Shane Tuck [merged]

[mightytiges]

in how many of these bombs forward did he ;

ignore options presented by thos around him,

have time to hang on to the ball til an option was presented?

I don't think Tucky thinks that way instinctively at least by foot. Even when he gets a free and has time to sense some options he's not really a passer of the ball by foot; he more 'hoofs' it forward to a contest.

[Penelope]

True, but he definately showed improvement in that area last year.

When he has (and realises he has) time to settle and spot a target he is OK.

I got the impression he was playing mainly forward early on and going onto the ball for most of the last, last week.

Again this week he is amongst the goal kickers.

He could be be leaning a h/f role at the moment, because the question is, who does he replace at h/b if he comes into the side?

[mightytiges]

While he's a good mark for his size, does Tucky provide the defensive pressure to play as a half-forward? He's not exactly quick off the mark or elusive. I guess I just don't see him in the side when we become good enough in the future to be a regular finals side. He's more been cannon-fodder in the midfield in recent years to protect our young guys.

[Mr Magic]

Tucky to stay at Coburg.

[Penelope]

While he's a good mark for his size, does Tucky provide the defensive pressure to play as a half-forward? He's not exactly quick off the mark or elusive. I guess I just don't see him in the side when we become good enough in the future to be a regular finals side. He's more been cannon-fodder in the midfield in recent years to protect our young guys.

He played mostly half back last year with runs on the ball so you'd think his defensive efforts would be good enough to play half forward. Agree about the protecting the young bloke role though.

[Hellenic Tiger]

Tuck got his chance at senior footy last year after the Sydney incident by the players where we debuted Astbury and Dea in Round 4. I think for the time being the team is settled and does not require too many changes and right now in terms of match ups he does not fit into the 22. Nothing personal to Tucky but lets revisit in a few weeks.

[one-eyed]

A snippett from Sportal of Dimma's interview today at training......


As for veteran Shane Tuck, who is yet to play a senior game this year but was again named as an emergency on Thursday night, Hardwick said he is close to earning a recall.

"I just spoke to Tucky before, he's not far away at all," he said.

"The thing is with Tucky, we can put Tucky in but who comes out, is it (Dustin) Martin or (Trent) Cotchin, (or Nathan) Foley?"

"He's just got to bide his time, he's in reasonably good form down at Coburg also."

"It's just a matter of team balance and seeing where he fits."

http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/hardwick-hunts-for-hawks-117833

[gerkin greg]

Tucky is as gone

[Stripes]

Tucky is a depth player now which puts him in the same category as Thursfield (when fit), Nason, Farmer and Browne - not considered part of our long term future but there in case of an emergency. Not sure if that is fair on Tucky but unfortunately for him Foley, Cotch and Martin have more upside to their games than him at present at going forward.  

[one-eyed]

Let's keep posts above the belt ppl!

[Judge Roughneck]

Tucky is as gone as the moisture from Wilson's womanhood

I don't think so. He is named emg.

Nason and tuck are both courage filled blokes but at this stage if nason goes for a 50/50 footy there is a big chance he will get an injury like the last coburg game.

Tuck has a hard body like jacko and there is more chance of the other player getting an injury in the same situation.

Tuck overall played ok IMO for coburg and I could see him playing five games this season perhaps.

[mightytiges]

I believe Tucky is now seen as a back-up midfielder just as Miller is a back-up forward. Last year our young mids weren't ready to handle the workload and bash and crash nature of contested footy so Tucky was recalled to provide a chop out. This year the younger guys are ready with the additions of Grigg and Houli adding some mature body depth to our midfield. The other reason IMO is we can't play both Jacko and Tucky in the same side. At best there's only a role for one of their rough around the edges type. Our midfield needs far more classier footballers especially by foot and spreading wide than what Jacko and Tucky provide. That's why Lids, Cotch and Martin are in there with Conca learning on the job in the backline despite being a first year player while Tucky is running around in the magoos. 

[gerkin greg]

Tucky is a Doonside Cowboy

[magpiemania]

shafted & will walk out the door very soon  stay posted

[10 FLAGS]

Tucky could play a role as a high half forward. Having said that we need a CHF who can play high and create an option 40 to 60 out from goal.