Tiger hits back at the biggest critic

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After his manager hit back at constant criticism from a former player, Richmonds Tim Taranto delivered his own serve.

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Last week, Tigers coach Damien Hardwick called Cornes, a premiership teammate, to express his frustration at the continued attacks on Taranto, who Cornes said was not among the league’s top 150 players. .

Hardwick then went public with his attack, saying that Cornes, who works in various radio and TV media roles, was over-analyzing Taranto, who moved to Richmond from GWS on a seven-year contract, for ” clicks”.

On Wednesday, Taranto, who is fourth in the AFL in eliminations in 2023 and the top 10 in possessions contested, clearances and tackles, said he was shocked by the level of personal criticism, after playing his six first seasons in Sydney.

He said Cornes had a ‘narrative’ he tried to push as part of his various roles, and while Taranto admitted he had things to work on, he found the focus on him disappointing. .

“It was a bit of a shock…it seems like it happens week after week now and I kind of got used to Kane’s comments,” Taranto said.

“He has a narrative and he goes strong. Now he’s going to analyze and find something to back up his case, which he’s allowed to do, he’s allowed to have an opinion and allowed to read statistics and so on.

“Of course he and I’m sure his boss is very happy with him and I can’t argue with what he says. Just let him say whatever he wants.

Taranto said Cornes and other media pundits could use stats and vision “to make anyone look good or bad”, and support from Hardwick and his teammates, and back-to-back wins from Richmond, have Made Horn attacks less powerful.

“I mean, what he says isn’t entirely wrong. As I’m not a very good kicker. I’m not going to try to say that I am. It’s definitely a part of my game that I need to work on, there’s no doubt about that,” he told RSN.

“But it’s disappointing. I feel like I’m doing other things well.

“And I guess you know, you can find numbers and you can find stories and things about certain players to make anybody look good or look bad. It’s not very difficult to do.

Tim Taranto has the support of coach Damien Hardwick. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

“I understand what he is saying. It’s just disappointing that that’s all we focus on.

“I was very well supported by Dimma and the midfield coaches and the boys as well. They really surrounded me and supported me. It’s not like it’s a tough time or anything, which Kane said, because I’ve never really experienced that kind of criticism before.

“Everyone is going to have lovers and enemies. It’s just part of the game and something that I’ve accepted and just have to get through.

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