that side should go undefeated in all fairness,maybe Cotch is sub ?
STARTING 22 FOR 2023 - TOUGH DECISIONS TO BE MADE
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B: Josh Gibcus (196cm 90kg 18 games) Noah Balta (194cm 102kg 62 games) Dylan Grimes (194cm 92kg 207 games)
HB: Liam Baker (173cm 77kg 87 games) Nick Vlastuin (187cm 88kg 190 games) Daniel Rioli (179cm 78kg 137 games)
C: Kamdyn McIntosh (191cm 92kg 146 games) Tim Taranto (188cm 89kg 114 games) Marlion Pickett (184cm 80kg 57 games)
HF: Shai Bolton (175cm 77kg 90 games) Jack Graham (181cm 83kg 97 games) Tyler Sonsie (181cm 79kg 7 games)
F: Dustin Martin (187cm 91kg 269 games) Tom Lynch (199cm 98kg 212 games) Noah Cumberland (183cm 80kg 9 games)
R: Toby Nankervis (199cm 102kg 121 games) Jacob Hopper (187cm 88kg 114 games) Dion Prestia (175cm 82kg 192 games)
INT: Maurice Rioli (179cm 75kg 17 games) Ben Miller (198cm 96kg 12 games) Jayden Short (178cm 76kg 137 games) Nathan Broad (192cm 89kg 107 games)
HB: Liam Baker (173cm 77kg 87 games) Nick Vlastuin (187cm 88kg 190 games) Daniel Rioli (179cm 78kg 137 games)
C: Kamdyn McIntosh (191cm 92kg 146 games) Tim Taranto (188cm 89kg 114 games) Marlion Pickett (184cm 80kg 57 games)
HF: Shai Bolton (175cm 77kg 90 games) Jack Graham (181cm 83kg 97 games) Tyler Sonsie (181cm 79kg 7 games)
F: Dustin Martin (187cm 91kg 269 games) Tom Lynch (199cm 98kg 212 games) Noah Cumberland (183cm 80kg 9 games)
R: Toby Nankervis (199cm 102kg 121 games) Jacob Hopper (187cm 88kg 114 games) Dion Prestia (175cm 82kg 192 games)
INT: Maurice Rioli (179cm 75kg 17 games) Ben Miller (198cm 96kg 12 games) Jayden Short (178cm 76kg 137 games) Nathan Broad (192cm 89kg 107 games)
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Where is claw ?
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The great thing is the flexibility of our squad .:.. it’s almost like Dimma has been playing the long game in 2022 …. 
Baker: fwd, mid or def
Gibcus : def or fwd
Balta: def, fwd or ruck
Short: def, wing or mid
Bolton/Dusty: mid or fwd
Miller: def or ruck
Ralphsmith: hbf or wing
Ross: mid or wing
Mansell: def or fwd
I think 2022 was always planned as a year of experimentation and development. Then all of a sudden we were a lot better than we expected …..
But it holds us in really good stead for 2023 when the inevitable injuries hit.
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Baker: fwd, mid or def
Gibcus : def or fwd
Balta: def, fwd or ruck
Short: def, wing or mid
Bolton/Dusty: mid or fwd
Miller: def or ruck
Ralphsmith: hbf or wing
Ross: mid or wing
Mansell: def or fwd
I think 2022 was always planned as a year of experimentation and development. Then all of a sudden we were a lot better than we expected …..
But it holds us in really good stead for 2023 when the inevitable injuries hit.
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21 players and this guy
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No Riewoldt?
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Grimes Tarrant Vlas
Rioli Balta Short
Kmac Prestia Pickett
Bolton Lynch Cumbo
Ryan Dusty MRioli
Nank Tarantino Hopper
JRoo Cotch Broad Baker
Em: Miller Hugo Graham Gibcus
I reckon this is our best 22 if everyone is fit and firing which probably wont happen once ever, but a man can dream.
Rioli Balta Short
Kmac Prestia Pickett
Bolton Lynch Cumbo
Ryan Dusty MRioli
Nank Tarantino Hopper
JRoo Cotch Broad Baker
Em: Miller Hugo Graham Gibcus
I reckon this is our best 22 if everyone is fit and firing which probably wont happen once ever, but a man can dream.
Is this your 2023 side? After Cotch, JR8 and Tarrant have retired?
I'd personally play Miller ahead of Ryan, he might be an option in 2023 though after Jack passes on.
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You are most likely correct and I dont hate it. I just see Ryan as a future gun Ruck / Fwd - he is already better than Miller IMO.
Fair enough, Ryan has had no exposure to AFL yet (I wont count his debut) and Miller was being played as a KPD in the magoos, so it's a bit of a long bow to say Ryan is better at this stage. He might have more potential, yes, but Miller's flexibility in being able to play fwd/ruck/def has him ahead IMO.
Would be a huge bonus of Ryan could step up next season and make that 2nd ruck spot his. I have high hopes.
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He has been so good in the VFL either playing KPF or Ruck. If Miller can impact after playing almost exclusively as a KPB, then I believe Ryan can be even better.
Yeah I think he definitely has a higher ceiling but who really knows until he gets a chance. Miller could be a very good ruck/KPF with a pre season training there but I still reckon he will be a KPD long term. Plus I wouldn't be surprised if Grimes pulls up stumps after next season especially if he has another injury riddled year. Miller, Balta and Gibcus is a good young mix in defence going forward.
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What I’m excited about is what our team looks like in 2025 with players already on our list … even though Lynch, Broad, Dusty etc… will still likely be going, I’ve taken out anyone 32+ - 2025 age in brackets:
B: Brown (22). Gibcus (22). Vlastuin (31)
HB: Baker (27). Balta (25). Rioli (28)
C: Ross (25). Hopper (28). Ralphsmith (23)
HF: Bolton. (26). Ryan (24). Cumberland (24)
F: MRJ (23). Bauer (23). Clarke (21)
R: Nank (31). TT (27). Sonsie (22)
I/C: Banks (22). Graham (27). Miler (26) Short (29)
E: Macca (31). Mansell (25). Stack (25). Dow (24)
The only players here who have not shown form yet at AFL level are : Brown, Ryan, Banks, Bauer. I’d be confident Ryan makes the grade, and 2 of the other 3 also based on exposed VFL form.
No wonder we seem willing to give up a lot of draft collateral for TT and Hopper. Our list looks very well balanced and set for many years to come.
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B: Brown (22). Gibcus (22). Vlastuin (31)
HB: Baker (27). Balta (25). Rioli (28)
C: Ross (25). Hopper (28). Ralphsmith (23)
HF: Bolton. (26). Ryan (24). Cumberland (24)
F: MRJ (23). Bauer (23). Clarke (21)
R: Nank (31). TT (27). Sonsie (22)
I/C: Banks (22). Graham (27). Miler (26) Short (29)
E: Macca (31). Mansell (25). Stack (25). Dow (24)
The only players here who have not shown form yet at AFL level are : Brown, Ryan, Banks, Bauer. I’d be confident Ryan makes the grade, and 2 of the other 3 also based on exposed VFL form.
No wonder we seem willing to give up a lot of draft collateral for TT and Hopper. Our list looks very well balanced and set for many years to come.
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I've been adamant all year that Riewoldt and Cotchin shouldn't be walk up starts if they were to go on in 2023, no reason to change it now even with us adding Taranto & Hopper to the list. Long term success should take precedence over short term success.
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I get that, but Tarrant needs to play as does Jack and Cotch, they wont play every game and Jack even intimated that he'll be playing some games in the magoos, probably tongue in cheek, but maybe not.
Gibcus, Sonsie, Ross et al will get enough games given they are our 24th-25th-26th players after Graham, once the older boys are gone they will then get their chance.
Grimes Balta Gibcus
Rioli Broad Vlastuin
Kmac Prestia Pickett
Bolton Lynch Cumbo
Martin Riewoldt MRJ
R: Nankervis Tarantino Hopper
Int: Cotchin Miller Baker Short
Em: Ross, Sonsie, Hugo Stack Graham
Ross very unlucky
Would like to see Sonsie over Cotchin but won't happen.
Love to see Stack in the side. If he stays and the fire returns he is best 22 on talent.
Rioli Broad Vlastuin
Kmac Prestia Pickett
Bolton Lynch Cumbo
Martin Riewoldt MRJ
R: Nankervis Tarantino Hopper
Int: Cotchin Miller Baker Short
Em: Ross, Sonsie, Hugo Stack Graham
Ross very unlucky
Would like to see Sonsie over Cotchin but won't happen.
Love to see Stack in the side. If he stays and the fire returns he is best 22 on talent.
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Might see some surprises as young guys develop. With any luck our squad will just get stronger
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FB: Grimes Tarrant Broad
HB: Rioli Balta Vlastuin
C: Pickett Taranto McIntosh
HF: Cumberland Bolton Riewoldt
FF: MRJ Lynch Martin
FOL: Nankervis Prestia Hopper
INT: Baker, Ross, Miller, Cotchin, Sonsie (Assuming five on the bench)
You'll probably notice Short is missing, which is harsh. I'd just rather put games into Sonsie.
Short will rotate in for Cotchin as Cotchin won't get on a plane all year most likely.
Gibcus, I couldn't find room for, im hoping he will eventually force out Tarrant at some stage this year. Even though I still believe we will try and develop him to take over from Riewoldt.
Our spine is something to behold though.
HB: Rioli Balta Vlastuin
C: Pickett Taranto McIntosh
HF: Cumberland Bolton Riewoldt
FF: MRJ Lynch Martin
FOL: Nankervis Prestia Hopper
INT: Baker, Ross, Miller, Cotchin, Sonsie (Assuming five on the bench)
You'll probably notice Short is missing, which is harsh. I'd just rather put games into Sonsie.
Short will rotate in for Cotchin as Cotchin won't get on a plane all year most likely.
Gibcus, I couldn't find room for, im hoping he will eventually force out Tarrant at some stage this year. Even though I still believe we will try and develop him to take over from Riewoldt.
Our spine is something to behold though.
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One of short. Baker. Graham is going to be unlucky if Richmond can get it's best side on the park.
With Tarrant. Ross. Sonsie. Gibcus. Etc. The top26 or so looks quite competitive
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Tarrant wears Hawkins like a glove. Cotchin finished equal 6th in the B&F, missing a fee games and coming second in our clearances. Jack stepped up in the final and found a place in our forward line where Lynch could he number 1 and we were the highest scoring forward line in the competition.
We don't win next year's flag without a fully fit and firing Cotchin, Martin, Riewoldt and Grimes. These guys should be playing around 18-20 games next year excluding finals
