Shane Tuck [merged]

[mightytiges]

Sparring in the RFC gym with Mike Tyson?

[one-eyed]

Tuck a quiet achiever
richmondfc.com.au
By Tony Greenberg
Tue 05 August, 2008

Shane Tuck is on target for his third top-three finish in Richmond’s Best and Fairest count in four full seasons of AFL football.

The 26-year-old midfielder, who made his senior league debut with the Tigers in 2004 (four appearances that year), finished third behind Joel Bowden in the 2005 Jack Dyer Medal, 10th in 2006 behind Kane Johnson, and third in 2007 behind Matthew Richardson.

And, given his consistent form this season, he has to be rated a definite chance to win the 2008 Jack Dyer Medal.

The big factor in Tuck’s favor is his remarkable durability . . .

Since Terry Wallace took over the coaching reins at Tigerland in 2005, ‘Tucky’ has not missed a match.

He has played 84 games straight, which has him well ahead on Richmond’s consecutive games list at the moment (Nathan Foley is second on 59) and in eighth place overall on the competition’s list (Sydney’s Brett Kirk leads with 148).

After 18 rounds this season, he’s averaging 23.1 disposals per game, which is just up on his league-career average of 22.1.  He’s also averaging nine contested possessions per game (ranked No. 7 in the competition), four clearances per game, five hard-ball gets per game (ranked No. 5 in the competition) and four tackles per game.

Tuck had a season-high 33 disposals in the Round 6 clash with Hawthorn at the MCG and he managed 31 disposals against the reigning premier Geelong in an impressive performance at Telstra Dome last Saturday night.

In typical Tuck style, he goes about his business with no fuss or fanfare, but his value to the Richmond side should not be underestimated.

While the likes of Nathan Foley, Brett Deledio and Trent Cotchin catch the eye with their speed and silky skills, it’s Tuck that provides important grunt to the Tiger midfield.

He’s a hard-running, hard-working midfielder, who has improved his disposal efficiency this year, and is one of the first names coach Terry Wallace pencils into the line-up each week.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6301/Default.aspx?newsId=64860

[Ox]

Gun

[Tiger Tragic]

Look, Tuck is a good solid consistent player but the fact that he is finishing top 3 in the B&F is further testament to the lack of quality, classy players we have had on our list in that time.

[Mopsy]

And there are some people on this forum who want to trade him

[one-eyed]

In a side that got pumped -

34 disposals (16k, 18h, 62% efficiency), 4 marks, 4 tackles, 6 clearances, 7 clangers, 20 contested possessions, 3 inside 50s.

[Tigermonk]

In a side that got pumped -

34 disposals (16k, 18h, 62% efficiency), 4 marks, 4 tackles, 6 clearances, 7 clangers, 20 contested possessions, 3 inside 50s.

apart from Kane Johnson who played a good game, the rest of his team mates let Tuck down for his hard workrate including all the coaching staff

[tigersalive]

In a side that got pumped -

34 disposals (16k, 18h, 62% efficiency), 4 marks, 4 tackles, 6 clearances, 7 clangers, 20 contested possessions, 3 inside 50s.

apart from Kane Johnson who played a good game, the rest of his team mates let Tuck down for his hard workrate including all the coaching staff

Yeah so Kane got 32 possessions, that part was ok but what really peees me off is when he doesn't have it he's the laziest stuffing idiot to ever live.  Cant be stuffed helping out his teammates most of the time and wants to be the bail out player for another touch instead of laying a shepherd.  peees me off to no end. 

[Tigermonk]

fair call TA, l referring to Johnson getting the ball & delivering it well while up field his team mates errored all the hard work.
Them idiots are lucky l'm not coaching them, their lack of hard training shows out by miles.

[bushranger]

A hard and tough player that never complains. And the thought that some would want to trade him is beyond me. At least you know what you get with him. He's one of the most consistant players we have and it would ne injustice to trade him. As you can tell he's my favorite player but other than that he's is a constant hard worker not a flashy player like a Browny.

[Tigermonk]

anyone ever noticed Deledio is jumping & handballing lately like Tuck.
its a play that will leave the body wide open for punishment but its very effective.
Cannot understand how umpires cant constantly get it wrong each week with Tuck handballing.
again another handball over the top behind him & his pinged.
Do these umpires even watch the game, as the umpiring was Pathetic yesterday

[tigersalive]

anyone ever noticed Deledio is jumping & handballing lately like Tuck.
its a play that will leave the body wide open for punishment but its very effective.
Cannot understand how umpires cant constantly get it wrong each week with Tuck handballing.
again another handball over the top behind him & his pinged.
Do these umpires even watch the game, as the umpiring was Pathetic yesterday

Agree.   It seems anyone but Tuck is allowed to handpass like that in recent weeks.   

[Tigermonk]

anyone ever noticed Deledio is jumping & handballing lately like Tuck.
its a play that will leave the body wide open for punishment but its very effective.
Cannot understand how umpires cant constantly get it wrong each week with Tuck handballing.
again another handball over the top behind him & his pinged.
Do these umpires even watch the game, as the umpiring was Pathetic yesterday

Agree.   It seems anyone but Tuck is allowed to handpass like that in recent weeks.   

He clearly gets his hands on the ball when handballing over the top, & shows that 3 umpires aint watching the game properly

[pmac21]

I firmly believe Tuck does more harm than good with his inefeective disposal and constantly puts his teammates under the pump. 
I say trade him while he has currency but only if its in a package to get Kerr or Brown.  Shouldnt be traded for a draft pick on its own. 
Other clubs dont tag him because they know he does no damage once he gets it. 
Also I hate the way he constantly tries to handle above his head rather than hold the ball in the tackle and the opposition then clears the ball way rather than create another stoppage.

[moose]

Kane may have had 32 touches, but his decision making and disposal was very poor. Also, for a captain, he hardly laid a shephard or block to help the team, no wonder the team dosnt do it when the captain shows the way.  Once again, his game proved that possessions mean nothing, it is what you do with them.  A real good onballer who gets his hands on the ball that many times will hurt the opposition.

Deledio should be made captain next year with Tuck vice captain.

Troy Simmonds was pathetic. many give Patto a hard time. but at least he has a go. I say send Simmo to the burgers to finish the year and his career off.  Time to elevate Cartiledge and also give Gus a go to help Patto.

KIng , well Terry showed he has no idea for even selecting this dud