Dufty to Titans

[SBD82]

With his speed he needs to be used like Turbo, Tedesco, Papenhuyzen? etc. Hanging around the ruck & not out as sweep play. I'd also like to see him run from dummy half more often.

With his speed he should be able to do both really. Tedesco makes it happen, and Dufty has Teddy for speed (I think?)

 

[Old Timer]

With his speed he needs to be used like Turbo, Tedesco, Papenhuyzen? etc. Hanging around the ruck & not out as sweep play. I'd also like to see him run from dummy half more often.

Indeed 100% correct.

There are lots of arm grabbers and tired big men around the ruck these days and they need to be targeted.

He also needs to be on the hip of Vaughan & Merrin.

The thing with Tedesco is his incredible awareness and ability to seize the slightest opportunity regardless of field position.

 

[Dragonsamy]

With his speed he should be able to do both really. Tedesco makes it happen, and Dufty has Teddy for speed (I think?)

SBD82
A problem with duffty doing a lot of running from dummy half is that Teddy is 95kg and 184cm , and Dufty is 179cm and 83 kg.
Imo

 

[SBD82]

SBD82
A problem with duffty doing a lot of running from dummy half is that Teddy is 95kg and 184cm , and Dufty is 179cm and 83 kg.
Imo

I didn’t mean dummy half. I mean sniffing around the ruck, and also being in position for the sweep play.

 

[Dragonsamy]

I didn’t mean dummy half. I mean sniffing around the ruck, and also being in position for the sweep play.

Fair enough it would be worth a go.

 

[slippery5]

Teddy runs from dummy half to give the forwards a break with his speed, Dufty could play there & choose his time to run with fast play the balls, he also has a good passing game, as witnessed against the Sharks.
Obviously his ruck defence would be the question, as it is at FB, but at least he wouldn't have to contest the high ball with players pounding down on him or get dragged back 20m.
The more I think about it, could be a master stroke !!!!!!! And McNOIDEA gets to keep him in the side.

 

[possm]

Dufty is a confidence player, against the sharks he looked good, a few more repeat performances like that will secure the FB role.
Is he going to ordinary games in the future, yes he will
One thing with Dufty is his speed without that we don’t offer much, his passing game has always been good.
Maybe Flanno is involved with his training now, which is a bonus

Given speed and elusiveness is Dufty's main attribute, why not try him on the left wing with instructions to keep in-field when running back the ball from a kick. Dufty played well last game against the Sharks because they did not effectively target him often during the game. We did not see his greatest value running from fullback, he scored one from close to the line and one from standing in the backline. He set up one from standing in the backline and lofting it over to Ravalawa.

 

[Crush]

Given speed and elusiveness is Dufty's main attribute, why not try him on the left wing with instructions to keep in-field when running back the ball from a kick. Dufty played well last game against the Sharks because they did not effectively target him often during the game. We did not see his greatest value running from fullback, he scored one from close to the line and one from standing in the backline. He set up one from standing in the backline and lofting it over to Ravalawa.

The best thing Duff did last week was his 2 try assists with cutout passes. Why do you want to put a ball player on the wing?

 

[TruSaint]

The best thing Duff did last week was his 2 try assists with cutout passes. Why do you want to put a ball player on the wing?

He is either a FB, or not in our squad.

 

[True_Believer]

The best thing Duff did last week was his 2 try assists with cutout passes. Why do you want to put a ball player on the wing?

Because Millward. Do you even Millward?

 

[muzby]

Where did the ballplaying come from?

keep it up son!

 

[Gippsy]

Duff & Lomax have been our best the last few weeks.

 

[boardlumps62]

According to someone that's in the know Dufty played in the halves in juniors. Mary must have had a phone call from one of him coaches. Maybe Matty Head.

 

[Spazer]

Duff & Lomax have been our best the last few weeks.

True, they have easily been our best which makes me happy since I didn't think dufty was up to it a month ago.

 

[Crush]

Dufty has always been and still is BY FAR our most dangerous attacking player.
And the other aspects of his game seem to be improving also. Good to see.

 

[muzby]

True, they have easily been our best which makes me happy since I didn't think dufty was up to it a month ago.

Glad to hear it..

Dufty has been a whipping boy for many, interesting to see how many admit they were wrong..

 

[Blood&Bandage]

Dufty to No. 6

Norman to No. 1

 

[Dragonssupporter]

No-Norman to park footy-he is useless.Dont know why our illustrious coach wont put someone else there.How many times do you have to fail to lose your spot now

 

[thebigredv]

Dufty has clearly added a whole new dimension to his game. He is by far our most dangerous looking back (although that's not saying much at all) and is getting better with each game.

I was at a point where I was happy enough if he was let go a year or so ago, I won't lie. I'm glad we kept him and I hope for his sake he is part of the new coach's plans.

 

[epDragon62]

He has been freed to play his way; too late.