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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on February 10, 2012, 11:21:15 AM
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SEN said the Tigers were having their first intra club scratch match today.
ON BF RFCO said it's at Whitten Oval at 12.30ish
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I hope someone can get down there and give us a report :pray
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what the eff are they playing it at flog oval for?
so the ass dags can get a good look at us while some junkie steals the kenwood from the team bus?
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Surely Danog is there. Writes a good report does Danog
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what the eff are they playing it at flog oval for?
Because it is in mint condition at the minute and is about the same size as Etihad ;D
And i think the Dogs have today off as they are playing the scratch match tomorrow ;D
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what the eff are they playing it at flog oval for?
Because it is in mint condition at the minute and is about the same size as Etihad ;D
And i think the Dogs have today off as they are playing the scratch match tomorrow ;D
Didn't we have a hand in Craigieburn so we can play this sort of match there?
Or is the ground crap?
:cheers
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what the eff are they playing it at flog oval for?
Because it is in mint condition at the minute and is about the same size as Etihad ;D
And i think the Dogs have today off as they are playing the scratch match tomorrow ;D
Didn't we have a hand in Craigieburn so we can play this sort of match there?
Or is the ground crap?
:cheers
If you are referring to paying for Craigieburn then as I have said many times NO we didn't "have a hand in Craigieburn". We didn't part with $0.01 but we do have an arrangement to use that facility
Not sure what state the Craigieburn surface is at the moment
Personally IMHO if Craigieburn is right to use they should use it but it isn't up to me
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What's it like at Craigieburn? Saw a few Coburg matches on TV in 2010 (I think) and it was bloody windy there. Is that the norm?
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What's it like at Craigieburn? Saw a few Coburg matches on TV in 2010 (I think) and it was bloody windy there. Is that the norm?
Can be but the facilities for the players & the fans (seating wise, kiosk wise) are miles ahead of the old VFL venues like Coburg City Oval etc
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If you are referring to paying for Craigieburn then as I have said many times NO we didn't "have a hand in Craigieburn". We didn't part with $0.01 but we do have an arrangement to use that facility
Not sure what state the Craigieburn surface is at the moment
Personally IMHO if Craigieburn is right to use they should use it but it isn't up to me
Wasn't our (non-finanacial I know) committment to the place part of the reason why it was funded by the Council in part?
:bow
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What's it like at Craigieburn? Saw a few Coburg matches on TV in 2010 (I think) and it was bloody windy there. Is that the norm?
And Whitten Oval is any better.
:cheers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitten_Oval#Windy_Days_at_the_Western_Oval
Windy Days at the Western Oval
In a game typical of the worst that the Western Oval wind could offer, Footscray beat Fitzroy in a close game by the score of 14.9.93 vs 13.7.85 in Round 10, 1964. Of the total of 178 points scored in the game, only 7 were scored against the wind. When Footscray met Fitzroy in Round 17, 1927, only 6 of 173 points were kicked against the wind. In 1948's Footscray vs Geelong game, only 2 of the 58 scoring shots were made into the wind. The wind was so fierce that when the Geelong full-back Bruce Morrison kicked the ball off after Footscray had scored a behind, the ball floated back over his head and went through the goals. The Goal umpire signalled a "forced behind". While these are extreme examples, it was common to see no more than two or three goals kicked into the wind, while fourteen or fifteen would be scored at the other end.
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Cragieburn - yep, good place to fly a kite.
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Surely Danog is there. Writes a good report does Danog
I just woke up, and I live in Sandringham. No dice ;)
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Apparently fat Eddie is there..
and so is the 2011 premiership coach.
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Surely Danog is there. Writes a good report does Danog
Me too mate!!
...Just heard on sen, all players out there except.. Astbury, moore and griffiths..
Also mentioned Eddie maguire was out there amongst the onlookers
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im itching for a report on this :help
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im itching for a report on this :help
Well unless someone is out there then you maybe doing alot of scratching
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Heard on sen that Lids came off with a "minor leg problem"
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Where's our reporter on the spot Danog? ;D
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Where's our reporter on the spot Danog? ;D
Working off a hangover at home... If there was information about the intra-club posted YESTERDAY, I might have been able to go.
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Good call
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From RFC twitter:
The best view in the house for #tigesintra which is about to kick off at Whitten Oval
(http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg532/scaled.php?tn=0&server=532&filename=bacnad.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640)
Jacko puts it on the boot for the orange team
(http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg611/scaled.php?tn=0&server=611&filename=yz7ic.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640)
Willie Wheeler kicks a left foot banana for the orange team..Jack misses for the greens. Oranges ahead by a couple
You'd say the probables are wearing green, possibles in orange #tigesintra Arnot given the tagging role of Cotch
Even for #tigesintra it's chaos on the bench @ EJ Whitten Oval
(http://distilleryimage8.instagram.com/d220d624538b11e1abb01231381b65e3_7.jpg)
Brad Miller and Newmn kick a goals for the greens and they've got a small lead #tigesintra Newy's skills looking sharp as always
And thats a wrap, boys looking pretty sharp. The game finishes with a great chase down tackle by Morro #tigesintra
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SEN saying the Club said Lids came off with minor back tightness. Nothing to worry about.
They played 3 quarters. Lids came off in the first and played no further part.
Jack kicked 1-2 goals in the 3rd (final) quarter. Looked strong having come back from 5 surgeries post-season.
Cotch excellent. Going to go to the next level in 2012. "Ablett-esque" in the way he's moving and skill level.
A number of youngsters going well also but all will be revealed in the NAB Cup next week.
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My view on game is as follows.
King Cotchin and Martin stand outs.
Maric ok in ruck,
Riewoldt best of fowards.
Poor game, skills just.
Will say that Connors-terrible !!!!
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Might add thought Lids had a Hammy issue :'(
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Might add thought Lids had a Hammy issue :'(
Maybe that's why the didn't continue playing him Jack?
SEN saying lower back, you're saying hammy; the two are usually related (turst me I know ;D)
Tight hammy caused by back soreness, no point in risking a more serious injury in a scratch match :thumbsup
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From the HUN:
Richmond star Brett Deledio suffers lower back/hamstring scare
by: Michael Warner From: Herald Sun February 10, 2012 2:48PM
RICHMOND star Brett Deledio suffered an injury scare in today's intra-club practice match at Whitten Oval.
The Tigers vice-captain (ED: HUN as accurate as ever :wallywink) left the Whitten Oval early in the match with lower back/hamstring soreness.
Assistant coach Ross Smith said Deledio left the ground only as a precaution.
Fellow midfielder Trent Cotchin was the stand-out of the pre-season hit-out
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-star-brett-deledio-suffers-lower-backhamstring-scare/story-e6frf9jf-1226267882280
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Loading up on Cotchin for SC.
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Went to today's Intraclub Praccy Match at the Whitten Oval. Most of the list played as far as I could see with Griffiths and Astbury as notable omissions. Feel free to ask any questions but in the meantime I will proffer some observations.
First Year Players: Ellis and Arnott were not intimidated in the slightest. Arnotts inside grunt was evident however I can see trouble with his aerobic capacity over 4 quarters. Ellis seemed to knit with Grimes and Rance seamlessly. Darrou is a brute, but will need time. Elton is a project player and is a least 2 years away - too skinny. The one I really liked was Piva Wright - this boy has speed and a leap and is big-bodied even at this young age. He positioned himself well and gave a solid contest to Jack and Co.
Older players: Best: King, Martin, Conca and Foley. Jack looked to be moving well. I love Conca's attack on the ball. He is a deadset inside/outside mid and seems to direct play intuitively. Eddo has gained muscle but may have lost speed. Post - not sighted. Vickery moved well....and unfortunately is probably our best Ruck prospect. Maric, Browne, and Graham are on par with Maric possibly shading the other 2. Loved the look of Grimes/Rance/Batch. Moore and Dea were servicable. Dan Conners played forward and looked likely. Newy kicked a goal from outside 50 and I couldn't help thinking that he really should be played forward of the ball.
Conditions were typical W/O with the wind driving down to the Northern end so the game was a bit patchy overall.
Ok fire away.
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Have to take the boy to Footy training will drop in again later.
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Injury scare for Tiger
afl.com.au
2:50 PM Fri 10 Feb, 2012
RICHMOND star Brett Deledio hobbled off Whitten Oval on Friday with tightness in his back and hamstring, leaving the field early in the Tigers' intra-club hit-out.
Scans will determine the nature of the injury, but Richmond assistant coach Ross Smith said he expected it to be at the lower end of the scale.
"He tightened up in the back ... it's hard to know until we scan it, but he ran off the ground, so we don't think it's anything major at this stage," Smith said.
"It's a first real intra-club hit-out, so it's better to be precautionary at this stage, because there's still six or seven weeks before the start of the season."
The squad played three periods in its first major pre-season practice game, a week out from the Tigers' first NAB Cup matches.
"I thought it was a really good hit-out for the boys," Smith said.
"They played with really good spirit.
"I think we were a bit more competitive in the ruck. We need to do a lot more work in the clearance area of the game, so that was really pleasing."
Most of the Club's star players were in action, with only Kel Moore, David Astbury and Ben Griffiths - all recovering from injury - missing the game.
Jack Riewoldt moved freely up forward while Jack Dyer Medallist Trent Cotchin continued his excellent 2011 form in the midfield.
Newcomers Brandon Ellis and Steve Morris impressed off half-back.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/128812/default.aspx
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Where's our reporter on the spot Danog? ;D
Working off a hangover at home... If there was information about the intra-club posted YESTERDAY, I might have been able to go.
;D
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Went to today's Intraclub Praccy Match at the Whitten Oval. Most of the list played as far as I could see with Griffiths and Astbury as notable omissions. Feel free to ask any questions but in the meantime I will proffer some observations.
First Year Players: Ellis and Arnott were not intimidated in the slightest. Arnotts inside grunt was evident however I can see trouble with his aerobic capacity over 4 quarters. Ellis seemed to knit with Grimes and Rance seamlessly. Darrou is a brute, but will need time. Elton is a project player and is a least 2 years away - too skinny. The one I really liked was Piva Wright - this boy has speed and a leap and is big-bodied even at this young age. He positioned himself well and gave a solid contest to Jack and Co.
Older players: Best: King, Martin, Conca and Foley. Jack looked to be moving well. I love Conca's attack on the ball. He is a deadset inside/outside mid and seems to direct play intuitively. Eddo has gained muscle but may have lost speed. Post - not sighted. Vickery moved well....and unfortunately is probably our best Ruck prospect. Maric, Browne, and Graham are on par with Maric possibly shading the other 2. Loved the look of Grimes/Rance/Batch. Moore and Dea were servicable. Dan Conners played forward and looked likely. Newy kicked a goal from outside 50 and I couldn't help thinking that he really should be played forward of the ball.
Conditions were typical W/O with the wind driving down to the Northern end so the game was a bit patchy overall.
Ok fire away.
Great report Ruanaidh :thumbsup and welcome aboard OER :cheers.
I've got a couple of questions...
Apparently the intra-club was Probables (most likely to play seniors) vs Possibles. Who was playing for the Probables side?
Who played CHB?
How did Morris go?
Cheers.
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Hey Ruanaldh - thanks for the report. You mentioned you though Moore and Dea was servicable. Did Moore play? What did Dea do? Would Ellis and Moore be infront of Dea at this stage from your observations? Who were the multiple goal kickers? How did Houli play?
Cheers :cheers
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Thanks for the report Ruanaldh :thumbsup I like what you said about Piva. I've been keen to check out his progress ever since we rookie'd him. How solid is his body at the moment? Considering the state of our backline I'm wondering how possible it would be that he could be the mid year, or surprise pre-season rookie elevation. It sounds like Arnott just needs to work on his aerobic capacity. If I remember correctly, I read either on the Facebook post from RFC at the time or it was on BigFooty by somebody that said they knew Arnott, and mentioned that he really hit the weights hard in the past year or two. I guess at the cost of his stamina. I'm sure Hornsby and co will get him up to scratch anyway.
I was just listening to Nathan Brown on Triple M's Rush Hour while I was driving home from work, he said that too that Cotchin is looking awesome. They all agreed that he'll be up for a Brownlow in the not too distant future. Brown is usually pretty Tiger biased (duh lol) but even he said the backline is poo, though the mids have been working on their defensive game over the summer to take some of the strain off our backs. He pumped up Rance big time.
...and maybe a couple injuries could do Deledio some good to drop his market value :P :outtahere
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Darrou and right need to work on their fitness majorly. I wouldn't think we'd see them this year. They need another pre-season in them.
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Video up on the RFC website. About 30 seconds of playing then talking to Ross Smith for 5 minutes.
We want to see the vision tigers.
Poor effort!!!!!
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:cheers
Darrou and right need to work on their fitness majorly. I wouldn't think we'd see them this year. They need another pre-season in them.
Agreed. From the training sessions I've seen they are down on their haunches. 2013 at minimum.
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That comment about newy...
I reckon he could play off the wing, even half foward flanker
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That comment about newy...
I reckon he could play off the wing, even half foward flanker
Has been strictly training in the midfield group ;)
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That comment about newy...
I reckon he could play off the wing, even half foward flanker
Has been strictly training in the midfield group ;)
Dimma said he will plays mainly down back this year despite expressing interest in and effectively 'trying out' for a midfield role. We are just too inexperienced for him to move out this year....apperently ;)
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That comment about newy...
I reckon he could play off the wing, even half foward flanker
Has been strictly training in the midfield group ;)
Dimma said he will plays mainly down back this year despite expressing interest in and effectively 'trying out' for a midfield role. We are just too inexperienced for him to move out this year....apperently ;)
I get my info off big footy. ::) How dare you ;)
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Hey Ruanaldh - thanks for the report. You mentioned you though Moore and Dea was servicable. Did Moore play? What did Dea do? Would Ellis and Moore be infront of Dea at this stage from your observations? Who were the multiple goal kickers? How did Houli play?
Cheers :cheers
:-[...pooe, I meant to say Morris. Dea looked ok...but I concentrated on those who 'stood-out'. Ellis and Dea played different roles today but both would be vying for a spot in Round 1. Morris is behind the other 2. Didn't note the leading Goal kickers but Jack and Vicks would have led them I'd suggest. Houli looked classy and pinpointed some lovely passes. As with Newy I'd love to see him on a wing or thereabouts where he could be a damaging goal-kicker.
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Thanks for the report Ruanaldh :thumbsup I like what you said about Piva. I've been keen to check out his progress ever since we rookie'd him. How solid is his body at the moment? Considering the state of our backline I'm wondering how possible it would be that he could be the mid year, or surprise pre-season rookie elevation. It sounds like Arnott just needs to work on his aerobic capacity. If I remember correctly, I read either on the Facebook post from RFC at the time or it was on BigFooty by somebody that said they knew Arnott, and mentioned that he really hit the weights hard in the past year or two. I guess at the cost of his stamina. I'm sure Hornsby and co will get him up to scratch anyway.
I was just listening to Nathan Brown on Triple M's Rush Hour while I was driving home from work, he said that too that Cotchin is looking awesome. They all agreed that he'll be up for a Brownlow in the not too distant future. Brown is usually pretty Tiger biased (duh lol) but even he said the backline is poo, though the mids have been working on their defensive game over the summer to take some of the strain off our backs. He pumped up Rance big time.
...and maybe a couple injuries could do Deledio some good to drop his market value :P :outtahere
Cotch looked in magnificent shape. Piva reminded myself and my mate (also a tiger supporter) of a young Josh Gibson. Really liked his body work. One thing re Arnott... he doesn't take a backward step for anyone. He has king's aggression and is twice the size. Landed some crushing tackles today and had a couple of quality clearances. At one stage he was tackled and whoever it was must have had a score to settle as he drove Steve into the dirt ;D
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Went to today's Intraclub Praccy Match at the Whitten Oval. Most of the list played as far as I could see with Griffiths and Astbury as notable omissions. Feel free to ask any questions but in the meantime I will proffer some observations.
First Year Players: Ellis and Arnott were not intimidated in the slightest. Arnotts inside grunt was evident however I can see trouble with his aerobic capacity over 4 quarters. Ellis seemed to knit with Grimes and Rance seamlessly. Darrou is a brute, but will need time. Elton is a project player and is a least 2 years away - too skinny. The one I really liked was Piva Wright - this boy has speed and a leap and is big-bodied even at this young age. He positioned himself well and gave a solid contest to Jack and Co.
Older players: Best: King, Martin, Conca and Foley. Jack looked to be moving well. I love Conca's attack on the ball. He is a deadset inside/outside mid and seems to direct play intuitively. Eddo has gained muscle but may have lost speed. Post - not sighted. Vickery moved well....and unfortunately is probably our best Ruck prospect. Maric, Browne, and Graham are on par with Maric possibly shading the other 2. Loved the look of Grimes/Rance/Batch. Moore and Dea were servicable. Dan Conners played forward and looked likely. Newy kicked a goal from outside 50 and I couldn't help thinking that he really should be played forward of the ball.
Conditions were typical W/O with the wind driving down to the Northern end so the game was a bit patchy overall.
Ok fire away.
Great report Ruanaidh :thumbsup and welcome aboard OER :cheers.
I've got a couple of questions...
Apparently the intra-club was Probables (most likely to play seniors) vs Possibles. Who was playing for the Probables side?
Who played CHB?
How did Morris go?
Cheers.
Sorry, I didn't take note of the sides overall, just tried to remember what and who looked successful on the day. The Rance/Grimes/Ellis combo was a ripper.
Post played CHB for the probables so didn't have much to do. Piva and Darrou took turns at CHB (on Jack) for the possibles as far as I could tell. Morris had a couple of touches but as I mentioned earlier I'd suggest others are ahead of him ATM.
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Am intrigued by the ruck situation Rooey..
Some reports have suggested Maric not much better than what we have?
Vickery is going to play forward. If he's our best ruck, I'm concerned.
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Thought Morris was ordinary.
As I have posted somewhere in this forum before about Maric, he needs to improve, heaps !
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Thought Morris was ordinary.
As I have posted somewhere in this forum before about Maric, he needs to improve, heaps !
I agree with those two comments. Morris looked a little overawed. Maric had a 'dip' but isn't much of an upgrade overall.
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Am intrigued by the ruck situation Rooey..
Some reports have suggested Maric not much better than what we have?
Vickery is going to play forward. If he's our best ruck, I'm concerned.
Derickx is the key. If he can fill a Forward/Ruck role, Vicks can change with him....in saying that I fear this area will once again be our 'Achilles heel'.
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Thought Morris was ordinary.
As I have posted somewhere in this forum before about Maric, he needs to improve, heaps !
I agree with those two comments. Morris looked a little overawed. Maric had a 'dip' but isn't much of an upgrade overall.
facts are that Maric was a bit of a dud at Adelaide, having a dip doesnt necessary mean he has much ability :banghead
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Get the Maric thread going again and look how many of you thought he is going to be our saviour.... :whistle :whistle
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;D isn't he on a 4 year contract? That was the rumour anyway
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;D isn't he on a 4 year contract? That was the rumour anyway
GO GUS...... :lol
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That comment about newy...
I reckon he could play off the wing, even half foward flanker
Has been strictly training in the midfield group ;)
Cut out the winking rubbish. On this site we don't have a peeing contest about who has the most "info" or "goss". Save that stuff for wankers who like to big note themselves.
;D isn't he on a 4 year contract? That was the rumour anyway
GO GUS...... :lol
The big man is back :lol
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facts are that Maric was a bit of a dud at Adelaide, having a dip doesnt necessary mean he has much ability :banghead
I'm am sure Maric is a desperate attempt to address a desperate need. Can't blame them for trying but I'm not expecting the answer.
It all comes back to poor list management re rucks over the past 3/4 years. Ivan is a shortcut.
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That comment about newy...
I reckon he could play off the wing, even half foward flanker
Has been strictly training in the midfield group ;)
Cut out the winking rubbish. On this site we don't have a peeing contest about who has the most "info" or "goss". Save that stuff for wankers who like to big note themselves.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OAmFhqoqkqY/TNLmwlNaasI/AAAAAAAAAlg/woUdE8Xge9I/s320/spit+take.png)
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u k, dan?
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Cut out the winking rubbish. On this site we don't have a peeing contest about who has the most "info" or "goss". Save that stuff for wankers who like to big note themselves.
Hey now, c'mon now. :police:
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u k, dan?
Just had some sour milk in the cereal, that's all.
;)
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Here's some brief vision of the intra-club match plus Ross Smith's interview:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roarvisionarchive/tabid/11454/contentid/421435/default.aspx
And here's a fair few pics from the intra-club match:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150599217803276.409546.298686323275&type=3
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Injury scare for Deledio
Emma Quayle
February 11, 2012
BRETT Deledio's move back into the Richmond midfield was yesterday halted by some tightness in the back and hamstring, which cut short his first significant hitout of the pre-season.
Deledio left the ground early in the Tigers' intraclub game at Whitten Oval and took no further part, with assistant coach Ross Smith hopeful he had not done any serious damage.
''It's hard to know until we scan it, but at the moment he's just tightened up. He ran off the ground so it doesn't seem to be anything major at this stage,'' Smith said after the 80-minute match.
''It's an intraclub, and the first real major hitout, so it's better to be precautionary at this stage, because there's still six or seven weeks until the season starts.
''There's no point leaving him out there, but at the end of the day, we don't know much at this stage until we get a scan and see what it's like.''
As two of Deledio's potential replacements at half-back - Steve Morris and Brandon Ellis - stood out yesterday, Smith said the club had planned for the 24-year-old to spend more time in the centre this year.
Morris, the son of former Tiger Kevin, was recruited via a trade deal with GWS last year, with Ellis the club's first choice at the November national draft.
Both played in what appeared to be the club's first-choice team yesterday, with Morris' second efforts and tackling particularly eye-catching.
''Both those young guys have come to the club and had a really good pre-season. We expect both those guys at some point in time will play, probably early in the season. Who knows, it might be round one for one of them,'' Smith said.
''They certainly add a bit of aggression to our side, and a bit of run. Both those guys have good tanks, and Morris is certainly hard at it. We hope those guys will bolster our back-line, and certainly add to our depth.
''We're pretty keen to get Lids back into the middle of the ground. He had a pretty good season down in the back-line and really bolstered the back-line.
''We probably needed his ball use down there, and his class, but we certainly need him in the midfield as well, so I think we'll play him in the midfield a bit more this year.''
Trent Cotchin and Dustin Martin were both prominent yesterday, as was Jack Riewoldt, despite being in the midst of a carefully managed pre-season program following operations on a finger, an ankle and both hips.
Defenders David Astbury (knee) and Kel Moore (hip) are still some time off playing, with young forward Ben Griffiths (thigh) closer to a return. The Tigers are intending to play a full-strength side in their opening NAB Cup game next Friday.
''We were probably low on numbers all pre-Christmas with our training, and [Jack] has only just come back on board in the last three or four weeks, so we're mindful that he's still got a fair block of training to get him up and going,'' he said.
''His management has been really steady to this point in time and we havent rushed him at all. We expect him to be up and going, certainly, by round one.''
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/injury-scare-for-deledio-20120210-1sma3.html#ixzz1lz81nzZ1
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That comment about newy...
I reckon he could play off the wing, even half foward flanker
Has been strictly training in the midfield group ;)
Cut out the winking rubbish. On this site we don't have a peeing contest about who has the most "info" or "goss". Save that stuff for wankers who like to big note themselves.
If you wish to resent my awesomeness, do it quietly please. It's distracting my stretch off with the club 80 members. ;)
( ;) ;) ;) )
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:shh :shh ;) ;) :shh :shh :gobdrop whoah!
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Went to today's Intraclub Praccy Match at the Whitten Oval. Most of the list played as far as I could see with Griffiths and Astbury as notable omissions. Feel free to ask any questions but in the meantime I will proffer some observations.
First Year Players: Ellis and Arnott were not intimidated in the slightest. Arnotts inside grunt was evident however I can see trouble with his aerobic capacity over 4 quarters. Ellis seemed to knit with Grimes and Rance seamlessly. Darrou is a brute, but will need time. Elton is a project player and is a least 2 years away - too skinny. The one I really liked was Piva Wright - this boy has speed and a leap and is big-bodied even at this young age. He positioned himself well and gave a solid contest to Jack and Co.
Older players: Best: King, Martin, Conca and Foley. Jack looked to be moving well. I love Conca's attack on the ball. He is a deadset inside/outside mid and seems to direct play intuitively. Eddo has gained muscle but may have lost speed. Post - not sighted. Vickery moved well....and unfortunately is probably our best Ruck prospect. Maric, Browne, and Graham are on par with Maric possibly shading the other 2. Loved the look of Grimes/Rance/Batch. Moore and Dea were servicable. Dan Conners played forward and looked likely. Newy kicked a goal from outside 50 and I couldn't help thinking that he really should be played forward of the ball.
Conditions were typical W/O with the wind driving down to the Northern end so the game was a bit patchy overall.
Ok fire away.
Moore didnt play.. i was there as well and i woul say other than Lids tweaking his back or hammy there is nothing to take away from it.. i thought roles were being played and our defensive structure was prety good with players really concentrating on getting it right. It was physical without it being match physical.. Connors was the only suprise for me.. Hmmm maybe a stevie J role for mr Dan
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Went to today's Intraclub Praccy Match at the Whitten Oval. Most of the list played as far as I could see with Griffiths and Astbury as notable omissions. Feel free to ask any questions but in the meantime I will proffer some observations.
First Year Players: Ellis and Arnott were not intimidated in the slightest. Arnotts inside grunt was evident however I can see trouble with his aerobic capacity over 4 quarters. Ellis seemed to knit with Grimes and Rance seamlessly. Darrou is a brute, but will need time. Elton is a project player and is a least 2 years away - too skinny. The one I really liked was Piva Wright - this boy has speed and a leap and is big-bodied even at this young age. He positioned himself well and gave a solid contest to Jack and Co.
Older players: Best: King, Martin, Conca and Foley. Jack looked to be moving well. I love Conca's attack on the ball. He is a deadset inside/outside mid and seems to direct play intuitively. Eddo has gained muscle but may have lost speed. Post - not sighted. Vickery moved well....and unfortunately is probably our best Ruck prospect. Maric, Browne, and Graham are on par with Maric possibly shading the other 2. Loved the look of Grimes/Rance/Batch. Moore and Dea were servicable. Dan Conners played forward and looked likely. Newy kicked a goal from outside 50 and I couldn't help thinking that he really should be played forward of the ball.
Conditions were typical W/O with the wind driving down to the Northern end so the game was a bit patchy overall.
Ok fire away.
Moore didnt play.. i was there as well and i woul say other than Lids tweaking his back or hammy there is nothing to take away from it.. i thought roles were being played and our defensive structure was prety good with players really concentrating on getting it right. It was physical without it being match physical.. Connors was the only suprise for me.. Hmmm maybe a stevie J role for mr Dan
I corrected that some posts ago.....I meant to say Morris. As for Connors, I said he looked "likely" in that I believe there is potential for him to play the role you mentioned. I agree with your comment re the relative lack of physicality in the match. BTW did you notice the size of Batch...it will be interesting to see if it affects his agility or speed.
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Notice Dmac at all?
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Notice Dmac at all?
No
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Here's some brief vision of the intra-club match plus Ross Smith's interview:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roarvisionarchive/tabid/11454/contentid/421435/default.aspx
And here's a fair few pics from the intra-club match:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150599217803276.409546.298686323275&type=3
If you look closely at some of the pics you will find a strapping tiger supporter sitting against a pylon with his mate ;)
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SWEET JEEEEEZUS, we have some nice 'watergirls' this year.....
0 to chub in 1 second :yep
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403259_10150599222023276_298686323275_9040891_1220236070_n.jpg?dl=1)
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You mean 1?
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Notice Dmac at all?
No
:-\
cheers
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You mean 1?
I'm a tolerant man. As long as I'm respected the next morning.
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Is this a first year player making Daniel Jackson wet his pants?
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425341_10150599224858276_298686323275_9040906_500794911_n.jpg)
Oh Daniel :-[
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Notice Dmac at all?
The dude from Y & B?
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Nice post Ruanaidh
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Notice Dmac at all?
No
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cheers
Remember he's still on leave for personal reasons.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/tiger-forward-dean-macdonald-on-leave/story-e6frf9jf-1226255096997
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Why do a few other clubs have vision on the AFL website (in very good quality) and all we get is 30 seconds plus Ross Smith!!
The Kangaroos vision looks like channel 7 broadcast??
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Nice post Ruanaidh
Shucks.....tks
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Why do a few other clubs have vision on the AFL website (in very good quality) and all we get is 30 seconds plus Ross Smith!!
The Kangaroos vision looks like channel 7 broadcast??
RFC should hire a media services company to produce some footage or do commentary. BPM Media would probably do it.
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I'm suprised that have not, at the first scratch match with hawthorn, there was two RFC guys filming the match in a boom tower. Maybe they forgot to put the tape in- lol. :rollin
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I'm suprised that have not, at the first scratch match with hawthorn, there was two RFC guys filming the match in a boom tower. Maybe they forgot to put the tape in- lol. :rollin
They had the same set-up at the Whitten Oval, but given their subterfuge regarding the match in general I suspect that they dont want to publicise their set plays. Ironic considering at least 5 Bulldogs players were looking on and god-knows how many WB Officials :banghead
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Why do a few other clubs have vision on the AFL website (in very good quality) and all we get is 30 seconds plus Ross Smith!!
The Kangaroos vision looks like channel 7 broadcast??
RFC should hire a media services company to produce some footage or do commentary. BPM Media would probably do it.
Or just put the word out, there are plenty of us amateur commentators that would love the chance to get a break like that for free.
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Why do a few other clubs have vision on the AFL website (in very good quality) and all we get is 30 seconds plus Ross Smith!!
The Kangaroos vision looks like channel 7 broadcast??
RFC should hire a media services company to produce some footage or do commentary. BPM Media would probably do it.
They should make you and MT commentators, be like Bill Lawry and Tony Greig :bow
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u k, dan?
Just had some sour milk in the cereal, that's all.
;)
is it hard work posting on a few forums at once?
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u k, dan?
Just had some sour milk in the cereal, that's all.
;)
is it hard work posting on a few forums at once?
Exhausting.
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Which forum is your favourite? Surely not Big Footy? Is a return to Beige on the cards for Dan? What a remarkable story this is. :clapping
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Which forum is your favourite? Surely not Big Footy? Is a return to Beige on the cards for Dan? What a remarkable story this is. :clapping
:wallywink
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Look, guy, I won't stand for that rubbish. Danog has a story to tell and I want to hear it. Back off.
Edit: holy poo, I know you :shh
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The Beige isn't for me. I love all of my forums equally. I just hate MT 8)
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Look, guy, I won't stand for that rubbish. Danog has a story to tell and I want to hear it. Back off.
Edit: holy poo, I know you :shh
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The Beige isn't for me. I love all of my forums equally. I just hate MT 8)
Don't we all 8)
Look, guy, I won't stand for that rubbish. Danog has a story to tell and I want to hear it. Back off.
Edit: holy poo, I know you :shh
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:nope