Traded #14 Tim Taranto (Pick 2, 2016 National Draft)

Apr 30, 2011
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Tim Taranto

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Height: 186cm
Weight: 82kg
D/O/B: 28/1/1998
Position: Mid/Fwd

Selection No.2 – Tim Taranto
Adrian Caruso says: "We like his versatility, we think early in his career he can make his way as a forward, but we know eventually he has all the attributes to be a big-bodied midfielder. His endurance is top end so we know he can run games out, but also love the fact that he's shown he can play forward."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-25/giants-get-their-man-with-big-game-player-taranto
 
Apr 30, 2011
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Apr 30, 2011
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GREATER Western Sydney's top draft pick Tim Taranto will make his debut against Adelaide in round one. Taranto, who was taken by the Giants with pick No.2 at last year's NAB AFL Draft, was impressive in the JLT Community Series and played all three games for the club against West Coast, Sydney and North Melbourne. The tough 19-year-old averaged 17 possessions and over five tackles per game across the pre-season competition, playing mainly as a permanent forward, but also showed plenty while spending time in the midfield, where his quick hands and poise in traffic stood out.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-21/tims-time-to-shine-giants-confirm-no2-picks-debut

 
Apr 30, 2011
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Nice write up on Tim
Tim Taranto had a world of expectation on his shoulders after being selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2016 AFL draft by the GWS Giants. In the absence of his father, Taranto’s grandfather, Paul, was instrumental in his development, ensuring he never missed a training, game or club function and that he kept a level head. The mild mannered boy from St. Kevins made his mark at his local club, the Mordialloc-Braeside Junior Football Club, early. Taranto was an instant ball magnet and caught the eye of Neil Jenkins, who coached the GWS youngster at junior level.“When we had a practice match at the end of Auskick, Tim would dominate to a point where we had to implement special rules to give the other kids a fair run at the ball,” Jenkins told Aflplayers.com.au.
http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/taranto-could-be-as-good-as-fyfe/
 

fridgeman

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Good to see him re-sign and he has really stepped up this year and he is a good size listed at 187 and 87 and not a flashy player but does the hard work
 
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The GIANTS bid farewell to midfielder Tim Taranto after a trade was reached with Richmond early in the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period.

The GIANTS have received picks 12 and 19 in next month’s NAB AFL Draft in exchange for the midfielder, with the GIANTS now holding three picks - including pick three - in the first 19 selections. Taranto returns home to Melbourne following six seasons and 114 games in the orange and charcoal, after being selected at pick two in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft. GIANTS General Manager of Football Jason McCartney said the club is pleased to bring in two strong draft selections.

“While we’d clearly prefer to keep all of our players, circumstances dictate otherwise and we're thrilled to secure a fantastic outcome for the GIANTS. We worked with Richmond to secure a suitable trade for our club, and we’re excited to take an extremely strong hand into this year’s draft to continue to build a successful list and add to our group with some of the country’s top talent. I would like to thank Tim for his contribution to the GIANTS over the past six years. He’s been a committed and consistent player for our club but received a lucrative offer elsewhere that he simply couldn’t refuse. We wish Tim all the best for the future.”
 
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