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Title: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 02, 2014, 12:57:15 AM
VFL Round 1

Footscray Bulldogs vs Richmond Tigers

Saturday, 5th April, 2014

Time:     10:30 AM

Location: Victoria University Whitten Oval


nb. Catch the train to West Footscray station to get to the Whitten Oval and then after the VFL game has finished catch a train back to Southern Cross for the AFL game at Etihad at 1.45pm.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: tigs2011 on April 02, 2014, 11:11:17 AM
Entry fee?  :shh
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 02, 2014, 01:28:16 PM
Entry fee?  :shh

Not normally free for VFL games proper

It's round 1 not a Praccy match so Footscray members should get in as members and visiting members will have to pay. Will only cost you about $10
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: tigs2011 on April 02, 2014, 01:51:13 PM
Entry fee?  :shh

Not normally free for VFL games proper

It's round 1 not a Praccy match so Footscray members should get in as members and visiting members will have to pay. Will only cost you about $10
cheers. Probably won't go to this one but good for future reference.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Hes My Hero on April 02, 2014, 02:32:06 PM
Entry fee?  :shh

Not normally free for VFL games proper

It's round 1 not a Praccy match so Footscray members should get in as members and visiting members will have to pay. Will only cost you about $10

Not sure on that one. It says on Bulldogs site it is a gold coin donation. Or is that for Doggies supporting non-members only ? :huh

Here's the link.
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2014-03-31/super-saturday-dogs-double-header
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: cub on April 02, 2014, 05:28:11 PM
So go as a non doggie member in your tiger gear  :rollin
Doubt they'd even have proper fencing, anyone know?
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 02, 2014, 06:15:55 PM
Entry fee?  :shh

Not normally free for VFL games proper

It's round 1 not a Praccy match so Footscray members should get in as members and visiting members will have to pay. Will only cost you about $10

Not sure on that one. It says on Bulldogs site it is a gold coin donation. Or is that for Doggies supporting non-members only ? :huh

Here's the link.
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2014-03-31/super-saturday-dogs-double-header

Having read it I think it's talking about this

"Take home a piece of Whitten Oval history:

The first 200 fans through the gates at the inaugural Footscray Bulldogs clash will also recieve a historic 1954 minted half-penny to celebrate footy being back at Victoria University Whitten Oval. These limited edition coins were minted in the Bulldogs Premiership year of 1954, adding a special significance.

Make sure you arrive at VU Whitten Oval early to collect your own piece of Bulldogs history.

Cost:                      Free for Western Bulldog members.  Non-members:  Gold coin donation
"

DOnt think it has got nothing to do with entry

Actually thinking about it, it maybe free because Whitten Oval is a community venue these days = no fencing, no gates to go through

Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: bojangles17 on April 02, 2014, 07:00:36 PM
1030am start, you'd have to be joking ,  ::)
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Diocletian on April 02, 2014, 07:17:36 PM
They can stick their gold coins....we already subsidise these minnow clubs enough as it is....
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2014, 08:14:43 PM
Richmond's VFL side for Round 1 ...

B:  Helbig      Darrou    McDonough

HB: Lennon   Batchelor    McIntosh

C: Batsanis     Foley         Young

HF:  Lloyd    O'Hanlon     Banfield

F:  Bathie       Waite        Elton

R:  Wall       Arnot      Miles

Int: Townley, L.Conca, Wynne, Barlow, Gleeson*, Gilligan, Contin, McQualter, Keddell
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Tiger Tragic on April 03, 2014, 09:16:44 PM
Richmond's VFL side for Round 1 ...

B:  Helbig      Darrou    McDonough

HB: Lennon   Batchelor    McIntosh

C: Batsanis     Foley         Young

HF:  Lloyd    O'Hanlon     Banfield

F:  Bathie       Waite        Elton

R:  Wall       Arnot      Miles

Int: Townley, L.Conca, Wynne, Barlow, Gleeson*, Gilligan, Contin, McQualter, Keddell

Who is Waite? Don't remember seeing that name on the VFL list?
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2014, 09:28:56 PM
Who is Waite? Don't remember seeing that name on the VFL list?
61. Ben Waite
DOB: 30.06.84 | 188cm | 96.5kg
Recruited from: Tatura Football and Netball Club

This big-bodied key forward has the versatility to also play in defence and has had VFL experience at multiple clubs. He played the 2013 season at Tatura with teammates James Wall and Rian McGough, and his on-field aggression, tackling and contested marking make him a valuable recruit. The natural leader will be vocal and encouraging for his younger teammates.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/vfl/vfl-playing-list
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2014, 09:30:37 PM
Parking locally: Parking is strictly limited at Victoria University Whitten Oval.  If you use the on-street parking in the surrounding streets, please see street signs for relevant restrictions

Train: West Footscray Station, walk down Hocking Street to access Whitten Oval

Trains to Etihad Stadium: there are a number of trains that will leave from West Footscray Station and get you to Southern Cross in time for the start of Richmond’s AFL game:
11.47 arriving at 12.09
12.07 arriving at 12.29
13.07 arriving at 13.27


Round 1 Richmond VFL team guernsey numbers:

11  Jake Batchelor
22  Todd Banfield
26  Anthony Miles
32  Brad Helbig
33  Kamdyn McIntosh
35  Ben Lennon
36  Matt McDonough
41  Nathan Foley
42  Sam Lloyd
43 Todd Elton
44  Matthew Arnot
45  Brett O'Hanlon
48  Ben Darrou
51  Nathan Batsanis
53  Ed Barlow
54  James Wall
55  Ryan Bathie
58  Mitch Keddell
60  Ross Young
61  Ben Waite
62  Pat Contin
64  Alroy Gilligan
66  Gerard Gleeson
67  Luke Conca
73  Jack Townley

Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-04-03/round-1-vfl-squad-announcement
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: taztiger4 on April 03, 2014, 09:32:47 PM
Richmond's VFL side for Round 1 ...

B:  Helbig      Darrou    McDonough

HB: Lennon   Batchelor    McIntosh

C: Batsanis     Foley         Young

HF:  Lloyd    O'Hanlon     Banfield

F:  Bathie       Waite        Elton

R:  Wall       Arnot      Miles

Int: Townley, L.Conca, Wynne, Barlow, Gleeson*, Gilligan, Contin, McQualter, Keddell

Who is Waite? Don't remember seeing that name on the VFL list?

Played full back last week as Ben D was rested , went ok too, decent size
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: cub on April 03, 2014, 11:01:22 PM
Trains are every 20 mins FYI...
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: the claw on April 04, 2014, 12:16:35 AM
Trains are every 20 mins FYI...
surely one of bathie or barlow will play as a kpd. even for state league footy that is a very short starting backline.

for ffs where are all of our devekloping kpps. after all the vfl is all about development rather than wins isnt it.

oh really pleased to see helbig played in defense along with lennon. tall backs aside not a bad side will miss orren though. but geez no orren where in hell  is the developing ruckman. oh poo i forgot we dont have one on the list.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: taztiger4 on April 04, 2014, 08:05:55 AM
Trains are every 20 mins FYI...
surely one of bathie or barlow will play as a kpd. even for state league footy that is a very short starting backline.

for ffs where are all of our devekloping kpps. after all the vfl is all about development rather than wins isnt it.

oh really pleased to see helbig played in defense along with lennon. tall backs aside not a bad side will miss orren though. but geez no orren where in hell  is the developing ruckman. oh poo i forgot we dont have one on the list.

Bathie played forward all last weeks practice game v Essondon, Mcbean was rucking with big O but is injured obviously
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: tigs2011 on April 04, 2014, 10:29:16 AM
Trains are every 20 mins FYI...
surely one of bathie or barlow will play as a kpd. even for state league footy that is a very short starting backline.

for ffs where are all of our devekloping kpps. after all the vfl is all about development rather than wins isnt it.

oh really pleased to see helbig played in defense along with lennon. tall backs aside not a bad side will miss orren though. but geez no orren where in hell  is the developing ruckman. oh poo i forgot we dont have one on the list.
Ummm..McBean has been rucking. Pretty sure that counts as development.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 04, 2014, 10:33:54 AM
Darrou and mcintosh are reasonable developing kpd. The back six looks strong

McBean can ruck, no?
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 04, 2014, 12:19:38 PM
HMH was correct entry is by gold coin donation
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: RFC_Official on April 04, 2014, 04:32:21 PM
You can listen in live from 10.30am tomorrow via our app.
Open the iOs or Android app then click "VFL Radio" then the play link.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 04, 2014, 08:57:04 PM
You can listen in live from 10.30am tomorrow via our app.
Open the iOs or Android app then click "VFL Radio" then the play link.
To listen, ensure you have downloaded the latest version of Richmond’s app.  Click here to download (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news-and-media/mobile-app) or upgrade via the App Store or Google Play, and choose ‘VFL Radio’ in the menu.

Fans can also click on the button below to tune into the Richmond VFL Radio service. The broadcast will start at approximately 10:20am on Saturday.

Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-04-04/richmond-vfl-radio-launched
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: cub on April 04, 2014, 09:27:03 PM
I'll be there 9:00 train for me, no gold coin
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: mightytiges on April 05, 2014, 10:47:47 AM
Goals to Barlow and Batsanis so far. Tigers up by 1 midway 1st qtr.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 10:52:05 AM
Thanks MT!! :thumbsup
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: mightytiges on April 05, 2014, 10:55:20 AM
Elton goal after taking a diving mark  :gotigers.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 10:59:34 AM
Last four goals to the Bulldogs  :P. They now lead by 16 pts.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Simonator on April 05, 2014, 11:01:48 AM
Ruck stocks arent looking too good :S
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 11:05:18 AM
Quarter time. 

Richmond 3.3-21
Footscray 6.1-37


Goals: Barlow, Elton, Batsanis.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 11:14:50 AM
You can listen to the radio coverage by clicking the "Richmond VFL Radio" button at the bottom of this link:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-04-04/richmond-vfl-radio-launched
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 11:18:31 AM
Struggling to get it forward. Dogs are getting first hands to the footy more than us and even when we do, the Dogs are playing a loose man in defence (we aren't so we should have a spare man at the stoppage but it isn't helping).

21 - 38
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Owl on April 05, 2014, 11:26:48 AM
they are belting seven shades of poo out of us
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: tigs2011 on April 05, 2014, 11:30:07 AM
Getting flogged by their vfl players.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 11:32:05 AM
McDonough misses. First score for the 2nd term to us.

Rich   3.4-22
Foots 9.3-57

2/3rds the way through the 2nd qtr.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 11:40:36 AM
Darou going ok.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 11:40:51 AM
Brilliant gather and run down the wing by McDonough sets up a goal for Wall.

Dogs respond immediately so still 35 pts down.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 11:42:03 AM
Half-time

Richmond   3.3    4.5-29
Footscray   6.1   11.4-70

Goals: Elton, Barlow, Batsansis, Wall
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 11:42:35 AM
41 down at half time, I am not sure how this score line adds to the development of our players??
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Phil Mrakov on April 05, 2014, 11:46:39 AM
We have no ruck ?
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Rampstar on April 05, 2014, 11:48:16 AM
it depends how  you see development. for me if the reserves can produce 2 or 3 players a year for senior action and those players can come through then for me  the reserves will be a total success if they win every game and become premiers but dont produce any players then for me that would be a total failure. Its how you set the criteria for development. just my opinion.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 11:51:37 AM
Bests (according to Az Edwards):

Miles is doing well.
Looking more from Foley.
Helbig crashing in hard.
Elton standing tall as our only dominate tall.
Need more from others. Backs and outside mids need to spread more with the ball as we are going too laterally.

Edit:  McDonough finding a lot of the ball according to RFC VFL twitter.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: tony_montana on April 05, 2014, 11:53:16 AM
Agree Ramps, not sure why people are so hung up on the reserves results especially this early on? Coaches will want certain players playing and developing a particular role that will suit the senior team should they get the call up - which wont always suit or serve the reserves with the best chance of getting the result.

When young players are dropped from the seniors to reserves they are given a list of things to work on, - at Coburg with the limited numbers it wasn't always possible for our players to play the specific role our coaches wanted - now they can and that's more important than results for mine
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 11:57:46 AM
Helbig and Miles leading the Tigers stats to half time.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Rampstar on April 05, 2014, 11:59:41 AM
Helbig and Miles leading the Tigers stats to half time.

Miles should be in the ones. He seems to be a very good young player.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: tony_montana on April 05, 2014, 12:00:41 PM
We'll be a much better side with both Miles and Arnott in the side imo
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 12:01:07 PM
Helbig and Miles leading the Tigers stats to half time.

Miles should be in the ones. He seems to be a very good young player.

 :thumbsup 100%!!!!!
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 12:07:31 PM
54 down now.. :P
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 05, 2014, 12:16:26 PM
it depends how  you see development. for me if the reserves can produce 2 or 3 players a year for senior action and those players can come through then for me  the reserves will be a total success if they win every game and become premiers but dont produce any players then for me that would be a total failure. Its how you set the criteria for development. just my opinion.

Agree Ramps, not sure why people are so hung up on the reserves results especially this early on? Coaches will want certain players playing and developing a particular role that will suit the senior team should they get the call up - which wont always suit or serve the reserves with the best chance of getting the result.

When young players are dropped from the seniors to reserves they are given a list of things to work on, - at Coburg with the limited numbers it wasn't always possible for our players to play the specific role our coaches wanted - now they can and that's more important than results for mine

Exactly, I've been banging on about it all along

VFL side is about development first and results 2nd

No point in stressing about the VFL results  ;D
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 12:18:41 PM
How do you figure that when we are getting pumped by 12 goals to 1 since qtr time that we are developing?? How the hell can our players develop when they don't touch the ball???
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 12:25:27 PM
Stats to half-time: Helbig 14 disposals, Young 12, Lennon 11, Miles 11.

Three 50m penalties we've given away in this 3rd term.

Rich     4.6-30
Foots 16.6-102

26 mins Q3


Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 12:25:51 PM
72 points down now and apparently becoming undisciplined.......great development. ::)
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Phil Mrakov on April 05, 2014, 12:26:38 PM
I thought we had a good team
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 12:31:25 PM
3/4 time

Richmond   3.3    4.5      4.6-30
Footscray   6.1   11.4   18.6-114

Goals: Elton, Barlow, Batsanis, Wall

16 goals to 1 since midway of the first term.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 12:56:46 PM
Goals to Batsanis and Wall since 3/4 time but the Dogs now lead by over 100 pts.

Rich      6.6-42
Foots  24.8-152
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 12:58:19 PM
Anyone who accepts this result as developing our players is delusional!!
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 05, 2014, 12:59:56 PM
Goals to Batsanis and Wall since 3/4 time but the Dogs now lead by over 100 pts.

Rich      6.6-42
Foots  24.8-152

GTFO
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 01:08:46 PM
Lloyd goal. He's been off target today (1 goal, 1 behind, 2 OOTF).

Rich     7.6-48
Foots 25.9-159
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 01:10:17 PM
Batch just got reported with 5 mins to go  :P.

Darrou may have been reported as well earlier in the game [unconfirmed].
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 01:14:21 PM
Final Score

Richmond   3.3    4.5      4.6      7.6-48
Footscray   6.1   11.4   18.6    26.9-165

Goals: Batsanis 2, Wall 2, Elton, Lloyd, Barlow



Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: the claw on April 05, 2014, 01:15:11 PM
Trains are every 20 mins FYI...
surely one of bathie or barlow will play as a kpd. even for state league footy that is a very short starting backline.

for ffs where are all of our devekloping kpps. after all the vfl is all about development rather than wins isnt it.

oh really pleased to see helbig played in defense along with lennon. tall backs aside not a bad side will miss orren though. but geez no orren where in hell  is the developing ruckman. oh poo i forgot we dont have one on the list.
Ummm..McBean has been rucking. Pretty sure that counts as development.
oh okay so mcbean is a ruckman now wish you lot and the club would make your minds up.

i have just one question. what exactly does mcbean look most like becoming. i will give a hint front line ruck is not one of em so where in hell is the developing ruckman..

where in hell is the developing kpds and elton aside where in hell are the kpfs.

aand just to finish the problem at coburg has been the thrashings week after week seems now we have our own team those thrashings continue. you wont develop jack poo under those circumstances.
for me if you cant even compete you dont question  development but the quality of the players in your system. are our magoos good enough.

to me the reserves should be an exact mirror of the seniors in those reserves you should have a dozen players who can come in and perform at senior level when injuries hit or poor form arises. yet the magoos are totally uncompetetive and any player coming in will be coming in on the back of hidings. yep just perferct for development and confidence eh.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 01:16:05 PM
117 point development drubbing, couldn't ask for better than that.. :lol
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 01:18:16 PM
@RichmondVFL twitter:

"Batsanis, Miles, Helbig, Elton, Young, Arnot among the best for the Tigers. "



Reports: Batchelor, Darrou (unconfirmed)


McDonough didn't play after half-time but the commentators reckon it was due to his game-time being managed. They were saying the only positive was no injuries out of the game.

Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Penelope on April 05, 2014, 01:26:30 PM
why would mcdonuts game be managed?
hes not coming off a long layoff?
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 01:30:42 PM
why would mcdonuts game be managed?
hes not coming off a long layoff?
No idea either al but that's what they said.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: the claw on April 05, 2014, 01:40:06 PM
sheesh all those mature players we  took  have added great depth but wait the magoos arent for creating a winning culture its about development and hidings. we are full on into developing mature types lol.
how many juniors played  i count just 6  but its all about development unbelievable.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Loui Tufga on April 05, 2014, 01:44:27 PM
It's clearly a personal problem. I'd like to see the likes of Cotchin, Lids and Jack to drop back and give the kids a chop out. It's not fair these guys get regular senior gigs while our development side is getting flogged week in week out!
It's time these so called leaders stood up and helped the rest of the side out.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: bojangles17 on April 05, 2014, 03:49:17 PM
I've haven't been too impressed with Tim Clarke , he needs to be put on notice, that's a disastrous result
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2014, 11:54:26 PM
Footscray returns to VFL as victor over Richmond
   Brent Diamond
      The Age
    April 5, 2014 - 6:03PM


FOOTSCRAY began life as a stand-alone VFL team in emphatic style with a 117-point win against Richmond in a return to the Dogs’ spiritual home at Whitten Oval on Saturday.

Fittingly, it was Ayce Cordy, the son of former Bulldog Brian who played many of his 124 games at the ground, who monstered Richmond defender Ben Darrou to kick five goals and become the game breaker in the third term.

Cordy, who has gained almost 20 kilograms since joining the Bulldogs as a father-son pick in 2008, appears to be finally on the brink of showing that he belongs.

The Bulldogs faithful didn’t disappoint also, with more than 5000 fans flocking to the match billed as a curtain-raiser for the AFL game just across town in the more modern facility of Etihad Stadium, which has been adopted as their new home.

Conversely, this was a sombre start for Tim Clarke’s Tigers. They were undermanned in defence, outrun in the midfield and their forwards barely gave a whimper.

Former Port Melbourne speedster Nathan Batsanis was one of the better performers with two goals, while ex-Greater Western Sydney midfielder Anthony Miles showed plenty of touch in the first half.

Former WAFL star Ross Young stood tall at times, while Brad Helbig and Todd Elton provided some highlights but there was little to rejoice about.

The writing was on the wall for the Tigers at half-time. They trailed by 41-points and were sliced apart in the midfield with Mitch Honeychurch providing plenty of drive while Tory Dickson, who finished with four majors, caused more headaches for the undersized Richmond defence.

On top of that, Jordan Russell along with co-captains, Nick Lower and Lukas Markovic, stamped their authority early. Tom Young and Brett Goodes, two strong-bodied midfielders, were outstanding and among the top possession getters.

After the main break, any chance of a Richmond comeback evaporated with Alex Greenwood – who played in Williamstown’s development team flag last season – snaring an early goal while Jake Batchelor gave away a 50 metre penalty to Cordy, who was having a day out.

Richmond midfielder Nathan Foley, who was quiet for the first half before getting his hands on the ball at half-back in the second half, continued the undisciplined acts by giving away the Tigers’ third 50 metre penalty for the term.

Cordy kicked his fourth goal just before three-quarter time and then his fifth came with another strong contested grab early in the final term. The Bulldogs thumping concluded at 26.9 (165) to 7.6 (48).

The Bulldogs were relentless and proved that with the right mix of youth and experience, they may well be strong contenders this season and are far more advanced than Richmond is at this early stage.

Russell, who played 125 AFL games for Collingwood and Carlton before being delisted last season, said he has impressed by the Dogs’ culture.

''I think just the culture of the place (has impressed me) ... everyone is on an equal playing field and everyone wants to play for the team and help each other out,'' Russell said.

Richmond, however, was missing Aaron Edwards, Liam McBean and Chris Knights. All three suffered injuries in last week’s VFL practice match win against Essendon, which was a stark contrast to what was dished up a week later.

Edwards, who suffered a medial ligament injury, said yesterday that he hopes to return to playing in two weeks.

Without him, their main focal point in attack was ex-Cat Ryan Bathie, who battled manfully but the Tigers lack of confidence in moving the ball forward was obvious.

Of more concern for the Tigers will be rough conduct charges for Batchelor and Darrou, who were both reported in the second half.

Richmond will revisit Coburg City Oval next Sunday when it takes on its former affiliate Coburg.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/footscray-returns-to-vfl-as-victor-over-richmond-20140405-zqr90.html#ixzz2y13LOowi
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: tigs2011 on April 06, 2014, 12:47:55 AM
None of them will get a game anyway. Why bother trying.
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on April 06, 2014, 02:55:41 AM
Eff me we lost the magoos too. What a weekend
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 06, 2014, 11:16:41 AM
The like of hampson Chaplin foley king Newman Orren etc. should b playing 2s adding experience o they don't g done by 100 points
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Tigershark on April 06, 2014, 11:20:51 AM
I thought we have been recruiting for depth......stuff me.......getting beat by a bunch of kids in the firsts and flogged to the bejesus in the twos...............not looking good :banghead
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 07, 2014, 02:37:51 AM
Best: Young, Batsanis, Miles, Arnot, Elton, Helbig


Ross Young         26 touches and five inside 50s.
Nathan Batsanis   20 disposals.
Brad Helbig          17 disposals, 10 marks.
Todd Elton          15 possessions and a goal.
Anthony Miles and Nathan Foley also found a lot of the ball.
Matt Arnot fought hard in packs to win clearances.
Jake Batchelor was a physical presence in the defensive 50.

Read full match report at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-04-06/tough-seasonopener-for-vfl-tigers
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 07, 2014, 10:01:34 AM
Woeful
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: wayne on April 07, 2014, 11:11:30 AM
Changes for VFL game 2

Ins: Grigg, Newman, King, Stephenson

Outs: McDonough, Arnot
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: tigs2011 on April 07, 2014, 11:11:47 AM
 :lol :clapping
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: TigerMonk on April 07, 2014, 02:41:19 PM
Oh dear  :help
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Diocletian on April 08, 2014, 04:24:37 PM
Heard Roos talking about Hawthorn & Box Hill last night and he said something along the lines of good team's standards are always set in the twos. Which would make us Melbourne-esque at this point.

Mind you he coached the Swans who never really had a proper reserves side for most of his tenure there.

Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: one-eyed on April 08, 2014, 09:22:25 PM
“Toddy Elton probably played the best game he’s played this year.  He was outstanding in the ruck in Orren’s absence,” Richmond VFL coach Tim Clarke said.

“Matty Arnot was very good and will push hard for senior selection this week.

“Milesy (Anthony Miles) was very good again.  He had 28 or 29 touches and eight or nine clearances, so he’s leading the way inside.”

AFL-listed defender Jake Batchelor is unavailable for selection this week after he accepted a one-match suspension for rough conduct against the Bulldogs, while Ben Darrou will challenge a striking charge at tribunal this week.

Read more and the full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-04-08/clarke-confident-of-vfl-bounceback
Title: Re: VFL Round 1 vs Footscray (Sat. April 5 @ Whitten Oval)
Post by: Beanbags on April 14, 2014, 04:37:18 PM
where is mcbean? do you have rnd 2 thread?