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Title: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on February 27, 2009, 01:36:55 AM
We are playing St Kilda next week up in Shepparton next Friday, March 6th.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton next week versus St Kilda
Post by: Ball! on February 27, 2009, 01:51:20 PM
Do we have any other details on this, as I would like to go down?

Like what time, what oval, etc?
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton next week versus St Kilda
Post by: torch on February 27, 2009, 02:15:40 PM
7pm start, not sure which oval.

last night was good that Terry dropped Bowden and Tuck to give the young players a good.

dropped McGuane too? not for that.

but like he said, just looking at the list.

would love to hear Post, Rance, Vickery all play against St Kilda.

if Hughes is 100% play him.

not sure if Cousins should play, probably not. Richardson shouldn't play.

Brown shouldn't play.

Johnson injured.

leave Tuck, Bowden leave out.

maybe give Foley a rest for the next couple of weeks.

Jackson needs to play, Connors and Collins should play.

Simmonds shouldn't play.

Putt should come in.

Pattison? where is he? is he injured?

if not,

play: Graham, Putt, Vickery, Pattison against St Kilda.

maybe rest Newman, what happened to him in the second half last night?

Deledio, Tambling, Moore, McGuane, Thursfield, Morton, Riewoldt: should play.

Deledio Captain against St Kilda and Moore Vice Captain.

the next two weeks should be all about the young players.

Title: Re: Off to Shepparton next week versus St Kilda
Post by: Infamy on February 27, 2009, 04:59:18 PM
I couldn't disagree more, the next two weeks should be about getting our starting 22 match fit, which they won't do by sitting on the sidelines.
Obviously Cousins, Johnson, Cotchin, Cogs won't play due to injury plus Richo's already proven he's match fit against Freo. As for the rest of them, time to get the boots on and get ready for Round 1. Blow out the rest of the cob webs and try to get the skills as sharp as possible in match conditions.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton next week versus St Kilda
Post by: TigerLand on February 27, 2009, 05:14:04 PM
Well said Infamy agreed.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton next week versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on February 28, 2009, 02:39:44 AM
Seems we will be going with more youth in this game.

No Richo, Browny, Johnson or Cousins playing according to today's Herald-Sun.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25117419-19742,00.html
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2009, 05:20:23 AM
From the Shepparton News:

"Greater Shepparton Council is sticking to the successful plan used for last year's AFL practice match at Deakin Reserve. St Kilda and Richmond will do battle in what is expected to be another blockbuster under lights at Deakin Reserve on Friday March 7."   [Ed. Friday is March 6]


Cuz is even on the front page up there lol.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2009, 02:18:53 PM
St Kilda v Richmond

Friday, 6 March, 7pm   

Deakin Reserve, Shepparton    

Tickets: Customer Service Desk, City of Greater Shepparton, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton. 9am - 5pm (Friday March 6th closing at 12 noon). Limited tickets available at the gate.

http://afl.com.au/2009%20NAB%20Cup%20and%20NAB%20Challenge/tabid/13741/default.aspx#challenge
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: mightytiges on March 02, 2009, 11:44:18 PM
What do you think the side will look like on Friday night?

I think we'll rest all the older guys who played against Collingwood and bring back those that sat it out plus a few of those who haven't yet played in the NAB series.

B:   McGuane    Silvester     King
HB:  Raines      Rance         Post
C:   Edwards    Jackson       Polo
HF:  JON        Riewoldt      Hislop
F:    Nahas       Putt          Morton
R:   Graham     Tuck       Thomson
Int:  Vickery, Bowden, Schulz, White, Connors, Collins, Tambling, Gilligan


The week after we play close to our round 1 side. Looks like we'll be either up at the Gold Coast (hello Julz) or in Bendigo going by that link.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 03, 2009, 07:28:04 AM
The week after we play close to our round 1 side. Looks like we'll be either up at the Gold Coast (hello Julz) or in Bendigo going by that link.

My monies on it being up at the Gold Coast - enjoy Julz  ;D
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 03, 2009, 01:20:35 PM
Excitement building for footy fans
Shepparton News

It was a slow start to ticket sales yesterday for Friday night's blockbuster AFL Challenge match between St Kilda and Richmond. But that didn't stop a horde of enthusiastic punters lining up to ensure their seats for the match. An estimated 200 tickets were snapped up by the close of business.



Deakin Reserve holds 10,000.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 07:02:30 PM
Mark Fine from SEN is up there. 4000 crowd. Ground is in great nick - a bowling green. As we know Saints have their big guns while we have a young side.

Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: rufio_1991 on March 06, 2009, 07:18:43 PM
can someone keep me updated on the scores and how the kids are doing?
i tried streaming it but it aint working :(
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Hes My Hero on March 06, 2009, 07:27:09 PM
can someone keep me updated on the scores and how the kids are doing?
i tried streaming it but it aint working :(

Where is the stream ?
Is it FM 98.5 ?
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 07:31:31 PM
From SEN

Rich   1.0-6
StK    4.1-25

Goals: Sarge

we had the breeze  :-\
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: rufio_1991 on March 06, 2009, 07:31:50 PM
http://www.fm985.com.au/ 
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 07:33:10 PM
That's the quarter time score btw
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 07:35:54 PM
http://www.fm985.com.au/ 
Can anyone get the sound?
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Hes My Hero on March 06, 2009, 07:36:38 PM
Is anyone able to get a feed from
http://www.fm985.com.au/

?????????????????????
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Hes My Hero on March 06, 2009, 07:39:16 PM
No sound from me.
Im using Winamp, it says it buffers and it is feeding but no audio.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: mightytiges on March 06, 2009, 07:40:19 PM
Same here. No sound  :(.

Sounds like a long night if we're 3 goals down already and the Saints have the breeze this quarter  :-\.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: capnblood on March 06, 2009, 07:41:02 PM
Getting the sound fine,

they're not streaming the game though
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 07:48:09 PM
1.1 to 7.4

 :-\
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 07:50:54 PM
6 1/2 minute mark 2nd quarter saints 7.4 tigers 1.1

From BF: it was 1.1 apiece at 22nd minute mark 1st quarter then Gardiner started to dominate against Vickery and Montagna is killing them in middle of ground
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Beren on March 06, 2009, 07:52:36 PM
Let's lull them into a false sense of security. ;)
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: harry bosch on March 06, 2009, 07:56:19 PM
I thinks its 6 or 7 goals to 4 so going ok...
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: richmondrules on March 06, 2009, 07:57:00 PM
6 1/2 minute mark 2nd quarter saints 7.4 tigers 1.1

From BF: it was 1.1 apiece at 22nd minute mark 1st quarter then Gardiner started to dominate against Vickery and Montagna is killing them in middle of ground

Are you sure OE? They are quoting Them 6,3 Us 4,1 with Sarge kicking 3 goals on Y&B.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 08:00:30 PM
I got the score off BF and saintsational

Rich  4.1-25
StK   7.3-45?

Goals: Schulz 3, Collins
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: richmondrules on March 06, 2009, 08:07:02 PM
I got the score off BF and saintsational

Ah well there's your problem then.  :rollin
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: richmondrules on March 06, 2009, 08:07:52 PM
From feisty_tige

"Half time 8,3 to 4,2. Thompson Sarge Tambling Thursty and Rance have all been good at times."
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 08:10:49 PM
LOL RROFO. I should know to trust Y&B  :thumbsup

Cheers for posting the score.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: mightytiges on March 06, 2009, 08:14:29 PM
From feisty_tige

"Half time 8,3 to 4,2. Thompson Sarge Tambling Thursty and Rance have all been good at times."
Not bad considering the sides on the park. A good comeback of sorts to kick 3 of the last 4 goals against the breeze.

Rich   1.0     4.2-26
St K   4.1     8.3-51

Well done Sarge on kicking 3. Maybe he'll make a FF after all in round 1 given Cleve is injured. Some pleasing signs seeing Thomson, Blingers and Rance having good games.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 08:18:23 PM
We're getting smashed in the hitouts according to saintsational

Armo 2 goals, Milney 2 goals, Kosi, BJ, X, Gilbert and Bally all 1 goal each
Schulz 3 goals for the tigers

Bally 15 odd disposals up to half-time. Fisher 13, Gilbert 12.

Gardy 16 hitouts (many to advantage), King 8 v Graham 4
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: WA Tiger on March 06, 2009, 08:19:01 PM
Yep better than I expected as well... :shh
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 08:20:52 PM
Jools from Y&B

"Gourdis and Tuck busy, Hislop ok. King coaching, TW on bench with players. Saints have far more experience, expect we'll lose by 40 or more. Too much handball in 1st, better in 2nd."
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 08:26:34 PM
Froim Y&B:

Connors goal
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: torch on March 06, 2009, 08:30:52 PM
hope Jay Schulz becomes our Full Forward!

Go Schulz!
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 08:39:35 PM
Polak is on the ground at FF  :thumbsup

Cheers to Jools' updates on Y&B
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 08:41:05 PM
Connors has 2 goals in the 3rd qtr  :gotigers
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: torch on March 06, 2009, 08:47:36 PM
St Kilda 8.4

Richmond 6.2


is that right?
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 08:53:05 PM
Hislop was subbed apparently for Polak


3/4 time - from saintsational

Rich   1.0    4.2      7.3-45
St K   4.1    8.3    12.6-78  


Goals: Schulz 3, Connors 2, Collins, ?
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 08:57:40 PM
From SEN

Really good second half according to Finey.

Polak played 2/3s of 3rd quarter. Almost a fairytale start -  had a good snap from 40m out but it didn't bounce the right way in the goalsquare.

Finey sounds like he is in a phonebox.

Tiges just got a goal I think he said in the 4th.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Chuck17 on March 06, 2009, 08:58:48 PM
hope Jay Schulz becomes our Full Forward!

Go Schulz!

Seconded  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 09:06:07 PM
That goal was kicked by Jordie.

Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 09:08:22 PM
Goal to Sarge. His 4th  :clapping

Thanks to Y&B
http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=9770&page=12
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: torch on March 06, 2009, 09:19:55 PM
Come On Jay!!!
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 09:21:37 PM
84-57 I'm guessing from the reports around the place.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 09:28:03 PM
92-57

Thanks to Y&B

Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 09:32:32 PM
Rich     9.3-57
St K   16.13-109

Final Score

Schulz and Goddard 4 each were the top goalkickers.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Ramps on March 06, 2009, 09:34:25 PM
a very competitive effort from our kids.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: 2JD on March 06, 2009, 09:37:10 PM
I was getting excited about nothing, I thought the first score was ours and the second the saints :(
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: torch on March 06, 2009, 09:41:45 PM
don't like loosing, but 'hey' ...

Jay kicked 4 out of 9 ...

any injuries???

and i know we aren't sure, but was any of Jay's goals from set shots from marks on the lead???
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: yellowandback on March 06, 2009, 09:54:01 PM
Hope someone has a match report, will be interesting to see who played well. Also Polak's first game.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: mightytiges on March 06, 2009, 10:23:59 PM
Rich   1.0   4.2    7.3    9.3-57
StK    4.1   8.3   12.6   16.13.109

Goals: Sarge 4, Connors 2, Collins, McMahon, ?


Sounds like there were some promising efforts from the kids by the reports around place. Sarge may have just secured FF for round 1 with Cleve doubtful. Good to see Connors kick a couple. Hopefully the media reports mention we had 3/4s of our best 22 out whereas the Saints were only missing 2.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 10:34:04 PM
Pics from the game tonight:

http://images.slatterymedia.com/photography/results/?q=collection:AFL%202009%20NAB%20Challenge%20-%20St%20Kilda%20v%20Richmond&sub_code=all (http://images.slatterymedia.com/photography/results/?q=collection:AFL%202009%20NAB%20Challenge%20-%20St%20Kilda%20v%20Richmond&sub_code=all)

Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Francois Jackson on March 06, 2009, 10:51:19 PM
Rich   1.0   4.2    7.3    9.3-57
StK    4.1   8.3   12.6   16.13.109

Goals: Sarge 4, Connors 2, Collins, McMahon, ?


Sounds like there were some promising efforts from the kids by the reports around place. Sarge may have just secured FF for round 1 with Cleve doubtful. Good to see Connors kick a couple. Hopefully the media reports mention we had 3/4s of our best 22 out whereas the Saints were only missing 2.

if your relying on Sarge to smash the Full Forward then we are in trouble.

We have massive issues with our FF IMO.

WTF is up with Cleve can someone tell me.

If he aint up to it pee him off
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Infamy on March 06, 2009, 10:58:52 PM
Rich   1.0   4.2    7.3    9.3-57
StK    4.1   8.3   12.6   16.13.109

Goals: Sarge 4, Connors 2, Collins, McMahon, ?


Sounds like there were some promising efforts from the kids by the reports around place. Sarge may have just secured FF for round 1 with Cleve doubtful. Good to see Connors kick a couple. Hopefully the media reports mention we had 3/4s of our best 22 out whereas the Saints were only missing 2.

if your relying on Sarge to smash the Full Forward then we are in trouble.

We have massive issues with our FF IMO.

WTF is up with Cleve can someone tell me.

If he aint up to it pee him off

He's injured for F*** sake!!!
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: mightytiges on March 06, 2009, 11:29:27 PM
Hughes has a foot injury daniel.

Tigers missing tonight:
Deledio
Simmonds
Browny
Riewoldt
Cotchin
Richo
Newman
Cogs
Cousins
Hughes
Moore
Foley

Saints missing:
Riewoldt
Maguire
R.Clarke

Geez how can anyone take the scoreboard seriously  ???.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: mat073 on March 06, 2009, 11:34:44 PM
Any injuries ?
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2009, 11:40:30 PM
Mark Fine on SEN in shepparton:

He was happy as a Saints man.

Both sides had players out. Richmond all their senior list so he didn't recognize our players. Saints had 3 out.

Finey said Polly seemed to have his awareness out there tonight and "looked like Graham Polak" which was a positive.

Deakin reserve is the best football ground surface in Australia although the lighting is like Albert Park in the old days.

Hislop got a knock early (concussion) and we took him off.

Rance knock on his lower leg late in the game so they took him off as a precaution.

Schulz was the best forward on the ground tonight which is saying something given how little the ball went down there for Richmond. Marked well and kicked beautifully. If the big lug could get some consistency during the real season he could be handy for Richmond as a forward.

Richmond have a number of tall ruckman although they are young and we don't know yet if they can play. Monsters kept coming from the bench. Gardiner however is a great tap ruckman and dominated.

St Kilda full strength team so no surprises from their senior players.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: tiogar on March 06, 2009, 11:59:15 PM
The result is utterly meaningless with abrely half a dozen of our top 18 on show. Totally and utterly meaningless. It gave Terry the chance to cast his eye over some of the lesser lights in a semi competitive game and some performed OK.

On the FF point we DO have problems. No denying it.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2009, 05:26:39 AM
From the AFL site:

Richmond    1.0    4.2     7.3      9.3  (57)
St Kilda       4.1    8.3   12.6    16.13 (109)

GOALS
Richmond: Schulz 4, Connors 2, Collins, McMahon, Tambling.
St Kilda: Goddard 4, Koschitzke 3, Gilbert, Armitage, Milne 2, X Clarke, S Fisher, Gwilt.

BEST
Richmond: Tuck, Schulz, McMahon, Tambling, Silvester.
St Kilda: Hayes, Goddard, Gilbert, S Fisher, Dal Santo, Ball, Montagna, X Clarke.

Injuries
Richmond: Nil.
St Kilda: Nil.


Here's some more pics from the game last night:
http://images.slatterymedia.com/photogallery/collection:afl%202009%20nab%20challenge%20-%20st%20kilda%20v%20richmond
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Chuck17 on March 07, 2009, 09:15:01 AM
Happy with how the senior players left in the side had good games.

Schulz effort could be very timely given the situation with Hughes.  You would have to think with our tall back three settled and with Rance and Silvester in the wings, Schulz isn't really essential in the back half and could be given a go at FF.

Also good to hear Tambling had a good game, I was worried against a full strength saints side and with us nowhere near full strength he might go missing a bit.  Sounds like he stood up a bit which is great.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: richmondrules on March 07, 2009, 01:07:59 PM
I love being able to post a link on this board. Normally I'm posting a link to here.

Excellent report from sezza on Y&B

http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=229003#post229003
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: mightytiges on March 07, 2009, 06:46:28 PM
I love being able to post a link on this board. Normally I'm posting a link to here.

Excellent report from sezza on Y&B

http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=229003#post229003
Cheers for that RROFO. That's a terrific thorough summary by sezza  :clapping.

Glad to hear Tambling played well for the whole game. A good confidence builder.

I have a mate who is a big Browne fan. Sounds like we have scored a hidden rookie gem once he gets a few more years experience and gets his fitness up to AFL level as he matures.

The main thing from last night is a lot of the young guns got some experience against almost full strength St Kilda side and we got through the match without any injuries.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Mr Magic on March 08, 2009, 03:01:00 PM
Forget Hughes, he is as soft as butter.

Jay smashes packs where Cleve would be afraid to break a nail. He is a much more competitive option in the forward 50m and he can also play the swingman in defence. The only thing Sarge lacks is consistency but his value is way underrated IMO.

Schulz & Riewoldt as the key forwards in a Richo free zone in '09.
We'll make the 8 if Wallace plays Jay as a key forward for most of the year IMO.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: mat073 on March 08, 2009, 04:00:23 PM
I would be happier going into round 1 with Jay at full forward than Hughes.At least Schulz is fit,will give a contest and now has some form on the board.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: wayne on March 08, 2009, 08:13:21 PM
Jay never worked as a forward because he and Richo couldn't work together.

Richo is out of the forward line now, maybe he might make it work if he gets a shot there.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: F0551L on March 08, 2009, 08:21:44 PM
and he can kick straight as well
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: mightytiges on March 08, 2009, 09:31:08 PM
Jay never worked as a forward because he and Richo couldn't work together.

Richo is out of the forward line now, maybe he might make it work if he gets a shot there.
Yep Sarge won't have Richo anymore to crash into as he flies for the same ball :P. Sarge isn't the brightest spark on the park. He's also 4 years older than Cleve or thereabouts. Sarge needs to cement a spot somewhere this year with Rance eventually taking over that 4th tall running position down back although Plough has backed Sarge as one of the best kicks off the HB line.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Mr Magic on March 08, 2009, 11:47:15 PM
He's also 4 years older than Cleve or thereabouts.

Try 1 year and 9 months MT.
There's not that much in it.
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: torch on March 09, 2009, 12:01:15 AM
somebody that told me tonight that Andrew Browne played well in the ruck on friday night?

does anyone agree or comment on his game?
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: Stripes on March 09, 2009, 09:33:00 AM
Reports are that Browne was our standout ruck during the game. Apparently Gus and Vickery were getting well beaten in the ruck duels but Browne was actually winning many of the contests. Browne was also good around the ground and particularly at ground level especially for someone of his size. Now why this may have been just one game it certainly adds more heat to an already competitive competition for our ruck places.

My personal prediction is that Browne will overtake Gus in the next couple of years to become one of our rucks with Putt eventually joining him with Vickery becoming a tall forward and pinch hitting in the ruck. Patto may be a little slow for the forwardline and it's too early to make a judgement of Putt.

I agree with everyone's opinion regarding our FF. Schulz is the better option at the moment and with Hughes out for a few weeks with injury he will get his chance to claim the position if he begins the season with a bang. He certainly didn't do himself any harm with his performance against the saints (in a losing side yet still heralded as the best forward on the ground).

I am amazed by the small age age difference between the two!  :o This may be the year that Schulz not only finds his position in the team but also shines. Given Hughes and Schulz minimial age difference Schulz is the stronger forward prospect by far especially, as others have noted, without Richo injurying him all the time.

I also said that Schulz never got a real chance as a forward because Richo used to dominate the F50 and command the ball leaving Schulz's with no supply. When the ball was finally delievered to Jay Richo would still think it was for him and crash the pack and ruining both their chances to mark. The problem is they play in a very similiar fashion but the difference is Schulz would not be the only target up forward for us he would be share the scoring with Riewoldt, Brown and Morton.

Hope he grasps his chance.

Stripes
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: torch on March 09, 2009, 10:15:17 PM
thank you 'Stripes'
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: one-eyed on March 10, 2009, 04:57:05 AM
Some more pics from the game:

http://www.newsphotos.com.au/SearchResults.asp?PageAction=SimpleSearch&QueryText=Shepparton (http://www.newsphotos.com.au/SearchResults.asp?PageAction=SimpleSearch&QueryText=Shepparton)
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: wayne on March 10, 2009, 10:42:53 AM
Tiger cubs shine in Shepparton

Richmond’s emerging stars were given another tick of approval in last Friday night’s NAB Challenge match against St Kilda in Shepparton.

Resting many of its stars ahead of a final pre-season hitout against Brisbane on the Gold Coast this week, the Club’s “next wave” took their chance to experience some valuable game time against a seasoned Saints’ outfit.

The Tigers’ coaching staff, including stand-in coach David King, had plenty to smile about.

“Our plan was to play our younger players in the third week of the NAB series, like a lot of the other teams have . . . we were thrilled with some of the efforts of the younger guys,” King said.

“We set a few challenges in terms of the young rucks against the experienced rucks, and their experienced ball-getters in the middle of the ground.

“Sure, they (the Saints) got hold of them in the end, but there were patches in the game where we were thrilled with their output.

“It’s a real stepping stone for the Club and those younger players.”

King made special mention of the younger Richmond ruckmen, who in the absence of regulars Troy Simmonds and Adam Pattison, competed manfully against the experienced St Kilda duo of Steven King and Michael Gardiner.

Tyrone Vickery, in just his second game at senior league level, again showed promising signs, while debutant Andrew Browne, and 21-year-old Angus Graham, looked at home at the highest level.

Mature-age rookie, Jarrod Silvester, outlined the considerable depth of the Tigers’ defensive stocks by being named among the team’s best players on the night.

Also in defence, 19-year-old Alex Rance continued to display his impressive credentials after almost breaking through for senior selection last season.

Richmond got through the match unscathed injury-wise, and will welcome back several big names for the final NAB series match this Friday night.

Among those missing from the match against St Kilda in Shepparton were Matthew Richardson, Brett Deledio, Chris Newman, Nathan Brown, Nathan Foley, Ben Cousins, Jack Riewoldt and Kelvin Moore.

http://richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/default.aspx?newsid=73020
Title: Re: Off to Shepparton Friday March 6 versus St Kilda
Post by: mightytiges on March 10, 2009, 09:04:37 PM
He's also 4 years older than Cleve or thereabouts.

Try 1 year and 9 months MT.
There's not that much in it.
Oops  :-[ I knew I shouldn't have been lazy and instead looked it up :wallywink. Sarge just feels he's been at Tigerland for ages. He still have 3 years more AFL experience than Cleve.