You. Need to watch more debutants games rather than compare him to how Dustin Martin went , 12p with half of them contested , couple of tackles was a good debut by anyone’s estimation
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Thomson Dow
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Been watching footy for 40 yrs, reckon I’ve seen my fair share debuts. When did I compare him to dusty? He’s work off the ball was below par. Fact. Let’s see what he brings in his 2nd game.
I agree, but fingers crossed it’s just a fitness thing.
One thing that didn’t concern me at the time but did later, was that Thomsons tackle attempts were merely outstretched arms in the general direction of the ball carrier, which was easily brushed aside.
This didn’t bother me until today when I watched his brother Paddy VS Collingwood doing the same thing. Speaking to a Carlton mate this afternoon, he said Paddy’s tackling technique was a genuine issue that hasn’t been corrected.
Should be an easy fix, but Thomson has really gotta really work on this if he wants to play more senior footy.
Franga youre right Dow wasnt good enough off the ball.
Not acceptable in a mature player but for mine its ok for a debutant.
It probably wasnt a lack of endeavour.
He worked hard, gritted teeth and committed all night.
Thought at times he was ball watching/stopped after the contest/ exhausted to stay switched on and continue working defensively. Shuey got away from him a few times. Its what Dimma wanted.
Will have learnt heaps
Not acceptable in a mature player but for mine its ok for a debutant.
It probably wasnt a lack of endeavour.
He worked hard, gritted teeth and committed all night.
Thought at times he was ball watching/stopped after the contest/ exhausted to stay switched on and continue working defensively. Shuey got away from him a few times. Its what Dimma wanted.
Will have learnt heaps
Different positions but if I compare him to Naish, I’d take Dow every day of the week
I dare say he was under instructions to go out there and do what he does best , hearing of the kids qualities I’m sure the Richmond man aspect to his game will come
From the bounce in the second quarter Nank was getting absolutely humped by Naitanui. It was carnage.
The second CB. Naitanui casually pops it down to the bolting Shuey. Simple clearance, almost certain WCE goal. (Ruck rout two plays in.) Dow got hold of Shuey. He saw it unfold, got to Shuey and forced a turnover. Goal to Richmond.
Running down a rampaging mid at a CB is gold. Dow's goal. 12pt play.
Probably enough to get him another game. I hope so.
And the five times he got to the loose just as another Richmond player did? First-gamer? Getting there. Very good stuff.
The second CB. Naitanui casually pops it down to the bolting Shuey. Simple clearance, almost certain WCE goal. (Ruck rout two plays in.) Dow got hold of Shuey. He saw it unfold, got to Shuey and forced a turnover. Goal to Richmond.
Running down a rampaging mid at a CB is gold. Dow's goal. 12pt play.
Probably enough to get him another game. I hope so.
And the five times he got to the loose just as another Richmond player did? First-gamer? Getting there. Very good stuff.
Nice hands in close.
Fills out and will be more confident to hit packs.
Full video of the jumper presentation up now. Dave did a great job.
www.richmondfc.com.au
Dow jumper presentation
Dave Astbury presents Thomson Dow with his guernsey ahead of his AFL debut in round 14.
He is obviously being pushed around a bit - tough be a slight inside player so I reckon he needs to build some body mass.
I think Lambert will take his spot against the cats.
