Richmond 2016 H&A discussion

[Nige]

Nick Vlastuin was everywhere in the first quarter through the middle. I missed the second half, scoring seems to have dropped after halftime and FF has him playing in defence. Did he get shifted back, and with Rance and Cotchin in next week where do we see him lining up lads?

Well, Grimes is probably back next week and I think Morris could hold his spot (shows heart and plays his role despite not being the best footballer in the world) so I think he might play a similar role this week, have stints in the midfield (as he showed he could during the first half) and probably play down back as wlel.

[elephants]

Nick Vlastuin was everywhere in the first quarter through the middle. I missed the second half, scoring seems to have dropped after halftime and FF has him playing in defence. Did he get shifted back, and with Rance and Cotchin in next week where do we see him lining up lads?

Well, Grimes is probably back next week and I think Morris could hold his spot (shows heart and plays his role despite not being the best footballer in the world) so I think he might play a similar role this week, have stints in the midfield (as he showed he could during the first half) and probably play down back as wlel.

Interesting, reading Dimma's interview about his role he seemed to suggest it would be a gradual transition. Seems like half the game in the middle then moving down back.

Good call on Grimes and Morris though mate! Astbury played VFL too right?

I read the VFL report and your VFL boys got done by nearly 50 points and there was no mention of Maric dominating ::) :P

[Nige]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-05-10/the-vfl-report-round-5

AFL-listed

Adam Marcon
27 disposals, 17 uncontested possessions, six tackles, one goal

Continued his really good form at VFL level. He played a little on the wing this week, we’re looking to add another string to his bow and he was clearly one of our best players.

Taylor Hunt
25 disposals, 18 uncontested possessions, six marks, 11 handball receives

Continues to work hard. His workrate off the ball and ability to turn the footy over in defence is a real standout. We just need him to have better ball use with ball in hand to capitalise on the opportunities he has.

Andrew Moore
21 disposals, six clearances, three tackles, ten contested possessions

Played as an inside-mid and had six clearances but we just need him to play like a big-strong on-baller we know he’s capable of. He’s not far away from really tearing a game apart at this level.

Nathan Broad
18 disposals, six marks, five contested marks, 10 uncontested possessions

Played his best game as a defender for us, started on the wing, but went back and had significant impact for us. His six marks was a team-high for us on the day with his contested marking and rebounding a stand-out and was a really good contributor.

Dave Astbury
15 disposals, seven contested possessions, four marks

Came back to the VFL and played as a key-back. He was a strong competitor in the air, but choosing between marking and spoiling and killing contests are decisions he needs to get right. He was a solid contributor.

Dan Butler
15 disposals, 11 tackles, nine handball receives, one goal

He bounced back to some good form, 15 disposals and 11 tackles as a small-forward are good numbers and kicked a goal. Just getting a balance between his work inside-50 and outside-50 is something he's working on.

Jacob Townsend
13 disposals, six tackles, 11 uncontested possessions

An inside-mid and strong at the contest but we need to see more of the strengths he has. His seven free-kicks against is a balance he needs to find between hardness at the ball and the man and something he needs to really work on.

Oleg Markov
11 disposals, four tackles, three inside-50s

Played as a forward to start with, we wanted to see him play in a different role. He had minimal impact so we moved him to a wing and half-back. His contest stuff was good and he’s got some real upside for us.

Callum Moore
11 disposals, six marks, four hardball gets

Started as a back and after half-time we moved him forward to provide a bit of spark in the forward-line. He continues to jump at the ball and show some real athletic qualities. We’ll continue down that path with him.

Ivan Maric
36 hit-outs, four clearances, four tackles, nine disposals

Returned from AFL opportunity, came back and dominated hit-outs, had four clearances himself, but only the nine disposals. We need his big-strong leadership to make other players stand taller.

Liam McBean
One goal, nine disposals, three marks

Struggled on the day. He had limited opportunity early, but his connection with the other forwards was poor. We need a stronger four-quarter contribution from him.

Ben Lennon
Six disposals, one goal

Unfortunately had another head-clash in the second quarter and failed to return in the second half. That’s two (head-clashes) in his last two games which is concerning.

Mabior Chol
Five disposals, three tackles

He was inconsistent in his effort and intensity and we need more four-quarter consistency in that area from him, he had minimal impact.

[Big Mac]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-05-10/the-vfl-report-round-5

Taylor Hunt
25 disposals, 18 uncontested possessions, six marks, 11 handball receives

Continues to work hard. His workrate off the ball and ability to turn the footy over in defence is a real standout. We just need him to have better ball use with ball in hand to capitalise on the opportunities he has.

I know what they meant but lol  :P

[shaker]

The report sounds impressive but most of those players have no future in the AFL

[Nige]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-05-10/the-vfl-report-round-5

Taylor Hunt
25 disposals, 18 uncontested possessions, six marks, 11 handball receives

Continues to work hard. His workrate off the ball and ability to turn the footy over in defence is a real standout. We just need him to have better ball use with ball in hand to capitalise on the opportunities he has.

I know what they meant but lol  :P

My initial reaction was exactly this ahaha.

[elephants]

Maric 9 disposals...

[Nige]

Maric 9 disposals...

Just so underdone plus age and injuries have definitely caught up with him.

I love Ivvy to bits and would love him to be out there but I fear his best is past him now, he just looked so cooked against Port. :(

[nas]

Current injury list.

Reece Conca    Hamstring   1 week
Trent Cotchin   Cheekbone   2 weeks
Nathan Drummond   Knee   1 week
Dylan Grimes   Hamstring   Test
Kane Lambert   Rib/lung   3-4 weeks
Alex Rance   Suspension   Round eight
Nick Vlastuin   Knee   Test
Chris Yarran   Foot   3-5 weeks

Positive that they are all only short term from here on. The negative is that all of those guys are best 22 players apart from probably Drummond  :-\

I think another thing is we have not improved and are playing badly where there is a lot of other teams that are showing big improvement , still think that we need at least half a dozen quality players to go with our core players and some good young talent to become contenders but I have been no fan of this top up plan we have been on for years and the cracks are starting to show

A new ruckman and a CHF should be top of the shopping list. Problem with those types is that if you go after them through the draft then you need to be prepared to wait 5 years for them to be any good

We will have to try and steal a ruck from somewhere I think but we desperately need at least 2 gun mids ours have been very weak this year Cotchin can't keep being the only one putting his body on the line , the only one that has been putting off contract talks is Omeara but many teams will chase him and the only other option is to finish down the bottom and draft and develope them but we have to stop drafting average or below par players and hoping they turn into guns this is what has got us in the trouble we are in now

P.S  does anyone know what this years crop of draftees are shaping up like ?

Early days, but Jenkins has been asking for a 4 year contract & ATM a 2 is being floated. Late in the trade week, dogies threw a offer out to Lobbe.

[Nige]

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[SydneyRox]

deserved the win, enjoy it boys!

[Grazz]

Hopefully a win like that kickstarts the season for them now.
Great win congrats Tigers fans gotta enjoy that one.
From a neutral observer games like that are why I/we love footy, cracking game that one, I could watch it again right now.

[T Dog]

Is Nige back into the real world yet?  ;D

[quinny88]

Yeah that was awesome.. I've watched the replay of that last 2 minutes like 10 times already haha

[Nige]

Is Nige back into the real world yet?  ;D

No sir.