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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: mightytiges on February 25, 2006, 10:21:39 PM
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I heard we're off to Shepparton next weekend against the loser of Adelaide and Port. Is that right and when is it?
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I heard we're off to Shepparton next weekend against the loser of Adelaide and Port. Is that right and when is it?
i heard we back to morewell(i hope roadan plays) :banghead
was told by ryan o'connor after the game. lets wait and see
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I heard we're off to Shepparton next weekend against the loser of Adelaide and Port. Is that right and when is it?
It's in todays papers that the Bulldogs are off to Shepparton next Saturday - nothing about us at this stage. I'd settle for Shepparton or Morwell or almost anywhere else in Victoria ;D
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we ahave to wait n c
as i said, at the function i was at i was told we are off the morwell again like last yr, besides rodan doing his knee, we played very well there
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Play Doggies at Shepparton
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Play Doggies at Shepparton
Will be there :thumbsup ;D ;)
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Thanks guys :cheers.
As we're playing the Dogs in round 1 we'd be better off giving the senior blokes a rest. Both coaches will hardly be making any tactical moves. The AFL could have organised someone else who we aren't playing in the early rounds ::). The Doggies will most likely be without Cooney, Murphy, Gilbee and Hargraves so they won't be close to full stength.
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Thanks guys :cheers.
As we're playing the Dogs in round 1 we'd be better off giving the senior blokes a rest. Both coaches will hardly be making any tactical moves. The AFL could have organised someone else who we aren't playing in the early rounds ::). The Doggies will most likely be without Cooney, Murphy, Gilbee and Hargraves so they won't be close to full stength.
i say send over the coburg team minus brownie! give them nothing
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Confirmed on the AFL site: Richmond v Western Bulldogs at Shepparton, Saturday March 4, 2pm.
At Deakin Reserve - Corner Nixon and Harold streets. Turn right off the Goulburn Valley Highway (Wyndham St) just past the Midland Hwy intersection.
(http://www.shepparton.vic.gov.au/cache/phpThumb_cache__images_photos_residents_leisure_Deakin_Reserve.jpg_w180_1120010448_q80_jpeg.jpg)
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/other/shepparton_deakin.jpg)
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Exciting young teams for AFL's Deakin match
By Mark Brown
February 27 2006
Shepparton News
(http://news.mcmedia.com.au/pics/NWS/20060227/sportback1.jpg)
The number ones: 2005 top pick Brett Deledio and 2004 number one Adam Cooney are probable starters in this weekend’s AFL game at Deakin Reserve.
Kyabram young gun Brett Deledio and his Richmond teammates will square off against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday when AFL football returns to Shepparton.
The AFL yesterday confirmed that Richmond and the Bulldogs would contest next weekend's AFL challenge match at Deakin Reserve.
The game is expected to draw thousands of football diehards as Shepparton hosts its first AFL clash since 2004.
Deledio, who collected 18 possessions in a near beston-ground performance against Hawthorn on Saturday night, said he was looking forward to again gracing Deakin Reserve.
"It will be good to get back on Deakin," Deledio said yesterday.
"I've always enjoyed playing on the ground and hopefully we'll get plenty of support from all the Tigers fans in the Goulburn Valley."
Richmond is certain to start the match as sentimental favourites, with three Goulburn Valley locals on its list.
In addition to Deledio, the Tigers squad also includes Kyabram's Kayne Pettifer and Barooga's Chris Hyde.
The Bulldogs are one of only three AFL clubs which do not boast a player from the Goulburn-Murray region.
Richmond lost its opening NAB Cup match to Hawthorn by 10 points, while the Bulldogs lost to Melbourne by a goal.
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Tigers and Dogs to rest stars
28 February 2006 Herald Sun
RICHMOND and the Western Bulldogs will rest key players from their practice match at Shepparton on Saturday.
Neither side will want to give the other an edge before the two teams meet again in the opening round on March 31.
But Tiger star forward Nathan Brown, on the recovery trail from a broken leg, could be a surprise inclusion.
Football manager Paul Armstrong said it was always intended for Brown to play two or three quarters this weekend.
"He's pulled up well from the weekend and, as we said, if he pulled up well the next step is for him to play two or three quarters again the following week," Armstrong said.
He said the Tigers were set to rest Matthew Richardson, Greg Stafford, Joel Bowden and Kane Johnson, who have not missed any pre-season sessions.
But Darren Gaspar, Andrew Kellaway, Mark Coughlan and Trent Knobel, who were not available for the opening NAB Cup match against Hawthorn, are likely to be included.
Meanwhile, the Dogs, with several players feeling soreness and tightness after a taxing visit to Darwin, have adopted a no-risk policy for Shepparton.
Scott West, Chris Grant, Brad Johnson, Rohan Smith, Robert Murphy, Daniel Giansiracusa, Dale Morris, Lindsay Gilbee and Adam Cooney will not play.
Scans have cleared defender Ryan Hargrave of serious damage to his jaw, but he could also remain in Melbourne. Cooney, who suffered a hamstring strain last week, was yesterday cleared of any damage.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,18298489%255E19742,00.html
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Not sure if this is the right place to post it but the Coburg vs Werribee practice match on Friday has been cancelled.
http://coburgtigers.footballvic.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&aid=103527
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Not sure if this is the right place to post it but the Coburg vs Werribee practice match on Friday has been cancelled.
http://coburgtigers.footballvic.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&aid=103527
Which is why Browny will play a half in the seniors :thumbsup
I'm glad to see we will rest a number of our senior guys. The Doggies line will be weakened as well and as we play them in round 1 it'll be an even more meaningless game even for a trial match as both sides won't be revealing any moves out of the norm.
We might as well give all uninjured youngsters a run. I hope with Richo and Staff rested we give Hughes and Limbach a full game up forward with Patto rotating between the ruck and forward line.
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Really, it is just about bordering on pointless this game - Apart from giving Browny a run, not much alse can be said or expected.
I thought I was a diehard, but anyone going up for this leaves me for dead I'm afraid.
Look forward to seeing who we play next up, as I usually enjoy these games more than I enjoy the pre-season cup at sterile dome. :cheers
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Really, it is just about bordering on pointless this game
As long as we come away without any injuries I'll be happy even if we get pumped.
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BROWN TO HIT DEAKIN
By Mark Brown
February 28 2006
Shepparton News
Richmond comeback kid Nathan Brown is expected to make his long-awaited return to AFL football on Saturday when the Tigers tackle the Western Bulldogs at Deakin Reserve.
Brown's shock inclusion in the Richmond line-up was flagged yesterday by the club's football operations manager Paul Armstrong, who said the classy left-footer had recovered "better than expected" from his first serious hit-out late last week.
Brown played a half with Richmond's VFL affiliate Coburg on Thursday, picking up a handful of possessions and kicking a goal against the Kangaroos' seconds.
"At this stage, I'd say Browny's more than likely to play in Shepparton," Armstrong said.
"He's pulled up better than expected since the weekend and at this stage he's right to go.
"We'll discuss it at match committee (today), but I'd say he's in."
Brown has made stunning progress since snapping his right leg in a sickening incident against Melbourne in round 10 last year.
"I think the sooner he gets back in the action, the better," Armstrong said.
"He's been doing 95 per cent of things at training and he's keen to play."
Armstrong also confirmed Kyabram's Brett Deledio and Barooga's Chris Hyde would line up at Deakin, but added the Tigers' third Goulburn Valley product, Kayne Pettifer, was likely to miss.
"Kayne's battling a slight hand injury, but it's probably enough to keep him out," he said.
While Richmond will take the opportunity to rest several regular senior players on Saturday, the Tigers will welcome back more than just the silky smooth Brown.
Gun midfielder Mark Coughlan, Darren Gaspar and Andrew Kellaway are all expected to turn out against the Bulldogs.
"We'll rest a couple, but we'll still have a very competitive squad," Armstrong said.
"I think the Bulldogs will probably do the same, but both sides will have some very good players running around."
The Tigers-Bulldogs clash will kick off at 2 pm on Saturday.
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Just heard Kane Johnson say on SEN that we're likely to be up at the Gold Coast for the next practice game. Don’t know who the opponent will be at this stage.
Julz will be happy.
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Just heard Kane Johnson say on SEN that we're likely to be up at the Gold Coast for the next practice game. Don’t know who the opponent will be at this stage.
Julz will be happy.
She'll probably pitch her tent outside the main gate first thing Monday morning ;D
Actually I heard the end of it as I was leaving work he also said after this week they will more than likely play all the senior blokes ;)
That will make Julz really really happy
She'll be like this :woohoo
;) ;D
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Richo and Simmo better show or it could get ugly ;D.
It's good that we've been given decent grounds to play on this year instead of being sent out to some dodgy ground in the middle of whoop-whoop.
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Initially I was excited but if it's the weekend of March 11 I'm not cause I'm booked to go up to Noosa on a girls weekend. :banghead
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Just heard Kane Johnson say on SEN that we're likely to be up at the Gold Coast for the next practice game. Don’t know who the opponent will be at this stage.
Julz will be happy.
im pretty sure we play sydney , but that may change if the lions get rubbed out this w/e from the nab
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AFL AT DEAKIN
March 1 2006
Shepparton News
Richmond v Bulldogs
Date: Saturday, March 4.
Venue: Deakin Reserve, Shepparton.
Start: 2 pm.
Admission:
$10 for adults, $5 for pensioners/students, children under-16 free.
All tickets purchased at the gate.
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DOG STARS STAY HOME
By Mark Brown
March 1 2006
Shepparton News
The Western Bulldogs will adopt a safety first approach towards Saturday's AFL practice match in Shepparton, resting several star players including seventime club champion Scott West.
Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade yesterday confirmed the club would err on the side of caution and spare its senior players the two-hour trek north to Deakin Reserve.
The decision comes after the Bulldogs contested a draining NAB Cup clash against Melbourne in Darwin at the weekend.
Among those likely to miss the Richmond clash are West, Chris Grant, Brad Johnson, Robert Murphy, Rohan Smith and Adam Cooney, who sustained a slight hamstring strain in Darwin.
"We'll take the chance to rest a few of the older guys," Eade said yesterday.
"I noticed at training (on Monday) that the trip to Darwin had taken it out of the guys.
"When you go up there in June, July, it's not too bad but in the middle of summer it takes the sting out of you.
"We were up there for four or five days and a few of the guys looked a bit fatigued on the track on Monday."
Despite the absence of several big-name stars, Eade said he expected the action to be whitehot at Deakin.
Eade said with several players still trying to cement a spot in the Bulldogs' starting 18, there was no excuse for a lacklustre performance against the Tigers.
"Saturday's game is a real opportunity for some of our younger guys to push their claims for a berth in round one," Eade said.
"There's still a few spots up for grabs."
After a barnstorming finish to last season, which included five wins from their last six outings, the Bulldogs are already eyeing off a finals berth.
"We've got to step up and play finals footy," skipper Brad Johnson said.
"We showed at the end of last year that we can compete with the best sides in the competition, so hopefully now we can step up and become one of those better sides, and have sides challenge us throughout the year, rather than us challenging them."
Eade agreed.
"We finished ninth last year, so with the natural growth of the younger players and the development of the entire squad, our aim has to be finals," he said.
Eade said players who were expected to help the Bulldogs bridge the finals gap were Sam Power and the two Camerons, Faulkner and Wight.
He said all three would be unleashed against the Tigers on Saturday.
"They're definitely among that group of players we're looking at to become solid contributors at senior level," Eade said.
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Admission:
$10 for adults, $5 for pensioners/students, children under-16 free.
All tickets purchased at the gate.
Richmond and AFL Members - Free (they will need to show their current membership card)
Please note: There will be no access to the change rooms for the public.
http://richmondfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=insidetheclub&spg=aroundtheclubdisplay&articleid=248694
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Richmond and AFL Members - Free (they will need to show their current membership card)
Struth you'd be in trouble if you were still waiting and waiting and waiting for your membership stuff to arrive
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I went to a Stkilda practice match last year and they were charging to get in - I just told them I had signed up but hadn't received my membership yet and hey presto ... Ohh and I only went cause I like trips down memory lane and it was at Moorabin . :cheers
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I went to a Stkilda practice match last year and they were charging to get in - I just told them I had signed up but hadn't received my membership yet and hey presto ... Ohh and I only went cause I like trips down memory lane and it was at Moorabin . :cheers
My best memory of Moorabbin was Sheedy headbutting someone one day>
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Richmond v Western Bulldogs, Shepparton, Saturday 4 March.
Richmond squad: Darren Gaspar, Brett Deledio, Andrew Raines, Nathan Brown, Tom Roach, Trent Knobel, Dean Polo, Patrick Bowden, David Rodan, Dean Limbach, Ray Hall, Shane Tuck, Danny Meyer, Daniel Jackson, Mark Coughlan, Jay Schulz, Adam Pattison, Andrew Krakouer, Richard Tambling, Chris Hyde, Greg Tivendale, Brent Hartigan, Matthew White, Will Thursfield, Luke McGuane, Andrew Kellaway, Nathan Foley, Jeremy Humm.
In: Brown, Gas, Knobel, Polo, Limbach, Meyer, Cogs, Tivs, Thursfield, McGuane, Kellaway
Out: Newman, Simmonds, Staff, Joel, Richo, Johnson, Howat
Western Bulldogs: Dylan Addison, Travis Baird, Shane Birss, Matthew Boyd, Daniel Cross, Tom Davidson, Nathan Eagleton, Cameron Faulkner, Ryan Griffen, Mitchell Hahn, Ryan Hargrave, Brian Harris, Shaun Higgins, Damian McCormack, Kieran McGuinness, Jordan McMahon, Will Minson, Adam Morgan, Brad Murphy, Sam Power, Farren Ray, Matthew Robbins, Wayde Skipper, Peter Street, Stephen Tiller, Jesse Wells, Michael West, Cameron Wight.
http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=248900
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Richmond v Western Bulldogs, Shepparton, Saturday 4 March.
In: Brown, Knobel, Polo, Limbach, Meyer, Cogs, Tivs, Thursfield, McGuane, Kellaway
Out: Newman, Gas, Simmonds, Staff, Joel, Richo, Johnson, Howat
Glad to see the young blokes given a go and also happy to see Knobel back - missed his mongrel last week in the centre circle ;D
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Brown set to take on Dogs
11:00:37 AM Thu 2 March, 2006
Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au
Richmond star Nathan Brown will play in Saturday’s practice match against the Western Bulldogs at Shepparton.
It will be Brown’s first appearance for Richmond since breaking his right leg during the Round 10 clash with Melbourne last year.
He returned to the playing field last week when he played half a VFL practice match for the Coburg Tigers against the Kangaroos reserves.
“The plan all along has been to play him half a game last week and, if he pulled up okay, to continue that program,” said Richmond’s Football Operations Manager Paul Armstrong.
“He did, but because Coburg doesn’t have a game this weekend, the opportunity is for him to play two or three quarters in Shepparton against the Bulldogs.
“Last week, he played the first half and then was rested. This week, we’ll see how he goes playing a bit before half-time, resting, then re-starting after the break. That’s all part of the next step for him . . .”
Richmond will rest captain Kane Johnson, deputy vice-captains Joel Bowden and Matthew Richardson, plus players such as Chris Newman, Troy Simmonds and Greg Stafford this weekend.
But the Tigers will welcome back the likes of Darren Gaspar, Mark Coughlan, Andrew Kellaway and Trent Knobel, who all missed last Saturday’s NAB Cup opener against Hawthorn.
http://richmondfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=248878
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Does this mean he'll be captain for the day ??? :thumbsup
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Does this mean he'll be captain for the day ??? :thumbsup
As it's a game between mostly U25's they might make one of the junior leaders captain for a day. How about Lids caretaker captain of the RFC at just 18 years of age?!
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Does this mean he'll be captain for the day ??? :thumbsup
As it's a game between mostly U25's they might make one of the junior leaders captain for a day. How about Lids caretaker captain of the RFC at just 18 years of age?!
That'd be great, Lids is a legend IMO :bow
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Does this mean he'll be captain for the day ??? :thumbsup
Right on the money as usual WP :thumbsup. Sports Tonight just said Browny will be captain.
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Leash put on Brown
03 March 2006
Herald Sun
Jon Pierik
RICHMOND coach Terry Wallace is finding it harder to hold back his star forward Nathan Brown, who is anxious for more game time as he steps up his comeback from a broken leg.
Wallace has stressed the importance of patience in Brown's rehabilitation.
"He is the one who is getting anxious, going `I would like to play a bit more' and that sort of stuff," Wallace said.
"But you have got to monitor it and do it properly . . . keeping a tight hold of the reins."
Brown had his first hit-out in nine months last Friday, playing for Coburg in the first half of a VFL practice match against the Kangaroos at Princes Park. He picked up a handful of possessions and kicked one goal.
The Tiger can expect to log much the same game time against the West Bulldogs at Shepparton tomorrow.
"What we haven't done yet is make a decision whether we play him just a straight half or whether we have a look at how he comes through a halftime break and comes back on," Wallace said.
"Those sort of things we have to work on.
"It's really a little bit of suck it and see.
"He's capable of playing what we want him to play but it's a build-up factor.
"A half to three quarters is where he should be."
The Tigers will take a squad of 28 to Shepparton, with Greg Tivendale, Darren Gaspar, Trent Noble and Mark Coughlan earmarked for valuable game time.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,18332229%255E19742,00.html
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Trent Noble
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LET ME AT 'EM
By Mark Brown
March 3 2006
Shepparton News
Richmond vice-captain Nathan Brown is a certain starter for tomorrow's AFL practice match at Deakin Reserve.
The gun left-footer was yesterday named in the Tigers' 27-man squad and is expected to play up to three quarters against the Western Bulldogs.
"The leg feels great," Brown said.
"I got through two quarters last week and depending on how things go, I should play about three quarters on Saturday.
"It will be good to be back.
"It's been a fairly frustrating period."
Brown hasn't played AFL football since snapping his right leg against Melbourne in round 10 last year.
The injury was so gruesome - Brown's lower leg bent back at at right angles under the weight of Melbourne defender Matt Whelan - that it caused some television viewers to faint at the sight of constant replays.
"It still gets a bit sore after long training sessions, but it's continually improving," he said.
"The biggest hurdle now is psychological, and the only way to get the confidence back is through match practice."
Brown's inclusion in tomorrow's clash gives the match a muchneeded drawcard after a host of big name withdrawals.
Among the no-shows will be Richmond duo Matt Richardson and Kane Johnson and the Bulldogs' Scott West, Adam Cooney, Brad Johnson, Chris Grant and Rohan Smith.
As expected, Kyabram's Kayne Pettifer was left out of the Richmond line-up with a hand injury, however, the Goulburn-Murray's other two representatives, Brett Deledio and Chris Hyde, were both named for the Tigers.
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Courtesy of WP at the game in Shepparton :thumbsup
3/4 Time
Richmond 3.6 9.9 16.12
Bulldogs 3.1 8.3 13.5
First goal of final qtr. All kids on now - 17.12 to 13.5
Goals: Jackson 3, Tuck 2, Brown 2, Hughes 2, Limbach, Hyde, Pattison, Gaspar, Rodan, Tivendale, Hartigan
Browny played both quarters and had a run in the middle for 15 minutes. Looks like he played the third as well as he kicked a couple of goals.
Apologies for the late update. I had to pop out this arvo.
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from what i know we won by about 80 points but Dean Limbach has done his knee. That was posted on bigfooty- so can someone confirm please.
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from what i know we won by about 80 points but Dean Limbach has done his knee. That was posted on bigfooty- so can someone confirm please.
I'd rather we lost by 80 than to see that :banghead
Poor Dean :'(
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Final Scores:
Richmond 3.6 9.9 16.12 26.18-174
Bulldogs 3.1 8.3 13.5 15.6-96
Goals: Jackson 3, Meyer 3, Schulz 3, Hughes 3, Tuck 2, Brown 2, Hyde 2, Cogs, Tambo, Limbach, Pattison, Gaspar, Rodan, Tivendale, Hartigan
Behinds: Paddy 4, Knoble 2
Best: Hyde (BOG), Krakouer (midfield and HFF).
Second half very good. Last quarter forward line - Limbach, Hughes and Lids (the future). Oldest player up forward was Krakouer.
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if its bad i feel shocking for the kid coz he needed to step us this year and show us what he could do. hopefully the guys on bigfooty are wrong.
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its a fantastic spread of goalkickers...great to see. can someone try and find out whats happening with limbach as other tiger sites are saying no injuries reported.
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Did Richo play?
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Wasn't he being rested?
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If he was rested Julz, i wonder if we would have kicked that many goals, or is it the case that we had more options than kicking it just down to Richo every time. Interesting :shh
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LMAO@This match.
Who vs Who.
LMAO@Schulz being a born forward but terry making him appreciate the backline first.
LMAO@Jackson
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WP said Limbach went off with an ankle/leg injury. He was carried off with help from the trainers. No mention of a stretcher. WP will give a full match report later tonight when he gets back from Shepparton.
Newman, Simmonds, Chaffey, Stafford, Joel, Richo, Pettifer, Sugar, Oakley-Nicholls, Casserly, Moore, Howat and Graham did not play.
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Tigers bolt away
6:06:41 PM Sat 4 March, 2006
Jason Phelan
Exclusive to afl.com.au
A 10-goal final term has propelled Richmond to a 26.18 (174) to 15.6 (96) win against the Western Bulldogs in a sweltering NAB Challenge clash at Deakin Reserve in Shepparton on Saturday.
The Dogs fielded a very youthful side that stuck with the Tigers for the first three quarters before fading in the last to go down by 78 points.
Nathan Brown played nearly three quarters in his return to competitive football, spending most of his time in a forward pocket and occasionally pushing up to a wing, and finished with 12 disposals and two goals.
Several Tiger youngsters put in eye-catching performances with none more impressive than Brett Deledio, who was outstanding through the middle, but Andrew Raines looked poised in a defensive role, Richard Tambling provided some flashes of brilliance and Danny Meyer finished with three goals.
Ryan Griffen was a major contributor for the Dogs and he was well-supported by Mitch Hahn and Daniel Cross.
Richmond dominated early play and jumped out to a 15-point lead with goals to Adam Pattison and Shane Tuck. Matthew Robbins capitalised on a Jay Schulz turnover to post the Dogs' first midway through the term, but Tuck's second soon restored the lead.
Tom Davidson and Shane Birss clawed back two late goals, but it was still the Tigers by five points at the first break.
Richmond went further ahead with two goals early in the second, but the Bulldogs, who had overused the ball in the initial stages, went more direct later in the quarter with immediate results.
Adam Morgan goaled from a good pack mark after Darren Gaspar had drifted forward to bag one for Richmond, but the Dogs popped the question with three goals in as many minutes to drag the margin back to five.
Daniel Jackson nailed his second major of the term late to put his side up by 17 points, but a late goal to Robert Murphy left the match evenly poised with the Tigers up by 12 at half-time.
Recent draftee Cleve Hughes slotted two goals as the margin blew out to 25 points soon after the restart, with both of Brown's goals also coming during the third, but the Dogs held on grimly with two to Robbins helping to stem the flow.
Needing to erase a 25-point deficit in the last quarter, the Bulldogs could do nothing to hold back the Tiger avalanche that quickly put the result beyond doubt. Mark Coughlan started the ball rolling with his first of the match and the goals just kept coming with Schulz and Meyer each adding three.
Richmond coach Terry Wallace wasn't getting carried away with the result, but did admit there were plenty of positives to come out of the match.
"In fairness to both clubs we brought up more senior players than the opposition … so we expected to come here and win the game, but it was still pleasing," Wallace said.
"You're always looking for what your younger boys can do and I thought some of them were really good. There were some pleasing signs right across the board."
RICHMOND: 3.6, 9.9, 16.12, 26.18 (174)
WESTERN BULLDOGS: 3.1, 8.3, 13.5, 15.6 (96)
GOALS – Richmond: Meyer 3, Jackson 3, Hughes 3, Schulz 3, Brown 2, Hyde 2, Tuck 2, Gaspar, Rodan, Pattison, Hartigan, Tivendale, Limbach, Coughlin, Tambling.
Western Bulldogs: Robbins 3, Hargreave 2, Hahn 2, McMahon 2, Murphy, Davidson, Birss, Boyd, Eagleton, Morgan.
BEST – Richmond: Deledio, Hyde, Raines, Rodan, Tambling, P Bowden, Krakouer, Tivendale.
Western Bulldogs: Griffen, Hahn, Cross, Robbins, Street.
INJURIES – Richmond: Limbach (ankle) Western Bulldogs
REPORTS - Nil.
UMPIRES - Donlon, Armstrong, Chamberlain
CROWD - 4,500 (approx.) at Deakin Reserve, Shepparton
http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=249309
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Granted the Doggies didn't play a competitive list, but our best players were mostly all our kids. I know it's just a practice match and hard to gauge real form, but that is encouraging in itself. Good to see Tambo did well :thumbsup
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We had all kids in the last quarter against theirs and kicked 10. The result was meaningless in regards to the real stuff in a few weeks but it should give all our young guys a big boost of confidence. Sounds like we didn't stuff around with footy today either. It's amusing how we seem to get a good spread of goalkickers when richo isn't there.
INJURIES – Richmond: Limbach (ankle)
WP was on the money again. Thankfully it wasn't a knee and hopefully it's not too serious for Dean.
btw wasn't it great seeing Browny running around like his old self on the news :bow. From the clip he looked like he played much better than last week at Coburg when he was blowing out the cobwebs. Hopefully he got copped a few bumps in contests to build up his confidence mentally. 12 possies and 2 goals in 3/4 of footy is a top comeback.
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They interviewed Browny on the 7 news and he said he felt he’d stepped it up a bit from last week and was looking forward to round 1. Got a bit sore towards the end there, but nothing too much to worry about.
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They interviewed Browny on the 7 news and he said he felt he’d stepped it up a bit from last week and was looking forward to round 1. Got a bit sore towards the end there, but nothing too much to worry about.
I reckon we can carry him until he gets back to full fitness. Even if he only plays a couple of quarters each week, be better than not having him there at all.
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A result like this will give us a membership boost as our supporters read up on Monday and Tuesday in the press.
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What a good day it was :thumbsup
I've literally just walked through the door
Looking at the size of some of the kids out there it was like the tea towels versus the fac washer - some kids are all skin and bones.
It was great to get a look of all the kids on our list with the exception of JON and Travis Casserly who didn't play
But in all fairness and keeping things in perspective - as Tezza said you would expect us to win considering the Doggies played up in Darwin last week. But it was still a very good performance with a alot of encouraging signs from the our young blokes :clapping :clapping
I'll put together a summary shortly - I'm bloody starving ;D ;D ;D
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Oh yeah - I've got a couple of pics too - my camera is working it just I'm not very good at operating it :lol :rollin
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It was a very solid performance by the Tigers at Shepparton today.
Interesting reading the match summary from the AFL site because it listed Deledio as the best on ground but I didn’t think he was that prominent. The thing about Lids it doesn’t matter how many touches he gets it is the quality of those touches.
The game was very free flowing and the Tigers got the early jump in the first. Unfortunately bad conversion cost us hence the score of 3.6.24. The other thing that seemed to carry over from last weeks game early in this match was some bad decision making and poor skill errors that resulted in costly turnovers.
Our backline looked a lot more settled this week with Gas back there. He started at FB, with Schulz at CHB and Andy Kellaway floating across the HB line. In the pack pocket was Roach who lined up on Matthew Robbins. Robbins didn’t have much influence on the game but Tommy got caught out a few times being in the wrong position at the fall of the ball after marking contests.
Andy Raines played a sweeping role of the HB line and was again very impressive. He was better than last week because he hit more targets. Hartigan has a similar role although he played off the wing a fair bit in the second half.
Knobel and Pattison rotated through the ruck for the first 3 quarters, with Ray Hall doing a bit of ruck work in the final quarter. Knobel’s presence in the centre was a telling factor in the centre because our mid-fielders seem to really read his tap work very well. Wallace rotated a lot of blokes through the mid-field. The most damaging combination was Tuck, Krakouer and Polo in the third. Krak and Polo got in an under, fed it out to Tucky and he’d fire it into to our forward 50. Others to rotate through the centre and impress were Tambling (best game I’ve seen him play), Deledio, Hyde, Foley, Coughlan, Rodan and some bloke called Brown ;D
Tivva played off the wing and was solid – I’d reckon at least 95% of his disposals hit a target
Up forward they used Jackson – who was very good. Terrific set shot for goal and perhaps he’s found a spot finally.
Hughes came on in the third and his impressed. First touch was a mark on a lead with the hands out in front with his Bulldog opponent applying pressure. He then slotted a 50 metre goal from close to the boundary.
There was a lot to like and it was good to see all blokes get game time. I’ll do a separate summary of the players but I’d like to mention 2 blokes.
Firstly Chris Hyde was BOG – he is back to pre busted skull form and on top of that seems to have picked up a yard of pace. In a word EXCELLENT
Secondly, Andy Krakouer. Now I was extremely critical of Krak last week against the Dawks. All the things that I thought were lacking last week were all present this week. His intensity and attack on the footy were great and his ability to pressure the Dogs backline and keep the ball in tight resulted in a couple of Tiger goals. Wallace also gave him plenty of time in the centre and his understanding and work with Tuck was sensational – they just seem to have a great understanding together.
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Well done WP :thumbsup
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Tigers' Brown on track for AFL round one
The Age
March 4, 2006 - 6:34PM
Richmond star forward Nathan Brown is on track to play in round one after an incident free three quarters in his team's 78-point practice match win against Western Bulldogs in Shepparton.
Brown collected 14 possessions and booted two goals in the opening three quarters before heading into the rooms for an early shower.
The former Bulldog said he had pulled up well after the match.
"I am feeling good," Brown said.
"It was another step up for me because it was senior footy today. It was just good to play with the main group."
Brown, who broke his leg in two places after a sickening collision with Matthew Whelan in round 10 last year, said he did not feel tentative or uneasy about putting his body on the line during the challenge practice match.
"I wasn't nervous about today. I was probably more anxious to see how I would go," he said.
"I suppose your instincts take over and everything worked out alright."
Coach Terry Wallace was pleased Brown got through the hit-out without incident.
"He went much better than I thought he would," he said.
"Nathan was a little hesitant last week (in a reserves practice match with Coburg), but there was some good work and signs from him today.
"He was able to win some of his own footy and pulled up okay.
"He is on track to play in round one, but we can't afford hiccups."
Wallace said he was thrilled by the performance of all his players, including the young batch in Cleve Hughes (three goals), Danny Meyer (three goals) and Daniel Jackson (three goals). Jay Schulz switched from defence to attack in the final term and finished with three goals.
The former Bulldogs coach said he was delighted by the way his team ran out the match in extreme heat.
"I thought that both sides put on a good show for the first three quarters, with some good free flowing football," he said.
"They had 12 or 13 blokes out ... a few more than us, so we came here expecting to win the match, but we had to still do it."
Richmond had 15 goalkickers for the match and Mark Coghlan was the leading possession winner with 30 touches (8 kicks and 22 handballs).
Other high possession winners included Chris Hyde (27), Shane Tuck (26), Andrew Krakouer (25), Patrick Bowden (25) and Andrew Raines (24).
The Tigers finished the stronger of the teams with 10 goals in the last term.
For the Bulldogs, Daniel Cross racked up a stack of possessions, rising star Ryan Griffen was impressive, Mitchell Hahn, Matthew Boyd and Jordan McMahon were others to keep the Bulldogs within striking distance in the opening three quarters.
Richmond travels to Carrara to take on Sydney in a challenge practice match next weekend.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Sport/Tigers-Brown-on-track-for-AFL-round-one/2006/03/04/1141191884007.html
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Great report WP :clapping
Good to hear Krakouer was much better this week and backed up the defensive side of his game with getting his hands on plenty footy in the middle. Rainesy looks like he'll be the surprise packet of 2006 and great to see Blingers in the best players. When our young guys start picking up 20+ disposals it gives you more confidence in them making it. With Sugar to come into the side Wallace will have 10 blokes to rotate onball which is getting towards the number we need.
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WP ur are a champ :thumbsup!!!
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Knobel and Pattison rotated through the ruck for the first 3 quarters, with Ray Hall doing a bit of ruck work in the final quarter.
Forgot to ask how did Patto do in the ruck today WP?
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Players:
Gaspar: solid and reliable – typical Gas. The backline looked more stable with him there. Even managed to run forward and kick a goal
Deledio: Class!! Only disappointment was him missing the easiest goal 20 metres out as he tried to kick the he ball into the main street of Kyabram from Shepparton
Raines: super impressive game. Improved on last weeks game and gave us great run and delivery sweeping off the HB line
Brown: Played 3 full quarters and it was great to see at times the Browny of old out there - the silky skills and polish. More importantly he attacked all contests without any fear or concern about his leg. SPen the last 15-20 minutes of the third quarter and got some clearances form the centre. Obviously had the Doggies worried in the while down forward as more often than not the had 2 blokes on him
Roach: played back pocket again. As mentioned found himself out of position a few times when the ball hit the ground after marking contests. However his final quarter was more solid when he ran of through the lines and dished off a couple of passes that hit their target
Knobel: Very good first up effort by the big bloke. Dominated in the centre when he was there. Alternated with Pattison between the ruck and forward line. Missed 2 really easy set shots at goal
Polo: played the second half mainly in the centre and HF. Showed goods hands in tight situations. Needs to improve his disposal by foot (but hey he aint Robinson Crusoe there). Showed he can tackle very strongly.
Bowden P: Solid display again by Pat though his disposal at times let him. 4 straight behinds probably sums up his day solid but not as damaging as he could have been
Rodan: another positive step forward for D-Rod, especially getting through a game on some outback country ground :) ;) Disposal was a lot better this week and seemed to off-load to the first option rather than taking that one step too many like last week
Limbach: played about 45 minuted before being injured. Kicked a nice goal in the third. Showed good pace off the lead
Hall: seem to play everywhere, on the wing, down back CHF and some time in the ruck. Made a couple of poor decision in the first half that resulted in tunr overs. OK
Tuck: just keeps getting better. When the doogies were cvoming at us in the 3rd Tucky was bought back on and carved then up out of the centre. His work with Krak an absolute highlight.
Meyer: played the second half and kicked 3 goals in the final quarter. Hard to know what to make of Danny’s game. Sure he kicked 3 goals and reads the play well but a few times he got pushed out of the contests to easily. He just seems still to lean.
Jackson: execellent as a leading option because he is very quick off the mark and he’s a very good set shot for goal
Coughlan: most pleasing thing for me was to see him kick a goal on the run in the final quarter about 40-45 metres out and it go sailing through half post height. Very good game by Cogs
Schulz: started at CHB and played well despite his first 3 kicks missing a target, seems to be settleing well back there. Got moved forward in the final and kicked 3 goals – gives us an option to use him as a pinch hitter if need be.
Pattison: looked better this week. Playing in the ruck seems to give him a bit of confidence. A few times got caught out by not taking the first option. However, did take a couple of good contested marks in defence late in the game
Krakouer: Outstanding game. Every week please
Tambling: best game from Richard. Played in the mid-field, came off the wing and also spent time up forward. Work rate was excellent. Got to see the electrifying pace we’ve heard about. Disposal was first rate.
Hyde: BOG. Looks quicker this year
Tivendale: did what he needed to do although you could tell he was lacking match fitness. Pleasing was the fact he usually went with the first option rather trying to do too much
Hartigan: played mainly HBF and wing. Improved on last week like some others by not trying to do too much.
Hughes: long term prospect but don’t be surprised if he playes some senior footy this year. Was very impressed with his skills especially his pace of the mark and his hands – very strong and looks a great set shot for goal
White: played the first half. Was solid in tight but let down a few trimes with his kicking
Thursfield: needs some more beef on him! Started up forward when he came on and looked a bit lost but certainly makes up for that with doing the little 1%’s (shepherds etc). Looked a lot better when moved back in defence
McGuane: played about 40 minutes but did have much impact. Missed his first attempt at mark in the third but made up for it the second time round. Good learning experience for him
Kellaway: Played the loose man in defence and looked out of sorts at times – just a lack of match fitness I reckon. Improved as the game went on and took some typical Andy Kellaway marks.
Foley: solid game by Axel without being damaging. Needs to improve on his kicking as sometimes it seems too lack penetration
Humm: played the first half (I didn’t see him after that). Solid game again – reads the play really well, attack on the footy was very good.
Just on our Run & Carry game plan – IMO sometimes we try and run and carry a little too much rather than taking the first and usually best options. There were quite a number of times where we got ourselves into big trouble (read turnovers) by not taking the first option and holding onto the ball and carrying it those few steps too many.
The other pelasing thing from yeaterday is we buried a team – we don’t and haven’t done that enough over the years and it something else that we as a team need to learn how to do
and BTW I failed ot mention it was BLOODY HOT :help
:thumbsup
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Sammy Lane agrees with you about Hyde being BOG, WP.
Eade's dog day as Tigers win
By Samantha Lane, Shepparton
March 5, 2006
RICHMOND 3.6 9.9 16.12 26.18 (174)
WESTERN BULLDOGS 3.1 8.3 13.5 15.6 (96)
GOALS - Richmond: Schulz 3, Jackson 3, Meyer 3, Hughes 3, Brown 2, Tuck 2, Hyde 2, Gaspar, Rodan, Limbach, Coghlan, Pattison, Tambling, Tivendale, Hartigan. W Bulldogs: Robbins 3, Hahn 2, McMahon 2, Hargrave 2, Davidson, Eagleton, Morgan, Murphy, Birss, Boyd.
BEST - Richmond: Hyde, Tuck, Coghlan, Raines, Gaspar, Kellaway. W Bulldogs: Cross, Hahn, Griffen, Boyd, McMahon.
INJURIES - Richmond: Limbach (ankle).
UMPIRES: Donlan, Jennings, Armstrong, Chamberlin.
CROWD: 5000 at Shepparton.
A DISAPPOINTED Rodney Eade said he expected more from the young Bulldog side he fielded in a practice match against Richmond at Shepparton yesterday, won by the Tigers by 78 points.
About 12 regular senior players, including Chris Grant, Rohan Smith, Brad Johnson, Scott West, Robert Murphy and Daniel Giansiracusa, were left out of the Dogs team after a taxing match last week in Darwin and, according to Eade, their understudies didn't cut the mustard. Richmond didn't exactly play its choice team either — Kane Johnson, Matthew Richardson, Troy Simmonds, Mark Chaffey, Greg Stafford and Joel Bowden were some of the senior players it left out. But after staying in touch for most of the day, the Dogs let a 25-point three-quarter-time margin blow out to 13 goals.
"In the last quarter we didn't really have any senior players on," Eade said.
"Our depth … we really gave our younger kids a go today, we rested about 12, I suppose it's not as deep as we thought. We're probably expecting more from some of the second and third-tier blokes.
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"I suppose it sort of shows too that you need probably senior blokes around for them to show something and take a bit of pressure off them, but we decided to throw them all in the pot today and see if there was anyone that stood up so there was a few disappointing in that area."
The Tigers dominated the first three quarters but didn't make it count on the scoreboard until the final term, when they added 10 goals. Jay Schulz kicked three final-term goals after being moved to attack, and youngsters Daniel Jackson, Cleve Hughes and Danny Meyer also finished with three goals each. Andrew Raines and Brent Hartigan were good and Chris Hyde was best on ground.
The Dogs looked directionless at times, without a reliable tall target at centre half-forward. Pint-sized Matthew Robbins was his team's major scorer with three goals.
SAMANTHA LANE
http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2006/03/04/1141191888491.html
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I went to the game at Shepperton to and must agree with most of what WP said. We didn't get there early enough to get a great viewing positon so there are certian aspects of the game that were very hard for me to judge. When you are sitting right behind the goal (at ground level) it is very difficult to judge who is getting under the packs in the center bounces let alone whos doing anything at the other end. Anyway I will quote WP where I agree and don't ;D
It was a very solid performance by the Tigers at Shepparton today.
Interesting reading the match summary from the AFL site because it listed Deledio as the best on ground but I didn’t think he was that prominent. The thing about Lids it doesn’t matter how many touches he gets it is the quality of those touches.
He also is a local favorite and many around us were saying that he was best on ground even though I don't think he was.
The game was very free flowing and the Tigers got the early jump in the first. Unfortunately bad conversion cost us hence the score of 3.6.24. The other thing that seemed to carry over from last weeks game early in this match was some bad decision making and poor skill errors that resulted in costly turnovers.
More bad decisions than skill errors. I must say that the guys seems to hit the target quite well today (form where I sat anyway)
Our backline looked a lot more settled this week with Gas back there. He started at FB, with Schulz at CHB and Andy Kellaway floating across the HB line. In the pack pocket was Roach who lined up on Matthew Robbins. Robbins didn’t have much influence on the game but Tommy got caught out a few times being in the wrong position at the fall of the ball after marking contests.
Gas and Kellaway have a great understanding but I must disagree on Roach. I thought he didn't look very good at all and was beaten often.
Andy Raines played a sweeping role of the HB line and was again very impressive. He was better than last week because he hit more targets. Hartigan has a similar role although he played off the wing a fair bit in the second half.
Agree. Raines does look good and gee he runs like his dad. :)
Knobel and Pattison rotated through the ruck for the first 3 quarters, with Ray Hall doing a bit of ruck work in the final quarter. Knobel’s presence in the centre was a telling factor in the centre because our mid-fielders seem to really read his tap work very well. Wallace rotated a lot of blokes through the mid-field. The most damaging combination was Tuck, Krakouer and Polo in the third. Krak and Polo got in an under, fed it out to Tucky and he’d fire it into to our forward 50. Others to rotate through the centre and impress were Tambling (best game I’ve seen him play), Deledio, Hyde, Foley, Coughlan, Rodan and some bloke called Brown ;D
Very hard for me to tell on this. Pattereson didn't look very good at HF when he was at my end but it was impossible to tell the rest. Tuck was second best of ground for me.
Tivva played off the wing and was solid – I’d reckon at least 95% of his disposals hit a target
Agree
Up forward they used Jackson – who was very good. Terrific set shot for goal and perhaps he’s found a spot finally.
Good shot for goal but to me he looked lost in the goal square. I prefer him down back. Have to resectfully disagree with WP here on what I saw.
Hughes came on in the third and his impressed. First touch was a mark on a lead with the hands out in front with his Bulldog opponent applying pressure. He then slotted a 50 metre goal from close to the boundary.
Now we have a find here. He just has a knack of getting into space on the lead and most of it was without using other guys as blocks. Just has great vison and timming. Looking forward to seeing him progress.
There was a lot to like and it was good to see all blokes get game time. I’ll do a separate summary of the players but I’d like to mention 2 blokes.
Firstly Chris Hyde was BOG – he is back to pre busted skull form and on top of that seems to have picked up a yard of pace. In a word EXCELLENT
Have to agree there. Others got more of it but he busts through packs and around guys left right and center. He seemed to be everywhere.
Secondly, Andy Krakouer. Now I was extremely critical of Krak last week against the Dawks. All the things that I thought were lacking last week were all present this week. His intensity and attack on the footy were great and his ability to pressure the Dogs backline and keep the ball in tight resulted in a couple of Tiger goals. Wallace also gave him plenty of time in the centre and his understanding and work with Tuck was sensational – they just seem to have a great understanding together.
I cant say on this. He played most of the game around the center and it was very hard for me to tell if he was getting in and under. Unfortunatly he still will be about number 6 or 7 in the midfiled rotation IMHO.
A couple of more things, we did play more senior blokes than them but TW did thow the team about alot so it was a good win.
Patty Bowden will be good for us. He is very hard to match up.
The ground at Shepparton had a very good surface and I don't think anybody would or could call it a goat track.
It was good to see the Kids (well most of them) even if it confirmed to me the ones that will make it and some I don't think will. We left just before the injury to Dean so I can't say how bad it was.
Had a great day as its only a 50 min drive to Shepparton for us. I can't get to many games so had to make the most of it.
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What did you think of Rainsey, Fluffy? Will he play round one in your opinion?
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What did you think of Rainsey, Fluffy? Will he play round one in your opinion?
Andy Raines played a sweeping role of the HB line and was again very impressive. He was better than last week because he hit more targets. Hartigan has a similar role although he played off the wing a fair bit in the second half.
Agree. Raines does look good and gee he runs like his dad.
He will play R1 for me.
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Something that you don’t hear very often any more is the saying ‘first option is the best option’.
Just on our Run & Carry game plan – IMO sometimes we try and run and carry a little too much rather than taking the first and usually best options. There were quite a number of times where we got ourselves into big trouble (read turnovers) by not taking the first option and holding onto the ball and carrying it those few steps too many.
This was also a common theme of the game against Hawthorn last week as well. But it’s also been a major feature (weakness) in our game for some time.
Some of this indecision will come down to confidence and experience, which can be rectified in time.
But is it actually a matter of waiting for players to become familiar and comfortable with the game plan, for things to improve in this area?
Or, is it an issue for other clubs as well, simply because players are trying to carry out the coach’s game plan, despite their natural instinct to want to use the first option? That’s what I struggle with and tear my hair out when I’m watching games.
When players change their minds 14 times before they get rid of the ball, they are just asking for trouble. Unless you’re Robert Harvey, or one of those players who has all the time in the world to use the footy, first option is the best option. Surely.
Thanks for the reports and insights into the game WP and Fluffy. :thumbsup
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The other pelasing thing from yeaterday is we buried a team – we don’t and haven’t done that enough over the years and it something else that we as a team need to learn how to do
Great point WP, for me it doesnt matter how many players they had out. We have played some crap teams over the years and failed to put them away. 10 goal last qtr playing all the kids shows that they are really keen to impress and hopefully they will bring a new mindset to our club which is so used to mediocrity. :thumbsup
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Thanks for the great summaries WP and fluffy :thumbsup.
Meyer: played the second half and kicked 3 goals in the final quarter. Hard to know what to make of Danny’s game. Sure he kicked 3 goals and reads the play well but a few times he got pushed out of the contests to easily. He just seems still to lean.
IIRC Meyer's gained 4-6kgs over since last year but he started from just 70kg so he'll still need a couple of more pre-seasons to build up his strength.
Pattison: looked better this week. Playing in the ruck seems to give him a bit of confidence. A few times got caught out by not taking the first option. However, did take a couple of good contested marks in defence late in the game
The ruck seems Patto's more natural role rather than playing at CHF which in future should go to Hughes instead with Sarge pinch-hitting.
Tivendale: did what he needed to do although you could tell he was lacking match fitness. Pleasing was the fact he usually went with the first option rather trying to do too much
I was talking to a bloke at training and he was critical of Spud trying to turn Tivs into a defender. Said some guys can only play one position and Tivs is one of them. Stick him on the wing/HFF and leave him there. It appears that's what Wallace is doing with Tivs now.
Thursfield: needs some more beef on him! Started up forward when he came on and looked a bit lost but certainly makes up for that with doing the little 1%’s (shepherds etc). Looked a lot better when moved back in defence
Thursty has only just comeback to training after his medial ligament injury so he should get better before round 1 with a few more runs under his belt.
Just on our Run & Carry game plan – IMO sometimes we try and run and carry a little too much rather than taking the first and usually best options. There were quite a number of times where we got ourselves into big trouble (read turnovers) by not taking the first option and holding onto the ball and carrying it those few steps too many.
Agree WP. Hopefully as TS said it's just a matter of becoming more familiar with that way of playing and knowing when to use it to the team's advantage.
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Here's a couple of pics..............
First up Lids lines up ;)
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/team/shepp_lids.jpg)
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2. It's Cleve ;D
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/team/shepp_cleve.jpg)
PS: Look at the sign on grandstand - what an unfortunate name ;) - would you buy a car from that man :o
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3. Jacko and Browny
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/team/shepp01.jpg)
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4. Pat Bowden after kicking his 4th...............behind ;D
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/team/shepp_pbowden.jpg)
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cheers for the pics WP :thumbsup
The surface looked in great nick from those photos. We should play a preseason game in Shepparton every year rather than on some dodgy ground somewhere else. I read on a doggies board that it was a very pro-Tigers crowd but Lids might have had alot to do with that.
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HE'S A GUN
By Richard Goodbody
March 6 2006
Shepparton News
Glamour Richmond utility Nathan Brown remains on track for a round one comeback after dominating at Deakin Reserve on Saturday.
The 28-year-old collected 14 possessions and booted two goals in the opening three quarters of Shepparton's AFL practice match before heading into the rooms for an early shower.
In just his second competitive hitout since breaking his leg in a sickening collision with Melbourne's Matthew Whelan in round 10 of last year, Brown moved with nonchalant ease as he crucified the Western Bulldogs.
"I'm feeling good," Brown said in the aftermath of the match.
"It was another step up for me because it was senior footy.
"I wasn't nervous. I was probably more anxious to see how I would go.
"I suppose your instincts take over and everything worked out all right."
After signing with the Tigers at the end of 2004, Brown was in sublime touch for his new club during the opening rounds of last year before tragedy struck.
While playing against the Demons, Brown attempted to evade Whelan during a tackle before falling and snapping his leg in horrific fashion.
The injury ended his season and required surgeons to place a 32 cm titanium rod in his right leg.
Not surprisingly, Tigers coach Terry Wallace was delighted his acting captain got through the hitout without incident.
"He went much better than I thought he would," Wallace said.
"Nathan was a little hesitant last week (in a reserves practice match with Coburg), but there was some good work and signs from him.
"He was able to win some of his own footy and pulled up okay.
"He is on track to play in round one, but we can't afford hiccups."
With more than 5000 spectators on hand, the Tigers ran riot in Shepparton as they hammered the Bulldogs by 78 points.
Barooga's Chris Hyde collected 27 possessions during his best afield display, while Kyabram's Brett Deledio once again demonstrated why he is the most impressive teenager in the AFL.
For the Bulldogs, Daniel Cross racked up a stack of possessions, rising star Ryan Griffen was impressive, while Mitchell Hahn, Matthew Boyd and Jordan McMahon were others to keep the Bulldogs within striking distance in the opening three quarters.
Richmond travels to Carrara to take on Sydney in a challenge practice match next weekend.
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Crowd flocks to Deakin for an early football fix
March 6 2006
Shepparton News
It might be early March and the temperature might have been hovering around the mid-30s all afternoon, but try telling the crowd at Deakin Reserve it isn't footy season yet and they'd have mocked you with laughter.
As far as the 5000 or so people who flooded into the region's premier ground were concerned, along with the thousands who tuned in on FM 98.5 and 3SR FM, footy is back in a big way.
And while the local enthusiasts were more than a little interested in the form of local boys Brett Deledio and Chris Hyde, the biggest cheer was reserved for returning Tiger star Nathan Brown.
Despite the shocking leg injury sustained in round 10 last year by the former Bulldog, now Tiger, Brown took to his return game like a duck to water.
As the old adage goes, you can't keep a good man down.
As for the real deal?
It's just 25 sleeps to go.
Bring it on.
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Deledio pleases home crowd with skilful display
March 6 2006
Shepparton News
(http://news.mcmedia.com.au/pics/NWS/20060306/afl10.jpg)
Public relations: The Tigers, including Kyabram star Brett Deledio, remained on the ground post-game to sign autographs.Pictures: Nikki Davis-Jones
Terry Wallace told Brett Deledio it was his call as to how much action he saw against the Western Bulldogs in Saturday's practice match at Deakin Reserve.
"I told Brett this was his home and that he could tell me how much or how little he wanted to play for the people up this way," Wallace said in anticipation of the AFL NAB Challenge match on Saturday.
"He was just great for us last week, and to be honest, we would've probably let him have a break this week except for the fact that we were coming up to Shepparton."
By the end of the day Deledio knew he was alive, having spent three-quarters of the match in the heat of the action, as the mercury pushed 34o C throughout the afternoon.
"I've felt pretty good so far this season," Deledio said in his postgame assessment of the state of affairs for the boys from Punt Rd.
"We've worked hard during pre-season, but you've got to work doubly hard to develop match fitness once the games begin."
While the bulk of the 5000-strong crowd was delighted with the way Deledio displayed his silky-smooth Rising Star Award-winning skills, the Tiger champ singled teammate and fellow former Murray Bushranger Chris Hyde out for special mention.
"Snags took 'em on today, didn't he?" Deledio said.
"He showed a few tricks and had a terrific game.
"In fact the signs are pretty good for us, so we hope things continue to get better.
"The boys performed pretty well."
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A speedy Hyde uses the ground to his advantage
March 6 2006
Shepparton News
Barooga's Chris Hyde enjoyed a rewarding return to the Goulburn Valley with a terrific game for Richmond in Saturday's NAB Challenge practice match at Deakin Reserve.
The pacy 23-year-old was given ample room with which to work and delighted the massive crowd with some electrifying bursts and polished disposal skills.
"It's good to get back up this way," Hyde said to FM 98.5 boundary rider Kevin "Gunna" Ryan post-match.
"I was going to stay up with Mum but I need to get back (to Melbourne) for a recovery session tomorrow."
While still three weeks out from the season proper, there was enough to like about Richmond's 76-point win to suggest that the black and gold faithful might have something to get excited about this season.
"We've still got a bit of work to do, but it was good to have a win today," Hyde said.
"Terry (Wallace) wants us to run and to run forward.
"When a bloke has the ball he wants us to run with him."
Hyde clearly took Wallace literally on Saturday.
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"Snags took 'em on today, didn't he?" Deledio said.
lol
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The surface looked in great nick from those photos. We should play a preseason game in Shepparton every year rather than on some dodgy ground somewhere else. I read on a doggies board that it was a very pro-Tigers crowd but Lids might have had alot to do with that.
Yeah when Lids got the ball you'd have thought the crowd was 15k ;D and btw they were pretty loud for Browny too
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Tiger cubs shine in Shepparton
3:33:27 PM Wed 8 March, 2006
Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au
The most pleasing aspect of Richmond's 78-point win against the Western Bulldogs in Shepparton last Saturday was the form displayed by several of the Club's promising crop of young players.
Danny Meyer (three goals), Daniel Jackson (three goals), Cleve Hughes (three goals) and Jay Schulz (three goals) kicked nearly half of the Tigers' impressive 26-goal tally for the match, while Andrew Raines was extremely impressive in a running role across the backline.
Richmond coach Terry Wallace was understandably upbeat about the efforts of his talented Tiger cubs in the clash with the Bulldogs, although he acknowledged the Dogs had most of their best side missing and the result would have "absolutely no bearing" on the outcome of their season-opener on March 31.
"It's what we've been keen to deliver since day one. We said we wanted to develop our own champions of the future and that Richmond supporters should get excited about seeing them playing their first game and then following their development from that point on," Wallace said.
"At the end of last Saturday's game, I grabbed hold of Travis Casserly and Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls, who both didn't play and said, 'you saw some young boys do some pretty special things out there today and you ought to be excited because you guys are all going to be around here playing a lot of footy together for a long period of time'.
"I was pretty excited about it myself, and certainly those guys were . . .
"We took five young players up there without any promise of game time and told them we'd try to get them on in the second half if the situation suited. They had to meet down in the change-rooms at the 15-minute mark of the second quarter, and then they'd be advised whether they were going to play or not at that stage.
"Of those five players, three of them (Meyer, Hughes and Dean Limbach) kicked seven second-half goals. That's a great return from those young guys. And, the other two boys did okay as well . . . Dean Polo went into the middle of the ground and competed well, while Luke McGuane came on and did some good work down back."
Wallace is delighted with the advancement being made by Tigerland's 'department of youth' as the countdown to bouncedown '06 prepares to enter its final phase.
"The process (focusing on young talent at the Club) was started before I got here, when about six young blokes were introduced in Danny's (Frawley's) last year," he said.
"We're starting to see some progress from 'Rainesy', 'Roachy' is getting closer to the mark, 'Jacko' has stepped up a bit and so has Brent Hartigan.
"Then, there's Jay Schulz, who began 12 months earlier than that, who's starting to get into the line-up.
"They're all starting to infiltrate their way in, which is really important for our future. And, then you've got the boys from the last couple of drafts, so there's certainly a bit of spark around the place."
According to Wallace, the stand-outs in last Saturday's practice match from the younger brigade were Andrew Raines (24 possessions), Richard Tambling (19 possessions), Jay Schulz (18 possessions), Adam Pattison (18 possessions) and Nathan Foley (16 possessions).
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