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Welcome Anthony :)
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What sort of player is Miles?
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hey miles is alright, for a midget
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Pretty happy with this pick.
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(http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/GWSGiants/Player%20Profiles/2012%20-%20Profiles/miles_anthony_o.png)
25 Anthony Miles
Height 179 cm
Weight 78 kg
DOB 28-02-1992
Debut 2012
Games
2013 3
Career 10
Goals
2013 1
Career 1
Junior Clubs: North Albury (NSW)
Recruited from: Murray U18
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Anthony Miles is an inside midfielder from Howlong near Albury and is hailed as a natural leader having captained NSW/ACT at both the NAB Under”16 and Under”18 Championships.
In 2009 Miles played 13 matches as a bottom aged player for the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup, and in 2010 he played 11 matches to average an elite 27 disposals and 12 contested possessions per match.
In both seasons he was runner”up in the Bushrangers best and fairest and in 2010 was selected in the TAC Cup Team of the Year.
At the 2009 NAB Under”18 Championships he averaged 13 disposals and five-contested possessions while in 2010 his averages of 30 disposals and 13 contested possessions were both ranked number one.
These efforts saw him selected in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 All”Australian team.
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Anthony Miles made his AFL debut in Round 4 against Adelaide, collecting 15 disposals and eight marks on debut.
The tough midfielder played seven games in his first season in the AFL with an impressive average of 18.3 disposals and 4.9 marks.
Miles’ most exciting display in his first season was against Fremantle in Round 17 when he amassed 27 disposals and took six marks.
Miles also showed a lot of promise with a number of best on ground performances in the NEAFL in 2012.
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/anthony-miles#sthash.10DYestR.dpuf
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What sort of player is Miles?
inside mid
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Our most interesting pick up!
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Looking at a few forums this guy is one that' slipped through the net, big possession winner when given the opportunity, unfortunately GWS have too much of the same. Astute pickup by FJ :clapping
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AFL career stats 2012-13
Games Played 10
Kicks 9.7
Handballs 6.9
Disposals 16.6
Marks 4.6
Hit-Outs 0.1
Tackles 4.1
Goals 0.1
Dream Team 71.9
2013 stats:
Games Played 3
Kicks 7.7
Handballs 5.0
Disposals 12.7
Marks 4.0
Hit-Outs 0.0
Tackles 4.3
Goals 0.3
Dream Team 65.3
- See more at: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/anthony-miles#tab-2
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good pick up :clapping
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-11-27/2013-rookie-draft-pick-27-anthony-miles
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Welcome Anthony, good luck mate!! :thumbsup
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Big Tony :clapping
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How did this guy slip to Rookie Draft pick 27???? What's the slight on him? Size?
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Big Tony :clapping
He's not that big at 178cm.
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How did this guy slip to Rookie Draft pick 27???? What's the slight on him? Size?
Midget
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I can't believe this kid was available at our pick!
I'm not pinching myself, I'm boarding a plane to Freo to get Ryan Crowley to do it for me!
Whoa!!!!
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I can't believe this kid was available at our pick!
I'm not pinching myself, I'm boarding a plane to Freo to get Ryan Crowley to do it for me!
Whoa!!!!
:lol :lol :lol :lol :bow :bow
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I can't believe this kid was available at our pick!
I'm not pinching myself, I'm boarding a plane to Freo to get Ryan Crowley to do it for me!
Whoa!!!!
:rollin
As mentioned in another thread, I really like this kid and watched him play a fair bit. Had a really solid season in 2012 but was obviously on the outer this year at GWS.
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Looking forward to clawski's response
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Just looks like he was starved of opportunity. Looks like a ball winner to me :thumbsup
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He certainly is Stripes. may surprise a few just quietly. :shh
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This is more like it - memo to Francis re: next Rookie Draft - this x 2-3 plus a young ruckman please.
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AFL career stats 2012-13
Games Played 10
Kicks 9.7
Handballs 6.9
Disposals 16.6
Marks 4.6
Hit-Outs 0.1
Tackles 4.1
Goals 0.1
Dream Team 71.9
2013 stats:
Games Played 3
Kicks 7.7
Handballs 5.0
Disposals 12.7
Marks 4.0
Hit-Outs 0.0
Tackles 4.3
Goals 0.3
Dream Team 65.3
- See more at: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/anthony-miles#tab-2
Geez pretty short for a ruckman. those hitout stats are a worry too :huh
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Hope it turns out to be an inspired pick
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just flicking my sack over this pick WHOA! shhhh! Pass me the nipple clamps Ethyl! Looks like he goes alright.
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just flicking my sack over this pick WHOA! shhhh! Pass me the nipple clamps Ethyl! Looks like he goes alright.
Your a worry owl ;D
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lol havn't had my second coffee yet
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just flicking my sack over this pick WHOA! shhhh! Pass me the nipple clamps Ethyl! Looks like he goes alright.
:lol :lol
Only criticism is that's not how we spell woah. :shh
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AUDIO: Anthony Miles interviewed by Micky McGuane and Michael Christian on RSN ...
http://www.rsn.net.au/audioplayer/1385591211.mp3
Summary:
* Yeah it’s a pretty exciting phase for them [Richmond]. Playing finals last season obviously was a big thrill for them. I’m just excited to get down there and start cracking into the preseason.
* This year was a little bit frustrating. The Giants have got a lot of midfielders at the moment. So certainly no hard feelings for how it ended there but now I’m just looking forward to getting to Richmond.
* I played a variety of roles. I had a bit of a tagging role, as well, in that handful of games I played in 2012. Good to play under Sheeds and Choco. Hopefully with Choco at Richmond, those opportunities continue next year.
* Something that I pride myself on is my stoppage work. Now, an area of focus for me, is to be able to get out and spread from the stoppage. But I’ve probably addressed a little bit of that.
* From Howlong which 30 mins from Albury-Wodonga and 3 hours from Melbourne. He captained the NSW/ACT Rams at U16 and U18 level and living on the border was able to play for the Murray Bushrangers in the U17/U18s.
* Haven't spoken to Dimma yet about my role. Will sit down in the next couple of days and nut something out.
* Phone call a couple of weeks ago that Richmond wouldn't be taking him. Then Blair Hartley rang two days before the draft forewarning they might be picking me up so don't fall off your chair. Fortunate in getting picked up at pick 27 yesterday.
* Had a quick chat with Choco yesterday welcoming me to the Club. I reckon Choco may have had a bit of say and I get along with Choco really well. I pride myself on my inside game and Choco rates the inside part of the game.
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Totally forgot that Choco would have known this bloke and a better idea than most in what he can do. This could be a really clever selection. It's also the off season and he could just be another rookie.
Great age though. If he works out and earns a promo next year it will be like we hit a winner with a late pick a few years ago.
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Pretty good mail that this kid can play a bit., an absolute accumulator of the pill and future captain a few are saying, can't believe we got him :shh
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just flicking my sack over this pick WHOA! shhhh! Pass me the nipple clamps Ethyl! Looks like he goes alright.
You really did stay in that bucket of water for a fair while didn't you. ;D
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lmao ;D
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just flicking my sack over this pick WHOA! shhhh! Pass me the nipple clamps Ethyl! Looks like he goes alright.
You really did stay in that bucket of water for a fair while didn't you. ;D
:rollin :lol :clapping
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just flicking my sack over this pick WHOA! shhhh! Pass me the nipple clamps Ethyl! Looks like he goes alright.
You really did stay in that bucket of water for a fair while didn't you. ;D
:lol :lol :lol :clapping :clapping :clapping brilliant
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>:( :lol
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know nothing about him looks to be a decent pick. players starved of opportunity are the ones we need to be targeting. pretty hard breaking into a midfield full of first rounders.
he also meets a big list need. for me as far as genuine mids go the numbers are low.
the only issue i have with him is his size i tend to steer real clear of the midgets. some questions i ask are does he have some outstanding attributes that can offset his lack of size. can he play as an inside mid at afl level again because of his size.
would hope he has real pace and is one touch and clean with good footskills. there were 18yr old smalls who ticked these boxes.
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wait and see on this bloke....don't get delisted from the worst team in the comp for nothing.
Hope chocco has given them the drum on this bloke and will blossom at punt road.
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wait and see on this bloke....don't get delisted from the worst team in the comp for nothing.
Hope chocco has given them the drum on this bloke and will blossom at punt road.
You do when they have to whittle list down to the same numbers of other clubs over a number of seasons. Currently GWS have a bigger primary list than other clubs.
GC had the same set up concessions for its list in its first 3 years
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Those pricks have so many first round draft picks on their books it isn't even funny.
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Those pricks have so many first round draft picks on their books it isn't even funny.
Half of who are garbage or are just in it for the party lifestyle. :lol But you can't delist your 1st rounders after 2 years, just look at Carlton keeping Lucas, Bootsma and Watson. :lol
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Death to Great White Elephant and so say I.
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Those pricks have so many first round draft picks on their books it isn't even funny.
Half of who are garbage or are just in it for the party lifestyle. :lol But you can't delist your 1st rounders after 2 years, just look at Carlton keeping Lucas, Bootsma and Watson. :lol
The point is they had to start spilling some players
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Those pricks have so many first round draft picks on their books it isn't even funny.
Half of who are garbage or are just in it for the party lifestyle. :lol But you can't delist your 1st rounders after 2 years, just look at Carlton keeping Lucas, Bootsma and Watson. :lol
The point is they had to start spilling some players
Sure did. And they weren't going to be the highly drafted ones. That would look bad. ;D
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know nothing about him looks to be a decent pick. players starved of opportunity are the ones we need to be targeting. pretty hard breaking into a midfield full of first rounders.
he also meets a big list need. for me as far as genuine mids go the numbers are low.
the only issue i have with him is his size i tend to steer real clear of the midgets. some questions i ask are does he have some outstanding attributes that can offset his lack of size. can he play as an inside mid at afl level again because of his size.
would hope he has real pace and is one touch and clean with good footskills. there were 18yr old smalls who ticked these boxes.
so has anyone here seen enough of him to answer basic questions or is it all pee and wind as usual.
surely those talking him up have seen enough of him play to well talk him up.
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fair question claw, all I can say is my mail is he has hands like titanium coated steel traps, legs like a cheetah except with a deadly hoof for accurate kicking... but that isn't all, he also has arms like an orangutang for great tackles. So he is a weird looking bastard but goes alright.
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Knob of a large horse. Eyes of an eagle. Heart of a lion
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I think we all owe Claw an apology for not knowing the attributes of young Miles. As soon as I finish peeing, I'm writing him a letter.
:bow
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who's talking him up? :huh :huh3
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Poor claw....
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ4Z-UfvH9wltcKC_9yk9S2fsTRR3RL9Ar0MLo80pFiulZ6xyUB)
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fair question claw, all I can say is my mail is he has hands like titanium coated steel traps, legs like a cheetah except with a deadly hoof for accurate kicking... but that isn't all, he also has arms like an orangutang for great tackles. So he is a weird looking bastard but goes alright.
:lol :bow yessssss big Hooter!!
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Probably our best new player tonight
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Looks a likely type, didn't do his chances of promotion any harm tonight
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Keen4Miles
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My man miles
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Looks a likely type, didn't do his chances of promotion any harm tonight
you me and the rest of the crew could have done a better job on the field than our lazy players.
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Impressive for a practice match. Still, Banfumbles might've been handy tonight. His poor skills wouldn't have stood out but his pace sure would have.
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Miles was one of the few positives to come out of last night. In preseason games you're looking at newbies who can step up and he didn't do his promotion chances any harm leading our contested and clearance stats on the night and kicking 2 goals from midfield.
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Impressive :gotigers
One of a few that showed any interest in what was going
More solid build than what I was expecting too
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Impressive :gotigers
One of a few that showed any interest in what was going
More solid build than what I was expecting too
But "don't elevate anyone from the rookie list"
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should play r1 for mine against the suns. seems like a handy player.
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He did everything well except that shank kick and the 2 missed shots on goal. I can see disposal being a huge issue for him
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Played well and will only get better.
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Impressive :gotigers
One of a few that showed any interest in what was going
More solid build than what I was expecting too
Yeah I agree, but if a rookie wants a spot in the seniors, he's going to put in the best effort he can in a praccy match to show his worth, while others have proven their value and don't need to exceed in a game like this.
I think he showed his value and can deliver more in the future.
As ad spaces say "Watch this space for more" kids gonna be pretty good I feel.
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Miles' post-match interview ...
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-02-14/miles-post-match
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Miles makes his mark
richmondfc.com.au
February 17, 2014
Tough inside midfielder Anthony Miles made a strong claim for promotion from Richmond’s rookie list to the senior list with his impressive performance in last Friday night’s opening pre-season match against Melbourne at Etihad Stadium.
“The boys really helped me to get a few early touches and get into it, which was great. That was really helpful and settled the nerves a bit,” Miles said.
“’Dimma’ has said that no-one’s a certainty come Round 1, so I’m just trying to put my best foot forward and, hopefully, snag a spot come Round 1.”
Read more at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-02-17/miles-makes-his-mark
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What makes one foot better than the other?
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What makes one foot better than the other?
For players that have a fractured navicular in one foot it makes the job much easier!
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Recall many Richmond supporters being quite impressed with Addam Maric after that pre-season victory over Geelong two years ago (cue the denials but it did happen), even moreso with Petterd after the victory over Essendon in Wangaratta last year.(of course no-one had any idea he was subsequently going to be moved to defence.) Contin & Jakobi being among others who looked the goods in pre-season appearances.
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what is your point?
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Clearly he is saying "sack the coach"
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Recall many Richmond supporters being quite impressed with Addam Maric after that pre-season victory over Geelong two years ago (cue the denials but it did happen)
Never happened
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Clearly he is saying "sack the coach"
Yesssssss Big Bents :clapping
About time someone brought this up, let's start that thread up again
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Clearly he is saying "sack the coach"
Yesssssss Big Bents :clapping
About time someone brought this up, let's start that thread up again
I agree. We haven't had a thread about sacking the coach in 2014 and we're half way through February!
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im not gunna go early and congratulate em just yet, but he looks a decent pick. still we will see when it comes to the real thing i still have issues with small players but so far so good. interstingly at 22 hes the youngest rookie we took and we needed mids still do.
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im not gunna go early and congratulate em just yet, but he looks a decent pick. still we will see when it comes to the real thing i still have issues with small players but so far so good. interstingly at 22 hes the youngest rookie we took and we needed mids still do.
We need small players that can genuinely read the ball of the hands in the forward line and kick goals. These guys are usually quick of the mark with lightning reflexes and great kicking skills.
Haven't had one really since KB......... :banghead
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If the interweb had been around when KB first turned up to Richmond he would have been too small and light and too easily pushed off the ball, too soft, not enough defensive pressure/tackling, a seagull........
gee, nearly forgot the big one, too selfish.
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kb early on was a touigh courageous player albeit small of stature. it was only later in his career when he played almost exclusively as a forward that the criticisms came about the way he went about it.
in his day there were plenty of small skinny blokes running around.
the closest equivalent of kb in todays game i can think of is steve milne. milny got away with certain things because he could be relied on to kick a shedload of goals every yr not unlike the back third of kbs career.
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anyway going off track here, thing I liked about Miles first up was his hardness at the ball and seemed to use it well for an inside type. Whether that stood out bc others weren't going as hard I guess time will tell.
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NAB CUP: Tiger cub hungry for spot on Richmond's play list
By Jake Bourke
Border Mail
Feb. 18, 2014
RICHMOND rookie Anthony Miles says his strong showing in Friday night’s loss to Melbourne has only fuelled his desire to win a spot on the Tigers’ senior list.
The Border product won plenty of admirers in the 14-point defeat, leading Richmond in contested possessions (11) and also racking up a team-high eight clearances on his way to 16 possessions.
The former North Albury midfielder, who also kicked two goals, is now considered every chance of being promoted off the rookie list and playing in the season opener on March 15.
“That’s definitely the No.1 aim for me right now,” Miles said.
“Obviously there’s talk about playing round 1 but I’ve got to get on the list first.
“I feel like I’ve started well and I haven’t missed a session since I got here.
“But I can’t rest on that and need to keep building from here.”
Miles, who was given a lifeline by the Tigers via the pre-season draft after being delisted by Greater Western Sydney, said he was still unsure whether he’d play in Saturday’s NAB Challenge clash at Wangaratta against Collingwood.
But he definitely wants to make an appearance.
“It should be a ripper,” Miles said.
“There’s still been no real indication about this weekend but I’ll just train well and hopefully get another game.
“Obviously with the Giants we were at Wagga last year and Lavington the previous couple, so it’s been good to get back up this way a fair bit.
“They’re expecting 10,000 or something on the weekend so it should be a great atmosphere.
“I love getting back up there.”
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2095407/nab-cup-tiger-cub-hungry-for-spot-on-richmonds-play-list/?cs=10
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bloke has some drive
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what is your point?
Delisted at season's end. Bookmark it.
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what is your point?
Delisted at season's end. Bookmark it.
intersting comment. im the opposite. not sure what went wrong with him last yr but his 2012 was impressive. in fact his entire junior history is pretty good. he ticks a lot of boxes.
the only concern i have with him is for the way he plays is his size. but in the past this has not been a worry.
he has played exceptionally at neafl level i know its not a great level but hes shown hes much better than that.
based on performances attributes skills etc im surprised gws delisted him. then again they couldnt hang onto everyone.
so far i like what i see. imo at 22 hes exactly the type of player we should be looking at late nd psd or rookie draft. has a far better chance of making it at afl level than lonergan who was a very good vfl player but didnt have enough good attributes to make it. i think miles does.
time will tell weather he succeeds or fails, imo hes well worth finding out about and giving a go to.
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It was a joke reply to a silly question, santa....basically agree with you, but let's all just wait & see beyond one pre-season performance...no certainty to be even be upgraded yet.....though he's probably the clubhouse leader at this stage, there's two practice matches still to play and Banfumbles, Thomas & Darrou are all yet to be seen....(they surely won't upgrade Stephenson again with Hamspud here now and even Griffiths being trialed in the ruck and I can't see Williams getting a crack..think he's still injured anyway?)
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See Dioclitian has it all worked out :shh
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If Miles plays I can see him becoming, unfortunately, an immediate whipping boy for our supporters like Jackson, Rance and Tucky were. I think he will win over people with his attack on the ball initially but will disappoint people with his disposal. I would like him to be elevated but I think he needs a lot more development to become more poised with his kicking and clearances.
There is so many parallels with Tucky in the way he wins the ball but then drops it on to his boot to move it forward without any real focus on where it is going. Tucky improved his clearances in his later years and sought (much like our other weaker ball users - Maric, Astbury etc) to handball it on to better ball users whenever possible but Miles needs to learn how to work his way into space or his team mates into space to make those clearance numbers truly valuable.
The other aspect I feel he needs is good coaching much like we have done with Grigg, Houli, Maric, Morris and hopefully Knights. We need to find roles and systems that work to his strengths and minimize his weaknesses. His strengths are considerable and if he can learn to work into space and link up with the other midfielders I think we will have a real asset to the team.
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I'd be putting a 3 year deal in front of him before gws get in his ear :shh
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just quietly... pretty shrewd pickup here by the tigers
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Very shrewd, was a prodigious talent throughout junior ranks on the riverina
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Showed he likes to kick a goal and knows where the sticks are. We need a few more mids like that. Great start..
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Very shrewd, was a prodigious talent throughout junior ranks on the riverina
being courted by GWS apparently
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looks like a great pick up and seems to play some really good footy.
Hope he goes well and hope he kicks a heap of goals this year :gotigers :thumbsup
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Richmond poised to upgrade GWS Giants reject Anthony Miles from rookie list
Jay Clark
From: Herald Sun
February 21, 2014
RICHMOND bolter Anthony Miles has surged into the Tigers’ Round 1 calculations only months after being cut from Greater Western Sydney.
In what looks to be another recycling success story for the Tigers, Miles, 22, is on track to secure one of the Tigers’ two available rookie upgrade spots after an impressive pre-season.
The Tigers are on the lookout for another strong-bodied onballer to help fill the void left by the retirement of veteran midfielder Shane Tuck.
Miles was a standout against Melbourne last Friday, gathering a team-high eight clearances and 11 contested possessions, but will face a tougher test against a superstar Collingwood midfield in Wangaratta tomorrow.
Tigers spearhead Jack Riewoldt will miss again with quad soreness, while Ivan Maric (ankle), Daniel Jackson (groin) and Dylan Grimes (hamstring) will also sit out in their bids to be fit for Round 1 against Gold Coast.
Midfielder Reece Conca (hamstring) and forward Chris Knights (knee) have been named to make their comebacks from injury in Richmond’s second NAB Challenge hit-out.
Miles was de-listed from the lowly Giants after managing 10 games in two seasons, including only three last year.
Richmond star Brett Deledio said Miles was an anonymous figure when he arrived at Punt Rd last summer, admitting he “didn’t even know who he (Miles) was up there (at GWS)”.
But the Giants’ reject’s summer form has catapulted him into the senior frame, with coach Damien Hardwick endorsing the tough nut’s senior claims after his first hit-out.
“We really like the way he plays,” Hardwick said.
“He’s hard and wins a lot of contested ball. He’s always had no issues with finding the ball, even through his junior career.
“We’ve got the opportunity to upgrade two rookies and he’s certainly thrown his hat into the ring.
“He’s got some areas that he needs to work on, and he knows those. But we’re pleased with what his output is thus far.”
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-poised-to-upgrade-gws-giants-reject-anthony-miles-from-rookie-list/story-fndv8t7m-1226833143972
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So are Darrou & Banfield injured or what?
Have we already decided on a rookie upgrade before even giving two of the other contenders a game?
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So are Darrou & Banfield injured or what?
Have we already decided on a rookie upgrade before even giving two of the other contenders a game?
We can upgrade two rookies before round 1. So at the moment it looks like Miles + one other.
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Big Milesy :clapping
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Big Milesy :clapping
Has he got a knick-name yet?
Miles - kilometres - Klicks????
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Magic Miles :clapping
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Can play a bit this kid :shh
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Can play a bit this kid :shh
I dont like agreeing with you but the kid is giving himself every opportunity to impress. Well done to him lets hope he continues on. Should play R1 before some others.
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18 possies in a half = say hello to rookie promotion and a round 1 guernsey (even as the sub).
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18 possies in a half = say hello to rookie promotion and a round 1 guernsey (even as the sub).
A lock now though Thomas was equally good in the half he played (anyone know his numbers?). Foley could find himself in strife with both of these guys outperforming him over the preseason in the role he typically plays.
I would love to see Darrou and, in particular, Banfield playing up forward and the Big O playing in Griffiths role (forward/2nd ruck) just to test out our options. Maric's absence would challenge our structural depth and change the clubs rookie priorities too. The Big O could move up the list quickly.
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I'm going to have to apologize to Miles. I Watched his disposals carefully on Saturday and they were clean. The negatives he has been given are unfounded based on this. We were a much stronger team on Saturday with him in it imo. He offered more than Thomas who was good too. I hope he plays round one.
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Yeah agree stripes, only going by the 2 games Ive seen of him (never saw him at gws), his disposal looks fine.
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Saw Miles sit under a high ball on the weekend and didn't flinch when the inevitable crunch of players came from behind. Very happy about that. Can't teach that kind of courage. Lock him in for round 1
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Miles Davis
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I'm hoping Miles is one of those Michael "how the hell did we miss him" Barlow types for other clubs in 6 months time
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Saw Miles sit under a high ball on the weekend and didn't flinch when the inevitable crunch of players came from behind. Very happy about that. Can't teach that kind of courage. Lock him in for round 1
This.
The guy has huge kahunas. Something that many on the list don't have.
Lock him in Eddie.... err I mean Damien.
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Saw Miles sit under a high ball on the weekend and didn't flinch when the inevitable crunch of players came from behind. Very happy about that. Can't teach that kind of courage. Lock him in for round 1
This.
The guy has huge kahunas. Something that many on the list don't have.
Lock him in Eddie.... err I mean Damien.
"Go when it's your turn to go, no jumpers hitting the floor...."
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I'm hoping Miles is one of those Michael "how the hell did we miss him" Barlow types for other clubs in 6 months time
well just quietly, that's already the word around the camp fire :shh
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I'm hoping Miles is one of those Michael "how the hell did we miss him" Barlow types for other clubs in 6 months time
well just quietly, that's already the word around the camp fire :shh
And how are those marshmallows roasting just quietly? :shh
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I'm hoping Miles is one of those Michael "how the hell did we miss him" Barlow types for other clubs in 6 months time
well just quietly, that's already the word around the camp fire :shh
Whoa :clapping
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I'm hoping Miles is one of those Michael "how the hell did we miss him" Barlow types for other clubs in 6 months time
well just quietly, that's already the word around the camp fire :shh
Whoa :clapping
Double Whoa!!
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I'm not sure whether to go Triple Whoa or Double Double Whoa.
Lot's of Whoas anyway.
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I'm hoping Miles is one of those Michael "how the hell did we miss him" Barlow types for other clubs in 6 months time
i know it will sound petty but that is silly.
barlow knocked the door down for yrs at state league, miles has had two yrs played just 3 games last yr and was on a list.
thats no knock on miles but in many ways it would have been easy to overlook miles. he hardly smashed the door down and stormed into the room like barlow did and even then he was lucky to get a go. in that regard the club does deserve credit.
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I'm hoping Miles is one of those Michael "how the hell did we miss him" Barlow types for other clubs in 6 months time
i know it will sound petty but that is silly.
Barlow knocked the door down for yrs at state league....
Miles hardly smashed the door down and stormed into the room like barlow did
I wouldn't call getting selected at pick 8 in the rookie draft as smashing the door down and storming into the room ? More like sneaking in the back window.
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I'm hoping Miles is one of those Michael "how the hell did we miss him" Barlow types for other clubs in 6 months time
i know it will sound petty but that is silly.
Barlow knocked the door down for yrs at state league....
Miles hardly smashed the door down and stormed into the room like barlow did
I wouldn't call getting selected at pick 8 in the rookie draft as smashing the door down and storming into the room ? More like sneaking in the back window.
wrong context barlow absolutely bashed the door down with performance and more or less said ffs what more do i need to do to be given some sort of a go.
miles well was already on a list just got delisted, managed just 3 games, and had an ordinary 2013 for what ever reason. yet we did the homework on him and rookied him.
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Miles smashed the door down at state level too. Differences between the 2 are, Miles was doing it while on an AFL list. And Miles was doing it in an inferior competition, which wasn't really his fault.
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If the Big O or Newman retires now could we elevate Miles???
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If the Big O or Newman retires now could we elevate Miles???
Forcefully retire or?
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If the Big O or Newman retires now could we elevate Miles???
Forcefully retire or?
Either way...I just want to know if we could elevate him. If we could I really think the Big O and Newman would need to take the view that they are holding Miles back. He cant keep getting BOG nearly every week in the seconds when Newman is not adding value to the firsts.
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If the Big O or Newman retires now could we elevate Miles???
Forcefully retire or?
Either way...I just want to know if we could elevate him. If we could I really think the Big O and Newman would need to take the view that they are holding Miles back. He cant keep getting BOG nearly every week in the seconds when Newman is not adding value to the firsts.
Can't see Newman retiring anytime soon, 250 games on the horizon.
And.....
Dimma will make sure he gets there ;D
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Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
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Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
He wont be the single answer, no. But he will surely more of a contributor than Newman or the Big O....
I agree with you WP and that's where Wallace fell short and Dimma is heading down that path. Protecting players to save his skin will only backfire.
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Big O has been vital to our team. Had to be elevated to help hampson. Once hampson is riddled with injuries again and Maric needs a chop out, big o will be there. If he wasn't elevated we would have either played hampson even though injured and made it worse or played vickery and griffiths as ours talls, possibly mcbean ( would get destroyed )
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Big O has been vital to our team. Had to be elevated to help hampson. Once hampson is riddled with injuries again and Maric needs a chop out, big o will be there. If he wasn't elevated we would have either played hampson even though injured and made it worse or played vickery and griffiths as ours talls, possibly mcbean ( would get destroyed )
Nothing to say to your comments other than you either must be the Big O or your pulling the pee... :huh
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Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
Previous coaches of players are notoriously wrong about players futures.
What Anthony displays is a will to succeed and courage. With those two traits you can achieve anything, given half a chance.
He has been our best player in practically every game he has played in since coming to us.
Nobody can ask more than that.
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Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
He was an all aust u18 , killed at u18 and the champs and choco coached him at gws. Are you m,ain't this up ::)
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Big O has been vital to our team. Had to be elevated to help hampson. Once hampson is riddled with injuries again and Maric needs a chop out, big o will be there. If he wasn't elevated we would have either played hampson even though injured and made it worse or played vickery and griffiths as ours talls, possibly mcbean ( would get destroyed )
Nothing to say to your comments other than you either must be the Big O or your pulling the pee... :huh
Solid troll ?
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Big O has been vital to our team. Had to be elevated to help hampson. Once hampson is riddled with injuries again and Maric needs a chop out, big o will be there. If he wasn't elevated we would have either played hampson even though injured and made it worse or played vickery and griffiths as ours talls, possibly mcbean ( would get destroyed )
Nothing to say to your comments other than you either must be the Big O or your pulling the pee... :huh
Solid troll ?
You are??
Really, the Big O, WTF has he done to date? Miles on the other hand would of and should of played since round one. There is no reason why that between Vickery, Hampson and Griffiths that ruck duties could not be shared. Do we really need 4 ruckmen????
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Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
He was an all aust u18 , killed at u18 and the champs and choco coached him at gws. Are you m,ain't this up ::)
Played 10 games in 2 years. is 22 and is a rookie
My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
Maybe just maybe RFC should " look outside the square " abit more
Taking Choco recommendation mighten be the answer you know
They all make mistakes
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Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
He was an all aust u18 , killed at u18 and the champs and choco coached him at gws. Are you m,ain't this up ::)
Played 10 games in 2 years. is 22 and is a rookie
My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
Maybe just maybe RFC should " look outside the square " abit more
Taking Choco recommendation mighten be the answer you know
They all make mistakes
Your mail is poo.
Read this…..
Anthony Miles is an inside midfielder from Howlong near Albury and is hailed as a natural leader having captained NSW/ACT at both the NAB Under”16 and Under”18 Championships. In 2009 Miles played 13 matches as a bottom aged player for the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup, and in 2010 he played 11 matches to average an elite 27 disposals and 12 contested possessions per match. In both seasons he was runner”up in the Bushrangers best and fairest and in 2010 was selected in the TAC Cup Team of the Year. At the 2009 NAB Under”18 Championships he averaged 13 disposals and five-contested possessions while in 2010 his averages of 30 disposals and 13 contested possessions were both ranked number one. These efforts saw him selected in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 All”Australian team.
Now tell me the names of 10 players that did better.
Go on, I'm waiting.
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Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
He was an all aust u18 , killed at u18 and the champs and choco coached him at gws. Are you m,ain't this up ::)
Played 10 games in 2 years. is 22 and is a rookie
My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
Maybe just maybe RFC should " look outside the square " abit more
Taking Choco recommendation mighten be the answer you know
They all make mistakes
Your mail is poo.
Read this…..
Anthony Miles is an inside midfielder from Howlong near Albury and is hailed as a natural leader having captained NSW/ACT at both the NAB Under”16 and Under”18 Championships. In 2009 Miles played 13 matches as a bottom aged player for the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup, and in 2010 he played 11 matches to average an elite 27 disposals and 12 contested possessions per match. In both seasons he was runner”up in the Bushrangers best and fairest and in 2010 was selected in the TAC Cup Team of the Year. At the 2009 NAB Under”18 Championships he averaged 13 disposals and five-contested possessions while in 2010 his averages of 30 disposals and 13 contested possessions were both ranked number one. These efforts saw him selected in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 All”Australian team.
Now tell me the names of 10 players that did better.
Go on, I'm waiting.
:lol :thumbsup
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Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
He was an all aust u18 , killed at u18 and the champs and choco coached him at gws. Are you m,ain't this up ::)
Played 10 games in 2 years. is 22 and is a rookie
My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
Maybe just maybe RFC should " look outside the square " abit more
Taking Choco recommendation mighten be the answer you know
They all make mistakes
Your mail is poo.
Read this…..
Anthony Miles is an inside midfielder from Howlong near Albury and is hailed as a natural leader having captained NSW/ACT at both the NAB Under”16 and Under”18 Championships. In 2009 Miles played 13 matches as a bottom aged player for the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup, and in 2010 he played 11 matches to average an elite 27 disposals and 12 contested possessions per match. In both seasons he was runner”up in the Bushrangers best and fairest and in 2010 was selected in the TAC Cup Team of the Year. At the 2009 NAB Under”18 Championships he averaged 13 disposals and five-contested possessions while in 2010 his averages of 30 disposals and 13 contested possessions were both ranked number one. These efforts saw him selected in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 All”Australian team.
Now tell me the names of 10 players that did better.
Go on, I'm waiting.
And that's why he is a rookie you clown
Actually know people who have coached him
End of story
Go and tap tap tap on your keyboards
I off for a run
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And if he was that good .why didn't we elevate him at start of year ?
Yep he was " knocking the door down " lol
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And if he was that good .why didn't we elevate him at start of year ?
Yep he was " knocking the door down " lol
He was seen as a bit short. Another rubbish characteristic that people look at. FFS if you can play, you can play. Look at Boomer Harvey.
You still haven't answered my question though. Name me the 10 players out of Albury who were better than Miles back then.
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Maybe he's a rookie because he has some weaknesses because his coaches have no stuffing idea.
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Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
He was an all aust u18 , killed at u18 and the champs and choco coached him at gws. Are you m,ain't this up ::)
Played 10 games in 2 years. is 22 and is a rookie
My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
Maybe just maybe RFC should " look outside the square " abit more
Taking Choco recommendation mighten be the answer you know
They all make mistakes
Your mail is poo.
Read this…..
Anthony Miles is an inside midfielder from Howlong near Albury and is hailed as a natural leader having captained NSW/ACT at both the NAB Under”16 and Under”18 Championships. In 2009 Miles played 13 matches as a bottom aged player for the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup, and in 2010 he played 11 matches to average an elite 27 disposals and 12 contested possessions per match. In both seasons he was runner”up in the Bushrangers best and fairest and in 2010 was selected in the TAC Cup Team of the Year. At the 2009 NAB Under”18 Championships he averaged 13 disposals and five-contested possessions while in 2010 his averages of 30 disposals and 13 contested possessions were both ranked number one. These efforts saw him selected in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 All”Australian team.
Now tell me the names of 10 players that did better.
Go on, I'm waiting.
Never let the facts get in the way of a good story, jacks mail was from another punter legless at the. Bar :lol
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18x40 players
Oh that's right .there is 720 players ahead of him
Don't let facts get in the way of good internet nuffer debate
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And if he was that good .why didn't we elevate him at start of year ?
Yep he was " knocking the door down " lol
Is there a chance the RFC made a mistake when choosing a player? :whistle
Let's be honest, Anthony Miles is exactly the type of player we need right now.
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Have you actually watched him live ?
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Here we go.... Another player that the TV completely misses what he does or doesn't do.. 3 votes :lol
And to answer your question yes I have watch him live. He runs and he tackles and he chases. More than most half wits running around for us at the moment.
And that resume is pretty impressive whichever way you read it whether it's on TV, on your iPad, laptop or live at the ground :shh
Just so I'm clear this 'mail out of Albury' coached him before he even played TAC Cup and if that's true and he was a bottom aged kid, and he is 22 now, that would be a long time ago. Believe it or not kids can actually improve from when they were 15.
Just saying....
P.S. It's not the same mail as you got during the trade period is it? :thumbsup
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I have seen him a few times ,and what impresses me most is that hes very lightly built ,yet he is always at the bottom of the pack and usually ends up with the clearance.I don't think hes blessed with lightning speed ,so don't know how that stacks up at the senior level.I also think his disposal is a little iffy.but if its an inside mid we need he certainly is one.
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If he was good as the article that was written earlier in this topic eg All Australian etc
Why on earth is he only a rookie
There are 720 players ahead of him
End of story
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I would have him in our senior side infront of about 12 blokes at the moment.
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If he was good as the article that was written earlier in this topic eg All Australian etc
Why on earth is he only a rookie
There are 720 players ahead of him
End of story
Why were so many great players only rookie listed initially in the past. Why were players like Michael Barlow overlooked?
Recruiting is an inexact science. Your argument is poor.
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I worry about his disposal as it is quite poor. Might be another Matt Thomas unfortunately
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what each of us sees out on the football field is not always so.we see what we want to see.Take the example of banfield last sat in the reserves.He was listed as one of our best.Whereas I thought he was probably just a notch up on Ty game(horrible).
I guess in the end lets trust the blokes who are getting paid big bucks ,to get their decision making right on the personnel we have
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Not big enough
Forget it
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RFC have persisted with Shane Edwards for the past 8 years ( lightly framed player )
Hardly the answer but keeps getting a game
Lol
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on my previous post the exception is Grigg..he defies all the rules ;D
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gee jack Robbie flower was lightly framed...but he could play just a bit.....
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I'll ask you this Jack, who would you rather in the side Miles or Grigg? And if the answer is Miles then we are all wasting our time debating this. And if your answer is Grigg then we are wasting our time even talking.
Also such a general statement about lightly framed players is stupid. Or is that from your Albury mail? :cheers
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At this very moment Grigg
And that's why we are a " middle of the road " team
Grigg last game has saved him being dropped .at least for another week
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
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There is a reason that Miles is a rookie you know
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At this very moment Grigg
And that's why we are a " middle of the road " team
Grigg last game has saved him being dropped .at least for another week
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
Lloyd was drafted, no need for him to get promoted.
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I agree with Jack on this a little. There are reasons why the giants let him go, there are reasons why he slipped through to the rookie draft to us, there are reasons why he has not been promoted to our main list. What these reasons are I am uncertain of but all these people can't all be wrong. Therefore I am not convinced that Richmond have made the big mistake that some think we have made by not promoting him.
Yes, history says that players can be overlooked for a long time before proving everyone wrong, but history is littered with junior stars that can't put it together in adulthood too.
I hope he makes it and am not saying he won't. He is from my area and I love seeing kids from up here playing in the big time.
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Thank you Go Richo
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There is a reason that Miles is a rookie you know
Is it the same reason Stephen Milne was a rookie or is it the same reason Dean Cox was a rookie or is it the same reason Matthew Boyd was a rookie?
Jack, the kid was on a list of basically all top 10 draft picks, and they have to delist people every year as the rules state. The point is they have to let some go.
Now us not putting him on our list is another RFC f#%k up IMO. Just because we didn't doesn't make it right, our ability to pick kids is putrid.
And you wanting Grigg in the side instead of a kid that has done everything possible this year is staggering! Or are you just taking your mail as gospel?
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At this very moment Grigg
And that's why we are a " middle of the road " team
Grigg last game has saved him being dropped .at least for another week
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
Lloyd was drafted, no need for him to get promoted.
Sorry I meant to say we drafted Lloyd and Rookied Miles
I wonder why we do that
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We did pick the kid, big tone, in the rookie draft when every other club had multiple chances to so before we did. We have promoted a tall to cover an injury to another tall. If Foley or someone similar went down, then maybe miles would have been promoted.
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There is a reason that Miles is a rookie you know
Is it the same reason Stephen Milne was a rookie or is it the same reason Dean Cox was a rookie or is it the same reason Matthew Boyd was a rookie?
Jack, the kid was on a list of basically all top 10 draft picks, and they have to delist people every year as the rules state. The point is they have to let some go.
Now us not putting him on our list is another RFC f#%k up IMO. Just because we didn't doesn't make it right, our ability to pick kids is putrid.
And you wanting Grigg in the side instead of a kid that has done everything possible this year is staggering! Or are you just taking your mail as gospel?
In my opinion he isn't up to it
Wasn't at GWS
Seen him play in twice in past month
Won't make it
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At this very moment Grigg
And that's why we are a " middle of the road " team
Grigg last game has saved him being dropped .at least for another week
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
Lloyd was drafted, no need for him to get promoted.
Sorry I meant to say we drafted Lloyd and Rookied Miles
I wonder why we do that
Probably because we rated Lloyd more but what has that got to do with it? It doesn't mean we didn't rate Miles.
I'd be happy if you said, I don't think he is this or that but what you are saying is just because the Tigers didn't draft him and only rookied him, he is no good. Or even worse, he is a lightly framed player.
Anyway each to their own. :thumbsup
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Pretty good mail that this kid can play a bit., an absolute accumulator of the pill and future captain a few are saying, can't believe we got him :shh
What medication are you on ?
You need to seek help
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At this very moment Grigg
And that's why we are a " middle of the road " team
Grigg last game has saved him being dropped .at least for another week
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
Lloyd was drafted, no need for him to get promoted.
Sorry I meant to say we drafted Lloyd and Rookied Miles
I wonder why we do that
Probably because we rated Lloyd more but what has that got to do with it? It doesn't mean we didn't rate Miles.
I'd be happy if you said, I don't think he is this or that but what you are saying is just because the Tigers didn't draft him and only rookied him, he is no good. Or even worse, he is a lightly framed player.
Anyway each to their own. :thumbsup
Miles too small is my opinion
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Jack unlike those giants Barry cable,george Bisset,bobby skilton etc
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We did pick the kid, big tone, in the rookie draft when every other club had multiple chances to so before we did. We have promoted a tall to cover an injury to another tall. If Foley or someone similar went down, then maybe miles would have been promoted.
My point is Go Richo 12, that clubs don't always get it right. Every year players from state leagues come in after being missed in ALL drafts.
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Jack unlike those giants Barry cable,george Bisset,bobby skilton etc
No bench
Few rotations
Slower game
Less emphasise on athletic abilities
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Jack unlike those giants Barry cable,george Bisset,bobby skilton etc
Oh dear
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I agree with you too on that one, it's just that some posters have made the decision not to promote him to be a massive mistake and an illustration of our poor list management.I am not convinced it is especially when 17 other clubs have deemed him to be not worthy of a place on their list.
I hope they are wrong, and in time it may be proven they were.
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His career is over before it started now that he's learning to be mediocre and less passionate about his footy.
He'd be better off at another club if he wants to have a successful career in footy.
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Emo
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I can't understand how Thomas got promoted instead of Miles.Dont come and tell me Miles is not better then Thomas.There is no room in our first 22 for both Thomas and Jackson we go in so unbalanced it's Jackson for me that's it.How can the match committee not see this !.
Guys you play players on form even if the bloke coming out of the side is more skillfull or else your sending the wrong message.
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My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
All that says to me is that there must be at least 11 players in Albury better than Matt Thomas.
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From what I have seen of both players, I would prefer Miles on our list than McDonough.
Forget about who missed drafting who or what someone's under 10's coach said.....
Who would you prefer?
Who has the biggest possible upside?
What sort of player do we need now and long term?
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At this very moment Grigg
And that's why we are a " middle of the road " team
Grigg last game has saved him being dropped .at least for another week
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
Lloyd was drafted, no need for him to get promoted.
Sorry I meant to say we drafted Lloyd and Rookied Miles
I wonder why we do that
Probably because we rated Lloyd more but what has that got to do with it? It doesn't mean we didn't rate Miles.
I'd be happy if you said, I don't think he is this or that but what you are saying is just because the Tigers didn't draft him and only rookied him, he is no good. Or even worse, he is a lightly framed player.
Anyway each to their own. :thumbsup
Miles too small is my opinion
He's 179cms and 78kg hardly small and plenty in senior sides at afl clubs of a similar size and shape.
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At this very moment Grigg
And that's why we are a " middle of the road " team
Grigg last game has saved him being dropped .at least for another week
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
Lloyd was drafted, no need for him to get promoted.
Sorry I meant to say we drafted Lloyd and Rookied Miles
I wonder why we do that
Probably because we rated Lloyd more but what has that got to do with it? It doesn't mean we didn't rate Miles.
I'd be happy if you said, I don't think he is this or that but what you are saying is just because the Tigers didn't draft him and only rookied him, he is no good. Or even worse, he is a lightly framed player.
Anyway each to their own. :thumbsup
Miles too small is my opinion
He's 179cms and 78kg hardly small and plenty in senior sides at afl clubs of a similar size and shape.
At 179cm he is taller than Jake King and Nathan Foley. And just a couple of centimetres shorter than Newman, McDonough, Lloyd, Arnott, Ellis. Throw in the fact he is only a couple Kgs lighter than Newman, King, Banfield, Conca don't think the argument that he is too small cuts it.
Have to say I'd have Miles on our list ahead a couple of others and I am not talking about the usual suspects either ;D
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There is a reason that Miles is a rookie you know
Is it the same reason Stephen Milne was a rookie or is it the same reason Dean Cox was a rookie or is it the same reason Matthew Boyd was a rookie?
Jack, the kid was on a list of basically all top 10 draft picks, and they have to delist people every year as the rules state. The point is they have to let some go.
Now us not putting him on our list is another RFC f#%k up IMO. Just because we didn't doesn't make it right, our ability to pick kids is putrid.
And you wanting Grigg in the side instead of a kid that has done everything possible this year is staggering! Or are you just taking your mail as gospel?
spot on BT
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At this very moment Grigg
And that's why we are a " middle of the road " team
Grigg last game has saved him being dropped .at least for another week
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
Lloyd was drafted, no need for him to get promoted.
Sorry I meant to say we drafted Lloyd and Rookied Miles
I wonder why we do that
Probably because we rated Lloyd more but what has that got to do with it? It doesn't mean we didn't rate Miles.
I'd be happy if you said, I don't think he is this or that but what you are saying is just because the Tigers didn't draft him and only rookied him, he is no good. Or even worse, he is a lightly framed player.
Anyway each to their own. :thumbsup
Miles too small is my opinion
He's 179cms and 78kg hardly small and plenty in senior sides at afl clubs of a similar size and shape.
Agreed. Almost midget like
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He is miles ahead of several on the list!
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No pun intended? ;D very nice yandbb
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Watched him play every game when he was at the Giants. In the 10 games he played he had 166 possies and racked up 42 tackles. He gave 100% in every game he played.
It was almost impossible for him to crack a regular midfield spot in a team when you are competing with top 10 draftees who were always given preference. Green, Treloar, Smith, Adams, Shiel, Coniglio, Tyson, Sumner and then throw experienced midfielders in Scully, Ward, Power, McDonald & Palmer. FFS, Geez Geez Superstar would have been languishing in the 2's!!
This is the only reason why Miles had limited game time before coming to us and it wasn't because he was too small. The kid can play and he has one thing you can't teach, Intestinal fortitude.
Something a number of our players are lacking at the moment.
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Watched him play every game when he was at the Giants. In the 10 games he played he had 166 possies and racked up 42 tackles. He gave 100% in every game he played.
It was almost impossible for him to crack a regular midfield spot in a team when you are competing with top 10 draftees who were always given preference. Green, Treloar, Smith, Adams, Shiel, Coniglio, Tyson, Sumner and then throw experienced midfielders in Scully, Ward, Power, McDonald & Palmer. FFS, Geez Geez Superstar would have been languishing in the 2's!!
This is the only reason why Miles had limited game time before coming to us and it wasn't because he was too small. The kid can play and he has one thing you can't teach, Intestinal fortitude.
Something a number of our players are lacking at the moment.
Great post tiga :clapping
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:pray hoping one of our skata players goes on LTI
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RICHMOND is considering elevating former GWS midfielder Anthony Miles next week as the Tigers run out of chances to turn around their season.
Miles is in contention for elevation for Richmond’s contest against Melbourne after the bye after another prolific VFL game.
He won 37 touches against Geelong’s VFL side on Sunday at Punt Road, with 24 contested touches and a dozen clearances.
And while the Tigers overlooked him to elevate Matt Thomas and Orren Stephenson in the pre-season, Jake King’s toe injury has put the small forward on the long-term injury list.
It frees the path to elevate Miles, who has clearly been the club’s best VFL player of the year.
Miles impressed not only with his clearance ability in the NAB Cup but also with his tidy disposal, with VFL coach Tim Clarke resigned to losing him to the seniors soon.
He played ten games for GWS after being recruited as a zone selection but was delisted at the end of 2013.
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick told On The Couch on Monday he believed the season was still alive despite the club’s 2-5 record.
But ruckman Ivan Maric is still as many as three weeks away after ankle surgery.
“If there was a game at VFL level he would play (this weekend) so he’s probably about 2-3 weeks away. He’s an important player. Guys play well around him. You could see with the addition of (Alex) Rance and (Brett) Deledio how we played. We will have a bit of a mini-review and the players are off Thursday and Friday. We look forward to recharging the batteries but the season is still alive.”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-consider-upgrading-inform-rookie-and-former-gws-giant-anthony-miles/story-fni5f9jb-1226907885780
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I'm glad he's 2-3 weeks away, was starting to worry about the consistency of the clubs rhetoric!
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Former NSW/ACT captain at U16s and U18s.
Get it done Tiges :gotigers
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'Considering' it?
It has to be a done deal mate. Hands down.
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Former NSW/ACT captain at U16s and U18s.
Get it done Tiges :gotigers
Already overqualified
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Considering! Really?
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Still not sure on this bloke :rollin
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Was it Jackstar who said Miles is an absolute dud lucky to be on a list?
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Needs to break the 50 touch mark in vfl - to dislodge like shun Grigg. :shh
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Was it Jackstar who said Miles is an absolute dud lucky to be on a list?
:yep
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Was it Jackstar who said Miles is an absolute dud lucky to be on a list?
Same guy who said "Caddy to North "FACT" " :lol
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Same guy who said "Jonathan Brown to Collingwood FACT, end of story clowns". :yep
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Saw him out after he rode at a harness race meeting.
Should've been in rehab
No wonder he cant ride a winner ::)
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Was it Jackstar who said Miles is an absolute dud lucky to be on a list?
Didn't say he was a dud and the facts on the matter is that he hasn't been elevated yet
If he was that good why was he made a rookie
Yes his form in recent weeks had been good
Huge step up to AFL level though
I hope he does get a chance
Poor form Nuffers !!
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Saw him out after he rode at a harness race meeting.
Should've been in rehab
No wonder he cant ride a winner ::)
Factually incorrect
Drove many
What colors I drove in know it all ?
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:lol
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Elevate the lad Miles & lets see if he has what we want to see. Chuck Lennon in with him cause l like what this lad offers ;D
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They need to play Lennon
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They need to play Lennon
l agree got to play Lennon & Miles. They have something to offer the team & some good younger players can bring confidence to those who carry injury
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Snip: back top the topic folks
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Considering! Really?
x2 ::)
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Considering! Really?
x2 ::)
Yep don't want to be seen as being dictated to by the members & supporters ;D
Have to make it look like they have carefully considered their options :cheers
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Considering! Really?
x2 ::)
Yep don't want to be seen as being dictated to by the members & supporters ;D
Have to make it look like they have carefully considered their options :cheers
Yeah isn't that the truth....Ben Cousins scenario again..
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So whats happened to Thomas?
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So whats happened to Thomas?
What do you mean? :-\
He is still a promoted rookie on our senior list. Has nothing to do with whether we promote Miles
Both Thomas & the Big O were promoted to the senior list before the season started because we had 2 spare senior list spots.
Miles can be promoted now because King is on the LTIL
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Snip Again!
keep the comments about alleged threats from other posters off the forum
As you have all been told many times, contact us with proof and we will deal with it
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Snip Again!
keep the comments about alleged threats from other posters off the forum
As you have all been told many times, contact us with proof and we will deal with it
Yep have to agree here, too many are belligerent in posting an opinion but not terribly good at listening.
Wake up to yourselves.
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Snip Again!
keep the comments about alleged threats from other posters off the forum
As you have all been told many times, contact us with proof and we will deal with it
Yep have to agree here, too many are belligerent in posting an opinion but not terribly good at listening.
Wake up to yourselves.
hope that wasnt directed at me chuck because WP has a short memory as this was indeed brought up but dismissed and rightly so because it was bordering on comical the things that were said.
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Considering! Really?
x2 ::)
Yep don't want to be seen as being dictated to by the members & supporters ;D
Have to make it look like they have carefully considered their options :cheers
Have to agree WP, the RFC do not like to admit a mistake. And this is/was hopefully, a mistake. Really starting to get annoyed with the way they handle things.. This kid is a very good young talent and is exactly what our side needs. Sure he was on another list but he is no 'Monkeyball' player. He got squeezed out of a list with so much young talent it just couldn't keep them all. And he won't be the last one either. We should really target some of their young guys. Blair should be spending his time looking into this sort of trades instead of the 'depth players' of recent times.
The stupid thing about all this, is they will probably start him as sub in his first game just to keep playing their stupid, 'we are still not sure' thing.
Then after a week or two, he will be in the middle more times than not.
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Yep don't want to be seen as being dictated to by the members & supporters ;D
Have to make it look like they have carefully considered their options :cheers
Have to agree WP, the RFC do not like to admit a mistake. And this is/was hopefully, a mistake. Really starting to get annoyed with the way they handle things.. This kid is a very good young talent and is exactly what our side needs. Sure he was on another list but he is no 'Monkeyball' player. He got squeezed out of a list with so much young talent it just couldn't keep them all. And he won't be the last one either. We should really target some of their young guys. Blair should be spending his time looking into this sort of trades instead of the 'depth players' of recent times.
The stupid thing about all this, is they will probably start him as sub in his first game just to keep playing their stupid, 'we are still not sure' thing.
Then after a week or two, he will be in the middle more times than not.
Yes, one can make a fair case that Miles would have been a better choice than Gordon or Lloyd, being two years younger and direct from another AFL club
Nathan Gordon North Adelaide 12/2/90 186cm 86kg
Sam Lloyd Frankston 3/3/90 180cm 63kg
Anthony Miles GWS Giants 28/2/92 179cm 78kg
and even
Todd Banfield Brisbane Lions 28/6/90 183cm 83kg
Of course this ignores the judgement by the List Committee that Miles was a lesser player than the other three. Based on exposed from so far, that judgement looks a bit shaky.
At least he's on our list so it's not another tragic what if scenario. One would hope they make all the right moves from here on however.
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Of course this ignores the judgement by the List Committee
Wish we'd ignore them more often ...then bring in a new one in next year that actually knows what it's doing for a change.
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Snip Again!
keep the comments about alleged threats from other posters off the forum
As you have all been told many times, contact us with proof and we will deal with it
Yep have to agree here, too many are belligerent in posting an opinion but not terribly good at listening.
Wake up to yourselves.
just maybe and its only a long shot. perhaps people dont listen so much because too many just dribble poo.
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Snip Again!
keep the comments about alleged threats from other posters off the forum
As you have all been told many times, contact us with proof and we will deal with it
Yep have to agree here, too many are belligerent in posting an opinion but not terribly good at listening.
Wake up to yourselves.
just maybe and its only a long shot. perhaps people dont listen so much because too many just dribble poo.
Lomotil works well for that problem...
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Get it done Tiges. :thumbsup
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....and? :banghead
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Lennon is debuting ::)
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Lennon is debuting ::)
Whilst that is nice, elevating Miles would make a nice thing even nicer. :thumbsup
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Miles Davis >>> Lenin
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Elevate this kid Hardwick you stuffing idiot!!!
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:pray hoping one of our skata players goes on LTI
Just the one?
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Another 30 touches today in the magoos, come on RFC the writing is on the wall or is it!
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Should of been elevated and played before the bye or at least today.....stupid stuffing club.
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Another 30 touches today in the magoos, come on RFC the writing is on the wall or is it!
lol, what more can he do?
Meanwhile, Vickery gets dropped on form and he's back after two weeks of doing FA in the VFL.
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Miles wins promotion
richmondfc.com.au
May 20, 2014 2:39 PM
Richmond rookie Anthony Miles has been promoted to the Club’s senior playing list, putting him in the selection frame for Saturday’s game against his former team Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium.
Miles has consistently been among the best players in six appearances for Richmond’s VFL team this season.
The 22-year-old inside midfielder averages 30 disposals per game in the VFL. He had a season-high 34 touches against Geelong at the ME Bank Centre’ Punt Road Oval in Round 7.
He has underlined his ability as a clearance specialist, averaging nine per game, to go with an average of five tackles, six marks, and 14 contested possessions.
Miles is a replacement on the Tigers’ senior playing list for Jake King, who recently was placed on the long-term injury list, due to a foot injury.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-05-20/miles-wins-promotion
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Its a joke its taken this long but at least it happened now. He will change our midfield output almost immediately
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Will enjoy seeing egg on Hardwocks face
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Its a joke its taken this long but at least it happened now. He will change our midfield output almost immediately
They finally have admitted, in this strange two weeks later kind of a way, they made a mistake not promoting him at the start of the year in front of a bloke that couldn't get an AFL last year.
Weak as p1zz.
Good luck to the kid, I like what he offers.... Stick it up their arse Anthony.
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Exactly!!!!too little too late
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:yep
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If miles is the sub I will tell my son he is allowed to barrick for freo.
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Symbolic of everything that's presently wrong at Richmond that Miles wasn't promoted as soon as King went down.
All I can say is ....
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Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!!!
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Doesn't that mean we have to put him back on the rookie list when King comes back ?
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Doesn't that mean we have to put him back on the rookie list when King comes back ?
Can stay senior if we don't promote anyone else after round 11 or if we reelevate him to cover Astbury who is gorn.
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Are they gonna elevate Bamfield too ? Can't be any worse than Shedwardes or Azza
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Note to the RFC....this is the only thing you have done right all season.....and you stuffed it up once already...
This club.... :banghead :banghead :banghead
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If miles is the sub I will tell my son he is allowed to barrick for freo.
To make Lennon the sub was also horrible
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Now I can go to the game and have something to look forward to. :thumbsup
I hope he shows those Orange Goblins what a mistake it was to let him go.
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If miles is the sub I will tell my son he is allowed to barrick for freo.
To make Lennon the sub was also horrible
Totally agree. Lennon should never have been the sub. It was a no brainer to promote Miles but the club struggled with the decision. It was clear that we were going to struggle against the Demons re: hard ball gets but the club yet again failed to make the right selections. I hope that Miles plays against his former team. He has plenty of motive for putting in a big one but I have no confidence in the team selections. Furthermore if the club shows any guts to select him they will probably put him as the sub.
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If miles is the sub I will tell my son he is allowed to barrick for freo.
To make Lennon the sub was also horrible
One of surely is the sub :-\
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They finally have admitted, in this strange two weeks later kind of a way, they made a mistake not promoting him at the start of the year in front of a bloke that couldn't get an AFL last year.
Weak as p1zz.
Good luck to the kid, I like what he offers.... Stick it up their arse Anthony.
Seems it's not that simple since posters continue to suggest that only Thomas OR Miles could be promoted.
MARIC TO THE LTIL
STEPHENSON ELEVATED AS TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT
THOMAS AND MILES PERMANENTLY PROMOTED
KING TO LTIL, BANFIELD PROMOTED AS REPLACEMENT
ASTBURY TO LTIL, DARROU PROMOTED AS REPLACEMENT.
It's not rocket science, put players on the LONG TERM INJURY LIST when they have a long term injury and replace them with a similar player.
Use spare places on the senior list to promote midfielders as extras to allow relief eg Vlastuin or Cotchin or Deledio or Morris or Jackson short term injuries.
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They finally have admitted, in this strange two weeks later kind of a way, they made a mistake not promoting him at the start of the year in front of a bloke that couldn't get an AFL last year.
Weak as p1zz.
Good luck to the kid, I like what he offers.... Stick it up their arse Anthony.
Seems it's not that simple since posters continue to suggest that only Thomas OR Miles could be promoted.
MARIC TO THE LTIL
STEPHENSON ELEVATED AS TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT
THOMAS AND MILES PERMANENTLY PROMOTED
KING TO LTIL, BANFIELD PROMOTED AS REPLACEMENT
ASTBURY TO LTIL, DARROU PROMOTED AS REPLACEMENT.
It's not rocket science, put players on the LONG TERM INJURY LIST when they have a long term injury and replace them with a similar player.
Use spare places on the senior list to promote midfielders as extras to allow relief eg Vlastuin or Cotchin or Deledio or Morris or Jackson short term injuries.
The reason I said Thomas is because they are similar players, most likely going for the same position at the start of the year. And the fact that Miles is the only player out of that lot has earnt his spot on the list. The others you mention are just names on the rookie list that have done very little..
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We'll done Milesy, will go alright to this kid don't worry about that, :shh
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If miles is the sub I will tell my son he is allowed to barrick for freo.
you will not :scream
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They finally have admitted, in this strange two weeks later kind of a way, they made a mistake not promoting him at the start of the year in front of a bloke that couldn't get an AFL last year.
Weak as p1zz.
Good luck to the kid, I like what he offers.... Stick it up their arse Anthony.
Seems it's not that simple since posters continue to suggest that only Thomas OR Miles could be promoted.
MARIC TO THE LTIL
STEPHENSON ELEVATED AS TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT
THOMAS AND MILES PERMANENTLY PROMOTED
KING TO LTIL, BANFIELD PROMOTED AS REPLACEMENT
ASTBURY TO LTIL, DARROU PROMOTED AS REPLACEMENT.
It's not rocket science, put players on the LONG TERM INJURY LIST when they have a long term injury and replace them with a similar player.
Use spare places on the senior list to promote midfielders as extras to allow relief eg Vlastuin or Cotchin or Deledio or Morris or Jackson short term injuries.
Darrou is wishful thinking. Elton has runs on the board and is miles ahead.
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Great news Miles promoted for Astbury. Now to get some games into him & help out the other mids.
Foley will be sub ;D
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The reason I said Thomas is because they are similar players, most likely going for the same position at the start of the year. And the fact that Miles is the only player out of that lot has earnt his spot on the list. The others you mention are just names on the rookie list that have done very little..
"similar players", "same position"
That would be the ruck position that Stephenson took while Maric was injured. That was my whole bloody point.
What position did Thomas and Miles go for at the start of the year?
The "only player" who has "earnt his spot"? The idea is to replace injured players with the "insurance" rookie list players as said by the club.
:banghead
Darrou is wishful thinking. Elton has runs on the board and is miles ahead.
Err we're talking about rookie elevations.
Darrou is a rookie backman.
Elton is a senior list forward.
:banghead
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Great news Miles promoted for Astbury. Now to get some games into him & help out the other mids.
Foley will be sub ;D
Promoted for King
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Can't believe this guy is still getting a game, needs to go back to ressies
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Yep sadly for our season that seems to be the case.
If miles is the sub I will tell my son he is allowed to barrick for freo.
To make Lennon the sub was also horrible
I expect he'll be the sub and I expect to get smashed in contested possies in the first half.
GWS have been a good contested side this year.
Please don't make Miles elevation token.
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I remember his disposal was fairly poor at GWS and the pre season. I hope peoples hopes aren't too high as he is of course a rookie
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I remember his disposal was fairly poor at GWS and the pre season. I hope peoples hopes aren't too high as he is of course a rookie
90% min or back to effn ressies for the dud
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I remember his disposal was fairly poor at GWS and the pre season. I hope peoples hopes aren't too high as he is of course a rookie
90% min or back to effn ressies for the dud
Agree. Perform of stuff off to the twos Miles you stuffen useless wacko
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I remember his disposal was fairly poor at GWS and the pre season. I hope peoples hopes aren't too high as he is of course a rookie
Your trolling is an artform
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Great he has been promoted finally.
Still hate the fact that we don't look serious at training when the cameras on, think about it you don't see Collingwood, for example mucking around at training on camera!!
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I remember his disposal was fairly poor at GWS and the pre season. I hope peoples hopes aren't too high as he is of course a rookie
You are correct
Can win the ball though
Disposal is average
Not super quick
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Great news Miles promoted for Astbury. Now to get some games into him & help out the other mids.
Foley will be sub ;D
Promoted for King
sre you sure ;D
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Great news Miles promoted for Astbury. Now to get some games into him & help out the other mids.
Foley will be sub ;D
Promoted for King
sre you sure ;D
Yes Monk Miles was promoted for King
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Great news Miles promoted for Astbury. Now to get some games into him & help out the other mids.
Foley will be sub ;D
Promoted for King
Yes Monk Miles was promoted for Jake
sre you sure ;D
Oh dear then that is one of the worst decisions the club has made, stall someones career while we have a player who's been out for some games, that can't benefit the club in any way. l see this as another mess. :banghead
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Great news Miles promoted for Astbury. Now to get some games into him & help out the other mids.
Foley will be sub ;D
Promoted for King
Yes Monk Miles was promoted for Jake
sre you sure ;D
Oh dear then that is one of the worst decisions the club has made, stall someones career while we have a player who's been out for some games, that can't benefit the club in any way. l see this as another mess. :banghead
Not sure of your point Monk
Kings on the LTIL for another 6 weeks minimum so we promoted Miles
After that we can retain Miles on the senior list as all clubs can promote a rookie after round 11. So Miles by my reckoning will remain on the senior list for the rest of season 2014 :clapping
Decision club needs to make now is do they promote another player to replace Astbury seeing he is out for the year? (had his surgery yesterday btw missed the player sponsor dinner)
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Great news Miles promoted for Astbury. Now to get some games into him & help out the other mids.
Foley will be sub ;D
Promoted for King
Yes Monk Miles was promoted for Jake
sre you sure ;D
Oh dear then that is one of the worst decisions the club has made, stall someones career while we have a player who's been out for some games, that can't benefit the club in any way. l see this as another mess. :banghead
Not sure of your point Monk
Kings on the LTIL for another 6 weeks minimum so we promoted Miles
After that we can retain Miles on the senior list as all clubs can promote a rookie after round 11. So Miles by my reckoning will remain on the senior list for the rest of season 2014 :clapping
Decision club needs to make now is do they promote another player to replace Astbury seeing he is out for the year? (had his surgery yesterday btw missed the player sponsor dinner)
Did Astbury have a reco WP? havent seen anything mentioned
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Did Astbury have a reco WP? havent seen anything mentioned
They didn't say just apologised for him not being there last night
Club website just saying it was surgery to repair a dislocated kneecap
Maybe our resident medico YandBB would know what sort of surgery it is
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Great he has been promoted finally.
Still hate the fact that we don't look serious at training when the cameras on, think about it you don't see Collingwood, for example mucking around at training on camera!!
On last nights news I saw footage of the Collingwood training session where Cloke was dropping the ball left right and centre. Not sure which is worse...
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Did Astbury have a reco WP? havent seen anything mentioned
They didn't say just apologised for him not being there last night
Club website just saying it was surgery to repair a dislocated kneecap
Maybe our resident medico YandBB would know what sort of surgery it is
I doubt he needed an ACL repair too just surgery for the dislocation. These injuries vary greatly so again without knowing specifics its hard to say. Knee cap or patella dislocation can be quite horrendous for a sportsman. It's not just a matter of putting the patella back because if it was, players would be back very quickly. Often there is laxity in some of the ligaments that must be corrected. The groove in which the patella slides may need to be bolstered. Occasionally the patella may be fractured so that may need repair too. Rehab is slow an these injuries result in many weeks on the sideline.
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Great news Miles promoted for Astbury. Now to get some games into him & help out the other mids.
Foley will be sub ;D
Promoted for King
Yes Monk Miles was promoted for Jake
sre you sure ;D
Oh dear then that is one of the worst decisions the club has made, stall someones career while we have a player who's been out for some games, that can't benefit the club in any way. l see this as another mess. :banghead
Not sure of your point Monk
Kings on the LTIL for another 6 weeks minimum so we promoted Miles
After that we can retain Miles on the senior list as all clubs can promote a rookie after round 11. So Miles by my reckoning will remain on the senior list for the rest of season 2014 :clapping
Decision club needs to make now is do they promote another player to replace Astbury seeing he is out for the year? (had his surgery yesterday btw missed the player sponsor dinner)
what l mean is they could have promoted him weeks ago but held off for what benefit exactly = none
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Has a couple weeks made any difference in the scheme of things
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Did Astbury have a reco WP? havent seen anything mentioned
They didn't say just apologised for him not being there last night
Club website just saying it was surgery to repair a dislocated kneecap
Maybe our resident medico YandBB would know what sort of surgery it is
I doubt he needed an ACL repair too just surgery for the dislocation. These injuries vary greatly so again without knowing specifics its hard to say. Knee cap or patella dislocation can be quite horrendous for a sportsman. It's not just a matter of putting the patella back because if it was, players would be back very quickly. Often there is laxity in some of the ligaments that must be corrected. The groove in which the patella slides may need to be bolstered. Occasionally the patella may be fractured so that may need repair too. Rehab is slow an these injuries result in many weeks on the sideline.
Yeah ive heard some players are back playing within 4-6 weeks, others 12 and the unlucky ones season over
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Following on from an earlier post (i think from the very astute Mrakov), I think a few posters here may be overrating Miles. he certainly is not the saviour.
whether he will come into the side and cement his spot in the midfield remains to be seen.
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Interview with Anthony Miles
Richmond tiger talk
May 29th, 2014
Nick and Andy have a chat to Anthony Miles about how he is finding life at Tigerland, his winding route to the club and what he's looking to improve with his football.
The appeal mentioned during the show is here jamesmcquillan.com.au
Listen here: http://richo.podbean.com/
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Following on from an earlier post (i think from the very astute Mrakov), I think a few posters here may be overrating Miles. he certainly is not the saviour.
whether he will come into the side and cement his spot in the midfield remains to be seen.
not sure people think him the saviour. what most people want is reward for such good form in the twos. bloody hell it doesnt happen very often at richmond, players banging the door down in the seconds yet that form is ignored while the club sinks to 3 and 6 and many getting a regular game couldnt find a ball in a footy factory.
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Following on from an earlier post (i think from the very astute Mrakov), I think a few posters here may be overrating Miles. he certainly is not the saviour.
whether he will come into the side and cement his spot in the midfield remains to be seen.
not sure people think him the saviour. what most people want is reward for such good form in the twos. bloody hell it doesnt happen very often at richmond, players banging the door down in the seconds yet that form is ignored while the club sinks to 3 and 6 and many getting a regular game couldnt find a ball in a footy factory.
Couldn't have said it better myself Claw! :thumbsup
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Following on from an earlier post (i think from the very astute Mrakov), I think a few posters here may be overrating Miles. he certainly is not the saviour.
whether he will come into the side and cement his spot in the midfield remains to be seen.
not sure people think him the saviour. what most people want is reward for such good form in the twos. bloody hell it doesnt happen very often at richmond, players banging the door down in the seconds yet that form is ignored while the club sinks to 3 and 6 and many getting a regular game couldnt find a ball in a footy factory.
No problem with reward for form. Whether he is as deep into our first 22 as others seem to be inferring is another matter!
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Following on from an earlier post (i think from the very astute Mrakov), I think a few posters here may be overrating Miles. he certainly is not the saviour.
whether he will come into the side and cement his spot in the midfield remains to be seen.
not sure people think him the saviour. what most people want is reward for such good form in the twos. bloody hell it doesnt happen very often at richmond, players banging the door down in the seconds yet that form is ignored while the club sinks to 3 and 6 and many getting a regular game couldnt find a ball in a footy factory.
No problem with reward for form. Whether he is as deep into our first 22 as others seem to be inferring is another matter!
Agree Dooks but you've gotta give him a crack to prove how deep into the 22 the reality is. We can't bang on a bout a culture of 'earning your stripes' when we gift games to some of our soft-ons while he keeps presenting and keeps missing out.
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Bit of mail going around he may come in for jacko if he doesn't come up from a fitness test :shh
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Bit of mail going around he may come in for jacko if he doesn't come up from a fitness test :shh
You mean poo that anyone with a half a clue would assume might happen that you're once again peddling as "mail"?
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Bit of mail going around he may come in for jacko if he doesn't come up from a fitness test :shh
You mean poo that anyone with a half a clue would assume might happen that you're once again peddling as "mail"?
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The mail train aka the chorushh line - should be old Bo's signature.
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Mr Bojangles, come back and dance, dance, please dance.
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Geez that Bo is such an ol' Bastard....what is he these days, late 70s?
Cmon fella, give us some of that Ol' Onion Waltz
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I got the mail. Jacko plays. Sorry Milesy you're gonna have to wait
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I got the mail. Jacko plays. Sorry Milesy you're gonna have to wait
BIG Mrakovski goes BANG BANG and Bojangles is down on the canvas
:boxer :boxer :boxer :boxer :boxer :boxer :boxer :boxer :boxer :boxer
YESSSS THE BIG MANNNNNNNN :clapping
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Will the young upstart go 2-0 up or will the old campaigner salvage things with a late equaliser? Don't touch that dial as the Mail Cup continues on OER....
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Bo gets up on the count of 8. Unsteady on his feet, but a steely look in his eye indicates there may be gas left in the tank. The veteran has been here before, but has he been hit this hard so late in his career? His corner screaming to the ref for mercy, but Bo has other ideas.
Mrakov is jiving in the corner like a footloose dancer with a bad crack habit, hungry to seal the deal.
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The two big mysteries where is Bo and where is Coach and are they together
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coach has been excommunicated.
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The two big mysteries where is Bo and where is Coach and are they together
Locked up in one of Bo's mail bags 😉
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Following on from an earlier post (i think from the very astute Mrakov), I think a few posters here may be overrating Miles. he certainly is not the saviour.
whether he will come into the side and cement his spot in the midfield remains to be seen.
not sure people think him the saviour. what most people want is reward for such good form in the twos. bloody hell it doesnt happen very often at richmond, players banging the door down in the seconds yet that form is ignored while the club sinks to 3 and 6 and many getting a regular game couldnt find a ball in a footy factory.
:yep
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Following on from an earlier post (i think from the very astute Mrakov), I think a few posters here may be overrating Miles. he certainly is not the saviour.
whether he will come into the side and cement his spot in the midfield remains to be seen.
not sure people think him the saviour. what most people want is reward for such good form in the twos. bloody hell it doesnt happen very often at richmond, players banging the door down in the seconds yet that form is ignored while the club sinks to 3 and 6 and many getting a regular game couldnt find a ball in a footy factory.
Oh so true, we are only really holding onto this kid until Port are ready to have him though.... :shh
:yep
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Bring him in now the season is shot and the players don't give a stuff anymore :clapping
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Bring him in now the season is shot and the players don't give a stuff anymore :clapping
And give some of his other young mates a run and go hard at the trade table for quality and pray for a miracle :pray
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Finally! :clapping
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Finally! :clapping
:clapping :clapping
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Will probably have a shocker
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Will probably have a shocker
Rather have a new shocker than more of the same shockers!!! :whistle
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Will probably have a shocker
yep and then everyone will turn on him.
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Will probably have a shocker
yep and then everyone will turn on him.
Another Blair Hartley failure.
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Will probably have a shocker
yep and then everyone will turn on him.
Another Blair Hartley failure.
Blair Hartley hasnt recruited 1 decent player yet. They are either not up to standard or they are injury prone. The recruiting philosophy at Richmond is complete shizen.
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We should be hunting a new list manager. Hine or the other guy what's his face
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He ll go alright this kid, knocks up contested ball like he s shelling peas , another product of the punt rd talent nursery :shh
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About time for this kid. About 3 weeks too late if you ask me but better late than never.
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About time for this kid. About 11 weeks too late if you ask me but better late than never.
Fixed.
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Will probably have a shocker
yep and then everyone will turn on him.
Another Blair Hartley failure.
Blair Hartley hasnt recruited 1 decent player yet. They are either not up to standard or they are injury prone. The recruiting philosophy at Richmond is complete shizen.
This bloke miles may be the first.
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You guys are football theorists! :clapping
Well done to Anthony. Well deserved it would seem. Best of luck to him
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Will be a big step up. Tampering expectations and hope he does well.
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You guys are football theorists! :clapping
Well done to Anthony. Well deserved it would seem. Best of luck to him
Are there people out there without theories on football?
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another product of the punt rd talent nursery :shh
In what way is this remotely accurate?
Seeing as we imported him and can't develop players to save ourselves.
My mail is that you are in fantasy land :shh
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another product of the punt rd talent nursery :shh
In what way is this remotely accurate?
Seeing as we imported him and can't develop players to save ourselves.
My mail is that you are in fantasy land :shh
My mail is that Bojangles is being facetious :shh
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More than well deserved by Anthony.congratulations and all the best.
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He's gonna be the sub
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I'm ok if hes a sub as long as he aint the Kursk
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He's gonna be the sub
That'sa shame
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WTF does Petterd get to start on the field? Hopefully they use Foley as the sub. and Miles gets a crack for the first 3 quarters at the very least.
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WTF does Petterd get to start on the field? Hopefully they use Foley as the sub. and Miles gets a crack for the first 3 quarters at the very least.
Yep, use Foley's burst of speed as the impact player we need to change the game.
It's working so well so far. :banghead
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
Yep, well under the roof bojo :shh
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good luck to the bloke. not too many can say they have earnt a game this yr with consistent high performance games week in week out.but miles sure is one of em.
good game or poor i sure hope they give him a decent go not just this week either. give him at least 5 games and the chance to settle in.
for me the next three to be given games has to be helbig arnot and elton if he can string a few good uns together.
on foley hes got explosive pace why not try him as a negating player on the likes of harvey, no harm in trying things is there.
when we lose tomorrow the side id like to see soon is
darrou - chaplin - morris
dea - rance - helbig
deledio - vlastuin - foley
maric - cotchin - miles.
martin - elton - lennon
griffiths - riewoldt - edwards/lloyd/gordon
arnot, ellis, conca, jackson, thomas,knights,gordon.
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good luck to the bloke. not too many can say they have earnt a game this yr with consistent high performance games week in week out.but miles sure is one of em.
good game or poor i sure hope they give him a decent go not just this week either. give him at least 5 games and the chance to settle in.
for me the next three to be given games has to be helbig arnot and elton if he can string a few good uns together.
on foley hes got explosive pace why not try him as a negating player on the likes of harvey, no harm in trying things is there.
when we lose tomorrow the side id like to see soon is
darrou - chaplin - morris
dea - rance - helbig
deledio - vlastuin - foley
maric - cotchin - miles.
martin - elton - lennon
griffiths - riewoldt - edwards/lloyd/gordon
arnot, ellis, conca, jackson, thomas,knights,gordon.
Drop Chaplin for grimes or and Astbury
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astbury is gone for the yr ::) and grimes is a 89kg weed who you want to play on the clokes and hawkins of this world. cmon judge we are stuck with chaplin weather we like it not. there isnt one other viable option.
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astbury is gone for the yr ::) and grimes is a 89kg weed who you want to play on the clokes and hawkins of this world. cmon judge we are stuck with chaplin weather we like it not. there isnt one other viable option.
Play grimes, daniher is a stick and he is going fine. Just get more games into grimes. Is darrou an option?
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Darrou is coming along very nicely Ty , will be upgraded within next fortnight :shh
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Darrou is coming along very nicely Ty , will be upgraded within next fortnight :shh
turnover merchant
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Darrou is coming along very nicely Ty , will be upgraded within next fortnight :shh
turnover merchant
and slow as treakle
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
Phil has a 2-0 lead over Bo in the list mail. Will he go 3-0 up?
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
Yep, well under the roof bojo :shh
:lol
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Darrou is coming along very nicely Ty , will be upgraded within next fortnight :shh
When can we elevate someone it's mid year isn't it? Actually can someone other than Bojangles answer this I don't trust his mail
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
Phil has a 2-0 lead over Bo in the list mail. Will he go 3-0 up?
Anyone can have a lead over Bo in the mail stakes. :thumbsup
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
Yep, well under the roof bojo :shh
:lol
Hahaha see my last post in this thread. :lol :rollin :lol
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Darrou is coming along very nicely Ty , will be upgraded within next fortnight :shh
When can we elevate someone it's mid year isn't it? Actually can someone other than Bojangles answer this I don't trust his mail
:lol :rollin :lol
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
Phil has a 2-0 lead over Bo in the list mail. Will he go 3-0 up?
Anyone can have a lead over Bo in the mail stakes. :thumbsup
Ooh really , I'm getting a little tired of your constant carping my friend , I'm this far off walking from here :shh
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:lol
Perhaps, now you have an insight into how John Northey felt back in '95 :shh
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
Phil has a 2-0 lead over Bo in the list mail. Will he go 3-0 up?
Anyone can have a lead over Bo in the mail stakes. :thumbsup
Ooh really , I'm getting a little tired of your constant carping my friend , I'm this far off walking from here :shh
Don't go Bo. We need your eternal optimism amongst the doom and gloom associated with following Richmond. :gotigers
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Darrou is coming along very nicely Ty , will be upgraded within next fortnight :shh
turnover merchant
and slow as treakle
Slow - yes
Turnover merchant - No
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Darrou has the precision of a plastic surgeon with his kicking , he ll go alright this kid, don't worry about that :shh
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Could have also kicked a football through the Berlin Wall
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Darrou has the precision of a plastic surgeon with his kicking , he ll go alright this kid, don't worry about that :shh
:lol
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
Phil has a 2-0 lead over Bo in the list mail. Will he go 3-0 up?
Anyone can have a lead over Bo in the mail stakes. :thumbsup
Ooh really , I'm getting a little tired of your constant carping my friend , I'm this far off walking from here :shh
Cya ;D
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Before I go I'll truss you up with one of those stuffen cashmere scarfs :shh..... :lol.... :ROTFL
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
Phil has a 2-0 lead over Bo in the list mail. Will he go 3-0 up?
0-0 on that call.
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Back to the topic ppl!
Rex Hunt presented Miles with his guernsey.
Watch here: https://vine.co/v/MDF1ptDaxAB
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He's gonna be the sub
No he won't , currently between McDonough and foley, depends on conditions :thumbsup
Phil has a 2-0 lead over Bo in the list mail. Will he go 3-0 up?
Anyone can have a lead over Bo in the mail stakes. :thumbsup
Ooh really , I'm getting a little tired of your constant carping my friend , I'm this far off walking from here :shh
1. I ain't you friend.
2. We'll the unsubstantiated crap you spew if I have to read it then I have a right to comment on it.
3. If you can't back your points up with fact but can only get defensive when your post is raised well boo hoo to you.
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Will start. Lennon sub.
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What a surprise he's a gun.
Pity few months too late :banghead
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Doesn't matter Judge, he's ours and that's all that matters!
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Another stuff up by match committee.
Kids a gem. Should have been in for an injured Jacko or Grigg weeks ago
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Looks like he belongs, should have been in from rnd1
Anyway great to see him out there
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Copping a fair bit of attention at stoppages means he's doing alright.
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This boy better be careful and not play too well otherwise will need to be dropped as we are in tanking mode
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Was fantastic tonight.
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Only tiger player to have contested possessions in dbl figures
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Another act of incompetence by the RFC...should of been playing weeks ago.
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Looks like a real nice player. Should have been playing from the start of the season.
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Soon to be the soft, limpwristed, pansy, sissy that we have come accustomed to seeing.
RFC ruining the careers of everyone that sets foot in the club.
Poor bastard!!!!!
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Led our team in contested possessions.. :clapping
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Super effort this evening
Showed up a number of his established teammates with his hunting of the ball
Well done young man
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Did well. Looked like he belonged at this level.
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Absolutely has been bringing this at ressies level all year and brought it to the seniors.
Why after he was promoted he wasn't selected immediately was just another Typical Trashy Terrible Tiger Selection as per usual.
Wonder if Grigg will play ressies?
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Should have been elevated at the start of the season. Another mistake.
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They better not drop Miles when Griggs is back from injury. If they do I may have to call in an air strike on Punt Rd
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Keep all those cancers out.
Grigg conca Newman.
Keep Dea
Miles and batch in.
stuff those duds
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wait till he really settles in l'm sure he will take the pressure of others & will attract alot of attention & tags which requires a good player. done his job :clapping
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wait till he really settles in l'm sure he will take the pressure of others & will attract alot of attention & tags which requires a good player. done his job :clapping
Yeah wait till he settles in and acquires the required traits of an RFC player. Give it a month. :whistle
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Better than any mid we have been playing
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wait till he really settles in l'm sure he will take the pressure of others & will attract alot of attention & tags which requires a good player. done his job :clapping
Yeah wait till he settles in and acquires the required traits of an RFC player. Give it a month. :whistle
be a little positive at least ;D the world is not ending yet
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Says a lot about the club him not being selected from round 1
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wait till he really settles in l'm sure he will take the pressure of others & will attract alot of attention & tags which requires a good player. done his job :clapping
Yeah wait till he settles in and acquires the required traits of an RFC player. Give it a month. :whistle
be a little positive at least ;D the world is not ending yet
That's because he's only played one game. Give it 5 and he will be Richmonded. Nah, lets hope he's another Vlastuin/Dusty who haven't caught the disease yet. :lol
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Say what you want about Rex Hunt, I love him.
How sad that out of 2014 this is my favourite moment of our season. http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-06-09/round-12-miles-jumper-presentation
How sad is that. Can't think of anything worth smiling about, except for Rex's rev up before the game. 'Never give up'. Wow, if only we listened. Doesn't help when we are the worst conditioned football team in the land.
They certainly came out to play in the 1st half, spent all their tickets and were failed by the fitness staff or bench management team. Pathetic
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Don't care about Rex's ability
He should be President
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Don't care about Rex's ability
He should be President
Rex Hunt?
No thanks.
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Jackstar you are an idiot. pee off away from this club once and for all. We will never be able to dust off the stench of failure until you're gone
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Don't care about Rex's ability
He should be President
Rex Hunt?
No thanks.
Why? Because he stood for Liberal pre-selection once?
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Says a lot about the club him not being selected from round 1
That ^
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Miles is BOG to half time, stats sheet is full, he has done everything.
Why the stuff they waited so long to elevate him is pure stupidity, the signs were there in the pre season and he should of been elevated then... :banghead :banghead
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Miles is BOG to half time, stats sheet is full, he has done everything.
Why the stuff they waited so long to elevate him is pure stupidity, the signs were there in the pre season and he should of been elevated then... :banghead :banghead
Because they like to ruin players slowly just let him show us all how good he is for the rest of the season and whilst we anticipate a potentially good player with a long future full of positives, Tigeritis™®© sets in and reality hits all of us as we see him slowly turn into the soft, maladroit useless squibb that he inevitably will be. Poor Bastard.
RFC, ruining careers and breaking hearts for 32 years.
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Miles is BOG to half time, stats sheet is full, he has done everything.
Why the stuff they waited so long to elevate him is pure stupidity, the signs were there in the pre season and he should of been elevated then... :banghead :banghead
Because they like to ruin players slowly just let him show us all how good he is for the rest of the season and whilst we anticipate a potentially good player with a long future full of positives, Tigeritis™®© sets in and reality hits all of us as we see him slowly turn into the soft, maladroit useless squibb that he inevitably will be. Poor Bastard.
RFC, ruining careers and breaking hearts for 32 years.
Yep!!!
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Miles is BOG to half time, stats sheet is full, he has done everything.
Why the stuff they waited so long to elevate him is pure stupidity, the signs were there in the pre season and he should of been elevated then... :banghead :banghead
Just further proof they have nfi about footy talent. How embarrassing
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Sensational today
Disgraceful he wasn't in the side in round 1
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Miles is BOG to half time, stats sheet is full, he has done everything.
Why the stuff they waited so long to elevate him is pure stupidity, the signs were there in the pre season and he should of been elevated then... :banghead :banghead
Just further proof they have nfi about footy talent. How embarrassing
And you only just realised this? ;D RFC is a boys club most of them in there have no idea what theyre doing. Theyre just stuffing hopeless. Only their to be on the easy gravy train and the big earn at our expense. Our board is useless because they dont have the balls to clean out the administration of all the imposters that are there that are parading around as football industry experts, to be honest I wouldnt let these jokers run the local school canteen. Its a stuffing disgrace.
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The one highlight for me this year is watching this kid blitz in the seconds and now playing very well in the ones...I just cant believe it took so long to give him a go,when even bozos like us could see it....What were the selectors waiting for ?..I just shake my head
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Showed up many experienced players today. This is how you get the pill.
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Don't care about Rex's ability
He should be President
Rex Hunt?
No thanks.
Why? Because he stood for Liberal pre-selection once?
:lol 65' can be a knob like that
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Love him
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The RFC had a chance to clean up their mess of not elevating him in the pre season, when King went down. Not only did they wait 2 or 3 weeks to do that, they also waited two more weeks after eventually elevating him.
By far the biggest mistake they have made all year. NFI.
And they wonder why we are not turning up!
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Gun.
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It's ok, during the preseason next year he will be tried at FB, FF, as a running half back a ruckman and finally he will miss round one because he has shown nothing... :huh
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Gun.
x2
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You could tell he is a gun five minutes into his debut
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You could tell he is a gun five minutes into his debut
In the NAB Cup.
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Found a player here. Vlas is coming along nicely too. Tough hombres and hopefully future leaders.
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Found a player here. Vlas is coming along nicely too. Tough hombres and hopefully future leaders.
of what?
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Found a player here. Vlas is coming along nicely too. Tough hombres and hopefully future leaders.
of what?
Who the f knows dude, wtf knows! I'm getting off on heroine atm FMD and arry tongue kissing .....
:huh :huh :huh
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I've just found the reason it took so long to elevate him!
Jackstar does still work at the club!!!
Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
Played 10 games in 2 years. is 22 and is a rookie
My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
Maybe just maybe RFC should " look outside the square " abit more
Taking Choco recommendation mighten be the answer you know
They all make mistakes
And that's why he is a rookie you clown
Actually know people who have coached him
End of story
Go and tap tap tap on your keyboards
I off for a run
And if he was that good .why didn't we elevate him at start of year ?
Yep he was " knocking the door down " lol
18x40 players
Oh that's right .there is 720 players ahead of him
Don't let facts get in the way of good internet nuffer debate
If he was good as the article that was written earlier in this topic eg All Australian etc
Why on earth is he only a rookie
There are 720 players ahead of him
End of story
Not big enough
Forget it
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
There is a reason that Miles is a rookie you know
In my opinion he isn't up to it
Wasn't at GWS
Seen him play in twice in past month
Won't make it
Jackstar....Getting it right since....forever :bow
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Found a player here. Vlas is coming along nicely too. Tough hombres and hopefully future leaders.
of what?
Who the f knows dude, wtf knows! I'm getting off on heroine atm FMD and arry tongue kissing .....
(https://i.imgur.com/qQLfHCr.gif)
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I've just found the reason it took so long to elevate him!
Jackstar does still work at the club!!!
Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
Played 10 games in 2 years. is 22 and is a rookie
My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
Maybe just maybe RFC should " look outside the square " abit more
Taking Choco recommendation mighten be the answer you know
They all make mistakes
And that's why he is a rookie you clown
Actually know people who have coached him
End of story
Go and tap tap tap on your keyboards
I off for a run
And if he was that good .why didn't we elevate him at start of year ?
Yep he was " knocking the door down " lol
18x40 players
Oh that's right .there is 720 players ahead of him
Don't let facts get in the way of good internet nuffer debate
If he was good as the article that was written earlier in this topic eg All Australian etc
Why on earth is he only a rookie
There are 720 players ahead of him
End of story
Not big enough
Forget it
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
There is a reason that Miles is a rookie you know
In my opinion he isn't up to it
Wasn't at GWS
Seen him play in twice in past month
Won't make it
Jackstar....Getting it right since....forever :bow
(https://i.imgur.com/qQLfHCr.gif)
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Found a player here. Vlas is coming along nicely too. Tough hombres and hopefully future leaders.
of what?
Who the f knows dude, wtf knows! I'm getting off on heroine atm FMD and arry tongue kissing .....
(https://i.imgur.com/qQLfHCr.gif)
Hardwicks acceptance of mediocrity and void of discipline
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I've just found the reason it took so long to elevate him!
Jackstar does still work at the club!!!
Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
Played 10 games in 2 years. is 22 and is a rookie
My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
Maybe just maybe RFC should " look outside the square " abit more
Taking Choco recommendation mighten be the answer you know
They all make mistakes
And that's why he is a rookie you clown
Actually know people who have coached him
End of story
Go and tap tap tap on your keyboards
I off for a run
And if he was that good .why didn't we elevate him at start of year ?
Yep he was " knocking the door down " lol
18x40 players
Oh that's right .there is 720 players ahead of him
Don't let facts get in the way of good internet nuffer debate
If he was good as the article that was written earlier in this topic eg All Australian etc
Why on earth is he only a rookie
There are 720 players ahead of him
End of story
Not big enough
Forget it
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
There is a reason that Miles is a rookie you know
In my opinion he isn't up to it
Wasn't at GWS
Seen him play in twice in past month
Won't make it
Jackstar....Getting it right since....forever :bow
:shh
now that's a smackdown
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Found a player here. Vlas is coming along nicely too. Tough hombres and hopefully future leaders.
of what?
Who the f knows dude, wtf knows! I'm getting off on heroine atm FMD and arry tongue kissing .....
(https://i.imgur.com/qQLfHCr.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/qQLfHCr.gif)(https://i.imgur.com/qQLfHCr.gif)
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The one highlight for me this year is watching this kid blitz in the seconds and now playing very well in the ones...I just cant believe it took so long to give him a go,when even bozos like us could see it....What were the selectors waiting for ?..I just shake my head
Reminds me of Foley breaking out in 2007. Virtually the only shining light that year.
Criminal he hasn't been played since rd 1.
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Keeper....
:fishing
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Miles high on second chance
He was unwanted by GWS after 10 games, but Anthony Miles has burst onto the scene for the Tigers. The midfielder dominated the VFL before being rewarded with first game against North Melbourne and didn't look out of place in the free-flowing affair with 19 touches, four marks and six tackles. The 22-year-old showed even more promise against the Dockers, amassing 12 touches and four clearances in the opening term. He added an important goal in the second term and finished the game with 30 disposals in another performance full of promise.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-06-14/talking-points-richmond-v-fremantle
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Get out of the place son before the richmond disease gets you.
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Give that they may grow.
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I've just found the reason it took so long to elevate him!
Jackstar does still work at the club!!!
Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
Played 10 games in 2 years. is 22 and is a rookie
My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
Maybe just maybe RFC should " look outside the square " abit more
Taking Choco recommendation mighten be the answer you know
They all make mistakes
And that's why he is a rookie you clown
Actually know people who have coached him
End of story
Go and tap tap tap on your keyboards
I off for a run
And if he was that good .why didn't we elevate him at start of year ?
Yep he was " knocking the door down " lol
18x40 players
Oh that's right .there is 720 players ahead of him
Don't let facts get in the way of good internet nuffer debate
If he was good as the article that was written earlier in this topic eg All Australian etc
Why on earth is he only a rookie
There are 720 players ahead of him
End of story
Not big enough
Forget it
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
There is a reason that Miles is a rookie you know
In my opinion he isn't up to it
Wasn't at GWS
Seen him play in twice in past month
Won't make it
Jackstar....Getting it right since....forever :bow
I usually don't mind some of Jackstar's antics but it's fair to say he has got this one wrong. Even at this early stage. If you recon you know footy, you can tell Miles is a good kid.
Jackstar would gain a little bit of respect back if he came out and said just that. Just like the RFC should. But I'm tipping they both won't.
In two games Miles has shown more than most on our list. Really happy for him.
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I've just found the reason it took so long to elevate him!
Jackstar does still work at the club!!!
Don't think Miles is the answer
Previous coaches of Anthony are very surprised he has got this far
Played 10 games in 2 years. is 22 and is a rookie
My mail out of Albury is that there were probably 10 better players playing up there that should of got drafted before
Maybe just maybe RFC should " look outside the square " abit more
Taking Choco recommendation mighten be the answer you know
They all make mistakes
And that's why he is a rookie you clown
Actually know people who have coached him
End of story
Go and tap tap tap on your keyboards
I off for a run
And if he was that good .why didn't we elevate him at start of year ?
Yep he was " knocking the door down " lol
18x40 players
Oh that's right .there is 720 players ahead of him
Don't let facts get in the way of good internet nuffer debate
If he was good as the article that was written earlier in this topic eg All Australian etc
Why on earth is he only a rookie
There are 720 players ahead of him
End of story
Not big enough
Forget it
I ask this question, we promote Lloyd and not Miles
Why ?
Lloyd as some size about him .Miles doesn't
There is a reason that Miles is a rookie you know
In my opinion he isn't up to it
Wasn't at GWS
Seen him play in twice in past month
Won't make it
Jackstar....Getting it right since....forever :bow
I usually don't mind some of Jackstar's antics but it's fair to say he has got this one wrong. Even at this early stage. If you recon you know footy, you can tell Miles is a good kid.
Jackstar would gain a little bit of respect back if he came out and said just that. Just like the RFC should. But I'm tipping they both won't.
In two games Miles has shown more than most on our list. Really happy for him.
Jackstar doesn't get things wrong.....FACT
I am interested in those 10 other better players though, we could drop Hampson, Grigg, Houli, Batch, Newman, Vickery, Griffiths, Chaplin etc and drop those 10 straight in
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Good game. Well done to him.
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Only thing this proves is that Miles has stepped up to the next level. This is great for the club yes, But many players are playing well below their standards. So don't go getting too excited. Players lose confidence when their team mates don't do the hard stuff. the reason why Deledio, Cotchin, Martin, & many others have Tigeritis ;D
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Get out of the place son before the richmond disease gets you.
Tigeritis™©®
(https://i.imgur.com/qQLfHCr.gif)
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Get out of the place son before the richmond disease gets you.
Tigeritis™©®
(https://i.imgur.com/qQLfHCr.gif)
Yep kiddo just don't let the fornicators get you down.
The Skata Cycle. 32 years and counting. Plop Plop Plop. ®©™
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The one highlight for me this year is watching this kid blitz in the seconds and now playing very well in the ones...I just cant believe it took so long to give him a go,when even bozos like us could see it....What were the selectors waiting for ?..I just shake my head
Reminds me of Foley breaking out in 2007. Virtually the only shining light that year.
Criminal he hasn't been played since rd 1.
exactly. same sort of size same inside type foley has more explosive pace. foley was worth his weight in gold when he played the way miles does atm.
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Going ok at the moment
I knew he would come good :thumbsup ;)
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:lol
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:bow
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Going ok at the moment
I knew he would come good :thumbsup ;)
Good enough Jack. :thumbsup
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Fantastic stuff young man. Some hope.
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Hmmm and who were the people agreeing with Thomas being upgraded instead of Miles?
Also no one should of even listened to Jackstar once he said Lloyd was upgraded instead of him since Lloyd isn't even a rookie ::)
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Hmmm and who were the people agreeing with Thomas being upgraded instead of Miles?
Also no one should of even listened to Jackstar once he said Lloyd was upgraded instead of him since Lloyd isn't even a rookie ::)
Thomas was in good preseason form.
Both should have been upgraded
Miles should have been first cab off the rrank is. Round 1,side
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That this guy was our BOG in just his 2nd game is an absolute blight on our overrated midfielders.
There are much better players than we have out there and we need to attract them to our club and sweep others out in the process.
Opportunities galore in our midfield.
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That this guy was our BOG in just his 2nd game is an absolute blight on our overrated midfielders.
There are much better players than we have out there and we need to attract them to our club and sweep others out in the process.
Opportunities galore in our midfield.
Players will be swept out, they just won't be the right ones - and I dread to think who we'll "attract".
That's why it's urgent to bring a new regime in the football department or at the very least have an independent review before the current bunch of clowns go a digging deeper hole in trade week & the drafts.
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That this guy was our BOG in just his 2nd game is an absolute blight on our overrated midfielders.
There are much better players than we have out there and we need to attract them to our club and sweep others out in the process.
Opportunities galore in our midfield.
Dont worry its only downhill for him from here on in
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You'd think with the addition of a rookie player who can collect thirty touches that the likes of Lids, Martin and Cotchin would thrive on it.
He's copped platy of flak lately Blair but this looks a beaut cheap pickup.
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Disgruntled GWS and GC17 could be goldmine for a club like us.
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Disgruntled GWS and GC17 could be goldmine for a club like us.
Correct. That's where we play moneball!
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Disgruntled GWS and GC17 could be goldmine for a club like us.
Correct. That's where we play moneball!
As opposed to hacks from established clubs.
Young kids would be huge.
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concur^^
and if we want to start trading 2nd rounders you try and trade them for players like Tomlinson or jaksch who are quality but likely to be on the outer soon. Bit like how Port got that defender Hombsh or whatever his name is
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The kid will finish top 4 in B&F. Club will come out and say we got this rookie right..........pity it took em 13 bloody weeks to get it right............ :banghead
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"Look.
The last 3 weeks has seen is get back to some of our best footy.
We just believe that if you have a good enough dip in the first half, the result will take care of itself. "
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Disgruntled GWS and GC17 could be goldmine for a club like us.
Correct. That's where we play moneball!
As opposed to hacks from established clubs.
Young kids would be huge.
Even the top 5 teams
Tom Mitchell or some other gun kid on the cusp
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We've got a good one here
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Big heart
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:gotigers
Big heart
Vlastuin, dea. Too
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What happens when Kings back? Can we do mid-year elevations yet? Or put Astbury onto the LTIL?
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What happens when Kings back? Can we do mid-year elevations yet? Or put Astbury onto the LTIL?
Pretty sure Astbury already is.
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What happens when Kings back? Can we do mid-year elevations yet? Or put Astbury onto the LTIL?
Pretty sure Astbury already is.
Astbury's not on the LTIL at the moment. Would expect once King's right to go, they'll swap them and Miles remains
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What about mid-year elevations?
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What happens when Kings back? Can we do mid-year elevations yet? Or put Astbury onto the LTIL?
Pretty sure Astbury already is.
Astbury's not on the LTIL at the moment. Would expect once King's right to go, they'll swap them and Miles remains
Word on the street is ;D
Astbury will be pushing for vfl game time when kingy is ready for seniors
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What about mid-year elevations?
Would appear that our Club has decided not to use that option :'(
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What about mid-year elevations?
Would appear that our Club has decided not to use that option :'(
Wouldn't want to see how Darrou handles the level so we can make an informed call on him at the end of the year.
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What about mid-year elevations?
Would appear that our Club has decided not to use that option :'(
Wouldn't want to see how Darrou handles the level so we can make an informed call on him at the end of the year.
Are you missing a word between Wouldn't and want?
:thumbsup
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Nah, he's giving us an insight to the coaches philosophy
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Adds sarcasm
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After reading the adjacent thread about Cotchin and the Hawks makes me wonder where Miles will play next year.
Considering the coach doesn't rate him and left him in the reserves for so long, it would be the smart thing for Miles to grab a senior list offer from other clubs and that club may very well be the Hawks considering he would be the perfect swap for Mitchell.
Anthony Miles 179cm 80kg 28/2/92 DOB
Sam Mitchell 179cm 83kg 12/11/82 DOB
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What about mid-year elevations?
Would appear that our Club has decided not to use that option :'(
Because our list is complete and we wouldn't want to change the vibe to it. :help
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After reading the adjacent thread about Cotchin and the Hawks makes me wonder where Miles will play next year.
Considering the coach doesn't rate him and left him in the reserves for so long, it would be the smart thing for Miles to grab a senior list offer from other clubs and that club may very well be the Hawks considering he would be the perfect swap for Mitchell.
Anthony Miles 179cm 80kg 28/2/92 DOB
Sam Mitchell 179cm 83kg 12/11/82 DOB
How does this work, do we have first crack at him? Or if he's decided already he wants out he can walk?
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Could be wrong but pretty sure if we decide to promote him via the draft -and I'd be staggered if we didn't - no other club can touch him.
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Whats the ruling on this.
Lets say hypothetically Miles somehow won the Brownlow this year and became the best player in the comp.
Is there any possible chance that any other club could draft him if we desperately wanted to keep him? Could we lose Miles?
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Off the top of my head, if a rookie is elevated at the end of the season, by means of pre-season, LTI or round 11 upgrade, then to keep them on the senior list you must forfeit your final ND pick (as in absolute final round pick, not necessarily final live pick) otherwise they go back on to the rookie list unless delisted or they walk to re-enter the draft. There is no bidding or anything. If the player is keen then no one else can touch them. Not that anyone would have gone near him even with a pole, but Petterd finished last year's season elevated so he only cost us a token last ND pick to keep on senior list.
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What about mid-year elevations?
Would appear that our Club has decided not to use that option :'(
Do they have to straight away or can they bank it? If they can bank it don't see why not save it to see if it needs to be used on Miles
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Whats the ruling on this.
Lets say hypothetically Miles somehow won the Brownlow this year and became the best player in the comp.
Is there any possible chance that any other club could draft him if we desperately wanted to keep him? Could we lose Miles?
We have first chance at putting him on a seniors list.
Look at it like someone who is at the end of their contract.
He could choose to walk into the draft or trade if he wants to leave and declines our offer.
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Might as well pee him off
He's taking Grigg spot. :banghead
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Might as well pee him off
He's taking Grigg spot. :banghead
Leaving Miles aside I agree bents Grigg has a spot in our side
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In the last 4 games, Anthony Miles is our:
Leading contested possession winner, clearance winner, tackler and free kicker winner.
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In the last 4 games, Anthony Miles is our:
Leading contested possession winner, clearance winner, tackler and free kicker winner.
Makes one do this :banghead :banghead when you read that
Why did it take so bloody long!!!!!!
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Could be wrong but pretty sure if we decide to promote him via the draft -and I'd be staggered if we didn't - no other club can touch him.
That's precisely how it works , at draft day his name is read out as upgraded rookie, alternately he d have to reject our offer and walk into national draft. Who on earth would do that ::)
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Could be wrong but pretty sure if we decide to promote him via the draft -and I'd be staggered if we didn't - no other club can touch him.
That's precisely how it works , at draft day his name is read out as upgraded rookie, alternately he d have to reject our offer and walk into national draft. Who on earth would do that ::)
Reminds me of Hawthorn using pick 19 on Isaac Smith in the 2010 draft.
Now of course Miles wouldn't be anywhere near as valuable as Smith to any opposition club so why would he risk going to the national draft. :whistle
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Might as well pee him off
He's taking Grigg spot. :banghead
Leaving Miles aside I agree bents Grigg has a spot in our side
100% agree. His work off the ball has been sorely missed
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In the last 4 games, Anthony Miles is our:
Leading contested possession winner, clearance winner, tackler and free kicker winner.
Watched the dissection ey ;D
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Might as well pee him off
He's taking Grigg spot. :banghead
Leaving Miles aside I agree bents Grigg has a spot in our side
100% agree. His work off the ball has been sorely missed
Oh dear
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In the last 4 games, Anthony Miles is our:
Leading contested possession winner, clearance winner, tackler and free kicker winner.
Well done Blair Hartley I guess. :)
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In the last 4 games, Anthony Miles is our:
Leading contested possession winner, clearance winner, tackler and free kicker winner.
Well done Blair Hartley I guess. :)
No Frank & the recruiters they were the ones watching - kudos to them :outtahere
;D
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Pretty sure Miles was BH. :shh
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Yep not sure how it was "Frank & the recruiters" if Blair Hartley looks at other teams players
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Just being sarcastic troops ::)
BTW Blair doesn't go and watch players play, he puts together lists and sends the recruiters to watch the players he wants looked at.
Source= Blair himself :laugh:
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Just being sarcastic troops ::)
BTW Blair doesn't go and watch players play, he puts together lists and sends the recruiters to watch the players he wants looked at.
Source= Blair himself :laugh:
So he's not the reason for picking ANY of them.
WOW
That changes all the presumptions everyone's made over the years, including all the journos and quite a few posters on here, myself included.
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Pretty shrewd pick up by the tigers , slipped up under the guard of a few rivals........again :shh
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Pretty shrewd pick up by the tigers , slipped up under the guard of a few rivals........again :shh
Probably got some advice from both Williams and sheedy.
It won't be long until he's kicking backwards & chipping sideways like the rest of them.
Three years at Richmond and he's just another dud the club can add to the wrecking pile.
RFC... Ruining players careers and breaking supporters hearts for 32 years.
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Just being sarcastic troops ::)
BTW Blair doesn't go and watch players play, he puts together lists and sends the recruiters to watch the players he wants looked at.
Source= Blair himself :laugh:
So he's not the reason for picking ANY of them.
WOW
That changes all the presumptions everyone's made over the years, including all the journos and quite a few posters on here, myself included.
:huh ::) :huh
Blair makes a list of who they should target especially the recycled one, he sends the recruiters off to watch them. they come back, report while they all watch the tapes and look at the stats and then Blair recommends who to target at trade & FA time.
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Just being sarcastic troops ::)
BTW Blair doesn't go and watch players play, he puts together lists and sends the recruiters to watch the players he wants looked at.
Source= Blair himself :laugh:
So he's not the reason for picking ANY of them.
WOW
That changes all the presumptions everyone's made over the years, including all the journos and quite a few posters on here, myself included.
:huh ::) :huh
Blair makes a list of who they should target especially the recycled one, he sends the recruiters off to watch them. they come back, report while they all watch the tapes and look at the stats and then Blair recommends who to target at trade & FA time.
I thought he did watch some locally? Or at least used to?
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stuff me he can't half draw the frees this kid - 14 games in and almost as protected as Selwood & Ablett...be interesting to say how well he goes if the umpires start being less generous.
Anyway good luck to him....looks to be our Tuck replacement maybe already better in some areas than Shane but pehaps not quite as good in others yet, either way not bad for a rookie pick.
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Cause he puts his head over ball
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Cause he puts his head over ball
Yes he does but not only does he seem to get them every time, he also gets a few when he's upright or already has possession and just gets tackled.
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Pretty shrewd pick up by the tigers , slipped up under the guard of a few rivals........again :shh
Probably got some advice from both Williams and sheedy.
It won't be long until he's kicking backwards & chipping sideways like the rest of them.
Three years at Richmond and he's just another dud the club can add to the wrecking pile.
RFC... Ruining players careers and breaking supporters hearts for 32 years.
Yu idiot , I'm dumber for reading that tripe , ::)
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Williams was at GWS for a season prior to coming to RFC and would know a bit about their list.
Would tend to think there would be some knowledge provided by Chocco and the club did the rest.
To think that FJ and his cohorts came up with some sort of coup to get Miles under the noses of others is laughable. ;D
I don't care what anyone says and how under resourced we were 8-10 years ago but if we are still relying on picking up duds like Hampson and co from other clubs to take us to the next level then I don't care whether its Blair or FJ then the proof of the pudding has been served up by our results. :help
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Played with broken ribs.
Love his poise in close. Has overtaken so many of his teamates it aint funny.
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Poor game this week, will step aside for Griggs nexct week.
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Poor game this week, will step aside for Griggs nexct week.
Its about bloody time, I was starting to miss Griggs shuffling pharoh dance :shh
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Played with broken ribs.
Love his poise in close. Has overtaken so many of his teamates it aint funny.
broken ribs or not. im concerned hes caught a dose of tigeritis. lets hopr its not the case. ffs with todays scientific knowledge you would think someone anyone could come up with a cure for this god damned malaise.
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Just being sarcastic troops ::)
BTW Blair doesn't go and watch players play, he puts together lists and sends the recruiters to watch the players he wants looked at.
Source= Blair himself :laugh:
So he's not the reason for picking ANY of them.
WOW
That changes all the presumptions everyone's made over the years, including all the journos and quite a few posters on here, myself included.
:huh ::) :huh
Blair makes a list of who they should target especially the recycled one, he sends the recruiters off to watch them. they come back, report while they all watch the tapes and look at the stats and then Blair recommends who to target at trade & FA time.
he rates every player on every list without watching them play. Not surprising really. :banghead
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Just being sarcastic troops ::)
BTW Blair doesn't go and watch players play, he puts together lists and sends the recruiters to watch the players he wants looked at.
Source= Blair himself :laugh:
So he's not the reason for picking ANY of them.
WOW
That changes all the presumptions everyone's made over the years, including all the journos and quite a few posters on here, myself included.
:huh ::) :huh
Blair makes a list of who they should target especially the recycled one, he sends the recruiters off to watch them. they come back, report while they all watch the tapes and look at the stats and then Blair recommends who to target at trade & FA time.
he rates every player on every list without watching them play. Not surprising really. :banghead
keystone cops lol.
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our list management is a joke and has been for years. the club football department is just taking the pee out of the supporters that is all.
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Not sure he had a bad game thought he played alright.
Tigeritis is a disease for the supporters not the players
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Not sure he had a bad game thought he played alright.
Tigeritis is a disease for the supporters not the players
are you sure. reckon its really really contagious. i actually thought the club and the players were infecting the supporters. silly me.
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Just being sarcastic troops ::)
BTW Blair doesn't go and watch players play, he puts together lists and sends the recruiters to watch the players he wants looked at.
Source= Blair himself :laugh:
So he's not the reason for picking ANY of them.
WOW
That changes all the presumptions everyone's made over the years, including all the journos and quite a few posters on here, myself included.
:huh ::) :huh
Blair makes a list of who they should target especially the recycled one, he sends the recruiters off to watch them. they come back, report while they all watch the tapes and look at the stats and then Blair recommends who to target at trade & FA time.
He's rightly copped plenty for some of his decisions too but this one looks like a winner at this early stage. Credit where due.
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Robbo on Miles ...
8. Anthony Miles.
Seriously, how did Miles not get a game for so long? In his five games with the Tigers, he has returned 19, 30, 28, 27 and 24 disposals and not laid under four tackles a game. In a season of lost hope, Miles is giving Tigers fans some joy.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/breaking-news/mark-robinson-says-brian-lake-deserves-lengthy-suspension-for-choker-hold-on-norths-drew-petrie/story-fnect155-1226979583942
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30, 28, 27 and 24 disposals
On a downhill slide, already has tigeritis
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Ah again,
Hey Coach he's pulled your pants down again......
Regards
Blind Freddy
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Maggots shafted him too
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A lazy 28 possies....
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A lazy 28 possies....
More than half of those contested i reckon. :clapping
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One of the best rookie pickups we have ever made, bloke is terrific.
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more monkey ball skata
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Ironic how guys like Miles and Petterd repeatedly put their bodies on the line and some of our stronger blokes just won't...
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I have more vision than dimma
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more monkey ball skata
shut up Alfy ... they got 56 of them wrong and only 1 correct. Monkeyball sucks.
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Has anyone else notice how long he can kick the footy? A really good leg on him.
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My new fave. Always at the bottom of packs.
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Not a coincidence that our performances have improved since this guy has been in the team...
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Not a coincidence that our performances have improved since this guy has been in the team...
Won 3 and lost two since Miles has been in the side.
Contested possessions have improved in that time.
We were trying to play 2011 Melbourne type non committal bruise free stuff before that.
Helps that Grigg aint in the side either. :thumbsup
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Doesn't matter how many times he gets crunched or pinged from the umps he just keeps going in again and again. Energizer bunny.
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more monkey ball skata
shut up Alfy ... they got 56 of them wrong and only 1 correct. Monkeyball sucks.
Think Alfred has had a bad evening that much is evident
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#5 in afl for clearances
Lids cotchin Martin vlastuin were all going alright
And Hinkley put corners to miles
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Hardwick admitted he had not expected Anthony Miles to have the impact he had since coming into the side. He continued his stellar form against Port with a 28-disposal performance.
“I didn’t, I’ll be honest, he’s an incredible competitor,’’ he said.
“You have got to love those players that continue to surprise you at every level, he has done it all his career. The ability to win the hard ball can never be underestimated and that’s what he does really well ... he just keeps getting it done.
“He has been really impressive for us.’’
Source: Herald-Sun (http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-coach-damien-hardwick-ecstatic-with-jack-riewoldt-following-threegoal-outing-against-port-adelaide/story-fndv8t7m-1226987438638)
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more monkey ball skata
shut up Alfy ... they got 56 of them wrong and only 1 correct. Monkeyball sucks.
clearly the notion that it could be our implementation of it that sucks has never entered some peoples mind.
unless, of course, it was just a dream the success roos had with it at Sydney
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Delisted kid from expansion club
Dunno if it fits the moneyball definition
Why its 'moneyball' in buying low.
Its not in the same category IMO as your Houlis, Thomas, Griggs, Hampson that are not in the Miles age bracket
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Hardwick admitted he had not expected Anthony Miles to have the impact he had since coming into the side. He continued his stellar form against Port with a 28-disposal performance.
“I didn’t, I’ll be honest, he’s an incredible competitor,’’ he said.
“You have got to love those players that continue to surprise you at every level, he has done it all his career. The ability to win the hard ball can never be underestimated and that’s what he does really well ... he just keeps getting it done.
“He has been really impressive for us.’’
Source: Herald-Sun (http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-coach-damien-hardwick-ecstatic-with-jack-riewoldt-following-threegoal-outing-against-port-adelaide/story-fndv8t7m-1226987438638)
That comment infuriated the crap out of me. He clearly pays no attention to the VFL and is oblivious to the efforts McBean, Arnot, et al are putting in to try and get a senior appearance.
Also I found it interesting that Ken Hinkley went in his posit match presser that when players earn a spot on the seniors he wouldn't go chopping and changing on the back of a stand alone bad performance because he views stability in a team is very important
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Finally we have picked up a real gem of a player at no appreciable cost, about time the recruitment Gods are on our side. Need to find another couple at years end.
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I cant believe Hardwick's comments, we all saw it, why the stuff didn't he????
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My sons favourite player. Top kid to chat to as well. An upgrade on Thomas imo. Coupled with Cotch they are tough to match up on with their inside/outside run :thumbsup
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I cant believe Hardwick's comments, we all saw it, why the stuff didn't he????
No you didnt
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Should have been promoted from rd 1 had ripper preseason to.Gez you got to question our football department on so many fronts this year made so many blews and need to be made accountable.
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I cant believe Hardwick's comments, we all saw it, why the stuff didn't he????
No you didnt
Go back and have a look at how many time including the pre season I and many others called for Miles to be elevated and played!!!!!
Enough with the baiting.
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#5 in afl for clearances
Is that average or total? Either way it is impressive.
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I cant believe Hardwick's comments, we all saw it, why the stuff didn't he????
No you didnt
Go back and have a look at how many time including the pre season I and many others called for Miles to be elevated and played!!!!!
Enough with the baiting.
I went back not long ago and you were on the Thomas wagon and were happy when he was elevated instead of Miles
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#5 in afl for clearances
Is that average or total? Either way it is impressive.
Average. Mr Hardwick only picked him six times.
Rank Player Team Games Clearances for Last Game Total
1 Gary Jnr Ablett Gold Coast 15 3 v Collingwood, Round 16 118
2 Callan Ward GWS 16 7 v Fremantle, Round 17 116
3 Thomas Liberatore Western Bulldogs 16 9 v Gold Coast, Round 17 114
4 Josh P. Kennedy Sydney 16 12 v Carlton, Round 17 109
5 Ben Cunnington North Melbourne 16 7 v St Kilda, Round 17 104
2014 AFL League Clearances Per Game Leaders (Minimum 4 Games Played)
Rank Player Team Games Clearances for Last Game Average
1 Gary Jnr Ablett Gold Coast 15 3 v Collingwood, Round 16 7.9
2 Callan Ward GWS 16 7 v Fremantle, Round 17 7.2
3 Thomas Liberatore Western Bulldogs 16 9 v Gold Coast, Round 17 7.1
4 Josh P. Kennedy Sydney 16 12 v Carlton, Round 17 6.8
5 Anthony Miles Richmond 6 8 v Port Adelaide, Round 17 6.5
5 Ben Cunnington North Melbourne 16 7 v St Kilda, Round 17 6.5
I concur its impressive. In decent company with Ablett, Libba, Kennedy, Ward, Cunnington. Was tagged by Cornes last game, too.
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astbury is gone for the yr ::) and grimes is a 89kg weed who you want to play on the clokes and hawkins of this world. cmon judge we are stuck with chaplin weather we like it not. there isnt one other viable option.
(http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2011/04/21/1226042/885677-alex-rance.jpg)
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I love how he hits players up from the center of the ground and goes long down the middle. This is how you win games of football. Not hugging the pockets.
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I cant believe Hardwick's comments, we all saw it, why the stuff didn't he????
No you didnt
Go back and have a look at how many time including the pre season I and many others called for Miles to be elevated and played!!!!!
Enough with the baiting.
I went back not long ago and you were on the Thomas wagon and were happy when he was elevated instead of Miles
:yep :yep
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I cant believe Hardwick's comments, we all saw it, why the stuff didn't he????
No you didnt
Go back and have a look at how many time including the pre season I and many others called for Miles to be elevated and played!!!!!
Enough with the baiting.
I am not able to watch reserves and am suspicious of high stats in reserves but I do read what reliable posters who go to reserves say and he was a stand out.
So WAT if by "we" you mean our reliable OER molls who watch the 2's then fair enough.
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I cant believe Hardwick's comments, we all saw it, why the stuff didn't he????
No you didnt
Go back and have a look at how many time including the pre season I and many others called for Miles to be elevated and played!!!!!
Enough with the baiting.
I went back not long ago and you were on the Thomas wagon and were happy when he was elevated instead of Miles
:yep :yep
YR and you chuckhead, go back and have a look when the Big O was elevated instead of Miles..that is when you will see Miles was actually playing out of his skin!!!!!! Then have a look when we elevated him and didn't play him....don't be selective next time..
Regardless, as I said many of us saw in him the skills to be elevated earlier and played, he wasn't, Hardwick said he didn't see it!!!!
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No you didnt, you were all over Thomas
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No you didnt, you were all over Thomas
Quote it or it didn't happen.
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No you didnt, you were all over Thomas
Quote it or it didn't happen.
CBF u do it
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you two cut it out please
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Go back and have a look at how many time including the pre season I and many others called for Miles to be elevated and played!!!!!
Enough with the baiting.
I went back not long ago and you were on the Thomas wagon and were happy when he was elevated instead of Miles
:yep :yep
YR and you chuckhead, go back and have a look when the Big O was elevated instead of Miles..that is when you will see Miles was actually playing out of his skin!!!!!! Then have a look when we elevated him and didn't play him....don't be selective next time..
Regardless, as I said many of us saw in him the skills to be elevated earlier and played, he wasn't, Hardwick said he didn't see it!!!!
I did what you said and went back to the pre season and when the elevations were announced you were happy about them and didn't care about Miles. You were late to the bandwagon don't act like you're the driver
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Miles from Sydney
It’s difficult to work out what Greater Western Sydney didn't like about Anthony Miles. In his two seasons with the Giants, Miles played 10 games and averaged 16.6 possessions per game. Given the fledgling side didn't win too many games in those seasons, you might have thought that those sort of numbers would be enough to keep your place on the senior list. But, instead, the Giants delisted him. And their loss was Richmond's gain. Before the game against West Coast, he had picked up an average 26 possessions per game in 2014. And he started this match like a house on fire. His seven first-quarter possessions were important, and he followed up with another seven, including a goal, in the second. Miles finished the match with 21 disposals, and the Giants must now be wondering whether they made a huge error.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-25/five-talking-points-west-coast-v-richmond
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can we call him a star yet?
hes a star :cheers
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can we call him a star yet?
hes a star :cheers
Has to contract and battle through Tigeritis first
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can we call him a star yet?
hes a star :cheers
Yes. But if he becomes a spud you cop the blame for going early. :shh
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(http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2009/04/28/wbAFLGcoughlan_wideweb__470x393,0.jpg)
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reckon just about everyone in this thread has lost true perspective at some stage.
we had just come off finals . we had openly stated we wanted mature players in the team and younger blokes were going to have to really earn their spot.
tuck had retired, people remember him dont they, a real big unit 189cm/90kg not overly quick ball winner. i dont growl because we promoted thomas who had a decent pre season as well,he was a like for like replacement. it made sense. in many ways he too had earned his spot.while i dont and didnt agree with promoting thomas instead of miles i dont look upon it as a huge mistake and understand the good reasons why they went that way.
its not as if there were no good reasons for promoting thomas.
we then had our best ruckman not available and instead of promoting miles we promoted stephenson. once again the logic behind this move is not and was not wrong, so again they had some good reasons as to why they did this.
my gripe here is a little different to most others id say. that is in promoting orren we have failed to play him. imo it seems he has done more than enough in the twos to get games.
imo where they have gone wrong is not finding a way to also promote miles quicker especially as he kept on tearing it up in games. to make him wait so long when we did have options to promote him earlier was a mistake. for me without hindsight it is probably the only real mistake.
we bag the club over this but looking at an overall picture i ask have they really got these things so badly wrong.
imo both thomas and miles deserve their chances others may disagree on thomas.
i can hear the abuse even now if we had failed to promote orren, and hampson went down in week one.. as poor as hampson was in most areas he was more than competetive at ruck contests.yep damned if they do damned if they dont with orrens promotion
i think it becomes too easy for all of us to just look at what has transpired,and in the process lose sight of why we did things 6 months.
as for other things like continually playing under performers,failure to play kids, failure to reward good seconds form well they are things for another time.
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The thing is Claw, we didn't have to promote Stephenson until we needed him and that would only have been if Hampson or Vickery went down with a long term injury - we could have waited with him on an 'as needs' basis. Taking the other 2 - Thomas and Miles - would have given us more options and versatility from round 1 and that's the part of it all that frustrated the crap out of me. Stephenson only had a role if another ruck went down, the others had very real potential for roles from the start.
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Bang on Smokey
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Don't think promoting Miles would have made much difference to the scoreboard at that time...As Ivan has belatedly informed us and jack had hinted earlier in the season,the playing group,the coaches,the whole club had dropped the ball and the downward spiral wasn't going to be stopped until this overriding issue(s) was addressed
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If Maric and Hampson were both injured, like they were for Orren's single game this year, I'd have been happy to just play Vickery and Griffiths instead and have Miles promoted instead of Big O. I've seen enough from both of them to think they're decent enough to play second ruck, and sufficient to cover all duties for a game or two.
Essendon managed for a couple of games with just Daniher and Carlisle doing the ruckwork. Don't see why we couldn't do the same.
Miles sooner would have been nice.
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Another example of young players not be trusted by hardwick. pee poor.
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The thing is Claw, we didn't have to promote Stephenson until we needed him and that would only have been if Hampson or Vickery went down with a long term injury - we could have waited with him on an 'as needs' basis. Taking the other 2 - Thomas and Miles - would have given us more options and versatility from round 1 and that's the part of it all that frustrated the crap out of me. Stephenson only had a role if another ruck went down, the others had very real potential for roles from the start.
disagree. the club went and got hampson so vickery could permanently play fwd.that is the structure they wanted. two permanent kpfs and a resting ruckman. i think this is the correct way to go structure wise.personel wise wel ive had more than my say on vickery and griffiths. ffs they shopped griffiths around last yr that was what they thought of him.
we are talking about the start of yr here that was when these decisions were made.
besides there was no way i would want vickery playing first ruck most certainly more so at the start of the yr.
at the start of the yr did anyone at all want to see vickery or griffiths holding down first ruck, if anyone says yes id say they were liars or a part of a very small group.
imagine if hamspud got a 4 or 5 week injury week one or two we cant promote anyone because the spots are filled up by two mids. vickery and griffiths were not options and imo still arent.
if mampson got hurt early on in the piece there was only one option and that was orren.
as i said its all fine in hindsight but at the time there was good logic and decent reasons to go the way they went. i criticse as much as anyone but sometimes they are blamed wrongly. i dont think they did too much wrong in this case and in the time period we are talking about.
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That structure didn't last long - and early on Griff was offering a bit in the ruck - not hard for Vickery and griff to cover for a few weeks, doesn't matter if they wanted vickery as a permanent KPF, sometimes you have to roll with the punches.
Sme of us saw that clearly Miles was a cut above and was a ready made afl player, this is not hindsight, I and many others were ropable at the decision(or lack of) and stand by it now.
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The thing is Claw, we didn't have to promote Stephenson until we needed him and that would only have been if Hampson or Vickery went down with a long term injury - we could have waited with him on an 'as needs' basis. Taking the other 2 - Thomas and Miles - would have given us more options and versatility from round 1 and that's the part of it all that frustrated the crap out of me. Stephenson only had a role if another ruck went down, the others had very real potential for roles from the start.
disagree. the club went and got hampson so vickery could permanently play fwd.that is the structure they wanted. two permanent kpfs and a resting ruckman. i think this is the correct way to go structure wise.personel wise wel ive had more than my say on vickery and griffiths. ffs they shopped griffiths around last yr that was what they thought of him.
we are talking about the start of yr here that was when these decisions were made.
besides there was no way i would want vickery playing first ruck most certainly more so at the start of the yr.
at the start of the yr did anyone at all want to see vickery or griffiths holding down first ruck, if anyone says yes id say they were liars or a part of a very small group.
imagine if hamspud got a 4 or 5 week injury week one or two we cant promote anyone because the spots are filled up by two mids. vickery and griffiths were not options and imo still arent.
if mampson got hurt early on in the piece there was only one option and that was orren.
as i said its all fine in hindsight but at the time there was good logic and decent reasons to go the way they went. i criticse as much as anyone but sometimes they are blamed wrongly. i dont think they did too much wrong in this case and in the time period we are talking about.
I don't agree with you Claw. If they wanted the structure you speak of then Hampson and Stephenson would have been playing together in Round 1. They didn't so that can't have been the reason. And if Hampson had gone down for a few weeks then Stephenson could have been promoted by placing Maric on the LTI because the club knew at the time he was going to be out for an extended period. P-poor planning in my opinion and it wasn't just hindsight speaking because many on here could see it as the wrong call right from the start. They just got it plain wrong.
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The thing is Claw, we didn't have to promote Stephenson until we needed him and that would only have been if Hampson or Vickery went down with a long term injury - we could have waited with him on an 'as needs' basis. Taking the other 2 - Thomas and Miles - would have given us more options and versatility from round 1 and that's the part of it all that frustrated the crap out of me. Stephenson only had a role if another ruck went down, the others had very real potential for roles from the start.
disagree. the club went and got hampson so vickery could permanently play fwd.that is the structure they wanted. two permanent kpfs and a resting ruckman. i think this is the correct way to go structure wise.personel wise wel ive had more than my say on vickery and griffiths. ffs they shopped griffiths around last yr that was what they thought of him.
we are talking about the start of yr here that was when these decisions were made.
besides there was no way i would want vickery playing first ruck most certainly more so at the start of the yr.
at the start of the yr did anyone at all want to see vickery or griffiths holding down first ruck, if anyone says yes id say they were liars or a part of a very small group.
imagine if hamspud got a 4 or 5 week injury week one or two we cant promote anyone because the spots are filled up by two mids. vickery and griffiths were not options and imo still arent.
if mampson got hurt early on in the piece there was only one option and that was orren.
as i said its all fine in hindsight but at the time there was good logic and decent reasons to go the way they went. i criticse as much as anyone but sometimes they are blamed wrongly. i dont think they did too much wrong in this case and in the time period we are talking about.
orren and hampson are options
vickery and griffiths are not....
ok mate
Plop
PLOP
plop
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From Mark Robinson's 'the tackle' article ....
Here's a topic for the week, who would u take head to head. The million dollar man Tom Scully or the 50k man Anthony Miles?
3. Anthony Miles. Interesting question. One is predominantly a runner who doesn’t get it enough and the other is tireless in pursuit of the ball and averages about 25 disposals in his seven games. I’d take Miles. He has more influence on games than Scully. His numbers against the Eagles were 21 touches, a game-high 15 of them were contested, six tackles and nine clearances. He’s given the Tigers more intensity in the middle, which has helped relieve the demands on Cotchin and Martin.
http://www.news.com.au/national/the-tackle-herald-sun-chief-football-writer-mark-robinson-nominates-his-likes-and-dislikes-from-round-18/story-e6frfkp9-1227003842942
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Regardless of Miles all I can say is thank god we didnt get scully, barely worth a second round draft pcik
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reckon just about everyone in this thread has lost true perspective at some stage.
we had just come off finals . we had openly stated we wanted mature players in the team and younger blokes were going to have to really earn their spot.
tuck had retired, people remember him dont they, a real big unit 189cm/90kg not overly quick ball winner. i dont growl because we promoted thomas who had a decent pre season as well,he was a like for like replacement. it made sense. in many ways he too had earned his spot.while i dont and didnt agree with promoting thomas instead of miles i dont look upon it as a huge mistake and understand the good reasons why they went that way.
its not as if there were no good reasons for promoting thomas.
we then had our best ruckman not available and instead of promoting miles we promoted stephenson. once again the logic behind this move is not and was not wrong, so again they had some good reasons as to why they did this.
my gripe here is a little different to most others id say. that is in promoting orren we have failed to play him. imo it seems he has done more than enough in the twos to get games.
imo where they have gone wrong is not finding a way to also promote miles quicker especially as he kept on tearing it up in games. to make him wait so long when we did have options to promote him earlier was a mistake. for me without hindsight it is probably the only real mistake.
we bag the club over this but looking at an overall picture i ask have they really got these things so badly wrong.
imo both thomas and miles deserve their chances others may disagree on thomas.
i can hear the abuse even now if we had failed to promote orren, and hampson went down in week one.. as poor as hampson was in most areas he was more than competetive at ruck contests.yep damned if they do damned if they dont with orrens promotion
i think it becomes too easy for all of us to just look at what has transpired,and in the process lose sight of why we did things 6 months.
as for other things like continually playing under performers,failure to play kids, failure to reward good seconds form well they are things for another time.
I don't think the size really matters, Miles offers us that strong clearance winner in the middle and did so before the start of the season + he offers better skills than Tuck or Thomas have ever given and is certainly a smarter player than Tuck and probably Thomas.
The thing I think that annoyed most people was the fact we could promote Miles earlier (King? was on the LTIL) but we didn't and when we finally did, they still kept him in the VFL for a few weeks.
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I like how he just got his poo together and was ready to play..
The team should do the same thing
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I remember when Michael Barlow was rookies to Freo and he became a walk up member of their starting 18.
It was this type of recruiting that I recall thinking seemed non existent at Richmond.
My hope is that Miles becomes our version - effectively a ready to go mid that doesn't require money or a top 5 draft pick.
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reckon just about everyone in this thread has lost true perspective at some stage.
we had just come off finals . we had openly stated we wanted mature players in the team and younger blokes were going to have to really earn their spot.
tuck had retired, people remember him dont they, a real big unit 189cm/90kg not overly quick ball winner. i dont growl because we promoted thomas who had a decent pre season as well,he was a like for like replacement. it made sense. in many ways he too had earned his spot.while i dont and didnt agree with promoting thomas instead of miles i dont look upon it as a huge mistake and understand the good reasons why they went that way.
its not as if there were no good reasons for promoting thomas.
we then had our best ruckman not available and instead of promoting miles we promoted stephenson. once again the logic behind this move is not and was not wrong, so again they had some good reasons as to why they did this.
my gripe here is a little different to most others id say. that is in promoting orren we have failed to play him. imo it seems he has done more than enough in the twos to get games.
imo where they have gone wrong is not finding a way to also promote miles quicker especially as he kept on tearing it up in games. to make him wait so long when we did have options to promote him earlier was a mistake. for me without hindsight it is probably the only real mistake.
we bag the club over this but looking at an overall picture i ask have they really got these things so badly wrong.
imo both thomas and miles deserve their chances others may disagree on thomas.
i can hear the abuse even now if we had failed to promote orren, and hampson went down in week one.. as poor as hampson was in most areas he was more than competetive at ruck contests.yep damned if they do damned if they dont with orrens promotion
i think it becomes too easy for all of us to just look at what has transpired,and in the process lose sight of why we did things 6 months.
as for other things like continually playing under performers,failure to play kids, failure to reward good seconds form well they are things for another time.
I don't think the size really matters, Miles offers us that strong clearance winner in the middle and did so before the start of the season + he offers better skills than Tuck or Thomas have ever given and is certainly a smarter player than Tuck and probably Thomas.
The thing I think that annoyed most people was the fact we could promote Miles earlier (King? was on the LTIL) but we didn't and when we finally did, they still kept him in the VFL for a few weeks.
as far as size goes i reckon miles is the exception rather than the norm when it comes to the role he playys.
ive already stated that we failed to promote and play miles quick enough. all im saying is before a ball was bounced there was some pretty good reasons why thomas got promoted and orren as well.
it was not my sort of scenario ffs i was against taking thomas at all and wanted us to draft a young ruckman like darcy cameron instead of keeping orren.we didnt do that type of thing.
so the thing is at the start of the yr maric was gone and hampson another i did not want and ffs hampson was uinproven and i said it at the time was the only real viable ruck option we had. it was clear we had to cover our bases and promote orren.again im taklking start of yr not now with hindsight.
we promoted the mature thomas instead of miles again not what i wanted but ffs they had good reasons for it.
i agree what they got wrong was failing to place maric on the ltil or and promote miles or even promote miles as soon as king got hurt.
i reckon people are so disgruntled with the club and whats has transpired, me included im as peeed of as anyone, they are purely takloking in nhindsight.
you know i didnt see too many disagree with keeping orren or only take one kid, most defefended the thomas selection as well.
fact is both thomas and miles earnt a promotion they took the senior bloke maybe because they thought vhe would give more. they kept orren and promoted him when ivan went down because they were concerned about our ruck options with out him and rightly so.
you lot can bag em anything and everything, me i will bag em only when i think they deserve it which by the way is pretty regular.
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The thing is Claw, we didn't have to promote Stephenson until we needed him and that would only have been if Hampson or Vickery went down with a long term injury - we could have waited with him on an 'as needs' basis. Taking the other 2 - Thomas and Miles - would have given us more options and versatility from round 1 and that's the part of it all that frustrated the crap out of me. Stephenson only had a role if another ruck went down, the others had very real potential for roles from the start.
disagree. the club went and got hampson so vickery could permanently play fwd.that is the structure they wanted. two permanent kpfs and a resting ruckman. i think this is the correct way to go structure wise.personel wise wel ive had more than my say on vickery and griffiths. ffs they shopped griffiths around last yr that was what they thought of him.
we are talking about the start of yr here that was when these decisions were made.
besides there was no way i would want vickery playing first ruck most certainly more so at the start of the yr.
at the start of the yr did anyone at all want to see vickery or griffiths holding down first ruck, if anyone says yes id say they were liars or a part of a very small group.
imagine if hamspud got a 4 or 5 week injury week one or two we cant promote anyone because the spots are filled up by two mids. vickery and griffiths were not options and imo still arent.
if mampson got hurt early on in the piece there was only one option and that was orren.
as i said its all fine in hindsight but at the time there was good logic and decent reasons to go the way they went. i criticse as much as anyone but sometimes they are blamed wrongly. i dont think they did too much wrong in this case and in the time period we are talking about.
orren and hampson are options
vickery and griffiths are not....
ok mate
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are you an imbecile. orren and hampson were options at the start of the yr. how old are you that you cant grasp a simple time frame.
ypuir talking to the bloke who just about single handedly voiced continually his displeasure at taking hampson and keeping orren in the off season.
as bad as they are as footballers as ruckmen they are miles in front of the two pea hearts you adore.
as first ruckmen vickery and griffiths are very much duds.so far as footballers they are worse. the only reason you defend them is because they are younger. you dont seem capable of grasping the very simple fact of just because your younger you arent better or can even play. both have done so little to date to warrant even being mnentionmed as ruckmen in the same breath as orren at least.
plop plop plop is very appropriate when it comes to griffiths and vickery. in fact it sums up more than half the list. as long as these hacks are there we will not target tall fwds and we will pay a severe price.
why do our \supporters kid themselves so much
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Mate Hampson is a spud and Loren debuted at 30
They are miles ahead o anything
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How good is this guy, what a pick up, has turned our midfield around and will only get better from here.
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How good is this guy, what a pick up, has turned our midfield around and will only get better from here.
:yep :gotigers
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see ball
get ball
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Thing I liked most, he had a bad week last week but bounced right back this week.
Going to be a handy addition for many years I feel.
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This kid will not be bought to the ground with a tackle.He just motors on
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Brings his own footy.
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Former Giant gets Miles in the legs
Since coming into Richmond's senior side in round 11, Anthony Miles has been impressive, playing every game. The former Giant has averaged 24 disposals and six clearances per game and has become a crucial cog in the Tigers' midfield in the second half of the season. Last week against his former side Miles had his most disappointing game for the season. After barely touching it in the first half he was sent to tag Giants captain Callan Ward and finished with just 12 disposals. After a quiet word from coach Damien Hardwick during the week, Miles set his sights on rebounding against the Bombers, and he did just that. The midfielder was prolific in the first quarter racking up 14 disposals. Despite his impact, the Bombers left him unchecked for most of the game. The 22-year-old finished with 28 touches and a game-high seven clearances to take out best-on-ground honours.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-08/talking-points-richmond-v-essendon
Fox Footy highlighted that Miles is 2nd in the AFL for clearances in the past 5 weeks. Single handedly turned us from the 7th best clearance side to the top side in the last 5 weeks and also from the 6th best contested possession side to the top side as well.
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Great game.
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Thing I liked most, he had a bad week last week but bounced right back this week.
Going to be a handy addition for many years I feel.
this is what I was looking to see from him - whether or not he could get back to his high standard and he did it. going to be a 200 game player IMHO.
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Just keeps getting up, butters up, follows up, chases his ball just motors on.
One stage in the third got the ball out from the centre bounce missed the target but scrambled to tackle the Essendon bloke to keep the ball in there. Huge effort.
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Just a good honest footballer. Need more like that.
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Miles is one of if not the biggest reason we have turned it around...
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Miles is one of if not the biggest reason we have turned it around...
Takes a huge pressure of the midfield because he wins his own ball.
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Miles is one of if not the biggest reason we have turned it around...
Takes a huge pressure of the midfield because he wins his own ball.
need to find one more this offseason if possible.
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Only a breakout game remember* :lol :rollin
*has been doing it all year
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Only a breakout game remember* :lol :rollin
*has been doing it all year
Yep just another Dean Polo. :lol :rollin :lol
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Biggest positive of the year was elevating this guy and seeing what he can do.
Biggest negative was how long they took to elevate him.
Maybe we wouldnt of been 3-10 ????
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Biggest positive of the year was elevating this guy and seeing what he can do.
Biggest negative was how long they took to elevate him.
Maybe we wouldnt of been 3-10 ????
Fair bit of truth in that I reckon Fluffy! :'(
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If you remove grigg and add miles
I think it's very hard to think wed be 3-10
Given miles is top five in a for clearances and grigg is an outsideprincess
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Biggest positive of the year was elevating this guy and seeing what he can do.
Biggest negative was how long they took to elevate him.
Maybe we wouldnt of been 3-10 ????
Fair bit of truth in that I reckon Fluffy! :'(
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BTW very small snippet in today's HUN saying club is looking at giving him a 2 year contract. In discussions with his management
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Why not three or four.
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Pep talk puts Tiger Miles back on his game
Nat Edwards
afl.com.au
August 9, 2014
A CHAT to coach Damien Hardwick during the week helped Tiger Anthony Miles regain confidence following a disappointing performance against his former side Greater Western Sydney last round.
Miles had a poor first half against the Giants before being handed the job of tagging GWS co-captain Callan Ward.
Miles finished with just 12 disposals, a far cry from his average of 24 disposals this season.
After a consultation with his coach during the week, and a pre-game rev up from senior assistant Mark Williams, Miles bounced back against the Bombers with a best-on-ground performance.
The 22-year-old ran hot in the opening term racking up 14 touches and finished the match with 28 possessions, 12 of those contested, and a game-high seven clearances.
"I was disappointed last week," Miles told AFL.com.au after the Tigers' 18-point win over Essendon.
"I played a bit of a different role going to Ward in the second half so it was good to be freed up this week and allowed to hunt the footy.
"I had a bit of a chat to 'Dimma' and he told me, 'measure yourself on your bad games'. He said I still had an impact last week and helped the team get over the line.
"I had a chat to Mark Williams too today before the game and he said 'you've just got to back yourself and get back to hunting the footy and crashing in'. Both of them have been fantastic for me."
After being delisted by the Giants at the end of last year after just 10 games in two seasons, Miles was handed a second chance by the Tigers on their rookie list.
Hardwick has been impressed by the youngster’s form, in particular his ability to win the contested ball, since he was elevated into the senior side in round 12.
"He's been outstanding," Hardwick said.
"His ability to win the ball and distribute to others is at an elite level, there's no doubt about that.
"He's been a real credit to himself. He's worked incredibly hard and is just a very good player for us. We're just really pleased to have him on our list, probably very lucky to have him on our list too, to be perfectly honest."
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Miles' management is reportedly close to finalising a new two-year deal with the Tigers.
The 22-year-old is hopeful that a deal will be struck in the near future.
"I think Richo (Richmond football manager Dan Richardson) and my manager are in the process of working it out," Miles said.
"I've heard small talks but nothing has been put in paper so I'm certainly very hopeful. I'm loving it in Melbourne and at Richmond, the staff and players have just been fantastic. I'm just rapt the Tigers have given me a second chance."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-09/tigers-turnaround-talk
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Whyvthe hell would you use miles as a tagger :huh
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Biggest positive of the year was elevating this guy and seeing what he can do.
Biggest negative was how long they took to elevate him.
Maybe we wouldnt of been 3-10 ????
Fair bit of truth in that I reckon Fluffy! :'(
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BTW very small snippet in today's HUN saying club is looking at giving him a 2 year contract. In discussions with his management
Just quickly regarding that, can they officially put pen to paper when he's on the rookie list? Obviously they can shake on it but can't it not actually happen until he's elevated with a token late pick in the ND?
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Whyvthe hell would you use miles as a tagger :huh
Because ur a stuffin imbeile coach?
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You say what, he can coach a bit dimma, don't worry about that :shh
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His repeated coaching selections in time of struggle prove this don't worry about that either. :shh
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Whyvthe hell would you use miles as a tagger :huh
Good learning curve playing on Ward
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Whyvthe hell would you use miles as a tagger :huh
Because ur a stuffin imbeile coach?
He wasn't getting the ball, it was either that or be subbed off IMO
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Miles will be a guest on the Sunday Footy Show today.
https://twitter.com/SunFootyShow
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Have I missed it?
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Have I missed it?
Nope actually he's on next
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On after these ads
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Miles coming up next on the Sunday Footy Show ;D
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Good interview
Improved on his deficiency and got back on an AFL
Credit where due
Well done
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Agree it was a good interview but nothing really that hasn't been said before I don't think. Only thing I took out of it was the sly smile he had when asked about the truth behind Richmond's contract offer as he said something about "his management are handling it and working out the small stuff"
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Interestingly, Miles praised the club's development system and said he's learnt a lot from Lids, Cotch and especially Axel. His reason for him not playing until round 12 was that he needed to work on his deficiencies.
Miles also said two weeks before the rookie draft, the Club told him we weren't going to draft him and he should stick to his plan of finding a VFL/SANFL club for 2014 and we'd keep an eye on how he goes. It was only the night before the rookie draft that Blair Hartley phoned him and said we'd be drafting him.
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As opposed to the deficiencies blokes were displaying in the first 12 weeks. Nice one Milsey towing the company line especially with your management in discissions with the club. Should've just said the club were fornicated in the first half of the year and I should have been elevated after the bye for the Melbourne game.
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Yeah that would be pretty professional of him, ::)
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Interestingly, Miles praised the club's development system and said he's learnt a lot from Lids, Cotch and especially Axel. His reason for him not playing until round 12 was that he needed to work on his deficiencies.
Miles also said two weeks before the rookie draft, the Club told him we weren't going to draft him and he should stick to his plan of finding a VFL/SANFL club for 2014 and we'd keep an eye on how he goes. It was only the night before the rookie draft that Blair Hartley phoned him and said we'd be drafting him.
Miles needs to get 45 touches a week in the twos on order to iron out his problems
And yet the Chaplin's and grigg of the world are never dropped
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Emerging Tiger Miles set to sign new deal
Travis King
afl.com.au
August 10, 2014 2:49 PM
ANTHONY Miles' remarkable rise from the football scrapheap is set to continue, with the Richmond midfielder on the verge of signing a contract extension to keep him at Punt Road.
The 22-year-old has been a revelation for the Tigers since he was delisted by Greater Western Sydney at the end of last season.
He's played every game since making his debut against North Melbourne in round 12 and has taken some of the heat of skipper Trent Cotchin at the coalface.
The inside ball winner is averaging 11.1 contested possessions a game and 24.1 disposals after being picked up in the rookie draft and is now set to sign a senior contract.
"I think my manager's working through it at the moment, so I'm not sure of the finer details of it," Miles said on The Sunday Footy Show.
"I'm certainly hoping to stay at the Tiges."
Miles revealed there were no guarantees he would be given a second chance at the top level by Richmond.
The New South Welshman started looking around for a VFL or SANFL club before receiving a call from the Tigers.
"A couple of weeks before the rookie draft Richmond actually rang me and said look mate we aren't going to take you, just go and do what you do in the VFL or the SANFL and we'll have a look at you there'," he said.
"But Blair Hartley (general manager of player personnel and list management) fortunately rang me the night before the rookie draft and said ‘we might take you’ so it caused a bit of a sleepless night I got picked up, fortunately.
"Obviously being delisted at the end of last year by the Giants was pretty tough to swallow.
"My running ability was probably the main thing and then they touched on a few other things. It was a pretty tough time."
But instead of saying the Giants overlooked his talent, Miles believes his improvement has come from sheer hard work.
"I'd like to think I've improved. I went away after being delisted and worked on what they thought my deficiencies were," he said.
"I hooked up with a running coach back home, my uncle, and did some work there and the Tigers have been great for my development as well.
"The thing for me to was just to first-hand witness how these guys go about it. 'Lids' (Brett Deledio) and 'Cotch' have been great just to watch what they do on the track and in the weights room.
"Nathan Foley has been fantastic for me – he played his 150th on Friday night and he's been a great mentor for me as well."
Miles played 10 games for the Giants in two seasons and is set to equal that mark for Richmond against Adelaide in round 21.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-10/miles-set-for-new-deal
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Yeah that would be pretty professional of him, ::)
Just say it BJ. Another FJ masterstroke. That's all you need to say. Nothing more nothing less.:thumbsup
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We'll hats off to the recruiting and development team ......again :clapping
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They just can't do a thing wrong. Bless their cotton socks. :thumbsup
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Dimmer said "we're lucky to have him at the club".
Truth is, we're lucky Dimmer was forced to play the guy through other's injuries and poor form
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Dimmer said "we're lucky to have him at the club".
Truth is, we're lucky Dimmer was forced to play the guy through other's injuries and poor form
:clapping
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Dimmer said "we're lucky to have him at the club".
Truth is, we're lucky Dimmer was forced to play the guy through other's injuries and poor form
:clapping
Absolutely it forced our hand. The kid was getting approx. 30 touches a game in the ressies and he's still getting those numbers in the seniors. It's certainly not a Dimma masterstroke we just succeeded through the clubs own misfortune in mismanaging the first half of the season. Been thinking if the kid played after the bye would we have lost to Melbourne? How handy would those four points be now. :-\
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Hampson - can u believe how Dimmer persisted with this guy?
Thomas - How did he get a game before Vlaustin?
Yesterday highlighted his lack of skill.
These blokes were the coaches choice.
Miles was just a guy who would probably die in the magoos or
get picked up by another club and become the gun he is.
Serendipity has shone, despite imbecility running rampant.
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Hampson - can u believe how Dimmer persisted with this guy?
Thomas - How did he get a game before Vlaustin?
Yesterday highlighted his lack of skill.
These blokes were the coaches choice.
Miles was just a guy who would probably die in the magoos or
get picked up by another club and become the gun he is.
Serendipity has shone, despite imbecility running rampant.
Grigg > miles
According to sir Damien
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Hampson - can u believe how Dimmer persisted with this guy?
Thomas - How did he get a game before Vlaustin?
Yesterday highlighted his lack of skill.
These blokes were the coaches choice.
Miles was just a guy who would probably die in the magoos or
get picked up by another club and become the gun he is.
Serendipity has shone, despite imbecility running rampant.
Preaching to the converted Ox. :thumbsup
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Dimmer said "we're lucky to have him at the club".
Truth is, we're lucky Dimmer was forced to play the guy through other's injuries and poor form
Wrong , we were putting him the through the necessary hoops at the Punt rd finishing school to have him cherry ripe for his debut. Looks to me it worked to a tee :clapping
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Dimmer said "we're lucky to have him at the club".
Truth is, we're lucky Dimmer was forced to play the guy through other's injuries and poor form
Wrong , we were putting him the through the necessary hoops at the Punt rd finishing school to have him cherry ripe for his debut. Looks to me it worked to a tee :clapping
Of course, it was all part of a greater plan to promote Orren, and watch what a mistake giving up pick 28 for Hampson was adding to a wretched first half of the year where despite our galling losses where we were only selecting available players from a pool of 25 despite some of the players obvious deficiencies in ability and form,playing static Danny Frawley type footy that by round 9 Miles would be ready to be promoted despite 30 possies a game in the ressies only to be selected for his debut in round 12 which would coincide a few weeks later to the club embarking on a 6 game winning run, generating the momentum of a runaway freight train and only regaining slight respect from the fan base after beating Essendon that despite the fact that the club may still win their last three games their attempt to make the finals may still be an exercise of futility.
If only I had seen this in May I wouldn't have felt so gutted after we lost to the Suns, Bulldogs, Pies, Hawthorn, Geelong, Melbourne, Essendon, North, Freo and Sydney. What a masterstroke had all of us fooled.
Another Dimma, Blair and RFC masterstroke. 9th with a bullet. :thumbsup
Yep the RFC finishing factory working at its procrastinating best. :thumbsup
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Yes.
Clearly a developmentl master stroke by the RFC.
Can't understand how I misread that one.
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Dimmer said "we're lucky to have him at the club".
Truth is, we're lucky Dimmer was forced to play the guy through other's injuries and poor form
Wrong , we were putting him the through the necessary hoops at the Punt rd finishing school to have him cherry ripe for his debut. Looks to me it worked to a tee :clapping
Of course, it was all part of a greater plan to promote Orren, and watch what a mistake giving up pick 28 for Hampson was adding to a wretched first half of the year where despite our galling losses where we were only selecting available players from a pool of 25 despite some of the players obvious deficiencies in ability and form,playing static Danny Frawley type footy that by round 9 Miles would be ready to be promoted despite 30 possies a game in the ressies only to be selected for his debut in round 12 which would coincide a few weeks later to the club embarking on a 6 game winning run, generating the momentum of a runaway freight train and only regaining slight respect from the fan base after beating Essendon that despite the fact that the club may still win their last three games their attempt to make the finals may still be an exercise of futility.
If only I had seen this in May I wouldn't have felt so gutted after we lost to the Suns, Bulldogs, Pies, Hawthorn, Geelong, Melbourne, Essendon, North, Freo and Sydney. What a masterstroke had all of us fooled.
Another Dimma, Blair and RFC masterstroke. 9th with a bullet. :thumbsup
Yep the RFC finishing factory working at its procrastinating best. :thumbsup
:bow
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Hate to think what this site would be like if we had lost the last seven matches.
:lol
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Another thing.
Oren would have given more than Hampson...but better not give him a turn
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Must be time for a good old.......Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Hate to think what this site would be like if we had lost the last seven matches.
:lol
think back to when we were 3-10
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Another thing.
Oren would have given more than Hampson...but better not give him a turn
He would have, that was a colossal stuff up and actually did more damage than not promoting miles earlier , to think we were using that spud as a resting forward for a decent amount of time. Miles should have come in 2 weeks earlier against Melb , I reckon he just might have stood in the way of nat jones dominating and setting up their narrow victory
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Another thing.
Oren would have given more than Hampson...but better not give him a turn
He would have, that was a colossal stuff up and actually did more damage than not promoting miles earlier , to think we were using that spud as a resting forward for a decent amount of time. Miles should have come in 2 weeks earlier against Melb , I reckon he just might have stood in the way of nat jones dominating and setting up their narrow victory
But I thought the RFF Richmond Finishing Factory did the right thing getting him cherry ripe and selecting him at round 12.
Flip flopping BJ again don't know whether it is an RFC masterstroke or BJ pig in a poke.
They are you're own words. :lol :rollin :lol
Dimmer said "we're lucky to have him at the club".
Truth is, we're lucky Dimmer was forced to play the guy through other's injuries and poor form
Wrong , we were putting him the through the necessary hoops at the Punt rd finishing school to have him cherry ripe for his debut. Looks to me it worked to a tee :clapping
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I believe any argument that attempts to say
In the grand scheme of life
It was BETTER for miles to be playing twos getting 50 touches a week
Vs playing seniors, and attempting to help the senior side not lose to rubbish clubs
Is insanity
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Personally I think it was better for Miles getting 50 touches each week in the twos
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We'll there's a pretty good argument to say it certainly didn't do him any harm :shh
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Round 3-14
Won 2
Lost 9
How many 'extra' wins would it of taken for you to change your mind ?
Maybe I overrate miles.
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I'm just waiting for you guys to explain to me how it was a bad mistake by the club to recruit Miles in the first place. We just can't do a thing right can we! :shh
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We'll there's a pretty good argument to say it certainly didn't do him any harm :shh
Which is? ;D
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We'll there's a pretty good argument to say it certainly didn't do him any harm :shh
Which is? ;D
F me don't ask for details, you will spoil it
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I'm just waiting for you guys to explain to me how it was a bad mistake by the club to recruit Miles in the first place. We just can't do a thing right can we! :shh
lol the club took at gordon and lloyd with 50 and 66 in front of miles with what amonted to our second and third picks in the nd. your not telling me the club rated miles highly are you.
ffs harwick even said he didnt realise miles would do what he did when he got promoted despite hharwick watching the bloke play in the twos.
i really hope our coach and coaches have nothing to do with our recruiting. but hey im stuuck between a rock and a hard place because i hope our recruiters have nothing or little to do with our club as well.
ffs how a few late season wins magically wipes the slate clean magically means the list is in good shape, or suddenly means our recruiting has been good is beyond me. talk about short term vision.
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I'm just waiting for you guys to explain to me how it was a bad mistake by the club to recruit Miles in the first place. We just can't do a thing right can we! :shh
lol the club took at gordon and lloyd with 50 and 66 in front of miles with what amonted to our second and third picks in the nd. your not telling me the club rated miles highly are you.
ffs harwick even said he didnt realise miles would do what he did when he got promoted despite hharwick watching the bloke play in the twos.
i really hope our coach and coaches have nothing to do with our recruiting. but hey im stuuck between a rock and a hard place because i hope our recruiters have nothing or little to do with our club as well.
ffs how a few late season wins magically wipes the slate clean magically means the list is in good shape, or suddenly means our recruiting has been good is beyond me. talk about short term vision.
mile was a fluke
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not an unfair call
gws wouldnt have let him go otherwise
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not an unfair call
gws wouldnt have let him go otherwise
Really?
Have you seen GWS list? They have a stockpile of mid field talent
Also, They had an expended list in their first couple of seasons they are non required to gradually reduce the size, there will be kids cut just to accommodate that requirement
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you reckon they can afford to offload miles?
they have no shortage of good young mids. but theyd be a lot better with miles dishing it out to them blokes rather than him playing for richmond
i understand they have to shrink the list back to everyone else size - but if they had the time over i doubt theyd do the same
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If people really believe that every other club in the league wouldn't have taken (or kept him in the case of GWS) Miles if they knew he would play like he has first at VFL level and now at AFL then you hatred for Dimma is blinding you completely.
We took Miles as a Rookie pick because he was delisted and was a speculative choice based on contested ball/clearance statistics.
The Big O was elevated first due to Maric going down and we having no backup ruck in case Vickery went down (remember Griffiths was untried in this position at AFL level at that stage) and Thomas was elevated because he was making a similar impact during the practice games (both players numbers were very close) but he had more AFL experience and the coaches knew what they would get from him.
The club would have elevated and played Miles if the opportunity was there but the reality of the situations was that no one expected him to perform in the manner he did so early and with such consistency. He has been a fantastic bonus this year.
When its all said and done though the club got it right choosing him - you can wrap it up any way you like but that is the bottom line. We did good with something! :shh
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If people really believe that every other club in the league wouldn't have taken (or kept him in the case of GWS) Miles if they knew he would play like he has first at VFL level and now at AFL
then you hatred for Dimma is blinding you completely.
Really?
Have you seen GWS list? They have a stockpile of mid field talent
Somehow i doubt wp has a "hatred for Dimma is blinding you completely"
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If people really believe that every other club in the league wouldn't have taken (or kept him in the case of GWS) Miles if they knew he would play like he has first at VFL level and now at AFL
then you hatred for Dimma is blinding you completely.
Really?
Have you seen GWS list? They have a stockpile of mid field talent
Somehow i doubt wp has a "hatred for Dimma is blinding you completely"
Perhaps clouding his otherwise impeccable judgement then :P
GWS is in a very enviable position in terms of talent and depth and perhaps (as we saw when he played against GWS) he lacked confidence against his team mates so he didn't stand out. I think in retrospect though, GWS would have let another player go in his stead if they knew what he was capable of.
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Hate to think what this site would be like if we had lost the last seven matches.
:lol
We'd all be over at your political thread. :lol :cheers
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Hate to think what this site would be like if we had lost the last seven matches.
:lol
We'd all be over at your political thread. :lol :cheers
I think there would be a few more obituaries in the paper with Tiger logos :P
Actually the only time you get seem to get a reasonable discussion going now days, without coach/club/player hate replies, is when the threads about opposition supporters ;D
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If people really believe that every other club in the league wouldn't have taken (or kept him in the case of GWS) Miles if they knew he would play like he has first at VFL level and now at AFL
then you hatred for Dimma is blinding you completely.
Really?
Have you seen GWS list? They have a stockpile of mid field talent
Somehow i doubt wp has a "hatred for Dimma is blinding you completely"
Perhaps clouding his otherwise impeccable judgement then :P
GWS is in a very enviable position in terms of talent and depth and perhaps (as we saw when he played against GWS) he lacked confidence against his team mates so he didn't stand out. I think in retrospect though, GWS would have let another player go in his stead if they knew what he was capable of.
Sorry I obviously didn't articulate as well as I should have
My point was GWS have had to reduce their numbers on 2 fronts. Firstly, the needed space to take part in the draft. Secondly they now have to reduce their list size. Players are going to be cut who most likely are going to be given opportunities else where.
I remember Tom Harley saying (and I highly respect his view) that one of the reasons Miles was cut along with a couple of others wasn't because of lack of ability but simple because the Giants have many of the same type depth so he was moved on. Same thing has happened at the Suns. Look at Mav Weller, cut by them, taken as a rookie by the Saints and he is showing what he is capable of.
And BTW I have no "hatred" of Hardwick. What I have lost during the course of the year is respect for him. There are a number of reasons and they aren't all about the on field either. That's all
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Thanks for clarifying that WP. Are you suggesting that Miles isn't as good as the inside midfielders they currently have on their list?
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Really?
Have you seen GWS list? They have a stockpile of mid field talent
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Dimmer said "we're lucky to have him at the club".
Truth is, we're lucky Dimmer was forced to play the guy through other's injuries and poor form
Yep, what the bracketed one said! :clapping
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Thanks for clarifying that WP. Are you suggesting that Miles isn't as good as the inside midfielders they currently have on their list?
Yes and no there were others ahead of him obviously at the time they needed to make list changes. But I think and you mentioned it he is probably showing them now they've probably made a mistake in letting him go because he is better than they realised.
Don't forget he was a pre-listed selection by the Giants at 17 or whatever it was. So there is a good chance he has matured both physically and mentally on the last 12-18 months which as we know is quite common with kids.
When it is all said and done it is to a large degree about opportunities. He is getting his now where he probably didn't at GWS and the RFC are reaping the clear benefits.
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How much of the Giants' midfield are first round draft picks? Could it be as simple and ridiculous that given the wealth of talent they were handed they just structured their team loosely on draft order assuming those players were the most likely to develop into A graders?
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Don't forget he was a pre-listed selection by the Giants at 17 or whatever it was.
I don't think he was?
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Don't forget he was a pre-listed selection by the Giants at 17 or whatever it was.
I don't think he was?
Pretty sure that's what Tom Harley said during one of their or our games recently
Just doubled checked he was a NSW-ACT zone selection in 2011, so he was pre-selected before the Nat draft that year (source RFC website)
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Link or it didnt happen
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Link or it didnt happen
Just for you Chuck
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/player-profile/anthony-miles
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Thanks
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Like you have said too WP - I would suggest that regardless of where he was taken in comparison to the other midfielders on their list, GWS would be ruing their decision to delist him now.
Regardless his recruitment was a great decision by the club particularly for the pick they used. :thumbsup
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Don't forget he was a pre-listed selection by the Giants at 17 or whatever it was.
I don't think he was?
Pretty sure that's what Tom Harley said during one of their or our games recently
Just doubled checked he was a NSW-ACT zone selection in 2011, so he was pre-selected before the Nat draft that year (source RFC website)
But I don't think that makes him one of their 17-year old selections does it? If my maths is right.
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They made up a whole bunch of rules didn't they?
Maybe he was a nsw selection gws only
Outside the 12?
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Thanks
He gave you the wrong link
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/anthony-miles
;D
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Thanks
He gave you the wrong link
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/anthony-miles
;D
You should be a mod
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VIDEO: Miles on the Sunday Footy Show ...
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-08-12/miles-on-the-sunday-footy-show
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Thanks
He gave you the wrong link
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/anthony-miles
;D
You should be a mod
Me and one-eyed are in discussions since WP admitted all he does is snip not any of the hard stuff ;D
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A smart club would learn the lesson of Miles.
GWS and GC have had so much early draft talent there is bound to be more capable players that haven't been able to crack a regular game, but have benefited from time in the AFL system.
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Hampson - can u believe how Dimmer persisted with this guy?
Thomas - How did he get a game before Vlaustin?
Yesterday highlighted his lack of skill.
These blokes were the coaches choice.
Miles was just a guy who would probably die in the magoos or
get picked up by another club and become the gun he is.
Serendipity has shone, despite imbecility running rampant.
this serendipity thingy, can it, he/she be tapped into or kidnapped. fj could sure do with serendipity around.
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Don't forget he was a pre-listed selection by the Giants at 17 or whatever it was.
I don't think he was?
Pretty sure that's what Tom Harley said during one of their or our games recently
Just doubled checked he was a NSW-ACT zone selection in 2011, so he was pre-selected before the Nat draft that year (source RFC website)
correct but he was taken as a 19 yr old not 17yo.
what is scary is the simple fact gws have 21 first round selection players that is players originally taken in the first round which includes the likes of ward.. 4 second rounders, 6 17yo access players most of whom would have been 1st rounders with another 5 zone selections like miles.
lucky for us and the rest of the comp they didnt bother with 3rd rounders with just 1 on their books.
if they only get half of these selections right and they live up to potential the rest of the comp may as well hang up the boots in a few yrs time. simple fact is they cant hang onto all of these kids and we really should be sniffing around.
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Sounds like we are in talks with Miles for a 2 year contract.
Give the kid a 5 year contract. Shown more this year than Edwards has in his entire career.
Would have to be the most important player at the football club.
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Don't forget he was a pre-listed selection by the Giants at 17 or whatever it was.
I don't think he was?
Pretty sure that's what Tom Harley said during one of their or our games recently
Just doubled checked he was a NSW-ACT zone selection in 2011, so he was pre-selected before the Nat draft that year (source RFC website)
correct but he was taken as a 19 yr old not 17yo.
what is scary is the simple fact gws have 21 first round selection players that is players originally taken in the first round which includes the likes of ward.. 4 second rounders, 6 17yo access players most of whom would have been 1st rounders with another 5 zone selections like miles.
lucky for us and the rest of the comp they didnt bother with 3rd rounders with just 1 on their books.
if they only get half of these selections right and they live up to potential the rest of the comp may as well hang up the boots in a few yrs time. simple fact is they cant hang onto all of these kids and we really should be sniffing around.
Ward was a 2nd rounder. In fact he was our 2nd rounder. :lol
I heard at one point they had 34 guys who were either a 1st rounder or would have been had they not been priority access guys.
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Anthony Miles born and bred in Howlong, rejected by GWS, overlooked in draft, now starring for Richmond
Sam Edmund
Herald-Sun
August 15, 2014
MOST boys turning 17 ask for a surfboard, a new pair of sunnies or maybe an iPad for their birthday.
Anthony Miles asked for a wheelie bin.
“My girlfriend at the time bought it for me so I could do my ice baths. I guess it was an unusual present,” Miles told the Herald Sun this week.
Miles would run a hose from the family bathroom to his new bin outside, fill it up with ice and take the plunge. Over and over and over.
“We didn’t think anything of it because we all knew how serious Anthony was about his football,” mum Mary recalls.
Five years on Miles’ ice baths may be a little more refined at Richmond’s Punt Rd Oval, but the drive and dedication that has carried him there burns as bright as ever.
Dumped last year by Greater Western Sydney, ignored first at the trade table and then the national draft, Miles has fought his way off Richmond’s rookie list to become one of the feel-good stories of the year.
After making his Tiger debut against North Melbourne in Round 12, the 22-year-old has become Richmond’s best clearance player — ranked fifth in the competition — averaging 6.7 per game. He has shocked the Tigers with his ability to the extent that his coach is comparing him to Sam Mitchell.
He ranks second at the club for contested possessions (11.1) and tackles (4.6) and fourth for disposals (24.1). Richmond is on a six-match winning streak, but Miles hasn’t just come along for the ride — he’s been driving it, thriving on a second chance he’d started to believe would never come.
It’s a journey that started in the New South Wales town of Howlong, 30km north-west of Albury on the Murray River, which laps the banks of the Miles family property.
It was what Mary described as an “old fashioned upbringing” — a no-fuss childhood for a no-fuss player. There was water skiing and swimming in the river, footy in winter and cricket in summer, and tearing around the streets on push bikes all year round.
A young Miles would follow older brothers Lance and David everywhere, inadvertently causing dad Gerald to give him a nickname still going strong today.
“My old man called me ‘Snipper’ because I was always snipping at their heels. It just stuck,” Miles said.
“We were always outside. As the youngest I got bashed around a little bit. We get along really well, but if you ever wanted something you certainly had to earn it. We had some really, really big front yard cricket and footy games. It would be the whole street, half of the town would be at our place and there were a lot of smashed windows dad wasn’t too pleased with.”
Looking back, Mary said it was no surprise her youngest son plays the way he does.
“There was our three, another three boys next door and two boys across the road and he was the youngest of all of them. It was pretty rough and tough,” she said.
But it was a childhood touched by tragedy, with Miles’ cousin dying of cancer. Searching for answers, Mary started going to church. Middle son David followed before Miles, about 15 at the time, also discovered what now forms a big part of his life.
“I am a Christian and my Christian faith is important to me,” Miles said this week.
“I don’t think I force it on anyone, particularly at the Tigers. There’s a lot of blokes who wouldn’t even known I am a Christian. It’s an important part of my life and I believe that I wouldn’t be where I am without God’s help.
“There’s prayer and I try to get to church on Sunday mornings. Obviously, it’s hard in-season. I like a beer as much as the next bloke, but I just try not to go over the top as much as a lot of blokes would. I don’t think it separates me from my relationships that I can have with guys at the club or anything. A lot of my close mates know I go to church on Sunday, but other than that it’s pretty normal.
“Sometimes I think people can get caught up in jamming religion down people’s throats. It’s certainly not about that, but of course, if someone wanted to speak to me about it then I’d be open to chatting.”
Of particular significance to Miles is chapter and verse Isaiah 40:31, which, in part, reads: “For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, they run and don’t get tired.”
Miles stumbled. He fell. But he doesn’t hold any grudges against GWS despite being cut after 10 games in two years.
“It was really tough to swallow. It was probably unfortunate for me that they got so much top-end talent. I felt like I was playing some good footy in the NEAFL but it was pretty hard to crack a game,” Miles said.
“They’ve got a great deal of talent there, it’s a tough side to break into and obviously they didn’t see me fitting in.”
The Giants tried to orchestrate a trade, but there were dead ends everywhere. Then came the national draft. Zip there too.
“You get told you’re not going to get picked up so you’re looking at VFL clubs, SANFL clubs and then you’ve got the draft which was another disappointment. It probably happened at the 11th hour before the rookie draft,” he said.
Richmond list manager Blair Hartley phoned Miles two weeks before the rookie draft to tell him the Tigers wouldn’t take him, only to ring again the night before.
“He said: ‘Don’t be surprised if we take you, but we’re not promising you anything’. I certainly didn’t sleep well that night,” Miles said.
The next day Miles’ second chance came courtesy of the Tigers and pick 27 and he wasted no time getting to work. First came a chat with assistant coach Mark Williams, whom he worked with in his first year at GWS.
“We spoke about what he thought I needed to improve on and what he’d seen at the Giants. Mark is brutally honest, which is what I love about him and we went through some stuff,” he said.
“The biggest message I took out of it was, ‘Don’t act like a rookie. If you act like a rookie you’ll be treated like a rookie, so come in here and be part of the group’.
“To be honest, I didn’t feel like there was any real expectation on me because I couldn’t be picked, but I felt I had some deficiencies to work on like the defensive side of things and I was able to iron a bit of that out. I’ve still got a long way to go, but that better equipped me.”
A career-ending toe injury to Jake King eventually opened the door for Miles to make his debut halfway through the season against the Kangaroos. He had 19 possessions, eight clearances and six tackles and hasn’t looked back.
“The last six weeks, particularly, has been mind-blowing. You come to training on a Friday and there’s 500 people watching,” he said.
“Our supporters are just amazing and I’ve been blown away by the support I’ve got. Last Friday night against Essendon was awesome.”
The feeling is very much mutual. Asked about Miles after his dominant performance against the Bombers, Damien Hardwick virtually laughed at how ridiculous it was that such a player could be so close to being lost to the elite level.
“He’s just a very good player and we’re really pleased to have him on our list. We’re probably very lucky to have him on our list too, to be perfectly honest,” Hardwick said.
This week Hardwick went a step further, comparing Miles to four-time Hawthorn best-and-fairest and dual All-Australian Mitchell.
“It has been a remarkable story. He has had success through his career and just risen to the level and there is a guy similar in Sam Mitchell who got overlooked in certain drafts, but they have always had the ability to win the ball and he is only going to get better,” he told 3AW.
Miles admitted he’d surprised even himself, but believed he just needed a chance.
“There was those doubts at the end of last year and the disappointment of being delisted, but to be here at Richmond, at such a great club, has been unbelievable really,” he said.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/anthony-miles-born-and-bred-in-howlong-rejected-by-gws-overlooked-in-draft-now-starring-for-richmond/story-fndv8t7m-1227025993262
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Christian. Delist.
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Should have been promoted earlier
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We should've realised it the entire time
- he's on a mission from God
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Christian. Delist.
You must be an Islamic fundamentalist then! :whistle
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pretty shrewd pick up by the tigers, nice work Hartley and FJ ............again :clapping
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I like the boy!
;D
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Christian. Delist.
You must be an Islamic fundamentalist then! :whistle
I'm not really into folk and fairy tales of any denomination.
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Christian. Delist.
Careful not to promote your fanatical religious beliefs on this forum Richo, you ll face a life ban :shh
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Christian. Delist.
Careful not to promote your fanatical religious beliefs on this forum Richo, you ll face a life ban :shh
What about non-beliefs?
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That's still a belief ::)
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We're trying to cover all religious bases at Tigerland :pray
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Tough Christian
Thou shall not kill Douglas
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We're trying to cover all religious bases at Tigerland :pray
:lol
The Christian is better than the Muslim but both are pretty good at Richmond. :whistle
We should build prayer rooms at the G...wait a minute... :shh
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I believe he should have been promoted earlier
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The chosen one
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Everyone who believes in invisible friends should have some common sense beaten into them by the one true god, me.
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A grade clearance player.
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He really is a friggen ripper, how the actual stuff did they let him go? Did Leon Cameron do us a sneaky nudge nudge wink wink on the side or is their recruiter an ice addict, I mean it is Sydney...
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Golden child
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Seriously how did this lad get delisted. If he was bad then that is good for us because that means our coaches are doing the job we want :thumbsup
:gotigers
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Maybe he prayed to god that he would get delisted and did some sort of Jedi mind tricks on them coz he wanted to come to us, what do you think BoJangles, is that one of the magical powers you get issued with at church or is it just bread, wine and sodomising the altar boys?
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Should have been promoted earlier
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Should have been promoted earlier
Should have been recruited 4 years ago. What was FJ thinking?
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Should have been promoted earlier
Should have been recruited 4 years ago. What was FJ thinking?
Actually great stuffing point, why didn't we recruit him 4 years ago, Stripes wtf was Dimma thinking
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The money men
Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
September 1, 2014 2:00 PM
THEY may not be the best players at the eight clubs that have made the finals, but here are those AFL.com.au reporters have identified as having critical roles to play during September.
RICHMOND - Anthony Miles
Last year Richmond was exposed in the midfield in their elimination final against Carlton, with more support needed at the coalface for captain Trent Cotchin. Miles, who joined the club as a rookie from Greater Western Sydney, turned out to be the player the Tigers were crying out for. The hard-nosed onballer came into the team in round 12 and has played 12 games, ranking No.2 at the club for average contested possessions (11.2), average clearances (seven) and overall centre clearances (27). He is without doubt Cotchin's main support now in the clinches, allowing the Tigers' other stars to do their best work on the outside. In Richmond's run of nine straight wins, Miles has led the team for clearances on six occasions at an average of 6.7 a game. In that stretch the Tigers have lost the clearances only once, highlighting his importance leading into finals.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-01/the-money-men
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He is our upgrade on Tuck.
Everybody is harping on about our missing personnel through injury making us play poorly, but none of the media have mentioned the guy who was getting the ball out last year, Tuck, not being there.
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He is our upgrade on Tuck.
Everybody is harping on about our missing personnel through injury making us play poorly, but none of the media have mentioned the guy who was getting the ball out last year, Tuck, not being there.
would love for us to find another tuck type to go with miles. reckon we are screaming out for that big contested ball winning mid. seems a lot of sides nowdays have that 190cm 90-95 kg mid watson, kennedy, pendles, barlow, mundy, fyfe, reckon one of these types would take a hell of a lot of pressure of the likes of miles.
while miles has replaced tuck he is not not a like for like replacement. next yr clubs are going to put some real work into miles its then we will need the big body.
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He is our upgrade on Tuck.
Everybody is harping on about our missing personnel through injury making us play poorly, but none of the media have mentioned the guy who was getting the ball out last year, Tuck, not being there.
would love for us to find another tuck type to go with miles. reckon we are screaming out for that big contested ball winning mid. seems a lot of sides nowdays have that 190cm 90-95 kg mid watson, kennedy, pendles, barlow, mundy, fyfe, reckon one of these types would take a hell of a lot of pressure of the likes of miles.
while miles has replaced tuck he is not not a like for like replacement. next yr clubs are going to put some real work into miles its then we will need the big body.
While I agree that we could use another of their ilk, I'd say that they are very much like for like. They are both hard-nosed inside mids who relish the contest and get plenty of the pill. Miles is better by foot, and Tuck a better contested mark, but the difference in height is largely irrelevant when comparing how they play. To me Miles is like Tucky with better skills.
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Met milesy today whilst watching our respective local teams, real nice bloke. Just thought I'd share that. That is all.
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He is our upgrade on Tuck.
Everybody is harping on about our missing personnel through injury making us play poorly, but none of the media have mentioned the guy who was getting the ball out last year, Tuck, not being there.
would love for us to find another tuck type to go with miles. reckon we are screaming out for that big contested ball winning mid. seems a lot of sides nowdays have that 190cm 90-95 kg mid watson, kennedy, pendles, barlow, mundy, fyfe, reckon one of these types would take a hell of a lot of pressure of the likes of miles.
while miles has replaced tuck he is not not a like for like replacement. next yr clubs are going to put some real work into miles its then we will need the big body.
U make a lot of sense there claw, I noticed in recent weeks opponents were working miles over, to complete our midfield and take a step forward we need another ace mid , shiel would do :shh
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Jacko big mid, gone
Grigg big mid, rubbish
Lids and Martin, big mids, moved forward line
Foley dwarf. Miles small. Cotchin gets battered. Sedwards small. Thomas/Grigg rubbish.
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Let's see how he goes next year.
I'm not sold on half a year.
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Let's see how he goes next year.
I'm not sold on half a year.
Fair, I'm actually not sold on vlastuin either. Was ordinary for most of this year.
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Im hoping it was 2nd year blues for Vlastuin and next year he rebounds strongly.
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Agree with last two posts. Disappointed but I think he'll come good.
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Maybe he prayed to god that he would get delisted and did some sort of Jedi mind tricks on them coz he wanted to come to us, what do you think BoJangles, is that one of the magical powers you get issued with at church or is it just bread, wine and sodomising the altar boys?
Your telling the story,
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Let's see how he goes next year.
I'm not sold on half a year.
Fair, I'm actually not sold on vlastuin either. Was ordinary for most of this year.
2nd year blues maybe. I thought his year was very poor, however overlooked when you consider the year of grigg and newman
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I thought vlastuin and few richmond players had stronger season
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Maybe he prayed to god that he would get delisted and did some sort of Jedi mind tricks on them coz he wanted to come to us, what do you think BoJangles, is that one of the magical powers you get issued with at church or is it just bread, wine and sodomising the altar boys?
Your telling the story,
Correct answer and that is what you will say in court
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Let's see how he goes next year.
I'm not sold on half a year.
Fair, I'm actually not sold on vlastuin either. Was ordinary for most of this year.
2nd year blues maybe. I thought his year was very poor, however overlooked when you consider the year of grigg and newman
There is one thing that worries me about Vlastuin, his speed off the mark/agility is very very poor. Noticed a fair few times he just cant dance around tackles or shrug them off. He's a strong unit, just needs to get more explosive
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I think flossy will become a good inside mid in time.
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Patience pays dividends for Miles
richmondfc.com.au
September 18, 2014
Rising Richmond midfielder Anthony Miles credits his time with the Tigers’ VFL team, throughout the first half of this season, as the catalyst for the impact he made at senior league level in 2014.
“I really believe the stint in the VFL for me was a good apprenticeship,” Miles told Roar Vision.
“It put me in better stead for when I did play my first game for Richmond.
Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-09-18/patience-pays-dividends-for-miles
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Let's see how he goes next year.
I'm not sold on half a year.
Fair, I'm actually not sold on vlastuin either. Was ordinary for most of this year.
2nd year blues maybe. I thought his year was very poor, however overlooked when you consider the year of grigg and newman
There is one thing that worries me about Vlastuin, his speed off the mark/agility is very very poor. Noticed a fair few times he just cant dance around tackles or shrug them off. He's a strong unit, just needs to get more explosive
I think he can learn a trick or two in that dept , cogs was a lot like that early on
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Richmond footballer Anthony Miles gives Howlong Spiders extra bite with cricket one-off
By Brett Kohlhagen
Border Mail
Oct. 18, 2014
HOWLONG has landed a coup with former junior and Richmond footballer Anthony Miles to make a one-off appearance for the Spiders next weekend.
Miles will play against Kiewa in round 2 at Howlong, with skipper Aaron Hoskin saying yesterday the club was excited the AFL player could fit the match into his busy schedule.
He will play both days of the match.
“I think his last year with Howlong was under 17s when the side won the premiership,” Hoskin said.
“He was a reasonable batsman from memory and pretty handy with the ball as well.
“He’s just a good honest young fellow who is willing to help out the club and community whenever he can.
“He doesn’t like pumping his own tyres up.”
Miles also played junior cricket for North Albury.
He enjoyed a breakout season with Richmond after debuting against North Melbourne in round 12 and has been training on the Border under Olympian Pat Scammell to prepare for the Tigers’ pre-season training which starts next month.
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2633707/talented-tiger-gives-spiders-extra-bite/
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Richmond footballer Anthony Miles gives Howlong Spiders extra bite with cricket one-off
By Brett Kohlhagen
Border Mail
Oct. 18, 2014
HOWLONG has landed a coup with former junior and Richmond footballer Anthony Miles to make a one-off appearance for the Spiders next weekend.
Miles will play against Kiewa in round 2 at Howlong, with skipper Aaron Hoskin saying yesterday the club was excited the AFL player could fit the match into his busy schedule.
He will play both days of the match.
“I think his last year with Howlong was under 17s when the side won the premiership,” Hoskin said.
“He was a reasonable batsman from memory and pretty handy with the ball as well.
“He’s just a good honest young fellow who is willing to help out the club and community whenever he can.
“He doesn’t like pumping his own tyres up.”
Miles also played junior cricket for North Albury.
He enjoyed a breakout season with Richmond after debuting against North Melbourne in round 12 and has been training on the Border under Olympian Pat Scammell to prepare for the Tigers’ pre-season training which starts next month.
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2633707/talented-tiger-gives-spiders-extra-bite/
Watch Miles walk out and sign a cricket Australia contract after we finish bottom next season.
Joke of a club!
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LOL
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:lol
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Forza keiwa
Howlog goat shagfera
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Cricket Saturday, Church Sunday, hope he doesn't come back to pre-season tired. :shh
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I'm always for our senior list having other sports they partake in. Like Gaz is a solid basketballer, I think Nathan Brown used to play a fair bit of soccer? and Chris Judd does a fair bit of sprint work. I'd much prefer Milo get some open air playing cricket than just veging out on Mario Kart. (even though I secretly wish I could play Mario Kart with him)
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Cricket Saturday, Church Sunday, hope he doesn't come back to pre-season tired. :shh
He didn't play, and I didn't see him at church either.
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Richmond footballer Anthony Miles gives Howlong Spiders extra bite with cricket one-off
By Brett Kohlhagen
Border Mail
Oct. 18, 2014
HOWLONG has landed a coup with former junior and Richmond footballer Anthony Miles to make a one-off appearance for the Spiders next weekend.
Miles will play against Kiewa in round 2 at Howlong, with skipper Aaron Hoskin saying yesterday the club was excited the AFL player could fit the match into his busy schedule.
He will play both days of the match.
“I think his last year with Howlong was under 17s when the side won the premiership,” Hoskin said.
“He was a reasonable batsman from memory and pretty handy with the ball as well.
“He’s just a good honest young fellow who is willing to help out the club and community whenever he can.
“He doesn’t like pumping his own tyres up.”
Miles also played junior cricket for North Albury.
He enjoyed a breakout season with Richmond after debuting against North Melbourne in round 12 and has been training on the Border under Olympian Pat Scammell to prepare for the Tigers’ pre-season training which starts next month.
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2633707/talented-tiger-gives-spiders-extra-bite/
Watch Miles walk out and sign a cricket Australia contract after we finish bottom next season.
Joke of a club!
Post of the year.
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Will be playing this weekend.
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Huge weekend for Howlong
;D
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Howlong is one of the greatest town names ever.
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Huge weekend for Howlong
;D
The moccies and flannies will be out in force ;D
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An article in the local rag up this way
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2648028/tigers-star-talks-down-his-cricketing-abilities-but-stats-speak-for-themselves/?cs=10
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Young Anthony was on Prime7 news last night (Thurs) being interviewed about this weekends game
Have been up in Bright all week, so caught it ;D
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15 overs, 3 for 66.
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15 overs, 3 for 66.
More than 4 an over economy rate - dud, delist.
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15 overs, 3 for 66.
hmmm expensive Pales against my personal best 6/45 sending down a few wily offies in C grade BHRD , made the ball talk that day :shh
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15 overs, 3 for 66.
hmmm expensive Pales against my personal best 6/45 sending down a few wily offies in C grade BHRD , made the ball talk that day :shh
Yeah. We all got the Mail on that. :shh
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15 overs, 3 for 66.
hmmm expensive Pales against my personal best 6/45 sending down a few wily offies in C grade BHRD , made the ball talk that day :shh
Yeah. We all got the Mail on that. :shh
Mail was the pitch had a serious 'health issue'! :-)
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15 overs, 3 for 66.
hmmm expensive Pales against my personal best 6/45 sending down a few wily offies in C grade BHRD , made the ball talk that day :shh
Made the ball talk crap which is much like many of your posts ;D
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An article in the local rag up this way
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2648028/tigers-star-talks-down-his-cricketing-abilities-but-stats-speak-for-themselves/?cs=10
Miles is also modest when talking of his role the Tigers’ late season revival that saw them roar into finals.
“I came into a side about the same time as Ivan Maric came back and Brett Deledio was starting to fire,” he said.
“It was pretty well publicised that the team needed to lift and when that happened we started winning the close games — we all really got onto a roll which was great."
Miles has been on the Border training with Pat Scammell and already looking towards next year.
“I’ll stay here for another couple of weeks and head back to Melbourne,” he said.
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15 overs, 3 for 66.
Cheers GR12.
Miles also took two catches so he was involved in 5 wickets.
Kiewa 224
Howlong 0/14
Miles is listed to bat at No.7 next Saturday.
Score: http://mycricket.cricket.com.au/common/pages/public/rv/match.aspx?locx=MATCH&matchID=1916399
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I love everything about this guy.
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Milesy made 32 runs yesterday
http://mycricket.cricket.com.au/common/pages/public/rv/match.aspx?locx=MATCH&matchID=1916399
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Anthony Miles' interview ...
VIDEO: http://www.afl.com.au/video?guid=702718
* It’s been great to be back and out on the track today. The first day obviously the boys came in pretty excited.
* I obviously didn’t have that long this year. The rookie draft last year was the start of December, so I had a fair bit of time. I did some running with my uncle [Olympic runner Pat Scammell] and his son Jack. So hopefully that puts me in good stead. My running is always going to be a focus for me. So I’ll be working closely with Burgey [Richmond’s Physical Performance Manager Peter Burge] and the fitness staff to be able to improve my aerobic base.
* I can play Round 1 hopefully, if selection warrants it. Last year I was on the rookie list and had to wait for an injury. I’m really excited, particularly to be part of the group hopefully leading into Round 1.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-11-10/putting-in-the-extra-miles
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Just think, we get this guy from round 1 this year..
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Just think how clueless hardwick is with regards to talent in players.
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Just think how clueless hardwick is with regards to talent in players.
While I agree with the sentiment, I would be looking more closely at the midfield or stoppage coaches.
You would presume the reserves/development coaches were pushing for his selection but a stoppage coach who ignored him while not having Jackson and used Thomas instead really needs to look at his ideas.
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Why take responsibility when you can pass the buck
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Sheesh you've changed in a week.
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they are all clueless down their at Punt Road, the only thing they are really good at is making crappy videos of players pretending that they are happy to play for Richmond so all the nuffers get excited and buy a membership and try and rope in a few mates to buy memberships. We are not a football we are just Amway going by another name. Its just shocking.
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I think we are being a little unfair on the coaches re miles.I don't know how true the rumours were ,but wasn't their question marks early on regarding his training,if true maybe that's what held him back
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they are all clueless down their at Punt Road, the only thing they are really good at is making crappy videos of players pretending that they are happy to play for Richmond so all the nuffers get excited and buy a membership and try and rope in a few mates to buy memberships. We are not a football we are just Amway going by another name. Its just shocking.
It's just disgusting
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Sheesh you've changed in a week.
And yet I'm choosing not to play the man and judge any of the posters here.....
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You could make a pretty good case that the development time at vfl worked to a tee, beat that and play fair :shh
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they are all clueless down their at Punt Road, the only thing they are really good at is making crappy videos of players pretending that they are happy to play for Richmond so all the nuffers get excited and buy a membership and try and rope in a few mates to buy memberships. We are not a football we are just Amway going by another name. Its just shocking.
It's just disgusting
it's funny
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Sheesh you've changed in a week.
And yet I'm choosing not to play the man and judge any of the posters here.....
Hey if HRT couldn't do that his post count would be less than a hundred.
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Sheesh you've changed in a week.
And yet I'm choosing not to play the man and judge any of the posters here.....
Hey if HRT couldn't do that his post count would be less than a hundred.
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Sheesh you've changed in a week.
And yet I'm choosing not to play the man and judge any of the posters here.....
Hey if HRT couldn't do that his post count would be less than a hundred.
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Sheesh you've changed in a week.
And yet I'm choosing not to play the man and judge any of the posters here.....
Hey if HRT couldn't do that his post count would be less than a hundred.
Yep so what's new pussycat. That is hardly bringing anything new to the table. Funny how some find it easy to tip a bucket on the club but get sensitive to a bit of their own medicine. Dooks, surely you're not of the view that a poster shouldnt be open to criticism. I understand his royal highness king dicleaning getting a little sensitive but surely not....
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Sheesh you've changed in a week.
And yet I'm choosing not to play the man and judge any of the posters here.....
Hey if HRT couldn't do that his post count would be less than a hundred.
Yep so what's new pussycat. That is hardly bringing anything new to the table. Funny how some find it easy to tip a bucket on the club but get sensitive to a bit of their own medicine. Dooks, surely you're not of the view that a poster shouldnt be open to criticism. I understand his royal highness king dicleaning getting a little sensitive but surely not....
This is kinda getting off topic, but anyhoot...
First and foremost HRT, when it comes to site members I'd prefer to play the ball rather than the man. That should underpin everything. That is, the focus of any issues of discussions should be on the club and players. Not posters here. It's a Richmond forum not a Dooks forum or a HRT forum. People log on to talk about the club.
I think (if I may say) what yourself and some others tend to struggle with is separating people's opinions from labelling people based on those opinions. There's a reactive often emotive focus on the person, not the opinion.
It's a forum about the club. You are always going to get the positive and the negative. Just because person X criticises the club does not make them a bad supporter or bad person. It's also in many respects a light hearted forum. In the majority of cases of club criticism, it's from a basis Of humorous, sort of pity yet still the love for the club is there. That's not unhealthy and you need to get your head around that.
I think constructive criticism is fine, as long as it's focused on the opinions of that site member and not personalised at the site member itself. If it's a bit of light hearted banter I think people are (or should be) wise enough to understand the context.
As for the club and its players and staff, it is each members right to have their own opinion. The club must remain accountable to each and everyone one of us. I'm not going to start (nor does it in my view justify) personally attacking that site member if they start tearing apart a player or coach.
Having said that, if someone doesn't to have the presence of mind to lodge a constructive rebuttal and instead personally attacks another site member, expect in that persons defence,to dance with the devil and be faced with both barrels firing back with intent.
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As I posted originally, you return from a hiatus with a Smiley face and some positive posting. Soon after; you change the emoticon and start posting cynical crap.
Why?
It's not like ANYTHING HAS HAPPENED to warrant your changed views :huh you just changed your tune and so it does beg the question Dooks.
As for playing the man - I see absolutely no difference playing the man - club or poster.
So player, coach, president or poster - everyone deserves to have a crack.
I'm not sure why you feel the need to get on your high horse nor do I much care because most of the posting is self explanatory once you know who is posting it.
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As I posted originally, you return from a hiatus with a Smiley face and some positive posting. Soon after; you change the emoticon and start posting cynical crap.
Why?
It's not like ANYTHING HAS HAPPENED to warrant your changed views :huh you just changed your tune and so it does beg the question Dooks.
As for playing the man - I see absolutely no difference playing the man - club or poster.
So player, coach, president or poster - everyone deserves to have a crack.
I'm not sure why you feel the need to get on your high horse nor do I much care because most of the posting is self explanatory once you know who is posting it.
Nah Im not on my high horse HRT, you asked a question, I gave an answer.I fyou don't like it or disagree then that's fine too.
As for the other stuff, I'm not sure I understand why you are worrying and reading into so much about what I necessarily think. I'm not your tour guide and I'm assuming you are old enough to make your own mind up on things without so deeply troubling yourself on things like my avatar changes! Jeez...
Peace be with you.
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Can't wait for the return of dwaino's "Suck-o-meter". ;D
they are all clueless down their at Punt Road, the only thing they are really good at is making crappy videos of players pretending that they are happy to play for Richmond so all the nuffers get excited and buy a membership and try and rope in a few mates to buy memberships. We are not a football we are just Amway going by another name. Its just shocking.
Troll post of the year so far. :clapping
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Hey don't worry what you post dorks because no matter what HRT won't be happy.
Keep it going Tiges, one for the apologists
Positive poster = apologist
Negative poster = hater
Just depends what mood he's in
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Can say it is almost always the mood of others that determines my post. Peace to all. Everyone love everyone.
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Amen brother
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So, how's about that Anthony Miles? And how did the coaching staff prove themselves to be completely incompetent by keeping him out of the firsts for so long?
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So, how's about that Anthony Miles? And how did the coaching staff prove themselves to be completely incompetent by keeping him out of the firsts for so long?
Personally Dooks I still can't believe it, on the rare times a particularly astute poster mentions it, my draw drops open in disbelief and I say to myself htf could that happen
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Can't wait for the return of dwaino's "Suck-o-meter". ;D
It broke after last year's stellar start to the season.
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So, how's about that Anthony Miles? And how did the coaching staff prove themselves to be completely incompetent by keeping him out of the firsts for so long?
Personally Dooks I still can't believe it, on the rare times a particularly astute poster mentions it, my draw drops open in disbelief and I say to myself htf could that happen
How did what happen? :gobdrop
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So, how's about that Anthony Miles? And how did the coaching staff prove themselves to be completely incompetent by keeping him out of the firsts for so long?
Personally Dooks I still can't believe it, on the rare times a particularly astute poster mentions it, my draw drops open in disbelief and I say to myself htf could that happen
How did what happen? :gobdrop
Well Dwaino apparently Miles wasn't promoted until midway through last season
Like seriously wtf is going on at tiger land
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I won't believe that finnypoohink unless there are cold hard facts.
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Oh yes, it happened alright. You can take my humble word as fact.
I don't like it, and I have the right to say it >:(
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25 Anthony Miles
Height 179 cm
Weight 78 kg
DOB 28-02-1992
Debut 2012
Games
2013 3
Career 10
Goals
2013 1
Career 1
Junior Clubs: North Albury (NSW)
Recruited from: Murray U18
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Anthony Miles is an inside midfielder from Howlong near Albury and is hailed as a natural leader having captained NSW/ACT at both the NAB Under”16 and Under”18 Championships.
In 2009 Miles played 13 matches as a bottom aged player for the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup, and in 2010 he played 11 matches to average an elite 27 disposals and 12 contested possessions per match.
In both seasons he was runner”up in the Bushrangers best and fairest and in 2010 was selected in the TAC Cup Team of the Year.
At the 2009 NAB Under”18 Championships he averaged 13 disposals and five-contested possessions while in 2010 his averages of 30 disposals and 13 contested possessions were both ranked number one.
These efforts saw him selected in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 All”Australian team.
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Anthony Miles made his AFL debut in Round 4 against Adelaide, collecting 15 disposals and eight marks on debut.
The tough midfielder played seven games in his first season in the AFL with an impressive average of 18.3 disposals and 4.9 marks.
Miles’ most exciting display in his first season was against Fremantle in Round 17 when he amassed 27 disposals and took six marks.
Miles also showed a lot of promise with a number of best on ground performances in the NEAFL in 2012.
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/anthony-miles#sthash.10DYestR.dpuf
just reading bits of this thread thought id bring this back up. why did gws let the soon to be 22yo go. obviously the above says why what with so many early picks on their list.
he didnt do a lot wrong to be delisted but his two yrs at gws were not enough for him to be kept over all the #1 picks.
very good junior pedigree hence they took him as a zone selection.
on weather we thought we had a player as good as hes been when we took miles id say not.
id say williams had a hand in us giving him a shot just a feeling. . we took him with our 2nd rookie pick taking the mature todd banfield before him.
i give credit to the club though they we all hope we end up with a decent player when we take rookies knowing most will go to the scrap heap after a yr or two.
on weather we should have promoted him at the start of last yr. with a lot of hindsight definately yes.
but this is not something the club got wrong imo. there was very good reasons for promoting both stephenson and thomas at the start of the yr.
i mean maric was injured griffiths had done even less than he did last yr, vickery has never at any stage shown he could play well enough in the ruck imo. lose hamspud and orren was a must. we may not agree with what they did. but agree or not we can see the reasons why and those reasons were sound. imo we made a mistake in not playing stephenson more but thats hindsight.
thomas over miles again there were some very good reasons. they both had good pre seasons. thomas was a big bodied experienced player who replaced the loss of tuck another big bodied experienced player. unlike most on here while recognising he had games with far to many turnovers i thought thomas was servicable as an inside mid winning contested ball and clearances. its just a shame he turned it over so muchat times.. fair dinkum id play thomas in front of a bloke like grigg he will at least crack in and is actually very good at getting his hands on the ball first.
any way i digress.without hindsight i think the mistake we made with miles is we had a chance to promote him at rnd 8 or 9 and failed to do so despite the outstanding performances in the magoos.absolutely unforgivable for a club trying to change its culture not to reward a player who regularly tore it up in the twos while many were spudding it up in the ones.
to me it sent two messages.
1/ no matter what you do you wont be rewarded.
2/ no worries lads your safe no matter how poor you perform. this sort of thing has plagued the club foralmost as long as i can remember.
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Claw Coniglio, Shiel, Greene, Treloar, Scully, sumner, Ward happened making Miles the victim of a wealth of riches. High draft pics get priority pure and simple. I watched Miles play from day one and in the limited time he had he looked like a good honest player but the others at the time we offering more.
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The info I heard from his cousin back in 2012 that Sheedy was the issue. Team rule at GWS was if you played one week you were picked the next to encourage confidence and belief.
In one match in 2012 Miles played on Ablett and kept him to his lowest tally for the year (23 pos.) while collecting 20 pos. himself. Miles was inexplicably dropped for the next game for one of the favourite boys.
Sheedy seemed to play his favourites which resulted him alienating Miles.
Maybe that's where Hardwick picked up the trait while playing under Sheedy.
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Maybe, but then again maybe not
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I am just glad Blair Hartley saw something in Miles that a lot of clubs didn't.
He's picked up some ordinary scraps but this guy is a diamond in the rough.
Rarely have I seen someone at Richmond with that innate ability to hunt the football so well.
We get him in the midfield from the opening round and i can't bloody wait!
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It was a massive fluke. We took Banfields over him ffs
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It was a massive fluke. We took Banfields over him ffs
How many other clubs overlooked him
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It was a massive fluke. We took Banfields over him ffs
How many other clubs overlooked him
That was also a fluke. ::)
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Let's face it, the club doesn't know what it's doing and fell on its feet with this one.
Enough said.
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I am just glad Blair Hartley saw something in Miles that a lot of clubs didn't.
He's picked up some ordinary scraps but this guy is a diamond in the rough.
Rarely have I seen someone at Richmond with that innate ability to hunt the football so well.
We get him in the midfield from the opening round and i can't bloody wait!
could be totally wrong but my money is on mark williams alerting the club to this kids potential.
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could be totally wrong but my money is on mark williams alerting the club to this kids potential.
Possibly (or not) but there would be string of players at all clubs that get alerted to by somebody.
Do we blame others for alerting towards the duds that are selected by the list manager?
Ultimately they are the ones responsible for who they select on draft day and Hartley deserves credit for this one.
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Something bad happens at the club = blame Richardson, Hardwick, Jackson or Hartley
Something good happens = It was all Chocco
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Something bad happens at the club = blame Richardson, Hardwick, Jackson or Hartley
Something good happens = It was all Chocco
Makes sense in this case at least considering Williams was at GWS and would've been well aware of Miles. Likely he would've at least been asked about him, if not brought him to the club's attention himself.
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Something bad happens at the club = blame Richardson, Hardwick, Jackson or Hartley
Something good happens = It was all Chocco
Nailed it. :thumbsup
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Something bad happens at the club = blame Richardson, Hardwick, Jackson or Hartley
Something good happens = It was all Chocco
Nailed it. :thumbsup
what rubbish ive actually on several occasions congratulated them for getting miles. ive also congratulated them for giving lambert a go. all ive said is, though not sure it would be fairly logical that williams had a fair bit to do in getting miles.its not an outlandish statement and its not having a go at anyone. geez some are easily cut up.
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Super-fit Miles has a Tiger in his tank
By Brad Worrall
Border Mail
Jan. 28, 2015
HOWLONG’S Anthony Miles can’t wait to play footy again — ideally in front of family and friends in Richmond’s NAB Challenge match at Lavington on March 14.
Tickets for the clash against flag fancy Port Adelaide go on sale today to members of the two clubs and tomorrow to the public.
Miles said he had never been fitter.
“I haven’t missed many sessions in the pre-season and, like most footballers at this time of year, the body feels great,” he said yesterday.
“Hopefully, it sets me and the team up for a good year.
“We had a very solid training block leading up to the long weekend and were lucky enough to get three days off.
“But I think we are all getting to the point of just wanting to play footy.”
Miles signalled a shift off the rookie list was imminent in a NAB Cup match last year after being handed a lifeline by the Tigers.
The former Spider, North Albury Hopper and Murray Bushranger, 23, had been delisted by Greater Western Sydney after the 2012 season.
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Two goals in his first run for the Tigers in a pre-season game against Melbourne showed he was anything but a spent force.
After breaking into Richmond’s team to play North Melbourne in round 12, Miles finished the season as one of the AFL’s leading clearance players.
Miles said he had a soft spot for the pre-season competition and the Lavington ground.
“I played in a couple of NAB games at Lavington with GWS and then for the Tigers at Wangaratta — so I’ve been lucky to get the chance to play in front of family and friends before,” he said.
“It’s no secret that before that first NAB Cup game I played last year I wasn’t in the best 22 for the club.
“Those matches gives those on the fringe the chance to show the coaching staff just what they can do.
“Hopefully, I get to play in the first NAB Cup game against the Bulldogs at the end of February and again at Lavington, but we haven’t talked about selections just yet.”
Albury mayor Kevin Mack encouraged football fans to support the game.
“One of the questions people asked me most as mayor is when will Albury get another AFL game,” he said.
“Our region has a huge appetite for the AFL competition.
“Now it’s up to fans to show support by coming along to the match and sending the league a clear message that Albury-Wodonga remains one of its strongest support bases in regional Australia.”
The match will also serve as a fund-raiser for the James McQuillan future fund to assist the injured Albury player.
We had a very solid training block leading up to the long weekend and were lucky enough to get three days off. But I think we are all getting to the point of just wanting to play footy.
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2845266/super-fit-miles-has-a-tiger-in-his-tank/
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Miles said he had never been fitter.
“I haven’t missed many sessions in the pre-season and, like most footballers at this time of year, the body feels great,” he said yesterday.
“Hopefully, it sets me and the team up for a good year.
Look out.. :shh
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That's an odd place to keep a tiger.
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Gee whiz. Yep, before my time ;D
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And during the time they sponsored us I remember Geoff Raines working for them (in a sales-type role from memory). Not sure if he stayed on when he went to the Scum.
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Does anyone remember those little "Tiger Tails" Esso put out? You hung them around your car fuel cap.
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Does anyone remember those little "Tiger Tails" Esso put out? You hung them around your car fuel cap.
Gracie, I have two 'tiger-tails' that are now favourite cat toys! But mine come from the 'Save Our Skins' campaign. The club had them on sale for $1 so I bought a few, as well as donating some more meaningful cash. I'm not sure if I'm talking about the same thing, but my past & present cats really love grabbing them in a wrestle & chewing into them! Remarkably durable little things ... :thumbsup ;D
I do remember the Esso days & the 'Tiger in your tank' poster above, but I cant place the 'tails' that you describe ... :huh
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Does anyone remember those little "Tiger Tails" Esso put out? You hung them around your car fuel cap.
Gracie, I have two 'tiger-tails' that are now favourite cat toys! But mine come from the 'Save Our Skins' campaign. The club had them on sale for $1 so I bought a few, as well as donating some more meaningful cash. I'm not sure if I'm talking about the same thing, but my past & present cats really love grabbing them in a wrestle & chewing into them! Remarkably durable little things ... :thumbsup ;D
I do remember the Esso days & the 'Tiger in your tank' poster above, but I cant place the 'tails' that you describe ... :huh
Probably the same item JP but the ones I remember are way back mid late 1970's. ESSO had all these stickers and promotional stuff back then. I grew up in prime Rugby League territory in NSW so I was about the only one collecting the stuff from my local ESSO garage. My Dad got sick of taking them off the Petrol cap and threatened to ban me from watching the Saturday arvo VFL game if I didn't desist.
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Ahh memories. Here is my Tiger training Jumper from back when we were sponsored by ESSO.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rhshsi.jpg)
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Ahh memories. Here is my Tiger training Jumper from back when we were sponsored by ESSO.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rhshsi.jpg)
poo box
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Ahh memories. Here is my Tiger training Jumper from back when we were sponsored by ESSO.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rhshsi.jpg)
poo box
What???
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Ahh memories. Here is my Tiger training Jumper from back when we were sponsored by ESSO.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rhshsi.jpg)
I had that exact top. Awesome. 8)
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Not just based on you Claw. I have seen Chocco get the credit multiple times and usually it's the people who have a tendency to bag the club
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Not just based on you Claw. I have seen Chocco get the credit multiple times and usually it's the people who have a tendency to bag the club
Listen up Pal, stop bagging posters. That's my job
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I wasn't bagging them, FACT!
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$126 for Brownlow at betstar.........
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$126 for Brownlow at betstar.........
Geez that's some enticing odds right there!
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If the odds are $120 when the probability is 50/1 then you are still equally flushing money down the crapper
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That is awesome Tiga, that and the poster is taking me back lol
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Ahh memories. Here is my Tiger training Jumper from back when we were sponsored by ESSO.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rhshsi.jpg)
poo box
What???
one of the worst richmond training jumpers
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What makes AFL players succeed at a new club
Larissa Nicholson
The Age
February 7, 2015
Anthony Miles went from delisted wannabe to rising star in 2014.
And there will be plenty of rookies and low-level trades in preseason training who want to be the next Miles, the one-time also-ran who bloomed when given a second chance.
The midfielder's career took off when he made his debut for the Tigers in round 12 after two years floundering at Greater Western Sydney, but recruiting is an inaccurate science.
Club officials must guess at any number of factors that might be holding a player back - a lack of opportunity or unrecognised talent, a bad attitude, injury or a poor club fit – before offering him another chance at making it big in the AFL.
As assistant professor in sport and exercise psychology at the University of Canberra, Richard Keegan studies what helps sportspeople reach their potential.
When athletes perform at their best, it's effortless, instinctual, and thoughtless in the best possible way.
That kind of clear-headedness - when the body takes over - is the ideal for high performance, Keegan said.
Club culture, the relationship between player and coach, and team cohesion are all important, because when one of those elements goes wrong the athlete can become self-conscious and doubt their decisions.
They are also some of the reasons why an athlete may struggle for a game at one club, then turn into a champion at the next.
Club culture is about attitudes, whether the aim is to win at all costs or the focus is on continual improvement.
On average, more sportspeople thrive in an environment focused on improvement, but there are some who flourish under brutal circumstances, when they are pushed to prove themselves every few days and are in constant competition with their teammates.
The relationship between player and coach is also important. Are they trying to do the same thing? Do they act in a way that is complementary to each other? Do they like each other?
Too often, Keegan said, communication between coach and player breaks down.
A sportsperson might assume everything is going fine when really the coach is unhappy with their approach, and that makes it hard for the athlete to get the right opportunities to prove himself.
It can often be a mistake for a coach to talk at his or her players, rather than allowing the sportsperson in on the discussion.
Very few circumstances actually require top-down leadership from a coach.
"It's a cultural norm we have, the person in charge should be in charge, rather than offering some control or autonomy to the players and letting them work it out," Keegan said.
The problem is some players will then find at crucial moments of the game they are wondering what the coach would want them to do, rather than trusting their gut.
Finally, there is the slippery matter of team cohesion.
Going on trips together can help a group of players feel like a team, Keegan said, but it is far more important to recruit people who have a similar approach to the job at hand.
Some athletes may live club life with the attitude that they are there simply to perform, others want the team to be good mates, and both outlooks can work so long as the players are on the same page.
Keegan said the "one-per centers" can add up in professional sport, including how well players can predict what their teammate is going to do next.
"Feeling you don't fit in will get you analysing and thinking, and that's conducive of good playing," he said.
Former champion turned commentator Garry Lyon labelled GWS' decision to drop Miles "a massive mistake", but Miles is more circumspect.
Miles said the Sydney club had recruited a lot of talented young players, which made it hard for him to break into the regular playing group.
Moving to the proud old club of Richmond made him realise he was not doing enough to make the most of his talent.
Assistant coach Mark Williams took him aside when he arrived at Punt Road and told to him to act like a part of the group, not like a rookie, and Miles said watching older, highly experienced players training was the extra push he needed to step up.
Miles has no regrets about his time at GWS and no complaints about how he was treated at the club.
But a combination of new opportunities and personal growth helped his career take off when he joined the Tigers.
For some players, just deciding to move on to a new club can be empowering, Keegan said.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/what-makes-afl-players-succeed-at-a-new-club-20150206-13501y.html
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Miles' press conference ...
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-03-01/miles-press-conference-1st-march
* I think I still had some deficiencies in my game. I feel I’m running a lot better this year and I think the main thing for me was to continue to work on what put me in good stead last year as well – being clean below my knees and things like that. So just continue to work on those and hopefully that puts me in good stead come Round 1.
* I was reasonably happy [with how he performed against the Dogs]. It was a bit of a different look in the midfield without Cotchy and Dusty, so I suppose I felt I had to step up a little bit. It’s just always good to get the first pre-season game out of the way and get a game under my belt.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-03-03/no-shortcuts-for-miles
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Miles is such a jet. A fair dinkum gift from the Gods. Finally we jagged a genuine player.
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Anthony Miles’ evolution just amazing: Jake King
By Brent Godde
Border Mail
March 4, 2015
RECENTLY retired Richmond tough-nut Jake King has paid tribute to Howlong’s Anthony Miles for his stunning transformation from delisted wannabe to rising star last season.
The former Spider, North Albury Hopper and Murray Bushranger, 23, had been delisted by Greater Western Sydney after the 2013 season.
But after breaking into Richmond’s team to play North Melbourne in round 12, Miles finished the season as one of the AFL’s leading clearance players.
King, who will speak at Corryong Football Netball Club’s sportsman night next Friday, said Miles had grabbed his AFL lifeline with both hands.
“I guess when Milesey was at GWS it was one of those things that where it had recruited so many of the same players he never really got his opportunity,” King said.
“He arrived at Richmond, got his opportunity and grabbed it with both hands.
“Since getting his opportunity he has really performed and added some class and pace into the midfield.
“He ability to win the contested ball was something also something the Tigers really needed.
“It just really goes to show if you want something bad enough, the door gets open.
“Once the door opens it is in your own destiny to keep the door open and go forward — and that’s what he’s done.
“A lot of people could take a leaf out of his book.”
King said he had been keeping busy since his retirement in July after 107 games, pursuing business interests.
He has also recently gone into business with Port Adelaide forward Jay Schulz and fitness coach Darren Burgess.
The trio have opened their own gym called The Final Goal.
The tenacious Tiger was spending this week in Bali, exploring the opportunity of opening another gym in Seminyak.
He will also work for Triple M Footy this season as well as speaking at sportmans nights.
King said the challenge for Richmond this season was to win a final after the Tigers last year made successive finals series for the first time in almost 40 years.
“For Richmond to make finals for the past two years is a step forward and they get a pat on the back,” he said.
“But I guess for improvement every supporter wants to see their club take than next step.
“So if you looking for improvement from Richmond, then reality is they have to win a final.
“Because if they don’t then it will be looked upon as a failed season.
“But I’m pretty confident they can win a final and have got the playing group there now to take that next step.
“They have had a good pre-season, have got a fit and healthy list and no excuses not to perform.”
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2921184/anthony-miles-evolution-just-amazing-jake-king/?cs=2375
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Miles interview:
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-03-13/miles-homecoming
* It’s no hidden secret that if you can get through 80 or 90% of pre-season, you put yourself in good stead for the upcoming season. For me, that was the focus – getting through most sessions and improving on a few deficiencies I had. Fortunately enough, I’m injury free and got through most of the pre-season.
* I know it’s pretty clichéd, but I just want to play my role. I still haven’t consolidated my spot in the side. For me, it’s to play every game this year, play my role and hopefully get this club back to where it should be – playing consistent finals footy.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-03-13/miles-happy-homecoming
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“So if you looking for improvement from Richmond, then reality is they have to win a final.
“Because if they don’t then it will be looked upon as a failed season.
Kingy :bow
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Bottom 4.
Sack the coaches.
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Anthony Miles was quiet [on the weekend] after suffering some slight hamstring soreness.
He will be available to play against the Kangaroos.
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2946768/nab-challenge-fanatical-attack-proves-key-for-richmond-tigers/
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gun
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Our best later today, where's his heart on his sleeve.
Deserves better than a Richmond guernsey😔
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Looks his best when we're struggling. Shows he's not a downhill skier like a significant portion of our list.
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Tugged the jumper after kicking the goal. Loves the club
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Best game this season
Seems the opposition is pressuring/tagging him a lot more this season especially in the middle at centre ball ups
Seems he is smart enough to work through how to break a tag
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Unfortunately this bloke's inclusion in the side doesn't compensate for the deterioration of form other players are showing...
Very happy with his game yesterday though!
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Love him but he has to be pretty close to on par with Selwood when it comes to ducking for free kicks
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Love him but he has to be pretty close to on par with Selwood when it comes to ducking for free kicks
He does duck a little bit i agree but selwood does his trademark roll of the shoulder to make a legal tackle into a free kick.......that's what gets to me
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Good game.
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Love him but he has to be pretty close to on par with Selwood when it comes to ducking for free kicks
Hate it.....but the boy can play :clapping
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Good game.
Good player.
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Funnily enough Cotch has had more Frees For this season. Miles is 9th out of the whole league. Selwood is First of course
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Funnily enough Cotch has had more Frees For this season. Miles is 9th out of the whole league. Selwood is First of course
Miles ducks but he goes hard at the ball. Everyone does it not just Miles and Selwood.
More so, Miles was top ten in contested possession or clearances or something like that - in the league last season. So if he is always at the bottom of packs statistically he is going to get free kicks occasionally.
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Kudos to this kid again, he's like a terrier down a rabbit burrow, just doesn't give up.
We'd be stuffed without him.
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Agree was fantastic yesterday. Always puts his body on the line.
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I'm a massive fan of Milo. We're really fortunate to have a guy who has played less than 50 games play like he does for us
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This lad always has a red hot go. l'm surprised he still has a head left :snidegrin
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Yep, agree completely - Miles was fantastic! Big clap :clapping
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Very quickly becoming my favourite!
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I'm a massive fan of Milo. We're really fortunate to have a guy who has played less than 50 games play like he does for us
Great call, he started this season a little slowly but is now working his way into the season
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I'm a massive fan of Milo. We're really fortunate to have a guy who has played less than 50 games play like he does for us
Great call, he started this season a little slowly but is now working his way into the season
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I'm a massive fan of Milo. We're really fortunate to have a guy who has played less than 50 games play like he does for us
Great call, he started this season a little slowly but is now working his way into the season
X2 :thumbsup
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literally :lol
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Started off the first few rounds down on last year's form but in the last couple of weeks Milesy is back to his best. No second year blues :thumbsup.
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:shh
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his last couple of games have been PB just quietly :shh
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Chrisso & McGuane caught up with #Richmond's Anthony Miles, as his side chases a third straight win on the weekend, taking on the #Bombers, in the #Dreamtime clash at the MCG. #AFL
AUDIO: https://audioboom.com/boos/3224620-richmond-tigers-anthony-miles-afl
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Feel the umpires sweat on Miles given he is such a terrier inside packs, Continually gets pinged for holding the ball or incorrect disposal. Well watching the Cats v W.C game it's like there is a totally different interpretation. I have seen players get tackled and one handed handballs, players get run down and it's play on. Very frustrating seeing no consistency from game to game and week to week, the players must be totally confused.
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The chosen one :shh
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How good is this guy?
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Golden balls :bow
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This kid is just as important as Lids to our side.
If he performs we are such a better side.
This kid just keeps on getting knocked, and keeps on getting the footy. :thumbsup
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Bloody Gut busting footballer who GWS made a huge mistake
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Awesome game. Very consistent performer that goes in.
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Milesy made Robbo's 'likes' column today ...
3. Anthony Miles
Jack Riewoldt was best afield, Rance probably next and Cotch was great in the second half. But Miles was the most consistent across four quarters. Twenty-nine disposals, seven tackles and six clearances gets him in the coaches votes.
http://www.news.com.au/national/afl-2015-jarryd-roughead-and-nathan-buckley-feature-in-mark-robinsons-likes-and-dislikes-for-round-13/story-e6frfkp9-1227419509603
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Not a finisher
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Not a finisher
What do you mean Stalin??
He is certainly a starter
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Not a finisher
What do you mean Stalin??
He is certainly a starter
Just mocking the knobs on here in the anti miles brigade
Unaustralian
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Very Lucky to get him. Really Gutsy player with a great attitude
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Credit to our recruiting dept , whilst others scoffed at his prospects , fj and Blair went against the tide and declared this guy a genuine chance using our first pick on him :shh
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Praise the Lord....!
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Credit to our recruiting dept , whilst others scoffed at his prospects , fj and Blair went against the tide and declared this guy a genuine chance using our first pick on him :shh
First pick in the rookie draft.
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People preferred Thomas :-X
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Unbelievable tonight. Turned around the momentum in the second quarter when we were under siege and never let up all night in the guts :clapping.
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Unbelievable tonight. Turned around the momentum in the second quarter when we were under siege and never let up all night in the guts :clapping.
x2.
Was unbelievable. He wanted it from the first bounce and didn't stop.
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That was the best game he has ever played for us.
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That was the best game he has ever played for us.
AFA, WOW :bow
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Gun!! No question about it
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That was the best game he has ever played for us.
Is it? hard to tell when hes consistently magnificent :shh
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Gun!! No question about it
X2
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Ball tearer. Him and Cotch in the guts were just class. Loved seeing the confusion on their faces when they slowly realised they were not gonna get it all their own way tonight lol.
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What a little ripper
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Game breaker: Miles - the contested footy king ...
VIDEO: http://www.afl.com.au/video/2015-07-31/miles-the-contested-footy-king
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That was the best game he has ever played for us.
Yep!! :gotigers :gotigers :gotigers
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And he's actually really cool about things.
Little smartarse. Lol
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Was a very important game. Someone posted he has a bit of Broderick about him. Extractor
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Absolute workhorse with great vision and disposal. Speed and endurance are just wow......Very impressed with his game. We might not have just found a very good mid, but one which we can lump in with our absolute top 3-4 players.
You're in the trenches you want this guy next to you.
And just quietly, it wouldn't take too much for me to turn for him :shh
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One of the better inside mids going around, hard as a cats head and just knows where the ball is at. Nothing flash about him, but we're a massively better side with him in it.
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He's so good this bloke. Just about my fave.
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Outextracted the extractor (Mitchell). :shh
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The ghost of coughlan. :shh
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Miles was epic last night! He goes hard at the footy like the great players do. At the bottom of every pack. He's not pretty, he's not quick, his kicking is average ... but I'm loving every minute of it! Our best piece of recruiting for 40 years! :clapping
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In and under work was elite as usual but it was his best match yet in regards to quality & effectiveness of disposals & clearances.
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12 touches 2nd q
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(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/I5ZrXMYYjlK3fYQTXaavOObCwpNQvPHUykRa0InBYXkFp7UOxhjlwBtJ33v8Sa88Piq6F0g9Pxq6O-D8onHD8l7yVorGm3zdvdrv11m3FnURj6z10-N9px8j8sn4WrwYfUSppOIWZT-xTQ=w419-h351-nc)
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Has had a very good year. Deserves to be one of the front runners for Jack Dyer medal.
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I reckon he deserves to be considered for all Australian..has become a jet
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Get on him for the Norm Smith. :shh
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Was a very important game. Someone posted he has a bit of Broderick about him. Extractor
I said hat ages ago
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[Hawthorn game] was the third time since making his senior debut with the Tigers midway through last season that Miles has had (exactly) 30 touches in a match.
In 30 games all-up for Richmond, Miles has picked up 20 disposals or more 25 times.
He is averaging 24.1 disposals per game this season and is ranked 15th in the competition for contested possessions and 17th for clearances.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-08-05/mighty-miles
:thumbsup
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where is bj?
woooaaahhh
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What a great game and showed just how good he is going to be. Champion :clapping
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Make him Captain.
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Gun :clapping
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When the going get's tuff his in the action in the trenches he's mates go missing.
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One of 3 who can stand up in finals. Him Jack and Rance ... that's about it.
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Tried his guts out. Great game.
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One of 3 who can stand up in finals. Him Jack and Rance ... that's about it.
I thought Kamdyn busted his guts running for us too. Set up a couple of goals and kicked one himself. We mustn't forget this was his first year in the seniors with limited time in the magus due to injury.
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One of 3 who can stand up in finals. Him Jack and Rance ... that's about it.
I thought Kamdyn busted his guts running for us too. Set up a couple of goals and kicked one himself. We mustn't forget this was his first year in the seniors with limited time in the magus due to injury.
thought Kam was very good yesterday, yep some terrible turnovers at times but at least he chased, tackled and put in 2nd efforts..so many others didn't
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My thank god for this guy
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One of 3 who can stand up in finals. Him Jack and Rance ... that's about it.
I thought Kamdyn busted his guts running for us too. Set up a couple of goals and kicked one himself. We mustn't forget this was his first year in the seniors with limited time in the magus due to injury.
thought Kam was very good yesterday, yep some terrible turnovers at times but at least he chased, tackled and put in 2nd efforts..so many others didn't
I apologise to the kid indeed he did ok yesterday and he was much better than many of our players. McIntosh will develop into a really good player for us Im sure.
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Massive respect for this guy.
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Tiger Miles ahead
By Chris Mitchell
Border Mail
Jan. 3, 2016, 12:51 p.m.
HOWLONG’s Anthony Miles says knowing his spot in the side isn’t secure is all the motivation he needs to get through another grueling AFL pre-season.
The ball-winning inside midfielder has played 33 games at the Tigers since crossing over before the 2014 season from Greater Western Sydney, where he played 10.
Making Richmond’s senior list after being taken as a rookie makes Miles appreciate just how hard it is to make the top grade.
The 23-year-old played every game for the Tigers last season – 23 in total – but knows any form slump will see him dropped to the VFL.
“Personally I’d like to play every game for the year again,” Miles said.
“For me I still don’t feel my spot is solidified.
“I’d like to be able to get forward and kick more goals.
“So I’ll probably play my career on the edge, if that makes sense, and as a team hopefully we can be consistent enough to make the top four.”
Miles will start back with his teammates at training on Monday, but his time off has been anything but a holiday.
Miles has made sure he returns to the club in top shape by working on his running with his uncle Pat Scammell and cousin Jack during the Christmas break.
“You can’t go back underdone so you’ve got to do a fair bit while you’re away,” he said.
Miles finished fourth in Richmond’s best-and-fairest award in just his second season at the club.
He averaged 23.6 disposals and 11.5 contested possessions a match, was ranked equal 12th in the competition for clearances and 13th in contested possessions.
And, among his Tiger teammates, Miles was ranked No. 1 in handballs, clearances, centre clearances, stoppages and second for contested possessions.
But his successful season came at a cost, with Miles getting a ‘clean out’ on his shoulder at the end of the season.
“I’m feeling pretty good,” Miles said.
“It’s 100 per cent now.
“I was in a sling for a day and then they start the rehab.
“It helps when you’re doing it every day.”
The Tigers play their first NAB Challenge game on February 19 against Fremantle at Mandurah.
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/3636067/tiger-miles-ahead/
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I love this guy more and more with each game/season. Milo I hope your solid character never changes.
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I can verify that he was training with his uncle and cousin down at the local aths. track over Christmas.
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I can verify that he was training with his uncle and cousin down at the local aths. track over Christmas.
Can you confirm if he should have been promoted off the rookie list sooner
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I can verify that he was training with his uncle and cousin down at the local aths. track over Christmas.
Can you confirm if he should have been promoted off the rookie list sooner
:lol
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Most professional player at the club
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Reckon Jack might have something to say about that
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I'm sure he would......but it wouldn't matter in reality.
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Your club's best supporting actor
Nathan Schmook
AFL.com.au
January 24, 2016
RICHMOND
Anthony Miles:
While Trent Cotchin draws the tags and Dustin Martin attracts the headlines, it is Miles who gets on with helping the Tigers win clearances. He has ranked No.1 at the club for the past two seasons for total clearances and, when he attends a centre bounce, the Tigers win the clearance 49 per cent of the time (No.1 of all permanent midfielders at the club). Further highlighting his value, when Miles wins first possession at a stoppage it converts into an effective clearance 74 per cent of the time. A hard nut who plays a great support role to Cotchin, Deledio and Martin, he averages four effective tackles a game and did not miss a match in 2015.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-23/your-clubs-best-supporting-actor
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Important Tiger Miles relishes playing on the edge
AFL.com.au
January 24, 2016
DESPITE playing every game in 2015, Richmond midfielder Anthony Miles doesn't feel as though he has cemented a spot in the Tigers' line-up.
For external observers that might seem strange.
He finished fourth in the best and fairest and was one of the few Tigers who maintained his reputation with a solid performance in the team's elimination final loss.
But that's what happens when you arrive at your second club via the rookie list, having been delisted after just 10 games in two years at Greater Western Sydney.
"I've spoken to people about it and particularly Mark Williams (Richmond assistant coach) and he says it's not necessarily a bad thing to play on the edge," Miles told AFL.com.au.
"For me I have probably played my whole career like that given where I have come from."
The 23-year-old might have adopted a 'playing on the edge' mindset but his style of play is to be in the heart of the action.
He hunts the football hard at stoppages, winning possession for his sleeker (he won't mind that assessment) teammates to do some damage.
Often he is the last player up with the football if an umpire calls for a ball-up, readying himself for the next stoppage with the intensity of a front rower preparing for a rugby scrum.
It's a good sign and one he has in common with the player he loved most growing up as a Saints fan, Lenny Hayes.
Miles' aim is to help talented playmakers such as Trent Cotchin, Brett Deledio, Dustin Martin and Brandon Ellis however he can.
"[You] probably don't want your Rolls-Royce's crashing about," Miles said.
"Those guys still [get in and under] but if that is the way I can help them out then I enjoy doing that."
Miles has done that in 36 games with the Tigers but he is beginning to earn a reputation beyond the yellow and black faithful.
Last season the umpires awarded him three Brownlow votes as the best player on the ground in three games – against Hawthorn, North Melbourne and Essendon – and he was by far the Tigers' best midfielder in the elimination final against the Kangaroos.
Although that final was a terrible result for the Tigers, Miles says little has been said about the horrendous end to 2015 since the players began pre-season.
That doesn't mean they are blind to its implications.
"It's a final. You do all the work to make the final and then that is what you're judged on. Unfortunately we did not do well so that is what we are judged on," Miles said.
"In terms of when we got back to pre-season I don't think we have even really touched on it. It's a new year and we have focused on this year."
After a shoulder clean out and a trip to Vietnam as part of his break, Miles returned to training with a strong emphasis on building his endurance.
The reduced interchange cap might mean players spend longer on the ground but it won't stop coaches demanding two-way running.
Back in full training, he is confident the Tigers can reclaim the consistency that defined their home and away season in 2015.
A top-four spot and ultimately playing good finals footy is the aim.
Miles is preparing to get his hands dirty so he can be part of a team capable of meeting that challenge.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-24/important-tiger-miles-relishes-playing-on-the-edge
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Miles still learning, best yet to come for Richmond
Chris Young
The Age
February 9, 2016 - 5:18PM
Despite appearing to be a walk-up start in the Richmond midfield, Miles says he still has work to do in order to cement his place in their best 22.
"I've still got a lot of development left to go," he said at the Tigers' community camp in Albury on Tuesday.
"Being able to watch guys like Trent Cotchin and Brett Deledio is great.
"I'll continue to learn from guys like that and our coaches.
"I'd like to think that my training standards have improved since I arrived at Richmond, and hopefully that's reflected in the way I'm playing.
"I think there's still a bit of upside for me."
Miles had an almost immediate impact at the Tigers after being drafted as a rookie from Greater Western Sydney in 2014.
The now 23-year old played his first game in the yellow and back against North Melbourne in round 12 that year — and hasn't missed a beat since.
Now with a safe spot on the senior list, Miles said it was time to explore his potential.
"I still don't feel like I've solidified my spot in the Richmond 22," he said.
"I'd love to be able to play every game, hopefully I can help us into a position where we can play some good finals footy this season."
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/miles-still-learning-best-yet-to-come-for-richmond-20160209-gmpngm.html
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Humility.
Nice one
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Just goes about it.
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Miles interviewed on the AFL website's show 'First Bounce' with Carey, Ling, Nat Edwards & Matt Thompson:
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2016-02-25/miles-on-first-bounce
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I like the kid
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Miles interviewed on the AFL website's show 'First Bounce' with Carey, Ling, Nat Edwards & Matt Thompson:
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2016-02-25/miles-on-first-bounce
“Like most blokes I’ve been trying to work on my tank (over the pre-season),” Miles said on afl.com.au’s First Bounce program.
“With the interchange cap coming in and everything like that, players are going to have to spend more time on the ground.
“And probably for me as well, having to spend more time forward as a result of the interchange cap, so I’ve been working on those things.
While Miles sat out last Friday’s opening NAB Challenge match against Fremantle, he has been named in the Club’s squad for this Saturday’s game against Hawthorn in Beaconsfield.
The 23-year-old said he could not wait to pull on his jumper for the first time this year.
“We’ve had a great pre-season,” he said.
“I’m sure most sides are saying that but we’re raring to go now. We’re sick of playing against each other, and I thought the boys were pretty good (against Fremantle) last week as well.”
The Albury product has flourished at Richmond after being delisted by Greater Western Sydney at the end of 2013.
Miles said there was a select group that had been instrumental in his growth at the Club – his fellow midfielders.
“They’ve been great for my development, particularly Cotch, Dusty and Lids as well,” he said.
“I’ve got a lot to thank them for.”
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-02-25/miles-on-afls-first-bounce
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Needs to bounce back and get back to his best as he has started the season very slowly, but he is not on his own. We need you Miles!
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Needs to bounce back and get back to his best as he has started the season very slowly, but he is not on his own. We need you Miles!
Playing injured? Doesn't look right to me.
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Where is this guy? Wake up and get involved in the contest :banghead
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Place him back on the rookie list
Why was he promoted in the first place?
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Has carried ankle injury from pre season
Is struggling at the moment
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He's worthwhile.
I'd persist with him more than conca, ellis, Hampson, hunt, etc etc etc
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At least he gives effort.
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Milo when fit is a clearance machine as demonstrated against the Hawks last year. If he is not fit they need to rest him and not break his body
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Maybe he's finally learnt the "Richmond Way". Tigeritis starting to dull his senses. He'll be an awesome accountant or admin manager when he retires on day. :clapping
Richmond FC, ruining careers since '83. :clapping :gotigers
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Got no problaem with him....he & Lambert won the Carltom Match in the last.
People are focusing on the wrong issues & people - it's not Cotchin, Miles, Martin or the kids- it's Hardwick & the hacks that are dragging the side down.
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Got no problaem with him....he & Lambert won the Carltom Match in the last.
People are focusing on the wrong issues & people - it's not Cotchin, Miles, Martin or the kids- it's Hardwick & the hacks that are dragging the side down.
Agree with that.
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So has anyone figured out why he was dropped, what did he have to go back and learn or improve on compared to B Ellis, Houli, Grigg etc..??
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Yes but I am not saying
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So has anyone figured out why he was dropped, what did he have to go back and learn or improve on compared to B Ellis, Houli, Grigg etc..??
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So has anyone figured out why he was dropped, what did he have to go back and learn or improve on compared to B Ellis, Houli, Grigg etc..??
He was injured...
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Nope, he played vfl so not injured.
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Next?
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So has anyone figured out why he was dropped, what did he have to go back and learn or improve on compared to B Ellis, Houli, Grigg etc..??
He was injured...
:lol
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Next?
He was a very naughty boy.......
As he was not the Messiah! ;D
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Yeah so..... really makes no sense does it... :huh
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Nope, he played vfl so not injured.
He is / has been carrying an injury in every game. Ankle
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Nope, he played vfl so not injured.
He is / has been carrying an injury in every game. Ankle
So why play him in the VFL then if that's the case? Or is this just another poor decision by the RFC...
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e-captain Brett Deledio is likely to be named to play his first game of this season, with the Tigers to make a call on his availability in the 48 hours before Sunday night's Anzac eve match against Melbourne.
Deledio has not played this season because of a persistent quad injury, but he trained on Thursday morning and is "over the hump", according to coach Damien Hardwick.
The Tigers will name an extended 25-man squad on Thursday evening, but train again on Saturday, with Deledio likely to be given until then to prove his fitness.
“It'll be a bit of a risk assessment and then we'll make the decision later on Friday or Saturday,” Hardwick said.
“He's got to get through training and we'll see how that pans out. But he's made some progress from this time last week.
“We'd love to have him playing this week, but we've also got a long season ahead of us.”
Hardwick declared ruckman Ivan Maric a certain starter after two VFL matches in his comeback from a back injury.
Fellow ruckman Shaun Hampson, who trained with his corked thigh heavily strapped, and tall defender David Astbury (ankle), still needed to prove their fitness.
Midfielder Anthony Miles will be considered for selection against the Demons after being dropped for last Friday night's clash with West Coast.
“We asked the kid to play a bit hurt and he probably wasn't up to his usual level of expectation,” Hardwick said.
“He's a terrific player for us and he'll put his hand up to play this week.”
http://m.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-04-21/deledio-a-chance-to-face-demons
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Nope, he played vfl so not injured.
He is / has been carrying an injury in every game. Ankle
So why play him in the VFL then if that's the case? Or is this just another poor decision by the RFC...
For the same reason they played him for 3 weeks at AFL level with the sore ankle.
Players with niggling injuries every week, some do better than others
There is nothing new here, been happening at all clubs forever and a day ;D
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FFS he has two of them
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Nope, he played vfl so not injured.
He is / has been carrying an injury in every game. Ankle
I know that, but the fact is they played him in the vfl so it wasn't like they rested him
He was dropped
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Nope, he played vfl so not injured.
He is / has been carrying an injury in every game. Ankle
I know that, but the fact is they played him in the vfl so it wasn't like they rested him
He was dropped
This!!
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When will the peolle wake the stuff up and scream for these morons heads????
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Said it before and I'll say it again. It's less the actual injury and more trying to get confidence in it. That and a drop in form saw him put into the two's to get back to his best. Don't expect him to spend too long there :shh
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Said it before and I'll say it again. It's less the actual injury and more trying to get confidence in it. That and a drop in form saw him put into the two's to get back to his best. Don't expect him to spend too long there :shh
How is his drop in form greater than Cotchin's ?
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Said it before and I'll say it again. It's less the actual injury and more trying to get confidence in it. That and a drop in form saw him put into the two's to get back to his best. Don't expect him to spend too long there :shh
How is his drop in form greater than Cotchin's ?
Because it is? His form the past 4 games is consistently worse than the past year we got from him
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And comparatively, Cotchin is fine?
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Said it before and I'll say it again. It's less the actual injury and more trying to get confidence in it. That and a drop in form saw him put into the two's to get back to his best. Don't expect him to spend too long there :shh
The best thing for an injured player down on form is to get that injury fixed. Not play him at a lower level to get confidence in playing with that injury. That makes no sense. If you want to get him back in form you fix the injury especially in round 4 of the season.
He was dropped, pure and simple. And if he gets a recall it's not because he has gotten more confidence in his injury.
Another excuse for the RFC.
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Said it before and I'll say it again. It's less the actual injury and more trying to get confidence in it. That and a drop in form saw him put into the two's to get back to his best. Don't expect him to spend too long there :shh
The best thing for an injured player down on form is to get that injury fixed. Not play him at a lower level to get confidence in playing with that injury. That makes no sense. If you want to get him back in form you fix the injury especially in round 4 of the season.
He was dropped, pure and simple. And if he gets a recall it's not because he has gotten more confidence in his injury.
Another excuse for the RFC.
Hallelujah..... :clapping
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What's the doc have to say about this???
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Said it before and I'll say it again. It's less the actual injury and more trying to get confidence in it. That and a drop in form saw him put into the two's to get back to his best. Don't expect him to spend too long there :shh
The best thing for an injured player down on form is to get that injury fixed. Not play him at a lower level to get confidence in playing with that injury. That makes no sense. If you want to get him back in form you fix the injury especially in round 4 of the season.
He was dropped, pure and simple. And if he gets a recall it's not because he has gotten more confidence in his injury.
Another excuse for the RFC.
Maybe I didn't explain myself well enough. He's not really "injured", it's not limiting him in any way anymore. It hindered his preperation in the NAB but it's fine now but he's just getting confidence back. Rest won't make him any better at this stage
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Said it before and I'll say it again. It's less the actual injury and more trying to get confidence in it. That and a drop in form saw him put into the two's to get back to his best. Don't expect him to spend too long there :shh
The best thing for an injured player down on form is to get that injury fixed. Not play him at a lower level to get confidence in playing with that injury. That makes no sense. If you want to get him back in form you fix the injury especially in round 4 of the season.
He was dropped, pure and simple. And if he gets a recall it's not because he has gotten more confidence in his injury.
Another excuse for the RFC.
Maybe I didn't explain myself well enough. He's not really "injured", it's not limiting him in any way anymore. It hindered his preperation in the NAB but it's fine now but he's just getting confidence back. Rest won't make him any better at this stage
But I heard they are jabbing it before or during games. Doesn't that equate to "hampering" him. But yes I also heard it isn't getting any worse by playing
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:facepalm
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If he is requiring local anaesthetic to play, that explains a lot.
Personally I don't like this practice. Pain is the bodies indication things aren't right and that that part of the body needs to rest to get better.
It therefore means there is a real possibility you can aggravate the injury.
The other problem is that sometimes the local anaesthetic isn't complete and so you are still a little sore (thus hampering your performance) and sometimes it is too good and in this case, end up with a numb foot, which would be incredibly difficult to play well with.
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If he is requiring local anaesthetic to play, that explains a lot.
Personally I don't like this practice. Pain is the bodies indication things aren't right and that that part of the body needs to rest to get better.
It therefore means there is a real possibility you can aggravate the injury.
The other problem is that sometimes the local anaesthetic isn't complete and so you are still a little sore (thus hampering your performance) and sometimes it is too good and in this case, end up with a numb foot, which would be incredibly difficult to play well with.
So they club plays him in the twos...
Morons
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Unfortunately Miles won't be the last player who will be forced back before being fit and ultimately have their playing career shortened by being played whilst still injured.
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Miles regains lost ground.
The tenacity that’s been the hallmark of Anthony Miles’ work in Richmond’s midfield over the past couple of years, has also enabled him to fight his way back to form after a slow start to season 2016.
Miles, who had played 39 consecutive games after forcing his way into the Tigers’ senior line-up in his 2014 debut season with the Club, and finished fourth in the 2015 Jack Dyer Medal, was dropped following the team’s Round 3 loss to Adelaide at Etihad Stadium.
He was subsequently recalled to the senior side for the Round 5 match against Melbourne, and his form graph has steadily risen since.
Miles had 25 disposals in the Anzac eve clash with the Demons, 22 the following round v Port Adelaide, and 24 against Hawthorn under the MCG lights last Friday night, including 12 contested possessions, a team-high seven clearances, five inside-50s, seven tackles and two goals.
Read more: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-05-09/miles-regains-lost-ground
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He's come from miles behind.. :shh
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:clapping:
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Welcome back Miles :cheers
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Was awesome last night , best game for the year.
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Should never have been dropped.
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yep ^^^
Thought last week he was very very good, last night he was brilliant. good to see him back to his usual self
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I love Miles :cuddles
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Was amazing, especially in the last quarter..... :bow :clapping
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Should never have been dropped.
Hardwick is a disrespectful prick
Miles = Mark Coughlan upgrade :shh
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Dropping him was the best thing for him. Gave him a chance to take a slight load off, get his head right and get his confidence back.
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^^^ Rubbish, how could you possibly come to that conclusion. Well ok, based on that crap analysis we should drop B Ellis, Grigg, C Ellis, and Vickery and maybe some others. They will all come back in Brownlow form..
Whoa, can't wait to get Houli back, he will poll 3 votes a game for the rest of the season... :whistle :whistle
Unreal!!
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Dropping him was the best thing for him. Gave him a chance to take a slight load off, get his head right and get his confidence back.
Absolutely spot on
Think you will find Miles reckons the same
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Well looks like we need to drop 3/4 of the team then for 1 game... Can't believe that.
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Dropping him was the best thing for him. Gave him a chance to take a slight load off, get his head right and get his confidence back.
Seems the same could be said for Griffiths :shh
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For one game, dropping a player for one game, clears his head and he comes back in that form? Nothing else was wrong, just needed his head cleared.....please.... :help
We need to rotate a few more through this system..
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^^^ Rubbish, how could you possibly come to that conclusion. Well ok, based on that crap analysis we should drop B Ellis, Grigg, C Ellis, and Vickery and maybe some others. They will all come back in Brownlow form..
Whoa, can't wait to get Houli back, he will poll 3 votes a game for the rest of the season... :whistle :whistle
Unreal!!
:lol surely even you can see how much better he is playing after his short stint in the VFL but then again. It won't work for every player but it obviously did for Miles and as WP said, Miles agrees. Don't we base all our opinions on what a player says?
Tell me then WAT, what was the catalyst for his change in form?
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:help
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^^^ Rubbish, how could you possibly come to that conclusion. Well ok, based on that crap analysis we should drop B Ellis, Grigg, C Ellis, and Vickery and maybe some others. They will all come back in Brownlow form..
Whoa, can't wait to get Houli back, he will poll 3 votes a game for the rest of the season... :whistle :whistle
Unreal!!
:lol surely even you can see how much better he is playing after his short stint in the VFL but then again. It won't work for every player but it obviously did for Miles and as WP said, Miles agrees. Don't we base all our opinions on what a player says?
Tell me then WAT, what was the catalyst for his change in form?
Maybe he had a poo, or a banana sandwich, or a huge glass of HTFU......could have been anything, could have had a shag.......
BUt to say dropping him for 1 game was the "catalyst"........ :help.....just...... :help
But I suppose if "WP said"... :lol :lol :lol :lol
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^^^ Rubbish, how could you possibly come to that conclusion. Well ok, based on that crap analysis we should drop B Ellis, Grigg, C Ellis, and Vickery and maybe some others. They will all come back in Brownlow form..
Whoa, can't wait to get Houli back, he will poll 3 votes a game for the rest of the season... :whistle :whistle
Unreal!!
:lol surely even you can see how much better he is playing after his short stint in the VFL but then again. It won't work for every player but it obviously did for Miles and as WP said, Miles agrees. Don't we base all our opinions on what a player says?
Tell me then WAT, what was the catalyst for his change in form?
Was Miles carrying an injury that was preventing him from playing at his best?. There was some talk at the time that he was. Furthermore Miles was not the only player who was down in form at the time. Others should have been dropped before him. Miles is carrying the party line and therefore caution should prevail against placing too much emphasis on what he says. I have enormous respect for Miles. He is a very courageous and talented player and I think why he is playing well has little to do with the decision to drop him but more to do with his character.
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Yes the injury was what I thought, but it must have been a brain injury that was fixed in one game in the VFL... :snidegrin
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^^^ Rubbish, how could you possibly come to that conclusion. Well ok, based on that crap analysis we should drop B Ellis, Grigg, C Ellis, and Vickery and maybe some others. They will all come back in Brownlow form..
Whoa, can't wait to get Houli back, he will poll 3 votes a game for the rest of the season... :whistle :whistle
Unreal!!
:lol surely even you can see how much better he is playing after his short stint in the VFL but then again. It won't work for every player but it obviously did for Miles and as WP said, Miles agrees. Don't we base all our opinions on what a player says?
Tell me then WAT, what was the catalyst for his change in form?
Was Miles carrying an injury that was preventing him from playing at his best?. There was some talk at the time that he was. Furthermore Miles was not the only player who was down in form at the time. Others should have been dropped before him. Miles is carrying the party line and therefore caution should prevail against placing too much emphasis on what he says. I have enormous respect for Miles. He is a very courageous and talented player and I think why he is playing well has little to do with the decision to drop him but more to do with his character.
A little, it wasn't so much the injury inhibiting him but more the way he was handling it and therefore lost confidence. As I said, he got to play in the VFL and it allowed him to not only get confidence, but also take a slight load off and recover somewhat without having to miss a game as resting him wasn't going to help his form or even his injury. Agree the team lifting would also have helped him but being in the middle he could have still had an influence with clearances and tackling no matter how poor his team mates were playing. Won't question his character either but even the best can benefit from a step down and he certainly did
Yes the injury was what I thought, but it must have been a brain injury that was fixed in one game in the VFL... :snidegrin
Do you ignore everything that is said and just pick the 1 or 2 thinks that suits you so you can continually make snide pot shots?
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^^^ did WP say that too??
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^^^ did WP say that too??
:lol I don't live and die by everything WP says like you do SEN. What he said simply backed up something I already knew
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^^^ Rubbish, how could you possibly come to that conclusion. Well ok, based on that crap analysis we should drop B Ellis, Grigg, C Ellis, and Vickery and maybe some others. They will all come back in Brownlow form..
Whoa, can't wait to get Houli back, he will poll 3 votes a game for the rest of the season... :whistle :whistle
Unreal!!
:lol surely even you can see how much better he is playing after his short stint in the VFL but then again. It won't work for every player but it obviously did for Miles and as WP said, Miles agrees. Don't we base all our opinions on what a player says?
Tell me then WAT, what was the catalyst for his change in form?
Was Miles carrying an injury that was preventing him from playing at his best?. There was some talk at the time that he was. Furthermore Miles was not the only player who was down in form at the time. Others should have been dropped before him. Miles is carrying the party line and therefore caution should prevail against placing too much emphasis on what he says. I have enormous respect for Miles. He is a very courageous and talented player and I think why he is playing well has little to do with the decision to drop him but more to do with his character.
A little, it wasn't so much the injury inhibiting him but more the way he was handling it and therefore lost confidence. As I said, he got to play in the VFL and it allowed him to not only get confidence, but also take a slight load off and recover somewhat without having to miss a game as resting him wasn't going to help his form or even his injury. Agree the team lifting would also have helped him but being in the middle he could have still had an influence with clearances and tackling no matter how poor his team mates were playing. Won't question his character either but even the best can benefit from a step down and he certainly did
I think the points you make are fair but on this one I will have to agree to disagree. I just hope Miles doesn't get treated like Tuck was by Hardwick.
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Halfstep Hardwick Tucked Miles over....
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Anthony Miles enjoyed the wet weather. Miles is a tough player and he was perfectly at home when the rain started to fall. He gathered 22 possessions and kicked two goals. He kicked his first goal with a brilliant snap from a stoppage and then his second major was a long range set shot. He was a crucial contributor.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/31667118/five-things-we-learnt-tigers/
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Miles and Grimes in form have made a huge difference to our team.....
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Miles and Grimes in form have made a huge difference to our team.....
Aint that the truth
Miles as superb last noght especially in the first half
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Miles and Grimes in form have made a huge difference to our team.....
Agree. Two very important players for the side.
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What do we all think of Antbony Miles?
No doubt he is tough and hard and willing to take a tackle but IMO we have to find better than him in the middle. He IMO is one paced and one dimensional.
But just as important he really can only play that one position on the ground. Surely that hurts us as a side??
He by no means is one of our real concerns at this stage but I just think he makes us really predictable with our set ups.
I'd rather see Vlastuin get the opportunity to play his roll as I think he has way more weapons.
What would we get for him if we did decide to trade him?
IMO we can forget depth for a while as we need to find 22 players that can beat any side in the comp. That's why I think Vlastuin could take his spot and we could potentially trade him for a player we need in another position. And there is a few....
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Has played with a very sore shoulder last 2 weeks
Obviously the Hawks knew that as well as every opportunity for a hard tackle they did
As what happened in the 2nd Q
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Miles was one of the few good players on the day. His ability to win the hard ball is exceptional.
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One of the very few who hasn't completely succumbed to tigeritis. :shh
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One of the very few who hasn't completely succumbed to tigeritis. :shh
CAuse gws player...
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What do we all think of Antbony Miles?
No doubt he is tough and hard and willing to take a tackle but IMO we have to find better than him in the middle. He IMO is one paced and one dimensional.
But just as important he really can only play that one position on the ground. Surely that hurts us as a side??
He by no means is one of our real concerns at this stage but I just think he makes us really predictable with our set ups.
I'd rather see Vlastuin get the opportunity to play his roll as I think he has way more weapons.
What would we get for him if we did decide to trade him?
IMO we can forget depth for a while as we need to find 22 players that can beat any side in the comp. That's why I think Vlastuin could take his spot and we could potentially trade him for a player we need in another position. And there is a few....
I don't think he's that one dimensional. He's actually quite a good shot at goal, not exactly quick by foot but reliable in front of the sticks.
Certainly a keeper for me, just needs help in the middle from a big body or two.
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One of the very few who hasn't completely succumbed to tigeritis. :shh
CAuse gws player...
....like Jacob "The Bodyguard" Townsend?
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One of the very few who hasn't completely succumbed to tigeritis. :shh
CAuse gws player...
....like Jacob "The Bodyguard" Townsend?
Think he was Whitney in that show
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What do we all think of Antbony Miles?
No doubt he is tough and hard and willing to take a tackle but IMO we have to find better than him in the middle. He IMO is one paced and one dimensional.
But just as important he really can only play that one position on the ground. Surely that hurts us as a side??
He by no means is one of our real concerns at this stage but I just think he makes us really predictable with our set ups.
I'd rather see Vlastuin get the opportunity to play his roll as I think he has way more weapons.
What would we get for him if we did decide to trade him?
IMO we can forget depth for a while as we need to find 22 players that can beat any side in the comp. That's why I think Vlastuin could take his spot and we could potentially trade him for a player we need in another position. And there is a few....
Not sure him being one dimensional is too bad as long as he continually does well in that role. Someone has to go in hard and get the stuffing thing and he's the best at it ATM (well apart from Martin and possibly Cotchin). Also think he can sneak forward a little. Not a conventional small forward but has a couple of little tricks
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It's that time of the year again with the "rumours". From a few days ago:
"Add Miles to Conca and Lennon; looking for a trade to his third club. Management privately fuming he was dropped twice in 2016 #AFLTrades"
https://twitter.com/AFLTradeWhisper/status/771497048851951616
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Expendable only if we can draft/trade in another inside mid or two.
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Expendable only if we can draft/trade in another inside mid or two.
Again?
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Dunno about you but to me it looks like Dimma's lost a few of the players this year
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Expendable only if we can draft/trade in another inside mid or two.
Again?
Again what? Do you consider him untradable?
Only players I would never trade are Jack, Rance and Dusty.
Michael Barlow is open to a move to Vic...
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Dunno about you but to me it looks like Dimma's lost a few of the players this year
Three years ago
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Heard he never quite got over Halfstep not playing him until round 11 back in 2014..... :shh
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Dunno about you but to me it looks like Dimma's lost a few of the players this year
Lost a few supporters as well
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Hope rumour not true.
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Expendable only if we can draft/trade in another inside mid or two.
Again?
Again what? Do you consider him untradable?
Only players I would never trade are Jack, Rance and Dusty.
Michael Barlow is open to a move to Vic...
If you read a few posts back, I actually question Miles worth.
I meant by saying "again" is we traded in 2 inside mids last off season while having 2 very good players capable of doing this roll already on our list in Martin and Vlastuin.
I personally would move Miles on as I think he is slow and doesn't really give enough as a mid whether it be an inside or outside mid.
And I don't think you can pay anywhere else.
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Not his fault hampspud slaps the ball any where but near his vicinity. Must be hard roving to a spinning hills hoist clothesline.
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Not his fault hampspud slaps the ball any where but near his vicinity. Must be hard roving to a spinning hills hoist clothesline.
Easy up according to some on here Hampson is doing his job
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Joke he was dropped
Not his fault hampspud slaps the ball any where but near his vicinity. Must be hard roving to a spinning hills hoist clothesline.
Yep
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so you guys want to get rid of Miles now....fmd
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so you guys want to get rid of Miles now....fmd
Getting rid of miles. Cotchin. Deledio. Lennon is the road to glory
:gotigers
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There's a difference between getting rid of players and them walking.
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Anyone questioning the coach or his game plan and isn't happy with him can GAGF. We need unity and harmony.
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Anyone questioning the coach or his game plan and isn't happy with him can GAGF. We need unity and harmony.
Oh no, I wasnt......... :snidegrin
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Instability and change means chaos!
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRFt3GO0YR0_1ygmxyUVkV4LegRVj3dM710w2RWuWWb0Aw-uCyD)
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so you guys want to get rid of Miles now....fmd
Getting rid of miles. Cotchin. Deledio. Lennon is the road to glory
:gotigers
Release Miles, re-sign A.Moore....brilliant.... :clapping :gotigers :clapping
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Instability and change means chaos!
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRFt3GO0YR0_1ygmxyUVkV4LegRVj3dM710w2RWuWWb0Aw-uCyD)
Lol
Someone should send this to Peg. Perhaps she can recruit maxwell smart, 99 and the chiief. lol.
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so you guys want to get rid of Miles now....fmd
Getting rid of miles. Cotchin. Deledio. Lennon is the road to glory
:gotigers
Release Miles, re-sign A.Moore....brilliant.... :clapping :gotigers :clapping
You forgot to add Grigg, Houli and Hampson as re-signed....
We are truly locked and loaded for a top 4 birth next year!
:clapping
:cheers :gotigers
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Miles strives to go the distance
richmondfc.com.au
15 Feb 2017
Tenacious Tiger ‘ball-magnet’ midfielder Anthony Miles has tackled this pre-season with a familiar personal objective . . .
“I continue to challenge myself on improving my aerobic base every pre-season,” Miles told ‘Roar Vision’.
“I’m not overly quick, so to improve aerobically, and be able to get around the ground, is really important for me.
“And being able to go forward a bit as well.
“So I’ve been working on that with the coaches and I feel like I’ve made some progression.”
Miles, who turns 25 at the end of this month, has averaged 23.5 disposals per match in his 55-game career at Richmond over the past three seasons, since joining the Club from Greater Western Sydney, where he spent a couple of years.
He’s earned an impressive reputation throughout that time with the Tigers for his inside midfield work, but wants to add some more flexibility to his game in season 2017.
“I think it’s always important that you play to your strengths and, as a midfielder, I think that is my strength – being able to win the ball and get it out to teammates in a better position,” he said.
“You never want to lose that, but you also want to be able to go and play in other positions . . .
“I think guys in the midfield are going to spend time forward. So, being versatile and knowing my role playing forward, is an important aspect as well.”
Miles also is keen to take on some additional leadership responsibility within the Tigers’ playing group this year.
“I think it’s a natural progression being a bit more of a leader after you’ve played more senior footy,” he said.
“My first couple of years, coming off the rookie list, you tend not to say too much . . . you’re just rapt to get a game.
“But I’m so heavily invested in this football club now.
“I love the place and want to make others better, as well as myself.
“I’d like to think of myself as a leader to a lot of the younger guys . . .
“It’s really exciting what those younger guys are bringing. This pre-season, they’ve really stood up.
“They came back two weeks earlier than the older guys, and they’ve really carried that on through the whole pre-season . . .
“It’s a real positive for the Club.”
Miles has a clear-cut, individual aim for the 2017 season.
“My goal is to be playing good footy to benefit the side,” he said.
“Last year, it’s been well publicised how disappointing we were as a group . . .
“I’d love to be a major part in getting us back to playing finals footy and playing consistently well every week.”
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-02-15/miles-strives-to-go-the-distance
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Good on you Anthony, hope you get a good go and have a great season
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Like Milesy. :thumbsup
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Like Milesy. :thumbsup
Yep not a lot of appreciation for what is essentially an in and under sml mid who does most things related to that role pretty darn well.
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I love the banner a few supporters made last year, it said "We drove for Miles!" 10/10 folks, keep up the good work! :thumbsup
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Like Milesy. :thumbsup
Yep, committed to the cause
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Should have played round 1
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Instability and change means chaos!
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRFt3GO0YR0_1ygmxyUVkV4LegRVj3dM710w2RWuWWb0Aw-uCyD)
Lol
Someone should send this to Peg. Perhaps she can recruit maxwell smart, 99 and the chiief. lol.
No need to send it to Peggy...the punters dont want change. the current regime is better comedy.
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Richmond is flying after five wins from six games but there needs to be still room for the forgotten Tiger
May 4, 2017
Peter Tseros,
Media Academy columnist
FOX SPORTS
However, there has been one man absent from all of this and that’s Anthony Miles.
The once highly rated midfielder was considered by both fans and AFL experts to be among the Tigers’ best. Yet Miles has been overlooked for the first six rounds.
This is quite unusual considering senior coach Damien Hardwick stated in a press conference shortly after his club’s victory in round 1 that Miles was unlucky to be left out of the side for their clash against Carlton after his impressive pre-season.
However, six rounds later and Miles is still unlucky, with the 28-year-old being left out of the squad once again against Adelaide last Sunday night.
Furthermore Miles’s form in the VFL has been spectacular so far, being named best on ground in their thumping win over North Ballarat in round 1.
Miles’ efforts only resulted in him being named as the emergency for Richmond’s match against Melbourne last Monday.
This also meant he missed out on further stamping his claim for a recall, as he was unable to represent the Tigers’ VFL side in their victory over Sandringham.
As a result Miles did not line up for Hardwick once again and instead appeared in the VFL against Port Melbourne on Saturday, with another dominating display.
But we must also take into account that Richmond’s midfield has been incredible this season so far, with Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin, Dion Prestia, Nick Vlastuin, Josh Caddy and Shaun Grigg all in red-hot form.
However, there has still been plenty of opportunities for Miles to be added to that group this season, especially with the Tigers’ first loss at the hands of the Crows showing us that Richmond are still far from perfect.
For now, Miles will need to continue to perform in the VFL week in week out, because eventually his hard work will pay off and when it does I am certain that he will make the most of that chance, reminding us just how good he can be.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/media-academy/richmond-is-flying-after-five-wins-from-six-games-but-there-needs-to-be-still-room-for-the-forgotten-tiger/news-story/bfc12a0510bff822eb7a0fad23757b4b
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I'd play him, we must beat Doggies at the contested footy as they'll kill us on the spread
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Good to see Miles back in the side. Expecting him to prove the selection committee how wrong they've been.
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But we must also take into account that Richmond’s midfield has been incredible this season so far, with Nick Vlastuin, l in red-hot form.
Add Prestia and Caddy as well they have been pretty average.
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Welcome back Milo. Yes we played Brisbane but with an error ridden game I thought his ball use and clean disposal was a major contributing factor for our midfield dominance
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I agree, I thought his inside work was clean and helped us get going. Having him doing the heavy lifting and prestia tagging seemed to give our midfield better balance
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"Too slow to defend"
Equal third for tackles :clapping
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A first for everything..... :clapping
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A first for everything..... :clapping
Second most tackles for 2016, third highest average :clapping :clapping
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Keep Miles and get rid of the helicopter rainmaker instead.
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Keep Miles and get rid of the helicopter rainmaker instead.
#insaneperfection :clapping
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Forgotten Tiger back in the fold at right time
afl.com.au
19 July 2017
A PERFECT storm of recruiting and a lack of midfield injuries has conspired against Anthony Miles in 2017, but the Richmond onballer has reshaped his game to come back into the fold at the right time of the season.
Miles was an unwitting victim of the Tigers' off-season recruiting, which saw Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy join the club as key players in midfield and half-forward roles.
After finishing sixth (2016) and fourth (2015) in the best and fairest in the past two seasons and playing all but three games between 2015-16, Miles was suddenly unable to break into the best 22.
But some feedback from his coaches to develop his spread from stoppages in the VFL has paid off, and the 25-year-old looks capable of playing an important role in the run to the finals.
"I think the coaches knew my strengths were inside the contest with clearances and contested ball, so I probably reshaped my game without going away from my strengths," Miles told AFL.com.au.
"It was a little bit of my running and spread away from the contest that I worked on.
"And it's probably just been a tough midfield to crack into as well. That was the reality of it, but it's good to be back."
Between them, midfielders Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin, Shaun Grigg, Kane Lambert, Caddy and Prestia have missed just four games, giving the Tigers remarkable consistency in the centre.
It has made it hard for Miles to break into the team, playing only two games before Sunday's clash against the Brisbane Lions.
His VFL form ahead of that Lions clash was too good to ignore, however, particularly as he improved those aspects of the game he had been encouraged to.
In the five VFL games before last week's AFL return, Miles averaged 32 possessions and 5.4 inside 50s, while also registering more kicks than handballs in every match.
That form translated to a strong AFL performance against the Lions, finishing with 24 possessions and 372m gained, well above his 2016 average of 276.4m.
He found a way to improve his impact on the outside while maintaining his ability at the coalface, which was a key reason he was brought back into the team after the Tigers were beaten in the contested game against St Kilda in round 16.
"It certainly felt like I was moving well and I felt like I was pretty good around the stoppage as well. It felt pretty good," Miles said.
"You can see there's a fair bit of pressure on and our midfield is deep, so it's a good challenge for me (to stay in the team)."
Coach Damien Hardwick was pleased with Miles' contribution against the Lions and the clearance specialist should be given a chance to back up his impressive return on Sunday against his former club Greater Western Sydney, where he played 10 games from 2012-13.
"I was really pleased for him. He's a super kid and I'm glad he's playing some good football," Hardwick said after the Tigers' win on Sunday.
"He'll continue to put his best foot forward and continue to help us get to where we need to go."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-18/forgotten-tiger-miles-back-in-the-fold-at-right-time
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ala this is 2014 all over again when he was absolutely banging on the door but reasons none of us mere mortals can comprehend he only got selected due to a mix of injuries and suspensions.
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The more astute know why :shh
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Welcome back Milo. Yes we played Brisbane but with an error ridden game I thought his ball use and clean disposal was a major contributing factor for our midfield dominance
This is spot on not only ball use but he got it at the coal face under pressure . Fmd Prestia game was no where near Miles game yet they talked the bloke up. tALK ABOUT BLINKERS.
Can just see Anthony running around in another teams jumper tearing it up and we are stuck with squib prestia being praised by the faithful for being such a good tagger LMFAO.
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I've bagged Prestia just as much as anyone over the last months, called for him to be dropped the last month and still remain very sceptical but he played easily his best game for the club and a good game in it's own right...any time you take out the opposition's best player and still get 19 touches and a goal going the other way, you've played a good game....you need to take your blinkers off for once...
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never
its all or nothing, black or white with no grey, with claw
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I've bagged Prestia just as much as anyone over the last months, called for him to be dropped the last month and still remain very sceptical but he played easily his best game for the club and a good game in it's own right...any time you take out the opposition's best player and still get 19 touches and a goal going the other way, you've played a good game....you need to take your blinkers off for once...
Na you need to stop talking up average games as something special. If thats his best game for the club so far, he has truly been horrid. Because there was nothing special about that game.I was stupid enough to watch that horrid poo twice.
Most of his disposals were ineffective all 19 of them and it started with his first disposal a miss directed handball that put his team mate under pressure. Just 19 disposals for a mid 5 c/p's 3 tackles and a few clearances yeah he was exceptional not.Its about the least you would expect from any mid.
It was just an average game nothing more and by the way every Brisbane mid struggled not just Zorko.So what do we have here now a 800k per yr tagger lmfao.
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Yes because I always talk up average games.
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Fitness a focus for Miles
AFL media
28 January 2018
Anthony Miles is still on a modified program following post-season shoulder surgery.
The inside midfielder, who explored a trade at the end of 2017 to get more senior opportunities, is using the pre-season to improve his running game.
Miles played five senior matches for Richmond in 2017 and dominated for the Tigers at VFL level, taking out the Guinane Medal at season's end for the best and fairest player in Richmond's VFL side.
The 25-year-old required shoulder surgery at the end of last year and is edging closer to a return to full training.
“We’ve probably had a bit of a contested theme throughout pre-season and doing contested work,” Miles said.
“I’m still not in full contact after getting shoulder surgery at the end of the year.
“Not being able to be a part of contested drills has probably allowed me to work on my running more so than what I had been able to in the past.
“The fitness staff and the conditioning staff have been great in helping me to do that and even just a couple of odd extra conditioning sessions where we can fit them in.
"Enjoying whatever the year brings is probably my goal at the moment and continually just trying to get the best out of myself, wherever that be playing.
“As I said I’d love to be playing AFL footy, and I know the competition for spots if going to be tight, so (I'm) continually giving myself the best chance to be playing.”
Miles said the playing group had benefited from a six-day pre-season training camp on the Sunshine Coast.
The camp included two main training sessions, strength work, as well as team bonding activities.
“The beauty about this pre-season is that there hasn’t been a really different feel. If anything, I think we’ve probably gotten closer than last year, which is fantastic,” Miles said.
“I think that’s probably one of the main elements of camps like this - guys come out of their shell a bit more I think, you’re spending every minute of every day together.”
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-01-27/fitness-a-focus-for-miles
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-01-28/talls-recovery-may-lead-to-tigers-tinkering
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Tiger clocks up the Miles in crucial year
Dinny Navaratnam
afl.com.au
Feb 7, 2018
A LEANER Anthony Miles has returned to full training after shoulder surgery at the end of last year and improved his running in what looms as a career-defining season.
Miles, 25, explored his trade options at the end of 2017 but ultimately signed a one-year deal to stay at Richmond.
He managed just five games for the season, with a further 14 coming in the VFL on his way to finishing fifth in the JJ Liston Trophy, the best and fairest award in that competition.
The former Greater Western Sydney onballer had come off consecutive top-six finishes in the Jack Dyer Medal but was unable to cement a spot in a midfield that would drive the club to the 2017 flag.
Assistant coach Andrew McQualter told richmondfc.com.au Miles was set to improve his outside game.
"He's just starting to get into his full training now. He had shoulder surgery at the end of last year so he was a little bit inhibited in what he was able to do, but one thing he has been able to do is lose a little bit of weight," McQualter said.
"He's running really well at the moment so he'll build up his contested stuff over the next month."
Miles is among 24 players training with the midfield group at Richmond.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-07/tiger-clocks-up-the-miles-in-crucial-year
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Anthony Miles determined to win back senior spot at Richmond
Beau Greenway
Border Mail
22 Feb 2018
Richmond midfielder Anthony Miles was there to witness the club break through for its first premiership in 37 years, unfortunately, he doesn’t have a medal to show for it.
The Howlong and North Albury export managed five senior games in 2017, but spent the bulk of the season in the Tigers’ VFL side where he won the best and fairest.
Miles admits the challenge for him is to continue to work on his running this year.
“The game is constantly getting quicker and more demanding,” Miles said.
“Last year was a case of where I felt I was playing really good footy in the twos, but we didn't have any injuries and when you’re winning the team doesn’t change much.
“Hopefully I can get into the side early in the year, we can be winning and I can be part of that as well.”
Miles, 25, committed to a new one-year deal at Richmond during the off-season and admitted he always wanted to stay Tiger.
“Obviously I got to be there when we won the flag and it’s still a great place to be around,” he added.
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/5244982/anthony-miles-determined-to-win-back-senior-spot-at-richmond/?src=rss
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Anthony Miles (RIC)
Miles is far too good for the VFL, but has only managed one game this season because of Richmond’s depth through the middle. It took Dustin Martin needing a rest for him to even get a chance. Former Richmond coach Terry Wallace believes teams missed a chance to get him last year. It’s likely he’ll be more actively pursued this off-season.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/06/12/top-10-players-who-should-move-clubs-for-more-opportunities-in-2019/
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Wouldn't have thought the offers will be flooding in after Friday nights effort. Lift please Snipper.