Where was he upset?Good kid and was upset after the game which is understandable. He’s not going anywhere he has the talent to play.
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Where was he upset?Good kid and was upset after the game which is understandable. He’s not going anywhere he has the talent to play.
Possibly the worst debut I can remember. Only person who could claim to be worse on debut was down the other end in Mansell.
If Patrick Naish can’t get a game ahead of these two and Egglomese then we might as well delist him as well.
Again, what an opportunity to be given to him, finals like pressure, he cracked under that pressure. But that’s okay, there’s clearly PLENTY to like about him, he was given a game for a reason, deep breathing everyone - he learnt so much tonight, all part of the process, back to the VFL, he’ll train harder, improve, develop, and get another crack at it later in the year.
Onya Marty.
No I’m not his dad, just a level headed tigers fan.
I will say one more thing, there’s a difference between:
HE IS NOT READY YET
and
HE WILL NEVER BE READY.
Anyone who seriously says that this kid will never make it, dead set, on what basis? You’ve seen him play once, as opposed to the coaching staff etc who see him on the training track week in week out.
One of our assistants was on radio. Said it was close but Martyn has more spread and that’s what they needed.End of the day it was a bad debut. To slow, not only by his run but also in decision making. Got caught several times without any awareness of what was around him. I was thinking how on earth did he get a game ahead of collier dawkins, at least Riley is damn quick, suits our style.
It was a big ask to debut in that type of game - you knew it was a big game as Marlion Pickett came to play! That was prelim final like in intensity.Apart from a final there wouldn’t be a harder game to debut than last night.
He was overwhelmed and not up to the pace of the game.
Good experience for him but back to the VFL and give Ralphsmith or Naish a crack.
Dimma mentioned both in the press conference.
Martyn hasn't even played a proper VFL game .Little wonder he struggled with the pace of the game .
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More contested possies than Ross and Graham as well12 touches , only about played half the game.
Ross less of the ball played 3/4s
More contested possies than Ross and Graham as well
Also the fact it was against Port he wouldn’t of been able to hear his team mates trying to warn him about having an oppo player up his assIf he hadn't been caught out on those few occasions then I think we'd be pretty happy with his first game, better than Thomson Dow's even.
Hopefully it was just a bit of nerves causing the lack of awareness and he's better for it in the long run. Could be a great player for us.
Good learning experience for him and will be a test of his character to see whether he does actually rebound from this. I just hope he isnt too deflated, he's obviously got the potential and character to play AFL level well.
He looked quite embarrassed and I think dimma lost a bit of confidence in him (didn't play many minutes after half time) so I cant see him playing next week or for the reminder of the year TBH - unless we are decimated by injuries
Yeah - I think it'll be a call based on how well he responds through the week - anyone outside the club wont see how well he copes with it but I agree if he's not too deflated and keen to make amends and trains well then definitely back him in for redemption game! It'll come down to his characterIf I had to beat on it I'm thinking he'll get another chance against the Saints.
Was always a big ask throwing him into the fire of Adelaide Oval for Port's Grand final.