Tim English and the ruck dilemma

[Rusty12]

Whilst I think English is still down on confidence and form, I think right now he is the most influential he’s ever been in this side last 3 weeks. His inside work and ruck craft is genuinely the best it’s ever been, massive props the ball has dropped a bit and he’s playing the ruck game with intent. Think he’s geniuinely thrashed Oscar, Marshall and Briggs in consecutive weeks in the middle.

If he starts holding his marks he’d be a huge upside in this team right now, I’m really happy with the performances he’s putting in as a ruckman first & foremost. And no surprise our midfield is enjoying it too, this is all I’ve been asking for from him - a contest.

Keeps improving for sure.
Like you said, if he holds his marks, then.......
English this season, is a good reminder of not overreacting to the good and bad games or moments, it is a long season.

[jeemak]

The sequence where Tim dropped two "chest marks" didn't look great.

The kick out of defence from Buckley was genuine cowboy random stuff. Conditions notwithstanding Tim should have marked it but I won't torch him for not doing so. The next one was genuinely spoiled.

At the half season I'll post more of my thoughts, but mostly Tim is tracking how I thought he should be contest wise in terms of strength in the contest etc. (see the Ruck Me thread).

[Rusty12]

Tim English, smashed in hit outs again.
When will this end.
We can't win games until we get an old school, combatative ruckman.
.............

[jazzadogs]

Are we gonna back and narc on posters who said Sweet should have been our #1 ruck?

[josie]

I’m eating humble pie today & loving every mouthful. Keep it going Timmy!!

[jeemak]

Are we gonna back and narc on posters who said Sweet should have been our #1 ruck?

PM azabob. He's the guy to do it.

[Go_Dogs]

PM azabob. He's the guy to do it.

The guy who said we shouldn’t have drafted Dolan? Don’t believe anything he says.

[Go_Dogs]

English has grown into the season and his flying. Statement game.

[Uninformed]

(..image deleted..) Tim extending the middle finger!

[GVGjr]

Best game of the season. Held his marks and kicked goals. Tireless effort.

[Eastdog]

One of the great games from Tim. His best game for the season.

He has been in form the last couple of weeks now.

[BontlowSzn]

Amazing game Timmy. That third quarter he played would have to be one of the better individual quarters ever.

Hopefully this gives him the confidence to go on with it now.

[BiteNibbleChomp]

Might have been the best game I've ever seen Timmy play.

Had my doubts previously, so glad to be proven wrong!

- BNC

[Bornadog]

Best game of the season. Held his marks and kicked goals. Tireless effort.

He is having a good season.

[JanLorMill]

I agree best game I’ve seen English play. Excellent today. Now we need to see this type of game in a final.