Welcome to Tigers: Jason Castagna

[TigerForce]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-05-12/the-vfl-report-round-4

Jason Castagna
21 disposals, four tackles, nine contested possessions
Had another really solid game off half-back. Won the ball well and provided plenty of run-and-carry, which is what we are starting to expect from him. Defensively, he again was sound, getting the job done. Hopefully, in the next two-three weeks, we can start to see him push hard for senior selection.

Promotion time.

 

[Carter]

Really exciting.

Darts around with the pill in hand, a quality we just don't have.

Much needed. He's surprised a few with his development but then again this club ain't known for getting these types.

Speed off half back. There are two spots there for the taking IMO.

 

[Smoking Aces]

Why wait 2 - 3 weeks?

The time is now. We are desperate for more run off half back. Really desperate.

End the George Farce.

 

[Rancey18]

Why wait 2 - 3 weeks?

The time is now. We are desperate for more run off half back. Really desperate.

End the George Farce.

Hopefully the coaches identify this current weakness with our team!

 

[Tigers of Old]

Why wait 2 - 3 weeks?

The time is now. We are desperate for more run off half back. Really desperate.

End the George Farce.

Agree not much to lose.

 

[Tigerfan]

If would be great to see Castagna menadue and Mckenzie earn a few games.
We need the generation to play their AFL positions competitively.

 

[btoz_01]

According to Chaplin
“We’ve got guys in the VFL who are pushing, but the reality is they’re just not quite ready for AFL yet. They’ve got to bide their time and continue to develop.”

 

[taztiger4]

Needs to be upgraded first

 

[Scoop]

Why wait 2 - 3 weeks?

The time is now. We are desperate for more run off half back. Really desperate.

End the George Farce.

Why wait? Because form against North Ballarat isn't the same as form against Essendon or Geelong or the Dogs. Stand alone from should be downgraded slightly. But he's coming on fast. From 17 touches in the TAC last year to 24 in the VFL. That's a good sign. Surprise packet of the year thus far.

 

[tigertim]

Why wait? Because form against North Ballarat isn't the same as form against Essendon or Geelong or the Dogs. Stand alone from should be downgraded slightly. But he's coming on fast. From 17 touches in the TAC last year to 24 in the VFL. That's a good sign. Surprise packet of the year thus far.

Arent NB aligned with the Kangaroos?

 

[Barnzy]

I like how how much he takes the game on and makes things happen. He doesn't seem to blend into VFL like a lot of our listed players. Looks a class above.

I think he offers more than Newman right now. Not in 1-2 years, right now.

 

[69 vintage]

Arent NB aligned with the Kangaroos?

Yeah 8 kangaroo's played on the weekend .

 

[wayne]

According to Chaplin
“We’ve got guys in the VFL who are pushing, but the reality is they’re just not quite ready for AFL yet. They’ve got to bide their time and continue to develop.”

:hihi

You young fellas leave losing games to us experienced guys.

 

[Tommy Gun]

Certainly didn't look out of place in the NAB Challenge earlier in the year.

 

[Tony Braxton-Hicks]

There's no need to rush him. It didn't do Drummond any favours.

He's going to make a lot of mistakes and he needs to be given the freedom to do so at VFL level while he gets the balance right.

 

[tigertim]

There's no need to rush him. It didn't do Drummond any favours.

He's going to make a lot of mistakes and he needs to be given the freedom to do so at VFL level while he gets the balance right.

But just because Drummond got injured doesnt mean Castagna would too.

 

[Tommy Gun]

There's no need to rush him. It didn't do Drummond any favours.

He's going to make a lot of mistakes and he needs to be given the freedom to do so at VFL level while he gets the balance right.

What happened to Drummond was an accident, nothing to do with his age or the fact it was his first game.

 

[btoz_01]

Since the Drummond incident RFC has stated the following will be standard issue for all rookie players

 

[Tony Braxton-Hicks]

But just because Drummond got injured doesnt mean Castagna would too.

Not the injury, the lack of composure at the level.

Both kids need more time. Their brains need to catch up to their legs.

George may get there soon but not yet.

 

[tigertim]

Not the injury, the lack of composure at the level.

Both kids need more time. Their brains need to catch up to their legs.

George may get there soon but not yet.

I understand but theres plenty of 18 year olds doing well in their first year ( and thats been the case for a very long time). Horses for courses I spose, if you think he's ready then go for it if you think he's not then hold on but it shouldnt be tied to ones age.