Dusty's move to defence

Thomas4025 · January 24, 2014, 11:53:19 AM

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-01-24/dusty-the-defender

Richmond supporters what do you think of this?

nickstiges · January 24, 2014, 12:16:04 PM

Surely we have enough running half-backs instead of putting him back there?

Jroo · January 24, 2014, 01:03:14 PM

He won't play as a defender but may occasionally go down there. Cotch and Lids did last year.

quinny88 · January 24, 2014, 03:07:54 PM

I don't mind it. He's a beautiful kick so would suit the role.
I think 50% mid, 25% forward, 25% back is the way to go

Master Q · January 25, 2014, 01:00:30 AM

He'll still go missing in big games :P

I thought winning the ball up front and kicking goals was his X-Factor.

Jroo · January 25, 2014, 02:22:49 AM

Quote from: Master Q on January 25, 2014, 01:00:30 AM
He'll still go missing in big games :P

I thought winning the ball up front and kicking goals was his X-Factor.

His kicking is one of his biggest weapons. He can set up attacks from defence.

Kellogscrunchynut · January 25, 2014, 01:58:09 PM

We'll see in the pre season.

_wato · January 25, 2014, 03:04:18 PM

I think it's a great move, personally.

In my opinion as Q said he is the X factor up forward, and running offensively through the midfield but too many times he'd spend long quarters at FF doing absolutely nothing, and this is where he should be thrown back in those circumstances so he never stops and maintains his presence in the game at all times. He's one of Richmonds most important players so he needs that consistency.

No more of this 8 possession, 29 Supercoach games against Carlton anymore :P

Master Q · January 25, 2014, 03:09:49 PM

Dusty is one of Richmond's most important players, for sure. They aren't going anywhere if he continues to go missing in big games.

TheAnt · January 27, 2014, 05:46:47 PM

Quote from: Master Q on January 25, 2014, 03:09:49 PM
Dusty is one of Richmond's most important players, for sure. They aren't going anywhere if he continues to go missing in big games.

R1. 21 disposals, 1 goal.
R5 v Fremantle- 22 disposals, 1 goal, 6 tackles.
R6 v Geelong- 22 disposals, 2 goals
R9 v Essendon- 22 disposals, 1 goal
R10 v WCE (vital game)- 25 disposals, 1 goal
R15 v North- 23 disposals, 5 tackles. We got pumped by 10 goals.
R16 v Gold Coast- 31 disposals
R17 v Fremantle- 30 disposals, 1 goal
R18 v Sydney- 30 disposals, 2 goals
R19 v Hawthorn- 25 disposals, 1 goal

Yeah sure he didn't perform in the last two games against Carlton. Neither did the rest of the team.

Master Q · January 27, 2014, 07:19:31 PM

Quote from: TheAnt on January 27, 2014, 05:46:47 PM
Quote from: Master Q on January 25, 2014, 03:09:49 PM
Dusty is one of Richmond's most important players, for sure. They aren't going anywhere if he continues to go missing in big games.
R1. 21 disposals, 1 goal.
R5 v Fremantle- 22 disposals, 1 goal, 6 tackles.
R6 v Geelong- 22 disposals, 2 goals
R9 v Essendon- 22 disposals, 1 goal
R10 v WCE (vital game)- 25 disposals, 1 goal
R15 v North- 23 disposals, 5 tackles. We got pumped by 10 goals.
R16 v Gold Coast- 31 disposals
R17 v Fremantle- 30 disposals, 1 goal
R18 v Sydney- 30 disposals, 2 goals
R19 v Hawthorn- 25 disposals, 1 goal

Yeah sure he didn't perform in the last two games against Carlton. Neither did the rest of the team.

^not an excuse. And you missed a few games :P Round 4 v Collingwood would definitely be ranked more important than GC.

His disposal count is hardly spectacular. 36th in the league. Not something I would expect from someone who is rated as high as he is. And he is ranked in the mid-150s for contested possessions per game. Goal a game doesn't make up for that.

Jroo · January 27, 2014, 07:26:43 PM

Quote from: Master Q on January 27, 2014, 07:19:31 PM
Quote from: TheAnt on January 27, 2014, 05:46:47 PM
Quote from: Master Q on January 25, 2014, 03:09:49 PM
Dusty is one of Richmond's most important players, for sure. They aren't going anywhere if he continues to go missing in big games.
R1. 21 disposals, 1 goal.
R5 v Fremantle- 22 disposals, 1 goal, 6 tackles.
R6 v Geelong- 22 disposals, 2 goals
R9 v Essendon- 22 disposals, 1 goal
R10 v WCE (vital game)- 25 disposals, 1 goal
R15 v North- 23 disposals, 5 tackles. We got pumped by 10 goals.
R16 v Gold Coast- 31 disposals
R17 v Fremantle- 30 disposals, 1 goal
R18 v Sydney- 30 disposals, 2 goals
R19 v Hawthorn- 25 disposals, 1 goal

Yeah sure he didn't perform in the last two games against Carlton. Neither did the rest of the team.
^not an excuse. And you missed a few games :P Round 4 v Collingwood would definitely be ranked more important than GC.

His disposal count is hardly spectacular. 36th in the league. Not something I would expect from someone who is rated as high as he is. And he is ranked in the mid-150s for contested possessions per game. Goal a game doesn't make up for that.

Dusty isn't a full-time mid though, so I think 36th isn't too bad. I'm sure most of the players ahead of him are full-time mids.
Yeah Dusty started as an inside mid but has now become more outside.

TheAnt · January 27, 2014, 10:26:17 PM

Quote from: Master Q on January 27, 2014, 07:19:31 PM

His disposal count is hardly spectacular. 36th in the league. Not something I would expect from someone who is rated as high as he is. And he is ranked in the mid-150s for contested possessions per game. Goal a game doesn't make up for that.

Probably because he's an outside mid.

quinny88 · January 28, 2014, 12:32:42 AM

Master Q, go and join Noz, tbag and all the other dusty haters somewhere else. He's a gun and you would LOVE him at Carlton.

Toga · January 28, 2014, 11:12:38 AM

Quote from: TheAnt on January 27, 2014, 10:26:17 PM
Quote from: Master Q on January 27, 2014, 07:19:31 PM

His disposal count is hardly spectacular. 36th in the league. Not something I would expect from someone who is rated as high as he is. And he is ranked in the mid-150s for contested possessions per game. Goal a game doesn't make up for that.
Probably because he's an outside mid.

Haha +1!

Mid-150's for contested possessions is probably pretty good for an outside mid :P