Troy Taylor [merged]

[one-eyed]

Tigers punt on teen
By Michael Warner
Herald-Sun
Tue 02 Feb 2010, Page 005

RICHMOND has vowed to stand by troubled draftee Troy Taylor after he was charged over a New Year's Eve assault.

Taylor, 18, will face a Northern Territory court on February 18 for his alleged involvement in an incident at an Alice Springs street party.

Three men -- aged 33, 39 and 47 -- were allegedly injured in the dispute.

Taylor, taken by the Tigers with pick 51 in last November's AFL national draft, has been charged on summons with one count of assault.

"We knew Troy had a number of issues he was dealing with when we drafted him,'' Tiger CEO Brendon Gale said last night.

"The Richmond Football Club has a professional network of support helping Troy address his issues but we have also advised Troy that he needs to take personal responsibility for the decisions he makes.''

Taylor has impressed club chiefs with his attitude and training performances since shifting to Melbourne.

Tiger coach Damien Hardwick said last week he was willing to give Taylor a second chance.

"As a kid we all made mistakes and Troy admits that and is willing to accept the consequences of his actions,'' he said.

"He's a player we think we can have an enormous future with.''

[WilliamPowell]

Already done some digging last october, pass

Digging last October.... Hmmmm I suppose it depends on who you dig with or supplies you with the dirt 

I wouldn't ask any journo what's going on but there would be others hmmmmmmm....    

It's a pity the HUN hasn't bothered to report who else has been charged over this "alleged" incident

[Owl]

Just hope its petty stuff and a slap on the wrist so this lad can get on with it, from all reports he has got some talent.

[tigersalive]

Already done some digging last october, pass

It's a pity the HUN hasn't bothered to report who else has been charged over this "alleged" incident

Well then Willy P, it's up to you.  Spill the beans. 

[blaisee]

Already done some digging last october, pass

Digging last October.... Hmmmm I suppose it depends on who you dig with or supplies you with the dirt 

I wouldn't ask any journo what's going on but there would be others hmmmmmmm....    

It's a pity the HUN hasn't bothered to report who else has been charged over this "alleged" incident

hey willie


I believe the club expect young troy to get out of this predicament relatively unscathed, is that your impression as well?

[jackstar is back again]

Already done some digging last october, pass

Digging last October.... Hmmmm I suppose it depends on who you dig with or supplies you with the dirt 

I wouldn't ask any journo what's going on but there would be others hmmmmmmm....    

It's a pity the HUN hasn't bothered to report who else has been charged over this "alleged" incident

Spoke to three recruiters last October, they said big pass on this kid

[TigerLand]

I could name 2 draftees that have a known social drug problem in this years draft that went top 30.

Everyone has a problem of some sort jack.

Not everyone is Matthew Richardson. Who cares he punched some bloke, pay for his crime what ever fit and come back and play footy.

Simple as that.

[Herewegotigers]

Spoke to three recruiters last October, they said big pass on this kid
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15 recruiters past on Cuz and Richmond did not want Buddy because of some concerns. Also the last time I checked  his football life at the tigers is not over , or his court case for that matter.

[FNM]

Already done some digging last october, pass

Digging last October.... Hmmmm I suppose it depends on who you dig with or supplies you with the dirt 

I wouldn't ask any journo what's going on but there would be others hmmmmmmm....    

It's a pity the HUN hasn't bothered to report who else has been charged over this "alleged" incident

Spoke to three recruiters last October, they said big pass on this kid

Hope you're prepared to name them Jack
Would love to see this kid prove them wrong and them make diks out of themselves 
You will give us their names won't you?

[Francois Jackson]

first mistake by Hardwick recruiting this loser

should send him back to where he came from we have enough idiots in Melbourne who go around assaulting people

[WA Tiger]

first mistake by Hardwick recruiting this loser

should send him back to where he came from we have enough idiots in Melbourne who go around assaulting people

Don't be so hard on yourself Daniel..... . How do you feel about Cousins being at our club then, you must hate giving people another go so you would not agree with recruiting Cousins.

[TigerLand]

first mistake by Hardwick recruiting this loser

should send him back to where he came from we have enough idiots in Melbourne who go around assaulting people

Not Guilty to proven Daniel, come on lets stick with our own for once.

[jackstar is back again]

Spoke to three recruiters last October, they said big pass on this kid

15 recruiters past on Cuz and Richmond did not want Buddy because of some concerns. Also the last time I checked  his football life at the tigers is not over , or his court case for that matter.


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Comparing and unknown draftee to a premiership player and ex captain.
This kid might be worth the trouble full stop, can he actually play football ????

[WilliamPowell]

Spoke to three recruiters last October, they said big pass on this kid

So 3 clubs out of 17 (remember GC17 wanted to sign him) said they'd pass on him

That leaves 14 clubs ....

And BTW YES he can play footy

Well then Willy P, it's up to you.  Spill the beans. 

I have no beans to spill....

But logic tells me that there has to be more charges than those against Troy Taylor. Remember he was "allegedly" one of a "group of youths".

I would expect more to have been charged but media being media haven't reported that

I was just trying to make a point that the HUN has only mentioned part of the story when blind freddie can see that there is alot more to it

I believe the club expect young troy to get out of this predicament relatively unscathed, is that your impression as well?

blaisee I dont' know what the clubs views are on this.

But speaking to someone last night with a bit of knowledge in these things they reckon it was odd if things are bad as the HUN made out then why has the kid only been charged with ONE count of assult.

And I have to agree

first mistake by Hardwick recruiting this loser

should send him back to where he came from we have enough idiots in Melbourne who go around assaulting people

He is innocent until proven guilty daniel or has that part of our legal system gone out the window.

And just as an aside to show how grey this term assault can be.

The fellow who spoke to the press originally well under the letter of the law it could be argued that he "allegedly" assaulted Taylor when he grabbed him by the shirt ....

[jackstar is back again]

am amazed the people say he can play.
So could Alex Gilmour.
So could Marty McGrath.