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Last year during the trade period, I was adamant the Tigers should be going after Seaby as opposed to Maric. At no point in time could I remember watching Maric play for the Crows. I went purely off stats from his Crows and SANFL games and I felt he wasn't a ruck who could add anything to the Tiges.
I can honestly say I was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!! And am delighted to be so wrong. Seriously, I can't begin to describe the impact the big fella has had on our mids. He plays very much like an old fashioned ruck:
- physical presence
- takes contested marks
- taps to advantage
- team oriented / plays for the team rather than himself
- physical presence (can't be under-estimated)
- drops back and helps the backs by taking up space and take marks
- goes forward and kicks the odd goal and isn't a passenger
Maric has been fantastic for the Richmond FC and I look forward to the mullet helping us build into a formidable force over the coming years.
And all this from an "old" ex ruck who pays particular attention to the big blokes in the comp. I thought I was a decent judge but goes to show that stats mean **** all when it comes to heart. Sure he has ability but loving his heart.
Keep proving me wrong big man! And congrats and a great start to what I hope is a fantastic career at the Tiges.
P.S. Hoping one day to come on here and say the same about Edwards.
I can honestly say I was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!! And am delighted to be so wrong. Seriously, I can't begin to describe the impact the big fella has had on our mids. He plays very much like an old fashioned ruck:
- physical presence
- takes contested marks
- taps to advantage
- team oriented / plays for the team rather than himself
- physical presence (can't be under-estimated)
- drops back and helps the backs by taking up space and take marks
- goes forward and kicks the odd goal and isn't a passenger
Maric has been fantastic for the Richmond FC and I look forward to the mullet helping us build into a formidable force over the coming years.
And all this from an "old" ex ruck who pays particular attention to the big blokes in the comp. I thought I was a decent judge but goes to show that stats mean **** all when it comes to heart. Sure he has ability but loving his heart.
Keep proving me wrong big man! And congrats and a great start to what I hope is a fantastic career at the Tiges.
P.S. Hoping one day to come on here and say the same about Edwards.

