Stephen Tiller

[Missing Dog]

I think now is the time for him to be tested in the backline. Mark Williams is a perfect match up for him, very similar players. Both quick off the mark, reasonably smart, both leading type players. Even if Tiller is beaten this is the perfect player for Tiller to learn from if he plays a more in the forward line. What do you think?

[hujsh]

Re: Stephen Tiller

Deja vu

[LostDoggy]

Re: Stephen Tiller

Mark Williams (small and fast) is not the right match up for Tiller I believe.
Tiller at 191cm+ may be taller but no where near as quick.

[Mofra]

Re: Stephen Tiller

Tiller looks to be a Hargrave mk2 type of player who can play taller than he is and also run & carrry whilst being damaging forward (probably moreso than Shaggy as a forward).

Think he will be a slow & steady developer like Shaggy.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Stephen Tiller

Dont rate him. Dont like the way he moves, most of Scott Clayton's recruits move well, Tiller doesnt. Happy to be proven wrong though

[Bornadog]

Re: Stephen Tiller

Dont rate him. Dont like the way he moves, most of Scott Clayton's recruits move well, Tiller doesnt. Happy to be proven wrong though

I think he moves better this year than last. He looks more athletic this year, so his fitness level must be up as well.

[The Pie Man]

Re: Stephen Tiller

Nice straight kick for goal, though I've yet to see him take a soid contested mark. I'd love to see him given 4 weeks at full forward to see if he can cut it, but it's good to see he's being tried at both ends so he's flexable.

One thing to be wary of with a Tiller type is the fate that Kieran McGuiness suffered, I'd hate to see another potentially successfull forward's career shattered by being played out of position

[Desipura]

Re: Stephen Tiller

Nice straight kick for goal, though I've yet to see him take a soid contested mark. I'd love to see him given 4 weeks at full forward to see if he can cut it, but it's good to see he's being tried at both ends so he's flexable.

One thing to be wary of with a Tiller type is the fate that Kieran McGuiness suffered, I'd hate to see another potentially successfull forward's career shattered by being played out of position

A fair comparison however I do not think McGuiness was a kpp type whereas Tiller has the potential IMHO to play full fwd. He has very good pace off the mark, something McGuiness did not have

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: Stephen Tiller

Tiller will come to his own when Jonno is not around. i think he shows to much respect to Jonno and hangs back a little, In willi he just goes for it. Liked him last week with the niggle and yap.

Mcguiness always looked to have "heavy legs"

[1eyedog]

Re: Stephen Tiller

Dont rate him. Dont like the way he moves, most of Scott Clayton's recruits move well, Tiller doesnt. Happy to be proven wrong though

I agree, he looks awkward, opportunistic footballer who hopefully has some smarts to make up for lack of speed

I have eaten my words. I thought he was good offensively in the Swans game but he was very good defensively against the Hawks. Looking forward to watching him on Sunday against the Saints.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Stephen Tiller

played a very very good game today, good use of the ball, got plenty of it and his hardness was great!! Seems like hw was a good swap for wight.

Shame about Callan, he has been great this year nd we we will miss his hardness!

[ledge]

Re: Stephen Tiller

At what stage do we get the Tiller knockers to eat there words?
Today no doubt proved he has the goods, would like to see him forward eventually.
Jerry any changes in your thoughts after todays game?

[hujsh]

Re: Stephen Tiller

At what stage do we get the Tiller knockers to eat there words?
Today no doubt proved he has the goods, would like to see him forward eventually.
Jerry any changes in your thoughts after todays game?

Tiller did some great stuff but didn't do too much so I doubt Jerry (or most people) would have changed his opinion on one match

[LostDoggy]

Re: Stephen Tiller

Tiller looks the goods. Needs slightly better decision making at this level but that will come with experience.

[hujsh]

Re: Stephen Tiller

I like his speed for his height and he looks good (especially when he met that ball at CHF)