Game Day Pre Season vs Melbourne 10am.

[OhDustinMartin]

Feel the mids will be OK.

Backline felt alright. Turned around a poor start. Gibcus/Young/Miller doesn't fill me with joy (no Petty helps) but that was a solid showing. Young in particular showed up.

Big sticking point will be the forward line. Balta CHF works. Kozi deep just needs to create groundballs for Baker and Bolton. Green brings energy...MRJ or Cumbo off the sub bench and it's functional...

Like Brown, Young, Sonz. On the fence on Banks. MRJ and Ryan in trouble.

Round 0 setup off that looks to be:

Broad Young Gibbo
Rioli Vlas Short

KMac Martin Pickett
Nank Taranto Hopper

Bolton Balta Graham
Mansell GREEN Kozi Baker

INT: Dion Grimes Dow Ross
SUB: MRJ/Cumbo

EMG: Banks Naismith Brown Miller

OUT: Sonsie (susp.) Lynch (foot) Mansell (ankle)

MIA?: Coulthard, Colina

 

[Truetiger]

You reckon there’s a few posters a bit pissy tonight on the fact we went ok today?

My Melbourne mate has already declared their season is done lol.

 

[lordbob]

Kozi looks like a shrewd pick up.
won‘t be a star, but could easily be a 35 goal third forward.

Kosi when in form, fit and full of confidence can do great things. Its when he doesnt have those things that he struggles more than most. Some games he looked like a future start and others ... well we traded him. Hope he can find consistency with you guys, cos if he does then he will be a massive asset. gl to the fella.

 

[ForeverHardcore]

One of the better threads I’ve seen on here in a while! Seeing the early melts then the rousing come back and excitement was beautiful!

Was great being there live. Really impressed by Campbell he showed plenty and has a big future along with Green up forward. Keen to see how much time Bolton plays in the mids when the big guns return. He’s a special player! Will kick 50 goals as a permanent forward

Hopper the X factor this year. Will be much better than last season! Can’t wait after that display. So fun to watch after conceding those first 5 goals. I know it’s a praccy game but they always smash us down there and to turn it around and pile it back on a near full strength demons bar Clarry/brayshaw/petty was glorious. Bring on the Flagpies before we March up to Dimma land and show the comp we’re here to compete and win!

 

[Tiger_4_Life]

Bro, we got no youth coming through, Dusty is going to GC, lynch has a bionic leg and Yze already needs to be sacked.

Dokr forget the camel too

 

[Lord of the Wings]

Wow Schofield and then Lefau great contested marks

If we delist Ralphsmith now can we take both?

 

[Lord of the Wings]

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He don’t care at all. He’s taken $2mil a year off the AFL and GC to shag his new missus and grow weed for the next 5 years.

 

[Wrenny]

Found it. Somehow

Not the first time you’ve said that

 

[Timothy Luncheon]

Rutten didn't mention Lynch and made it sound like Kozi and Balta were going to be in the team together for the season but hopefully he just forgot to mention him

 

[Meteoric Rise]

Rutten didn't mention Lynch and made it sound like Kozi and Balta were going to be in the team together for the season but hopefully he just forgot to mention him

Lynch was getting measured up for a VFL uniform after today.

 

[The Mighty]

lmao have a look at shemans outs compared to ours

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Turner and Woewodin !! They reaching Farken

Who dafarken is the last bloke ? Work experience kid?

 

[terrybull]

Why is the sound so awful on these kind of games on WatchAFL?
When the commentators raise their voices it nearly breaks my speakers on my TV !

 

[Rocco sifreddi]

Found a genuine small forward in Green
Massive upgrade on Mansell

 

[TigerImposter]

The biggest disappointment in yesterday’s game was Samson Ryan. He looked disinterested and spineless with all the deficiencies from last year still there.

 

[captain blood 17]

That and the fact you know $5 hookers.

 

[Bojangles17]

Feel the mids will be OK.

Backline felt alright. Turned around a poor start. Gibcus/Young/Miller doesn't fill me with joy (no Petty helps) but that was a solid showing. Young in particular showed up.

Big sticking point will be the forward line. Balta CHF works. Kozi deep just needs to create groundballs for Baker and Bolton. Green brings energy...MRJ or Cumbo off the sub bench and it's functional...

Like Brown, Young, Sonz. On the fence on Banks. MRJ and Ryan in trouble.

Round 0 setup off that looks to be:

Broad Young Gibbo
Rioli Vlas Short

KMac Martin Pickett
Nank Taranto Hopper

Bolton Balta Graham
Mansell GREEN Kozi Baker

INT: Dion Grimes Dow Ross
SUB: MRJ/Cumbo

EMG: Banks Naismith Brown Miller

OUT: Sonsie (susp.) Lynch (foot) Mansell (ankle)

MIA?: Coulthard, Colina

Don’t reckon mrj or Ryan get anywhere near a game r0 tbh , coult and cumbo just returning from injury ,,,they’re young so could make some ground next few weeks

 

[Bojangles17]

The biggest disappointment in yesterday’s game was Samson Ryan. He looked disintegrating and spineless with all the deficiencies from last year still there.

Would have liked a few towering marks , was out bodied ,,most of the time. TF we got Naismith will be more than handy

 

[Grrr]

Sonz went under the radar but put together a very handy game and that was without any centre bounce attendances

We could of finally found that link up man that we have lacked since Lambo

Could be in a 3 way battle with Graham and possibly Ross for that high half forward role. Graham won't get much midfield time with Prestia, Dusty and Taranto back in the side. Sonsie has real class and he accumulates possessions, would be exciting if he comes on this year.

 

[Bojangles17]

This is one of your best comments.
absolutely spot on, they have never been backed for anything.
yze looks like changing all that.

Common trait with established coaches near end of era ,,,,they just go with what they know and it’s a self fulfilling prophecy

 

[captain blood 17]

My Melbourne mate has already declared their season is done lol.

 

[TigerImposter]

Would have liked a few towering marks , was out bodied ,,most of the time. TF we got Naismith will be more than handy

He’s lucky to take a chest mark Bo let alone a towering one. He gets to a lot of contests and in good position, but just either messes it up by spilling it or easily pushed of the ball. At one stage on the game a guy 20cm shorter than him bumped him and out marked him. I don’t like his body language as it looks like he’s not interested and intimidated by it all.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Stevie Wonders report from the Age:

By contrast, Richmond appear revitalised. Balta dominated inside 50, his aerial strength creating chances for his small forwards. With Martin, Taranto, Prestia and Toby Nankervis

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Toby Nankervis

Age

30

Ht

199cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.2

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

7.0

4star

CL

2.9

4star

HO

21.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

6.3

4star

CL

3.0

4star

HO

17.0

5star

D

7.8

2star

K

3.4

2star

HB

4.4

4star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

8.4

5star

sidelined, the Tigers tried Thomson Dow in the middle, while Sam Naismith

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Sam Naismith

Age

32

Ht

205cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.9

2star

K

3.6

1star

HB

5.3

4star

CL

2.0

4star

HO

25.5

5star

D

9.5

2star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.0

1star

CL

3.0

4star

HO

26.5

5star

D

9.2

3star

K

3.2

2star

HB

6.0

4star

CL

1.4

4star

HO

25.4

5star

and Samson Ryan rucked. Ryan was impressive and the other two were steady. Rhyan Mansell will have scans on Monday after hurting his ankle.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Stevie Wonders report from the Age:

By contrast, Richmond appear revitalised. Balta dominated inside 50, his aerial strength creating chances for his small forwards. With Martin, Taranto, Prestia and Toby Nankervis sidelined, the Tigers tried Thomson Dow in the middle, while Sam Naismith and Samson Ryan rucked. Ryan was impressive and the other two were steady. Rhyan Mansell will have scans on Monday after hurting his ankle.

Hahaaaha and did Dimma go ok as well?

 

[Triggering Tiger]

The biggest disappointment in yesterday’s game was Samson Ryan. He looked disintes and spineless with all the deficiencies from last year still there.

He has always been a goofball type of player, i don't think he's AFL seniors standard and never will be.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/former-richmond-skipper-chris-newman-on-working-with-the-man-who-beat-him-to-tigers-top-job/news-story/0270ea323d8d942416ab200b1f6d6797

Newman thoughts on some of our kids:

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CHRIS NEWMAN ASSESSES SOME OF RICHMOND’S BRIGHT YOUNG PROSPECTS​

THOMSON DOW
No. 21 pick Dow, now entering his fifth season: “He’s been really good. He has good lateral movement. He can win the ball, he is really clean and is dynamic and he can also get it outside. He has really good hands and he’s a great runner and he’s really diligent.”
KANE McAULIFFE
McAuliffe is a strong-bodied first year mid: “He’s really made an impression since he walked into the place. He’s built like a man. He’s a solid unit but he’a always got a note pad and pen and he’s feeding off not only the coaches but the older players. He’s one that’s really put his hand up. He had a bit of grunt and he’s a ball winner but he’s also got a good left foot and he will get an opportunity against Melbourne this week.”
SAM BANKS
The third year half back was a No.29 draft pick: “He’s a really good ball user and he has a high work ethic. He ca play wing and half back and he’s just a really diligent kid who can do a lot of damage. He has all the tools he needs to fulfil those roles.”
Third-year defender Tom Brown, a No.17 draft pick: “He plays in defence but he reads the game really well and he’s another good ball user. He has given himself every chance and he’s presented in great condition in the off-season which sets him up.”
TYLER SONSIE
The midfielder is a third-year No.28 pick who still needs to serve some of his suspension for a behind-play VFL strike: “ He’s an elite ball user and he’s just good at footy. IT sounds silly but he is creative with ball in hand and we feel like he has flexibility. He can do damage forward of centre as well as midfield and he’s had a taste of both this summer so hopefully when he gets back from suspension he can hit the ground running.”
SAMSON RYAN
Ruckman Samson Ryan has forced his way into the senior side: “He’s working with Ivan Maric

Ivan Maric

Age

39

Ht

200cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.6

3star

K

5.1

2star

HB

6.5

4star

CL

3.0

4star

HO

21.1

5star

No current season stats available

D

6.8

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

3.8

3star

HO

10.6

5star

really closely and all the rucks have done a lot of work on their actual craft. He works super hard and he is doing his aerial stuff with Ben Rutten

Ben Rutten

Age

41

Ht

190cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.4

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

7.0

4star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

10.6

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.0

3star

. He recognises the importance of aerial dominance as a big guy so he’s got a lot of upside.”
TYLAR YOUNG
The second-year defender was outstanding on talls and smalls in 2023: “He is just super diligent and he’s trying to be hard to play on as well. He’s athletic for a big guy and I was surprised at the size of him but he moves really well.”
JAMES TREZISE
The mid-season pick made an impressive debut in round 24 against Port Adelaide: “He’s an intercept defender who gets from contest to contest. He’s cut his (long) hair so I didn’t recognise him but he’s a super kid and he’s got a lot of growth left in him.”

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