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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: WilliamPowell on May 19, 2014, 10:52:21 AM
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Richmond star Brett Deledio says Tigers can still play finals, but clueless as to what's gone wrong
by: Sam Landsberger
From: Herald Sun May 19, 2014 10:37AM 0
BRETT Deledio says Richmond can still storm into this year’s finals but admits he too is clueless as to why the Tigers’ progression has spectacularly nosedived.
On the eve of his 200th match, Deledio also refuted suggestions the 16th-placed Tigers had not given chances to their youth.
“Absolutely we can (play finals),” the star midfielder said today.
“We won’t be giving up on those aspirations, we know it’s going to be hard work but that’s what you play the game for.”
The Tigers, who face the Giants in Sydney on Saturday, appeared flat as they quietly filed into Punt Rd from 7am this morning, carrying suits ahead of legend Tom Hafey’s MCG funeral.
Richmond steadily improved in Hardwick’s first three years before recording 15 wins to soar to 5th last year, but club great Matthew Richardson said that was a flattering finish.
Deledio, like coach Damien Hardwick and captain Trent Cotchin, said the Tigers were searching for answers.
“If I had the answer to that I’d be a coach myself,” he said.
“I don’t know, we’re searching for it and we’re trying to find it. We’re training hard and we’re definitely staying united and getting around each other, I can’t explain it or put my finger on it, if I did I’d be a genius.”
He said the Tigers were playing OK footy but had lacked composure, particularly in final quarters. He also said effort and fitness were not problems.
Richardson yesterday cast doubt on the futures of some Tigers, declaring: “They’ve got to now make a decision which way they go in the second half of this year, whether they play a few new players and go past a couple.”
But Deledio praised the rejuvenation.
“There’s not too many kids who can come in and play, most of them have had a crack,” Deledio said, pointing to Matt McDonough, debutant Ben Lennon and Sam Lloyd all featuring in Saturday’s disastrous loss to Melbourne.
Richmond’s 2-6 start is its worst since 2010, Hardwick’s first at the helm, and Deledio said GWS would not be an easy assignment.
“I haven’t won a milestone game yet, so I’m hoping we can get one up there,” he said.
“They’re a young and upcoming side, like we were a few years ago, so they’ll be putting their best foot forward and taking it right up to us.”
Deledio has raced to the milestone, with an Achilles injury this year sidelining him for the first time since late 2007.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-star-brett-deledio-says-tigers-can-still-play-finals-but-clueless-as-to-whats-gone-wrong/story-fni5f9jb-1226922391757
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Deledio is deluded if he thinks any of them are going to play finals. They lucky to just scrape in 2 pathetic wins over clubs worse than us. He will feel like his played 350 games when GWS beat them this coming week. Wake up Brett you goose.
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Milestone game = guaranteed loss. :banghead
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Milestone game = guaranteed loss. :banghead
would we just like to see the lads win something to get a bit of confidence going in the side. Bring in Ivan for scare tactics.
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Fear is a cancer.
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200 games and 1 final... There must be days he wishes he never got drafted by Richmond.
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200 games and 1 final... There must be days he wishes he never got drafted by Richmond.
watching the replay here he was trying his guts out but always had 2 demon players attacking him everytime.
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We will beat GWS this week
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We will beat GWS this week
We probably will but does it really mean anything? Anything of substance?
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We will beat GWS this week
We probably will but does it really mean anything? Anything of substance?
if it instills confidence & gives us peace of mind for a week YES ;D it means everything to win
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Listening to the audio grab on SEN, the thing that scared me is lids said we will not be making much changes this week as weve already given a number of young players a go, rattled off names like lennon, gordon, lloyd etc. So they are stuffing deluded they are not going to play those that earn a spot like miles etc. They will keep on gifting these same senior players who never get dropped and stiffle our development.
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Look at the footage in the 3rd quarter where Dawes kicks a goal and Lids runs away from him
Too many players won't do the hard things at Punt Rd
It is like cancer
Need to get Ivan back to fly the flag as Vickery Griffiths and co wave the hanky and the rest follow suit
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We couldn't, do it for Hafey, Lids doesn't, have a chance
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Listening to the audio grab on SEN, the thing that scared me is lids said we will not be making much changes this week as weve already given a number of young players a go, rattled off names like lennon, gordon, lloyd etc. So they are stuffing deluded they are not going to play those that earn a spot like miles etc. They will keep on gifting these same senior players who never get dropped and stiffle our development.
aint delusion grand. it is hilarious just how people delude themselves.
can see it now instead of finishing 16th geez thats even worse than i thought i thought we could finish as low as 14th. we will win meaningless games finish 12th or something and miss the chance to have a crack at the likes of sam durdin or trade a good second round pick for jaksch.
delusion is a very destructive thing.
as for kids to play. well how about on a rotation basis arnot, conca, darrou, dea, ellis, elton, griffiths, grimes, helbig, lennon, martin,mcdonough,mcintosh, miles, o hanlon, vlastuin and williams none of whom would be older than 22.
this article shows just how out of touch with reality some of the players are.
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Finish 16th and get the freaking picks. Locked and loaded for 2015 :)
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this article shows just how out of touch with reality some of the players are.
Indeed.
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We will beat GWS this week
So?
Help us to limb into 9th
Draft some more rookie recycled types
Extend the coaches contract
Somehow I fear if we win gws will have an average age of 5 years younger
Even if Aaron Edwards kicks 8 I don't think the future is rosy
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this article shows just how out of touch with reality some of the players are.
Indeed.
They are dribbling the same poo the club asks them to say. Not so deep down lids knows were are screwed as he hasabeen through this many times.
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Yeah, yeah,
But congratulations Lids on 200 games for the Tiges! :clapping
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About 10 effective matches out of 200.
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Gws are paying $4.40. Load up!!
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VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-05-23/deledios-200th-game
“He’s probably a player that probably doesn’t get the recognition I think he deserves,” said Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.
“He’s the prototype of the modern player in the game. He’s incredibly talented from a skill perspective, but also from an endurance and speed perspective as well.”
When he started we had some pretty tough times at the footy club, and he was one of the bright, shining lights for the Tiger faithful,” Daniel Jackson said.
“He’s certainly delivered above and beyond as an individual player over the years.”
“He’s a bloke that if he’s around you, you give him the football, because you know that he’s going to make the right decision, hit that target, kick the goal,” Chris Newman said.
“We rely on Brett to stand up in the big occasions, and he does that.”
Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-05-23/lauding-lids
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Good Luck Brett Deledio on your 200th game.
Now play like a Tiger ;D :gotigers
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Gws are paying $4.40. Load up!!
YESSSSSSS :clapping
A lazy pineapple = $220.00
See you at the bar peeps its Dooks' shout :clapping :clapping :clapping
:chuck
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Great to see the team play so well for Lids 200th. :clapping
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The cheer squad spelt Deledio "Delidio" on the banner today :wallywink.
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The cheer squad spelt Deledio "Delidio" on the banner today :wallywink.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Boah7FoIMAAXCaK.jpg:large)
https://twitter.com/Rach_Ritt/status/470241251153813504/photo/1/large
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^ off topic OE, but does anyone have a pic of the banner from the tiges/dees game? Please
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Gws are paying $4.40. Load up!!
YESSSSSSS :clapping
A lazy pineapple = $220.00
See you at the bar peeps its Dooks' shout :clapping :clapping :clapping
:chuck
You must be thirsty :cheers
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Gws are paying $4.40. Load up!!
YESSSSSSS :clapping
A lazy pineapple = $220.00
See you at the bar peeps its Dooks' shout :clapping :clapping :clapping
:chuck
You must be thirsty :cheers
:lol licking spilt beer out of ashtrays :shh
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The cheer squad spelt Deledio "Delidio" on the banner today :wallywink.
Well the cheer squad can go and get stuffed as well as afar as Im concerned. If they're not smart enough or even respectful enough to get the banner right for a man whose played almost continuously for 200 games from the start of his career well theyre just a bunch of knobs. What a disgrace.
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Morons
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Love the Cheer Squad and all the voluntary work they do week in week out.
Yesterday wasn't one of their finest moments though.....
Still I'd cut them plenty of slack. They perform a thankless task.
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Did the guy who wears the Yellow Wig put Deledio's name on the banner ;D
Dooks you want me to shout you a beer mate. l did win a few bucks yesterday ;D
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Love the Cheer Squad and all the voluntary work they do week in week out.
Yesterday wasn't one of their finest moments though.....
Still I'd cut them plenty of slack. They perform a thankless task.
Agree. Hopefully they'll check from here on.
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Love the Cheer Squad and all the voluntary work they do week in week out.
Yesterday wasn't one of their finest moments though.....
Still I'd cut them plenty of slack. They perform a thankless task.
:yep