Richmond 2016 H&A discussion

Toga · April 21, 2016, 12:52:55 PM

Reportedly completed full training yesterday with no signs of discomfort BM. Would be a very handy addition for the Tiges if he gets up.

Ricochet · April 21, 2016, 12:53:16 PM

Quote from: Big Mac on April 21, 2016, 12:45:39 PM
Is Lids ready?

Track watchers were posting a bit on twitter about him

Was kicking goals post height from 45m out, so most are saying he should play

Hardwick said in terms of fitness (running not body), he's the fittest he's ever been... which I doubt is true, but basically "he hasn't been able to train with the main group so he's done bulk running. He's pretty fit"

Toga · April 21, 2016, 01:10:59 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if he has built up a really good fitness base over the preseason Rico. The quad injury that's been bothering him has been affecting his kicking, so he will have pretty much been doing purely running sessions for the last 6-8 weeks.

elephants · April 21, 2016, 01:17:11 PM

Quote from: Toga on April 21, 2016, 01:10:59 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if he has built up a really good fitness base over the preseason Rico. The quad injury that's been bothering him has been affecting his kicking, so he will have pretty much been doing purely running sessions for the last 6-8 weeks.

Good, he owes me 200 this week after having to play Tom fkn Hawkins for him in draft :p

Ricochet · April 21, 2016, 01:17:33 PM

Quote from: Toga on April 21, 2016, 01:10:59 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if he has built up a really good fitness base over the preseason Rico. The quad injury that's been bothering him has been affecting his kicking, so he will have pretty much been doing purely running sessions for the last 6-8 weeks.

Yeh i meant I doubt the fact its "the fittest he's every been" :P He's pushing 30. Come on Dimma

Toga · April 21, 2016, 01:38:36 PM

Oh haha right. Well you never know! Focussing on his running more than ever in the past he could well be.

I just really hope he plays :P

shaker · April 21, 2016, 02:41:27 PM

Yes having Lids on the field would be great just a composed head and some skills is all that he has to do :)

Nige · April 21, 2016, 07:41:11 PM

The ins! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Big Mac · April 21, 2016, 08:36:39 PM

imo Deledio basically = Richmond so this is a little concerning :/

Looking forward to Gawn vs Maric + Hammer though

Nige · April 21, 2016, 08:56:31 PM

Quote from: Big Mac on April 21, 2016, 08:36:39 PM
imo Deledio basically = Richmond so this is a little concerning :/

Looking forward to Gawn vs Maric + Hammer though

Happy Hammer wasn't dropped tbh.

Toga · April 21, 2016, 09:30:13 PM

Disappointing Vlastuin goes out, means that Batchelor surely has to come in IMO.

quinny88 · April 22, 2016, 01:42:20 AM

If Lids and Maric actually play this is finally starting to resemble a full strength side and definitely the strongest team we've put on the park this year.
I just hope it doesn't take a couple of weeks for them to gel again because we cant afford it to.
If we get a win against the Dees, we have Port at the G next week, all of a sudden we could be sitting 3-3. If were sloppy again this week and get beaten though then were staring down the barrel of a long year with Hawthorn and Sydney to follow Port.
Massive game this Sunday

Toga · April 24, 2016, 11:06:12 PM

Cotchin, Rance, Lloyd Riewoldt the only ones to show any heart tonight. Pathetic.

BigMac_93 · April 24, 2016, 11:07:38 PM

Were now 1-4 and will probably be 2-6 at best. Could beat Port but will probably get hammered against Sydney & Hawks.

For me, every aspect of the club needs to be thoroughly looked at, this is pathetic. Hardwick is in his 7th year and we are going nowhere. What he said a few weeks ago about having to go back to go forward is laughable & a poor reflection on the state of the club.

The main issue of the top of my head is recruiting. Not sure that Blair Hartley & Francis Jackson should still be in the job. You can't keep recruiting rejects from other clubs and expect to challenge for the top 4. They are delisted for a reason. And the players we have reportedly gone after & missed out on (Treloar, Shiel, Hannebery, Bennell etc.) is really starting to become frustrating. It's just not acceptable. The VFL team also has lots of issues which indicates our depth is poor and has not been adressed.

Toga · April 24, 2016, 11:19:30 PM

Agree Big Mac. The high-ups need to have a good look at who does what around the club. The bottom 12 players are not up to speed at the moment judging by their efforts over the first month of footy.

Success is one thing that seems to be a common theme in big-name players moving clubs. That's been a problem while trying to recruit guys like Treloar, and doesn't look like changing any time soon.