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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: Diocletian on December 18, 2020, 11:22:15 PM
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Nicholas Couroupis (West Adelaide)
Joshua Green (Marist AFC/GWS Academy) (Younger brother of Tom :shh)
Rhyan Mansell (Woodville-West Torrens)
Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (Richmond)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/538881/axed-demon-eyes-revival-hope-alive-for-sons-of-guns
Interesting to note that much talked about KPPs Baldwin, Callow & Kolar weren't invited by anyone....either not rated or could just be that clubs are looking to see them play some senior level footy next year first.... :shh :shh
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Josh Green
Height 192cm
Weight 87kg
Current Team GIANTS Academy
Birthday July 24, 2002
POSITION: Utility
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Green is a mobile utility who thrives aerially, helping him shape as the leading GWS Academy prospect this year.” – Michael Alvaro
Following in the footsteps of his brother, Tom, Josh Green looms as the top talent coming out of the GWS Giants Academy in 2020. While he cuts a similar figure to his elder sibling, the Canberran is a genuine utility at 192cm, able to play roles in key position posts at either end and even run through midfield. Green turned out for the Giants Academy four times last year, while also representing the NSW/ACT Under 17 Futures side against Vic Country. As a top-ager, he improved his standing with two excellent performances for the Giants in the Academy Series, arguably claiming best afield honours for his side in both outings. Having played in the 2019 Under 17 Futures All-Star showcase, Green also earned a National Combine invite to cap off his year.
STRENGTHS:
Versatility
Overhead marking
Clean hands
Vertical leap
Endurance
IMPROVEMENTS:
Midfield craft
Ground level impact
Versatility is one of the top traits a draft prospect can have and as a genuine utility, Green ticks that box. He is a strong figure at 192cm/87kg, allowing him to adapt to the rigours of key position play and take on opponents who may measure up taller than him. Green’s aerial ability is largely made up of his marking prowess, with a decent vertical leap (71cm running at preseason testing), judgement of the ball in flight, and clean hands combining to make up that part of his game.
At centre half-back, Green uses those traits to cut across and intercept, while up forward he more often marks on the lead or in contested situations. His sometimes overlooked running capacity also aids such a style, with high-level endurance (21.6 yo-yo test score in preseason) and decent speed off the mark (3.075 seconds 20m sprint) allowing him to attend multiple contests. As much was evident in his first Academy Series outing, where he dominated the second half with a series of strong marks in soggy conditions.
That same running ability is something which has Green pegged as a potential big-bodied midfielder, somewhat in the mould of his older brother. His clean hands and overall mobility shape as terrific attributes which can transfer to midfield play, though Green’s craft in that position is something he can still improve on. Looking at his NAB League numbers from 2019, they are quite indicative of a key position player with averages of 10 disposals and 3.3 marks, but Green is the type of tall who can find a good amount of ball between the arcs.
Should he continue to really give the midfield a crack in future, Green can work on becoming a touch more agile and explosive from the contest. His speed does not rate too badly in testing, though he can take a little time to get going and break free from congestion. He is a mobile type across the ground, but in a similar vein, Green can improve his ground level work to cleanly extract and move the ball on at stoppages. But with a good amount of strings to his bow and a promising base to work off, Green could be a player to show a steep rate of development should he reach the elite level.
DRAFT PROJECTION: Late-Rookie
Green may have attracted some interest from AFL clubs outside of the Giants with his performances this year, especially in the Academy Series against the best of his NSW/ACT peers. He looms as a much more prospective talent when compared to his brother Tom, so could prove more of a value pick later in the draft for GWS. At season’s end, the Giants held four picks past 40, meaning they could cover any bid for Green in the National Draft, select him late, or allow him to slide into the Rookie Draft. Either way, the most straightforward conclusion is that he will remain in GWS colours come 2021, should he be granted an AFL opportunity.
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/supplementary-selection-period-2-spots-available.1252663/post-68321252
Nicholas Couroupis sounds good from some Match reports on draft central. Although it's pretty much impossible to find his measurables and birthdate...
Nicholas Couroupis
West Adelaide | Midfielder
Stats: 25 disposals, 6 marks (4 contested), 3 tackles, 5 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Our scouts said: “Couroupis was outstanding for the Bloods, arguably their best performer on the day. The midfielder was aggressive at the ball and at his opponents throughout the game, and his marking ability was definitely a highlight.” – Tom Cheesman
Verdict: It was somewhat of a breakout performance for Couroupis, and his lift in output could be a timely one for the struggling Bloods midfield. Having also turned out for the Henley Sports Academy during the week, the Year 12 student should have his hands full with plenty more opportunities to impress. Midfielders with points of difference are always important, and Couroupis’ ability to mark overhead was good to see. It should put him in good stead for a more consistent output.
21 Nicholas Couroupis
Couroupis was outstanding for the Bloods, arguably their best performer on the day. The midfielder was aggressive at the ball and at his opponents throughout the game, and his marking ability was definitely a highlight. He took six marks (four contested) including a brilliant pack grab in the opening term. Couroupis regularly provided an option for the Bloods coming out of defence and was strong at stoppages against a talented Panthers midfield. He finished with 25 disposals, five clearances, three tackles and a 55-metre goal from a set shot.
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/supplementary-selection-period-2-spots-available.1252663/post-68319695
From draft central
Rhyan Mansell | WWT Eagles
4/06/2000 | 182cm | 75kg
A small-medium defender who has come on leaps and bounds this year, Mansell allayed late injury concerns to help Woodville-West Torrens take out the premiership flag. The Tasmanian native was a key rebounder out of the back half and showed good skills with ball in hand, while also bringing a hard edge to the side. It could be his year after being overlooked twice.
" The sole Tasmanian to receive a State Draft Combine invitation, Mansell is the cousin of highly touted fellow North Launceston teenager, Tarryn Thomas. Mansell’s attack on the ball is as good as anyone’s and he is a fierce tackler, averaging four per game at the National Under 18 Championships. He is a composed user of the football and has terrific acceleration off the mark (2.96 seconds in the 20m sprint) that helps him both offensively and defensively. He could continue to develop his endurance further, registering 20.5 on the Yo-yo test at the State Draft Combine, and also find more of the football, but overall he looms as a draft smokey and has good upside."
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/supplementary-selection-period-2-spots-available.1252663/post-68309780
:shh :shh :shh
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Staggered about Eggmolesse-Smith :gobdrop
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Nicholas Couroupis
West Adelaide | Midfielder
Stats: 25 disposals, 6 marks (4 contested), 3 tackles, 5 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Our scouts said: “Couroupis was outstanding for the Bloods, arguably their best performer on the day. The midfielder was aggressive at the ball and at his opponents throughout the game, and his marking ability was definitely a highlight.” – Tom Cheesman
Verdict: It was somewhat of a breakout performance for Couroupis, and his lift in output could be a timely one for the struggling Bloods midfield. Having also turned out for the Henley Sports Academy during the week, the Year 12 student should have his hands full with plenty more opportunities to impress. Midfielders with points of difference are always important, and Couroupis’ ability to mark overhead was good to see. It should put him in good stead for a more consistent output.
21 Nicholas Couroupis
Couroupis was outstanding for the Bloods, arguably their best performer on the day. The midfielder was aggressive at the ball and at his opponents throughout the game, and his marking ability was definitely a highlight. He took six marks (four contested) including a brilliant pack grab in the opening term. Couroupis regularly provided an option for the Bloods coming out of defence and was strong at stoppages against a talented Panthers midfield. He finished with 25 disposals, five clearances, three tackles and a 55-metre goal from a set shot.
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/supplementary-selection-period-2-spots-available.1252663/post-68319695
By the sound of that report it seems it wasn’t only “Betamax” Jackson that was watching highlights packages this year. :rollin
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IMO Eggy is been given another chance to train because he is a free hit. I'm presuming he'd go back onto our Cat B rookie list even if he got chosen leaving our two free Cat A rookie spots for the other blokes to vie for.
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Good point,
no guarantee we will take the players that train with us.
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West Adelaide midfielder Nic Couroupis is a hard-nosed, inside midfielder, renowned for his strong defensive work-rate, explosiveness from the contest and good aerial ability. He played reserve-grade football with West Adelaide in season 2020.
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Rhyan Mansell, a speedy, skilful, tough, rebounding defender, played in three consecutive senior premierships with Tasmanian club Launceston, as a 17, 18 and 19-year-old, before joining SANFL club Woodville-West Torrens this year. He had 19 disposals and took eight marks in the Eagles’ 2020 grand final victory over North Adelaide.
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Joshua Green, the younger brother of rising Greater Western Sydney star midfielder Tom, and grandson of four-time Richmond premiership great, Michael Green, also was a member of the Giants academy, but was overlooked by them in the recent AFL drafts. He is a strongly-built (192cm, 87kg) player, who can be used in a variety of on-field roles, including key positions.
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AFL clubs can utilise the Supplementary Selection Period, which runs from January 6 to March 9, to select a previously delisted player or overlooked draft hopeful to fill available spots on their rookie list.
If clubs decide not to sign players during this period, they have the option of using a pick (or picks) in the 2021 mid-season draft.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/845560/tigers-to-look-at-a-quartet-of-train-ons-
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Rhyan Mansell SANFL highlights:
https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/sanfl-highlights-rhyan-mansell/video/f63d628f06e1c84572c05824012869d4
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Eggy one of the 10.
10 players putting their hands up to fill vacant list spots at AFL clubs during Supplementary Selection Period
The AFL’s next recruitment window is about to open, and these snubbed draft prospects and axed players will hope to catch the attention of clubs.
Matt Turner
January 5, 2021 - 7:19PM
HeraldSun
The recruitment window is set to re-open on Wednesday as the Supplementary Selection Period begins.
Overlooked draft prospects and delisted AFL players will be hoping for another opportunity as 11 clubs – Adelaide, Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Richmond, St Kilda, Sydney and the Western Bulldogs – weigh up how to fill vacant list spots.
Clubs can sign players between January 6 and March 9 or keep positions available for the June 2 mid-season rookie draft.
With no second-tier football in Victoria last year, shortened seasons in other states and smaller list sizes, there should be plenty of talent available.
Here are 10 players who will be putting their hands up over the next few months:
1. Kaine Baldwin
Many observers believed the pack-crashing Glenelg forward would have been a top-10 selection if not for consecutive anterior cruciate ligament injuries. The 18-year-old has moved to the Gold Coast for study and will play for the Suns’ under-19 academy squad in the NAB League. Although he is not due to return to the field until April or May, Baldwin will be tough to overlook if he shows he is over his knee issues.
2. Zavier Maher
Considered one of the unluckiest players of the draft, Maher is training with Carlton but will be on the radar of other clubs. Like all Victorian prospects, the inside midfielder missed the 2020 campaign due to coronavirus, but in 2019 he shone at Caulfield Grammar, where he won the best and fairest, showcasing his speed and power, and also played six games for Murray Bushrangers.
3. Henry Walsh
Walsh is another victim of clubs’ push towards recruiting mature-age ruckmen, rather than drafting 18-year-old big men. The brother of Carlton star Sam Walsh was expected to again lead Geelong Falcons’ ruck last year before COVID struck. Clubs that are keen on him may want to get in first because if he starts the new campaign well, they may have to join a queue.
4. Jackson Callow
The 193cm swingman is mobile and takes a strong mark but is awaiting an opportunity. Callow has more than held his own the past two years playing against men for North Launceston in the Tasmanian State League. He kicked nine goals and was named in the best three times last season and booted three in the grand final to help his side prevail in 2019.
5. Oliver Davis
Another Tasmanian, Davis is a midfield bull who has impressed for Clarence in the Tasmanian State League. He was the winner of Tasmanian Devils’ best and fairest in the NAB League in 2019 despite being a bottom-ager.
6. Liam Kolar
Was tipped to be a draft bolter and was linked to the Crows with their fourth pick (No. 28) but instead was overlooked completely. At 195cm, Kolar is a soccer convert and junior national athletics carnival winner who is known for his versatility.
7. Sam Collins
The Tasmanian mid-sized defender known for his intercept marking was snubbed in last month’s drafts. Standing 188cm, he has been likened to Geelong’s Tom Stewart and boasts clean hands and neat disposal. Could suit a swag of clubs.
8. Oscar McDonald
Probably the favourite to fill the vacant list spot at Carlton, where he is training alongside Maher and Callum Moore. A Demons backline regular from 2016-18, playing all three finals in that latter season, McDonald, 24, managed just seven appearances last campaign and was axed. He would provide experienced cover for Jacob Weitering and Liam Jones.
9. Derek Eggmolesse-Smith
Up there with the most surprising delistings after playing six games last year, but he is in the running to get a second chance at Richmond. The 22-year-old showed his wares at half-back in Bachar Houli’s absence and received two Brownlow Medal votes for a 23-disposal performance against North Melbourne in Round 7. Has too much upside to not be on a list this coming season.
10. Flynn Appleby
Looks like the 21-year-old mid-sized defender is in a two-horse race for North Melbourne’s sole available list spot, as one of the club’s train-on players, along with ex-Brisbane swingman Sam Skinner. Appleby played 11 games for the Magpies, including one last year, and would add depth to a North Melbourne side needing it.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/10-players-putting-their-hands-up-to-fill-vacant-list-spots-at-afl-clubs-during-supplementary-selection-period/news-story/219e718364fd164f6eb7ea95632f5c0f
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Who's training at your club? Ex-Lion hoping for Eagle chance
By Mitch Cleary - 2 days ago
FORMER Brisbane first-round pick Cedric Cox will be one of three prospects to push for a list opening at West Coast from next week.
Cox, 23, was delisted by the Lions last year after being taken at pick No.24 in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft and has signed on to play with the Eagles' WAFL outfit.
The 181cm utility, who can play at either ends, played the last of his 13 games for the Lions in 2019.
He will be joined by 20-year-old Subiaco forward Nic Martin (192cm) and 19-year-old Swan Districts defender Will Collins (191cm) in training with the club's senior squad.
The Eagles currently don't have a list spot open after using their full complement in December's Rookie Draft. However, they could opt to move retained rookie Daniel Venables, who is on the comeback trail from concussion, to the long-term injury list which would open up a spot.
Elsewhere, Melbourne has three spots available in this Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period (SSP) after defender Marty Hore ruptured his ACL at training last week.
The Demons currently have Kobe Farmer, the son of former Melbourne high-flyer Jeff, training in hope of winning a berth on the list.
Essendon has two spots available having passed on a pick in the Rookie Draft as well as Irving Mosquito recovering from an ACL and have three players training at Tullamarine.
Essendon suffer a cruel injury concern with exciting youngster Irving Mosquito forced to leave the field after appearing to hurt his knee
The Western Bulldogs have opened up another position following the retirement of Sam Lloyd in December, with Toby McLean's (ACL) long-term injury already opening one slot.
Hawthorn (James Sicily) will also be able to do the same, while North Melbourne, who left one spot open following the Rookie Draft, announced on Thursday key forward Charlie Comben would be out indefinitely with a leg fracture.
Train-on players can be added over the next two months and take part in pre-season fixtures, giving clubs until March 9 to decide whether they want to take up the option with the player.
Any positions not filled can be utilised in the Mid-Season Rookie Draft.
WHO'S TRAINING AT YOUR CLUB?
Richmond (two list spots): Nick Couroupis (West Adelaide), Josh Green (Marist AFC, ACT), Rhyan Mansell (Woodville-West Torrens), Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (delisted Tiger)
and the rest
Adelaide (one list spot): Nick Murray (Williamstown), Ayce Taylor (delisted Crow)
Carlton (one list spot): Oscar McDonald (Melbourne), Callum Moore (Richmond), Zavier Maher (Murray Bushrangers)
Collingwood (two list spots): Jack Briskey (Sherwood Magpies, Queensland)
Essendon (two list spots): Angus Baker (Canberra), Charlie Byrne (Murray Bushrangers), Alec Waterman (Claremont)
Melbourne (three list spots): Kobe Farmer (Peel Thunder)
North Melbourne (one list spot): Flynn Appleby (Collingwood), Sam Skinner (Brisbane)
Richmond (two list spots): Nick Couroupis (West Adelaide), Josh Green (Marist AFC, ACT), Rhyan Mansell (Woodville-West Torrens), Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (delisted Tiger)
St Kilda (three list spots): Mason Wood (North Melbourne)
West Coast: Will Collins (Swan Districts), Cedric Cox (West Coast, WAFL), Nic Martin (Subiaco)
Western Bulldogs (two list spots): Ewan Macpherson (Northern Knights), Corey Preston (Eastern Ranges), Anthony Scott (Footscray)
*Sydney and Port Adelaide also have list openings
https://www.afl.com.au/news/543547/who-s-training-at-your-club-ex-lion-hoping-for-eagle-chance
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Article still lists Moore as a Richmond player despite the fact he played for Carlton last year... :shh
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Any word on who's looking most likely? :shh
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Did I hear Jordan Galluchi is training with us?
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Did I hear Jordan Galluchi is training with us?
Yes from today
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https://www.afl.com.au/news/547372/hunting-a-rookie-spot-ex-crows-training-with-tigers-saints
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Former Adelaide speedster Jordan Gallucci is training with Richmond
By Mitch Cleary
afl.com.au
8 February 2021
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FORMER first-round pick Jordan Gallucci is being considered for a list opening at Richmond, earning an invite to train at Punt Road.
Gallucci joined the Tigers on Monday morning, one of five hopefuls pushing for two vacant spots left available after the Rookie Draft.
The 22-year-old midfielder/forward, who has signed for Williamstown this year, was delisted by the Crows in November after playing the last of his 27 AFL games in 2019.
Who's training at your club?
Richmond (two list spots):
Nick Couroupis (West Adelaide)
Jordan Gallucci (Williamstown)
Josh Green (Marist AFC, ACT)
Rhyan Mansell (Woodville-West Torrens)
Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (delisted Tiger)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/547372/ex-crows-ruckman-in-the-hunt-for-saints-lifeline
Edit: Beat me too it WP :thumbsup.
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Former Adelaide speedster Jordan Gallucci is training with Richmond
By Mitch Cleary
afl.com.au
8 February 2021
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FORMER first-round pick Jordan Gallucci is being considered for a list opening at Richmond, earning an invite to train at Punt Road.
Gallucci joined the Tigers on Monday morning, one of five hopefuls pushing for two vacant spots left available after the Rookie Draft.
The 22-year-old midfielder/forward, who has signed for Williamstown this year, was delisted by the Crows in November after playing the last of his 27 AFL games in 2019.
Meh... (https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_neutral.gif)
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He looks a bit like Peter Dingle ..... hope he’s a bit taller
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He looks a bit like Peter Dingle ..... hope he’s a bit taller
Full name: Jordan Gallucci
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 76 kg
Date of birth: 4 May 1998 (age 22)
Position(s): Midfielder
Original team(s): Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup)
Draft: No. 15, 2016 national draft
Debut: Round 9, 2017, Adelaide vs. Brisbane, at the Gabba
Games Kicks Hballs Disp. Marks Tackles Goals
2017 1 7.0 4.0 11.0 2.0 4.0 1.0
2018 16 9.1 2.5 11.6 2.6 2.4 0.9
2019 10 9.0 3.2 12.2 3.6 1.5 0.3
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Gallucci
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Maybe we have a certain role earmarked for him.
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Just keep Egg & draft Green so we can grab his brother later... :shh
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there's a kid from Glenelg who they predicted would go top 10 but he did his knee and didn't get drafted
Can't remember his name
2 questions
Does anyone know his name?
and
Is he training with anyone?
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Kaine Baldwin - not training with anyone afaik.... :shh
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Kaine Baldwin - not training with anyone afaik.... :shh
Yep that's him.
Surprised he isn't training with anyone.
He was rated very highly by talent scouts
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Maybe we have a certain role earmarked for him.
Yep got to back our club in , only a rookie spot but see how it goes.
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He was rated highly , but did 2 ACL’s so became too risky I heard,
I though he was training with Gold Coast under 19’s but could be mistaken
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CAN EX-CROW GALLUCCI MAKE AN IMPACT AT RICHMOND?
By Andrew Slevison
SEN
10 February 2021
News that Jordan Gallucci is training with Richmond has prompted a prediction of sorts from Andy Maher.
The 22-year-old small forward/midfielder was delisted by Adelaide last year after a season in which he was unable to make the senior side under Matthew Nicks due to a ruptured achilles.
Gallucci was a highly rated junior evidenced by the fact he was the 15th selection in the 2016 draft but he couldn’t quite force his way in at the Crows, playing 27 games and kicking 19 goals over four seasons.
The former Vic Metro co-captain is one of five players training with the Tigers in a bid to win a spot on the list via the pre-season supplemental selection period, and if he were to be successful, Maher can see him slotting into the back-to-back premiers’ best 22.
“He’s had some injury issues so that’s my caveat here,” Maher said on SEN’s Bob and Andy.
“If the achilles is no good and he hasn’t come back from it, then that’s my out here.
“I’m about to say something, I’m about to make a statement here: Jordan Gallucci is your prototypical Richmond project player story waiting to happen.
“If at the end of 2021 Richmond have won four in a row, if the achilles is ok, he’ll play 19 games for Richmond, he’ll kick a goal a game, he’ll lay four tackles inside forward 50 on average per week, and he’ll have somewhere in between 10 and 14 possessions a week.
“Think about what Richmond’s had, what they’ve thrown at us for the last few years. Your Castagnas, your Butlers, your Higgins, Rioli and about three or four others on their list at the moment. They’ve had so many of those players, who are in the big scheme of things, relatively nondescript but they are just busy, they play a role.
“If you remember back to what Gallucci did, if you happen to see him when he was the player who got drafted by Adelaide…”
Bob Murphy says Gallucci’s history suggests he can certainly play the game but is wary of the injury that cut him down while with the Crows.
“Small forward, first round pick, so he can play,” Murphy added.
“Achilles (injuries), they hang around, but if you can get over them…
“Second chance, I can imagine (he’ll do well).”
Maher cites Richmond’s renowned system as the central aspect as to why he believes Gallucci can flourish in yellow and black, provided he forces his way onto the list.
“Just watch this space. He’s not even on their list at the moment, he may not make it,” he said further.
“But he was the name that jumped off and it just seems to fit the bill of the machine that has been created down there.
“You plug these players in and they know exactly what they’ve got to do and more often than not, they do it, and they become good players.
“Then other clubs pay overs for them and Richmond just keeps turning the wheel.”
Gallucci last played at AFL level against Port Adelaide in Round 16 of the 2019 season.
He is signed on to play with Williamstown in the VFL if he fails to win a place at Richmond.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/02/09/can-ex-crow-gallucci-make-an-impact-at-richmond/
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If Andy says it then we simply must recruit this guy.
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Gallucci in the 2017 GF Sprint - finished a long way behind Menadud in 5th or 6th it looks like...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F_fRD-bfw4&feature=emb_logo
:shh
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Gallucci has been invited to train on the expectation that Stack won't return
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WHY GALLUCCI HAS BEEN OFFERED TIGERS OPPORTUNITY
Andrew Slevison
SEN
15 February 2021
Damien Hardwick has explained why Richmond has offered Jordan Gallucci the chance to train with the club.
The former first-round draft pick was delisted by Adelaide last year and is now spending some time with the Tigers as he strives to make the most of the lifeline.
Hardwick has revealed that the Tigers were keen on Gallucci in his draft year of 2016 but were unable to land him as the Crows pounced at pick 15.
The three-time premiership coach outlined the specific reasons why the small forward/midfielder has received an opportunity at Punt Road.
“He’s just a player that sort of suits the way we play,” Hardwick said on SEN Breakfast.
“Our (recruiting) guys really liked him in his draft year. We were hoping he was available but he went before our pick (which was used on Shai Bolton).
“He sort of plays like a Richmond player so that’s something we feel we can get. There’s no guarantees at the moment. He’s coming off a significant injury in an achilles rupture.
“He’s fit in well. We had a camp on the weekend up in Bright and he slotted in seamlessly and seems to have fit in with the group very well.
“We’ll see how he goes. He’ll have the opportunity to play in a number of games coming up.”
As Gallucci gets his chance, some players in recent times did not feel they were afforded the opportunity they perhaps deserved at Richmond.
Dan Butler left for St Kilda in the 2019 trade period, Jack Higgins followed him to Moorabbin late last year and Oleg Markov departed Tigerland to link up with Brandon Ellis at the Gold Coast Suns.
Hardwick insists it is in the nature of the club to allow these types of players to follow up when they are presented with such hopes of playing more regularly.
“Jack and Oleg Markov are two guys that have been around our footy club for a period of time,” he added.
“Both, to be honest, can play the game. They’re both good players and could quite easily play consistent AFL footy in our side, but the fact of the matter is both those guys wanted more opportunity.
“We’ve probably always been of the philosophy that we’ll never stand in a player’s way if he wants to go for greater opportunity. Those two players, to a degree, did. There were some (salary) cap implications as well that we had to be aware of.
“It’s very much like Dan Butler the year before. We couldn’t be happier for Dan the way he played the game. He should have been All-Australian in my opinion.
“What we do know is that we’ve certainly got the cattle and the talent to replace those players that have left and that’s also of benefit to us. Another player will get the opportunity to fulfil the role those players have left.
“We wish them all the best but we’re very confident with the playing list we have that we can move forward pretty quickly.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/02/15/why-gallucci-has-been-offered-tigers-opportunity/
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Gallucci has been invited to train on the expectation that Stack won't return
Don't believe this to be true at all.
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Gallucci in the 2017 GF Sprint - finished a long way behind Menadud in 5th or 6th it looks like...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F_fRD-bfw4&feature=emb_logo
:shh
Shocking running technique looks to be overstriding, fix that and he would be up the front.
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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/863877/ryan-mansell-becomes-a-tiger?fbclid=IwAR2_CY9vBVFN14XFdIGv7r94rdkxtv5rkFl13D5V2m1HIUXLvE7v8u0_Yas
First lad added to the list.
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Give the other one to Josh Green surely.
We already have the likes of Short + Baker + Houli due to retire, so I thought we were reasonably stocked for small rebounding defenders.
Green for a big mid/medium forward + lure for Tom would be a no-brainer to me. Hope he's putting in the hard yards and impressing.
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Hopefully Liam Baker Mark II
Certainly looks like he can go a bit, welcome to Tigerland son.
We haven't got too many of these picks wrong in recent years so here's to another.
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Who's training at your club? [Updated]
Richmond (one list spot): Nick Couroupis (West Adelaide), Jordan Gallucci (Williamstown), Josh Green (Marist AFC, ACT), Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (delisted Tiger)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/550027/sanfl-speed-machine-joins-tigers-as-a-rookie
Some rumours that Couroupis has left.
So who will get the final spot?
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Go with Green simply so we can get his brother next year.
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It will be Gallucci
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I hope we select couroupis. Doing really well from what i heard.
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#πατάτα :shh
Green, Googy or hold off until the mid-season draft...... :shh :shh
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I hope we select couroupis. Doing really well from what i heard.
So his still training there.I like the look of this kid had a few injuries set him back , but can play.
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It will be Gallucci
Think you will be proven correct. I also think it will be him.
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Lol, how many back pocket players do we need
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Who's training at your club? [Updated]
Richmond (one list spot): Nick Couroupis (West Adelaide), Jordan Gallucci (Williamstown), Josh Green (Marist AFC, ACT), Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (delisted Tiger)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/550027/sanfl-speed-machine-joins-tigers-as-a-rookie
Some rumours that Couroupis has
So who will get the final spot?
Mansell wasn’t listed? We missed that?
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Most of the newbies played in the defence today for the Reds. Wouldn't say any of them put their hand up to be picked up :-\. So we may leave the spot open for the midseason draft instead.
Who's training at your club? [Updated]
Richmond (one list spot): Nick Couroupis (West Adelaide), Jordan Gallucci (Williamstown), Josh Green (Marist AFC, ACT), Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (delisted Tiger)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/550027/sanfl-speed-machine-joins-tigers-as-a-rookie
Some rumours that Couroupis has
So who will get the final spot?
Mansell wasn’t listed? We missed that?
Mansell is no longer on that training list as he's now on our list proper.
ps. Nic C is still training with us as mentioned in the intra-club thread.
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March 9 is the cut-off date.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/551557/decision-time-clubs-weigh-up-options-ahead-of-list-cut-off
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After seeing today's hitout, who do you see getting the last spot on our list?
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Green
But I qualify that with I misses the 1st quarter of the "rest" game so didn't see it all.
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It has to be DES. We need a back-up for Houli who is in his last year and may struggle to get the on the park. Ralph-Smith ain't the answer as yet.
Personally I'd cut Stack and Houli now also and pick up Cam Olden and Josh Green.
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Green or Egg both have a case, sad that someone misses out
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Green Eggs & Ham.... :shh
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Personally I'd cut Stack and Houli now also and pick up Cam Olden and Josh Green.
Put Stack on the LTI list - say "mental health issues" or some bullshyte
Soldo LTI list as well
Green, Goog , mid -season pick...two if Houli decides to pack it in as well... :shh :shh
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Couroupis is no longer training with us.
Tigers whittle down train-on list
Daniel Cherny
The Age
March 2, 2021
The Tigers confirmed on Tuesday that West Adelaide midfielder Nic Couroupis had been released and would ply his trade in the SANFL this season.
Couroupis had been training with Richmond during the pre-season and appeared in Friday’s reserves scratch match against the Demons. He remains listed on the AFL’s official permission-to-train list, which was circulated to clubs on Monday.
That leaves three contenders vying for the single opening left on the club’s list: defender Derek Eggmolesse-Smith, utility Josh Green and midfielder Jordan Gallucci. The trio all featured across the Tigers’ practice matches against the Demons last week and will spend another week with the club in a last bid to impress ahead of the AFL’s pre-season supplemental selection period deadline next Tuesday.
Eggmolesse-Smith, 22, was delisted by the Tigers at the end of last season despite playing six AFL games in 2020 and even polling in the Brownlow Medal. He was given the chance to earn a reprieve by impressing over the summer and remains in contention to stay at the club.
The younger brother of Greater Western Sydney young gun Tom Green, Josh Green is also the grandson of Richmond premiership player Michael Green. From Canberra, he was bypassed by the Giants in last year’s draft despite being a member of the club’s academy.
A first-round draft pick in 2016, Gallucci played 27 games in four years for Adelaide before delisted. Having struggled with injury last year, he will play for Williamstown in the new-look VFL this year if not picked up by the Tigers.
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/tigers-whittle-down-train-on-list-ahead-of-deadline-20210302-p576zd.html
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How many blokes win a RS nomination and get Charlie votes in their debut season before being delisted?
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How many blokes win a RS nomination and get Charlie votes in their debut season before being delisted?
It wasn't his debut season, he debuted the year or 2 before against GC and looked like a star in the making.
But I get your point.
However, it needs to be put in context. Bronwnlow votes and the TV came against N0rt who were the worst team last season as were GC when he debuted against them. His problem IMHO is against good sides he struggles, lacks awareness and is slow = typical "deer in the headlights" scenario
I will go on record as saying I will be disappointed if we re-draft him. Would rather give Green or Galluci an opportunity
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How many blokes win a RS nomination and get Charlie votes in their debut season before being delisted?
It wasn't his debut season, he debuted the year or 2 before against GC and looked like a star in the making.
But I get your point.
However, it needs to be put in context. Bronwnlow votes and the TV came against N0rt who were the worst team last season as were GC when he debuted against them. His problem IMHO is against good sides he struggles, lacks awareness and is slow = typical "deer in the headlights" scenario
I will go on record as saying I will be disappointed if we re-draft him. Would rather give Green or Galluci an opportunity
Corrected and I agree.
I'd prefer Green. I've heard Gallucci isn't a brave man either.
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Went too early on Morris er I mean Mansell IMO....both Green & Egg would've been better options......Green is probably going to more like a Tomlinson type than like his brother but that's still handy depth to have.. people pointing out Egg's issues need to cast their minds back to Houli at the same age.....and he's at least a better player than the likes of Naish...:shh
Will be very disappointed if Galucci gets the nod...looks a bit of non-event of a player to me and in a position we're not exactly starved of...delisted from the wooden spooners probably says it all... :shh :shh
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Went too early on Morris er I mean Mansell IMO....both Green & Egg would've been better options......Green is probably going to more like a Tomlinson type than like his brother but that's still handy depth to have.. people pointing out Egg's issues need to cast their minds back to Houli at the same age.....and he's at least a better player than the likes of Naish...:shh
My only comment on Naish is he is very lucky to still be on the list ... one can only hope the brother is worth it ;D
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You have to weigh up Eggs elite kicking with his habit of having the deer in headlight moments when he is under pressure.
His run and carry is no-where near Houli's so to put him in Houli's position doesn't mean you will get a like for like player.
Short can play that run and carry role and already has been for some time and his kicking is elite left and right.
That Port game last year in the third quarter really exposed Egg's short comings and he still had them during the intraclub practice match.
Green offers us something different and flexibility so I would be leaning towards him for the last position
p.s. I believe that Eggs will eventually develop a cool head under pressure but it may take a few years so I would encourage him to play in our VFL side with a commitment to draft him if he can
turn it around.
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Galluci will get the last spot i reckon
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Galluci will get the last spot i reckon
Nope - it will be DES
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Galluci will get the last spot i reckon
Nope - it will be DES
Believe this to be likely although Green has impressed.
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Latest reports are that it's down to Gucci & The Goog...hope that's not the case... :shh
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We've seen enough of DES for me.
Probably seen enough of Gallucci also purely from Crapelaide.
Would prefer Green. Feel like we have enough 180cm runners. Want a bigger player with mongrel hopefully.
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DES has alot of good traits for me and upside yeah his defence side of this game needs work, but so did the most on our list also.
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I really like the look of Green and his marking ability. I agree we should take him as we don't have many of that type on the list.He's got a bit of J Townsend about him.
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We've seen enough of DES for me.
Probably seen enough of Gallucci also purely from Crapelaide.
Would prefer Green. Feel like we have enough 180cm runners. Want a bigger player with mongrel hopefully.
If outside players like Ellis and Houli can play 100+ games under Dimma then DES has a role at our club.
Green is not ready and will likely play VFL for us and be considered at the end of the year draft (mid-year if Stack doesn't return).
Dudullcci is a vanilla mid and we have enough young guys like RCD, Ross, Dow and Martyn that we are trying to get midfield minutes into ahead of him.
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Darren Gucci's more a small forward who can run through the midfield....and does neither role particularly well from what I've seen... :shh
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DES named to play in the seniors tomorrow night.
Gallucci & Green are not.
That may be a clue who may get the last spot.
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Not unhappy if that's the case ... just hope we at least offer Greenlinson a VFL spot...Gucci can gtfo...... :shh
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Derek Eggmolesse-Smith, who is tipped to win a second chance on the Tigers' list via the pre-season signing period, played the final term and had eight touches.
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/556494/tigers-hang-on-in-a-thriller-pies-sweat-on-injuries)
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Dimma said we'll be making our decision on the final list spot on March 9 (which is the final cut-off day).
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Kaine Baldwin - not training with anyone afaik.... :shh
Yep that's him.
Surprised he isn't training with anyone.
He was rated very highly by talent scouts
Bumblers took him yesterday...... :shh
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I like the Egg, but we have a few of his type, we also have a few like Green
Would have liked it if the took a put on a forward like Baldwin
I do like the romance of getting Mike Greens grandson though
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Dimma said we'll be making our decision on the final list spot on March 9 (which is the final cut-off day).
Since becoming a father, DES has matured and is now making good decisions off field. Hope he gets a second chance which he is in the box seat for :shh
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DES has got the final spot.
Source: SEN.
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Confirmed:
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1369148697292902402
:shh
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Richmond General Manager- Football Talent Blair Hartley said Eggmolesse-Smith thoroughly deserved his place on the list.
“Derek has worked extremely hard over this off-season and made some improvements to his overall game,” he added.
“What he has been able to achieve in a short amount of time is a credit to him, and we are looking forward to seeing what he can do for us this year and beyond.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/876440/
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Terrific, just terrific (TM)
and...............
No, No I mean that (TM)
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Will be better & braver than Houli & Short.... :shh
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Will be better & braver than Houli & Short.... :shh
Like his talent however if he ends up better he will need to reach heights only few reach :shh
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Happy with that kids got talent just needs to fine tune his game.
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Will be better & braver than Houli & Short.... :shh
What a load of crap
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Will win the Norm Smith..... :shh :shh
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Lets hope he has improved because his first attempt wadnt great.
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RICHMOND
SSP signings: Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (Richmond, AFL), Rhyan Mansell (Woodville-West Torrens, SANFL)
Spots for Mid-Season Draft: Nil
The Tigers' list is full after using their two vacant berths on running defenders. Mansell arrives after tasting SANFL premiership success last year, while Eggmolesse-Smith has been handed another opportunity after he was delisted by the Tigers in November. The Tigers also had a look at ex-Crow Jordan Gallucci, West Adelaide midfielder Nicholas Couroupis and grandson of Tigers legend Michael Green, Josh.
They could come into the reckoning for the Mid-Season Draft should the Tigers open up another spot through a retirement or long-term injury.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/560506/ssp-deadline-closed-who-just-got-an-afl-lifeline-who-still-has-a-list-spot
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Kaine Baldwin says he is “stoked” to have signed for Essendon and revealed two Victorian rivals were also interested in his services.
“There was a little bit of interest from Richmond and Collingwood early on,” Baldwin told SEN SA Breakfast.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/03/10/sa-youngster-reveals-interest-from-victorian-rivals-before-joining-essendon/
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Hope we've at least offered Green a spot on the VFL list.... :shh
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They could come into the reckoning for the Mid-Season Draft should the Tigers open up another spot through a retirement or long-term injury.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/560506/ssp-deadline-closed-who-just-got-an-afl-lifeline-who-still-has-a-list-spot
Depends on how Houli's calf goes? Dimma mentioned this week that the injury is from the GF so Bachar has had it for 4 months. If Bachar doesn't look like getting back on the park by mid-year he could do a Grigg.
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Wasn't against the Goog or unhappy he was the one that eventually got the nod like most here were but watching the GWS-Footscray VFL match live on Fox Footy right now and man Josh Green has looked a player so far ...the type of player we could've done with and got for nix...guess we won't now.... :shh