Pick 63, 2017 Ben Miller - Welcome to Tigerland.

[caesar]

So my point in all this is that I see no heir apparent for Tarrant other than Miller.

Just reposting a Kane Lambert quote from my training report awhile back:

I asked Lambo about Tylar Young, he said "Only been playing footy for 4 years, will work well with Truck, a Tarrant type with more speed"

Ok Tylar would have to come from the clouds but you don't recruit a 24 year old unless you have a role pegged for him.

 

[turk-d-tiger]

Just reposting a Kane Lambert quote from my training report awhile back:

I asked Lambo about Tylar Young, he said "Only been playing footy for 4 years, will work well with Truck, a Tarrant type with more speed"

Ok Tylar would have to come from the clouds but you don't recruit a 24 year old unless you have a role pegged for him.

I actually like the Tylar Young selection
just turned 24 in september and physically ready and has the athletic ability and speed

12 months playing in our reserves and learning game style/plan and being mentored by Grimes, Tarrant , Vlastuin , Broad whislt training against Jack & Tom as well as being coached by Truck

Could be a ready made replacement to Tarrant in 2024

 

[year of the tiger]

Just reposting a Kane Lambert quote from my training report awhile back:

I asked Lambo about Tylar Young, he said "Only been playing footy for 4 years, will work well with Truck, a Tarrant type with more speed"

Ok Tylar would have to come from the clouds but you don't recruit a 24 year old unless you have a role pegged for him.

Its speculative but a good one to take a punt on.

How old was Broad when he was recruited as a mature age - I seem to recall he was a similar age, maybe a tad younger.

 

[craig]

Could be a ready made replacement to Tarrant in 2024

Highly likely this is the case with Gibbus to take the Grimes /Broad 3rd tall role.

 

[Streak]

Just reposting a Kane Lambert quote from my training report awhile back:

I asked Lambo about Tylar Young, he said "Only been playing footy for 4 years, will work well with Truck, a Tarrant type with more speed"

Ok Tylar would have to come from the clouds but you don't recruit a 24 year old unless you have a role pegged for him.

Fair point.

I don't know much about Young. Good to see we are adding some depth to cover this role.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Just reposting a Kane Lambert quote from my training report awhile back:

I asked Lambo about Tylar Young, he said "Only been playing footy for 4 years, will work well with Truck, a Tarrant type with more speed"

Ok Tylar would have to come from the clouds but you don't recruit a 24 year old unless you have a role pegged for him.

Makes it even more likely Miller goes forward.

 

[DuD_Delist]

Late draft pick on a speculative tall from Kalgoorlie. Minimal junior development as he struggled to get to Perth for elite junior training sessions, was always going to be a long term developer. Then not long after we drafted him the covid *smile* hit the fan n completely cocked up the development n growth of many young players.
Got no idea where his ceiling is, but he's just starting to hit the age bracket where the taller players start to come on and establish themselves physically. Funky's not a premium elite pick at the top of the draft like the Kings or McKay's yet he's managed to get some senior games n fill holes for us. Another step up this year n I'm thinking he'll be showing enough to be a regular long term senior contributor. There's holes coming up in the side for a bloke his size n I'm thinking he can step up to filling one.

In his time at the club it was a pretty easy side to get into.
Lucky he didn't go to the Bombers.

 

[jimbob]

Just reposting a Kane Lambert quote from my training report awhile back:

I asked Lambo about Tylar Young, he said "Only been playing footy for 4 years, will work well with Truck, a Tarrant type with more speed"

Ok Tylar would have to come from the clouds but you don't recruit a 24 year old unless you have a role pegged for him.

Plus Broady was 23 when he debuted. Hasn’t missed a beat since.

 

[jimbob]

Its speculative but a good one to take a punt on.

How old was Broad when he was recruited as a mature age - I seem to recall he was a similar age, maybe a tad younger.

22 recruited. 23 debut

 

[DuD_Delist]

I'd play Gibcus, Grimes and Tarrant back and Balta forward/ruck.

I have a feeling this might be the year Nankervis starts to feel the pinch physically, so Soldo might be required to do more upfront.

28 is old in crash and bash ruckman years.

Bumford went on until 40.

 

[YeOldeTiger]

The 2nd ruck position is the most intriguing.
Do we go a true ruckman like Soldo to give Nanks a chop out for 10 minutes of each quarter or do we play Miller who can fill a variety of positions but most likely ruck and forward?
Miller gives us a lot more flexibility but they may want to play Soldo into form.
Would think it has to be one or the other

Let Soldo build form in the VFL until he's dominating there and knocking the door down to get into the ones. I think it's what we should have done last year as he was incredibly underdone coming back from the knee reco. Miller has been solid and offers more variety and back up key forward and key defence. A perfect big utility.

 

[yandb]

Made his debut when he was 21 and played 11 games the next season. He turned 23 in August.

 

[Brodders17]

Plus Broady was 23 when he debuted. Hasn’t missed a beat since.

He missed a couple of beats in his 1st season- 2016? he didnt look to flash i reckon in his 2(?) games, quite panicky and fumbly.
but since he returned to the team mid 2017 he has certainly be fantastic.

 

[turk-d-tiger]

Th.e beauty about having Tarrant at Richmond is its given time for players like Miller , Biggy , Gibcus extra years to get upto speed and develop without pressure to play the KPD position too early whilst also learning from Tarrant whilst he is on our list.

Big year for all 3 young players to show development in readiness for 2024 season and beyond

 

[craig]

Plus Broady was 23 when he debuted. Hasn’t missed a beat since.

Broady was drafted as a utility defender yet in most of his VFL games I saw in 2016 he played on a wing in a VFL side that was complete sheizen.

No surprise when he went back to defence with a single defined role to play in the system he flourished.

It was Rutten who organised for Broad to go back in defence in the role he made his own and flourished in whilst Broady was recovering from a bad AC joint separation injury post surgery.

Great coaching by Truck on a few fronts as his move not only saved Nathans career but it also was the move that provided the missing brick in the Tigers vaunted interchangeable and versatile defensive Wall, utilising the flexibility of Grimes, Rance, Vlastuin, and Broady on all comers tall or small, whilst Dave handle the Gorillas.

On the chopping block to a now 3 time Premiership Defender of quality and reliability who has become a incumbent and key yet unheralded member of the side since 2017.

 

[The Big Richo]

Bumford went on until 40.

An exception rather than the rule, also a huge man, would have 15 - 20kg on most ruckman.

 

[TigerMasochist]

In his time at the club it was a pretty easy side to get into.

WTF???? Funky was drafted in 2017, maybe the VFL side was easy to get into.

 

[DuD_Delist]

WTF???? Funky was drafted in 2017, maybe the VFL side was easy to get into.

Sarcasm

 

[Tigerfan]

Broady was drafted as a utility defender yet in most of his VFL games I saw in 2016 he played on a wing in a VFL side that was complete sheizen.

No surprise when he went back to defence with a single defined role to play in the system he flourished.

It was Rutten who organised for Broad to go back in defence in the role he made his own and flourished in whilst Broady was recovering from a bad AC joint separation injury post surgery.

Great coaching by Truck on a few fronts as his move not only saved Nathans career but it also was the move that provided the missing brick in the Tigers vaunted interchangeable and versatile defensive Wall, utilising the flexibility of Grimes, Rance, Vlastuin, and Broady on all comers tall or small, whilst Dave handle the Gorillas.

On the chopping block to a now 3 time Premiership Defender of quality and reliability who has become a incumbent and key yet unheralded member of the side since 2017.

Meanwhile I’m
Screaming for him to be a wingman

 

[Tigers of Old]

Been a slow burn this fella & a truck load of development has gone into him. Many have doubted Ben too along the way since being recruited late back in 2017.
However after breaking out last year, this season is hopefully the one where it all clicks for him & he becomes a real player.
Clearly part of our plans as a second ruck/forward, if he believes he actually belongs then I think he has a pretty high ceiling.
Can't wait to see what Funky brings..