Tory Dickson - 100 Games

[bornadog]

It has taken awhile but Dicko due to reach his 100th game this Friday night.

Great record to date with 161 goals at an accuracy of 74.9%. Hopefully he has a few more goals in him yet

[GVGjr]

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

[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.

[Mofra]

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

Kudos, Tinder.

[EasternWest]

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

Kudos, Tinder.

And the three he kicked the week after were handy too.

And absolute success story of perseverance, dedication and professionalism. Etched his own name in Bulldogs folklore for ever.

[josie]

His accuracy in grannie was crucial too. And if his son ends up being a decent player we get first dibs!!

Congrats Tory.

Hope you put in a blinder on Friday night. (I know he was caught HTB last Sunday but I hope Bevo sticks with him to see if it was an aberration or signs of decline, also his pressure acts were I think reasonable considering most of rest of team efforts).

[boydogs]

I know he was caught HTB last Sunday but I hope Bevo sticks with him to see if it was an aberration or signs of decline

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

[josie]

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

Good point.

[Hotdog60]

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

Watching the video I thought he miss judged it. I thought he looked at the player and decided to grab a couple of metres and got out of the blocks to slow.
In hindsight he should have gone back and taken a set shot. I wonder after OP and hamstrings he hasn't got the length in his kick anymore.

[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.

[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

[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.

[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

[bulldogtragic]

Great achievement. Not as great as his competition best goal kicking accuracy. Nah, both great achievements.

[Eastdog]

Well done Tory!