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Title: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on April 29, 2014, 11:36:39 PM
VFL ROUND 5

Richmond Tigers
(1-2-1, 12th) vs Geelong Cats (3-1, 4th)


Time/Date: 11:30 AM,  Sunday 4th May

Location: ME Bank Centre, Punt Road Oval


‏@RichmondVFL twitter:

"Getting ready for our first home game of the season at the @mebank Centre this Sunday. Members get in free too"

Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 30, 2014, 06:29:32 PM
Richmond brings VFL home this Sunday
richmondfc.com.au 
April 30, 2014 1:41 PM

Richmond will bring football home to Punt Road Oval at the ME Bank Centre this Sunday, May 4, when the VFL team plays its first game at its home ground.

The VFL Tigers will take on Geelong’s VFL team at 11.30am, in a curtain raiser to the AFL’s game against the Cats at the MCG in the afternoon.

Due to the ongoing redevelopment works around Punt Road Oval, there will be a reduced capacity of 2500 people able to access the venue. Unfortunately, the Jack Dyer Stand is also currently inaccessible, which means seating undercover is unavailable.

For fans that cannot attend the match, Richmond will live stream the game with full commentary and score updates on its website richmondfc.com.au, or fans can tune into Richmond VFL Radio via the Club’s official app.

Full article:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-04-30/richmond-brings-vfl-home-this-sunday
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Go Richo 12 on April 30, 2014, 07:29:23 PM
How sadistic, flogging followed by a flogging.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on April 30, 2014, 08:32:57 PM
How sadistic, flogging followed by a flogging.

In both our homes. Spiritual and modern.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 30, 2014, 08:35:31 PM
Article says only 2,500 will be able to get in

Also says members get free by showing their membership

How's it going to work? Seriously?

Question for Mr RFC_O me thinks
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on April 30, 2014, 08:36:39 PM
Article says only 2,500 will be able to get in

Also says members get free by showing their membership

How's it going to work? Seriously?

Question for Mr RFC_O me thinks

He might be laying low WP till the 3rd year of our next rebuiild. Say 2019. ;D
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Tiger Tragic on April 30, 2014, 09:07:38 PM
How sadistic, flogging followed by a flogging.

They might be able to sell some gimp suits in the Superstore for the weekend.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: RFC_Official on May 01, 2014, 10:43:15 AM
Article says only 2,500 will be able to get in

Also says members get free by showing their membership

How's it going to work? Seriously?

Question for Mr RFC_O me thinks

There's a capacity of 2,500 due to healthy and safety rules. Once we hit that mark we will be closing the gates.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 01, 2014, 10:50:54 AM
Article says only 2,500 will be able to get in

Also says members get free by showing their membership

How's it going to work? Seriously?

Question for Mr RFC_O me thinks

There's a capacity of 2,500 due to healthy and safety rules. Once we hit that mark we will be closing the gates.

Fair enough

Though, considering the week the club has had and people are feeling right now I don't think folks are going to be overly impressed if they get locked out  :-\

Personally, not even going to try and get it. Don't need anymore frustration from the RFC  ;D
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: RFC_Official on May 01, 2014, 11:18:11 AM
Article says only 2,500 will be able to get in

Also says members get free by showing their membership

How's it going to work? Seriously?

Question for Mr RFC_O me thinks

There's a capacity of 2,500 due to healthy and safety rules. Once we hit that mark we will be closing the gates.

Fair enough

Though, considering the week the club has had and people are felling right now I don't think folks are going to be overly impressed if they get locked out  :-\

Personally, not even going to try and get it. Don't need anymore frustration from the RFC  ;D

Understand completely, as a result we aren't going over the top in promotion. We also have to follow work safety laws.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 01, 2014, 11:30:15 AM
Understand the OH&S (Worksafe) requirements

Any idea when the thing will be finiashed completely

Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: tigs2011 on May 01, 2014, 11:52:42 AM
Anyone going to this and then going home?  :shh
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 01, 2014, 06:34:49 PM
Squad for Sunday

2  Dylan Grimes
7  Matt Dea
11  Jake Batchelor
13  Ricky Petterd
19  Matt Thomas
22  Todd Banfield
24  Ben Griffiths
26  Anthony Miles
32  Brad Helbig
33  Kamdyn McIntosh
34  Liam McBean
35  Ben Lennon
37  Orren Stephenson
40  Cadeyn Williams
41  Nathan Foley
43  Todd Elton
44  Matt Arnot
45  Brett O'Hanlon
48  Ben Darrou
51  Nathan Batsanis
52  Clayton McCartney
55  Ryan Bathie
60  Ross Young
61  Ben Waite
67  Luke Conca

From: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-05-01/vfl-squad-dea-foley-williams-return-from-injury-
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 01, 2014, 07:03:08 PM
Richmond

B: Lennon     Darrou      Grimes

HB: Helbig    Batchelor    Dea

C:  Foley        Miles       Petterd

HF: Batsanis  Griffiths    Arnot

F: Banfield    McBean     Elton

R: Stephenson   Thomas   Young

Int: Bathie, Mcintosh, L.Conca, Waite, Williams, Keddell, Wynne, O'Hanlon, McCartney*

http://www.sportingpulse.com/get_file.cgi?id=3034438
Title: Live VFL webcast v Geelong
Post by: RFC_Official on May 03, 2014, 11:07:06 AM
Hi all, we will run a live video webcast tomorrow for our return to Richmond from 11.25am, as well as still offering live VFL radio.

Full info here: http://tige.rs/1pYMV9y

If you watched our practice match live stream v Sandringham, we will be using that provider and not the one from our practice match v Essendon, so we expect a better quality product. Hope you can tune in.
Title: Re: Live VFL webcast v Geelong
Post by: Phil Mrakov on May 03, 2014, 11:34:35 AM
Will be there sitting in the jack dyer stand
Title: Re: Live VFL webcast v Geelong
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 03, 2014, 11:53:00 AM
Will be there sitting in the jack dyer stand

Is that ready yet?
Title: Re: Live VFL webcast v Geelong
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on May 03, 2014, 11:59:54 AM
No, we are all hoping it collapses on gim
Title: Re: Live VFL webcast v Geelong
Post by: Phil Mrakov on May 03, 2014, 12:02:27 PM
Will be there sitting in the jack dyer stand

Is that ready yet?

Yeah it is
Title: Re: Live VFL webcast v Geelong
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 03, 2014, 12:16:37 PM
Will be there sitting in the jack dyer stand

Is that ready yet?

Yeah it is
Thanks PM.
Title: Re: Live VFL webcast v Geelong
Post by: Phil Mrakov on May 03, 2014, 12:46:00 PM
Will be there sitting in the jack dyer stand

Is that ready yet?

Yeah it is
Thanks PM.

No dramas
Title: Re: Live VFL webcast v Geelong
Post by: taztiger4 on May 03, 2014, 04:03:11 PM
Will be there sitting in the jack dyer stand

That's interesting seeing how the club said it isnt ready and that's 1 reason why they are restricting entry to 2500

Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 11:39:56 AM
Geelong has kicked the first goal of the game from a free kick.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 11:41:56 AM
Petterd gets the Tigers' first! Great string of handballs and then a short kick inside 50 to find him.

Richmond 6
Geelong 6
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 11:43:27 AM
Stephenson wins a free kick and goals from 50  :gotigers. Great kick from the big man. Tigers hit the lead.

Rich 12
Geel 6
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on May 04, 2014, 11:44:04 AM
Are all emergencies playing ?
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on May 04, 2014, 11:51:07 AM
Actually reckon the big zero has improved this year
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 11:52:14 AM
Not sure yet Jack. I'm just following the game over the net.


Luke Conca snaps the Tigers third from deep in the forward line! Pressure has lifted here  :gotigers.

Geelong though get one back.

We lead by 6.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 11:54:11 AM
Webcast here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/vfl/webcast

Looks like the sun is out at Punt Rd. Still bucketing down here in the SE.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: tigs2011 on May 04, 2014, 11:55:19 AM
What a mark by Griff lol
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 11:58:09 AM
LOL having a free kick for OOTF and you kick backwards to a 50/50 in the centre of the ground. Lucky we regain possession at HB.


Rich 18
Geel 13
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 12:03:50 PM
Tigers working hard and moving the ball well. Conditions improving at Punt Rd. Banfield misses a tough set shot from the boundary. Lead is 6

QTR TIME. Good quarter from the Tiges.

Richmond 3.1-19
Geelong    2.1-13

Goals: Petterd, Stephenson, L.Conca.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on May 04, 2014, 12:06:47 PM
Any sign of Thomas ?
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 12:09:08 PM
Any sign of Thomas ?
Cats VFL twitter says all Geelong emergencies playing, M. Thomas missing for Richmond.

Maybe a late change? or more likely he's just the spare 23rd man.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: The Machine on May 04, 2014, 12:09:17 PM
Any sign of Thomas ?


Not Playing
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 12:11:08 PM
I've just got pop out for a short while.

If somebody could keep score updates in this thread it'll be much appreciated  :).
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 12:42:50 PM
@RichmondVFL:

HALF TIME. Tigers got a much-needed goal late after the Cats dominated early. Richmond 4.2.26 trail Geelong 5.8.38 #gotiges

Lots of heavy rain that qtr they are saying
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 12:54:22 PM
@RichmondVFL:

Major ball winners: Miles 22 disposals, Petterd 17, Foley 14, Dea 13, O'Hanlon 12, Batsanis 11, Arnot 10, Lennon 10 #gotiges
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: dwaino on May 04, 2014, 01:00:50 PM
This Miles sounds alright. Should rookie him.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Chuck17 on May 04, 2014, 01:03:13 PM
This Miles sounds alright. Should rookie him.

Maybe but if they do he shouldn't be promoted straight away
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:07:25 PM
Goal to Griff, 6 points the difference now

Webcast picture quality is crap BTW  ;D
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Simonator on May 04, 2014, 01:07:36 PM
Griff absolutely killing it, will have to earn a spot next week. He has been the difference in this game.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:08:20 PM
Score level now I think  ;D
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:09:17 PM
Goal to Lennon

Tigers by 6 point

Griff absolutely killing it, will have to earn a spot next week. He has been the difference in this game.

Bye at both levels next week
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Simonator on May 04, 2014, 01:11:28 PM
I hope our seniors play like this. Playing on out of defence, ruthless attack on the ball. Great to see.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: 1965 on May 04, 2014, 01:12:05 PM

Some talent on show ATM.

 :cheers
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:12:39 PM
I hope our seniors play like this. Playing on out of defence, ruthless attack on the ball. Great to see.

Yes when they webcast is blurring it certainly looks like that's what they are doing
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:13:25 PM

Some talent on show ATM.

 :cheers

Yes some talent that should playing later today rather than some of the favourites we're going to have to put up with
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:15:41 PM
@RichmondVFL:

The rain has stopped but now it's raining goals at Punt Rd! Williams gets his first. Tigers by 17 points.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:17:30 PM
Goal to Geelong

But then....

@RichmondVFL:

Snap from @liammcbean and the Tigers respond immediately. His first of the game.

Tigers by 17 points
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:18:16 PM
@RichmondVFL: Richmond 10.3.63 lead Geelong 6.9.45 #gotiges
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 01:22:01 PM
And now Arnot chimes in with his first!  :gotigers Tigers full of confidence and well and truly on top here.

Lead is 24 points.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 01:22:44 PM
Make that 30  :gotigers

McBean gets second and the boys get around him! Tigers really hitting the scoreboard this term, Tiger Army liking what they see.


Rich  12.3-75
Geel   6.9-45
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Simonator on May 04, 2014, 01:23:03 PM
Cant believe what I am seeing ! We are actually converting goals when we enter our forward line... VFL FWD50 is more productive than AFL FWD50
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: 1965 on May 04, 2014, 01:24:12 PM
who is number 34?
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:26:06 PM
Well hopefully the effort at the MCG is as impressive

Show the intensity, the run, the courage etc then the rest takes care of itself. Just want them to have a dip and play attacking footy.

I'm off to the MCG
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 01:26:41 PM
who is number 34?
McBean.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:29:16 PM
@RichmondVFL: Lennon wins a free kick and goals - his second. He's been great today. Tigers lead out to 36.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 01:32:12 PM
Griffiths stands tall to mark in the goal square and goals . His fourth of the quarter! Tigers with a very healthy lead late in the third.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 01:33:27 PM
And now Elton wants in on the action and he gets his first  :gotigers. Tigers putting on a clinic, superb quarter of footy
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:35:07 PM
@RichmondVFL:

 Ross Young boots a captain's goal on the run from 55 metres out and that's 12 goals this term from the mighty Tigers! Lead is 57 #gotiges
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: dwaino on May 04, 2014, 01:36:03 PM
Griffiths stands tall to mark in the goal square and goals . His fourth of the quarter! Tigers with a very healthy lead late in the third.

Goes to show what letting a bloke string a few games together in the AFL can do.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 01:37:14 PM
@RichmondVFL:

3QTR TIME. Complete domination from the Tigers that term, 12 goals to 1. Griffiths with 4. Richmond 16.6.102 to Geelong 6.9.45 #gotiges
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: peggles on May 04, 2014, 01:37:23 PM
be good if the spirit can rub off on the seniors
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 01:38:01 PM
3/4 time

Richmond  3.1   4.2   16.6-102
Geelong    2.1   5.8     6.9-45

Goals: Griffiths 4, McBean 2, Lennon 2, Elton, Arnot, Stephenson, Petterd, Williams, Waite, L.Conca, Young.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: yellowandback on May 04, 2014, 01:39:00 PM
Griffiths stands tall to mark in the goal square and goals . His fourth of the quarter! Tigers with a very healthy lead late in the third.

Goes to show what letting a bloke string a few games together in the AFL can do.

Might have been what we'd seen if he was told he had another week to show what he could do in the seniors.
It also shows hoe you respond to being dropped dimma
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 01:39:46 PM
Griffiths stands tall to mark in the goal square and goals . His fourth of the quarter! Tigers with a very healthy lead late in the third.

Goes to show what letting a bloke string a few games together in the AFL can do.
Also goes to show he should never have been dropped.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Simonator on May 04, 2014, 01:41:25 PM
So.. Griffiths dominating the game, not just with those goals but hes been taking marks and been all over the ground the whole game.. Say vickery has a bad game this arvo ( likely ) Griffo better be named after the bye.. There should be good competition between vickery and griffiths for that spot in the team and I know id rather griff after seeing this game.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: TigerMonk on May 04, 2014, 01:41:51 PM
'm gobsmacked after what l just seen that 1/4

3/4 time Richmond 16-6-102 to 6-5-45

TEAM EFFORT
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: bojangles17 on May 04, 2014, 01:42:09 PM
bit of talent in that tigers VFL outfit just quietly, that said we re always hard to beat at punt rd  :shh
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: tony_montana on May 04, 2014, 01:44:42 PM
Griffiths stands tall to mark in the goal square and goals . His fourth of the quarter! Tigers with a very healthy lead late in the third.

Goes to show what letting a bloke string a few games together in the AFL can do.

Might have been what we'd seen if he was told he had another week to show what he could do in the seniors.
It also shows hoe you respond to being dropped dimma

Absolutely,  will he be recalled though? Wouldnt surprise one bit if he wasnt  recalled going on past form from our selection panel
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 01:45:51 PM
Miles 32 possies (there's still another quarter to go too)  :o. 20 contested and 10 clearances.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: dwaino on May 04, 2014, 01:51:06 PM
Miles 32 possies (there's still another quarter to go too)  :o. 20 contested and 10 clearances.

With King on the LTIL surely 20 contested by 3/4 time alone is enough to see Miles after the bye.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 01:54:59 PM
Griffiths gathers off toes with class, passes to O'Hanlon, who goals from 50. Quick ball movement hurting the Cats. Tigers by 58.

Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 01:59:24 PM
Petterd to the Big O. Goal  :gotigers

114 - 56
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Lozza on May 04, 2014, 02:01:02 PM
Has the message finally got through to both teams that quick ball movement is the only way to win games.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 02:10:53 PM
Goal to Geelong.

114 - 64
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: tony_montana on May 04, 2014, 02:11:48 PM
Has the message finally got through to both teams that quick ball movement is the only way to win games.

We'll find out in a few hours
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 02:13:59 PM
Siren  :gotigers


Final Score

Richmond  3.1   4.2   16.6    18.7-115
Geelong    2.1   5.8     6.9     8.16-64

Goals: Griffiths 4, McBean 2, Lennon 2, Stephenson 2, Elton, Arnot, O'Hanlon, Petterd, Williams, Waite, L.Conca, Young.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 02:15:41 PM
Has the message finally got through to both teams that quick ball movement is the only way to win games.
Hopefully also add making the most of your chances and kicking straight for goal.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Judge Roughneck on May 04, 2014, 02:19:45 PM
Stronger almost than senior team
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: eliminator on May 04, 2014, 02:23:53 PM
Great to see Griffiths respond so well
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: TigerMonk on May 04, 2014, 02:29:22 PM
that was just so good to watch  :gotigers
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 02:33:26 PM
Stats:

Miles 37 disposals (23 contested) and 12 clearances.
Foley 30
Petterd 30
Batsanis 28
O'Hanlon 23
Stephenson 61 hit-outs.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on May 04, 2014, 02:54:32 PM
Stats:

Miles 37 disposals (23 contested) and 12 clearances.
Foley 30
Petterd 30
Batsanis 28
O'Hanlon 23
Stephenson 61 hit-outs.

 :o :thumbsup better....
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Golfprotiger on May 04, 2014, 04:29:47 PM
Miles, say no more RFC.......
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Judge Roughneck on May 04, 2014, 06:10:15 PM
Stats:

Miles 37 disposals (23 contested) and 12 clearances.
Foley 30
Petterd 30
Batsanis 28
O'Hanlon 23
Stephenson 61 hit-outs.

Well done miles
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 04, 2014, 06:11:30 PM
Stats:

Miles 37 disposals (23 contested) and 12 clearances.
Foley 30
Petterd 30
Batsanis 28
O'Hanlon 23
Stephenson 61 hit-outs.
Did Geelong have a ruckman today????
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2014, 06:35:16 PM
Miles, Griffiths lead the way in big VFL win
John Lindon 
May 4, 2014 4:29 PM


Richmond’s VFL side delivered its best performance of the season to thrash Geelong by 51 points in the Club’s first home game at the ME Bank Centre on Sunday afternoon.

Despite the difficult, wet conditions, star midfielder Anthony Miles led a third-quarter demolition to see the Tigers boot 12 goals to one and blow the game open, to set up a match-winning lead.

Griffiths was instrumental up forward, booting two goals to begin the Tigers run and finish with four for the quarter. He led up the ground to provide an option, marked strongly and converted well.

Miles built on his strong form and proved why he has been the Tigers most highly rated player at VFL level this season. Yet again he was first to the ball, won it in packs and showcased sublime foot skills in what was a standout performance. He finished with 37 possessions (23 contested), 12 clearances and was clearly best afield.

Ricky Petterd (30 touches) got the Tigers on the board in a tight first term with Ben Lennon also having an impact early. Along with 19 disposals, Lennon provided run and carry and also contributed through one-percenters – he spoiled and smothered well to shut down Geelong’s counter attacks.

The Cats dominated possession in the second term, but a goal from defender Ben Waite kept the Tigers within striking distance.

After half time, it was all Richmond. The Tigers kicked five quick goals to steal the lead and take control of the match.

Nathan Foley had 30 touches and six inside 50s, and constantly found the outside ball, using his pace to surge the team forward.

Liam McBean again played a very term-oriented game and kicked two goals of his own, while skipper Ross Young, Matt Arnot and Nathan Batsanis provided hard bodies at contests.

The Tigers were damaging with quick ball movement and willingness to play on, and in their best quarter of football for 2014, impressed with their effective end-to-end football and reliable conversion.

Griffiths turned provider in the last quarter with a terrific gather to set up a Brett O’Hanlon goal and Richmond remained in complete control to post an important win.

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RICHMOND         3.1     4.2    16.6   18.7 (115)
GEELONG           2.1      5.8     6.9      8.16 (64)

Goals: Griffiths 4, McBean 2, Lennon 2, Stephenson 2, Petterd, Williams, Elton, Arnot, O'Hanlon, Young, Waite, L.Conca

Best: Miles, Griffiths, Foley, Lennon, Petterd, Stephenson

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-05-04/miles-griffiths-lead-the-way-in-big-vfl-win
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Gigantor on May 04, 2014, 08:50:06 PM
Braved the wintry conditions at Punt road today and saw a great display of running football by the Tiges.
Griff answered the selection panel in a most emphatic way,and took an absolute hanger as well.
MIles is not knocking on the door ,hes smashed it down and is now holding a gun to Dimmas head.what a clearance machine he is.
Foley very good game and noticed that now legendary calf of his is now almost comparable to the good calf.
lennon sublime
Oren dominant
Bean ...kicked a few and competed well
petard great game.and went into the packs fearlessly.
Darou  solid
Elton I thought was really good today.Filled a few different roles and did them well
Dea made a huge difference to the backline with his clean and sure hands.
Arnott ok without being dominant..seemed to be injured I think
Ohanlon..solid and thumping kick
batch ..was fine although after half time didn't have a lot to do

But can I add again..................PROMOTE MILES
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: tony_montana on May 04, 2014, 08:59:27 PM
Thanks again for the report G.

Surely now they will promote Miles and bring him in? surely!
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Gigantor on May 04, 2014, 09:05:22 PM
Cheers Tony..Can I encourage those who can to get along and watch the ressies.For example the early game today gave a great insight into the main game ,for on reflection there was a seismic shift in the clubs approach to playing and this was first reflected in the early game.
Watching football at Punt road made the hairs on my neck stand to attention
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: (•))(©™ on May 04, 2014, 09:25:41 PM
Good stuff
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Stripes on May 04, 2014, 09:36:35 PM
The big question is - where was Thomas?

If Thomas is injured then Miles elevation should be an almost fore-gone conclusion (if it wasn't already!) I was always surprized that they choose Thomas over Miles at the beginning of the year after their preseason form. Imo Miles showed as much inside as Thomas but had better run and disposal. He also has great goal sense and the most important thing of all - determination.

I don't believe that Griff will be played alone side Vickery and Jack. It makes our forward line too tall and reduces our forward pressure by too much. With Vickery playing a much improved game it may have saved his skin. I actually think Griffiths offers us more than Vickery even if they are both playing at their best.

Newman's injury is interesting. What is his actual role? Is it half forward? I would place S.Edwards in this role, move Conca to the wing and then put Miles in the center.

Either way we have two weeks to wait to find out. :thumbsup By the way - great write up Gigantor
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 09:48:08 PM
The big question is - where was Thomas?


Big question  :nope

Thomas was held out as an emergency for the AFL game
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on May 04, 2014, 09:51:37 PM
Cheers Tony..Can I encourage those who can to get along and watch the ressies.For example the early game today gave a great insight into the main game ,for on reflection there was a seismic shift in the clubs approach to playing and this was first reflected in the early game.
Watching football at Punt road made the hairs on my neck stand to attention

12 goals in the third quarter Giggsy. Unheard of. Pity I missed it.
Thanks for the informative write up.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Diocletian on May 05, 2014, 03:11:44 AM
Laughing at all the angst in this thread about the 2,500 capacity....where was everyone?

Highlight of the day for me . Hope for the future - until we stuff these kids up too. Griffiths and Arnot big FU's to the match comittee. McBean would be an almost guaranteed future star at any other club. Lennon has to be close. Darrou is a gun as far as I'm concerned. Miles surely must be upgraded - though I wouldn't object to either Darrou or Banfumbles taking his place. As rotten as the last few years have been for the latter, he IMO is no worse than everyone's latest "lost champion" White was at the same age, has shown more at least early on in his career and probably has a few more attributes and a higher ceiling. (Not that I'd lose any sleep if we delisted him either - Darrou on the other hand....)


Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: tigs2011 on May 05, 2014, 03:20:05 AM
Banfield is a poo truck. So was White at the same age. Now there is a fairly large gap. We still needed to upgrade on White anyway. Our problem is at this point White>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Banfield.

Amazing how much better our youth looks when their were some more senior blokes helping them out and the VFL guys played decent too. Was getting worried the VFL side was going to be the same black hole for talent that Coburg was.

Would it be fair to say Darrou is currently our 3rd best tall defender behind Rance/Astbury?
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Diocletian on May 05, 2014, 03:39:22 AM
Without seeing him at AFL level - Darrou is definitely our 3rd best tall defender IMO.

Banfumbles' line-breaking pace is sorely needed - if nothing else. People forget White was a poo truck right up until before last year and Banfumbles does far more one percent stuff than White ever did at Richmond.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: cub on May 05, 2014, 08:16:03 AM
Really enjoyed it, as cold as it was! Griff has to be straight back in so much better than vickery
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Rampstar on May 05, 2014, 09:37:34 AM
Without seeing him at AFL level - Darrou is definitely our 3rd best tall defender IMO.

Banfumbles' line-breaking pace is sorely needed - if nothing else. People forget White was a poo truck right up until before last year and Banfumbles does far more one percent stuff than White ever did at Richmond.

Unless he finds a few yards in pace Darrou will get cleaned out by quicker opponents at AFL level. Pace is a major worry with Darrou IMHO.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 05, 2014, 01:56:15 PM
VFL Round 5 Highlights ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-05-05/vfl-round-5-highlights
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: one-eyed on May 06, 2014, 09:38:37 AM
VFL wrap Round 5 with coach Tim Clarke ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-05-06/vfl-wrap-up-round-5
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Lozza on May 06, 2014, 09:48:06 AM
VFL Round 5 Highlights ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-05-05/vfl-round-5-highlights
is he slower than we thought Asbury was, he seems much quicker now, I think some players move as fast as they feel they have to. Once the season is confirmed done and dusted its players like this who should be replacing duds like Chaplin so we can see whether they  can cut it or not. Can't see the point of having a player continually in the VFL and not being given at least a couple of games, some tough player management decisions to be made end of year Darrou being one of these.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: RFC_Official on May 06, 2014, 04:47:31 PM
Full stats http://tige.rs/1mxw2gq
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: mightytiges on May 06, 2014, 05:47:43 PM
Full stats http://tige.rs/1mxw2gq
So even with 20 contested possies, Miles still had an excellent disposal efficiency of 85% and 82% by foot. Lennon also had very good efficiency by foot (78%). Compare both to Petterd (56%) and Foley (39%) who were both below par despite both being praised for getting a lot of the ball. The only thing that will go against Lennon is he had 0 tackles.
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: Phil Mrakov on May 06, 2014, 05:51:09 PM
Miles is gonna be a star
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 06, 2014, 06:42:21 PM
Full stats http://tige.rs/1mxw2gq
So even with 20 contested possies, Miles still had an excellent disposal efficiency of 85% and 82% by foot. Lennon also had very good efficiency by foot (78%). Compare both to Petterd (56%) and Foley (39%) who were both below par despite both being praised for getting a lot of the ball. The only thing that will go against Lennon is he had 0 tackles.
Yeah, I hear Grigg has taken him under his wing. ;D
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: RFC_Official on May 07, 2014, 08:51:51 AM
Full replay now online
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/vfl/webcast
Title: Re: VFL: Richmond vs Geelong --- Sunday curtainraiser @ Punt Rd
Post by: yellowandback on May 07, 2014, 06:32:00 PM
Full stats http://tige.rs/1mxw2gq
So even with 20 contested possies, Miles still had an excellent disposal efficiency of 85% and 82% by foot. Lennon also had very good efficiency by foot (78%). Compare both to Petterd (56%) and Foley (39%) who were both below par despite both being praised for getting a lot of the ball. The only thing that will go against Lennon is he had 0 tackles.

They're great stats, where can we get that detail on our AFL games?