Unofficial Preview Richmond vs North - First of 3 Practice Games

During which quarter do we decide to Sack Dimma Marley?

  • 1st

    Votes: 14 25.9%

  • 2nd

    Votes: 2 3.7%

  • 3rd

    Votes: 3 5.6%

  • 4th

    Votes: 1 1.9%

  • 5th

    Votes: 3 5.6%

  • 6th

    Votes: 1 1.9%

  • After he breaks the 2 puff max rule before passing it on

    Votes: 18 33.3%

  • When he pulls out the Ruby chop to mix with his Spiff

    Votes: 12 22.2%
  • Total voters
    54

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_RT_ said:
People stressing out about how some come players didn't line up in the starting 22, need to understand that in our first hit out we weren't necessarily going to hve our best 22 starting the game. Yesterday was a perfect opportunity to have a look at some of the kids who have bided their time in the reserves and how they go playing alongside our best 22 players and also against some of the oppositions best 22 players so that if we need to call upon them during the season proper we have a better understanding of who is more likely to step up.

Next week I'd expect the 22 to be a lot closer to the 22 that will line up against Carlton in round 1
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THE THIN MAN said:
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I'm not comparing him or hopper to the great man. Dusty kicked into gear at 27. if that's a guide to go by both Hopper and Taranto's best footy is ahead of them. And most of the list tbh. it's a pretty interesting time to be a supporter for the next few years. No picks really, have to be something brewing in FA
 
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The hefty price that Richmond paid during last year’s trade period to snare former Greater Western Sydney duo Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper already looks worth it.

Hellbent on remaining in the premiership window, and adding a fourth flag to their golden generation’s resume, the Tigers gave up picks 12 and 19 for Taranto, as well as a 2023 first-round pick and pick 31 for Hopper.

Granted, Richmond might’ve been playing the reigning back-to-back wooden spooners North Melbourne in a six-period practice match in February, but the early signs that the Richmond faithful saw from Taranto and Hopper would’ve got them very excited indeed.

Particularly Taranto.

The 2019 GWS best and fairest was the standout on Friday morning at Arden Street and had a huge impact in the midfield. He gathered possessions at will as he wasted little time in putting his class and exquisite skills on show.

Taranto also went forward, kicking a pair of goals, including a sensational banana from the boundary in the second term, and could’ve finished the game with four majors considering he hit the post twice.

Hopper also impressed, with his composure and clean delivery to the forward line conspicuous.

As part of the Tigers’ new-look midfield, the former Giants combined beautifully with an established bull in Dion Prestia who picked up where he left off last year by having a huge influence as he too gathered a stack of disposals.

The 2019 All-Australian was a constant threat and his work around the contest was excellent, but he also covered a lot of ground, popping up for a beautiful goal from the boundary line in the second stanza.

The additions of Taranto and Hopper to the engine room have given Richmond the luxury of moving former captain Trent Cotchin to the forward line, where he looked dangerous, setting up goals and snaring one himself after he beautifully crumbed the pack in the goal square in the second period.

“I think they’ve enjoyed the environment,” Richmond assistant coach David Teague said of Taranto and Hopper.

“I thought the way they both played today, Tim particularly was able to get forward and hit the scoreboard, Jacob’s ability with his ball use going forward ... I thought really stood out.

“We targeted him (Taranto) for a reason, we were pretty impressed with him as a footballer, but the way he’s fit in, I think the way we play, our style, he’s going to be very good at getting from contest to contest.

“We know he’s an elite runner but then he’s physically strong as well so adding him and Hopper into the midfield gives us a couple more bigger bodies through that area of the ground and I thought today they both showed why they’re going to be really important players for the Richmond Football Club.”



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The hefty price that Richmond paid during last year’s trade period to snare former Greater Western Sydney duo Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper already looks worth it.

Hellbent on remaining in the premiership window, and adding a fourth flag to their golden generation’s resume, the Tigers gave up picks 12 and 19 for Taranto, as well as a 2023 first-round pick and pick 31 for Hopper.

Granted, Richmond might’ve been playing the reigning back-to-back wooden spooners North Melbourne in a six-period practice match in February, but the early signs that the Richmond faithful saw from Taranto and Hopper would’ve got them very excited indeed.

Particularly Taranto.

The 2019 GWS best and fairest was the standout on Friday morning at Arden Street and had a huge impact in the midfield. He gathered possessions at will as he wasted little time in putting his class and exquisite skills on show.

Taranto also went forward, kicking a pair of goals, including a sensational banana from the boundary in the second term, and could’ve finished the game with four majors considering he hit the post twice.

Hopper also impressed, with his composure and clean delivery to the forward line conspicuous.

As part of the Tigers’ new-look midfield, the former Giants combined beautifully with an established bull in Dion Prestia who picked up where he left off last year by having a huge influence as he too gathered a stack of disposals.

The 2019 All-Australian was a constant threat and his work around the contest was excellent, but he also covered a lot of ground, popping up for a beautiful goal from the boundary line in the second stanza.

The additions of Taranto and Hopper to the engine room have given Richmond the luxury of moving former captain Trent Cotchin to the forward line, where he looked dangerous, setting up goals and snaring one himself after he beautifully crumbed the pack in the goal square in the second period.

“I think they’ve enjoyed the environment,” Richmond assistant coach David Teague said of Taranto and Hopper.

“I thought the way they both played today, Tim particularly was able to get forward and hit the scoreboard, Jacob’s ability with his ball use going forward ... I thought really stood out.

“We targeted him (Taranto) for a reason, we were pretty impressed with him as a footballer, but the way he’s fit in, I think the way we play, our style, he’s going to be very good at getting from contest to contest.

“We know he’s an elite runner but then he’s physically strong as well so adding him and Hopper into the midfield gives us a couple more bigger bodies through that area of the ground and I thought today they both showed why they’re going to be really important players for the Richmond Football Club.”



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pretty hard to argue with trading picks for known quantities. its the early crow but I liked what I saw from the praccy. Prestia, Dusty, Bolton freed up is pretty f'ing tasty
 
daftmike said:
Straight up, wtf was short doing attending 100% of centre bounces. That spot should be a rotation of bolton sonsie and martin. Or just have prestia taranto and hopper. He doesnt win clearances. I dont understand how thats are centre clearance stoppage set up. How it requires a player like short to just sit on the outside and wait for a lucky bounce or handball. Prestia and taranto together worked well. If we need speed in there just put prestia or bolton.

Shouldve traded him. hes a half back flanker and a very good one. but hes not a mid.

Martin looked as damaging as ever everytime he went near the ball.
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