Matt Coulthard

[The_General]

Coulthard was an inspired selection, one I was very nervous about. But it's proved to be astute. If we'd waited, he'd be gone before we came back to get him.

That said, we're playing with fire here a bit. He's great for a quarter, clearly playing sub because he's not ready for 4 quarters. If we get an injury in the first quarter though, I reckon it's going to hurt us. A defender will probably run him into the ground and become a weapon the other way. Don't know after our season, whether I'd be as willing to ride lady luck. May our coaches retain their sizeable cajones.

 

[Webbie26]

All class this lad doesn't waste a disposal

 

[Rod]

Coulthard was an inspired selection, one I was very nervous about. But it's proved to be astute. If we'd waited, he'd be gone before we came back to get him.

That said, we're playing with fire here a bit. He's great for a quarter, clearly playing sub because he's not ready for 4 quarters. If we get an injury in the first quarter though, I reckon it's going to hurt us. A defender will probably run him into the ground and become a weapon the other way. Don't know after our season, whether I'd be as willing to ride lady luck. May our coaches retain their sizeable cajones.

It’s been reported that he has a huge tank… so I dont think they’re worried about him blowing up.

I think it’s more so that he is so light, and worried about him being rag dolled or buried by a bigger stronger body. A full AFL preaseason weights program should have him starting 18 next year.

 

[Tigers2011]

Wouldn’t mind seeing him start this week & see how he looks over extended game time.

 

[Tenacious]

Wouldn’t mind seeing him start this week & see how he looks over extended game time.

100%
Deserves a chance now and would be good to see how he goes - even if he was subbed out before the finish

 

[Tigers2011]

100%
Deserves a chance now and would be good to see how he goes - even if he was subbed out before the finish

His position to read the play and snap the goal on Sunday further shows the natural feel he has for the game. Plus he has work rate & speed. We have a genuine small forward here.

 

[thegdog]

The boy can seriously play. Reading ball of packs elite

 

[tha8ball]

The boy can seriously play. Reading ball of packs elite

I get Shane Edwards vibes when watching him.

 

[craig]

Glad hes getting experience.

Going to be a player for the RFC.

 

[Tigerfan]

Yep, he’s a good get

 

[TigerForce]

I get Shane Edwards vibes when watching him.

Probably cleaner too.

 

[tigersnake]

Looks like a player people

 

[rensman]

Very very clean player even first q non mark ball hits ground assesses quicker than everyone quick handball to advantage

 

[frecks]

Looks like a player people

So smooth ,clean & can see a great Tiger in the very near future

 

[mad_tiggy911]

We must do better than Tyler Young.

 

[craig]

We must do better than Tyler Young.

He'll be ok Doggy patience man

 

[The_General]

We must do better than Tyler Young.

You do realise this isn't the game day thread right? It's the Couthard thread?

 

[jb03]

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[UKTiger]

Very quiet tonight but no surprise as the team overall was well below par so there was no service or support to work with.

 

[CarnTheTiges]

Very quiet tonight but no surprise as the team overall was well below par so there was no service or support to work with.

Did the right thing when he got the ball, though, which is more than can be said for a lot of his team mates. Looks to have a high football IQ.