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Title: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 30, 2024, 05:04:31 AM
VFL side is playing the curtain-raiser at Punt Rd before the AFL match at the 'G.

VFL Round 2

RICHMOND
(1-0, 8th) vs Sydney (1-0, 5th)

Sunday, 31st March @ Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval.

Start time: 12:05 pm


Broadcast: AFL website & app.

https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/6317
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 30, 2024, 05:19:49 AM
Richmond VFL side

B:   Mutaz El Nour           Nick Girolami            Joel Garner

HB:   Kaleb Smith          Hugo Ralphsmith        Chad Harris

C:  Austin Johnson             Will Bravo              Nick Guiney

HF: Matthew Coulthard     Steely Green         Cameron Olden

F:   Jacob Koschitzke      Noah Cumberland      Samson Ryan

R:   Sam Naismith          Kane McAuliffe         Lachlan Street

Int:  Jed Feneley      Mohammed Yassine       Lachlan Wilson      Liam George        Archie May


Emg:  Thomas Brindley      Harrison White       Sam Davidson

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1517257/vfl-tigers-confirm-lineup-for-round-2
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:08:58 PM
Game started.

Live stream: https://www.afl.com.au/afl-tv/stream?player=arILJvH9PY&streamId=State%20League%20CH9
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:10:42 PM
All our emergencies are playing.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:15:19 PM
Both Swans' goals from our basic defensive errors :facepalm.

0 - 12
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 31, 2024, 12:15:59 PM
Who was the dumb dumb that short passed across goal straight to a swans player? 

Taking lessons from Balta? :rollin
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 31, 2024, 12:19:05 PM
We look small, skinny and slow in comparison to the swans.

The ball living in the forward half of theirs.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:20:31 PM
Skill-less disorganised rabble so far  :help.

0 - 19


Samson has hurt his ankle but trying to play on.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 31, 2024, 12:23:40 PM
It took one of our non afl listed players to show some natural skill
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:23:49 PM
OMG we actually got it forward. Not sure what that kick by Kosi was but we still got a goal to George out of it.

Rich  1.0-6
Syd  3.1-19

17 min Q1
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:26:55 PM
Smith intercepts 55 out and kicks to the hot spot. Samson takes a contested mark  :o and kicks the goal.

Rich  2.0-12
Syd   4.1-25

20 min Q1

Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:30:35 PM
Nice vision in board by George. Archie May gets the free 30 out. Doesn't kick through the ball and misses.

13 - 25
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Knighter on March 31, 2024, 12:34:31 PM
Swans just walking through tackles. Woeful
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Diocletian on March 31, 2024, 12:37:19 PM
George looks the goods.... :shh
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Knighter on March 31, 2024, 12:39:09 PM
George looks the goods.... :shh

Yep he is our mid season pick. Plus May
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:40:29 PM
Quarter time

Richmond   2.1-13
Sydney      5.2-32

Goals: Ryan, George


Aside from a 5 min spell where we got repeat F50 entries, it was all Swans.


Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:43:33 PM
Stats to 1/4 time:

Naismith  6
McAullife  5
Hugo     4
Smith    3
Samson 2
Cumberland 2
Kosi   1
Coulthard 1


Disposals    67 - 96
Clearances: 13 - 8
Inside 50s:   9 - 17
Tackles:      11 - 16
Hitouts:         9 - 6
Frees:          3 - 10

https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/6317#team-stats
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:46:35 PM
Ball-up 60 out. McAuliffe with the ping from 55 misses.

14 - 32
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:50:38 PM
Ball-up 30 out. Olden taken high. Goal!  :gotigers

Taylor Adams on the mark carries on after the goal and Olden gets given the free and a second shot. Double goal  :gotigers

Rich  4.2-26
Syd   5.2-32

Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:52:39 PM
George out of the middle to Coulthard who is getting away from his opponent this quarter (3rd mark). Inside 50 kick hits up Naismith. Misses though.

27 - 32
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:54:24 PM
Coast to coast. Johnson snap curls wickedly in  :gotigers.

Rich  5.3-33
Syd   5.3-33
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:56:05 PM
Out of the middle (McAuliffe). Kept the ball alive. Back to Hugo on 50 who nails it  :gotigers.

In front!  :o

Rich  6.3-39
Syd  5.3-33
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 12:58:48 PM
Good composure in defence. McAuliffe spots Yassine on his own forward of centre. Yassine runs inside 50 and it's another sausage  :gotigers.

Rich  7.3-45
Syd   5.3-33

14 min Q2
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:05:52 PM
Naismith nicely weighted kick to the pocket to allow Kosi to mark. Misses/Poster.

46 - 35
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:06:59 PM
Smith to Samson in the pocket. Across the face and misses.

47 - 35
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:12:10 PM
Street dumped after the kick. Downfield free to Kosi 35 out. Misses again.

48 - 35
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:22:14 PM
Half-time

Richmond   2.1    7.6-48
Sydney      5.2    5.6-36

Goals: Olden 2, Ryan, Ralphsmith, George, Yassine, Johnson.


Much better.


Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:24:47 PM
Stats to HT:

McAuliffe  13 ..... plus 4 clearances.
Smith      10
Naismith   9
Hugo        7
Green      7
Coulthard 7
Kosi       6
Samson  4
Cumberland 3


Disposals   160 - 161
Marks:        40 - 31
Clearances: 22 - 16
Inside 50s:  27 - 26
Tackles:       23 - 35
Hitouts:       17 - 15
Frees:         12 - 16

https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/6317#team-stats
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Andyy on March 31, 2024, 01:26:14 PM
George looks the goods.... :shh

Yep he is our mid season pick. Plus May

What's George position/like?

I think May has looked interesting for a couple of years. Can't be worse than Kosi.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:32:18 PM
What's George position/like?
Played as a small defender in the 2nd quarter pushing up to HF when we were able to press up and lock it inside F50.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:36:52 PM
Soft goal  :banghead.

48 - 42
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:39:14 PM
Left our brains in the rooms since coming out :facepalm.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:43:53 PM
We finally get the ball forward. Yassine on the boundary cleverly squares it to Samson 30 out. Goal!  :gotigers

Hopefully that's a steadier.

Rich  8.6-54
Syd   6.7-43

8 min Q3
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:47:37 PM
We give away 50 and another soft goal  :scream.

54 - 49
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 01:56:36 PM
El Nour free 70 out. Goes long to the hot spot. May crumbs and snaps the goal  :gotigers.

Rich  9.6-60
Syd   7.7-49

21 min Q3
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:00:10 PM
Smith lovely weighted kick back in the corridor to Naismith 65 out. Finds Green inside 50 45 out. Goal  :gotigers.

Rich  10.6-66
Syd    7.7-49

24 min Q3
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:09:57 PM
3/4 time

Richmond   2.1    7.6     10.6-66
Sydney      5.2     5.6      7.8-50

Goals: Ryan 2, Olden 2, Ralphsmith, Green, George, Yassine, Johnson, May.


Hard fought quarter. Did well to absorb the initial Swans burst after half-time.

Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:13:41 PM
Stats to 3QT:

McAuliffe  20 possies ..... plus 7 clearances.
Smith      16
Naismith  15
Green     11
Coulthard 10
Hugo        7 ..... didn't notice him after half-time. Maybe the spare for the seniors.
Kosi       7
Samson  5
Cumberland 4


Disposals   243 - 239
Marks:        54 - 42
Clearances: 28 - 34
Inside 50s:  38 - 41
Tackles:       40 - 54
Hitouts:       31 - 30
Frees:         18 - 19

https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/6317#team-stats
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:16:31 PM
Olden inside 50 and Samson playing in front takes the mark on the lead 35 out. Goal!  :gotigers

Samson with 3 now.

Rich   11.6-72
Syd     7.8-50

1 min Q4
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Andyy on March 31, 2024, 02:23:40 PM
McAuliffe doing his best to get ignored again
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:26:40 PM
Some dumb footy out there now. Going too short and overpossessing trying to save the game than win it.

72 - 63

 
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:30:43 PM
Doing our best to lose this.

72 - 65
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:32:45 PM
Green nice kick to Kosi in the pocket. Across the face and OOTF  :P.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:38:01 PM
Ball-up 20 out and Samson gets the free in the ruck. Gets his 4th  :gotigers.

Understatement to say we needed that.

Rich  12.6-78
Syd    9.11-65

22 min Q4
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:42:27 PM
Nice kick by George back into the corridor to Green 35 out. Free given to Naismith in the same position so he'll take the set shot. Goal!  :gotigers

Rich  13.6-84
Syd    9.12-66

26 min Q4


Ladhams is faux tough. Cheap shots off the ball. The idiot has given us plenty of frees  :wallywink.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:46:03 PM
Goal to Swans.

84 - 72

30 mins Q4
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:47:22 PM
Siren. Won by 12  :gotigers.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Andyy on March 31, 2024, 02:50:55 PM
How did McAuliffe go?
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:51:22 PM
Final Score

Richmond   2.1    7.6     10.6     13.6-84
Sydney      5.2     5.6      7.8     10.12-72

Goals: Ryan 4, Olden 2, Naismith, Ralphsmith, Green, George, Yassine, Johnson, May.


Won the game in the middle two quarters.


Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 02:52:11 PM
How did McAuliffe go?
BOG for us. 26 possies and 9 clearances.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Andyy on March 31, 2024, 02:58:25 PM
How did McAuliffe go?
BOG for us. 26 possies and 9 clearances.

Not too shabby!
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: mat073 on March 31, 2024, 03:00:58 PM
Conspiracy theory time .

Mcauliffe has been deliberately held back so he can make his debut in Gather round, his home state .
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2024, 03:12:20 PM
Individual stats:     

McAuliffe       26 disp. (17k, 9h), 4 marks, 5 tackles, 9 clearances, 6 in50s,      -       ,     -     , 1 behind
Naismith       19 disp. (15k, 4h), 8 marks, 4 tackles, 3 clearances, 4 in50s, 18 hitouts, 2 goals.
Smith           19 disp. (14k, 5h), 5 marks, 1 tackle  , 1 clearance  , 3 in50s.
Coulthard     15 disp. (  8k, 7h), 5 marks, 1 tackle  , 3 clearances, 2 in50s.
Green          13 disp. (10k, 3h), 6 marks, 2 tackles,  1 clearance , 2 in50s,       -       , 1 goal.
Koschitzke    11 disp. (11k, 0h), 7 marks, 3 tackles,         -        ,  3 in50s,       -      ,             , 2 behinds.
Ryan            10 disp. (  7k, 3h), 4 marks, 3 tackles, 2 clearances, 1 in50  , 17 hitouts, 3 goals, 1 behind.
Ralphsmith     7 disp. (  4k, 3h), 1 mark  , 1 tackle ,         -         ,    -       ,      -       , 1 goal.
Cumberland    6 disp. (  4k, 2h),      -      , 2 tackles,        -         , 2 ins50s.

n.b. Hugo played only the first half.
      The stats have Samson kicking 3 and Naismith 2. I thought Samson kicked 4.



VFL-listers:
Harris 22 possies.
Street 22
Johnson 17
El Nour 15
Wilson  15
Bravo   14
Guiney 14
George 11
Girolami 11
Feneley 10
Olden   10
Yassine 10
Garner   6 ..... went off concussed in 2nd qtr.
May       4

Team stats:

Disposals:   321 - 313
Kicks:         202 - 184
Handballs:   119 - 129
Marks:          72 - 52
Clearances:   38 - 48
Inside 50s:   45 - 59
Tackles:        52 - 64
Hitouts:        37 - 38
Frees:          28 - 24

https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/6317#team-stats
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tiger_In_Sicily on March 31, 2024, 03:40:47 PM
How did McAuliffe go?
BOG for us. 26 possies and 9 clearances.
He will definitely debut next week. Should have today. Oh well
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: mightytiges on March 31, 2024, 03:58:51 PM
McAuliffe - BOG. Middle quarters especially. Took him a quarter to get going but when he did he was in everything and was heavily influential on the game and the win. Hopefully gets to make his AFL debut next week.

Naismith - Very good game from the big bloke. Kept his focus on the ball despite the late off the ball cheap shots from that idiot Ladhams.

Smith - his best game for us so far. His set up behind the play and use of the ball especially in the middle quarters went a long way to us winning the match.

Samson - Hurt his ankle in the first 10 mins but played on and seemed to gain confidence as the match went along. When up forward played for and won the front position and made the most of his chances to kick 3 (I thought 4) goals.

Coulthard - Another one who got going after quarter time. His pace and keeping his width on the outer wing in the 2nd quarter gave our defenders and mids a free outlet to attack through. Matty's best game in a while.

Green - Solid game. Got better as the game went along.

Hugo - only played the first half. Okay overall. A nice long goal to put us in front though.

Kosi - Would've had 5 shots today but didn't kick a goal. Kicked 2 behinds, 2 OOTF and 1 that didn't score and stayed in play (although to be fair they were all shots from a pocket bar one which was directly in front and a poor miss).

Cumberland - Ordinary day. Thought he was too selfish today. Cost us two goals trying to do it all himself rather than give it off to a free teammate. It's sadly performances like today that keep him in the ressies.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Andyy on March 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PM
How did McAuliffe go?
BOG for us. 26 possies and 9 clearances.
He will definitely debut next week. Should have today. Oh well

Maybe he needs to work on his defensive game.

Play some outside mid time.

Maybe check out HBF and see how he goes.

Find a useless HFF where he can get no opportunity and get dropped.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Knighter on March 31, 2024, 05:06:05 PM
McAuliffe - BOG. Middle quarters especially. Took him a quarter to get going but when he did he was in everything and was heavily influential on the game and the win. Hopefully gets to make his AFL debut next week.

Naismith - Very good game from the big bloke. Kept his focus on the ball despite the late off the ball cheap shots from that idiot Ladhams.

Smith - his best game for us so far. His set up behind the play and use of the ball especially in the middle quarters went a long way to us winning the match.

Samson - Hurt his ankle in the first 10 mins but played on and seemed to gain confidence as the match went along. When up forward played for and won the front position and made the most of his chances to kick 3 (I thought 4) goals.

Coulthard - Another one who got going after quarter time. His pace and keeping his width on the outer wing in the 2nd quarter gave our defenders and mids a free outlet to attack through. Matty's best game in a while.

Green - Solid game. Got better as the game went along.

Hugo - only played the first half. Okay overall. A nice long goal to put us in front though.

Kosi - Would've had 5 shots today but didn't kick a goal. Kicked 2 behinds, 2 OOTF and 1 that didn't score and stayed in play (although to be fair they were all shots from a pocket bar one which was directly in front and a poor miss).

Cumberland - Ordinary day. Thought he was too selfish today. Cost us two goals trying to do it all himself rather than give it off to a free teammate. It's sadly performances like today that keep him in the ressies.

McAuliffe wasn't BOG.  Naishsmith and Smith were miles in front of him. Calm down with him
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 31, 2024, 05:27:35 PM
I'd rather see him than Dow. Seen enough of soft timid players that bring nothing.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: MintOnLamb on March 31, 2024, 08:30:08 PM
I'd rather see him than Dow. Seen enough of soft timid players that bring nothing.
R u for real ?
Did some niece things today IMHO
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on March 31, 2024, 08:33:19 PM
I'd rather see him than Dow. Seen enough of soft timid players that bring nothing.
R u for real ?
Did some niece things today IMHO

Yep. That’s the problem when you make up your mind about a player
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Simonator on April 01, 2024, 06:14:44 PM
Where is Bauer ???
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: The Machine on April 01, 2024, 07:47:18 PM
Where is Bauer ???


Currently he is not available for selection.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 01, 2024, 07:54:20 PM
Where is Bauer ???


Currently he is not available for selection.
Set back?  :rollin
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on April 02, 2024, 07:17:40 PM
The Club's VFL match report.

VFL Tigers overcome Swans on Easter Sunday

Richmond VFL made it back-to-back wins with a 12-point victory over Sydney on Easter Sunday at the Swinburne Centre.

Off the back of their Round 1 win against reigning premier Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium, the Tigers continued their good form into Round 2 of their 2024 Smithy’s VFL Campaign, overcoming the Swans 13.6 (84) to 10.12 (72).

In the curtain-raiser to the AFL match up between the two sides, both the Tigers and Swans outfits were looking to back up their respective Round 1 wins.

But unlike the first quarter of Round 1, it was Richmond’s opposition that started fast.

Led by Taylor Adams, who was strong in the opening term for the Swans, the visitors scored the first three majors of the match.

The Tigers hit back through debutant Liam George, who scored his maiden goal with his first kick.

On the breath of quarter time, the Swans extended their lead to 19 points through Phill Moi Moi, who slotted his third of the quarter and was posing problems for the Tigers’ defence.

Early in the second, prolific Tiger forward Cam Olden slotted his first major from a set shot. He was then given a free kick from the same spot immediately after, making it back-to-back goals and putting the Tigers within one goal.

Richmond made it three in a row through Austin Johnson, who beautifully bent through his first major of the afternoon to level things up at 33 apiece. 

All of a sudden, the Tigers had undone the Swans’ early work, and their dominance saw them controlling the game in strides.

From a standing start right on the 50-metre arch, Hugo Ralphsmith then gave the Tigers the lead.

Shortly after, Mohammed Yassine’s flashy goal made it five in a row, and as many unanswered goals in the quarter for the Tigers.

Led by Kane McAuliffe (13 disposals), skipper Lachlan Street (12 disposals), Johnson and Chad Harris (11 disposals each), the Tigers overturned a 19-point deficit to lead at the main break by 12 points.

Scoring opened in the second half through the fast-starting Swans. Within a minute of the third term, they were on the board and had cut the margin down to six points.

Courtesy of Yassine’s crafty work, Samson Ryan kicked his first goal of the afternoon, to restore a two-goal Tiger lead.

Richmond and Sydney went goal-for-goal until Steely Green broke the sequence, slotting through his first major to put his side up by 17 on the stroke of three-quarter time.

Ryan then opened the scoring in the final term for the Tigers, slotting his second to extend his side’s lead out to 22 points.

The excellent defensive showing by the Tigers after quarter-time was personified by Mutaz El Nour’s efforts, both aerially and on the ground.

Despite being down by 22 points early in the final term, the Swans would never say die. They kicked back-to-back majors to get to within nine points and give themselves a fighting chance.

However, Ryan’s third goal sealed the contest shut before Sam Naismith’s second, the icing on the cake.

Plenty of Tigers shined on Sunday afternoon, including McAuliffe (26 disposals, nine clearances), Naismith (19 disposals, 18 hitouts, two goals), Street (22 disposals), Harris (22 disposals), Kaleb Smith (19 disposals) and Johnson (17 disposals, one goal).

The Tigers will head into the Gather Round bye with a 2-0 record from their opening two matches, shifting their attention to their Round 3 clash with 2023 Grand Finalist Werribee at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday, April 13.

Richmond 2.1 7.6 10.6 13.6 (84)

Sydney 5.2 5.6 7.8 10.12 (72)

Best: McAuliffe, Naismith, Street, Harris, Smith, Johnson

Goals: Ryan (3), Naismith (2), Olden (2), George, Green, Johnson, May, Ralphsmith, Yassine

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1519592/vfl-tigers-overcome-swans-on-easter-sunday
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2024, 10:52:26 PM
VFL Report: Round 2

Richmond VFL coach Steve Morris provides a summary of how the Tigers’ players performed in last Sunday's Round 2 win over the Sydney Swans at the Swinburne Centre.


Kane McAuliffe (30 disposals, 17 contested possessions, six inside-50s, eight clearances, eight tackles)

“Had another really good day at the office. Probably wasn't quite as damaging as he has been by foot of late, which is usually a strength. But he had a game-high eight tackles and consistently won the footy for us on the day. He’s in great form.”


Kaleb Smith (20 disposals, 80% disposals efficiency, five marks, four rebound-50s)

“Absolutely pumped for Kaleb. He's missed a lot of footy over the last couple of seasons and he played his best game for the footy club on the weekend. He's put in a lot of work behind the scenes and his game is definitely coming together nicely.”


Sam Naismith (19 disposals, 13 contested possessions, 17 hit-outs, eight marks, five tackles, two goals)

“Another dominant performance by Sam. I thought he teamed up really well with Samson (Ryan), both up forward and around the ground. He kicked a couple of really important goals for us and I thought his contest and leadership around the ground was paramount.”


Matthew Coulthard (16 disposals, five marks, two tackles)

“I thought ‘Matty’ had another really good game. He probably could have hit the scoreboard harder, had we utilised the footy a little bit more efficiently up the field. But, he got himself into some great positions and I think it's a really good stepping stone for him to move forward from.”


Steely Green (14 disposals, six marks, one goal)

“I thought it was a much-improved output from Steely. He's been consistently running the right patterns and doing the hard work, but I thought he got a little bit more reward on the weekend and I'm really enjoying the attitude he's bringing to his football.”


Jacob Koschitzke (12 disposals, seven marks, three inside-50s)

“He had a much-improved game. I feel as though he's very close to breaking a game open. He had plenty of opportunities in front of goals, he probably just didn't convert those opportunities. But I'm sure they'll come.”


Samson Ryan (10 disposals, four marks, three tackles, 16 hit-outs, three goals)

“As I mentioned earlier, he teamed up really well with Sam Naismith. Samson hit the scoreboard heavily kicking a match-high three goals, and I thought he looked dangerous all day."


Hugo Ralphsmith (nine disposals, 89% disposal efficiency, one goal)

“Hugo only played a half, but I thought his half was really solid. He finished the half with nine possessions but used the ball extremely well and was able to hit the scoreboard from half-back. Hugo's in super form and the way he has approached his footy lately is a real credit to him.”


Noah Cumberland (six disposals, two inside-50s)

“Probably not Noah's best day at the office. He had a couple of moments where he looked like he was going to tear the game apart and won some really important contests for us, but his finishing touch probably let him down. I'm looking forward to seeing him bounce back, as we know the quality of player that Noah is.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1520704/vfl-report-round-2
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Diocletian on April 03, 2024, 11:41:52 PM
Quote
Kane McAuliffe (30 disposals, 17 contested possessions, six inside-50s, eight clearances, eight tackles)

“Had another really good day at the office. Probably wasn't quite as damaging as he has been by foot of latewhich is usually a strength.,  But he had a game-high eight tackles and consistently won the footy for us on the day. He’s in great form.”

Trasnslation: "Cool ya jets fans, gunna have to wait at least another week...." :shh
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Andyy on April 04, 2024, 09:15:08 AM
I was sure that Ryan kicked 4 goals...
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 05, 2024, 08:42:38 PM
“Probably not Noah's best day at the office."

 :rollin
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tiger Khosh on April 05, 2024, 10:50:32 PM
Do you get a kick out of seeing him play poorly?

How does that benefit the club you support if a young player doesn’t make it?
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on April 06, 2024, 12:36:38 AM
Can play the kid but yeah, got a few rooting against him to say the least. See him playing some standout footy in the ressies from time to time however she doesn't look good for his future at the RFC unfortunately
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Diocletian on April 06, 2024, 12:51:49 AM
Barracking against Cumberland because they're Mansell fanboys makes it equal parts pathetic and hilarious.... :shh
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Damo on April 06, 2024, 01:12:17 AM
Barracking against Cumberland because they're Mansell fanboys makes it equal parts pathetic and hilarious.... :shh

No mate

It’s just pathetic

Nothing funny about it
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tiger_In_Sicily on April 06, 2024, 09:19:41 AM
Seriously, wtf has Cumberland shown this year to warrant selection over Mansell?   Yze rates Mansell, I think he knows more than all of us combined who should be selected
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tiger Khosh on April 06, 2024, 10:34:59 AM
Seriously, wtf has Cumberland shown this year to warrant selection over Mansell?   Yze rates Mansell, I think he knows more than all of us combined who should be selected

What has Cumberland got to do with mansell?

Like praise mansell when he has a good game but what is the need to poo on Cumberland or bring him up at all while doing so.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 06, 2024, 03:46:12 PM
Do you get a kick out of seeing him play poorly?

How does that benefit the club you support if a young player doesn’t make it?
Early days I was ambivalent about Cumberland. But the more I watched him especially in the VFL the more I was convinced of his deficiencies in crucial aspects most importantly his selfishness and inability to work hard off the ball. It's not just me that thinks this way but the selection committee continues to overlook him for players that have less in terms of X factor but more in application and consistency. Dime a dozen lazy player that has great potential but isn't prepared to work on his deficiencies.

If Cumbersome wants a successful career in the AFL he needs to pull his head out of his arse and consistently produce what the coaches want from him. His natural footy ability will take care of itself and he will be a great addition to any team. Otherwise he can continue with the way he's going and he'll end up being a legend captain/coach @ Mooroochydore FC.

What makes me laugh is that many Cumberland supporters were regularly bemoaning the fact that Mansell and others were playing games ahead of him. I never had intentions to compare him with Mansell but this forum is what forced me into it. The reaction is hilarious.

I'd pick Mansell types over Cumberland types every single time.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tiger Khosh on April 06, 2024, 05:00:40 PM
The people that take every opportunity to criticise him saying it’s only because of the people that keep undeservingly hyping him up.

The people that keep hyping up cumberland saying it’s only because of the people that criticise him at every turn.

It a a real chicken/egg scenario going on here that doesn’t do anyone any favours.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tiger_In_Sicily on April 07, 2024, 07:47:26 AM
Seriously, wtf has Cumberland shown this year to warrant selection over Mansell?   Yze rates Mansell, I think he knows more than all of us combined who should be selected

What has Cumberland got to do with mansell?

Like praise mansell when he has a good game but what is the need to poo on Cumberland or bring him up at all while doing so.
Cumberland has shown stuff all apart from his first few games. He is a lazy player and doesn't have team first attitude
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: The Machine on April 07, 2024, 07:56:33 AM
Do you get a kick out of seeing him play poorly?

How does that benefit the club you support if a young player doesn’t make it?
Early days I was ambivalent about Cumberland. But the more I watched him especially in the VFL the more I was convinced of his deficiencies in crucial aspects most importantly his selfishness and inability to work hard off the ball. It's not just me that thinks this way but the selection committee continues to overlook him for players that have less in terms of X factor but more in application and consistency. Dime a dozen lazy player that has great potential but isn't prepared to work on his deficiencies.

If Cumbersome wants a successful career in the AFL he needs to pull his head out of his arse and consistently produce what the coaches want from him. His natural footy ability will take care of itself and he will be a great addition to any team. Otherwise he can continue with the way he's going and he'll end up being a legend captain/coach @ Mooroochydore FC.

What makes me laugh is that many Cumberland supporters were regularly bemoaning the fact that Mansell and others were playing games ahead of him. I never had intentions to compare him with Mansell but this forum is what forced me into it. The reaction is hilarious.

I'd pick Mansell types over Cumberland types every single time.


Well said :cheers Cumberland understands what he needs to do so it's up to him, it always has been. Not sure he gets picked up by another team at the end of the year either. He is on the clock as time is running out.
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Tiger Khosh on April 07, 2024, 11:17:47 AM
Seriously, wtf has Cumberland shown this year to warrant selection over Mansell?   Yze rates Mansell, I think he knows more than all of us combined who should be selected

What has Cumberland got to do with mansell?

Like praise mansell when he has a good game but what is the need to poo on Cumberland or bring him up at all while doing so.
Cumberland has shown stuff all apart from his first few games. He is a lazy player and doesn't have team first attitude

I asked what Cumberland has to do with Mansell and all you’ve done in your response is crap on Cumberland  :huh
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Diocletian on April 07, 2024, 06:30:07 PM
Do you get a kick out of seeing him play poorly?

How does that benefit the club you support if a young player doesn’t make it?
Early days I was ambivalent about Cumberland. But the more I watched him especially in the VFL the more I was convinced of his deficiencies in crucial aspects most importantly his selfishness and inability to work hard off the ball. It's not just me that thinks this way but the selection committee continues to overlook him for players that have less in terms of X factor but more in application and consistency. Dime a dozen lazy player that has great potential but isn't prepared to work on his deficiencies.

If Cumbersome wants a successful career in the AFL he needs to pull his head out of his arse and consistently produce what the coaches want from him. His natural footy ability will take care of itself and he will be a great addition to any team. Otherwise he can continue with the way he's going and he'll end up being a legend captain/coach @ Mooroochydore FC.

What makes me laugh is that many Cumberland supporters were regularly bemoaning the fact that Mansell and others were playing games ahead of him. I never had intentions to compare him with Mansell but this forum is what forced me into it. The reaction is hilarious.

I'd pick Mansell types over Cumberland types every single time.



Well said :cheers Cumberland understands what he needs to do so it's up to him, it always has been. Not sure he gets picked up by another team at the end of the year either. He is on the clock as time is running out.

(https://media1.tenor.com/m/wbgQX3E2HuMAAAAd/dumb-and-dumber-dumb-and-dumber-gif.gif)
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Damo on April 07, 2024, 06:34:59 PM
Do you get a kick out of seeing him play poorly?

How does that benefit the club you support if a young player doesn’t make it?
Early days I was ambivalent about Cumberland. But the more I watched him especially in the VFL the more I was convinced of his deficiencies in crucial aspects most importantly his selfishness and inability to work hard off the ball. It's not just me that thinks this way but the selection committee continues to overlook him for players that have less in terms of X factor but more in application and consistency. Dime a dozen lazy player that has great potential but isn't prepared to work on his deficiencies.

If Cumbersome wants a successful career in the AFL he needs to pull his head out of his arse and consistently produce what the coaches want from him. His natural footy ability will take care of itself and he will be a great addition to any team. Otherwise he can continue with the way he's going and he'll end up being a legend captain/coach @ Mooroochydore FC.

What makes me laugh is that many Cumberland supporters were regularly bemoaning the fact that Mansell and others were playing games ahead of him. I never had intentions to compare him with Mansell but this forum is what forced me into it. The reaction is hilarious.

I'd pick Mansell types over Cumberland types every single time.



Well said :cheers Cumberland understands what he needs to do so it's up to him, it always has been. Not sure he gets picked up by another team at the end of the year either. He is on the clock as time is running out.


LMAO -  Heckle gets a cheers from Jeckle..... :joker :propeller :joker

I was going with the Tweedledee and Tweedledum

But wasn’t sure which was which

As for Cumberland knowing what is required to get a game … I’m sure he will be working on running around in circles and managing to be where the ball isn’t .. because it got the kiwi a game
Title: Re: VFL R2: Richmond vs Sydney @ Punt Rd, Sun. March 31
Post by: Diocletian on April 07, 2024, 07:54:58 PM
Do you get a kick out of seeing him play poorly?

How does that benefit the club you support if a young player doesn’t make it?
Early days I was ambivalent about Cumberland. But the more I watched him especially in the VFL the more I was convinced of his deficiencies in crucial aspects most importantly his selfishness and inability to work hard off the ball. It's not just me that thinks this way but the selection committee continues to overlook him for players that have less in terms of X factor but more in application and consistency. Dime a dozen lazy player that has great potential but isn't prepared to work on his deficiencies.

If Cumbersome wants a successful career in the AFL he needs to pull his head out of his arse and consistently produce what the coaches want from him. His natural footy ability will take care of itself and he will be a great addition to any team. Otherwise he can continue with the way he's going and he'll end up being a legend captain/coach @ Mooroochydore FC.

What makes me laugh is that many Cumberland supporters were regularly bemoaning the fact that Mansell and others were playing games ahead of him. I never had intentions to compare him with Mansell but this forum is what forced me into it. The reaction is hilarious.

I'd pick Mansell types over Cumberland types every single time.



Well said :cheers Cumberland understands what he needs to do so it's up to him, it always has been. Not sure he gets picked up by another team at the end of the year either. He is on the clock as time is running out.


LMAO -  Heckle gets a cheers from Jeckle..... :joker :propeller :joker

I was going with the Tweedledee and Tweedledum

But wasn’t sure which was which

As for Cumberland knowing what is required to get a game … I’m sure he will be working on running around in circles and managing to be where the ball isn’t .. because it got the kiwi a game

Updated the post in the end as I doubted anyone here under 50 would get the original reference..... :shh