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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: Diocletian on August 14, 2020, 07:07:48 PM
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213cm basketballer, and cousin of 'next Alex Rance', on Tigers' radar
Richmond showing interest in 213cm basketballer Mate Colina
By Marc McGowan
afl.com.au
14 August 2020
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Mate Colina in action for the Hawaii Warriors in November, 2019. Picture: Getty Images
A GIANT former national-level basketballer with strong links to Richmond is on AFL clubs' radar as a Category B rookie.
Mate Colina is Tigers defender Noah Balta's cousin and also knows the club's ruck coach and ex-player Ivan Maric and ruckman Ivan Soldo.
AFL.com.au understands Richmond is one of several clubs that have shown interest in Colina, who's been playing division-one basketball at the University of Hawaii.
Colina, who is seven-foot tall, or 213cm, was part of the same Australian under-17 basketball squad as Brisbane forward Tom Fullarton and ex-Eagle Patrick Bines in 2016.
The 21-year-old could become the tallest player to ever appear in an AFL game if he signs a deal, edging out Collingwood's Mason Cox and ex-Docker Aaron Sandilands, who are both 211cm.
It wouldn't be the first time the Tigers have taken a punt on transforming a basketballer into a ruckman via a family connection.
Soldo, who played soccer and basketball as a teenager, had never played football before Maric convinced his cousin and Richmond six years ago that he had a future in the AFL.
He's now a premiership player and the Tigers' No.1 ruckman.
Colina has at least played some junior football, at Essendon Doutta Stars, where Balta was a teammate.
Balta is enjoying a breakout season in defence for Richmond this year, with coach Damien Hardwick saying on multiple occasions he reminds him of a young Alex Rance.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/485487/213cm-basketballer-and-cousin-of-next-alex-rance-on-tigers-radar
:shh
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Taller version of Soldo?
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Confirmed Our new Cat B Rookie
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/810275/
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CCJ replacement... :shh
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I read somewhere on FB that we have signed Mate Collina (Balta's 213cm cousin) as a CatB rookie? Family friend of Soldos.
Anyone confirm?
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I read somewhere on FB that we have signed Mate Collina (Balta's 213cm cousin) as a CatB rookie? Family friend of Soldos.
Anyone confirm?
Confirmed- on the website :thumbsup
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CCJ replacement... :shh
Nothing less than a first round draft pick under 15 for CCJ. Contracted plenty of upside, we need to drive a hard bargain.
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CCJ replacement... :shh
As you well know, two very different situations pertaining to development/talent. CCJ is a highly regarded talent who is ready to play at the highest level. Colina will take time to develop similar to Soldo. I like the signing though as it show the trust he has in the club to develop him accordingly.
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Will line up round one v Carlton...#colina2hollands2junior :shh
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The AFL's tallest player: Tigers sign 213cm basketballer with close links to club
Mate Colina is Richmond's newest football project
By Marc McGowan
afl.com.au
10 September 2020
Richmond has signed 213cm college basketballer Mate Colina as a Category B rookie, making him the tallest player on an AFL list.
Colina, 21, grew up in Melbourne but has spent the past two years playing division-one basketball for the University of Hawaii.
He also represented Australia at the U17 FIBA World Championships in 2016 and was a member of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as part of its basketball program.
The big man is the cousin of emerging defender, Noah Balta and has a close relationship with ruckman, Ivan Soldo and ruck coach, Ivan Maric through family bonds that span generations.
“It’s pretty surreal,” Colina told Richmond Media from Hawaii.
“I couldn’t be prouder to be with such a prestigious Club that has such a rich history and culture. I think it is a Club that in the long run would help me become a better person as well, and a leader.”
Colina said it was the close connections he has with Balta, Maric and Soldo that drew him towards Richmond, particularly Balta, who he lived just three doors down from in Melbourne.
The pair also attended the same school and were football teammates at both the Essendon Doutta Stars and Calder Cannons as juniors.
“Noah is like a brother to me who has immense character and is like a best mate that you couldn’t ask for,” he said.
“Having him at the Club, it’s pretty awesome.”
Colina, who has elite aerobic capacity to match his giant frame has drawn inspiration from both Soldo and close friend, former Australia U17 and AIS teammate, Tom Fullarton, who recently debuted for the Brisbane Lions.
“I think definitely because Soldo did the transition it is a big thing (to draw inspiration from),” he said.
“I also look at the stars as well like (Brodie) Grundy with his groundwork around the ball and big Max Gawn.
“Tom Lynch as well. I think he does a great job at finding the ball and taking it at its highest point.”
Colina believes he has the capability to play a variety of positions.
“I think I will have the ability to both follow the ball in the ruck or be forward, and really provide a presence that can mark the ball,” he said.
The 21-year-old recently spent time in Melbourne training with Shane Edwards, under the watchful eye of Richmond General Manager- Football Talent, Blair Hartley, and Senior Club Advisor, Neil Balme.
“It was a really cool experience just to see how professional ‘Shedda’ was, and just to recap and see how important it is to live a professional lifestyle,” Colina said.
The Category B Rookie will next join his Richmond teammates following the conclusion of his upcoming basketball season with the University of Hawaii. The season spans from November to March.
“Right now, I’m laser-focused on my journey and studies, and following my dreams with basketball and what I am passionate in, but down the line I will take it all as it comes,” he said.
“I will come back down to the Club during my summer break which will allow me to immerse myself in an elite professional environment.”
Hartley said the Club was thrilled to sign Colina as a Category B rookie.
“We see a lot of transferrable skills in Mate and as a Club are greatly excited by what he might be able to achieve,” he said.
“Mate is already a highly-professional and diligent athlete, so we feel he is well placed to take on the challenge of becoming an AFL player.
“We look forward to having Mate at the Club again in 2021 and training as part of our program.”
https://www.afl.com.au/news/498623/the-afl-s-tallest-player-tigers-sign-213cm-basketballer-with-close-links-to-club
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Who needs a nickname when you have a name like that.
Imagine 75,000 RFC members screaming out "Maaaattteee"when he takes a mark in the goal square.
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Who needs a nickname when you have a name like that.
Imagine 75,000 RFC members screaming out "Maaaattteee"when he takes a mark in the goal square.
Haha indeed.
Is it pronounced the same or is it like muh'tay or something?
EDIT:
For the record, Mate is pronounced “Mahh-TEH”.) “I felt like I fit in,” Colina told the Star-Advertiser in a recent phone interview. Jul 15, 2017
G'day Mate – Hawaii Warrior Worldwww.hawaiiwarriorworld.com
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Nick name Cobber?
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Give him #7...Baker can have the #6 vacated by Naish... :shh
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Any news on Mate Colina?
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Any news on Mate Colina?
He’s really tall :rollin
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Any news on Mate Colina?
He’s really tall :rollin
Sorry, should have asked any new news.
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Any news on Mate Colina?
He’s really tall :rollin
Sorry, should have asked any new news.
Colina is still playing basketball for Hawaii Uni.
https://www.instagram.com/stories/matecolina11/2528031249910468111/?hl=en
He will join us from April onwards.
The Category B Rookie will next join his Richmond teammates following the conclusion of his upcoming basketball season with the University of Hawaii. The season spans from November to March.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/810275/tigers-sign-colina-as-category-b-rookie
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Thanks
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There's some vision of him with Brendan Gale practicing some ruck work on the making their mark doco. The guys is huge, I thought he might have been lanky but he's going to be a monster like Sandilands.
He looks 30.
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Hawaii ✈️ Melbourne. @matecolina11 is out of hotel quarantine & here to watch his first match as a Tiger!
(https://instagram.fmel7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/p750x750/167438905_1432765090401330_8948898893676800117_n.jpg?tp=1&_nc_ht=instagram.fmel7-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=vU0rAbOChi0AX-yf6DN&edm=AP_V10EAAAAA&ccb=7-4&oh=f14e3c26d67b36eade99e84eced2b403&oe=608FE543&_nc_sid=4f375e)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNL-FwNHYBQ/
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Colina at training today:
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyVouzkVoAE97aY?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1379624025085800448
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Mate Colina's first training session with the group :clapping
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1u9kMmVkAEtuBd?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1u9ovYVgAAT3LD?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1394918316595040257
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More pics of Mate:
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2021/05/19/849004.jpg)
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2021/05/19/849008.jpg)
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2021/05/19/849007.jpg)
Source: AFL Photos.
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Only photos, but he doesn't look too gangly for 213cm tall.
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Only photos, but he doesn't look too gangly for 213cm tall.
111kg of muscle methinks.
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Is he playing VFL this week does anyone know?
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Is he playing VFL this week does anyone know?
Not named in the side. I think the plan is to allow him to train this year. His body will need to adjust to running around big grounds and the rigors of full body contact in footy as compared to running up and down a basketball court. A different kind of endurance.
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Reminds me of Richard Lounder lol. Hes a big boy.
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Mate debuting in the ressies this week :clapping.
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Is he playing VFL this week does anyone know?
Not named in the side. I think the plan is to allow him to train this year. His body will need to adjust to running around big grounds and the rigors of full body contact in footy as compared to running up and down a basketball court. A different kind of endurance.
And a different kind of full body contact.
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If the big American can learn and play afl I’m fairly certain it’s pretty easy to teach someone 200cm + how to make it in the AFL.
It’s quite ridiculous to grasp but we all saw Soldo play in a premiership :rollin
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Basketball is a good grounding for a ruckman.
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You can never have too much basketball background
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Mate has already played a couple of seasons of junior football with Noah.
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4kAFcFUcAIHhoX?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/rfcswallace/status/1407656461585453060
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4kAFcFUcAIHhoX?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/rfcswallace/status/1407656461585453060
Mate's nickname should be Gulliver.
(https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/oVLwJtTPe5HVwny5MTQf3f28PdoS-D8oH33GyGz_vxMH0UEdt73Zbnl4ryDE3yLaWDcR1os1AL2Y=s400-rw)
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Mate posted this in the last couple of days.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/Colina18072021.jpg)
https://www.instagram.com/matecolina11/?hl=en
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The ball looks like a tennis ball in those big mitts
Please please be able to play well at the top level mate
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Lucky to ever play the way things are going.
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* The club is looking forward to getting some VFL time into Mate next year.
* Mate played at Doutta Stars with Noah Balta (his cousin) and Cam Rayner up until he was 15 before heading to the AIS (Basketball).
* Colina is over in Hawaii at the moment playing college Basketball. He has his own training program. Will return in March.
- Blair Hartley.
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Knocking on the door: Who's yet to make an AFL debut at your club?
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
20 November 2021
Mate Colina
The Tigers are awfully bullish about the only player on the club's list (pre-draft) who is yet to debut. A basketballing-Category B rookie, Colina is the cousin of rising key back Noah Balta and close family friends with Ivan Soldo and ruck coach Ivan Maric. Standing at a whopping 213cm, Colina would add a markedly different dimension to Richmond's ruck stocks, given Toby Nankervis is 199cm and Soldo 204cm. The departures of young talls Callum Coleman-Jones (North Melbourne) and Mabior Chol (Gold Coast) means there should be ample opportunity for Colina to develop in the VFL alongside fellow raw prospect Samson Ryan.
Others yet to debut: Noah Cumberland, Bigoa Nyuon (both set to be added to the rookie list after being delisted)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/687424/on-the-cusp-whos-yet-to-make-an-afl-debut-at-your-club
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Matt Clarke discussing Mate:
Colina in good form shooting hoops in Hawaii. Season best the other day (24 pts). Spent time with us while we were in the Sydney hub this year. He will become a full time footballer with us once he finishes up over there early next year.
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Colina to be a full-time Tiger in 2022
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1038789/colina-to-be-a-full-time-tiger-in-2022
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Knocking on the door: Who's yet to make an AFL debut at your club?
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
4 January 2022
(https://resources.afl.com.au/photo-resources/2020/11/17/8a4c2df0-2497-41a0-85ac-8cab8feed48a/richmond.jpg?width=952)
Mate Colina
The Tigers are awfully bullish about the only player on the club's list (pre-draft) who is yet to debut. A basketballing-Category B rookie, Colina is the cousin of rising key back Noah Balta and close family friends with Ivan Soldo and ruck coach Ivan Maric. Standing at a whopping 213cm, Colina would add a markedly different dimension to Richmond's ruck stocks, given Toby Nankervis is 199cm and Soldo 204cm. The departures of young talls Callum Coleman-Jones (North Melbourne) and Mabior Chol (Gold Coast) means there should be ample opportunity for Colina to develop in the VFL alongside fellow raw prospect Samson Ryan.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/687424/knocking-on-the-door-who-s-yet-to-make-an-afl-debut-at-your-club-
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Knocking on the door: Who's yet to make an AFL debut at your club?
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
4 January 2022
(https://resources.afl.com.au/photo-resources/2020/11/17/8a4c2df0-2497-41a0-85ac-8cab8feed48a/richmond.jpg?width=952)
Mate Colina
The Tigers are awfully bullish about the only player on the club's list (pre-draft) who is yet to debut. A basketballing-Category B rookie, Colina is the cousin of rising key back Noah Balta and close family friends with Ivan Soldo and ruck coach Ivan Maric. Standing at a whopping 213cm, Colina would add a markedly different dimension to Richmond's ruck stocks, given Toby Nankervis is 199cm and Soldo 204cm. The departures of young talls Callum Coleman-Jones (North Melbourne) and Mabior Chol (Gold Coast) means there should be ample opportunity for Colina to develop in the VFL alongside fellow raw prospect Samson Ryan.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/687424/knocking-on-the-door-who-s-yet-to-make-an-afl-debut-at-your-club-
Same article as on Nov 20. :huh
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Some proud Mate Colina supporters in the crowd for his final @HawaiiMBB home game (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f42f.png)(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/26f9.png)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FM0rlAzVcAAW0KH?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1498902194799538177
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Tiger Talls have new Mate
Richmond will soon welcome 213cm ruckman Mate Colina back to the club after a stint playing basketball for the University of Hawaii.
The cousin of Noah Balta would be the tallest AFL player of all time if he made his debut having been secured by the Tigers as a category B rookie in late 2020.
He spent valuable time with the Tigers in their hub last year.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-trades-2022-all-the-latest-news-surrounding-club-signings/news-story/d8283b70077b3eaa86f50ea6ad61cfa1
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Any news on Mate Colina?
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Any news on Mate Colina?
The latest I've heard is Colina is arriving midyear (June 20?) after he finishes his Uni course.
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Thanks. No wonder I've heard nothing.
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I asked the ? To the club On Twitter. No response
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The Tigers could unleash 213cm former college basketballer Mate Colina in the VFL this week, with Hardwick hopeful the category B rookie could replicate the “outstanding” rise of premiership ruckman Ivan Soldo.
“He’s finally finished his USA basketball commitments. He’s seven foot 28, so get him on the ground and put his arms up,” he said.
“He’s done a power of work over in Hawaii, so we’re looking forward to welcoming him into the VFL this week.”
Source: HeraldSun (https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-coach-damien-hardwick-fears-for-the-longterm-future-of-kane-lambert/news-story/f483573eba13d663355bab295e557ef7)
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Welcome back, Mate Colina! (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/263a.png)(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f44d.png)
After graduating from college in Hawaii, Mate has returned to Tigerland.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTkmeLLUsAEPzGd?format=jpg&name=large)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTkmeLMVsAEuBGy?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1529295861649244160
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Legs like pea sticks, good luck Mate
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Get him in for Lynch
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Not named in the vfl
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Balme was saying they will give him a block of training before he plays vfl big Ivan is working with him.
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Colina will be making his debut tomorrow night in the VFL :clapping.
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Tigers unleash 213cm giant in VFL, could become tallest player ever
Richmond project ruckman Mate Colina made his first appearance in the VFL on Wednesday night
By Josh Gabelich
afl.com.au
9 June 2022
AFTER more than 18 months of anticipation, Richmond unleashed giant project ruckman Mate Colina in the VFL on Wednesday night.
The category B rookie played nearly three quarters in the Tigers' 37-point loss to Werribee under lights at the Swinburne Centre, splitting his time between the ruck and full forward with Samson Ryan.
Colina showed glimpses of the athleticism that has many inside Punt Road very excited in his first proper game since he stopped playing football at 14 to concentrate on basketball.
Richmond signed Colina to its rookie list in late 2020, but allowed him to complete his time at the University of Hawaii where he played division one basketball in Honolulu.
The 23-year-old returned from the United States late last month following graduation, after spending four years playing for the Rainbow Warriors in the NCAA's Big West Conference.
Standing 213cm, Colina could become the tallest player to ever play an AFL game, overtaking current record holders, Fremantle great Aaron Sandilands and Collingwood's Mason Cox, who are both 211cm.
It is not the first time the Tigers have attempted to transform a basketballer with a family link to the club into a footballer.
Before Ivan Soldo became a premiership ruckman, he played basketball and soccer growing up, only to be convinced by his cousin – Ivan Maric – that he had a future in AFL.
Colina also has strong family ties to Richmond through his cousin, Noah Balta, who has been recalled for Thursday night’s clash against Port Adelaide after overcoming a hamstring strain.
The pair grew up on the same street and played together at the Doutta Stars in the Essendon District Football League.
It is understood that Colina was a quality underage player in the western suburbs, producing enough to earn a spot in the Calder Cannons program.
Many at Punt Road are bullish about Colina's prospects of developing into a quality AFL player, with some leaving an 8v8 game in the Sydney hub last year convinced he can make it at the highest level.
While Colina didn’t set the world on fire on Wednesday night, the Victorian now has the opportunity to play an extended block of games in the second half of 2022 and build towards an AFL debut.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/776289/tigers-unleash-213cm-giant-in-vfl-could-become-tallest-player-ever
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His early mark and handoff to Rioli for the first goal was promising. I think when the first vision of Mason Cox was shown, most didn't expect him to ever make the grade so believe Mate will improve every time he plays as he gets more confident of both his role and his own ability.
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Mate Colina snaps his first #VFL goal (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f44f.png)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1540935381788786690
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Mate Colina, the AFL’s tallest man at 213cm, is averaging 5 touches a game in his first season as a category B rookie. But is the VFL point of the year? The Kevin Bartlett handball to himself, the collect in traffic, the snap. Must be his basketball background (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f602.png)
WATCH: https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1557574653962747904
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Hopefully he will be AFL ready by mid to late next year. He is improving and finding rhythm each week. Hope he makes it!!
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Hopefully he will be AFL ready by mid to late next year. He is improving and finding rhythm each week. Hope he makes it!!
Yeah big preseason for his development.
He moves really well for his size and seems to be improving from what I've seen.
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If we are trading Soldo, does this mean Mate is coming along OK?
Any news??
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And don't forget Samson Ryan.
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He's 3 years away
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Anyone who saw soldo early days, how does colina look in comparison?
Both Cat B rookies who come from other sport backgrounds and picked up footy late.
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Anyone who saw soldo early days, how does colina look in comparison?
Both Cat B rookies who come from other sport backgrounds and picked up footy late.
In my opinion Soldo was miles ahead at same stage.
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Anyone who saw soldo early days, how does colina look in comparison?
Both Cat B rookies who come from other sport backgrounds and picked up footy late.
In my opinion Soldo was miles ahead at same stage.
disagree, Soldo had never played the game, at least Mate played as a kid.
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If we're relying on him coming good we're in trouble he aren't ready and not sure will even make it.
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If we're relying on him coming good we're in trouble he aren't ready and not sure will even make it.
Pfft! Ruck is an easy position if your wanting a guy who can feed your ball winners, look at all the spuds that have played Ruck ie Sandilands :rollin
A real good ruckman takes crucial marks down the line and can read the play so as to know when to help the defence for crucial game saving grabs ie. Nank 2020 PF or sneak up forward for a couple of snags ie. Dean Cox 2012
And then there’s the USA experiment, if you can teach a bloke how to kick, bounce and handball a footy like you would your own son at age 4 then it isn’t a position that requires a lot of footy IQ.
If Mason Cox can be taught then anyone can. :rollin
Nanks dominant EF finals performance shows how ineffective a ruckman can be even if he completely wins the ruck contest
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I saw Sandilands destroy us in day against Gus as he couldn’t compete so I agree to a point as Cox started the new prototype ,
blokes like Dempsey and Benny Gale set up were like a wall at CHB in years gone , but now they need to be tall ruck rovers that take clutch marks.
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Lol Fremantle should have won a flag in 2013 on the back of Sandilands. They didnt run deep in the midfield but the mids they had were given an armchair ride after he missed the first 15 games of the year.
I reckon if Soldo could actually dominate the ruck contest the way Sandilands did with the mids we have had then he would be being lauded as the greatest thing since sliced bread. As it was we were damn near to being unstoppable but just imagine the impact with such a dominant ruckman.
Think about it we played Soldo only because Toby struggled with the super tall ruckmen and we have never at any time really had the option of being a dominant contest first possesion side relying on second and third possesion.
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Believe Mate Colina has a bit of a crook back and has been on light duties all summer. The work in progress has now become a work in progress.
Source: BF (https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/pre-season-23.1331574/post-78040489).
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News on Collina. His back injury, although persistent isn't major. Dimma keeps in touch with him often as is very excited about his size and potential. If the tigers don't secure a spot for him he will be playing under dimma at the gold coast.
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Couldn't call it a loss if he goes...
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Can't see him getting a run on the goldy with Witts running around
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Bet Chol's nervous at the prospect of Hardwick taking over.... :shh
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LOL what loss never trains :banghead
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He's a huge boy. You all have no patience. None at all.
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He's a huge boy. You all have no patience. None at all.
Mate let him get on the park and train first from what I seen very uncoordinated.
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https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/afl-2023-deadline-looms-for-the-out-of-contract-players-ahead-of-the-afl-draft-and-delisted-free-agency-period/news-story/70c1fd55348e9dddcbe6fb6600691dac
The HeraldSun today mentions Colina still being out of contract but no news what's happening with him.
His instagram page showed him two weeks ago meeting a mate at Adelaide Croatia soccer club.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx4P4SgPN1tvQ92mCsFNucu_iQj16S55dEUBYo0/?hl=en&img_index=1
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Richmond has permission for Mate Colina to get a fourth year as a category b rookie. They will have to delist him then relist him. Colina has barely played with injury across his three seasons so gets permission where Adelaide was knocked back with James Borlase.
https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1718878285822886329
I really couldn’t care less about a vic v Sa fight. Borlase played afl all the way through but his dad was working in Egypt so he was born there. Colina (who I have never set eyes on and have no idea if he can play) is a basketball who has barely played footy. So afl approved it
https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1718897290558247377
Richmond was approved because Colina has played less than 10 games through injury. And genuinely was from basketball. How much did Borlase play? I don’t know the exact answer
https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1718884151561159120
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The #VicBias crowd were out about this. Quite funny given Colina most likely won't make it anyway as he's hardly played due to his back and the few times he has played at VFL level he's hardly touched the ball.
The VFL isn’t even trying to hide the bias anymore
Richmond located in Victoria, Adelaide is not, so consistent
So what’s the difference with Borlase? One rule for vic clubs, one for the rest 🤡
VFL same poo different year
VFL rules being applied here lol
Just the VFL working for the VFL clubs
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F9q-bmSakAABtcv?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1718878285822886329
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Richmond Ruckman Mate Colina
Early #SuperCoach & #AFLFantasy rookie watch
Returned to training today (1-4 year players) & came 5th in the KM Time Trial. Impressive for a guy that's 213cm tall.Former basketballer, rookie listed in 2020. Yet to debut due to injury
https://twitter.com/Nerds4lifeSC/status/1723885921613778978
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Pics of Colina at training today:
(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2023/11/13/7d836f80-1aba-4e95-b5f2-8dfa4b298bf9/AFLTrainingNovember13-1461-Mate-Colina.jpg?width=580)
(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2023/11/13/9ff3e5ee-857c-4269-9fca-790665f30967/AFLTrainingNovember13-1327-Mate-Colina.jpg?width=580)
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/albums/1464384/afl-pre-season-november-13-2023?modal=true&type=gallery&playlistId=1464384&playlistSize=56
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So it is real.....
...lmao at him not even having to jump.... :shh
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Geez Geez 5th in time trial? Get him everywhere Blicavs style.
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Geez Geez 5th in time trial? Get him everywhere Blicavs style.
Anyone who finished behind him should be delisted
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I think it went HRS, Seth Campbell, steely green then cummy to round out top 4 of our 1-4 year players. Who does that leave that’s notable? Rioli? Gibcus?
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I think it went HRS, Seth Campbell, steely green then cummy to round out top 4 of our 1-4 year players. Who does that leave that’s notable? Rioli? Gibcus?
You would think that Gibcus wouldn't beished to hard and his time isn't that important
Getting through each session without any issues would be the priority
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I think it went HRS, Seth Campbell, steely green then cummy to round out top 4 of our 1-4 year players. Who does that leave that’s notable? Rioli? Gibcus?
You would think that Gibcus wouldn't beished to hard and his time isn't that important
Getting through each session without any issues would be the priority
Not sure why the 2km time trial holds so much significance. For KPP you'd rather be focused on repeat 200m results. Not only being able to keep up with intense sprint efforts but being able to back them up time and again.
Mate's 2km is promising though. He needs to be a first ruck and covering ground back and forward is important for that. We just need him to run intelligently, mark the ball and dispose of it. Let's see how he goes with the footies!
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I think it went HRS, Seth Campbell, steely green then cummy to round out top 4 of our 1-4 year players. Who does that leave that’s notable? Rioli? Gibcus?
You would think that Gibcus wouldn't beished to hard and his time isn't that important
Getting through each session without any issues would be the priority
Not sure why the 2km time trial holds so much significance. For KPP you'd rather be focused on repeat 200m results. Not only being able to keep up with intense sprint efforts but being able to back them up time and again.
Mate's 2km is promising though. He needs to be a first ruck and covering ground back and forward is important for that. We just need him to run intelligently, mark the ball and dispose of it. Let's see how he goes with the footies!
I guess it's a measure of your tank.
Richo had an amazing tank.
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I think it went HRS, Seth Campbell, steely green then cummy to round out top 4 of our 1-4 year players. Who does that leave that’s notable? Rioli? Gibcus?
You would think that Gibcus wouldn't beished to hard and his time isn't that important
Getting through each session without any issues would be the priority
Not sure why the 2km time trial holds so much significance. For KPP you'd rather be focused on repeat 200m results. Not only being able to keep up with intense sprint efforts but being able to back them up time and again.
Mate's 2km is promising though. He needs to be a first ruck and covering ground back and forward is important for that. We just need him to run intelligently, mark the ball and dispose of it. Let's see how he goes with the footies!
The footy looks like a peanut in his hands !!
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This was posted on BF.
I had a chat with him today.
He has signed a 1 year deal.
Will start preseason injury free for the first time.
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/39-mate-colina.1247399/post-85520963
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For stuff sake
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He’s 43rd on the list.
Don’t worry about it.
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That poster is his Croat mate and clearly taking the pee.....convo was probably in Croatian with the only words in English being "Big Footy melts" followed by some very hearty & guttural Slavic laughter... :shh
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List clogger !
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List clogger !
He doesn't really fit the meaning of list clogged
He is a cat B player so outside the main list. And we can have 3 cat B players but only have two at the moment.
If you are alluding to us seemingly wasting our time with him then yes agree
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No Meehan, big Mate might have a chance now.
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No Meehan, big Mate might have a chance now.
He’s been around so long we might have to start calling him
Old Mate
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I’m all for giving players time, but I haven’t seen anything to suggest he will consistently play seniors. He is a list clogger because he takes the place of another who may be developed into a player of AFL stardard.
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#TalkingTigers faithful, as per the List Update in October, the commitment to Mate Colina was to re-list him following the AFL Rookie Draft.
Given Colina has been a Cat-B Rookie for three seasons, he had to be made available during the AFL National and Rookie Drafts.
Question: So he had to be made available, in case someone else wanted him. Since no one else took the chance, we kept him as a Cat B Rookie?
Answer: Yep
https://x.com/BrentyMann/status/1861643697806549251
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Apparently he's training in the rehab group
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Bit laughable keeping this guy imo
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Bit laughable keeping this guy imo
B cat rookie is a free player pretty much.
Outside of the player list
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Wouldn't hurt to have a Cat B rookie that plays more than 4 games every 5 years.
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Bit laughable keeping this guy imo
B cat rookie is a free player pretty much.
Outside of the player list
Cat B rookies still included in total list size as far as I understand. That’s why we were full by retaining colina.
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Great to see Richmond keep our "special" interest player on the list.
He's doing so well.
He was able to tie his shoe laces unassisted for the first time last week. :clapping
It's a fantastic achievement from Mate and I think he deserves another extension. :rollin
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Waste of resources
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Did his right shoulder in the last quarter. So probably has played his last game for us.
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I personally think we should do all we can to keep the Mate Colina healthcare (#MateCare) going for as long as possible. God only knows what else he may need from us, new hips?, new shoulders?, new spine?, new ankles?, coordination?, ball skill?,
I hope we don't jump ship and leave him to fend for himself.
I mean has he ever taken a mark? Let's get him over the line!
Maybe we need to provide him an occupation therapist to help him do what we all take for granted.
Let's not abandon him.
#SaveMate
#ColinaCare
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The club has been absolutely kidding themselves on this guy for years now.
Understand taking a punt on listing people with non footy backgrounds, I mean that’s almost the entire point of the Cat B list, but this guy has shown no signs of improvement and no signs that he could ever make it in the local leagues let alone at AFL level.
I don’t care if it’s Cat B, Cat A or the primary list, keeping him on the list for this many years is just awful list management.