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Title: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: one-eyed on February 09, 2012, 02:07:33 PM
Burning Question No. 4: Brett Deledio
By Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au
Thu 09 Feb, 2012



Can Brett Deledio become one of the elite midfielders of the competition?


Read full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/128752/default.aspx
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Mr Magic on February 09, 2012, 04:21:48 PM
Is going to be given every chance. We'll soon find out.
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: tony_montana on February 09, 2012, 05:04:57 PM
He will finally be recognised as elite of the comp this season
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on February 09, 2012, 07:47:38 PM
Not a burning q, err yup
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Darth Tiger on February 10, 2012, 01:41:37 AM
Apparently not worthy of a leadership role either according to the ground peanuts.
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: WA Tiger on February 10, 2012, 03:17:53 AM
Apparently not worthy of a leadership role either according to the ground peanuts.

Hey listen stupid, go back and search the threads, the one I started saying Deledeo must move to the centre and stay there.

Thread asks if he can become an elite midfielder...PEANUT!

Yes he can.....will it be at the RFC......who knows, I hope so.

He should only be in the leadership group when he commits to the club! That doesn't mean he can't lead.....he doesn't deserve it if he leaves.

Get it right.
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Stripes on February 10, 2012, 11:24:32 AM
In his short career I haven't seen anything to indicate that he can win his own ball. Seems to play 'bruise-free' football. I think he will make an excellent wingman but as to rotating through the stoppages and getting into the packs I'm unconvinced.  :-\
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Coach on February 10, 2012, 11:28:34 AM
In his short career I haven't seen anything to indicate that he can win his own ball. Seems to play 'bruise-free' football. I think he will make an excellent wingman but as to rotating through the stoppages and getting into the packs I'm unconvinced.  :-\

Whhaaaaaaat? Deledio is one of the hardest players at the club. Tough as nails.
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 10, 2012, 12:26:25 PM
In his short career I haven't seen anything to indicate that he can win his own ball. Seems to play 'bruise-free' football. I think he will make an excellent wingman but as to rotating through the stoppages and getting into the packs I'm unconvinced.  :-\

Are your serious stripes? Clearly you are but........

Suggest you have a closer look at his games. As starting point game -v- Demons last year late in the season, two massive bone jarring, goal saving tackles that happen just in the final qtr (plenty  before that BTW)

Also check out the 2011 game against C'wood, St Kilda, Swans (both), then go back to 2010 there's some good stuff there....
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: gerkin greg on February 10, 2012, 12:43:37 PM
And what was the game he did his elbow diving in and under and Richo was boundary riding and said he could be out for a long time only for Lids to come storming back on after the break? Tim Watson & Commetti were lauding his toughness in the box.
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 10, 2012, 01:27:14 PM
And what was the game he did his elbow diving in and under and Richo was boundary riding and said he could be out for a long time only for Lids to come storming back on after the break? Tim Watson & Commetti were lauding his toughness in the box.

Not sure about that one gerks

But do remember him going off in a game (not sure if it was Eagles or Dockers) in Perth a couple of years back when he hurt his knee and they were saying he was gone and he was back on within 15 minutes

Which brings me to another game people should have look if they think he plays "bruise free footy" - Round 22 2009 against the Eagles, he was captain that night and gee he stood up, only bloke that did but that was the night that a lot of Tiger fans saw what a good leader he is
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Stripes on February 10, 2012, 04:59:36 PM
More than happy to be proven wrong but when he played midfield for us in the past I really saw him at the bottom of the pack feeding it out to a running team mate. He typically hovered around the outside of the packs. Maybe I have it all wrong and he will become the best midfielder in the team this year through his fearless attack on the ball....I hope for the teams sake he does  :pray
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Mr Magic on February 10, 2012, 07:37:55 PM
In his short career I haven't seen anything to indicate that he can win his own ball. Seems to play 'bruise-free' football. I think he will make an excellent wingman but as to rotating through the stoppages and getting into the packs I'm unconvinced.  :-\

Some valid criticisms based on earlier career efforts but Hardwick has rounded Lids as a footballer Stripes. Hard work, defence & 1%s are things he once didn't readily have.
He's matured as a footballer and has a better support crew in the middle compared with the Wallet years. The coaches expectations are higher too.
Let him loose as an onballer now and it's a whole different ball game.


Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Stripes on February 10, 2012, 08:11:10 PM
In his short career I haven't seen anything to indicate that he can win his own ball. Seems to play 'bruise-free' football. I think he will make an excellent wingman but as to rotating through the stoppages and getting into the packs I'm unconvinced.  :-\

Some valid criticisms based on earlier career efforts but Hardwick has rounded Lids as a footballer Stripes. Hard work, defence & 1%s are things he once didn't readily have.
He's matured as a footballer and has a better support crew in the middle compared with the Wallet years. The coaches expectations are higher too.
Let him loose as an onballer now and it's a whole different ball game.

I believe you're right MM1 Hope he tears it up this year. Just hope after he does he stays at the club....
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: tony_montana on February 10, 2012, 09:47:08 PM
Apparently not worthy of a leadership role either according to the ground peanuts.

   :lol

struck a cord with that one DT  :shh
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: WA Tiger on February 10, 2012, 10:03:19 PM
Apparently not worthy of a leadership role either according to the ground peanuts.

   :lol

struck a cord with that one DT  :shh

Still alive then TM.....
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: tony_montana on February 10, 2012, 11:27:52 PM
Apparently not worthy of a leadership role either according to the ground peanuts.

   :lol

struck a cord with that one DT  :shh


Still alive then TM.....

yeah its the off season wat, I like to save myself for the real stuff not a february premier like some ground peanuts around here.....
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: WA Tiger on February 10, 2012, 11:33:30 PM
Apparently not worthy of a leadership role either according to the ground peanuts.

   :lol

struck a cord with that one DT  :shh
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Still alive then TM.....

yeah its the off season wat, I like to save myself for the real stuff not a february premier like some ground peanuts around here.....

Best climb back up your tree again till the real stuff starts then eh... :wallywink
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: tony_montana on February 10, 2012, 11:42:09 PM
Apparently not worthy of a leadership role either according to the ground peanuts.

   :lol

struck a cord with that one DT  :shh
[/


Still alive then TM.....

yeah its the off season wat, I like to save myself for the real stuff not a february premier like some ground peanuts around here.....

Best climb back up your tree again till the real stuff starts then eh... :wallywink

which is about the time you'll pack up your handbag, hike up your skirt and head back to kitchen hey love?  mwa
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: WA Tiger on February 11, 2012, 01:56:44 AM
Apparently not worthy of a leadership role either according to the ground peanuts.

   :lol

struck a cord with that one DT  :shh
[/


Still alive then TM.....

yeah its the off season wat, I like to save myself for the real stuff not a february premier like some ground peanuts around here.....

Best climb back up your tree again till the real stuff starts then eh... :wallywink

which is about the time you'll pack up your handbag, hike up your skirt and head back to kitchen hey love?  mwa

Will do hun......meet you there, sounds like your mouth will be loosened up all ready.....
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on February 11, 2012, 07:23:07 AM
 :lol
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Owl on February 11, 2012, 08:37:52 AM
bahaha 
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: The Big Richo on February 11, 2012, 10:15:46 AM
He also won the Army award for the best courageous act in a season.
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: gerkin greg on February 11, 2012, 12:43:32 PM
I'd love to see Lids consistantly at the bottom of packs feeding it out to our better ball users like Jackson & Edwards














 :ROTFL :ROTFL
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: tony_montana on February 11, 2012, 04:32:12 PM
Apparently not worthy of a leadership role either according to the ground peanuts.

   :lol

struck a cord with that one DT  :shh
[/


Still alive then TM.....

yeah its the off season wat, I like to save myself for the real stuff not a february premier like some ground peanuts around here.....

Best climb back up your tree again till the real stuff starts then eh... :wallywink

which is about the time you'll pack up your handbag, hike up your skirt and head back to kitchen hey love?  mwa

Will do hun......meet you there, sounds like your mouth will be loosened up all ready.....


 :lol keep trying twit  :weights
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: WA Tiger on February 11, 2012, 04:45:55 PM
Apparently not worthy of a leadership role either according to the ground peanuts.

   :lol

struck a cord with that one DT  :shh
[/


Still alive then TM.....

yeah its the off season wat, I like to save myself for the real stuff not a february premier like some ground peanuts around here.....

Best climb back up your tree again till the real stuff starts then eh... :wallywink

which is about the time you'll pack up your handbag, hike up your skirt and head back to kitchen hey love?  mwa

Will do hun......meet you there, sounds like your mouth will be loosened up all ready.....


 :lol keep trying twit  :weights

Pretty well done now thanks TM......
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Willy on February 12, 2012, 01:38:40 PM
In his short career I haven't seen anything to indicate that he can win his own ball. Seems to play 'bruise-free' football. I think he will make an excellent wingman but as to rotating through the stoppages and getting into the packs I'm unconvinced.  :-\

 :huh. Lids is courageous. He regularly backs into packs and he plays injured when he has to. I would never question his intent. He played outside when he played midfield because he was one of about three players at that time that could actually deliver the fooz. His most damaging assets are his speed and his footskills. Outside mid is the ideal position for him.
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Owl on February 13, 2012, 08:21:05 AM
Damn straight
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Phar Ace on February 13, 2012, 10:54:26 AM
In his short career I haven't seen anything to indicate that he can win his own ball. Seems to play 'bruise-free' football. I think he will make an excellent wingman but as to rotating through the stoppages and getting into the packs I'm unconvinced.  :-\

 :huh. Lids is courageous. He regularly backs into packs and he plays injured when he has to. I would never question his intent. He played outside when he played midfield because he was one of about three players at that time that could actually deliver the fooz. His most damaging assets are his speed and his footskills. Outside mid is the ideal position for him.

I hear ya Stripes, it still has to be produced doesn't it?  All this talk about instant midfield success.  Hope he does produce it, but i saw enough against StKilda last year to make me question it.  He was given BOG in that game by many (not for mine) but the clangers under pressure amazed me - he loves (by his own admission) to float free and free wheel - he's worked on that of course and does have silky skills when left alone, but in the midfield he may not get that luxury.  Could be half a step back to take a full step forward later in the year or next year.  Will be better in time - 2013/4 will be his chance to be Brownlow material.
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: gerkin greg on February 13, 2012, 11:30:40 AM
Rot
i've seen Lids consistantly kick 50-60m off a step and hit a target whilst being bumped and tackled
both feet too
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Phar Ace on February 13, 2012, 12:20:31 PM
Then just for the moment we'll agree to disagree then Gerks.  Being in Qld haven't had the pleasure of seeing any of those, they must occur off camera more then.
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: gerkin greg on February 13, 2012, 02:59:20 PM
Unfortunately it is entirely possible that these events occured whilst Ch7/10/FS were showing a third slow-mo replay of someone drinking water on the bench  ;D
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: Phar Ace on February 13, 2012, 10:22:54 PM
Unfortunately it is entirely possible that these events occured whilst Ch7/10/FS were showing a third slow-mo replay of someone drinking water on the bench  ;D

That might explain it...... ;D

Still, will be watching for another of those svelte moments of which you speak.
Title: Re: Burning Question #4 - Can Brett Deledio become an elite midfielder?
Post by: gerkin greg on February 13, 2012, 10:44:55 PM
Rat is watching