Strategy What is the best Richmond midfield mix for 2025?

[partycorolla]

I would be concerned that playing taranto and hopper with a draftee, would see the developing mids solely used in a defensive role , given Taranto and hopper lack of defense . It’s a mistake many clubs have including Richmond have made in the past .
Need to develop their defensive game without smothering their flare and offensiveness .

Agreed although I actually see Hopper rotating with Taranto rather than being in there with him all the time. Ensure we have one strong bull in there and then rotate Prestia, McAuliffe, Ross, Smilie, Lalor through the other spots, and Sonsie when he gets games and Dow if he ever gets another game.

 

[Coach_Required]

i'm not putting much weight into both of those players, it is what it is. The only thing i will say, is that tt is competitive and can hit the score board, and I like his interviews, but appart from that I dont rate him as a footballer in the modern game..
Hopper has had his chances to show what he can do, this is his year OR bye, bye charlie brown.

He signed for 6 years though, could be 7. Even if he spuds it up again in 2025 we won't be delisting him. We are stuck with him, no other club will be willing to even trade for him.

 

[Vassp]

He signed for 6 years though, could be 7. Even if he spuds it up again in 2025 we won't be delisting him. We are stuck with him, no other club will be willing to even trade for him.

What are contracts worth if the player has no use or not performing? Hopefully he proves me wrong and has a great year.

what would upset me is if our Selection comity play him before developing our youth.

both Hopper and TT are in no mans land in regards to our next premiership window.. surely we are better off trading hopper at the end of the year him and taking the hit .

 

[Blinger]

What are contracts worth if the player has no use or not performing? Hopefully he proves me wrong and has a great year.

what would upset me is if our Selection comity play him before developing our youth.

both Hopper and TT are in no mans land in regards to our next premiership window.. surely we are better off trading hopper at the end of the year him and taking the hit .

If we are lucky they might be here for 1 chance, but now Taranto & Hopper are here, lets try & support them. They will also offer great protection for our future kids that are coming through. I'm looking at the big picture, not on any individual players, as that is how we won our past 3 premierships. We need a solid 30 players on the list with a few stars mixed in, as we are only as good as our weakest players.

 

[Coach_Required]

What are contracts worth if the player has no use or not performing? Hopefully he proves me wrong and has a great year.

what would upset me is if our Selection comity play him before developing our youth.

both Hopper and TT are in no mans land in regards to our next premiership window.. surely we are better off trading hopper at the end of the year him and taking the hit .

We will not be paying Hopper out 4 years worth into a 7 year contract even if he gives us nothing.

If you want to be upset then be upset at the club for offering such a stupid long contract.

 

[smurfin]

I reckon you only want 2 out of Tarranto, Prestia, Hopper in the centre. One could rotate from the bench.
Personally, I'd like to start the year with Sonsie as the 3rd centre midfielder and give him a really decent run (like Dow had last year) to see what he offers. Have him rotating with MRJ or Seth from the forward line perhaps.
McAuliffe and/or Ross also in the centre rotations, with the new recruits replacing whoever, whenever form demands it.

 

[Karp3_dm]

A rotation of Taranto, Prestia, Hopper, McAuliffe, Smillie, Lalor, MRJ, Ross, Sonsie, Dow

 

[THE_GUN]

He signed for 6 years though, could be 7. Even if he spuds it up again in 2025 we won't be delisting him. We are stuck with him, no other club will be willing to even trade for him.

Who really cares

Hopper is all ours and will be 60% paid out his contract in 2025 along with Balta , Taranto & Broad
He will be a great leader for the young players and looking like having a full pre season and fit as ever
too many people treating him like Cumberland / Castagna

Hopper is a gun inside bull and a good reason why we chased him

 

[Coach_Required]

Who really cares

Hopper is all ours and will be 60% paid out his contract in 2025 along with Balta , Taranto & Broad
He will be a great leader for the young players and looking like having a full pre season and fit as ever
too many people treating him like Cumberland / Castagna

Hopper is a gun inside bull and a good reason why we chased him

I'm answering a previous comment that indicated if he fails to perform in 25 then cya later. My point is he club won't get rid of him as he signed a 7 year deal.

Think you should read all posts before replying to mine for better context and understanding.