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Title: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2017, 08:29:16 PM
Time ticking on Tiger playmaker: King

By Ben Casanelia
SEN
02/03/2017


Former Richmond assistant coach David King says Tiger playmaker Brandon Ellis has four weeks to prove his worth.

“I actually think after four weeks I’d be surprised if he’s in the best 22,” King told The Run Home.

“He’s got a month of football to show why they should keep picking this guy.

“If he wasn’t a first round selection I doubt he would have been given the opportunities he’s been given over the last 12 months.”

Ellis, drafted with the 15th overall selection in 2011, boasts a career average of 22 disposals and has played at least 21 or more games in each of the past five years since debuting in the opening round of 2012.

But King said it’s not ball winning, but distribution that will define the 23-year-olds’career.

“The game is about making quick decisions and some do it better than others, but he’s got to drastically improve,” he said.

“It’s about impact with the ball in hand, limiting turnovers and limiting putting teammates into bad positions.”

Midway through the final quarter of Richmond’s JLT series victory over Adelaide the Tiger wingman had collected 22 disposals for 120 metres gained. The average gain for that number of possessions is 350-plus.

In 2015 Ellis failed to finish top 10 in the best and fairest, despite averaging 26 disposals and playing all 23 matches. He finished seventh last year after averaging 24 touches from 22 appearances.

“He’s a player that should be stepping into a leadership role and not just being a bits and pieces player,” King said.

Ellis’s current streak of 81 consecutive matches dating back to Rd 12, 2013 leads all players at Richmond.

Richmond plays Port Adelaide on Sunday in Mount Gambier before rounding out its pre-season preparations against Collingwood in Moe.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2017/03/02/time-ticking-on-tiger-playmaker-king/
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: big tone on March 02, 2017, 08:44:45 PM
Reading between the lines I'd say Kingy doesn't rate our little blond star.

Seriously though how do you get 22 touches and gain 150m? And that's with our new game style!!

FO Ellis, and take Houli, Hunt, Grigg and Hampson with you.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: The Machine on March 02, 2017, 09:34:55 PM
Reading between the lines I'd say Kingy doesn't rate our little blond star.

Seriously though how do you get 22 touches and gain 150m? And that's with our new game style!!

FO Ellis, and take Houli, Hunt, Grigg and Hampson with you.


Not a fan of those either.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 02, 2017, 09:55:11 PM
I know alot of people think Kingy is dill

But he is spot on here.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Yeahright on March 03, 2017, 01:12:56 AM
I know alot of people think Kingy is dill


Depends on if they agree with him
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: FlashGordon on March 03, 2017, 10:10:51 AM
I know alot of people think Kingy is dill

But he is spot on here.

He states the bleeding obvious to alot. Its the deluded fools who are surprised by his comments.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Go Richo 12 on March 03, 2017, 10:19:05 AM
I know alot of people think Kingy is dill

But he is spot on here.

He states the bleeding obvious to alot. Its the deluded fools who are surprised by his comments.
I am surprised he would give him four weeks.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 03, 2017, 10:23:05 AM
I know alot of people think Kingy is dill

But he is spot on here.

He states the bleeding obvious to alot. Its the deluded fools who are surprised by his comments.
I am surprised he would give him four weeks.
:lol
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Simonator on March 03, 2017, 10:52:52 AM
I don't think he'll ever become anything. Absolutely gutless player, no pride. So soft. All he's good for is running, his possessions are useless.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: MintOnLamb on March 03, 2017, 11:20:57 AM
I do recall B Ellis was a breakout player way back in the mists of his career.
Poor boy has been infected with Richmonditis.
The only cure is to trade him to Hawthorn.
Seems to have worked for Ty if you believe the media hype.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Yeahright on March 03, 2017, 12:05:13 PM
Put him in the middle as an inside mid and see how he goes. He'll either stay scared and be just as much of a liability or he may not have time to get scared and get a few meaningful possies as he won't have time to kick 15m backwards
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 03, 2017, 12:17:52 PM
I do recall B Ellis was a breakout player way back in the mists of his career.
Poor boy has been infected with Tigeritis
The only cure is to trade him to Hawthorn.
Seems to have worked for Ty if you believe the media hype.
EFA
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: mat073 on March 03, 2017, 12:20:16 PM
This kid is one of Dimmas untouchables.  Has to be playing to the coaches instructions.  Has the attributes to be a good footballer but his career has stalled due to a shambolic game plan .
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Willy on March 03, 2017, 12:48:25 PM
This kid is one of Dimmas untouchables.  Has to be playing to the coaches instructions.  Has the attributes to be a good footballer but his career has stalled due to a shambolic game plan .

Is the game plan responsible for his constant contest shirking?
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on March 03, 2017, 01:37:20 PM
This kid is one of Dimmas untouchables.  Has to be playing to the coaches instructions.  Has the attributes to be a good footballer but his career has stalled due to a shambolic game plan .

Is the game plan reasonable for his constant contest shirking?

He doesn't need to stop shirking contests to be a good player. He needs to use his running ability to get more ball and use it more effectively when he has it.
Using that tank for defensive pressure would also help.
At the moment, all his running and possessing is on the spot.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Willy on March 03, 2017, 02:34:59 PM
This kid is one of Dimmas untouchables.  Has to be playing to the coaches instructions.  Has the attributes to be a good footballer but his career has stalled due to a shambolic game plan .

Is the game plan reasonable for his constant contest shirking?

He doesn't need to stop shirking contests to be a good player. He needs to use his running ability to get more ball and use it more effectively when he has it.
Using that tank for defensive pressure would also help.
At the moment, all his running and possessing is on the spot.

Agreed. My point was that it's a cop out to blame his failings entirely on the game plan.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Lozza on March 03, 2017, 03:14:41 PM
Too many over the shoulder kick to no one disposals, doesn't seem to break the lines like he once did. With the seemingly new game plan and mandate to move the ball quicker and take risks then surely if he is ever going to show his full potential then it must be now.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 03, 2017, 04:02:46 PM
7m gained per disposal is effectively like playing with 17 on the field.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Chuck17 on March 03, 2017, 04:26:04 PM
7m gained per disposal is effectively like playing with 17 on the field.

Add in Houli and hampson and you are down to 15
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Yeahright on March 03, 2017, 05:25:59 PM
7m gained per disposal is effectively like playing with 17 on the field.

Add in Houli and hampson and you are down to 15

At least Rance brings us up to 16 :clapping
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: MintOnLamb on March 03, 2017, 05:39:15 PM
7m gained per disposal is effectively like playing with 17 on the field.
If you kick it backwards is that a negative number?
eg
kick 1 fwd 20m Aggregate 20
kick 2 fwd 15m Aggregate 35
kick 3 back 5m Aggregate 30??
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Go Richo 12 on March 03, 2017, 06:13:34 PM
7m gained per disposal is effectively like playing with 17 on the field.

Add in Houli and hampson and you are down to 15

At least Rance brings us up to 16 :clapping
Batch out and we are down to 14.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 03, 2017, 06:27:53 PM
7m gained per disposal is effectively like playing with 17 on the field.

Add in Houli and hampson and you are down to 15

At least Rance brings us up to 16 :clapping
Batch out and we are down to 14.

We are going to lose arent we  :-\
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: peggles on March 03, 2017, 08:51:37 PM
how long has david king had to prove himself? why isn't he in the ressies in the media yet??
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 04, 2017, 07:41:13 AM
7m gained per disposal is effectively like playing with 17 on the field.
If you kick it backwards is that a negative number?
eg
kick 1 fwd 20m Aggregate 20
kick 2 fwd 15m Aggregate 35
kick 3 back 5m Aggregate 30??

Correct Minty. It's the metres gained towards goal. It includes handballs, kicks and interestingly running with the ball in possession (although they may have excluded the latter from Brandon's stat to make a point). A backwards hand pass, kick or running with the ball away from your goals (even at a slight angle away) is minus metres.

Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2017, 02:49:29 PM
Brandon talking about his new role ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-03-06/jlt-2-ellis-on-his-new-role
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Chuck17 on March 06, 2017, 02:56:44 PM
3 weeks to go
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: MintOnLamb on March 06, 2017, 04:06:22 PM
7m gained per disposal is effectively like playing with 17 on the field.
If you kick it backwards is that a negative number?
eg
kick 1 fwd 20m Aggregate 20
kick 2 fwd 15m Aggregate 35
kick 3 back 5m Aggregate 30??

Correct Minty. It's the metres gained towards goal. It includes handballs, kicks and interestingly running with the ball in possession (although they may have excluded the latter from Brandon's stat to make a point). A backwards hand pass, kick or running with the ball away from your goals (even at a slight angle away) is minus metres.

Thanks Dookie

As a mention to how long he has to prove himself I think his time has run out.

For mine he is OUT
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Willy on March 06, 2017, 04:36:37 PM
Dimma favorite. Will not be dropped.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: FlashGordon on March 06, 2017, 05:04:59 PM
Too many over the shoulder kick to no one disposals, doesn't seem to break the lines like he once did. With the seemingly new game plan and mandate to move the ball quicker and take risks then surely if he is ever going to show his full potential then it must be now.

Unfortunately as many before him have shown, he has already shown his full potential and that basically got him drafted and now he is showing where his full potential sits in the grand scheme of AFL football...mediocre bit player who is being shuffled around into roles in the hope something suits him, in a desperate bid to once again justify another drafting stuff up by the guru Hackson
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on March 06, 2017, 06:58:16 PM
Dimma favorite. Will not be dropped.

185metres gained from 20 odd touches. Doesn't translate well.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on March 06, 2017, 07:09:51 PM
Interesting to see if Houli plays this weekend and plays well
Back 7 prospects at this stage
Rance, Astbury , Grimes , McIntosh .lock ins
Markov, B.Ellis , T.Hunt .Houli .Conca
2 will miss Round 1
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Fluffy Tiger on March 06, 2017, 09:31:41 PM
Interesting to see if Houli plays this weekend and plays well
Back 7 prospects at this stage
Rance, Astbury , Grimes , McIntosh .lock ins
Markov, B.Ellis , T.Hunt .Houli .Conca
2 will miss Round 1

:(

Please let it be three of that group miss. Hunt, Ellis and Conca were probably respond able for 60 percent of the turnovers Yesterday.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2017, 07:06:56 AM
Interesting to see if Houli plays this weekend and plays well
Back 7 prospects at this stage
Rance, Astbury , Grimes , McIntosh .lock ins
Markov, B.Ellis , T.Hunt .Houli .Conca
2 will miss Round 1

You forgot Batch is a lock
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: MintOnLamb on March 07, 2017, 07:59:18 AM
4 weeks and off to the ressies??

He's has 4 years FFS.
Unless he is hiding something, which i doubt, he should be off to the knackery.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Chuck17 on March 07, 2017, 09:44:22 AM
It's 2.5 weeks now

He should also get time deduction for the Port game where he pooted his pants on a number of occasions
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Yeahright on March 07, 2017, 10:42:48 AM
7m gained per disposal is effectively like playing with 17 on the field.

Add in Houli and hampson and you are down to 15

At least Rance brings us up to 16 :clapping
Batch out and we are down to 14.

How many is a forfeit?
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 07, 2017, 12:40:41 PM
7m gained per disposal is effectively like playing with 17 on the field.

Add in Houli and hampson and you are down to 15

At least Rance brings us up to 16 :clapping
Batch out and we are down to 14.

How many is a forfeit?

For Hardwick - 18
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 07, 2017, 02:06:00 PM
I think he proved on Sunday with his stand back and watch rather attacking the contest that there is in fact nothing to prove

Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: big tone on March 07, 2017, 09:39:46 PM
I'd rather Hunt in the side over Bellis.  :shh
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 07, 2017, 09:40:22 PM
I'd rather Hunt in the side over Bellis.  :shh
I'd rather have neither.... :shh
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: tony_montana on March 08, 2017, 01:18:31 PM
I think he proved on Sunday with his stand back and watch rather attacking the contest that there is in fact nothing to prove

Yep, however I noticed he was listed in the bests in all the reports I read and heard marko on SEN saying "I didnt see the game, but 26 possies Im guessing he had a pretty good one"  ::) He continues to get away with it, Im glad that finally someone in the media called him out on it, hopefully it gathers momentum as the season progresses to put pressure on our coaching staff bc we all know he wont be dropped no matter what
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Rodgerramjet on March 08, 2017, 01:51:36 PM
I think he proved on Sunday with his stand back and watch rather attacking the contest that there is in fact nothing to prove

Yep, however I noticed he was listed in the bests in all the reports I read and heard marko on SEN saying "I didn't see the game, but 26 possies Im guessing he had a pretty good one"  ::) He continues to get away with it, Im glad that finally someone in the media called him out on it, hopefully it gathers momentum as the season progresses to put pressure on our coaching staff bc we all know he wont be dropped no matter what

Those 26 posies were punctuated with 15 metre backward kicks that lead to nothing, kicks to himself when kicking out, kicking to the opposition, kicking to a 50/50 resulting in a turnover when hand-balling was the correct option to take, hand-balling to a team mate under immense pressure resulting in a turn over and it goes on. Rather see Menadue in his position.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Owl on March 10, 2017, 09:56:53 AM
Ellis struts round like a raging mongrel but as soon as their is contested ball, he wilts like he walked in on a naked Amanda Vandstone (wearing a hat)
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: (•))(©™ on March 10, 2017, 12:02:00 PM
He's had four years.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: the claw on March 10, 2017, 12:22:22 PM
maybe going down the wrong path here but i still can not work out why Castagna has not been played in defense this yr. He is exactly what we are missing when it comes to small defenders.
Lots of pace defends a player and is not afraid to take the game on. Plyed a couple of cracking games one against the dogs but had one bad game against hawks and never seen again
Personally id like to see a backline of

Grimes - Astbury - Castagna
Markov - Rance -   McIntosh
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 10, 2017, 12:24:32 PM
Ellis struts round like a raging mongrel but as soon as their is contested ball, he wilts like he walked in on a naked Amanda Vandstone (wearing a hat)

 :lol
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Chuck17 on March 10, 2017, 12:36:49 PM
Ellis struts round like a raging mongrel but as soon as their is contested ball, he wilts like he walked in on a naked Amanda Vandstone (wearing a hat)

Hope that hat is low hanging and wide brimmed
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Yeahright on March 10, 2017, 12:40:22 PM
Ellis struts round like a raging mongrel but as soon as their is contested ball, he wilts like he walked in on a naked Amanda Vandstone (wearing a hat)

Hope that hat is low hanging and wide brimmed

I'd wear her as a hat
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 10, 2017, 04:34:54 PM
Dud.
Delist.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Owl on March 10, 2017, 05:09:02 PM
darn it, I misspelled 'there'
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Yeahright on March 10, 2017, 09:23:02 PM
darn it, I misspelled 'there'

Reported
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Chuck17 on March 10, 2017, 09:27:52 PM
2 weeks to go
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Yeahright on March 27, 2017, 12:11:56 PM
Actually happy with his game this week. By no means starred but didn't poo me like usual
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: tony_montana on March 27, 2017, 12:25:36 PM
Actually happy with his game this week. By no means starred but didn't poo me like usual

agreed, I actually saw him kick it fwd long on multiple occassions  :o  :gobdrop and looked to be cracking in hard

hopefully the penny has dropped
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Willy on March 27, 2017, 01:24:52 PM
Actually happy with his game this week. By no means starred but didn't poo me like usual

Yep, went back with the flight quite bravely at one stage too.

Let's see what he dishes up this week.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Andyy on March 27, 2017, 07:55:03 PM
Actually happy with his game this week. By no means starred but didn't poo me like usual

Yep, went back with the flight quite bravely at one stage too.

Let's see what he dishes up this week.

Noticed this and was surprised/impressed.

More of the same please.
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Diocletian on March 27, 2017, 10:47:12 PM
Ellis has always been far more courageous in the air than he is at ground level, hardly surprising....yes the other night was a better effort than usual but he still had a couple of panicky, squibby moments....highly unlikely that will ever change now...
Title: Re: Brandon Ellis has 4 weeks to prove himself or it's off to the ressies (SEN)
Post by: Yeahright on March 27, 2017, 11:55:25 PM
Was going to say the same Dio re: courageous marking. For a squibby dude for some reason he doesn't shirk many going back with the flight