Pettifer should be play in the goal square

[Tiger Fang]

Well lads it is Tiger Fang here. Nuthin gets my blood aboiling more than a match with the carlton filth. Nothing sweeter in the history of the Grand Final than Laurie Fowler’s big hit on Big Nick in the 73 Granny. He went down like a sack of potatoes.

Shane got out during the week. Donger has resurfaced after a prolonged encounter with those fat chicks from the Footscray cheersquad. I hope there’s no red spots on his undercarriage. The VK Richo Rocket has had a resurrection. New tyres – well it didn’t have any to begin with – some brakes, some new water in the radiator and a new coat hanger to act as the antenna. Shane bought a spray can from the $2buck chinese shop and he has sprayed ‘Come on the Tigers” right across the bonnet. It sure beats getting into trouble down at the Moe mall. Just look out for the Richo Rocket in the car park with the three scarfves hanging from the window.

So now to my point. Everyone know Carlton are useless down back. Pettifer should be played from the square with Richo. Maybe Schultzy as well, who is going to be our own Nick Riewoldt when he gets some real game time. Two if not three guys in the goal square, and clear everyone out of the way. Kracker can mop up. It is percentage booster time.

Tiger Fang

 

[Tigerfan]

some great thoughts there tiger fang :clap

c'mon Tigers

 

[tha8ball]

If we were bombing the pill to Full Forward with Sarge and Petts down there we might see mark of the century!!

 

[tannerztigers]

Agree 100%. Pettifer must have a game deep in forward. He is capable of kicking 4 goals + against the blues and he is fantastic to watch leading out of the square

 

[Ian4]

interesting idea. he'll still probably run 15km on his gps if he stays in the forward 50 ;D

 

[mb64]

Trade

 

[johnson2richo2003]

Trade

;D

 

[mb64]

Trade

;D

;D ;D

 

[pahoffm]

Personally, I'd be very much against this.

What has been clear, especially in the first half of the season when we were consistently winning games, was that Pettifer was the chief receiver of the ball at HF playing a Ryan O'Keefe-type role. Pettifer was our mobile HF dominating marks inside 50. Yes, he did take some speccies close to goal, but his real value was gaining clear possession at HF.

In fact, as the season wore on, especially during our negative phase, and Pettifer tended to wander into defense, this adversely affected the Tigers' ability to take clear possession at HF. In turn, this greatly diminished the boys' ability to get shots at goal.

For my mind, Pettifer's greatest value at Tigerland is as a mobile HF, taking clear possession of the ball at 45-50 metres out.

 

[The_General]

For my mind, Pettifer's greatest value at Tigerland is as a mobile HF, taking clear possession of the ball at 45-50 metres out.

We've only just got the guy to consistently perform at AFL level in this position. I'd be concerned that taking him away from here, would adversely affect his performance, or affect the team balance.

 

[zips]

Personally, I'd be very much against this.

What has been clear, especially in the first half of the season when we were consistently winning games, was that Pettifer was the chief receiver of the ball at HF playing a Ryan O'Keefe-type role. Pettifer was our mobile HF dominating marks inside 50. Yes, he did take some speccies close to goal, but his real value was gaining clear possession at HF.

In fact, as the season wore on, especially during our negative phase, and Pettifer tended to wander into defense, this adversely affected the Tigers' ability to take clear possession at HF. In turn, this greatly diminished the boys' ability to get shots at goal.

For my mind, Pettifer's greatest value at Tigerland is as a mobile HF, taking clear possession of the ball at 45-50 metres out.

Spot on. There are enough options coming out of the goal square as it is. We need to ensure we get the pill in our possession around half forward. Petts was working his arse off in that area last week & when we were playing winning footy.

 

[Scoop]

Personally, I'd be very much against this.

What has been clear, especially in the first half of the season when we were consistently winning games, was that Pettifer was the chief receiver of the ball at HF playing a Ryan O'Keefe-type role. Pettifer was our mobile HF dominating marks inside 50. Yes, he did take some speccies close to goal, but his real value was gaining clear possession at HF.

In fact, as the season wore on, especially during our negative phase, and Pettifer tended to wander into defense, this adversely affected the Tigers' ability to take clear possession at HF. In turn, this greatly diminished the boys' ability to get shots at goal.

For my mind, Pettifer's greatest value at Tigerland is as a mobile HF, taking clear possession of the ball at 45-50 metres out.

Agree, double agree, triple agree.

Keep him out of the sqaure. Just reckon his body is struggling at the minute. Really look like he needs the end of the season to hurry up and arrive.

 

[Ian4]

For my mind, Pettifer's greatest value at Tigerland is as a mobile HF, taking clear possession of the ball at 45-50 metres out.

someone needs to tell him to have a shot when he marks in that area. he's a huge kick

 

[Tigers of Old]

For my mind, Pettifer's greatest value at Tigerland is as a mobile HF, taking clear possession of the ball at 45-50 metres out.

Good post Phantom and agree entirely.