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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on February 12, 2006, 02:14:56 AM
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From The Age
PRACTICE MATCHES
RICHMOND Friday, 2pm, Victoria Park
http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2006/02/11/1139542446306.html
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Any of you guys and gals going friday?
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wish i could , unfortunately i cant take sickies as im self employed, and im off to italy at the end of march. so i am hoping we kick butt in the nab as i will miss the 1st 4 rounds, and im confident we can win at least 2 games in the first 4 rounds
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Any of you guys and gals going friday?
:'( :'( er..................no................ some of us do have to work or at the very least attend our place of employment ;D
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Any of you guys and gals going friday?
:'( :'( er..................no................ some of us do have to work or at the very least attend our place of employment ;D
:lol
or work close to training :shh
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or work close to training :shh
The pay must be good for a job in the Sherrin Stand because the conditions and stigma of its history are not. ;D
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or work close to training :shh
The pay must be good for a job in the Sherrin Stand because the conditions and stigma of its history are not. ;D
LOL. Not that close FF ;).
I love the name of the hardware store in Johnston St right near Vic Park - "Abbostford Tools". How appropriate lol ;D.
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Changes for Tigers intra-club
3:07:23 PM Thu 16 February, 2006
Paul Gough
Sportal for afl.com.au
Richmond's top draft pick, Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls will miss his second successive intra-club match when the Tigers play at Victoria Park on Friday afternoon, however Greg Tivendale and Kelvin Moore will play.
Oakley-Nicholls, one of the quickest players of this year's draftees, was taken by the Tigers at pick eight in last year's NAB AFL draft and also missed last week's intra-club match at Ballarat due to lingering groin soreness.
However Richmond football manager Paul Armstrong said Oakley-Nicholls' injury was not serious.
"He is still another week away, it's nothing major it's just that he has got a bit of soreness in the groin," Armstrong.
"He is only a young boy so we want to be certain he is over it before he plays."
Armstrong said the Tigers had taken the same approach with their third pick in last year's draft, Travis Casserly, who is also yet to play in the pre-season due to groin soreness.
Richmond will regain Tivendale and Moore for Friday's second hit-out after both missed the game at Ballarat while Greg Stafford (jarred knee) and Chris Hyde (corked thigh), who were both injured in that match, will also play on Friday.
Several senior Tigers will again be rested as they are gradually eased into the pre-season including Mark Coughlan, Trent Knobel, Will Thursfield and Mark Chaffey while star forward Nathan Brown, who is progressing well in his comeback from a broken leg, is not expected to play until near the end of the pre-season.
http://afl.com.au/?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=245906
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Armstrong said the Tigers had taken the same approach with their third pick in last year's draft, Travis Casserly, who is also yet to play in the pre-season due to groin soreness.
They says its only a "niggle". Let's hope so as I haven't seen Cass at training in weeks :-\.
Cogs looked proppy at Tuesday's training too. Thursty is recovering from a slight medial ligament twing.
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damn peeved that JON isnt runnnin tomorrow, oh well
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Any of you guys and gals going friday?
I will try to get down there for at least half the game.
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Probables –v- Possibles at Victoria Park
Friday 17/2/06
¼ time:
Probables 4.7.31 Possibles 3.0.18
Goal kickers:
Probs: Richo 2.3, Simmo 1, Humm 1
Poss: Limbach 2 , Hurst 1
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½ Time:
Probs: 9.13.67
Possi: 5.1.31
Goal kickers:
Probs: Richo 3.3, Pattison 2, Simmo, Staffy, Humm, Krakouer 1
Poss: Limbach 2 , Hurst 1, Hughes and Meyer 1
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Interesting that Humm is in the probables. Didn't pick that.
Would love to see the two team lists
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humm is a surprise and meyer in the possibles is also.
alotta points kicked out there , must be very windy
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any news on who is whooping butt!
good to see patto among the goals and limbach 4 the possibles.
is richo at ff or chf
or is patto or staff at ff?
anyone who knows feel freee to reply :thumbsup
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¾ Time:
Probs: 16.16.112
Possi: 6.4.40
Goal kickers:
Probs: Richo 4.3, Pattison 3, Simmo 3, Staffy 3, Humm, Krakouer. Hall, Joel Bowden, Hyde 1
Poss: Limbach 2 , Hurst 1, Hughes, Meyer and Staff 1 (seems staffy’s been moved)
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any news on who is whooping butt!
good to see patto among the goals and limbach 4 the possibles.
is richo at ff or chf
or is patto or staff at ff?
anyone who knows feel freee to reply :thumbsup
You'll have to wait for MT to get back near a computer for more in depth reports :thumbsup
At the moment MT is sending scores via SMS ;D
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humm is a surprise and meyer in the possibles is also.
alotta points kicked out there , must be very windy
Or Terry's getting to practice the new kick in rule
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humm is a surprise and meyer in the possibles is also.
alotta points kicked out there , must be very windy
Or Terry's getting to practice the new kick in rule
nice one! :lol
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¾ Time:
Probs: 16.16.112
Possi: 6.4.40
Goal kickers:
Probs: Richo 4.3, Pattison 3, Simmo 3, Staffy 3, Humm, Krakouer. Hall, Joel Bowden, Hyde 1
Poss: Limbach 2 , Hurst 1, Hughes, Meyer and Staff 1 (seems staffy’s been moved)
so does that mean staff has 4 in total
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Ask MT who 18 for the possibles was/is - I had a look for a half and Patrick Bowden seemed to be going OK ??? Just couldn't figure out who this 18 was ????
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This is rough and a bit confused, but this is the final score from MT:
Prob 25.20.170
Poss 6.5.41
Richo 4.3, Paddy 3, Staff 3, Simmo 3, Rodan 3, Krak 2, Joel 2, Humm 1, Tuck 2, Lids, 1, Tambo, Hall, Hyde
Poss: Limbach 2, Staff, Hurst 1
Confused about Staff :-\
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humm is a surprise and meyer in the possibles is also.
alotta points kicked out there , must be very windy
Or Terry's getting to practice the new kick in rule
They were doing quite well at that - Geisch was sitting right behind me and was impressed at our speed out. The only worry was at one stage a bloke nearly got his eye taken out as he was looking for leads as the ump was waving the flags, hence not watching the ump.
Could a player sue if he gets his eye pocked out during a match ??? Just a little can of worms for thought - Stupid rule IMO anyway.
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You can go home now WP - great job :thumbsup
Bet you didn't do much work this arvo lol
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FINAL:
Probs: 25.10.170 :o :o
Possi: 6.5.41
Goalkickers
Probs: Richo 4.3, Pattison 3, Simmo 3, Staffy 3, Rodan 3, Tuck 2, Krakouer 2. Hall 2, Joel Bowden 2, Delidio 2, Tambo 2, Humm & Hyde 1 each
Poss: Limbach 2 , Hurst 1, Hughes, Meyer and Staff 1
I think we know who'll be playing next week :thumbsup ;D
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You can go home now WP - great job :thumbsup
Thanks Moi - off to physio now and I did manage to get some work done this arvo :rollin
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MT game me a text as well, and both of our reports don't add up to the goals scored lol
Might have to wait till boy wonder gets back from the game
:gotigers
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MT game me a text as well, and both of our reports don't add up to the goals scored lol
Might have to wait till boy wonder gets back from the game
:gotigers
:ROTFL :ROTFL :ROTFL
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MT game me a text as well, and both of our reports don't add up to the goals scored lol
Might have to wait till boy wonder gets back from the game
:gotigers
:ROTFL :ROTFL :ROTFL
I reckon I'll get the sack, X - failed interpreting SMSs lol :wallywink
Wondering what substance WP is on - he's got 30 goals :rollin
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Johnston got a corkie in calf - dunno if that's been reported.
Got that and then the phone dropped out lol
Hopefully he'll call back
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FINAL:
Probs: 25.10.170 :o :o
Possi: 6.5.41
Goalkickers
Probs: Richo 4.3, Pattison 3, Simmo 3, Staffy 3, Rodan 3, Tuck 2, Krakouer 2. Hall 2, Joel Bowden 2, Delidio 2, Tambo 2, Humm & Hyde 1 each
Poss: Limbach 2 , Hurst 1, Hughes, Meyer and Staff 1
I think we know who'll be playing next week :thumbsup ;D
Think a few of your goalkickers are wrong for the probs. Patrick Bowden had atleast 3 goals (i thought 4) by 3 quarter time.
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Johnston got a corkie in calf - dunno if that's been reported.
Got that and then the phone dropped out lol
Hopefully he'll call back
johnson :rollin
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FINAL:
Probs: 25.10.170 :o :o
Possi: 6.5.41
Goalkickers
Probs: Richo 4.3, Pattison 3, Simmo 3, Staffy 3, Rodan 3, Tuck 2, Krakouer 2. Hall 2, Joel Bowden 2, Delidio 2, Tambo 2, Humm & Hyde 1 each
Poss: Limbach 2 , Hurst 1, Hughes, Meyer and Staff 1
I think we know who'll be playing next week :thumbsup ;D
Think a few of your goalkickers are wrong for the probs. Patrick Bowden had atleast 3 goals (i thought 4) by 3 quarter time.
Your'e right Banzai - He kicked at least 2 when I was there in the second qtr - and looked ok I must say
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I reckon I'll get the sack, X - failed interpreting SMSs lol :wallywink
Wondering what substance WP is on - he's got 30 goals :rollin
just a ?
is wp, male or female?
sorry if im wrong but i thought wp was female and mt male, or maybe i have just made a d!ck of myself lol :lol
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Both have testosterone flowing X :rollin
Okay, this is as best as i can get from MT and we've fixed up the goalkickers:
Prob 25.20.170
Poss 6.5.41
Prob: Richo 4.3, P Bowden 3, Simmo 3, Rodan 3, Krak 2, Joel 2, Tuck 2, Humm 1, Lids 1, Staff 1, Tambo 1, Hall 1, Hyde 1
Poss: Limbach 2, Staff 1, Hurst 1, Meyer 1, Hughes 1
Johnston – corkie in calf – should be okay for next week.
Best players
Prob - 1st qtr – Richo, Hartigan, Deledio, Sugar (but went off), Rodan, Raines
Poss – 1st qtr – Howat, Limbach (2 goals)
Prob – 2nd qtr – Pettifer, Krak, Lids, Newman, Simmo
Poss – 2nd qtr – White, Moore on Richo, Meyer, McGuane
Prob – 3rd qtr – Newman (started off on half back flank then moved into centre), P Bowden (2 goals), Hartigan (centre), Schultz (rebounding out of defence), Hyde, Simmo
Poss – 3rd qtr – Staff (switched at half time and Jacko went to probs), Jake King (No. 18) – really no-one played well that qtr.
Prob – 4th qtr – Hartigan, Rodan (3 goals), Raines, Krak, Pettifer, Newman
Poss – 4th qtr – Couldn’t find anyone lol – Maybe Hughes on Richo (kept him goalless)
Prob: Newman BOG in MT’s opinion; Hyde, Pettifer, Hartigan, Simmo, Rainsey (woohoo lol)
Poss: Limbach early, Howat early, White did okay, Polo all right, but didn’t set the world on fire, Jake King
Tambo was very quiet.
Rainsey has improved from last year MT reckons. Hartigan back to his good form before injury. Krak getting better – more involved in play and didn’t go missing today; Simmo playing as good as late last year, but didn’t have much competition today. Still, will give him confidence. Rodan back to before he did his knee (fantastic).
Improvement going to come from our third and fourth year players (Rainsey, Hartigan etc). If they step up, we’ll improve as a side MT reckons.
Possibles – they were outclassed all day – no linking down the field, so they just chipped around a lot.
Royal said if anyone went out of the game plan they’d be dragged. Krak got dragged lol.
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Just quickly, forgot to tell Moi that Paddy Bowden would also be in the best players all day. He has played really well in both intra-club games off half-back and wing pushing forward to kick goals. Hopefully he can keep this up against real competition.
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thanks guys
sorry wp, here i have been thinking all this time u were a sexy babe like moi, but just found out ur a cool dude like mt lol!!!
seems like roach is toasted. didnt here much about him. i always said he never had what it takes and its a shame he could not prove me wrong
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. Hopefully he can keep this up against real competition.
Thats the key aint it MT - I'm a poet and don't even know it. :rollin
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good to see petts, paddy and krak having a good game.
these 3 players will help carry us into september this yr, and i can sense schulz warming to the chb role and improving as he spends more time there
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Teams today:
Probables: (Blacks)
1. Newman
2. Gas
3. Lids
4.Raines
5. Simmo
10. Staff (before half-time)
11. Joel Bowden
12. Richo
15. Pettifer
16. Paddy Bowden
17. Sugar
18. Rodan
20. Hall
21. Tuck
23. Jackson (after half-time)
25. Schulz
26. Patto
27. Krakouer
30. Tambo
31. Hyde
33. Hartigan
41. Foley
42. Humm
Possibles: (Whites)
8. Roach
10. Stafford (after half-time)
14. Polo
19. Limbach
22. Meyer
23. Jackson (before half-time)
32. Tivs
34. Hughes
35. White
38. McGuane
39. Kellaway
40. Moore
43. Howat
44. Graham
#4. Sean Bourke
#6. Ryan Hurst
#15. Ryan Edwards
#18. Jake King
#25. Steven Burlak
#36. Bradley Allen
#37. Brad Clifton
#41. Nick Carnell
#42. ? (not listed)
#45. Alistair Neville
# denotes Coburg player
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Teams today:
Probables: (Blacks)
1. Newman
2. Gas
3. Lids
4.Raines
5. Simmo
10. Staff (before half-time)
11. Joel Bowden
12. Richo
15. Pettifer
16. Paddy Bowden
17. Sugar
18. Rodan
20. Hall
21. Tuck
23. Jackson (after half-time)
25. Schulz
26. Patto
27. Krakouer
30. Tambo
31. Hyde
33. Hartigan
41. Foley
42. Humm
Possibles: (Whites)
8. Roach
10. Stafford (after half-time)
14. Polo
19. Limbach
22. Meyer
23. Jackson (before half-time)
32. Tivs
34. Hughes
35. White
38. McGuane
39. Kellaway
40. Moore
43. Howat
44. Graham
#4. Sean Bourke
#6. Ryan Hurst
#15. Ryan Edwards
#18. Jake King
#25. Steven Burlak
#36. Bradley Allen
#37. Brad Clifton
#41. Nick Carnell
#42. ? (not listed)
#45. Alistair Neville
# denotes Coburg player
That explains why I didn't know Who TF all thoses players were. Jake King is pretty fast - but not fast enough to get away from Tambling - Frig he's fast - That was a great run down tackle in the 2nd.
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This is how the Probables lined-up at the start of the game:
B. Raines Gaspar Schulz
HB. Hartigan J.Bowden Newman
C. Tambling Deledio Johnson
HF. Foley P.Bowden Pettifer
F. Rodan Richo Simmonds
R. Pattison, Tuck, Krakouer
Int: Hall, Hyde, Humm, Stafford
Richo kicked 3 goals on Kellaway in the first half, then had Moore in the third before Hughes went onto him in the last.
1st Quarter moves:
Tuck to CHB and Joel into the middle;
Sugar to HBF then off with a corky to the left calf;
Simmo and Tambo into the centre.
2nd Quarter moves:
Prob Forward line at start: Lids on King, Stafford on McGuane and Richo against Kellaway.
Tambo forward and Lids into the middle.
Rodan into the middle.
3rd Quarter moves:
Staff and Jacko switched sides at the start.
Razor moved forward and Hughes to CHB.
Moore to FB on Richo.
4th quarter moves:
Hughes to FB on Richo
Rodan and Tambo to the goalsquare and lead out. Probables went small and with speed in the late in the game.
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I hope we can settle Hughes and McGuane somewhere in the line-up by r22.
re: kick out from a behind rule...im not a coach but i simply reckon what will happen is that Wallace and co. will try and get there players back to half back where you can win the ball back. 6 defenders and 2 or 3 utilitys (for use of a better word) who are around the midfield should race like greyhounds back to half back and wait.
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Chaffey, Browny, Knobel, Cogs, Oakley-Nicholls, Thursfield and Casserly didn't play. Not 100% sure but it looked to us that Tivs was a runner in the second half.
Newman - Was great today. Another consistent 4 quarter effort with his runs off half-back and through the corridor. Had plenty of the ball and seemed to always choose the right option.
Gas - Limbach had the better of him in the first quarter but got on top as the game went along. Hard to judge Gas today as the ball spent most of the time heading towards the other end of the ground. Towards the end Gas was running Limbach up the length of the ground and back again.
Lids - Very good game and more influential this week. Showed his class and spent the time in the middle and up forward.
Raines - Wallace gave him praise yesterday and he showed why today. Like Newman he was prominent with his rebounding and runs through the midfield. Biggest improver today.
Simmo - Hard to judge as he had little competition but was good in what he did and roved around the ground well in linking up with the play. He's clearly much more mobile than last year.
Staff - Played for each team and kicked a goal for each. Pretty standard Staff game.
Joel - Typical Joel game. Reliable as usual.
Richo - Was on fire in the first quarter running all over the forward 50. Left off from where the Learmonth game ended except he didn't have his radar on and kicked 2.3. Ended up with 4 goals which is a pretty good return. Ran down into defence late in the game which got a big cheer from the crowd lol.
Pettifer - Excellent today with the only negative being he kicked 2 points. Was really involved in the match with his hard running up and down the ground to offer himself as a option in space especially across half-forward. Hopefully a good sign his fitness has improved yet again.
Paddy Bowden - Excellent again today and like last week got better as the game went along. If he can do this in a real game his ability to be a goalkicking rebounder/link player will be a much welcomed addition.
Sugar - Was his usual consistent self until going off with a corky.
Rodan - Very good today in both the midfield and up forward. Heavily involved in the intra-club game yet again. Once he went into a old habit of holding onto the ball for too long but generally coose the right option.
Razor - Fairly quiet today although he did play down back for the Probables so not surprising.
Tuck - Solid although not as influential today.
Jackson - Switched sides at half-time to join the Probables. Fairly quiet.
Schulz - Played in the last line of defence that only conceded 6 goals and was solid. I bet he was glad he was playing for the Probables this week lol.
Patto - Handy in the ruck but fairly quiet.
Krakouer - Nice game from Krak. Seemed to play mostly in the midfield and got plenty of it. Kicked a ripper of a banana goal in the last from b/w the goal and point posts. Today's return in terms of form and influence is what he needs to be striving for the in real stuff.
Tambo - the most disappointing of the Probables. Just didn't get into the game in the first three quarters and was reasonable in the last where he kicked a goal from the free.
Hyde - Another top effort from Hydey especially after quarter time. Got plenty of it and along with Newman, Hartigan, Paddy, Krak and Rodan swept the ball forward through the corridor with his hard running.
Hartigan - Superb game today. A toss up b/w him and Newman for B.O.G. Basically kicked butt breaking through the lines with his runs and his disposal was good. Similar effort today to that quarter and a bit he had against the doggies early last year.
Foley - Didn't notice him much today although he delivered a top pass to Rodan on the lead.
Humm - Given he comes to Richmond with little expectations from us he did well again today in another solid useful game.
For the Possibles it was hard to judge them properly as the team support was simply not there especially after half-time. 16.7 to 1.4 says it all.
Roach - Seems low on confidence and was quiet.
Polo - Reasonably solid for a guy in a smashed team. Still needs to watch his disposal.
Limbach - Probably the one highlight from the Possibles although he drifted out of the game in the second half. He kicked 2 first quarter goals but was more pleasing was his workrate and willingness through chasing and tackling to keep the ball in the forward line.
Meyer - Didn't do much especially after half-time but what he did do was classy. Drew with Krakouer in the Goal of Day stakes in the second quarter with a tight snap on his right with pressure from behind.
Tivs - Tried hard but a typical Tivs game.
Hughes - Was much better last week as he didn't have any influence today. Spent the last half in defence where he was solid. I guess keeping Richo goalless is a tick.
White - Did so nice things and tried to get the ball moving quickly forward for the Possibles. Got nailed in a top tackle from Razor which knocked the stuffing out of him for a few seconds.
McGuane - Not as involved in attacking moves this week understandably but played in a under seige defence and was solid.
Kellaway - Got cut up by Richo in the first quarter but was reasonable in defence after being moved.
Moore - Only noticed him when he was at FB on Richo in the third. Like Hughes, Richo didn't get away from him and only had one goal kicked on him after conceding a free.
Howat - Excellent first quarter with his runs out of the midfield and along with Limbach was a major contributor in keeping the Possibles reasonably close but he drifted out the game as it went along.
Graham - Pretty forgettable game. Made a couple of mistakes early and was quiet.
Overall:For a one-sided game, the standard of our skills was reasonable IMHO. A mixture of the very good with some sloppiness thrown in although the Probables were much cleaner with their skills after half-time. As for following the run and carry gameplan the Probables were very good in supporting the ball carrier and breaking the lines. Perhaps occasionally they were a touch too unselfish. Obviously the Possibles were simply outclassed by a far stronger side.
Goalkicking in the first half left a lot to be desired from the Probables and this alone kept the Possibles in the game at least on the scoreboard. At one stage it was something like 11 scoring shots to 1 but they were only 4 goals up and the Possibles kicked the next two goals. You can't do that against real opposition as they will make you pay.
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Great read!
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- Richo dominated. Lets hope he has 5 years left in him. Post-Richo is going to leave a big hole. Moore, McGaune are crap.
- Rodan BOG. Looked great in the guts. The big question - against a proper AFL team with a proper midfeild will he be anywhere as good or only get a 1/3the pill as he did today? ie Rodan 2004?
- Lids solid. Always a class above. Really good football brain.
- Tambling quiet. Good defensive presure & pace.
- Schultz = Really poor. Im really sad to say this. I watched him closly today as it is so important for the club for Jay to make it. Terry played him CHB and he got schitted apon by Limbach and then later Stafford. Doesn't seem to read the ball well and didn't put his body on the line.
- Limbach impressive.
- Hall average.
- Pettifer & Patrick Bowden were both good. Again, its hard to say as they were playing against inferior opponts but they did look solid. Hopfully decent/above average AFL standards HFF. Krakouer was also good (great hands) but he was often loose with little pressure.
- Joel Bowden, Tuck, Johnson didn't get heaps.
- White impressive.
- Stafford is very hard to match up on. Huge man.
- Simmonds will be the no.1 ruck. I guess: 75%, 25% forward line.
- Jackson is a schit forward.
- Humm looks run of the mill - pretty hard at it though
- Pattison has a really load voice. Angry young man.
- Graham is really tall, lanky, skilly - woeful kick
- Hughes looks like he is going to fill out into a great size
Thats about it. Overall pretty average standard, poor skills - very scrappy. Happy with both Limbach and White; promising.
Vic Park is a hole, Collingwood is a crap place.
Had a chat to Brown, reckons the "leg is good mate". Bit more a proper talk to young JON. Nice lad, ditto his family.
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I hope we can settle Hughes and McGuane somewhere in the line-up by r22.
Limbach looked good.
Hughes did little, looks a good body size.
McGaune was crap.
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Pretty tough on Schulz there Bents.
He played back pocket and I thought he was very solid. The ball didn't get down his end much but when it did he cleaned up most times. Stafford changed teams and was moved onto him in the second half and was a tricky opponent with his height but Schulz took some strong marks and, I reckon, won the battle.
Gaspar was on Limbach when he kicked his goals. Joel Bowden was CHB and didn't give Hughes a sniff. Hughes was moved to CHB later but still didn't get a sniff. Not too easy when he was on the team getting smashed though.
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Rodan ridin' high for Tigers
5:36:01 PM Fri 17 February, 2006
Jennifer Witham
Sportal for afl.com.au
Richmond has made it through its second pre-season hitout virtually unscathed after the "probables" took on the "possibles" at Victoria Park on Friday.
David Rodan was one to shine in his first game since he underwent a knee reconstruction in last year's preseason with the 22-year-old looking ominous in the first and last quarters.
Rodan ended the day with three goals for the "probables" who, for the record, triumphed 25.20 (170) to 6.5 (41), while a sluggish-looking Matthew Richardson top-scored with four.
Brent Hartigan and Brett Deledio were others to shine in what was a fairly even performance while Shane Tuck and Andrew Krakouer excelled in the final term.
A corked calf for captain Kane Johnson – who is still expected to line up in next week's NAB Cup round one - was the only thing to dampen the afternoon which was designed mainly for team bonding.
Richmond assistant coach Brian Royal said the decision to play a senior side against a reserve side was made so the first 22 could bond together before the preseason officially commences next week.
"Terry does this every year and it's a motivation for the players to work hard in the pre-season to get in the main side," Royal said.
"It's a great opportunity for our team to actually play together. We can't just go into the NAB Cup round one with players not playing (with each other)."
While Royal said Mark Coughlan – who was on the sidelines today – was the only one on the injured list who looked likely to play next week, the side will be almost at full strength in time for the season proper.
"It was good to see the guys gel together and a lot of stuff we had been practicing over the pre-season they put into practice today, given they were playing our reserves side," he said.
"I think we had about eight guys missing from today's line up and we'll get the majority of them back before round one."
http://afl.com.au/?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=246309
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Intra-club practice match report: Richmond.
By Lyall Johnson
The Age
February 18, 2006
RICHMOND staged a spirited practice match at Victoria Park yesterday, pitting a team of "possibles" against a team of "probables".
The "possibles" was a combination of Richmond youngsters and those on the fringe of senior selection including Thomas Roach, Danny Meyer and Dean Polo, and players from affiliate club the Coburg Tigers, while the "probables" included those likely to be in the best 22, including David Rodan, Matthew Richardson, Adam Pattison and Joel Bowden.
A number of the regular Tigers were rested, including Mark Coughlan, Trent Knobel, Mark Chaffey, Will Thursfield and Nathan Brown.
The club's No. 1 draft choice in the 2005, Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls, was absent for his second practice match in a row with groin soreness. Football manager Paul Armstrong said the injury is not serious.
The match proved to be totally one-sided, with the talent-heavy "probables" winning 25.20 (170) to 6.5 (41).
Despite his four goals, spearhead Matthew Richardson looked sluggish in the heat and full-back Darren Gaspar was the pick of the defenders, Kane Johnson spent three quarters of the game on the sidelines after receiving a minor corked calf in the first quarter.
Continuing on from his spectacular 2005 form, Shane Tuck was the stand-out midfielder. Last year's NAB Rising Star winner Brett Deledio also looked sharp and seems to have put on some muscle over the summer.
David Rodan continued his recovery from a knee reconstruction, and while not hugely effective was energetic through the midfield.
A number of youngsters were pitted against each other, including Adam Pattison and rookie ruckman Angus Graham, while former Bulldogs player Patrick Bowden acquitted himself well across half-forward and kicked four goals. The new kick-in rule had players shouting "man up" as a player was kicking for goal.
A number of obvious issues emerged from the rule. If a team missed a shot on the run the result became similar to a turnover where the opposition got the opportunity to run it out quickly.
Time and again it was highly disadvantageous to the attacking team.
Players were at times enthusiastic in bringing the ball back in, beating the goal umpires' signal and causing the ball to be brought back for another kick-in.
Assistant coach Brian Royal said he was pleased with the way the match went. "It was good to see the guys gel together and a lot of the stuff we've been practicing over the pre-season, they seemed to put it into practice today," Royal said.
Royal said the majority of players missing from the game would be available for round one of the season.
http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2006/02/17/1140151817076.html
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Richmond result always probable
18 February 2006
Herald Sun
Mark Robinson
AS EXPECTED, a Richmond team of probables smashed a Richmond line-up of possibles, kicking 25 goals to seven at Victoria Park yesterday.
In what was a training run for the senior line-up, Matthew Richardson and Patrick Bowden booted four goals, Troy Simmonds three and David Rodan three in a nine-goal final quarter.
Rodan, who is returning from a knee injury, would have pleased coach Terry Wallace as would the form of three running backmen -- Brent Hartigan, Chris Newman and Andrew Raines.
The first two vied for best-afield, while Raines may have found a new position as a small in defence.
"It was really pleasing to see his (Raines') attack from half-back. Brent Hartigan we were really pleased with. His run but also his use of the footy of which we've probably been a little critical," assistant coach Brian Royal said.
Andrew Krakouer played in the midfield and dominated -- but then again, who didn't -- and will have increased time there this year.
A little disappointing was highly credentialled Richard Tambling. He barely touched the ball playing as wingman, midfielder and then deep in the forward line in the first half.
He fared only slightly better in the second. But his pressure on the man was first rate.
In defence, Jay Schulz played full-back beside Darren Gaspar and will get the nod in the NAB Cup.
"Jay played on Richo last week in a practice match and Richo kicked six goals on him and he was caught out a couple of times today on (Greg) Stafford, but he's going to be a quality player for us," Royal said.
"We expect him, in time, to hold down one of those two key positions, whether that's going to be this year, well, we're certainly going to give him an opportunity."
After a willing contest, in which two fights broke out, Royal defended the lopsided selection policy.
"It was good to see the guys jell together and a lot of the stuff we've been practising over the pre-season they seem to put into practice today," Royal said. "It was a great opportunity for our team to play together.
"It was fantastic for (Patrick) Bowden today to play with guys who he will play with next week."
Eight players missed yesterday's hitout, including Nathan Brown, Mark Coughlan, Mark Chaffey, Trent Knobel and first-round draftee Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls. Brown will increase his workload in the coming weeks, eyeing a Round 1 return.
The Tigers would select their best team against Hawthorn next Saturday in the NAB Cup, Royal said.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,18183338%255E19742,00.html
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Getty Images' pics from the Intra club game yesterday:
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I can't see the point in having a probs v poss. Wouldn't it be a more competitive and willing match if both teams were balanced experience-wise? Especially, if spots are up for grabs next week, just as easy to see the standouts in both sides. The older ones can help the younger ones etc. This is the only time of the year when they can play the kids with the seniors to see how they go, so i'm a bit disappointed they chose this format.
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I remember seeing a post asking about Raines' kicking and whether they were reaonably low and flat or were they looped up in the air, but I can't find it now. Anyway Raines' kicking appears to have improved in that regard of trying to kick the ball low and flat.
Geisch was sitting right behind me and was impressed at our speed out.
Eade and Daniher were watching us too. Mark Graham was also there.
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I can't see the point in having a probs v poss. Wouldn't it be a more competitive and willing match if both teams were balanced experience-wise? Especially, if spots are up for grabs next week, just as easy to see the standouts in both sides. The older ones can help the younger ones etc. This is the only time of the year when they can play the kids with the seniors to see how they go, so i'm a bit disappointed they chose this format.
Agree Moi. I would have more even teams too. While a young kid in the strong side may benefit by getting plenty of footy against weak opposition and build-up confidence, I don't see how say a Meyer can really show what he's capable of while playing in a weak team that is getting smashed all over the park ???.
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Also doesn't give you a real feel for how the seniors are going - it was a monty they would smash 'em.
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young talented kids (meyer hughes etc) should not be put in teams like the possibles. its not good for them or there confidence. i dont agree with these types of matches. it was a mistake and it shouldnt be repeated.
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Listening to 3AW at the moment and they're talking about the St Kilda practice match, and the umpiring in marking contests. That if you take a mark and you're tackled for a second, they were paying 50 metre penalties. Really ridiculous penalties. Was it like that yesterday anyone know?
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Happened once Moi. Can't remember who but I think it was Simmo or Jackson took the mark about 70m out, got 50m for being grabbed then kicked a point from 20m out directly in front. ;D
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Happened once Moi. Can't remember who but I think it was Simmo or Jackson took the mark about 70m out, got 50m for being grabbed then kicked a point from 20m out directly in front. ;D
Good when it happens in our favour, but very frustrating when it's against. The umps are ruining the game and i don't want to be listening to MMM during the footy season - just imagine Sam going off his head. Never listen to them anyway if he's on lol. Such a whining miserable man :wallywink
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I can't see the point in having a probs v poss. Wouldn't it be a more competitive and willing match if both teams were balanced experience-wise? Especially, if spots are up for grabs next week, just as easy to see the standouts in both sides. The older ones can help the younger ones etc. This is the only time of the year when they can play the kids with the seniors to see how they go, so i'm a bit disappointed they chose this format.
Good for the best 22 to play together.
Good for the kids to play people better than themselfs - thats how you get better.
They played 'mixed' teams up in Bendigo didn't they?
I remember seeing a post asking about Raines' kicking and whether they were reaonably low and flat or were they looped up in the air, but I can't find it now. Anyway Raines' kicking appears to have improved in that regard of trying to kick the ball low and flat.
I was impressed by Raines. Good run out of the backline, solid skills. Low and flat.
Agree Moi. I would have more even teams too. While a young kid in the strong side may benefit by getting plenty of footy against weak opposition and build-up confidence, I don't see how say a Meyer can really show what he's capable of while playing in a weak team that is getting smashed all over the park .
young talented kids (meyer hughes etc) should not be put in teams like the possibles. its not good for them or there confidence. i dont agree with these types of matches. it was a mistake and it shouldnt be repeated
Disagree. How soft mentally are they? The likes of Meyer and Hughes are clearly not in our best side at this stage and know that themself. If it hurts them then, if they are that precious then we are in trouble. Im sure they don't think like that and strive harder to prove their worth.
If Meyer was good enough he'd get the footy regardless of which side he is playing in. IMO he hasn't looked good since we drafted him. Stop making excauses for him. I thought White and Limbach were very good, ablet playing in a poor team. No reason Meyer cannot show what he is made of in a weak side. Im abit worryed. Fingers crossed he has a big season.
Listening to 3AW at the moment and they're talking about the St Kilda practice match, and the umpiring in marking contests. That if you take a mark and you're tackled for a second, they were paying 50 metre penalties. Really ridiculous penalties. Was it like that yesterday anyone know?
IMO the umps were much too strict for a praccie game and so have let it go on, flowed more. Too many (soft) 50's also.
Then again you assume the the umps were told to treat it as a real game.
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Brian Royal coming up on 3AW to talk about yesterday's match.
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Brian Royal coming up on 3AW to talk about yesterday's match.
& about getting kicked out of the Hawks game ;)
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Grybas said there were a few fights yesterday. Royal had an altercation with a Haws coach, which Royal just laughed off. Went to watch the Hawks train at Sandringham. Sitting there and having a look and Mark Evans told him to rack off, closed session. He stayed there for a while and then told to leave or else lol.
Just looking at Hawks to see the players they’ve got available, which allows them to pick side against their most likely line-up (someone else may have some other thoughts on this lol).
Game next week – Hawks in a similar situation to Tiges – both need to win games. Both teams will be picking their best side available. Expects a pretty even contest.
Poss v probables – wanted to play best side to allow senior side to play together one week out from their first game. Pressure not great and allowed them to set up their structures around stoppages and set plays etc. Gives young ones a chance to play up against seniors like Richo and Johnstons etc.
Lids and Tambo – pressure on them from fans. Their mature kids and will handle it.
P Bowden will probably play next week. Probably play a few different roles, didn’t say what but.
Rodan and Schultz, Patto – Rodan bounced back from where he left off last year and no effect on the knee. Schultz in Ballarat got a towelling of Richo, but bounced back yesterday.
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Anyone there yesterday again, who were the two young kids to have a fight?
Talking about it on the radio, but didn't mention who.
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Your boy and Nick Carnell. ;D
Raines got him high in a shepherd and he he wasn't too happy.
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Thanks for that Moi :).
Just on the injury front, Pettifer looked to have a problem with his hand late in the game :-\.
Listening to 3AW at the moment and they're talking about the St Kilda practice match, and the umpiring in marking contests. That if you take a mark and you're tackled for a second, they were paying 50 metre penalties. Really ridiculous penalties. Was it like that yesterday anyone know?
As well as the one FF mentioned, Angus Graham gave one away in the first quarter on a HBF.
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Good for the kids to play people better than themselfs - thats how you get better.
They played 'mixed' teams up in Bendigo didn't they?
Disagree. How soft mentally are they? The likes of Meyer and Hughes are clearly not in our best side at this stage and know that themself. If it hurts them then, if they are that precious then we are in trouble. Im sure they don't think like that and strive harder to prove their worth.
If Meyer was good enough he'd get the footy regardless of which side he is playing in. IMO he hasn't looked good since we drafted him. Stop making excauses for him. I thought White and Limbach were very good, ablet playing in a poor team. No reason Meyer cannot show what he is made of in a weak side. Im abit worryed. Fingers crossed he has a big season.
I have no problem with our young skillful players playing on the likes of Johnson and Richo and agree CB that that's actually very beneficial to them. However I don't see how it helps them if the total team structure around them is poor and very weak. I had similar feelings with Coburg in the last couple of years with the lack of height in their squad.
The second half yesterday was simply uncompetitive - 16.7 to 1.4 with a 9 goal to nil last quarter. If we wanted to give our best 22 a run together before the NAB Cup then we should have given them a half then mix the sides after half time like we did up in Learmonth. Imagine Limbach and Hughes getting the forward line supply of the Probables yesterday or Meyer and White in the Probables teaming up with Newman, Hartigan and Raines. More useful for their footy education IMHO.
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Your boy and Nick Carnell. ;D
Raines got him high in a shepherd and he he wasn't too happy.
As long as Nick didn't mess with his face, that's okay :rollin
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Messed his hair up and untucked his jumper. That's bad enough.
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What's the go with Richo's hair? They said he was "sluggish" - more likely having a bad hair day :blah
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What's the go with Richo's hair? They said he was "sluggish" - more likely having a bad hair day :blah
As long as Richo kicks straight he could have an afro as far as I care ;D. He had 5 shots on goal in the first quarter and was running all over the place presenting so not sure where the press pulled "sluggish" from ???. It's not like Richo has to go full throttle in intra-club games to prove anything. That's also taking some credit away from Moore who got in some timely fists against the big fella i the third quarter when he went onto Richo.
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Richo with an afro :lol Hubby is always going on about Richo's "mullet".
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Speaking of hair, after having such a quiet intra-club Tambo will probably never get his hair cut the morning of a game again lol.
His wife and little baby boy Tyson were at the match too btw.
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Your boy and Nick Carnell. ;D
Raines got him high in a shepherd and he he wasn't too happy.
As long as Nick didn't mess with his face, that's okay :rollin
LOL
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Photos from Friday's Intra-Club game
Courtesy of Wez from Yellow&Black.info who kindly took some photos for OER with his nifty camera :thumbsup :clapping :cheers. Mine's still away receiving CPR :-\.
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Lids // Limbach and Gas with Jake King (#18) of Coburg and Lids
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Richo chat to McGuane // McGuane
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Jacko marks // Bradley Allen (#36) of Coburg leads Rodan and Roach in the chase after the ball // Chubba watches the ball as it heads downfield
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Lids // Richo, Paddy and McGuane // Hartigan
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Probables huddle // Possibles huddle // Jake King and Lids
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Jacko and Brad Clifton of Coburg // Jake King and Lids with Jacko and Brad Clifton // Centre bounce set-up
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Richo leads McGuane to the footy // Pat Bowden after the ball // Richo
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1-on-1 on the wing // Jake King and Lids // All in a line