Robbie Tarrant

[jb03]

Talia & Tarrant means a shake up coming to the backline, maybe Balta to a wing? Balta would be almost unstoppable on a wing.

Balta doesn't have the nous or the running ability to play on the wing

 

[fastin bulbous]

But seriously, does anyone else think we are flexing our muscles and letting north know they need to deal fairly with us? I know it wouldn’t be the whole story but pretty strange timing.

 

[Tigerhealer]

Has Talia had his medical yet?
if so , if he didnt pass, is that why the change to Tarrant?

 

[Ripplestick]

Were we ever interested in Talia or was it media speculating that he'd be a good fit now Astbury has retired.?

 

[tigerlove]

Talia a huge risk if you ask me based on his recent injuries and age therefore potential for future injury. Fine to say we need someone experienced to replace Astbury but pointless if he can't make the field.

Tarrant starts next season as a 33yo. Again high risk.

Great players but well past their prime.

 

[TigerPaul71]

Think the club is very diligent in choosing players and going through the process.
If they don't pass medical or feel something not quiet right your not coming.
Is this what has happened to Talia?

 

[tigerlove]

Think the club is very diligent in choosing players and going through the process.
If they don't pass medical or feel something not quiet right your not coming.
Is this what has happened to Talia?

Talia hasn't played since Sep 2020. Can't see how he would possibly pass a full medical. Adelaide not even offering a 1 year contract is a pretty good clue.

 

[Tigers of Old]

The Tigers have also met with delisted Adelaide defender Daniel Talia in recent weeks but have not tabled him a formal contract offer like they have with Tarrant.

Interesting.

 

[jb03]

Think the club is very diligent in choosing players and going through the process.
If they don't pass medical or feel something not quiet right your not coming.
Is this what has happened to Talia?

dunno about that. We recruited Yarran.

 

[King Kong]

Makes getting decent compo for Judas Jones harder now

 

[tigertim]

Tarrant? Sheesh, and I thought Talia was a bad idea.

 

[King Kong]

dunno about that. We recruited Yarran.

We also knocked back Trengove because his foot was rooted

 

[zippadeee]

North finished where they did because Tarrant and McDonald weren't in the side. Once back the side gelled and they actually looked half decent.

I'm not usually one for taking on 30yo's but we're not always in a premiership window.
If both physically fit I'd rate both Talia & Tarrant well ahead of Garth & Miller.

Dont write off Miller. He showed that he can play as a tall defender against Hawthorn.
Just a small sample size but enough to say we have a player.
He was mobile and had good hands.

 

[Mr Brightside]

Tarrant? Sheesh, and I thought Talia was a bad idea.

Other then attire I generally agree with you tt, however I’m more then happy to have one or the other providing 2 ifs , fitness and we believe we can have genuine crack at 4 in 6.

On Tarrant I though his back was cactus , however I read it was just a growth type thing that’s been removed.

I see little future with Miller and Garth, however I see potential in Biggy down back , Tarrant or Talia “should” be able to provide the season and a half needed for Biggy to progress ( along with another draft pick ) as well as keeping us competing in 22 an 23

 

[achillesjones]

I'd rather we go and have another talk to Dave...

 

[tigerdell]

Other then attire I generally agree with you tt, however I’m more then happy to have one or the other providing 2 ifs , fitness and we believe we can have genuine crack at 4 in 6.

On Tarrant I though his back was cactus , however I read it was just a growth type thing that’s been removed.

I see little future with Miller and Garth, however I see potential in Biggy down back , Tarrant or Talia “should” be able to provide the season and a half needed for Biggy to progress ( along with another draft pick ) as well as keeping us competing in 22 an 23

Tarrant had his tail removed?
That growth in his back?

 

[Mr Brightside]

Tarrant had his tail removed?
That growth in his back?

Something like that

 

[Sintiger]

Other then attire I generally agree with you tt, however I’m more then happy to have one or the other providing 2 ifs , fitness and we believe we can have genuine crack at 4 in 6.

On Tarrant I though his back was cactus , however I read it was just a growth type thing that’s been removed.

I see little future with Miller and Garth, however I see potential in Biggy down back , Tarrant or Talia “should” be able to provide the season and a half needed for Biggy to progress ( along with another draft pick ) as well as keeping us competing in 22 an 23

Yeah. I wouldn’t be letting a guy like Biggie go. Loads of talent but still quite a lot of development required but he has played little vfl footy yet due to lockdowns.
Way too early to write him off.
I would keep Miller as well but Garth has had enough chances imo.

 

[HR]

I'd rather we go and have another talk to Dave...

Offer Dave 1 year? Then offer Tarrant 2? This is all a bit odd to me.
Let's go to the draft, give our seconds players a chance. Don't Kent Kingsley again.

 

[BillyJean17]

Gets more of the ball and takes more marks than Talia and coming off pretty good form considering he missed first half of year , his numbers for a kpd are very good . If he’s fit , do it