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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on August 03, 2022, 06:28:24 PM
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VFL Round 20
Northern Bullants (1-15, 21st/Last) vs RICHMOND (9-7, 9th)
Sunday, 7th August 2022 @ Preston City Oval.
Start time: 2:05 PM
Broadcast: AFL website & AFL app.
https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/4325
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Richmond VFL's Round 20 team v Northern Bullants
B: 47. B Nyuon 75. T Young 30. T Brown
HB: 36. W Martyn 31. R Mansell 45. H Ralphsmith
C: 16. J Aarts 27. T Dow 41. S Banks
HF: 42. J Clarke 39. M Colina 11. J Castagna
F: 32. S Ryan 43. J Bauer 44. S Stack
R: 20. I Soldo 26. R C-Dawkins 55. L Street
INT: 74. T Bracher 52. A Hicks 67. F Elliot 60. J McGrath 66. B Henderson
23rd Player 74. T Bracher
In: S Ryan, J McGrath, A Hicks, T Bracher
Out: J Gibcus, C Olden, N Guiney, B Melville
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1189381/vfl-tigers-name-team-to-face-bullants
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Hopefully Banks, Brown, Clarke, Mansell, Stack, Ralphy and Ryan have good games.
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9-0 down. Wake up.
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And just like that we kick the next 3.
18-9.
Banks, Clarke, Stack playing well.
Soldo & Ryan good.
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Dow & RCD just turn it over constantly.
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Goal to Ryan. 24-15.
Kicking against a 1-2 goal breeze
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Wil Martyn has had 8 touches
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Couple of very poor turnovers out of defense
22-24.
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Wil Martyn has had 8 touches
And 5 turnovers. Complete spud.
At the top of the list to be delisted.
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Pathetic quarter of footy.
Too many woeful turnovers by hand.
Ralph-smith, Martyn, Aarts, Dow all shitehouse.
Only Ryan, Stack, Biggy and RCD look like they are capable of playing to the level.
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The vfl squad hasn't got the memo about giving away stupid free kicks. Dow this time.
Pretty ordinary first quarter and we should be flogging these guys.
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Biggie isnt gonna make it as a key back imho.
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Banks with a nice goal. Not many hilights. Samson developing nicely in the ruck. RCD got a few clearances goodvto see.
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Biggie isnt gonna make it as a key back imho.
A lot better than any of the other spuds down there.
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Who coaches handball at Richmond. The amount of handball to a team mates feet is laughable
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Goal to Hicks.
Rich 5.0-30
NB 3.4-22
5 mins Q2
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Young long and Colina marks 30 out. Misses.
31 - 22
I don't think Mate has kicked a set shot goal yet :P.
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Jake Aarts skills are embarrassing
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How many miskicks? :help
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Biggie isnt gonna make it as a key back imho.
A lot better than any of the other spuds down there.
Skills good, decision making nightmarish
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How many miskicks? :help
Yes the kicking has been an abomination
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3 on 1 and we don't get a goal out of it :facepalm.
Mate acts as the rover but his snap hits the post.
32 - 23
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Street goal.
Rich 6.2-38
NB 3.5-23
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Street off HB to Mate who is held. Then gets 50m. 25 out and misses again :P.
39 - 23
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Aarts and Hugo the nice 1-2. Aarts kicks long and Bauer marks 15 out on an angle. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 7.3-45
NB 3.5-23
19 mins Q2
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That bald campaigner is a stuffen cheat.
14 free kicks to 5. Typical of these flogs
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Not sure what is worse? Our skills or the umpiring :facepalm.
Dow clearly scragged around the neck right in front the ump and the muppet waves play on then the non-officiating ump pulls some mysterious free to the Bullants :huh3.
Frees: 4 - 13 ::)
Goal to the Bullants results.
45 - 31
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That bald campaigner is a stuffen cheat.
14 free kicks to 5. Typical of these flogs
not the 1st time the bald flog has stuffed us over
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Stack gets it back.
Rich 8.3-51
NB 4.7-31
27 mins Q2
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That bald campaigner is a stuffen cheat.
14 free kicks to 5. Typical of these flogs
not the 1st time the bald flog has stuffed us over
Yep he stuffen hates us.
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Half time
Richmond 4.0 8.3-51
Nth Bullants 3.4 4.7-31
Goals: Bauer 2, Stack 2, Banks, Ryan, Street, Hicks.
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Even in that last ruck contest, Soldo was clearly taken around the neck and still no free :thumbsdown.
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Stats to HT:
Aarts 18
RCD 15
Martyn 13
Hugo 13
Biggie 12
Stack 12
Dow 10
Banks 9
Ryan 8
Clarke 7
Colina 5
Mansell 5
Bauer 4
Soldo 4
Brown 2
Disposals: 175 - 194
Marks: 43 - 59
Clearances: 15 - 17
Inside 50s: 25 - 20
Tackles: 26 - 20
Hitouts: 28 - 6
Frees: 5 - 13 ::)
https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/4325#team-stats
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Brown looks absolutely horrible- non competitive...again :shh
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My cousin rang so I've been on the phone.
Current score is 71- 38 @ 18 mins Q3.
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Dow off HB to RCD who finds Samson on his own at HF who hits up Soldo in the pocket 25 out. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 12.5-77
NB 5.9-39
21 mins Q3
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RCD wins the HTB free in the middle. Kicks short to Elliot who kicks towards Samson 25 out who wins the free. Goal! :gotigers
That's Ryan's 3rd.
Rich 13.5-83
NB 5.9-39
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Should have had a shot there Dow. Why kick to contest?
84 - 40
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Brown marks 55 out on the siren. Goes the barrel. It falls short but the Bullant defender misses it and it actually gets closer to going through than it should've. Point.
85 - 40 @ 3/4 time.
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3/4 time
Richmond 4.0 8.3 13.7-85
Nth Bullants 3.4 4.7 5.10-40
Goals: Bauer 3, Ryan 3 Stack 2, Banks, Soldo, Street, Hicks, Henderson.
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Stats to 3/4 time:
RCD 23 .... plus 7 clearances.
Aarts 22
Biggie 20 .... plus 8 marks
Martyn 17
Hugo 17
Dow 16 ... plus 7 clearances
Banks 13
Stack 13 ... plus 2 goals
Ryan 12 ... plus 3 goals
Mansell 11
Bauer 7 .... plus 3 goals
Clarke 7
Soldo 6
Colina 5
Brown 4
https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/4325#team-stats
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Bauer long shot from an acute angle misses to the near side.
86 - 40
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2 kicks to go from defence to attack. Biggie to Bauer on the wing to Samson 35 out. Goal! :gotigers
That's Ryan's 4th.
Rich 14.8-92
NB 5.10-40
3 mins Q4
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Well that was terrible. Banks from the kick-in kicks it OOTF. Then no Tiger stands on the mark. Then we give away a free 30 out and an advantage goal.
:P
92 - 47
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Hugo runs through the middle to 50 then hands it off to Hicks to finds Bauer 30 out. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 15.8-98
NB 6.11-47
10 mins Q4
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Not sure what is going on with the random crowd close-ups by the camerman? :huh3.
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Street spots Aarts in space 30 out. Bounces it to him. Aarts curls it through for a goal :gotigers.
Rich 16.9-105
NB 6.11-47
14 mins Q4
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Soldo to Hicks 55 out. Sets it up and Samson marks in the pack 20 out. Goal! :gotigers
Ryan's 5th.
Rich 17.9-111
NB 6.12-48
19 mins Q4
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Dow with the centre clearance. Goes long and Soldo marks 30 out. Goal! :gotigers
Rich 18.9-117
NB 6.12-48
21 mins Q4
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Aarts :facepalm. Last player who should kick across goal.
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Clarke run down in defence. Goal to Bullants.
117 - 54
25 mins Q4
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Feels like young blokes playing for a spot in the seniors.
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Ouch! Dow into the goal post as he was kicking the goal.
124 - 54
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Dow up and walking off. A cut on the left side of his nose/face.
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Bad turnover in defence by the Bullants and Hugo goals :gotigers
Rich 20.10-130
NB 7.12-54
33 mins Q4
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Great pressure Syd, forces turnover & goal
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Street 1-2 with Samson and Street hits up Stack 40 out on the siren. Goal! :gotigers
Won by 82 pts.
136 - 54 :gotigers.
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Final Score
Richmond 4.0 8.3 13.7 21.10-136
Nth Bullants 3.4 4.7 5.10 7.12-54
Goals: Ryan 5, Bauer 4, Stack 3, Soldo 2, Aarts, Banks, Dow, Ralphsmith, Street, Hicks, Henderson.
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Tom Brown - 4 touches. Oh boy another 1st round bust from Matty Clarke?
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Tom Brown - 4 touches. Oh boy another 1st round bust from Matty Clarke?
Think he was a second round selection, however he has looked poor most of the year in my book.
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Tom Brown - 4 touches. Oh boy another 1st round bust from Matty Clarke?
On Brown through let's not jump the gun first year player and his playing on the wing last couple of weeks new position they swapped him and Banks to learn new roles.
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Stats:
Collier-Dawkins 30 disposals (15k, 15h), 4 marks, 5 tackles, 12 clearances, 5 inside 50s.
Aarts 29 disposals (13k, 16h), 3 marks, 5 tackles, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 goal.
Dow 23 disposals (12k, 11h), 2 marks, - , 9 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 goal.
Nyuon 22 disposals (13k, 9h), 9 marks, 1 tackle.
Ralphsmith 21 disposals (10k, 11h), 3 marks, 3 tackles, - , 1 inside 50 , 1 goal.
Ryan 18 disposals (11k, 7h), 12 marks, - , - , 3 inside 50s, 13 hitouts, 5 goals, 1 behind.
Stack 18 disposals (10k, 8h), 3 marks, 4 tackles, 1 clearance , 3 inside 50s, 3 goals, 1 behind.
Banks 17 disposals (10k, 7h), 5 marks, 3 tackles, 1 clearance , 2 inside 50s, 1 goal.
Martyn 17 disposals ( 9k, 8h), 5 marks, 1 tackle.
Mansell 15 disposals (11k, 4h), 3 marks, 1 tackle , 1 clearance , 3 inside 50s.
Bauer 12 disposals (11k, 1h), 8 marks, 1 tackle , 1 clearance , 4 inside 50s, 4 goals, 1 behind.
Soldo 9 disposals ( 6k, 3h), 5 marks, 2 tackles, - , 3 inside 50s, 30 hitouts, 2 goals, 1 behind.
Colina 8 disposals ( 6k, 2h), 2 marks, 1 tackle , 1 clearance , 2 inside 50s, 6 hitouts, - , 3 behinds.
Clarke 7 disposals ( 5k, 2h), 2 marks, 2 tackles, 1 clearance , 2 inside 50s.
Brown 4 disposals ( 3k, 1h), 2 marks, 1 tackle , - , 1 inside 50.
Disposals: 333 - 365
Kicks: 191 - 216
Handballs: 142 - 149
Marks: 89 - 108
Tackles: 39 - 36
Clearances: 36 - 29
Inside 50s: 56 - 36
Hitouts: 50 - 18
Frees: 12 - 24 ::)
https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/4325#team-stats
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I like Bauer alot to work with this kid him and Ryan looking good.How did Biggie go today ?.
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RCD seems to be a lot more consistent in racking them up now. Still not doing it weekly but getting there.
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I like Bauer alot to work with this kid him and Ryan looking good.How did Biggie go today ?.
Biggie has a load of potential. :snidegrin
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Brown definitely a first rounder. Pick 17
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I like Bauer alot to work with this kid him and Ryan looking good.How did Biggie go today ?.
His decision making is generally very ordinary as a defender. Needs a system around him.
Looked good in patches.
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RCD and Ryan showing plenty in the twos.
Stack just has it. Knows how to play the game.
Banks has some class. Dow is going along ok. Bauer shoeeung good signs.
Seems like the season has gone on too long for Clarkey and Brown is just a half back flanker at the moment.
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I like Bauer alot to work with this kid him and Ryan looking good.How did Biggie go today ?.
Biggie has a load of potential. :snidegrin
Thank you professor '65 :snidegrin.
mass x g x height = potential (energy) :clapping.
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I like Bauer alot to work with this kid him and Ryan looking good.How did Biggie go today ?.
Biggie has a load of potential. :snidegrin
Thank you professor '65 :snidegrin.
mass x g x height = potential (energy) :clapping.
Sarcasm too big a reach for to you?
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Brown definitely a first rounder. Pick 17
Yes, you're right. Has had a poor first year- has the skills but not the hardness or desire at this stage. Would want to lift next year :shh
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How did Biggie go today ?.
One of his better games. Seemed to play the defensive interceptor role today as the Bullants didn't really have tall key forwards. One of the reasons why he had a high 22 disposals and 9 marks.
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I like Bauer alot to work with this kid him and Ryan looking good.How did Biggie go today ?.
Biggie has a load of potential. :snidegrin
Thank you professor '65 :snidegrin.
mass x g x height = potential (energy) :clapping.
Sarcasm too big a reach for to you?
I thought you were telling a science joke given Biggie's very tall.
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I like Bauer alot to work with this kid him and Ryan looking good.How did Biggie go today ?.
Biggie has a load of potential. :snidegrin
Thank you professor '65 :snidegrin.
mass x g x height = potential (energy) :clapping.
Sarcasm too big a reach for to you?
I thought you were telling a science joke given Biggie's very tall.
I'm a mathematician not a scientist. Scientist change their mind far too often for my liking.
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Fixture list on afl website suggests we only have 1 game left in the regular season against Frankston. Surely that can’t be right can it - would mean we didn’t play 2 of the teams?
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Fixture list on afl website suggests we only have 1 game left in the regular season against Frankston. Surely that can’t be right can it - would mean we didn’t play 2 of the teams?
Nah, it's right.
22 rounds with 4 byes in a 21 team competition. So yep we don't/didn't play Gold Coast and GWS.
We're currently 8th with a 11% gap on 9th placed Gold Coast but we've played an extra game. So we need the Suns to lose to the second placed Southport next weekend and then for us to beat Frankston in a fortnight's time for us to make the finals.
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Fixture list on afl website suggests we only have 1 game left in the regular season against Frankston. Surely that can’t be right can it - would mean we didn’t play 2 of the teams?
Nah, it's right.
22 rounds with 4 byes in a 21 team competition. So yep we don't/didn't play Gold Coast and GWS.
We're currently 8th with a 11% gap on 9th placed Gold Coast but we've played an extra game. So we need the Suns to lose to the second placed Southport next weekend and then for us to beat Frankston in a fortnight's time for us to make the finals.
Well that’s a very strange format. But yeah looks like between us, hawks, blues and suns for last few spots in the 8.
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RCD seems to be a lot more consistent in racking them up now. Still not doing it weekly but getting there.
RCD I think you may find has been doing it weekly.
I just hope he sticks around.
There is no reason he should not be getting a senior gig. I don’t get it.
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RCD seems to be a lot more consistent in racking them up now. Still not doing it weekly but getting there.
RCD I think you may find has been doing it weekly.
I just hope he sticks around.
There is no reason he should not be getting a senior gig. I don’t get it.
Yep I don't get it either
Been in the top 3 possession winners for last 6vweeks bar game IIRC. Usually the clearance leader or in the top 2.
Not sure what else he's supposed too do.
Credit to the kid turning up each week, putting in and putting up consistent performances while others who play one or two good VFL games get games ahead of him
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VFL Tigers scorch Bullants with final-term blitz
Richmond VFL recorded a dominant 82-point win over the Northern Bullants on Sunday at Preston City Oval.
By Brenton Mann
AFL Media
8 August 2022
Richmond led by just two points at quarter-time against the Northern Bullants on Sunday afternoon at Preston City Oval, but was electric with an eight-goal final term to run out winners.
The Tigers were unshackled with ball in hand, the final scoreboard reading, 21.10 (136) to 7.12 (54).
Samson Ryan was imperious in the air, finishing with career-high five goals in the 82-point win.
Richmond was challenged by the unorthodox nature in which the Bullants wanted to move the ball, but worked through it and took the game on.
The defining act of Richmond’s ballistic last quarter was Thomson Dow’s near "Leigh Matthews" moment, wrapping himself around the right goalpost and soccering through a goal that was unflinchingly courageous.
Ryan was supported by fellow tall, Jacob Bauer, who was indefatigable and rewarded with four majors.
Steve Morris implored his young brood to play with flair, and a man who epitomises that, Sydney Stack, nailed Richmond’s opening goal of the game.
Stack displayed ferocity at the ball and man from the first bounce, helping light the fire after a sedate start by the Tigers.
The Northern Bullants captured an early lead, but Richmond found its groove in transition as Hugo Ralphsmith gathered the ball at centre half-forward and chipped the ball to Stack, who coasted, steadied and goaled.
The Tigers slammed on two more goals in quick succession, skipping to a nine-point lead.
Sam Banks has shown a proclivity for being penetrating by foot from beyond the arc, and the rangy wingman displayed that once again with a set-shot goal from the paint of 50.
Samson Ryan was a welcome return after his stint on the sidelines with concussion. The budding ruckman flicked a handball over his head at half-forward which set Thomson Dow on a path to goal, the agile midfielder driving the ball deep to the advantage of Jacob Bauer.
Bauer popped through his first goal from close range and Richmond had a handy buffer.
The Bullants hit back in the first time, cutting the margin to three points before Ryan was involved in another Richmond score, this time kicking his first goal.
Ryan was set-up superbly by Riley Collier-Dawkins, who showcased all the traits that make him a damaging and commanding prospect.
The Tigers upped the ante in the second term, starting with a Ralphsmith goal-saving play that translated into his side’s opening goal of the quarter.
Lachlan Street produced another fine captain’s goal, bursting clear of congesting in the forward 50, swinging onto his left and snapping truly.
Ralphsmith had a direct hand in another, staying strong in the contest which led to Jake Aarts picking out Bauer inside 50, who kicked truly.
The home side pegged one back before Collier-Dawkins burnt a path clear of the centre bounce, pumped the ball inside 50 where Stack was rewarded with a stuff and converted.
Richmond extended its half-time lead to a more comfortable 20 points before it turned up the heat in the second half.
The Tigers’ transition from their back-half and off turnover between the arcs was the main driver behind their opportunities up forward, as Ryan, Bauer, Ivan Soldo and Mate Colina provided significant headaches for the Bullants’ undersized defenders.
The Richmond keys kicked 11 goals between them and were given plenty of one-on-one opportunities as the Tigers went long and direct by foot.
A five-goal-to-one third quarter set the platform for the Tigers’ final term assault, as they continually won or halved critical contests in the air or on the ground.
NTH’B 3.4 4.7 5.10 7.12 (54)
RICH 4.0 8.3 13.7 21.10 (136)
Goal Kickers:
Richmond: Ryan (5), Bauer (4), Stack (3), Soldo (2), Aarts, Banks, Dow, Henderson, Hicks, Ralphsmith, Street
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1192967/vfl-tigers-scorch-bullants-with-final-term-blitz
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"indefatigable"
C'mon really.
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"indefatigable"
C'mon really.
Ballistic was another highlight .. I was thinking Top Gun
Unflinchingly
Proclivity for being penetrating was the definite winner though
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"indefatigable"
C'mon really.
Ballistic was another highlight .. I was thinking Top Gun
Unflinchingly
Proclivity for being penetrating was the definite winner though
Also imperious was another corker.
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"indefatigable"
C'mon really.
Ballistic was another highlight .. I was thinking Top Gun
Unflinchingly
Proclivity for being penetrating was the definite winner though
Also imperious was another corker.
Nah Proclivity wins it for me! Reminds me of when I was in VCE back in 88, I wrote some word in an essay Id heard on the news and thought Id use that, I did and when my essay came back the teacher had circled it and noted please dont hand essays with this nonsense in it. Had a redline through the whole page. 9/20 and Ihad to repeat and re-do my essay from the start.
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"indefatigable"
C'mon really.
Ballistic was another highlight .. I was thinking Top Gun
Unflinchingly
Proclivity for being penetrating was the definite winner though
Also imperious was another corker.
Nah Proclivity wins it for me! Reminds me of when I was in VCE back in 88, I wrote some word in an essay Id heard on the news and thought Id use that, I did and when my essay came back the teacher had circled it and noted please dont hand essays with this nonsense in it. Had a redline through the whole page. 9/20 and Ihad to repeat and re-do my essay from the start.
Can you remember the word?
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I've had a lot of luck with 'trucculent' & 'embiggened' in essays ...
No teacher wants to admit that they don't know what they mean ... :whistle
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I've had a lot of luck with 'trucculent' & 'embiggened' in essays ...
No teacher wants to admit that they don't know what they mean ... :whistle
A dictionary is always a part of a teacher's armoury.
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I've had a lot of luck with 'trucculent' & 'embiggened' in essays ...
No teacher wants to admit that they don't know what they mean ... :whistle
Only 1 "C" in truculent
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"indefatigable"
C'mon really.
Ballistic was another highlight .. I was thinking Top Gun
Unflinchingly
Proclivity for being penetrating was the definite winner though
Also imperious was another corker.
Nah Proclivity wins it for me! Reminds me of when I was in VCE back in 88, I wrote some word in an essay Id heard on the news and thought Id use that, I did and when my essay came back the teacher had circled it and noted please dont hand essays with this nonsense in it. Had a redline through the whole page. 9/20 and Ihad to repeat and re-do my essay from the start.
Hey Ramps was the word recalcitrant, made famous by Paul Keating?
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I've had a lot of luck with 'trucculent' & 'embiggened' in essays ...
No teacher wants to admit that they don't know what they mean ... :whistle
Only 1 "C" in truculent
That’s a very crommulant observation …. :whistle
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Yeah Ive been trying to remember it was like 34 years ago and it was two words "self angrandizement" I dont remember the context but I remember the teacher saying to me you dont kniw what that means so dont hand up essays with that tyoe nonsense. She really wanted to say rubbish but said nonsense. I agreed because she was hot and I wanted her really bad but I got bananas so it doesnt matter. Shed be an old bag now anyway ;D
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And i dont think I even spelt it right. No wonder I didnt get laid ;D
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VFL R20: Morris post-match
Richmond VFL coach, Steve Morris chats to Richmond Media following the Round 20 match against Northern Bullants.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1193831/vfl-r20-morris-post-match
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Richmond VFL coach Steve Morris provides a summary of how the Tigers’ players performed in Sunday's 82-point win over the Northern Bullants at Preston City Oval.
Riley Collier-Dawkins (30 disposals, 23 contested possessions, 12 clearances, five inside-50s)
"Had a very good game on the weekend with 12 clearances and a huge 23 contested possessions. He was dominant, particularly from centre bounce, he burst clear on a number of occasions and gave our forwards first use."
Jake Aarts (29 disposals, five tackles, one goal)
"Once again, Jake was outstanding for us, he's been in terrific form lately. He worked up and down the ground playing mainly as a forward, but his work-rate and his ability to win contested ball really did stand out."
Thomson Dow (23 disposals, nine clearances, one goal)
"Thomson once again looked dynamic in-and-around stoppage. He won nine clearances including seven from centre bounce. He teamed up with Riley really well and was able to give us midfield ascendancy."
Bigoa Nyuon (22 disposals, nine marks, six rebound-50s)
"The most pleasing aspect of his game was the fact that he started slowly and it didn't affect the remainder of his game, which was outstanding. He took a number of intercept marks and backed himself in the air, which was really pleasing."
Hugo Ralphsmith (21 disposals, three tackles, one goal)
"Played a little bit down back and also on the wings. I thought he had a really good game driving out of our back half and being a really good connector for us with his run and carry. He also hit the scoreboard late in the last quarter."
Samson Ryan (18 disposals, 12 marks, 13 hit-outs, five goals)
"I thought the last game he played was his best game for the club, and he bettered that effort once again. He was outstanding on the weekend, he took three contested marks, hit the scoreboard heavily and his hands were extremely strong. He made the most of his advantage in aerial contests throughout the day."
Sydney Stack (18 disposals, four tackles, three goals)
"He looked switched on from the first bounce and was really engaged. He made his teammates better, which is something we continually challenge Sydney to do, and he hit the scoreboard heavily, kicking three goals himself. But, it was his small acts that pleased me most."
William Martyn (17 disposals, five marks, four rebound-50s)
"He had another solid game, he's been in terrific form this season. He's pretty reliable down back, he gets involved in a lot of our offensive chains, but he's also pretty ruthless in defence and that's what we love about him."
Sam Banks (17 disposals, five marks, one goal)
"He's move to defence over the last couple of weeks and played a little bit of wing on the weekend, but mainly in defence. He's a beautiful ball user, he's getting himself in really good positions and he's starting to play to our system really well which is pleasing to see. He also hit the scoreboard with a beautiful finish from outside 50m.
Rhyan Mansell (15 disposals, three marks, three inside-50s)
"I thought he had a so-so first half, but followed that up with a sensational second half. It was really pleasing to see him bounce back to his absolute best form. He led the way in terms of our attack on the contest and willingness to play to our system, and I think all Richmond supporters enjoy watching the way he plays and goes about it."
Jacob Bauer (12 disposals, eight marks, four inside-50s, four goals)
"In the first half he certainly looked to be our standout forward. He's a real presence up forward and he took four contested marks, highlighting his aerial power. One thing you know about him is that he'll throw absolutely everything at the contest, he's been really important for us."
Ivan Soldo (nine disposals, five marks, 50 hit-outs, two goals)
"We're a much better team with Ivan in it, there's no doubt about it. He's a real presence in the ruck and also up forward. It was another good game from him."
Mate Colina (eight disposals, six hit-outs, two inside-50s)
"Had a really improved game. He provided us with a real contest up forward and I think he's getting better each and every week. If we can tidy up his set-shot goal-kicking, he will certainly increase his game impact. Big steps forward on the weekend."
Judson Clarke (seven disposals, two marks, two inside-50s)
"Played on the wing for the very first time. It was one of those days where our wingers got by-passed in our ball movement for most of the day and didn't have much of an impact. But he ran really good patterns and played his role for the team."
Tom Brown (four disposals, two marks)
"Like Judson, he struggled to get involved offensively on the day. He is new to his wing role and that, coupled with the way the game was played, probably reduced his impact."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1194429/vfl-report-round-20
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Good signs from Samson and Bauer.
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Sampson deserves a crack Imo.
Drop Gibcus, put Miller back and make Sampson the ruck/forward that we actually need.