Rory at Half Back?

[Darth_Tiger]

The inside story on Tiger Rory . . .
8:50:27 AM Tue 4 January, 2005
Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au

Versatile Tiger Rory Hilton is making excellent progress following the knee reconstruction that he underwent last July and he’s right on target to play in the opening round of the 2005 season.

Hilton, who snapped the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in his right knee during the Round 15 clash with Essendon at the MCG last season, is set to step up his training in January after spending the pre-Christmas period in the players’ rehabilitation group.

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“It’s going really well. Basically, I haven’t missed a beat and I’m ahead of schedule,” Hilton said.

“I’m certainly expecting to be ready to play Round 1, and I’d like to think I could get a couple of pre-season games in before then.”

The 25-year-old, who has played 73 games for Richmond since joining the Club from the Brisbane Lions in 1999, has been buoyed by the coaching style and philosophies of new Tiger boss Terry Wallace.

“It’s been great. A new coach always brings fresh change, but I’m learning things about footy again and feeling good about myself,” he said.

“The first time I met Terry I told him I was keen to play half-back and he was really receptive to that.

“I know I’m good enough to play a full season of league football and I’m expecting to have a good season this year.

“There’s a definite buzz around the place and I really want to be part of it . . .”


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dont mind the idea of hilts at half back, i am surprised he will be ready to play so soon. half back might teach him some accountability and he could definitely give us some drive. good height too, would be interesting. not saying he is a walk up start, i think he will need to fight for a spot, but he is an option and although he has been disapointing so far, he definitely has the talent. spud the dud had no idea what to do with him, lets see what plough the wow can do....

 

[IDGAF]

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dont mind the idea of hilts at half back, i am surprised he will be ready to play so soon. half back might teach him some accountability and he could definitely give us some drive. good height too, would be interesting. not saying he is a walk up start, i think he will need to fight for a spot, but he is an option and although he has been disapointing so far, he definitely has the talent. spud the dud had no idea what to do with him, lets see what plough the wow can do....

Baby steps though Darth . Many a knee reco has come a cropper coming back to early .

I have a sneaking suspicion Rory might be trying to talk his stocks up

 

[Darth_Tiger]

wouldnt surprise me either. i expect him to have to work very hard just to make the team. and yeah i get nervous hearing a knee reco player ahead of schedule - wasnt gas ahead of schedule last year? and dragga was too i think before doing it again.

 

[Hammerfire]

Gas was, not sure about Draga though.

Thing is, when he done it he done it pretty inncouously (sp?) so maybe it wasn't as bad as others are.

I doub't that he'll play seniors until at least round 9.

Could be given a run around in the Wizard Cup though.

 

[itsintheblood]

Rory is finished. Washed up. Kaput. Finito.

Should have been shown the door this year. Is too injury prone and has played only a handful of games in his 6 or so years at the club.

 

[evo]

Agreed IITB.Rory is officially the luckiest man in football.How on earth did he survive the cull?

If anyone is washed up its poor old Paris.Tony Greenberg is a nice bloke but he has one of the hardest jobs in the media.Trying to make Richmond has-beens appear as though they belong there.Thankfully we culled alot of this type.Only a few left.

We have some great young blokes coming through.Get out of the way Paris!

 

[Infamy]

Rory either survived cause he was still contracted, or we had some obligation to him because of his injury (WorkCover?)
His best position will be on the long term injury list, Foley will be more use to us getting a go than Paris

 

[sante]

Rory will be lucky to play on in 2006 IMO. TW gave him his last chance and he must know it, so 2005 is his year to shine

 

[Darth_Tiger]

pretty sure his contract is the only thing that saved him, i agree that this is his last chance and he is lucky to even have it. if his body holds together he could be good though.

 

[cairo tiger]

he aint up to it no time for sentiment play the kids

 

[Bojangles17]

Baby steps though Darth . Many a knee reco has come a cropper coming back to early .

I have a sneaking suspicion Rory might be trying to talk his stocks up

this impetuous return would have more to do with only 12 months remaining of an AFL contract...with a career hanging on by a thread..rory aint about to die wondring ..he's going hell for leather in a courageous attempt to extend his league career.....

good luck to the lad....

 

[sante]

I hope Rory has a good 2005 and keeps his spot on the list

 

[Darth_Tiger]

hes only 25 so who knows? its make or break and he knows it.

 

[itsintheblood]

I hope Rory has a good 2005 and keeps his spot on the list

We all do because he can play but he needs to have an injury free year and play a blinder. Difficult to do after a reconstruction and doesnt have time on his side. The club is heading in a different direction and needs fit young players. Will be his last year.

 

[londontiger]

this impetuous return would have more to do with only 12 months remaining of an AFL contract...with a career hanging on by a thread..rory aint about to die wondring ..he's going hell for leather in a courageous attempt to extend his league career.....

good luck to the lad....

Abso-bloody-lutey Bojang.

He will give 100% all year, and no injuries touch wood

 

[sante]

We all do because he can play but he needs to have an injury free year and play a blinder. Difficult to do after a reconstruction and doesnt have time on his side. The club is heading in a different direction and needs fit young players. Will be his last year.

maybe we should give him 2006 to show himself too, so he has no excuses after then?

 

[Infamy]

No

 

[sante]

No

yeh but to be fair we should

 

[tigerpremiers]

I hope Rory has a good 2005 and keeps his spot on the list

me too....i hope he has a good season and gives it all his got...if he doesnt hes out the door..

 

[sante]

me too....i hope he has a good season and gives it all his got...if he doesnt hes out the door..

Welcome mate

 

[itsintheblood]

maybe we should give him 2006 to show himself too, so he has no excuses after then?

I'm not that patient any more sante. I want/demand results.

 

[Colonel Matrix]

A few players should have been shown the door already IMO....

 

[Infamy]

yeh but to be fair we should

The only thing we SHOULD do to be fair, is actually give him some game time this year to try and get him playing decent form
This way he could get us a 2nd round draft pick as a 26 y/o player with a bit of time left on his side