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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: Moi on July 08, 2006, 09:22:55 PM
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This should be his week for Rising Star nomination.
He has been sensational :thumbsup
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17 possies (10 contested) in 3 quarters, 7 clearances and 5 inside 50s. Awesome! :bow
Foley has to being rising star this week.
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Dermie gave him BOG :gotigers Go Axle :thumbsup
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The young fella made a comment last night that he allways seems to be bleeding from his eye.
Made me think and it is true, he just goes in so hard all the time - He really is one of our players that gets under people's guards and brings in a bit of that in and under toughness we have been missing for so long. :thumbsup
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now with cogs out, foley can really press home and challenge polo and raines for the prize!
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Fantastic game from Axel last night.
Really played a HUGE part in driving us forward from the centre.
He has really proved me wrong as i didnt think he was up to it.
Great work Axel and keep it going. The more game time he has got his confindence and output has gone through the roof :thumbsup
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He played a great game, didn't get to watch it, but the way Dermott was talking about it, I can get a fair idea :thumbsup
Wouldn't it be awesome for the Tigers to go back-to-back with Deledio winning the award last year ;D
:gotigers
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I am surprised that in most newspapers and websites today he wasn't named in the best.
I thought he was fantastic.
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Rising Star Awards day...Kevin Barlett's votes... :thumbsup :rollin
5. Andrew Raines - Rich
4. Dean Polo - Rich
3. Nathan Foley - Rich
2. someone inconsequential from Brisbane
1. someone inconsequential from Sydney
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I managed to get into the rooms after the game and even managed to say g'day to the kid - struth his eye looked bloody shocking but the way he plays he is going to cop this sort of stuff alot - I think this is the 2nd or maybe 3rd time his copped a bloodied eye
Tough little nut the Axel :thumbsup
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Hopefully Foley and Polo can step into the hole Cogz injury has left
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BIRCHALL!?!?!?!
'performed admirably on Embley....'
Foley dominated the centre square and clearances and was more than admirable!!
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BIRCHALL!?!?!?!
'performed admirably on Embley....'
Foley dominated the centre square and clearances and was more than admirable!!
We won our game interstate and Foley was instrumental to the victory ???. Foley has also only missed one game this year.
The judges have just gone on the past 3 rounds so our loss to Hawthorn cost Foley a nomination this week.
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He's in the top 10 in all the criteria for rising stars this year:
http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-richmond-tigers--nathan-foley
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Young Tiger muscles in on senior action
The Age
July 13, 2006
Nathan Foley has grown into his role at Richmond. Len Johnson reports.
AS DEBUTS go, Nathan Foley's was an inauspicious one. Two kicks, six handballs, a hint of desperation with three tackles, but whatever the former Colac youngster did, he would have been overshadowed by other events on the night.
First, Richmond lost the round-10 game last year against Melbourne by 57 points. Even worse, the Tigers lost one of their talisman players, Nathan Brown, to a horrific broken leg during the game. It wrecked Brown's, and the club's, season. Seven and two coming into that game, the Tigers won only three more games for the season.
Foley continued to grow, however, both literally — the 177-centimetre tall midfielder has put on almost 10 kilograms since arriving at Punt Road Oval after being selected in the 2003 rookie draft — and figuratively.
He played five of the last six games last season, was promoted to the full list off the rookie list, and has played 13 of 14 games so far in 2006.
"I worked pretty hard at it last year," said Foley, "and I put on a bit (of muscle)." The club website still shows him at his rookie draft weight of 71 kilograms, but he is now a more robust 80.
An injured hamstring sidelined Foley after his debut, but he broke back into the team with some irresistible form for Coburg in the VFL, including a 47-possession game.
Dropped again after the round-17 match against Port Adelaide, the youngster notched up another 30 possessions to cement his place for the last four rounds of 2005 (it did not hurt that his teammates lost to Carlton in his absence).
Last year was Foley's second on the rookie list. Clearly, he was determined not to remain either there or at Coburg. Determination has been a constant in Foley's development.
Richmond director of football Greg Miller recalls that Foley missed out on being drafted straight on to a senior list, despite performing well in the TAC Cup competition, for two reasons. "First he was small," he said, "and second he wouldn't run and spread. He did most of his work in tight."
Once at Punt Road, injuries held Foley up. He had persistent tendonitis in his knee. "He had to work so hard to get around it," Miller said, "knowing that if he didn't play he ran the risk of getting the stuff (off the list) and if he did he was restricted."
This season, one game for Coburg aside, Foley has played every game in the senior side. With the likes of Kane Johnson and Shane Tuck to play the main in-and-under midfield roles, Foley has started off the bench at times.
On the ground, his work-rate ensures he gets plenty of the ball. In both of the significant recent wins over Collingwood and Port Adelaide, his possession count has been up around 20.
Richmond's win over Collingwood was in a Sunday game at the MCG before 60,000. But the Tigers were surprise victors. Though they may not start favourites against Melbourne tomorrow night, it is a marquee game between one of the competition's form sides and one seen as a rising challenger. "Friday night in a big game at the 'G, it's something you dream about," said Foley.
With Melbourne's depth of polished midfielders, Foley is sure to see plenty of action. His attack on the ball will be an asset, too, with the Demons having worked over several seasons to hone a sharper edge to their skills.
Foley says he has relished the opportunity to play alongside teammates Troy Simmonds — "he's taught me a lot about playing around the stoppages" — and fellow midfielders Mark Coughlan (now out for the year injured), Johnson and Tuck. "We do a lot of work together as a group," he said.
Right now, Foley is about consolidating his place in the side and continuing to progress. "I want to keep on improving and just play as many senior games as I can," he said. Finals "would be massive. We're striving towards it."
One thing you can say about Nathan Foley is that he is prepared to keep on striving until he gets to where he wants to go.
http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2006/07/12/1152637741868.html
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Well Foley's doing heaps better than I thought he would. I kept saying he would turn into another Craig Ednie because of his size :-[ but he's obvously worked hard in the gym to reach 80kgs. All credit to Nathan :clapping.
Rising Star Awards day...Kevin Barlett's votes... :thumbsup :rollin
5. Andrew Raines - Rich
4. Dean Polo - Rich
3. Nathan Foley - Rich
2. someone inconsequential from Brisbane
1. someone inconsequential from Sydney
LOL fwoy :rollin
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Only one to recognise Nathan Foley's effort in the middle last week on Fox Footy tonight
Said he was absolutely fabulous with his clearances.
Pretty poor effort by the rest of the media not to highlight his efforts last week, so good on you Jason :thumbsup
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He'll probably be overlooked again because we got beaten convincingly but IMO Foley did himself no harm for a rising star nomination in the next couple of weeks.
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Well he misses again, despite being one of our best again.
Are clubs only allowed 2 nominations a season?
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A club is allowed more than two nominees. Port Adelaide have had three this year - Pearce, Symes and Surjan.
Foley just needs to keep up his consistency and in a week where there's no obvious standouts he'll get nominated. Moody and Port's Chaplin stood out this week.
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How many games has he played now?
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How many games has he played now?
20. 14 this year and 6 in 2005.
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Is he still eligible? I thought you could only play a certain amount of games before you are deemed ineligible ???
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Is he still eligible? I thought you could only play a certain amount of games before you are deemed ineligible ???
The eligible criteria is they've played no more than 10 games and under 21 years of age at January 1 of that season. Foley had only played 6 matches prior to this year so he's eligible.
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Is he still eligible? I thought you could only play a certain amount of games before you are deemed ineligible ???
The eligible criteria is they've played no more than 10 games and under 21 years of age at January 1 of that season. Foley had only played 6 matches prior to this year so he's eligible.
Ahh ok, I thought it was something along those lines :)
Thanks for clearing that up ;D
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Hopefully a win against the Lions will finally get Foles a deserved nomination:
Num MT K H D Avg M Avg HO Avg T Avg FF FA G Avg B SC Rat Avg
41 17 140 116 256 15.1 47 2.8 1 0.1 57 3.4 12 12 2 0.1 1 13 1011 59.5
Last six games:
R18 Bulldogs 10 9 19 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 56
R17 St Kilda 7 7 14 5 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 71
R16 Sydney 11 5 16 5 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 79
R15 Melbourne 9 12 21 6 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 76
R14 Port Adelaide 13 6 19 7 0 4 2 2 0 0 0 84
R13 Collingwood 11 9 20 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 62
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Foley has to be nominated now. Another 17 possie game tonight and alot of tough work winning the hardball.
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Lets get him a nomination improve his trade value ;D
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why would u want to trade him ???
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why would u want to trade him ???
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Luv Nathan - cornered the kid last night and wouldn't let him leave until he promised me a dance at the B&F :rollin
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Luv Nathan - cornered the kid last night and wouldn't let him leave until he promised me a dance at the B&F :rollin
You french types are all the same.
Field players :ROTFL
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Luv Nathan - cornered the kid last night and wouldn't let him leave until he promised me a dance at the B&F :rollin
You french types are all the same.
Field players :ROTFL
Oui, oui, Monsieur Mopsy :thumbsup
Done a good job this year young Nathan. He's played all but one game and would be nice to see him get a nomination. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks :pray
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It should be out of Foley if they are looking for consistency or Howat if they want a standout this round.
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BOUT TIME!!!
Well done Nathan, well deserved!
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Great stuff and well deserved :clapping
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Another Tiger Rising Star
8:59:12 AM Tue 15 August, 2006
Jennifer Witham
Sportal for afl.com.au
There has been further good news for the Tigers after their round 19 mauling of the Brisbane Lions with youngster Nathan Foley receiving the latest nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Star award.
Foley picked up 17 possessions against the Lions but it has been his standout consistency this year that has turned heads with the onballer having an average of 15 disposals across his 18 senior appearances.
Foley made his debut in round 10, 2005, after being elevated off the rookie list. A 47-possession VFL game in the wet at Punt Road mid-way through the year then did his reputation the world of good.
The tenacious midfielder followed on to run out the 2005 season strongly with solid performances in five of the last six games that ensured his promotion to the Tigers' list.
Foley is originally from Colac and via the Geelong Falcons was the fourth player selected in the 2004 NAB AFL Rookie draft. He was what coach Terry Wallace described as a 'terrific story' after lacking opportunity because of his size (177cm) and requiring several knee operations.
This year he has had more than 20 possessions in a single game twice, has had less than 10 only once, and has kicked two goals and taken a total of 50 marks. He becomes the third Tiger behind Andrew Raines and Dean Polo to receive a nomination.
http://richmondfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=289357
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Great reward for a year of consistency.
Well done, Nathan! :clapping
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Great reward for a year of consistency.
Well done, Nathan! :clapping
you sure can pick em Moi :thumbsup
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congrats well done and well deserved should have got it weeks ago just keep on playn ur game axle
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Just to make the OER oldies feel even older lol, "Axel" Foley wasn't even born when Beverley Hills Cop came out :-X.
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i think the time has come where axle deserves more game time
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No offence Jimmy, but Foley has been in the think of things for atleast 10 weeks now and is getting as much time in the middle as most players.
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congrats Axle :clapping
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Excuse me, but about f**king time!
Well done Nathan :clapping :thumbsup
Now if all our blokes could play consistent footy :P
:gotigers
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Luv Nathan - cornered the kid last night and wouldn't let him leave until he promised me a dance at the B&F :rollin
Seeing Richo can't or won't dance. ;)
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The Richmond youngster Nathan Foley joined Mitho and Chrisso for a chat this morning on Prime Time Sports.
(http://sport927.com.au/gateway/Daily_Audio/Sound%20Grabs/NF_160806.asx)
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For someone who thought he'd be another Ednie I'm happy he's proving me wrong. Blew Carlton away with his work in and under and his clearances in the second quarter when the game was won. His foot skills seemed alot more precise today too. If he had more than 2 games to go this year he'd be a chance for the RS award given his last 2 months.
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If we are a fair dinkum club, then Foley's emergence to this level should put some heat on Shane Tuck. Just my opinion thats all. :o
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Foley had 17 clearances (best by anyone all year, next best is 12) and 6 goal assists :gobdrop
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Foley had 17 clearances (best by anyone all year, next best is 12) and 6 goal assists :gobdrop
Today?!?!
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Foley had 17 clearances (best by anyone all year, next best is 12) and 6 goal assists :gobdrop
Today?!?!
Yep today apparently :gobdrop