Is Deledio overrated at this stage of his career ?

[Richmond United]

Only by those with unrealistic expectations!

 

[RainsyBaby]

Thanks to those who have lent some support...I couldn't quite understand why I was being criticized, labelled a troll and that.
I've posted 3 topics...this one on Deledio...another asking members how they saw Richo...champion or a star...the last on Tambling on how he reminds me of Mitchell.
Perhaps the Green Typing triggered it off...I'm as one eyed as any Tiger supporter, so don't think I'm here to just stir the pot...I'm a good guy

 

[TigerMasochist]

Nothing wrong with Lids, plenty wrong with the expectations being heaped on him by the unwashed tree swinging masses :-*.
Look for Lids and the other potential superstars to start really showing what they can do after they have played fifty or so games, the kids need four years to build their bodies and mental disciplines up to AFL requirements any thing less is just *smile*.

 

[Coughlan24]

I don't think he's over-rated I think he's being looked after and spends aa lot of time forward, at the moment he is playing the same role Browny would and he is the most suitable for the job as he can play both roles he's only a big mark or long goal away from an absolute blinder.

 

[Scoop]

His stats are up by around 10 per cent similar to what Judds were in year two. Having said that Judd is playing his 100th game this week. Judd's first 100 compare to the great Ian Stewart who had two Charlies, 2 b &f 's and played in a flag. That's pretty lofty standards. Lids plays his 30th this week.
But to be even mentioning Lids and Judd in the same breath is a huge positive.

Deledio is on the right path to being a great, we as a support base are just wishing that time is now. Have no doubt he will be a elite A grade player, don't forget the fact that Brett doesn't have the best supporting cast right now and is being targeted by the other mob every week. To a extent Brett will be limited by how good he can be, by how great our club can be.

 

[billyb#40]

Thanks to those who have lent some support...I couldn't quite understand why I was being criticized, labelled a troll and that.
I've posted 3 topics...this one on Deledio...another asking members how they saw Richo...champion or a star...the last on Tambling on how he reminds me of Mitchell.
Perhaps the Green Typing triggered it off...I'm as one eyed as any Tiger supporter, so don't think I'm here to just stir the pot...I'm a good guy

Overrated by RainsyBaby

 

[BISKET*12*]

Fair dinkum mate on this site if you dare critisize any of the Richmond little darlings you are deemed to be not worthy of a reply.

True, brother.

2nd year blues and looks to be bludging a bit... clearly has plenty of ability. Burnt Judd for pace as well.

I don't reckon he is overrated.
No way he is quicker than Judd

 

[BISKET*12*]

Thanks to those who have lent some support...I couldn'
t quite understand why I was being criticized, labelled a troll and that.
I've posted 3 topics...this one on Deledio...another asking members how they saw Richo...champion or a star...the last on Tambling on how he reminds me of Mitchell.
Perhaps the Green Typing triggered it off...I'm as one eyed as any Tiger supporter, so don't think I'm here to just stir the pot...I'm a good guy

Do not worry RB its like being back at school some times on this forum. The people that have been there for a while feel the need to pick on the new guy.Good on you for posting what you think and not posting threads like does anyone know if Campbo is working at a bar in NYC. How boring!!
About time someone posted something interesting except for the Bisket. ;D ;D ;D

 

[D85]

i dont think he's overrated. sure id like to see some more meaningful possies, but he is a star in the making.

 

[an_oxford_man]

No way he is quicker than Judd

Refer to Tiger TV, brother.

 

[nitrotiger]

Thanks to those who have lent some support...I couldn'
t quite understand why I was being criticized, labelled a troll and that.
I've posted 3 topics...this one on Deledio...another asking members how they saw Richo...champion or a star...the last on Tambling on how he reminds me of Mitchell.
Perhaps the Green Typing triggered it off...I'm as one eyed as any Tiger supporter, so don't think I'm here to just stir the pot...I'm a good guy

Do not worry RB its like being back at school some times on this forum. The people that have been there for a while feel the need to pick on the new guy.Good on you for posting what you think and not posting threads like does anyone know if Campbo is working at a bar in NYC. How boring!!
About time someone posted something interesting except for the Bisket. ;D ;D ;D

Tell ya what RainsyBaby.........this being a Tiger supporter is a hard,hard caper.Dont worry about the "troll inuuendos".......
Ive been called WORSE on here,and still lived to crap on another day......And,being on the back of a 119 point public floggingdoesnt exactly stir waves of enthusiasm either.........(now there,s another idea for a thread).......
Youe awlright i reckon....you just keep on kicking long and spotting up your targets mate.....Cheers! :clap :hihi ;D

 

[1974]

Absolutely not overrated, his performances this year have been scratchy with the odd burst of brilliance.

When the hugs, hi-fives and backslaps were being dished out amongst the players after the Essendon game Lids was privately cursing himself for missed goals and turnovers, you could see it in his body language, this is a guy who seems to have zero tolerance for mediocraty, if only you could say the same for others.

 

[Tigers of Old]

i dont think he's overrated. sure id like to see some more meaningful possies, but he is a star in the making.

I don't think Lids is overrated currently but there's no doubt future expectations are high.
His first season was fantastic and that definately lifted expectations this season. Understandibly so.

But whether Lids truly becomes a superstar in the Judd, Hird, Voss etc. category is yet to be seen. There's a lot of work ahead of him and those comparisons are rightly a long way off yet. Yes you can see the "potential" but the reality is it may not happen.

David C has been harping on about this for a while and I'm coming around to that way of thinking.
We can't as a club be held to ransom by a player's "potential", no matter how much they seem to have.

I'm not pointing the finger at Deledio but we've seen this time & time again at the RFC.
One season wonders who don't go onto to greater heights. In Lids case I have little doubt he'll be a player, but just how good is the question.

Players should only be given star status after at least two outstanding & consistant seasons.
Unfortunately at Richmond, we are so desperate to find players of elite quality that after one season we often brand them as "potential" superstars and sign them to lucrative long term contracts.
Often the reality is they are just standouts in an ordinary Richmond side and their value at league level is not as high as perceived.

Two seasons of consistant performance should be the benchmark for rewarded performance.
Two year contracts should be the maximum offered also.
If the player thinks they can get a better deal elsewhere so be it and if they can then good luck to them.

Time for a shift in thinking I think.

 

[Brettstigers]

I think you can say this year there have been games in which Lids hasn't been able to get into it at all. (He as been interviewed and said it himself) I think that is part of him getting a better class of opposition player this year.

With Johnson and Chaffey out (ie we have no taggers) would it be worthwhile to give Lids a difficult run with role? He has the pace to always be with his opponent and while he isn't the strongest player on the park he has actually been one of the most impressive in bulking up.

Could add another side to his game and do a job for us at the same time. Any thoughts?