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				VFL ROUND 13
 
 RICHMOND (3-7, 13th) vs CASEY SCORPIONS (8-2, 1st)
 
 Sunday, 3rd July @ Punt Road Oval
 
 Start time:  2:10 pm
 
 
 
 Broadcast:
 
 TV: Live on Ch 7 (Victoria) from 2pm.
 
 http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-392693-0&sID=91640&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=34956277
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				Could get ugly, expecting a 100+pt loss this week.
			
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				Richmond's VFL squad
 
 B:    65. R Gale          25. T Chaplin          36. C Moore
 
 HB: 15. A Moore         51. S Darley          46. J Castagna
 
 C:   17. D Rioli            73. T Couch          39. N Drummond
 
 HF: 71. N Mellington    44. A Marcon         31. O Markov
 
 F:    7. B Lennon         34. L McBean         41. M Chol
 
 R:  47. I Soldo      54. J Ballard      21. J Townsend
 
 Int: 78. D Coffield, 60. T Langford, 59. A Morris, 64. T Silvestro, 55. R Bathie, 40. D Butler, 66. G Gleeson, 58. J Aarts
 
 23P: 61. J Fletcher
 
 http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=325269&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=45324296
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				Lennon :clapping
			
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				Lennon :clapping
 
 
 Imagine if he plays
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				Bump.
 
 Lennon will play today according to Dimma yesterday on 3aw.
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				Lennon :clapping
 
 
 Imagine if he plays
 
 :lol
 Yeah, Imagine.
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				For those under 30, yes you wont be able to appreciate the above post in fulness as its an old farts joke (but a good one at that)
			
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				Just like the seniors, the ressies are out-numbered, outmuscled and can't get the ball forward  :help.
 
 Soldo just had our first ping at the sticks at the 17 minute mark (OOTF).
 
 This will be a 100 pt loss against Melbourne's ressies  :help.
 
 Rich     0
 Casey 21
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				Please no 😔
			
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				Add our love of handball and stuffing up over-possessing.
 
 Chol kicks a point from the boundary.
 
 1 - 21
 
 20 min Q1
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				Finally, some structured defensive set-up causes the turnover and we find a free target in F50. Silvestro goal.
 
 Rich  7
 Casey 21
 
 22 mins Q1
 
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				Castagna got the holding the ball decision in the middle. His long kick is off hands and the snap is a point.
 
 8 - 21
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				Mcbean finds Andrew Moore. Set shot and goal.
 
 Rich  14
 Casey 21
 
 26 min Q1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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				Leading possies so far:
 
 A.Moore  8
 Marcon    7
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				Quarter time
 
 Richmond    2.2-14
 Casey          3.3-21
 
 Goals: A.Moore, Silvestro
 
 
 Non-competitive in the first 15 mins but somehow stayed in it and turned the game around by lifting our tackling pressure and starting to win some 50/50 contests.
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				Great torpedo banana by Rioli finds C.Moore 30m out. Set shot is shanked badly OOTF  :P.
			
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				Beany  :clapping  :gotigers
 
 Rich  20
 Casey 21
 
 7 min Q2
 
 McBean kept the ball in, stayed in the play and snapped a goal from the pocket.
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				Out of the middle ... Markov is hit after disposal and it's a downfield free to Cal Moore. Shanks it OOTF again  :banghead.
			
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				Very nice goal McBean. Quality play
			
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				Point to McBean
			
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				Marcon intercepts the kick-in 50m out. Kicks to the left pocket and Mcbean rises in the pack to mark it. Misses to the right.
 
 21 - 21
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				Chol out of position
			
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				Rioli kickednit in the wrong direction. Casey goal
			
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				Casey punish our missed shots by kicking a goal from their first inside 50 for the quarter.
 
 Rioli then kicks it the wrong way out of the middle and Casey score another goal  :P.
 
 
 Only Richmond  :scream.
 
 Rich    21
 Casey 33
 
 12 min Q2
 
 
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				Moved it down the grandstand wing (good overlap play Marcon) and Soldo finds McBean who square to Mellington. Goal  :gotigers.
 
 Rich  27
 Casey 34
 
 16 min Q2
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				Chaplin please retire.
			
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				I've not seen a lot of Liam McBean but based on this quarter he's done more constructive play than Vickery has done the entire season.
 Liked the vision of Chol just then.
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				Chol bursts through and gets to Marcon which opens up the play. It gets to Bathie all by himself inside 50 and goals.
 
 Rich  33
 Casey 35
 
 21 min Q2
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				Cal Moore is having a shocker. 
			
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				Forward pressure created that goal
			
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				Stuffed up a certain set shot when A.Moore bounced his pass to McBean. However, we fought on and Aarts dribbles it through to give us the lead  :gotigers.
 
 Rich  39
 Casey 35
 
 24 min Q2
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				That was a mark!
			
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				Too slow Ballard. That should have been a goal.
			
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				Why r u promoting this loser excuse for depth?
			
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				That's holding the ball, umpire!
			
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				Why r u promoting this loser excuse for depth?
 
 Arguably this is best our VFL side has played this year in terms of quality (post the first 15 mins).
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				Half-time
 
 Richmond   2.2   6.3-39
 Casey        3.3   6.6-42
 
 Goals: McBean, A.Moore, Silvestro, Mellington, Bathie, Aarts
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				McBean - been involved in 4 of our goals. 
 
 Marcon, A.Moore and Townsend (2nd qtr) have been getting the ball out of the middle. All three would be our major possession winners.
 
 Chol - significantly better this week. First time he's looked comfortable playing in defence and not looking lost.
 
 Soldo - competitive in the ruck.
 
 Rioli, Lennon - quiet.
 
 Cal Moore - his kicking has been terrible including two set shots directly in front that went OOTF.
 
 Butler - meh!
 
 Drummond - I think he copped a knock early.
 
 Markov - a couple of good outside plays bounding off half-back/wing being fed the ball.
 
 Chaplin - will play out his last 8 weeks here in the VFL. Time to retire.
 
 It makes a difference when our VFL-listed players are all up and about.
 
 
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				Moore is like Back to the Future. Shank, Shank  :banghead
 
 We should be in front by 3 goals
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				Marcon instead of having a shot wants to give it off and stuffs up a chance of a goal. Point.
 
 40 - 42
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				Aarts snap misses.
 
 41 - 42
 
 3 min Q3
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				Soldo looks real good rucking today
			
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				We missed out chances at that start of the quarter and Casey have made us pay. 3 straight goals (two due to poor defending).
 
 41 - 60
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				Good pressure at HF and Castagna steals it and runs into an open goal.
 
 Rich   47
 Casey 60
 
 11 min Q3
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				Good tackle Butler. Created that goal.
			
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				Possies:
 
 Drummond 9
 Lennon  8
 Rioli  5
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				Mcbean's quick snap misses.
 
 48 - 62
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				Good goal to Castagna.
 
 Rich  54
 Casey 62
 
 21 min Q3
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				Mellington's snap is OOTF. We've had our chances today.
			
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				Good play Drummond and McBean receives the free on the lead directly in front 30m out. 
 
 Goal  :gotigers
 
 Rich  60
 Casey 62
 
 23 min Q3
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				McBean has had 17 touches and kicked 2 while setting up another 4 or 5.
			
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				This is a great game. Melbourne must be spewing Trengrove is playing VFL after being taken so early in the draft  :santa
			
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				Silvestro runs into an open goal and misses a sitter.
 
 61- 63
 
 28 min Q3
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				Rushed point.
 
 62 - 63
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				McBean has had 17 touches and kicked 2 while setting up another 4 or 5.
 
 Hardwick most likely still thinking how he keeps Vickery in the side, probably hoping McBean gets injured.
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				Rioli free and set shot from 45m out. Misses to the left. Scores level.
 
 63 - 63
 
 31 min Q3
 
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				3/4 time
 
 Richmond   2.2   6.3    9.9-63
 Casey        3.3   6.6    9.9-63
 
 Goals: McBean 2, Castagna 2, A.Moore, Silvestro, Mellington, Bathie, Aarts
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				 :clapping :clapping
 
 :gotigers
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				Dimma would be frustrated at our tackling. Rioli wouldn't get a game on the back of a 12 tackle game. They will be practicing their corralling drills during the week
			
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				Disposals  249 - 270
 Clearances  30 - 28
 Contested possies equal.
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				Rioli free and set shot from 45m out. Misses to the left. Scores level.
 
 63 - 63
 
 31 min Q3
 
 Are there stats on Rioli's goalkicking, obviously has talent but his accuracy from set shots is terrible.
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				Prior opportunity? Not saying it couldn't be holding the ball but that's not how the game's been umpired today.
 
 63 - 70
 
 4 min Q4
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				Are there stats on Rioli's goalkicking, obviously has talent but his accuracy from set shots is terrible.
 
 6 goals 5 behinds from 10 games in the AFL.
 
 http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/D/Daniel_Rioli.html
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				How is that not holding the ball umpire? Consistency!
			
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				Silvestro took the mark 40m out and stupidly and needlessly plays on and sprays it OOTF.
			
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				A.Moore banana and Soccer volley off the back from Butler  :gotigers
 
 Rich  69
 Casey 70
 
 10 min Q4
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				Who's #36 Moore. His a born idiot
			
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				Seriously are these players that stupid they can't judge the windy conditions on their own ground. Oh that's right when it rains the players train indoors  :banghead
			
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				Good courage Markov. We then run it down to Bathie. Sprays it to pocket with the wind that's picked up.
 
 Getting it forward enough.
 
 Finally Castagna runs in and nails it. In front!  :gotigers
 
 Rich  75
 Casey 71
 
 18 mins Q4
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				McBean must replace Griffiths or Vickery. If it don't happen this coming week we must let the club know 
			
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				Every time we hit the front we just allow then a quick reply  :banghead
 
 Phew it was point.
 
 75 - 72
 
 
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				that was no mark umpires you idiots
 :banghead
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				We broke out twice on the wing and stuffed it up (Rioli and Townsend). Dumb, Dumb, Dumb!
 
 Then a bounced ball is paid a mark in front to Casey  ::).
 
 75 - 78
 
 
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				This will go OOTF
			
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				Cal Moore another set shot. Misses again.
 
 76 - 78
 
 23 min Q4
 
 
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				Cal Moore is having a shocker. 
			
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				As usual, missing open targets will cost us a game.
			
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				Umpires all casey
			
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				He pushed McBean in the back right in front of the umpire & the ump calls it a mark WTF
			
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				 :banghead
 
 Lost by 2 points because we kept missing open targets.
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				Umpires wreaked a good game where Richmond was clearly the better team
			
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				Final Score
 
 Richmond   2.2   6.3    9.9    11.10-76
 Casey        3.3   6.6    9.9     11.12-78
 
 Goals: Castagna 3, McBean 2, Butler, A.Moore, Silvestro, Mellington, Bathie, Aarts
 
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				Umpires wreaked a good game where Richmond was clearly the better team
 
 The bounced ball that was paid a mark directly in front to Casey was the worst one. Cost us the game.
 
 
 Having said that we still had half a dozen chances to kick the winner where we were out the back and had free players everywhere yet missed targets or found the one Casey player behind the ball  :banghead.
 
 Add Cal Moore kicked just one point from 4 set shots.
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				Umpires wreaked a good game where Richmond was clearly the better team
 
 The bounced ball that was paid a mark directly in front to Casey was the worst one. Cost us the game.
 
 
 Having said that we still had half a dozen chances to kick the winner where we were out the back and had free players everywhere yet missed targets or found the one Casey player behind the ball  :banghead.
 
 Add Cal Moore kicked just one point from 4 set shots.
 
 
 Cal Moore is poo. Why they drafted him have me stumped. Him a dummy that cost us goals & also cant kick them
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				There was a few very costly umpire decisions that won them the game when we had the momentum. The umpires were shocking & clearly going for Casey in the last quarter. Anyway game over. l was very pleased with the effort of many. Rioli shouldn't be given senior games off that performance. He needs to work on his mistakes. McBean is a must.  Soldo was very solid & Chol got into the game & was very good in the 2nd half
			
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				Leading possies:
 
 A.Moore    25
 Castagna  23
 Darley      22
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				Final Score
 
 Richmond   2.2   6.3    9.9    11.12-78
 Casey        3.3   6.6    9.9     11.10-76
 
 Goals: Castagna 3, McBean 2, Butler, A.Moore, Silvestro, Mellington, Bathie, Aarts
 
 
 People are talking like we lost.
 
 Are these scores correct?
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				Another thing l noticed was the lack of muscle on Townsend. This guy has been in the system how many years yet looks like a scrawny U16's player. Seriously he wasn't drafted to protect the midfielders cause that would be a joke on the club. Cotchin is another who must stand next to the coach while everyone is in the gym working weights. We are a weak club.
			
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				Final Score
 
 Richmond   2.2   6.3    9.9    11.12-78
 Casey        3.3   6.6    9.9     11.10-76
 
 Goals: Castagna 3, McBean 2, Butler, A.Moore, Silvestro, Mellington, Bathie, Aarts
 
 
 People are talking like we lost.
 
 Are these scores correct?
 
 
 No
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				Final Score
 
 Richmond   2.2   6.3    9.9    11.12-78
 Casey        3.3   6.6    9.9     11.10-76
 
 Goals: Castagna 3, McBean 2, Butler, A.Moore, Silvestro, Mellington, Bathie, Aarts
 
 
 People are talking like we lost.
 
 Are these scores correct?
 
 
 Corrected
 
 Just swap em around
 
 Richmond lost by 2 points
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				Agree the umpiring was confusing 
 
 But gee a couple of our senior blokes made some howlers decision wise in the last 5 minutes. Townsend & Moore A the 2 main offenders
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				Umpires wreaked a good game where Richmond was clearly the better team
 
 The bounced ball that was paid a mark directly in front to Casey was the worst one. Cost us the game.
 
 
 Having said that we still had half a dozen chances to kick the winner where we were out the back and had free players everywhere yet missed targets or found the one Casey player behind the ball  :banghead.
 
 Add Cal Moore kicked just one point from 4 set shots.
 
 
 Cal Moore is poo. Why they drafted him have me stumped. Him a dummy that cost us goals & also cant kick them
 
 
 C Moore should be played back
 
 Given astbury and broad are questionable
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				Anyone demanding a call up to the senior team ?
			
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				Castanga
 McBean
 
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				Video: Daniel Rioli gets a clearance for Richmond’s VFL side, kicks it 50 metres the wrong way
 
 Staff writers
 Source: FOX SPORTS
 
 IN his first season Daniel Rioli has produced some of that classic Rioli family magic for Richmond.
 
 But in a game for the Tigers’ VFL side on Sunday, he did the exact opposite. Unless you’re a Casey Scorpions fan.
 
 In the second quarter Rioli had an excellent-looking clearance out of a centre bounce, with the slight issue that he was going the wrong way.
 
 He slammed the ball 50 metres forward into Casey’s forward half and the Scorpions took advantage, goaling thanks to that inside 50.
 
 In a very close game it was pretty costly — especially since Richmond ended up losing the match by two points.
 
 Ouch.
 
 VIDEO: http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/video-daniel-rioli-gets-a-clearance-for-richmonds-vfl-side-kicks-it-50-metres-the-wrong-way/news-story/157866151fb11d976afac3aede1f6c09
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				The Umpiring HOWLER That Cost Richmond The Game In The VFL
 
 This is a genuine stinker
 
 MMM
 3 July 2016
 
 VIDEO: https://twitter.com/7VFL/status/749492329170345984
 
 The game between Richmond’s VFL side and Casey Scorpions (Melbourne’s VFL affiliate) went down to the wire today, with the Scorpions getting over the line by two points.
 
 The game was neck and neck all day, but was ultimately — and unfortunately — decided by a stinker of an umpiring decision.
 
 At the 20 minute mark of the last quarter, Casey pumped a ball inside 50 which was apparently marked by Angus Scott.
 
 However replays showed that the ball CLEARLY hit the deck before Scott had control of it.
 
 Scott went back and duly converted the last goal of the game in a real sickener for the Tigers.
 
 Richmond could only score one more behind and ultimately went down 11.10 (76) to 11.12 (78).
 
 It’s rare to see a footy game decided by a single umpiring error, but this seems to be one of them.
 
 Tim Smith kicked 5 goals for the Scorpions, while Viv Michie racked up 30 touches.
 
 Jason Castagna slotted three for the Tigers, and Andrew Moore led them for disposals with 25.
 
 http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/7/the-umpiring-howler-that-cost-richmond-the-game-in-the-vfl/
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				McBean wasn't named in the bests :huh3
 
 
 
 Peter Jackson VFL 2016
 
 Richmond            2.2  6.3  9.9  11.10 (76)
 Casey Scorpions   3.3  6.6  9.9  11.12 (78)
 
 GOALS:
 Richmond : Castagna 3 McBean 2 Silvestro  Butler  Bathie  Aarts  Moore  Mellington
 Casey Scorpions: Smith 5 Scott 2 Hulett 2 Weideman  Neal-Bullen
 
 BEST:
 Richmond : Castagna Silvestro A.Moore Markov Rioli Drummond
 Casey Scorpions: Smith Grimes Michie Neal-Bullen Brayshaw Morris
 
 https://reg.sportingpulse.com/olr_v5/rpt_progressive.cgi?aID=4138&pg=1&a=MR
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				Grimlock's VFL stats from BF:
 
 (https://proxy.bigfooty.com/forum/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEjL4daE.png&hash=5610c56c7445296feebd76ca74ee6e56)
 (https://proxy.bigfooty.com/forum/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWntE9v0.png&hash=d0fad2e696f6459c5da0bc06960a1e8b)
 https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/richmond-vs-casey-melbournes-reserves-sunday-3rd-of-july-at-punt-rd-from-2-10pm.1137077/page-11#post-45359736
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				Another thing l noticed was the lack of muscle on Townsend. This guy has been in the system how many years yet looks like a scrawny U16's player. Seriously he wasn't drafted to protect the midfielders cause that would be a joke on the club. Cotchin is another who must stand next to the coach while everyone is in the gym working weights. We are a weak club.
 
 No he's looking at his phone, haven't you seen the advert?
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				Another thing l noticed was the lack of muscle on Townsend. This guy has been in the system how many years yet looks like a scrawny U16's player. Seriously he wasn't drafted to protect the midfielders cause that would be a joke on the club. Cotchin is another who must stand next to the coach while everyone is in the gym working weights. We are a weak club.
 
 No he's looking at his phone, haven't you seen the advert?
 
 
 Meanwhile you look at clubs like Melbourne who have guys like Viney, Petracca, Jones, Vandenberg etc heck even Brayshaw and Vince they make our midfield look tiny.
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				Thought McBean played a good game. Disposal in last 5 minutes really let us down.
			
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				McBean wasn't named in the bests :huh3
 
 
 
 Hardwick must have been doing the votes
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				The Umpiring HOWLER That Cost Richmond The Game In The VFL
 
 This is a genuine stinker
 
 MMM
 3 July 2016
 
 VIDEO: https://twitter.com/7VFL/status/749492329170345984
 
 The game between Richmond’s VFL side and Casey Scorpions (Melbourne’s VFL affiliate) went down to the wire today, with the Scorpions getting over the line by two points.
 
 The game was neck and neck all day, but was ultimately — and unfortunately — decided by a stinker of an umpiring decision.
 
 At the 20 minute mark of the last quarter, Casey pumped a ball inside 50 which was apparently marked by Angus Scott.
 
 However replays showed that the ball CLEARLY hit the deck before Scott had control of it.
 
 Scott went back and duly converted the last goal of the game in a real sickener for the Tigers.
 
 Richmond could only score one more behind and ultimately went down 11.10 (76) to 11.12 (78).
 
 It’s rare to see a footy game decided by a single umpiring error, but this seems to be one of them.
 
 Tim Smith kicked 5 goals for the Scorpions, while Viv Michie racked up 30 touches.
 
 Jason Castagna slotted three for the Tigers, and Andrew Moore led them for disposals with 25.
 
 http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/7/the-umpiring-howler-that-cost-richmond-the-game-in-the-vfl/
 
 constant REPLAYS showed the ball clearly hit the ground.
 yet in the live footage it did not, and if you look at where the umpire was, he had pretty much the same vision as the live camera.
 
 I'd be more concerned about the plephora of mistakes our players made than this one incident where an umpire had his view obscured by the players
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				The Umpiring HOWLER That Cost Richmond The Game In The VFL
 
 This is a genuine stinker
 
 MMM
 3 July 2016
 
 VIDEO: https://twitter.com/7VFL/status/749492329170345984
 
 The game between Richmond’s VFL side and Casey Scorpions (Melbourne’s VFL affiliate) went down to the wire today, with the Scorpions getting over the line by two points.
 
 The game was neck and neck all day, but was ultimately — and unfortunately — decided by a stinker of an umpiring decision.
 
 At the 20 minute mark of the last quarter, Casey pumped a ball inside 50 which was apparently marked by Angus Scott.
 
 However replays showed that the ball CLEARLY hit the deck before Scott had control of it.
 
 Scott went back and duly converted the last goal of the game in a real sickener for the Tigers.
 
 Richmond could only score one more behind and ultimately went down 11.10 (76) to 11.12 (78).
 
 It’s rare to see a footy game decided by a single umpiring error, but this seems to be one of them.
 
 Tim Smith kicked 5 goals for the Scorpions, while Viv Michie racked up 30 touches.
 
 Jason Castagna slotted three for the Tigers, and Andrew Moore led them for disposals with 25.
 
 http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/7/the-umpiring-howler-that-cost-richmond-the-game-in-the-vfl/
 
 It was a perfect pass to Chaplin who dropped it.
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				Video: Daniel Rioli gets a clearance for Richmond’s VFL side, kicks it 50 metres the wrong way
 
 Staff writers
 Source: FOX SPORTS
 
 IN his first season Daniel Rioli has produced some of that classic Rioli family magic for Richmond.
 
 But in a game for the Tigers’ VFL side on Sunday, he did the exact opposite. Unless you’re a Casey Scorpions fan.
 
 In the second quarter Rioli had an excellent-looking clearance out of a centre bounce, with the slight issue that he was going the wrong way.
 
 He slammed the ball 50 metres forward into Casey’s forward half and the Scorpions took advantage, goaling thanks to that inside 50.
 
 In a very close game it was pretty costly — especially since Richmond ended up losing the match by two points.
 
 Ouch.
 
 VIDEO: http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/video-daniel-rioli-gets-a-clearance-for-richmonds-vfl-side-kicks-it-50-metres-the-wrong-way/news-story/157866151fb11d976afac3aede1f6c09
 
 At least he didn't get named in the best players for Casey! ;D
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				Forget the action on the field,the most embarrassing and infuriating actions I saw were in the balcony from our wonder coach and his merry men.
 Standing around laughing and carrying on like muppets during the game and not even watching the games at times, is this clown for real?
 
 Not stuffing good enough from a bloke who should be taking the situation seriously considering its been less than 24 hours after another pathetic outing from the 1's.
 Dead set amateur  hour  at Punt road atm and it speaks volumes about our team selection each week.
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				Rioli in the best players ..get u hand off it  did u watch the game
			
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				With 12 tackles, he would've been BOG against Port by a mile....
			
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				Another thing l noticed was the lack of muscle on Townsend. This guy has been in the system how many years yet looks like a scrawny U16's player. Seriously he wasn't drafted to protect the midfielders cause that would be a joke on the club. Cotchin is another who must stand next to the coach while everyone is in the gym working weights. We are a weak club.
 
 No he's looking at his phone, haven't you seen the advert?
 
 
 Meanwhile you look at clubs like Melbourne who have guys like Viney, Petracca, Jones, Vandenberg etc heck even Brayshaw and Vince they make our midfield look tiny.
 
 
 that's right. They are simply not doing it hard down there & it shows
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				McBean's game: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2016-07-04/vfl-round-13-mcbean
 
 Castagna's 3 goals: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2016-07-04/vfl-round-13-castagna-kicks-3
 
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 VFL Tigers pipped by Scorpions
 
 Brenton Mann
 richmondfc.com.au
 July 4, 2016
 
 Richmond’s VFL side fell two points short of pulling off a stellar upset against ladder-leader Casey at Punt Road Oval last Sunday.
 
 The Tigers threw everything at the Scorpions, but a handful of missed opportunities in the nail-biting final few minutes saw Casey salute, 11.12 (78) to 11.10 (76).
 
 The Richmond side showcased it was keen to build on its strong final term last week, with consistency of pressure, effort and intensity at front of mind.
 
 The fact that the Tigers were down two rotations in the final term, as Jacob Ballard (concussion) and Adam Marcon (shoulder) were left to watch on, made their effort all that more admirable.
 
 The Tigers fought tooth and nail in the tense final term, but Casey simply took its chances when they presented, as Richmond simply couldn’t land the killer blow.
 
 The final term was littered with near misses, crucial contests and match-defining moments, as both sides wrestled to gain the upper-hand.
 
 Richmond’s fate was sealed when Ryan Gale was disallowed an intercept mark inside Casey’s forward 50, as the Scorpions clung to their two-point lead, and the siren sounded moments later.
 
 The game began as many thought it would, with Casey exerting its dominance around the ball and stifling Richmond’s spring from its back-half line.
 
 The Scorpions' intense pressure suffocated the Tigers, as the hosts struggled to garner any flow or overlap through the middle of the ground.
 
 Casey slammed on the first three majors in the opening 10 minutes as the Tigers were left scrounging for answers.
 
 Unlike last week however, the Tigers rallied and gradually, through pressure and effort, got the game played on their terms and were ignited by wingman Tom Silvestro’s exquisite opening major.
 
 The Tigers rattled the Scorpions with their manic pressure, allowing Liam McBean to find Andrew Moore deep in attack as the bullocking on-baller cut the margin to just seven points.
 
 Richmond dominated the inside-50 count 8–0 in the final 10 minutes of the term, as it grasped the momentum.
 
 Richmond VFL coach Craig McRae implored his charges to turn up the heat around the ball in the second term — and the Tigers did just that.
 
 Richmond livewire Daniel Rioli led the charge in the pressure stakes in the second stanza as he hunted and harassed the Scorpions into submission.
 
 Rioli laid a remarkable eight first-half tackles and ended the game with 13, in what was an eye-catching return to football.
 
 The Tigers went on to slot four goals to three and trailed by three points at the main change.
 
 The hosts were +6 in contested ball and +5 in tackles in the second term, both key areas of focus in the lead-up.
 
 Richmond dominated the early-going in the third term but failed to capitalise, as Casey kicked a trio of majors midway through the quarter and streaked to a 19-point lead.
 
 With the game dangling by a thread, the Tigers needed to arrest back the momentum — in stepped Jason Castagna.
 
 The Richmond dynamo rekindled his side's hopes with a duo of scintillating majors and when McBean massaged his set-shot through, he cut the margin to just two points.
 
 Rioli’s long range shot in the shadows of three-quarter time tied up the scores as it just slid across the face of goal.
 
 It was all set-up for a pulsating final term.
 
 Casey took the early lead before Richmond’s enigmatic forward Dan Butler was “Johnny on the spot” with his right-foot soccer slicing the margin to a solitary point.
 
 The scent of an upset was in the air when Castagna classily snapped his third, handing the Tigers a four-point lead at the 19-minute mark, but unfortunately Casey hit back.
 
 The Scorpions snatched a three-point lead at the 22-minute mark, but Richmond still refused to yield.
 
 Unfortunately, the Tigers simply lacked the right amount of polish at the right time, as the Scorpions held on in a dramatic finish.
 
 Castagna verified his AFL-credentials as he bundled three goals with 23 disposals, while McBean (two goals) and Andrew Moore (team-high 24 disposals) also pushed their claim.
 
 Richmond won the tackle count 81–69 in what was a key focus leading into clash.
 
 The Tigers head to Whitten Oval to face Footscray on Saturday, July 9 at 2pm.
 
 http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-07-04/vfl-tigers-pipped-by-scorpions
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				The VFL Report: Round 13
 
 Brenton Mann
 richmondfc.com.au
 July 5, 2016
 
 Craig McRae's summary of the AFL and VFL-listed players who featured in last Sunday’s match against Casey.
 
 AFL-listed
 
 Andrew Moore
 24 disposals, nine clearances, eight tackles, one goal
 
 Continued his great form at this level — it’s probably been four weeks in a row now that he’s been our most consistent for four quarters. He was significant on the day.
 
 Jason Castagna
 Three goals, 23 disposals, seven tackles, four clearances, four inside 50s
 
 Also continued his good form. He had 23 disposals, four clearances, seven tackles and ended up with three goals — a couple at crucial times in the game - playing mainly in the midfield, with a bit of time spent forward.
 
 Nathan Drummond
 19 disposals, five marks, 13 uncontested possessions
 
 Played a role off half-back, he copped a bit of a heavy knock and showed great resilience to get through that. At important moments in the game his elite running ability really shone through, in what was a good performance.
 
 Oleg Markov
 19 disposals, six tackles, eight handball receives
 
 Went to half-back this week. He’s also been thrown around a little bit throughout the season and it was really pleasing to see him showcase all his strengths. His run-and-carry and ball-use was certainly a highlight.
 
 Liam McBean
 19 disposals, two goals, five marks, three clearances
 
 Played one of his most consistent games for the year. He had 19 disposals and ended up with five marks, plus 2.2, but he gave away three others directly through handball or unselfish play. He’s starting to work like an AFL footballer and he looks ready for an AFL opportunity if it presents.
 
 Adam Marcon
 18 disposals, 11 handball receives, three tackles
 
 Was a standout player for two-and-a-half quarters before receiving a heavy knock to the shoulder. It doesn’t look too bad, and it looks like he’ll be available this week, but we certainly missed him in the second half when the whips were cracking.
 
 Jacob Townsend
 15 disposals, four marks, five tackles
 
 Played mainly forward this game. He had 15 disposals and had opportunities to score or pass off and unfortunately didn’t take those chances. He was really important with his defence with his five tackles inside 50.
 
 Troy Chaplin
 14 disposals, five marks, three tackles
 
 Played down back and his leadership was really noticeable, particularly in the dying seconds of the game with organising the young defenders around him. His ball-use was really sharp on the day, with 14 disposals, all of them effective which is something we like to see.
 
 Ben Lennon
 13 disposals, four hardball gets, five tackles, three clearances
 
 Returned from injury with 13 disposals playing mid and a little bit forward. Came in and out of the game a little bit, but his best was highlighted through a couple of really strong tackle efforts and putting his head over the football in the air and on the ground.
 
 Callum Moore
 13 disposals, five marks, one tackle
 
 Started forward and then ended up back. He had many opportunities to kick goals — one of the hardest things in footy is to get the footy in your hands and he’s doing that well. He just needs a bit of icing on the cake with his finishing.
 
 Daniel Rioli
 13 tackles, 13 disposals, four handball receives
 
 Returned from a break and played his first VFL game for the year. His speed was really noticeable, as he was covering the ground well, getting from contest to contest. His 13 tackles was a clear standout.
 
 Ivan Soldo
 26 hit-outs, three clearances, 11 disposals
 
 He had to “lump the load” on his return from injury as first ruck against Jake Spencer, who’s been dominating at this level. I really thought he held his own, especially under fatigue in the last quarter, having to ruck for 14 or 15 minutes having not played for five or six weeks showed great resilience. He’ll only be better for the run.
 
 Mabior Chol
 10 disposals, six uncontested possessions, one tackle
 
 Playing as a key-back and we threw him forward for impact in the third and fourth quarters. He’s still learning his craft as a defender and he’s doing a lot right, but we just need to tidy up a few of his starting points and he could be really important for as at AFL-level.
 
 Dan Butler
 Seven tackles, one goal, eight disposals, five handball receives
 
 As a small forward I thought it was his best game for the year, or at least for a number of weeks, with his intensity. The numbers don’t say it in terms of possessions, but his seven tackles and his pressure around the contest really stood out. He got great reward in the last quarter with a crumbing goal and he was really important for us.
 
 VFL-listed
 
 Tom Silvestro
 21 disposals, one goal, seven marks, seven tackles, three clearances
 
 Is a real standout of the VFL-listed players. His workrate is enormous, his GPS comes back on fire from how hard he works. Had 21 disposals and a goal and his continuous running is really important for us.
 
 Sam Darley
 20 disposals, 16 kicks, six handball receives
 
 Our captain continues to lead from the front. His ball use was really noticeable on the day with his kick-ins finding the right target and his leadership stood out.
 
 Nick Mellington
 16 disposals, two clearances, five handball receives, one goal
 
 Played wing and through the midfield. A VFL player that has great class and quality and hard running ability. The more contests he can get to will make a huge difference in what we’re doing.
 
 James Fletcher
 12 disposals, four marks, four tackles
 
 The 23rd player playing his second game and really looks capable of playing at the level. Finds the footy well, uses it well and continues to play his role. He’ll be a part of this team for many weeks going forward.
 
 Tom Langford
 12 disposals, three marks, two tackles
 
 Played off half-back with important leadership and experience to have there. He likes to set things up off half-back.
 
 Jake Aarts
 Eight tackles, 11 disposals, two clearances, one goal
 
 Playing great roles for us as a small forward. His eight tackles and intensity in the contest were really noticeable and we appreciate what he’s doing for us.
 
 Ryan Gale
 Nine disposals, three marks, two tackles
 
 A key defender, and with Casey's four talls on the day, he returned from injury and we welcomed his strong experience down there. His spoiling and bringing the ball to ground for others to gather and move out of defensive 50 was important as well.
 
 Ryan Bathie
 Six disposals, three marks, four hit-outs
 
 I love what he’s doing and what he’s offering us in terms of ruck relief or a key-forward presence. He’s got great leadership in leading our younger forwards and younger players in the team.
 
 Jacob Ballard
 Four disposals, three marks, two tackles
 
 Copped a little bit of a knock and didn’t see out the game, but looks right for this week.
 
 http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-07-05/the-vfl-report-round-13
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				I like the look of Markov.
 
 Has some x factor about him.
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				Craig's write up of McBean indicates he is likely to be picked this week.
 Hoping Butler also gets a look in with Markov too. Rioli probably will come back.
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				Bean needs to play.  Looks much more dynamic than side show.
			
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 Andrew Moore
 24 disposals, nine clearances, eight tackles, one goal
 Continued his great form at this level — it’s probably been four weeks in a row now that he’s been our most consistent for four quarters. He was significant on the day.
 
 
 Six disposals last week Upto half time and was lamented for lack of consistency. Why do they feed us poo about some of these crappy top up players
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 Andrew Moore
 24 disposals, nine clearances, eight tackles, one goal
 Continued his great form at this level — it’s probably been four weeks in a row now that he’s been our most consistent for four quarters. He was significant on the day.
 
 
 Six disposals last week Upto half time and was lamented for lack of consistency. Why do they feed us poo about some of these crappy top up players
 
 Good pick up.
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				Craig's write up of McBean indicates he is likely to be picked this week.
 Hoping Butler also gets a look in with Markov too. Rioli probably will come back.
 
 
 Based on the couple of recents games, Butler hasn't done nearly enough to warrant a senior game. Can't get his hands on it.
 
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				Adam Marcon
 18 disposals, 11 handball receives, three tackles
 
 Was a standout player for two-and-a-half quarters before receiving a heavy knock to the shoulder. It doesn’t look too bad, and it looks like he’ll be available this week, but we certainly missed him in the second half when the whips were cracking.
 
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				Marcon is shyte.
			
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				Mabior Chol
 10 disposals, six uncontested possessions, one tackle
 
 Playing as a key-back and we threw him forward for impact in the third and fourth quarters. He’s still learning his craft as a defender and he’s doing a lot right, but we just need to tidy up a few of his starting points and he could be really important for as at AFL-level.
 
 
 Here we go playing players out of position again Chol playing as a key back our development is laughable. :banghead :banghead.
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				Marcon is shyte.
 
 
 Is a good VFL player (that's his standard)
 
 Not AFL standard by a long way
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				Moneyball
			
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				Reckon McCrae has no idea
 Watched the game twice on TV
 I don't know what they are trying to achieve
 Playing guys out of position isn't good
 What to try and develop them ?
 Give me a break
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				Sack him too
			
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				Reckon McCrae has no idea
 Watched the game twice on TV
 I don't know what they are trying to achieve
 Playing guys out of position isn't good
 What to try and develop them ?
 Give me a break
 
 
 Well we did nearly beat the top team. Probably not the best game to use as an example.
 
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				Cal Moore & Townsend highly over-rated
 
 Cal Moore - A player who sprays the ball like that  ;D he would be on the 1st train back to where he come from.  :thumbsdown
 
 Townsend - A targeted player who has not worked hard enough in all area's  OVER-RATED Waste of spot on the list :thumbsdown
 Whoever drafted this one has no idea what we need down at the club. TRADE
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				Reckon McCrae has no idea
 Watched the game twice on TV
 I don't know what they are trying to achieve
 Playing guys out of position isn't good
 What to try and develop them ?
 Give me a break
 
 
 Well we did nearly beat the top team. Probably not the best game to use as an example.
 
 
 We have been a rabble all year
 Coburg ring a bell ? 🛎🛎
 Tiges beat the Swans too
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				Reckon McCrae has no idea
 Watched the game twice on TV
 I don't know what they are trying to achieve
 Playing guys out of position isn't good
 What to try and develop them ?
 Give me a break
 
 
 Well we did nearly beat the top team. Probably not the best game to use as an example.
 
 
 We have been a rabble all year
 Coburg ring a bell ? 🛎🛎
 Tiges beat the Swans too
 
 
 How did we go against Frankston  :snidegrin