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Title: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on December 16, 2013, 05:34:00 PM
Richmond fans are likely to be very excited about the prospect of the Tigers taking on Essendon at the redeveloped Punt Road Oval, although the match might yet take place at Craigieburn in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

2014 PRACTICE MATCH FIXTURE
Sunday, March 2
Gold Coast v Collingwood at Metricon Stadium, time tbc

Thursday, March 6
West Coast v Fremantle at Patersons Stadium, time tbc

Friday, March 7
Geelong v North Melbourne at Simonds Stadium, time tbc
Greater Western Sydney v Adelaide at Blacktown, time tbc
Carlton v Western Bulldogs at Visy Park, time tbc
Richmond v Essendon at Punt Road Oval or Craigieburn, time tbc

Saturday, March 8
Port Adelaide v St Kilda at Alberton Oval, time tbc
Melbourne v Hawthorn at Casey Fields, time tbc
Brisbane Lions v Sydney Swans at Burpengary, time tbc

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-16/wa-preseason-feast
Title: Re: 2014 practice match fixture / Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ PRO or Craigieburn
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 16, 2013, 05:41:11 PM
they will not be able to field a team by mar 7 

no ideal pre-season preparation for the the season

almost like playing a drug induced banned side on the eve of finals for only time in history
Title: Re: 2014 practice match fixture / Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ PRO or Craigieburn
Post by: gerkin greg on December 17, 2013, 01:01:43 PM
what r we playing these sillys for?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match fixture / Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ PRO or Craigieburn
Post by: one-eyed on December 17, 2013, 02:51:24 PM
Not confirmed(?) but this is what the RFC has on the website.

Richmond vs Essendon
Location    ME Bank Centre, Punt Road Oval
Start    7 Mar 2014, Fri, 4:40 PM (EST)
End    7 Mar 2014, Fri, 7:10 PM (EST)

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-17/tigers-host-bombers-in-preseason-practice-match
Title: Re: 2014 practice match fixture / Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ PRO or Craigieburn
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 17, 2013, 03:02:07 PM
Not confirmed(?) but this is what the RFC has on the website.

Richmond vs Essendon
Location    ME Bank Centre, Punt Road Oval
Start    7 Mar 2014, Fri, 4:40 PM (EST)
End    7 Mar 2014, Fri, 7:10 PM (EST)

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-17/tigers-host-bombers-in-preseason-practice-match

Correct RFC article said game is subject to the "interface being finished" and the AFL saying the ground is up to AFL standard
Title: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road [official]
Post by: one-eyed on January 27, 2014, 04:17:16 PM
Punt Road ready to roar again
Peter Ryan 
afl.com.au
January 27, 2014 3:30 PM


PLAYING a practice match against arch rivals Essendon at Punt Road Oval will excite both Tiger fans and players, Richmond midfielder Daniel Jackson says. 

The match, to be played at 1pm on Friday March 7 at the Tigers' spiritual home, is sure to attract a big crowd of purists.

It comes just eight days before Richmond's season opener against Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium.

"Being able to play as a senior team out on Punt Road … against the Bombers of all things. That is a real old time image," Jackson told AFL.com.au.

"I think it is exciting for the club [and] it is great for footy in general."

The AFL confirmed on Thursday that the redeveloped Punt Road would be a practice match venue when clubs have their final hit-out against opposition clubs before the home and away season begins.

"Punt Road has the same dimensions as Etihad [Stadium] so it will be a nice little physical game leading into the season opener," Jackson said.

The clubs have attracted more than 80,000 to the MCG for each of the Dreamtime at the ’G games in the past three seasons.

They last met in a senior VFL game at Punt Road in round two, 1964.

Jackson said the revamped training surface at Punt Road was great, with the facilities at the ME Bank Centre first class.

He said the club was also excited at the prospect of having a stand-alone VFL team playing home games at Punt Road throughout 2014.

Seven of those games will be played as curtain raisers to the Richmond's MCG matches.

"It is going to be good for our young guys to play (in the VFL) at Punt Road on a ground they are familiar with and then come across and watch the seniors play afterwards (at the MCG)," Jackson said. "I think that is going to be a real unifying thing for our footy club."

The practice match at Punt Road will follow the NAB Challenge series where 18 games are being played throughout the country on 18 consecutive days.

Richmond plays Melbourne at Etihad Stadium on February 14 and Collingwood at Wangaratta on February 22 before playing the Bombers.

Jackson said playing a practice match at traditional grounds might be a nice annual quirk if it could be arranged: "I hope the other teams can do the same thing. It would be great to play at Windy Hill one day or get back to Vic Park … a bit of classic football."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-01-27/punt-road-ready-to-roar
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 27, 2014, 04:21:45 PM
I just don't see how it will be ready for March 7th, when they haven't done anything yet judging by the RFC videos
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: (•))(©™ on January 27, 2014, 05:50:07 PM
What does ASADA have to say?
 stuff all?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 27, 2014, 06:29:45 PM
What does ASADA have to say?
 stuff all?

They have sent an email to Richmond that says there must be an injection room on site for the Essendon players.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: (•))(©™ on January 27, 2014, 07:15:16 PM
Off site, i would have thought
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 27, 2014, 07:20:36 PM
Off site, i would have thought

Apparently off site doping is a major issue for them
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on January 27, 2014, 07:34:43 PM
1pm start hey?  So do we have to go elsewhere to lay a nice foundation? Will there be a bbq before the cans come out?

6 weeks out and no details ffs  :banghead

I dont like it and I have the right to say it  >:(
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 27, 2014, 07:40:49 PM
1pm start hey?  So do we have to go elsewhere to lay a nice foundation? Will there be a bbq before the cans come out?

6 weeks out and no details ffs :banghead

I dont like it and I have the right to say it  >:(

Plus the site where the crowd is meant to go hasn't been given any attention since 1987 but somehow they'll magically be ready for a game that is now only a few weeks a way
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on January 27, 2014, 07:42:16 PM
1pm start hey?  So do we have to go elsewhere to lay a nice foundation? Will there be a bbq before the cans come out?

6 weeks out and no details ffs :banghead

I dont like it and I have the right to say it  >:(

Plus the site where the crowd is meant to go hasn't been given any attention since 1987 but somehow they'll magically be ready for a game that is now only a few weeks a way

Has the magic wand been organised?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: yellowandback on January 27, 2014, 08:24:39 PM
I think you 2 have your hand on the magic wang  :shh
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 27, 2014, 08:29:49 PM
1pm start hey?  So do we have to go elsewhere to lay a nice foundation? Will there be a bbq before the cans come out?

6 weeks out and no details ffs :banghead

I dont like it and I have the right to say it  >:(

Plus the site where the crowd is meant to go hasn't been given any attention since 1987 but somehow they'll magically be ready for a game that is now only a few weeks a way

Has the magic wand been organised?
Nope, they can't even find the key to gain access to the site. Some say it's buried with Graham Richmond
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on January 27, 2014, 08:55:38 PM
I knew it  >:(
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on January 28, 2014, 09:35:55 AM
So we've gone from what was first suggested which was a 4.40pm start to a 1.00pm start on Friday arvo,

To cater for what or who exactly, certainly not those of us who actually work or at a bare minimum attend a place of employment during regular business hours

Which leads me to my first of these for 2014.....

Terrific, just terrific TM
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: gerkin greg on January 28, 2014, 10:43:01 AM
Love the 1pm start, perfect stuff Tiges  :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 28, 2014, 10:45:50 AM
WP the club has done a survey and found that 89.9% of our supporters are unemployed so the game start was changed to suit them
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 1965 on January 28, 2014, 11:23:25 AM

Only way they could restrict the numbers to something manageable.

 :cheers
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Smokey on January 28, 2014, 12:24:18 PM
Well WP, there are 3 replies with papers stamped "guaranteed not trolling".

 :lol

 :fishing
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tiga on January 28, 2014, 12:25:19 PM
Mrak we have already accommodated the EFC by installing UV lights in the Opposition change Rooms at Punt Road. They are still a bit "Dank" though.  ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/bDrFM.jpg)



Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 28, 2014, 12:34:33 PM
Mrak we have already accommodated the EFC by installing UV lights in the Opposition change Rooms at Punt Road. They are still a bit "Dank" though.  ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/bDrFM.jpg)

Edit: You can't post real people's names even in jest.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: cub on January 28, 2014, 12:54:40 PM
Dare say itl be a lockout
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 28, 2014, 01:37:05 PM
Dare say itl be a lockout

First they have to find the key
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on January 28, 2014, 02:09:12 PM
Mrak we have already accommodated the EFC by installing UV lights in the Opposition change Rooms at Punt Road. They are still a bit "Dank" though.  ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/bDrFM.jpg)

You come up with the funniest poo mate, love it!  :bow
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 1980 I Was There on January 28, 2014, 06:07:11 PM
So we've gone from what was first suggested which was a 4.40pm start to a 1.00pm start on Friday arvo,

To cater for what or who exactly, certainly not those of us who actually work or at a bare minimum attend a place of employment during regular business hours

Which leads me to my first of these for 2014.....

Terrific, just terrific TM
1pm start on a FRIDAY!!!!!! WTF WTF  :gobdrop :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on February 11, 2014, 12:48:24 PM
Richmond’s AFL team is playing Essendon in a practice match at the ME Bank Centre, on Friday, March 7 at 1pm.

A live webcast of the game will be available on the Club’s website with full commentary.

Ticketing details will be available soon.

Source: RFC website (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-02-11/richmond-rips-into-renovations)
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: cub on February 11, 2014, 02:42:24 PM
Social club/platinum members first dibs  :huh should be, cause lets face it we are better supporters after all ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on February 11, 2014, 07:18:59 PM
Social club/platinum members first dibs  :huh should be, cause lets face it we are better supporters after all ;D
get stuffed.


Actually I am a social club member and therefore better than all the other plebs too.  :cheers
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: gerkin greg on February 11, 2014, 07:33:26 PM
Club 80 were told that they get first dibs but they are not allowed to tell anyone so they are stuck in a ticketless bubble
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Judge Roughneck on February 11, 2014, 08:13:16 PM
You can have a celebration of your superiority to the plebs

While not being able to attend the match due to corporate job
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on February 11, 2014, 08:15:21 PM
You can have a celebration of your superiority to the plebs

While not being able to attend the match due to corporate job
dont have a corporate job. Don't work Fridays either. Success.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 11, 2014, 08:19:31 PM
Club 80 were told that they get first dibs but they are not allowed to tell anyone so they are stuck in a ticketless bubble

Can confirm this on behalf of a colleague. Most tickets have been snapped up.

Looks like the regular fans get rolled



Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 18, 2014, 09:15:56 PM
Tickets for the preachy game -v- Essendon go on sale tomorrow morning (19th Feb) via Ticketmaster

Costs $15 for adults, $2.50 for kids with all proceeds going to the Allahnah & Madelaone Foundation

Tickets are general admission, no preference for members

NB: there are only 2,100 tickets available


Full details
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-02-18/tickets-on-sale-for-tigers-v-bombers-practice-match
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on February 18, 2014, 09:41:25 PM
Here's the ticketmaster link:

http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/13004C46D469CC98
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 19, 2014, 09:50:29 AM
Here's the ticketmaster link:

http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/13004C46D469CC98

Selling quickly is what I've just been told  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Smokey on February 19, 2014, 10:15:31 AM
You would bloody hope so!  Combined membership > 100k, both clubs genuine finals aspirants and only 2k tickets - should have sold out in about an hour!!
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 19, 2014, 10:50:56 AM
You would bloody hope so!  Combined membership > 100k, both clubs genuine finals aspirants and only 2k tickets - should have sold out in about an hour!!

Unfortunately the 1pm start time on a Friday will slow things a tad  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Smokey on February 19, 2014, 11:37:39 AM
Yep, there's that.   ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Rodgerramjet on February 19, 2014, 12:23:48 PM

NB: there are only 2,100 tickets available




FARCE
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: taztiger4 on February 19, 2014, 12:55:39 PM

NB: there are only 2,100 tickets available




FARCE


Why ?? It's either 2100 or none, the club has done the right thing and let enough in & still be safe & in accordance with Yarra / AFL stipulations

Would have been easier to say its a closed game
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Tiger Tragic on February 19, 2014, 01:17:35 PM
the only farce is that the tickets were available to bummer fans.  Don't like that those scumbags will be spilling their germs all over our hallowed ground.

They should have just made tickets available to RFC members.  If those scumbags want to come, they can buy a RFC membership.  They'll probably need another team to follow before the season is done anyway.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: gerkin greg on February 19, 2014, 01:22:23 PM
james hird is going with tania and his dad

is that legal? I know 3 people that missed out on tickets because of it
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RFC_Official on February 19, 2014, 01:23:14 PM

NB: there are only 2,100 tickets available




FARCE


Actually it's a non-farce. We're reducing capacity for the safety of those that attend.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RFC_Official on February 19, 2014, 01:24:13 PM
the only farce is that the tickets were available to bummer fans.

It's an AFL game...anyone can attend.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Rampstar on February 19, 2014, 01:33:51 PM

NB: there are only 2,100 tickets available




FARCE




Incorrect its a


FIASCO!
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 19, 2014, 01:38:55 PM
Actually got no problem with the number of tickets availabe because that is clearly dictated in part by OH&S (Worksafe) requirements

My biggest gripe as everyone knows is the time of the game  :banghead
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Penelope on February 19, 2014, 01:42:13 PM
whats the point of having the game at a time when more people can attend, if you can only get 2100 in?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 19, 2014, 01:46:01 PM
whats the point of having the game at a time when more people can attend, if you can only get 2100 in?

Fair point but originally when the game was announced it was going to be at 4.40pm

Why couldn't they have left it at that? With the work going on the ground capacity was always going to be an issue no matter what the time they played it

Beside don't you think it would be great having footys flying into Punt Road during peak hour?  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on February 19, 2014, 01:46:33 PM
whats the point of having the game at a time when more people can attend, if you can only get 2100 in?
:clapping
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on February 19, 2014, 01:47:35 PM
whats the point of having the game at a time when more people can attend, if you can only get 2100 in?

Fair point but originally when the game was announced it was going to be at 4.40pm

Why couldn't they have left it at that? With the work going on the ground capacity was always going to be an issue no matter what the time they played it

Beside don't you think it would be great having footys flying into Punt Road during peak hour?  ;D
I guess the VFL game has to be second seems it's free of charge. Meaning people can come in after the AFL game. If you have VFL first you've then got to kick people out and let them back in if they have a ticket which would be a nightmare.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Penelope on February 19, 2014, 01:49:50 PM
billy, i suspect the clue to answering your question is also in your post
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 19, 2014, 01:51:59 PM
billy, i suspect the clue to answering your question is also in your post

 ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RFC_Official on February 19, 2014, 01:55:23 PM
whats the point of having the game at a time when more people can attend, if you can only get 2100 in?
Fair point but originally when the game was announced it was going to be at 4.40pm

We since worked out Essendon had their Family Day on the same day, hence the early start.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 19, 2014, 02:00:19 PM
whats the point of having the game at a time when more people can attend, if you can only get 2100 in?
Fair point but originally when the game was announced it was going to be at 4.40pm

We since worked out Essendon had their Family Day on the same day, hence the early start.

Well I suppose that sums up the Bumbling Bombers doesn't it?

Family day on Friday arvo  :rollin
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: taztiger4 on February 19, 2014, 02:16:03 PM
whats the point of having the game at a time when more people can attend, if you can only get 2100 in?

Fair point but originally when the game was announced it was going to be at 4.40pm

Why couldn't they have left it at that? With the work going on the ground capacity was always going to be an issue no matter what the time they played it

Beside don't you think it would be great having footys flying into Punt Road during peak hour?  ;D
I guess the VFL game has to be second seems it's free of charge. Meaning people can come in after the AFL game. If you have VFL first you've then got to kick people out and let them back in if they have a ticket which would be a nightmare.

The VFL game at 430 is at Vic Park not PRO !!!!
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Judge Roughneck on February 19, 2014, 02:43:30 PM
Telling jobe hr is a drug cheat close up? Priceless
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on February 19, 2014, 03:05:56 PM
whats the point of having the game at a time when more people can attend, if you can only get 2100 in?

Fair point but originally when the game was announced it was going to be at 4.40pm

Why couldn't they have left it at that? With the work going on the ground capacity was always going to be an issue no matter what the time they played it

Beside don't you think it would be great having footys flying into Punt Road during peak hour?  ;D
I guess the VFL game has to be second seems it's free of charge. Meaning people can come in after the AFL game. If you have VFL first you've then got to kick people out and let them back in if they have a ticket which would be a nightmare.

The VFL game at 430 is at Vic Park not PRO !!!!
Damn it well there goes my theory
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Beans on February 19, 2014, 03:24:04 PM
whats the point of having the game at a time when more people can attend, if you can only get 2100 in?

Fair point but originally when the game was announced it was going to be at 4.40pm

Why couldn't they have left it at that? With the work going on the ground capacity was always going to be an issue no matter what the time they played it

Beside don't you think it would be great having footys flying into Punt Road during peak hour?  ;D
No problem at peak hour on Punt road. Its normally stopped. :rollin
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on February 19, 2014, 03:35:08 PM
Richmond ‏@Richmond_FC 5h ago

Over 1,100 tickets already sold to our practice game v Essendon, get in quick!

Richmond ‏@Richmond_FC 1h ago

Last couple of hundred tickets left for our practice game v Essendon, fill out our home with Yellow and Black http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/13004C46D469CC98
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 19, 2014, 03:43:51 PM
whats the point of having the game at a time when more people can attend, if you can only get 2100 in?

Fair point but originally when the game was announced it was going to be at 4.40pm

Why couldn't they have left it at that? With the work going on the ground capacity was always going to be an issue no matter what the time they played it

Beside don't you think it would be great having footys flying into Punt Road during peak hour?  ;D
No problem at peak hour on Punt road. Its normally stopped. :rollin

No massive problem  ;D Traffic not moving and footys flying out into Punt Road hitting stationery cars  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Rodgerramjet on February 19, 2014, 05:02:07 PM

NB: there are only 2,100 tickets available




FARCE


Actually it's a non-farce. We're reducing capacity for the safety of those that attend.

No actually it is a farce in fact its worse.

Somebody has programed a game (albeit a practice match) between to of the biggest clubs in the league, that if these two sides played at the G would pull anything fro 70,000 to 85.000 patrons and somebody in their internal wisdom has scheduled this practice match (that could EASILY attract 10,000 +) at a venue that on current circumstance has a capacity of 2100 people.

But your right aren't you, it's not a farce its good management. Wake up.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 19, 2014, 05:21:43 PM
Club 80 were told that they get first dibs but they are not allowed to tell anyone so they are stuck in a ticketless bubble

Can confirm this on behalf of a colleague. Most tickets have been snapped up.

Looks like the regular fans get rolled

Told you.

Btw the general accepted capacity figure is between 10000 and 15000. Weve had finals training crowds of more than 2100.

So 2100 is waaaaaaay under capacity. The regular fans just got rolled on this one.

Imagine vfl games. Dont think youll be able to get in then either!
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 19, 2014, 05:34:12 PM

NB: there are only 2,100 tickets available




FARCE


Actually it's a non-farce. We're reducing capacity for the safety of those that attend.

Actually, I understand capacity has been purposely limited due to insufficient toilet numbers

If the required number of toilets were installed, a greater number of persons (Including members) could be accomodated as there is space around the ground to do so.

Please advise.

Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RFC_Official on February 19, 2014, 06:19:17 PM

NB: there are only 2,100 tickets available




FARCE


Actually it's a non-farce. We're reducing capacity for the safety of those that attend.

No actually it is a farce in fact its worse.

Somebody has programed a game (albeit a practice match) between to of the biggest clubs in the league, that if these two sides played at the G would pull anything fro 70,000 to 85.000 patrons and somebody in their internal wisdom has scheduled this practice match (that could EASILY attract 10,000 +) at a venue that on current circumstance has a capacity of 2100 people.

But your right aren't you, it's not a farce its good management. Wake up.

It was at the ME Bank Centre or Craigieburn, which would you prefer?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RFC_Official on February 19, 2014, 06:20:17 PM

NB: there are only 2,100 tickets available




FARCE


Actually it's a non-farce. We're reducing capacity for the safety of those that attend.

Actually, I understand capacity has been purposely limited due to insufficient toilet numbers

If the required number of toilets were installed, a greater number of persons (Including members) could be accomodated as there is space around the ground to do so.

Please advise.

The reduced capacity is due to the stand not being ready so people can't be around it, we will also have toilets in there so you're not completely off track. The stand being out of action is the key.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 19, 2014, 06:20:35 PM
Snip again!  :banghead
 
keep the mindless gutter talk off the forum
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 19, 2014, 06:26:07 PM
Why did 'female pans' get snipped? Thats what they are called  >:(
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on February 19, 2014, 07:15:13 PM
Clearly a slow news day at the Hun  :sleep.



Richmond’s practice match against Essendon to be watched by just 2100 fans

    Michael Warner
    Herald Sun
    February 19, 2014


FOOTBALL’S return to Punt Road Oval will only be witnessed by 2100 as Richmond rush to prepare the ground for a full season of VFL games.

The Tigers will play Essendon in a practice game next Friday, the first game at the venue in 50 years, but capacity has been reduced as works continue on the main grandstand.

Tickets for the game go on sale at Ticketmaster from 9am with all proceeds directed to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

Works to bring the ground up to standard for the VFL season, including a $1 million refurbishment of the Jack Dyer Stand, are ongoing.

The Tigers’ stand-alone VFL side will play nine matches at Punt Rd Oval this season, seven of them as curtain raisers to Richmond games at the MCG.

The last VFL game at the ground was against Hawthorn in 1964.

“It is fantastic that we’ve been able to get these interface works underway and we expect they will be fully completed in time for our first home VFL game,” Richmond CEO Brendon Gale said yesterday.

“It will however impact capacity for our practice game against Essendon and it is really important supporters of both clubs are aware of that fact.”

The Richmond-Essendon match kicks off at 1pm on Friday, March 7.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmonds-practice-match-against-essendon-to-be-watched-by-just-2100-fans/story-fni5f9jb-1226830837163
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on February 20, 2014, 01:30:50 PM
Limited tickets remain for Tigers’ practice match.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-02-20/limited-tickets-remain-for-tigers-practice-match
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 1980 I Was There on February 20, 2014, 09:29:36 PM
They should have waited until next year for the grand revival match, the first afl game played since 1964, to have it with a capacity crowd of 20,000 or what ever it will hold when it's all finished.

Stoopid bloody time to have it anyway.

This is one big balls up as far as I'm concerned, especially when it comes to supporters wanting to see football at their beloved home ground.

Surely no idiot would intentionally schedule a game like this, with this much history behind it, without having the supporters in mind.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Phil Mrakov on February 20, 2014, 09:44:43 PM
They should have waited until next year for the grand revival match, the first afl game played since 1964, to have it with a capacity crowd of 20,000 or what ever it will hold when it's all finished.

Stoopid bloody time to have it anyway.

This is one big balls up as far as I'm concerned, especially when it comes to supporters wanting to see football at their beloved home ground.

Surely no idiot would intentionally schedule a game like this, with this much history behind it, without having the supporters in mind.
Capacity will only be 3500
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 21, 2014, 07:00:05 AM
They should have waited until next year for the grand revival match, the first afl game played since 1964, to have it with a capacity crowd of 20,000 or what ever it will hold when it's all finished.

Stoopid bloody time to have it anyway.

This is one big balls up as far as I'm concerned, especially when it comes to supporters wanting to see football at their beloved home ground.

Surely no idiot would intentionally schedule a game like this, with this much history behind it, without having the supporters in mind.
Capacity will only be 3500

I believe the capacity will be less than 10k, they said at the AGM back in Dec they were expecting crowds of 5-8k most games so the ground would have the work done based on that

Though that was Dec it is now February could have changed.  ;D


Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Smokey on February 21, 2014, 09:11:17 AM
They should have waited until next year for the grand revival match, the first afl game played since 1964, to have it with a capacity crowd of 20,000 or what ever it will hold when it's all finished.

Stoopid bloody time to have it anyway.

This is one big balls up as far as I'm concerned, especially when it comes to supporters wanting to see football at their beloved home ground.

Surely no idiot would intentionally schedule a game like this, with this much history behind it, without having the supporters in mind.

It's a practice match.  They play them at country grounds all over Australia and many of them don't have much more capacity than PRO will have that day.  And I repeat, it's a practice match, a training drill if you like.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Rampstar on February 21, 2014, 12:16:13 PM
theres too much stupidity in this thread. PRO is our historical home but after the first bit of enthusiasm we will all find that the capacity of the ground wont need to be more than 3000-4000 people because thats how many people at most will be attending any match at Punt Road. Asking the club to pay for extra capacity is stupid. Itll just take away from our football resources.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 1980 I Was There on February 21, 2014, 06:41:48 PM
They should have waited until next year for the grand revival match, the first afl game played since 1964, to have it with a capacity crowd of 20,000 or what ever it will hold when it's all finished.

Stoopid bloody time to have it anyway.

This is one big balls up as far as I'm concerned, especially when it comes to supporters wanting to see football at their beloved home ground.

Surely no idiot would intentionally schedule a game like this, with this much history behind it, without having the supporters in mind.

It's a practice match.  They play them at country grounds all over Australia and many of them don't have much more capacity than PRO will have that day.  And I repeat, it's a practice match, a training drill if you like.
I kinda got that it's a praccy match, the title of the thread sort of says that too.
No real need to repeat something so obvious.

Anyhow, it was more about the fact that Lids and the rest of the boys were excited and proud to play a match on Punt rd Oval. Which is what he was saying on triple m the other day.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Smokey on February 21, 2014, 10:33:27 PM
They should have waited until next year for the grand revival match, the first afl game played since 1964, to have it with a capacity crowd of 20,000 or what ever it will hold when it's all finished.

Stoopid bloody time to have it anyway.

This is one big balls up as far as I'm concerned, especially when it comes to supporters wanting to see football at their beloved home ground.

Surely no idiot would intentionally schedule a game like this, with this much history behind it, without having the supporters in mind.

It's a practice match.  They play them at country grounds all over Australia and many of them don't have much more capacity than PRO will have that day.  And I repeat, it's a practice match, a training drill if you like.
I kinda got that it's a praccy match, the title of the thread sort of says that too.
No real need to repeat something so obvious.


Then there's probably no need to go round calling club officials idiots for recognising that either.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 1980 I Was There on February 22, 2014, 08:36:34 AM
They should have waited until next year for the grand revival match, the first afl game played since 1964, to have it with a capacity crowd of 20,000 or what ever it will hold when it's all finished.

Stoopid bloody time to have it anyway.

This is one big balls up as far as I'm concerned, especially when it comes to supporters wanting to see football at their beloved home ground.

Surely no idiot would intentionally schedule a game like this, with this much history behind it, without having the supporters in mind.

It's a practice match.  They play them at country grounds all over Australia and many of them don't have much more capacity than PRO will have that day.  And I repeat, it's a practice match, a training drill if you like.
I kinda got that it's a praccy match, the title of the thread sort of says that too.
No real need to repeat something so obvious.


Then there's probably no need to go round calling club officials idiots for recognising that either.
:lol I'm just peeed I couldn't see my beloved Tigers in action.
It's not all that serious  :dancing
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Smokey on February 22, 2014, 09:18:47 AM
 :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WA Tiger on February 25, 2014, 01:35:29 PM
Is this being televised?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 25, 2014, 01:37:49 PM
Is this being televised?

No

It's not a NAB challenge game (18 games in 18 days rubbush) it's just an old fashioned praccy game
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: taztiger4 on February 25, 2014, 01:39:06 PM
Is this being televised?

No

It's not a NAB challenge game (18 games in 18 days rubbush) it's just an old fashioned praccy game

Agree WP, interesting that Newy & Dimma both referred to it as NAB 3 though
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 25, 2014, 01:44:24 PM
Is this being televised?

No

It's not a NAB challenge game (18 games in 18 days rubbush) it's just an old fashioned praccy game

Agree WP, interesting that Newy & Dimma both referred to it as NAB 3 though

True but some coaches have been calling the NAB Challenge series the NAB Cup so I think they are all just making sure they say "NAB" to plug the sponsor  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WA Tiger on February 25, 2014, 01:48:01 PM
Is this being televised?

No

It's not a NAB challenge game (18 games in 18 days rubbush) it's just an old fashioned praccy game

Cheers mate, thought that might be the case. :-\
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Smokey on February 25, 2014, 02:14:42 PM
I thought I read somewhere that the club was going to stream it?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 25, 2014, 02:20:19 PM
I thought I read somewhere that the club was going to stream it?

Yep that's true too

But I don't put much faith in internet streaming  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Judge Roughneck on February 26, 2014, 10:10:30 PM
They should have waited until next year for the grand revival match, the first afl game played since 1964, to have it with a  :capacity crowd of 20,000 or what ever it will hold when it's all finished.

Stoopid bloody time to have it anyway.

This is one big balls up as far as I'm concerned, especially when it comes to supporters wanting to see football at their beloved home ground.

Surely no idiot would intentionally schedule a game like this, with this much history behind it, without having the supporters in mind.

 :facepalm
 
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RFC_Official on February 27, 2014, 06:17:44 PM
Some notes

•   Parking will be available at Yarra Park from 10:30am. Cost $10.
•   A reminder that with Jack Dyer Stand works being undertaken, only standing room is available.
•   Kiosk and toilets will be on-site.
•   Should you need cancel your ticket purchase please click http://membership.richmondfc.com.au/richmond-v-essendon-practise-match.html

Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: dwaino on February 27, 2014, 06:24:36 PM
I heard the away rooms will be a few portaloos  :cheers
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Judge Roughneck on February 27, 2014, 06:26:46 PM
Will punt road sell beer or vodka inside ground?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Francois Jackson on February 27, 2014, 08:07:30 PM
if anyone wants my ticket PM me and il email it over.

Too busy with work wont be able to make it over.



Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on February 28, 2014, 01:06:30 AM
Will punt road sell beer or vodka inside ground?
Rat pee I believe.
Title: Daniel Jackson and Jack Riewoldt return for Richmond practice match (H-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on March 01, 2014, 10:08:46 PM
Daniel Jackson and Jack Riewoldt return for Richmond practice match

    Jon Ralph
    Herald Sun
    February 28, 2014 7:19PM


RICHMOND expects to welcome back stars Jack Riewoldt and Daniel Jackson on Friday at a Punt Rd Oval practice match it fears will burst at the seams.

The Tigers take on archrival Essendon at their traditional Richmond home, but with all 2100 tickets already sold, the club hopes not to have to turn away disappointed punters desperate to watch the contest.

The clash is the first VFL/AFL match at the ground in almost 50 years, but also the last chance for Riewoldt (calf tightness) and Jackson (hip/groin) to get match practice ahead of the Round 1 Metricon Stadium clash against the Gold Coast.

If Riewoldt trains well as expected next week he should get his first match practice of the pre-season, with reigning best-and-fairest winner Jackson also hopeful of playing.

The Tigers believe Jackson’s niggling injury is improving.

Punt Rd is still undergoing renovation ahead of hosting VFL games this year, with gate proceeds on Friday going to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

The last AFL-VFL senior game played at Punt Rd was on August 22, 1964, between Richmond and Hawthorn.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/daniel-jackson-and-jack-riewoldt-return-for-richmond-practice-match-while-rookie-race-tightens/story-fni5f9jc-1226841213166
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Stripes on March 02, 2014, 07:51:26 PM
I wonder what Jackson niggling injury is?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2014, 09:11:26 PM
I wonder what Jackson niggling injury is?
Groin.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news-and-media/injury-list
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2014, 09:39:15 PM
Sounds like a few Bomber supporters have been able to get tickets too  :P.

From Bomberblitz:

Was there [Punt Rd Oval] for a game today.

Ground surface is magnificent.

Change rooms are both ready to go.

So there are no issues for the players.

As for the facilities, it's gonna be standing room only...literally.

In front of the freight container shaped pavilion.

Both ends.

The Punt Road wing.

There is also no functioning scoreboard, let alone a time clock.

There are 2 entry points - at both ends of the ground.

http://bomberblitz.com/forums/index.php?/topic/982-fridays-practice-match-punt-rd-oval-max-2100-tickets/
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: bojangles17 on March 02, 2014, 09:45:53 PM
What times this game on  ::)
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2014, 09:50:49 PM
What times this game on  ::)
1.10pm
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 02, 2014, 09:51:23 PM
Sounds like a few Bomber supporters have been able to get tickets too  :P.


Yep

The 2,100 tickets were all general admission

No offered to members only, were on sale to everyone and anyone. Was the only way it could be done

What times this game on  ::)

As posted many, many times

1.10pm start
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: gerkin greg on March 03, 2014, 12:06:24 PM
sick and tired of having to trawl through pages of rubbish posts

would love to know what time this game is on?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Judge Roughneck on March 03, 2014, 12:09:13 PM
not open to the public.

but cheak out the webcam
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: gerkin greg on March 03, 2014, 12:09:51 PM
the last webcam didnt work
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on March 03, 2014, 06:17:43 PM
not open to the public.

but cheak out the webcam

Due to public safety concern as there's not enough sharps disposal units around the place  :shh
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 03, 2014, 06:25:41 PM
Watch the Tigers take on the Bombers live
richmondfc.com.au 
March 3, 2014


Richmond will stream a live webcast of the Tigers’ sold-out match against the Bombers at the ME Bank Centre this Friday, March 7.

Redevelopment works around the interface of Punt Road Oval reduced the capacity for fans to attend the match, and the 2100 ticket allocation has now been exhausted.

Fans can tune into the live webcast of the match on richmondfc.com.au, including full commentary, from 1pm (AEST).

Help Richmond to ‘Bring the Roar Home’ this year, and become a 2014 member today.

A reminder to fans attending the match that parking is available in Yarra Park, via Gate 7 (off Brunton Avenue) from 10:30am, at a cost of $10 per vehicle. Gates at the ME Bank Centre open at 11:30am, with the game commencing at 1pm.

Due to the Jack Dyer Stand being under redevelopment, only standing room is available during the match, however ticket holders are permitted to bring their own chair.

The match is an alcohol free event.  Food and beverages will be available to purchase, and amenities will be available on site.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-03-03/watch-the-tigers-take-on-the-bombers-live
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 04, 2014, 01:06:15 PM
I'm too scared to ask if their will be a replay up later. Last time I was told yes and no replay.  :banghead :banghead
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RollsRoyce on March 04, 2014, 04:30:50 PM
I left it too late to secure a ticket, but if the Richmond Official is reading this I'd like to ask if it will be possible to watch from the footpath along Punt Road, or if the club will be putting up a screen to prevent viewing?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RFC_Official on March 04, 2014, 06:51:24 PM
I left it too late to secure a ticket, but if the Richmond Official is reading this I'd like to ask if it will be possible to watch from the footpath along Punt Road, or if the club will be putting up a screen to prevent viewing?

No side screen, it just won't be the best view.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 04, 2014, 08:05:16 PM
I left it too late to secure a ticket, but if the Richmond Official is reading this I'd like to ask if it will be possible to watch from the footpath along Punt Road, or if the club will be putting up a screen to prevent viewing?

No side screen, it just won't be the best view.

But by standing on the footpath Rolls can retrieve the footys that go flying into Punt Road  :clapping
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: cub on March 04, 2014, 08:27:20 PM
How often do you see footys going into the crowd on the full down the wings?
Not very often from my memory.....
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: dwaino on March 04, 2014, 08:46:55 PM
How often do you see footys going into the crowd on the full down the wings?
Not very often from my memory.....

Rance will be relegated to ME Bank wing only.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Rampstar on March 04, 2014, 09:05:39 PM
this thread has been edited of its best work. mods are out of control and lack any sense of humour at all. very disappointing  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 04, 2014, 09:23:08 PM
What time does it start again? :lol :lol :lol ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 05, 2014, 01:25:52 AM
Please tell me they didn't cut out the start time? FFS more snipping than a bar mitzvah.  :banghead :banghead
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 05, 2014, 01:26:13 AM
How often do you see footys going into the crowd on the full down the wings?
Not very often from my memory.....

Rance will be relegated to ME Bank wing only.
:lol Pay it for cheap thrills.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 05, 2014, 08:17:09 AM
Watch the Tigers take on the Bombers live
richmondfc.com.au 
March 3, 2014


Richmond will stream a live webcast of the Tigers’ sold-out match against the Bombers at the ME Bank Centre this Friday, March 7.

Redevelopment works around the interface of Punt Road Oval reduced the capacity for fans to attend the match, and the 2100 ticket allocation has now been exhausted.

Fans can tune into the live webcast of the match on richmondfc.com.au, including full commentary, from 1pm (AEST).

Help Richmond to ‘Bring the Roar Home’ this year, and become a 2014 member today.

A reminder to fans attending the match that parking is available in Yarra Park, via Gate 7 (off Brunton Avenue) from 10:30am, at a cost of $10 per vehicle. Gates at the ME Bank Centre open at 11:30am, with the game commencing at 1pm.

Due to the Jack Dyer Stand being under redevelopment, only standing room is available during the match, however ticket holders are permitted to bring their own chair.

The match is an alcohol free event.  Food and beverages will be available to purchase, and amenities will be available on site.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-03-03/watch-the-tigers-take-on-the-bombers-live

What are the odds on the live stream not working?

I couldnt get a ticket because they all the club eighty members got offered them first.  >:(
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RollsRoyce on March 05, 2014, 08:26:38 AM
I left it too late to secure a ticket, but if the Richmond Official is reading this I'd like to ask if it will be possible to watch from the footpath along Punt Road, or if the club will be putting up a screen to prevent viewing?

No side screen, it just won't be the best view.

But by standing on the footpath Rolls can retrieve the footys that go flying into Punt Road  :clapping

That's a polite way of telling me to go play in traffic. :lol
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: cub on March 05, 2014, 09:21:51 AM
Tickets were for everyone, wanted one you would of got one....
I need to know what train to catch from mooroolbark, what times the match ?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 05, 2014, 10:10:05 AM

That's a polite way of telling me to go play in traffic. :lol

 :nope :nope
Polite way of suggesting if you play your cards right you may score a few free Sherrins to sell on EBay  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: taztiger4 on March 05, 2014, 10:12:06 AM
Watch the Tigers take on the Bombers live
richmondfc.com.au 
March 3, 2014


Richmond will stream a live webcast of the Tigers’ sold-out match against the Bombers at the ME Bank Centre this Friday, March 7.

Redevelopment works around the interface of Punt Road Oval reduced the capacity for fans to attend the match, and the 2100 ticket allocation has now been exhausted.

Fans can tune into the live webcast of the match on richmondfc.com.au, including full commentary, from 1pm (AEST).

Help Richmond to ‘Bring the Roar Home’ this year, and become a 2014 member today.

A reminder to fans attending the match that parking is available in Yarra Park, via Gate 7 (off Brunton Avenue) from 10:30am, at a cost of $10 per vehicle. Gates at the ME Bank Centre open at 11:30am, with the game commencing at 1pm.

Due to the Jack Dyer Stand being under redevelopment, only standing room is available during the match, however ticket holders are permitted to bring their own chair.

The match is an alcohol free event.  Food and beverages will be available to purchase, and amenities will be available on site.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-03-03/watch-the-tigers-take-on-the-bombers-live

What are the odds on the live stream not working?

I couldnt get a ticket because they all the club eighty members got offered them first.  >:(

not sure if you are being serious or not, but I attended last Club80 function & the game wasnt mentioned , let alone promising us tickets
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RFC_Official on March 05, 2014, 10:26:24 AM
Watch the Tigers take on the Bombers live
richmondfc.com.au 
March 3, 2014


Richmond will stream a live webcast of the Tigers’ sold-out match against the Bombers at the ME Bank Centre this Friday, March 7.

Redevelopment works around the interface of Punt Road Oval reduced the capacity for fans to attend the match, and the 2100 ticket allocation has now been exhausted.

Fans can tune into the live webcast of the match on richmondfc.com.au, including full commentary, from 1pm (AEST).

Help Richmond to ‘Bring the Roar Home’ this year, and become a 2014 member today.

A reminder to fans attending the match that parking is available in Yarra Park, via Gate 7 (off Brunton Avenue) from 10:30am, at a cost of $10 per vehicle. Gates at the ME Bank Centre open at 11:30am, with the game commencing at 1pm.

Due to the Jack Dyer Stand being under redevelopment, only standing room is available during the match, however ticket holders are permitted to bring their own chair.

The match is an alcohol free event.  Food and beverages will be available to purchase, and amenities will be available on site.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-03-03/watch-the-tigers-take-on-the-bombers-live

What are the odds on the live stream not working?

I couldnt get a ticket because they all the club eighty members got offered them first.  >:(

All 2100 went straight to the public.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Rampstar on March 05, 2014, 10:36:11 AM
odds of a decent broadcast are zip IMHO.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 05, 2014, 10:48:50 AM
I left it too late to secure a ticket, but if the Richmond Official is reading this I'd like to ask if it will be possible to watch from the footpath along Punt Road, or if the club will be putting up a screen to prevent viewing?

No side screen, it just won't be the best view.

But by standing on the footpath Rolls can retrieve the footys that go flying into Punt Road  :clapping

That's a polite way of telling me to go play in traffic. :lol
:lol :lol
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RFC_Official on March 05, 2014, 11:08:32 AM
odds of a decent broadcast are zip IMHO.

Remembering that each live stream experience will differ.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Willy on March 05, 2014, 11:14:34 AM
odds of a decent broadcast are zip IMHO.

Remembering that each live stream experience will differ.

...with each individual stream falling somewhere on the scale of poohouse to poohouse.

 :lol
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: gerkin greg on March 05, 2014, 11:23:00 AM
Should get BJ down to commentate

Whoa, just do it quietly or Ch7 will be all over him  :shh
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Willy on March 05, 2014, 12:32:37 PM
Should get BJ down to commentate

Whoa, just do it quietly or Ch7 will be all over him  :shh

Haha. I would genuinely love to see this.  Just think of the rapid fire similes and rediculous Richmond bias! Whoa!
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2014, 12:44:21 PM
Tigers and Bombers take a Punt.

Full article: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-03-05/tigers-dons-take-punt
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 05, 2014, 01:59:35 PM
odds of a decent broadcast are zip IMHO.

Remembering that each live stream experience will differ.
People need to get off the ol' dial-up IMO  :shh
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Rampstar on March 05, 2014, 02:01:28 PM
im running adsl2 and the streams from the club have been poor even the VPL produce better quality streams that work when they televise games over the net.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Penelope on March 05, 2014, 03:36:11 PM
The VFL practice game stream was pretty good. It was only towards the end of the quarters it laggy issues for me.

besides, quality of the stream is more a network issue that those doing the televising.

dont expect that to get any better in the near future either, with the NBN being bastardised to serve the elite few.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 05, 2014, 09:12:16 PM
im running adsl2 and the streams from the club have been poor even the VPL produce better quality streams that work when they televise games over the net.
Me too and the VFL game was really good for the bits I watched, which admittedly was only last half of the first and first 10 mins of the second.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: bojangles17 on March 05, 2014, 09:42:55 PM
im running adsl2 and the streams from the club have been poor even the VPL produce better quality streams that work when they televise games over the net.
I'm. Running bigpond broadband and have a nice strong stream, like whoa the vfl action was first rate :shh
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: dwaino on March 05, 2014, 09:51:02 PM
im running adsl2 and the streams from the club have been poor even the VPL produce better quality streams that work when they televise games over the net.
I'm. Running bigpond broadband and have a nice strong stream, like whoa the vfl action was first rate :shh

Sounds more like you broke the seal after a few tinnies at the footy  :shh
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 05, 2014, 10:00:57 PM
im running adsl2 and the streams from the club have been poor even the VPL produce better quality streams that work when they televise games over the net.
I'm. Running bigpond broadband and have a nice strong stream, like whoa the vfl action was first rate :shh

Sounds more like you broke the seal after a few tinnies at the footy  :shh
:lol
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: mightytiges on March 06, 2014, 03:28:56 AM
Anyone know when the teams for Friday's game will be announced? The Dogs and Blues, who play on Friday as well, have their squads already listed on the Herald-Sun website.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 06, 2014, 06:07:25 AM
Watch the Tigers take on the Bombers live
richmondfc.com.au 
March 3, 2014


Richmond will stream a live webcast of the Tigers’ sold-out match against the Bombers at the ME Bank Centre this Friday, March 7.

Redevelopment works around the interface of Punt Road Oval reduced the capacity for fans to attend the match, and the 2100 ticket allocation has now been exhausted.

Fans can tune into the live webcast of the match on richmondfc.com.au, including full commentary, from 1pm (AEST).

Help Richmond to ‘Bring the Roar Home’ this year, and become a 2014 member today.

A reminder to fans attending the match that parking is available in Yarra Park, via Gate 7 (off Brunton Avenue) from 10:30am, at a cost of $10 per vehicle. Gates at the ME Bank Centre open at 11:30am, with the game commencing at 1pm.

Due to the Jack Dyer Stand being under redevelopment, only standing room is available during the match, however ticket holders are permitted to bring their own chair.

The match is an alcohol free event.  Food and beverages will be available to purchase, and amenities will be available on site.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-03-03/watch-the-tigers-take-on-the-bombers-live

What are the odds on the live stream not working?

I couldnt get a ticket because they all the club eighty members got offered them first.  >:(

not sure if you are being serious or not, but I attended last Club80 function & the game wasnt mentioned , let alone promising us tickets

What was mentioned?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: wayne on March 06, 2014, 09:05:38 AM
Anyone know when the teams for Friday's game will be announced? The Dogs and Blues, who play on Friday as well, have their squads already listed on the Herald-Sun website.

Talking Tigers said Thursday so today some time.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: RFC_Official on March 06, 2014, 09:15:49 AM
Anyone know when the teams for Friday's game will be announced? The Dogs and Blues, who play on Friday as well, have their squads already listed on the Herald-Sun website.

Talking Tigers said Thursday so today some time.

Midday
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 06, 2014, 11:33:37 AM
Not long to go now.

I'm so giddy with excitement. Like woah, there's more talent on the RFC list than at Hugh Heffner's mansion. Who will be left out.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 12:28:44 PM
If someone can post score updates here, it'll be greatly appreciated  :).
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 12:53:23 PM
Live stream is down and has been pushed back from 12.45 to 1pm  >:(
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 12:55:42 PM
Ok m on
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 1965 on March 07, 2014, 01:11:33 PM

I'm not

I will just have to rely on my old mate Dooks.

 :help
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2014, 01:18:33 PM
15 mins in

Tigers 3.1.19 (Cotch 2, Vickery 1)

Bumblings 0.4.4

From RFC Twitter
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2014, 01:19:46 PM
Oh yeah

Cotch kicked his 2 goals in the space of 2 mins, resting fwd

Few complaints on twitter about the web broadcast not working,
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2014, 01:28:24 PM
Well now the Twitter updates have disappeared  >:(

 maybe their trying to get the webcast thingee to work properly

Anyways that's me done for the next hour or so.... work beckons  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 07, 2014, 01:33:11 PM
20-10 1/4 time.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2014, 01:33:32 PM
But before I go  :lol

Qtr time

Tigers 3.2.20
Bumblings 1.4.10

From RFC Twitter

Richmond ‏@Richmond_FC Qtr Time at the ME Bank Centre and the Tiges lead 3.2.20 to 1.4.10. Grigg has 12 touches, Cotch 10, Deledio 9 and Astbury/Houli 7
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 1965 on March 07, 2014, 01:35:49 PM

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2014-03-07/watch-live-essendon-v-richmond

But it keeps dropping out.

Someone else might have better luck

'65
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 1965 on March 07, 2014, 01:44:30 PM
4.5 to 1.4
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Rampstar on March 07, 2014, 01:49:18 PM

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2014-03-07/watch-live-essendon-v-richmond

But it keeps dropping out.

Someone else might have better luck

'65

I would feel dirty if I visited that site. Its Tiger TV or nuffin  :gotigers
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: wayne on March 07, 2014, 01:51:52 PM
Stream is fine for me.

5.7 - 1.4
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: wayne on March 07, 2014, 01:55:29 PM
Hampson playing well
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 1965 on March 07, 2014, 01:57:26 PM
Hampson playing well

How's Elton look?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: wayne on March 07, 2014, 02:01:43 PM
Hampson playing well

How's Elton look?

Only watched since 2nd quarter, but has looked good, lively.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Smokey on March 07, 2014, 02:02:59 PM

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2014-03-07/watch-live-essendon-v-richmond

But it keeps dropping out.

Someone else might have better luck

'65

I would feel dirty if I visited that site. Its Tiger TV or nuffin  :gotigers

 :lol
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2014, 02:05:53 PM
Stream is fine for me.

5.7 - 1.4

Are you in New York City?

On Twitter Stig said to me that they have folks in NYC that are getting the feed no probs  ;D

Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 07, 2014, 02:09:54 PM
50-22 half time.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 02:12:50 PM
Stream was fine in the first q but now is on and off like a brides nighty
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Yeahright on March 07, 2014, 02:15:29 PM
Completely goneski now :-\
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2014, 02:16:09 PM
Half Time

Tigers 7.8.50

Bumblings 3.4.22

RFC Twitter says

Lids, Grigg - 19 touches
Houli 15
Cotch 2 goals
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2014, 02:17:21 PM
Completely goneski now :-\

Clearly we should all be in NYC no problems getting the feed over there
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: sdc01 on March 07, 2014, 02:19:31 PM
lol...grigg 19 touches....15 clangers!
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 02:24:03 PM
Completely goneski now :-\

Yep
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Dice on March 07, 2014, 02:24:50 PM
Good player Grigg. knows how to rack 'em up and has good disposal. Hopefully he's right back to his excellent 2012 form.
 Wouldn't take too much notice of this game though. Essendon are woeful.
Looking forward to collecting on my bet with Dwaino. You can pay me now if you like mate ?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Yeahright on March 07, 2014, 02:26:53 PM
Good player Grigg. knows how to rack 'em up and has good disposal. Hopefully he's right back to his excellent 2012 form.
 Wouldn't take too much notice of this game though. Essendon are woeful.
Looking forward to collecting on my bet with Dwaino. You can pay me now if you like mate ?

Not sure about that
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 02:29:46 PM
odds of a decent broadcast are zip IMHO.

Remembering that each live stream experience will differ.

Did you mean same broken stream for all,  but differing emotional reactions?

Rage/dissapointment/disdain/anger etc etc
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 02:33:53 PM

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2014-03-07/watch-live-essendon-v-richmond

But it keeps dropping out.

Someone else might have better luck

'65

Im on. The richmond site stream isnt working
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 02:36:43 PM
Rich 56 ess 29

Goal to griff. Very skilled football from banfield :clapping
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 02:40:51 PM
Really dictating play at the moment.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 02:43:09 PM
Daniher goal. Then Banfield goal

Rich 9.8.62 esd 5.5.35
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 02:46:12 PM
Goal ess.

Rich by 20
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 02:49:16 PM
Grif playing Very well. Great contested mark

Kicks his second goal
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 02:49:54 PM
Ellis grest running goal. 

Elton in the ruck
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2014, 02:51:12 PM
Finally get the feed via the RFC link

And I have to disappear for a while  :P

Dare I say it...........

Terrific, just terrific TM
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Dice on March 07, 2014, 02:53:18 PM
Not sure about that

Ok well I'll debunk the myth with stats but I'm sure that won't satisfy those blinded by predisposition.

Disposal efficiency 2013

Grigg 77.1 %
Pendlebury 77 %
Goddard 76.5 %
S.Mitchell 73 %
Dal Santo 71.8 %
Griffen 69 %
Watson 67 %
Ablett 67 %
J.Kennedy 65 %
Swan 63 %


Anyhows , time for a beer or three. Go Tiges !!

Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 07, 2014, 03:03:06 PM
Cotch with one shoe off and a bandage around his calf.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Yeahright on March 07, 2014, 03:03:18 PM
Not sure about that

Ok well I'll debunk the myth with stats but I'm sure that won't satisfy those blinded by predisposition.

Disposal efficiency 2013

Grigg 77.1 %
Pendlebury 77 %
Goddard 76.5 %
S.Mitchell 73 %
Dal Santo 71.8 %
Griffen 69 %
Watson 67 %
Ablett 67 %
J.Kennedy 65 %
Swan 63 %


Anyhows , time for a beer or three. Go Tiges !!

Problem with that is his hang so long in the air that we always make a contest from it = effective kick. I don't think his a bad kick, just wouldn't call it good.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Yeahright on March 07, 2014, 03:04:14 PM
Working on Essendon site but not Richmond ::)
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Beren on March 07, 2014, 03:09:04 PM
Working on Essendon site but not Richmond ::)

Perhaps the difference is Telstra?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 03:11:32 PM
Working on Essendon site but not Richmond ::)

Correct
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Willy on March 07, 2014, 03:12:40 PM
Score update?
Thanks fellas.
Praying that Cotch is just precautionary.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 03:14:35 PM
Rich 13.10.88

Ess 7.8.50
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:15:47 PM
@Richmond_FC twitter:

Jack kicks his second!. We lead 13.10.88 to 7.8.50 after 10m final term. Lids starting to dominate with 31 touches, Houli and Grigg 29
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:17:21 PM
Paying that Cotch is just precautionary.
Jon Ralph ‏@RalphyHeraldSun twitter:

Cotchin right calf bandaged. A bit of a limp. Subbed at half time. Will update on whether its a cork or strain. Far from ideal.


 :-\
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Willy on March 07, 2014, 03:18:43 PM
Thanks.
Concerning...
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:19:38 PM
‏@chezpedz twitter:- "Dusty just threw Heppell to ground like he was a rag doll.. lol. Love it!!! SHOW SOME GRUNT!! #GoTiges"

 ;D


Jon Ralph ‏@RalphyHeraldSun
"Dusty looking better playing at half forward. Delivered the ball on a platter to Jack in the goal square. Jack's second. Tigers by plenty"

Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:23:22 PM
‏@Richmond_FC 10s

Chrissy Knights welcome back! And the boys get to him. He kicks his first, Tiges lead by 44pts after 19m final term

 :gotigers
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:26:05 PM
I can't get any video feed on any site to work  :P.


@jamesmoody12 - "Matt McDonough seems to be the Jake King of our defense. Pressure, hard ball gets, tackling and running hard. #gotiges"

Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:27:50 PM
Vickery was subbed out earlier with a tight hammy. So another key injury. Just great!  :banghead.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WA Tiger on March 07, 2014, 03:28:13 PM
Great to see this result, Cotch will be ok...I bloody hope!!!
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: (•))(©™ on March 07, 2014, 03:28:53 PM
Geez, Jack is pathetic
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WA Tiger on March 07, 2014, 03:29:06 PM
Vickery was subbed out earlier with a tight hammy. So another key injury. Just great!  :banghead.

Bugger, lets hope it was just precautionary, lucky we have Hampson eh..
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:31:25 PM
According to BB:

Richmond  16.10-106
Essendon    8.8-56
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:35:07 PM
We won by 45 pts  :gotigers.

Final Score:

Richmond  15.11-101
Essendon    8.8-56

Grigg 33 touches, Lids 32 and Houli 31.

Cotch, Riewoldt, S.Edwards and Griffiths 2 gls



Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WA Tiger on March 07, 2014, 03:36:17 PM
Excellent result, now lets hope the injuries are not bad...
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 03:41:21 PM
Geez, Jack is pathetic

Might be on a media ban but hasnt learned anything, carryin on like that on the field.,body language is shocking, almost fevola like.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:41:45 PM
SEN just said Carlisle reported for kneeing Morris in the midrift. They only mentioned Cotch and TV were subbed off with leg injuries which we already know.



Tone Greenberg ‏@TigerlandTone 3m
"Won every quarter. Best: Houli, Grigg, Dusty, Astbury, Lids, Madonna. Negatives: potential injuries, still a fair few double touches. 7.5/10"



‏@RussoCam - "do you think knights will slot in for round 1 I didn't see the match as I'm away?"

@TigerlandTone - "Had some nice touches when he came on but I wouldn't think R1."
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Stripes on March 07, 2014, 03:44:42 PM
Have an eight day break so hopefully Vickery and Cotch will come up. If they are carrying an niggles I say rest them and give some of the other guys a go against Gold Coast

Is the game going to be replayed somewhere?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:45:04 PM
@TigerlandTone - "Cotch and TV came off but pretty sure more precautionary than anything. Though guessing on Ty"


luke darcy ‏@footynutcase - "hope u okay mate #notanthonerbigman"

Ty Vickery ‏@TyVickery29 - "all good mate. Well be fine for rd 1"

 :pray
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 07, 2014, 03:46:22 PM
We dominated without Ty and cotch. WGAF. Others can step
Up.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Stripes on March 07, 2014, 03:46:46 PM
I'm sure they are just taking no chances with two off more important players
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: sdc01 on March 07, 2014, 03:49:59 PM
finally looking like we are building some serious depth :cheers
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 03:51:12 PM
A bit more from Vickery on twitter:

luke darcy ‏@footynutcase - "thank you what happened why did u get subbed"

Ty Vickery ‏@TyVickery29 - "yeah tightened abit so just precautionary"
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WA Tiger on March 07, 2014, 03:51:53 PM
@TigerlandTone - "Cotch and TV came off but pretty sure more precautionary than anything. Though guessing on Ty"


luke darcy ‏@footynutcase - "hope u okay mate #notanthonerbigman"

Ty Vickery ‏@TyVickery29 - "all good mate. Well be fine for rd 1"

 :pray

This is good!!
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Diocletian on March 07, 2014, 03:58:28 PM
We dominated without Ty and cotch. WGAF. Others can step
Up.

Beat a rampant Port away last year without Cotchin too....
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 04:05:27 PM
27 pics from our first senior (AFL) game at Punt Rd:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/gallery/2014-03-07/preseason-round-3#f091887d09a94410VgnVCM100000976bb70aRCRD
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2014, 04:06:09 PM
Working on Essendon site but not Richmond ::)

Perhaps the difference is Telstra?

No - Both are with Telstra these days

Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2014, 04:11:27 PM
Is the game going to be replayed somewhere?

Looks like it

there is already a link to a replay of the 1st Qtr up on the RFC website
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Diocletian on March 07, 2014, 04:13:16 PM
27 pics from our first senior (AFL) game at Punt Rd:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/gallery/2014-03-07/preseason-round-3#f091887d09a94410VgnVCM100000976bb70aRCRD

FFS even RFC are enamoured with stuffing Daniher......
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on March 07, 2014, 04:17:03 PM
Cotch has had a left calf issue from the Wangaratta game
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: (•))(©™ on March 07, 2014, 04:19:35 PM
Geez, Jack is pathetic

Might be on a media ban but hasnt learned anything, carryin on like that on the field.,body language is shocking, almost fevola like.

Indeed.

That sense of self entitlement is far worse than anything Fevola had.

His first goal was off the back of a 50 mtr pen and the second one was a gimmee.

Did he take any contested marks that resulted in a shot at goal ?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 07, 2014, 04:19:44 PM
Cotch has had a left calf issue from the Wangaratta game
Pretty sure it was his right calf that was strapped at three quarter time.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: FooffooValve on March 07, 2014, 04:26:19 PM
Cotch has had a left calf issue from the Wangaratta game
Pretty sure it was his right calf that was strapped at three quarter time.

Correct. There's a pic of him in the gallery on the RFC site - right calf strapped.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Lozza on March 07, 2014, 04:33:00 PM
Anyone have feedback on Banfields effort, I noticed his name alongside the word "skillful" so that in itself is worth following up on.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: (•))(©™ on March 07, 2014, 04:47:50 PM
Banfield seemed to slot right In.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on March 07, 2014, 04:58:57 PM
Cotch has had a left calf issue from the Wangaratta game
Pretty sure it was his right calf that was strapped at three quarter time.

Correct. There's a pic of him in the gallery on the RFC site - right calf strapped.

That's interesting .has been seen in last week with compression bandage on left leg
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 05:08:14 PM
Jon Ralph ‏@RalphyHeraldSun twitter:

"Dimma adamant Cotchin and Vickery will play next week. Says both came off with cork and tight back respectively as precaution"
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 07, 2014, 05:36:50 PM
Vickery playing gridiron as I type. Reckon he's alright.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 07, 2014, 05:46:06 PM
Mate of mine spoke to one of the club docs as we left the ground. Said Cotchins calf was nothing to worry about.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 07, 2014, 05:48:20 PM
Anyone have feedback on Banfields effort, I noticed his name alongside the word "skillful" so that in itself is worth following up on.
Thought he played very well for the limited game time he had.
Good tackling and chasing up forward and kicked a good crumbing goal.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tony_montana on March 07, 2014, 05:55:31 PM
Good to hear  :clapping

bring on the real stuff
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Rampstar on March 07, 2014, 06:06:51 PM
Are the loonies on Bomberblitz happy with their sides pumping today? They should be delighted we even invited their rabble to come to Punt Road Oval. We were courteous, we were hospitable and we sent them away having giving them the treatment nice and proper  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2014, 06:58:55 PM
For those that didn't see the game ...

VIDEOS:

Match Highlights - Richmond vs Essendon
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-03-07/match-highlights-richmond-v-essendon

Full Game replay - Quarter-by-quarter:
Q1: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-03-07/practice-match-dons-v-tigers-q1
Q2: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-03-07/practice-match-dons-v-tigers-q2
Q3: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-03-07/practice-match-dons-v-tigers-q3
Q4: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-03-07/practice-match-dons-v-tigers-q4

Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on March 07, 2014, 07:01:47 PM
We gave it to them in their awse
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 07, 2014, 07:12:26 PM
We gave it to them in their awse
oh boy wowee. Not sure this is appropriate for the timeslot.  :shh
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: (•))(©™ on March 07, 2014, 07:13:56 PM
Any slot is ass time.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 07, 2014, 07:14:30 PM
We gave it to them in their awse
What's an awse? :lol :lol
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2014, 07:39:33 PM
Anyone have feedback on Banfields effort, I noticed his name alongside the word "skillful" so that in itself is worth following up on.

He didnt get alot of it, but there were one ot two moments when he won the ball in the mid through absolute craft. The particular one in the second half he did it under huge pressure from a position of disadvantage then hit Grif on the tit laces out with a 45m kick.

I didnt think much of him before today but I reckon theres a massive to him.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: gerkin greg on March 07, 2014, 10:05:57 PM
We gave it to them in their awse
What's an awse? :lol :lol

south african rump
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 07, 2014, 10:35:48 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Rampstar on March 07, 2014, 10:47:05 PM
Another classic OER thread in the making right here  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: (•))(©™ on March 08, 2014, 12:10:47 AM
We gave it to them in their awse
What's an awse? :lol :lol

south african rump

?

(http://www.celebitchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wenn4066012.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tigs2011 on March 08, 2014, 01:13:27 AM
Carlton lost to the Dogs, just to make sure the day went better.  :clapping :clapping
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2014, 04:15:29 AM
Always was a great ground to watch footy at.

(http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2014/03/07/1226848/490405-6ae54a20-a5c9-11e3-ba3c-257e5cae2633.jpg)
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/stadium-game-returns-to-its-birthplace/story-fnca0u4y-1226848490432#mm-register
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: torch on March 08, 2014, 09:00:12 AM
Was there a scoreboard and a timer?

Are you fixing up The Jack Dyer Stand?

Surely the ground could easily hold 10,000.

5,000-6,000 were at the last training session before last years final and there were sections still blocked off.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: cub on March 08, 2014, 09:26:06 AM
No scoreboard or timer, think they are doing the one up that sits on the hill near punt rd.
Yes they are doing up the dyer stand, looks like the coaches boxes will be up there also.
Think it will be around 8K when done?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Penelope on March 08, 2014, 09:34:09 AM
no the jack dyer stand is not being fixed. Too many possums reside there and they don't want to displace them.

Yes the ground could easily hold 10k, but with all possums there is no room left.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 08, 2014, 09:37:56 AM
no the jack dyer stand is not being fixed. Too many possums reside there and they don't want to displace them.

Yes the ground could easily hold 10k, but with all possums there is no room left.
Benny Gale has apparently asked Plough to come and clear out all the possum poo.  It was one of the few jobs that he did really well in his time at the club! ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: big tone on March 08, 2014, 10:02:51 AM
It's been a pretty good pre-season for the Tigers. Everyone has done well when they have had an opportunity. It's going to be tough to pick a side for round one with a lot of boys having put their hands up..
I hope Hardwaick and co pick a side on form rather than the name and reputation.
I cannot wait for round one and the season ahead, I predict us to be top four and a real contender unlike the flogs in the media. Our depth has improved and with Cotch, Martin, Lids and Jack and being genuine superstars we have to be a massive show.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: the claw on March 08, 2014, 11:10:40 AM
We gave it to them in their awse
What's an awse? :lol :lol
has 4 legs i think.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: 1965 on March 08, 2014, 11:39:23 AM
We gave it to them in their awse
What's an awse? :lol :lol
has 4 legs i think.

 A post from claw that has less than 100 words...

 :lol
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: yellowandback on March 08, 2014, 11:53:19 AM
no the jack dyer stand is not being fixed. Too many possums reside there and they don't want to displace them.

Yes the ground could easily hold 10k, but with all possums there is no room left.
Benny Gale has apparently asked Plough to come and clear out all the possum poo.  It was one of the few jobs that he did really well in his time at the club! ;D
:lol
I believe he has his gloves and shovel ready. Locked and loaded  :laugh:
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Penelope on March 08, 2014, 02:38:23 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Judge Roughneck on March 08, 2014, 06:37:14 PM
Matt Thomas growing on me
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: (•))(©™ on March 08, 2014, 06:44:35 PM
Matt Thomas growing on me

Wartkill.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Smokey on March 08, 2014, 07:13:41 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 08, 2014, 08:58:01 PM
It's been a pretty good pre-season for the Tigers. Everyone has done well when they have had an opportunity. It's going to be tough to pick a side for round one with a lot of boys having put their hands up..
I hope Hardwaick and co pick a side on form rather than the name and reputation.
I cannot wait for round one and the season ahead, I predict us to be top four and a real contender unlike the flogs in the media. Our depth has improved and with Cotch, Martin, Lids and Jack and being genuine superstars we have to be a massive show.

Agree with most of this, though I don't think we will be top 4, reckon 5th-6th myself but the rest fair call
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2014, 09:40:27 PM
Foley solid as VFL Tigers fall short
John Lindon 
March 8, 2014 12:41 PM


Richmond fielded 12 players from its senior list including Aaron Edwards, Dylan Grimes, Jake King and Nathan Foley, and was met by a similarly structured Collingwood side.

Foley was a prolific ball-winner early for the Tigers, constantly beating opponents to the ball. He worked tirelessly in packs, chased well and kicked a goal. He finished with seven clearances and 26 possessions, 16 of which were contested.

Experienced forward Aaron Edwards snared three strong contested marks and kicked a goal in a tight first quarter.

Brett O’Hanlon was also busy and kicked two goals – the first of which came from a long set shot after the quarter-time siren.

Sam Lloyd was among Richmond’s best, causing problems for Collingwood with his pressure and attack on the ball up forward.

Dylan Grimes was a composed figure in the heart of the Richmond defense and set a high standard with consistent efficient disposal. He laid a team-high six tackles and was dutifully assisted by Ben Darrou, who held his own in marking contests and also provided valuable run and carry.

Both Brad Helbig (13 possessions) and Jake King (11) provided options and won the ball across half-back and half-forward respectively.

Hard-working midfielder, Anthony Miles capped off his impressive pre-season campaign with a late goal.

RICHMOND:                       3.1   5.1   7.3   8.4  (52)
COLLINGWOOD:               3.4   6.7   8.9   11.13  (79)

GOALS: O’Hanlon 2, Lloyd 2, A. Edwards, Miles, Foley, Bathie
BEST: Foley, Lloyd, Miles, Darrou, Grimes, O’Hanlon

Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-03-08/foley-solid-as-vfl-tigers-fall-short
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Judge Roughneck on March 08, 2014, 09:51:06 PM
who was tall blonde kid on bench alot in last 1/4?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: DCrane on March 09, 2014, 12:25:47 AM
The biggest positives for mine out of the praccy match were:
Griffiths- looks stronger, has filled out a bit which he needed to do, confidence is up and imposed himself on an albeit weak Essendon tall brigade with Daniher in the ruck
McDonut- ran hard, earned his touches, harassed well, is coming on well.
Astbury- an adequate game, is a good enough depth player
Thomas- looks and plays like a 300 game country footballer, leads hard, crashes through and finds the target, impressive game
Banfield- is a good solid footballer, knows how to get the ball
Knights- just good to see him running around in match conditions

I am very impressed with our depth. I am not one for wild March predictions but I agree with Big Tone I am thinking Top 4. We are looking at a situation where there are 23-24 players all with very good claims for selection. I think it's going to be a tough year for Tiger favorites like Jake King and Nathan Foley to get games.
 
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Judge Roughneck on March 09, 2014, 12:42:14 AM
Was not Jake the alleged drug cheat Carlisle on griffo...

In reckon astbury gave joe a bath
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Owl on March 10, 2014, 09:02:48 PM
Elton was one I was interested in, kicked a goal too.  I wanted to try and get hold of a rerun and see how he went, anyone have a good look at him?
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 10, 2014, 09:17:13 PM
Elton was one I was interested in, kicked a goal too.  I wanted to try and get hold of a rerun and see how he went, anyone have a good look at him?
I had the glasses on Elton.  He has physically developed heaps since he got to the club.  He is a very solid boy now!!
Thought he played well and competed well.  Kicked a goal from close in and kicked one out on the full from an acute angle.

I like him.  I like Griff too.  I have always felt we have entered games one or two bigger men too few.

These are the guys that will push us up to real flag threats when they are fully developed in 2 years.  We must hang on to them and continue to develop them.

I know claw will say they have done SFA until now and he is correct.  But only the elite few big men star from 19 or 20 years of age.  Most don't really get their act into gear till they are 23 to 25.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Stripes on March 10, 2014, 09:33:27 PM
I think there are very few players that we keep on our list over a number of years that don't improve significantly now. In the past players would stagnant and given go backwards once drafted, now we need to not just thank our recruiting department but also our development coaches too. Chocco in particular is a master at instilling confidence and tough love at the same time. If Griffiths steps up this year it won't be just because his shoulders have strengthened.

I was impressed by Elton too. Our 2nds team will be very interesting viewing this year  :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Owl on March 10, 2014, 09:36:21 PM
Thanks for the info, I am thinking the same, if we can get Griff and Elton into the mix playing good football things are gonna get real around here.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tony_montana on March 10, 2014, 09:37:57 PM
Elton was one I was interested in, kicked a goal too.  I wanted to try and get hold of a rerun and see how he went, anyone have a good look at him?
I had the glasses on Elton.  He has physically developed heaps since he got to the club.  He is a very solid boy now!!
Thought he played well and competed well.  Kicked a goal from close in and kicked one out on the full from an acute angle.

I like him.  I like Griff too.  I have always felt we have entered games one or two bigger men too few.

These are the guys that will push us up to real flag threats when they are fully developed in 2 years.  We must hang on to them and continue to develop them.

I know claw will say they have done SFA until now and he is correct.  But only the elite few big men star from 19 or 20 years of age.  Most don't really get their act into gear till they are 23 to 25.

Agree with all of that. Have been saying since last season, if we are to become genuine contenders we will need several of Griff, Elton, Astbury, batchelor, Arnott and Helbig to step up and become best 22 players over the next year or 2..  Claw in one post will talk about giving talls x amount of time and then in another post will go hammer and tongs at them claiming they are lucky to be on the list and only the rfc hangs on to duds for this long.
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Penelope on March 10, 2014, 09:40:15 PM
 :lol
you're just taking him out of context or too literal
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tony_montana on March 10, 2014, 09:45:17 PM
 and here comes the cavalry to boot

 ;D









Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: Judge Roughneck on March 10, 2014, 10:32:10 PM
Elton was one I was interested in, kicked a goal too.  I wanted to try and get hold of a rerun and see how he went, anyone have a good look at him?
I had the glasses on Elton.  He has physically developed heaps since he got to the club.  He is a very solid boy now!!
Thought he played well and competed well.  Kicked a goal from close in and kicked one out on the full from an acute angle.

I like him.  I like Griff too.  I have always felt we have entered games one or two bigger men too few.

These are the guys that will push us up to real flag threats when they are fully developed in 2 years.  We must hang on to them and continue to develop them.

I know claw will say they have done SFA until now and he is correct.  But only the elite few big men star from 19 or 20 years of age.  Most don't really get their act into gear till they are 23 to 25.

Agree with all of that. Have been saying since last season, if we are to become genuine contenders we will need several of Griff, Elton, Astbury, batchelor, Arnott and Helbig to step up and become best 22 players over the next year or 2..  Claw in one post will talk about giving talls x amount of time and then in another post will go hammer and tongs at them claiming they are lucky to be on the list and only the rfc hangs on to duds for this long.

Bach helbig arnot could fail and we still looking sweet as apples ... given the current recruiting
Title: Re: 2014 practice match - Richmond vs Essendon - Mar 7 @ Punt Road
Post by: tony_montana on March 10, 2014, 10:43:16 PM
Elton was one I was interested in, kicked a goal too.  I wanted to try and get hold of a rerun and see how he went, anyone have a good look at him?
I had the glasses on Elton.  He has physically developed heaps since he got to the club.  He is a very solid boy now!!
Thought he played well and competed well.  Kicked a goal from close in and kicked one out on the full from an acute angle.

I like him.  I like Griff too.  I have always felt we have entered games one or two bigger men too few.

These are the guys that will push us up to real flag threats when they are fully developed in 2 years.  We must hang on to them and continue to develop them.

I know claw will say they have done SFA until now and he is correct.  But only the elite few big men star from 19 or 20 years of age.  Most don't really get their act into gear till they are 23 to 25.

Agree with all of that. Have been saying since last season, if we are to become genuine contenders we will need several of Griff, Elton, Astbury, batchelor, Arnott and Helbig to step up and become best 22 players over the next year or 2..  Claw in one post will talk about giving talls x amount of time and then in another post will go hammer and tongs at them claiming they are lucky to be on the list and only the rfc hangs on to duds for this long.

Bach helbig arnot could fail and we still looking sweet as apples ... given the current recruiting