strobe00
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- Nov 18, 2010
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Thompson is genuine quality. I think pav would have his work cut out for him were Thompson available.True. But make no mistake, he's a quality defender. He's easily good enough to quell Tabs. Up against someone like Pav, I'm sure it would be a bit of a different story. In saying that, I don't want to appear to be putting down Tabs, I'm stoked we've got him, but at both stages of their respective careers, I'd say Tippett is a little bit further along.
you saw what richards did to him in the first half of the sydney game. Thompson could easily do the same.
my theory on pav at the centre square was to give him a chance to get his hands in the ball and use it well, and to get him away from richards... and a forward line overcrowded with talls. Not just for clearances.
My theory anyway. Who knows if its right.