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Title: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: one-eyed on July 08, 2015, 02:06:24 PM
VFL ROUND 13

NORTHERN BLUES
(4-7, 10th) vs RICHMOND TIGERS (3-8, 12th)

Saturday, 11th July @ Preston City Oval

Time: 12:12pm


Broadcast:

TV:  LIVE on Channel 7 (Victoria)
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Go Richo 12 on July 08, 2015, 02:19:52 PM
8 point game
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 08, 2015, 02:57:44 PM
Must win line in the sand game!!!
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 08, 2015, 05:24:38 PM
Tv or live stream? 
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Go Richo 12 on July 08, 2015, 07:20:35 PM
Must win line in the sand game!!!
It's one or the other, YBB.
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 08, 2015, 09:52:44 PM
Another it's 99% half mental game

 :rollin
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: one-eyed on July 09, 2015, 11:22:29 PM
Down to just 10 AFL-listed players and that's including Ivan's cousin Soldo.

Richmond's VFL squad

B:    Kruse          Gale           Barlow

HB:  Aarts          Wall           Wynne

C:    Arnot        Thomas        Menadue

HF: McQualter    Lennon      McDonough

F:   McBean     McKenzie         Astbury

R:  Soldo     Cachia     Knights

Int: McFarlane, Dunkley, Mellington*, Scott, Gleeson, L. Conca, Rippon, Clay, Mugavin

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=325269&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=35260845
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Willy on July 10, 2015, 01:15:35 PM
Soldo!
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: peggles on July 10, 2015, 05:54:41 PM
Dunkley is the U18 player who is eligible for father and son to swans but hasn't made up his mind as family now all live in victoria.
may go in the draft yet....been training with us this year...has played a few games with VFL team.
good chance to to get a close look
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: WA Tiger on July 11, 2015, 06:50:06 AM
Richmond's VFL squad

B:    Kruse          Gale           Barlow

HB:  Aarts          Wall           Wynne

C:    Arnot        Thomas        Menadue

HF: McQualter    Lennon      McDonough

F:  McBean     McKenzie         Astbury

R:  Soldo     Cachia    Knights


Will be waiting to see how Knights, Thomas, Menadue, Lennon, McDonough, Arnot and McBean go today.

They should be playing for spots for Newman, Morris, Gordon and Edwards. If we go into the Saints game with Newman, Gordon and Morris we will get flogged!!

Can Dea not play because he was named as an emergency??
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:11:18 PM
Game just starting now on Seven. Good news. Tigers, going by Clarke are going to play the RICHMOND WAY. Everyone this is our chance to see what is the Richmond way. Fasten your boxing gloves as this could get ugly  :snidegrin

 :gotigers
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:12:19 PM
McKenzie will play the ruck
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:14:51 PM
Blues kick the first
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:21:28 PM
The Richmond Way = kicking the ball to your opposition constantly turning the ball over  :snidegrin
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 11, 2015, 12:23:15 PM
Class by Knights. Equalises.
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:23:20 PM
Chris Knights lining up for goal & puts it through for the Tigers first goal. its 1 goal each
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:27:53 PM
Richmond Way = backwards football. Gain 20 metres from hard running then kick it backwards 40 metres then have a look around l mean serious this is shocking Sack that Clarke
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:29:37 PM
This is like watching the seniors of Richmond play 6 years ago  :thumbsdown
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:31:18 PM
Blues 2-1-13 Richmond 1-0-6 18:30 gone
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: WA Tiger on July 11, 2015, 12:38:13 PM
Chris Knights lining up for goal & puts it through for the Tigers first goal. its 1 goal each

Go Knights. :clapping
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:39:30 PM
Goal McDonuts  :gotigers
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:42:15 PM
1/4 time

Blues 2-4-16 leading Richmond 2-0-12
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:43:05 PM
see that kick  :snidegrin
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: WA Tiger on July 11, 2015, 12:44:12 PM
see that kick  :snidegrin

No I didnt, what, who? How.

Thanks for the scores too. :thumbsup
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 12:49:00 PM
Cheers for the updates, TM  :thumbsup.

The Blues had the slight breeze in that first quarter so we did okay to be only 4 pts down when we were beaten heavily in the clearances and inside 50s.

Possies:
Wynne  8
Lennon 7
Barlow  7



Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 12:58:11 PM
no worries MT you can take it as l got something to do
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 01:04:29 PM
Rain coming down now.

The wind has switched around so we're playing into it for both quarters.

We've got on top in general play and are starting to win the clearances but not putting it on the scoreboard.

McDonough missed two set shots and his kick from the boundary went low to the goalsquare (free to Blues) instead of taking a tough shot.

Knights also just missed a set shot.

So 4 chances for 3 behinds  :P.

Rich 2.3-15
Carl 2.4-16

15 mins Q2
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 01:07:18 PM
Hail and rain belting down now. A great day for footy  :snidegrin.
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 01:25:31 PM
Geez some modern day footballers have got no idea how play in wet conditions :facepalm.

Blues kick the only goal of the quarter right on the siren  :banghead. Ball in our forward pocket and the ump 100m away pulls a free to the Blues 70m off the ball  ::). They get it forward for another free (shot is missed). We then can't clear it out of defence from the kick-in and the Blues get a set shot on the boundary which is put through the middle as the siren goes.

Half-time

Richmond   2.0    2.3-15
N.Blues      2.4    3.6-24

Goals: Knights, McDonough.

Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 01:36:23 PM
Nothing much to say about our AFL-listed players especially in these conditions where the ball is like soap. Top disposal winners belong to our VFL-listed players - Cachia, Barlow, Wynne.

Lennon was probably our best AFL-listed player before the rain arrived midway through the 2nd. He would around 10 possies so far.

Knights and McDonough have played as midsized forwards and took about 5 marks inside 50 between them that 2nd quarter but missed every set shot  :P.

McBean was beaten by Jacksch (sp?) when he started forward and so has been moved into the ruck sharing the duties with Soldo & McKenzie as we don't have a proper spare ruckman at VFL level with Hampson in the seniors.

Thomas has been Thomas. Hard at it in tight but that's about it.

Arnot hasn't done much in conditions that should suit him more.

Menadue quiet as well with no free flowing football.

Astbury rarely sighted as well although not conditions for talls.
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Yeahright on July 11, 2015, 01:39:41 PM
Dunkley is the U18 player who is eligible for father and son to swans but hasn't made up his mind as family now all live in victoria.
may go in the draft yet....been training with us this year...has played a few games with VFL team.
good chance to to get a close look

Don't know the first thing about him but know a couple of Swan supporters rate him and reckon we could use our first pick on him if he chooses not to go F/S
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 01:45:21 PM
Goal to the Blues (from a free) to start the 3rd.

Loved to know the free-kick count. Umps paying them frees for high tackles while for us it's play on  ::).

15 - 30

Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 01:56:04 PM
We actually scored. Knights blind snap around the body is a point.

16 - 30

Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 01:58:22 PM
When is the replay on??

Astbury :bow
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 01:59:42 PM
We just blew virtually a certain goal :facepalm.

Lennon gets it back on the boundary and his disciplined 'cross' finds Astbury. First GOAL since the 1st qtr.

Rich  3.4-22
NB    4.6-30

18 mins Q3

Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 02:00:28 PM
Good game in these conditions
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 02:05:50 PM
Knights has really good pick up & hand skills under pressure
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: MintOnLamb on July 11, 2015, 02:10:24 PM
McKenzie looks pretty handy
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 02:10:54 PM
Nice mark & goal McKenzie

Game on 2 points
 :gotigers
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 02:14:24 PM
In the senior side things work when cotchin deledio martin etc. Wax the ball..

The only times the twos looks good pretty much;  when knights. Lennon. donuts . make chains forward to mcbean/McKenzie...
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:16:45 PM
Conditions have dried out a bit and the wind died down. So we've got back into the game.

We've had a few long kicks deep but too many Tigers all flying and no one staying down.

Finally, McKenzie takes a good pack mark and GOALS  :gotigers


Rich  4.4-28
NB    4.6-30

That's the 3/4 time score.
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:19:04 PM
Lennon was good again that quarter. Has 20 possies now.

McDonough has 19.
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 02:19:05 PM
Think Lennon needs a run in the seniors. He has talent & the only way we are going to see him progress is playing at the top level
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 02:23:17 PM
Lennon was good again that quarter. Has 20 possies now.

McDonough has 19.

95% Lennon touches kicks

Valuable in wet
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:25:24 PM
Astbury has a ping around his body from 40m but he kicks it OOTF.

Scott then has a flying shot but misses.

29 - 32

5 mins Q4
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:26:35 PM
We win it back. Wall nice chip to Astbury 30m out. Goal  :gotigers

In front.

Rich  5.5-35
NB    4.8-32
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 02:26:43 PM
 :gotigers
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 02:30:06 PM
Liam Jones dud
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:30:46 PM
Ball-up 25m out and Mcbean cops a high one. Goal  :gotigers

Rich  6.5-41
NB    4.8-32
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:33:41 PM
Beanyyyyyyyyyyyyy  :gotigers

Rich  7.5-47
NB    4.8-32

13 mins Q4
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 02:34:31 PM
great stuff Tigers. We wearing teams down with our fitness

 :gotigers
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:41:41 PM
Goal to the Blues.

48 - 38

20 mins Q4
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:43:33 PM
Wynne from 50 and over McBean's head for a point.

49 - 38

23 mins
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 02:44:06 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:44:43 PM
LOL. Blues defender has a brainfade and taps it over the boundary with his foot.

Conca's snap misses.

50 - 38

24 mins Q4
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:45:14 PM
We get it back and Cachia slams it home  :gotigers

Rich 8.8-56
NB   5.8-38

25 mins Q4
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 02:46:06 PM
Goal puts the scummy Blues away & IT's ALL OVER  ;D

 :gotigers
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 02:46:31 PM
Woah that was class
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 02:46:48 PM
another goal  ;D

 :gotigers
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:46:53 PM
Good gather by Beany hands to Scott who spins around a Blue and slams home the sealer  :gotigers

Rich 62
NB   38
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Penelope on July 11, 2015, 02:50:12 PM
sounds like they are baking the Richmond way. 3 parts crap and 1 part cream
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Yeahright on July 11, 2015, 02:52:43 PM
Chaplin's voice is crap. Should not be commentating  :sleep
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 02:53:59 PM
7 of the last 8 goals and we win by 24 pts  :gotigers.

Final Score

Richmond   2.0   2.3   4.4   9.9-63     
N.Blues      2.4   3.6   4.6   5.9-39

Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 02:56:37 PM
 :gotigers that's the Richmond Way  :snidegrin
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 02:58:59 PM
Really good signs IMO today

Astbury. McBean. Mckenzie. Lennon mcdonuts.

Will dimma give them a shot by dropping his mates?
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: mightytiges on July 11, 2015, 03:00:47 PM
Goals: McBean 2, Astbury 2, McKenzie, McDonough, Knights, Cachia, Scott


Possies:
Matt Thomas with 27 disp, 9 clearances and 11 tackles.
Lennon not far behind on 25
Barlow and Cachia on 24
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 03:01:22 PM
Thomas is a beast

Cracks in

Proper Mauritian
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Penelope on July 11, 2015, 03:01:43 PM
dont hold your breath
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: TigerMonk on July 11, 2015, 03:03:08 PM
totally changed after half time. forward football always wins
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Loui Tufga on July 11, 2015, 03:04:13 PM
Liked Lennons and McDonoughs games.
It's time to throw them in the deep end let them either sink or swim!
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 03:06:50 PM
Liked Lennons and McDonoughs games.
It's time to throw them in the deep end let them either sink or swim!

Even if Lennon sinks, born 1995...

Would give him some time
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Diocletian on July 11, 2015, 04:48:44 PM
Thomas is a beast

Cracks in

Proper Mauritian

Thomarse is a shytetruck, VFL's his level.
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: one-eyed on July 11, 2015, 05:15:40 PM
2015 Peter Jackson VFL

Northern Blues     2.2  3.6  4.6  5.9 (39)
Richmond Tigers   2.0  2.3  4.4  9.9 (63)

GOALS:
Northern Blues: Johnson 2 Jaksch  Watson  Viojo
Richmond Tigers: McBean 2 Astbury 2 McKenzie  Scott  Cachia  McDONOUGH  Knights

BEST:
Northern Blues: Bransgrove Whiley Walsh idiot Wilkinson Jaksch
Richmond Tigers: Thomas Kruse Astbury McKenzie McDONOUGH Barlow

https://reg.sportingpulse.com/olr_v5/rpt_progressive.cgi?aID=4138&pg=1&a=MR
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: bojangles17 on July 11, 2015, 07:30:22 PM
Pretty handy win that just quietly as northern blues are no slouches  :shh
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 11, 2015, 08:31:56 PM
VFL ROUND 13

NORTHERN BLUES
(4-7, 10th) vs RICHMOND TIGERS (3-8, 12th)

Saturday, 11th July @ Preston City Oval

Time: 12:12pm


Broadcast:

TV:  LIVE on Channel 7 (Victoria)

Yeah, they're 10th. Huge effort by us.
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: one-eyed on July 11, 2015, 08:47:22 PM
VFL stats courtesy again of grimlock from BF:

(http://i.imgur.com/UGSrhaa.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/Zm19Vek.png)
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/round-13-richmond-v-northern-blues-preston-city-oval-saturday-12-12pm-11-07-15.1103567/page-10#post-39562767
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: one-eyed on July 12, 2015, 05:58:36 PM
Back-to-back wins for VFL Tigers

By Catherine Durkin 
July 12, 2015


A third-quarter resurgence has led the Richmond VFL squad to a comprehensive win over the Northern Blues at Preston City Oval on Saturday afternoon.

After an evenly contested and low scoring first half, largely due to the torrential rain and hail that punctuated the second quarter, the Tigers lifted in the second half, culminating in a five goal to one final term in Richmond’s favour.

VFL coach Tim Clarke said he was thrilled with the players’ endeavour around the contest.

“We had wind today, we had rain today and our boys kept adjusting. The way they competed inside, the way they tackled, and put the Blues players under pressure was terrific,” he said.

“We had that expectation at our footy club this weekend, both last night and today. I thought the midfielders led the way in that area after quarter time and it was really pleasing.”

Clarke shrugged off suggestions that missed scoring opportunities early could have ultimately cost the team, with both teams held goalless in the second quarter.

“I think it’s hard sometimes to talk too much about how the boys convert goals. It’s more about trying to find a free target, trying to get more central shots on goal,” he said.

“The reason we won the game in the end was the way the players competed. Richmond footy is in, it’s hard and we try to make the game as physical as we can to win the game.”

AFL utility Dave Astbury played an influential game up forward and kicked two crucial goals late in the game, which spurred the Tigers to victory.

“The best thing about Dave is he is starting to get back to his best footy,” Clarke said.

“Whether he is playing forward or back for us, we are trying to train him up as that utility. He’s really starting to jump up at the ball now.  He took a couple of strong contested marks today in wet conditions.

“He’s going to be a really valuable player for our footy club in the next eight to 10 weeks so we need to get him up and coming so when an opportunity comes he’s ready to take it.”

Recently-upgraded rookie Matt Thomas continued his exciting recent form, leading the charge once again in applying pressure around the contest. He collected 27 touches, won nine clearances and applied 11 tackles.

Matt McDonough (23 disposals) and Ben Lennon (25 disposals) both had solid games on the wing and up forward, joining Thomas in putting their hands up for senior selection.

Richmond returns to the ME Centre next Sunday for its Round 14 clash with Port Melbourne.

FINAL SCORES
Richmond                   2.0       2.3       4.4       9.9 (63)
Northern Blues            2.2       3.6       4.6       5.9 (39)

GOALS
Richmond: McBean 2, Astbury 2, Scott, Cachia, Knights, McKenzie, McDonough
Northern Blues: Johnson 2, Watson, Viojo, Jaksch

BEST
Richmond: Thomas, Kruse, Astbury, McKenzie, McDonough, Barlow

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-07-12/backtoback-wins-for-vfl-tigers
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: one-eyed on July 14, 2015, 03:07:54 AM
VFL match highlights ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-07-13/vfl-round-13-highlights

Thomas highlights ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-07-13/vfl-round-13-thomas
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Penelope on July 14, 2015, 03:52:04 PM
uh oh.

a highlights package of thomas.

are we getting buttered up for something unpleasant?
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Diocletian on July 14, 2015, 04:07:00 PM
St. Kilda will be buttering us up for something unpleasant if he plays.
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: Lozza on July 14, 2015, 04:44:42 PM
Its undeniable that Thomas gets the hard ball, the main issue with him is his disposal and looking at the highlights he mainly handballed which seems to be his best method. When kicking he seems to sling onto his boot and generally from what i have seen of him previously he turns the ball over more often than not. Having said this if he can get first hands on the ball in the middle and get it out to our runners by hand then thats a good thing, just need to minimise the damage his turnovers cause in between.
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: one-eyed on July 14, 2015, 09:18:39 PM
Richmond’s VFL coach Tim Clarke's summary ...

Matt Thomas
27 disposals, 11 tackles, nine clearances
Continues his rich vein of form.  He continues to lead from the front.  His decision making has been terrific. He’s really pushing hard for senior selection.

Ben Lennon
25 disposals, nine marks
Continues to play his role through the midfield.  He’s really starting to get hold of the wing position, and is starting to play good, AFL standard football.  He’s pushing hard for senior selection this week.

Matt McDonough
23 disposals, 11 tackles, one goal
Played a good mix of midfield and forward.  Impacted the game in both positions.  We were really impressed with his intensity around the contest, and the tackle pressure he put on.  He’s playing some good footy, and is pushing hard for senior selection.

Chris Knights
17 disposals, four tackles, one goal
Really good involvement for three quarters.  He’s a smart player as a half forward.  He gets involved, and had three shots at goal.  We expect him to continue his form over the next two or three weeks.

David Astbury
14 disposals, two goals
Was very good in the contest, and is playing really good, AFL standard footy.  Whether he’s playing forward or back, he’s impacting the game well.  He did a really good job on Liam Jones, then moved forward and kicked two critical goals late in the game.

Matt Arnot
11 disposals, four tackles
Is developing as a small back at the moment.  Continues to get the job done defensively.  We’re still looking at getting him more involved offensively, and that’s his challenge over the next few weeks.

Liam McBean
Two goals, eight disposals
Struggled early in the game to get split on his opposition players.  Didn’t really impact as a key forward.  He gave us some assistance in the ruck, then played deep forward.  In the last quarter he started to impact, kicking two critical goals late.

Reece McKenzie
One goal, eight disposals, 15 hitouts
Continues to impact well in the critical contests.  He wants to kick more goals, but his focus has been on providing us with a good target up the ground.  He continues to do that.  We’re really happy with his development.

Connor Menadue
Seven disposals, three tackles
Continues to play down back, and is still learning the role.  We expect him to get more offensive involvement, and that’s the challenge for him.  Defensively he’s been really good, and he’s playing his role well for the side.

Ivan Soldo
Six disposals, 10 hitouts
Played his second game of VFL footy.  He rucked most of the second half, and showed he’s going to be a solid ruckman for us in the future.  He’s still developing, and we’re really excited to see him play another game for us this weekend.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-07-14/the-vfl-report-round-13
Title: Re: VFL Round 13: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Preston - Sat, July 11 - LIVE on Ch 7
Post by: The Machine on July 15, 2015, 09:08:42 PM
Loved the game of Soldo, so impressive for one so young an inexperienced. Mckenzie was fantastic and aggressive. Young Dunkley moves well but if does not improve his kicking he might have a short career :help