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VFL Round 18
RICHMOND (13-2, 1st) vs Casey Demons (7-8, 9th)
Saturday, 3rd August @ the Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval.
Start time: 2:30 pm
http://websites.sportstg.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=125262510&c=1-118-0-518179-0&pool=1
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PRO Saturday August 3rd @ 2.30
Richmond
B: 43. D. Eggmolesse-Smith, 38. N. Balta, 33. K. Mcintosh
HB: 45. P. Naish, 42. R. Garthwaite, 50. M. Pickett
C: 28. F. Turner, 26. R. Collier-Dawkins, 16. M. Weller
HF: 39. J. Aarts, 40. C. Coleman-Jones, 32. L. English
F: 37. C. Menadue, 31. O. Markov, 46. B. Miller
R: 25. T. Nankervis, 27. J. Ross, 21. J. Townsend
Int: 54. J. Ballard, 53. H. Beasley, 78. D. Coffield, 56. B. Grewar, 58. C. Harris, 51. S. Morris, 62. L. Nelson, 60. C. Thompson
23P: 66. B. Henderson
In: C. Thompson, P. Naish, M. Pickett, F. Turner, J. Ross, H. Beasley, S. Morris
Out: T. Silvestro, D. Butler, L. Street
https://vfl.com.au/vfl-round-18-teams-2019/
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Ross straight back in the guts. Love it!!
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Wow, what a good looking side. 😁
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Nank, Ross, Towner in the guts with Picket running in. Good luck Casey mids!
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Good to see Turner is back too.
Must be close to the first time this year that the starting 18 in our VFL side are all our AFL-listed players.
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There's radio coverage of the game on Casey Radio.
Radio: 97.7 FM (in Melbourne)
Web: https://www.3ser.org.au/audio-player.html
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Pickett running out onto the ground wearing guernsey #50.
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1157501557367136257
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1 point a piece 5 mins in.
We've got a 2-goal breeze according to the commentators.
Just 6 VFL-listed players.
Not sure yet who of the above 18 AFL-listed blokes has been left out.
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All our inside 50 entries and being kicked to Casey defenders :P.
Finally we have an open forward line on transition and Beasley finds Markov who takes a strong mark. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 1.1-7
Casey 0.1-1
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Menadue with the roving snap and goal :gotigers.
Rich 2.1-13
Casey 0.1-1
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Ballard kick out of defence is off the side of the boot. Allows Casey in and they pinch one into the stiff breeze with a flukey banana kick.
13 - 7
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Forward stoppage. Nank taps down to where Grewar hands out to Menadue who kicks his second :gotigers.
Rich 3.1-19
Casey 1.1-7
Breeze now worth 3 goals according to the commentators.
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Nank taking the centrebounce. We get forward and CCJ marks on the lead. Sprays the shot.
20 - 7
20 min Q1
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Nank 3 kicks but 11 hitouts already.
Throw-in on the wing. Nank taps down to RCD who kicks a high up and under. Spoiled out of bounds 55 out. Weller inside 50 kick isn't the best and drops short but Aarts is playing in front and marks. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 4.2-26
Casey 1.1-7
26 min Q1
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CCJ inside 50 kick from the centrebounce towards Aarts but he just can't mark. Ball-up on 50. Kmac with the quick kick inside 50 to the pocket and Aarts marks. Tigers celebrating but it's missed.
27 - 7
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Pickett marks. Set shot from 35 out directly in front. Goal! :gotigers
Teammates run from everywhere to congratulate his first goal on debut :clapping
Rich 5.3-33
Casey 1.1-7
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Siren sounds as the ump starts play again.
Quarter time.
Richmond 5.3-33
Casey 1.1-7
Goals: Menadue 2, Aarts, Markov, Pickett.
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Stats:
On top in disposals.
Inside 50s: 16 - 8
Hitouts: 18 - 8 (Nank dominating the hitouts)
Eggy 7 disposals (5k, 2h), 4 tackles
Weller 6
Naish 6
CCJ 5
Pickett 5 + 1 goal.
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBBTjHmU8AEwnhY?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1157517367305330689
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CCJ strong mark in front. Off to Ross 60 out. Goes to the hot spot but Casey clear.
Pickett to Nank to RCD who goes long but Casey clear again.
Casey go forward and goal.
33 - 13
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Beasley to Naish inside to Ballard 1-2 with Ross. Ballard's kick isn't great but Markov gathers, turns and spots up Grewar 45 out. To the line and it's through. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 6.3-39
Casey 2.1-13
10 min Q2
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Centre 4 at the moment: CCJ, Ballard, Weller & Pickett.
Casey get the clearance though and set shot. They miss thankfully.
39 - 14
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Haven't heard Townsend or Miller mentioned in the commentary.
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Nank marks in defence. Off to Turner to Garth to Eggy. We're fiddling around with the ball on the switch. Eggy's handpass is cut off. Casey goal as a result.
39 - 20
~20 min Q2
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Casey turnover in midfield to Weller. Out wide to Turner. Goes inside 50. Over Markov's head. Menadue handballs towards the goalface but Casey clear.
Balta wins it back in defence. Off to Nank to Naish to Ross to Kmac to Aarts who chips to RCD inside 50. Falls just short and rushed.
40 - 20
21 min Q2
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Eggy gets the free deep in defence. Finds Nank (9 disposals & 21 hitouts) who goes wide to Miller. Play caught between the arcs last couple of minutes.
So Miller is playing. That means Townsend is the one missing. 23rd tonight presumably.
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Nank linking up on transition. To Naish who goes to the pocket and Markov marks. Goal! :gotigers
Commentators praising out workrate off the ball. Working for each other.
Rich 7.4-46
Casey 3.2-20
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HTB free against Ballard in the centre and then Pickett gives away 50 for being in the protected zone.
Casey player kicks it into Miller's big melon on the mark :lol and it's eventually rushed.
46 - 21
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Casey forwards spoil each other in the marking contest lol. Siren.
Half-time
Richmond 5.3 7.4-46
Casey 1.1 3.3-21
Goals: Markov 2, Menadue 2, Pickett, Aarts, Grewar.
Did well to contain Casey who had the breeze in that 2nd qtr.
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Stats (courtesy of Casey Radio):
Naish 16 disposals
Eggy 14
Ross 12
CCJ 11
Weller 11
Pickett 10
Turner 10 (9 in the 2nd qtr)
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the pressure around the ball has been immense.
Naish and Ross looking sharp with ball in hand.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBBcAt0VAAAaMY7?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1157526312526856192
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBBZUvRUEAAs13P?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBBZUvQUEAA3hdB?format=jpg&name=small)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBBZUvOUIAE-Po-?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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Team Disposals: 172 - 136
Relive Marlion's first goal in Y&B: https://t.co/CqxooTEkgK?amp=1
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Nank playing second half. So he must be playing a full game this week.
Casey have just 6 AFL-listed players.
Pickett out of the centre from the restart and goes inside 50. Off hands and it's a throw-in. Casey clear.
Balta in defence to Ballard to Beasley. Goes inside 50. Weller flies but can't mark. Casey clear.
RCD on the wing. CCJ taps it down at HF. English to Markov all by hand to Turner inside 50 who goes across goal and it's OOTF. Casey clear again.
Casey goes forward for the first time this qtr and they hit the post.
46 - 22
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Casey goal.
46 - 28
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Naish with the defensive intercept mark. Good kick to Weller to Aarts to Ballard 40 out on the boundary. Misses.
47 - 28
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Sloppy start to the 3rd :P.
- Balta kick into the corridor is off. Casey on the turnover spray the shot for a throw-in.
Weller's clearing kick is cut-off. Naish then cuts off the Casey forward kick. He then turns it over going back into the corridor. KMac intercepts in defence. Nobody wants to hold onto it. Turnovers galore by both sides.
- Turner to RCD on centre wing. Goes to HF. Good forward pressure forces a stoppage. Pickett hands to Grewar who goes inside 50 but it's cut off and Casey clear.
- Casey turn it over via a drop mark. Naish back into the corridor. Scramble and it's a stoppage.
- Morris pumps it inside 50. Weller can't get an effective kick away. Scramble. Aarts tackled and it's a ball-up 20 out. Casey clear.
- Courageous mark by Pickett. Lowers the eyes and finds Weller. Torp not perfect but still goes 60. Scramble off the pack. Aarts kicks off the ground makes something out of nothing. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 8.5-53
Casey 4.4-28
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Menadue (10 disposals) in board to Turner. Finds Beasley to Weller to Pickett to RCD who let flies from 30 and sprays it OOTF.
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Turner up to 12 disposals (9k, 3h3) and 5 marks so far.
Morris flies and takes the speckie in the centre.
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Menadue gives away a free and then 50 in frustration. Casey miss luckily.
53 - 29
25 min Q3
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Q3 inside 50s: 9 - 9
Beasley to Nank to Balta off HB but his forward kick is cleared by Casey.
Another free to Casey (against Beasley). They miss again.
53 - 30
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Garth to the wing. Nank down to Ballard to Weller. Goes forward but Casey clear.
Kmac intercepts and kicks inside 50. Casey clear again.
Naish off HB. Nank can't hold the mark. Siren.
3/4 time
Richmond 5.3 7.4 8.5-53
Casey 1.1 3.3 4.6-30
Goals: Markov 2, Menadue 2, Aarts 2, Pickett, Grewar.
Pretty forgettable quarter :P.
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Ross and Nank rested for 10 minutes that quarter.
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CCJ tap down, RCD fans it out to Menadue to Pickett to the hot spot and Miller (pushed forward) marks. Goal! :gotigers
That's the start we wanted.
Rich 9.5-59
Casey 4.6-30
1 min Q4
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Casey goal.
59 - 36
4 min Q4
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Love to know the free kick count ::).
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Nank marks on the last line. Off to Naish to Eggy who goes in board to Kmac. Gets 50. Inside F50. Scramble and it's a ball-up. Now a throw-in 40 out. Turner to the pocket. Another stoppage. Turner to Grewar to the goals and CCJ marks it one-handed. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 10.5-65
Casey 5.6-36
10 min Q4
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Balta out of the centre hands to Ballard who goes inside 50. Naish pinged for the throw. Another Casey free.
HTB free to Casey. Beasley cuts it off. Miller to Morris to CCJ to Aarts but he takes that extra step and it's a stoppage 45 out. CCJ's kick is marked by Aarts 45 out. Gets underneath it and falls short. Nank held and gets the free. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 11.5-71
Casey 5.6-36
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Commentators saying Nank will walk back into the seniors next week based on today.
45 hitouts, 7 marks, 4 tackles.
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Aarts flying shot on the run falls short but Miller marks. Goal! :gotigers
That's two to Miller this qtr,
Rich 12.5-77
Casey 5.6-36
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Ballard out the centre inside 50. Casey clear.
We get it back. Eggy to RCD to Naish. Goes low but it's picked off.
Casey are now tagging Pickett.
English takes the defensive mark. Off to Beasley. Goes long down the line. Balta pinged for too high.
Casey run it up for a goal. Garth and Kmac claiming it was touched but the goal umpire says no.
77 - 42
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Aarts at HF. Gets underneath it to the hot spot. Miller gets a boot to it. Scramble. Casey clearing kick marks by Aarts 45 out. Falls short and it's touched.
78 - 42
20 min Q4
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Sounds like Garth has held his direct opponent to just 1 disposal.
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Point to Casey.
78 - 43
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Morris free at HB. Launches down the line. English to Kmac but Casey get another free ::).
Turner dragged down. Balta gathers it but then is pinged for running too far.
Casey player runs into an open goal and sprays it OOTF lol.
Commentators praising Kmac's game - 15 disposals (13k, 2h), 7 marks. Influential with his possessions.
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Junk time footy now.
Grewar to Morris to Turner back to grewar who finds Eggy. Siren.
Won by 35 pts :gotigers.
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Final Score
Richmond 5.3 7.4 8.5 12.6-78
Casey 1.1 3.3 4.6 6.7-43
Goals: Markov 2, Menadue 2, Aarts 2, Miller 2, Pickett, Nankervis, Coleman-Jones, Grewar.
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English 8 disposals, 7 tackles.
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How did Marlion go?
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How did Marlion go?
Excellent 👌👌
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How did Marlion go?
Our VFL assistant coach said Pickett played well. He was a little rusty by hand at times but that's to be expected in his first game. Good to get the first one out the way.
Had 20 possies, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal.
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Sounds promising. Thanks fellas.
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Full-time stats:
(https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/attachments/screenshot_20190803-172414_vfl-jpg.719891/)
(https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/attachments/screenshot_20190803-172441_vfl-jpg.719892/)
Source: VFL app.
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2019 Hard Yakka / Totally Workwear VFL
Richmond 5.3 7.4 8.5 12.6 (78)
Casey Demons 1.1 3.3 4.6 6.7 (43)
GOALS:
Richmond: Menadue 2 Miller 2 Markov 2 Aarts 2 Grewar Coleman-Jones Pickett Nankervis
BEST:
Richmond: Aarts Morris Coleman-Jones Nankervis Naish Eggmolesse-Smith
https://membership.sportstg.com/results/rpt_progressive.cgi?aID=4138&pg=1&a=MR
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Nank will be back next week
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Tigers quietly excited about what Marlion Pickett delivered today ...
https://twitter.com/Stevo7AFL
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VFL Tigers withstand Casey
Brenton Mann
AFL media
Aug 3, 2019 6:43PM[/i]
Richmond VFL has withstood a dogged Casey outfit to register a 35-point win, its 14th for the year, in its final home and away game at the Swinburne Centre for 2019.
The Tigers and Demons fought tooth and nail before the hosts slammed through four-goals-to-two in the final term, sealing a 12.6 (78) to 6.7 (43) win.
There were stories aplenty for Richmond in its Saturday afternoon clash with Casey, with most of the attention pointed at a mature-age debutant and a returning young bull.
Marlion Pickett donned the Yellow and Black for the first time and Jack Ross returned after 11 weeks on the sidelines with an ankle syndesmosis injury.
The Tiger Army has been anxiously waiting to see what Richmond’s inaugural mid-season draft pick has to offer, the intrigue growing after viewing his sparkling highlight reel.
Ross built a fan club earlier in the season after impressing at both VFL and AFL level—his ferocity at the ball and man endearing him to the football public.
Silky wingman, Fraser Turner, also returned after missing an extended period with a femur injury.
Ross stood alongside fellow cubs, Riley Collier-Dawkins and Luke English as the trio roved to Toby Nankervis.
Nankervis won the opening centre clearance and Ross picked up exactly where he left, showing no signs of rust.
Ross was at his bullocking and industrious best, racking up 12 disposals in the opening half, and was managed for the remainder of the game.
A gloomy and drizzly Saturday in Melbourne is a far cry from sun-soaked South Fremantle but Pickett looked comfortable in his surroundings as soon as he graced the Punt Road Oval turf.
The smooth-moving midfielder’s hands were crisp in the greasy conditions and he looked sharp and proactive with ball in hand.
The loudest roar of the opening term was reserved for Pickett. After drawing a free kick inside 50, his teammates and the Tiger faithful rejoiced as his set-shot pierced through the teeth of goal.
Pickett’s teammates swarmed the debutant, piling on the praise for the already much-loved Tiger.
The debutant was managed across the four quarters, finishing with 20 disposals, three tackles and a goal.
Connor Menadue lit the fire in last week’s opening quarter against Collingwood and started just as strongly this week, having a direct hand in the first three goals.
Menadue trapped a Demon at half-back and was justly reward with a free, which the Tigers took full advantage of, as Hugh Beasley streamed through the corridor, driving the ball deep to Oleg Markov.
Markov read the flight of the ball beautifully, out pointing his opponent and clutching the ball above his head.
The dynamic full forward then split the middle and broke the 10-minute deadlock.
Shortly after, Menadue sharked the ball off a forward-50 stoppage and slotted his first major of the quarter.
Casey hit back with its first goal of the afternoon before Blake Grewar released Menadue into space, and the Tiger on-baller snapped truly on his left.
Jake Aarts then showcased his strength and skill in the air, juggling a strong contested grab and coolly slotting his first major.
Richmond matched Casey’s physicality at the coalface and burnt the Demons in transition when the ball was out in space.
Pickett’s goal extended Richmond’s lead to 26 points in the shadows of quarter-time.
The second term was an arm-wrestle, with goals hard to come by.
Oleg Markov showcased his forward craft as he set up Blake Grewar inside 50, who showed his class by easing through his first for the afternoon.
Casey hit back moments later, cutting the margin to 19 points before Markov reset the 25-point margin.
The springy forward marked strongly on the lead and lined up for his set-shot, hemmed in on the boundary in the Richmond Station pocket. He set sail and nailed the shot.
Quarters two and three netted six goals collectively, with both sides holding firm defensively.
Aarts provided the highlight up forward in the third term. With the sturdy small forward buried under a pack, he threw the ball on his boot and it dribbled through for his second major.
Toby Nankervis took command in the final term, asserting his dominance in the ruck and his deft touch by foot.
Nankervis willed himself from contest to contest and was aptly supported by Callum Coleman-Jones.
Coleman-Jones showcased his strength and guile, outmuscling a Demons defender close to goal and snapping truly to kick-start a run of three goals which inevitably secured the win.
Nankervis and Coleman-Jones combined for 39 disposals, 51 hit-outs, eight tackles and two goals in what is proving to be an imperious combination.
Fraser Turner slotted back into his wing role seamlessly, accumulating possessions at will, hitting the arcs all day and pushed back hard into the defensive half to offer support.
Turner finished with an equal team-high 26 disposals along with fellow wingman Patrick Naish, the pair sharing an enviable blend of ball wining-ability and zone piercing disposal.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-08-03/vfl-r18-match-report
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How did Marlion go?
PICKETT WATCH
Marlon Pickett, the mid-season draft selection made an impressive first appearance for the Tigers at Punt Road in the curtain raiser, kicking a goal, taking a brave mark going back with the flight of the ball and then carving his way through a stoppage in the third quarter. He can change gears in an instant and although his fitness may be a query if he steps up from state league to the AFL he could be an X-factor in September.
Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-roll-melbourne-to-eye-off-second-spot-20190803-p52dle.html)
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Tigers recruit stars in VFL debut
James Mottershead, Chris Cavanagh,
Herald Sun
4 August 2019
Richmond’s depth was on full display in the VFL with debutant Marlion Pickett looking like a stellar acquisition.
Pickett, in his first game since arriving from South Fremantle in the mid-season draft, ignited the Tigers in the first quarter as they defeated Casey by 35 points.
By quarter time the 27-year-old had eight touches and a goal, with all 17 of his teammates running to him after kicking it from 45m.
“He looks like a nice player, we’d sort of seen highlights of him but you don’t know until he wears our jumper,” Richmond VFL coach Craig McRae said.
“It’s pretty handy when you bring a 27-year-old in from Western Australia, arguably the best player in the competition over there, and slots nicely into our team.”
Pickett played most of his game time as a midfielder and finished with 20 touches, a goal and three tackles.
McRae said Pickett will have the opportunity to prime himself for a shot at Richmond’s finals team.
Tony Nankervis played a full game, dominating the ruck duel around the ground, finishing with 20 disposals, a goal and 34 hit outs.
Jack Ross played a half of footy in his return from an ankle injury, finishing with 12 touches.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/barometer-your-clubs-injury-list-after-round-20/news-story/4fe902df110e73fed493c86e8577b450
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So let me get this right.
He’s only played only 6 games in the WAFL this year, hasn’t done any competitive training since he arrived and in his first game was in the top 10 players for possessions from a field of 36 players, playing the full game predominantly in the midfield?
:dancingpickle :birthday :dancingpickle
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So let me get this right.
He’s only played only 6 games in the WAFL this year, hasn’t done any competitive training since he arrived and in his first game was in the top 10 players for possessions from a field of 36 players, playing the full game predominantly in the midfield?
:dancingpickle :birthday :dancingpickle
Casey had 1 AFL player playing by memory 🤔, no doubt someone will correct me if I am wrong 😉
He is extremely quick on the spread . Obviously more games he gets better he will get
Issue will be that VFL only have 2 games left with last round being a bye
He is the “ insurance “ player at this stage . Keep in mind Jack Ross will get more game time next week and Cotch has to come back in
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Could take over Brandy’s role or wrong player type?
Marlion 184 cm, 84 kg, Brandy 181 cm 81kg
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Good to see some of our injured youngsters (Ross, English, Turner) getting back out amongst it.
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So let me get this right.
He’s only played only 6 games in the WAFL this year, hasn’t done any competitive training since he arrived and in his first game was in the top 10 players for possessions from a field of 36 players, playing the full game predominantly in the midfield?
:dancingpickle :birthday :dancingpickle
only played 2 WAFL games in 2019 IIRC
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Could take over Brandy’s role or wrong player type?
Marlion 184 cm, 84 kg, Brandy 181 cm 81kg
I’d do the swap Just before finals. The quicker we see less of BEllis the better it will be for all of us.
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Could take over Brandy’s role or wrong player type?
Marlion 184 cm, 84 kg, Brandy 181 cm 81kg
I’d do the swap Just before finals. The quicker we see less of BEllis the better it will be for all of us.
His last two weeks have been poo. Back to the old Bellis we all know and hate.....
What happened to those games he was making us eat our words?
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VFL and development coach Craig McRae's summary of how the Tigers’ players performed in last Saturday's Round 18 win over Casey.
Fraser Turner
26 disposals, 15 handball receives, seven marks, three inside-50s & four rebound-50s
“Returned after being out for about six weeks and he was straight back into the way he was playing before he went out. Had 26 disposals, he’s just an accumulator of possessions. They were mostly uncontested with a lot of handball receives, he can find the football. It was great to have him back.”
Patrick Naish
26 disposals, 10 handball receives, nine marks, four inside-50s & two rebound-50s
“Played through the wings, high possessions again with 26, 20 uncontested, and was setting the game up from the back half. His use of the ball off half-back is really important in helping us set up. Another good game.”
Derek Eggmolesse-Smith
22 disposals, six marks, five tackles, four spoils, three inside-50s & seven rebound-50s
“Had dash across half-back and was composed. Had seven rebound-50s of his 22 disposals, he was the one that was getting the ball out and using it really well for us, along with five tackles. I really enjoyed his game, it was above the level.”
Toby Nankervis
21 disposals, 34-hit-outs, one goal, five clearances, seven marks (three contested) & four tackles
“Played three quarters of the game this week, or slightly more than that, and got through. Had 21 disposals and 34 hit-outs, four tackles and kicked a goal. He looks ready to put himself up there to play AFL footy again.”
Mav Weller
20 disposals, six tackles, six clearances & three inside-50s
“Played forward and a bit of midfield and just competed really well for us. Was a really strong body in there, leading the team with six tackles.”
Marlion Pickett
20 disposals, one goal, seven handball receives, three tackles & four clearances
“Played his first game for the footy club, probably 80% game time, and had 20 disposals. He looked really clean at ground level, he used the ball really smartly, was composed in traffic and kicked a really nice goal. It was great to see him in Richmond colours.”
Callum Coleman-Jones
19 disposals, 17 hit-outs, one goal, nine marks (four contested), four tackles & two clearances
“He's playing career-best footy, playing above the level as a ruck/forward. He was pinch-hitting in the ruck when ‘Nank’ (Toby Nankervis) was off the ground. It’s just his cleanliness in the air and at ground level, he had nine marks of which four were contested. He’s a really nice player in the making for us and kicked a nice goal late in the game.”
Riley Collier-Dawkins
17 disposals, six handball receives, three tackles & five clearances
“Playing midfield, he had 17 disposals which was one of his higher disposal games in a number of weeks. He looked tough in the contest, really strong and physical. I really enjoyed his game with his five clearances, which led the team.”
Kamdyn McIntosh
16 disposals, seven marks, five spoils & five inside-50s
“Played across half-back and a little bit on the wing late. His contest was strong. He was a bit ill 48 hours before the game so it was a really good effort to get up and play and not just play but play well, five spoils led the team.”
Noah Balta
14 disposals, seven handball receives, four marks, two tackles, three inside-50s & three rebound-50s
“Played back, with a little bit of ruck and also through the midfield. He looked really sound defensively and offensively he turned the ball over a little more than we’d like but it’s a work in progress.”
Jake Aarts
14 disposals, eight marks (three contested), two goals, five tackles & four inside-50s
“Back to playing some really good football, kicked 2.1 and had three score assists. His marking was a feature, three contested marks for a small player, and eight in total, was a real highlight.”
Connor Menadue
13 disposals, two goals, four marks & three tackles
“Played forward early and kicked two first-quarter goals and set the game up for us. They (Casey) ended up running with him so we moved him to half-back but certainly in the early part of the game he was our best player and a big reason why the result went our way.”
Jack Ross
12 disposals, four marks, two clearances, three inside-50s & two rebound-50s
“Played the first half as he’s missed two to three months of football. He looked really strong and composed with 12 possessions in a half. We really missed him in the second half, but it was pleasing to see him come back and play some terrific football.”
Ryan Garthwaite
10 disposals, four spoils, three marks & three rebound-50s
“A key defender, hard to play on. He’s looking really sound, he started to mark the ball early in the game and he’s getting the balance between marking and spoiling the ball. He’s one of the premier key defenders in the competition at the moment.”
Luke English
Eight disposals, three tackles & one clearance
“It was difficult for Luke, we had a role for him but we shifted that throughout the game. He played a bit of forward and a bit of midfield. We’ll continue to try and evolve him into the player we want him to be as a midfielder and a forward.”
Oleg Markov
Six disposals, two goals & three marks
“A little bit quiet possession-wise but the game was quite stifling at times which didn’t allow space in the game. But when we did have space in the game he looked threatening and he kicked two goals."
Ben Miller
Six disposals, two goals, three marks & two tackles
“Played as a key forward this week, gave us a good contest and will continue to learn in that role. He finished the game with two goals in the last quarter which was reward for some hard work.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-08-07/vfl-report-round-18