Rate a Tiger's year - 31. Jake Batchelor?

[tigtuff12]

agree re the Bowdo comparisons...think he fills an important need as that "'tweener" defender...think there  is some upside and agree J2T that he was worth the pick at 30...think he will be a reliable defender for the future and possibly push up to the wing...

as far as his year goes, I would've thought a 6 would be fair

[the claw]

6. disappoint part of his game this yr was the fumbles hardly ever seemed to be one touch.

[Penelope]

i think you got that in your head and then couldnt see past it craw. Yeah, there were times when he got the fumbles early in the year, but there were plenty of times he was clean too

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I thought he was inconsistent last season. Moreso than his 1st year which suggests major upside. I wonder if he maybe got a little ahead of himself last pre season which is why he was overlooked for round 1. Reckon he's way tougher than Bowden with less class but can see the comparisons

[the claw]

i think you got that in your head and then couldnt see past it craw. Yeah, there were times when he got the fumbles early in the year, but there were plenty of times he was clean too

yeah you could be right maybe i started looking for the mistakes. i also agree there were lots of times in games he was clean not saying every time he went to the ball he fumbled just that they were  occuring most games which  for me was  far too often.

[eliminator]

Very good intercept Mark. Has alot of upside to him. Sometimes turns the ball over when not under pressure but usually is a good kick. Agree with WP had abit of the second year blues. Believe he is going to be a very good player

[Willy]

 Hurley then went down back & was close to BOG.

And you say that Dimma has favorites!!!!

 

[Coach]

At least mine can play

[Mr Magic]

5.5/10 from me.

Weird season and probably along with Vickery & to a lesser extent Martin was one of the bigger disappointments of the year in terms of expectation meeting output.

Had a few injuries leading into the season but then they tried him on the ball in the NAB cup which was an interesting move by the coaching staff.
It didn't really work and seemed to lose his way a bit from there on.
The one grab confidence of last year went out to lunch and he looked sluggish and bereft of confidence. This continued for several weeks into the year until his bright spot against Hurley Burley which was a timely reminder of his ability.

The calls of getting ahead of himself are probably a bit harsh but perhaps may have realised his limitations as a player. Part of the journey so no issues there.

He has a good intercept grab but currently I definitely prefer Grimes as the third man up in terms of pace, skill and decision making.
So IMO Batchelor still has it ahead of himself to establish himself in the side. Good depth option and will continue to develop.

[Smokey]

Sums it up for me MM, I gave him a 5 because I thought 6 was too generous based on output, not potential.

[Yeahright]

Compared to last year he seemed to drop a little. His tackling was my favourite feature which dropped this year, but hopefully picks back up has plenty of time to