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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on April 13, 2017, 03:34:01 AM
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VFL Round 1
RICHMOND vs North Ballarat
12:00 PM / Sunday, 16th April @ Punt Road Oval
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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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VFL Preview with coach Craig McRae:
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-04-12/vfl-preview
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“The body of work is really strong,” Richmond VFL coach Craig McRae told ‘Roar Vision’.
“Whether it’s the wins, or losses it’s just the way we’ve gone about it . . .
“We’re in good shape.”
McRae revealed what the main focus of the VFL team had been throughout the preparations for the 2017 season.
“We’ve focused all pre-season on developing a winning culture – something the VFL (team) hasn’t had in its time, and something we’re working towards,” McRae said.
“Late last year, we won our last six games in-a-row, which started to show that we’re capable of that.
“But starting to do that week in, week out, from the start of the season, is something we’re focused on.”
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-04-13/vfl-tigers-ready-to-roar
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From 12pm this Sunday afternoon (April 16, 2017), you can tune in to a live audio broadcast of Richmond's VFL season opener against North Ballarat.
Featuring commentary from David Kennedy and James Hickleton, the stream can be accessed by clicking the player below.
You can also hear the stream by downloading the official Richmond app (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news-and-media/mobile-app), and searching for ‘VFL’ in the menu.
Regular game updates can also be followed via the Richmond VFL Twitter account (https://twitter.com/richmondvfl).
Link to audio broadcase here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/vfl/vfl-live-audio
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Richmond's VFL squad:
B: 42. R. Garthwaite, 53. H. Beasley, 11. J. Batchelor
HB: 32. C. Ellis, 38. S. Morris, 51. S. Darley
C: 64. T. Silvestro, 54. J. Ballard, 28. T. Hunt
HF: 39. N. Drummond, 58. J. Aarts, 44. T. Stengle
F: 41. M. Chol, 57. B. Wood, 36. C. Moore
R: 47. I. Soldo, 21. J. Townsend, 27. S. Lloyd
Int: 37. C. Menadue, 26. A. Miles, 61. J. Fletcher, 63. J. Holden, 78. D. Coffield, 80. A. Forato, 62. J. Cass, 31. O. Markov, 15. J. Short, 1. N. Vlastuin, 23. K. Lambert, 7. B. Lennon
23P – 77. M. O’Sullivan
http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=325269&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=54435731
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Tiger tall Ivan Maric will miss the VFL clash with a back complaint, while youngster Shai Bolton will serve his one match suspension.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-04-14/vfl-tigers-name-round-1-squad
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From 12pm this Sunday afternoon (April 16, 2017), you can tune in to a live audio broadcast of Richmond's VFL season opener against North Ballarat.
Featuring commentary from David Kennedy and James Hickleton, the stream can be accessed by clicking the player below.
You can also hear the stream by downloading the official Richmond app (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news-and-media/mobile-app), and searching for ‘VFL’ in the menu.
Regular game updates can also be followed via the Richmond VFL Twitter account (https://twitter.com/richmondvfl).
Link to audio broadcase here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/vfl/vfl-live-audio
And we're off. A behind to the Roosters.
Rich 0
NB 1
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Lloyd misses.
1 - 1
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Yes! Jake Aarts finishes with class for our first #PJVFL goal of the season.
RICH 7
NB 1
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Dominating so far.
Townsend! Jacob gets our second with a classy snap through traffic.
Straight out of the centre and Lennon who has been lively marks 25m out. Goal! :gotigers
RICH 3.1-19
NB 0.1-1
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Flying shot from Moore and it bounces through. :gotigers
Rich 25
NB 1
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I've at the games
This could be very lopsided
appreciate that these days nth Ballarat are a basket case but struth :o
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Townsend with a carbon copy of his first effort to put us up by 5 goals! :gotigers
We then give away 2x 50m penalties and gift North Ballarat their first.
RICH 31
NB 7
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Lloyd goals
Lennon looking good as the lead up forward
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Bang! Lloyd gets another from distance :gotigers.
Rich 6.1-37
NB 1.1-7
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Ballard big grab and we have another set shot. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 43
NB 7
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O'Sullivan gets our 8th of the quarter :gotigers.
Rich 49
NB 7
19 mins Q1
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Lloyd's snap misses.
Rich 51
NB 8
22 mins Q1
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Lennon back with the flight marks just outside 50. Passes to the pocket to Miles. Goal :gotigers
We've since missed a few shots.
Rich 9.6-60
NB 1.2-8
31 mins Q1
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That's the QT score. 9 goal quarter :clapping.
Quarter time
Richmond 9.6-60
Nth Ballarat 1.2-8
Goals: Townsend 2, Lennon, Moore, Lloyd, Miles, Aarts, Ballard, O'Sullivan
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Top of the VFL and AFL ladder after today thanks.
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Very good
Not much opposition though.
But at the same time can play your best against the opposition on the park.
Couple of our blokes need to focus more on the team thing, rather than the individual efforts of trying to be a superstar hero ::)
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And why our club continues to rope off the huddles staggers me.
Give me a break - it's not what the VFL comps about. It's embarrassing TBBH
Would be lucky if there is 600 people here.
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DISPOSALS:
Miles 9,
Aarts 7,
Lloyd 7,
Fletcher 6,
Ballard 5,
Darley 5.
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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2nd qtr underway and Lloyd gets his second :gotigers
Rich 66
NB 8
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Soldo having a great day in the ruck! He has 16 hit-outs at quarter time.
It's raining Tiger goals :thumbsup
Now Soldo adds a goal! A beautiful set shot from 40 out gets our 11th goal. :gotigers
All class from Townsend! He takes a one-handed mark, fends off his opponent and walks one over the line for his third :gotigers
Wow, Ben Lennon! He leathers one from 55 out and it makes it home! Lennon has two for the day. :gotigers
Stengle with a classy snap from the pocket to bring up his first of the day! Tyson is our 10th individual goalkicker today :gotigers.
Richmond 14.6-90
NB 1.2-8
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15 goals to 1
This is really sad.
I have a special interest in the VFL comp and to a once great club in nth ballarat reduced to this is just so sad
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Make that another one for Lennon! He picks off Ballard's pass and makes no mistake.
RICH 96
NB 8
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15 goals to 1
This is really sad.
I have a special interest in the VFL comp and to a once great club in nth ballarat reduced to this is just so sad
Another thing North Melbourne touched and then just dumped. Sydney, Canberra, Gold Coast, Ballarat .... ::)
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Wood does his best Townsend impersonation with a one handed mark and finish in the square!
RICH 16.6-102
NB 1.2-8
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Lennon has number four! Another thumping effort from 50 for our number 7.
Aarts gets his second with a terrific set shot from 40! Two for Jake today.
RICH 117
NB 9
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Another 9 goal quarter :clapping.
Half-time
Richmond 9.6 18.10-118
Nth Ballarat 1.2 1.3-9
Goals: Lennon 4, Townsend 3, Lloyd 2, Aarts 2, Moore, Miles, Soldo, Stengle, Ballard, O'Sullivan, Wood
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H/T
18.9.117 (scoreboard corrected 😆)
1.3.9
Scoreboard sums it up really.
Opposition is non competitive
Impressed with some of our VFL listed players. .. bit of depth there now.
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DISPOSALS: Miles 19, Lloyd 17, Townsend 13, Lennon 12, Aarts 11, Fletcher 11.
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL?lang=en
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2nd half and it continues
20 goals up now 137 to 11
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Most interesting thing at the moment is when will we hit 200 points and can we win by 200 points
Seriously
This is officially a massacre
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15 goals to 1
This is really sad.
I have a special interest in the VFL comp and to a once great club in nth ballarat reduced to this is just so sad
Even Port are fighting for survival......
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Thank goodness they've got their 2nd
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Even Port are fighting for survival...
Yep and that's actually worse because they used to boast about how good their finances were thanks to their po-kie revenues
So what's happened?
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3qt time
25.16.166 (quite wasteful that qtr)
2.7.19
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Even Port are fighting for survival...
Yep and that's actually worse because they used to boast about how good their finances were thanks to their po-kie revenues
So what's happened?
No idea, only found out a few days ago....heard Ayres was on The Footy Show and Sam Newman made a 30 foot putt to win 10k for the club....apparently they need to raise something like 300k to save the club....
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200 points up
We lead by 29 goals
206 to 31
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Lloys kicks his fifth. Lennon with 6
RICHMOND 206 TO NB 31
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20 behinds....unacceptable.....
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Stengle kicks his third.
Richmond 213
North Ballarat 31
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Silvestro!!!!!
219 - 31
2 goals to go
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Full Time: The boys start off the VFL season with a commanding performance!
RICH 33.21.219
NB 4.7.31
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Silvestro!!!!!
219 - 31
2 goals to go
Fell short...not good enough - really need to learn to run games out....
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Final Score
Richmond 9.6 18.10 25.16 33.21-219
Nth Ballarat 1.2 1.3 2.7 4.7-31
GOALS: Lennon 6, Townsend 5, Lloyd 5, Ballard 3, Stengle 3, Miles 2, Aarts 2, Soldo 2, Chol, Wood, Silvestro, O'Sullivan, Moore.
:gotigers
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DISPOSALS:
Miles 35 + 2 goals,
Ballard 31,
Lloyd 27 + 5 goals,
Wood 26,
Hunt 24,
Aarts 21.
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Thought Miles was excellent, so far above VFL level it's not funny
We have alot of blokes who are what I call "betwix and between". Too good for VFL level but not good enough for AFL level. Some stay at that level, eg Townsend amd some show enough to think they wil move to the next
Pleased to say it looks like Soldo has moved in to the latter category in the "betwix & between" group
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Peter Jackson VFL 2017
Richmond 9.6 18.10 25.16 33.21 (219)
North Ballarat 1.2 1.3 2.7 4.7 (31)
GOALS:
Richmond: Lennon 6 Townsend 5 Lloyd 5 Ballard 3 Stengle 3 Miles 2 Soldo 2 Aarts 2 Silvestro Moore O'Sullivan Wood Chol
North Ballarat: Hooper 2 Lukich Johnston
BEST:
Richmond: Miles Ballard Townsend Drummond Lennon Lloyd
North Ballarat: Lockyer Hooper Herbert Buckwell Kiel Lyle
https://membership.sportstg.com/results/rpt_progressive.cgi?aID=4138&pg=1&a=MR
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I have it on good authority that Soldo is a waste of space and time. Forget that he's a Cat. B rookie who has played bugger all footy in his life, when he got here he was no good and that's good enough a reason to delist him for old mate
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For the record, we're top of the VFL ladder with 706% ;D.
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Thought Miles was excellent, so far above VFL level it's not funny
We have alot of blokes who are what I call "betwix and between". Too good for VFL level but not good enough for AFL level. Some stay at that level, eg Townsend amd some show enough to think they wil move to the next
Pleased to say it looks like Soldo has moved in to the latter category in the "betwix & between" group
How did Chol go, WP?
And was Lennon's 6 goal game worthy of an instant recell to the seniors?
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How did Chol go, WP?
Was OK but at times just lacked intensity at the contest. Just cruised around too often
And was Lennon's 6 goal game worthy of an instant recell to the seniors?
Based on number of goals and his attack on the footy and contests yes
But....
Who does he replace? I'd play him ahead of Griffiths and Elton but he can't give a chop out in the ruck so in that respect he's limited
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How did Chol go, WP?
Was OK but at times just lacked intensity at the contest. Just cruised around too often
And was Lennon's 6 goal game worthy of an instant recell to the seniors?
Based on number of goals and his attack on the footy and contests yes
But....
Who does he replace? I'd play ahead of Griffiths and Elton but he can't give a chop out in the ruck so in that respect he's limited
Probably Menadue even though he should get a run of a few games
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Strong win for VFL Tigers
richmondfc.com.au
16 April 2017
Richmond 33.21-219 def North Ballarat 4.7-31
The VFL Tigers started the season with a bang on Sunday afternoon, defeating North Ballarat by 188 points at Punt Road Oval.
In an impressive team performance, the VFL Tigers finished with 13 individual goal kickers for a return of 33 goals, including a haul of six for Ben Lennon and five each for Jacob Townsend and Sam Lloyd.
Richmond VFL and Development coach Craig McRae said the spread of contributors across the side reflected the team-oriented approach his side took into the game.
"It just showed that we played as a team right until the end," McRae said.
"We didn't get ahead of the game, we played for each other and the scoreboard just kept ticking over".
The VFL Tigers did not rest on their laurels at the start of the match, and established a 52-point lead at the first break with a commanding opening quarter performance.
Jake Aarts was the first player to get his name on the scoresheet in the 2017 season, nailing a difficult effort from 30 metres out on a tight angle, much to the delight of the onlooking Tiger faithful.
Aarts' classy finish sparked his fellow Tigers into action, as Townsend, Lennon and Callum Moore added goals in quick succession, before Max O'Sullivan booted his first VFL goal for Richmond with style.
Ivan Soldo was a colossus in the ruck, winning 16 hit outs and giving first use of the ball to a rampant Tigers midfield, with Anthony Miles and Jacob Townsend winning three and two clearances respectively in the opening stanza.
With a high standard set in the first term, the VFL Tigers ramped up the pressure, piling on another 10 goals to put daylight between themselves and the travelling Roosters.
Miles continued his industrious performance, getting his disposal count up to 19 by half-time, while adding two tackles and another two clearances in the process.
Sam Lloyd, having opened his goal scoring account in the first quarter, added another major and provided energy and excitement across the ground as he gathered an impressive 17 touches.
The intensity of the VFL Tigers was evident in their relentless attack on the ball, with both Townsend and Nathan Drummond finishing with six tackles each as the half drew to a close with Richmond 109 points to the good.
The third quarter followed a similar script to the first half, as the VFL Tigers continued to attack each contest with endeavour and tenacity.
As North Ballarat attempted to work their way back into the contest, Jake Batchelor and Ryan Garthwaite remained typically sturdy at the back, while they were well aided by Richmond VFL debutant Hugh Beasley.
Jacob Ballard was providing his side with a tremendous outlet moving forward, as he added to North's woes with the second of his three eventual goals.
Tyson Stengle, Mabior Chol, Tom Silvestro and Ivan Soldo also got themselves on the scoresheet as the Tigers utilised lightning-quick ball movement and precise delivery to good effect.
While North Ballarat pulled back two late goals, the relentless effort from the VFL Tigers lasted right until the final siren.
Lennon rounded off a memorable bag of goals, nailing two in the final quarter to increase his tally to six goals, as well as registering 18 disposals and two tackles in a well-rounded performance.
Townsend then added two more to his eventual five-goal performance, while also gathering 21 disposals.
Miles finished with 35 disposals and two goals to his name, while Sam Lloyd picked up 27 disposals and 13 marks along with his five-goal haul.
Jacob Ballard's 31 disposals was a highlight for the onlooking Tiger army, while Brandon Wood, Taylor Hunt and James Fletcher all finished with over 20 disposals.
Soldo finished the day with 54 hit outs, with two goals and ten disposals added for good measure.
With a Round 1 win under their belt, the VFL Tigers face an away trip in Round Two, as they face Sandringham at Trevor Barker Oval next Saturday at 2pm.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-04-16/vfl-match-report
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VIDEOS:
Lennon's 6 goals: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-04-16/vfl-r1-lennon-kicks-6
Lloyd's 5 goals, 13 marks: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-04-16/vfl-r1-lloyd-5-goals-13-marks
Townsend's 5 goals, 21 disposals: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-04-16/vfl-r1-townsend-5-goals-21-disposals
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Richmond posts monster VFL win
Toby Prime,
Herald Sun
April 17, 2017
AXED Richmond forward Ben Lennon staked a claim for an AFL recall with a six-goal haul in a 189-point rout over North Ballarat at Punt Rd.
Lennon, dropped for the AFL clash against Brisbane, had four majors by halftime and could have finished with 10 if not for a few wasted opportunities in the 189-point rout.
Richmond coach Craig McRae said Lennon, contracted until the end of 2017, was reaping the rewards of a solid pre-season.
The No. 12 pick in the 2013 draft sought a trade at the end of last year but did not receive any interest from rival clubs.
“Last year he didn’t really do a pre-season and I don’t know how long he has been in the system but he hasn’t done a pre-season,” McRae said.
“He has worked hard, he has had moments at AFL footy, he hasn’t quite taken his chances there but every time he comes back here he plays well.”
Fellow AFL players Jacob Townsend and Sam Lloyd finished with five goals each. Lloyd also collected 27 touches.
Inside midfielder Anthony Miles picked up 35 disposals and finished with two goals.
“We’re are fortunate we have Milesy down here at this level, he is an AFL player waiting for opportunity,” McRae said.
“He was sensational, he went forward and kicked goals and was a stoppage beast.”
Defender Steven Morris showed no signs of the knee reconstruction that ended his 2016 campaign midway through last year, moving freely off a half-back stuff.
It was Morris’s first competitive game since Round 11 last year when he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament against North Melbourne.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-defeats-north-ballarat-by-189-points-in-vfl/news-story/1026bbc3c2991923353d8470544edcfd
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https://twitter.com/Ancible/status/853564155097268224
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Anyone else notice that one of the goal umpires yesterday was David Rodan ?
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Anyone else notice that one of the goal umpires yesterday was David Rodan ?
Yes flag waving was sublime ;D
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I didn't see the game from what I can gather it was completely one sided.
Who deserves a senior call up out of Lennon or Lloyd?
Lennon: 6 goals 3 behinds. 18 disposals. 8 marks. 3 tackles. 4 inside 50's.
Lloyd: 5 goals 4 behinds. 26 disposals. 14 marks. 1 tackle. 5 inside 50's.
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Anyone else notice that one of the goal umpires yesterday was David Rodan ?
Yes flag waving was sublime ;D
He must have been at our end then, nothin going on at the other lol.
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Here's the full replay of our VFL win yesterday:
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-04-16/vfl-r1-richmond-v-north-ballarat
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its obvious that vfl is where lennon belongs...otherwise why could he not dish up a sinilar display last week???
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I didn't see the game from what I can gather it was completely one sided.
Who deserves a senior call up out of Lennon or Lloyd?
Lennon: 6 goals 3 behinds. 18 disposals. 8 marks. 3 tackles. 4 inside 50's.
Lloyd: 5 goals 4 behinds. 26 disposals. 14 marks. 1 tackle. 5 inside 50's.
Would honestly have Lloyd and Miles both in the team this week. Strong bodies, despite being smaller guys.
Lennon should be playing 1's as well.
Who to drop though?
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I'd swap out Miles for Lambert - Miles can float forward and is a great midfield rotation
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Vision of Miles' game: 35 possies + 2 goals ...
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-04-18/vfl-r1-miles-has-35-and-kicks-2
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Vision of Miles' game: 35 possies + 2 goals ...
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-04-18/vfl-r1-miles-has-35-and-kicks-2
Miles is looking good, Soldo isn't too bad either?? Could Soldo come in for Elton John?
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Vision of Miles' game: 35 possies + 2 goals ...
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-04-18/vfl-r1-miles-has-35-and-kicks-2
Miles is looking good, Soldo isn't too bad either?? Could Soldo come in for Elton John?
Soldo isn't a forward/2nd ruck type that could replace Elton. He's simply a ruckman. Griffiths and Chol are more our forward/2nd ruck types like Elton. Whether any of them are good/reliable enough for AFL level is another question.
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I didn't see the game from what I can gather it was completely one sided.
That's some astute observation skills :clapping :clapping
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Amazing powers of deduction....Sherlock Holmes would be envious.. :clapping :clapping :clapping
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Vision of Miles' game: 35 possies + 2 goals ...
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-04-18/vfl-r1-miles-has-35-and-kicks-2
Miles is looking good, Soldo isn't too bad either?? Could Soldo come in for Elton John?
Soldo isn't a forward/2nd ruck type that could replace Elton. He's simply a ruckman. Griffiths and Chol are more our forward/2nd ruck types like Elton. Whether any of them are good/reliable enough for AFL level is another question.
disagree, kicked multiple goals in VFL more often that Todd @ a guess
Better O'head mark & better set shot than Todd also, this from someone who has seen 90% of his games live
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Vision of Miles' game: 35 possies + 2 goals ...
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-04-18/vfl-r1-miles-has-35-and-kicks-2
Miles is looking good, Soldo isn't too bad either?? Could Soldo come in for Elton John?
Soldo isn't a forward/2nd ruck type that could replace Elton. He's simply a ruckman. Griffiths and Chol are more our forward/2nd ruck types like Elton. Whether any of them are good/reliable enough for AFL level is another question.
disagree, kicked multiple goals in VFL more often that Todd @ a guess
Better O'head mark & better set shot than Todd also, this from someone who has seen 90% of his games live
I tend to agree. Also looked sharp down in Moe vs the Pies
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Soldo should be given the next shot, followed by Chol, then Moore....Griffiths should be Gaspered & Elton needs to be Capuano'd...(https://imgfast.net/users/3115/50/25/04/smiles/694221.gif)
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BTW.....how did Aurora Coreyellis go?
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BTW.....how did Aurora Coreyellis go?
Greatest nickname ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1h8cHUnP9k
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Finally we agree on something, first thing I thought of!
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Richmond VFL and development coach Craig McRae's summary of the AFL and VFL-listed players from Sunday's big win over North Ballarat in Round 1 of the VFL.
AFL-listed players
ANTHONY MILES
35 disposals, 20 contested possessions, 10 clearances, 11 inside 50s, two goals
‘Milesy’ played another great game at VFL level, he played well above the level, he's ready for AFL opportunity when it presents.
SAM LLOYD
27 disposals, 13 marks, five goals four behinds
Played forward for the whole game, had 27 disposals and an excellent balance of contested and uncontested possessions. He looks ready for AFL opportunity as well.
TAYLOR HUNT
24 disposals, five marks, five inside 50s
Continued to look solid at the back. He's a great organiser for us, high handball receives, and a good balancing of kicking and carrying the ball. A good performance.
JACOB TOWNSEND
21 disposals, 11 contested possessions, six clearances, six tackles, five goals
Continued his good form, kicked five goals, had 21 disposals and played both midfield and forward. He's really playing above the level at the moment.
COREY ELLIS
19 disposals, eight contested possessions, five marks, five clearances
Corey played across the wings and a bit at half back. His contest work is really improving, eight contested possessions is reflective of that.
JAKE BATCHELOR
18 disposals, eight contested possessions, four marks, five rebound 50s
Played three quarters. Got through the game well, had 18 disposals and five rebound 50s. Intercept marking was a feature for him.
BEN LENNON
18 disposals, eight marks, eight contested possessions, six goals three behinds
He's just come back from AFL football, it was his first game back for about four weeks. Every time he comes back he plays well above the level. He finished the game with six goals and three behinds, and his three contested marks and long goals from 50 were a feature.
CALLUM MOORE
15 disposals, two marks, one goal
Played as a key forward for us. He continues to develop and show great growth in his football. He had 15 disposals and only the two marks, but he was providing a great contest and bringing the ball to the front.
IVAN SOLDO
54 hit outs, 15 disposals, nine contested possessions, two goals
Had the main ruck duties with Ivan Maric out. 54 hit outs, four clearances and two goals is pretty exceptional for a young developing ruckman. He was very important in the result for us.
STEVEN MORRIS
14 disposals, seven contested possessions
Played his second full game for us after having a half and three quarters for us in recent weeks. He's a great organiser, it feels like we have another coach when he's out there. He had 14 disposals and a good balance of defence and offence.
NATHAN DRUMMOND
13 disposals, five contested possessions, 11 tackles
Nathan took on a role against North Ballarat's best ball winner, Nick Rippon. He did a fantastic job and kept him to six disposals, got 13 himself and set up many scoring opportunities. He also finished with 11 tackles, which was a testament to the role he played.
MABIOR CHOL
12 disposals, four marks, 15 hit outs, one goal
Mabior played second ruck as well as playing forward. He had 15 hit outs, and was a good ally for Soldo in the ruck. He competed hard, and kicked a nice goal from a contested mark. He's developing nicely.
TYSON STENGLE
12 disposals, four marks, two goals
Relatively quiet in the first half, but came into it in the second, kicking three goals. His pressure late in the game was also a highlight.
RYAN GARTHWAITE
Seven disposals, five contested possessions, three marks
Had his best game for the club. Covering fifteen kilometers is a testament to his work rate and his ability to cover for others. He looks like he's coming along well.
VFL-listed players
JACOB BALLARD
31 disposals, 15 contested possessions, six marks, three goals
He's becoming one of the stars of the competition, and a really important player for us. He had 31 disposals, looked dangerous going forward, and ended up with three goals and five tackles.
BRANDON WOOD
26 disposals, 14 contested disposals, seven clearances, six marks, one goal
Played his first game for us, having spent time at Frankston and Box Hill. He looks a real beast around the contest, which is exactly what we recruited him for.
JAKE AARTS
21 disposals, nine marks, two goals
Played as a forward and was a key cog in our forward line. He finished with 21 disposals, which are big numbers for a forward. He kicked two goals and set many others up as well.
JAMES FLETCHER
21 disposals, four contested possessions, four inside 50s
Played through the wings and had 21 disposals. He showed plenty of hard running, got back and helped out, and was another important ball user for us.
SAM DARLEY
19 disposals, six marks, five rebound 50s
He carries the ball really well for us. He had nine handball receives of his nineteen disposals, as well as five rebounds and three inside-50s. He showed very good balance.
THOMAS SILVESTRO
19 disposals, 10 contested possessions, five marks, one goal
Another one of our VFL players playing a great role for us. 19 disposals on the wing, plenty of hard running and was ferocious at every contest.
MAX O'SULLIVAN
17 disposals, four marks, one goal
Played his first game for the club. Had 17 disposals which, again, is excellent for a forward, and kicked his first goal, which was a real highlight for him.
HUGH BEASLEY
11 disposals, three contested possessions, four marks
A key defender we recruited from Brisbane. He's really important for us, a strong presence down back and looks hard to beat one-on-one.
DANIEL COFFIELD
Nine disposals, four marks
One of our important VFL role players. He's really hard to play on, it's a great asset for us to have him.
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