bar20 wrote:The Closing Cook wrote:Tucky will tear the comp to shreds. His game style is perfectly suited to country/amateaur football.
Agreed. The problem he will have with a such a big name is the same that has occurred to many other high quality ex AFL players over the many years. Somebody will want to make a name for himself and belt him or at some stage he will get picked off with a big present in a pack or off the ball. Not advocating this under any circumstances but purely pointing out the long history and the reality of this happening to high quality players
I have played div 1 footy for the last 12 years, and have played against a fair few ex sanfl/afl players in my time. I can't ever remember anyone "trying to make a name for themselves" by belting one of these guys. In a few cases, it's been the so called "star" that has thrown their weight around.
Don't think that sort of stuff happens in div 1 buddy. I'm sure he'll be fine. If you can, please let us know of any examples where this has happened.
He may cop a few tags during games, but I'd be very surprised if any king hits or whatever happen.