he’s safer in the ruck

 

[bmac84]

The problem with the big Riley is his landing technique. Doesn’t have any. Look at all the times the lad has hurt himself - it’s going for marks.

Unless he can sort that out he’s safer in the ruck

How is all the jumping in the ruck any safer? Not to mention all the knees to the ribs, etc.

 

[FR0GGY]

Its why its imperative we keep him far away from the ruck.

You don’t think rucks are important?

 

[AFC979810]

You don’t think rucks are important?

Ha ha ha....

They are not. Thats why we need to keep one of our most important players away from the least important position that can hurt him.

But you already knew that you Clark Kent.