Game Day 2024 Draftmatmas live celebration and melt thread

[THE THIN MAN]

TIGERS HOLD FIRM TO SPRING SELECTION SURPRISE

Richmond list boss Blair Hartley has been one of the most prominent figures throughout the draft and his phone was ringing like crazy on Thursday night.

Plenty of clubs – including Essendon and Geelong – were interested in trading for Richmond’s pick 28, the first pick of night two.

The first selection of night two is always hot property with clubs having ample time to work the phones, but Richmond opted to hold firm with their prized pick.

Bendigo Pioneers spearhead Jobe Shanahan, who was ranked 16th in Fox Footy’s Ben Waterworth’s Phantom Draft was right in the mix, as was Jack Whitlock, who was invited to the opening night of the draft.

Geelong was also in the mix – potentially to target South Australian ruck Alex Dodson.

But the Tigers pulled a selection stunner, selecting Northern Knights forward Thomas Sims.

Sims is an athletic tall forward who also has the ability to chop out in the ruck, with his versatility particularly appealing.

Sims has thrived under the tutelage of Collingwood champion Anthony Rocca

Anthony Rocca

Age

47

Ht

195cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.1

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.5

3star

G

1.9

5star

No current season stats available

D

10.8

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.8

4star

G

2.0

5star

at the Knights and was the third tall forward selected by the Tigers in the 2024 draft alongside Jonty Faull and Harry Armstrong.

“This boy emerged this year… he looks like he could be anything,” Fox Footy draft expert Kevin Sheehan said.

Fox Footy draft guru Mick Ablett likened Sims to Port Adelaide’s Tom Marshall

“I really like his ability to create separation from his opponent, he’s got a well-rounded athletic profile,” Ablett said.

“For a guy of that size to be able to move laterally and show that speed off the mark is really impressive.”

It capped off a brilliant draft haul for Richmond, having taken Sam Lalor (pick 1), Josh Smillie (7), Taj Hotton (12), Jonty Faull (14), Luke Trainor (21), Harry Armstrong (23) on night one.

‘Scratching their heads’: Swans shock snub; Dons’ trade offer as Tigers hold firm — Talking Pts

‘Scratching their heads’: Swans shock snub; Dons’ trade offer as Tigers hold firm — Talking Pts

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Wavvey]

So cool to to hear the Sandy boys all played basketball together from a young age as well.

How special would it be to do this with your absolute best mates. So happy for them.

 

[tigerfan1961]

My info is Dusty has already reached out to Lalor and will catch up with him at some stage.

Didn’t want it to be about him.

And that’s totally understandable to be honest. It’s about Lalor being pick 1 afterall

 

[Calcium Man]

So cool to to hear the Sandy boys all played basketball together from a young age as well.

How special would it be to do this with your absolute best mates. So happy for them.

Need to confirm with Lambo and Macron.

 

[tiger_tough]

TIGERS HOLD FIRM TO SPRING SELECTION SURPRISE

Richmond list boss Blair Hartley has been one of the most prominent figures throughout the draft and his phone was ringing like crazy on Thursday night.

Plenty of clubs – including Essendon and Geelong – were interested in trading for Richmond’s pick 28, the first pick of night two.

The first selection of night two is always hot property with clubs having ample time to work the phones, but Richmond opted to hold firm with their prized pick.

Bendigo Pioneers spearhead Jobe Shanahan, who was ranked 16th in Fox Footy’s Ben Waterworth’s Phantom Draft was right in the mix, as was Jack Whitlock, who was invited to the opening night of the draft.

Geelong was also in the mix – potentially to target South Australian ruck Alex Dodson.

But the Tigers pulled a selection stunner, selecting Northern Knights forward Thomas Sims.

Sims is an athletic tall forward who also has the ability to chop out in the ruck, with his versatility particularly appealing.

Sims has thrived under the tutelage of Collingwood champion Anthony Rocca

Anthony Rocca

Age

47

Ht

195cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.1

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.5

3star

G

1.9

5star

No current season stats available

D

10.8

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.8

4star

G

2.0

5star

at the Knights and was the third tall forward selected by the Tigers in the 2024 draft alongside Jonty Faull and Harry Armstrong.

“This boy emerged this year… he looks like he could be anything,” Fox Footy draft expert Kevin Sheehan said.

Fox Footy draft guru Mick Ablett likened Sims to Port Adelaide’s Tom Marshall

“I really like his ability to create separation from his opponent, he’s got a well-rounded athletic profile,” Ablett said.

“For a guy of that size to be able to move laterally and show that speed off the mark is really impressive.”

It capped off a brilliant draft haul for Richmond, having taken Sam Lalor (pick 1), Josh Smillie (7), Taj Hotton (12), Jonty Faull (14), Luke Trainor (21), Harry Armstrong (23) on night one.

‘Scratching their heads’: Swans shock snub; Dons’ trade offer as Tigers hold firm — Talking Pts

‘Scratching their heads’: Swans shock snub; Dons’ trade offer as Tigers hold firm — Talking Pts

www.foxsports.com.au

Who the **** is Tom Marshall? Dumb campaigners. Also Todd Marshall is soft AF, no campaigner in him at all. Terrible comparison.

 

[tiger_tough]

So Trainor, Hotton and Armstrong all played multiple years of junior basketball together. They really have just recruited a bunch of best mates. It's going to help create a great culture.

 

[theflea#3]

Interesting to hear Trent Hotton on sen say that we rang taj the night he did his knee and told him not to worry, we are still taking you. That made him knuckle down and nail his rehab. Impressive
His brother might be worth getting into the vfl program as sounds like the saints butchered him a bit ?

 

[Rubber Hips]

drugs fan on sen reckons they're building for the future

 

[Rubber Hips]

Interesting to hear Trent Hotton on sen say that we rang taj the night he did his knee and told him not to worry, we are still taking you. That made him knuckle down and nail his rehab. Impressive
His brother might be worth getting into the vfl program as sounds like the saints butchered him a bit ?

And that was back in March

Toce is a legend

 

[Mr Unbelievable]

 

[Rubber Hips]

Bec Judd would be shocked

…and clutching at her pearls

 

[theflea#3]

And that was back in March

Toce is a legend

100%, his legacy will be enormous.
I flipping love this club

 

[Steely Brown Eye]

cant believe we recruited doug wade's grandson

doug on the losing end of a couple of richmond flags (67 lel cats, 74 lol norf)

go lukey goooooo!

 

[Wavvey]

Interesting to hear Trent Hotton on sen say that we rang taj the night he did his knee and told him not to worry, we are still taking you. That made him knuckle down and nail his rehab. Impressive
His brother might be worth getting into the vfl program as sounds like the saints butchered him a bit ?

Brother was very unlucky with injuries in his 2 years at the Saints. Would love to see us give him a chance

 

[Morro]

Read anything that Moro campaigner has posted , no-one else has stood a chance

Gave you a pity "laugh" react.

After your last shit attempt at being funny, this was a massive step up.

Good on ya mud guts

 

[Morro]

Interesting to hear Trent Hotton on sen say that we rang taj the night he did his knee and told him not to worry, we are still taking you. That made him knuckle down and nail his rehab. Impressive
His brother might be worth getting into the vfl program as sounds like the saints butchered him a bit ?

we must seriously have rated him on another level. I wonder if we would ahve gone no 1 if he played all year

 

[Azzleberry]

I want armstrong to be our FF for the next 15 years. has a massive campaigner and flog factor

imagine oppos in a Richmond dynasty window if this punchable head starts clunking and kicking bags , fmd the melts will be HUGE

Faull will be our FF, Armstrong I hope will be that CHF pushing up on the wing and rolling around on that lovely left foot

 

[TiggerMan22]

From the latest Richmond Instagram video Hotton, Armstrong and Trainor all good mates who played basketball together growing up.

Lalor and Smillie also mates.

So good for so many reasons. They're coming into the club together and going to have a close bond developing together. These guys aren't going to be leaving.

 

[Azzleberry]

Norf clear bottom 3 next year according to bookies.

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Double your money for us to have the least wins next year? Gee that's good value & ROI for what is unfortunately very low risk

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Gave you a pity "laugh" react.

After your last shit attempt at being funny, this was a massive step up.

Good on ya mud guts

Was factual , crater head

 

[Profop]

TIGERS HOLD FIRM TO SPRING SELECTION SURPRISE

Richmond list boss Blair Hartley has been one of the most prominent figures throughout the draft and his phone was ringing like crazy on Thursday night.

Plenty of clubs – including Essendon and Geelong – were interested in trading for Richmond’s pick 28, the first pick of night two.

The first selection of night two is always hot property with clubs having ample time to work the phones, but Richmond opted to hold firm with their prized pick.

Bendigo Pioneers spearhead Jobe Shanahan, who was ranked 16th in Fox Footy’s Ben Waterworth’s Phantom Draft was right in the mix, as was Jack Whitlock, who was invited to the opening night of the draft.

Geelong was also in the mix – potentially to target South Australian ruck Alex Dodson.

But the Tigers pulled a selection stunner, selecting Northern Knights forward Thomas Sims.

Sims is an athletic tall forward who also has the ability to chop out in the ruck, with his versatility particularly appealing.

Sims has thrived under the tutelage of Collingwood champion Anthony Rocca at the Knights and was the third tall forward selected by the Tigers in the 2024 draft alongside Jonty Faull and Harry Armstrong.

“This boy emerged this year… he looks like he could be anything,” Fox Footy draft expert Kevin Sheehan said.

Fox Footy draft guru Mick Ablett likened Sims to Port Adelaide’s Tom Marshall

“I really like his ability to create separation from his opponent, he’s got a well-rounded athletic profile,” Ablett said.

“For a guy of that size to be able to move laterally and show that speed off the mark is really impressive.”

It capped off a brilliant draft haul for Richmond, having taken Sam Lalor (pick 1), Josh Smillie (7), Taj Hotton (12), Jonty Faull (14), Luke Trainor (21), Harry Armstrong (23) on night one.

‘Scratching their heads’: Swans shock snub; Dons’ trade offer as Tigers hold firm — Talking Pts

‘Scratching their heads’: Swans shock snub; Dons’ trade offer as Tigers hold firm — Talking Pts

www.foxsports.com.au

Who ever wrote this is a moron

Imagine still going with Geelong having interest in trading into our pick to select Dodson when the Cats passed on him twice (at 44 and 52) and selected a totally different ruckman (Molier) with one of those picks

 

[Morro]

Was factual , crater head

gave ya another one, good to see you listened to my "last warning" advice.

At this rate, you will get a gold star before Sunday.

Good on ya mud guts, hope your day is as amazing as you

 

[LTT]

My info is Dusty has already reached out to Lalor and will catch up with him at some stage.

Didn’t want it to be about him.

Lalor is pick 1 and is already being compared to Dusty. If Dusty presented his jumper and the tigers give him the number 4 then the press will be tearing into him if he doesn’t win a Norm smith and the rising star in his first year. Need to back the expectations off a bit.

 

[BKM78]

There is one eyed and then there is this idiot

blues HQ already come out and declared jagga the best player in the draft

not sure vossy is convinced they got this one right

Imo, Jagga is the only one we might look back on and regret.

Pretty shit of Dusty to pull out at the last minute. After all we’ve done for him and his life it would have been nice for him to give something back. His Farken manager probably wanted some coin for him to appear knowing that campaigner

What is it with ppl thinking Dusty owes us something?? Like he hasn’t already repaid it in spades?? It’s ****ing bizzare hey.

 

[tigs2010]

This Morro v "The Roar Is Back" stouch reminds me of Paul v Tyson last week. Maybe someone will land one soon