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Richmond Rant / Re: Changes for next week against the Dons?

« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 07:24:08 AM »

Tigers could have 20 players unavailable as injury crisis worsens

By Sarah Black
afl.com.au
21 May 2024

RICHMOND is once again facing severely limited numbers as the Tigers' injury crisis intensifies, the unavailability list now a chance to hit an astonishing 20 players.

The Tigers have suffered yet another round of injuries, with Rhyan Mansell (concussion) definitely ruled out of Dreamtime at the 'G, while Sam Naismith tore his ACL in the VFL and is set to undergo his fourth knee reconstruction.

Richmond is now down to one fit ruck, captain Toby Nankervis.

Subbed out key forward Mykelti Lefau has been cleared of a broken jaw, but it remains to be seen if he will be declared fit to play.

Jacob Bauer – who has battled a hamstring injury this year – was also a late withdrawal from the VFL side, this time with a quad issue.

Teams must name a squad of 26 players (23 and three emergencies), and only Jacob Koschitzke, Samson Ryan and Kaleb Smith – who were emergencies for the Brisbane defeat – were left standing by the end of the VFL game.

If a fit three emergencies cannot be reached, there's a chance injured players will be named in order to make the minimum.

But Richmond will be hoping to regain Liam Baker (corked leg) and Dylan Grimes (back), who have both been sidelined for two weeks.

The Tigers will release their official injury list on Tuesday, but last week listed concussed pair Sam Banks and James Trezise as set to miss only one match, while Seth Campbell (knee bone bruising) and Jack Graham (hamstring) are outside chances to face the Bombers.

Richmond has used 39 players this year, comfortably the most of any side. The only Tigers yet to take to the field are long-term injured pair Liam Fawcett and Mate Colina (back), Bauer (who has been sidelined most of this season), second-year Kaleb Smith and category B rookie Oliver Hayes-Brown, who is currently playing in the VAFA, the level below the VFL.

RICHMOND UNAVAILABILITY
Approximate timelines, to be officially confirmed on Tuesday

Mykelti Lefau (jaw), TBC
Jacob Bauer (quad), TBC
Sam Naismith (suspected ACL), season
Rhyan Mansell (concussion), TBC
Liam Baker (corked leg), test
Dylan Grimes (back), test
James Trezise (concussion), test
Sam Banks (concussion), test
Seth Campbell (knee), 1 week
Jack Graham (hamstring), 1 week
Jacob Hopper (hamstring), 1-2 weeks
Tim Taranto (wrist), 2-3 weeks
Tom Lynch (hamstring), 3-5 weeks
Jack Ross (foot), 5-7 weeks
Maurice Rioli jnr (ankle), 7-9 weeks
Liam Fawcett (back), TBC/long-term
Mate Colina (back, TBC/long-term
Josh Gibcus (ACL), season
Judson Clarke (ACL), season
Oliver Hayes-Brown, playing VAFA

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1135054/richmond-tigers-could-have-20-players-unavailable-as-injury-crisis-worsens

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Richmond Rant / Re: Adem Yze is our new coach [merged]

« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 07:22:23 AM »

"He is delusional."

Why @kanecornes was shocked to hear Adem Yze say the Tigers are not in rebuilding mode.

https://x.com/FootyonNine/status/1792502151182418212

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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond vs Brisbane @ the Gabba --- Round 10, 2024

« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 07:21:32 AM »

What they got right

Youngsters got valuable minutes

Richmond had 11 players with less than 40 games of experience.

It certainly was a proper footballing lesson that they received, which hopefully they’ll take plenty away from.

Kane McAuliffe played well in his third game, picking up 20 disposals and laying five tackles

The Tigers also managed to win clearances and centre clearances. But that was about the only stat line they won, and clearly had no bearing on the outcome.

There wasn’t much else to write home about.

What they got wrong

Questionable effort and intent

It’s hard to pinpoint one exact area where the Tigers are being brushed aside.

One thing that has been alarming is the lack of pressure around the ball.

The Lions, despite losing clearances, just moved the ball so easily around the Gabba - and it made Adem Yze’s side look silly at times.

Richmond’s drop-off in effort and intent over the last two weeks has been surprising, seeing as it was keeping them competitive in most games prior.

Somehow more injuries

The amount of injuries Richmond has copped in 2024 is astounding.

They entered the Lions fixture with 15 players on the injury list. Mykelti Lefau hurt his jaw (thankfully it is not broken) and Rhyan Mansell was concussed during the game which did not help the cause.

Unfortunately, ruckman Sam Naismith went down with another ACL injury in the VFL on Sunday, further compounding the club’s personnel issues.

It’s been a season of hell on the injury front at Punt Road.

Can’t score, can’t defend

The Tigers’ lack of scoring ability has been one area that has plagued them in 2024.

They have scored just 622 points in 10 games at an average of 62.2 which is the lowest in the league.

They have failed to kick 50 points in each of the last four games.

Richmond’s defence is also a glaring issue. They’ve conceded 1044 points at an average of 104.4 points per game. Only North Melbourne has conceded more points.

It’s time for Adem Yze to get tough with the playing group to avoid this season being even more of a disaster than it already is.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/05/20/what-they-got-right-and-wrong-each-clubs-wins-and-woes-from-round-10/

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Richmond Rant / Re: Daniel Rioli [merged]

« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 07:19:42 AM »

The significance of the 20th Dreamtime game is enough for Daniel Rioli to shut-out the “negativity” around Richmond and talk of his own future, which he says isn’t on the table, as he and the Tigers try to muster the energy needed to compete with red-hot Essendon on Saturday night.

Rioli conceded his teammates were “dropping like flies” with as few as 27 fit players for first-year coach Adem Yze to pick this week with the once mighty Tigers suffering back-to-back losses in excess of 90 points for the first time in the club’s long and proud history.

Amid speculation Rioli, who is contracted for three more seasons, could be on the verge of jumping ship, with vice-captain Liam Baker also linked to a move back to Western Australia, the triple-premiership winner said now was the time to rally together, not talk about the future.

“I’m obviously contracted until 2027, but right now I’m focusing on this team and trying to get these boys better,” Rioli said on the MCG on Monday.

“Obviously, I’m a young leader myself, I’ve been in the system for nine years now, so I’m just trying to play happy footy, which I’m trying to do.

“All I’m focusing on is this year and focusing on getting this team to where we want to go, just to get better every day. Rocking up to the club with a smile on our faces.

“I love the Tiger Army. I’m not here to talk about what’s happening with me, it’s a special round, Dreamtime at the ‘G, playing against Essendon. It’s our 20th year and we get to be involved in such a big occasion.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/wouldnt-have-a-bruise-on-his-body-dusty-savaged-for-soft-footy-amid-tigers-claim-on-future/news-story/fff1177aa62f6dedd3002389a5c1d640

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Richmond Rant / Re: Dustin Martin [merged]

« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 07:18:42 AM »

‘Wouldn’t have a bruise on his body’: Dusty savaged for ‘soft footy’

Fox Footy with NCA Newswire
May 21st, 2024

An AFL analyst has savaged Dustin Martin’s form, declaring the Richmond champion is playing “soft footy” and “wouldn’t have had a bruise on his body on Saturday night”.

The Tigers have lost their last two games by a combined 210 points, capitulating against the Western Bulldogs and Brisbane, with Martin having nowhere near the impact the footy world is used to seeing.

While it’s worth noting he is very near the end of his career, Martin’s lack of impact - and the poor play of his veteran teammates - was criticised by former All-Australian Mick McGuane on Monday.

“Don’t gift them games if they don’t want to provide effort or consistency. And let’s go to the stars,” he said on RSN 927’s Racing Pulse.

“Dusty’s playing soft footy. Now we’ve all loved Dusty for what he’s brought to the game - there’s an argument in the last 20 years he’s in the best 3 players, if not the best player, that we’ve seen ... what he’s done on the main day, no-one’s ever done it before.

“But right now, the Dusty Martin of ‘17, how he won Norm Smiths ... compared to what we’re witnessing now, Dusty wouldn’t have had a bruise on his body on Saturday night.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/wouldnt-have-a-bruise-on-his-body-dusty-savaged-for-soft-footy-amid-tigers-claim-on-future/news-story/fff1177aa62f6dedd3002389a5c1d640

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Richmond Rant / Re: Injury update 2024

« Last post by WilliamPowell on Today at 07:13:57 AM »

the meehan curse strikes again. No problems with him though according to some.

Another clear bait at posters who don't agree with you. And this  doesn't make it OK it's still baiting

Final warning Frankie, keep it up and you will receive a strike

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Richmond Rant / Re: Injury update 2024

« Last post by Francois Jackson on Today at 07:00:48 AM »

the meehan curse strikes again. No problems with him though according to some.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Trade talk, rumours & innuendo 2024

« Last post by Hard Roar Tiger on Today at 06:56:13 AM »

Chris Judd says hello....

Arrived at Carlton in his 7th year. How did that work out for the Blues? If he ever left, I’d like it to top up an already successful team like Danger when he went to the Cats. It took them forever to get the actual flag but they had a flag list for most of the time he was there. The finished 2nd the year he arrived in 2016 and have pretty much stayed there ever since. Carlton used Judd as the messiah and he ended up just being a very naughty boy

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Richmond Rant / Re: A little perspective…

« Last post by Hard Roar Tiger on Today at 06:50:45 AM »

Nah. Effort and “pride” gets you 12th. Middling gets you St Kilda. No thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: General Soccer discussion.

« Last post by Francois Jackson on Today at 06:35:13 AM »

Never in doubt. Made of steel that lot.

Arsenal not good enough, and may have used up all the tickets these last 2 years as Henry just said.

on another topic i just watched "The Final" on a flight home.

Watch it if you haven't.

Made of steel 

More like made of Abu Dhabi oil and unlimited money

Weak pricks wouldn’t handle  it this year like they did Everton and others

Wait another year

A few months ago when u blokes were flying high the cash wasn't an issue. Season over because city are just a better team, and the reason they won is because of the saudis. 

Chelsea were dominant, so I suppose their reasons were similar.. What are they spending now by the way?

I wouldn't think city's expenditure are all that different to MU, spurs pr a few more?  I stand to be corrected but it's not one way traffic here  surely 

On a lighter note. Sent this  to a mate who  has been reminding us every week it is baggas and gunners year this year. One half of his dream shattered, the other half to go.

https://x.com/trollfootball/status/1792239682748907581?s=48&t=fWVKf4k1Cm0F5-5PKuXgqg