The rise.... and RISE of Marc Pittonet

[shawny]

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.

I said he gives effort and is decent at tapwork but you defend him like he is Polly farmer.

Like I said he wouldn’t be first ruck in any of the better teams