Tory Dickson - 100 Games

[Axe Man]

Four goals in a prelim should afford him a fair bit of love from supporters.

Kudos, Tinder.

Great effort from Tinder
Been exceptionally good and did the business when it mattered .

I've never heard Tinder before, is there a story behind that?

[merantau]

Congratulations Tory. You have been very good for us. You have worked hard to overcome injuries and I hope you get a good run at it this year. Best kick for goal in a long time. 2016 Finals - immense hurt factor to the opposition. Saw Heath Shaw the other day. He said to say, "Hi".

[Mofra]

I've never heard Tinder before, is there a story behind that?

His nickname - Tinder King

[Axe Man]

His nickname - Tinder King

Perhaps I could have worded it better - I realise it was a nickname (I do know what Tinder is), I just hadn't heard it before.

So is there a story to Tory being a Tinder King?

[whythelongface]

Congrats to Tory. He has certainly been a success story. As others have stated he has been tremendous, particularly in the 2016 Finals series. He will always be a premiership player. Well done and good luck tomorrow night.

[Ghost Dog]

Given he was a 'Macca' recruit he wasn't necessarily warmly welcomed into the Kennel by some of the fans but I think he was a good mature aged recruit for us and he eventually won over some of the doubters. His goal kicking accuracy along with some forward pressure he applies have been hallmarks of the way he goes about his footy.

As BAD says, it's taken a bit longer than most but it's been a mighty effort for him to get to the 100 games milestone.

Well done TD.

Thanks for posting this BAD

He was always, always warmly welcomed by me because Essendon wanted him and we got him. Huzzah!
Bricklayer turned premiership champ, all round nice guy.
Remember watching him up close during a North game at Etihad. His body work in close to allow the last minute drop of the ball into his arms is great. Great kick of the footy.

[angelopetraglia]

Such an important part of our Premiership. 6 kicks for 4.1 goals in the GWS Prelim game (probably should have kicked that last one too).

[craigsahibee]

Just caught unaware, he wasn't sprinting or trying to evade when he got run down

But it's the AFL FFS. You just don't have the luxury of being able to stroll. Awareness is as vital as nailing set shots. That 6 points from the missed opportunity might have had an even greater impact.

[Mofra]

Such an important part of our Premiership. 6 kicks for 4.1 goals in the GWS Prelim game (probably should have kicked that last one too).

That behind meant GWS lost by one straight kick, just twisting the knife in a little deeper.

I'm comfortable with it

[bornadog]

But it's the AFL FFS. You just don't have the luxury of being able to stroll. Awareness is as vital as nailing set shots. That 6 points from the missed opportunity might have had an even greater impact.

I think they got a goal from the rebound - a 12 point turn around. Also, pretty sure Naughton and one other player were also free closer to goal.

Edit just checked Naughton running past free as a bird.

See at 4.11min in

[boydogs]

But it's the AFL FFS. You just don't have the luxury of being able to stroll. Awareness is as vital as nailing set shots. That 6 points from the missed opportunity might have had an even greater impact.

Awareness is a temporary error, loss of speed is a career killer - think Brad Johnson

[Twodogs]

I think they got a goal from the rebound - a 12 point turn around. Also, pretty sure Naughton and one other player were also free closer to goal.

Edit just checked Naughton running past free as a bird.

See at 4.11min in

He was just spoiled for opportunity I reckon. He had three or four realistic options to go with and sometimes that's as problematic as having no options. In the end he ran out of time and didn't make a decision. It happens.