Ben Miller [merged]

[Hard Roar Tiger]

We’ll most likely lose Grimes and Tarrant by 2024 so I wonder if we don’t leave Balta, Miller and Gibcus as our backline.
It’s a similar structure to 2017 when we had Astbury, Rance and Grimes.
My feeling is that Gibcus intercept marking will really substitute nicely for what Grimes currently brings with Miller’s size replacing Astbury/Tarrant and Balta being the anchor defender.
I worry that we won’t be able to replace Houli - he’s ability to elevate in big games will be missed.
I also worry about Shorty, reckon he was a shadow of his 2019/2020 season in 2021.
Hopefully he’s back on track this year.
Finally, I hope Flossy is over his concussion and knee injuries - he’s ability to play back and be sent forward is a point of difference.
If there’s one guy in defence who I’d switch up into the forward line it’s him.
He’s a lovely mark and a beautiful kick for goal.
Think an improved version of what Caddy did in 2017-18 but with an elevated defensive mindset.

[Andyy]

Miller, Balta, Gibcus
Short, Vlastuin, Rioli/Mansell

Looks OK to me.

Move Baker to the forward line/midfield. Even consider short on a wing.

[Fluffy Tiger]

Miller, Balta, Gibcus
Short, Vlastuin, Rioli/Mansell

Looks OK to me.

Move Baker to the forward line/midfield. Even consider short on a wing.

In theroy it's great but there is 2 players there with 1 games between them. I would love if it works but can't see it.

[the claw]

looking two or three years ahead it needs to be all three of Gibcus, Miller, and Balta. If its not it means we are yet to have replacements in the system.

The real trick is to get the likes of Gibcus Miller even Nyuon to 30 or more games over the next three seasons so they have games behind them when Tarrant Grimes retires.

Heres a sliding door moment all three of Nyuon Gibcus and Miller become very reliable solid  players for us that then frees Balta up to play Key forward.

Taking Brown and Banks where we did in the draft suggests to me they will be the   future medium  backs for the club.

We are NOT always going to be contending so in three years time our back half could look like this

Vlastuin - Miller - Gibcus
Banks - Nyuon/Balta - Brown

This year my back 6 depending on how well Miller develops would go

Stack - Miller - Grimes
Broad - Tarrant - Vlastuin.

That would free up Balta to play as a key forward making just three on the entire list giving immediate depth and cover and also giving us a likely long term replacement for Jack. Of course that is all speculation and depends on Miller stepping up in his fourth year.

[one-eyed]

Coaches' Corner: Summer Snippets - Ben Miller

Richmond assistant coach, Adam Kingsley, provides an update on the development of Ben Miller.

WATCH HERE: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1061605/coaches-corner-summer-snippets-ben-miller?videoId=1061605&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1645315200001

[yandb]

Miller has some very goods attributes so it is good to hear that he will be given the opportunity to stake his claim to a defensive spot this year

[georgies31]

Did his job needs games like what he offers.

[Rampsation]

Did his job needs games like what he offers.

Agree

[WilliamPowell]

Was impressed with him today.

Well done Ben 👏

[The Machine]

Has matured and the results are evident 

[TigerLand]

Was excellent. We've found a player here. Will be walk up start soon.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Was impressed with him today.

Well done Ben 👏

Ben Dover and take a bow.
Great game

[Diocletian]

Played well but will unfortunately lose his spot to Grimes...

[the claw]

Apart from losing a couple of one v ones thought he was servicable.

I still think the answer to getting games into both him and Gibcus is sliding Broad up to the wing.

[Assange Tiger 😎]

I think he was pretty fortunate they didn't try to isolate Hogan but the kid did alright when he was in the contest