Robbie Tarrant retires [merged]

[Rampsation]

I reckon the extra size of the G is not helping him.

[one-eyed]

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

[one-eyed]

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.

[one-eyed]

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

[Dont Argue]

Metacarpal if it’s his hand

[Rampsation]

Miller doing well again in the twos. Id bring him in as an xtra tall in defence.

[camboon]

No Tarrant or Balta against Geelong.
Their big forwards must be thinking it’s their birthday

[georgies31]

Can he play with a protective glove ?.

[Tigeritis™©®]

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.

[georgies31]

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.

[Andyy]

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.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Cameron moves very well, his agility would trouble Miller.

[Rampsation]

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.

[MaccaDacca]

I'd say Grimes will start on Cameron.

[The Machine]

Gibcus to get first go at Cameron.