Dion Prestia [merged]

[Tiger Khosh]

Prestia has always been injury prone going all the way back to 2015 with the suns. Difference between now and when he first came over is that we were so good we could make do without him and prioritise getting his body right for finals. I’d say he’s been unfortunately limping for the majority of his career, not just the end of it.
2017 - 3 games missed
2018 - 11 games missed
2019 - 0 games missed
2020 - 12 games missed
2021 - 13 games missed
2022 - 4 games missed
2023 - 2 games missed
2024 - 9 games missed

[Hard Roar Tiger]

While I understand that point, I think the the heights are so much more memorable than the depths.
Wayne Carey was an extraordinarily good footballer, so too Plugger. I used to just go to the footy to watch them play. Flew up to Sydney to watch plugger kick his 100th,  Duck having 28 and kicking 6 against Port in finals in 1999 are far more vivid memories than a crappy last year or two

[Damo]

While I understand that point, I think the the heights are so much more memorable than the depths.
Wayne Carey was an extraordinarily good footballer, so too Plugger. I used to just go to the footy to watch them play. Flew up to Sydney to watch plugger kick his 100th,  Duck having 28 and kicking 6 against Port in finals in 1999 are far more vivid memories than a crappy last year or two

Prime Duck is the best player I’ve ever seen
And it isn’t close

[TigerLand]

While I understand that point, I think the the heights are so much more memorable than the depths.
Wayne Carey was an extraordinarily good footballer, so too Plugger. I used to just go to the footy to watch them play. Flew up to Sydney to watch plugger kick his 100th,  Duck having 28 and kicking 6 against Port in finals in 1999 are far more vivid memories than a crappy last year or two

Prime Duck is the best player I’ve ever seen
And it isn’t close

Duncan Kellawayed

[Diocletian]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2025-steven-may-and-dion-prestia-set-to-be-charged-over-alleged-involvement-in-bucks-party-brawl/news-story/160cd32fb586091673d97f9217ce4977

 

[wayne]

It has been retracted

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Can he pick up Noah Balta’s curfew?

[one-eyed]

Triple premiership midfielder Dion Prestia was the first player out on the track on Thursday and is building towards a return next week, with Yze set to bring the 32-year-old back through the VFL for the first time in his career.

"I think that will probably be the plan," he said.

"He will hate me saying that, but we've got to be very cautious with what happened last year; I don't think he played any VFL games last year and we got the result we got. If it means he needs half a game at VFL level then we will do that.

"We need a fit Dion at AFL level. He is such an important player and leader for us. When he comes back we want him back for the rest of the season, not in and out."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1321149/he-can-see-the-light-gun-tigers-cub-nears-a-return

[one-eyed]

Prestia to return in VFL as young Tigers prepare for big stage

By AAP
22 May 2025

RICHMOND is hoping a conservative approach through the VFL will help premiership midfielder Dion Prestia finally overcome his tortured run with injuries.

Instead of returning in the Tigers' Dreamtime clash with Essendon at the MCG on Friday night, Prestia will make his comeback in Frankston when he plays two quarters against the Bombers' VFL side.

After being restricted to 13 games last year, the 32-year-old is yet to play a game this season following an Achilles injury.

But Tigers coach Adem Yze believes the club has learnt valuable lessons on how to manage their star veteran.

"There always is, with the talent he's got and the leadership he provides," Yze said of the temptation to bring Prestia straight back into the AFL.

"Last year, you could see how important he was when he came in and we probably did it the wrong way and he missed six weeks. We've got to learn from that.

"If he gets through, he'll be available the week after.

"We're playing the long game with him.

"I'm not sure the last time he's played VFL, but he's bought into that."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1326539/dion-prestia-to-return-in-the-vfl-as-young-richmond-tigers-prepare-for-big-stage-against-essendon-bombers

[one-eyed]

Triple-premiership Tiger turns back the clock

Dion Prestia has suffered from a long list of injuries in recent times and was restricted to only 13 matches last year before playing his first game of this season in the clash with the Giants. The 32-year-old showed few signs of an Achilles injury that has kept him on the sidelines as he lined up at the opening centre bounce and soon turned back the clock with a classy right-foot snap that sailed through for a goal. The three-time premiership onballer finished with 31 disposals and seven clearances as the young Tigers proved that their rebuild is in safe hands with just enough experience still running through the side.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1332532/veterans-callan-ward-injury-sours-gws-giants-comeback-over-fast-starting-richmond-tigers

[Andyy]

Gee he was good.

You don't always realise how good until they go and come back.

It's a damned shame we have missed so much of this man's football.

Really good game but I just don't see a future beyond this year unfortunately. His body has just let him down again and again.

Great to see him back though.

[Damo]

Gee he was good.

You don't always realise how good until they go and come back.

It's a damned shame we have missed so much of this man's football.

Really good game but I just don't see a future beyond this year unfortunately. His body has just let him down again and again.

Great to see him back though.

Agree with all you’ve said

Hypothetically .. if his body somehow holds up for the rest of this year .. do you have him on the list again next year ?

[Simonator]

There are many to leave the list before him imo

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Gee he was good.

You don't always realise how good until they go and come back.

It's a damned shame we have missed so much of this man's football.

Really good game but I just don't see a future beyond this year unfortunately. His body has just let him down again and again.

Great to see him back though.

Agree with all you’ve said

Hypothetically .. if his body somehow holds up for the rest of this year .. do you have him on the list again next year ?

Give him what Steele Sidebottom’s on

[Andyy]

Gee he was good.

You don't always realise how good until they go and come back.

It's a damned shame we have missed so much of this man's football.

Really good game but I just don't see a future beyond this year unfortunately. His body has just let him down again and again.

Great to see him back though.

Agree with all you’ve said

Hypothetically .. if his body somehow holds up for the rest of this year .. do you have him on the list again next year ?

Well his '23 wasn't bad so he went ahead in '24.

Had a terrible start to the year but finished reasonably well. So his best outcome this year is the same. To finish the second half well.

If anyone could guarantee me he'll play 15+ games next year I'd say yes but surely we can't keep going like this with him only playing half a year or so.

Great though he is...no, unfortunately not.