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Title: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: one-eyed on May 17, 2015, 08:52:21 PM
Houli copped a knock to his shoulder but played out the game. Other than that I think everyone else got through unscathed.


So fire away with your changes for next week, if any?


Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on May 17, 2015, 09:08:27 PM
Clearly Newman must come back......
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Heart of Darkness on May 17, 2015, 09:26:55 PM
In:
Griff

Out:
McBean

Would love to see McBean stay in and Vickery go out but it probably sends a poor message dropping Ty after he actually put in today. I'm sure it will be a matter of time before he has a stinker again and hopefully we will see McBean again soon. Would also love to see McDonough come in for Morris but that's extremely unlikely.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Willy on May 17, 2015, 09:27:39 PM
If Griff comes in for anyone it should be Elton.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 17, 2015, 09:31:07 PM
If Griff comes in for anyone it should be Elton.
Disagree.  We need to keep playing Elton down back.  He needs the confidence.  He is a huge unit which we lack down back.  Griff in for maybe Menadue. We need to be bigger against Port and stretch them.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Heart of Darkness on May 17, 2015, 09:31:59 PM
If Griff comes in for anyone it should be Elton.

Can you play Griff, Vickery, Bean and Jack?
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 17, 2015, 09:33:50 PM
If Griff comes in for anyone it should be Elton.

Can you play Griff, Vickery, Bean and Jack?
Bean plays small so I think we can fit them all in.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Heart of Darkness on May 17, 2015, 09:38:13 PM
If Griff comes in for anyone it should be Elton.

Can you play Griff, Vickery, Bean and Jack?
Bean plays small so I think we can fit them all in.

I'd have real concerns that Port would murder us on the rebound.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Chuck17 on May 17, 2015, 09:39:49 PM
If Griff comes in for anyone it should be Elton.

Can you play Griff, Vickery, Bean and Jack?
Bean plays small so I think we can fit them all in.

I'd have real concerns that Port would murder us on the rebound.

Some here would fervently hope so as they could peddle their poo for a week
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 17, 2015, 09:49:10 PM
If Griff comes in for anyone it should be Elton.

Can you play Griff, Vickery, Bean and Jack?
Bean plays small so I think we can fit them all in.
We went small in the final last year and they killed us on the rebound as we didn't have enough players that could mark the ball in attack…..

I'd have real concerns that Port would murder us on the rebound.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Swooper on May 17, 2015, 11:11:57 PM
In: Edwards, Griffiths, Dea
Out: Batchelor
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: big tone on May 17, 2015, 11:18:41 PM
In: Edwards, Griffiths, Dea
Out: Batchelor
Agreed, Batchelor was horrible today.
Play Dea FFS.
We played 4 guys today with 2 games experience between them. Work it out Dimma, these guys like Batch are holding us back, Dea is twice the footballer that Batch will ever be. 
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: TigerLand on May 17, 2015, 11:21:37 PM
Out: Morris
In: Edwards if not - Conca or McDonough. Both were reasonably good today, McDonough would walk in if he kicked the winning goal. Was very good in the 2nd half.

If we can elevate Short off the rookie list I'd try him as a small forward. Morris adds nothing. If we move Morris into the 2s we've finally gotten rid of the passenger army of Newman, Petterd, Lloyd, Gordon and Morris.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: big tone on May 17, 2015, 11:42:19 PM
IMO Batchelor is the worst player I have seen in a Tigers jumper for 5 years. He gives nothing to our side. He is hard at he footy that I love but he is below AFL standard on every other skill that can be measured. We play one short with him in our back line. I hope Dimma realizes that sooner rather than later but I bet he will not be in the side at years end.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Gigantor on May 18, 2015, 01:38:53 AM
watched some of the ressies  game.Concas first 3 possesions were turnovers.
Batch has been ok so far this year,and to drop him after one poor game would be just dumb.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: mat073 on May 18, 2015, 02:14:15 AM
IMO Batchelor is the worst player I have seen in a Tigers jumper for 5 years. He gives nothing to our side. He is hard at he footy that I love but he is below AFL standard on every other skill that can be measured. We play one short with him in our back line. I hope Dimma realizes that sooner rather than later but I bet he will not be in the side at years end.

I agree -  I used to think Batchelor was serviceable - but he just has no class and is a real liability at times. A momentum killer. He and Morris are the two players that make my eyes bleed.
Dea has a bit of flare about him - give him a go..
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on May 18, 2015, 06:22:39 AM
McDonuts looks like an option as small forward. Give him a crack
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: eliminator on May 18, 2015, 07:04:19 AM
Brenton Ellis, Hunt and Morris should be dropped after that game but won't be. Would rest Maric and bring in Griffiths. Griffiths and Vickery to share ruck duties. Leave McBean up forward. Consider bringing in McDonough and Conca.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Lozza on May 18, 2015, 07:16:21 AM
Correct me if i am wrong but wasn't McDonough a small forward as a junior? We try to turn players into something they are not, we don't have a specialist small forward so why not give him the opportunity.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on May 18, 2015, 08:18:25 AM
Correct me if i am wrong but wasn't McDonough a small forward as a junior? We try to turn players into something they are not, we don't have a specialist small forward so why not give him the opportunity.

 :clapping
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 18, 2015, 01:49:40 PM
INS: Edwards, Griffiths

OUTS: Menadue, McBean
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: 1965 on May 18, 2015, 01:51:30 PM
INS: Edwards, Griffiths

OUTS: Menadue, McBean

Sounds good to me.

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Diocletian on May 18, 2015, 02:18:25 PM
Ins: More kids.

Outs: More old hacks.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: MintOnLamb on May 18, 2015, 02:34:40 PM
I seem to recall Port were way quicker than us last year and on the rebound we had no chance. I am a fraction hazy on how Menadue
went yesterday, did he have any chances to use his speed, would he be effective as a go to breakout plyer one up from kick ins?, Is Arnott able to get in the mix??
Agree that I would love to see McBean stay in I think he is a great foil for Jack, I know he didn't kick a goal BUT the opposition can't afford to leave him unmanned. I particularly liked the spread of him and Jack not falling over each other.

Was that planned? if not it should have been.

I would like to see Corey Ellis stay in as well.

Overall I think the team responded well to the changes on Sunday. It sent a clear message and gave our youngsters experience and opportunity.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: TigerMonk on May 18, 2015, 03:29:58 PM
Batchlor needs his head chopped off. A stint back in the Reserves. Not fit enough & that makes him turn the ball over. Unless he is carrying some sort of injury or had touch of the flu yesterday, He made some horrible mistakes.

WP we need a emoticon of a axe chopping a chooks head off
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: WA Tiger on May 18, 2015, 03:32:07 PM
Batch is crap, simple, same as his brother Morris.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: JP Tiger on May 18, 2015, 04:31:28 PM
No change!  Although I would like Griffiths back in, but not at the expense of McBean.  The Jack & the Beanstalk forward set up will work a treat for us, just be patient with the Bean, he will be worth it.  Menadue will be needed for the foot speed.  Vickery stays too, some of his ruck work was excellent, Elton had some average moments ... just wondering if Griff could play CHB/third tall defender?  Batch wasn't brilliant either ...   ::)
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Heart of Darkness on May 18, 2015, 05:29:45 PM
No change!  Although I would like Griffiths back in, but not at the expense of McBean.  The Jack & the Beanstalk forward set up will work a treat for us, just be patient with the Bean, he will be worth it.  Menadue will be needed for the foot speed.  Vickery stays too, some of his ruck work was excellent, Elton had some average moments ... just wondering if Griff could play CHB/third tall defender?  Batch wasn't brilliant either ...   ::)

Don't really ever want to see Griff playing back again. Reacts too slowly down there. Think at this point Griff, Vickery and McBean are competing for 2 spots. McBean being unable to give Maric a chop out in the ruck means he starts behind.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: lamington on May 18, 2015, 05:43:15 PM
This is a hard one for me.

If fit Sheds has to definitely come in. In an ideal world he would come in for Morris. But It wouldn't be bad if he came in for Batchelor instead
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Diocletian on May 18, 2015, 06:26:09 PM
Leave McBean in - Vickery & Griffiths can fight it out for the third spot. Loser gets traded.

This is a hard one for me.

If fit Sheds has to definitely come in. In an ideal world he would come in for Morris. But It wouldn't be bad if he came in for Batchelor instead

Edwards in for Batchelor with Morris back to defence would be the logical option. Unfortunately there's no place for logic at Damien Hardwick's Richmond.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Yeahright on May 18, 2015, 06:27:33 PM
If Griff comes in for anyone it should be Elton.

Can you play Griff, Vickery, Bean and Jack?
Bean plays small so I think we can fit them all in.

Plays small for a tall. Doesn't mean he can fill the void of a genuine small.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: RedanTiger on May 18, 2015, 07:02:28 PM
If fit Griffith in for McBean.
Edwards in for Menadue with McIntosh getting a bit of a rest as sub.
Would really like to see McDonough in for Morris but it ain't gunna happen
Leave Elton in the back line for another game or two. I don't understand why Astbury was dropped but give him another game or two to get hungry.

Essentially no change except to bring in two regulars from injury while two kids have got a taste.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: cub on May 18, 2015, 07:48:33 PM
Mind set, that is all!
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: The Big Richo on May 18, 2015, 09:17:16 PM
I'd be very disappointed if McBean goes out for Griffiths.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: one-eyed on May 18, 2015, 09:44:30 PM
The Barometer - Round 8
Herald-Sun
May 18, 2015


RICHMOND

ON THE BLOCK:
First-gamers Liam McBean (subbed off at three-quarter time) and Connor Menadue (subbed on) got a taste of AFL action but might go back to the VFL next week. Steve Morris was barely sighted on Sunday but we’ve put him in here most weeks this year and the coach hasn’t budged so don’t expect that to change.

ON THE CUSP: Ben Griffiths, who didn’t quite come up from concussion, and Shane Edwards, a late withdrawal, should come in - probably for McBean and Menadue. Matt McDonough was the clear standout in the VFL with 30 touches and three goals. Reece Conca was very busy and will be considered after working his way back from hamstring problems. Sam Lloyd and Nathan Gordon each kicked two goals but will have to wait.

AL PATON’S FORECAST: Punt Rd is a much happier place this week after a fantastic win releases the pressure valve on Damien Hardwick and his players. And what looked like a horror draw suddenly might not be so bad, with next week’s opponent Port Adelaide in a hole and Essendon (the week after) looking a long way off the team that defeated Hawthorn in Round 2. All three teams are 3-4 - the ladder is about to be shaped significantly. If the Tigers’ top tier - Cotchin, Deledio, Riewoldt, Maric - play like they did against the Pies, Richmond could go into its Round 11 bye on top of that bunch. But that’s a big if. And first the Tigers have to erase the memory of last year’s elimination final debacle. Kicking with the wind to start with might help.

http://www.news.com.au/national/adelaide-crows-injury-woes-fremantle-wake-up-call-in-round-7-the-barometer/story-e6frfkp9-1227358834113
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on May 18, 2015, 10:08:40 PM
Out: Morris

Was a liability today. Shocking.
Even the assist for Riewoldt's sealing goal was fortunate because Marley Williams slipped.

Worst game of the year from Morris and the standard has been low all year. :help
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: one-eyed on May 20, 2015, 02:57:38 AM
In the mix: round eight

Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
May 19, 2015


Important midfielder Shane Edwards was declared a certain starter just hours after he was withdrawn late against Collingwood with a minor calf problem, so expect him to return against Port Adelaide.

Key forward Ben Griffiths will also be available after missing one match with concussion, meaning debutant Liam McBean could get just one taste at the top level for now.

It wouldn't surprise to also see tall defender David Astbury return this week to replace Todd Elton, but Reece Conca (22 possessions) might need another run in the VFL after one game in two weeks.

Matt McDonough continued his push for senior selection in the VFL with 30 possessions (19 contested), and three goals.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-19/in-the-mix-round-eight
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Simonator on May 20, 2015, 11:03:28 AM
Really not sure where hardwick will go. Cant drop Ty as he actually played well.. Might make Griff earn his way back in by kicking a bag in the 2's as his goal kicking hadnt been fantastic. We need speed against port. Lots of forward pressure so they cant run it out. Can't afford 3 talls up forward imo. Expect morris to play up forward for the chase and pressure. wouldnt be surprised if only change is edwards for McBean.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: pmac21 on May 20, 2015, 12:10:32 PM
Easy call really.
In: Edwards, Griffiths
Out: Morris, McBean

Keep Menadue in as the sub. 

Morris simply cannot be kept in the side after his start to the year.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: MintOnLamb on May 20, 2015, 12:19:21 PM
Very Simple

Morris Batchelor Vickery OUT
McDonough Edwards Griffith IN
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Zlatan on May 20, 2015, 12:51:04 PM
should leave in elton, mcbean

should rest maric at some stage so he doesnt break

should drop the duds as per usual chaplin, grigg

donuts got 30 touches? give him one game then drop him
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Penelope on May 20, 2015, 01:35:32 PM
grigg was one of the better players, had a good game
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Zlatan on May 20, 2015, 01:36:21 PM
grigg was one of the better players, had a good game

yes so i keep reading

i would still like him sent to the knackery
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: sdc01 on May 20, 2015, 03:25:21 PM
lol....drop chaplin????
for who?????????? astbury?
some muppets here make hardwick look like a supercoach
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Chuck17 on May 20, 2015, 06:06:21 PM
lol....drop chaplin????
for who?????????? astbury?
some muppets here make hardwick look like a supercoach

Think you could substitute most for some
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Diocletian on May 20, 2015, 06:23:01 PM
Chaplin is a necessary evil.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: big tone on May 20, 2015, 10:20:15 PM
Just watched the replay again, Batch has to go.

Dea in for Batch
Edwards in for B. Ellis
With McIntosh the sub

Would be the way I'd go.

Just on Rance playing in the midfield, I don't mind it. IMO we are very light through there with Cotch, Miles, Edwards, Grigg and Ellis. We desparately need a bigger body in there. We are just too predictable. 
So it's up to Elton, Grimes, Astbury and hopefully Dea to take the next step so we can let Rance give us another option in there.
I personally didn't think Cloke did anything too special in that first quarter, he took two marks on long leads up on the wing, which if he wants to get kicks up there so be it, and a mark on a lead that Rance wouldn't have stopped. I think our structure didn't help either with our flankers and pockets getting sucked up too far and not getting back quick enough.

I loved the way he isolated Lids deep too, he is a really hard match up when isolated.
I also noticed that McBean was unlucky with a few kicks to him dropping short, he lead well and I hope he keeps his spot. We just looked more dangerous with him moving around.
I'd like to see Edwards play a little more deep forward too. Our lack of a small forward really hurts us.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: sdc01 on May 21, 2015, 08:20:54 AM
so youre saying ellis isnt in our best 22 but dea astrury and mcintosh are....interesting

as for rance in the middle...even hardwick couldn't defend that move when asked why

personally i think vlas would be a better fit in the middle.....
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: MADTIGER2010 on May 21, 2015, 08:30:41 AM
In mcdonough, edwards, griffiths(maybe)
Out morris, menedue, mcbean(maybe)
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: MintOnLamb on May 21, 2015, 09:23:31 AM
Just watched the replay again, Batch has to go.

Dea in for Batch
Edwards in for B. Ellis
With McIntosh the sub

Would be the way I'd go.

Just on Rance playing in the midfield, I don't mind it. IMO we are very light through there with Cotch, Miles, Edwards, Grigg and Ellis. We desparately need a bigger body in there. We are just too predictable. 
So it's up to Elton, Grimes, Astbury and hopefully Dea to take the next step so we can let Rance give us another option in there.
I personally didn't think Cloke did anything too special in that first quarter, he took two marks on long leads up on the wing, which if he wants to get kicks up there so be it, and a mark on a lead that Rance wouldn't have stopped. I think our structure didn't help either with our flankers and pockets getting sucked up too far and not getting back quick enough.

I loved the way he isolated Lids deep too, he is a really hard match up when isolated.
I also noticed that McBean was unlucky with a few kicks to him dropping short, he lead well and I hope he keeps his spot. We just looked more dangerous with him moving around.
I'd like to see Edwards play a little more deep forward too. Our lack of a small forward really hurts us.

Agree with you there.

I think with Maric, McBean, Vickery and Jack there is a lot of tall stuff to cover for opposition., With Rance running around in th emiddle of the ground it was an interesting change up, but we really needed him on 'the whinger cry baby' last week, at least Dimma worked that one out before the game was over.

To my mind Morris, while a terrier, just isn't versatile enough.

I think if we can bring in Griff, try McBean as a floater in the Riewoldt mould (if he is right footed play him left side and create some run, with Jack doing the same on the right side and Griff Vickery in the middle chopping out for Maric and creating more central movementI think it could possibly work.
What I like is that Griff, McBean, Jack and Vickery are reasonably mobile
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Zlatan on May 21, 2015, 10:14:07 AM
Chaplin is a necessary evil.


why?

astbury griffiths elton vickery

its a warehouse on non handicapped tall talent
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Zlatan on May 21, 2015, 10:15:15 AM
lol....drop chaplin????
for who?????????? astbury?
some muppets here make hardwick look like a supercoach

i forgot chaplin is an Adonis my mistake
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: sdc01 on May 21, 2015, 10:51:30 AM
yeah you're right....silvagni....i mean astbury is heading for team of the century honors
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Go Richo 12 on May 21, 2015, 11:24:55 AM
I've got a feeling that Shane Edwards will be named at centre half forward for his return game. :shh
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: one-eyed on May 21, 2015, 02:31:03 PM
Titch and Griffs (if he gets through training) are the most likely ins according to Dimma.

Newy is still a week away while Conca will be given another week in the VFL.
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Phil Mrakov on May 21, 2015, 02:32:15 PM
Lol, Vickery and Griffiths in the same forward line  :banghead
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: sdc01 on May 21, 2015, 02:47:32 PM
'Newy is still a week away'.....port must really feel like they dodged a bullet :huh

Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Diocletian on May 21, 2015, 03:16:21 PM


Newy is still a week away

Oh joy....counting the days...
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: big tone on May 21, 2015, 03:33:35 PM
Titch and Griffs (if he gets through training) are the most likely ins according to Dimma.

Newy is still a week away while Conca will be given another week in the VFL.
If McBean gets dropped after one game I'll refuse to go on Sunday.  :shh
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: big tone on May 21, 2015, 03:39:25 PM
so youre saying ellis isnt in our best 22 but dea astrury and mcintosh are....interesting

as for rance in the middle...even hardwick couldn't defend that move when asked why

personally i think vlas would be a better fit in the middle.....
Not sure how Astbury got included in that? You may need to read my post again. 
But to answer your question, I'd play Dea and McIntosh before Ellis.. I've disliked the way Ellis plays since his debut.
So Edwards in for Ellis and Dea in for Batch. MiIntosh in the vest.
Not to difficult.  :cheers
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Andyy on May 21, 2015, 05:21:52 PM
In:
Griffiths
Edwards
Conca

Out:
McBean (unlucky for now)
Batchelor
Hunt
Menadue
Title: Re: Changes for the Port game?
Post by: Yeahright on May 21, 2015, 05:42:22 PM
In:
Griffiths
Edwards
Conca

Out:
McBean (unlucky for now)
Batchelor
Hunt
Menadue

You that confident that you want us to go in 1 short? Two if Vickery stays in