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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on October 05, 2014, 02:08:54 PM
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The AFL has decided to bring back the NAB Cup formula to three full rounds.
Despite suggestions the league might play 27 NAB Cup games in 27 days, that fixture would be unworkable for clubs keen on consistent breaks in their pre-season program.
The league will play three official rounds of games — up from two and a practice match last year — and while most will be televised the AFL will not play them on consecutive days.
A full round of pre-season games at metropolitan venues on March 20-22 will be played before a vacant weekend leading into the home-&-away season.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/the-nab-cup-will-return-in-2015-but-the-afl-says-there-will-be-stuff-1227080209901
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So the same, as far as I'm concerned!
I like a regional to start the year, nice trip away going country.....
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The NAB Cup fixture will be released tomorrow [Tuesday].
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RFC have to make a statement in the cup
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Must win.
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I'll be microwaving my membership if we don't win all our games. It'll be my 2009 membership though.
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Hands up who was at the 2002 a sett cup final
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Must win.
8 point games!
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Another game on the border during pre season versus port at Lavington.
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Here's our NAB Cup fixture:
Saturday, February 28
Western Bulldogs v Richmond @ Whitten Oval 4.40pm EDT FOXTEL
Saturday, March 14
Richmond v Port Adelaide @ Lavington Sports Ground, Albury 4.40pm EDT FOXTEL
Saturday, March 21
Richmond v North Melbourne @ Etihad Stadium 1.10pm EDT FOXTEL
http://www.afl.com.au/fixture/nab-challenge
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So the same, as far as I'm concerned!
I like a regional to start the year, nice trip away going country.....
Yes, I like bush too
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So the same, as far as I'm concerned!
I like a regional to start the year, nice trip away going country.....
Yes, I like bush too
No game in Tassie, yet!
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Albury (Lavington) = road trip and catching up with family :clapping
Actually can get to all of those games :clapping
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So the same, as far as I'm concerned!
I like a regional to start the year, nice trip away going country.....
Yes, I like bush too
I see you've been to the 'The Big Richo' school of geography
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Albury (Lavington) = road trip and catching up with family :clapping
Actually can get to all of those games :clapping
Me too but probably pass on etihad
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Albury (Lavington) = road trip and catching up with family :clapping
Actually can get to all of those games :clapping
Heading up to Tallangatta?
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For the first time in more than a decade, AFL club members - whose tickets allow them entry to the game - will be able attend to the NAB Challenge games for free.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/2015-nab-challenge-club-members-to-enter-free-as-afl-reverts-to-more-traditional-schedule-20141028-11cvdj.html
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Albury lands NAB Challenge match for March 2015
By Brett Kohlhagen
Border Mail
Oct. 29, 2014
ALBURY has landed its biggest AFL match since 2003 with Richmond and Port Adelaide to lock horns in the NAB Challenge at Lavington Oval on Saturday, March 14.
After more than a decade of attracting middle-of-the-road or developing teams, a 12,000-plus crowd is expected to pack the ground to watch two top-eight teams from this year do battle.
The coup justified Albury Council’s decision to bypass an opportunity to host a Sheffield Shield match.
Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale said the Tigers were excited to be playing on the Border.
“It’s always exciting to head to regional parts of Australia and give our fans outside of Melbourne a chance to see their team play,” he said.
“We know we have fans in every corner of Australia and understand it’s pretty special for them to see their favourite players in action.
“We have played matches in Wangaratta the past two years, which the team has really enjoyed, and has been a sellout, so we’re hoping our Albury-Wodonga supporters get behind us and attend the match too.”
It will be the first AFL match to be played at Lavington since 2012, when Greater Western Sydney defeated Gold Coast by 13 points in front of 6740 people.
In 2011, just 6122 people watched North Melbourne belt the Giants.
Carlton played Western Bulldogs at the ground in 2006, St Kilda met Melbourne in 2005 and Essendon and Geelong attracted 12,000 people in 2003 when former Wangaratta forward Steve Johnson kicked the match-winning goal for the Cats.
Albury mayor Kevin Mack said the Tigers and Power had plenty of present currency.
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2658076/its-back/
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For the first time in more than a decade, AFL club members - whose tickets allow them entry to the game - will be able attend to the NAB Challenge games for free.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/2015-nab-challenge-club-members-to-enter-free-as-afl-reverts-to-more-traditional-schedule-20141028-11cvdj.html
Confirmation about free entry for club members to NAB Cup games.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-29/free-nab-challenge-entry-for-club-members
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Pre-season tickets on sale
richmondfc.com.au
afl.com.au
January 27, 2015
Tickets for Richmond’s pre-season matches go on sale today (Wednesday, January 28) for Club and AFL members.
The members’ pre-sale window for the Tigers’ three matches runs from 9am-5pm tomorrow, with general admission tickets available from 9am on Thursday, January 29.
Richmond kicks off its pre-season campaign against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, February 28 at Whitten Oval.
The Club has a weekend off before travelling to Albury to play Port Adelaide on March 14, before a clash with North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium on March 21.
To purchase tickets, and for full details on ticketing for the 2015 pre-season, visit the Club’s ticketing page (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/tickets).
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-01-27/preseason-tickets-on-sale
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There no fence around whitten oval, are they putting one up?
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Why isn't there a game at punt rod this year? A far better venue than Whitten oval
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Just a word of warning re the game at LSC it has a capacity of 15000 so when the tickets are sold no free entry to members.
To ensure entry purchase tickets now as they will sell quick.
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Why isn't there a game at punt rod this year? A far better venue than Whitten oval
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Prob because whitten holds 15000 & PRO holds about 5 k tops
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Got 'em
Just a word of warning re the game at LSC it has a capacity of 15000 so when the tickets are sold no free entry to members.
To ensure entry purchase tickets now as they will sell quick.
Yep members pre-sale ($6 to upgrade) ends 5pm today
After that take your chances tomorrow
There are no walk ups for this game, entry via ticket only
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Public ticket links (open tomorrow):
Richmond vs Bulldogs @ Whitten Oval
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/wb-v-rich-2015-nab-west-footscray-victoria-28-02-2015/event/13004E3319DBB937?artistid=1414842&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=711
Richmond vs Port @ Laverton Sports Ground, Albury
http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NABCLAB15
Richmond vs North @ Etihad Stadium
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/rich-v-nmfc-2015-nab-docklands-victoria-21-03-2015/event/25004E3601110F71?artistid=1406959&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=711
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Who the stuff would wanna go and watch nab cup. It's bloody televised live :whistle
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Why isn't there a game at punt rod this year? A far better venue than Whitten oval
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Prob because whitten holds 15000 & PRO holds about 5 k tops
theyll be lucky to get 3k mate. It's pre season ffs
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Who the stuff would wanna go and watch nab cup. It's bloody televised live :whistle
So are all our home and away games, and all the finals : :lol ::)
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Who the stuff would wanna go and watch nab cup. It's bloody televised live :whistle
So are all our home and away games, and all the finals : :lol ::)
:lol ;D
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But they're real matches
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Phillip,
Yet another example added to a very long list where you shoot off your mouth, without thinking.
You then realise, 'Oh yer, thats stupid', and try to rationalise it. In future think before you speak.
Keep it up though if you wish, because there's one in every crowd, and it would appear you're ours.
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Phillip,
Yet another example added to a very long list where you shoot off your mouth, without thinking.
You then realise, 'Oh yer, thats stupid', and try to rationalise it. In future think before you speak.
Keep it up though if you wish, because there's one in every crowd, and it would appear you're ours.
Have fun paying to watch a praccy match love
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Phillip,
Yet another example added to a very long list where you shoot off your mouth, without thinking.
You then realise, 'Oh yer, thats stupid', and try to rationalise it. In future think before you speak.
Keep it up though if you wish, because there's one in every crowd, and it would appear you're ours.
:clapping
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Richmond could enter the pre-season NAB Challenge series at almost full strength, with the possible exceptions of Reece Conca (minor knee surgery) and Matt Dea (hamstring).
Source: The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-face-distraction-with-rance-martin-yet-to-re-sign/story-fnca0u4y-1227207076170)
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How does conca qualify as a percentage of full strength?
Is it determined by pay slips ?
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How does conca qualify as a percentage of full strength?
Is it determined by pay slips ?
Nah, fat calipers!
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Young Tigers will get first crack in NAB Challenge
Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.ay
February 10, 2015 8:31 AM
RICHMOND'S experienced players will be held back from early NAB Challenge exposure with Damien Hardwick planning on fielding a young squad against the Western Bulldogs later this month.
The Tigers kick off their pre-season games on February 28 against the Dogs at Whitten Oval, before travelling to Albury to face Port Adelaide on March 14.
They finish with North Melbourne on March 21 at Etihad Stadium.
After including nearly all of their senior players in early games last year, Hardwick says they will likely assemble a squad of players aged around and under 23 for their opening clash.
"It will probably be a little bit different this year," Hardwick told AFL.com.au.
"Against the Bulldogs we'll probably take a younger, more inexperienced squad, like an under 23 squad I suppose you'd say.
"Then the senior players will probably come in for NAB two and three."
Exceptions to that plan will likely include draftee Corey Ellis (foot) and Reece Conca (knee), while Ben Lennon may not be ready after post-season hip surgery.
The pre-season is unusually long this year because of the Cricket World Cup, with the Tigers opening the home-and-away season on April 2 against Carlton.
The Tigers have a relatively healthy list at the moment, with the likes of Brett Deledio being managed and Matt Thomas coming back from knee surgery.
Deledio was troubled by a persistent Achilles problem early last season that required careful management, and the Tigers are being cautious with his loads to ensure it doesn't flare again.
Hardwick said they were mindful of ensuring their more experienced bodies were ready to face the Blues when the premiership season began.
"We feel we don't need to get the three games into [the older players] this year," he said.
"They're going really well at the moment so we'll just try and get them through to round one unscathed.
"We'll still take in a pretty strong squad to round one but we probably won't take those guys over 24, 25 years of age into all three [pre-season games]."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-10/tiger-cubs-get-stuff
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Tanking.
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Good news! We know about the senior players, so play the kids! Will be an interesting match, good luck to the kids! :clapping :gotigers
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:facepalm
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Good idea.
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8 pt game
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Enjoy watching the newbies folks. It's all we'll see of them for the year until the likes of Newman, Grigg and friends return from round 1 onwards.
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Conca injured again?
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Matt Thomas. Lol
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Menadue BOG! :thumbsup
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Who the hell wants to see Newman crawl onto the ground anyway?
I wanna see the kids. McBean, McKenzie especially. Drummond, Lambert etc.
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Who the hell wants to see Newman crawl onto the ground anyway?
me 3
I wanna see the kids. McBean, McKenzie especially. Drummond, Lambert etc.
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Conca injured again?
No had knee surgery a few week backs, well documented
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Can't wait to see Grigg do his stuff
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Can't wait to see Grigg do his stuff
Im a little suprised his mediocrity on the field doesnt inspire more of us to revel in our own pointless existence
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The Tigers will hit the NAB Challenge with an inexperienced side against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday February 28 before building the pace before they open the season against Carlton.
Hardwick’s Tigers have almost a full list to pick from yet will ensure many of their young kids get NAB Challenge game time.
“We will take in a younger side at Whitten Oval to make sure we get the right preparation into NAB (Round) 2 and NAB 3 and in saying that we will have some good players in NAB 1.
“But it’s an opportunity for ut to see these young players we have been stockpiling like (Ben) Lennon, (Matt) McDonough, (Liam) McBean so it’s a great opportunity for our fans to see what they have got.”
Source: Herald-Sun (http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-stars-alex-rance-and-dustin-martin-not-rushing-into-new-deals-focus-on-2015-season/story-fndv8t7m-1227215058066)
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Looks like Whitten Oval is going to be packed out for our first preseason match against the Doggies.
NAB Challenge Ticketing Update
westernbulldogs.com.au
February 10, 2015
Less than 150 grandstand tickets remain for the Bulldogs' NAB Challenge match against Richmond at Victoria University Whitten Oval on February 28.
Inside three weeks until the Club’s first preseason hit out, general admission ticket sales are also strong as they head towards capacity at the inner-suburban venue.
With capacity strictly limited at the West Footscray venue, members and fans are being urged to reserve tickets in advance for the match at the Kennel.
While members can scan in with their barcode for free on match day, this is subject to capacity.
If the capacity is reached through ticket sales leading into match day, members will be not be able to scan in to a sold out venue.
Read more: http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-02-10/nab-challenge-ticketing-update
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Absolute joke they're playing there. Absolute dump and doesn't meet oh & s, no way.
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Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin and Brett Deledio are among a small contingent of Richmond players managing soreness as they work through the pre-season.
Cotchin and Martin are managing hamstring soreness, requiring focused strength work to ensure they are back in full training as soon as possible.
Deledio is experiencing some Achilles tightness and, given the same injury restricted him in the early part of 2014, the Club isn’t taking any risks.
The trio is not expected to be hindered in preparation for the 2015 pre-season competition, or the home-and-away season.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-10/key-tigers-being-monitored
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Absolute joke they're playing there. Absolute dump and doesn't meet oh & s, no way.
Actually been there and surface is top notch
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Looks like Whitten Oval is going to be packed out for our first preseason match against the Doggies.
NAB Challenge Ticketing Update
westernbulldogs.com.au
February 10, 2015
Less than 150 grandstand tickets remain for the Bulldogs' NAB Challenge match against Richmond at Victoria University Whitten Oval on February 28.
Inside three weeks until the Club’s first preseason hit out, general admission ticket sales are also strong as they head towards capacity at the inner-suburban venue.
With capacity strictly limited at the West Footscray venue, members and fans are being urged to reserve tickets in advance for the match at the Kennel.
While members can scan in with their barcode for free on match day, this is subject to capacity.
If the capacity is reached through ticket sales leading into match day, members will be not be able to scan in to a sold out venue.
Read more: http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-02-10/nab-challenge-ticketing-update
Should be a great atmosphere.
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Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin and Brett Deledio are among a small contingent of Richmond players managing soreness as they work through the pre-season.
Cotchin and Martin are managing hamstring soreness, requiring focused strength work to ensure they are back in full training as soon as possible.
Deledio is experiencing some Achilles tightness and, given the same injury restricted him in the early part of 2014, the Club isn’t taking any risks.
The trio is not expected to be hindered in preparation for the 2015 pre-season competition, or the home-and-away season.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-10/key-tigers-being-monitored
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
there goes my dreams of a top 4 finish.
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The Saints want a backup match for the Essendon game, we're one of the sides that has that week off.
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Absolute joke they're playing there. Absolute dump and doesn't meet oh & s, no way.
Actually been there and surface is top notch
is that why the grass is yellow in the pics? Pro is far far better surface
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according to essendon we will be putting our young players' welfare at risk with this strategy.
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according to essendon we will be putting our young players' welfare at risk with this strategy.
Yep
Shame on the RFC
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According to the Herald Sun paper, the Dogs will be fielding a full-strength team.
The Bulldogs will field a near full strength line-up throughout the NAB Challenge as the coach seeks to nail down the team’s new game style.
“The NAB is important for us because it is a rehearsal,” Beveridge said. “I know other clubs will manage players and look to play young players but we need them all to play together so when we get to Round 1 we feel like we have had some rehearsal playing against someone else.”
Looks like we won't be mucking about too much with our team, the guys who are fit and in our best 25 will be playing.
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According to the Herald Sun paper, the Dogs will be fielding a full-strength team.
The Bulldogs will field a near full strength line-up throughout the NAB Challenge as the coach seeks to nail down the team’s new game style.
“The NAB is important for us because it is a rehearsal,” Beveridge said. “I know other clubs will manage players and look to play young players but we need them all to play together so when we get to Round 1 we feel like we have had some rehearsal playing against someone else.”
Looks like we won't be mucking about too much with our team, the guys who are fit and in our best 25 will be playing.
Theyre just trying to win the wizard cup
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Dunno why Hardwick is making a big deal of revealing so called 'stockpiled' players. Pretty sure we played the 3 players he mentioned (McBean, Lennon, McDonough) last Nab cup
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Not sure how many we have in here but anyone outside Australia can watch the NAB Challenge on the AFL Streaming Service for free to try it out, H&A season prices listed on the page:
http://watchafl.afl.com.au/
Australian viewers can access Streaming Services on this link:
https://id.afl.com.au/livepass
Source: http://www.bigfooty.com/stuff-also.1088312/
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I may or may not (definitely don't, and if I do it isn't illegal ;D) have a way people can watch it for free if interested PM me.*
*not guaranteed to work
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I may or may not (definitely don't, and if I do it isn't illegal ;D) have a way people can watch it for free if interested PM me.*
*not guaranteed to work
Post reported.....to the authorities....
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yeah but if you can get around location blocking you are nearly impossible to trace
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yeah but if you can get around location blocking you are nearly impossible to trace
Brandis will be on to it right when he works out what metadata is.
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I may or may not (definitely don't, and if I do it isn't illegal ;D) have a way people can watch it for free if interested PM me.*
*not guaranteed to work
Post reported.....to the authorities....
How dare you
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yeah but if you can get around location blocking you are nearly impossible to trace
Brandis will be on to it right when he works out what metadata is.
That silly prick couldn't work out what normal data was if I streamed it onto his eyeballs with a diagram and instructions ::)
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NAB Challenge begins this week, get the low down on every team and who’s ready to fire
Herald-Sun
February 22, 2015
WE look at every club ahead of the NAB Challenge.
RICHMOND
NEW FACES
A star of the VFL last year, mature-age recruit Kane Lambert has been the standout of the Tigers’ new draftees and will get a big chance to secure a rookie upgrade in the next month. Line-breaking defender Connor Menadue has not missed a beat and second-year classy ball-user Ben Lennon will reveal a bulked-up frame in the NAB series. Powerful key forward Reece McKenzie already has an imposing frame and will be fun to watch for Tigers’ fans in the summer series.
STRATEGY
“We don’t want to denigrate the NAB Challenge, but it’s more about the process and preparing the team and individuals as well as possible for the first block of the season.” GM football Dan Richardson.
NOT YET
Like most sides, the Tigers will likely rest a lot of their big names in the first NAB game against Western Bulldogs. Ivan Maric, Troy Chaplin, Jack Riewoldt, Trent Cotchin and Brett Deledio could all be spared in the first hit-out as the Tigers build towards the Round 1 blockbuster against Carlton and focus on making a stronger start to the season than last year.
WESTERN BULLDOGS
NEW FACES
The club’s big off-season recruit Tom Boyd will be the one to watch, while former Cat Joel Hamling will also be in the frame for the NAB Challenge. Of the club’s draftees, 168cm Caleb Daniel, taken at pick No.46, has impressed on the track and is the most likely to feature in the pre-season matches.
STRATEGY
“Our focus over the NAB Challenge series is to build on a quality pre-season, field a strong team every week, while ensuring we have our best possible team ready for Round 1 against West Coast. It also provides our players with opportunities to continue to adapt to Luke’s game plan,” Dogs general manager of football Graham Lowe said
NOT YET
Father-son recruit Zaine Cordy will miss the start of the regular season after undergoing a shoulder reconstruction last month. Clay Smith is still recovering from an ACL last season and will also miss the early rounds. Forward Stewart Crameri will sit out the first two rounds of the NAB Challenge while the AFL’s Anti-Doping Tribunal deliberates on any possible suspensions of those involved in the Bombers’ 2012 supplements program.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/nab-challenge-begins-this-week-get-the-low-down-on-every-team-and-whos-ready-to-stuff-1227233810956
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Well if Lambert shows half as much as Miles did lets hope we don't wait to upgrade him.
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Menadue a defender ?
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Menadue a defender ?
he's a runt alright, gunna want to be as fast as they say cause one decent hit and he'll be dead
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Put a hit on Rance a couple of weeks ago and came out on top.
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Put a hit on Rance a couple of weeks ago and came out on top.
What was he driving... ;D
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:lol
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And the early signs are that next Saturday they will come from all over for the game against the Tigers ... Capacity [at Whitten Oval] is now about 12,000 and the Dogs will go close to packing it out.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-22/after-the-siren-stuff-finally
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Does anyone know what parking is like at the ground or close by?? Coming down from Warrnambool.
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And the early signs are that next Saturday they will come from all over for the game against the Tigers ... Capacity [at Whitten Oval] is now about 12,000 and the Dogs will go close to packing it out.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-22/after-the-siren-stuff-finally
I wouldn't trust the stands at western oval. Could collapse any minute with a big crowd
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Does anyone know what parking is like at the ground or close by?? Coming down from Warrnambool.
Pretty ordinary to be honest
Some of the nearby streets have restrictions
Would suggest if you are coming to get a ticket upgrade
No guarantee a membership will get you in .... grantstand seating is sold out I believe and they've sold a fair number of GA tickets
And the early signs are that next Saturday they will come from all over for the game against the Tigers ... Capacity [at Whitten Oval] is now about 12,000 and the Dogs will go close to packing it out.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-22/after-the-siren-stuff-finally
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Lots of permit and time limit parking around whitten oval because I think of the hospital just up the street. Imo park at a nearby train station and train it there as the ground is close to a stop. Sure it will cost a myki ticket if you don't have one already but the cost might be cheaper than the hassle trying to park close to the ground.
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Western Bulldogs will host Richmond Tigers in a twilight NAB Challenge AFL match at Whitten Oval
Bridie Byrne
Maribyrnong Leader
February 23, 2015
A $1.5 MILLION redevelopment of Whitten Oval that’s bringing AFL football back to the historic ground will be ready by kick-off this weekend.
The Western Bulldogs will host Richmond Tigers in a twilight NAB Challenge AFL match this Saturday, in an iconic return to its former home ground.
It will be the first AFL-sanctioned match at the venue since Round 21 in 1997.
The upgrade will bring the oval’s match day facilities up to VFL standard, with new change rooms, coaches’ boxes and ground lighting improvements.
It will allow the Footscray Bulldogs to host more home games, up from five last year to at least nine this season.
Bulldogs acting chief executive Michael Quinn said as part of the development, perimeter fencing had been put up to create a safe environment to host larger scale community events, festivals and sporting fixtures.
“The venue will continue to remain open to the public as it has in the past, with numerous access points present across all sides of the precinct,” Mr Quinn said.
He said the upgrade would provide training facilities for the Victorian Women’s Football League and support the WRFL Youth Girls competition.
Western Bulldogs v Richmond Tigers
Where: Whitten Oval
When: Saturday, February 28, 4.40pm
Cost: Adults: $18-$28 Children $4-$9
Club members free (subject to capacity). Can pre-book for a small fee
Tickets: ticketmaster.com.au (http://ticketmaster.com.au)
This is the first AFL-sanctioned match at the venue since 1997
http://www.news.com.au/national/western-bulldogs-will-host-richmond-tigers-in-a-twilight-nab-challenge-afl-match-at-whitten-oval/story-e6frfkp9-1227231633318
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Does anyone know what parking is like at the ground or close by?? Coming down from Warrnambool.
Pretty ordinary to be honest
Some of the nearby streets have restrictions
Would suggest if you are coming to get a ticket upgrade
No guarantee a membership will get you in .... grantstand seating is sold out I believe and they've sold a fair number of GA tickets
Yep WP. According to Ticketmaster, the grandstand seating is sold out.
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/wb-v-rich-2015-nab-west-footscray-victoria-28-02-2015/event/13004E3319DBB937?artistid=1414842&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=711 (http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/wb-v-rich-2015-nab-west-footscray-victoria-28-02-2015/event/13004E3319DBB937?artistid=1414842&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=711)
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Lots of permit and time limit parking around whitten oval because I think of the hospital just up the street. Imo park at a nearby train station and train it there as the ground is close to a stop. Sure it will cost a myki ticket if you don't have one already but the cost might be cheaper than the hassle trying to park close to the ground.
Yep there is a new car park near the train station too. Just need to walk across the foot bridge from the train station.
Would suggest people park over in Williamstown road (near the old rising sun hotel which is now apartments) and walk from there. For memory no restrictions otherside of the rail line :thumbsup
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We couldn't even win there when we had Hart, Bartlett, Sheedy, Bourke and Clay playing for us under Hafey!!! :banghead
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Would be amusing if Boyd has a shocker and McKenzie kicks a bag.
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Given the fact Richmond is taking a virtual under-23 side into the game, there’s added interest for the Tiger Army.
They will get their first look at the exciting crop of young players drafted by the Tigers late last year – the likes of Connor Menadue, Nathan Drummond, Daniel Butler, Reece McKenzie, Jason Castagna and Jayden Short.
And, they’ll also be keen to check the progress of those talented youngsters who have been on the Club’s playing list slightly longer, such as Nick Vlastuin, Ben Lennon, Matt McDonough, Anthony Miles, Liam McBean and Todd Elton.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-23/its-on-for-young-and-old
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Yes this is good, great to see all the recruits, some needing to improve and some needing to show what they have included in this side. Looking forward to it.
Would laugh if we actually won.. ;D
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There is still grandstand seating available for the Port game.
Most of the GA seating at Lavghanistan is looking directly into sun.
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Yes this is good, great to see all the recruits, some needing to improve and some needing to show what they have included in this side. Looking forward to it.
Would laugh if we actually won.. ;D
Make the most of it...it'll likely be the last time we see them this year. Then it's Newy!!! Griggy!!! Ricky!!! Yaay!!!
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Yes this is good, great to see all the recruits, some needing to improve and some needing to show what they have included in this side. Looking forward to it.
Would laugh if we actually won.. ;D
Make the most of it...it'll likely be the last time we see them this year. Then it's Newy!!! Griggy!!! Ricky!!! Yaay!!!
Mmmmm, lets hope not!!
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NAB Challenge Specific rules
Nine points awarded for goals kicked from outside the 50m arc.
A player awarded a 50m penalty which takes them inside the 50m area can elect either to kick from outside 50 for nine points or kick from inside 50 for six points.
Longer breaks between quarters, if the weather requires.
Rookie list players can be used in games.
Interchange: Rounds one and two - six interchange players plus two substitutes per team.
Unlimited interchanges per team for game. Round three – four interchange players plus two substitutes per team; cap of 120 interchanges per team.
Tighter interpretation of blocking in marking contests.
Time-on/off: Rounds one and two – no time-on/off in first 15 minutes of each quarter unless a goal is scored or there is a major undue delay. The final five minutes of each quarter reverts to normal time-on/off scenarios. Round three – 20 minutes plus normal time-on/off scenarios.
Trialling of four-umpire system in games over first two weekends.
If any match is drawn, no extra time will be played.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-24/how-does-the-2015-nab-challenge-work
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Great four umpire system = greater inconsistency
I hope we can get four all as fair as Stevic
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Coming to Whitten Oval on Saturday? Be sure to pre-purchase your ticket to guarantee entry, and arrive early to avoid queues!
https://twitter.com/AFL/status/570175999301668864
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Given the fact Richmond is taking a virtual under-23 side into the game, there’s added interest for the Tiger Army.
They will get their first look at the exciting crop of young players drafted by the Tigers late last year – the likes of Connor Menadue, Nathan Drummond, Daniel Butler, Reece McKenzie, Jason Castagna and Jayden Short.
And, they’ll also be keen to check the progress of those talented youngsters who have been on the Club’s playing list slightly longer, such as Nick Vlastuin, Ben Lennon, Matt McDonough, Anthony Miles, Liam McBean and Todd Elton.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-23/its-on-for-young-and-old
Putting together a virtual U23 side, it'll look something like this:
B: Morris Astbury Batchelor
HB: Dea Elton Vlastuin
C: Lennon Hunt Lambert
HF: Gordon Griffiths Menadue
F: McDonough Vickery McBean
R: Hampson Miles Arnot
Int/subs: Lloyd, McKenzie, Butler, Drummond, McIntosh, Short, Castagna, Soldo
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Squad will be announced Thursday afternoon
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Probably be limited a,out on the day, but where else can I get a team list/numbers from. Cheers
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Match Day Information: Western Bulldogs vs Richmond
February 25, 2015 10:56 AM
Western Bulldogs vs Richmond
Saturday 28 February 2014, 4:40pm
Gates open: 3:00pm
Venue: Victoria University Whitten Oval
Broadcast:
TV: Fox Footy (live)
Radio: Triple M (live), SEN (live – via CrocMedia)
Team selection
The squads for Saturday’s match between the Bulldogs and Richmond will be announced on westernbulldogs.com.au/teamson Thursday afternoon 26 February 2014.
Match Day ticketing
Ticket sales will be available on the day should the match not sell out in advance, via a ticket booth outside the main entrance to VU Whitten Oval on Whitten Avenue. This will be the only match day ticket purchase point.
Capacity or the venue is strictly limited to 12,000 and the Western Bulldogs strongly recommend members upgrade their membership to a general admission ticket and fans pre-purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry as once this capacity is reached, no further tickets will be sold.
Tickets can be purchase through Ticketmaster online here, via phone (136 100) or at any Ticketmaster outlet, including VU Whitten Oval.
Venue information
Barkers Café as well as food and beverage outlets will be open before and during the match. Patrons bringing their own food please note glass is prohibited from being brought into the venue.
As per AFL games, umbrellas will not be allowed to be put up.
VU Whitten Oval is a non-smoking venue.
No dogs besides the mighty Western Bulldogs taking the field are permitted into the venue.
No chairs are permitted to be brought into the venue.
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-02-25/match-day-info-wb-v-rich
Check out the VU Whitten Oval precinct map here to see where everything is located:
http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/WesternBulldogs/Club%20Promos/2014%20Club%20Promos/Events/NAB%20Challenge%20Supporter%20Map.pdf (http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/WesternBulldogs/Club%20Promos/2014%20Club%20Promos/Events/NAB%20Challenge%20Supporter%20Map.pdf)
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Mark Stevens @Stevo7AFL twitter:
Richmond will play a raft of kids v Dogs .. Cotchin has what club says is hammy soreness, others to miss too @7NewsMelbourne was at training.
Riewoldt and Deledio also set to miss v Dogs .. Tigers adamant Cotchin back later in NAB
https://twitter.com/Stevo7AFL
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Who will present the Brown-McMahon cup?
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Who will present the Brown-McMahon cup?
Gold :lol
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Richmond's first NAB Challenge match will be a twilight fixture against the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval.
The Tigers will be without skipper Trent Cotchin, who is suffering "minor hamstring soreness", and joint vice-captain Brett Deledio (achilles). New leadership group member Steve Morris will be acting captain.
Midfield stars Cotchin and Deledio are both expected to play later in the pre-season competition.
Hardwick said the Tigers would go in with a young side against the Bulldogs and would filter their more establish players back into the line-up in their second and third NAB Challenge fixtures.
"It's going to be a great opportunity for our fans to get down and see the majority of our one-to-four-year players, which I'm really excited about," he said. "Every draft pick from last year will be lining up apart from Corey Ellis (foot), so it's a good opportunity for our fans to see the young talent coming through."
The coach enthused about the strong competition for key-forward spots to partner spearhead Jack Riewoldt.
"We've got (Ben) Griffiths, (Liam) McBean and Ty Vickery competing really hard and really well for (those spots)," he said.
"We're probably blessed, whereas sides are probably crying out for key forwards. We've got a lot of depth in that area so we're excited to put them all out on the park at some stages to see how they all go together.
"They're all capable goalkickers and they're all very good players, (but) we unfortunately just can't put them all in the same side. So we're just going to have to work our way through that."
The AFL has encouraged fans to pre-purchase tickets to guarantee entry and also arrive early to avoid queues before Saturday's 4.40pm clash at Whitten Oval.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-26/rance-still-a-chance-hardwick#sthash.IBzU2ngF.dpuf
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Less than 1500 tickets remain for Saturday’s pre-season match between Richmond and the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval.
Tiger fans heading to the game are urged to pre-purchase their tickets via Ticketmaster, to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment.
Should capacity be available on the day, a limited number of Club or AFL Members will be able to scan into the venue, however all members and fans are strongly encouraged to upgrade or purchase tickets in advance.
Those attending the match are also advised to allow plenty of time to arrive at the venue and take public transport where possible, as car parking options are limited.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-27/tickets-limited-for-opening-preseason-match
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Was on for going until my bro pulled the pin this arvo. dag nabit.
Fox footy it is.
Stay tuned for Dooks' commentary right here, on this thread :gotigers
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I'll be there.
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The Dogs are taking this practice game seriously and pumping themselves up in the media.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/newlook-bulldogs-ready-to-be-unleashed-in-richmond-clash-20150227-13qnre.html
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Always want to win, at the very least I want to see this lineup up have a red hot go!
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Footys baaaaaaack , yeah :dancing
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Have my ticket
Can't wait :clapping
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Yes , Ill be there, in fact got our tickets for all 3 NAB games, if Lavington is half as good as Wang last year it will be awesome
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Was on for going until my bro pulled the pin this arvo. dag nabit.
Fox footy it is.
Stay tuned for Dooks' commentary right here, on this thread :gotigers
Talking in the 3rd person eh? HRT is impressed.
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I'm tipping Elton to surprise a few people :shh
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Im tipping that Ill be enjoying some nice hot dogs and beer whilst watching the footy on Tv.
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I'm tipping that the sledging will be "ramping" up when the doggies shoot out of the boxes at 4:40 (rumour is beveridge has been using live baiting on his players in the off season)
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I'm tipping that the sledging will be "ramping" up when the doggies shoot out of the boxes at 4:40 (rumour is beveridge has been using live baiting on his players in the off season)
when we go out with 7 or 8 new players most of whom have never played before theres no point sledging. Besides Whitten Oval is a poo hole. No one takes it seriously. What we should be looking for is players showing in different passages of play that they can actually do the business. the result today doesn't mean poo although if we fluke a win it would be terrific for the young boys playing.
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Didn't think 6 odd bucks was too much to stuff out, hutchy said on sen it's a sellout or he just being a journo flog?
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You guys would be happy to watch them shower.
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You spend an awful amount of time commenting on a team that you obviously don't support
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:lol jeez you're a prick Ox!
Quite funny tho, I'll give you that.
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Was on for going until my bro pulled the pin this arvo. dag nabit.
Fox footy it is.
Stay tuned for Dooks' commentary right here, on this thread :gotigers
Talking in the 3rd person eh? HRT is impressed.
Dooks thinks you should stop using his rare and esteemed posts as an opportunity bait other site members.
Now let's talk footy! :gotigers
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Footys baaaaaaack , yeah :dancing
x 21000
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Was on for going until my bro pulled the pin this arvo. dag nabit.
Fox footy it is.
Stay tuned for Dooks' commentary right here, on this thread :gotigers
Talking in the 3rd person eh? HRT is impressed.
Dooks thinks you should stop using his rare and esteemed posts as an opportunity bait other site members.
Now let's talk footy! :gotigers
HRT thinks if live baiting is good enough for the greyhound industry it is perfect for this forum
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Game face on Telly tuned , pies in the oven , let's go tigers :highclap :highclap
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Is it sold out??
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Is it sold out??
Yep, Andyy.
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Saturday's match between Richmond and the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval has reached capacity.
Only patrons with a Ticketmaster ticket will have access into the venue at this stage, the AFL in conjunction with the venue will assess if there is any additional capacity remaining at the commencement of the match.
At this time the AFL will be in a position to make a decision if any further member scans or daily ticket sales will be available.
The League cannot guarantee this will occur, but if you choose to attend the venue and wait the AFL will ensure they update you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience as this assessment is made
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-28/tickets-limited-for-opening-preseason-match
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The Doggies will have 26 players, while we'll be using just 25.
No Ellis, Titch, Astbury or Conca.
No subs today due to the heat. 7 on the interchange bench.
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RICHMOND has further diluted the level of experience in Saturday's team that will face the Western Bulldogs with the withdrawal of Brandon Ellis, Shane Edwards, David Astbury and Reece Conca.
Already without Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt, Troy Chaplin, Brett Deledio, Dustin Martin and Ivan Maric, the Tigers will go in young against an almost full strength Dogs side.
Captained by Steven Morris, the Tigers will feature three recent draftees and four rookies, as well as Chris Knights on return from two injury-plagued seasons.
The heat policy is in force at Whitten Oval with both teams permitted to abandon the use of substitutes and instead take in an expanded bench.
The Tigers have opted to play seven off their interchange and the Bulldogs eight.
The Dogs trimmed Tom Campbell, Jordan Kelly and Ayce Cordy from their 29-man squad 90 minutes before the first bounce.
They'll be captained by Robert Murphy for the first time while Tom Boyd will take to the field in his new colours after crossing from Greater Western Sydney last year.
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RICHMOND
Out: Brandon Ellis, Shane Edwards, Reece Conca, David Astbury
Interchange (no substitutes due to heat policy, Tigers to play with seven on the bench): Ricky Petterd, Liam McBean, Daniel Butler, Reece McKenzie, Matt Arnot, Jayden Short, Jason Castagna
2. Dylan Grimes, 6. Shaun Grigg, 11. Jake Batchelor, 13. Ricky Petterd, 15. Chris Knights, 16. Shaun Hampson, 22. Nathan Gordon, 26. Anthony Miles, 27. Sam Lloyd, 28. Taylor Hunt, 29. Ty Vickery, 31. Nick Vlastuin, 34. Liam McBean, 35. Ben Lennon, 36. Matt McDonough, 37. Connor Menadue, 38. Steve Morris, 39. Nathan Drummond, 40. Daniel Butler, 42. Reece McKenzie, 43. Todd Elton, 44. Matt Arnot, 45. Jayden Short, 46. Jason Castagna, 48. Kane Lambert.
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Out: Tom Campbell, Jordan Kelly, Ayce Cordy
Interchange (no substitutes due to heat policy): Jarrad Grant, Mitch Wallis, Lachie Hunter, Mitch Honeychurch, Josh Prudden, Joel Hamling, Jason Johannisen, Lin Jong
1. Jarrad Grant, 2. Robert Murphy, 3. Mitch Wallis, 4. Marcus Bontempelli,5. Matthew Boyd, 6. Luke Dahlhaus, 7. Lachlan Hunter, 9. Jake Stringer, 10. Easton Wood, 11. Jackson Macrae, 13. Nathan Hrovat, 17. Tom Boyd, 21. Tom Liberatore, 22. Mitch Honeychurch, 23. Jordan Roughead, 25. Koby Stevens, 27. Will Minson, 28. Josh Prudden, 29. Tory Dickson, 30. Joel Hamling, 32. Michael Talia, 33. Sam Darley, 38. Dale Morris, 39. Jason Johannisen, 42. Liam Picken, 43. Jack Redpath, 46. Lin Jong.
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We've barely touched the footy so far. Dogs taking this seriously.
Rich 0
WB 2
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Lambert inside 50. Collected by McDonough but his snap is OOTF.
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KICK IT LONG WITH THE WIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:banghead
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PUNCH THE BALL IF YOUR DEFENDING FROM BEHIND!!!!!!!!!!
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Falling down across HF. Just giving the ball back to the Dogs.
Rich 0
WB 8
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Geez grigg looks slow (or just not trying)
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Disposal efficiency
Wb 81%
RICH 59%
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Well that actually easy after not looking like scoring.
Batch to Lambert. Gordon dropped it at HF but got the HB receive to Arnot for a goal :gotigers
Rich 6
WB 9
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Out of the centre. Short gets his first goal for the Tiges. Great goal too :gotigers
Rich 12
WB 15
Inside 50s: 6 - 14
Marks inside 50: 0 - 5
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Nice crumbling goal to Short
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Drummond free at HB to Gordon to Grigg inside the square. To Knights who finds Lambert who hits up Vickery for his first kick today. Goal :gotigers
In front :o
Rich 18
WB 15
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Vickery a comfy goal
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Miles out of the centre again. To Vickery to Petterd and Morris ends up with it inside 50 as the siren blows. He nails the goal after the siren :gotigers
Quarter time.
Richmond 4.0-24
Bulldogs 2.3-15
Goals: Arnot, Short, Vickery, Morris
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And we kicked with the wind.
Never let it be said we are not fast learners.
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Hi all glad to be back and super pumped that the footy's back.
:gotigers :gotigers :gotigers :gotigers
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Siren. Nice goal to Morris. Tigers by 9 pts
Bulldogs kick to handball ratio 1:1.3
Richmond keeping it simple at 2:1
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The first 15 minutes was a Doggie training run. They had all the ball and the play was in their forward half. Thankfully they missed a couple of gettable shots. Arnot's goal was totally against the run of play. What got us back in the game and in front via the last 3 goals was our centre clearances (Miles :thumbsup ).
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Lambert, Hunt and Pettard in the thick of things. Arnot Batch Miles Castagna all serviceable.
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The best thing about the nob cup is that if we lose it doesn't really mean that much.
But if we win then "Stick it up yas, ya losers wooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo"
:gotigers
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Lambert, Hunt and Pettard in the thick of things. Arnot Batch Miles Castagna all serviceable.
Thought Bachelor was very good as well.
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Butler inside 50 and Knights, front and square, scores his bread & butter goal :gotigers
Rich 31
WB 22
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Vickery cops one from Easton Wood.
Commentators praising Elton's work in defence so far.
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Short's been the most impressive so far of the young guys.
31 - 23
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Three OOTFs in a row .
Batch first.
Doggies give it back.
Grigg then returns the favour.
:P
Doggies get one back.
31 - 29
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And we kicked with the wind.
Never let it be said we are not fast learners.
:scream
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Three OOTFs in a row .
Batch first.
Doggies give it back.
Grigg then returns the favour.
:P
Doggies get one back.
31 - 29
Go Griggy!!!!!
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Doggies on top in the last 5 mins and are back in front. Our kicks out of defence have been ordinary in that time.
31 - 35
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Flossy to Petterd through the square. We have players free but Miles holds on a fraction too long and when he goes towards Vickery in the clear, the ball holds up in the wind and gives it time for Talia to spoil. Almost punished 12 pts on the rebound but the Dogs miss.
31 - 36
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Even if their experience runs over us in the end, good to see our teenagers and late draft picks being competitive. Got it on record now because off to the foo fighters.
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stuffing hate flooding
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All Dogs last 10 minutes and they kicked the last 4 goals.
Inside 50s: 17- 4 that 2nd quarter.
Centre clearances that 2nd quarter: zip - 5 (there's the game).
Commentators saying it's a 3-4 goal wind.
Half-time
Richmond 4.0 5.1-31
Bulldogs 2.3 7.7-49
Goals: Arnot, Short, Vickery, Morris, Knights.
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Disposals:
Petterd 11
Lambert 11
Hunt 11
Miles 11
Castagna 8
Lennon 7
Grigg 7
Vlastuin 7
Knights 7
McDonough 6
Short 6
Drummond 6
Batchelor 6
Arnot 5
Menadue 4
Morris 4
Lloyd 3
Vickery 3
Elton 3
Gordon 3
Hampson 2
McBean 1
Grimes 1
Butler 1
McKenzie 0
Total: 137 - 173
Cont. poss: 55 - 61
Clearances: 15 - 20
Ctr. Clear: 3 - 7
Inside 50s: 13 - 33
Marks In50: 2 - 8
Tackles: 30 - 28
Hitouts: 23 - 13
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I'm cutting up my membership
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Even if their experience runs over us in the end, good to see our teenagers and late draft picks being competitive. Got it on record now because off to the foo fighters.
Spot on. Given the Dogs are at full strength while we are playing a virtual VFL side, there's been plenty of good signs so far from the young cubs.
Touchwood, we get through unscatched today too which is the main thing :pray. Other sides haven't been so lucky. Eagles' Eric McKenzie has done his ACL and young Libba's knee is also being scanned to see if he has done his ACL as well.
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I'm cutting up my membership
I'm cutting up Ramps for him
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I'm cutting up my membership
I'm cutting up Ramps for him
A missed apostrophe really changes the entire comment :lol
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I'm cutting up my membership
I'm cutting up Ramps for him
A missed apostrophe really changes the entire comment :lol
;D
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Top courage by Flossy.
Inside 50s since qtr time: 5 - 24 :P
Lloyd gets 50m and we get a 9-point supergoal :gotigers.
Rich 40
WB 50
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Grimes to McBean to Hunt. Towards Lloyd who gets the free for too high. He finds Morris inside 50. Misses.
Rich 41
WB 50
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LOL Picken :lol
Good strong mark from by McBean against 2 opponents. Off to Lloyd who finds Knights who strolls in for a goal :gotigers
Rich 47
WB 50
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The decision to take AFL football back to the Whitten Oval produced a tremendous atmosphere, but the demand for February football led to disappointment for fans who turned up to the Western Bulldogs-Richmond game on Saturday afternoon without a ticket.
With the ground close to capacity, a few hundred club members without match tickets were left to wait until the game started and until available space was re-evaluated.
Eventually, all the queueing patrons were allowed in, and made it into the ground by quarter-time.
The AFL issued a statement prior to the game to explain the situation.
"Only patrons with a Ticketmaster ticket will have access into the venue at this stage. The AFL in conjunction with the venue will assess if there is any additional capacity remaining at the commencement of the match (4.40pm EDT). Only at this time will the AFL be in a position to assess if any further member scans or daily ticket sales will be available."
An event coordinator estimated the crowd had reached around 9000 at quarter-time.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/nab-challenge-members-forced-to-wait-at-whitten-oval-20150228-13rl5d.html
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Miles sharks it and kicks towards the forward pocket and it's out of bounds for a throw-in. Wallis pinged for holding the ball. McKenzie with the free but misses.
Rich 48
WB 51
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Lol Mckenzie missed from 10 out straight in front
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Stoppage inside our 50. Arnot beats two and then cops one high. Siren. He puts us in front at 3/4 time :gotigers.
3/4 time
Richmond 4.0 5.1 1.7.3-54
Bulldogs 2.3 7.7 7.10-52
Supergoal: Lloyd
Goals: Knights 2, Arnot 2, Short, Vickery, Morris
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Good to see Grigg and Pettard still kicking helicopters floaters
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I'm cutting up my membership
I'm cutting up Ramps for him
A missed apostrophe really changes the entire comment :lol
It's not missed ;D
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;D
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The cubs are coming along nicely and Vlaustin doesn't have a dimmer switch does he, its either all the way on or nothing lol
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Disposals:
Miles 18
Petterd 15
Hunt 15
Lennon 13
Lambert 13
Grigg 12
Castagna 10
Arnot 10 + 2 goals
Vlastuin 8
Knights 8 + 2 goals
McDonough 8
Lloyd 8
Drummond 7
Batchelor 7
Gordon 6
Menadue 5
Hampson 5 + 31 hitouts
Morris 5
Short 5
Grimes 5
Vickery 5
Elton 5
McKenzie 3
McBean 3
Butler 2
total: 201 - 257
Cont: 81 - 92
Clearances: 24 - 27
Inside 50s: 22 - 48
Hitouts: 35 - 20
Tackles: 47 - 41
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Would be nice to have a win.
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Tough goal umpire. Security bloke came off second best lol.
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3 straight pts to the Dogs.
54 - 55
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Butler chips to McBean. Miskick inside 50 but Grigg gets a free and plays on while the Dogs were asleep and nails a goal :gotigers
Back in front!
Rich 60
WB 55
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lol go grigger
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Wowee :gotigers
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stuff I love Miles!
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Would be nice to have a win.
It's a non negotiable
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Hunt has been good today
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The Dogs have turned the ball over in their defensive half only four times.
Richmond has turned the ball over in their defensive half 18 times.
Both teams have scored one goal from these turnovers.
http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/nab-challenge/2015/1/wb-v-rich
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22 scoring shots to 12.
L M A O
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Dogs doing all the attacking but are kicking points.
We finally get it out of our backline. McBean around the body. Knights clever and kicks it to Gordon. 30m out. Goal :gotigers.
Rich 66
WB 57
14 mins Q4
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Knighter and Gordo magnificent
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22 scoring shots to 12.
L M A O
Inside 50s: 23 - 55, yet we're in front :thumbsup.
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Knights is like a new recruit
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Elton nice save just...
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Umpire is full of poo paying dropped marks ...wtf..
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How many times have we kicked it OOTF kicking out of defence?! :P
Goal to the Dogs.
66 - 64
17 mins Q4
Attendance: 9314.
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They'll kick the next 3-4
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Dogs in front.
70 - 68
Practice this week: Getting the ball out of defence especially against the breeze.
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Were mentally weak/week
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Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
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oh and here comes the late umpire charge lol
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They'll kick the next 3-4
Especially when they get gifted frees inside 50 for ducking ::).
They have a 3-4 goal breeze too.
66 - 76
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oh and here comes the late umpire charge lol
Told you so
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Morris stuffed that guy right up
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
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Morris stuffed that guy right up
It's a highlight of an otherwise soulless summer
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McBean poster.
67 - 77
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Short, nice work twice there...
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Game over. Goal to the Dogs.
67 - 83
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
So why watch it then?lol
Scoring shots my friend.
Whatever the team out there, they're representimg.
Embarrassingly so.
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
Why do our fans always peddle the easy excuse to justify not winning?
Do we want to win or cover arses?
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How stuffing high does it have to be before Miles gets a free now, it was around his stuffing motor boat, they have four umpires, these idiots are full of poo
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Final Score
Richmond 4.0 5.1 1.7.3 1.9.4-67
Bulldogs 2.3 7.7 7.10 0.12.17-89
Supergoal: Lloyd
Goals: Knights 2, Arnot 2, Short, Vickery, Morris, Gordon, Grigg.
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Sall good, got some games into some of the new guys and the nco's had to step up and take charge without cruising on the coat tails of the usual performers.
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Yes. Comtinuing finals form.
Go Richmond!
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
Why do our fans always peddle the easy excuse to justify not winning?
Do we want to win or cover arses?
While it's nice to win, it doesn't get us 4 points so it's better to get games into our recruits and lesser lights. I don't want to see our guns getting injured in a meaningless game too.
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
So why watch it then?lol
Scoring shots my friend.
Whatever the team out there, they're representimg.
Embarrassingly so.
Fair question Ox ;D.
To see the kids play their first game and see what they can do. Short (first half) and Castagna stood out.
It was the first game I've seen Lennon get a fair bit of footy at AFL level.
Hunt was good and will be a valuable addition to our full strength midfield.
Miles looks like he won't be a one year wonder.
Knights adds class when he's fit.
Elton seems to have improved in defence.
Importantly, no injuries! :thumbsup
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thought we did really well today. found some players ... overall we got more out of today than the hapless bullies. seems we added to the pace of our team, overall a good day for the RFC. It will be fun watching the ressies this year as well as the seniors.
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Young fellas had a good hit out against AFL bodies for the first time, I will take that :gotigers
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And Hampsud is still the biggest spud in the AFL.
....worst decision ever!
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Mate, I get enjoyment out of the fact that you get enjoyment out of it still......somehow. :thumbsup
As for the club, whilst I suport through brainwashing as a child, I care for them as long as
they remain pathetic, which they are.
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Great to see Knights out there too. Very classy player.
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And Hampsud is still the biggest spud in the AFL.
....worst decision ever!
hampson is a complete disappointment
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Shall we just give up now
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Thought Butler looked the goods today, has football smarts and very quick off the mark, could fill a small forward role at some point.
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Looked very handy ty, another one of fj s smokies :clapping
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
Why do our fans always peddle the easy excuse to justify not winning?
Do we want to win or cover arses?
It was a Practice Match FFS! It's for trialling new players, new positions and new strategies, as well as getting runs into the players legs and blow out the cobwebs. There's a reason why the NAB Cup was scrapped - most sides didn't take it seriously anymore. We also play these muppets in round 2 so why show our hand now. Reminds me of people bagging Ange for the Socceroos' ordinary form in friendlies prior to the Asian Cup. Only the real stuff matters.
By the way, at full strength, on their home deck they train on every day yet we've never played on, the Dogs should have flogged our VFL side by 10-15 goals. Most of our kids stood up in their first game together.
Anyway, I bet the Dogs would swap this meaningless win for ZERO points for no knee injury to Libba. We got through unscathed which is all that matters in the end.
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Thought Butler looked the goods today, has football smarts and very quick off the mark, could fill a small forward role at some point.
Agree with that. Has huge upside.
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BTW are the umpires still sponsored by OPSM, looked like they got caught short with the four umpire system so could only supply one lens per umpire ;) Couple of woeful decisions in the last quarter clearly shown to be wrong by TV replays.
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Thought Butler looked the goods today, has football smarts and very quick off the mark, could fill a small forward role at some point.
Agree with that. Has huge upside.
yeah agree with all that, thought most of our kids showed very good signs today.
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
Why do our fans always peddle the easy excuse to justify not winning?
Do we want to win or cover arses?
It was a Practice Match FFS! It's for trialling new players, new positions and new strategies, as well as getting runs into the players legs and blow out the cobwebs. There's a reason why the NAB Cup was scrapped - most sides didn't take it seriously anymore. We also play these muppets in round 2 so why show our hand now. Reminds me of people bagging Ange for the Socceroos' ordinary form in friendlies prior to the Asian Cup. Only the real stuff matters.
By the way, at full strength, on their home deck they train on every day yet we've never played on, the Dogs should have flogged our VFL side by 10-15 goals. Most of our kids stood up in their first game together.
Anyway, I bet the Dogs would swap this meaningless win for ZERO points for no knee injury to Libba. We got through unscathed which is all that matters in the end.
:bow :clapping
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10-12 players rested and out there with kids and Elton playing as a key back.
Dogs had virtually a full team.
Thought we defended well and Vlaustin was great. Other than 2 OOTF in the last quarter.
Our kicking out of defence was terrible at times but anyway.
Thought the hitout was good kids overall were great and we got more of it out than they did.
Good to see 4 umpires still can't get the job done properly with a blindsided umpire awarding a mark t Stringer he clearly dropped right in front of the boundary umpire to get the Dogs back in the game.
If they can't put us away with a team of kids they will struggle.
More for us to take home.
Hopefully some later round picks will
Already like Castagna and Butler from the newbies.
Thought Elton was good too.
Miles was good in the middle.
Knights looked good and sharp.
Batch looked ok in patches too.
Liked McKenzie in patches too.
Now for the bad ones and they will sound like a broken record but I thought
Grimes made a few blues,
Why why why Ty? Undisciplined and uninterested.That 3rd quarter free was from someone IMHO who still hasn't got his head right.
Overall liked what I saw. Hopefully we can get some later picks to step up and fill a few holes in our list.
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
Why do our fans always peddle the easy excuse to justify not winning?
Do we want to win or cover arses?
It was a Practice Match FFS! It's for trialling new players, new positions and new strategies, as well as getting runs into the players legs and blow out the cobwebs. There's a reason why the NAB Cup was scrapped - most sides didn't take it seriously anymore. We also play these muppets in round 2 so why show our hand now. Reminds me of people bagging Ange for the Socceroos' ordinary form in friendlies prior to the Asian Cup. Only the real stuff matters.
By the way, at full strength, on their home deck they train on every day yet we've never played on, the Dogs should have flogged our VFL side by 10-15 goals. Most of our kids stood up in their first game together.
Anyway, I bet the Dogs would swap this meaningless win for ZERO points for no knee injury to Libba. We got through unscathed which is all that matters in the end.
:bow :clapping
Look, I get the whole under 23 side thing. But it would have had a huge upside to say our kids beat their full strength side. Too many site members just rolling with (and defending) our loss when we could have won.
That concerns many of us because for some reason some here are always happy to default to the excuses that are available.
IF this is the culture of the fans, God help us if it's the culture of the club.
Realistically though, shots on goal were a concern. We should of lost by a lot more.
That aside, I couldn't care less, but I'm a little confused as to what cobwebs were so 'critical' to be blown out if we were playing such a young squad?
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I was actually impressed a little by Shaun Clampsem. Has to find another gear but that should be the bare minimum of what he provides week in week out.
Vickery has officially lost me
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hmm lots of comments about the dogs being at or near full strength and its used as some sort of justification or get out of jail free card. most havent added we actually played less players aged 22 and under.it was two pretty young sides. by my count they had 15 under 22s we had 12.
what is disappointing is so many are clearly playing for a spot in the 22 and they played like millionaires. its like the side is already decided and the players know it.
very ordinary game that was very hard to watch with little to enthuse about. i cant see too many from that game getting a senior gig or surpassing the regulars.
again i ask why anot a better balanced side with more of our better players being spread thru each game giving the younger blokes a better chance to shine. might have even won this game if we had played 3 or 4 more of our better types.
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
Why do our fans always peddle the easy excuse to justify not winning?
Do we want to win or cover arses?
It was a Practice Match FFS! It's for trialling new players, new positions and new strategies, as well as getting runs into the players legs and blow out the cobwebs. There's a reason why the NAB Cup was scrapped - most sides didn't take it seriously anymore. We also play these muppets in round 2 so why show our hand now. Reminds me of people bagging Ange for the Socceroos' ordinary form in friendlies prior to the Asian Cup. Only the real stuff matters.
By the way, at full strength, on their home deck they train on every day yet we've never played on, the Dogs should have flogged our VFL side by 10-15 goals. Most of our kids stood up in their first game together.
Anyway, I bet the Dogs would swap this meaningless win for ZERO points for no knee injury to Libba. We got through unscathed which is all that matters in the end.
:bow :clapping
Look, I get the whole under 23 side thing. But it would have had a huge upside to say our kids beat their full strength side. Too many site members just rolling with (and defending) our loss when we could have won.
That concerns many of us because for some reason some here are always happy to default to the excuses that are available.
IF this is the culture of the fans, God help us if it's the culture of the club.
Realistically though, shots on goal were a concern. We should of lost by a lot more.
That aside, I couldn't care less, but I'm a little confused as to what cobwebs were so 'critical' to be blown out if we were playing such a young squad?
:clapping :clapping
As our song states....."If we're behind then never mind
We'll fight and fight and win!"
Breed a never say die winning culture no matter who is playing.
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I was actually impressed a little by Shaun Clampsem. Has to find another gear but that should be the bare minimum of what he provides week in week out.
Vickery has officially lost me
You were impressed by the big spud? Maybe your easily pleased .
Anyway welcome aboard the Ty "sideshow bob" Vickery disapproval society, nice to have you aboard. There is still room in the Hamspud hatred committee if you ever come to your senses. :thumbsup
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The sky is falling
The sky is falling
Oh my god
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10-12 players rested and out there with kids and Elton playing as a key back.
Dogs had virtually a full team.
Thought we defended well and Vlaustin was great. Other than 2 OOTF in the last quarter.
Our kicking out of defence was terrible at times but anyway.
Thought the hitout was good kids overall were great and we got more of it out than they did.
Good to see 4 umpires still can't get the job done properly with a blindsided umpire awarding a mark t Stringer he clearly dropped right in front of the boundary umpire to get the Dogs back in the game.
If they can't put us away with a team of kids they will struggle.
More for us to take home.
Hopefully some later round picks will
Already like Castagna and Butler from the newbies.
Thought Elton was good too.
Miles was good in the middle.
Knights looked good and sharp.
Batch looked ok in patches too.
Liked McKenzie in patches too.
Now for the bad ones and they will sound like a broken record but I thought
Grimes made a few blues,
Why why why Ty? Undisciplined and uninterested.That 3rd quarter free was from someone IMHO who still hasn't got his head right.
Overall liked what I saw. Hopefully we can get some later picks to step up and fill a few holes in our list.
I would add short to the list, was right in amongst it tackling, spoiling and slotted a goal too.
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I was actually impressed a little by Shaun Clampsem. Has to find another gear but that should be the bare minimum of what he provides week in week out.
Vickery has officially lost me
You were impressed by the big spud? Maybe your easily pleased .
Anyway welcome aboard the Ty "sideshow bob" Vickery disapproval society, nice to have you aboard. There is still room in the Hamspud hatred committee if you ever come to your senses. :thumbsup
Thought Hampson rucked well today
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10-12 players rested and out there with kids and Elton playing as a key back.
Dogs had virtually a full team.
Thought we defended well and Vlaustin was great. Other than 2 OOTF in the last quarter.
Our kicking out of defence was terrible at times but anyway.
Thought the hitout was good kids overall were great and we got more of it out than they did.
Good to see 4 umpires still can't get the job done properly with a blindsided umpire awarding a mark t Stringer he clearly dropped right in front of the boundary umpire to get the Dogs back in the game.
If they can't put us away with a team of kids they will struggle.
More for us to take home.
Hopefully some later round picks will
Already like Castagna and Butler from the newbies.
Thought Elton was good too.
Miles was good in the middle.
Knights looked good and sharp.
Batch looked ok in patches too.
Liked McKenzie in patches too.
Now for the bad ones and they will sound like a broken record but I thought
Grimes made a few blues,
Why why why Ty? Undisciplined and uninterested.That 3rd quarter free was from someone IMHO who still hasn't got his head right.
Overall liked what I saw. Hopefully we can get some later picks to step up and fill a few holes in our list.
I would add short to the list, was right in amongst it tackling, spoiling and slotted a goal too.
Agreed. :thumbsup
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The sky is falling
The sky is falling
Oh my god
No, Charles, it fell a long time ago.
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How did Kane Lambert go
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I know Lambert was in the best but I'm interested in what you think
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Luke Beveridge played a strong list, wanted to start the season on a positive note.
Damien Hardwick played a weak side, happy to start the season with a loss.
Think about which of those gentlemen has greater job security right now.
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I was actually impressed a little by Shaun Clampsem. Has to find another gear but that should be the bare minimum of what he provides week in week out.
Vickery has officially lost me
You were impressed by the big spud? Maybe your easily pleased .
Anyway welcome aboard the Ty "sideshow bob" Vickery disapproval society, nice to have you aboard. There is still room in the Hamspud hatred committee if you ever come to your senses. :thumbsup
Never rated the big spud but as a back up Ruckman who is going to whither away in the 2's until something happens to Maric I thought his game was serviceable. Plenty of hit outs and actually touched the ball a couple of times, had someone beat on the lead too but got a woeful kick over his head although know him he wouldn't of marked it.
Yep sick to death of sticking up for the stuff wit giving him more and more time because he can kick a goal and shows glimpses but enough is enough.
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Not many stood up with 4 quater performances today. That could be a function of the 25 players or even the wind but maybe only lambert looks like he would push for inclusion apart from our past regulars. Thing that makes me smile is that side the Dogs put up will get a hiding in round 2. Watching the game it was easy to see the difference between that and our best 22. Talk all the negative you want guys but it wasnt a bad run for a less than 50% of our top 22.
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based on that praccie game you would play hamspud in front of vickery. the same vickery who has had his team mates talking up how good hes been in the off season lol.
hes a bloke who would be trying hard to prove himself after the way he finished last season. praccie game or not everything to play for but as usual there was no show from bob.
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I was actually impressed a little by Shaun Clampsem. Has to find another gear but that should be the bare minimum of what he provides week in week out.
Vickery has officially lost me
really? Vickery has upside i think but his chances are running out.
Hampson has had plenty of chances and sorry to say will always be an average footballer.
also mate i didnt watch a minute of the game as i dont rate these bull poo matches.
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The sky is falling
The sky is falling
Oh my god
get off the coke mate
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Thoughts on Elton? Thought he showed why we have been persistent with him but still lacks that next level
I was actually impressed a little by Shaun Clampsem. Has to find another gear but that should be the bare minimum of what he provides week in week out.
Vickery has officially lost me
really? Vickery has upside i think but his chances are running out.
Hampson has had plenty of chances and sorry to say will always be an average footballer.
also mate i didnt watch a minute of the game as i dont rate these bull poo matches.
Then why question it and what does upside and plenty of chances got to do with my opinion of him in this one particular game?
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Not many stood up with 4 quater performances today. That could be a function of the 25 players or even the wind but maybe only lambert looks like he would push for inclusion apart from our past regulars. Thing that makes me smile is that side the Dogs put up will get a hiding in round 2. Watching the game it was easy to see the difference between that and our best 22. Talk all the negative you want guys but it wasnt a bad run for a less than 50% of our top 22.
yep i agree the dogs will probably get the spoon. no side can have as much experience walk out the door and not suffer.its made worse when your a young rebuilding side already near the bottom and it happens
a simple fact though is wb played more kids than us that is 22 and under. they had 15 we had 12.
what is obvious to me is after 8 or 10 players we just drop away terribly.
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sorry misread thought you meant him as a player.
hampson is a vfl player at best. As good as angus was.
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Went watched wanted to actually steal it in the end great effort.
For whatever you can take from the nab cup, I took it!
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
Why do our fans always peddle the easy excuse to justify not winning?
Do we want to win or cover arses?
It was a Practice Match FFS! It's for trialling new players, new positions and new strategies, as well as getting runs into the players legs and blow out the cobwebs. There's a reason why the NAB Cup was scrapped - most sides didn't take it seriously anymore. We also play these muppets in round 2 so why show our hand now. Reminds me of people bagging Ange for the Socceroos' ordinary form in friendlies prior to the Asian Cup. Only the real stuff matters.
By the way, at full strength, on their home deck they train on every day yet we've never played on, the Dogs should have flogged our VFL side by 10-15 goals. Most of our kids stood up in their first game together.
Anyway, I bet the Dogs would swap this meaningless win for ZERO points for no knee injury to Libba. We got through unscathed which is all that matters in the end.
exactly MT its all about not getting injuries and new kids getting out for a kick.
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2 things I did learn Hampson, enough said.
STOP waiting for vickery my god he is crap and weak
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
Why do our fans always peddle the easy excuse to justify not winning?
Do we want to win or cover arses?
It was a Practice Match FFS! It's for trialling new players, new positions and new strategies, as well as getting runs into the players legs and blow out the cobwebs. There's a reason why the NAB Cup was scrapped - most sides didn't take it seriously anymore. We also play these muppets in round 2 so why show our hand now. Reminds me of people bagging Ange for the Socceroos' ordinary form in friendlies prior to the Asian Cup. Only the real stuff matters.
By the way, at full strength, on their home deck they train on every day yet we've never played on, the Dogs should have flogged our VFL side by 10-15 goals. Most of our kids stood up in their first game together.
Anyway, I bet the Dogs would swap this meaningless win for ZERO points for no knee injury to Libba. We got through unscathed which is all that matters in the end.
exactly MT its all about not getting injuries and new kids getting out for a kick.
are we really that good a side that that is all its about for us. i disagree. and if it was the case surely we would field sides that give our kids the best possible chance of getting a kick.
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It's all in his head. Has the physical attributes but he's just a stuff wit
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based on that praccie game you would play hamspud in front of vickery. the same vickery who has had his team mates talking up how good hes been in the off season lol.
hes a bloke who would be trying hard to prove himself after the way he finished last season. praccie game or not everything to play for but as usual there was no show from bob.
Hopefully neither of them play. Ty played like he thought he should have been rested and was "too good" to be out there with the kids and battlers.
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based on that praccie game you would play hamspud in front of vickery. the same vickery who has had his team mates talking up how good hes been in the off season lol.
hes a bloke who would be trying hard to prove himself after the way he finished last season. praccie game or not everything to play for but as usual there was no show from bob.
Hopefully neither of them play. Ty played like he thought he should have been rested and was "too good" to be out there with the kids and battlers.
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VIDEO: Highlights from today's match ...
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-02-28/preseason-round-1-highlights
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I thought Lambert had a very good first up game with 15 disposals. Miles rock solid as usual. Knights also played well and was one of our more consistent performers. Hunt was pretty good. Hampson showed more than Vickery but he is still a spud. That tap straight to Stringer in front of goal was cringe worthy. :banghead Lucky he missed. Watched Menadue closely. Had a couple of good disposals and a couple of bad ones. He chased hard and pressured well from a defensive point of view but the game was so choked up that it didn't really suit his natural running game offensively. Given time he will really come into his on on bigger grounds like the G and Subi. Thought Short was also pretty good. Other newbies that showed promise, Butler, Castagna and Drummond.
The biggest disappointment for me was McBean. He just couldn't find his way into the game and for a tall forward to not kick a goal was quite disappointing.
LMAO at Griggs Grenades into the wind! Only has one club in his bag of tricks, A pitching wedge!! :banghead
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Have learnt over the years that the result of practice games means Jack...I am actually happy that we lost.Dont want our boys going into the season with inflated heads
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The biggest disappointment for me was McBean. He just couldn't find his way into the game and for a tall forward to not kick a goal was quite disappointing.
Only 27 Inside 50's didn't help his cause....was ordinary in the contests but at least he had a basic idea of where to run and where to be......unlike a few others.
BOG for me was Vlastuin closely followed by Arnot & Miles. Elton was good - would be a real boost if he could become a presence in defence - though let's not get too carried away about him just getting the better of a second year player in a practice match. Mcdonough, Vickery, Gordon & Grigg (suprise )were all shyte.
Good to see Hamspud has now added giving away dumb frees to his repetoire of uselessness. Such a cruel twist that he's also our only genuine tap ruckman (10 out of 10 Stringers agree.) Lloyd was alright. Vickery looked like he's still sooking over not getting his place back from Griffiths for the finals and wants out. Hunt was disappointing IMO. Knights showed his talent but not much impact. Pettard & Morris should've swapped roles, but hey supercoach knows best.
Best of the new brigade was Butler...Lambert looks smart but seemed to fade away....loved McKenzie's kick to McBean late in the match - for a young kid his size to be able to do that whilst fatigued is impressive.... all others showed glimpses except Drummond who was crap, but no-one really made you sit up and say "we could have a real a real player here" - usually there's at least one especially when you draft so many kids, so hopefully someone will put in a real eye-catcher in the next two games.
There were a few other things that concerned me but it's still early days and I really can't be arsed going into it and raising the ire of all the happy clappers & eternal 12 year-olds who'd still wear their old duffle coats if they could so - Go Tiges yay!!!!
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based on that praccie game you would play hamspud in front of vickery. the same vickery who has had his team mates talking up how good hes been in the off season lol.
hes a bloke who would be trying hard to prove himself after the way he finished last season. praccie game or not everything to play for but as usual there was no show from bob.
Hopefully neither of them play. Ty played like he thought he should have been rested and was "too good" to be out there with the kids and battlers.
na old softie played like he always does. no mental toughness and freakin lazy. if he cant get a kick in nab he wont get a kick anywhere.
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The biggest disappointment for me was McBean. He just couldn't find his way into the game and for a tall forward to not kick a goal was quite disappointing.
Only 27 Inside 50's didn't help his cause....was ordinary in the contests but at least he had a basic idea of where to run and where to be......unlike a few others.
ffs after how many yr you would hope thats the case. i keep on saying it pea hearts never ever really make it. the trouble is this bloke plays like a millionare he actually thinks he belongs. fact is hes ordinary and hes been ordinary for what hes in yr 7. geez we go crook about hamspud give me the carlton hack any day.
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The biggest disappointment for me was McBean. He just couldn't find his way into the game and for a tall forward to not kick a goal was quite disappointing.
Only 27 Inside 50's didn't help his cause....was ordinary in the contests but at least he had a basic idea of where to run and where to be......unlike a few others.
ffs after how many yr you would hope thats the case. i keep on saying it pea hearts never ever really make it. the trouble is this bloke plays like a millionare he actually thinks he belongs. fact is hes ordinary and hes been ordinary for what hes in yr 7. geez we go crook about hamspud give me the carlton hack any day.
Read the post again santa - talking about McBean, not Vickery.
..and Hamspud's a pea heart as well.....half the reason he makes so many basic skill errors is because he shytes himself.....I'd rather bring back Graham...
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Play stopped. A Dog's been cleaned up by his own teammate.
Hahahahaha.
Jeesus Geez they're pathetic.
Our mostly VFL side vs full strength Dogs plus we're playing one player less. It's meaningless preseason game anyway.
Why do our fans always peddle the easy excuse to justify not winning?
Do we want to win or cover arses?
It was a Practice Match FFS! It's for trialling new players, new positions and new strategies, as well as getting runs into the players legs and blow out the cobwebs. There's a reason why the NAB Cup was scrapped - most sides didn't take it seriously anymore. We also play these muppets in round 2 so why show our hand now. Reminds me of people bagging Ange for the Socceroos' ordinary form in friendlies prior to the Asian Cup. Only the real stuff matters.
By the way, at full strength, on their home deck they train on every day yet we've never played on, the Dogs should have flogged our VFL side by 10-15 goals. Most of our kids stood up in their first game together.
Anyway, I bet the Dogs would swap this meaningless win for ZERO points for no knee injury to Libba. We got through unscathed which is all that matters in the end.
exactly MT its all about not getting injuries and new kids getting out for a kick.
Yeh.......when you don't win, I agree.
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Send Vickery to Perth for big Zach Clarke
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Is it true they won the toss and kicked into the wind again??
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Is it true they won the toss and kicked into the wind again??
Morris kicked with it. Heard he won't captain again :shh
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The biggest disappointment for me was McBean. He just couldn't find his way into the game and for a tall forward to not kick a goal was quite disappointing.
Only 27 Inside 50's didn't help his cause....was ordinary in the contests but at least he had a basic idea of where to run and where to be......unlike a few others.
ffs after how many yr you would hope thats the case. i keep on saying it pea hearts never ever really make it. the trouble is this bloke plays like a millionare he actually thinks he belongs. fact is hes ordinary and hes been ordinary for what hes in yr 7. geez we go crook about hamspud give me the carlton hack any day.
LMFAO
IF ever it was needed, there is the confirmation.......
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Hamspud actually did ok in the ruck and beat Minson and Co I thought. Around the ground went missing of course but yeah.
Vickery...well, yeah. He really doesn't work for most of his goals. More of an opportunist than a work horse/contester. I can see why the club will be giving him game time - he could be so much more if he applied himself. Not a fan of the pea heart but I guess we'll be seeing more of him this year.
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With some stars returning, more midfield firepower and therefore some dominance coming out of the middle and we will then see who will really has what it takes up forward. Yesterday the delivery into the forward line whether with or against the breeze was pretty haphazard at best so any forward will struggle under those circumstances. Hopefully conditions for forwards are good for the next game against Port and we can really see of the fringe dweller forwards who is going to put their hand up.
Vickery's body language doesn't do himself any favours, very laconic and tends to look like someone who has the sulks, am sure that's not the case (all the time) but its most peoples perception of him. If delivery to him is in the right areas (he still needs to get there) then i am one of those people who still thinks he can play a part this season. Still believe we are screaming out for an X-Factor small forward, hopefully we target someone via free agency.
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I was actually impressed a little by Shaun Clampsem. Has to find another gear but that should be the bare minimum of what he provides week in week out.
Vickery has officially lost me
You were impressed by the big spud? Maybe your easily pleased .
Anyway welcome aboard the Ty "sideshow bob" Vickery disapproval society, nice to have you aboard. There is still room in the Hamspud hatred committee if you ever come to your senses. :thumbsup
Thought Hampson rucked well today
And the 4-6 free kicks he didn't receive by being in front and pushed out of the boundary throw ins were unbelievable
Watched the replay when I go home from game and it was highlighted there
Poor umpiring
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The biggest disappointment for me was McBean. He just couldn't find his way into the game and for a tall forward to not kick a goal was quite disappointing.
Only 27 Inside 50's didn't help his cause....was ordinary in the contests but at least he had a basic idea of where to run and where to be......unlike a few others.
ffs after how many yr you would hope thats the case. i keep on saying it pea hearts never ever really make it. the trouble is this bloke plays like a millionare he actually thinks he belongs. fact is hes ordinary and hes been ordinary for what hes in yr 7. geez we go crook about hamspud give me the carlton hack any day.
Read the post again santa - talking about McBean, not Vickery.
..and Hamspud's a pea heart as well.....half the reason he makes so many basic skill errors is because he shytes himself.....I'd rather bring back Graham...
Angus has signed up with Albury this year
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Not fussed by loss. Never read to much into practice matches. As long as no injuries do not care about the result.
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I didn't mind losing the game - just thought we leaked too many inside 50s and were too easily beaten in the clearances. Basic pressure acts were missing and besides Vlastuin and Miles we didn't have any AFL standard players on the park.
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The biggest disappointment for me was McBean. He just couldn't find his way into the game and for a tall forward to not kick a goal was quite disappointing.
Only 27 Inside 50's didn't help his cause....was ordinary in the contests but at least he had a basic idea of where to run and where to be......unlike a few others.
BOG for me was Vlastuin closely followed by Arnot & Miles. Elton was good - would be a real boost if he could become a presence in defence - though let's not get too carried away about him just getting the better of a second year player in a practice match. Mcdonough, Vickery, Gordon & Grigg (suprise )were all shyte.
Good to see Hamspud has now added giving away dumb frees to his repetoire of uselessness. Such a cruel twist that he's also our only genuine tap ruckman (10 out of 10 Stringers agree.) Lloyd was alright. Vickery looked like he's still sooking over not getting his place back from Griffiths for the finals and wants out. Hunt was disappointing IMO. Knights showed his talent but not much impact. Pettard & Morris should've swapped roles, but hey supercoach knows best.
Best of the new brigade was Butler...Lambert looks smart but seemed to fade away....loved McKenzie's kick to McBean late in the match - for a young kid his size to be able to do that whilst fatigued is impressive.... all others showed glimpses except Drummond who was crap, but no-one really made you sit up and say "we could have a real a real player here" - usually there's at least one especially when you draft so many kids, so hopefully someone will put in a real eye-catcher in the next two games.
There were a few other things that concerned me but it's still early days and I really can't be arsed going into it and raising the ire of all the happy clappers & eternal 12 year-olds who'd still wear their old duffle coats if they could so - Go Tiges yay!!!!
Shouldn't of bothered giving any of your pessimistic, sooky opinions then because that last paragraph just makes you seem like a big fat girl
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The biggest disappointment for me was McBean. He just couldn't find his way into the game and for a tall forward to not kick a goal was quite disappointing.
Only 27 Inside 50's didn't help his cause....was ordinary in the contests but at least he had a basic idea of where to run and where to be......unlike a few others.
BOG for me was Vlastuin closely followed by Arnot & Miles. Elton was good - would be a real boost if he could become a presence in defence - though let's not get too carried away about him just getting the better of a second year player in a practice match. Mcdonough, Vickery, Gordon & Grigg (suprise )were all shyte.
Good to see Hamspud has now added giving away dumb frees to his repetoire of uselessness. Such a cruel twist that he's also our only genuine tap ruckman (10 out of 10 Stringers agree.) Lloyd was alright. Vickery looked like he's still sooking over not getting his place back from Griffiths for the finals and wants out. Hunt was disappointing IMO. Knights showed his talent but not much impact. Pettard & Morris should've swapped roles, but hey supercoach knows best.
Best of the new brigade was Butler...Lambert looks smart but seemed to fade away....loved McKenzie's kick to McBean late in the match - for a young kid his size to be able to do that whilst fatigued is impressive.... all others showed glimpses except Drummond who was crap, but no-one really made you sit up and say "we could have a real a real player here" - usually there's at least one especially when you draft so many kids, so hopefully someone will put in a real eye-catcher in the next two games.
There were a few other things that concerned me but it's still early days and I really can't be arsed going into it and raising the ire of all the happy clappers & eternal 12 year-olds who'd still wear their old duffle coats if they could so - Go Tiges yay!!!!
Shouldn't of bothered giving any of your pessimistic, sooky opinions then because that last paragraph just makes you seem like a big fat girl
Ironic much?
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Colonic munch?
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Thoughts on Elton? Thought he showed why we have been persistent with him but still lacks that next level
I was actually impressed a little by Shaun Clampsem. Has to find another gear but that should be the bare minimum of what he provides week in week out.
Vickery has officially lost me
really? Vickery has upside i think but his chances are running out.
Hampson has had plenty of chances and sorry to say will always be an average footballer.
also mate i didnt watch a minute of the game as i dont rate these bull poo matches.
Then why question it and what does upside and plenty of chances got to do with my opinion of him in this one particular game?
defended quite well but did nothing else, id say grimes was similar.
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Elton , Hampson, Miles, went well.
Still not impressed with Batch and Morris... :-\
Overall not concerned with the result at all, we went well considering.
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It's all in his head. Has the physical attributes but he's just a stuff wit
not sure i can agree with this. he has plenty of height but imo lacks size and strength and intestinal fortitude.id be happy if he just regularly gave a contest.
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With some stars returning, more midfield firepower and therefore some dominance coming out of the middle and we will then see who will really has what it takes up forward. Yesterday the delivery into the forward line whether with or against the breeze was pretty haphazard at best so any forward will struggle under those circumstances. Hopefully conditions for forwards are good for the next game against Port and we can really see of the fringe dweller forwards who is going to put their hand up.
Vickery's body language doesn't do himself any favours, very laconic and tends to look like someone who has the sulks, am sure that's not the case (all the time) but its most peoples perception of him. If delivery to him is in the right areas (he still needs to get there) then i am one of those people who still thinks he can play a part this season. Still believe we are screaming out for an X-Factor small forward, hopefully we target someone via free agency.
we had a dominant midfield last yr and our fwd line was the worst performing area in the team. i didnt see a thing that we can do to change that this yr.maybe knights to play on a stuff to add a little polish.
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It's all in his head. Has the physical attributes but he's just a stuff wit
not sure i can agree with this. he has plenty of height but imo lacks size and strength and intestinal fortitude.id be happy if he just regularly gave a contest.
Has height, athleticism and I reckon he has a bit of strength (not that he shows it). Not enough strength to dominate an opponent but enough to not be pushed around. Intestinal fortitude is more to do with his head space, which is just stuffed
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The biggest disappointment for me was McBean. He just couldn't find his way into the game and for a tall forward to not kick a goal was quite disappointing.
Only 27 Inside 50's didn't help his cause....was ordinary in the contests but at least he had a basic idea of where to run and where to be......unlike a few others.
BOG for me was Vlastuin closely followed by Arnot & Miles. Elton was good - would be a real boost if he could become a presence in defence - though let's not get too carried away about him just getting the better of a second year player in a practice match. Mcdonough, Vickery, Gordon & Grigg (suprise )were all shyte.
Good to see Hamspud has now added giving away dumb frees to his repetoire of uselessness. Such a cruel twist that he's also our only genuine tap ruckman (10 out of 10 Stringers agree.) Lloyd was alright. Vickery looked like he's still sooking over not getting his place back from Griffiths for the finals and wants out. Hunt was disappointing IMO. Knights showed his talent but not much impact. Pettard & Morris should've swapped roles, but hey supercoach knows best.
Best of the new brigade was Butler...Lambert looks smart but seemed to fade away....loved McKenzie's kick to McBean late in the match - for a young kid his size to be able to do that whilst fatigued is impressive.... all others showed glimpses except Drummond who was crap, but no-one really made you sit up and say "we could have a real a real player here" - usually there's at least one especially when you draft so many kids, so hopefully someone will put in a real eye-catcher in the next two games.
There were a few other things that concerned me but it's still early days and I really can't be arsed going into it and raising the ire of all the happy clappers & eternal 12 year-olds who'd still wear their old duffle coats if they could so - Go Tiges yay!!!!
Shouldn't of bothered giving any of your pessimistic, sooky opinions then because that last paragraph just makes you seem like a big fat girl
Were you brought up or dragged up? It's shouldn't have, not shouldn't of.....
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With some stars returning, more midfield firepower and therefore some dominance coming out of the middle and we will then see who will really has what it takes up forward. Yesterday the delivery into the forward line whether with or against the breeze was pretty haphazard at best so any forward will struggle under those circumstances. Hopefully conditions for forwards are good for the next game against Port and we can really see of the fringe dweller forwards who is going to put their hand up.
Vickery's body language doesn't do himself any favours, very laconic and tends to look like someone who has the sulks, am sure that's not the case (all the time) but its most peoples perception of him. If delivery to him is in the right areas (he still needs to get there) then i am one of those people who still thinks he can play a part this season. Still believe we are screaming out for an X-Factor small forward, hopefully we target someone via free agency.
we had a dominant midfield last yr and our fwd line was the worst performing area in the team. i didnt see a thing that we can do to change that this yr.maybe knights to play on a stuff to add a little polish.
Kids had first hit out and if Deledio plays there and wonder how Riewoldt will slot in. Geez Claw I love your work but if that's based on yesterday and trying to find a few kids then sheesh.surely you could use a McKenzie, McBean or Elton type also. Worth the go.
Forget Vickery guy lost me yesterday given the way the club put raps on him over the off season.
Should've traded him to yesterday's opposition or St Kilda whilst he had currency. Cut our losses.
Will be worth less than the toilet paper I flushed this morning by season's end.
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Ive been telling you blokes about Vickery for years
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Were you brought up or dragged up? It's shouldn't have, not shouldn't of.....
:lol desperate for a reply so now you've quoted me twice. You really are a bitter old fool
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Were you brought up or dragged up? It's shouldn't have, not shouldn't of.....
:lol desperate for a reply so now you've quoted me twice. You really are a bitter old fool
Yes you're really quite a clever little fellow...as far as you know....
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Cmon you two. Cut it out
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Not going to pretend I've seen all the footy this weekend but the bits I have seen most teams seem to have had several of their primary players up and going.
What did Hawthorn do?
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bent over for colonwoood
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Ive been telling you blokes about Vickery for years
To be fair guys, he has.
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10-12 players rested and out there with kids and Elton playing as a key back.
Dogs had virtually a full team.
Thought we defended well and Vlaustin was great. Other than 2 OOTF in the last quarter.
Our kicking out of defence was terrible at times but anyway.
Thought the hitout was good kids overall were great and we got more of it out than they did.
Good to see 4 umpires still can't get the job done properly with a blindsided umpire awarding a mark t Stringer he clearly dropped right in front of the boundary umpire to get the Dogs back in the game.
If they can't put us away with a team of kids they will struggle.
More for us to take home.
Hopefully some later round picks will
Already like Castagna and Butler from the newbies.
Thought Elton was good too.
Miles was good in the middle.
Knights looked good and sharp.
Batch looked ok in patches too.
Liked McKenzie in patches too.
Now for the bad ones and they will sound like a broken record but I thought
Grimes made a few blues,
Why why why Ty? Undisciplined and uninterested.That 3rd quarter free was from someone IMHO who still hasn't got his head right.
Overall liked what I saw. Hopefully we can get some later picks to step up and fill a few holes in our list.
Agree with most of that Don
I actually though Batchelor was very good considering he was playing on the 2nd KPP forward most of the time.
Out of the new kids I was really impressed with Jayden Short, showed more ticker than the last Jayden we had (sorry couldn't resist ;D). But seriously, just thought his intensity was really good for a newbie. Also liked Castagna, not much of him but not scared to go in and get the thing and for his first game showed reasonable skills.
Lambert has to be the one most likely to elevated. He just looks a ready made solid bodied inside mid. Certainly when he started in the middle he got his hands on it and worked in getting us the clearance. Plays a lot like Miles. Kudos to Arnot, though he played well with the limited opportunities he got to settle into a single position ;D
Agree with a couple of other about McBean, he is still along way of senior footy. He is slow in reacting, and slow in decision making. Has obvious talent but really needs to bulk up and get some intensity into his game
As for Tyrone, well he was simply Ty, seems to be a case of what we see is what we get. I just don't expect anything more him now.
Couple of other disappointments to me were Gordon and Lloyd. Gordon just looked clueless at times and Lloyd.... well dare I say it he just didn't appear fit
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Really is no excuse for players still going into the season unfit, in the sixth year of a coaching regime. If basic things like that haven't been addressed by now you have to start to seriously question if it ever will be whilst the same people are in charge.
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Really is no excuse for players coming into the season unfit....particularly going into the sixth year of a coaching regime.
Lloyd's only been in the system 2 years but I just thought he looked unfit. Maybe they've bulked him up too much?
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Really is no excuse for players coming into the season unfit....particularly going into the sixth year of a coaching regime.
Lloyd's only been in the system 2 years but I just thought he looked unfit. Maybe they've bulked him up too much?
Maybe so but he's hardly a kid...it's all down to standards, or an apparent lack thereof, IMO.
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Liberatore is out for the whole season poor bugger
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pretty poo way to start the year off
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With some stars returning, more midfield firepower and therefore some dominance coming out of the middle and we will then see who will really has what it takes up forward. Yesterday the delivery into the forward line whether with or against the breeze was pretty haphazard at best so any forward will struggle under those circumstances. Hopefully conditions for forwards are good for the next game against Port and we can really see of the fringe dweller forwards who is going to put their hand up.
Vickery's body language doesn't do himself any favours, very laconic and tends to look like someone who has the sulks, am sure that's not the case (all the time) but its most peoples perception of him. If delivery to him is in the right areas (he still needs to get there) then i am one of those people who still thinks he can play a part this season. Still believe we are screaming out for an X-Factor small forward, hopefully we target someone via free agency.
we had a dominant midfield last yr and our fwd line was the worst performing area in the team. i didnt see a thing that we can do to change that this yr.maybe knights to play on a stuff to add a little polish.
Kids had first hit out and if Deledio plays there and wonder how Riewoldt will slot in. Geez Claw I love your work but if that's based on yesterday and trying to find a few kids then sheesh.surely you could use a McKenzie, McBean or Elton type also. Worth the go.
Forget Vickery guy lost me yesterday given the way the club put raps on him over the off season.
Should've traded him to yesterday's opposition or St Kilda whilst he had currency. Cut our losses.
Will be worth less than the toilet paper I flushed this morning by season's end.
to be honest im actually shocked at mcbeans size still, im also shocked at the way he goes about it.theres a lot of love for him on this site but my moneys on him not making it.
i have no expectations on mckenzie and dont expect him to play seniors. so who will slot into vickerys spot and give us more atm. the simple answer is no one. elton has for two yrs now been groomed as a defender he wont be asked to play fwd. who will slot into griffiths spot if he continues to spud it up. there isnt anyone we are stuck with what we have.
fwd set up like last yr will be riewoldt, vickery, griffiths, with deledio, martin, edswards rotating thru there and now morris and possibly knights. we had a dominant midfield last yr and the same fwds spudded it up what will change.
have we found a quality sml fwd answer is no. some of the kids had glimpses but they are miles away and wont play seniors apart from maybe the odd game.
we are laughably going to try morris as a small fwd, the fact is there will be few changes to our team i can see it most of us can see it. there is no opportunity for us to improve our fwd line because we just didnt do a thing about fixing the problem in the short term anyway.
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Hey Claw Liberatore is out for the whole season, some respect please
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Hey Claw Liberatore is out for the whole season, some respect please
better him than say miles. while i sympathise with him as person hes an opposition player and i really dont give a poo.
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With some stars returning, more midfield firepower and therefore some dominance coming out of the middle and we will then see who will really has what it takes up forward. Yesterday the delivery into the forward line whether with or against the breeze was pretty haphazard at best so any forward will struggle under those circumstances. Hopefully conditions for forwards are good for the next game against Port and we can really see of the fringe dweller forwards who is going to put their hand up.
Vickery's body language doesn't do himself any favours, very laconic and tends to look like someone who has the sulks, am sure that's not the case (all the time) but its most peoples perception of him. If delivery to him is in the right areas (he still needs to get there) then i am one of those people who still thinks he can play a part this season. Still believe we are screaming out for an X-Factor small forward, hopefully we target someone via free agency.
we had a dominant midfield last yr and our fwd line was the worst performing area in the team. i didnt see a thing that we can do to change that this yr.maybe knights to play on a stuff to add a little polish.
Kids had first hit out and if Deledio plays there and wonder how Riewoldt will slot in. Geez Claw I love your work but if that's based on yesterday and trying to find a few kids then sheesh.surely you could use a McKenzie, McBean or Elton type also. Worth the go.
Forget Vickery guy lost me yesterday given the way the club put raps on him over the off season.
Should've traded him to yesterday's opposition or St Kilda whilst he had currency. Cut our losses.
Will be worth less than the toilet paper I flushed this morning by season's end.
to be honest im actually shocked at mcbeans size still, im also shocked at the way he goes about it.theres a lot of love for him on this site but my moneys on him not making it.
i have no expectations on mckenzie and dont expect him to play seniors. so who will slot into vickerys spot and give us more atm. the simple answer is no one. elton has for two yrs now been groomed as a defender he wont be asked to play fwd. who will slot into griffiths spot if he continues to spud it up. there isnt anyone we are stuck with what we have.
fwd set up like last yr will be riewoldt, vickery, griffiths, with deledio, martin, edswards rotating thru there and now morris and possibly knights. we had a dominant midfield last yr and the same fwds spudded it up what will change.
have we found a quality sml fwd answer is no. some of the kids had glimpses but they are miles away and wont play seniors apart from maybe the odd game.
we are laughably going to try morris as a small fwd, the fact is there will be few changes to our team i can see it most of us can see it. there is no opportunity for us to improve our fwd line because we just didnt do a thing about fixing the problem in the short term anyway.
Not sure if you didn't think, but your post is a bit insensitive Clawski
The previous post detailed that libba was out for the season and you not only ignored this, but broke the usual site protocol in getting on the front foot (bagging our club) after the injury news was announced.
Take a breath and think about it
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I reckon the Dogs will go close to the spoon this year so it's difficult to take too much out of yesterdays performance.
Players looking to win a round 1 spot who showed a bit would have found it a lot tougher against quality opposition yesterday.
Need to see more yet as to know how we're traveling.
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I reckon the Dogs will go close to the spoon this year so it's difficult to take too much out of yesterdays performance.
Players looking to win a round 1 spot who showed a bit would have found it a lot tougher against quality opposition yesterday.
Need to see more yet as to know how we're traveling.
That's all very well, but claw has peeved alot of people off.....we need resolution here
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With some stars returning, more midfield firepower and therefore some dominance coming out of the middle and we will then see who will really has what it takes up forward. Yesterday the delivery into the forward line whether with or against the breeze was pretty haphazard at best so any forward will struggle under those circumstances. Hopefully conditions for forwards are good for the next game against Port and we can really see of the fringe dweller forwards who is going to put their hand up.
Vickery's body language doesn't do himself any favours, very laconic and tends to look like someone who has the sulks, am sure that's not the case (all the time) but its most peoples perception of him. If delivery to him is in the right areas (he still needs to get there) then i am one of those people who still thinks he can play a part this season. Still believe we are screaming out for an X-Factor small forward, hopefully we target someone via free agency.
we had a dominant midfield last yr and our fwd line was the worst performing area in the team. i didnt see a thing that we can do to change that this yr.maybe knights to play on a stuff to add a little polish.
Kids had first hit out and if Deledio plays there and wonder how Riewoldt will slot in. Geez Claw I love your work but if that's based on yesterday and trying to find a few kids then sheesh.surely you could use a McKenzie, McBean or Elton type also. Worth the go.
Forget Vickery guy lost me yesterday given the way the club put raps on him over the off season.
Should've traded him to yesterday's opposition or St Kilda whilst he had currency. Cut our losses.
Will be worth less than the toilet paper I flushed this morning by season's end.
to be honest im actually shocked at mcbeans size still, im also shocked at the way he goes about it.theres a lot of love for him on this site but my moneys on him not making it.
i have no expectations on mckenzie and dont expect him to play seniors. so who will slot into vickerys spot and give us more atm. the simple answer is no one. elton has for two yrs now been groomed as a defender he wont be asked to play fwd. who will slot into griffiths spot if he continues to spud it up. there isnt anyone we are stuck with what we have.
fwd set up like last yr will be riewoldt, vickery, griffiths, with deledio, martin, edswards rotating thru there and now morris and possibly knights. we had a dominant midfield last yr and the same fwds spudded it up what will change.
have we found a quality sml fwd answer is no. some of the kids had glimpses but they are miles away and wont play seniors apart from maybe the odd game.
we are laughably going to try morris as a small fwd, the fact is there will be few changes to our team i can see it most of us can see it. there is no opportunity for us to improve our fwd line because we just didnt do a thing about fixing the problem in the short term anyway.
Not sure if you didn't think, but your post is a bit insensitive Clawski
The previous post detailed that libba was out for the season and you not only ignored this, but broke the usual site protocol in getting on the front foot (bagging our club) after the injury news was announced.
Take a breath and think about it
im an insensitive person dooks. why would libberatore getting a knee injury prevent me from CRITICISING my own club. what freakin protocol.
besides his situation was announced hours ago.
look im sure libba is a nice lad and a good person but as a footscray player i really dont care about what injuries he or his team mates cop.
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I reckon the Dogs will go close to the spoon this year so it's difficult to take too much out of yesterdays performance.
Players looking to win a round 1 spot who showed a bit would have found it a lot tougher against quality opposition yesterday.
Need to see more yet as to know how we're traveling.
That's all very well, but claw has peeved alot of people off.....we need resolution here
He hasn't peeved me off. He said that he feels for Liberatore but this isn't Bulldogs Blitz or whatever.
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Liberatore is out for the whole season poor bugger
Maybe the karma bug has left Dad alone and bitten the next generation?
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Hey Claw Liberatore is out for the whole season, some respect please
And we should care because-
A) He's the son of a dog who assaulted Matty Knights with a king hit
B) He's an opposition player
C) He's also a little dog
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Hey Claw Liberatore is out for the whole season, some respect please
And we should care because-
A) He's the son of a dog who assaulted Matty Knights with a king hit
B) He's an opposition player
C) He's also a little dog
I'll take C :whistle
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stuff ur political correctness on this little rat.
In any other moronic demographic people would be citing karma.
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and I hope he does it hard too.
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Well....where to from here?
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13th
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Well....where to from here?
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Maybe OER could start an online collection for him since he is doing it tough?
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Have a heart people.
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I don't give a stuff either. In the end hes just an opposition player.
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I don't give a stuff either. In the end hes just an opposition player.
Righteo Ramps you have just been elected president of the online collection committee
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I don't give a stuff either. In the end hes just an opposition player.
Righteo Ramps you have just been elected president of the online collection committee
And Ox can be the secretary
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why are people so unkind?
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Anyways back to Richmond's performance..
Of the youngsters the one's that caught my eye most in glimpses were:
Short - Clean by hand and foot. Good determination.
Elton - Thought he beat Boyd on the day. Both developing players just that one doesn't cost a mil. Elts may yet make it..
Arnot - Not really sure why Dimma doesn't rate him because he impressed yesterday. There's plenty of competition though for a midfield role at Richmond.
Butler - Bit of a dasher and looks to take the game on. Involved in some very nice patches of play.
Castagna - Another dasher. Looks to have been encouraged to go for it.
Mackenzie - This fella is a brute but also looks like he can play. One to watch..
Slightly disappointing were the MMMs McBean, Menadue & McDonough. Can't get disheartened at this early stage though.
Of the more senior players as others have said Knights looks to be recovered from injury. Whether he can force his way back to AFL footy though remains. Game not getting any slower.
Lambert showed plenty early doors. I think he will fit in just fine. Adds to our depth inside. Doubt he plays round 1 though.
One of Hunt or Petterd will be in the starting 22.
Grimes and Vlaustin showed that they will be locks with solid performances on the day.
No doubt the clubs is building it's strength. Getting harder to choose a round 1 side with certainty.
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Agree that McBean is a mile off senior AFL footy. Just doesn't have the body yet and is more a crumbing forward rather than key forward. Skills are good and showed a few nice signs. Think McKenzie will play before Liam.
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I think the game showed more about our so called senior or fringe players.
Hamspud- give up he's useless, contributes nothing & taps to no one in particular. Let's hope and pray Maric doesn't get injured. Worst decision ever!
Vickery - nothing's changed! We should've traded him when he had currency, disinterested and a cocky prick that thinks he's good because everyone at Richmond tells him he is. Proving a dud 1st round pick fail.
Grigg - lollipop king. Useless softy that wouldn't get a game at the bulldogs. Nothing's changed.
Petterd - another lollipop useless fringe dweller that likes to ball-watch & get it easy. Nothing's changed.
Morris - did ok.
Grimes - very disappointing performance from a so called leader. Expected more from him.
Batchelor - battled hard but looked like he was battling hard.
Vlastuin - limited game time but does everything you'd expect a future leader to do but he does need to have more composure when kicking under pressure.
Arnot - showed he's worth persisting with and that he should be ahead of Grigg & Petterd for a senior spot.
Lennon - did ok. But I expect more from a first round player. He's no Vlastuin or Miles that's for sure.
Hunt - looks as though he doesn't mind going in for the hard ball.
Miles - miles ahead of anyone else that played on the field.
Knights - could've got more ball & I expected more. He still looks a classy player that's capable of delivering a solid performance in the seniors. Hopefully the limited opportunities and injuries of the past stay in the past and he uses those disappointments as motivation for a great season for us this year. :pray
Secret weapon. :shh
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Bit harsh comparing Petterd to Grigg - he might be a hack but soft is one thing he definitely isn't. Said all along that if Hardwick insists on playing him, it needs to be as a defensive forward - his best football at Melbourne was in that role and his best play at Richmond has been when he's been thrown forward. He's a liabilty in the backline.
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Bit harsh comparing Petterd to Grigg - he might be a hack but soft is one thing he definitely isn't. Said all along that if Hardwick insists on playing him, it needs to be as a defensive forward - his best football at Melbourne was in that role and his best play at Richmond has been when he's been thrown forward. He's a liabilty in the backline.
He's a liability period.
I'm not comparing at all only stating my opinion on these softy types that like to play lollipop footy and wait for the easy ball out the back.
We wont win finals with these blokes getting senior games. Until we can find hardnut types like Vlastuin that can replace these blokes we are stuck in no mans land between 8th and 9th hoping beyond hope to get a finals birth and be satisfied getting there and with mediocrity and with mediocre players that won't and can't win their own ball.
I'm sick of these Pansy's & we better beat the scum round 1...I don't care who is playing!
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Grimes' post-match interview:
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-03-02/preseason-round-1-grimes-postmatch
* For us, the game was all about the development of our younger players and getting on with our ball movement that we’ve been practising through the pre-season. We’ve implemented some new things, so it was really good to see patches of that throughout the game.
* I think it’s always a great learning opportunity to play against players that are bigger than you and out-body you. I was lucky – that’s what I was exposed to in the first half of my career. So I think they’ll run with the opportunity they’ve had today, to really learn how to play against some of the best players in the competition. If anything, it’s been a great learning opportunity today.
* There are definitely some areas for improvement but I think that hit-out’s held us in good stead for the rest of the NAB Cup and hopefully get into some good form right before the proper season starts.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-03-02/grimes-in-praise-of-tiger-youth
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I agree with what u said about arnot.
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Bit harsh comparing Petterd to Grigg - he might be a hack but soft is one thing he definitely isn't. Said all along that if Hardwick insists on playing him, it needs to be as a defensive forward - his best football at Melbourne was in that role and his best play at Richmond has been when he's been thrown forward. He's a liabilty in the backline.
He's a liability period.
I'm not comparing at all only stating my opinion on these softy types that like to play lollipop footy and wait for the easy ball out the back.
We wont win finals with these blokes getting senior games. Until we can find hardnut types like Vlastuin that can replace these blokes we are stuck in no mans land between 8th and 9th hoping beyond hope to get a finals birth and be satisfied getting there and with mediocrity and with mediocre players that won't and can't win their own ball.
I'm sick of these Pansy's & we better beat the scum round 1...I don't care who is playing!
Somehow I think your missing Diocs point that he doesn't think Pettard is soft and that he goes in for the hard ball
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Hey Claw Liberatore is out for the whole season, some respect please
And we should care because-
A) He's the son of a dog who assaulted Matty Knights with a king hit
B) He's an opposition player
C) He's also a little dog
Don't forget his strike
Grimes' post-match interview:
* For us, the game was all about the development of our younger players and getting on with our ball movement that we’ve been practising through the pre-season. We’ve implemented some new things, so it was really good to see patches of that throughout the game.
Sorry but what ball movement? Wasn't the ball in our D50 for the majority of the game with so many turnovers going straight to the opposition or out on the full?
Edited: you know the drill about "rumours", accusations about things that have not been reported are not allowed :banghead. And before you jump and down, just researched it and your comment is not reported and not accurate
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Bit harsh comparing Petterd to Grigg - he might be a hack but soft is one thing he definitely isn't. Said all along that if Hardwick insists on playing him, it needs to be as a defensive forward - his best football at Melbourne was in that role and his best play at Richmond has been when he's been thrown forward. He's a liabilty in the backline.
He's a liability period.
I'm not comparing at all only stating my opinion on these softy types that like to play lollipop footy and wait for the easy ball out the back.
We wont win finals with these blokes getting senior games. Until we can find hardnut types like Vlastuin that can replace these blokes we are stuck in no mans land between 8th and 9th hoping beyond hope to get a finals birth and be satisfied getting there and with mediocrity and with mediocre players that won't and can't win their own ball.
I'm sick of these Pansy's & we better beat the scum round 1...I don't care who is playing!
Somehow I think your missing Diocs point that he doesn't think Pettard is soft and that he goes in for the hard ball
I think you're missing the point that every tiger is a softie lolly pop sucking pansy poo munching pansy and that's why we aren't winning games. Additionally that everyone must blow a woopa valve if we don't beat Carlton because we actually get 8 points due to their blight on the game as dirty, stinking cheating filth.
Not sure how you missed that
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I think you're missing the point that every tiger is a softie lolly pop sucking pansy poo munching pansy and that's why we aren't winning games. Additionally that everyone must blow a woopa valve if we don't beat Carlton because we actually get 8 points due to their blight on the game as dirty, stinking cheating filth.
Not sure how you missed that
Thanks for clearing that up
Got it now
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Somehow I think your missing Diocs point that he doesn't think Pettard is soft and that he goes in for the hard ball
One thing Petterd isn't is soft and cwrtainly doesn't stand back waiting for the easy ball. He actually goes in to get the pill unlike a number of others
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Somehow I think your missing Diocs point that he doesn't think Pettard is soft and that he goes in for the hard ball
One thing Petterd isn't is soft and cwrtainly doesn't stand back waiting for the easy ball. He actually goes in to get the pill unlike a number of others
Yeah but can he kick the bloody thing
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Bit harsh comparing Petterd to Grigg - he might be a hack but soft is one thing he definitely isn't. Said all along that if Hardwick insists on playing him, it needs to be as a defensive forward - his best football at Melbourne was in that role and his best play at Richmond has been when he's been thrown forward. He's a liabilty in the backline.
He's a liability period.
I'm not comparing at all only stating my opinion on these softy types that like to play lollipop footy and wait for the easy ball out the back.
We wont win finals with these blokes getting senior games. Until we can find hardnut types like Vlastuin that can replace these blokes we are stuck in no mans land between 8th and 9th hoping beyond hope to get a finals birth and be satisfied getting there and with mediocrity and with mediocre players that won't and can't win their own ball.
I'm sick of these Pansy's & we better beat the scum round 1...I don't care who is playing!
Somehow I think your missing Diocs point that he doesn't think Pettard is soft and that he goes in for the hard ball
I think you're missing the point that every tiger is a softie lolly pop sucking pansy poo munching pansy and that's why we aren't winning games. Additionally that everyone must blow a woopa valve if we don't beat Carlton because we actually get 8 points due to their blight on the game as dirty, stinking cheating filth.
Not sure how you missed that
:Lol Yeh I did miss that
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Somehow I think your missing Diocs point that he doesn't think Pettard is soft and that he goes in for the hard ball
One thing Petterd isn't is soft and cwrtainly doesn't stand back waiting for the easy ball. He actually goes in to get the pill unlike a number of others
Perceptions are a funny thing WP.
I think you'll find that the stats tell us a different story.
Maybe that there really isn't much difference between Grigg and Petterd last season. :shh
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I'm happy to see Grigg stretchered off for the season in round one
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Perceptions are a funny thing WP.
I think you'll find that the stats tell us a different story.
Maybe that there really isn't much difference between Grigg and Petterd last season. :shh
Argh Yes, Stats. Those things that can tell any story you want them to tell. Hence, why I don't read much into them. I put much credence on what I witness first hand on the field.
And based on that there is a missive difference between Petterd & Grigg
And you are certainly right about perceptions
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Joel poomen Bowden spent his career acquiring stats because he thought it would justify his tenure at the club.
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I always have a chuckle when ox has a post with "last post edited by one eyed at..."
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I always have a chuckle when ox has a post with "last post edited by one eyed at..."
Don't distract him he's busy collecting for Libba jnr which is a great humanitarian gesture
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Im just a roaster
Bowden wasn't bad. Lol
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Perceptions are a funny thing WP.
I think you'll find that the stats tell us a different story.
Maybe that there really isn't much difference between Grigg and Petterd last season. :shh
Argh Yes, Stats. Those things that can tell any story you want them to tell. Hence, why I don't read much into them. I put much credence on what I witness first hand on the field.
And based on that there is a missive difference between Petterd & Grigg
And you are certainly right about perceptions
Great post WP :clapping
I think Petterd buys into the basketball type defensive pressure that you see Hardwick is trying to emulate and does it well.
He also grinds his opponent into the turf after he tackles them or will occasionally give them a jumper shake or two after he has buried them in the dirt. I like this and it should be compulsory at Richmond.
Yes his kicking is iffy, should be FP where if he gets 10 kicks a game and 6 of them were shots at goal, you'd be happy, whereas 25 touches off a HBF you're not actually getting the best out of him there imv.
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Petterd's best returns as a forward with Melbourne included 4 goals (several times) and 14 tackles (against us)...as a defender under the Hardwick gameplan he's more likely to give you 4 tackles and 14 turnovers.
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Just on the libber thing again, if I may.
Those of you who think you've taken the high road in condemning the honesty of
Posters who openly declared they couldn't give a rats arse he did his knee,
this question is for you.
Do you wish it didn't happen?
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Apparently he's a top bloke Oxy
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The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
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Would you wish the same on any Richmond football players?
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I actually don't wish it on anyone, I literally just redid my pcl the other week which peeed me off. Not as bad as an ACL unless you do a full tear through but stops me running and affected my aikido. At the end of the day, it is just a sport, not war and these injuries last you a lifetime, mine tore because it was damaged in a motorbike accident in the past. His knee is always gonna be that bit more vulnerable, he has youth on his side but he is going to be compromised because of it. Plus he is good player and not a jerk.
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Hopefully he bounces back like his old man did. I like watching him play.
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I actually don't wish it on anyone, I literally just redid my pcl the other week which peeed me off. Not as bad as an ACL unless you do a full tear through but stops me running and affected my aikido. At the end of the day, it is just a sport, not war and these injuries last you a lifetime, mine tore because it was damaged in a motorbike accident in the past. His knee is always gonna be that bit more vulnerable, he has youth on his side but he is going to be compromised because of it. Plus he is good player and not a jerk.
I injured my gleno-humeral joint during origami. Left mental scars too.
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I actually don't wish it on anyone, I literally just redid my pcl the other week which peeed me off. Not as bad as an ACL unless you do a full tear through but stops me running and affected my aikido. At the end of the day, it is just a sport, not war and these injuries last you a lifetime, mine tore because it was damaged in a motorbike accident in the past. His knee is always gonna be that bit more vulnerable, he has youth on his side but he is going to be compromised because of it. Plus he is good player and not a jerk.
I injured my gleno-humeral joint during origami. Left mental scars too.
Yep did my gleno-humeral about 18 months ago trying to pull my kickstand free.
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I actually don't wish it on anyone, I literally just redid my pcl the other week which peeed me off. Not as bad as an ACL unless you do a full tear through but stops me running and affected my aikido. At the end of the day, it is just a sport, not war and these injuries last you a lifetime, mine tore because it was damaged in a motorbike accident in the past. His knee is always gonna be that bit more vulnerable, he has youth on his side but he is going to be compromised because of it. Plus he is good player and not a jerk.
I injured my gleno-humeral joint during origami. Left mental scars too.
Yep did my gleno-humeral about 18 months ago trying to pull my kickstand free.
Depressing thing is I had almost attained black belt status when I got my injury!
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I am getting the feeling you guys are not TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY!!! >:(
I have to chase people with a limp now and they laugh at my threats of violence! It is infuriating.
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I am getting the feeling you guys are not TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY!!! >:(
I have to chase people with a limp now and they laugh at my threats of violence! It is infuriating.
Owl, a week at a day spa could do you wonders. ;D
(http://wall.ws/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Funny-Owl-Relaxing.jpeg)
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:lol :rollin :lol
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I actually don't wish it on anyone, I literally just redid my pcl the other week which peeed me off. Not as bad as an ACL unless you do a full tear through but stops me running and affected my aikido. At the end of the day, it is just a sport, not war and these injuries last you a lifetime, mine tore because it was damaged in a motorbike accident in the past. His knee is always gonna be that bit more vulnerable, he has youth on his side but he is going to be compromised because of it. Plus he is good player and not a jerk.
I injured my gleno-humeral joint during origami. Left mental scars too.
Yep did my gleno-humeral about 18 months ago trying to pull my kickstand free.
Depressing thing is I had almost attained black belt status when I got my injury!
The thing I find hardest is I can't chase those damn minah birds anymore. Little bastards getting Into my seed box first thing in the morning.....don't see them coming too now that I can only rotate my head 320 degrees
(http://cache.boston.com/resize/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2011/10/25/1319517671_7823/539w.jpg)
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:lol bunch of clowns the lot of yas
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I actually don't wish it on anyone, I literally just redid my pcl the other week which peeed me off. Not as bad as an ACL unless you do a full tear through but stops me running and affected my aikido. At the end of the day, it is just a sport, not war and these injuries last you a lifetime, mine tore because it was damaged in a motorbike accident in the past. His knee is always gonna be that bit more vulnerable, he has youth on his side but he is going to be compromised because of it. Plus he is good player and not a jerk.
I injured my gleno-humeral joint during origami. Left mental scars too.
Yep did my gleno-humeral about 18 months ago trying to pull my kickstand free.
Depressing thing is I had almost attained black belt status when I got my injury!
The thing I find hardest is I can't chase those damn minah birds anymore. Little bastards getting Into my seed box first thing in the morning.....don't see them coming too now that I can only rotate my head 320 degrees
(http://cache.boston.com/resize/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2011/10/25/1319517671_7823/539w.jpg)
did y&bb do the bandaging?
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HAH awesome!
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I actually don't wish it on anyone, I literally just redid my pcl the other week which peeed me off. Not as bad as an ACL unless you do a full tear through but stops me running and affected my aikido. At the end of the day, it is just a sport, not war and these injuries last you a lifetime, mine tore because it was damaged in a motorbike accident in the past. His knee is always gonna be that bit more vulnerable, he has youth on his side but he is going to be compromised because of it. Plus he is good player and not a jerk.
I injured my gleno-humeral joint during origami. Left mental scars too.
Yep did my gleno-humeral about 18 months ago trying to pull my kickstand free.
Depressing thing is I had almost attained black belt status when I got my injury!
The thing I find hardest is I can't chase those damn minah birds anymore. Little bastards getting Into my seed box first thing in the morning.....don't see them coming too now that I can only rotate my head 320 degrees
(http://cache.boston.com/resize/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2011/10/25/1319517671_7823/539w.jpg)
did y&bb do the bandaging?
Not my best work! Darn Owl wouldn't keep still!!
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I actually feel sorry for him ... not you Doc the owl ;D