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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on November 20, 2024, 09:13:41 PM
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Welcome to Tigerland, Luke :)
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Welcome to Tigerland, Luke :)
Smiley face ?
You potted the idea of picking him 3 minutes ago
Which is it ?
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Like this pick, throw a key defender in with our mids and key forward.
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Very emotional and rapt to go to us. Got the Tiger tartan scarf.
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Welcome to Tigerland, Luke :)
Smiley face ?
You potted the idea of picking him 3 minutes ago
Which is it ?
:-\ = I don't know who'll we go for.
The question mark over Trainor is the concussion issue. He can play otherwise.
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Welcome to Tigerland, Luke :)
Smiley face ?
You potted the idea of picking him 3 minutes ago
Which is it ?
Not sure a confused emoji is potting someone
But the initial post here is simply the welcome. Which is the start of all draftees threads
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I like the pick. Anyone who thinks we don’t need key backs is dreaming. Anyone that’s not named Balta can’t be relied on and even he has his many faults
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Luke Trainor
height: 194cm
D.O.B: 10-04-2006
Leagues: AFL U18 Championships, Coates Talent League Boys
SNAPSHOT: “A spring-heeled tall defender capable of remarkable aerial feats, who also uses the ball well and can swing forward when required.” – Michael Alvaro
Luke Trainor is one of the premier talls in this year’s draft, and at one point, was considered the consensus best. He’s a highly credentialed prospect; boasting Under 16 and 18 All Australian honours, a best on ground medal from the first AFL Academy game, and Coates Talent League Team of the Year selection. He comes from good pedigree too, as the grandson of 1057-goal North Melbourne and Geelong champion, Doug Wade.
On top of the individual accolades, there has also been team success for Trainor. Most notably, he kicked the winning goal after the siren to hand Vic Metro this year’s National Championships title, before going on to play an integral role in Brighton Grammar’s APS flag. Trainor unfortunately missed out on Sandringham’s third consecutive premiership this year, though, having been placed in concussion protocols 14 days out from the decider.
Trainor’s athletic profile at 194cm is built off a strong vertical leap, which he placed equal-third for at the Coates Talent League preseason testing day. The Kangaroos supporter models his game on the likes of Geelong’s Tom Stewart and Collingwood’s Darcy Moore, but has also drawn comparisons to Jordan Ridley and Luke Ryan for his ability to peel off and mark, or distribute the ball soundly by foot.
(https://cdn.central.rookieme.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Luke-Trainor-2024-AFL-Academy.jpg)
https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/luke-trainor/
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VIDEO:
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xud0MwoQwKM/maxresdefault.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xud0MwoQwKM)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xud0MwoQwKM
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I like the pick. Anyone who thinks we don’t need key backs is dreaming. Anyone that’s not named Balta can’t be relied on and even he has his many faults
We don't need key backs who are only one or two slight head knocks away from early retirement before they've even played a game. Dumb pick. :thumbsdown
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whats the status of these concussion issues? No wonder he slid so much.
Does he like to party as well?
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They mentioned he had a concussion before the combine (I think). Has he had a history of them?
You’d hope in 2024 the club would have done its due diligence with medicals both for Trainor if he does have a history of head knocks and Hotton’s knee as well.
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Tiger Trainor: Richmond selects Luke Trainor
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Richmond has used its fourth selection, No. 21 overall at tonight’s Telstra AFL Draft to welcome 194cm defender Luke Trainor.
The youngster impressed in recent years with excellent performances for Sandringham Dragons, Brighton Grammar, Vic Metro and the AFL Academy.
An elite reader of the ball and strong contested mark, Trainor is also able to get involved on offence with his damaging foot skills.
Richmond Victorian Recruiting Manager, Rhy Gieschen said that Trainor was a player who consistently intercepted the ball.
“Luke is a strong mark, is courageous in the air and is a very smart decision maker, knowing when to drop off and to stay defensively diligent,” he said.
“He averaged 2.4 intercept marks per game in the Coates Talent League, and also six ground ball intercepts which is impressive.”
The athletic tall defender averaged 19.8 disposals at 77 per cent in the National Championships, earning All Australian honours.
“Luke also enjoys getting involved offensively as he can really open up the game with his ability to find targets by foot,” Gieschen added.
“He has a rare combination of aerial prowess and toughness but also class and skill. We are really pleased to be able to bring him to Richmond.”
Trainor is the grandson of VFL legend Doug Wade, who booted 1057 goals in an incredible career for Geelong and North Melbourne.
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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1694855/tiger-trainor-richmond-selects-luke-trainor
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Trainor becomes a Tiger
Watch along as Richmond select Luke Trainor with Pick 21 inf the 2024 AFL Draft.
VIDEO: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1695023/trainor-becomes-a-tiger
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Ok just read (albeit on another forum so don’t know if it’s 100% true) that it’s 3 concussions in the last year. Fully understand the concern now, somewhat surprised he was cleared to nominate for the draft to be honest.
Hopefully for the kids sake he can have a long injury free career.
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Concussions have been over played. Main reason he droppped is concern about his one on one defending.
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Reminds me of Rance big time with better kicking. And Rance had that problem to with playing on a man early on.
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I like the pick. Anyone who thinks we don’t need key backs is dreaming. Anyone that’s not named Balta can’t be relied on and even he has his many faults
Only makes sense if you consider Gibcus may not come back from his injuries.
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I like the pick. Anyone who thinks we don’t need key backs is dreaming. Anyone that’s not named Balta can’t be relied on and even he has his many faults
Only makes sense if you consider Gibcus may not come back from his injuries.
How so? He would be paired with Balta and Gibcus as our 3 key backs. Broad will retire in 1-2 seasons time and players like Miller/Young are stop gaps.
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Our draftees had their draft pick number on the back of their guernsey but Trainor has number #42.
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Our draftees had their draft pick number on the back of their guernsey but Trainor has number #42.
He wasn’t invited there. Think he just decided to come in after he was picked and showed up wearing our indigenous round guernsey lol
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"So many emotions...I'm over the moon!"
Luke Trainor overcome with emotion on draft night
VIDEO: https://x.com/Richmond_FC/status/1859182515023642855
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‘Has me on goals... for now!’: New recruit’s hilarious comparison to grandad AFL legend
Will Faulkner
Fox Sports
November 21st, 2024
New Richmond recruit Luke Trainor provided one of the interviews of the night amid the first round of the 2024 AFL National Draft, as his grandfather — an AFL legend — watched on.
Taken at Pick 21 by the Tigers, the key defender was considered a slight bolter to be taken that high; but that’s not to say he wasn’t highly rated by many clubs heading into Wednesday night’s first round of the draft.
Trainor, the grandson of Geelong and North Melbourne legend Doug Wade, wasn’t at Marvel Stadium for the first night of the draft; instead hooked up to the coverage via Zoom with family and friends around him.
Speaking to Fox Footy moments after his selection, the 18-year-old couldn’t wipe the smile off his face — especially given the fact he will join mates Sam Lalor (Pick 1), Josh Simille (Pick 7), Taj Hotton (Pick 12) and Jonty Faull (Pick 14).
“So many emotions … it’s been a long year, but to go (to Richmond) with a lot of my mates - Sammy, Josh, Taj and Jonty, I’m over the moon.
“Up the Tigers!”
“Each pick, the clock gets a bit longer, but to get it over and done with is the best feeling (and one) I’ll never forget.”
And only two picks later, Punt Road also welcomed key forward Harry Armstrong with Pick 23 — capping off an incredible first night of the draft for Adem Yze’s side.
Despite the emotions, Trainor kept himself grounded with a holistic view for the immediate future.
“You’ve just got to take it each week and each program at a time; whatever pick you go, it doesn’t matter - they don’t care Monday (when they start pre-season),” he added.
“I’m only just getting started, so I can’t wait.”
Grandfather Doug Wade was alongside Trainor for the duration of the live cross, briefly speaking to note that he’s “put a lot of work in,” much like his parents and sister.
Wade kicked an eye-watering 1,057 goals from his 267 VFL games, and won the Coleman Medal four times across his 15-year career.
He is just one of six players to ever kick over a thousand career VFL/AFL goals, sitting fifth on the all-time list.
“The great man Doug … I think he has me on goals, for now!” Tranior jokingly added.
“Shoutout to all my coaches for giving me every chance.
“I don’t think I’ll sleep for a couple of days to be honest.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2024-luke-trainor-interview-after-getting-drafted-to-richmond-tigers-grandfather-doug-wade-joins-mates-sam-lalor-josh-simille-taj-hotton-jonty-faull-latest-news/news-story/0be18c88f2b2ccf8bc88d30660e19243
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Our draftees had their draft pick number on the back of their guernsey but Trainor has number #42.
He wasn’t invited there. Think he just decided to come in after he was picked and showed up wearing our indigenous round guernsey lol
Hotton did the same, Short and Broad also rocked up. If I'm guessing it would'nt surprise me if the club organised Broad and Short to go around and congratulate them and bring them down.
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It’s a great sign culture wise
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His coach saying he is 196cm.
Could play inside mid. Wing. Forward.
Both lock down and rebound defender
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His coach saying he is 196cm.
Could play inside mid. Wing. Forward.
Both lock down and rebound defender
Love the idea of a tall, marking and running wingman.
What are people thoughts of Bauer and Brown on the wings? Both can mark, Brown a great kick, Bauer not bad.
With Lynch, Lefau, Kosi, Gray, Armstrong, Faull and Fawcett forward options and that ruck/forward guy we drafted. Balta, Young, Miller, Blight, Trainor back options.
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His coach saying he is 196cm.
Could play inside mid. Wing. Forward.
Both lock down and rebound defender
Love the idea of a tall, marking and running wingman.
What are people thoughts of Bauer and Brown on the wings? Both can mark, Brown a great kick, Bauer not bad.
With Lynch, Lefau, Kosi, Gray, Armstrong, Faull and Fawcett forward options and that ruck/forward guy we drafted. Balta, Young, Miller, Blight, Trainor back options.
Need a big tank to play wing. Why a good one is gold - the combination of elite endurance & ability is rare and with KPP size as well is even rarer (see Richo) and you usually get stuck with blokes like McIntosh who has the former but not the latter. :shh
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Balta on the wing and sub him when he is knackered :shh
Broad. Gibcus. Trainor. Vlastuin. Is enough defenders.
If you want more there are heaps of options miller. Young. Blight. Gray etc. even fawcett
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Miller and Young are both complete duds
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Miller and Young are both complete duds
I think so too sadly.
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Balta would be a waste on the wing. We need his intercept marking down back. Besides, he has no tank.
Put Miller on the wing, can’t be worse thank KMac, can also give a contest down the line coming out from d50 which is a disaster for us
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Balta would be a waste on the wing. We need his intercept marking down back. Besides, he has no tank.
Put Miller on the wing, can’t be worse thank KMac, can also give a contest down the line coming out from d50 which is a disaster for us
In theory you wouldn't need his marking if Trainor can have a quick impact as he should given he is new-Rance.
Gibcus is due some luck and there might be someone else pop up like the big bloke that won the time trail. Vlastuin and broad should be around for a bit too.
There are other options too like fawcett etc.
Balta wouldn't be the perfect wingman but he certainly has enough attributes to cause headaches for the other team.
Miller needs to keep improving if he wants senior football
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Baltas biggest weakness imo is his footy iq. He took up the sport quite late and it’s very clear that he is not a natural footballer albeit one with outstanding athleticism.
Continuously moving his position does not help in this regard. It’s clear his best position is as a key position defender. Let the experimentation end and keep him down there for good I say.
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Baltas biggest weakness imo is his footy iq. He took up the sport quite late and it’s very clear that he is not a natural footballer albeit one with outstanding athleticism.
Continuously moving his position does not help in this regard. It’s clear his best position is as a key position defender. Let the experimentation end and keep him down there for good I say.
Bang on! x2
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Baltas biggest weakness imo is his footy iq. He took up the sport quite late and it’s very clear that he is not a natural footballer albeit one with outstanding athleticism.
Continuously moving his position does not help in this regard. It’s clear his best position is as a key position defender. Let the experimentation end and keep him down there for good I say.
Amen.
Quit moving him around.
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I'd rather see what Clinton King is up than play Miller on the wing. We've just drafted a bunch of good kids. Let's play them
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Miller's a utility and loose defender. Should never be the bloke standing on the KPFs, just gets lost and is completely useless at one on one aerial defence. Balta down back but needs to be used more in the ruck as well where he's a shock weapon who can turn games on their head in a 5-10 minute spell. :shh
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Balta in the ruck in 2020 GF was champagne football
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Id keep things simple with Balta. Ideally he's on 2nd or 3rd best defender and he peels off and spoils, plus one of his biggest weapons is his long kicking out of defence / in transition.
This also allows him to be freed to go into Ruck and have a Broad type play on the 3rd forward. Gibcus and Trainor to be our key positions going forward until they are ready it can be Balta with the idea he moves to 3rd when they are ready to take over.
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A talented teenager is shaping to join that defensive unit, quite possibly early in season 2025.
“Luke’s a ripper,” Broad said.
“He’s one of the kids where you’ve got to say, ‘hey, pull back a bit’, which is awesome. You’d rather that every day of the week.
“He’s pretty agile, he’s quick, he’s tall, he’s got a great leap, natural ability.
“He’s going great guns.”
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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1713957/trainor-training-the-house-down
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As others have said, Trainor should play round 1. Liked what I saw after he came on. Good closing speed, clean, and seems to have a footy brain unlike many of his more experienced teammates.
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Looks the goods - no head knocks please. :pray
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Yze's tiger cub watch - Luke Trainor
“Throwing ‘Lukey’ into our back end, he’s got some support. He’s playing beside Nick Vlastuin, Nathan Broad, Jayden Short and Ben Miller, and you’re going to have Noah Balta there. We’ve got a pretty experienced back end, so he just blends in with that. He’s always got these leaders around him. Lukey’s a high-talented player. His IQ out on the field is next level. He plays tall, he plays small. He’s got a massive engine and he’s such a neat finisher . . . he doesn’t miss a kick. And his decision-making is outstanding.”
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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1728155/yzes-tiger-cub-watch
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Lalor getting a lot of applause and bloody he’ll rightly so. But I thought Trainor was brilliant as well. That smother on Cripps at the end was a thing of beauty. :clapping
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The kid can plays and loves the occasion which is a great sign
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What a stuffing gun and agree HRT, so enthusiastic
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Great debut
Loved his attack on the contest
Plays without fear
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All aboard the L Train! :clapping :thumbsup
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He’s going to be an absolute ripper, he like Armstrong and Lalor just aren’t afraid to crack in
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L Train toot toot
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He will be the steal if draft the concussion was over played class shows
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“Coaching the backs I’ve got a fair bit to do with Luke Trainor,” Steve Morris said.
“He is a really exciting player, he has clearly got the talent, but what impresses me most is his desire to get better, and he is really tough, he wants to get better.
"He wants to drive this club forward, and I’m really looking forward to seeing his progression over the course of the season.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1748150/cultural-drivers-opportunity-excites-morris
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Said it at the time, this kid will be our best pick up for pick value of the draft.
I had him at Pick 2 until Tauru bolted late to North (assuming North wanted to draft some tall kids at all..) but Tauru slipped as did Trainor to Pick 21.
All Australian defender in the making, 250+ games down back. Bookmark it. Got an absolute gem in Luke, wrapped he is a tiger.
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His disposal has been very shaky by I expect that to straighten out
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He was great today
As I posted on the ,arch day thread, never drops his head just keeps having a dip
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The most consistent of our draftees so far. Very impressive so far, wait till he bulks up a bit.
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Let's hope he doesn't do a gibcus
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Trainor's stats today:
22 disposals (17k, 5h, 4c, 18u, 54.5% eff.)
10 marks
412m gained
2 inside 50s
5 intercepts
81% gametime
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Thought he was our best yesterday
Just love the way he goes about it
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Wouldn't surprise me if we see Trainor in leadership group in a few years time. Even the big C later down the track. Huge fan of his work so far.
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Trainor's terrific transition to Tigerland
Luke Trainor has made an instant impact in his debut season.
By Tony Greenberg
RFC website
15 April 2025
Luke Trainor has made an excellent start to his AFL career with Richmond.
The talented 19-year-old, 195cm defender, who was taken by the Tigers with their fourth pick (No. 21 overall) in the 2024 AFL national draft, is averaging 16.8 disposals, 5.4 marks, 3.4 rebound-50s, 3.4 intercepts and 339.2 metres gained across the first five games of the season.
Among AFL rising stars, he is ranked No. 1 for kicks, No. 1 for rebound-50s, No. 2 for metres gained, No. 3 for total disposals, No. 3 for marks and No. 3 for intercepts.
Trainor produced the best performance of his fledgling AFL career against Fremantle at Barossa Park last Sunday.
Displaying a maturity way beyond his years, Trainor stood up superbly in Richmond’s backline and did everything in his power to repel the Dockers’ forward entries, particularly throughout the second half.
He finished the match with an AFL career-high 22 disposals, career-high 10 marks, career-high six rebound-50s, career-high five intercepts and career-high 412 metres gained.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1757070/trainors-terrific-transition-to-tigerland
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*fifth pick ::)
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Ok. This kid is actually pretty special. Cool as a cucumber.
He does things on the ground that makes him look like he's been playing for 10 years.
I think he's gong to be a special player for us.
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He's really smart. Great footy brain.
Probably the best of the draftees so far I'd say.
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Been very good but his kicking seems a bit off to me. Maybe a confidence thing.
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David King was enamoured with Luke Trainor who continues to impress in defence after being taken with Pick 21 in last year’s draft.
“I tell you who I’m in love with - Trainor,” King said on SEN’s Fireball.
“Trainor looks to me like a serious player. Six intercepts last night, four of those were marks.
“I just love the way that he is so composed and controlled for a young player. I know everyone is talking about our man Lalor, and rightly so, he does move like a star.
“But I just think Trainor might be the sneaky pick of the rest.”
Kane Cornes added: “They’re really boring with their ball movement, even off turnover they’re initial instinct is to go wide and slow the play down.
“Off turnover, go fast. Trainor is one that is prepared to pick it off and is a good ball user, good intercept marker.”
Trainor had 16 disposals, nine marks and six intercepts in his seventh appearance at AFL level and is building a nice debut season.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/04/24/the-tiger-cubs-who-king-and-cornes-are-loving
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Been very good but his kicking seems a bit off to me. Maybe a confidence thing.
I think he's kicking is fine but I have noticed he seems a bit overly cautious going for short passes down the line. A big big responsibility for a first year player and 18 yo. Pace of the game jump would be a massive learning curve when chopping the ball forward compared to U18s. He does seem much more relaxed kicking long then short.
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Trying to find a positive. Trainor's performance today:
21 disposals (15k, 6h, 4c, 16u, 90.5% eff.)
8 marks
2 tackles
3 inside 50s
438m gained
4 intercepts
5 score involvements
83% gametime
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Love his work all year.
I would be very surprised if he isnt top 10 in our b& f.
Has had a very good year so far.
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Nailed this pick.
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Can we call him a gun yet? Hehe
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Been the most consistent of all the Cubs, yes even moreover than Lalor
Should have received a Rising Star by now
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Been the most consistent of all the Cubs, yes even moreover than Lalor
Should have received a Rising Star by now
I agree however it’s a lot easier to be consistent when the ball is down your end of the ground constantly.
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Can we call him a gun yet? Hehe
A better chance
But no , not yet
He will DEFINITELY be a gun
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Very impressed by him today, he just has it.
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Season surprises
Andrew Slevison
SEN
8 May 2025
Which player at your club has most exceeded expectations in the first part of the 2025 season?
Luke Trainor
Of Richmond’s haul of first-round draft picks, Luke Trainor might have had the lowest profile of the lot.
The no-nonsense defender was taken with Pick 21 in last year’s draft and simply gaining some minutes at senior level would have been seen as invaluable in his debut campaign.
But Trainor has barely put a foot wrong since pulling on the black and yellow and has been arguably the club’s brightest shining light so far in 2025.
While No.1 pick Sam Lalor clearly has plenty of class, he’s toiling away in a high half-forward role which is difficult for anyone, let alone a first-year player.
Lalor’s highlights have been bright and while he’ll likely flourish further with more midfield minutes, Trainor has been the pick of the crop to date as an assured defender with an innate intercept ability.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/05/07/the-player-at-your-club-who-has-exceeded-expectations-in-2025
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At quarter-time, the Fox Footy commentary crew revisited the incident, with Brereton somewhat changing his tune as he cautioned Trainor.
“He’s just got to be really careful. It’s a bit of a jumper-punch, but … the umpire was 15 metres away looking at it — directly looking at it — and he took no punitive action whatsoever,” Brereton said.
“And, look, you don’t like to cast aspersions, but that’s the third time Trainor’s gone to ground on what seems a frivolous act in the one quarter.
“He (Brockman) definitely did something with him, it was a bit of a jumper shove-push … (but) what I would say is if I was an older teammate (of Trainor), I’d say ‘mate, keep your feet’.
“He’s a man. He’s playing league footy, open-age, AFL. Keep your feet.”
Ben Dixon said: “I agree with you on that one.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/live-afl-2025-richmond-tigers-vs-west-coast-eagles-round-9-live-scores-updates-blog-stats-start-time-aest-and-how-to-stream/news-story/5a23043bc60657f504ebea7efd34203c
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Why didn’t you say the same thing about Sissyly last week Dermie. Ya dog!
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Why didn’t you say the same thing about Sissyly last week Dermie. Ya dog!
Dermie and Kelli Underwood
What a pair
Talk about painful commentary
One feels the need to treat viewers as infants watching a game for the first time .. the other feels the need to grunt and grown and attempt to scream to be more masculine
Combined with a quota filling boundary rider for the trifecta
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Brereton is a dog, I was on the boundary when he king hit Tony Free from behind 50 m away from play, broke Tony’s jaw and IIRC, Tony never played another game at that level.
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West Coast's Tyler Brockman copped a fine for jumper punching Trainor.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1320120/match-review-eagle-learns-fate-for-jumper-punch-gone-wrong
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Bottom 10 kicks in the AFL
2 – Luke Trainor (RIC)
“First year player for Richmond. He is going at 9 per cent below expectation.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/05/13/champion-data-reveals-the-best-and-worst-kicks-in-the-afl
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If he’s a bad kick then it really doesn’t come across that way on TV atleast to me anyway.
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It does to me. Misses a lot of easy kicks
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He actually takes on the game that's why. Will only get better. :shh