2018- Year of the fend off

[Bazzar]

I don't think anyone in this thread has said that Dusty invented the "Don't argue". Rather he has become synonymous with it. Like Ablett snr with the one-handed screamer, or J.Selwood with ducking the head. Some players just perfect parts of the game

Exactly, and last year he had 68 home and away dont argues, the most by 41 since records for it began.

 

[Damon_3388]

Exactly, and last year he had 68 home and away dont argues, the most by 41 since records for it began.

Lol, when did records begin, 2016?

 

[Bazzar]

Lol, when did records begin, 2016?

2001

 

[Freak Dodgeball Accident]

Undoubtedly the best fend off in a NAB cup practice match ever. What a talent!

Actually, this one where SPP (in one of his first matches) absolutely ragdolls Burgoyne would be the best NAB cup fend off ever. Perhaps the best one ever full stop.

 

[avishka5]

Wait where is our one? Redden isn't really that good at it and shuey well just ducks instead of fends.

But dusty is the best and fending off is probs the most best skill.

That's what separates the boys from the men. I remember in junior footy how the best player would fend off.

Yeo.

 

[Tiger Titus]

And that time Alex Rance punched the ball instead of marking it and invented the spoil.

I think you're getting confused. Didn't Rance catch the ball instead of punching it and in the process innovate the intercept mark? What a jet.

 

[Smithdogmaddog]

They need to adjudicate the high fend off better, smart players will start lowering their tackling position to make sure any fend off is high soon.

 

[pjgirl23]

Exactly, and last year he had 68 home and away dont argues, the most by 41 since records for it began.

How do you know those stats? Do afl now record don’t argues?

 

[Bazzar]

How do you know those stats? Do afl now record don’t argues?

Champion data record them as broken tackles

 

[pjgirl23]

Champion data record them as broken tackles

Thanks I didn't realise that will check it out

 

[Ron The Bear]

Yes Richmond players are always coming up with new and unusual innovations.

The don't argue, swan diving etc.

Could be a few I've missed.

We've got a new one coming out soon. It's called "100K memberships".

 

[Rezza Tiger]

Was watching some random old footy videos on youtube last week and came across a decent "don't argue" in the 81 prelim. Geelong player from the centre bounce fends off the Pies player to get the clearance. Caught my attention as it looked very Dusty-esque. Can't for the life of me find it again though.

 

[PieLebo87]

Inb4 Richmond supporter brings up premiership.

 

[Bazzar]

Inb4 Richmond supporter brings up premiership.

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9.24. 78

 

[PieLebo87]

23.21.159
9.24. 78

What’s better than winning a premiership against a certain side?

Winning it three times in a row.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

I was a very good tackler back in my day, despised the the stiff arm, it aint new.

Dusty gets away with it because of his power.

 

[Dirty_11]

This boys and girls, is how you make yourself look like a complete idiot.

Remember it's better to be silent and thought a fool than to open our mouth and remove all doubt.

Cunnington's don't argue is the best in the league. It is just not the most publicised.

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[Dirty_11]

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[Jack Bradley]

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Shhhhh Ben cunnington doesn't exist.

 

[MaddAdam]

Making and wining finals.

That's only a season old.

 

[Shinboner '07]

Dusty learnt the fend off from Cunnington

 

[PieLebo87]

Dusty learnt the fend off from Cunnington

Learnt it from best mate Swanny.

 

[theyellowsash]

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Congratulations you found the two times he did it

 

[theyellowsash]

Dusty learnt the fend off from Cunnington

When do you think they both debuted?

 

[Bazzar]

Dusty learnt the fend off from Cunnington

No comparrison to Dusty, even the Tiges Sam Lloyd has a superior fend off than Cunners.