Player Watch Pick #56 (2021) - Dante Visentini

[Tibbs]

Not sure I would call Hayes a sleeper, he was regarded as the best ruck in his draft

True, I suppose just him being overlooked by everyone, and taken by us on the 40's, to me he fits that bracket. But you are right, its subjective.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

True, I suppose just him being overlooked by everyone, and taken by us on the 40's, to me he fits that bracket. But you are right, its subjective.

He was affected by Richmond only playing 1 ruck after they were forced to when Maric and Soldo were injured then had poor form and they won the flag. The fad became don't draft rucks, Richmond don't need them so we don't need them either.

 

[Tibbs]

He was affected by Richmond only playing 1 ruck after they were forced to when Maric and Soldo were injured then had poor form and they won the flag. The fad became don't draft rucks, Richmond don't need them so we don't need them either.

All to our gain . I reckon that was a genuine I-cant-believe-he-fell-so-far pick!

 

[JimmyBC]

Josh Sinn loves him (see REH post above), and reckons he is "scary" good. He is still quite skinny, so I am sure they will have him on a weight-gaining program over the preseason.Will be fun watching his progress over the next few years. Our recruiters have done real well in picking these sleeper rucks over the last few years, in Ladhams, Hayes, and now hopefully Dante. The only miss was Frampton, who is yet still one of my favourites!

I can remember Ollie raving about Frampton one preseason it's best not to get carried away.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Nickname Visa according to Josh Sinn.

 

[Tibbs]

I can remember Ollie raving about Frampton one preseason it's best not to get carried away.

Well someone has to post some positive stuff amongst all the crap negatives that many spew out here continuously!

I am happy to do my bit.

 

[sobrave]

Nickname Visa according to Josh Sinn.

that's a funny way of shortening roller

 

[davesnothere]

We’ve been looking for another Darryl Poole for over 20 years

 

[Grave Danger]

Nickname Visa according to Josh Sinn.

Yes, but is it pronounced Veeza, Veesa, Vizza, Vissa - the fans need to know!

 

[Janey]

Yes, but is it pronounced Veeza, Veesa, Vizza, Vissa - the fans need to know!

My money's on Vizza

 

[bomberclifford]

Shorten it to Viz. finbarr would approve.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

My money's on Vizza

Like Rizza

 

[Janey]

Like Rizza

That’s it.

 

[RossFC]

 

[Grave Danger]

That’s it.

...and it's Duntay, not Dantay for his first name (see interview with Kimbies and Rooch).

 

[JimmyBC]

Don Tay all day

 

[Butters and Pepper]

"The big V"

 

[GremioPower]

Dantes Inferno, tells the story of Dante being guided through hell by Virgil.

Above the gates of hell is the inscription "abandon all hope ye who enters here" the symbolism cant be ignored, nobody at Port called Virgil is there?

The joke is out there at least since 2018:

Preview - Round 23 - Power v Bombers (2018 Farewell Round)

PROLOGUE: PARADIGMATIC WILLPOWER I hadn’t no mood whatsoever of any kind to write this preview. Still, I had put my name on the list of previews for this game. Since I am a man of my words, I used my advanced method of self-control-and-imposing-composure to get the job done. I will share my...

www.bigfooty.com

 

[GremioPower]

Nickname Visa according to Josh Sinn.

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[robbo1981]

Nikki

 

[Handsome_Jack]

I might be outing myself as an even bigger nerd than previously suspected here, but Dante is the chapter master of the Blood Angels chapter of Space Marines in Warhammer 40000, known for their bloodthirst, so i'm running with the Blood Angel.

Strikes me more as a Worldeater, lad plays like he has the butchers nails

 

[snozulu]

Hugh Jackson & Dante Visentini press conference - 3 December 2021 | PTV

Hugh Jackson and Dante Visentini speak to the media at Alberton Oval.

www.portadelaidefc.com.au

 

[Grave Danger]

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Need I say more?

 

[proman_x]

It was mainly the hair, but a few of those marks and ground level skills reminded me of Stephen Kernahan.

That's purely a visual comparison, not a comment on his ceiling.

Thought the same thing.