Tim Taranto [merged]

[lamington]

Shoe in for Jack dyer medal

[Gigantor]

Great game by Tim today . Got a lot of the ball as usual and kicked goals in fact I think he’s getting better every week

[one-eyed]

Tim Taranto has been the subject of arguments in a section of the media around his disposal efficiency and effectiveness of late, but his 33-touch, four-goal performance was a best-on-ground effort.

"Not a bad player, Tim, is he? He's been unbelievably consistent for us this year, an ultra-competitor, every week he gives his all and we love him for it. It was another great game for him," McQualter said.

"He understands what we value about him internally, we've given him a lot of support, but he's shown up every week and kept performing. He's let his performances do the talking at the moment.

Source: AFL website.

[one-eyed]

Forget the talk, Tiger Tim has been Richmond's best

If Richmond had defeated Yartapuulti on Sunday, Tim Taranto's 33-disposal, seven-clearance and four-goal performance would have rightly been hailed as one of the best individual games of the year. The former Giant has come in for criticism for his disposal efficiency in some matches this season, but as it stands, he has been Richmond's best player across the vast majority of the year. He is averaging a career-high 30.8 disposals, and has already topped last year's goal tally of seven with nine majors. The Tigers' next best is Jayden Short with 23.6 from eight matches, while Taranto sits fifth in the club's goalkicking behind Jack Riewoldt (16), Shai Bolton (14), Dustin Martin (13) and Samson Ryan (11). – Sarah Black

https://www.afl.com.au/news/932595/nine-things-we-learned-top-four-dees-need-a-big-scalp

[one-eyed]

Goals from pure midfielders this year.

Taranto 9, Josh Daicos 9, Rozee 8, Gulden 7, Warner 7, Noah Anderson 7, Newcombe 7, Libba 6, Bont 6. De Goey and Petracca 10 goals as mid-forwards.

Some kind of year from Taranto in a side with three wins and a draw from 11 games

https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1662767946488508416

[Tigeritis™©®]

Could be a Smokey for Charlie, who from our side is taking votes from him? 

I thought he was BOG yesterday. His work rate was elite

[Andyy]

Could be a Smokey for Charlie, who from our side is taking votes from him? 

I thought he was BOG yesterday. His work rate was elite

Given how crap we are you can bet Oppo players will take votes off him but at this stage he's surely a month for JDM barring major injury.

[pmac21]

He was magnificent yesterday.  Great pick up. 

[Diocletian]

Probably won't be AA given Cornes is on the selection panel....

[one-eyed]

Equal 12th now with Toby Greene in the Coaches Award:

LEADERBOARD

59 Zak Butters PORT
56 Nick Daicos COLL
51 Christian Petracca MELB
47 Jordan De Goey COLL
44 Marcus Bontempelli WB
43 Zach Merrett ESS
41 Lachie Neale BL
41 Matt Rowell GCFC
40 Jordan Dawson ADEL
40 Clayton Oliver MELB
39 Jack Sinclair STK
38 Toby Greene GWS
38 Tim Taranto RICH

https://www.afl.com.au/news/940256/coaches-votes-r11-new-leader-emerges-pie-on-the-charge

[one-eyed]

'Unbelievably consistent': Tiger Tim's elite start to life at Punt Road

Since crossing to Richmond, Tim Taranto has averaged career-high numbers in most statistics.

By Paddy Sinnott
afl.com.au
29 May 2023

The value of Tim Taranto's impact in his first season at Richmond has been hotly debated, however statistically, the midfielder has never played better.

Since crossing from Greater Western Sydney to the Tigers at the end of last year and entering the football fishbowl of Melbourne, the focus on Taranto has intensified.

After playing arguably the best game of his career on the weekend, in a 33-disposal, four-goal performance against Port Adelaide, Taranto is now averaging more disposals (30.8 ), tackles (6.9), pressure points (65.2), contested possessions (13.2) and clearances (6.8 ) than he ever did at the Giants. He's also hitting career highs in metres gained (403m), score involvements (6.6) and AFL player ratings (11.6).

His new coach Andrew McQualter said the 25-year-old was "letting his performances do the talking."

The numbers continue to tell that story. Taranto sits behind only Collingwood star Nick Daicos for total disposals (339) and seventh overall in total clearances (75).

Champion Data points to Taranto ranking elite in disposals, tackles and pressure points, and above average in contested possessions, clearances, metres gained and score involvements.

He only rates poorly in kicking, an aspect critics have quickly jumped on, with his kicking efficiency at 44.3 per cent effectiveness this season, dropping to the second worst number he has put up in his six years in the AFL.

But, it is on the improve. Since going at 50 per cent disposal efficiency in the Tigers' triumphant victory against Geelong in round nine, Taranto has jumped up to 63 and 66 per cent respectively in his two most recent matches.

In this form, Taranto will be eyeing a possible spot in the All-Australian squad for the first time.

The Tigers signed Taranto on a seven-year deal last off-season in a landmark trade alongside ex-Giants teammate Jacob Hopper, with Taranto producing his best game of the season against the Power. McQualter praised his efforts on Sunday afternoon as well, indicating that the backlash around his form is not recognised internally.

"Not a bad player Tim, is he?" he said.

"He's been unbelievably consistent for us. Every week he gives his all and we love him for it."

Taranto will face his former side for the first time on Sunday when the Giants host the Tigers, with Taranto looking to bring his red-hot form into the clash with his old teammates.

Tim Taranto's year so far

                            2023 AVERAGE        CAREER        2023 MIDFIELD RATING

AFL Player Ratings          11.6             Career high               Average

Disposals                       30.8             Career high               Elite

Kicking Efficiency            44.3%      Second lowest              Poor

Contested Possessions    13.2             Career high            Above average

Clearances                      6.8             Career high            Above average

Metres Gained                403              Career high           Above average

Score Involvements         6.6              Career high           Above average

Pressure Points              65.2              Career high                Elite

Tackles                           6.9              Career high               Elite

https://www.afl.com.au/news/940605/-unbelievably-consistent-tiger-tim-s-elite-start-to-life-at-punt-road

[one-eyed]

Could be a Smokey for Charlie, who from our side is taking votes from him? 

This stats website has Taranto currently sitting 5th in its Brownlow prediction/simulation.

Nick Daicos            14.7 'votes'
Clayton Oliver        13.5
Zak Butters           13.1
Christian Petracca  12.4
Tim Taranto           12.3

https://www.wheeloratings.com/afl_brownlow.html
 

[Tiger Tragic]

Could be a Smokey for Charlie, who from our side is taking votes from him? 

The whole team is taking votes away from him by playing poo

[Damo]

Could be a Smokey for Charlie, who from our side is taking votes from him? 

The whole team is taking votes away from him by playing poo

 

[eliminator]

One of the few positives this year.