- Aug 24, 2000
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TigerTank's Player Reviews
PLAYERS 1-10
1) Rory Hilton: You know those cheap firecrackers that launch with a bang, whiz around a lot then fizz out. They could easily be named “Rorys” after this year. Hilton looked like the answer to all Richmond’s problems in the middle before losing focus and form. Proved useful in the forward line later in the year but must aim to become first choice in the centre. Needs consistency. (rating 6/10)
2) Darren Gaspar: All-Australian for the second year in a row, and now arguably the league’s best tall defender. Kicking style is as ugly as his hairstyle, but has improved in effectiveness (kicking, not hair). Foundation of the defence. (9/10)
3) Duncan Kellaway: The Glove remained on guard duty in the middle all year and was rarely beaten. Scalps included Hird, Buckley, and others, and when D version was out injured the Tigers looked pretty loose in the middle. Still a vital cog. (7.5/10)
4) Matthew Rogers: Not a great year by his standards, and looked far less dangerous with both Ottens and Richardson in the forward line together. Was linked to Adelaide and Port during the trading period but remains on the list. Good enough to return to form. (5/10)
5) Brad Ottens: How much does it burn the Demons to see Big Bad Brad running around in black and gold? Still lacks consistency, but his good this year has been very, very good. The club should do everything short of selling its soul (ask Carlton about that) to keep this guy at the club forever. (8/10)
6) Mark Chaffey: Blew a bit hot and cold in 2001, but on balance was an important player in the backline. Reads the play well, has fairly good disposal and can mind a bloke – doesn’t always do all three at once. Now a regular starter though. (7/10)
7) Mark Dragisevic: Started to really look the goods until struck down by a knee injury. If he picks up where he left off from will be Richmond’s top recruit in 2001. (6*/10)
8) Kayne Pettifer: The whole thing may have gone to Kayne’s head. Had a dream start, but found it harder when others began to watch him a bit more closely. Has plenty of skills, just needs to do the hard work required to make the grade. (5/10)
9) Wayne Campbell: The Barn Owl proved a much better choice as captain than I thought he would, and the responsibility appears to have made him a better footballer too. Appeared to get less of the ball than previously, but more than made up for that by winning more contested possessions. Will never be an “enforcer” but appears to becoming a much better rounded footballer. (8/10)
10) Nick Daffy: Poor bastard. Heavy wallet appears to have placed too much pressure on his body which resulted in a string of injuries. Good luck in Sydney, Duck! (2*/10) (Sydney)
For complete playing list, please follow attached "AFL Rant" link in signature and click "Getting Tanked"
PLAYERS 1-10
1) Rory Hilton: You know those cheap firecrackers that launch with a bang, whiz around a lot then fizz out. They could easily be named “Rorys” after this year. Hilton looked like the answer to all Richmond’s problems in the middle before losing focus and form. Proved useful in the forward line later in the year but must aim to become first choice in the centre. Needs consistency. (rating 6/10)
2) Darren Gaspar: All-Australian for the second year in a row, and now arguably the league’s best tall defender. Kicking style is as ugly as his hairstyle, but has improved in effectiveness (kicking, not hair). Foundation of the defence. (9/10)
3) Duncan Kellaway: The Glove remained on guard duty in the middle all year and was rarely beaten. Scalps included Hird, Buckley, and others, and when D version was out injured the Tigers looked pretty loose in the middle. Still a vital cog. (7.5/10)
4) Matthew Rogers: Not a great year by his standards, and looked far less dangerous with both Ottens and Richardson in the forward line together. Was linked to Adelaide and Port during the trading period but remains on the list. Good enough to return to form. (5/10)
5) Brad Ottens: How much does it burn the Demons to see Big Bad Brad running around in black and gold? Still lacks consistency, but his good this year has been very, very good. The club should do everything short of selling its soul (ask Carlton about that) to keep this guy at the club forever. (8/10)
6) Mark Chaffey: Blew a bit hot and cold in 2001, but on balance was an important player in the backline. Reads the play well, has fairly good disposal and can mind a bloke – doesn’t always do all three at once. Now a regular starter though. (7/10)
7) Mark Dragisevic: Started to really look the goods until struck down by a knee injury. If he picks up where he left off from will be Richmond’s top recruit in 2001. (6*/10)
8) Kayne Pettifer: The whole thing may have gone to Kayne’s head. Had a dream start, but found it harder when others began to watch him a bit more closely. Has plenty of skills, just needs to do the hard work required to make the grade. (5/10)
9) Wayne Campbell: The Barn Owl proved a much better choice as captain than I thought he would, and the responsibility appears to have made him a better footballer too. Appeared to get less of the ball than previously, but more than made up for that by winning more contested possessions. Will never be an “enforcer” but appears to becoming a much better rounded footballer. (8/10)
10) Nick Daffy: Poor bastard. Heavy wallet appears to have placed too much pressure on his body which resulted in a string of injuries. Good luck in Sydney, Duck! (2*/10) (Sydney)
For complete playing list, please follow attached "AFL Rant" link in signature and click "Getting Tanked"
