Rate a Tiger's year - Jason Castagna?

[one-eyed]

Next up is George:

In his fourth season, Castagna played 24 games to take his career tally to 76 matches and joined the dual premiership player club.

2019 Highlights:
● 22 disps ( 9 kicks 13 hballs), 5 marks, 6 tackles and 1 goal in Rd 21 28-pt win over Carlton at M.C.G. (11 Aug 2019)
● 20 disps (14 kicks 6 hballs), 6 marks, 5 behinds in GF 89-pt win over GWS at M.C.G. (28 Sep 2019)
● 18 disps (12 kicks 6 hballs), 10 marks and 5 goals in Rd 16 92-pt win over Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium (6 Jul 2019)

2019 Statistical Rankings:
●  Ranked 19th in Total Marks Inside 50     
●  Ranked 19th in Total Score Involvements

Career stats:
           Games   Kicks  Hballs  Disp.  Marks  Tackles   G.B     Clear.   In50   Re50   
2016        5        8.0     6.8    14.8     4.0       1.6      2.0       1.4      2.6      1.6
2017      25        6.0     4.8    10.8     3.0       3.0     26.20     0.5      2.1      0.2
2018      22        5.8     4.5    10.3     3.0       2.9     26.24     0.4      2.2      0.1
2019      24        8.3     6.4    14.7     4.1       3.1     27.28     0.5      2.9      0.3

https://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=2628&SeasonID=ALL
https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pc-richmond-tigers--jason-castagna


How did we all rate Castagna's year?

[Go Richo 12]

If he nailed his shots on goal I’d give him a 9.

[Andyy]

I gave him a 7.

Gun player, critical to our team IMO.

Marked him down for a sub-50% conversion rate. If he was anywhere near 60-70% he'd be almost AA.

[Rampsation]

6/10

Just misses to many shots at goal including out of bands on the full. He had a good year but his kicking is shizenhausen and thats why he only gets a 6.

[lamington]

Simply needs to convert more. Also I felt his positioning around Lynch at times was average. That being said it’s an area the whole club can improve on. It’s ridiculous that Martin is our second highest goal kicker above castagna given that Martin also plays on ball.

To castagna credit his speed and contested marking is amazing

[Slipper]

Below par for me.

Missing shots is one thing, but I really don’t like the brain fades.

It will cost us big time one day.

That being said, I appreciate he is a key player in our team. His tackling is first rate and we covet the pressure he can apply.

[Tigeritis™©®]

6/10

Just misses to many shots at goal including out of bands on the full. He had a good year but his kicking is shizenhausen and thats why he only gets a 6.

x2. I gave him 6 also.
Although he has improved in his decision making he still makes some stupid decisions.
I do like how he took the opposition on with his run and carry from further up the ground which was really where he had grown in maturity and belief this year.

[Chuck17]

I think he should learn to kick goals on his left foot, cant be much worse

[Assange Tiger 😎]

I think he should learn to kick goals on his left foot, cant be much worse

That's not the problem. WAT was still kicking coach when George got to the club

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

Simply needs to convert more. Also I felt his positioning around Lynch at times was average. That being said it’s an area the whole club can improve on. It’s ridiculous that Martin is our second highest goal kicker above castagna given that Martin also plays on ball.

To castagna credit his speed and contested marking is amazing

Dusty is a once in a generation, freakish player and one of the best finishers in the league. We often set specific plays to keep Dusty isolated deep in the forward line.

Castagna is at best an important role player. I see your point but it makes perfect sense that Dusty would have more goals than just about anyone else in the team.

[Chuck17]

I think he should learn to kick goals on his left foot, cant be much worse

That's not the problem. WAT was still kicking coach when George got to the club

Oh Ok so he isnt looking at the ball drop then

[WilliamPowell]

I gave him a 7

Yes the misses in the GF were bad go back a week to the Prelim and he kicked 2 clutch goals when we're on the ropes.

Some weeks his goal kicking is good other weeks below average.

But on the things he his mainly in the side for he doesn't let us down, gives 100% every week.

Can't ask for more

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Gets a 7 from me. Hardwick said last night he performs his role to a tee each week. That's why he gets selected. Would they like him to kick more accurately? Of course. He will only be replaced by someone who can play the same role AND kick goals. Until then,  he stays in.

Well done George.

[JP Tiger]

Anybody who remembers Jake King stinking it up as a defensive forward will think of George as a massive upgrade! 
I love George for his speed, aggression, massive tank, pressure & bone-snapping tackles.  His goal kicking & kicking in general could obviously be better, but he has already shown he is capable of massive improvements in many areas of his game, lets see him improve his kicking next.  Have a great pre-season George ...         

[wayne]

Best performed small forward of the year, never stops trying and is good in the air too, whether it be marking or creating a marking contest.