2019 Rookies

[jvalles69]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

Surely, we stunk to high heavens.

[tommy10]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

For sure

When you've had back to back floggings, a kid who has played 2 games is the answer

Lock Rotham in

Not sure whether to take you serious or not RD  ;D

[HappyDEZ]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

Surely, we stunk to high heavens.

Can't see it myself. They're 3 & 3 complete with a nice shiny new addition to the trophy cabinet. Playing Geelong at the Cattery after they lost their last game there was always going to be a tough gig (how many times in recent history have the Cats lost consecutive home games?). Not saying the Eagles will be happy with the performance or that they will win the flag again but there is no need for panic stations. Brander makes way for Redden. Darling would be coming under the microscope but I would think they will be hoping he can find some form/confidence at home against the Suns in what should/will be a minimum 8 goal win.

[Bully]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

For sure

When you've had back to back floggings, a kid who has played 2 games is the answer

Lock Rotham in

Did you see the game Raisy? Cole looked like a bush footballer & Schofield should consider retirement I get the fact that they are premiership players but poor form is poor form. Richmond have blooded the youngsters, despite the fact they have a recent flag, premiership stars like Graham & Butler are on the outer whilst Ross, Stack & Baker are getting games. The game doesn't remain stagnant & West Coast are struggling. Wouldn't be surprised to see as many as 4-5 changes this week.

[Colty]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

For sure

When you've had back to back floggings, a kid who has played 2 games is the answer

Lock Rotham in

Im just saying he has been good when given a chance and Cole has been dreadful, why not give him an chance?

[HappyDEZ]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

For sure

When you've had back to back floggings, a kid who has played 2 games is the answer

Lock Rotham in

Did you see the game Raisy? Cole looked like a bush footballer & Schofield should consider retirement I get the fact that they are premiership players but poor form is poor form. Richmond have blooded the youngsters, despite the fact they have a recent flag, premiership stars like Graham & Butler are on the outer whilst Ross, Stack & Baker are getting games. The game doesn't remain stagnant & West Coast are struggling. Wouldn't be surprised to see as many as 4-5 changes this week.

Slightly off topic but I read Graham done a hammy on the weekend which probs bodes well for all/any of the 3 Richmond rooks of which I have none unfortunately. Just didn't have anyone to cull like many other coaches I suspect. I did read someone on here done Clark > Ross via Duurs from the MIDs. Nice. Well played.

[jbjimmyjb]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

For sure

When you've had back to back floggings, a kid who has played 2 games is the answer

Lock Rotham in

Did you see the game Raisy? Cole looked like a bush footballer & Schofield should consider retirement I get the fact that they are premiership players but poor form is poor form. Richmond have blooded the youngsters, despite the fact they have a recent flag, premiership stars like Graham & Butler are on the outer whilst Ross, Stack & Baker are getting games. The game doesn't remain stagnant & West Coast are struggling. Wouldn't be surprised to see as many as 4-5 changes this week.

Slightly off topic but I read Graham done a hammy on the weekend which probs bodes well for all/any of the 3 Richmond rooks of which I have none unfortunately. Just didn't have anyone to cull like many other coaches I suspect. I did read someone on here done Clark > Ross via Duurs from the MIDs. Nice. Well played.

Yeah Dez, that was me, grabbed Baker too for Parker which also worked out. Decided this year to cull rookies a little bit earlier than usual and as I'm 105th overall right now I think it's worked out so far.
It'll be interesting to see what changes Richmond makes over the next few weeks though with Jack out again, may just have Bolton come back for 2 weeks until Cotchin is fit.

[jvalles69]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

For sure

When you've had back to back floggings, a kid who has played 2 games is the answer

Lock Rotham in

Did you see the game Raisy? Cole looked like a bush footballer & Schofield should consider retirement I get the fact that they are premiership players but poor form is poor form. Richmond have blooded the youngsters, despite the fact they have a recent flag, premiership stars like Graham & Butler are on the outer whilst Ross, Stack & Baker are getting games. The game doesn't remain stagnant & West Coast are struggling. Wouldn't be surprised to see as many as 4-5 changes this week.

Schofield needed to go out on a high like Le Cras, needs to call it a day.

[RaisyDaisy]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

For sure

When you've had back to back floggings, a kid who has played 2 games is the answer

Lock Rotham in

Did you see the game Raisy? Cole looked like a bush footballer & Schofield should consider retirement I get the fact that they are premiership players but poor form is poor form. Richmond have blooded the youngsters, despite the fact they have a recent flag, premiership stars like Graham & Butler are on the outer whilst Ross, Stack & Baker are getting games. The game doesn't remain stagnant & West Coast are struggling. Wouldn't be surprised to see as many as 4-5 changes this week.

Of course I watched the game

How often do established best 22 players get dropped off 1 bad game? Not to mention we have GC at home this week

Butler was horrible for ages before getting dropped, and the likes of Ross and Stack are only playing because of injuries which is the exact same for Rotham - he only played because of injury

I'm not saying Rotham will never play, but everyone around here hoping that he will be their savior needs to move on already.

Schofield is only playing because he is insurance for Barrass/McGovern and with the former out for 7+ he will likely continue to play

Rotham might get another look, but I wouldn't be touching him. You recently said you only need 2-3 cash rises out of him - well that could take the entire season to occur

[crowls]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

For sure

When you've had back to back floggings, a kid who has played 2 games is the answer

Lock Rotham in

Not like the eagles could do with an injection of youth is it RD?   Got to get some games into them sometime.

[jbjimmyjb]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

For sure

When you've had back to back floggings, a kid who has played 2 games is the answer

Lock Rotham in

Did you see the game Raisy? Cole looked like a bush footballer & Schofield should consider retirement I get the fact that they are premiership players but poor form is poor form. Richmond have blooded the youngsters, despite the fact they have a recent flag, premiership stars like Graham & Butler are on the outer whilst Ross, Stack & Baker are getting games. The game doesn't remain stagnant & West Coast are struggling. Wouldn't be surprised to see as many as 4-5 changes this week.

Of course I watched the game

How often do established best 22 players get dropped off 1 bad game? Not to mention we have GC at home this week

Butler was horrible for ages before getting dropped, and the likes of Ross and Stack are only playing because of injuries which is the exact same for Rotham - he only played because of injury

I'm not saying Rotham will never play, but everyone around here hoping that he will be their savior needs to move on already.

Schofield is only playing because he is insurance for Barrass/McGovern and with the former out for 7+ he will likely continue to play

Rotham might get another look, but I wouldn't be touching him. You recently said you only need 2-3 cash rises out of him - well that could take the entire season to occur

Don't often disagree with you RD, but in regards to the Richmond players you mentioned, I don't think that's true.

Butler had 2 bad games and was dropped. Round 1 he had 13 disposals, 7 tackles and a goal which is all our small fwds are asked to do, but then was quiet and was dropped after Round 3.
Ross did come in for Cotchin, however Graham would have been dropped for Ross anyway the following week.
Stack came in for Grimes when he was suspended and has kept his place since, yes Short got injured but Houli came back from injury, so they effectively cancel each other out.

My point is, some WCE defenders are playing poorly at the moment, and regardless of them replacing injuries, surely if a Cole or a Schofield is dropped for Rotham they'd give him a 2-3 week run after his solid performance vs Freo.

[batt]

With the Eagles stinking surely Rotham gets a gig now? Hes a lock if selected IMO.

For sure

When you've had back to back floggings, a kid who has played 2 games is the answer

Lock Rotham in

Well.... only if you insist RD. :D

[RaisyDaisy]

My point is, some WCE defenders are playing poorly at the moment, and regardless of them replacing injuries, surely if a Cole or a Schofield is dropped for Rotham they'd give him a 2-3 week run after his solid performance vs Freo.

Believe me, I want Rotham getting a run just as much as everyone around here does, but the fact of the matter is that our defenders have got the runs on the board, and I doubt they''ll be getting dropped off 1 poor game

Like I said a couple of weeks ago, Rotham is only likely to get a game if 1 of Cole/Jetta/Shep/Duggan gets injured, and Schofield is insurance for Barrass/McGovern/Hurn

Cole had a stinker yesterday, but he has been fine for the rest of the season - too much knee jerking off 1 bad game which is why I suspect Rotham will not be playing, and even if he does there's a high chance he is out the next week, and don't go counting on "if he has a good game he'll hold his spot" because he had an excellent game vs Collingwood and was straight out

[MontyJnr]

Not like the eagles could do with an injection of youth is it RD?   Got to get some games into them sometime.

What do you mean? They have already injected youth into the side by squeezing Brander & Oscar Allen in with JJK & Darling.

Playing too much youth is probably one of the reasons why they are struggling. Why mess with the formula that won you a premiership?

[Ringo]

Posting here and have said on other sites that take Answerth at your risk.

Reasoning is Lions have Andrews, Bailey and Adams to come back in within the next 2 weeks. And in my opinion Bailey, Adams and Answerth will be fighting for the one position. Hinge also putting pressure on for that roile as well.

Marcus Adams and Zac Bailey fighting for the same spot? Doesn't sound right  ???

You can scratch Adams now anyway due to the fact he has undergone knee surgery and will be out for 6/8 weeks. So Answerths chances increase.