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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on March 29, 2025, 07:21:35 PM
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Mansell with that shoulder but played out the game.
Smith went off with a hip pointer apparently but not sure if it's bad or not.
Fire away with your changes? :help
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Out: Bauer, Armstrong (to find some ball in the VFL), Mansell (will get rubbed out), Tresize
In: Banks, Faull, Gray, McAuliffe
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OUTS: Armstrong (to find some form, some leather), Green, Mansell (suspension)
INS: McAullife, Gray, MRJ or Algier
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OUTS: Armstrong (to find some form, some leather), Green, Mansell (suspension)
INS: McAullife, Gray, MRJ or Algier
I’d give Sims a crack
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How much more chances does Dow need? Should be first dropped. :banghead
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How much more chances does Dow need? Should be first dropped. :banghead
I actually think Dow has improved this year. The problem we have is the midfield mix is so unbalanced. Dow provided some zip and agility around contests, which actually stands out even more next to Taranto and hopper. If we bring in smillie it’s really only going to get worse. To me the common problem here is Taranto and hopper are too similar and not good enough to be 2 walk up starters at the centre bounce, but we have to play them there because they aren’t very versatile and the club signed them for 7 years. Not to mention we just lack seasoned midfielders.
Ideally a mix of Lalor, Smillie and Hotton is our future midfield. I just wonder when we start investing in them more and play them over Taranto and Hopper. Early days I know, but sooner or later it has to happen. Perfect example is the hawks with omeara and Mitchell. They have to be moved on to allow the young guys to grow
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Dow hasn't improved at all - if anything he's getting worse. Rancid footballer.
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.......meanwhile Davidson and D'Ambrosio were in our VFL team but we didn't think to Rookie them.
:rollin
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I actually think Lalor looks tired already since R1.
Trainor too and who can blame him with the constant siege our backline is under.
I'd consider:
OUT
Smith (hip)
Mansell (shoulder/susp/
Lalor (rest)
Trainor (rest)
INS
McAuliffe
Gray
Alger
MRJ sub
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Yeah Andyy, here come the changes. The best we can do is to shuffle the deck chairs though, but it is time to rest some. Armstrong struggled too, maybe swap him with Fawcett.
Rotate & try a few more, we all knew this was coming. Chins up boys ... :cheers
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Yeah Andyy, here come the changes. The best we can do is to shuffle the deck chairs though, but it is time to rest some. Armstrong struggled too, maybe swap him with Fawcett.
Rotate & try a few more, we all knew this was coming. Chins up boys ... :cheers
Fawcett isn't an option
As per the VFL matches day thread. Badly broken nose yesterday and concussion
He'll be in protocols
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Yeah Andyy, here come the changes. The best we can do is to shuffle the deck chairs though, but it is time to rest some. Armstrong struggled too, maybe swap him with Fawcett.
Rotate & try a few more, we all knew this was coming. Chins up boys ... :cheers
That's right. We knew it would be this sort of year.
The Carlton game wasn't an indication of our competitiveness this year, more of a red herring.
IMO the kids have looked buggered ever since. Lots of gut running and cramps in R1 etc.
The idea of dropping guys like TT and Hops is laughable. They will be carrying a heavy load all year while we rotate the kids.
It is what it is. Rebuild and development year.
Plenty to be excited about.
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I reckon Sims is next up for a turn.
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Do you guys think Faull is ready after 2 games in the VFL ?
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Do you guys think Faull is ready after 2 games in the VFL ?
He hasn't kicked a firkin goal yet. He is a mile off Seniors
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Outs: Mansell (suspension), Armstrong, Miller, Smith
In Alger, McAuliffe, Gray, Sims.
They won't drop Miller but I'd like to see Gray, see what he's got
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I'd like to see Short dropped but know that won't happen either. He needs a change of position, maybe try him forward or wing
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Like to see Taranto play as a half forward and McAuliffe and Rioli brought in. Ryan will be suspended and Smith maybe out injured.
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OUTS: Armstrong (to find some form, some leather), Green, Mansell (suspension)
INS: McAullife, Gray, MRJ or Algier
Will add Smith is highly doubtful so bring in both MRJ and Algier
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Outs: Mansell (suspension), Armstrong, Miller, Smith
In Alger, McAuliffe, Gray, Sims.
They won't drop Miller but I'd like to see Gray, see what he's got
bingo like these ins. Gray needs a shot at it.
id drop Ross or hopper as well while im at it.
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Sounds like Blight will play forward/ruck so Gray will likely take his place down back and doubt another tall forward will come in.One of Alger or MRJ will replace Mansell while the other will be sub, Banks will also return, Smith back to the VFL. Suspect the he Dow over KMac2 farce will unfortunately continue. :shh
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Hopper was in the best 3 yesterday
People need to lose the hate
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Hopper was in the best 3 yesterday
People need to lose the hate
Yep.
People want to drop on their expectations, not on best 23/form.
Not hoppers fault we paid that trade price.
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out: yze
in:longmire
there is no system, no gameplan, no method
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Hopper was in the best 3 yesterday
People need to lose the hate
I actually said in the match day thread at half time, he's game un to that point had been outstanding and I copped a few whacks ;D
His 2nd half was like most of the team ordinary
TBH I don't think it matters to many on here what he does, he's going to cop it. He's a very easy mark
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In the mix - Round 4
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
1 April 2025
Wingers Banks and Ralphsmith are chances to return against Brisbane, the latter having injured himself in the match simulation against West Coast six weeks ago, while Smillie is set to return through the VFL. Fawcett's VFL appearance lasted less than a quarter, suffering a broken nose and concussion that will sideline him for a handful of weeks. Clarke has a return timeframe for the first time after rupturing his ACL in April last year. Kane McAuliffe was once again Richmond's best in the VFL, with 28 and nine clearances, while draftee small forward Jasper Alger is putting pressure on after 12 touches and two goals.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1291016/medical-room-the-full-afl-injury-list-r4
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Mansells aggression will be missed. Would bring in mrj to at least lay some tackles.
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Mansells aggression will be missed. Would bring in mrj to at least lay some tackles.
I am quite sure Mansell won’t be missed. A trier at best. MRJ would probably create more angst from the opposition with his nearly tackles
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out: yze
in:longmire
there is no system, no gameplan, no method
Enjoy losing Grand Finals do you?
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Team Tips:
The Tigers battled early against St Kilda before fading badly, conceding 14 second-half goals to fall by 82 points, and changes both forced and unforced are coming.
Valuable forward Rhyan Mansell will miss three matches. If he wants a forward as a replacement, Adem Yze could opt for Maurice Rioli or draftee Jasper Alger after both hit the scoreboard at VFL level. Alger put his best foot forward against Sandringham, booting two goals along with 11 disposals, while Rioli dobbed one major as he continues to press his case for a season debut.
Meanwhile, provided he passes requisite testing, rebounder Sam Banks should return from a concussion he suffered against Port Adelaide.
Kaleb Smith was the tactical sub against the Saints and could be the man to make way for Banks after gathering seven disposals in his brief time on ground.
Elsewhere, hard-nosed midfielder Kane McAuliffe backed up a solid VFL hitout last week with 25 disposals, eight tackles and eight clearances against the Zebras. He could also be a consideration for Mansell’s spot if Yze isn’t desperate for a like-for-like.
Top-10 draftee Josh Smillie appears in line for some VFL match action after recovering from a pre-season hamstring complaint.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2025-round-4-team-tips-predicted-sides-and-squads-ins-and-outs-team-changes-injuries-latest-team-news/news-story/606d762d15a52068209dfdd65b1a4676
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Short steps still getting talked up in the media. How freakin poor has he been.
McIntosh over McAuliffe its laughable.
Ross had his best game in rnd one but like his whole career he then proceeded to go missing god knows for how long this time.
Dow really he is clearly not an answer but is never dropped throw in Hopper and Taranto and we have the slowest worst midfield in the comp.
Sonsie does he help im afraid not.
Yze is in ga ga land.
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Welcome back Crawski. It’s been far too long.
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So speaking of our midfield....we have a young star in Lalor, who had a ripper round 1 and then 2 average games....would you think he should rotate through the midfield just to get near the pill? Get a bit of touch and then move back forward. Only needs to be a couple of bounces a qtr. Surely it wouldn't hurt his learning?! He wouldn't do any worse than our current setup?!
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So speaking of our midfield....we have a young star in Lalor, who had a ripper round 1 and then 2 average games....would you think he should rotate through the midfield just to get near the pill? Get a bit of touch and then move back forward. Only needs to be a couple of bounces a qtr. Surely it wouldn't hurt his learning?! He wouldn't do any worse than our current setup?!
I think he's tired already and needs a rest personally
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So speaking of our midfield....we have a young star in Lalor, who had a ripper round 1 and then 2 average games....would you think he should rotate through the midfield just to get near the pill? Get a bit of touch and then move back forward. Only needs to be a couple of bounces a qtr. Surely it wouldn't hurt his learning?! He wouldn't do any worse than our current setup?!
I think he's tired already and needs a rest personally
Or just needs to build his match fitness, which can only be achieved by, you know, actually playing matches... :shh
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So speaking of our midfield....we have a young star in Lalor, who had a ripper round 1 and then 2 average games....would you think he should rotate through the midfield just to get near the pill? Get a bit of touch and then move back forward. Only needs to be a couple of bounces a qtr. Surely it wouldn't hurt his learning?! He wouldn't do any worse than our current setup?!
I think he's tired already and needs a rest personally
Or just needs to build his match fitness, which can only be achieved by, you know, actually playing matches... :shh
Agree wazza, being put into our forward line can be like footy purgatory for long spells. Understand there’s not much choice for the kps, but the smalls/mediums need to be rotated around the ground to actually see some action. Lalor is the biggest example.
And disagree strongly Andy, if any player be that in year 1 or year 15 needs a rest after 3 games then that’s just poor conditioning. It wasn’t too long ago, players came in and played the full 22 games. Understand sports science is evolving yearly but 3 weeks is ridiculous unless injured.
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So speaking of our midfield....we have a young star in Lalor, who had a ripper round 1 and then 2 average games....would you think he should rotate through the midfield just to get near the pill? Get a bit of touch and then move back forward. Only needs to be a couple of bounces a qtr. Surely it wouldn't hurt his learning?! He wouldn't do any worse than our current setup?!
I'd certainly be giving him more mid-field minutes
Will actually help vast track his development IMHO, get him the middle so he can learn of the some of best mids in the comp. Lions have such brilliant mids, reckon Sam can learn alot this weekend
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When Lalor has attended centre bounces or stoppages around the ground I have watched him closely. His not even close to being ready for it imo. Another pre season, or maybe even towards the end of this season he may be able to have an impact but atm he’s not up to the pace and is ball watching
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Yes, I do agree he looks out of depth in the few games so far, but I guess the thought is if we are running with macca/hopper or even dow in the middle, we may as well persist a few games rotating him through. Only one way to get better and that's to be involved. It's not like winning games is priority #1 ATM!!
When Lalor has attended centre bounces or stoppages around the ground I have watched him closely. His not even close to being ready for it imo. Another pre season, or maybe even towards the end of this season he may be able to have an impact but atm he’s not up to the pace and is ball watching
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Yes, I do agree he looks out of depth in the few games so far, but I guess the thought is if we are running with macca/hopper or even dow in the middle, we may as well persist a few games rotating him through. Only one way to get better and that's to be involved. It's not like winning games is priority #1 ATM!!
When Lalor has attended centre bounces or stoppages around the ground I have watched him closely. His not even close to being ready for it imo. Another pre season, or maybe even towards the end of this season he may be able to have an impact but atm he’s not up to the pace and is ball watching
I understand that thought process and I’m not saying whether I agree with that or not, but the club will be thinking of protecting Lalor and easing his exposure to the pace and intensity of AFL.
If he plays significant mid minutes and gets battered and barely touches it, his confidence may take a beating and it can be hard for young guys to recover. Perfect example is Jack Watts.
There’s layers to this stuff, but next year I expect more
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Yes, I do agree he looks out of depth in the few games so far, but I guess the thought is if we are running with macca/hopper or even dow in the middle, we may as well persist a few games rotating him through. Only one way to get better and that's to be involved. It's not like winning games is priority #1 ATM!!
When Lalor has attended centre bounces or stoppages around the ground I have watched him closely. His not even close to being ready for it imo. Another pre season, or maybe even towards the end of this season he may be able to have an impact but atm he’s not up to the pace and is ball watching
I understand that thought process and I’m not saying whether I agree with that or not, but the club will be thinking of protecting Lalor and easing his exposure to the pace and intensity of AFL.
If he plays significant mid minutes and gets battered and barely touches it, his confidence may take a beating and it can be hard for young guys to recover. Perfect example is Jack Watts.
There’s layers to this stuff, but next year I expect more
Lol. The old Jack Watts. Poor kid. Never stood a chance.
Yep I get it. I only thought a handful of mid minutes a game. Not massive amounts. I get he is young and learning all aspects. He is super composed already with ball in hand. Can't wait to see him develop (as long as it's in yellow and black) :gotigers