Richmond 2016 H&A discussion

[elephants]

Draw really opens up now just quietly!

From memory it goes - Freo, Essendon, North, GC, BYE, Brissie!

Thats 4 games you should bank there. Looking real good again. Still not happy that your mob cost me tips + money on the weekend though haha.

Shane Edwards looks to be coming good recently too from a fantasy perspective, started the year horribly!

[Nige]

I was quietly confident this past week against the Swans and I reckon that was the toughest fixture over the six weeks (not including bye obviously haha).

I'd love us to beat North, but we're gonna have to drag them down to our level and hope we turn them into Norf on the day. Touch wood all those games are wins though, they certainly should be.

[Toga]

SEN reporting that Richmond looking to offer Hurley a big money contract at the end of the year.

[elephants]

Anyone know how Ivan Maric went in the VFL lads? I assume after beating Sydney there won't be too many changes even if Hampson didn't do a hell of a lot.

[kilbluff1985]

btw wasnt it Sydney last year you guys won against that kick started your season?

[Nige]

SEN reporting that Richmond looking to offer Hurley a big money contract at the end of the year.

Something like $900k for five years, not bad eh.

Anyone know how Ivan Maric went in the VFL lads? I assume after beating Sydney there won't be too many changes even if Hampson didn't do a hell of a lot.

I don't think he'll come in to be honest. Hammer did fairly well in my opinion and was supported well enough by Griff and Ty.

Adam Marcon
26 disposals, 11 uncontested marks, seven tackles

Continued his great form at VFL level. Played mainly in the midfield, but also spent some time up forward.  Finished with 26 disposals, 11 marks and seven tackles. He could’ve had a really big day if he’d converted three shots for goal which resulted in three behinds.

Jacob Townsend
25 disposals, 17 tackles, one goal, seven clearances

Played his best game for the Club. We gave him a role playing on a quality opponent in Nick Rippon, and he kept him to 10 disposals for the three quarters he was on him. He had 25 (disposals) of his own, along with seven clearances, 17 tackles and a goal in a great performance.

Jason Castagna
22 disposals, 19 uncontested possessions, 13 handball-receives

Returned from the AFL with an excellent attitude. Had 22 disposals off half-back, four tackles, led the way again for the team with handball receives (13), and kept his opponent goalless.

Reece Conca
22 disposals, six clearances, seven tackles

Played about 75 per cent of game time in his return from long-term injury. Was clean and tough inside in his midfield role, and a really important contributor with his 22 disposals, which included six clearances.  Set up many forward opportunities for the team.

Andrew Moore
19 disposals, 11 uncontested possessions, four tackles

Played on a wing to try and add some flexibility to his game. Had 19 disposals, with a lot of handballs in tight. We’re looking for him to break through and find space and give us another avenue to goal.

Nathan Broad
18 disposals, seven uncontested marks, 12 uncontested possessions

Continued his fine form from the previous week, where he was one of our best players. Again set up plenty of rebound-50s for us. Looks like he’s really improving and hitting his best form.

Callum Moore
Four goals, 18 disposals, five marks

Started forward after we trialled him there for a half in the previous round. Kicked 4.3, which was a great return, and showed what he’s capable of with his playing attributes. His contested marking, in particular, stood out. He’s an exciting prospect up forward for us.

Oleg Markov
13 disposals, six uncontested marks, six inside 50s, one goal

Played wing and a little bit off half-back. He had some really important, impressive moments in the match, particularly in the last quarter, when he had four bounces in carrying the ball half the field, and kicked a superb, inspirational goal. Is another exciting prospect for the Club.

Dave Astbury
12 disposals, seven uncontested marks, 11 uncontested possessions

Played as a key defender and took seven marks for the game â€" five of them intercept grabs. Was an important contributor for the team with his ability to stabilise our backline when the ball went inside the opposition’s forward-50 area.  Looks like he’s in good form.

Ivan Maric
38 hit-outs, five tackles, 10 disposals

Dominated the hit-outs (38), had five tackles and also carried the ball at times. Had a big presence for us and was important in the outcome of the match.

Liam McBean
Four goals, 10 disposals, seven marks

Another team member who played his role well.  Four goals (4.2) was a good outcome for him on the back of hitting up on the lead and taking five marks inside 50.

Ivan Soldo
16 hit-outs, three tackles

Unfortunately received a head knock in the second quarter and didn’t play the rest of the game.

Marcon continues to kill it.

Townsend had his best game for the twos.

Castagna was great after being dropped from the seniors.

Conca did well in his return to footy after injury.

[GoLions]

Get around Georgy, Oleg, and The Bean!

[T Dog]

Get around Georgy, Oleg, and The Bean!

The Russian gymnasts  ?

[quinny88]

Injury curse continues with Houli out for 10 but I dont mind it as it gives other players a chance to play the role.
Have loved the move of Vlastuin into the midfield the past 2 weeks. Griffiths looks much more comfortable as the deepest forward too.

[elephants]

Injury curse continues with Houli out for 10 but I dont mind it as it gives other players a chance to play the role.
Have loved the move of Vlastuin into the midfield the past 2 weeks. Griffiths looks much more comfortable as the deepest forward too.

Yeah Houli listed as 8-10 which isn't quite as bad as the 12 he was initially down for.

Vlastuin in the middle! Looks sweet, hope Cotchin coming in and Houli going out doesn't shunt him back again :(

[Nige]

Injury curse continues with Houli out for 10 but I dont mind it as it gives other players a chance to play the role.
Have loved the move of Vlastuin into the midfield the past 2 weeks. Griffiths looks much more comfortable as the deepest forward too.

Yeah Houli listed as 8-10 which isn't quite as bad as the 12 he was initially down for.

Vlastuin in the middle! Looks sweet, hope Cotchin coming in and Houli going out doesn't shunt him back again :(

It's gonna be interesting to see what happens now tbh.

Happy with the ins though, should be good to have Lambert back.

[frenzy]

KB to get a brass statue at the MCG for the most games played at the G. Nice, he's a worthy receipiant

[quinny88]

KB to get a brass statue at the MCG for the most games played at the G. Nice, he's a worthy receipiant

One thing is for sure, it won't be a statue of him handballing haha

[nas]

No Yarran for a while.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-05-26/tiger-yarran-placed-on-indefinite-leave
RICHMOND recruit Chris Yarran will take indefinite leave from the club as he seeks treatment for a mental health condition.

The half-back, who had been in Western Australia last week for personal reasons, has no timeframe for a return to the club.

Richmond released a statement on Thursday morning saying both Yarran and the Tigers' health and welfare staff felt it was in his best interests to seek professional treatment away from the club.

Coach Damien Hardwick said the 25-year-old would be granted as long as he needed to make a full recovery.   

"Chris's health and wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us and there's no timeframe on his return at this stage," he said. 

"He's a great young fella and we wish him the best.

"His health and wellbeing is No.1 for us and however long that takes, that's up to Chris and his practitioners.

"He's a star … we can't wait to have him back and he's an important part of our future."

Yarran is yet to debut for Richmond after crossing from Carlton in last year's trade period in exchange for pick No.19, a selection the Blues used to draft David Cuningham.

The speedster returned to pre-season training in poor condition and was initially troubled by a nagging calf injury.

After making a late bid to be right for round one, he broke down with a left foot injury that required surgery in March to repair the plantar fascia tissue.

Yarran now seems a long shot to play a game in his first season at Richmond

[quinny88]

Really cant see Yaz playing this season at all now. Fingers crossed he can get himself right and get out there though.

This mental health thing is really sweeping through clubs lately. Makes you wonder if it's something that's a more recent issue because of the pressure on players now days or if other generations just suffered in the background and never said anything.
The only players I ever remember having these issues were Jonathan Hay and Nathan Thompson back in the early 2000's but now there's been so many come out recently with the issue