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Title: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: one-eyed on July 17, 2017, 01:30:21 PM
Dimma clearly saw something the rest of us didn't playing two rucks yesterday :huh3 and going by what he said post-match will play both Soldo and Nank again.


Tick for Tigers’ tall timber

richmondfc.com.au
17 July 2017


Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was pleased with the collective output of the team’s big-man combination of Toby Nankervis and Ivan Soldo in yesterday’s 31-point victory over Brisbane at Etihad Stadium.

The Tigers selected Soldo for the match to provide Nankervis with some much-needed back-up in the ruck department, and the 204cm, 106kg, 21-year-old, playing just his third AFL game, did just that.

He had eight disposals, two marks, four tackles, 23 hit-outs and, along with Nankervis, helped Richmond gain the important first use of the ball at the centre bounces and around-the-ground stoppages throughout the contest.

Nankervis, who became a big target at times for the Tigers up forward, through the addition of Soldo in the line-up, finished with 18 disposals, including 10 contested possessions, four inside-50s, four marks and 14 hit-outs.

“I thought Soldo in and around the ruck contest was very good,” Hardwick said.

“He’s still learning the game . . . he’s been playing for three-odd years.

“He’s got a bit of an area for improvement, but I love what he gives in and around the contest.

“And ‘Nank’, up forward, provided a contest a number of times.

“He gave off a couple (of goals). Probably didn’t get to be the marking option inside 50 we were looking for, but mainly that was because of our ball use inside 50.

“So we’ll have a look at it again, I think.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-07-17/tick-for-tigers-tall-timber
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: Diocletian on July 17, 2017, 01:37:32 PM
We could probably play two good ruckman....unfortunately we currently only have one....
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: Owl on July 17, 2017, 10:22:00 PM
I would like us to experiment with a full team of ruckmen, tactical genius.  Instead of tapping it down to a rover, tap it up to another ruckman and just play keepings off.  If you don't like my plan, get stuffed.
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 18, 2017, 07:26:32 AM
I would like us to experiment with a full team of ruckmen, tactical genius.  Instead of tapping it down to a rover, tap it up to another ruckman and just play keepings off.  If you don't like my plan, get stuffed.

#insanereflections  :clapping
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: (•))(©™ on July 19, 2017, 12:48:25 PM
First, we need 2
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: Owl on July 19, 2017, 02:55:18 PM
Grigg
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: (•))(©™ on July 19, 2017, 02:57:53 PM
Grigg

true...
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: tdy on July 19, 2017, 06:26:43 PM
Grigg

Lol Genius.
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: Andyy on July 19, 2017, 06:31:22 PM
Really didn't notice Nank on the ground much.

Was hoping he'd do more in the F50 but delivery was terrible let's be honest...
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: the claw on July 20, 2017, 12:52:07 AM
No we cant because Ivan S is nowhere near it atm.

We just need a player who can give Nank a becent chop out  for short periods. But we need  desperately a few tall fwds .

Havent totally given up on Elton and he is a better overall option than Soldo ATM  and i reckon Moore has to be played ive thought that all yr.
And before people jump up and down I know the cupboard is bare  but lets at least TRY  and address the elephants in the room.
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: mightytiges on July 23, 2017, 07:55:00 PM
With Griff going down again, it looks like we'll have to persist with playing both Nank and Soldo for the rest of the season. Hard to see Elton getting another go.
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 23, 2017, 08:26:14 PM
With Griff going down again, it looks like we'll have to persist with playing both Nank and Soldo for the rest of the season. Hard to see Elton getting another go.

Yep.

Thought we were so much better when Nank went into the ruck. Though in fairness I thought Soldo's final qtr was good
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: georgies31 on July 23, 2017, 08:50:14 PM
Elton no chance?.I still believe has a role to play.
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: TigerLand on July 23, 2017, 08:54:25 PM
With the weather forecast it shows how little options we have. List Management very poor. Seems each year for the last 3 years we have had a glaring hole. Small Forwards and Ruckman the last 2 years and now a key position forward.
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: MintOnLamb on July 23, 2017, 08:58:11 PM
Up against man mumford i think soldo did ok apart from giving away a few stupid free kicks.
Our hit out to advantage was only 4 for the game?
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: Chuck17 on July 24, 2017, 08:52:00 AM
Up against man mumford i think soldo did ok apart from giving away a few stupid free kicks.
Our hit out to advantage was only 4 for the game?

Just quietly I think our clearance stats are on the up since we have had the Soldo/Nank combo
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: georgies31 on July 24, 2017, 03:23:05 PM
Soldo is doing his job and that's all you ask for.Kid only played game couple of years and only 20 years old keep that in perspective yet holding his own against more senior afl rucks.Yeah he needs to compete more around the ground but most ruckman blossom when they hit 24 snd 25.
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 24, 2017, 03:57:11 PM
Could we play Casboult and Nankervis?
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 24, 2017, 05:21:18 PM
Could we play Casboult and Nankervis?
Not this year...  :shh
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 24, 2017, 05:24:27 PM
Could we play Casboult and Nankervis?
Not this year...  :shh

 ;)
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: Diocletian on July 24, 2017, 06:06:12 PM
Forget CasbOOB.....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Close

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Apeness

http://coburgfc.com.au/tom-goodwin/

 :shh
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: georgies31 on July 25, 2017, 12:23:41 AM
Like the look of Close could be a good get.Goodwin looks interesting to.
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 25, 2017, 07:40:22 AM
I would definitely consider Close as another potential forward for us. Looks as though he can take a grab. Averages 19 possessions and 10 marks.
Already looks better than Elton and vickery combined And more durable than TheBigGirlGriff.

Close is already behind Schache, Hipwood and walker for a senior call up.
Title: Re: Can we play two ruckmen?
Post by: Yeahright on July 27, 2017, 09:49:42 PM
We'll find out this weekend ;)