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Richmond Rant / Re: 2024 AFL draft
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 12:07:17 AM »Richmond are definitely not afraid to go tall in this years draft especially near the back end of their picks
With the amount of high upside key position players around the 20-35 range, Richmond could definitely exit the draft with 3 key position players.
Jobe Shanahan, Harry Armstrong, Jack Whitlock, Charlie Nicholls and Jonty Faull are all of heavy consideration
Richmond will draft midfielders with 1,6 and 10 at the minimum.
https://x.com/CameronHicks__/status/1855128196183998612
With the amount of high upside key position players around the 20-35 range, Richmond could definitely exit the draft with 3 key position players.
Jobe Shanahan, Harry Armstrong, Jack Whitlock, Charlie Nicholls and Jonty Faull are all of heavy consideration
Richmond will draft midfielders with 1,6 and 10 at the minimum.
https://x.com/CameronHicks__/status/1855128196183998612
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2024 AFL draft
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 12:06:06 AM »AFL Draft Analysis: Richmond Tigers
Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
November 9, 2024
Richmond's 2024 draft haul looks set to lay the foundations of their future, with the club diving into a list rebuild just four years on from a premiership campaign.
A two-win season followed by the departures of seven premiership players has seen the Tigers hold a significant draft hand that hasn't been seen in the AFL for some time.
Opening the night at Pick 1 - the first time in 20 years the Tigers have started the draft - Richmond will follow that selection with two more in the top 10 and a further five by Pick 24 to commence the second night of November's count.
With plenty of promising prospects set to land at Punt Road in the coming weeks, we assess how the Tigers could use their plethora of picks at the 2024 AFL Draft.
Draft Hand
Picks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 18, 20, 23, 24
A truly unprecedented suite of selections for a non-expansion club, with Richmond's poor 2024 campaign mixing with an off-season exodus that has given the club seven selections in the first round and the prized opening picks for the first and second rounds.
The Tigers won't be moving from Pick 1, however may assess how they could advance their place in the queue after their opening selection with their following picks. The Tigers may decide to trade out one of their later picks for 2025 selections instead, with Picks 18, 20, 23 and 24 giving them four spots in seven consecutive slots and a vice on the conclusion of the first round.
That last selection - which will open night two of the draft - often carries a great deal of value as rival clubs queue up with strong trade offers to move to the front of the queue for the second round and snatch a player who was overlooked on opening night. Set as a second-round pick this year, Pick 24 may earn an offer that includes a first-round pick for 2025, given the strength and depth of this year's crop.
List Needs
Key Position Depth: Whether it be in attack, defence or in the ruck, the Tigers will be keen to add some height to their current squad in the early stages of their rebuild. Long-term successors for veteran pair Tom Lynch and Toby Nankervis could be found at this month's draft, with both players now past the age 30 barrier and transitioning into mentors for the club's emerging ranks. Richmond can rely on swingman Noah Balta at either end of the field and will look to have Josh Gibcus back early next year, with a handful of fringe options also on offer come selection. A ruckman who can develop his craft and contest with Samson Ryan, another key forward to press his case and perhaps a versatile tall could all be swooped on by the Tigers in the first round of the draft to fill their key position stocks.
Run and Spread: The Tigers have needed to add some speed to their current midfield mix for some time, while Daniel Rioli's departure has opened up a void to find a fresh line-breaking outlet in defence too. Shai Bolton's exit has left Richmond lacking the spark that can complement contested workhorses Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper, while they've also lost wingman Marlion Pickett and may be without Kamdyn McIntosh after the 2025 season. The Tigers do have some formidable dashers coming through in Tom Brown, James Trezise, Sam Banks and Hugo Ralphsmith, but further ball carriers in the backline and through midfield are sure to be in the Tigers' sights.
Ready-Made Talent: Should the Tigers use all eight selections at the draft, then there's a good chance that half of those new recruits will have a live chance to play Round 1 next year. The 11 players that have left the club since the season ended tallied 120 games in the yellow and black this year, opening up several senior roles that need to be filled. This year's draft pool includes a wealth of teenagers who are primed to have an impact in 2025, and a few of those prospects could make their way to Punt Road in the opening round. The Tigers can use their strong draft hand to address many list needs, with additional midfield depth and flank options viable to grace the AFL stage early next year.
Potential Targets
Sam Lalor: A name viewed to be the leading chance to go Pick 1 and call Richmond home, Tigers fans will be excited by the prospect of acquiring Lalor given his likeness to departed champion Dustin Martin. The GWV Rebels midfielder is a big-bodied ball-winner who uses his size, physicality and explosiveness as a difference-maker at the coalface. While injury limited his draft campaign, Lalor's upside might be the best among the top draft picks. Oakleigh Chargers ace Finn O'Sullivan and teammate Jagga Smith would also be considered at Pick 1, and, like Lalor, could be ready for early season debuts. Eastern Ranges bull Josh Smillie is in a similar position and could be on offer at Pick 6, while later first-round pick chances in Murray Bushrangers small forward Joe Berry and Gippsland Power swingman Alix Tauru are others who may be viewed as ready-made assets.
Tobie Travaglia: A formidable half-back/wing hybrid whose maturity could find him lining up under the big lights come March next year. Travaglia enjoyed a stellar year across his commitments with the Bendigo Pioneers, Vic Country and the AFL Academy, earning Team of the Year selections for the Talent League and U18s National Championships. He looked comfortable across a pair of VFL appearances for Carlton, where he was able to flex his speed, line-breaking prowess, ball-winning nous and aerial game against senior opposition. WA captain Bo Allan will be one the Tigers will look at with Picks 10 and 11 also, with the Peel Thunder premiership player a damaging midfield-defender. Like Travaglia and Allan, Morrish Medal winner Xavier Lindsay could be a good option to slot into a half-back role while offering some midfield depth.
Alex Dodson: The best ruck prospect on offer, Dodson could call Punt Road home as a selection in the second half of the opening round of the draft. The South Australian is a mobile and hard-working 201cm talent who can cover the ground nicely to impact the game with his strong aerial presence. Given skipper Toby Nankervis has a bit of time before handing over the baton, a move for Dodson would give the Sturt junior time to develop his craft and work under a triple premiership tall before one day taking over the reins. Given Richmond's profile of picks, a pure ruckman outside of Dodson isn't exactly an option, however a player like Western Australia's Aiden Riddle or GWV Rebels talent Floyd Burmeister could be assessed as rookie picks. Sandringham Dragons forward Harry Armstrong is a key forward for the Tigers to consider at Pick 6 or hope for at Picks 10 and 11, while Vic Country twins Jack and Matt Whitlock, Vic Metro key defender Luke Trainor and Allies forward Jobe Shanahan are others in the mid-first-round mix.
https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-analysis-richmond-tigers-156647/
Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
November 9, 2024
Richmond's 2024 draft haul looks set to lay the foundations of their future, with the club diving into a list rebuild just four years on from a premiership campaign.
A two-win season followed by the departures of seven premiership players has seen the Tigers hold a significant draft hand that hasn't been seen in the AFL for some time.
Opening the night at Pick 1 - the first time in 20 years the Tigers have started the draft - Richmond will follow that selection with two more in the top 10 and a further five by Pick 24 to commence the second night of November's count.
With plenty of promising prospects set to land at Punt Road in the coming weeks, we assess how the Tigers could use their plethora of picks at the 2024 AFL Draft.
Draft Hand
Picks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 18, 20, 23, 24
A truly unprecedented suite of selections for a non-expansion club, with Richmond's poor 2024 campaign mixing with an off-season exodus that has given the club seven selections in the first round and the prized opening picks for the first and second rounds.
The Tigers won't be moving from Pick 1, however may assess how they could advance their place in the queue after their opening selection with their following picks. The Tigers may decide to trade out one of their later picks for 2025 selections instead, with Picks 18, 20, 23 and 24 giving them four spots in seven consecutive slots and a vice on the conclusion of the first round.
That last selection - which will open night two of the draft - often carries a great deal of value as rival clubs queue up with strong trade offers to move to the front of the queue for the second round and snatch a player who was overlooked on opening night. Set as a second-round pick this year, Pick 24 may earn an offer that includes a first-round pick for 2025, given the strength and depth of this year's crop.
List Needs
Key Position Depth: Whether it be in attack, defence or in the ruck, the Tigers will be keen to add some height to their current squad in the early stages of their rebuild. Long-term successors for veteran pair Tom Lynch and Toby Nankervis could be found at this month's draft, with both players now past the age 30 barrier and transitioning into mentors for the club's emerging ranks. Richmond can rely on swingman Noah Balta at either end of the field and will look to have Josh Gibcus back early next year, with a handful of fringe options also on offer come selection. A ruckman who can develop his craft and contest with Samson Ryan, another key forward to press his case and perhaps a versatile tall could all be swooped on by the Tigers in the first round of the draft to fill their key position stocks.
Run and Spread: The Tigers have needed to add some speed to their current midfield mix for some time, while Daniel Rioli's departure has opened up a void to find a fresh line-breaking outlet in defence too. Shai Bolton's exit has left Richmond lacking the spark that can complement contested workhorses Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper, while they've also lost wingman Marlion Pickett and may be without Kamdyn McIntosh after the 2025 season. The Tigers do have some formidable dashers coming through in Tom Brown, James Trezise, Sam Banks and Hugo Ralphsmith, but further ball carriers in the backline and through midfield are sure to be in the Tigers' sights.
Ready-Made Talent: Should the Tigers use all eight selections at the draft, then there's a good chance that half of those new recruits will have a live chance to play Round 1 next year. The 11 players that have left the club since the season ended tallied 120 games in the yellow and black this year, opening up several senior roles that need to be filled. This year's draft pool includes a wealth of teenagers who are primed to have an impact in 2025, and a few of those prospects could make their way to Punt Road in the opening round. The Tigers can use their strong draft hand to address many list needs, with additional midfield depth and flank options viable to grace the AFL stage early next year.
Potential Targets
Sam Lalor: A name viewed to be the leading chance to go Pick 1 and call Richmond home, Tigers fans will be excited by the prospect of acquiring Lalor given his likeness to departed champion Dustin Martin. The GWV Rebels midfielder is a big-bodied ball-winner who uses his size, physicality and explosiveness as a difference-maker at the coalface. While injury limited his draft campaign, Lalor's upside might be the best among the top draft picks. Oakleigh Chargers ace Finn O'Sullivan and teammate Jagga Smith would also be considered at Pick 1, and, like Lalor, could be ready for early season debuts. Eastern Ranges bull Josh Smillie is in a similar position and could be on offer at Pick 6, while later first-round pick chances in Murray Bushrangers small forward Joe Berry and Gippsland Power swingman Alix Tauru are others who may be viewed as ready-made assets.
Tobie Travaglia: A formidable half-back/wing hybrid whose maturity could find him lining up under the big lights come March next year. Travaglia enjoyed a stellar year across his commitments with the Bendigo Pioneers, Vic Country and the AFL Academy, earning Team of the Year selections for the Talent League and U18s National Championships. He looked comfortable across a pair of VFL appearances for Carlton, where he was able to flex his speed, line-breaking prowess, ball-winning nous and aerial game against senior opposition. WA captain Bo Allan will be one the Tigers will look at with Picks 10 and 11 also, with the Peel Thunder premiership player a damaging midfield-defender. Like Travaglia and Allan, Morrish Medal winner Xavier Lindsay could be a good option to slot into a half-back role while offering some midfield depth.
Alex Dodson: The best ruck prospect on offer, Dodson could call Punt Road home as a selection in the second half of the opening round of the draft. The South Australian is a mobile and hard-working 201cm talent who can cover the ground nicely to impact the game with his strong aerial presence. Given skipper Toby Nankervis has a bit of time before handing over the baton, a move for Dodson would give the Sturt junior time to develop his craft and work under a triple premiership tall before one day taking over the reins. Given Richmond's profile of picks, a pure ruckman outside of Dodson isn't exactly an option, however a player like Western Australia's Aiden Riddle or GWV Rebels talent Floyd Burmeister could be assessed as rookie picks. Sandringham Dragons forward Harry Armstrong is a key forward for the Tigers to consider at Pick 6 or hope for at Picks 10 and 11, while Vic Country twins Jack and Matt Whitlock, Vic Metro key defender Luke Trainor and Allies forward Jobe Shanahan are others in the mid-first-round mix.
https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-analysis-richmond-tigers-156647/
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Richmond Rant / Re: AFLW: Richmond vs Port Adelaide @ Alberton Oval --- 2nd Elimination Final, 2024
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:56:42 PM »Individual possies:
Sheerin 22 .... (11 cont), 4m, 7cl (3cc), 4t, 565m gained, 6in50, 5 score inv, 2 assists
Miller 20 .... (7 cont), 465m gained, 8int, 3 score inv, 1 assist
Conti 19 .... (15 cont), 4cl, 11t, 293m gained, 6in50, 5int, 5 score inv, 1 assist
Egan 16 .... (6 cont), 4t, 4in50, 4int, 1 assist
Brennan 13 .... (8 cont), 5m, 256m gained, 2 goals
Lynch 13 .... (6 cont), 4m, 4t, 303m gained, 12int.
Lavey 12
McKenzie 12 .... (7 cont), 6t, 251m gained, 3in50
Yassir 11 .... 5 score inv, 2 goals
Greiser 10 .... 6m, 249m gained, 3in50, 5 score inv, 3 goals
Dempsey 9
Seymour 9 .... (8 cont), 4t, 7int.
Graham 8 .... 6int.
Hicks 8 .... 5t
Bacon 6
Dallaway 6 .... 6t
Kelly 6 .... 2cc, 3 score inv.
Eastman 5
Luke 4
Ford 2 .... 4t
Shevlin 2
Team Stats:
Disposals 214 - 220 .... ( contested: 104 - 121 ; uncontested: 102 - 89 )
Efficiency% 58 - 65
Kicks 136 - 161
Handballs 78 - 59
Turnovers 51 - 59
Marks 37 - 31 .... ( contested marks: 9 - 4 )
Tackles 66 - 75
Clearances 23 - 38 .... ( centre: 6 - 11 ; stoppages: 17 - 27 )
Inside 50s 31 - 40
In50 eff.% 42 - 48
In50 marks 4 - 7
In50 tackles 11 - 13
Hitouts 29 - 35
Bounces 3 - 6
One %ers 29 - 32
Frees 11 - 24
https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/matches/6961#team-stats
Sheerin 22 .... (11 cont), 4m, 7cl (3cc), 4t, 565m gained, 6in50, 5 score inv, 2 assists
Miller 20 .... (7 cont), 465m gained, 8int, 3 score inv, 1 assist
Conti 19 .... (15 cont), 4cl, 11t, 293m gained, 6in50, 5int, 5 score inv, 1 assist
Egan 16 .... (6 cont), 4t, 4in50, 4int, 1 assist
Brennan 13 .... (8 cont), 5m, 256m gained, 2 goals
Lynch 13 .... (6 cont), 4m, 4t, 303m gained, 12int.
Lavey 12
McKenzie 12 .... (7 cont), 6t, 251m gained, 3in50
Yassir 11 .... 5 score inv, 2 goals
Greiser 10 .... 6m, 249m gained, 3in50, 5 score inv, 3 goals
Dempsey 9
Seymour 9 .... (8 cont), 4t, 7int.
Graham 8 .... 6int.
Hicks 8 .... 5t
Bacon 6
Dallaway 6 .... 6t
Kelly 6 .... 2cc, 3 score inv.
Eastman 5
Luke 4
Ford 2 .... 4t
Shevlin 2
Team Stats:
Disposals 214 - 220 .... ( contested: 104 - 121 ; uncontested: 102 - 89 )
Efficiency% 58 - 65
Kicks 136 - 161
Handballs 78 - 59
Turnovers 51 - 59
Marks 37 - 31 .... ( contested marks: 9 - 4 )
Tackles 66 - 75
Clearances 23 - 38 .... ( centre: 6 - 11 ; stoppages: 17 - 27 )
Inside 50s 31 - 40
In50 eff.% 42 - 48
In50 marks 4 - 7
In50 tackles 11 - 13
Hitouts 29 - 35
Bounces 3 - 6
One %ers 29 - 32
Frees 11 - 24
https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/matches/6961#team-stats
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Richmond Rant / Re: AFLW: Richmond vs Port Adelaide @ Alberton Oval --- 2nd Elimination Final, 2024
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:35:38 PM »Power charge past Tigers in elimination final
By Sarah Black
AFL Media
10 Nov 2024
PORT ADELAIDE 3.2 5.4 8.6 11.6 (72)
RICHMOND 1.0 3.3 5.5 7.6 (48)
GOALS
Port Adelaide: Saint 3, Teakle 2, Houghton 2, Wendland, Levicki, Lamb, Boag
Richmond: Greiser 3, Yassir 2, Brennan 2
BEST
Port Adelaide: Dowrick, Scholz, Houghton, Saint, Lamb, Teakle
Richmond: Sheerin, Conti, Yassir, Greiser, Miller
INJURIES
Port Adelaide: Nil
Richmond: Brennan (hamstring)
Reports: Nil
Crowd: 5172 at Alberton Oval
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Richmond's 2024 AFLW campaign has come to a close after a 24-point elimination final loss to Port Adelaide.
In front of a raucous Alberton Oval crowd, the Power now won their first AFLW final in their third season in the competition, their high-octane gameplay in the 11.6 (72) to 7.6 (48) result a bridge too far for the Tigers.
Lauren Arnell's side recorded its second-highest score in the process.
Gemma Houghton continued her winning ways from last week's sealer, kicking the opening goal in front of a heaving Port Adelaide grandstand, before delivering the final nail in Richmond's coffin with a sharp over-the-shoulder effort in the last term.
The nerves seemed to hit Richmond early, the players fumbling and miskicking disposals they would normally nail, while Port Adelaide thrived on the finals adrenaline, the surge game style catching the Tigers' defence out time and time again.
The Tigers converted their first through skipper Katie Brennan, who finished with two goals.
It looked as though Richmond had managed to scrape back a goal in the second term, until winger Ella Boag's hard running was rewarded with a major on the buzzer, finding space on the outside after the Tigers had controlled most of the quarter.
A Caitlin Greiser brace to open the second half temporarily made a game of it, but weight of numbers was far too strong Port Adelaide's way, the forward line working beautifully together to set each other up in space with short and sharp kicks.
Simply put, Port Adelaide had an answer (with interest) for everything Richmond threw at it, applying plenty of pressure and converting its opportunities.
Matilda Scholz had the better of a tough ruck battle with Poppy Kelly, most importantly recording a game-high eight clearances, while partner-in-crime Abbey Dowrick was the pick of a strong midfield, sending the ball forward time and time again.
Brennan's day finished 10 minutes early with a hamstring complaint.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1691514/power-charge-past-tigers-in-elimination-final
By Sarah Black
AFL Media
10 Nov 2024
PORT ADELAIDE 3.2 5.4 8.6 11.6 (72)
RICHMOND 1.0 3.3 5.5 7.6 (48)
GOALS
Port Adelaide: Saint 3, Teakle 2, Houghton 2, Wendland, Levicki, Lamb, Boag
Richmond: Greiser 3, Yassir 2, Brennan 2
BEST
Port Adelaide: Dowrick, Scholz, Houghton, Saint, Lamb, Teakle
Richmond: Sheerin, Conti, Yassir, Greiser, Miller
INJURIES
Port Adelaide: Nil
Richmond: Brennan (hamstring)
Reports: Nil
Crowd: 5172 at Alberton Oval
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Richmond's 2024 AFLW campaign has come to a close after a 24-point elimination final loss to Port Adelaide.
In front of a raucous Alberton Oval crowd, the Power now won their first AFLW final in their third season in the competition, their high-octane gameplay in the 11.6 (72) to 7.6 (48) result a bridge too far for the Tigers.
Lauren Arnell's side recorded its second-highest score in the process.
Gemma Houghton continued her winning ways from last week's sealer, kicking the opening goal in front of a heaving Port Adelaide grandstand, before delivering the final nail in Richmond's coffin with a sharp over-the-shoulder effort in the last term.
The nerves seemed to hit Richmond early, the players fumbling and miskicking disposals they would normally nail, while Port Adelaide thrived on the finals adrenaline, the surge game style catching the Tigers' defence out time and time again.
The Tigers converted their first through skipper Katie Brennan, who finished with two goals.
It looked as though Richmond had managed to scrape back a goal in the second term, until winger Ella Boag's hard running was rewarded with a major on the buzzer, finding space on the outside after the Tigers had controlled most of the quarter.
A Caitlin Greiser brace to open the second half temporarily made a game of it, but weight of numbers was far too strong Port Adelaide's way, the forward line working beautifully together to set each other up in space with short and sharp kicks.
Simply put, Port Adelaide had an answer (with interest) for everything Richmond threw at it, applying plenty of pressure and converting its opportunities.
Matilda Scholz had the better of a tough ruck battle with Poppy Kelly, most importantly recording a game-high eight clearances, while partner-in-crime Abbey Dowrick was the pick of a strong midfield, sending the ball forward time and time again.
Brennan's day finished 10 minutes early with a hamstring complaint.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1691514/power-charge-past-tigers-in-elimination-final
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Richmond Rant / Re: AFLW: Richmond vs Port Adelaide @ Alberton Oval --- 2nd Elimination Final, 2024
« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 08:13:17 PM »
THE BAD
McKenzie - with all her talent we just don't see any of her talent consistently enough. She was great early and non existent in the second half. Really not good enough.
Dempsey - happened to play the worst game I've seen from her ever.
Shevlin - was really poor and got soundly beaten. Just couldn't find it all game. Was she injured?
Shevlin has not been right since she injured her ankle
Dempsey has struggled since she and her family got vilified by the keyboard cowards. So I'll cut her a fair bit of slack
McKenzie, agree exceptionally disappointing
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Richmond Rant / Re: AFLW: Richmond vs Port Adelaide @ Alberton Oval --- 2nd Elimination Final, 2024
« Last post by Chuck17 on Yesterday at 05:49:06 PM »I owe a few on here an apology
I thought we were fit enough but today showed we weren't
So I put hand up and say I got that wrongEasy H&A draw and we stuffed that
Easiest of the finals game and we stuffed that
Hopefully this will be catalyst for change
Coach needs to go
Whoever does our recruiting needs to go
A minimum of six players need to go
There's the one you missed there Chuck and that's the person who's been there from the start and always seems to escape scrutiny. And that's the head of football, Mike's daughter
Yep she can go too
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Richmond Rant / Re: AFLW: Richmond vs Port Adelaide @ Alberton Oval --- 2nd Elimination Final, 2024
« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 05:43:50 PM »Wasn’t able to catch the game but not surprised in the least about the result.
Soft as butter draw and only made finals by half a game and %. 4 games against top8 opposition yielded 1W-1D-2L. We had ‘making up the numbers’ written all over our faces.
List is very midfield/flanker heavy and too many glaring holes in key position department. Not to mention the flawed or lack of gameplan.
Soft as butter draw and only made finals by half a game and %. 4 games against top8 opposition yielded 1W-1D-2L. We had ‘making up the numbers’ written all over our faces.
List is very midfield/flanker heavy and too many glaring holes in key position department. Not to mention the flawed or lack of gameplan.
