The rise.... and RISE of Marc Pittonet

[kruddler]

He tries hard pitto no doubt but head is empty and as I said after the tap work is over we play a man down as he does sfa around the ground.

Any big man has to be useful around the ground which as the ruck craft is slowly dying it’s more important then even to be able to be a danger resting forward be able to be a kick out target or fill a defensive hole when needed. Pitto is not able to do any of that hence why all the hype on a player like TDK as he has that potential but as yet hasn’t fully come on. Still a lot more upside with tdk imo.

Watch Pitto around the ground. No, he doesn't go forward, that is by design. We are super tall already with Charlie, Harry, Jack (TDK when he is playing) we don't need Pitto bringing the oppositions tallest player down there as well.

Instead, he plays more in the defensive half. He took a couple big grabs last night - 2 contested marks. =2nd most on the ground, =1st for Carlton.
His positioning forces oppositions to kick away from him though, which is important, but overlooked.

I've already conceded he didn't play his best game as was surprised of his domination in the ruck, but people consistently overlook his efforts.