A thread to discuss our NAB cup campaign!
The squad for our NAB Cup opener against Melbourne & Norths:
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Richmond:
1. Chris Newman, 3. Brett Deledio, 4. Dustin Martin, 5. Brandon Ellis, 6. Shaun Grigg, 7. Matt Dea, 8. Jack Riewoldt, 9. Trent Cotchin, 10. Shane Edwards, 11. Jake Batchelor, 12. David Astbury, 13. Ricky Petterd, 14. Bachar Houli, 15. Chris Knights, 16. Luke McGuane, 18. Alex Rance, 20. Ivan Maric, 21. Shane Tuck, 23. Daniel Jackson, 24. Ben Griffiths, 26. Robin Nahas, 27. Aaron Edwards, 29. Ty Vickery, 30. Reece Conca, 31. Nick Vlastuin, 35. Matt White, 36. Matt McDonough, 37. Orren Stephenson, 38. Steven Morris, 39. Tom Derickx, 43. Todd Elton, 44. Matthew Arnot, 45. Brett O'Hanlon, 49. Steven Verrier
Quote from: Toga on February 20, 2013, 07:07:22 PM
The squad for our NAB Cup opener against Melbourne & Norths:
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Richmond:
1. Chris Newman, 3. Brett Deledio, 4. Dustin Martin, 5. Brandon Ellis, 6. Shaun Grigg, 7. Matt Dea, 8. Jack Riewoldt, 9. Trent Cotchin, 10. Shane Edwards, 11. Jake Batchelor, 12. David Astbury, 13. Ricky Petterd, 14. Bachar Houli, 15. Chris Knights, 16. Luke McGuane, 18. Alex Rance, 20. Ivan Maric, 21. Shane Tuck, 23. Daniel Jackson, 24. Ben Griffiths, 26. Robin Nahas, 27. Aaron Edwards, 29. Ty Vickery, 30. Reece Conca, 31. Nick Vlastuin, 35. Matt White, 36. Matt McDonough, 37. Orren Stephenson, 38. Steven Morris, 39. Tom Derickx, 43. Todd Elton, 44. Matthew Arnot, 45. Brett O'Hanlon, 49. Steven Verrier
Pretty strong squad, I like it. Hopefully having this strong squad means that we can win a few games. Praying for no injuries though.
who's it missing?
I hate when squads arent named
FB:
HB:
M:
etc. it's so much harder to identify who's missing where :P
Quote from: Ziplock on February 20, 2013, 07:22:58 PM
who's it missing?
I hate when squads arent named
FB:
HB:
M:
etc. it's so much harder to identify who's missing where :P
Grimes, Chaplin, King, Helbig, McIntosh, McBean, Foley, Lonergan, Williams, Darrou, Simon.
Of players that we would likely play round 1 the only ones missing are Grimes, Chaplin, King and Foley
Ive got a feeling the tiges are going out to really have a crack at winning this thing this season.
The evidence is in the squad named and a few comments made in recent interviews that ive watched.
Hopefully no injuries though. Just want a fit side ready to go round one against those bloody Carlton scum!
Quote from: quinny88 on February 20, 2013, 07:42:34 PM
Ive got a feeling the tiges are going out to really have a crack at winning this thing this season.
The evidence is in the squad named and a few comments made in recent interviews that ive watched.
Hopefully no injuries though. Just want a fit side ready to go round one against those bloody Carlton scum!
I actually think so too quinny. While everyone who's team doesn't win it says "it counts for nothing" every year, have a look what it did for adelaide last year; gave them confidence in their ability to win big games. Hopefully the Richmond coaching staff have had a look at this and try do the same - we are playing Melbourne, North Melbourne and Hawthorn in the qualifiers. Melbourne and Norths I feel as though we should be able to beat, and beat convincingly, while Hawthorn is a team that is good, we have a decent track record against, and we might be helped by the resting/unavailability of a few of their more experienced players ala Franklin, Mitchell, Hodge etc.
Given that we've named the big guys in Cotchin, Deledio, Martin, Maric, Jroo, Newman, Vickery, I too think that we are giving it a serious shot this year.
I'm looking forward to seeing how these guys go:
Richmond:
4. Dustin Martin
11. Jake Batchelor
13. Ricky Petterd
15. Chris Knights
27. Aaron Edwards
29. Ty Vickery
30. Reece Conca
31. Nick Vlastuin
36. Matt McDonough
44. Matthew Arnot
45. Brett O'Hanlon
49. Steven Verrier
Quote from: Toga on February 20, 2013, 07:53:19 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on February 20, 2013, 07:42:34 PM
Ive got a feeling the tiges are going out to really have a crack at winning this thing this season.
The evidence is in the squad named and a few comments made in recent interviews that ive watched.
Hopefully no injuries though. Just want a fit side ready to go round one against those bloody Carlton scum!
I actually think so too quinny. While everyone who's team doesn't win it says "it counts for nothing" every year, have a look what it did for adelaide last year; gave them confidence in their ability to win big games. Hopefully the Richmond coaching staff have had a look at this and try do the same - we are playing Melbourne, North Melbourne and Hawthorn in the qualifiers. Melbourne and Norths I feel as though we should be able to beat, and beat convincingly, while Hawthorn is a team that is good, we have a decent track record against, and we might be helped by the resting/unavailability of a few of their more experienced players ala Franklin, Mitchell, Hodge etc.
Given that we've named the big guys in Cotchin, Deledio, Martin, Maric, Jroo, Newman, Vickery, I too think that we are giving it a serious shot this year.
Oh it certainly helps. If you look over history, the teams that play off in the nab cup grand final almost always play finals. Even look back to richmonds last finals series.. We actually made the nab cup grand final that year against port Adelaide.
However you only have to look at a team like Sydney to see that it clearly means very little to some teams and they are only focused on round 1
Yeah agree quinny for those established teams like Sydney and hawthorn it does mean very little, but for an up-and-coming side like ours I think a bit if success in this preseason comp would do us wonders for the upcoming season 8)
Pumped to watch the boys have a run around tonight.
Will be keeping a close eye on Vlastuin, Martin, Newy in his new role and the new boys in Edwards, Knights, Petts
Keen to see my man Ricky run around tonight, hoping he gets elevated so badly. :D
Quote from: NigeyS on February 22, 2013, 12:30:20 PM
Keen to see my man Ricky run around tonight, hoping he gets elevated so badly. :D
DT/SC smokey?
Quote from: quinny88 on February 22, 2013, 03:06:44 PM
Quote from: NigeyS on February 22, 2013, 12:30:20 PM
Keen to see my man Ricky run around tonight, hoping he gets elevated so badly. :D
DT/SC smokey?
Potentially. Not sure whether I'd pick him myself, but I don't see why couldn't be.
I reckon Houli is worth monitoring as he could be a smoky in defence.
What did we think tonight boys? Thought we were the better team in both games but were wasteful in front of goal and with some of entries inside 50. Only Nab cup but its frustrating to lose another bloody close one
I was really impressed with the depth that the Tigers
Yes there were some terrible kicks at goal but if I was a tigers supporter I'd be pretty happy
Extremely happy with the way things played out. Unlucky to lose the game against North but shower happens. Good to see Dimma had faith and trust in the younger guys to play out that second half with the game in the balance. Jroo, Vlastuin, Biscuits, Tyrone and Ellis were definitely among the best.
Really hope we smash the roos in the season proper.
Speaking of Vickery. He was not happy with Dunn about something :o
I assume it must of been something he said because there was nothing physical that I noticed
Haha yeah, big Tyrone certainly got fired up over presumably something Lynden Dunn said. I wonder if we'll find out. :P
Good highlights packages from Friday nights' games:
vs Melbourne: http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-02-22/highlights-dees-v-tigers
vs North Melbourne: http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-02-22/highlights-tigers-v-roos
Hope we thump the Hawks next week and get some favourable results elsewhere, would love to make the final of this thing!
Have added up the DT scores of Friday's games here (http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,72728.0.html) if anyone is interested
Cheers Toga, was hoping for this. :)
Quote from: Toga on February 24, 2013, 02:11:43 PM
Good highlights packages from Friday nights' games:
vs Melbourne: http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-02-22/highlights-dees-v-tigers
vs North Melbourne: http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-02-22/highlights-tigers-v-roos
Hope we thump the Hawks next week and get some favourable results elsewhere, would love to make the final of this thing!
Dont think we can make it now. Too many undefeated teams. Chances are the GF will be played between 2 undefeated sides
Quote from: quinny88 on February 25, 2013, 12:58:41 AM
Quote from: Toga on February 24, 2013, 02:11:43 PM
Good highlights packages from Friday nights' games:
vs Melbourne: http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-02-22/highlights-dees-v-tigers
vs North Melbourne: http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-02-22/highlights-tigers-v-roos
Hope we thump the Hawks next week and get some favourable results elsewhere, would love to make the final of this thing!
Dont think we can make it now. Too many undefeated teams. Chances are the GF will be played between 2 undefeated sides
Inb4 other teams' supporters shower on Richmond for finishing 9th...
Didn't want to say it, but I thought it was better coming from one of us than one of them. :( ::)
even GWS made the 8 noobz.
Love you guys. IMO there is one obstacle Richmond have to get over and when you do watch out and that is the ability to win or close out close games, Seen it against the Roos on Friday Night and cost you dearly last year in a couple of games. 5 games lost by less than 10 points and a draw with Port. This probably cost you a place in the eight.
Quote from: Ringo on February 25, 2013, 12:59:04 PM
Love you guys. IMO there is one obstacle Richmond have to get over and when you do watch out and that is the ability to win or close out close games, Seen it against the Roos on Friday Night and cost you dearly last year in a couple of games. 5 games lost by less than 10 points and a draw with Port. Thes probably cost you a place in the eight.
completely agree Ringo. :)
definitely need to close out these close ones, it was a bit disheartening to see us lose another one on friday but i guess it comes as some consolation that we were missing the entire spine of our team (Rance, Cotch, Lids, Maric etc) - full strength I reckon we could have finished them off with a win.
last year we lost like two games by over 20 points - that shows that we were pretty damn competitive against most of the big teams, and if we had of closed out two or three of those that were under 10 points we would have been in the 8.
keeping the faith, reckon we can do it this year 8)
Quote from: Ringo on February 25, 2013, 12:59:04 PM
Love you guys. IMO there is one obstacle Richmond have to get over and when you do watch out and that is the ability to win or close out close games, Seen it against the Roos on Friday Night and cost you dearly last year in a couple of games. 5 games lost by less than 10 points and a draw with Port. Thes probably cost you a place in the eight.
Agree Ringo. Even if we are in front very late in games I have started to expect that we will find a way to lose.
Although im not fussed about it on friday as Martin, Cotchin, and Lids were parked up on the bench for the last 5 mins, they obviously were just seeing how the kids went. Hopefully we win a few of the close ones this season and we will easily make the 8
I've just got to say it... this kid looks like an absolute gem. Just two shortened NAB cup outings from have made me excited, his composure and skills look absolutely fantastic!
http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-02-25/tiger-cub-nick-vlastuin-impresses-in-his-first-outing
Looked the goods Toga - Just a little concerned with your back depth he may be vest material. You have both Morris and Dylan Grimes as second year players who looked good last year so where do you see him fitting or do you have him before both.
Quote from: Ringo on February 25, 2013, 07:49:25 PM
Looked the goods Toga - Just a little concerned with your back depth he may be vest material. You have both Morris and Dylan Grimes as second year players who looked good last year so where do you see him fitting or do you have him before both.
Something I'm a tad worried about as well Ringo. Atm I see our back six lining up as:
Morris, Chaplin, Grimes
Ellis, Rance, Houli
So yes I think it will be hard for him to break into the lineup, add Newman, Conca, Grigg etc to that list who will be rotating with Ellis and Houli off of the wing and HBF it will be pretty difficult for Vlas to break into the team. I think that when Tucky and Newy retire everyone should be looking at Vlas, Conca & Ellis as breakout players, as they will assume positions full time in the Centre and off of Half Back, but for now I see him maybe as being a likely sub candidate, so maybe not for fantasy footy this year.
Just excited about the amount of talent he's already showing!
Thanks Toga and yes he certainly looks a strong and exiting prospect for you,
Resting Maric, Cotchin, Deledio, Morris, Knights and Conca for this weekends game.
Full squad here
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-02-28/round-2-preseason-series-squad
Obviously not fussed about this thing :P
Quote from: Toga on February 28, 2013, 07:31:21 PM
Obviously not fussed about this thing :P
Yeah im tipping were gonna cop a floggin haha. Once again though.. No injuries and I dont care!
We're playing Essendon, right? Oh God, I hope we win. It's bad enough we're in 9th on the NAB ladder, but I know so many God damn Bombers fans and I genuinely think they're as bad as Collingwood supporters. :P
Quote from: NigeyS on February 28, 2013, 10:40:54 PM
We're playing Essendon, right? Oh God, I hope we win. It's bad enough we're in 9th on the NAB ladder, but I know so many God damn Bombers fans and I genuinely think they're as bad as Collingwood supporters. :P
We won't win nigey. They have put together a close to full strength side, we have rested a lot of our stars. It is a big game for them because they shafted there supporters there last year when they didn't get to the ground and had to forfeit so they owe them a big game
Quote from: quinny88 on March 01, 2013, 01:47:45 PM
Quote from: NigeyS on February 28, 2013, 10:40:54 PM
We're playing Essendon, right? Oh God, I hope we win. It's bad enough we're in 9th on the NAB ladder, but I know so many God damn Bombers fans and I genuinely think they're as bad as Collingwood supporters. :P
We won't win nigey. They have put together a close to full strength side, we have rested a lot of our stars. It is a big game for them because they shafted there supporters there last year when they didn't get to the ground and had to forfeit so they owe them a big game
Too true! Where are my headphones?! ::) :P
Yeah that's true Quinny, had forgotten about that! :o
Oh how good it would be if our youngsters gave them a good run for their money though ;)
Quote from: Toga on March 01, 2013, 07:49:35 PM
Yeah that's true Quinny, had forgotten about that! :o
Oh how good it would be if our youngsters gave them a good run for their money though ;)
Tigger could probably take them on his own. :P
They will have a dip. Lets just hope for another injury free weekend
Off to a great start with a 9-pointer courtesy of Matty White inside the first 30 seconds! 8)
Dusty looking absolutely fantastic!
My boy Matty 'Biscuits' Arnot has goaled. 8)
Good win, but 20 behinds is bad...
Biscuits and Ricky did well. :D
Fantastic effort by the boys. I thought the bombers looked like running away with it a few times but we just kept attacking and got the result. Nice to be on the end of a close win rather than a loss for once
Happy with that win. Half our team was missing and Petterd looks great atm. I reckon he's a good chance to play round one.
Positives from the game-
Dusty was fantastic before being subbed off.
Vickers contested and is building confidence.
Vlastuin is a star in the making.
Our depth showed with us winning a game with most of our stars out against a full strength bombers.
Negatives from the game-
Leaked goals late in quarters (particularly the 2nd) seems to be an ongoing problem.
Inaccurate in front of goals. Happened too often last season and has been a problem in all of our nab games so far
Quote from: JROO8 on March 02, 2013, 09:06:11 PM
Happy with that win. Half our team was missing and Petterd looks great atm. I reckon he's a good chance to play round one.
Unless he gets rubbed out. Common sense should prevail but I don't know how much common sense there is from the mrp these days
Quote from: quinny88 on March 01, 2013, 01:47:45 PM
We won't win nigey. They have put together a close to full strength side, we have rested a lot of our stars.
Good call quinny, good call. :P
So happy you were wrong! ;D
Quote from: NigeyS on March 02, 2013, 09:17:15 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on March 01, 2013, 01:47:45 PM
We won't win nigey. They have put together a close to full strength side, we have rested a lot of our stars.
Good call quinny, good call. :P
So happy you were wrong! ;D
haha well im happy to be wrong. They stood up today. Not sure what it says for the Bombers though
Quote from: quinny88 on March 02, 2013, 11:01:14 PM
Quote from: NigeyS on March 02, 2013, 09:17:15 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on March 01, 2013, 01:47:45 PM
We won't win nigey. They have put together a close to full strength side, we have rested a lot of our stars.
Good call quinny, good call. :P
So happy you were wrong! ;D
haha well im happy to be wrong. They stood up today. Not sure what it says for the Bombers though
Wouldn't want to be a Wangaratta based Bomber fan, disappointment 2 years running.
The deal:
1. Adelaide beats Carlton (possible).
2. One of Collingwood & Brisbane win, making the final (definite).
3. Geelong beats North Melbourne by... 22 points (say 100 vs 78)? (possible).
Gives Geelong a %age of (305/236)*100 = 129.2%
Richmond now has to beat Hawthorn by 52 points to make the Grand Final... Possible?
Could be... We're fielding a near full-strength side this weekend and Hawthorn obviously doesn't care about the competition at all... Just thought it'd be fun to have a look and see if the Tiges were a chance to make the final of this thing...
What do you guys think?
It's not out of the equation, but even as an optimist I don't see it happening.
Hopefully I'll be wrong like quinny. :P
As a conspiracy theorist I reckon Mad Micky Malto vs Bux is an AFL promoters dream 8)
Quote from: T Dog on March 08, 2013, 03:47:48 PM
As a conspiracy theorist I reckon Mad Micky Malto vs Bux is an AFL promoters dream 8)
BUT will it ruin the Round 2 H&A game between the two clubs? ???
I reckon the AFL would NOT want the Pies & Blues playing off in the NAB final, but that's just my opinion ::)
A near Strength Brisbane playing a Collingwood side with out Pendles and Swan and a back three of Brown. Maxwell and Frost to combat Big Brownie, Cornelius and Stef Martin may tend to favour Brisbane but we know things do not happen according to what it should on paper.
Whenever you have to rely on other results and percentages it never happens. It's a shame because I thought we were the better team in our close loss to north but just didn't kick straight at goal.
I think collingwood will beat Brisbane by 30 and Geelong will beat north by a couple so the AFL will get ther wish of Carlton vs Collingwood. Will be a packed etihad stadium for that one
You are not saying match will be fixed to get desired outcome. ;) ;)
I still think Brisbane will get there though. Really interested though to see how some go against quality opposition for the first time in pre-season although Pies have rested a few, May even see the Beams Brothers hgo head to head,
Quote from: Ringo on March 09, 2013, 10:01:36 AM
You are not saying match will be fixed to get desired outcome. ;) ;)
I still think Brisbane will get there though. Really interested though to see how some go against quality opposition for the first time in pre-season although Pies have rested a few, May even see the Beams Brothers hgo head to head,
Brisbane will be hungrier to win it. You can tell that by the team they have fielded compared to Collingwood still resting a couple of their superstars but Collingwood just hold up so well right across the board. From there beat player down to their 22nd they all do their job so well so I think they will win here in Melbourne. Should be a good game though
Good to see us win another close one, and Jacks deciding goal.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on March 09, 2013, 04:39:51 PM
Good to see us win another close one, and Jacks deciding goal.
Wasn't 52 points on whatever Toga said we needed, but a win's a win. :P
Quote from: NigeyS on March 09, 2013, 04:42:08 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on March 09, 2013, 04:39:51 PM
Good to see us win another close one, and Jacks deciding goal.
Wasn't 52 points on whatever Toga said we needed, but a win's a win. :P
Riewoldt :-* :-*
The Hawks where missing at least 10 players from their best 22, so wouldn't read too much into it, but hopefully it can give us some confidence that we can close out these close games!
Really good NAB cup campaign from us imo... 3 wins and 1 loss is pretty good, would've liked to clinch that one against the kangas though...
But yep, as Jroo said it'll be good for the team to get a taste for winning games, and it was good to be on the other end of some close ones for once!
Bring on Round 1! :D
The Blues seem to be in pretty good knick under Mick (unintentional rhyming :-X) so the Round 1 clash looks like it could be an absolute beauty.
Yeah, it was important win purely for the fact we held our nerve together. If the Hawks had a full side in then they probably would have beaten us. Saying that, they had a lot of fringe players and kids playing who are trying to prove themselves, so in a weird way it made them tougher to play against because if the older guys were back they wouldn't have been playing as hard as they could I'd imagine.
But yeah, has to be considered a good pre-season for us. If we had held on against the Roos we would have been playing in the final.
I must admit I wasnt overly confident of Jack kicking it. He had been kicking it like a plumb pudding all day haha.
Needs to stop being so team orientated and start having shots at goal again! :P
Playing the doggies this Saturday at Visy park at 2pm
Quote from: quinny88 on March 11, 2013, 10:21:28 PM
Playing the doggies this Saturday at Visy park at 2pm
Will this be on Fox Footy?
Quote from: Chelskiman on March 11, 2013, 11:24:20 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on March 11, 2013, 10:21:28 PM
Playing the doggies this Saturday at Visy park at 2pm
Will this be on Fox Footy?
No I dont think any of the games this weekend are being televised appart from the GF.Will have to check to confirm that though
Free entry to all trial games this weekend for club members - just show your membership at the gate and your in :)
Richmond will field a nother near-full strength line-up in the final week of the pre-season series, this Saturday against the Western Bulldogs at Visy Park.
The Tigers have made only a handful of changes to the team which defeated Hawthorn in Launceston last week, with Nick Vlastuin among the inclusions.
Sign up as a Richmond member for the 2013 season. The Roar is Back.
Luke McGuane, Shane Tuck and Orren Stephenson also return to the squad after missing last week’s game.
A squad of 26 will face the Bulldogs at 2pm on Saturday, in a full scale, four quarter match with home-and-away season rules in place.
There will be no interchange cap, and teams will be permitted to play up to eight interchange players, with no subs.
Pre-season series â€" Round 4
Richmond v Western Bulldogs
Saturday March 16, Visy Park, 2pm
Ticketing information
All club and AFL members will receive access to this week’s match for free, provided they present their 2013 membership card at the gate. General admission will also be available to practice matches with adult/concession tickets $5. Juniors under 15 can attend for free.
Richmond squad
1 - Chris Newman
3 â€" Brett Deledio
4 â€" Dustin Martin
5 â€" Brandon Ellis
6 â€" Shaun Grigg
8 â€" Jack Riewoldt
9 â€" Trent Cotchin
10 â€" Shane Edwards
11 â€" Jake Batchelor
13 - Ricky Petterd
14 â€" Bachar Houli
16 â€" Luke McGuane
18 â€" Alex Rance
20 â€" Ivan Maric
21 â€" Shane Tuck
22 â€" Sam Lonergan
24 â€" Ben Griffiths
25 â€" Troy Chaplin
26 â€" Robin Nahas
29 â€" Tyrone Vickery
30 â€" Reece Conca
31 â€" Nick Vlastuin
35 â€" Matthew White
37 â€" Orren Stephenson
38 â€" Steven Morris
44 â€" Matt Arnot
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-03-14/richmond-squad-for-final-preseason-hitout
No Knights again :'( :'(
Bloody hell, where is he?! Does anyone know of any injury or anything? ???
Don't think I can risk him in my DT now :-\
Quote from: Toga on March 14, 2013, 04:33:15 PM
Bloody hell, where is he?! Does anyone know of any injury or anything? ???
Don't think I can risk him in my DT now :-\
I have no idea :-\
I thought he was just rested when he didn't play a few weeks ago.
I'm thinking the same thing, may just go with Petterd though.
It is odd that he keeps missing out. If he's not injured we should be pumping game time into him so he can get used to playing with the squad.
Must have a niggle. Either that or he isn't training well. He looked pretty ordinary in the small amount of game time he has had this nab cup. Edwards has looked terrible too though as was Lonergan on the weekend. Petterd has certainly been the stand out of the new fellas at the club
Quote from: quinny88 on March 14, 2013, 04:59:42 PM
Must have a niggle. Either that or he isn't training well. He looked pretty ordinary in the small amount of game time he has had this nab cup. Edwards has looked terrible too though as was Lonergan on the weekend. Petterd has certainly been the stand out of the new fellas at the club
I really like Knights so I hope he does well. Yep, Ricky's gotta be in line for a senior list spot. Now that he's been playing across half back and can also play forward, maybe he can replace Luke McGuane! ::) But yeah, if you include national draftees, Tigger has definitely been the pick of all the new recruits. Must be a Round 1 starter, but I fear he may get the vest.
Knights isn't injured, he was seen today running around at training.
So not sure why he isn't playing ???
Reckon he's just being managed so he's right for round 1 then? :-X
Seems a bit odd!
Quote from: Toga on March 14, 2013, 07:59:38 PM
Reckon he's just being managed so he's right for round 1 then? :-X
Seems a bit odd!
Not sure :-\
He hasn't played since the first round and only played one of the mini games.
And yeah you're right, it does seem a bit odd. Hope he's playing round one, as I had him locked in my team.
Lucky he's not a high profile player or the drug rumours would be flying around lol ::)
Knights is a spud. He was a spud at Adelaide, and just because he is now at Richmond doesn't mean he is no longer a spud. He's not in your best 22 and thats what teams go with in the last week of nab challenge matches.
Quote from: Vincent on March 14, 2013, 10:37:38 PM
Knights is a spud. He was a spud at Adelaide, and just because he is now at Richmond doesn't mean he is no longer a spud. He's not in your best 22 and thats what teams go with in the last week of nab challenge matches.
He was injured at Adelaide..?
Not all teams field there best 22 for the last nab challenge game either mate
And incase you werent aware Richmond have had a very good recent track record of turning players you would call a "spud" into good players. Maric, Houli, Grigg ring any bells? Its all about having a role for a player within your team and getting the right player to fit that role. Richmond need a Half forward flanker that can rotate through the mids. Knights is that man
Quote from: quinny88 on March 14, 2013, 10:52:39 PM
Quote from: Vincent on March 14, 2013, 10:37:38 PM
Knights is a spud. He was a spud at Adelaide, and just because he is now at Richmond doesn't mean he is no longer a spud. He's not in your best 22 and thats what teams go with in the last week of nab challenge matches.
He was injured at Adelaide..?
Not all teams field there best 22 for the last nab challenge game either mate
He wasn't injured last year. Couldn't get a game because he wasn't good enough. Get over your bias and accept that he isn't very good. Just like Aaron Edwards.
Quote from: Vincent on March 14, 2013, 10:57:28 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on March 14, 2013, 10:52:39 PM
Quote from: Vincent on March 14, 2013, 10:37:38 PM
Knights is a spud. He was a spud at Adelaide, and just because he is now at Richmond doesn't mean he is no longer a spud. He's not in your best 22 and thats what teams go with in the last week of nab challenge matches.
He was injured at Adelaide..?
Not all teams field there best 22 for the last nab challenge game either mate
He wasn't injured last year. Couldn't get a game because he wasn't good enough. Get over your bias and accept that he isn't very good. Just like Aaron Edwards.
He was injured all last pre season and at the start of the season and by the time he was ready to play Adelaide were flying and he couldnt break into the side. Maric wasnt getting a game at Adelaide either and neither was Houli at Essendon so whats your theory on them? Some players just need a fresh start and a bit of luck to go there way. Im not bias at all, I just dont think knights is spudd. Even Adelaide supporters seem to give him praise
Quote from: Vincent on March 14, 2013, 10:57:28 PMGet over your bias and accept that he isn't very good.
Lol, says the Port Adelaide supporter who randomly pops into the Richmond board to say an ex-Crow is a spud. Move along, fella.
Tiges finish off their pre-season with a 9 point win over the Doggies. I was only following the game via live chat, so not sure on any stats or anything. Extended highlights will be available on Monday though. Another close win for us. We were only 3 points up with not long to go before Jack kicked a goal late on. Bring on Round 1!
“@Richmond_FC: Maric 3 goals, Riewoldt, Deledio, McGuane, White and Edwards 2. We had Maric, Edwards, Tuck, Grigg, Deledio in the bestâ€
Quote from: Chelskiman on March 16, 2013, 05:38:28 PM
Tiges finish off their pre-season with a 9 point win over the Doggies. I was only following the game via live chat, so not sure on any stats or anything. Extended highlights will be available on Monday though. Another close win for us. We were only 3 points up with not long to go before Jack kicked a goal late on. Bring on Round 1!
Yeah I followed a bit of it to. Sounded like we played pretty ordinary to be honest but oh well! Pre season is done 4 wins 1 loss and no injuries! Cant complain with that!
Now bring on the blues, were due to get one back on them 8)
Well apparently Knights has had an injury affected pre season
QuoteChris Knights and Dylan Grimes, who have had injury-interrupted pre-seasons, are expected to get at least a half in Coburg's VFL match against Weribee on Sunday.
I think he should be good to go round one, but I have no idea what's wrong with him. Also good to see Grimes back.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/richmond-coach-damien-hardwick-is-confident-ahead-of-the-tigers-clash-against-carlton/story-e6frf9jf-1226599105416?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HeraldSunAfl+%28Herald+Sun+%7C+AFL%29&utm_content=FaceBook
At least it explains why Knights hasn't been playing. You would think he would be in, or around, our best 22 plus we targeted him early on, so we must have faith in his ability. Hopefully he gets himself right sooner rather than later. Don't think he will make round one, but should be in the mix after that.
Goal highlights are up for our match against the Dogs. The broadcast was pretty terrible, you can barely see what's going on, lol. Still it's better than nothing I guess!
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-03-18/preseason-round-4-goals
Some info on how Knights went in the practice match for Coburg.
Quote“Chris Knights (11 kicks, 17 handballs, seven marks) was terrific with his run and carry and also linked up well from stoppages. He had a heap of the football for his three quarters
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-03-18/positive-signs-for-grimes-.workstation
Big O with 45 hitouts, lol. Great to see Grimes pull up well. Can't wait until he's fully fit. Knightsy with 28 touches in three quarters is pretty decent as well.