Patience with Vickery is paying off, says MaricBen Guthrie
afl.com.au
July 6, 2014TY VICKERY's equal career-high four goals against the Brisbane Lions on Saturday is likely to become a familiar sight for Tigers fans, according to teammate Ivan Maric.
Vickery returned with a vengeance in Richmond's 25-point win over the Lions at the MCG, responding in strong fashion to his omission from the senior team earlier this year.
Maric believes Vickery's development is right on track.
"He's just going to get better and better. Big guys take a bit of time and everyone needs to be patient," Maric told AFL.com.au.
"Tyrone is going to be a great ruckman/forward for this footy club."
With the Lions' key forward struggles exposed, Vickery's presence proved to be the difference at the other end of the ground.
The 200cm big man finished with 16 disposals, four marks and eight hit-outs to demonstrate his importance to the Tigers' structure.
As is typical with Vickery, his four goals came with some niggle and off the ball sparring with opponents.
Maric believes that aggression is an essential part of Vickery's game.
"You have to have that aggression as a big guy," Maric said.
"If you get into a little scuffle, so be it. Sometimes you have to pay the fine for the team to succeed.
"When he's playing aggressive, he plays well."
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