Ricky Petterd

[Eth 4]

I felt this couldn't be admired enough...

Would have to be MOTY, wouldn't it?

On another note, I was listening to MMM on the way home, and a caller mentioned that if all of our players played the game like Petterd or McKenzie, then we'd be so much better, and unfortunately I can't disagree. It's good to see Petterd's locked himself in our best 22, because he consistently takes the game on, he keeps presenting and he just doesn't stop, and same with Jordie. Both of them are going to be guns, and it'll be because of this. They're easily in the best tonight, and at least there's some good signs to come out of this game.

[Jerry Lundergard 382]

He also played well when he had a breif stint on the ball in the 2nd half as well.

[SuzDee 13]

That's why we go to the game every week, no matter where it's played or who we're playing. I believe Ricky has trumped LJ's MOTY 2010 in that he performed his trick in front of his own cheersquad....maximum applause & plaudits from those close by. (LJ took his mark up the other end of the ground away from Cheersquad...for anyone who wasn't there). Hey Ricky, You Are So Fine!

[Kento80 83]

For me it is MOTY at the moment, but everyone seems love Nic Nat so much, that I can't see it going anywhere else. I love Ricky though. Beautiful effort today, and one of few.

P.S. Thanks for putting that shot up

Edited July 1, 2011 by Kento80

[Guest 36DD]

Wish Liam and Petterd would take MOTY whilst wearing our real jumper.

[The Big Ticket 94]

If anyone can hold their head high after tonight, it's Rick. Tried his guts out.

[Jordie_tackles 354]

For me it is MOTY at the moment, but everyone seems love Nic Nat so much, that I can't see it going anywhere else. I love Ricky though. Beautiful effort today, and one of few.

P.S. Thanks for putting that shot up

Alot of people rated Krakours from the weekend better than Nats, but i hear what your saying, ripper mark by Ricky though non the less

[Kento80 83]

Yeah, true, I forgot about Krakouers. But no matter how few marks and possessions Nic Nat gets, the collective industry still just seems to have this major hard on for him. Gives me the irrits to be honest. Has potential, but at the moment, so overrated.

[Akum 2,660]

Petterd's use of the ball was pretty ordinary though.

[Captain Jack Jordan 32]

That photo you have there Dandeeman really contrasts how far we are off event the late 80's team .

That team had less skill but huge heart .

Jimmy always came back to help his mates in the backline.

Wight would dive in front of traffic to spoil no matter what .

Jimmy has lost a bit of speech after the last operation .

He doesn't deserve that kind of rubbish when he could have been home playing with his kids .

Maybe wave hundred dollar notes around the dressing rooms because I dont know how to motivate these kids

if the Fighting Irish Spirit isn't enough .

These guys lack the neccesary C#*T when the chips are down .

[Deeoldfart 7,787]

Great mark and good game by Ricky ...... worked his backside off. If that's what a short stint at Casey can do for a players approach, then I'd like to see a few more asked to follow that path.

Edited July 1, 2011 by Deeoldfart

[waikikkamukau 62]

I felt this couldn't be admired enough...

Would have to be MOTY, wouldn't it?

On another note, I was listening to MMM on the way home, and a caller mentioned that if all of our players played the game like Petterd or McKenzie, then we'd be so much better, and unfortunately I can't disagree. It's good to see Petterd's locked himself in our best 22, because he consistently takes the game on, he keeps presenting and he just doesn't stop, and same with Jordie. Both of them are going to be guns, and it'll be because of this. They're easily in the best tonight, and at least there's some good signs to come out of this game.

Great highlight from a shitfull night, thanks for the pick me up!

[wisedog 328]

Without bias I can say that's the best I've seen this year. How about the lift he gets in that last angle! Highest mark since Burton's MOTY in 2009.

[ex52k2 231]

Ricky tried all night and was rewarded with a great mark, to be placed in his highlights reel. Does anybody else think his kicking has suffered a bit, lost a couple of meters when kicking for goal?

For me 2 things came out of last night, all the team must be very young because they didnt give a yelp for Sean and second they want a pay rise for that crap!

[Jaded No More 58,358]

Great mark and good work rate last night.

But the kid can't kick and makes deplorable decisions. Howe and Cook will eventually push him out of our best 22 if he doesn't get onto those weaknesses.

[jnrmac 19,099]

Great mark but NikNat is better IMO.

[titan_uranus 22,524]

Great mark and good work rate last night.

But the kid can't kick and makes deplorable decisions. Howe and Cook will eventually push him out of our best 22 if he doesn't get onto those weaknesses.

That's how I see it.

Can't fault his work rate or work off the ball, or any of that. But his kicking is atrocious. Really abysmal stuff. He misses almost every target he aims for. Can't dispose of it under pressure. Also can't kick 50, which isn't great for a half forward. But worst thing is, he doesn't recognise this limitation and continually tries to make the distance, inevitably resulting in kicks that drop just short enough to be rushed.

Needs to address his disposal. Quickly.

[daisycutter 28,616]

That's why we go to the game every week, no matter where it's played or who we're playing. I believe Ricky has trumped LJ's MOTY 2010 in that he performed his trick in front of his own cheersquad....maximum applause & plaudits from those close by. (LJ took his mark up the other end of the ground away from Cheersquad...for anyone who wasn't there). Hey Ricky, You Are So Fine!

Like LJ such a pity it was in our away clash kit...........

[Gonzo 0]

Yeah, true, I forgot about Krakouers. But no matter how few marks and possessions Nic Nat gets, the collective industry still just seems to have this major hard on for him. Gives me the irrits to be honest. Has potential, but at the moment, so overrated.

Agree with you about Nic Nat, and that's why he'll win and not Ricky. I live in Perth and they all think he's god over here, it shits me, he's not that good

Anyway great mark Ricky!

[Eth 4]

Bad luck Ricky.

And Nic Nat, and Krakouer, and anyone else who wants MOTY this year.

[888Dee 6]

Go Ricky Go Ricky and did you know i used to be fat!

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,092]

Bad luck Ricky.

And Nic Nat, and Krakouer, and anyone else who wants MOTY this year.

Agree! Walkers grab tonite was 1 of the greatest I have seen in my 40 plus years!

[Tatu 416]

Walkers mark was easily the best mark this year, but not the best i've seen....

[Spaghetti 264]

I seem to be alone (or close to it) in thinking Walker's mark should not win MOTY.

Sure it was a great mark, but people talking about "best in 40 years"..? It was a chest mark! That ruins it for me.

[Pates 9,537]

I seem to be alone (or close to it) in thinking Walker's mark should not win MOTY.

Sure it was a great mark, but people talking about "best in 40 years"..? It was a chest mark! That ruins it for me.

So was Shaun Smiths, not saying Walkers is even close to as good as that, but i don't think taking it on the chest or out in front makes a huge difference. It's all about the elevation.

If people are saying best in 40 years then they're dreaming, Smith's still smashes Walkers.

It probably will win MOTY though.