Author Topic: Robbie Tarrant retires [merged]  (Read 37290 times)

Offline Rampsation

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 3105
  • For We're From Tigerland
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #165 on: June 10, 2022, 12:45:30 PM »
I reckon the extra size of the G is not helping him.

Offline one-eyed

  • Administrator
  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 95131
    • One-Eyed Richmond
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #166 on: June 13, 2022, 05:14:11 PM »
PLAYING A BLOKE INTO FORM

HB Meyers
themongrelpunt.com
10 June 2022


If Port weren’t in dire straits, do you think Charlie Dixon would be playing yet?

Serious question – would he be in the current Port side, or would he still be in the SANFL to get his legs under him? I ask because in this game, the thing he seemed best equipped to do was to put up one hand, contest, and allow Robbie Tarrant to turn the clock back and be one of the better defenders on the park.

This is not meant to be a knock on Tarrant – please don’t take it that way, but if Dixon is not completely ready, what the hell is he doing out there?

Tarrant has been very good since his return to the team in Round 10. He was part of a Tiger defence that brutalised Peter Wright and was solid against the Swans, as well. This was his best game as a Tiger, though. Dixon is meant t be the focal point of the Port offence. All attacks go through him, but Tarrant was with him every step of the way to ensure that Charlie didn’t make an impact.

The only time I remember Tarrant being cleanly beaten was on a perfect kick from Ryan Burton that gave Dixon the advantage… unlike just about every other kick the Power went inside 50 with.

In a defence boasting Dylan Grimes, Nathan Broad, and Noah Balta at times, the form of Robbie Tarrant may end up being pivotal to the Tigers’ season. If he s performing, it eases the load on the others and allows them to play a more attacking brand of footy.

I was genuinely concerned after a month or so into the season that Tarrant was cooked. He looked lost, and he looked slow. The last few weeks have been encouraging, however, and if he is able to maintain this trajectory, he will have a big say in September proceedings.

Source: themongrelpunt.com

Offline one-eyed

  • Administrator
  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 95131
    • One-Eyed Richmond
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #167 on: June 17, 2022, 07:46:08 AM »
Dimma post-game said Tarrant "busted" a knuckle in the first 3 minutes of the game. Hand is the size of a watermelon so not too sure where that leaves him but he's a tough hombre.

Offline one-eyed

  • Administrator
  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 95131
    • One-Eyed Richmond
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #168 on: June 19, 2022, 12:45:23 PM »
Any official news about Tarrant's injury?


Social media saying his hand (knuckle) requires surgery and he'll be missing for weeks.

Shout out to Robbie Tarrant who broke his knuckle 2 mins into the match, you can see it on the replay. Now surgery.
Unbelievable grit to not only play the game out but do such a great job.
That kind of courage says plenty about him & will earn the respect of everyone at the club.

https://twitter.com/Tigers_of_Old/status/1537995451638591494

I would have thought 2-4 [weeks] depending on which part of the metatarsal they pin
Worst case would be 6

https://twitter.com/TcameronTodd/status/1538005970558668802

Offline Dont Argue

  • Jack Dyer medallist
  • ***
  • Posts: 243
  • For We're From Tigerland
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #169 on: June 19, 2022, 01:13:32 PM »
Metacarpal if it’s his hand

Offline Rampsation

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 3105
  • For We're From Tigerland
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #170 on: June 19, 2022, 02:41:03 PM »
Miller doing well again in the twos. Id bring him in as an xtra tall in defence.

Offline camboon

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 2183
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #171 on: June 19, 2022, 03:18:37 PM »
No Tarrant or Balta against Geelong.
Their big forwards must be thinking it’s their birthday

Offline georgies31

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 3688
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #172 on: June 19, 2022, 04:00:21 PM »
Can he play with a protective glove ?.

Offline Tigeritis™©®

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 9311
  • Richmond, Premiers 2017.2019
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #173 on: June 19, 2022, 11:53:20 PM »
I personally think Miller is a better option than Tarrant anyway.

Granted Tarrant has experience on his side but he is very slow off the mark and at times infringes because he’s lost a yard or two because of age

IMO Miller has the attributes to be a very solid defender. What is most pleasing thing is he doesn’t panic and will spoil first. The added bonus is that he has sublime kicking skills from what I’ve seen. 

I’d be playing him way ahead of Biggie at this stage 

Miller is wasted in the VFL.
The club that keeps giving.

Offline georgies31

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 3688
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #174 on: June 19, 2022, 11:56:24 PM »
I personally think Miller is a better option than Tarrant anyway.

Granted Tarrant has experience on his side but he is very slow off the mark and at times infringes because he’s lost a yard or two because of age

IMO Miller has the attributes to be a very solid defender. What is most pleasing thing is he doesn’t panic and will spoil first. The added bonus is that he has sublime kicking skills from what I’ve seen. 

I’d be playing him way ahead of Biggie at this stage 

Miller is wasted in the VFL.

Tend to agree how is body on body through with push and shove.

Offline Andyy

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 8754
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #175 on: June 20, 2022, 07:14:03 AM »
Yep gonna be hard for any of them to play on Porkins without Balta or Tarrant around.

I think Miller would be a good height and size for Cameron though.

Offline Hard Roar Tiger

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 7504
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #176 on: June 20, 2022, 08:21:10 AM »
Cameron moves very well, his agility would trouble Miller.
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

Offline Rampsation

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 3105
  • For We're From Tigerland
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #177 on: June 20, 2022, 10:05:15 AM »
Nank is going to have to play a kick behind the play. Will need someone else to do some ruck work next week to help out.

Offline MaccaDacca

  • Jack Dyer medallist
  • ***
  • Posts: 137
  • For We're From Tigerland
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #178 on: June 20, 2022, 10:29:39 AM »
I'd say Grimes will start on Cameron.

Offline The Machine

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 3542
Re: Robbie Tarrant [merged]
« Reply #179 on: June 20, 2022, 10:36:44 AM »
Gibcus to get first go at Cameron.