Player Watch #13 Hugo Ralphsmith - Signed Until 2026

[VB_longneck]

cupboard is bare

 

[Mr Unbelievable]

Playing Fragrance makes plenty of scents....

 

[THE_GUN]

If you had to compare him to another player
Who would it be?

Not sure really but when i seen him for the first time playing juniors he reminded me of a player that played for Essendon many years ago then went on to play for the crows. But a Richmond player comparison i would say Stuart Maxfield wouldn't be too far but Maxfield had more aggression

beautiful kick , Nice size has speed and a big tank but what i do like the most about him is he carries the ball then kicks to advantage of his team mate and usually kicks to where his team mate is going to be not where he is if that makes sense.

 

[Muddiemoose]

This is the kid i wanted the most in his draft and when available at our picks and we kept passing to take Martyn & Cumberland i thought damn we will miss him and must not rate him. Was extremely surprised he lasted into our 3rd rounder.

Kid has game and i dont usually make long term predictions but thinking 200 game player here
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Not sure really but when i seen him for the first time playing juniors he reminded me of a player that played for Essendon many years ago then went on to play for the crows. But a Richmond player comparison i would say Stuart Maxfield wouldn't be too far but Maxfield had more aggression

beautiful kick , Nice size has speed and a big tank but what i do like the most about him is he carries the ball then kicks to advantage of his team mate and usually kicks to where his team mate is going to be not where he is if that makes sense.

Just watched his highlights on the club app
Geese he’s definitely a fantastic long kick and has great vision in identifying open team mates
Pretty decent run and carry on him as well
Looks like he could play half back, wing or even half forward very effectively

Can kick a goal from 55m

 

[Waca Jr]

The all important nickname. Boss, Weaving or other?

 

[SouthernStripes]

Will make it has excellent hair

 

[sante]

The all important nickname. Boss, Weaving or other?

Other I reckon

 

[VB_longneck]

The all important nickname. Boss, Weaving or other?

hugo rolf harris

 

[Grechy]

Has some dash about him that I like, definitely looks a winger type to me. Really looking forward to watching him and his luscious locks on the MCG Saturday night.

 

[Reservoir tiger]

Has some dash about him that I like, definitely looks a winger type to me. Really looking forward to watching him and his luscious locks on the MCG Saturday night.

Hopefully he and his luscious locks go to marvel instead

 

[Grechy]

Hopefully he and his luscious locks go to marvel instead

Ahh! Wrong venue.

 

[VB_longneck]

Ahh! Wrong venue.

back in the early 2000s I went to the G once by mistake when we were playing at shitihad that day

couldnt be arsed going to docklands as the game had already started so went to a richmond pub and got necked instead while i listened to big rexy through my cassette sony walkman and hit the parlours straight after

 

[Daka]

Don't know much about him.

Obviously hard as their was no VFL last year.

What are his strengths & weakness?

 

[Pomsta]

The all important nickname. Boss, Weaving or other?

Andget?

 

[smasha]

Loved hearing his family reactions.

Congrats the Ralphsmith Clan.

 

[Toadvine]

He'll be playing forward apparently. Unless Dimma is playing funny buggers.

 

[Drunken Wookie]

 

[Grrr]

A lead up half forward would be nice, one that can mark and kick. Might even lead to the ball, that would be novel.

 

[G String]

A lead up half forward would be nice, one that can mark and kick. Might even lead to the ball, that would be novel.

He is just what we need - he will hopefully provide a connection between our midfield and forwards. Actually a midfield would be nice too

 

[G String]

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that is too good

 

[SplintWhisky]

Based on all the VFL highlights this year it looks like Ryan is going to be some sort of star. Keeps getting the ball kicked to him and he clunks them. I am predicting another McBean level of hype with this kid.

 

[SouthernStripes]

back in the early 2000s I went to the G once by mistake when we were playing at shitihad that day

couldnt be arsed going to docklands as the game had already started so went to a richmond pub and got necked instead while i listened to big rexy through my cassette sony walkman and hit the parlours straight after

Did you get on da Kettaz?

 

[rfctigerarmy]

First 'Hugo' to ever play.

 

[juss]

We are crying out for more forward threats other than bombing it to Jack and Lynch, hopefully Dimma actually plays him there and doesn't default to his play everyone at half back ploy. Forward/wing would be good.

 

[tunksy]

Hmm if theyre gonna stick him forward perhaps castagna will be up field?