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Title: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 06, 2012, 02:53:45 PM
Port ignores rumours linking Troy Chaplin to Richmond

    Michelangelo Rucci
    From: AdelaideNow
    July 05, 2012 5:39PM


PORT Adelaide is ignoring reports key defender Troy Chaplin is a target of Richmond.

Weeks after Chaplin being reported to being close to signing a two-year extension at Alberton, there is surprise at the Power that the Tigers supposedly want Chaplin while coach Damien Hardwick has developed a defence of the future with Dylan Grimes and Alex Rance.

"We are negotiating with Troy and his manager,'' said Power football operations chief Peter Rohde today.

Chaplin is managed by Liam Pickering. Port says it has not had to deal with rival offers during the negotiations.
 
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/port-ignores-rumours-linking-troy-chaplin-to-richmond/story-e6freck3-1226418210482
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Post by: gerkin greg on July 06, 2012, 03:21:03 PM
Coach's mate Chappy  :-*
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Post by: Ruanaidh on July 06, 2012, 03:37:50 PM
Interesting. Where there's smoke............
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Post by: Coach on July 06, 2012, 03:51:17 PM
Stay where you are, Troy.
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Post by: bojangles17 on July 06, 2012, 03:55:19 PM
Im not that excited, boy is there a better FB than rancer going around id like to see that :shh.

If we are to go after a free agent or a big fish, we need a goal kicking freak....not sure if there are likely to be an available...but i dnt reckon chaplin is worth the effort. Peter McCormack II :lol
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Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 06, 2012, 04:09:05 PM
Im not that excited, boy is there a better FB than rancer going around id like to see that :shh.

If we are to go after a free agent or a big fish, we need a goal kicking freak....not sure if there are likely to be an available...but i dnt reckon chaplin is worth the effort. Peter McCormack II :lol

I would have been happy with Carlisle from Port. The big body to take on the monsters our defence needs which would free up Griffiths or Astbury when fit to go to CHF.

Chaplain is another defender with the size of Rance McGuane Grimes Dea which we already have.
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Post by: mightytiges on July 06, 2012, 10:56:22 PM
If Carlile is on the outer at Port due to fitness or lack of then they won't want to lose Chaplin. Anyway I'd guess the Club must still feel we are light on for quality defenders with Grimes' hammy probs two years in a row and Griffs only now putting consecutive games together. Then there's Astbury and Moore only returning from serious injuries.
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Post by: tigs2011 on July 07, 2012, 02:19:11 AM
Posted this a year ago. Adelaide just catching up now.  :sleep
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Post by: one-eyed on July 07, 2012, 02:56:43 AM
Richmond earmarks Port Adelaide's Troy Chaplin as a potential free agency acquisition

    Jon Ralph
    From: Herald Sun
    July 07, 2012


RICHMOND has earmarked Troy Chaplin as a potential free agency acquisition despite Port Adelaide's confidence it will re-sign the key defender.

The Tigers have already publicly expressed the need to bolster their defensive stocks, with Chaplin out of contract at season's end.

At just 26 and capable of playing on the monsters of the AFL, he would seamlessly slot into Richmond's key defensive line-up.

Chaplin was disappointed to be shopped around by Port Adelaide in the trade period last year, with the Tigers interested as far back as then.

They are one of four clubs to express interest in the former Maryborough boy, although he bought a house in Adelaide last year and is not desperate to leave the club.

Port Adelaide football operations manager Peter Rohde has offered Chaplin a new two-year deal.

But with the interest in him considerable, opposition clubs are still confident they are a chance to lure him away.

Richmond's defensive depth has been tested this week with an injury to Dylan Grimes, meaning Luke McGuane comes back into the line-up.

Richmond's Fighting Tiger Fund has given the club the funds to enable it to go after opposition players.

And with a history of recent success, list analysis manager Blair Hartley has clearly been given instructions to lure more talent.

Hartley comes from Port Adelaide, but while the club will go after Chaplin it will also spend the next nine weeks assessing its own defensive stocks.

Young tall Ben Griffiths could yet make it at centre half-back, while Kelvin Moore is working hard in the VFL to prove he is over his repeated hip issues.

David Astbury has finally overcome knee issues but will play next week in the VFL after some soft-tissue concerns.

Chaplin is one of a number of defenders the Tigers are assessing, with the club also taking an interest in St Kilda's James Gwilt before he re-signed.

Essendon's Tayte Pears has struggled with injury and is also on the borderline of selection given Jake Carlisle's exceptional form, but the Tigers are not interested in the full-back.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/richmond-earmarks-port-adelaides-troy-chaplin-as-a-potential-free-agency-acquisition/story-e6frf9jf-1226419333007
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Post by: Coach on July 07, 2012, 01:07:24 PM
Who writes this poo. Chaplin is a 3rd tall and most of the time he plays loose man.
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Post by: rogerd3 on July 07, 2012, 01:09:17 PM
smokescreen. :cheers
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Post by: one-eyed on July 12, 2012, 02:19:39 AM
The Adelaide Advertiser mentions a straight swap for McGuane lol.


POWER'S QUICK FIX

PORT Adelaide wants to deepen its player list - and strengthen its leadership group - by hitting the free-agent market. Of the 81 free-agents available this season these are the players still available and capable of tempting the Power.

...
LUKE McGUANE (Richmond) Defender. Age: 25

Prospect: Skill base a concern. Possible swap for Troy Chaplin.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/recruiting-quick-fix-to-jolt-power/story-e6freco3-1226422963723
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Post by: tigs2011 on July 12, 2012, 02:59:19 AM
The Adelaide Advertiser mentions a straight swap for McGuane lol.


POWER'S QUICK FIX

PORT Adelaide wants to deepen its player list - and strengthen its leadership group - by hitting the free-agent market. Of the 81 free-agents available this season these are the players still available and capable of tempting the Power.

...
LUKE McGUANE (Richmond) Defender. Age: 25

Prospect: Skill base a concern. Possible swap for Troy Chaplin.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/recruiting-quick-fix-to-jolt-power/story-e6freco3-1226422963723

epic troll is epic. hahahahhaa
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on July 12, 2012, 07:36:16 AM
 :lol
thats's just a Big Footy type speculation
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on July 12, 2012, 11:33:19 AM
:lol
thats's just a Big Footy type speculation

Had to be an Adelaide/Richmond supporter writing the article. hahahaa
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on July 12, 2012, 11:39:50 AM
McG going nowhere  :cheers
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Post by: the claw on July 12, 2012, 11:56:41 AM
would be a good pick up  the exact type we dont have  how many 195cm 100kg defenders do we have again. doesnt  cost a thing in free agency.
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Post by: Eat_em_Alive on July 12, 2012, 02:39:29 PM
We should explore all opportunies we can
Yed McG can stay, has the rest of the season to cement a place in the fwd line
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Post by: Coach on July 12, 2012, 03:16:10 PM
would be a good pick up  the exact type we dont have  how many 195cm 100kg defenders do we have again. doesnt  cost a thing in free agency.

You would probably bag Chaplin if he played for Richmond. Chappy doesn't play key position half the time. Trengove & Carlisle take the two best forwards while Chaplin plays as a floater. I'd take Troy at Richmond but I wouldn't give anything up for him. Especially not McG ;D
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Post by: gerkin greg on July 12, 2012, 03:20:35 PM
chappy, moore and McG, what a backline 8)
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Post by: Coach on July 12, 2012, 03:24:25 PM
Whoa, reminds me of the goold ol' days of Moore, McG &.....Thursty 8)
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Post by: Dubstep Dookie on July 12, 2012, 05:39:04 PM
Was told some very interesting news for tigers fans this afternoon which involves a player from another club possibly signing a heads of agreement

All I can say is svelto
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Post by: Loui Tufga on July 12, 2012, 06:50:28 PM
Was told some very interesting news for tigers fans this afternoon which involves a player from another club possibly signing a heads of agreement

All I can say is svelto

Pic's or it didn't happen ::)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on July 12, 2012, 07:18:44 PM
would be a good pick up  the exact type we dont have  how many 195cm 100kg defenders do we have again. doesnt  cost a thing in free agency.

You would probably bag Chaplin if he played for Richmond. Chappy doesn't play key position half the time. Trengove & Carlisle take the two best forwards while Chaplin plays as a floater. I'd take Troy at Richmond but I wouldn't give anything up for him. Especially not McG ;D
we see it different then. hes held their backline together for the last 3 yrs. defensively a better player than rance but hey thats just more opinion.
chaplin rance and grimes sounds okay to me. would even play moore with those three if he actually shows he can still play.

you may get your wish this week if griffiths doesnt come up. well part of it with moore mcguane and rance taking thursfields spot. its almost like returning to the wallace days.i wonder what odds one could get on griffiths playing forward this week with moore in the team and mcguane lol named back.
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Post by: Balmyarmy on July 12, 2012, 07:26:10 PM
Was told some very interesting news for tigers fans this afternoon which involves a player from another club possibly signing a heads of agreement

All I can say is svelto

Quick or not, will the masses be happy?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on July 12, 2012, 07:38:56 PM
With the greatest respect to lukey and he wont be going anyway just quietly :shh...but thered be a few on that list that they would zero in on first
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Post by: Coach on July 12, 2012, 08:09:55 PM
would be a good pick up  the exact type we dont have  how many 195cm 100kg defenders do we have again. doesnt  cost a thing in free agency.

You would probably bag Chaplin if he played for Richmond. Chappy doesn't play key position half the time. Trengove & Carlisle take the two best forwards while Chaplin plays as a floater. I'd take Troy at Richmond but I wouldn't give anything up for him. Especially not McG ;D
we see it different then. hes held their backline together for the last 3 yrs. defensively a better player than rance but hey thats just more opinion.
chaplin rance and grimes sounds okay to me. would even play moore with those three if he actually shows he can still play.

you may get your wish this week if griffiths doesnt come up. well part of it with moore mcguane and rance taking thursfields spot. its almost like returning to the wallace days.i wonder what odds one could get on griffiths playing forward this week with moore in the team and mcguane lol named back.

Trengove won their B&F last year from CHB and Carlisle gets the full forward. Chaplin has been dropped a few times and he frustrates Port people. He can play. But I just don't like a big man that lacks heart at times. ;D
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Post by: gerkin greg on July 12, 2012, 09:45:35 PM
Port people like Coach  :shh
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Post by: Coach on July 12, 2012, 10:26:32 PM
Port people like Coach  :shh

Yeah, but don't tell people why.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on July 13, 2012, 02:10:12 PM
Big Wazza!

(http://users.pipeline.com.au/~obw/scumpics/tredders.jpg)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on July 13, 2012, 03:36:32 PM
Speaking of key defenders that could end up on the market, on the Footy Show last night Barrett was claiming Ben Reid is worth $400k p.a. and could be the one squeezed out of the Pies after they do deals with Cloke, Beams, etc. That's not that far away from McGuane's rumoured contract ($300-350k p.a over 3 years) IIRC according to Jack  ;D.
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Post by: dwaino on July 13, 2012, 03:47:42 PM
Keen for Reid.
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Post by: 10 FLAGS on July 13, 2012, 03:59:14 PM
I would have Reid as a No1 target if he was available. If he did become available then $500,000-$550,000 per year should be the offer, thats the type of figure the Pies would find almost impossible to put in their cap. I would also be looking at Caddy, he wants Essendon but Essendon dont have anything to bargain with. We have the compo pick and our 1st rounder which will be around the pick 10 mark. We have starting points to a successful trading period.
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Post by: JVT on July 13, 2012, 04:11:37 PM
I would have Reid as a No1 target if he was available. If he did become available then $500,000-$550,000 per year should be the offer, thats the type of figure the Pies would find almost impossible to put in their cap. I would also be looking at Caddy, he wants Essendon but Essendon dont have anything to bargain with. We have the compo pick and our 1st rounder which will be around the pick 10 mark. We have starting points to a successful trading period.
As good as Caddy is, wouldn't give up our pick 10 plus a compo pick for him. Agree though, would look at him.
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Post by: Dubstep Dookie on July 13, 2012, 04:13:18 PM
Keen for Reid.

X2
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Post by: Coach on July 13, 2012, 04:43:45 PM
Reid best loose man since Maxwell :lol Unofficial floater. stuff him, swing it on over to Merrett. He loves the Lions but if we got him :shh whoa
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Post by: dwaino on July 13, 2012, 05:11:21 PM
No way. Reid plays well on the big guys because he is a good reader of the play and has the defender tools down pat. He only got beaten last Friday because he got moved on to Walker who killed Reid with speed. I reckon sauce is a ripper, but Reid would easily be straight up key back post in our 22. Would be around for yonks too.
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Post by: Coach on July 13, 2012, 05:26:51 PM
Ben Reid isn't coming to Richmond. Gets killed against good forwards anyway.
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Post by: Dubstep Dookie on July 13, 2012, 05:32:13 PM
Ben Reid isn't coming to Richmond. Gets killed against good forwards anyway.

IN-COR-RECT
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on July 13, 2012, 05:39:37 PM
Lies and slander >:(
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Post by: rogerd3 on July 13, 2012, 05:41:04 PM
lets hope the player we do
snare fits in with everyones
lofty expectations. :thumbsup
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Post by: Willy on July 13, 2012, 05:42:49 PM
We should recruit Danyl Pearce and play him at CHB. That should release thunder-thighs Hurley to play ruck, ruck-rover, full-forward and assistant coach.  :thumbsup

No but seriously, Reid is a gun CHB. No question.

Coachy boy done smoked too many billies again.
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Post by: Dubstep Dookie on July 13, 2012, 05:53:13 PM
Hurley Isn't fat. It's glandular
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Post by: Coach on July 13, 2012, 06:28:40 PM
We should recruit Danyl Pearce and play him at CHB. That should release thunder-thighs Hurley to play ruck, ruck-rover, full-forward and assistant coach.  :thumbsup

No but seriously, Reid is a gun CHB. No question.

Coachy boy done smoked too many billies again.

The loose idiot lost Collingwood their grand final last year. Nick Maxwell is the best HB in the comp. No question.

Ben Reid isn't coming to Richmond. Tarrant and Brown are both better defenders. Even that Keefe bloke :fishing
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Post by: one-eyed on July 26, 2012, 04:54:25 AM
Chaplin courted by rival clubs

    Jake Niall
    The Age
    July 26, 2012


FOUR or five clubs, including St Kilda and Richmond, have shown interest in Port Adelaide free agent and key defender Troy Chaplin.

But Port, which has been fending off Geelong's advances on another Victorian, Travis Boak, is in discussions with Chaplin's management about a new contract and is ''pretty confident'' he will stay.

The Tigers are understood to be the strongest suitor for Chaplin, 26, who is a restricted free agent and can seek offers from other clubs which Port has the right to match.

Richmond has been in the market for a mature tall back, having shored up its ruck problem this year by acquiring Ivan Maric from the Crows. Chaplin played one season with Tigers coach Damien Hardwick - his first year at Port was Hardwick's last - while he is also well known to Richmond assistant coach and former teammate Brendon Lade and opposition and list analyst Blair Hartley, who worked for Port previously.
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St Kilda, too, has registered an interest with Chaplin's management, the Saints also having a significant weakness at full-back, having lost journeyman Zac Dawson to Fremantle without finding a mature replacement. St Kilda's tight salary cap and substantial contracts have not given it much space to pursue players from rival clubs, though that situation is likely to change in the next couple of years as club greats retire.

Port Adelaide football operations manager Peter Rohde said the Power was in talks with the management of Chaplin, who is originally from Maryborough but said to have settled well in Adelaide.

''We're talking with his management, we're a fair way down the track, but like a lot of free agents, I think there's a little bit of water still to go under the bridge,'' Rohde said.

He said the club was ''pretty confident'' of retaining Chaplin, who has played 138 games, including all 16 this year.

Chaplin is seeking a new deal of at least two years, with the interest from Victorian clubs perhaps improving his bargaining position.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/chaplin-courted-by-rival-clubs-20120725-22qx6.html#ixzz21f6YVR7O
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Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 26, 2012, 05:28:25 AM
 :gobdrop

I'm not sure our ruck problems have been solved
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Post by: MADTIGER2010 on July 26, 2012, 07:05:09 AM
Watch all the turnovers in our defence lol
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Post by: WA Tiger on July 26, 2012, 08:21:48 AM
Chaplin, Cloke and Merrit.... :gotigers :clapping
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Post by: one-eyed on August 01, 2012, 05:33:55 AM
We've put a 4-year offer on the table for Chaplin ...

So easy for free agents at Port and Crows to walk away

    Michelangelo Rucci
    From: The Advertiser
    August 01, 2012


FREE agents Troy Chaplin at Port Adelaide and Chris Knights at the Crows will have easy paths to new AFL clubs next year.

Chaplin's exit from the Power is almost confirmed.

The 26-year-old defender has a four-year offer from Richmond and Port will not match it. This means that Chaplin can walk to Tigerland in October without any roadblocks.

He is a "restricted" free agent. He is compelled to stay at Alberton only if the Power matches any offer from a rival AFL club.

In return for Chaplin's loss to Richmond, Port will be compensated with draft picks.

Knights is an "unrestricted" free agent. He can leave West Lakes regardless of how any contract offer from a rival club matches up with a deal from Adelaide. So far, Knights has no contract to consider from the Crows.

Beyond contracts, Knights may now feel his chances of finding a regular place in an AFL line-up are elsewhere.

He has played just 20 of a possible 39 games since 2010 when the midfielder-forward signed with Adelaide despite attention from other clubs.

Adelaide football operations chief Phil Harper said yesterday: "We have spoken to Chris' manager and have decided to leave it until the end of the year.

"That does not mean we will not offer Chris an extension.

"But in the end, as a free agent, it is Chris' call."

This is the SA landscape of the first round of free agency that changes how players move between AFL clubs.

Eight SA-based players are among the game's 62 free agents - two at Adelaide and six at the Power.

At Port, there is Chaplin, captain Dom Cassisi, midfielders Danyle Pearce and Steven Salopek, defender Jacob Surjan and forward Brett Ebert.

Cassisi has been taken out of the free-agency market by signing a two-year extension.

There is unlikely to be any rush on Pearce, Salopek, Surjan or Ebert. The long-anticipated passage of Pearce to expansion franchise Greater Western Sydney as an "uncontracted" wildcard recruit has reached a dead end with his form lapse.

At Adelaide, there is Knights and veteran defender Michael Doughty who is most likely to retire at season's end.

Chaplin is said to have as many as five AFL clubs prepared to chase him. None is as bullish as Richmond where his currency is being enhanced by three former Port identities - coach Damien Hardwick, assistant coach Brendan Lade and recruiting manager Blair Hartley.

The other major contender will be St Kilda after coach Scott Watters confirmed his club's search for a mature-age defender in the free-agent market.

Chaplin's status at Port - at least among the supporter group - is shaky after his recent turnover kicks in defence have become too costly.

He is unlikely to have been placed in the "must keep" column in Port's recent review of its player list.

And with the Power reluctant to test Chaplin as a forward, the 139-game player is on an unstoppable path to Richmond.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/so-easy-for-free-agents-at-port-and-crows-to-walk-away/story-e6frf9jf-1226439782352
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 01, 2012, 07:23:41 AM
Sounds good that the club is being bullish
I don't know too much about him? What's the general thought around chaplin??
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Post by: Francois Jackson on August 01, 2012, 07:50:34 AM
More info what's his scalps like?

"costly turnovers"

Perfect will slot nicely into our defensive half

Welcome to Punt Road son
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Post by: bojangles17 on August 01, 2012, 08:01:34 AM
Id love to get knights to RFC :pray
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Post by: Francois Jackson on August 01, 2012, 08:05:09 AM
Id love to get knights to RFC :pray

You kidding? Each to their own but the bloke is very average

We should now put all our energy into Cloke and Caddy

Caddy is the only one that will cost picks

End the year on a positive note
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Post by: 10 FLAGS on August 01, 2012, 08:21:50 AM
Another C grade player whose kicking in recent weeks dont provide much confidence. Welcome to Punt Road. He will fit in with Houli and Grigg. :help
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stripes on August 01, 2012, 10:34:22 AM
Another C grade player whose kicking in recent weeks dont provide much confidence. Welcome to Punt Road. He will fit in with Houli and Grigg. :help

It's all about creating competition for spots and depth. If he is battling with Post & Astbury for the third tall spot that is fantastic. I want to see Griffiths moved forward next year leaving Grimes (injury prone) and Rance first dibs on the first two tall defensive spots
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Post by: tigs2011 on August 01, 2012, 10:38:17 AM
He's mentally checked out of Port. He's lost interest in being there and started playing like it. Lol at MadTiger2010 bagging him out because it means Post won't get a game.  :thumbsup
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Post by: JVT on August 01, 2012, 10:47:11 AM
Chaplin is much better than a C grade player. Is a fine footballer and will be a very welcome addition to our defensive stocks. Chaplin with Rance and Grimes  :gotigers
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Post by: TigerLand on August 01, 2012, 11:02:19 AM
Id love to get knights to RFC :pray

You kidding? Each to their own but the bloke is very average

We should now put all our energy into Cloke and Caddy

Caddy is the only one that will cost picks

End the year on a positive note

Tend to agree, as much as a KP backman is what we need, I'd rather us spend our cash and resources on a KP forward and extra midfield depth.

Think you can find KP backman if you draft well and develop. Most decent KP backman are picked up mid draft.

With Rance, Grimes, Griffiths and now Post looking ok as back up and with Astbury as well, I don't think Chaplin is were we should be putting our resources...
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Post by: JVT on August 01, 2012, 11:10:54 AM
Post isn't looking ok.

We need some depth if players go down, and having Chaplin, Rance, Grimes, Griffiths and Astbury (if he comes on) as 5 choices for tall backmen, we are looking good.

Also provides some flexibility with the use of Griff, as we know he can play forward, which could allow TV to spend some time in the ruck and alleviate the load on Maric. Then again, they could do the same thing by bringing in Cloke (TV helping out in the ruck).

I agree, need another inside midfielder to back up Foley. They'll either trade for one or draft one though as I don't think there are any of quality as free agents, happy to be corrected though?  :thumbsup
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Post by: Francois Jackson on August 01, 2012, 11:22:52 AM
Post isn't looking ok.

We need some depth if players go down, and having Chaplin, Rance, Grimes, Griffiths and Astbury (if he comes on) as 5 choices for tall backmen, we are looking good.

Also provides some flexibility with the use of Griff, as we know he can play forward, which could allow TV to spend some time in the ruck and alleviate the load on Maric. Then again, they could do the same thing by bringing in Cloke (TV helping out in the ruck).

I agree, need another inside midfielder to back up Foley. They'll either trade for one or draft one though as I don't think there are any of quality as free agents, happy to be corrected though?  :thumbsup

Make the GC an offer of our first plus mcnugget and Jackson

That will do it. Caddy will be a gun and a great replacement if one of our mids go down

Then grab Cloke

Maloney and Hille/Gorringe via PSD and we are set

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on August 01, 2012, 11:41:50 AM
Mad tiger would be spewin.

Seriously though, thought 4 years is a bit much?

Should have been 3. Let's offer Jordie Sanchez a 5 year contract while we're at it as well.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on August 01, 2012, 11:45:02 AM
If things turn out like you say Daniel, we are set. I have no doubt we are pushing for Cloke behind the scenes and if Caddy wants to come home, we will put ourselves forward as an option.

If we added Cloke, Chaplin and Caddy in the off season . . . .  :gotigers :clapping

Mad tiger would be spewin.

Seriously though, thought 4 years is a bit much?

Should have been 3. Let's offer Jordie Sanchez a 5 year contract while we're at it as well.
4 years on a 26 year old is ok, will be 30 when time is up on the contract. I don't care so much about the years, to me it is more the $$$ attached to it. I've got faith that they aren't paying overs, not this new footy dept. we have anyways. If it was Wallace and co. it would have been a 5 year deal on $450k  :banghead ;)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Big Papa Bear on August 01, 2012, 12:01:38 PM
Chaplain would currently be a better option to anyone we have on the list and provide good support to Rance & Co. If Port are interested in McGuane, they probably wouldn't not be now - but we should offer him anyway just to be nice ( and to get rid of him). Besides Port have got a bit out of Rodan & Shultz so they should be happy with McGuano.

Chris Knights would be a handy player in our midfield. Ivan MAric used to share a house with him when team mates at Adelaide - perhaps there's a link there?

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on August 01, 2012, 12:08:08 PM
Id love to get knights to RFC :pray

You kidding? Each to their own but the bloke is very average

We should now put all our energy into Cloke and Caddy

Caddy is the only one that will cost picks

End the year on a positive note

caddy wont be at tigerland.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: cub on August 01, 2012, 12:10:09 PM
Chaplin! Meh?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on August 01, 2012, 12:18:51 PM
last time I checked we don't have any  100 kg 195cm defenders...haven't we been crying out for a "gorilla keeper"

they don't develop over night .
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ox on August 01, 2012, 12:26:14 PM
Id love to get knights to RFC :pray

what would u do to him,Bo ?????
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: jordie2tivendale on August 01, 2012, 12:27:30 PM
Chaplin! Meh?
Feel the same way mate
Port are not overly upset it seems at the moment Suppose we will have to go with Blair on this one
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 01, 2012, 12:29:59 PM
Id love to get knights to RFC :pray
I agree bojangles.

I think he's got a good size to him and would be a big improvement on our current skinny small forwards. And he should be cheap.

And it would be great to call out the name Knights again.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 01, 2012, 12:36:09 PM
Power denies Chaplin link
By Harry Thring
Wed 01 Aug, 2012


PORT Adelaide coach Matthew Primus has rejected claims key defender Troy Chaplin has received a four-year offer from Richmond, saying that Chaplin denies any contact with rival clubs.

With Chaplin's status as a restricted free agent, he is only permitted to leave the Power if they can't match the offers from rival clubs.

It was reported in The Advertiser newspaper on Wednesday that as many as five AFL clubs were chasing the 26-year-old and that Richmond had already put a four-year deal on the table.

Primus said Chaplin had told him otherwise.

"All the discussions that we've ever had with Troy is that he hasn't spoken to anybody, his manager hasn't spoken to any other club, so we'll take Troy on that word and keep working with him," he said.

"He plays an important part for us for the rest of the year and we see him as somebody that's going to be a part of our football club.

"He's telling us the exact same thing from his point of view."

But Primus wouldn't confirm whether the Power would definitely match a rival offer for the defender.

"We'll play that through, but [as far as] he's aware, he hasn't been spoken to by anyone and we have been in contract negotiations with him," he said.

"We'll play that out and this is what free agency is all about, but Troy's certainly not happy with the article in today's paper, he says it's the furthest thing from the truth."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/143221/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on August 01, 2012, 12:42:18 PM
"hey Matt, I'm off to Richmond next year, but can I still play this weekend?"

What else is he meant to say?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 01, 2012, 03:44:18 PM
Let's trade instead. Chaplin and Schulz for Dan Jackson and Luke McGuane
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on August 01, 2012, 03:56:45 PM
So what compensation will we have to give the Power draft picks to get him in ??.Dont forget it is a super draft and we have a early first rounder and 2 second picks.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 01, 2012, 04:01:01 PM
So what compensation will we have to give the Power draft picks to get him in ??.Dont forget it is a super draft and we have a early first rounder and 2 second picks.

It's free agency. We don't have to give them anything
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on August 01, 2012, 04:01:18 PM
So what compensation will we have to give the Power draft picks to get him in ??.Dont forget it is a super draft and we have a early first rounder and 2 second picks.

unrestricted free agent isnt he?

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on August 01, 2012, 04:24:34 PM
Trade Riewoldt for Shculz

A nazi for a nazi
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on August 01, 2012, 04:38:24 PM
So what compensation will we have to give the Power draft picks to get him in ??.Dont forget it is a super draft and we have a early first rounder and 2 second picks.

unrestricted free agent isnt he?
No he is a restricted free agent.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on August 01, 2012, 05:33:59 PM
So what compensation will we have to give the Power draft picks to get him in ??.Dont forget it is a super draft and we have a early first rounder and 2 second picks.

unrestricted free agent isnt he?
No he is a restricted free agent.

cheers for clearing that up.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on August 01, 2012, 05:40:16 PM
Post isn't looking ok.

We need some depth if players go down, and having Chaplin, Rance, Grimes, Griffiths and Astbury (if he comes on) as 5 choices for tall backmen, we are looking good.

Also provides some flexibility with the use of Griff, as we know he can play forward, which could allow TV to spend some time in the ruck and alleviate the load on Maric. Then again, they could do the same thing by bringing in Cloke (TV helping out in the ruck).

I agree, need another inside midfielder to back up Foley. They'll either trade for one or draft one though as I don't think there are any of quality as free agents, happy to be corrected though?  :thumbsup

Make the GC an offer of our first plus mcnugget and Jackson

That will do it. Caddy will be a gun and a great replacement if one of our mids go down

Then grab Cloke

Maloney and Hille/Gorringe via PSD and we are set

I'd trade our first pick (8 or 9) for Caddy. Throw in McGuano
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 10 FLAGS on August 01, 2012, 05:43:27 PM
Post isn't looking ok.

We need some depth if players go down, and having Chaplin, Rance, Grimes, Griffiths and Astbury (if he comes on) as 5 choices for tall backmen, we are looking good.

Also provides some flexibility with the use of Griff, as we know he can play forward, which could allow TV to spend some time in the ruck and alleviate the load on Maric. Then again, they could do the same thing by bringing in Cloke (TV helping out in the ruck).

I agree, need another inside midfielder to back up Foley. They'll either trade for one or draft one though as I don't think there are any of quality as free agents, happy to be corrected though?  :thumbsup

Make the GC an offer of our first plus mcnugget and Jackson

That will do it. Caddy will be a gun and a great replacement if one of our mids go down

Then grab Cloke

Maloney and Hille/Gorringe via PSD and we are set

I'd trade our first pick (8 or 9) for Caddy. Throw in McGuano

What we would do is completely different to what the club would do. The admin at our club are only interested in C grade freebies not in getting serious quality players to the club.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on August 01, 2012, 05:45:07 PM
Post isn't looking ok.

We need some depth if players go down, and having Chaplin, Rance, Grimes, Griffiths and Astbury (if he comes on) as 5 choices for tall backmen, we are looking good.

Also provides some flexibility with the use of Griff, as we know he can play forward, which could allow TV to spend some time in the ruck and alleviate the load on Maric. Then again, they could do the same thing by bringing in Cloke (TV helping out in the ruck).

I agree, need another inside midfielder to back up Foley. They'll either trade for one or draft one though as I don't think there are any of quality as free agents, happy to be corrected though?  :thumbsup

Make the GC an offer of our first plus mcnugget and Jackson

That will do it. Caddy will be a gun and a great replacement if one of our mids go down

Then grab Cloke

Maloney and Hille/Gorringe via PSD and we are set

I'd trade our first pick (8 or 9) for Caddy. Throw in McGuano

What we would do is completely different to what the club would do. The admin at our club are only interested in C grade freebies not in getting serious quality players to the club.

Yessum
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on August 01, 2012, 05:48:56 PM
unlike the mid eighties
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 10 FLAGS on August 01, 2012, 05:52:44 PM
unlike the mid eighties

 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on August 01, 2012, 06:30:29 PM
 :clapping :clapping :clapping

Go Tiges, great stuff, there's another backman, now for a forward, GET CLOKE... :gotigers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 01, 2012, 06:35:39 PM
Chris Knights for half forward. I'm starting a bandwagon with Bojangles.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on August 01, 2012, 06:36:49 PM
Allways thought knights lacked speed
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on August 01, 2012, 06:40:24 PM
Allways thought knights lacked speed

Lacks speed and skills, he's an A Grade potato.....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on August 01, 2012, 06:41:46 PM
And to think we already have enough complaining about poor kicks without adding Knights...
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on August 01, 2012, 06:43:03 PM
Chris Knights for half forward. I'm starting a bandwagon with Bojangles.  :thumbsup

Then a mid with the first pick, three, then we are there.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 01, 2012, 06:45:42 PM
Allways thought knights lacked speed

Lacks speed and skills, he's an A Grade potato.....

correct

another Petrified
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 01, 2012, 06:49:07 PM
And to think we already have enough complaining about poor kicks without adding Knights...
His stats stack up alright.

What if we did a straight swap with jackson?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on August 01, 2012, 06:49:52 PM
And to think we already have enough complaining about poor kicks without adding Knights...

x 2
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on August 01, 2012, 06:51:22 PM
This guy will be very good, another pickup like the Maric deal for mine, Chaplin is a very good player in a poor side, he will be very good in a side like ours where he is supported.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 01, 2012, 06:56:04 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on August 01, 2012, 07:08:31 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead

FFS How many times have you seen him play?

 :wallywink
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 01, 2012, 07:13:05 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead

FFS How many times have you seen him play?

 :wallywink

Seen almost every Port game in the last 3 years. You?

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on August 01, 2012, 07:21:48 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead
You said same about maric davey and ended with egg on face, put him in a good footy environment and he will compliment whats alreadya very good defence :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 01, 2012, 07:23:27 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead
You said same about maric davey and ended with egg on face, put him in a good footy environment and he will compliment whats alreadya very good defence :shh

When did I say that about Maric? Please don't make things up. It reflects badly on your reputation and on OERs. I had hardly seen that bloke play because he was a SANFL player with Adelaide. We had to go off the stats which were almost identical to Graham's. ;D
You say Coburg reserves players have steel trap hands and all kinds of ridiculous attributes, why should we listen to your predictions? My Schulz call has me in the good books forever :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on August 01, 2012, 08:28:28 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead

FFS How many times have you seen him play?

 :wallywink

Like I said, looks average because he is in a poor side, get him into a decent side like Maric and there we go, gee people are quick to judge aren't they 65.... ;)

Blinkers on approach I suppose, perhaps we should keep Gus.... :lol :rollin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 01, 2012, 08:47:05 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead

FFS How many times have you seen him play?

 :wallywink

Like I said, looks average because he is in a poor side, get him into a decent side like Maric and there we go, gee people are quick to judge aren't they 65.... ;)

Blinkers on approach I suppose, perhaps we should keep Gus.... :lol :rollin

How many times have you seen him play? It's a simple question. You were in Africa for a long time so I doubt you were watching Port Adelaide games. Have you been watching them while you have been in PNG? Did you take an interest in Port and Chaplin when you lived in WA? You have quite obviously never seen the bloke play. You're saying he is soft because he plays in a poor side? He misses easy targets because he plays for a poor team? Before you started rambling, I know you didn't say any of that. But those are the knocks on him from a lot of Port Adelaide people. They are also the problems I have with Chaplin. I'd take him at our club as a 3rd tall but he's not the full back we're looking for. Alipate Carlisle has been Port's full back for years now and Trengove won a B&F from CHB last year.
So what makes you want Chappy? Tell us why you want him and tell us what his recent form has been like.

Also, your exact quote was Chaplin is a very good player in a poor side. In what stuffing world is Troy Chaplin considered a very good player?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on August 01, 2012, 08:48:26 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead
You said same about maric davey and ended with egg on face, put him in a good footy environment and he will compliment whats alreadya very good defence :shh


When did I say that about Maric? Please don't make things up. It reflects badly on your reputation and on OERs. I had hardly seen that bloke play because he was a SANFL player with Adelaide. We had to go off the stats which were almost identical to Graham's. ;D
You say Coburg reserves players have steel trap hands and all kinds of ridiculous attributes, why should we listen to your predictions? My Schulz call has me in the good books forever :lol

Well you just answered my point, you stuck fast about cooling everyones jets on maric yet you hadnt even seen him play...this isnt about my comments, dont create a smokescreen
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 01, 2012, 08:50:33 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead
You said same about maric davey and ended with egg on face, put him in a good footy environment and he will compliment whats alreadya very good defence :shh


When did I say that about Maric? Please don't make things up. It reflects badly on your reputation and on OERs. I had hardly seen that bloke play because he was a SANFL player with Adelaide. We had to go off the stats which were almost identical to Graham's. ;D
You say Coburg reserves players have steel trap hands and all kinds of ridiculous attributes, why should we listen to your predictions? My Schulz call has me in the good books forever :lol

Well you just answered my point, you stuck fast about cooling everyones jets on maric yet you hadnt even seen him play...this isnt about my comments, dont create a smokescreen

No one was talking up Maric when we were linked to him :lol Everyone jumped on the bandwagon when he started playing good footy. And rightfully so. The bloke is a good player. Troy is someone I have watched many times and I don't rate him. So what is your problem? Tell me why I am wrong. Tell me. And dont give me this "he will be a good player in the right culture" rubbish.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on August 01, 2012, 08:52:19 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead
You said same about maric davey and ended with egg on face, put him in a good footy environment and he will compliment whats alreadya very good defence :shh


When did I say that about Maric? Please don't make things up. It reflects badly on your reputation and on OERs. I had hardly seen that bloke play because he was a SANFL player with Adelaide. We had to go off the stats which were almost identical to Graham's. ;D
You say Coburg reserves players have steel trap hands and all kinds of ridiculous attributes, why should we listen to your predictions? My Schulz call has me in the good books forever :lol

Well you just answered my point, you stuck fast about cooling everyones jets on maric yet you hadnt even seen him play...this isnt about my comments, dont create a smokescreen

 :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 01, 2012, 08:53:32 PM
How many times have you seen him play to make that judgement. If he was any good Port would have signed him up for 3+ years already.

Go on the AFL site and watch Port's last game  :banghead
You said same about maric davey and ended with egg on face, put him in a good footy environment and he will compliment whats alreadya very good defence :shh


When did I say that about Maric? Please don't make things up. It reflects badly on your reputation and on OERs. I had hardly seen that bloke play because he was a SANFL player with Adelaide. We had to go off the stats which were almost identical to Graham's. ;D
You say Coburg reserves players have steel trap hands and all kinds of ridiculous attributes, why should we listen to your predictions? My Schulz call has me in the good books forever :lol

Well you just answered my point, you stuck fast about cooling everyones jets on maric yet you hadnt even seen him play...this isnt about my comments, dont create a smokescreen

 :clapping

How many times have you seen him play? It's a simple question. You were in Africa for a long time so I doubt you were watching Port Adelaide games. Have you been watching them while you have been in PNG? Did you take an interest in Port and Chaplin when you lived in WA? You have quite obviously never seen the bloke play. You're saying he is soft because he plays in a poor side? He misses easy targets because he plays for a poor team? Before you started rambling, I know you didn't say any of that. But those are the knocks on him from a lot of Port Adelaide people. They are also the problems I have with Chaplin. I'd take him at our club as a 3rd tall but he's not the full back we're looking for. Alipate Carlisle has been Port's full back for years now and Trengove won a B&F from CHB last year.
So what makes you want Chappy? Tell us why you want him and tell us what his recent form has been like.

Also, your exact quote was Chaplin is a very good player in a poor side. In what stuffing world is Troy Chaplin considered a very good player?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on August 01, 2012, 08:56:22 PM
 :sleep :sleep :sleep
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 01, 2012, 09:02:40 PM
Coache' I havnt seen the kid play
I've had a look at his stats on the port website, they don't look too bad. But I guess I would be looking for excellent or great as opposed to not bad.
Iyo, why shouldn't we go after him? I still don't know much about him after 8 pages in this thread
 :)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 01, 2012, 09:07:23 PM
He plays mostly as a 3rd tall or loose man. Like I said before, I'd take him as a 3rd tall but not sure we need one? He doesn't get a gig at FB or CHB for Port so why would he get one here? He is a bit soft and his kicking can be suspect. I've said that I think he can play but I think we're better off chasing a better shut down defender. Someone like Merrett.

All I want is for the people here to tell me why they think Chaplin is a very good player. WAT stated that Chaplin is a very good player but won't give his reasons.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on August 01, 2012, 09:24:45 PM
so i take it your not going to tell us anything about chaplin then, WAT?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 01, 2012, 09:33:00 PM
Fair enough coache'
Would make competition for the houlis spot?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on August 01, 2012, 09:35:46 PM
so i take it your not going to tell us anything about chaplin then, WAT?

All over al.. MYOB... :thumbsup
sorry WAT,  i thought when you posted that we should get Chaplin on a public forum i thought it open for discussion
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on August 01, 2012, 09:37:01 PM
have read elsewhere.  on chaplin  he was almost a tiger last yr.  i know we went hard at a few kpds last yr, anyway we asked    port offered him up not sure of the details the deal almost got done then port wanted more the deal fell thru.
chaplin was informed that port was offering him up hence why he has not signed this yr i suppose he didnt like being offered up. its why we have the front running i suppose.

we need backline depth we need depth everywhere. chaplins yr hasnt been great this yr but id say his heart is not in the place.

hes no world beater but hes a damn solid player  and at  195/100  hes solid in other ways as well. such a big kpd who also provides plenty of rebound we sure could do with him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 01, 2012, 09:40:50 PM
Fair enough coache'
Would make competition for the houlis spot?

No one takes Tabouli's spot
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on August 01, 2012, 09:40:55 PM
 :gotigers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 01, 2012, 09:48:28 PM
Fair enough coache'
Would make competition for the houlis spot?

No one takes Tabouli's spot

I think houli would make a great sub for the time being
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on August 01, 2012, 09:55:09 PM
i reckon he had a very good 2009 and 2010 performing both roles as a rebounder and a stopper.  more than capable of playing on the bigger forwards in the comp.
some are right when they say hes playing as a third tall atm but thats not to say he cant play kpd on the big buggers.
i have no hesitation in saying hes a much better player in the air than alex rance.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 02, 2012, 09:35:45 AM
i reckon he had a very good 2009 and 2010 performing both roles as a rebounder and a stopper.  more than capable of playing on the bigger forwards in the comp.
some are right when they say hes playing as a third tall atm but thats not to say he cant play kpd on the big buggers.
i have no hesitation in saying hes a much better player in the air than alex rance.
If it works out for us and he becomes a decent chb then Griff can move forward.
Looks good on paper IF it works out.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on August 02, 2012, 09:44:56 AM
4 years? :-\
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 02, 2012, 10:54:53 AM
Greg Denham was on SEN and he thinks its certain.
At the end of the day I just want to see the club make the right moves, if this is one of them the grat one. And if not what are other suggestions for our KPP's??
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on August 02, 2012, 11:04:15 AM
Greg Denham was on SEN and he thinks its certain.
At the end of the day I just want to see the club make the right moves, if this is one of them the grat one. And if not what are other suggestions for our KPP's??

Cloke

:fishing
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on August 02, 2012, 11:22:31 AM
He plays mostly as a 3rd tall or loose man. Like I said before, I'd take him as a 3rd tall but not sure we need one? He doesn't get a gig at FB or CHB for Port so why would he get one here?

With Grimes mostly chopping out for Rance but being injured he hasn't been able to. Or Maric but he doesnt seem to drift back much anymore (probally the rumoured groin injury). Right now we usually use an undersized Newman to try and chop out. So maybe we could do with another 3rd tall, imo.
He could also play as our FB/CHB and not Port because we don't have a steady CHB seems to change every 4 weeks. Before you ask I've never seen him play or his stats or been interested in him. Just giving my opinion on what needs he could possibly fill.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on August 02, 2012, 12:43:45 PM
Greg Denham was on SEN and he thinks its certain.
At the end of the day I just want to see the club make the right moves, if this is one of them the grat one. And if not what are other suggestions for our KPP's??

Cloke

:fishing

Fine, should just go after both then. Anyone else whilst were at it?

Josh Caddy would be nice.

 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on August 02, 2012, 02:38:12 PM
Hahaha I thought I said in another thread we should go after all 3, anyways RFC, time to move!

With all 3 the dynamics of our side would change dramatically......for the best...l :gotigers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 02, 2012, 02:50:24 PM
He plays mostly as a 3rd tall or loose man. Like I said before, I'd take him as a 3rd tall but not sure we need one? He doesn't get a gig at FB or CHB for Port so why would he get one here?

With Grimes mostly chopping out for Rance but being injured he hasn't been able to. Or Maric but he doesnt seem to drift back much anymore (probally the rumoured groin injury). Right now we usually use an undersized Newman to try and chop out. So maybe we could do with another 3rd tall, imo.
He could also play as our FB/CHB and not Port because we don't have a steady CHB seems to change every 4 weeks. Before you ask I've never seen him play or his stats or been interested in him. Just giving my opinion on what needs he could possibly fill.

Fair enough old fella
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on August 02, 2012, 04:35:21 PM
That wasn't so hard, don't know why others can't just admit they have never seen him play
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on August 02, 2012, 08:23:03 PM
have already stated on other threads
10 caddy  20yo
30 nd mid 18 yo
31 nd mid 18yo
48 kpp/ruck  tom lee claremont plays both ends.   22yo
64 mid 18yo
psd moloney mid 29yo
fa chaplin 26yo
fa cloke  26yo

rookies
max duffy forward east freo 19/20 yo wont last to here but im hopeful.
tom sundberg vfl collingwood mid 24 yo ?? has all the attributes to be a decent afl player just needs an opportunity imo.
two or 3 kids. 18 yo

thats still 9 aged 22 and under so we cater to the long term.
but we get 7 who are deemed mature recruits having been in the system for a yr or two  or older than 22.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on August 02, 2012, 08:50:31 PM
If we're raiding the Collingwood VFL side we need to have a look a Tyrren Head, this kid is a gun :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 10 FLAGS on August 02, 2012, 10:06:25 PM
have already stated on other threads
10 caddy  20yo
30 nd mid 18 yo
31 nd mid 18yo
48 kpp/ruck  tom lee claremont plays both ends.   22yo
64 mid 18yo
psd moloney mid 29yo
fa chaplin 26yo
fa cloke  26yo

rookies
max duffy forward east freo 19/20 yo wont last to here but im hopeful.
tom sundberg vfl collingwood mid 24 yo ?? has all the attributes to be a decent afl player just needs an opportunity imo.
two or 3 kids. 18 yo

thats still 9 aged 22 and under so we cater to the long term.
but we get 7 who are deemed mature recruits having been in the system for a yr or two  or older than 22.

No club would have the room in the salary cap to get Cloke, Caddy and Chaplin.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 02, 2012, 10:21:22 PM
:lol Chaplin wouldn't be making what McG is. Caddy is a kid
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on August 02, 2012, 10:32:55 PM
Chappy not playing this week
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 02, 2012, 10:38:20 PM
lol knee injury. got dropped for being a weak prick
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on August 02, 2012, 10:45:26 PM
Get him in for our Brissie game.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on August 02, 2012, 11:12:15 PM
Get him in for our Brissie game.

 :lol

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on August 03, 2012, 10:58:08 AM
If we're raiding the Collingwood VFL side we need to have a look a Tyrren Head, this kid is a gun :shh
have always liked sundberg sam dwyer is another ive liked for 3 yrs or more sundberg and dwyer have been super consistent at vfl level and tick a lot of the criteria i set.they would both be upgrades on players we have and have enough good traits to suggest they would be decent afl players.

how old is head.
some of the criteria i set for looking at vfl players. kicking athleticism and smarts are they up to afl standard. also is he dominating against his peers and is he getting good finishes in best and fairests. tick these boxes and you may have a player. dont see a lot of vfl but will watch out for him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on August 03, 2012, 11:23:02 AM
If we're raiding the Collingwood VFL side we need to have a look a Tyrren Head, this kid is a gun :shh
have always liked sundberg sam dwyer is another ive liked for 3 yrs or more sundberg and dwyer have been super consistent at vfl level and tick a lot of the criteria i set.they would both be upgrades on players we have and have enough good traits to suggest they would be decent afl players.

how old is head.
some of the criteria i set for looking at vfl players. kicking athleticism and smarts are they up to afl standard. also is he dominating against his peers and is he getting good finishes in best and fairests. tick these boxes and you may have a player. dont see a lot of vfl but will watch out for him.

Don't think Sundberg has played this year and was overlooked last year. He's no chance.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 03, 2012, 06:06:53 PM
Sore Chaplin set for surgery
By Harry Thring
Fri 03 Aug, 2012


PORT Adelaide coach Matthew Primus denies Troy Chaplin's season is over, despite the defender requiring knee surgery.

Primus said Chaplin's training in 2012 had been severely restricted because of the complaint and it was simply a matter of time before he needed an operation to fix it.

But Primus refused to rule Chaplin out for the remainder of the year, claiming he would play an important role in the short-term and, amid rumours the 26-year-old could join Richmond next season, in years to come.

"I think it might have been mentioned yesterday, he's been battling since the middle of the year just doing half our main training session and that's all he's doing a week," Primus said.

"We think Troy's still going to play a vital role for us, not only this year but in the coming years, but we'll see how goes ... it's definitely getting sorer every week.

"The closer the end of the season comes, the closer it'll come for having surgery for him."

During the week it was reported Richmond had already offered Chaplin a four-year deal starting next season, which would mean that as a restricted free agent, the Power would need to match the deal or Chaplin could simply walk.

But Primus denied the claims earlier in the week, banking on Chaplin's honesty.

"We'll play that out, and this is what free agency is all about, but Troy's certainly not happy with the article in today's paper, he says it's the furthest thing from the truth," Primus said of a report that a deal with the Tigers was as good as done.

"All the discussions that we've ever had with Troy is that he hasn't spoken to anybody, his manager hasn't spoken to any other club, so we'll take Troy on that word and keep working with him."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/143468/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on August 03, 2012, 06:11:02 PM
ok, so heres a question.
under restricted free agency, what is matching the offer?

if port were to offer more per year but a shorter contract, does that trump the longer contract being offered by us ( theoretically speaking that is)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on August 03, 2012, 06:15:32 PM
ok, so heres a question.
under restricted free agency, what is matching the offer?

if port were to offer more per year but a shorter contract, does that trump the longer contract being offered by us ( theoretically speaking that is)

Great question. I was going to ask around this exact question last night. All I could think of was that the salary and term must be matched like for like (so the poaching team dictates the terms) or it's up to the AFL to decide. Just like how they pull compo picks from their magic hat.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on August 03, 2012, 06:22:58 PM
Maybe they could get lewis and duckworth to come up with sort of formula? :P
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on August 03, 2012, 06:27:08 PM
ok, so heres a question.
under restricted free agency, what is matching the offer?

if port were to offer more per year but a shorter contract, does that trump the longer contract being offered by us ( theoretically speaking that is)

Great question. I was going to ask around this exact question last night. All I could think of was that the salary and term must be matched like for like (so the poaching team dictates the terms) or it's up to the AFL to decide. Just like how they pull compo picks from their magic hat.

Correct. Both Salary and term
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on August 03, 2012, 06:28:47 PM
so a 4 year $1million dollar contract trumps a 3 year $900K contract?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on August 03, 2012, 06:42:34 PM
so a 4 year $1million dollar contract trumps a 3 year $900K contract?

Yes (and if the player wants 4 years at 1 million instead of 3 years at 900k).

Also, if say Essendon offer 4 years and 1.1 million, if he wants He can choose Richmond as a preferred destination even if it's say 4 years at 1.0 million from us.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on August 03, 2012, 06:44:25 PM
If we're raiding the Collingwood VFL side we need to have a look a Tyrren Head, this kid is a gun :shh
have always liked sundberg sam dwyer is another ive liked for 3 yrs or more sundberg and dwyer have been super consistent at vfl level and tick a lot of the criteria i set.they would both be upgrades on players we have and have enough good traits to suggest they would be decent afl players.

how old is head.
some of the criteria i set for looking at vfl players. kicking athleticism and smarts are they up to afl standard. also is he dominating against his peers and is he getting good finishes in best and fairests. tick these boxes and you may have a player. dont see a lot of vfl but will watch out for him.

Don't think Sundberg has played this year and was overlooked last year. He's no chance.
missed the first half of the yr i think but since hes been back hes been pretty prominent. someone should have given him a go last yr.
yeah its a long shot if your injured and not getting your name in the recruiters faces. stil like i have said i  have liked him for a few yrs now so i would not be picking on this yr alone.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on August 03, 2012, 06:48:07 PM
so a 4 year $1million dollar contract trumps a 3 year $900K contract?

Yes (and if the player wants 4 years at 1 million instead of 3 years at 900k).

Also, if say Essendon offer 4 years and 1.1 million, if he wants He can choose Richmond as a preferred destination even if it's say 4 years at 1.0 million from us.
if thats the case then it's easy to rort the system.
to me a 3 year deal for 900k craps all over 1mil over 4 years, yet it loses in the free agency stakes.

as you say though, they are not obligated to the highest bidder, as long as their preferred club outbids their current club.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on August 03, 2012, 06:54:26 PM
so a 4 year $1million dollar contract trumps a 3 year $900K contract?

Yes (and if the player wants 4 years at 1 million instead of 3 years at 900k).

Also, if say Essendon offer 4 years and 1.1 million, if he wants He can choose Richmond as a preferred destination even if it's say 4 years at 1.0 million from us.

WTF

Dookie making sense.

What is this forum coming to?

 :banghead
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on August 03, 2012, 06:54:57 PM
so a 4 year $1million dollar contract trumps a 3 year $900K contract?

Yes (and if the player wants 4 years at 1 million instead of 3 years at 900k).

Also, if say Essendon offer 4 years and 1.1 million, if he wants He can choose Richmond as a preferred destination even if it's say 4 years at 1.0 million from us.
if thats the case then it's easy to rort the system.
to me a 3 year deal for 900k craps all over 1mil over 4 years, yet it loses in the free agency stakes.

as you say though, they are not obligated to the highest bidder, as long as their preferred club outbids their current club.

 :cheers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on August 03, 2012, 07:40:05 PM
so a 4 year $1million dollar contract trumps a 3 year $900K contract?

Yes (and if the player wants 4 years at 1 million instead of 3 years at 900k).

Also, if say Essendon offer 4 years and 1.1 million, if he wants He can choose Richmond as a preferred destination even if it's say 4 years at 1.0 million from us.
if thats the case then it's easy to rort the system.
to me a 3 year deal for 900k craps all over 1mil over 4 years, yet it loses in the free agency stakes.

as you say though, they are not obligated to the highest bidder, as long as their preferred club outbids their current club.

I'm still not on top of this.  So if I offer $900k over 3 seasons ($300k per season effective) then I get trumped by the original club's $1m over 4 seasons ($250k per season effective)?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on August 03, 2012, 07:52:17 PM
I thought if the King Island U9s offer Frosty the Snowman $900k over 3, and Brighton Auskick offer $1million over 4 but Frosty wanted to go to King Island, his current club, Melbourne Girls Grammar, would have to match $900k over 3 and not a variation of years or salary. The way described so far the better deal seems rather subjective.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on August 03, 2012, 07:57:33 PM
so a 4 year $1million dollar contract trumps a 3 year $900K contract?

Yes (and if the player wants 4 years at 1 million instead of 3 years at 900k).

Also, if say Essendon offer 4 years and 1.1 million, if he wants He can choose Richmond as a preferred destination even if it's say 4 years at 1.0 million from us.
if thats the case then it's easy to rort the system.
to me a 3 year deal for 900k craps all over 1mil over 4 years, yet it loses in the free agency stakes.

as you say though, they are not obligated to the highest bidder, as long as their preferred club outbids their current club.


I'm still not on top of this.  So if I offer $900k over 3 seasons ($300k per season effective) then I get trumped by the original club's $1m over 4 seasons ($250k per season effective)?
yep, thats what dooks is saying
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on August 03, 2012, 08:03:43 PM
I thought if the King Island U9s offer Frosty the Snowman $900k over 3, and Brighton Auskick offer $1million over 4 but Frosty wanted to go to King Island, his current club, Melbourne Girls Grammar, would have to match $900k over 3 and not a variation of years or salary. The way described so far the better deal seems rather subjective.

Sadly, that makes sense.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on August 03, 2012, 08:04:24 PM
so a 4 year $1million dollar contract trumps a 3 year $900K contract?

Yes (and if the player wants 4 years at 1 million instead of 3 years at 900k).

Also, if say Essendon offer 4 years and 1.1 million, if he wants He can choose Richmond as a preferred destination even if it's say 4 years at 1.0 million from us.
if thats the case then it's easy to rort the system.
to me a 3 year deal for 900k craps all over 1mil over 4 years, yet it loses in the free agency stakes.

as you say though, they are not obligated to the highest bidder, as long as their preferred club outbids their current club.


I'm still not on top of this.  So if I offer $900k over 3 seasons ($300k per season effective) then I get trumped by the original club's $1m over 4 seasons ($250k per season effective)?
yep, thats what dooks is saying

F me, only Adolph could justify this.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on August 04, 2012, 12:16:11 AM
so a 4 year $1million dollar contract trumps a 3 year $900K contract?

Yes (and if the player wants 4 years at 1 million instead of 3 years at 900k).

Also, if say Essendon offer 4 years and 1.1 million, if he wants He can choose Richmond as a preferred destination even if it's say 4 years at 1.0 million from us.
if thats the case then it's easy to rort the system.
to me a 3 year deal for 900k craps all over 1mil over 4 years, yet it loses in the free agency stakes.

as you say though, they are not obligated to the highest bidder, as long as their preferred club outbids their current club.


I'm still not on top of this.  So if I offer $900k over 3 seasons ($300k per season effective) then I get trumped by the original club's $1m over 4 seasons ($250k per season effective)?
yep, thats what dooks is saying

F me, only Adolph could justify this.
Free agency is about a player being able to get to another club of his choice. It stops the players association claiming the AFL trade period is a restraint of trade. The terms of the contract are essentially irrelevant as the original club won't want to hold onto a player who wants to go and play elsewhere.

As for the example of $900k over 3 years. Andy D will justify it by saying the player could get the axe after the 3 years so it's value is less than the 4 year deal at $250k p.a. (ie. more long-term security). A club like ours who are near the salary minimum of 92.5% would also front-load the contract to entice the player across and to free up salary cap space when our cubs mature and demand more $$$.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on August 04, 2012, 01:30:22 AM
If we're raiding the Collingwood VFL side we need to have a look a Tyrren Head, this kid is a gun :shh
have always liked sundberg sam dwyer is another ive liked for 3 yrs or more sundberg and dwyer have been super consistent at vfl level and tick a lot of the criteria i set.they would both be upgrades on players we have and have enough good traits to suggest they would be decent afl players.

how old is head.
some of the criteria i set for looking at vfl players. kicking athleticism and smarts are they up to afl standard. also is he dominating against his peers and is he getting good finishes in best and fairests. tick these boxes and you may have a player. dont see a lot of vfl but will watch out for him.

Don't think Sundberg has played this year and was overlooked last year. He's no chance.
missed the first half of the yr i think but since hes been back hes been pretty prominent. someone should have given him a go last yr.
yeah its a long shot if your injured and not getting your name in the recruiters faces. stil like i have said i  have liked him for a few yrs now so i would not be picking on this yr alone.

My mistake he did his knee before the draft last year so that would explain why no one picked him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on August 04, 2012, 02:50:19 PM
Port getting absolutely mauled by GWS atm..

Chaplin out this week.. Maybe he's worth something after all.. Port have a disgusting side...
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on August 04, 2012, 04:59:36 PM
That's BS Pope they have guns such as Butcher and Schulz
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rfctigers05 on August 05, 2012, 12:17:56 AM
I don't like long contracts to unknowns
Could be a Frock Maclean
Tread warily rfc :- :P
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on August 05, 2012, 03:43:13 PM
Although our recruitment from other clubs has been a hit this year(Maric and morris)Does anyone else think that we have become slightly south australian centric in our recruitment.I mean this year it appears we are targetting Chaplin from Port Adelaide.
I dont mind if we raid both adelaide clubs until the cows come home if the pickups help us,however i just hope we arent ignoring possible gems from elsewhere.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 05, 2012, 04:34:41 PM
That's BS Pope they have guns such as Butcher and Schulz

You're a stuffwit. However, I forgive you for this. :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigtuff12 on August 05, 2012, 04:51:22 PM
on the topic - what's the honest thoughts on this bloke?  is he what we need or is he adding security while we still try to develop the Griffiths, Astburys etc?  Wary of paying overs but from what I have seen imo he could certainly help iron out one of our deficiencies in the immediate future...the other concern is how bad is the knee?  thoughts?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 06, 2012, 07:42:59 AM
Does the Primus saga bear any impact on whether or not this guy will leave??
Sometimes when a new app coach is in waiting players hold of contract talks, what you think??

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 06, 2012, 08:14:37 AM
Does the Primus saga bear any impact on whether or not this guy will leave??
Sometimes when a new app coach is in waiting players hold of contract talks, what you think??

I think the Primaus saga will have a big bearing on a lot of things at Port now

expecting Boak to change his mind

Chaplin's talks have supposedly been on hold for a few weeks now (instigated by Chaplin & his management) so I can only see this decision helping the un-decided decide  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 06, 2012, 08:35:59 AM
Hopefully WP
And in regards to boal, I hope he decides he wants to stick around to put the pieces back together.  ;D don't want geelong getting stronger
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on August 06, 2012, 10:52:17 AM
Boak's very overrated. Not saying he isn't a good player, because he is, but he isn't as good as what some are making out.

Chaplin will be a good pickup and helps us out. I'd expect with Primus leaving he will all but be gone from Port next season now. Saints are heavily into him also.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on August 06, 2012, 11:03:32 AM
on the topic - what's the honest thoughts on this bloke?  is he what we need or is he adding security while we still try to develop the Griffiths, Astburys etc?  Wary of paying overs but from what I have seen imo he could certainly help iron out one of our deficiencies in the immediate future...the other concern is how bad is the knee?  thoughts?

How many of each do we have?  :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on August 06, 2012, 11:53:39 AM
Boak, Chaplin, Cloke :D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on August 06, 2012, 08:28:25 PM
I don't like long contracts to unknowns
Could be a Frock Maclean
Tread warily rfc :- :P
chaplin is hardly an unknown. hes a 26 yr old 130 odd game player who has been associated with hartley hardwick and lade when they were at port. id say hes well known.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 14, 2012, 11:15:54 AM
KB  :bow Had Michaelangelo Rucci on SEN earlier today, he asked about chaplin as they were talking contracts for Crows and Port.
Apparently the port adelaide supporters would be happy to see the back of him and would even offer to drive him to punt rd from adelaide  :lol

He also mentioned that he is not a good defender as his natural position is as a forward
And if Dimma can make him a good defender then he has achieved his quota as coach ( or something similiar to that  ;D)

Maybe we are looking at him as a forward prospect and have our eye on another defender and have kept quiet, whatever the case there will be plenty of speculation on what we do due to our recent years at the trade table.

 :gotigers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: wayne on August 14, 2012, 11:27:22 AM
Rucci is just a bitter Poort fan.

Like the Demon supporters turned on Scully, gun player they tanked for to poor disposer of the ball with bad knees, the Poort fans are turning on Chaplin.

I'm not in any way comparing Chaplin to Scully, but I think Chaplin will be handy.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on August 14, 2012, 11:36:48 AM
Wouldn't even let Rucci voice his opinion for the Footy Budget

That said, Chappy is no world beater even though Davey rates him highly because he plays for Port
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on August 14, 2012, 11:48:36 AM
Rucci is burning
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 14, 2012, 08:03:07 PM
Wouldn't even let Rucci voice his opinion for the Footy Budget

That said, Chappy is no world beater even though Davey rates him highly because he plays for Port

Get out of it. Spoke to Chap on sunday (cheers Jay), nice bloke. Still, I would prefer it if we went for someone else. 4 years is too long for an incosistent player
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on August 15, 2012, 03:48:23 AM
But is he inconsistent or just a good player in a pathetic team.. A few yrs back when port were playing well Chaplin was vital to them and damn good... No defender can dominate if their mids allow easy fwd 50 entries
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 15, 2012, 07:59:44 AM
Rucci is just a bitter Poort fan.


So true, was gunning for Primus to be sacked around round 4 this season

think there's a few Port & Crows supporters for that matter who'd happy drive him out of Adelaide as well  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on August 15, 2012, 05:20:53 PM
need a bus to pick up
all our free agents. :thumbsup

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on August 15, 2012, 09:22:11 PM
I've heard that Chaplin has been as good as done since mid-season.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 29, 2012, 01:41:42 AM
No Tigers offer for Chaplin yet, says Peter Rohde

    Michelangelo Rucci
    From: The Advertiser
    August 28, 2012 10:30PM


RICHMOND has not made an offer to Port Adelaide defender Troy Chaplin at this stage, Power football operations manager Peter Rohde says.

It has been reported Richmond has offered key defender Chaplin a four-year deal which Port would be unable to match.

But Rohde said he had been assured by Chaplin and his management that there had not been an offer from the Tigers, who the Power plays in its final match of the season at the MCG on Sunday.

"I've heard all the speculation but everyone denies that it's happened, so I don't actually think it (the offer) is in place," Rohde said.

"Troy and his management have said it's not the case and the club in question has said it's not the case, but I suppose we'll see in the not-too-distant future, I suppose."

Rohde said Port's failure to have a senior coach in place would not have a major detrimental effect on its recruiting plans.

"A lot of that work goes on in the background, talking to managers and players about who potentially might come," Rohde said.

"Obviously we're going to need a senior coach to come in and put his stamp on the list at some stage but it's not really until the end of September or early October before a senior coach needs to take an active role in it."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/no-tigers-offer-for-chaplin-yet-says-peter-rohde/story-e6frf9jf-1226460247847
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: MADTIGER2010 on August 29, 2012, 09:44:30 PM
The club should watch some Port games from this year. They'll some of the worst turnovers for the year coming from Chaplins boot. All goals to the other team too
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 29, 2012, 09:46:11 PM
No one watches Port games. Apart from me and their 7 supporters
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on August 29, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
No one watches Port games. Apart from me and their 7 supporters

And they thank u for it Coach.

Coach: Keeping Port afloat since the day of 119.  :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 29, 2012, 11:01:28 PM
I didn't start watching them until 2010 for very obvious reasons you gobbler. Pull your head in, guy.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on August 29, 2012, 11:03:19 PM
I didn't start watching them until 2010 for very obvious reasons you gobbler. Pull your head in, guy.

What year did D-Rod arrive there? Woah scandal  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on August 29, 2012, 11:04:17 PM
Also what has Peter Rhode been smoking. Blair Hartley rang him and told him Chappy is a tiger. He's just too stupid to realise it.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on August 29, 2012, 11:05:26 PM
Look, obviously I am a big influence on Dave but I didn't waste my time watching them in 2007. I had other things to work on :shh

Also what has Peter Rhode been smoking. Blair Hartley rang him and told him Chappy is a tiger. He's just too stupid to realise it.

Don't worry about Pete. We'll deal with him when the time comes
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on August 29, 2012, 11:11:18 PM
Of course there has been no (formal) offer made since RFC would risk a $100,000 fine if done before October. And as if he's going to say "yeah guys I'm going to Richmond next year but I'm still going to rock up to training and use all of your facilities still in the mean time."
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on August 30, 2012, 08:03:00 AM
they can make an offer, they just cant come to an agreement, as bizarre as that is.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on August 30, 2012, 08:16:15 AM
Absolutley, like , what would a 4 year 1.5mn deal do for you , well we have one in the top drawer at punt for the next key defender that signs....RFC are past masters :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stripes on August 30, 2012, 11:28:36 AM
they can make an offer, they just cant come to an agreement, as bizarre as that is.

That does sound strange but oddly correct - AFL logic at its best by the sounds of it
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigger on August 30, 2012, 11:45:38 AM
I thought we could make an offer and then the ball is in Port's hands as to whether they match the offer.

Why do Port have to match it now...cant they wait unitl closer to trade week and then decide to match it or not?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 30, 2012, 05:47:50 PM
I thought we could make an offer and then the ball is in Port's hands as to whether they match the offer.

Why do Port have to match it now...cant they wait unitl closer to trade week and then decide to match it or not?

No official offers until after the season is over during the free agency window prior to trade week
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on August 30, 2012, 06:54:08 PM
They can talk and make offers, they just cant sign them, Billy;

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Under new rules and amendments announced, offending clubs who sign player before the end a season face a fine which has been doubled to $100,000.

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But clubs can still have discussions with free agents during the season, similar to the talks several clubs have had with Collingwood's Travis Cloke and Port Adelaide's Travis Boak this year.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/afl-gets-tough-on-player-poaching-with-fines-of-100000/story-fndv7pj3-1226450418131
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 30, 2012, 07:52:16 PM
They can talk and make offers, they just cant sign them, Billy;


Yep that's what I meant they can make an offer but the player cannot accept it  :rollin

Call 'em "Clayton Offers" if you like  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Big Papa Bear on September 02, 2012, 10:37:01 PM
Welcome to Tigerland - hope you are a better kick than the last defender we recruited ( Darren "Rock the" Gaspar)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 17, 2012, 03:34:18 AM
Tigers confident of luring free agent Troy Chaplin from Port Adelaide

    Jon Ralph
    From: Herald Sun
    September 17, 2012


RICHMOND believes free agent Troy Chaplin will nominate Punt Rd as his preferred new home, but the club must pitch a deal that Port Adelaide is unwilling to match.

The Tigers are confident the former Maryborough junior wants to play for them but as a restricted free agent Port can match any offer for Chaplin.

When the free agency period opens on October 1, the key defender can consider offers from any club but must nominate only one.

 The Power then has three days to match that offer and retain their player.

Chaplin could still ask for a trade or enter the national draft if he cannot come to terms with Port.

Richmond hopes Port will realise Chaplin's determination to return to Victoria, and instead accept a compensation selection in return.

The quandary for every side trying to attract a restricted free agent is to determine the point at which their current club will baulk at matching a deal.

Clubs will need to offer either more money or a longer deal than their club believes he is worth, but determining that tipping point will be difficult.

Richmond believes that at 26, and after finishing equal fourth in Port's best-and-fairest award, Chaplin can add valuable experience to one of the competition's youngest defences.

Alex Rance is 23, and Dylan Grimes, David Astbury and Ben Griffiths are injury-prone, with Richmond's defence holding up manfully this year but also conceding a high rate of goals to inside-50s.

Age and salary are the sole determinants. With free agents older and generally earning less than the contracted players who went to Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney, compensation will not be as generous and almost certainly limited to one pick.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/tigers-confident-of-luring-free-agent-troy-chaplin-from-port-adelaide/story-e6frf9jf-1226475209711
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: hammo1976 on September 18, 2012, 09:39:31 AM
GIDDY UP TIGERS at least this will be a decent recruit from the power unlike past players and other players we are being linked too. will ease the load on rance and grimes and become a leader of the cubs growing up.  great move tigers lets hope his knee is ok but.

GO YOU TIGERS
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 21, 2012, 12:48:28 AM
Richmond appears likely to secure Crows forward Chris Knights, with Port Adelaide defender Troy Chaplin its major free-agent target. Chaplin could even receive a four-year contract from the Tigers, in the hope that Port will be reluctant to match it.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/magpies-consider-young-giant-for-ruck-role-20120920-269kc.html#ixzz271OduXrt
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 26, 2012, 05:35:39 PM
From the AFL website:

Troy Chaplin also set to explore free agency.

Chaplin is a restricted free agent, which means the Power would have a chance to match any offer made for the defender.

He could then either accept the Power's offer, ask for a trade, or risk entering the draft.

Carr said the 26-year-old had "every right" to explore free agency, but that his actions around the club suggested he still wanted to play a role at the Power.

"This is the world that we live in now in AFL football that there is free agency, and players are able to move wherever they want when they've been in the system for a long time," he said.

"Chappy's got every right to explore all his options and also see where we're heading and if he wants to be a part of it.

"He's always around the club. He's here today, he's training and doing everything he can do to still be a part of it."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/148581/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 26, 2012, 06:19:14 PM
From the AFL website:

Troy Chaplin also set to explore free agency.

Chaplin is a restricted free agent, which means the Power would have a chance to match any offer made for the defender.

He could then either accept the Power's offer, ask for a trade, or risk entering the draft.

Carr said the 26-year-old had "every right" to explore free agency, but that his actions around the club suggested he still wanted to play a role at the Power.

"This is the world that we live in now in AFL football that there is free agency, and players are able to move wherever they want when they've been in the system for a long time," he said.

"Chappy's got every right to explore all his options and also see where we're heading and if he wants to be a part of it.

"He's always around the club. He's here today, he's training and doing everything he can do to still be a part of it."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/148581/default.aspx

He'll probably stay at port then..
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on September 26, 2012, 07:44:26 PM
Hope the Chaplin deal gets done. Need him more than Knights IMO.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 26, 2012, 07:47:36 PM
Hope the Chaplin deal gets done. Need him more than Knights IMO.

Read above
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on September 26, 2012, 07:53:16 PM
That's what I was referring too
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 26, 2012, 07:54:42 PM
That's what I was referring too

Happy for him to stay at Port.

Shocking kick.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on September 26, 2012, 08:49:17 PM
That's what I was referring too

Happy for him to stay at Port.

Shocking kick.

Soft too and doesn't even play key position
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The King on September 26, 2012, 09:21:52 PM
That's what I was referring too

Happy for him to stay at Port.

Shocking kick.

Soft too and doesn't even play key position

Hmmm......
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 26, 2012, 09:24:56 PM
That's what I was referring too

Happy for him to stay at Port.

Shocking kick.

Soft too and doesn't even play key position

Dudski
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The King on September 26, 2012, 09:27:15 PM
That's what I was referring too

Happy for him to stay at Port.

Shocking kick.

Soft too and doesn't even play key position

Dudski

Yep
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on September 26, 2012, 09:28:58 PM
That's what I was referring too

Happy for him to stay at Port.

Shocking kick.

Soft too and doesn't even play key position

Dudski

Yep

All Bow :bow :bow
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on September 26, 2012, 09:29:09 PM
But if he comes he will finish 8th in the B&F and he'll be mates with Tabouli.  :clapping

is good mates with Jay who is surely in his ear.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The King on September 26, 2012, 09:30:29 PM
But if he comes he will finish 8th in the B&F and he'll be mates with Tabouli.  :clapping

is good mates with Jay who is surely in his ear.

Get on your knees
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 26, 2012, 09:30:57 PM
But if he comes he will finish 8th in the B&F and he'll be mates with Tabouli.  :clapping

is good mates with Jay who is surely in his ear.

Don't be racist
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on September 26, 2012, 09:31:24 PM
Who is this guy?

But if he comes he will finish 8th in the B&F and he'll be mates with Tabouli.  :clapping

is good mates with Jay who is surely in his ear.

Don't be racist

 :scream
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 26, 2012, 09:33:23 PM
Who is this guy?

But if he comes he will finish 8th in the B&F and he'll be mates with Tabouli.  :clapping

is good mates with Jay who is surely in his ear.

Don't be racist

 :scream

:fishing
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on September 26, 2012, 09:33:30 PM
But if he comes he will finish 8th in the B&F and he'll be mates with Tabouli.  :clapping

is good mates with Jay who is surely in his ear.

Don't be racist

You heard the man above! Now obey!!!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 29, 2012, 01:22:42 PM
Barrett said Chaplin isn't as advanced as some believe as Port Adelaide are very keen to keep him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 29, 2012, 01:33:32 PM
Barrett said Chaplin isn't as advanced as some believe as Port Adelaide are very keen to keep him.

It won't be the end of the world if we don't get him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on September 29, 2012, 03:24:30 PM
I think it will all come together,my mail is pretty strong he s keen to be a TIGeR...PA the only ones likely to stand in our way
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on September 29, 2012, 03:38:47 PM
I think it will all come together,my mail is pretty strong he s keen to be a TIGeR...PA the only ones likely to stand in our way

They're the only ones who can stand in our way  :laugh:
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on September 29, 2012, 03:41:00 PM
Well he s gotta want to come here in the first place, and the mail is he does... :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on September 29, 2012, 06:17:31 PM
Well he s gotta want to come here in the first place, and the mail is he does... :shh

Who delivered that mail? The Throat? Chappy is great mates with an old friend of ours and I'm sure that 'friend' will be telling him all about Tigerland ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on September 29, 2012, 07:14:52 PM
Well he s gotta want to come here in the first place, and the mail is he does... :shh

Who delivered that mail? The Throat? Chappy is great mates with an old friend of ours and I'm sure that 'friend' will be telling him all about Tigerland ;D

I have a number of sources davey and they're all singing from the same hym book that is chappy is keen to get to punt rd.....lets see how this plays out :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on September 29, 2012, 10:08:14 PM
Even if Port can match our offer, clubs don't usually these days stop a player that wants out.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: blaisee on September 29, 2012, 11:26:01 PM
chaplin is done 100%
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on September 29, 2012, 11:36:16 PM
chaplin is done 100%

As if you'd have a clue. You always bob up this time of year with the same old poo
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 29, 2012, 11:46:51 PM
Will be announced this coming week
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on September 30, 2012, 12:00:32 AM
Will be announced this coming week

The contract extension? Yeah, Sarge told me :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 30, 2012, 12:26:17 AM
Will be announced this coming week

The contract extension? Yeah, Sarge told me :lol

Go to bed, big man :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on September 30, 2012, 12:29:40 AM
No, am I not!!!!!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on September 30, 2012, 12:56:22 AM
chaplin is done 100%

well done Blaisee usually on the money. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 30, 2012, 01:04:56 AM
No, am I not!!!!!

Bed.. Now
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on September 30, 2012, 02:27:25 AM
chaplin is done 100%

well done Blaisee usually on the money. :thumbsup

His strike rate is worse than yours roger.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on September 30, 2012, 02:53:04 AM
No, am I not!!!!!

Bed.. Now

Yessss the big Mrakovski  :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on September 30, 2012, 06:15:36 AM
chaplin is done 100%

well done Blaisee usually on the money. :thumbsup
Ys sir he is  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 30, 2012, 09:39:01 AM
No, am I not!!!!!

Bed.. Now

Yessss the big Mrakovski  :clapping

:clapping that's right
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on September 30, 2012, 09:56:22 PM

Soft too and doesn't even play key position

But could he?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on September 30, 2012, 10:05:49 PM

Soft too and doesn't even play key position

But could he?

Yeah, I reckon he could ;D but to be honest I don't think he'd be any better at playing on the guns than Rance or Grimesy. Grimesy the weirdo will be our best defender next year if the hammies are right, IMO
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 01, 2012, 01:20:59 AM
A deficiency of key defenders will almost certainly lead to Hawthorn sounding out Lake, unrestricted Melbourne free agent Jared Rivers and Port Adelaide's restricted free agent Troy Chaplin, who may not be available as he has been offered a three-year deal to join the Tigers.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/hawthorn-to-target-bulldogs-defender-brian-lake/story-fnca0u4y-1226484953560

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Danog on October 01, 2012, 01:23:43 AM

Soft too and doesn't even play key position

But could he?

Yeah, I reckon he could ;D but to be honest I don't think he'd be any better at playing on the guns than Rance or Grimesy. Grimesy the weirdo will be our best defender next year if the hammies are right, IMO
He already is our best IMO.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 01, 2012, 02:48:02 AM
Who writes this poo. Chaplin is a 3rd tall and most of the time he plays loose man.

What is ports fb / chb?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on October 01, 2012, 02:50:41 AM
Who writes this poo. Chaplin is a 3rd tall and most of the time he plays loose man.

What is ports fb / chb?

Carlile full back, Jackson Trengove CHB. Chappy 3rd tall or loose a lot of the time. Occasionally plays on a good KPF
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 01, 2012, 03:10:15 AM
Saw a.game.where Chaplin was miked up
I.know can't read.much into that but he seemed to go.alright. some leadership too.

Even if he can hold down 3rd.key back after AlexRance and DylanGrimes.

It allows Griffiths to play forward as the 200cm next to vickery and jack. This should not be under estimated
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on October 01, 2012, 07:11:51 AM
Saw a.game.where Chaplin was miked up
I.know can't read.much into that but he seemed to go.alright. some leadership too.

Even if he can hold down 3rd.key back after AlexRance and DylanGrimes.

It allows Griffiths to play forward as the 200cm next to vickery and jack. This should not be under estimated

Me likes this bents, cmon RFC make it happen  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on October 01, 2012, 02:19:56 PM
Anyone have any goss on when this offer will be tabled??
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 01, 2012, 02:31:32 PM
Anyone have any goss on when this offer will be tabled??
It'll probably take a bit longer given Chaplin is a restricted agent so Port is given the chance to match any offer we make.

MMM saying he'll still end up at Richmond.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on October 01, 2012, 02:55:27 PM
chaplin is done 100%

well done Blaisee usually on the money. :thumbsup

His strike rate is worse than yours roger.

dont worry about Blaisee.

dont have strike rate, i know whats true or not
up to you what you want to believe :cheers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: wayne on October 01, 2012, 03:35:48 PM
chaplin is done 100%

well done Blaisee usually on the money. :thumbsup

His strike rate is worse than yours roger.

dont worry about Blaisee.

dont have strike rate, i know whats true or not
up to you what you want to believe :cheers

Pick 9 only for Dom Tyson Rog, or will we have to cough up more?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on October 01, 2012, 03:50:27 PM

Soft too and doesn't even play key position

But could he?

Yeah, I reckon he could ;D but to be honest I don't think he'd be any better at playing on the guns than Rance or Grimesy. Grimesy the weirdo will be our best defender next year if the hammies are right, IMO

IMO i agree with your O
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on October 01, 2012, 03:53:12 PM
Saw a.game.where Chaplin was miked up
I.know can't read.much into that but he seemed to go.alright. some leadership too.

Even if he can hold down 3rd.key back after AlexRance and DylanGrimes.

It allows Griffiths to play forward as the 200cm next to vickery and jack. This should not be under estimated

Would prefer Grimes coming in and chopping out as 3rd defender, did it well as the 2nd defender to help Rance
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on October 01, 2012, 04:25:26 PM
He just signed.....
On AGE website
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on October 01, 2012, 04:30:20 PM
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/troy-chaplin-set-to-join-victorian-club-after-quitting-port-adelaide/story-fn69a32t-1226486032041
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 01, 2012, 04:31:02 PM
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tigers-secure-chaplin-under-free-agency-20121001-26v1x.html

Tigers secure Chaplin under free agency

October 1, 2012 - 4:09PM
Michael Gleeson
The Age


Richmond has signed its second free agent with Port Adelaide defender Troy Chaplin this afternoon informing his club he had signed with the Tigers.

As a restricted free agent Chaplin and Richmond must now wait on Port making a decision on whether to match the Tigers' four year deal.

If Port does match the deal Chaplin can either stay at Alberton or nominate for the national draft.

Chaplin's manager, Liam Pickering of Strategic Management Australia, said Chaplin had resolved in his mind to leave Port and wanted to go to the Tigers so he would likely go in the draft if Port tried to match the offer.

The Chaplin signing comes after Adelaide forward Chris Knights became the first deal done on the opening of free agency, committing as an unrestricted free agent to move to the Tigers.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tigers-secure-chaplin-under-free-agency-20121001-26v1x.html#ixzz281hNAsKs


Edit: removed ad stuff from Age article
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 01, 2012, 04:32:21 PM
Rance tweeted:

 
Quote
Alex Rance who tweeted today: "Dear trade period, 1x Chaplin thanks. Regards trossman."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/troy-chaplin-set-to-join-victorian-club-after-quitting-port-adelaide/story-fn69a32t-1226486032041
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on October 01, 2012, 04:33:45 PM
Troy Chaplin's manager says he has nominated Richmond as his club of choice and the paperwork is with the AFL as we speak.

Off AFL Summers twitter
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on October 01, 2012, 04:33:58 PM
Rance tweeted:

 
Quote
Alex Rance who tweeted today: "Dear trade period, 1x Chaplin thanks. Regards trossman."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/troy-chaplin-set-to-join-victorian-club-after-quitting-port-adelaide/story-fn69a32t-1226486032041
:lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 01, 2012, 04:34:18 PM
Port won't match
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 01, 2012, 04:39:52 PM
He's on his way.
I agree Mrakov Port won't stand in his way if he does not want to be there.
The player exodus from Alberton has begun. :lol :rollin :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 01, 2012, 04:41:58 PM
He's on his way.
I agree Mrakov Port won't stand in his way if he does not want to be there.
The player exodus from Alberton has begun. :lol :rollin :lol

They don't have the $$$ to match our offer anyway
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on October 01, 2012, 04:42:38 PM
He's on his way.
I agree Mrakov Port won't stand in his way if he does not want to be there.
The player exodus from Alberton has begun. :lol :rollin :lol

And the biggest name will return to Punt Road :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on October 01, 2012, 04:44:50 PM
I have the feeling the 4 year offer is the area Port will not match . . . well played.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 01, 2012, 04:45:37 PM
He's on his way.
I agree Mrakov Port won't stand in his way if he does not want to be there.
The player exodus from Alberton has begun. :lol :rollin :lol

And the biggest name will return to Punt Road :shh

Miller?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on October 01, 2012, 04:46:17 PM
Rance's tweet becoming part of an article. New stalker?  :yep
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 01, 2012, 04:49:46 PM
He's on his way.
I agree Mrakov Port won't stand in his way if he does not want to be there.
The player exodus from Alberton has begun. :lol :rollin :lol

And the biggest name will return to Punt Road :shh

Miller?
Does Chaplin give nice handballs out the back and follow them up with a block?????
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 01, 2012, 04:51:38 PM
Richmond tables offer for Chaplin
richmondfc.com.au
4:41 PM Mon 01 Oct, 2012


Richmond can confirm it has made an official offer to Port Adelaide restricted free agent Troy Chaplin.

Chaplin, 26, has played 140 games for the Power, in a league career, which started in 2004.

The 195cm key defender finished second in Port’s Best and Fairest in 2010, backing up his third-place finish in 2009.  He also won an AFL Rising Star nomination in 2006.

Port Adelaide has 72 hours to respond to the offer.  If it matches the offer, Chaplin can choose to either stay at Port, or push for a move via the AFL’s trade period or national draft.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/148946/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 01, 2012, 04:52:12 PM
He's on his way.
I agree Mrakov Port won't stand in his way if he does not want to be there.
The player exodus from Alberton has begun. :lol :rollin :lol

And the biggest name will return to Punt Road :shh

Miller?
Does Chaplin give nice handballs out the back and follow them up with a block?????

he does it in his sleep
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 01, 2012, 04:55:47 PM
He's on his way.
I agree Mrakov Port won't stand in his way if he does not want to be there.
The player exodus from Alberton has begun. :lol :rollin :lol

And the biggest name will return to Punt Road :shh

Miller?
Does Chaplin give nice handballs out the back and follow them up with a block?????

Ask coach
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on October 01, 2012, 04:58:26 PM
He's on his way.
I agree Mrakov Port won't stand in his way if he does not want to be there.
The player exodus from Alberton has begun. :lol :rollin :lol

And the biggest name will return to Punt Road :shh

Miller?
Does Chaplin give nice handballs out the back and follow them up with a block?????

Ask coach

he doesn't  >:( he receives the handball out the back  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 01, 2012, 05:05:54 PM
THE Port Adelaide Football Club is considering its position after restricted free agents Danyle Pearce and Troy Chaplin were targeted on the opening day of the Gillette AFL Trade Period.

The Power was informed by the AFL that Fremantle has offered a contract to midfielder Pearce, while Richmond has declared its intent to secure full back Chaplin.

Both players are restricted free agents and under the rules Port Adelaide has three days to consider its position and decide whether to match either offer.

Port Adelaide does not intend to comment on either Pearce or Chaplin until it has resolved its positions in respect to each player.

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6038/newsid/148949/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on October 01, 2012, 05:06:46 PM
He's on his way.
I agree Mrakov Port won't stand in his way if he does not want to be there.
The player exodus from Alberton has begun. :lol :rollin :lol

And the biggest name will return to Punt Road :shh

Miller?
Does Chaplin give nice handballs out the back and follow them up with a block?????

Ask coach

he doesn't  >:( he receives the handball out the back  :shh

Woah! Scandal  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on October 01, 2012, 06:21:32 PM
C'monnn!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=clKnw7xWtkI
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on October 01, 2012, 06:26:42 PM
I have the feeling the 4 year offer is the area Port will not match . . . well played.

Well played IF he works out.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on October 01, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
C'monnn!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=clKnw7xWtkI

He certainly gets involved.  Shows the signs of leadership but the proof will be in the actions.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on October 01, 2012, 06:30:13 PM
Have we really offered 4 years to the best dressed gardener in South Australia?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 01, 2012, 06:34:50 PM
Have we really offered 4 years to the best dressed gardener in South Australia?

 :lol :lol :lol Your such a lad :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on October 01, 2012, 06:40:38 PM
Dresses very well for a gardener does Chappy. Doesn't get dirty like one though.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on October 01, 2012, 06:45:31 PM
Its interesting to note the opposition supporters reactions to the players we pinch.

with grigg they were generally filthy on him for going.
houli was a mixed bag, some filthy, some happy to be rid of him.
maric, most could understand the move but weren't too dirty. a few thought he'd do ok with more opportunity
knights, similar to maric, but not seen as any great loss.

But with Chaplain, the only one of this group playing regular footy, just about without exception, they are dancing in the streets at the thought of him leaving.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on October 01, 2012, 06:50:55 PM
Dresses very well for a gardener does Chappy. Doesn't get dirty like one though.
he was a bit dirty when his opponent slipped away for an uncontested mark in that video...

and when the ump paid a mark he thought shouldnt have been...... :P
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: RedanTiger on October 01, 2012, 06:58:46 PM
They don't have the $$$ to match our offer anyway

Why not?
Who's taking all their salary cap?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on October 01, 2012, 07:00:15 PM
Imagine Chaplin standing on Riewoldt at an intra club. stuff me, you can just see the poo flying out of their mouths

They don't have the $$$ to match our offer anyway

Why not?
Who's taking all their salary cap?

no one. they're going to have to give blokes pay rises when Pearce and Chaplin leave
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ruanaidh on October 01, 2012, 07:19:04 PM
He didn't look any bigger than Goddard in that video how is he going to stand the larger forwards?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on October 01, 2012, 07:40:02 PM
Chappy's a bloody gorilla, good luck with any forward pushing their weight around now  :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on October 01, 2012, 08:35:48 PM
He didn't look any bigger than Goddard in that video how is he going to stand the larger forwards?

I thought same but had a few looks and you can see his a little bigger, Goddards pretty big as it is anyway
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: hammo1976 on October 01, 2012, 08:47:57 PM
Chaplin has ben ports best defender for years know and for aside that has struggled he has huge wraps on him get him down to the tigers release a few off our backs and we are nearly right to go just need one more big body to help ivan and jack out as im still concered about vickers
Go u tigers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on October 01, 2012, 08:53:04 PM
Chaplin has ben ports best defender for years know and for aside that has struggled he has huge wraps on him get him down to the tigers release a few off our backs and we are nearly right to go just need one more big body to help ivan and jack out as im still concered about vickers
Go u tigers

Welcome, mate. But please help a brother out by using the odd comma or full stop.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 01, 2012, 08:54:22 PM
FFSwillyleavethenewblokealone!!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 01, 2012, 09:39:21 PM
Iknowrightlikewtf!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on October 01, 2012, 09:51:01 PM
notfunnyguys >:(
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 01, 2012, 10:33:08 PM
Yessssssssthebigman :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 01, 2012, 10:54:22 PM
Inb4Chaplinstaysatport
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 01, 2012, 11:26:03 PM
Inb4Chaplinstaysatport

Not happening ;) he quit the club today anyway so even if Port match the offer he will walk and we will get him in the PSD :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 01, 2012, 11:30:57 PM
Inb4Chaplinstaysatport

Not happening ;) he quit the club today anyway so even if Port match the offer he will walk and we will get him in the PSD :thumbsup

Inb4thatturnsouttobelies
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Damo on October 01, 2012, 11:50:25 PM
Inb4Chaplinstaysatport

Not happening ;) he quit the club today anyway so even if Port match the offer he will walk and we will get him in the PSD :thumbsup

No we wont.

He has 2 options if Port decides to match the offer. Stay at port or go into the national draft.

Not the pre-season draft
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 01, 2012, 11:52:07 PM
Port will match it..

They like to pee us off just like last year.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 02, 2012, 12:09:00 AM
Port will match it..

They like to pee us off just like last year.

No they wont,We have a great trade history with Port, they have come out well in front!  besides they owe us for Farmer and Thomas ;) ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on October 02, 2012, 01:55:22 AM
WHo is Thomas? Thomson? He must have been good if you can't remember his name.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2012, 02:16:10 AM
Port is unlikely to match our offer and Chaplin will go into the draft if Port do.

-----------------------------------------------

Chaplin, who has played 140 matches for Port since his debut in 2004, is understood to have received a four-year deal from the Tigers.

Port is even less likely to match Richmond's offer, citing the key defender's recent knee surgery as a major factor in deciding whether to offer the 26-year-old a long-term deal.

"We're well aware of his knee situation so if someone offers him a long-term contract elsewhere we'll just have to weigh it up," Rohde said.

"They (recent injuries) are obviously the things you have to consider when you do long-term contracts."

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/danyle-pearce-and-troy-chaplin-look-set-to-leave-port-adelaide/story-e6freck3-1226486150257


The Tigers had also made it clear they were after a key defender, and Troy Chaplin, from Port Adelaide, had long been mooted as their ideal man. This came to fruition when the Tigers offered the restricted free agent a four-year deal.

If Port does match the deal, it has until Thursday afternoon to do so and he could either stay at Alberton or nominate for the national draft.

Chaplin's manager, Liam Pickering of Strategic Management Australia, said Chaplin had resolved to leave Port and wanted to go to the Tigers so he was prepared to go in the draft if Port tried to match the offer.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/knights-joins-tigers-chaplin-close-behind-20121001-26vjf.html#ixzz2844BQDZK
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2012, 02:17:29 AM
RICHMOND'S strong Port Adelaide links played a key role in convincing defender Troy Chaplin to choose the Tigers as his preferred new club.

Tigers' coach Damien Hardwick, assistant coach Brendon Lade and recruiting "head-hunter" Blair Hartley all had contact with Chaplin in his time at Port.

Chaplin, 26, yesterday told Port Adelaide he wanted out as a restricted free agent and informed teammates of his reasons in a heartfelt email.

Though Port has three days to match Richmond's offer under free agency rules, it seems highly unlikely given it is a significant long-term deal.

It is understood that Chaplin's deal at Punt Rd is three years guaranteed, with a fourth if he can meet performance benchmarks.

Chaplin's manager Liam Pickering told the Herald Sun Chaplin had "strong relationships" with Lade, Hardwick and Hartley, who recruited him to Port in the 2003 draft.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/trade-frenzy-becomes-a-business-of-importing-ex-port-players/story-fnahrqwo-1226486126729
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on October 02, 2012, 07:36:02 AM
three years with an optional 4th based on performance sits a bit better with me than 4 years straight out
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 02, 2012, 08:06:46 AM


Chaplin, 26, yesterday told Port Adelaide he wanted out as a restricted free agent and informed teammates of his reasons in a heartfelt email.


A couple times I broke up with girlfriends with a heartfelt text message.

Are Port even going to be able to field a side next year?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 02, 2012, 09:25:27 AM
Didn't you hear Davey is going back? Once word gets around, everyone from Claw's grandmother to the chrome polisher at Graham Cornes Used Cars is going to want to play for Poort
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on October 02, 2012, 10:05:28 AM

Did I just hear on SEN that Port have said they will not match the offer RFC have put to Chaplin?

Or am I just going senile in my old age?

 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigger on October 02, 2012, 10:48:52 AM
Inb4Chaplinstaysatport

Not happening ;) he quit the club today anyway so even if Port match the offer he will walk and we will get him in the PSD :thumbsup

No we wont.

He has 2 options if Port decides to match the offer. Stay at port or go into the national draft.

Not the pre-season draft

Damo - all the articles I have read merely say he must nominate for the "Draft" - it doenst say which draft.  Given that Chaplin is out of contract - why can't he merely nominate for the Pre Season Draft which is open to uncontracted players?

If you have a link which defines "Draft" as the national one - please post it up as I would be happy to read it. Thanks
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 02, 2012, 10:51:53 AM
Inb4Chaplinstaysatport

Not happening ;) he quit the club today anyway so even if Port match the offer he will walk and we will get him in the PSD :thumbsup

No we wont.

He has 2 options if Port decides to match the offer. Stay at port or go into the national draft.

Not the pre-season draft

Damo - all the articles I have read merely say he must nominate for the "Draft" - it doenst say which draft.  Given that Chaplin is out of contract - why can't he merely nominate for the Pre Season Draft which is open to uncontracted players?

If you have a link which defines "Draft" as the national one - please post it up as I would be happy to read it. Thanks

He could go into either but I would say he would put a price on his head and nominate for the PSD just like every other "Un Contracted" player does ;)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 02, 2012, 11:58:59 AM
Blobby made a good point on 360 last night. Would you really want to try and keep a player that had put pen to paper and committed to leave?

We're not talking about a star here, so there shouldn't really be any objection from Poort.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2012, 12:04:08 PM

Did I just hear on SEN that Port have said they will not match the offer RFC have put to Chaplin?

Or am I just going senile in my old age?

 :lol
AFL Rumours ‏@AFLRumours twitter:

"#PAFC are said to be resigned to losing Chaplin. Will announce they will not match #Richmond's offer soon #afl #freeagency #anotherdomino"
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 02, 2012, 12:05:22 PM

Did I just hear on SEN that Port have said they will not match the offer RFC have put to Chaplin?

Or am I just going senile in my old age?

 :lol
AFL Rumours ‏@AFLRumours twitter:

"#PAFC are said to be resigned to losing Chaplin. Will announce they will not match #Richmond's offer soon #afl #freeagency #anotherdomino"

Hello Mr OE, do you have a link to trade week radio?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2012, 12:17:39 PM
Hello Mr OE, do you have a link to trade week radio?
Here you go Mrakov

http://www.afl.com.au/portals/0/2010/offseason/trw/twr2012.html

I believe it's on from 3-5pm today.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 02, 2012, 01:12:17 PM
Hello Mr OE, do you have a link to trade week radio?
Here you go Mrakov

http://www.afl.com.au/portals/0/2010/offseason/trw/twr2012.html

I believe it's on from 3-5pm today.

Thanks

Will try again later but doubt it will work on my iPad :(
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiga on October 02, 2012, 01:37:02 PM
Geez we have gone from toilet paper to fly paper! Everybody wants to get on the "T" Train these days.  To put it in an analogy, We are like the attractive blonde who walks into a night club and  says to a friend just when the music stops, "Damn I forgot to put on panties".  ;D

In the past I can only recall duds saying "Look yeah nah, my preferred club of choice is Richmond".

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2012, 01:50:16 PM
Someone has updated Chaplin's wikipedia page as well ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Chaplin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigerwoods on October 02, 2012, 02:24:08 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clKnw7xWtkI

looks a nick maxwell type pointing and screaming at blokes while he is standing still on his own
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2012, 04:08:51 PM
SEN said there's still no word from Port whether they will or won't match our offer to Chaplin.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on October 02, 2012, 04:17:03 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clKnw7xWtkI

looks a nick maxwell type pointing and screaming at blokes while he is standing still on his own

Well we need balance tigerwoods, weve got one on the other end of the field pointing and yelling   :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 02, 2012, 04:19:03 PM
SEN said there's still no word from Port whether they will or won't match our offer to Chaplin.

still in conference with Leon Cameron about who he wants to keep
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 02, 2012, 04:22:48 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clKnw7xWtkI

looks a nick maxwell type pointing and screaming at blokes while he is standing still on his own

Well we need balance tigerwoods, weve got one on the other end of the field pointing and yelling   :shh

not sold on chaplin, he is half , no a 1/4 of the player he was a few yrs back, and he is not a big body at all, just another third tall at best , looked only slightly taller than goddard, post is bigger than chaplin i reckon
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on October 02, 2012, 04:25:38 PM

not sold on chaplin, he is half , no a 1/4 of the player he was a few yrs back, and he is not a big body at all, just another third tall at best , looked only slightly taller than goddard, post is bigger than chaplin i reckon

Post is 195cm and 95kg

Chaplin is 195cm and 100kg

 :cheers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on October 02, 2012, 04:32:29 PM

not sold on chaplin, he is half , no a 1/4 of the player he was a few yrs back, and he is not a big body at all, just another third tall at best , looked only slightly taller than goddard, post is bigger than chaplin i reckon

Post is 195cm and 95kg

Chaplin is 195cm and 100kg

 :cheers

Thats actually incorrect, Chaplain is now 195cm and 110kg
Bojangles has had him on a superman diet
Watch this space, he will burst through walls  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on October 02, 2012, 04:34:45 PM

And that is the problem with an Internet forum.

Any moron poster can post BS and some other moron will believe it.

 :cheers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on October 02, 2012, 04:41:18 PM
Did you blokes know that Moore was 84kg for years? That's what his profile said, so it must be true.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 02, 2012, 04:42:31 PM

not sold on chaplin, he is half , no a 1/4 of the player he was a few yrs back, and he is not a big body at all, just another third tall at best , looked only slightly taller than goddard, post is bigger than chaplin i reckon

Post is 195cm and 95kg

Chaplin is 195cm and 100kg

 :cheers

post still has plenty of scope to fill out more get stronger, the best of chaplin has gone, he wont get bigger
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2012, 05:07:55 PM
Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane twitter

"AFL has formally received Free Agent paperwork for T Chaplin (restricted) and Q Lynch (unrest.). "


I wonder if this means Chaplin is a Tiger?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 02, 2012, 06:32:29 PM
Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane twitter

"AFL has formally received Free Agent paperwork for T Chaplin (restricted) and Q Lynch (unrest.). "


I wonder if this means Chaplin is a Tiger?

No I take it to mean that they have paperwork of the tiger offer and we are his preferred club but now we wait until Kochie says Port won't be matching it
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on October 02, 2012, 06:41:26 PM
Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane twitter

"AFL has formally received Free Agent paperwork for T Chaplin (restricted) and Q Lynch (unrest.). "


I wonder if this means Chaplin is a Tiger?

No I take it to mean that they have paperwork of the tiger offer and we are his preferred club but now we wait until Kochie says Port won't be matching it

Has Cameron been appointed Coach yet?

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2012, 08:12:13 PM
Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane twitter

"AFL has formally received Free Agent paperwork for T Chaplin (restricted) and Q Lynch (unrest.). "


I wonder if this means Chaplin is a Tiger?


No I take it to mean that they have paperwork of the tiger offer and we are his preferred club but now we wait until Kochie says Port won't be matching it

Has Cameron been appointed Coach yet?
Not officially to my knowledge but it's a done deal he'll be their coach next year.

ps. thanks WP.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiger101 on October 02, 2012, 08:31:22 PM
Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane twitter

"AFL has formally received Free Agent paperwork for T Chaplin (restricted) and Q Lynch (unrest.). "


I wonder if this means Chaplin is a Tiger?


No I take it to mean that they have paperwork of the tiger offer and we are his preferred club but now we wait until Kochie says Port won't be matching it

Has Cameron been appointed Coach yet?
Not officially to my knowledge but it's a done deal he'll be their coach next year.

ps. thanks WP.

According to the HS his appointment has been thrown into doubt.

Quote

LEON Cameron's path to Port Adelaide has been upset by AFL novice Greater Western Sydney chasing the Hawthorn assistant coach.

Cameron met the Giants today to fill the vacancy as senior assistant and ultimate successor to senior coach Kevin Sheedy.


http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/port-adelaide-plan-to-appoint-leon-cameron-as-coach-thrown-into-doubt-by-gws/story-e6frf9jf-1226486829321
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 02, 2012, 08:38:02 PM
Take the job on offer Leon

Sheedy will have to be carried out in a bag
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 02, 2012, 08:56:12 PM
Take the job on offer Leon

Sheedy will have to be carried out in a bag

Yep one by one Sheeds will burn everyone  in assistant coaches until GWS have no option but to
sack him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on October 02, 2012, 10:23:24 PM
Kochie is all over the paperwork. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 03, 2012, 04:18:18 AM
In a cat-and-mouse with Richmond,  Port Adelaide is considering matching Richmond’s offer of a three-year deal with a conditional fourth year, for restricted free agent Troy Chaplin. The Power had 72hours from when the contract was tabled on Monday to decide whether to match the terms.

In the event that a club matches the contract terms of a rival club for a restricted free agent, that player has the choice to stay at his club or go in the national draft.

Most observers from rival clubs believe Port is unlikely to match Richmond’s offer given the Power is also pursuing Monfries, Jordan Russell and possibly others. Port is also weighing up whether to match Fremantle’s offer for former Rising Star winner Danyle Pearce, who has received a substantial offer to join the Dockers.

http://www.watoday.com.au/afl/afl-news/st-kildas-turn-to-go-shopping-20121002-26xgg.html#ixzz28APse9MI
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on October 03, 2012, 07:55:34 AM
post still has plenty of scope to fill out more get stronger, the best of chaplin has gone, he wont get bigger

Post is slow as treacle and has no heart. No matter how much older/stronger he gets that won't change.
Keep talking him up though, hopefully someone bites.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 03, 2012, 08:08:17 AM
In a cat-and-mouse with Richmond,  Port Adelaide is considering matching Richmond’s offer of a three-year deal with a conditional fourth year, for restricted free agent Troy Chaplin. The Power had 72hours from when the contract was tabled on Monday to decide whether to match the terms.

In the event that a club matches the contract terms of a rival club for a restricted free agent, that player has the choice to stay at his club or go in the national draft.

Most observers from rival clubs believe Port is unlikely to match Richmond’s offer given the Power is also pursuing Monfries, Jordan Russell and possibly others. Port is also weighing up whether to match Fremantle’s offer for former Rising Star winner Danyle Pearce, who has received a substantial offer to join the Dockers.

http://www.watoday.com.au/afl/afl-news/st-kildas-turn-to-go-shopping-20121002-26xgg.html#ixzz28APse9MI

What's the point of bloating your salary cap with blokes who are committing to other clubs?  ::)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on October 03, 2012, 08:15:22 AM
If they do match Chaplin, it would appear there must be some bitter blood between the two clubs.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on October 03, 2012, 08:19:30 AM
"Cat and mouse".  Yeah, like we're going to be panicked into a stupid action by a club that has no hold on a player who has already left them (in soul, if not body yet). The paperwork has already been lodged dipschitts.  Ante up or shut up.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: eliminator on October 03, 2012, 08:29:51 AM
don't see the point in Port's tactics
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on October 03, 2012, 08:39:41 AM
don't see the point in Port's tactics

Everyone will remember how we got stitched up in the McCarthy (RIP) deal.
Still bitter over Morris?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: RollsRoyce on October 03, 2012, 08:42:50 AM
don't see the point in Port's tactics

They're a spiteful bunch of a-holes, always have been. They only recruited John McCarthy last year to get back at us over taking Steven Morris. Now that they have that idiotic breakfast presenter for a President, they'll be even worse. Hope this blows up in their face.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on October 03, 2012, 09:58:09 AM
Can't really blame Port. They are being completely torn apart ATM. Nobody wants to play for the poor sods.  :'(    ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: hyperlite on October 03, 2012, 10:21:56 AM
If that noob kochie took over as top dog at my club, i'd be looking for the nearest exit as well.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiga on October 03, 2012, 10:28:34 AM
He's a bigger media whore than Eddie Everywhere. I'll never forget that day he crawled into the Ambo trying to get a comment after the Beaconsfield mine disaster. He may know a bit about finances but it takes more than a nasdaq report and duffel bag full of really bad jokes to be a footy club president.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on October 03, 2012, 10:55:55 AM
i wouldnt expect less from my football club
have 72 hours so use that time to make a decision.

lets just hope we havent got too many
fingers in pies and are able to concentrate
getting the bus started up.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 03, 2012, 12:06:26 PM
Port have got roughly 24 hours left now to make up their mind. D-Day tomorrow.

(http://ih0.redbubble.net/work.3764259.2.fc,220x200,black.v3.jpg)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 03, 2012, 01:02:49 PM
Port have got roughly 24 hours left now to make up their mind. D-Day tomorrow.

(http://ih0.redbubble.net/work.3764259.2.fc,220x200,black.v3.jpg)

They will match it for no reason
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 03, 2012, 01:33:29 PM
they are waiting to see what their new coach says

but they dont have one  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on October 03, 2012, 01:39:35 PM
they are waiting to see what their new coach says

but they dont have one  ;D
So what happens if they fail to reply with the 3 days?  :rollin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 03, 2012, 01:47:12 PM
they are waiting to see what their new coach says

but they dont have one  ;D
So what happens if they fail to reply with the 3 days?  :rollin
Obviously he's ours. :cheers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 03, 2012, 01:51:32 PM
they are waiting to see what their new coach says

but they dont have one  ;D
So what happens if they fail to reply with the 3 days?  :rollin
Obviously he's ours. :cheers

Does this need to be run by Melbourne first?  :rollin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 03, 2012, 02:40:54 PM
they are waiting to see what their new coach says

but they dont have one  ;D
Port's expectation that Leon Cameron would be its next senior coach has been thrown into disarray with club legend Warren Tredrea saying Cameron is now being offered a job by the GWS Giants that could be far more attractive.

http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/blog/leon-cameron-may-ditch-port-adelaide-for-gws-giants-at-the-last-minute/20121003-hc5l.html
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on October 03, 2012, 02:50:19 PM
Warren loves spreading the gospel doesnt he. :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: wayne on October 03, 2012, 02:57:38 PM
Port  :lol

They kind of remind me of...... us!

No-one wanted to coach us and we were pretty much left with Frawley.  :'(
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 03, 2012, 03:02:59 PM
C'mon down Terry!

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSUVcT93ZyPZplruPjljaDX4VkR8nZGGA3ORgfeQo1xMpZQ4Df35B9hLBQP)

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 03, 2012, 03:12:03 PM
who cares if we miss chaplin he is overrated and im not sold on him yet
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 03, 2012, 03:52:25 PM
THE Port Adelaide Football Club confirms that Danyle Pearce is clear to sign a contract with the Fremantle Football Club and will leave Alberton under new free agency rules.

Port Adelaide is still considering its position in relation to the offer the Richmond Football Club has put to Troy Chaplin, and is also assessing its own options in the free agency period.

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/tabid/6038/default.aspx?newsid=149072
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on October 03, 2012, 04:01:51 PM
How bad is Chaplin's kicking?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 03, 2012, 04:15:38 PM
How bad is Chaplin's kicking?
Pretty bad
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on October 03, 2012, 04:17:39 PM
How bad is Chaplin's kicking?
Pretty bad
How good is his one on one work?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 03, 2012, 04:20:45 PM
How bad is Chaplin's kicking?
Pretty bad
How good is his one on one work?

Pretty good
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on October 03, 2012, 04:23:55 PM
How bad is Chaplin's kicking?
Pretty bad
How good is his one on one work?

Pretty good
Looking at his stats, seems to be better than what some make out (his disposal).

Averaged 15.3 disposals, 5.5 contested possessions at 79% efficiency. Clangers averaged at 1.7 a game and 3.9 rebound 50's, 2.1 tackles, 6 1%'s at 80% time on ground in his 18 games this season.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on October 03, 2012, 04:33:07 PM
You can just feel that they are going to try and keep him by matching the offer.  If so, move on and have a crack at Rivers. 
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 03, 2012, 04:44:58 PM
 :rollin
You can just feel that they are going to try and keep him by matching the offer.  If so, move on and have a crack at Rivers.

My god :banghead Chaplin has quit the club, so even if Port match the offer he will leave and we will have to get him through the ND or PSD. Either way we will get our man ;)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on October 03, 2012, 04:55:28 PM
Port are a rabble of a club.

it was reported ages ago we would target chaplain.

you would have thought that by now they would have a plan of what they would and would they wouldn't offer.

How long did it take st kilda to announce they wouldnt match essendons offer on goddard?

Adeleaide had probably already made up their mind that knights would go.

what a basket case of a club.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 03, 2012, 04:57:24 PM
:rollin
You can just feel that they are going to try and keep him by matching the offer.  If so, move on and have a crack at Rivers.

My god :banghead Chaplin has quit the club, so even if Port match the offer he will leave and we will have to get him through the ND or PSD. Either way we will get our man ;)

What if someone else gets him before us?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 03, 2012, 05:02:31 PM
:rollin
You can just feel that they are going to try and keep him by matching the offer.  If so, move on and have a crack at Rivers.

My god :banghead Chaplin has quit the club, so even if Port match the offer he will leave and we will have to get him through the ND or PSD. Either way we will get our man ;)

What if someone else gets him before us?

Shut the stuff up >:(
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 03, 2012, 05:04:11 PM
:rollin
You can just feel that they are going to try and keep him by matching the offer.  If so, move on and have a crack at Rivers.

My god :banghead Chaplin has quit the club, so even if Port match the offer he will leave and we will have to get him through the ND or PSD. Either way we will get our man ;)

What if someone else gets him before us?

Shut the stuff up >:(
it's always a possibility numnuts
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 03, 2012, 05:06:30 PM
:rollin
You can just feel that they are going to try and keep him by matching the offer.  If so, move on and have a crack at Rivers.

My god :banghead Chaplin has quit the club, so even if Port match the offer he will leave and we will have to get him through the ND or PSD. Either way we will get our man ;)

What if someone else gets him before us?

Shut the stuff up >:(
it's always a possibility numnuts
;D :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 03, 2012, 05:34:45 PM
Port are a rabble of a club.

it was reported ages ago we would target chaplain.

you would have thought that by now they would have a plan of what they would and would they wouldn't offer.

How long did it take st kilda to announce they wouldnt match essendons offer on goddard?

Adeleaide had probably already made up their mind that knights would go.

what a basket case of a club.

I reckon PAFC will let Chaplin come to us and they're just being weeners about it. Doesn't seem much point getting a bloke to stay on for 4 years who has completely resigned himself from the club.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 03, 2012, 05:44:23 PM
Here's some positive posts about chaplin from the Poort bf board:

Quote
He's a better player than Carlile and had a better season than Trengove. I'm not sure why Port supporters always focus on his one clanger. I reckon Pearce would have a higher ratio of clangers to disposals,

Chaplin has his downsides, but he is still a damn good player. People thinking that a 2nd round draft pick is better than keeping an already developed 100+ gamer is delusional.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/chaplin-to-richmond.964502/page-30#post-25924262
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on October 03, 2012, 06:13:47 PM
Bout the only positive response in the thread. Slightly concerning.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 03, 2012, 06:17:21 PM
Adelaide radio saying Leon Cameron has pulled out of the running to be Port's new coach and he is off to be 2nd in command to Sheedy at GWS.

So Port will be making the decision on Chaplin's future without a senior coach.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on October 03, 2012, 06:22:16 PM
Yep press conf tomorrow by gws to anounce Leon Cameron succession plan to take over From sheeds down the track.

Hinkley will prob be port coach
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 03, 2012, 06:30:58 PM
THE Port Adelaide Football Club confirms that Danyle Pearce is clear to sign a contract with the Fremantle Football Club and will leave Alberton under new free agency rules.

Port Adelaide is still considering its position in relation to the offer the Richmond Football Club has put to Troy Chaplin, and is also assessing its own options in the free agency period.

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/tabid/6038/default.aspx?newsid=149072

They have 72 hours to say "yeah or nay"

They drew out the 72 hours with Pearce but said cya

Looks like thy are doing the same with Chaplin... :sleep :sleep

They have bigger issues than Chaplin to worry about... Like finding a coach  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 03, 2012, 08:29:31 PM
I have no doubt Chaplin will come.

Port will be just a shell of a club by the time free agency and trade week will be over. ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 03, 2012, 08:31:15 PM
Maybe a couple of OER's resident "experts" should give Keith Thomas a ring and offer their services to be Port's next coach
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 03, 2012, 08:37:35 PM
Maybe a couple of OER's resident "experts" should give Keith Thomas a ring and offer their services to be Port's next coach

Jack has coaching experience at AFL level.

Although I don't know what level Port are masquerading as. ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 03, 2012, 08:40:25 PM
Maybe a couple of OER's resident "experts" should give Keith Thomas a ring and offer their services to be Port's next coach

Coach Davey!!!!! :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow

Perfect!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiger101 on October 03, 2012, 08:44:28 PM
Be interesting to see what the AFL gives Port as compensation for there Net Lose of  Pearce and Chaplin.

This net lose thing everyone on bigfooty is talking about does that mean they might get one good pick instead of a pick for each players worth?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 03, 2012, 08:45:19 PM
Be interesting to see what the AFL gives Port as compensation for there Net Lose of  Pearce and Chaplin.

This net lose thing everyone on bigfooty is talking about does that mean they might get one good pick instead of a pick for each players worth?

I thought they would to get a pick for each player
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 03, 2012, 08:47:35 PM
Be interesting to see what the AFL gives Port as compensation for there Net Lose of  Pearce and Chaplin.

This net lose thing everyone on bigfooty is talking about does that mean they might get one good pick instead of a pick for each players worth?

I thought they would to get a pick for each player

Would laugh my head off if the picks they get for Chaplin and Pearce are higher than the one Essendon gets for Monfries. ;D

Port are what were circa 2002-04.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on October 03, 2012, 08:52:07 PM
PA have interest in luring the likes of monfries and possibly russell to their club, im sure they will ultimately decide their cap would be getter spent on those keen to play
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiger101 on October 03, 2012, 09:20:12 PM
Be interesting to see what the AFL gives Port as compensation for there Net Lose of  Pearce and Chaplin.

This net lose thing everyone on bigfooty is talking about does that mean they might get one good pick instead of a pick for each players worth?

I thought they would to get a pick for each player

Same. Maybe its only if they pick up a free agency it comes into consideration for the compensation of the player you lost.

Quote
Compensation
Clubs will be compensated by way of draft picks if they are deemed to have a net loss in the free agency period. The compensation falls into one of five categories - a first-round pick immediately following the club's first round pick, an end of first-round pick, a second-round pick immediately after the club's second round pick, an end of second-round pick or a third-round pick immediately after the club's third round selection.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/148683/default.aspx

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 03, 2012, 10:35:55 PM
I'm not a fan of a cumulative net loss compensation. What if 10 clubs lose 1 or 2 decent players but pick up no one? The entire draft moves along 10 spots from the first round. More incentive for crap clubs like Melbourne to tank - let one or two senior players slip and grin all the way to the bank with 2 or more picks inside the top 5. Then when 2, 3, then 4 and 5 more clubs do the same then our pick 9 for example suddenly turns into 13 or 14 and we're back to compromised drafts.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 03:32:39 AM
Troy Chaplin remains in limbo amid suggestions the Power would today match Richmond's offer.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/collingwood-pair-sharrod-wellingham-and-chris-dawes-are-exploring-their-options/story-fn69a32t-1226487655226
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 04, 2012, 04:00:27 AM
i dont want him, think he is a dud
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ruanaidh on October 04, 2012, 05:44:46 AM
Troy Chaplin remains in limbo amid suggestions the Power would today match Richmond's offer.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/collingwood-pair-sharrod-wellingham-and-chris-dawes-are-exploring-their-options/story-fn69a32t-1226487655226
If they match it then it's PSD or nothing for mine.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 04, 2012, 06:53:49 AM
i dont want him, think he is a dud

Well then I take your word for it

After all you did tell us Tambling was a gun, Foley a hack, Post a rising star and Rance a spud

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 04, 2012, 07:00:31 AM
Troy Chaplin remains in limbo amid suggestions the Power would today match Richmond's offer.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/collingwood-pair-sharrod-wellingham-and-chris-dawes-are-exploring-their-options/story-fn69a32t-1226487655226
If they match it then it's PSD or nothing for mine.

Then we would need to front load that contract big time cause your GWS and Buldogs types will circle

Wouldn't mind this actually and watch the Power lose him for nothing

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on October 04, 2012, 07:01:22 AM
i dont want him, think he is a dud

Well then I take your word for it

After all you did tell us Tambling was a gun, Foley a hack, Post a rising star and Rance a spud

 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 04, 2012, 07:54:34 AM
i dont want him, think he is a dud

Well then I take your word for it

After all you did tell us Tambling was a gun, Foley a hack, Post a rising star and Rance a spud
Oh you missed one ... you are a class one expert
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 04, 2012, 08:38:27 AM
Oh dear  :-[
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 04, 2012, 09:32:02 AM
Maybe a couple of OER's resident "experts" should give Keith Thomas a ring and offer their services to be Port's next coach

Coach Davey!!!!! :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow

Perfect!

would take a bit of coin to get davey back to that dump, vowed he'd never return kb styles
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiga on October 04, 2012, 10:19:46 AM
Troy Chaplin remains in limbo amid suggestions the Power would today match Richmond's offer.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/collingwood-pair-sharrod-wellingham-and-chris-dawes-are-exploring-their-options/story-fn69a32t-1226487655226
If they match it then it's PSD or nothing for mine.

Then we would need to front load that contract big time cause your GWS and Buldogs types will circle

Wouldn't mind this actually and watch the Power lose him for nothing
I might be wrong but wouldn't chaplin have to go into the ND and not the PSD should he refuse to accept Ports matching offer?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on October 04, 2012, 10:24:39 AM
Troy Chaplin remains in limbo amid suggestions the Power would today match Richmond's offer.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/collingwood-pair-sharrod-wellingham-and-chris-dawes-are-exploring-their-options/story-fn69a32t-1226487655226
If they match it then it's PSD or nothing for mine.

Then we would need to front load that contract big time cause your GWS and Buldogs types will circle

Wouldn't mind this actually and watch the Power lose him for nothing
I might be wrong but wouldn't chaplin have to go into the ND and not the PSD should he refuse to accept Ports matching offer?
Not sure, it hasn't really been stated either way. I would imagine he can get 're-drafted' through any of the drafts he wanted though?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 04, 2012, 10:27:09 AM
Can't another team get him before us in the draft?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ruanaidh on October 04, 2012, 12:32:55 PM
Troy Chaplin remains in limbo amid suggestions the Power would today match Richmond's offer.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/collingwood-pair-sharrod-wellingham-and-chris-dawes-are-exploring-their-options/story-fn69a32t-1226487655226
If they match it then it's PSD or nothing for mine.

Then we would need to front load that contract big time cause your GWS and Buldogs types will circle

Wouldn't mind this actually and watch the Power lose him for nothing
I might be wrong but wouldn't chaplin have to go into the ND and not the PSD should he refuse to accept Ports matching offer?
I dont believe so? Not if he's out of contract.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ruanaidh on October 04, 2012, 12:53:19 PM
Here are the rules:

HOW THE SYSTEM OPERATES FOR ALL PLAYERS ACROSS THE COMPETITION -
A player has served seven seasons or fewer of AFL football at one club, and is now out of contract.
The player is not eligible for free agency if his club wishes to retain him. He may only move clubs via a trade or the draft. If he delists himself, he is subject to the draft, and may be selected by any club.
 
A player has served seven seasons or fewer of AFL football at one club, and has been delisted by his club.
The player is a free agent and is eligible to field offers from all rival AFL clubs.
The player must decide on the best offer of his choice from one rival club.
The player can move AUTOMATICALLY to the new club of his choice.
His original club, which chose to delist him, does not receive any compensation pick for the loss of the player.
 
A player has served eight or more seasons of AFL football at one club, is one of the top 25 per cent highest-paid players at his club, and is now out of contract for the first time since reaching eight seasons of service. (restricted free agent)
The player is eligible to field offers from all rival AFL clubs.
If he wishes to change clubs, the player must decide on the best offer of his choice from one rival club.
His club has the right to match the presented offer.
If the club matches the offer, he may choose to remain with his original club, seek a trade or enter the Draft.
If the club does not or can not match the offer, the player can move to the new club of his choice.
His original club will receive a compensation pick for the loss of the player, on an AFL-determined formula to apply where clubs lose more free agents than they gain in any single transfer period.
 
A player has served eight or more seasons of AFL football at one club, is NOT one of the top 25 per cent highest-paid players at his club, and is now out of contract for the first time since reaching eight seasons of service. (unrestricted free agent)
The player is eligible to field offers from all rival AFL clubs.
If he wishes to change clubs, the player must decide on the best offer of his choice from one rival club.
His club does NOT have the right to match the presented offer, and the player can move AUTOMATICALLY to the new club of his choice.
His original club will receive a compensation pick for the loss of the player, on an AFL-determined formula to apply where clubs lose more free agents than they gain in any single transfer period.
 
A player has served ten or more seasons of AFL football at one club, has already come out of contract once in the period after serving his first eight or more seasons at his club, and is now out of contract. (Unrestricted free agent)
The player is eligible to field offers from all rival clubs.
If he wishes to change clubs, the player must decide on the best offer of his choice from one rival club.
His club does NOT have the right to match the presented offer, and the player can move AUTOMATICALLY to the new club of his choice.
His original club will receive a compensation pick for the loss of the player, on an AFL-determined formula to apply where clubs lose more free agents than they gain in any single transfer period.



If Port matches and he walks it states he can then "enter the draft" it doesn't distinguish that it must be the main draft????????????
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 01:05:01 PM
4.30 is the deadline .... tick tick tick!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 04, 2012, 01:08:01 PM
4.30 is the deadline .... tick tick tick!

Port love to pee us off don't they?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiga on October 04, 2012, 01:18:57 PM
4.30 is the deadline .... tick tick tick!

I've set my alarm clock to 4:29:59 when Port will not doubt make their intentions clear.  :banghead
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 04, 2012, 01:21:43 PM
Dis gon b funnay
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on October 04, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
i believe contact has been made to Port
 via a string and 2 cans hook up.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 04, 2012, 02:11:46 PM
a string and 2 cans hook up.

knew a chick from the port just like that
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on October 04, 2012, 02:18:11 PM
The more I think about this the more I think they will let him go.  If they were going to match the offer they would have just gone ahead and done it you would think????
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 04, 2012, 02:20:48 PM
Reckon they'll match the deal. Happy if they don't.

Tickety tick tick......
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 02:21:26 PM
Jon Ralph ‏@RalphyHeraldSun twitter:

"Chaplin is just what Tigers need. Big key defender to help Rance and others. Port clearly thinking very closely about matching bid. "

"Chaplin could still try to get to Richmond but would be tough to get him in pre-season draft and a trade would cost good picks"


The issue for Port is if they let Chaplin go then they will get compensation (most likely a 2nd rounder); if they match the offer and Chaplin still walks out into the draft then they get nothing.

Two hours to go and counting!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 04, 2012, 02:29:07 PM
The Adelaide Advertiser mentions a straight swap for McGuane lol.


POWER'S QUICK FIX

PORT Adelaide wants to deepen its player list - and strengthen its leadership group - by hitting the free-agent market. Of the 81 free-agents available this season these are the players still available and capable of tempting the Power.

...
LUKE McGUANE (Richmond) Defender. Age: 25

Prospect: Skill base a concern. Possible swap for Troy Chaplin.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/recruiting-quick-fix-to-jolt-power/story-e6freco3-1226422963723

No chance
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 03:14:34 PM
If only we could swap them Mrakov  ;D

PAFC twitter:
"The club has until 3pm today to decide. We'll let you know as soon as we can "

Well it's past 3pm so they should have made up their mind.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on October 04, 2012, 03:17:13 PM
interesting is that Port want to pay the same money for 3 years not 4 which is the RFC offer
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 04, 2012, 03:17:33 PM
If only we could swap them Mrakov  ;D

PAFC twitter:
"The club has until 3pm today to decide. We'll let you know as soon as we can "

Well it's past 3pm so they should have made up their mind.
Not in Adelaide my son!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 03:22:20 PM
If only we could swap them Mrakov  ;D

PAFC twitter:
"The club has until 3pm today to decide. We'll let you know as soon as we can "

Well it's past 3pm so they should have made up their mind.
Not in Adelaide my son!
Ah good point!   :cheers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 03:36:24 PM
On guy on TWR reckons because Port is getting bashed from pillar to post right now they will try to make a public stand and force Chaplin into the draft. Wallace thinks they will let Chaplin go as he wants to go. So they are all just guessing.

4.30pm EST is the deadline according to TWR. Under an hour to go until we'll know.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 03:40:40 PM
Someone on facebook is extra keen ....

(http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash4/373078_132731856748361_1770119125_n.jpg)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Troy-Chaplin/132731856748361
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 04, 2012, 03:49:19 PM
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Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 04, 2012, 04:04:04 PM
the man is obviously distressed gerks put the cabana down! After watching the vid of him miked up he might wanna butch his voice up a bit, sounded like someone squeezing angry anderson for 5h1+5 and giggles
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 04:19:40 PM
He's ours  :thumbsup


THE Port Adelaide Football Club confirms Troy Chaplin will depart Alberton after the club decided against matching an offer from Richmond to the restricted free agent.


http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6038/newsid/149131/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: wayne on October 04, 2012, 04:20:18 PM
Woo hoo!!!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiger101 on October 04, 2012, 04:21:52 PM
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Port Adelaide general manager football Peter Rohde said the Power had considered detailed medical opinion regarding the 26-year-old and was unwilling to counter the extended contract term included in the Tigers’ deal.

“Troy needed serious knee surgery towards the end of 2012 and while we hope he has many years of football left, we’re not prepared to commit to the extent Richmond is,” Rohde said.


How bad is his knee. Hope this is just an excuse Port are saying publicly on why they lost him and his Knee has a full recovery.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on October 04, 2012, 04:23:14 PM
Welcome Troy!  :gotigers :thumbsup :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 04, 2012, 04:27:18 PM
I'ts a LONG WAY to the shop if you wanna chico ROOOOoooooOOoll
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 04, 2012, 04:28:48 PM
This is all BS as they have known about the state of Troys knee for months!
It's not like they got the doctor's opinion in the last hour.

Just trying to save face if that's possible....

Now for Dom Tyson!!!! :cheers :cheers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 04:29:15 PM
Tigers claim Chaplin
richmondfc.com.au
3:35 PM Thu 04 Oct, 2012


“We identified Troy as a player who could provide significant benefit to the Club, both on-field with his playing ability, and in a leadership capacity off-field,” said Richmond’s General Manager of Football, Craig Cameron.

“We have a young, developing defensive group, and Troy is well-equipped to provide the necessary know-how and experience to assist the likes of Alex Rance, Dylan Grimes, Jake Batchelor and Ben Griffiths.”

Chaplin, 26, has played 140 games for the Power, in a league career, which started in 2004.

The 195cm key defender finished equal fourth in Port Adelaide’s Best and Fairest this year, after being runner-up in 2010 and third in 2009.  He also won an AFL Rising Star nomination in 2006.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/149143/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiga on October 04, 2012, 04:31:16 PM
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Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 04, 2012, 04:32:28 PM
haha
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 04:35:05 PM
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Port Adelaide general manager football Peter Rohde said the Power had considered detailed medical opinion regarding the 26-year-old and was unwilling to counter the extended contract term included in the Tigers’ deal.

“Troy needed serious knee surgery towards the end of 2012 and while we hope he has many years of football left, we’re not prepared to commit to the extent Richmond is,” Rohde said.


How bad is his knee. Hope this is just an excuse Port are saying publicly on why they lost him and his Knee has a full recovery.
Chaplin played 18 games this year before being put in cotton wool. Apparently he was doing just half the training during the year.

Sore Chaplin set for surgery
By Harry Thring
Fri 03 Aug, 2012


PORT Adelaide coach Matthew Primus denies Troy Chaplin's season is over, despite the defender requiring knee surgery.

Primus said Chaplin's training in 2012 had been severely restricted because of the complaint and it was simply a matter of time before he needed an operation to fix it.

He will miss Saturday's clash against Greater Western Sydney.

But Primus refused to rule Chaplin out for the remainder of the year, claiming he would play an important role in the short-term and, amid rumours the 26-year-old could join Richmond next season, in years to come.

"I think it might have been mentioned yesterday, he's been battling since the middle of the year just doing half our main training session and that's all he's doing a week," Primus said.

"We think Troy's still going to play a vital role for us, not only this year but in the coming years, but we'll see how goes ... it's definitely getting sorer every week.

"The closer the end of the season comes, the closer it'll come for having surgery for him."


During the week it was reported Richmond had already offered Chaplin a four-year deal starting next season, which would mean that as a restricted free agent, the Power would need to match the deal or Chaplin could simply walk.

But Primus denied the claims earlier in the week, banking on Chaplin's honesty.

"We'll play that out, and this is what free agency is all about, but Troy's certainly not happy with the article in today's paper, he says it's the furthest thing from the truth," Primus said of a report that a deal with the Tigers was as good as done.

"All the discussions that we've ever had with Troy is that he hasn't spoken to anybody, his manager hasn't spoken to any other club, so we'll take Troy on that word and keep working with him."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/143468/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 04, 2012, 04:35:59 PM
Port fans are mad:


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Good Riddance, loved to talk the talk but was a consistant pile of meh. My lasting memory of him will be missing a sitter to put us up against Richmond only to spray it with the Huk Yuk 'oh noes' look on his face.
Thanks for the service but Richmond will suit you down to the ground.

Funny how they have failed to realise that we're in a better spot than them ATM.


http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/chaplin-to-richmond-confirmed.964502/page-32#post-25939196
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 04, 2012, 04:39:18 PM
Yessssss
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 04, 2012, 04:39:51 PM
Richmond would probably suit all their players down to the ground atm if they had a choice between a club on the up or one that might fold soon.... lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 04, 2012, 04:44:18 PM
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LOL
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 04, 2012, 04:47:36 PM
Oh poo we have recruited damaged goods... God I hope the Tigers know wat they are doing
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Simonator on October 04, 2012, 04:48:54 PM
Next up Dom Tyson :D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 04:50:42 PM
Troy Chaplin becomes a Tiger. 3 year deal with a conditional 4th. Managed by Liam Pickering.
Source: twitter.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: eliminator on October 04, 2012, 04:53:02 PM
Lets hope he is good and has a very successful career with us
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on October 04, 2012, 04:56:18 PM
Oh poo we have recruited damaged goods... God I hope the Tigers know wat they are doing
I think it is more sour grapes from Port than anything  :thumbsup ;) Nothing wrong with Chaplin's knee, nothing they wouldn't have known about 2.5 months back when he went in for surgery. If there was, they wouldn't have taken 72 hours to make their decision  :rollin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 04, 2012, 04:58:46 PM
Well I hope so and hope he discovers the form be had a few years back cos he was awesome back then
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: blaisee on October 04, 2012, 05:22:36 PM
huge get

that was never in doubt :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: camboon on October 04, 2012, 05:25:52 PM
Knee operation and forth in the B&F - reasonable even for a side that was average- you beauty someone to handle the monster fowards
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ruanaidh on October 04, 2012, 05:31:13 PM
Official club article and Chappy highlights:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/149143/default.aspx

Earlier tweet from Rance: "Ok fair crack of the whip port this has been a very long day for me!! Just hand @troychaplin30 over." :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: wayne on October 04, 2012, 05:46:37 PM

How bad is his knee. Hope this is just an excuse Port are saying publicly on why they lost him and his Knee has a full recovery.

Can you imagine the doctor Port would use.

(http://api.ning.com/files/GjvxqsfjQVoU-WFKfkU2j5E0jjioCXfFLasVB-iqiabf7KLUjXitmVP1VLwvN15HF7AvIfseU8CtPBXIWx-9I4KdwnVJf*Cz/NickRiviera.jpg)

Danyle Pearce has skin failure, that's why they didn't match Freo's offer.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 04, 2012, 06:14:53 PM
Official club article and Chappy highlights:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/149143/default.aspx

Earlier tweet from Rance: "Ok fair crack of the whip port this has been a very long day for me!! Just hand @troychaplin30 over." :lol

I liked the last bit of it, "Scooter rides r still in the deal."  :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on October 04, 2012, 06:26:00 PM
Canny move tigers, boy they didn't see this coming, not everyday you can bring in a natural  born leader consistent top performer at the level , nice work :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ruanaidh on October 04, 2012, 06:44:28 PM
Canny move tigers, boy they didn't see this coming, not everyday you can bring in a natural  born leader consistent top performer at the level , nice work :clapping
Yes, it is hard to fault our recruiters since Dimma's reign began. If we get Tyson at the cost of pick 9 the rest of the draft is almost incidental......although Tom Lee and Liam McBean @ 29 & 31 would be fantastic.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on October 04, 2012, 07:02:23 PM
That is delicious  :yep
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2012, 08:20:25 PM
troychaplin30 twitter:

"Have made some fantastic friends. I'm looking forward to the next chapter in my life at @Richmond_FC and thank them for the opportunity. "
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stripes on October 04, 2012, 08:32:07 PM
We have made some genuine progress in the last few years with Blair Hartley improving our depth and filling holes in our side. Having a monster backman to fee up Rance and Grimes is another positive move. Knights giving us another X-factor and adding another genuine cog to our midfield and forwardline just continues to strengthen our list.

I'm very excited about the way we are systematically improving our squad through informed, tactical and measured strategies. We have not thrown all our cards in to gain a quick fix star but instead are playing it safe and ensuring we cut no corners. If one player fails over we have the depth to cover them by the numbers.

Looking forward to the trade period next  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: MADTIGER2010 on October 04, 2012, 08:35:34 PM
Welcome Troy.
Good size for FB. Hope he has his kicking boots on  8)
The club have chosen well in the past 2 years, so I'll trust them on this one too. Maybe I just caught him at the wrong time this year but he did make some bad kicks this year  :P
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 04, 2012, 08:45:59 PM
he isnt a monster , he is same height as post
rutten merrit lake glass are monster fullbacks, chaplin never played fullback, carlisle did
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: MADTIGER2010 on October 04, 2012, 08:52:25 PM
he isnt a monster , he is same height as post
rutten merrit lake glass are monster fullbacks, chaplin never played fullback, carlisle did

100kg makes him our biggest defender. Griffiths is the same weight but 5cm taller
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 04, 2012, 09:14:00 PM
Welcome Troy.
Good size for FB. Hope he has his kicking boots on  8)
The club have chosen well in the past 2 years, so I'll trust them on this one too. Maybe I just caught him at the wrong time this year but he did make some bad kicks this year  :P

Didn't he only have 1 clanger
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 04, 2012, 09:17:23 PM
he isnt a monster , he is same height as post
rutten merrit lake glass are monster fullbacks, chaplin never played fullback, carlisle did

100kg makes him our biggest defender. Griffiths is the same weight but 5kg heavier

ha????
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 04, 2012, 09:24:00 PM
he isnt a monster , he is same height as post
rutten merrit lake glass are monster fullbacks, chaplin never played fullback, carlisle did

100kg makes him our biggest defender. Griffiths is the same weight but 5kg heavier

ha????

I think he means Griffiths has a bigger and heavier wiener
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stripes on October 04, 2012, 09:37:17 PM
Our biggest bodied defender by far. Griffiths is still filling out and hasn't the core strength to out muscle the big bodied forwards. Seems a good kick from hos highlights package  :) At the very least we have gained a good to average defender to add depth and experience to our backline and increase competition for spots. At the best he could be the FB rock we need to stop players like Hawkins, Tippett etc while freeing up the other defenders to link up and run out of defence.

Blair Hartley would have used the Moneyball statistics to calculate his worth to the team using Dimma/the formula!  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: wayne on October 04, 2012, 09:50:06 PM
He is rated a very good intercept mark in the 2012 AFL Prospectus, which is something we really lack. It is not a strength of Alex Rance.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on October 04, 2012, 10:05:50 PM
He is a scary good intercept mark , right up there on league tables for marks in defensive 50 :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 04, 2012, 10:13:09 PM
he isnt a monster , he is same height as post
rutten merrit lake glass are monster fullbacks, chaplin never played fullback, carlisle did

You Putz :lol :lol if your gunna make bold statements at least back it up with facts :lol

Troy Chaplin          195cm  100kg
Daniel Merrett.       196cm  102kg
Brian Lake.             195cm. 104kg
Ben Rutten.            192cm.  101kg

I'm not sure exactly what your getting at here :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 04, 2012, 10:20:50 PM
merriet and rutten are heavier than that and bigger, stuff what the stats say
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 04, 2012, 10:29:28 PM
merriet and rutten are heavier than that and bigger, stuff what the stats say
:lol  stats are overrated  :lol BTW Rutten's a midget  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on October 04, 2012, 10:40:35 PM
I'm gobsmacked that Lake is 195cm and 104kg, would never have guessed that.  1 cm shorter and 2kgs heavier than Merrett - wow!   :o
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 04, 2012, 10:41:10 PM
I'm gobsmacked that Lake is 195cm and 104kg, would never have guessed that.  1 cm shorter and 2kgs heavier than Merrett - wow!   :o

He's a fatty
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 05, 2012, 05:54:17 AM
Chaplin, who played 140 games for Port, said he would have pursued a trade even if Port matched the Tigers' offer. "I just had enough and needed a change," he said.

"It's been mentally draining but they (Port) are going to have a bright future ahead of them and I wish them all the success in the future.

"Port Adelaide gave me an opportunity nine years ago and I thoroughly enjoyed my time here.

"I always thought I would be a one-club player but the opportunity to play at the home of footy at the MCG was too good an opportunity to pass up."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/troy-chaplin-goes-jared-rivers-a-target-for-port-adelaide/story-e6frf9jf-1226488446496
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 05, 2012, 08:33:44 AM
Bet rance is stoked  8)

If pav starts bonking us someone may help. For grimes to have a good injury run would also be gold.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 05, 2012, 01:06:56 PM
merriet and rutten are heavier than that and bigger, stuff what the stats say

ahahahahahahahahahaha :lol :rollin :lol

merriet and rutten are heavier than that and bigger, stuff what the stats say
:lol  stats are overrated  :lol BTW Rutten's a midget  :shh
:lol :rollin :lol


Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 05, 2012, 03:53:24 PM
merriet and rutten are heavier than that and bigger, stuff what the stats say

You must be right Username as its hard to argue with results that come from a set of face scales. hmrrfffhmmmrff  :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on October 05, 2012, 04:16:36 PM
Rance happy with ‘Chappy’

Rising Richmond backman Alex Rance is delighted with the arrival at Tigerland of 26-year-old key defender, Troy Chaplin, via the AFL’s inaugural free agency period.

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/chaplintigers_246b.jpg)

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/149211/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 05, 2012, 05:36:01 PM
WTF is it with these bogans from Adelaide  :huh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 05, 2012, 05:39:44 PM
Now now Dwaino, he is Victorian, perhaps the bore water made his head keep growing and cause the encephalitus
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ox on October 05, 2012, 05:44:12 PM
Rance happy with ‘Chappy’

Rising Richmond backman Alex Rance is delighted with the arrival at Tigerland of 26-year-old key defender, Troy Chaplin, via the AFL’s inaugural free agency period.

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/chaplintigers_246b.jpg)

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/149211/default.aspx

That bloke needs to hit the Gym !!!!!!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 05, 2012, 06:04:40 PM
Looks 46 not 26
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ox on October 05, 2012, 06:08:56 PM
LMAO@ 46 year old rake.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 05, 2012, 06:15:35 PM
LMAO@ 46 year old rake.

:clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 05, 2012, 06:16:59 PM
Looks like some Atrophy at play......or his bad side......hope the punk gets serious.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 05, 2012, 06:25:40 PM
..oh yeah and WELCOME to TIGERLAND Troy 'the bonce' Chaplain!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 05, 2012, 06:28:43 PM
..oh yeah and WELCOME to TIGERLAND Troy 'the bonce' Chaplain!

Jake King plus 1ft
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 05, 2012, 07:38:31 PM
VIDEO: Troy Chaplin talks about what its like to come to Tigerland ..

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roarvisionarchive/tabid/11454/contentid/495518/default.aspx

Docs and physio wrapt with the progress of the knee. Troy said he'll probably miss the first couple of weeks of preseason but he's looking forward to be right for round 1.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on October 05, 2012, 08:28:58 PM
Bye bye Jayden Post.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 05, 2012, 08:44:52 PM
Bye bye Jayden Post.

Did Post ever arrive :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ox on October 05, 2012, 08:50:44 PM
his physique suggests he's been lazy,perhaps uninspired, which equates to lazy anyway
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 05, 2012, 09:31:02 PM
LOL Geez Ox, give the prick a chance to get started here
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on October 05, 2012, 11:55:41 PM
Been here 5 minutes is and is already one of the most overrated players in Richmond recent history.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 06, 2012, 04:05:35 AM
New Richmond defender Tro Chaplin hits back at Port's parting shot

    Sam Edmund
    From: Herald Sun
    October 06, 2012


FORMER Port Adelaide defender Troy Chaplin is bemused by accusations by the club that he is vulnerable to knee problems.

The Power this week cited concerns about Chaplin's recently injured knee as the reason for not matching Richmond's four-year contract offer.

In a parting shot, Port football manager Peter Rohde said the club considered "detailed medical opinion" before letting the 26-year-old walk as a restricted free agent.

"Troy needed serious knee surgery towards the end of 2012, and while we hope he has many years of football left, we're not prepared to commit to the extent Richmond is," Rohde said.

Chaplin, who met Richmond officials at Punt Rd, admitted he was surprised by the comments.

"I was a little bit disappointed because I still catch up with the physio weekly and there hasn't been an issue," Chaplin said.

"I suppose they've got to do their due diligence, and if they didn't think that was a fair deal, then that's up to them. But I caught up with the Richmond doctor and physio, and they've got no problems with it.

"That's (Port's) view and Richmond have given me another view and I'm obviously coming over here to go with theirs."

Chaplin had an arthroscope late in the season to ease bone-on-bone soreness stemming from an incident in the NAB Cup. He played on, delaying surgery for most of the season because of Port's injury crisis.

"We thought it was just going to be a clean-up," he said.

"It obviously needed a bit more done, but at the end of the day that's what they've said and they chose not to match the deal.

"I've got no problems with the football club. They've been extremely good to me over the nine years.

"Clubs are around for ever, but players come and go."

Chaplin won't be ready for the start of pre-season training next month, but hopes to be doing the full program by January at the latest.

"I'm heading towards full recovery now," he said.

"I'm on the bike and all that stuff. I've got one crutch to walk long distances, but other than that I can walk no problems at all.

"It's coming along fine and the rehab is going nicely. I'm looking forward to playing Round 1 at the MCG."

Chaplin was excited at the prospect of helping young defenders Alex Rance, Dylan Grimes and Jake Batchelor, and working with exciting talents Trent Cotchin and Brett Deledio.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/new-richmond-defender-tro-chaplin-hits-back-at-ports-parting-shot/story-e6frf9jf-1226489454204
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: yellowandback on October 06, 2012, 04:22:05 AM
Doesn't bone on bone mean no cartilage?
That's normally career limiting....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on October 06, 2012, 09:02:46 AM
Doesn't bone on bone mean no cartilage?
That's normally career limiting....

Yep hope we have done our due diligence. 4 years is a fair commitment.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: cub on October 06, 2012, 09:38:39 AM
lol loved him hated him overrated him hated him loved him much Maligned Troy and he hasn't played a game yet. Strap urself in Troy Boy  :rollin

And hit the protein and the gym  concentrate on the guns man, the guns! ;D

Point him this way RFCOff we know and see all on oer
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 06, 2012, 09:41:43 AM
Have we just recruited a bogan with no cartelidge ?

Will probably be a massive dud in the early part of the year due to limited Pre season..
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 06, 2012, 10:01:26 AM
oh ffs.  Firstly, he is old enough to not give a poo about doing his beachies, he is not a body builder he is a footballer, he needs flexibility, his main concern is that functional core strength through his core, trunk, hips, legs.  Richo was similar, had longer muscles in his arms/ shoulders didn't look like adonis but noone questioned his strength.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiger101 on October 06, 2012, 10:49:59 AM


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Meanwhile, new Richmond recruit Troy Chaplin has shot back at his former club Port Adelaide, after they admitted concerns about Chaplin's long-term future after he suffered a knee injury early in 2012.

"I was a little bit disappointed because I still catch up with the physio weekly and there hasn't been an issue," Chaplin told the Herald Sun.

"I suppose they've got to do their due diligence, and if they didn't think that was a fair deal, then that's up to them. But I caught up with the Richmond doctor and physio, and they've got no problems with it.

"That's (Port's) view and Richmond have given me another view and I'm obviously coming over here to go with theirs."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/149263/default.aspx

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on October 06, 2012, 10:57:54 AM
Have we just recruited a bogan with no cartelidge ?

Will probably be a massive dud in the early part of the year due to limited Pre season..

For sure first five minutes into the first game and I will be slagging this dud.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 06, 2012, 11:55:51 AM
Now now Dwaino, he is Victorian, perhaps the bore water made his head keep growing and cause the encephalitus

LMFAO that's vintage hooter  :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on October 06, 2012, 12:22:47 PM
I hope we have had him medically checked out to, or its just the power with sour grapes.Highlights look good.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 06, 2012, 01:46:46 PM
When you have very little like Port do, sour grapes is one of the things you have in abundance.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 06, 2012, 01:51:15 PM
lol Geez I hope he doesn't read this thread or he won't be a happy chappy,  will be an emotional stuffing wreck like Tambo
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on October 06, 2012, 03:35:27 PM
When you have very little like Port do, sour grapes is one of the things you have in abundance.

I hear Port are very jealous of the success Richmond have had in the last 30 years.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on October 07, 2012, 02:41:25 PM
Tucker, you should no better than to diss Port in front of the Coach.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 08, 2012, 04:07:37 PM
Chaplin to thrive at the ‘G
By Tony Greenberg
Mon 08 Oct, 2012


New Richmond recruit Troy Chaplin says the opportunity to play in front of the Tiger faithful at the home of football was critical in his decision to join the Club.

Speaking to ‘Roar Vision’ on his first day at Tigerland, Chaplin said he couldn’t wait for the opportunity to run out regularly at the MCG, in the Yellow and Black colours.

Read the full article here:  http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/149373/default.aspx

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/chaplinarrives_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on October 08, 2012, 04:21:39 PM
Well done Troy, welcome to the club, lets hope you can sure up the back 6.. :gotigers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on October 08, 2012, 07:47:11 PM
Well done Troy, welcome to the club, lets hope you can sure up the back 6.. :gotigers

To be shore to be shore
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 08, 2012, 07:51:19 PM
(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/chaplinarrives_b.jpg)

(http://www.headleytalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Buddy-Holly.jpg)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on October 08, 2012, 10:09:40 PM
one leg Chappy. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 09, 2012, 07:45:03 AM
Well done Troy, welcome to the club, lets hope you can sure up the back 6.. :gotigers

To be shore to be shore
are you being litoral?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on October 09, 2012, 10:23:29 AM
Can I buy a "c" Owl?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on October 09, 2012, 10:52:43 AM
Can I buy a "c" Owl?

I think he needs an "e" to replace his "o".

 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on October 09, 2012, 10:54:45 AM
Not in my version.   :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on October 09, 2012, 10:55:38 AM
 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 09, 2012, 09:15:35 PM
Can I buy a "c" Owl?

I think he needs an "e" to replace his "o".

 :lol
Au Contraire....
I meant exactly what I wrote.  Litoral (or Littoral in the medieval spelling) is the zone where the water overlaps the land.  It is used as an adjective or noun.  It is also used in academic writing to discuss overlapping concepts for example.  I just thought I would be clever because he said 'to be shore to be shore'
GET KNOWLEDGE GET FACT!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on October 09, 2012, 09:18:34 PM
Can I buy a "c" Owl?

I think he needs an "e" to replace his "o".

 :lol
Oh Contraire....
I meant exactly what I wrote.  Litoral (or Littoral in the medieval spelling) is the zone where the water overlaps the land.  It is used as an adjective or noun.  It is also used in academic writing to discuss overlapping concepts for example.  I just thought I would be clever because he said 'to be shore to be shore'
GET KNOWLEDGE GET FACT!

I bow in the presence of a great linguist.

 :bow
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 09, 2012, 09:22:48 PM
no no, just a cunning linguist
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 09, 2012, 10:24:47 PM
Richmond_FC twitter:

IN THE MEDIA: Listen out for Troy Chaplin to be on SEN tomorrow morning at approx. 8.10am
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: hammo1976 on October 10, 2012, 10:30:49 AM
Good chat with the boys this morning on SEN seems very keen to get out there and help our young backs out and push us to the finals. with the talk there this morning Rohan d even feels we have been the biggest winners so far over the trade and puts us in the 8

GO U TIGERS
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tiga on October 10, 2012, 10:36:03 AM
Well done Troy, welcome to the club, lets hope you can sure up the back 6.. :gotigers

To be shore to be shore
:lol
Lucky you didn't say to be Shaw to be Shaw.  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 10, 2012, 11:59:33 AM
Is there a replay of this yet?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 10, 2012, 12:44:36 PM
Is there a replay of this yet?
Here's the audio Mrakov ...

http://www.sen.com.au/audioplayer/Audio/Troy-Chaplin/6181
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 10, 2012, 12:45:44 PM
Tigers on the cusp: Chaplin
By Jason Phelan
Wed 10 Oct, 2012[/i]

RICHMOND recruit Troy Chaplin says he agonised over the decision to leave Port Adelaide, but ultimately the opportunity to join a big club in his hometown of Melbourne was too tempting.

Chaplin played 140 games in nine years before signing with Richmond as a restricted free agent last week.

The Power then chose not to match the Tigers' contract offer.

The 26-year-old said he was grateful for what the Power, who selected him 15th overall at the 2003 NAB AFL Draft, had done for him, but the lure of a four-year deal and the potential to play in finals proved too great.

"The 'go-home' factor was a key to it, but their list is in a fantastic position at the moment … with the guys that they've brought in and added to their list … [and] their younger guys as well," Chaplin told Melbourne radio station SEN on Wednesday.

"Trent Cotchin is going to be a superstar of the competition, we all know that, but they are starting to add some depth now and are on the cusp of playing finals."

Chaplin, who said he didn't make his decision to leave until the day before the Grand Final, also expressed similar views to want-away Crows forward Kurt Tippett.

Tippett sensationally requested a trade to the Sydney Swans on Saturday with a key part of his reasoning to escape the 'fishbowl' lifestyle of being an AFL player in Adelaide.

"Probably the difference, I think, is that we're so accessible over here," Chaplin said from Adelaide.

"Obviously it's a two-team town with the media so prominent and anyone can access you.

"At Port Adelaide if someone wanted to do an interview you pretty much did it. There was no, 'Oh it's just going to be the coach or the captain'.

"The supporters can access you at the [West Lakes] shopping centre.

"Where AAMI Stadium is, right across the road there's a shopping centre and that's where most of the guys go and get a feed.

"Supporters can come up to you and it's pretty full on … but that comes with the territory - you're an AFL footballer and people have got high expectations on your performance, so you've just got to put up with it.

"The thing with Melbourne media is that there are so many teams in Melbourne that you can probably hide a little bit from it."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/149488/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 10, 2012, 12:51:55 PM
In Adelaide the media may be in your face, but in Melbourne Damien Barrett hides in your wheelie bin.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on October 10, 2012, 01:18:31 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on October 10, 2012, 01:23:48 PM
In Adelaide the media may be in your face, but in Melbourne Damien Barrett hides in your wheelie bin.

Hahahaha
Not just wheelie bins, like the guy in that x-files episode who could crawl through heater vents our damo will be watching you while you sleep  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on October 10, 2012, 01:31:09 PM
In Adelaide the media may be in your face, but in Melbourne Damien Barrett hides in your wheelie bin.

Hahahaha
Not just wheelie bins, like the guy in that x-files episode who could crawl through heater vents our damo will be watching you while you sleep  :shh


 ;D
Classic memory.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 10, 2012, 01:32:00 PM
Is there a replay of this yet?
Here's the audio Mrakov ...

http://www.sen.com.au/audioplayer/Audio/Troy-Chaplin/6181

Ta OE
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 10, 2012, 08:34:52 PM
Was a very good interview, he spoke well  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 11, 2012, 02:49:13 PM
(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2012/10/10/1226492/809216-troy-chaplin.jpg)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on October 11, 2012, 03:07:25 PM
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=clKnw7xWtkI&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DclKnw7xWtkI
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 16, 2012, 02:53:14 PM
TROY CHAPLIN (Richmond)

Tired of the fish-bowl lifestyle in Adelaide, Chaplin opted to join Richmond as a free agent and is set to add some experience to a young backline. Chaplin crosses from the Power, where he played 140 games. At 195cm and 100kg, Chaplin has the size to become a pillar of defence at Punt Rd, despite question marks being raised, particularly late in the season, over his disposal. Turnovers and skill errors plagued the 26-year-old for much of 2012, but a troublesome knee could provide some explanation. He had surgery on that knee after the season and he believes the Tigers can push for a flag in the next few years.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/149509/default.aspx
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 19, 2012, 08:01:28 PM
Chaplin tailor-made, says Lade
By Tony Greenberg
Fri 19 Oct, 2012


Richmond assistant coach Brendon Lade is confident his former Port Adelaide teammate, Troy Chaplin, will have a significant impact at Tigerland.

Read the full article here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/149959/default.aspx

Watch Lade's full interview here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/149959/default.aspx#embedvideoplayer
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on January 20, 2013, 06:54:16 PM
Im not that excited, boy is there a better FB than rancer going around id like to see that :shh.

If we are to go after a free agent or a big fish, we need a goal kicking freak....not sure if there are likely to be an available...but i dnt reckon chaplin is worth the effort. Peter McCormack II :lol


That's harsh on Chappy but I agree about Rance. best defender we have had since Jim Jess
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 20, 2013, 07:05:57 PM
Port fans absolutely do not rate this guy. Hope he's a good pickup for us!  Would love to rub their bogan faces in it.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on January 20, 2013, 07:10:36 PM
Port fans absolutely do not rate this guy. Hope he's a good pickup for us!  Would love to rub their bogan faces in it.

Sour grapes on their part. Chappy moves well, racks up plenty of footy and uses it well. He's also close to unbeatable one on one + his closing speed is an asset. Fantastic pick up and well done to all involved. Don't worry about what Port are saying, just know that Troy is going play a big part in our push for finals. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 20, 2013, 07:18:36 PM
Port fans absolutely do not rate this guy. Hope he's a good pickup for us!  Would love to rub their bogan faces in it.

Sour grapes on their part. Chappy moves well, racks up plenty of footy and uses it well. He's also close to unbeatable one on one + his closing speed is an asset. Fantastic pick up and well done to all involved. Don't worry about what Port are saying, just know that Troy is going play a big part in our push for finals. :thumbsup

I hope you're right. Disposal was a bit how you going in 2012
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Crazy_Ivan on January 20, 2013, 07:25:56 PM
Port fans absolutely do not rate this guy. Hope he's a good pickup for us!  Would love to rub their bogan faces in it.

Sour grapes on their part. Chappy moves well, racks up plenty of footy and uses it well. He's also close to unbeatable one on one + his closing speed is an asset. Fantastic pick up and well done to all involved. Don't worry about what Port are saying, just know that Troy is going play a big part in our push for finals. :thumbsup

I hope you're right. Disposal was a bit how you going in 2012
With Rance down back,Chaplin,s disposal will look like Deledio,s.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 20, 2013, 07:29:46 PM
Port fans absolutely do not rate this guy. Hope he's a good pickup for us!  Would love to rub their bogan faces in it.

Sour grapes on their part. Chappy moves well, racks up plenty of footy and uses it well. He's also close to unbeatable one on one + his closing speed is an asset. Fantastic pick up and well done to all involved. Don't worry about what Port are saying, just know that Troy is going play a big part in our push for finals. :thumbsup

I hope you're right. Disposal was a bit how you going in 2012
With Rance down back,Chaplin,s disposal will look like Deledio,s.

How so?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on January 20, 2013, 08:24:25 PM
Im not that excited, boy is there a better FB than rancer going around id like to see that :shh.

If we are to go after a free agent or a big fish, we need a goal kicking freak....not sure if there are likely to be an available...but i dnt reckon chaplin is worth the effort. Peter McCormack II :lol


That's harsh on Chappy but I agree about Rance. best defender we have had since Jim Jess

dont offend scotty  turner bullus and wigney b4 he was injured
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on January 20, 2013, 08:33:47 PM
Darren Gaspar mkIII  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on January 20, 2013, 08:35:21 PM
Hope so , 2 time AA and B and F winner :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on January 20, 2013, 08:46:21 PM
Im not that excited, boy is there a better FB than rancer going around id like to see that :shh.

If we are to go after a free agent or a big fish, we need a goal kicking freak....not sure if there are likely to be an available...but i dnt reckon chaplin is worth the effort. Peter McCormack II :lol


That's harsh on Chappy but I agree about Rance. best defender we have had since Jim Jess

dont offend scotty  turner bullus and wigney b4 he was injured

Loved Wigney. Gets a bad wrap from some but he was a good CHB. But I am sorry, Rance is our best since Jess. Well, he's probably better than old Jim. That's how good our Rancer is.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on January 20, 2013, 09:31:31 PM
Are u fishing ::)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 20, 2013, 10:21:20 PM
Darren Gaspar mkIII  :shh

Who was mk II?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on January 20, 2013, 10:24:00 PM
Darren Gaspar mkIII  :shh

Who was mk II?

McG
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 20, 2013, 10:27:24 PM
Darren Gaspar mkIII  :shh

Who was mk II?

McG

 ;D :whistle
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on January 20, 2013, 11:53:26 PM
Im not that excited, boy is there a better FB than rancer going around id like to see that :shh.

If we are to go after a free agent or a big fish, we need a goal kicking freak....not sure if there are likely to be an available...but i dnt reckon chaplin is worth the effort. Peter McCormack II :lol




That's harsh on Chappy but I agree about Rance. best defender we have had since Jim Jess

dont offend scotty  turner bullus and wigney b4 he was injured

Loved Wigney. Gets a bad wrap from some but he was a good CHB. But I am sorry, Rance is our best since Jess. Well, he's probably better than old Jim. That's how good our Rancer is.

lmao :wallywink :wallywink :wallywink :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on January 21, 2013, 10:22:42 AM
Im not that excited, boy is there a better FB than rancer going around id like to see that :shh.

If we are to go after a free agent or a big fish, we need a goal kicking freak....not sure if there are likely to be an available...but i dnt reckon chaplin is worth the effort. Peter McCormack II :lol




That's harsh on Chappy but I agree about Rance. best defender we have had since Jim Jess

dont offend scotty  turner bullus and wigney b4 he was injured

Loved Wigney. Gets a bad wrap from some but he was a good CHB. But I am sorry, Rance is our best since Jess. Well, he's probably better than old Jim. That's how good our Rancer is.

lmao :wallywink :wallywink :wallywink :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin

Clearly you have no idea x. Rancer is going to be considered the best defender of all time after he retires. You don't know how lucky we are to have this guy in our line up. Him & Chappy at FB/CHB, whoa that's a dynasty and good luck to any forward who gets in their way :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on January 21, 2013, 10:29:44 AM
Still pinching myself  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on January 21, 2013, 10:32:38 AM
:shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on January 21, 2013, 06:42:33 PM
Geez is watching over Alex.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ox on January 22, 2013, 03:33:23 PM
Just had a premonition.

Dud.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 23, 2013, 01:28:53 PM
RFCO believes Chaplin is in his last week or two of rehab and is on track for Round 1.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 23, 2013, 01:49:55 PM
RFCO believes Chaplin is in his last week or two of rehab and is on track for Round 1.

Link?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on January 23, 2013, 04:29:57 PM
Hope he is Chaplin, rather than Chaplout.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 24, 2013, 12:23:07 PM
RFCO believes Chaplin is in his last week or two of rehab and is on track for Round 1.

Link?
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/pre-season-training-reports-photos-videos.982943/page-24#post-26929901
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 22, 2013, 12:29:10 PM
VIDEO: Chaplin press conference ..

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-02-21/chaplin-rodan-press-conference
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on February 22, 2013, 12:49:25 PM
VIDEO: Chaplin press conference ..

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-02-21/chaplin-rodan-press-conference

Is he in full training yet?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on February 22, 2013, 01:22:49 PM
Yessssssss :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 22, 2013, 04:00:18 PM
Chaplin’s cool outlook
By richmondfc.com.au
Friday, February 22, 2013


Richmond’s mature-age recruit Troy Chaplin has taken a measured approach to expectations for the Tigers in season 2013.

Read the full article here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-02-22/chaplins-cool-outlook
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2013, 02:56:06 PM
Chaplin just what we need: Hardwick
By Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
 Thursday, March 7, 2013



Former Port Adelaide defender Troy Chaplin will play his first game for the Tigers this weekend

TROY Chaplin will play a half for Richmond this week at a time where the value of his off-season recruitment is becoming even more apparent.

The former Port Adelaide defender, along with ex-Essendon midfielder Sam Lonergan, will play their first games in the yellow and black when the Tigers take on Hawthorn in Tasmania on Saturday.

With defender David Astbury in doubt for the season opener against Carlton with a foot stress fracture and queries over whether Dylan Grimes will come up, the experienced backman's first game of the season is timely.

"We're certainly looking forward to Troy coming in," coach Damien Hardwick said on Thursday.

"He's a very good player but he's also got outstanding leadership qualities and will further help guys such as Alex Rance, Ben Griffiths, Jake Batchelor, all these types of players around him.

"We're looking forward to solidifying our back six with his presence.

"We'll look to get three quarters into him the following week."

Chaplin became a Tiger via free agency last year after nine seasons at Port Adelaide.

There were concerns over the knee he had operated on at the end of the season but he has come through his rehabilitation and been training strongly.

Chaplin came second in Port's best and fairest in 2010 and was a member of the club's leadership group.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-03-07/chaplin-just-what-we-need-hardwick
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 09, 2013, 05:19:16 PM
Based on a half today, it's looks a smart free agency decision to have gone after Chappy. He slotted into our backline nicely and it was noticable that we missed him after half-time as our defence seemed disorganised once he had gone off. I doubt Roughead would've kicked anywhere near 5 had Chappy played a full game.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 09, 2013, 06:25:48 PM
For a first hit out, I thought he was exceptional.
Hardly made a mistake.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 09, 2013, 07:10:30 PM
He's already impressed me and it was only a half of Nab footy.
He demonstrated a lot of leadership down there which is important as Newman isn't playing down there anymore and Rance has had to do it alone.
Good choice Tigers.   :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on March 09, 2013, 07:14:20 PM
some very positive feedback on his performance,  :cheers will watch replay
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on March 10, 2013, 10:45:07 PM
BIg call,but i reckon if grimes stays fit,and with the addition of Chaplin we will have a backline to behold
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on March 10, 2013, 11:32:05 PM
Slotted in seamlessly. I know it's v. early days but it looks like he and Tross will work well together.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on March 11, 2013, 01:53:36 PM
Rance-grimes-Chaplin

Is there room for griffs? You would think Griffs forward.

Pettard.4th.tall back?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on March 11, 2013, 03:30:59 PM
plenty of room for Griffiths .. not sure about rance.. he is our weak link
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 11, 2013, 03:36:27 PM
Griffs looked much better this week.
I like it when the ball is in his hands. His got elite kicking accuracy for a man of his size. We all know he can roost it but he is just as good with the 20 to 45m passes.
My only criticism is he should be looking at more 50 to 60m passes to really create a counter attack.  Team mates have to learn to run to those spaces and give him the option.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on March 11, 2013, 04:31:41 PM
Will be needed come round one, really will, said it from the start, our backline will need to be solid for this game.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on March 12, 2013, 09:59:01 AM
Will be needed come round one, really will, said it from the start, our backline will need to be solid for this game.

Agreed wat, Carlton stack their fwd with tall timber against us the last few yrs, Waite, kruezer, hampson, throw casboult into the mix as well. Will need Griff rnd 1.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on March 12, 2013, 10:38:08 AM
Will be needed come round one, really will, said it from the start, our backline will need to be solid for this game.

Agreed wat, Carlton stack their fwd with tall timber against us the last few yrs, Waite, kruezer, hampson, throw casboult into the mix as well. Will need Griff rnd 1.

Yes they do load it up with talls TM, then they have the ground dwellers thrown in there too...lets hope our backline is good enough.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: wayne on March 12, 2013, 12:47:28 PM
Will be needed come round one, really will, said it from the start, our backline will need to be solid for this game.

Agreed wat, Carlton stack their fwd with tall timber against us the last few yrs, Waite, kruezer, hampson, throw casboult into the mix as well. Will need Griff rnd 1.

All guys that can't mark, but will bring the ball to ground. Then Betts and Garlett swoop on the crumbs.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on March 12, 2013, 01:14:17 PM
Will be needed come round one, really will, said it from the start, our backline will need to be solid for this game.

Agreed wat, Carlton stack their fwd with tall timber against us the last few yrs, Waite, kruezer, hampson, throw casboult into the mix as well. Will need Griff rnd 1.

All guys that can't mark, but will bring the ball to ground. Then Betts and Garlett swoop on the crumbs.

Yep, but just to rub it in, last year Hampson had his 3 contested marks for the year against us and boots 3  :-[
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: wayne on March 12, 2013, 02:30:05 PM
Will be needed come round one, really will, said it from the start, our backline will need to be solid for this game.

Agreed wat, Carlton stack their fwd with tall timber against us the last few yrs, Waite, kruezer, hampson, throw casboult into the mix as well. Will need Griff rnd 1.

All guys that can't mark, but will bring the ball to ground. Then Betts and Garlett swoop on the crumbs.

Yep, but just to rub it in, last year Hampson had his 3 contested marks for the year against us and boots 3  :-[

I hope this year we can stop the trend we have of letting a spud get a hold of us (A. Edwards, L. Jericho, Mitch Robinson, Anus Monfries etc.) and make a poo player (i'm looking at you Levi Casboult) look 4th rate, like they are.
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Post by: tigs2011 on March 13, 2013, 01:47:05 AM
Will be needed come round one, really will, said it from the start, our backline will need to be solid for this game.

Agreed wat, Carlton stack their fwd with tall timber against us the last few yrs, Waite, kruezer, hampson, throw casboult into the mix as well. Will need Griff rnd 1.

All guys that can't mark, but will bring the ball to ground. Then Betts and Garlett swoop on the crumbs.

Yep, but just to rub it in, last year Hampson had his 3 contested marks for the year against us and boots 3  :-[

I hope this year we can stop the trend we have of letting a spud get a hold of us (A. Edwards, L. Jericho, Mitch Robinson, Anus Monfries etc.) and make a poo player (i'm looking at you Levi Casboult) look 4th rate, like they are.
Easily solved by trading a pick in the 70's for them so we never play them again.  :whistle
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Post by: tony_montana on March 13, 2013, 08:44:52 AM
Will be needed come round one, really will, said it from the start, our backline will need to be solid for this game.

Agreed wat, Carlton stack their fwd with tall timber against us the last few yrs, Waite, kruezer, hampson, throw casboult into the mix as well. Will need Griff rnd 1.

All guys that can't mark, but will bring the ball to ground. Then Betts and Garlett swoop on the crumbs.

Yep, but just to rub it in, last year Hampson had his 3 contested marks for the year against us and boots 3  :-[

I hope this year we can stop the trend we have of letting a spud get a hold of us (A. Edwards, L. Jericho, Mitch Robinson, Anus Monfries etc.) and make a poo player (i'm looking at you Levi Casboult) look 4th rate, like they are.
Easily solved by trading a pick in the 70's for them so we never play them again.  :whistle

 :rollin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Danog on March 27, 2013, 11:14:07 PM
"I looked at the contract, rang my manager Liam Pickering and said "What the **** is this? Tell them to shove it up their arse"

- Troy Chaplin on the contract offered by Port Adelaide
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Post by: tigs2011 on March 27, 2013, 11:34:34 PM
"I looked at the contract, rang my manager Liam Pickering and said "What the **** is this? Tell them to shove it up their arse"

- Troy Chaplin on the contract offered by Port Adelaide

Where's that quote from?  :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Danog on March 27, 2013, 11:57:55 PM
"I looked at the contract, rang my manager Liam Pickering and said "What the **** is this? Tell them to shove it up their arse"

- Troy Chaplin on the contract offered by Port Adelaide

Where's that quote from?  :lol
Troy himself, today.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on March 28, 2013, 12:00:00 AM
You need a source or I am reporting that post. Disgraceful
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Danog on March 28, 2013, 12:25:15 AM
You need a source or I am reporting that post. Disgraceful
Myself  ;)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on March 28, 2013, 08:42:42 AM
 :lol

Chappy the big lipstick  :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 29, 2013, 03:21:19 AM
I hope Chaplin is okay after getting clipped in the jaw  :pray. He's fitted into our defence with ease in the games he's played so far. Handy too to know that he can totally shut out a speedy nimble forward like Garlett. You only noticed Garlett was out there once Chaplin was taken off.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: JVT on March 29, 2013, 10:39:17 AM
Our backline didn't look the same once he copped that knock. Sure, you can attribute their final quarter to a number of factors, but I think him getting that knock was definitely one of them.

Worth mentioning it was his first full game back this week, so will only get better from here on  :thumbsup
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Post by: WilliamPowell on March 29, 2013, 10:41:47 AM
At times it showed he lacked match fitness but he certainly brings a lot of balance and more importantly calmness to our backline which is (obviously) why we got him
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Post by: Gigantor on March 29, 2013, 10:46:20 AM
if grimes comes back next week ..who fills the griff role on the big blokes?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Bengal on March 29, 2013, 11:30:35 AM
definitely showed he lacked fitness and probably still learning the game plan and team structure.  i'll let this game of his slide and let him build on it.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 29, 2013, 12:54:59 PM
VIDEO: Chaplin interviewed after the game:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-03-29/round-1-chaplin-post-match
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on March 29, 2013, 05:34:55 PM
Would have thought the Gardener would have went to Hampson since he was bending Griff over. Wasn't that why he was recruited? Or was that just some BS from supporters with no idea? ;D
Want more out of Chaps offensively than what he dished up last night. Did well on Garlett though even if Jeffy is a pathetic player
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 29, 2013, 08:25:08 PM
Ch 9 news tonight said Chaplin told them he's fine after copping that shoulder to his chin last night.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 29, 2013, 09:27:07 PM
Chaplin looks great for us.
He's a bit under done but I'm confident he'll be excellent for us long term.
Interesting stat I noticed was that 4 of our defenders topped the stats in disposal efficiency. 
Now that's something we haven't seen for a long time. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on March 29, 2013, 10:01:39 PM
Nice looking man
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Bengal on March 29, 2013, 10:37:31 PM
Would have thought the Gardener would have went to Hampson since he was bending Griff over. Wasn't that why he was recruited? Or was that just some BS from supporters with no idea? ;D
Want more out of Chaps offensively than what he dished up last night. Did well on Garlett though even if Jeffy is a pathetic player


 he is a great match up for mobile forwards as he reads the play really well. He is a very good kick and makes good decisions.. He is one of the leading backman in the comp.


Were you aiming that at me Coach ,,  i would say Garlett qualifies as a mobile forward. Wouldnt you?   :whistle
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on March 30, 2013, 12:04:03 AM
I remember when Garlett was a good player. Seriously damaging. What a shame he's poo now.










Hahaha I kid I kid I don't give a stuff.  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on March 30, 2013, 12:25:24 AM
Would have thought the Gardener would have went to Hampson since he was bending Griff over. Wasn't that why he was recruited? Or was that just some BS from supporters with no idea? ;D
Want more out of Chaps offensively than what he dished up last night. Did well on Garlett though even if Jeffy is a pathetic player


 he is a great match up for mobile forwards as he reads the play really well. He is a very good kick and makes good decisions.. He is one of the leading backman in the comp.


Were you aiming that at me Coach ,,  i would say Garlett qualifies as a mobile forward. Wouldnt you?   :whistle

Not aimed at you at all. It was aimed at those who said the signing of Chaplin is the end of big forwards dominating us. Only took 1 game and a spud in Hampson has already destroyed one of our players.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: yellowandback on March 30, 2013, 07:16:38 AM
Hampton kicked 1 goal 2 from 13 touches.
Not sure how that qualifies as dominating or destroying our back line.
He did well and no we don't have the next Darren Glass but the descriptors you are using belong in Bold and the Beautiful  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Bengal on March 30, 2013, 08:14:48 AM
Would have thought the Gardener would have went to Hampson since he was bending Griff over. Wasn't that why he was recruited? Or was that just some BS from supporters with no idea? ;D
Want more out of Chaps offensively than what he dished up last night. Did well on Garlett though even if Jeffy is a pathetic player


 he is a great match up for mobile forwards as he reads the play really well. He is a very good kick and makes good decisions.. He is one of the leading backman in the comp.


Were you aiming that at me Coach ,,  i would say Garlett qualifies as a mobile forward. Wouldnt you?   :whistle

Not aimed at you at all. It was aimed at those who said the signing of Chaplin is the end of big forwards dominating us. Only took 1 game and a spud in Hampson has already destroyed one of our players.

No worries, but i wouldnt write him off just yet.. It was a high pressure and high intensity game which only the fittest survived.  Chappy was clearly not the fittest. but did handle the pressure.

i thought Griff broke even.  Even i know Hampson is a poo kick, so letting him mark the ball on the 50 in the pocket was good work. He was never going to kick goals from there and he didnt.
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Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 30, 2013, 09:00:18 AM
The moment he got knocked out is the moment Carlton really made their move and started catching up. He must be given credit for going back with the flight of the ball. It took guts. A good back line is a fearless back line. Even though he was clearly underdone getting him seems an inspired decision already. Once he gets fully and Grimes returns, we will have a very good back line!
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Post by: Smokey on March 30, 2013, 10:10:39 AM
Would have thought the Gardener would have went to Hampson since he was bending Griff over. Wasn't that why he was recruited? Or was that just some BS from supporters with no idea? ;D
Want more out of Chaps offensively than what he dished up last night. Did well on Garlett though even if Jeffy is a pathetic player


 he is a great match up for mobile forwards as he reads the play really well. He is a very good kick and makes good decisions.. He is one of the leading backman in the comp.


Were you aiming that at me Coach ,,  i would say Garlett qualifies as a mobile forward. Wouldnt you?   :whistle

Not aimed at you at all. It was aimed at those who said the signing of Chaplin is the end of big forwards dominating us. Only took 1 game and a spud in Hampson has already destroyed one of our players.

No worries, but i wouldnt write him off just yet.. It was a high pressure and high intensity game which only the fittest survived.  Chappy was clearly not the fittest. but did handle the pressure.

i thought Griff broke even.  Even i know Hampson is a poo kick, so letting him mark the ball on the 50 in the pocket was good work. He was never going to kick goals from there and he didnt.

I thought Griff got smashed to be honest.  With Ellis, they were our 2 worst players.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Bengal on March 30, 2013, 12:40:10 PM
Would have thought the Gardener would have went to Hampson since he was bending Griff over. Wasn't that why he was recruited? Or was that just some BS from supporters with no idea? ;D
Want more out of Chaps offensively than what he dished up last night. Did well on Garlett though even if Jeffy is a pathetic player


 he is a great match up for mobile forwards as he reads the play really well. He is a very good kick and makes good decisions.. He is one of the leading backman in the comp.


Were you aiming that at me Coach ,,  i would say Garlett qualifies as a mobile forward. Wouldnt you?   :whistle

Not aimed at you at all. It was aimed at those who said the signing of Chaplin is the end of big forwards dominating us. Only took 1 game and a spud in Hampson has already destroyed one of our players.

No worries, but i wouldnt write him off just yet.. It was a high pressure and high intensity game which only the fittest survived.  Chappy was clearly not the fittest. but did handle the pressure.

i thought Griff broke even.  Even i know Hampson is a poo kick, so letting him mark the ball on the 50 in the pocket was good work. He was never going to kick goals from there and he didnt.

I thought Griff got smashed to be honest.  With Ellis, they were our 2 worst players.

Didnt play his best game but Hampson only kicked 1 goal and that was a gimme from the square, his other shots were from spots where it was smart to let him have a shot.  Really low % chance of him kicking it..  Just my opinion
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Post by: Hellenic Tiger on March 30, 2013, 02:25:42 PM
Would have thought the Gardener would have went to Hampson since he was bending Griff over. Wasn't that why he was recruited? Or was that just some BS from supporters with no idea? ;D
Want more out of Chaps offensively than what he dished up last night. Did well on Garlett though even if Jeffy is a pathetic player


 he is a great match up for mobile forwards as he reads the play really well. He is a very good kick and makes good decisions.. He is one of the leading backman in the comp.


Were you aiming that at me Coach ,,  i would say Garlett qualifies as a mobile forward. Wouldnt you?   :whistle

Not aimed at you at all. It was aimed at those who said the signing of Chaplin is the end of big forwards dominating us. Only took 1 game and a spud in Hampson has already destroyed one of our players.

No worries, but i wouldnt write him off just yet.. It was a high pressure and high intensity game which only the fittest survived.  Chappy was clearly not the fittest. but did handle the pressure.

i thought Griff broke even.  Even i know Hampson is a poo kick, so letting him mark the ball on the 50 in the pocket was good work. He was never going to kick goals from there and he didnt.

I thought Griff got smashed to be honest.  With Ellis, they were our 2 worst players.

Didnt play his best game but Hampson only kicked 1 goal and that was a gimme from the square, his other shots were from spots where it was smart to let him have a shot.  Really low % chance of him kicking it..  Just my opinion

Hampson kicked the games first goal from 50. Boys on the line misjudged it. :thumbsup
First 15 mins we were woeful.
Other than Griff who struggled one on one, Rance was fantastic, Batchelor was very good and Chaplin first up given his limited pre season was serviceable.
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Post by: Smokey on March 30, 2013, 02:51:50 PM

I thought Griff got smashed to be honest.  With Ellis, they were our 2 worst players.

Didnt play his best game but Hampson only kicked 1 goal and that was a gimme from the square, his other shots were from spots where it was smart to let him have a shot.  Really low % chance of him kicking it..  Just my opinion

Hampson took 8 or 9 marks and led Griff to the ball easily.  For his role on the night I thought that he was beaten badly.  I don't rate Hampson and I thought Griff should have been able to match up on him much better than he did.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on March 30, 2013, 03:05:22 PM
Hampton kicked 1 goal 2 from 13 touches.
Not sure how that qualifies as dominating or destroying our back line.
He did well and no we don't have the next Darren Glass but the descriptors you are using belong in Bold and the Beautiful  ;D

He also missed 3 that didn't even register a score. He also dropped a poo ton of marks he probably should have taken. Which is why I have said in other threads we're lucky we weren't up against forwards who can kick. Griffiths was destroyed. No defender in the world would look at that game and say "yep, I've done alright on Hampson tonight". Hampson bent him over and drove him home TBH. Which is scary because the big fella is a bit of spud  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Bengal on March 30, 2013, 04:32:14 PM
I'm not saying he had a great game, Hampson had one out of the box and his damage was minimal so all is good.  Griff stays
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on March 30, 2013, 11:25:10 PM
The only reason the damage by hampson was minimal is because he spudded up big time. If you look beyond the actual scoreboard hampson bent grithiffs over, he just wasnt good enough to capatilise where it counted. Thats good luck, not good play.
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Post by: yellowandback on March 31, 2013, 08:07:33 AM
The only reason the damage by hampson was minimal is because he spudded up big time. If you look beyond the actual scoreboard hampson bent grithiffs over, he just wasnt good enough to capatilise where it counted. Thats good luck, not good play.

That was pretty much my point to the coach Al, Hampson did not destroy Richmond - he could've but as many of you have posted, he is simply not good enough to get the job done.
It doesn't mean Griff had a good game, he had a poor one but a poor game by Griff doesn't automatically mean Hampson smashed us or Griff cause he's a dud too!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on March 31, 2013, 09:26:00 AM
Griff would be better crashing a pack for a mark up forward not timidly trying to spoil...late..in the back line.  He looked terrified of giving away frees to me.  And too slow to react.  Thing is, he might not be a hundred percent either, he used to move pretty well for a big unit, didn't look like he was that mobile at all in that game.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on March 31, 2013, 09:27:40 AM
Owl i agree with you re Griff crashing packs ,but i'm scared he might break ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Bengal on March 31, 2013, 09:39:15 AM
The only reason the damage by hampson was minimal is because he spudded up big time. If you look beyond the actual scoreboard hampson bent grithiffs over, he just wasnt good enough to capatilise where it counted. Thats good luck, not good play.

"bent him over" geez is this the 2013 catch cry? 

Yes i agree with you Griff didnt have the best match but i'm not fussed because he wasnt the only one.  Our backline worked well for the majority of the match.  im just throwing it out there that maybe it was a tactic to let Hampson get the ball on the 50 and not inside 50.  He fluked 1 goal that should never have got through.  Hampson is a poor kick. It was nt like he had 15 marks and completely dominated. He lead well and held onto his marks, which he normally doesnt.

As the wise Owl states Griff is very mobile and didnt move as well as he normally does.  Wish i knew why but i'm not sacking him over 1 game.. Same as Chaplin. 

We won!!!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on March 31, 2013, 10:42:56 AM


We won!!!

Just
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 31, 2013, 11:06:50 AM


We won!!!

Just
It's still 4 points. A win is a win, whether its 1 point or 100. Fact!
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Post by: Yeahright on March 31, 2013, 11:47:51 PM
The only reason the damage by hampson was minimal is because he spudded up big time. If you look beyond the actual scoreboard hampson bent grithiffs over, he just wasnt good enough to capatilise where it counted. Thats good luck, not good play.

"bent him over" geez is this the 2013 catch cry? 

Yes i agree with you Griff didnt have the best match but i'm not fussed because he wasnt the only one.  Our backline worked well for the majority of the match.  im just throwing it out there that maybe it was a tactic to let Hampson get the ball on the 50 and not inside 50.  He fluked 1 goal that should never have got through.  Hampson is a poor kick. It was nt like he had 15 marks and completely dominated. He lead well and held onto his marks, which he normally doesnt.

As the wise Owl states Griff is very mobile and didnt move as well as he normally does.  Wish i knew why but i'm not sacking him over 1 game.. Same as Chaplin. 

We won!!!

Thats just silly. The tactic should be to spoil and not let him have a shot. If Dimma or Leppa or whoever is telling Griff his job is done just by making him lead to the pocket then we need a new coach. Griff didn't look slow while running. Just looked to show no respect and slow reaction. He got reamed, no two ways about it.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ruanaidh on April 01, 2013, 08:57:40 AM
21 year old KPD who whilst being beaten kept trying all day and had some important possessions in a frenetic last quarter. He is our best option for covering tall forwards. Give him a break.

I will say though that he is at his best when disregarding his opponent and flying for the ball on it's own merit. Something he will do more and more as he gains in confidence.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on April 01, 2013, 09:59:51 AM
21 year old KPD who whilst being beaten kept trying all day and had some important possessions in a frenetic last quarter. He is our best option for covering tall forwards. Give him a break.

I will say though that he is at his best when disregarding his opponent and flying for the ball on it's own merit. Something he will do more and more as he gains in confidence.

Yep plenty more development to go into young Benny Giffen
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on April 01, 2013, 10:03:45 AM
Griffith had a kick that wasn't from a kickout?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on April 01, 2013, 10:06:17 AM
Griffith had a kick that wasn't from a kickout?

3 apparently, not that I can remember any of them
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on April 01, 2013, 10:07:34 AM
Griffith had a kick that wasn't from a kickout?

3 apparently, not that I can remember any of them

He probably kicked it to himself from the kickout to get an official stat ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on April 01, 2013, 10:13:37 AM


I will say though that he is at his best when disregarding his opponent and flying for the ball on it's own merit. Something he will do more and more as he gains in confidence.

I think any decent backman is at his best doing this. there comes a time in the contest where you stop worrying about your opponent and concentrate on the ball, backing yourself to beat them. This is something rance doesnt do enough, IMO.

I'm not writing him off as a backman on one game, but some things i saw the other night were concerning, particularly poor positioning one on one ( probably largely due to above point) and lack of what people refer to as closing speed, to make that late spoil.

Id like to see him make it as a backman, mainly as his disposal is top class which is vital in the backline as you attempt to clear the press and he has the height to eventually take the enemy's monster forwards...if hes good enough..
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on April 01, 2013, 02:08:04 PM
How many games has the prude played?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on April 01, 2013, 02:33:01 PM
what are we talking here, fantasy football, play station or strip pokher?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on April 01, 2013, 02:49:23 PM
Horseshoes
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 08, 2013, 10:20:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=clKnw7xWtkI#!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 16, 2013, 12:12:53 PM
AUDIO: Troy Chaplin spoke with Chrisso & Micky McGuane on Monday morning, with the Tigers and their supporters up and about after a third straight win on Sunday.

http://www.rsn.net.au/audioplayer/1365987842.mp3
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 07, 2013, 02:44:07 PM
Chaplin returns to face old mates
By richmondfc.com.au
Tuesday, May 7, 2013


Richmond key defender Troy Chaplin will do battle with his former side Port Adelaide on Saturday afternoon at AAMI Stadium, as the Tigers aim to break their three-game losing streak.

The 27-year-old is expecting some banter from his ex-teammates and fans, but knows there are more important matters at hand for Richmond.

Read more here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-05-07/chaplin-returns-to-face-old-mates
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Post by: one-eyed on May 12, 2013, 01:45:03 PM
From the AFL website...

Saturday's encounter was Chaplin's first against the club he played with for nine years and he admitted he was anxious in the lead up to the game; nervousness not helped by the consistent booing from a vocal Port Adelaide crowd whenever the ball was in his hands.

He gave Jay Schulz a love tap during the first quarter as the Power forward laid a shepherd but insisted he held no malice towards his old side – or Schulz for that matter.

"It's tough [to face them], I was extremely nervous before the game, I mean I spent nine years at Port Adelaide," he said.

"They gave me an opportunity and I hope I repaid them enough but at the end of the day I made a decision that I needed a change.

"Me and Schulzy are really good mates – my wife's one of his wife's bridesmaids – I'll speak to him tomorrow, there was a bit of banter out there but we kept it pretty quiet.

"I try not to get involved in that because you just lose focus … now I've got that first one out of the way I can move on."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-05-12/tigers-planned-for-sluggish-port
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 20, 2013, 10:00:26 PM
Troy Chaplin ‏@troychaplin25 twitter:

"Great day for the Chaplin household. Baby No. 2 arrived today. Blake Jaxon Chaplin, little fella and Mum doing very well."

 :)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on May 20, 2013, 10:04:06 PM
Future CHB. Coach will be proud.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on May 20, 2013, 11:09:46 PM
I'm guessing he always planned to have a son named Jackson but since playing with our very own his mind has since been changed...
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on May 20, 2013, 11:24:32 PM
Congrats to the Chaplin family. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: yellowandback on May 21, 2013, 05:07:25 AM
Named after Daniel, pity he can't spell
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 21, 2013, 07:17:21 AM
now to get 100 games for us under the belt...
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Post by: one-eyed on May 27, 2013, 04:01:06 PM
Chaplin stands tall
richmondfc.com.au
Monday, May 27, 2013


Richmond coach Damien Hardwick praised the efforts of experienced key defender Troy Chaplin in last Saturday night’s Dreamtime clash with Essendon.

Chaplin was one of the few positives to emerge from the Tigers’ 29-point loss, picking up 22 disposals and taking a game-high 13 marks under constant pressure.

Read more and the full article here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-05-27/chaplin-stands-tall
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Ruanaidh on May 27, 2013, 05:38:03 PM
Chappy and Rance were the only highlights of the game IMO.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 30, 2013, 12:07:51 PM
Chaplin finally pain-free and loving life as a Tiger
By Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
Thursday, May 30, 2013


TROY CHAPLIN is finally playing pain-free, having reached a positive point in the management of his troublesome knee.
 
The 27-year-old Richmond defender had surgery on his knee after round 20 last season while he was still at Port Adelaide.
 
It was the operation and the predicted long-term view of how his knee would recover that saw the Power opt not to match the Tigers' four-year contract offer, which allowed Chaplin to move to Punt Road as a restricted free agent.
 
After a frustrating pre-season when his recovery kept him from training fully well into the New Year, Chaplin believes he's turned a corner after the operation to relieve bone-on-bone soreness.
 
"It's actually progressed really well," Chaplin said.
 
"Through February and March I was a little bit concerned because the group is training and you're only doing little bits here and there.
 
"The medical staff and fitness staff have been fantastic and seen real improvements.
 
"I'm pain-free from about round four or five now, so it's been fantastic but it's something I'm just going to have to monitor for the rest of my career.
 
"They're aware of that and they've told me that even if it is feeling good, early in the week I'm not training, they've just said we'll pull you back even though you feel really good."
 
Chaplin has played every game for the Tigers this season bar the round five clash with Fremantle, which he missed with calf soreness.
 
He admitted it was hard to cope with being told to back off training, especially when he felt his body was strong.
 
"That's probably something that frustrates me a little bit but something I'm just going to have to deal with," he said.
 
"This is my 10th year in the AFL, I don't need to overtrain now – I'm becoming one of the older boys so I'm not complaining too much."
 
Chaplin also said he was enjoying a slightly different role to the one he played at the Power.
 
"I'm playing a bit more of a team role and playing on guys now. At Port Adelaide, I played more of a loose man in defence [role]," he said.
 
"I'm relishing the jobs now and no doubt I'll get another one this week.
 
"It's been a long road but to start to get a little bit of form in the last few weeks has been good."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-05-30/chaplin-finally-painfree
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on May 30, 2013, 11:13:44 PM
Been a good pick up. Cost us bugger all.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on June 03, 2013, 11:35:04 PM
Thought he good defensively but gee wizz I rather Rance kicking it than him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 22, 2013, 10:16:45 PM
Nothing confirmed yet but Doc Larkins thinks it could be a repeat of the same problem Chaplin had with his knee when he arrived at the Club and needed arthroscopes on.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Golfprotiger on June 22, 2013, 10:18:36 PM
Was walking, finger crossed  :pray :pray
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Muscles on June 22, 2013, 10:19:50 PM
Nothing confirmed yet but Doc Larkins thinks it could be a repeat of the same problem Chaplin had with his knee when he arrived at the Club and needed arthroscopes on.

Could have been an expensive win, OE.  Astbury with a hammy and Chaplin with a knee and a tall Saints forward line next week.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on June 22, 2013, 10:20:13 PM
Was walking, finger crossed  :pray :pray
He looked shattered.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 22, 2013, 10:22:46 PM
Dimma just said they think Chappy will be okay. There's no structural damage but we'll do scans during the week to make sure everything is alright.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on June 22, 2013, 10:41:16 PM
Didn't look like he could put weight on it when he left the ground but seemed to walk unimpeded after the game. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Golfprotiger on June 22, 2013, 10:42:39 PM
Didn't look like he could put weight on it when he left the ground but seemed to walk unimpeded after the game. Fingers crossed.
d

When's the meter updated Dwaino??
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on June 22, 2013, 10:46:56 PM
Didn't look like he could put weight on it when he left the ground but seemed to walk unimpeded after the game. Fingers crossed.
d

When's the meter updated Dwaino??

Probably this week. Was hoping we'd blow out the score last week in junk time so I was disappointed  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Golfprotiger on June 22, 2013, 10:54:44 PM
AFL Website saying Chappy, ankle??
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 22, 2013, 11:07:04 PM
Nah it's the left knee. Doc Larkins said Chappy couldn't initially put weight on his left leg due to the knee but later on he was able to walk on it. Chappy thinks it might be just stirred up scar tissue but the Club will do scans during the week. Larkins said Chappy's knee will be sore for the next few days and the Club will need to monitor it.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 23, 2013, 12:30:15 AM
Richmond defender Troy Chaplin suffered a knee injury against the Western Bulldogs

    Glenn McFarlane
    From: Herald Sun
    June 23, 2013


RICHMOND strengthened its grip on a top-eight position with a 10-goal win over the Western Bulldogs last night, but it may have come at a cost with injuries to key defenders Troy Chaplin and David Astbury.

While the Tigers were hopeful last night that the injuries to both players were not serious, it did put a dampener on an otherwise impressive night for the club.

Chaplin was carried from the ground late in the game after twisting his knee, but coach Damien Hardwick said the defender believed his knee – which has previously caused him trouble – was still structurally sound.

Astbury suffered hamstring tightness during the third term and was subbed out of the game.

Both players will be assessed to detail the extent of their injuries, but Hardwick remained hopeful neither would prove to be serious.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-defender-troy-chaplin-suffered-a-knee-injury-against-the-western-bulldogs/story-fndv8t7m-1226668144068#mm-breached
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on June 23, 2013, 01:15:49 AM
Reckon he'll miss vs the Saints
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 23, 2013, 04:41:06 AM
Hardwick didn't see Chaplin's injury occur and was unsure whether the stadium's much-maligned surface had played any part.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/richmond-counts-the-cost-of-eighth-victory-20130623-2oq4a.html
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: eliminator on June 23, 2013, 11:17:15 AM
Wait and see. Hopefully doesn't miss against Saints.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 23, 2013, 11:35:53 AM
'you don't know what you got until its gone'.

I suddenly rate Chaplin more, when facing the prospect of losing him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 23, 2013, 01:45:29 PM
The good news is there's no structural damage.



SuperFooty (AFL) ‏@superfooty twitter:

"Damien Hardwick will "wait and see" how @Richmond_FC defender Troy Chaplin pulls up after scans cleared him of structural damage"

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on June 23, 2013, 03:20:21 PM
One eyed..Does structural damage also include ligament problems?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on June 23, 2013, 03:32:59 PM
Yeah, sounds like the ligaments all intact, just a strain, he ll miss next week, Batch, elton Dea or Petterd to come in :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Danog on June 23, 2013, 04:02:07 PM
Rest him for Saints game.  Elton can take Kosi. 

We'll need Chaplin at 100% for the Norf game (Petrie).
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: eliminator on June 23, 2013, 04:38:32 PM
Kosi may be out. Could be reported for a strike on Dawes
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on June 23, 2013, 05:02:34 PM
Kosi may be out. Could be reported for a strike on Dawes

Damn. Was hoping he plays
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on June 23, 2013, 05:24:18 PM
That was Simpkin, not Kosi.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on June 23, 2013, 06:01:28 PM
jack dyer strapped a 2 bob coin to his bad knee and played the rest of his playing days with it..seemed to work for captain blood.Although he did warn his teammates that he cant turn left or right and can only go in straight lines,so if they are in the way....too bad
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 23, 2013, 06:30:32 PM
Troy Chaplin ‏@troychaplin25 2h
Thanks for all the well wishes. Scan came back good. Still a bit sore today. Hoping to be right for this week.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on June 23, 2013, 06:32:52 PM
I concur.
Rest him against the MRAS
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on June 23, 2013, 06:46:14 PM
Troy Chaplin ‏@troychaplin25 2h
Thanks for all the well wishes. Scan came back good. Still a bit sore today. Hoping to be right for this week.

Touchwood the knee settles down and he's able to play :pray.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 24, 2013, 12:23:48 PM
Chaplin twisted his knee during the fourth quarter and was helped from the field, but scans today revealed no significant damage.

The in-form defender will be monitored during the week, ahead of the Tigers' twilight game against St Kilda this Sunday.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-06-23/tigers-to-monitor-defensive-duo
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on June 24, 2013, 12:26:45 PM
No significant damage suggests there is some slight damage .. He will be rested.. I would nth.g dea in bachelor is too slow for the saints fwds.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerTimeII on June 30, 2013, 09:14:31 PM
He deserved votes today .. was a rock in defence. fantastic game and is in great form
a big reason why in the last 4 Weeks we have kept opposition  to small scores

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on June 30, 2013, 09:49:34 PM
been good for us Chaplin. been a good recruit in his first season. well done to hims.  :gotigers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on June 30, 2013, 09:51:52 PM
Was great today especially in the first half.
Will be a good match up for us on Petrie next week. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on June 30, 2013, 10:20:21 PM
Captain of the backline.

Shows how hopeless Newman was as a leader.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on June 30, 2013, 10:41:55 PM
Did he win the medal?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 06, 2013, 04:20:26 AM
Tigers' defensive general

   The Opposition Analyst
    The Age
    July 6, 2013



Every quest needs a bedrock on which to build its foundation. In AFL, it has long been established that teams with a solid foundation in defence usually play in September, and indeed can contend late into the biggest month.

In its astute recruitment of Troy Chaplin from the ashes of Port Adelaide circa 2012, Richmond has found its bedrock as it prepares to play finals for the first time in a long time.

While Chaplin may have only recorded eight possessions in the win against St Kilda, his worth to coach Damien Hardwick and his defensive coach Ross Smith can't be measured in statistics. Indeed, while his numbers are low, (Chaplin averages less than 13 disposals a match), he is undoubtedly one of the first picked each week in the improving Richmond defence.

Chaplin's value is that he gives the Tigers critical mass. Not the nuclear fission type (although at 195cm and 99kilograms he certainly can play with a destructive bent), but more in a social demographics kind of way. That is, he brings to the Tigers the type of behaviours and associated actions in his on-field play that shows the other Richmond defenders the way to play. They then become adopters of his behaviour.

Younger players grow taller with the confidence instilled in them by Chaplin and the belief gained from their consequent actions. Players such as Alex Rance and Jake Batchelor, who receive constant on-field mentoring.

Similarly, smaller, running rebounders such as Steven Morris, Brandon Ellis and even the experienced Bachar Houli all benefit from Chaplin's influence and steadying hand. He gets them sorted in relation to the ''where'' (as in their defensive starting points and structures), and the ''when'' (when to attack, when to run forward).

This was evident last Sunday. While Chaplin was off the field, Rance assumed the role of defensive co-ordinator and the status quo remained intact. In fact, so in control were the Tigers against the underwhelming Saints, Chaplin took a five-minute interchange break and the ball did not enter the Tigers' defensive 50 area or trouble any defenders during that time.

Acting in unison with the other on-field general - the long-serving (and suffering) Chris Newman - Chaplin is like a traffic cop in the peak-hour rush. He is forever pointing and yelling instructions to his fellow defenders, cajoling and encouraging them to get to the right spots.

As an older, experienced player he has become another on-field coach who plays a crucial role in enforcing the Hardwick game plan. His coach has already mentioned how important Chaplin is to the team and its finals chances, and if the Tigers are to go deep into September by beating the better-organised offences, he will be even more vital to the defensive group holding its mettle.

Chaplin is no slouch with his own play either. He has the capability to play on both the tall forwards as well as the lead-up key forwards. Against Collingwood, he took control when Travis Cloke monstered Rance for two goals in two minutes, relieving the younger defender and taking Cloke even before the runner had arrived with the inevitable change. Rance went to the bench and regathered himself, while Chaplin set about re-leashing Cloke before handing him back to Rance once he returned.

Against St Kilda, he matched up on the form forward of the competition, the Saints' solo shining star Nick Riewoldt. Chaplin more than matched him in the one-on-one marking duels, and used his size to advantage. He was then smart enough not to chase Riewoldt as he worked high up the MCG in search of possessions, instead hanging off the Saints skipper and waiting across the middle of the ground to re-engage him as he returned forward.

It is this kind of experience and football nous that outlines why Hardwick chased Chaplin and has firmly entrenched him as the bedrock player of the Tigers back line. Any team that is looking to beat Richmond would do well to put time and effort into negating Chaplin.

The opposition analyst works in that role for an AFL club.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tigers-defensive-general-20130705-2phju.html#ixzz2YCB2y6iw
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: big tone on July 06, 2013, 08:52:03 AM
Chaplin and Rance have been fantastic after a slowish start to the year, which probably can be overlooked considering they hadn't played together before. Over the last seven games they along with the other backman have kept sides to the following 55, 61, 72, 62, 91, 72, 73, the 91 was against the Cheats which we lost. That is a pretty amazing stat considering some peanuts on here don't rate one of them or both.
Credit where credit is due peanuts, bang on all you like about falling over or not being able to play on the big boys but the numbers don't lie.
Smarten up and enjoy the ride the RFC is taking us all on and support everyone involved.  :gotigers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on July 07, 2013, 03:08:08 PM
Anyone have any peanuts? Fantastic, just fantastic.

The double fisting gardener certainly does dress well. He wears a shitbag too
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on July 14, 2013, 12:51:42 AM
I'd reckon Chaplin would be running top 5 in our B&F. Dependable week in week out in our backline.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: jordie2tivendale on July 14, 2013, 01:40:16 AM
Been Bloody awesome
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 14, 2013, 01:59:00 AM
Definitely an awesome pickup. Glad they chased him. Recruiting the last 3-4 years has been sensational IMO. Hardly a wasted top pick and the trades/free agents are all performing well.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on July 14, 2013, 02:04:42 AM
Grimes - Rance - Chaplin  :pray
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 14, 2013, 02:29:39 AM
Grimes - Rance - Chaplin  :pray

Accompanied by Morris, Houli, Deledio/Newman. Not a bad 6 at all.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on July 14, 2013, 08:45:54 AM
I'd still like a taller backman to truly compete with big forwards in the air
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 14, 2013, 10:19:01 AM
I'd still like a taller backman to truly compete with big forwards in the air
Agreed.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on July 21, 2013, 08:07:40 PM
Chaplin just provides such a cool measured head down back. Played the kick behind the play roll beautifully today. He's our Mr Reliable.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 21, 2013, 08:13:00 PM
Chaplin just provides such a cool measured head down back. Played the kick behind the play roll beautifully today. He's our Mr Reliable.

Ditto  :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Golfprotiger on July 21, 2013, 08:19:07 PM
Chaplin just provides such a cool measured head down back. Played the kick behind the play roll beautifully today. He's our Mr Reliable.

Ditto  :clapping

Cool calm and collective..................
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on July 29, 2013, 11:30:07 AM
Had a stinker. Worst part is he was doing what we supposedly recruited him for, to play on the gorillas
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on July 29, 2013, 11:31:30 AM
this bloke just watches his opponent lead at the ball while he stands around scratching his ass
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on July 29, 2013, 12:36:50 PM
He does dress well though
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on July 29, 2013, 12:40:44 PM
Big gums, little teeth.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: gerkin greg on July 29, 2013, 12:59:06 PM
mmm def centaur lineage
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on July 29, 2013, 03:17:09 PM
Under the circumstances I thought he was pretty solid tbh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on July 29, 2013, 04:18:11 PM
Was solid but is better when he can zone off his opponent.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on July 29, 2013, 05:42:26 PM
Nearly half of Sydneys goals went through him, not good enough
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on July 29, 2013, 05:49:09 PM
Don't blame the backline .The issue yesterday was the workrate of the midfield.their midfield worked their butts off,ours bar jacko and dusty did not
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 29, 2013, 05:52:38 PM
Don't blame the backline .The issue yesterday was the workrate of the midfield.their midfield worked their butts off,ours bar jacko and dusty did not

 :clapping :bow :clapping :bow

Can hardly wait to watch the replay and see if it shows how bad our mids were

As I posted yesterday our defence was gallant but had no hope against the tidal wave of run from the Swans

Can I add I have a far greater appreciation for how good their mids actually are, after seeing them live playing some of their best footy in the that 2nd half
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 03, 2013, 01:56:37 PM
AUDIO: Chaplin on MMM

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-09-03/chaplin-on-triple-m
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 04, 2013, 09:45:05 PM
Richmond FC twitter:

"Get ready for a Twitter chat! Tomorrow [Thursday] @ 3.30pm @troychaplin25 takes over to answer your q's, just use #AskChappy"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTTPylHCcAAuUOZ.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on September 05, 2013, 12:18:34 PM
There must be a conspiracy. How is he not All-Australian? Is there another player in the comp who could play his role?

We should recruit Jason Blake to be honest.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on September 05, 2013, 12:36:39 PM
Big gums, little teeth.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 05, 2013, 04:19:30 PM
#AskChappy Q&A today:

@stephenmarson: How many sports did you actually represent your state in?

Just the 2, football and basketball.

@hayd0s: What has been the best thing whilst playing in the yellow and black?

Playing infront of the Tiger Army

@Punt_Rd_End: What's it like running around in the chiefs number?

He continually tells me not to let him down, or I give him a bad name

@jarrahlangdon: how good is the buzz around Punt Road this week?

Boys are stoked, looking forward to a big crowd Saturday training

@ShaunGrigg6: Hey chappy is it true you have a full time cleaner because your house is so big?

Actually, it's three

@morgstrauty: Was it nice to have some familiar faces at RFC

Certainly made a difference, stuck with Choco again #unlucky

@Jcolosimo6: Hey Chappy, great season so far! Are you the hairiest bloke at Richmond?

Nope, easily Matty Dea

@pmgal1: Ivvy's doing his all to avoid naming future son/daughter Tex. Which teammate's name would you never wish on anyone?

Clearly Ivan

@stevemorris38: Can you confirm the rumour that you walk around the club calling urself 'the difference'?

No Steven, it's Xavier to you

@rowenaparade: Bic or Gillette?

Clearly neither at the moment

@Sheppo24: who will you and Alex Rance go to on Sunday?

Both could go to one of Kreuzer, Waite, Henderson or Casboult

@jjlytra: hey chap. Who has impressed you most in the team this year? #xavierthesaviour

Ellis, Morro and Vlastuin

@pingers23: who has surprised you at the club with work ethic?

Work ethic - Riewoldt, thought he was lazy

@jordynmills_: What's your best bit of advice you can give the boys going into the finals this weekend?

Soak it up and enjoy every moment

@yisyisyis: what do you think about the all australian squad?

Thought @KevinBartlett29 would at least back us in

@BreannaBartlett: Hey Chappy can you please bring us some mars bars into admin? we're hungry!

Don't eat Mars bars, my body is a temple

@_theCAVman_: are many of the boys big video game players?

Nahas was the best in Australia at FIFA

@statmanseward: #askchappy Does Cotchin have a flaw?

Yes, he misses his massages!

@Megan_Smythee: whose your closest friends at Richmond? Got any bromances?

Lids, Newy, Grigga and @TyVickery29

@statmanseward: best thing about Melbourne?

There's always something going on and love the sporting hub

@JBarbagiannis: Is Lids really that tight?

Yes, but @nickvlastuin is worse! Lives at home rent free and doesnt pay for his phone

@Yellow_N_Black9: How has playing with Rancey been this year chappy? You 2 make for a mean back line

Improved out of sight, All Aus

@Magster1987: Does this finals campaign feel different this time to when you played with Port?

We were young at Port, similar here too

@Samanthaa5_: of the guys who have played 10 games or less who do you think has a future at Richmond?

McBean and McDonough

@duffyy1: Hey Chappy, who has the biggest ego? Trossman?

Boys are pretty down to earth, just some are full of confidence

@joshrowe: what's your favourite pre-game song?

I don't, but the boys have music playing in the rooms.

@hally_101: who is the hardest/best forward you've ever played on?

N.Riewoldt - fitness. S,Johnson - smarts/ability

@morgstrauty How proud are you of the Port boys for the clubs on field turn around?

Been unbelievable, great leadership - Boak superstar

@martybean: Is it true you asked Jeep to change the Grand Cherokee to Grand Xavier?

Havent got that one over the line just yet!

@sum281: are you or any of the boys big on supercoach?

Not me, worst thing in football

@nice_worm: Hi Chapster if someone actually bleeds yellow and black, should they see a doctor?

I would suggest yes

@joshrowe: describe Dimma in 3 words?

Tough, honest, worrier

@tigergirl177:  best footy advice you've received?

It can be over as quickly as it starts, make the most of it

Thanks Tiger fans, hope to see you Saturday at training then for the big dance Sunday. I'm done!

Oh yeah and give me a follow @troychaplin25
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on September 05, 2013, 04:34:44 PM

@nice_worm: Hi Chapster if someone actually bleeds yellow and black, should they see a doctor?

I would suggest yes


 :lol :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rat on September 05, 2013, 05:45:55 PM
just keep flying under the radar, Tige's.

Accolades are for the majority
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 01, 2014, 05:09:00 AM
Chaplin’s smoother path to 2014 glory
Nathan Schmook and Jennifer Phelan 
afl.com.au
January 31, 2014 2:25 PM


RICHMOND defender Troy Chaplin is well placed to continue his dream run at Punt Road with the Tigers maximising his output this pre-season through smart management.

Chaplin overcame knee issues to play 22 games last season and stake a claim as the club's most important player, holding the backline together after crossing from Port Adelaide as a free agent.

He finished third in the Jack Dyer Medal, but his prospects in 2014 appear even brighter with the Tigers declaring the 27-year-old is "miles ahead of where he was this time last year".

"His knee has improved enormously and we're thrilled with the amount of training he's been able to do," backline coach Ross Smith told AFL.com.au.

"Last year he had an operation as he came to us and that really curtailed most of his pre-season, but he still had a very strong season anyway and was really important for us.

"We still have to manage his knee every now and then but not as much as we had to last year."

Smith described Chaplin as "the glue that holds the backs together" and said he had added a lot of composure coming out of defence, where he formed a strong partnership with Alex Rance in 2013.

As Chaplin looks to improve on an outstanding first season at Punt Road, Smith said avoiding back-to-back training sessions had been an important part of the defender's program. 

"You've got to constantly manage guys like that and they can't do two days in a row … that’s the sort of thing that can bring them undone," he said.

"If swelling occurs then you pull them back and if it's going well, you keep pushing them.

"Not training two days in a row is important for probably half the lists in the AFL now because there are all sorts of degenerative stuff."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-01-31/chaplins-smoother-path
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: yellowandback on February 01, 2014, 03:55:46 PM
Reading about how we are having to manage his knee does concern me a little.
We must've known about this before recruiting him and Port certainly did.
I know the article says this type of condition is becoming more common but I hope this doesn't bite us later on....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on February 01, 2014, 04:11:16 PM
Can turn it over can chaps just quietly
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on February 01, 2014, 06:06:40 PM
Had a knack of going third man up and failing to impact the contest completely, also

Astbury :pray
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: big tone on February 01, 2014, 07:07:07 PM
Between Troy and Alex Rance, they did an awesome job in 2013. I just hope we can get Grimes fit and playing and those three will make it almost impossible to score.  :lol
Add Morris and Vlastuin in there and it could get pretty embarrassing for opposition teams. 
God I cannot wait till footy starts again.  :gotigers
We are seriously ready to give it an almighty crack.  :pray
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on February 01, 2014, 07:08:24 PM
Dusty & lids as the 6/7 defender and bobs your uncle

Morris. Grimes. Chaplin
 Vlastuin. France. Deledio. Martin  :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: big tone on February 01, 2014, 07:10:16 PM
Dusty & lids as the 6/7 defender and bobs your uncle

Morris. Grimes. Chaplin
 Vlastuin. France. Deledio. Martin  :shh
Some cream for the top of the cake. I like it!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on February 01, 2014, 07:16:04 PM
Hard wick was a dirty back pocket. Upon reflection it shouldn't surprise he's trying to build from the back
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on February 01, 2014, 10:31:15 PM
Hard wick was a dirty back pocket.

So was Hafey.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on February 01, 2014, 11:05:25 PM
...and malthouse.
...and sheedy.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on February 01, 2014, 11:40:54 PM
I wasn't baggin him
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on February 02, 2014, 11:20:58 AM
Between Troy and Alex Rance, they did an awesome job in 2013. I just hope we can get Grimes fit and playing and those three will make it almost impossible to score.  :lol
Add Morris and Vlastuin in there and it could get pretty embarrassing for opposition teams. 
God I cannot wait till footy starts again.  :gotigers
We are seriously ready to give it an almighty crack.  :pray

Can't wait but I feel this way every season.

 :cheers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on February 02, 2014, 11:25:10 AM
I agree grimesy is absolutely vital to our progress this year.I just hope his body holds up
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Smokey on February 02, 2014, 12:30:18 PM
I wasn't baggin him

It's actually remarkable how many of these types of players have a history of becoming great coaches.  Hope Hardwick is the next one spoken of in those terms!   :pray
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on March 28, 2014, 03:29:03 AM
Plays like a veteran.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on April 05, 2014, 03:54:16 PM
I have mixed feelings with Chaplin. One minute he is saving goals the next, he chops it up. I don't think he can hold up under extreme finals pressure as he is the worst kick we have in our team.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on April 05, 2014, 04:28:29 PM
How much is this wacko on?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 04:31:50 PM
I must admit, I am growing cold on him too....him and a few others.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Muscles on April 05, 2014, 04:34:01 PM
I must admit, I am growing cold on him too....him and a few others.

When Tross returns, Chappy would have to be the one to go.  He isn't an on-field leader.  Makes too many mistakes.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on April 05, 2014, 04:42:50 PM
I must admit, I am growing cold on him too....him and a few others.

When Tross returns, Chappy would have to be the one to go.  He isn't an on-field leader.  Makes too many mistakes.

Yep and unfortunately you can throw in Houli & Grimes.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on April 05, 2014, 04:45:52 PM
Another terrible performance today. Wheres Rance?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on April 05, 2014, 05:04:38 PM
Shouldn't be getting a game the way he's played this year but we have nobody to replace him
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on April 05, 2014, 05:05:47 PM
Shouldn't be getting a game the way he's played this year but we have nobody to replace him

Darou??
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on April 05, 2014, 05:09:56 PM
Shouldn't be getting a game the way he's played this year but we have nobody to replace him

Darou??

Dawrong
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on April 05, 2014, 05:24:08 PM
Been deplorable this season

Woeful
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on April 05, 2014, 05:24:57 PM
look at whats around him
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on April 05, 2014, 05:27:32 PM
look at whats around him

He is a leader (lol) he should be standing up not being the cause of turnover goals.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on April 05, 2014, 05:34:00 PM
Too dlow
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on April 05, 2014, 05:35:02 PM
Yuck.
Geez I'm peed off with that loss.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 05, 2014, 05:51:01 PM
Mcintosh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: julzqld on April 06, 2014, 08:50:04 AM
Probably perk up once Rance is back
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on April 06, 2014, 09:03:53 AM
Gone from being the rock to the crock.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on April 06, 2014, 09:39:01 AM
Dear Coach,

Whatever you did at Port with this bloke, it's not working. Please fix it.

Cheers,

Tigs. ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on April 06, 2014, 11:26:39 AM
Shouldnt be given another contract at the end of this one. Not worth the money at this stage.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 06, 2014, 11:31:35 AM
If Chaplin is going to play without heart, and Astbury not up to scratch

I'd consider playeing deledio as the third key back alongside rance and grimes
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on April 06, 2014, 11:54:24 AM
Dear Coach,

Whatever you did at Port with this bloke, it's not working. Please fix it.

Cheers,

Tigs. ;D

Which Coach? The real Coach.D or Coach Damien?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: eliminator on April 06, 2014, 12:15:55 PM
We missed Rance massively yesterday. We are getting very little run out of the backline
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Golfprotiger on April 11, 2014, 09:03:19 PM
This guy cannot kick.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Simonator on April 11, 2014, 09:06:24 PM
Leadership group? gotta be kidding me.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on April 11, 2014, 09:23:33 PM
this guy..
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 11, 2014, 09:30:47 PM
Infected by tigeritis.
Too late.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 11, 2014, 10:20:10 PM
 :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on April 11, 2014, 10:23:10 PM
Should not be given another Richmond contract when the current one expires. Club should go after a kid like Kristian Jaksch from the Giants to play as key defender.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on April 11, 2014, 10:39:08 PM
Infected by tigeritis.
Too late.

He was poo 10 years ago and is poo now.

You should all listen to me more often and you won't jump on here whinging over blokes like Chaplin. Just ask Coach.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on April 11, 2014, 10:44:19 PM
On this one  you bent us all over and gave it to us dry  :bow
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 11, 2014, 10:46:36 PM
Infected by tigeritis.
Too late.

He was poo 10 years ago and is poo now.

You should all listen to me more often and you won't jump on here whinging over blokes like Chaplin. Just ask Coach.
Sorry to have doubted you coach.

Who should be our next coach then?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on April 11, 2014, 10:49:07 PM
Infected by tigeritis.
Too late.

He was poo 10 years ago and is poo now.

You should all listen to me more often and you won't jump on here whinging over blokes like Chaplin. Just ask Coach.
Sorry to have doubted you coach.

Who should be our next coach then?


You should be. Sorry that is... you should be sorry, not our next coach.

Reckon a favourite son will be our next coach unfortunately but who knows. Who should be our next coach you ask? The best available (whoever that is at the time).
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on April 11, 2014, 11:41:40 PM
Chaplin is not the answer and never was the answer, he is and has always been an ordinary player. The coach will still play this spud all year because he is also is a spud.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 11, 2014, 11:43:58 PM
Mcintosh

Darrou

McBean in defensive or Vickery or Elton

Deledio.

Lennon

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 11, 2014, 11:49:46 PM
Was vital for us last year, but I fear we're starting to see the player Port supporters warned us of.

Hardwick won't drop the player that's the cornerstone of his precious "moneyball" strategy.

Besides the fact is we simply don't any real backline depth to cover him, particularly whilst Rance is injured and Darrou continues to rot  away on the rookie list and McIntosh is crap.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 11, 2014, 11:51:31 PM
With have a plethora of key forward tall *

Griffiths was played out of position for eons

Why's not Elton or bean

*comparatively
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: crackertiger on April 11, 2014, 11:54:53 PM
Gave White far too much space and we paid the price on several occassions. We are really missing Rance.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on April 11, 2014, 11:57:07 PM
Was vital for us last year, but I fear we're starting to see the player Port supporters warned us of.

Hardwick won't drop the player that's the cornerstone of his precious "moneyball" strategy.

Besides the fact is we simply don't any real backline depth to cover him, particularly whilst Rance is injured and Darrou continues to rot  away on the rookie list and McIntosh is crap.


Played the loose man last year on many occasions however, his decision making and disposal was crap just like this year. I don't know what the coaches see in him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on April 12, 2014, 12:26:46 AM
This spas.tic makes me really sick..

Comes in a preaches about how good his leadership skills are, demands big $$$ to move from a crap and unsuccessful football club and comes to a club that is need of a big KP backman. Yet on his huge wage consistently takes 2nd or 3rd forward and gets beaten consistently. Jesse White is an absolute dud, murdered Chaplin tonight. Astbury was fantastic on Cloke, Astbury would be on 1/8th of what spas.tic Chaplin is on.

Harden up leader Troy or take your big bank cheque and get out.

List clogger is Troy.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on April 12, 2014, 01:52:20 AM
Astbury would be on 1/8th of what spas.tic Chaplin is on.

True this.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on April 12, 2014, 04:43:25 AM
Liability. Must be dropped. Perma ban when rance is fit
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on April 12, 2014, 05:02:46 AM
Xavier the Saviour. STFU gimp. Chappy the Crappy. stuff off to Coburg.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on April 12, 2014, 08:43:48 AM
Has all the intensity of pubescent girl
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mopsy on April 12, 2014, 09:48:26 AM
Waste of space in the team in my book -too slow and turns the ball over far too much- not befitting a member of the leadership group
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on April 12, 2014, 09:51:11 AM
As long as that goof is in the leadership group, the example he sets with his latent shitness and lack of heart will only damage the younger players
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 13, 2014, 02:14:36 PM
Nathan Brown hammered Chaplin's lack of effort on the Sunday Footy Show this morning. They showed about 4-5 passages in the space of 10 mins in the first quarter where Chaplin's man contributed to or kicked all of Collingwood's four first term goals: Chaplin was twice 10-15m off and behind his direct opponent costing us two goals;  a weak effort tackling Grundy that cost us a goal; allowing Witts to freely waltz in at the throw-in to tap it to Beams for another Pie goal. It could have been five goals if Cloke didn't drop that chest mark from Witts' kick (Chaplin's man).
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on April 13, 2014, 03:40:17 PM
Good on N.Brown need more people exposing the BS and telling it how it is
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on April 15, 2014, 08:28:47 AM
FC also put Chaplin in the spotlight last night.
He has been absolutely shocking this year.
Loose, weak at the contest & turning the ball over regularly.
Agree with Brown that the Pies won nearly every contest he was part of.

If he wasn't a profile recruit he'd be dropped.
Incredibly disappointing player right now.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 15, 2014, 08:32:19 AM
FC also put Chaplin in the spotlight last night.
He has been absolutely shocking this year.
Loose, weak at the contest & turning the ball over regularly.
Agree with Brown that the Pies won nearly every contest he was part of.

If he wasn't a profile recruit he'd be dropped.
Incredibly disappointing player right now.
Would rather develop Elton as a CHB right at this moment.  Someone needs to make some big decisions at Punt Road right now!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 15, 2014, 08:46:49 AM
FC also put Chaplin in the spotlight last night.
He has been absolutely shocking this year.
Loose, weak at the contest & turning the ball over regularly.
Agree with Brown that the Pies won nearly every contest he was part of.

If he wasn't a profile recruit he'd be dropped.
Incredibly disappointing player right now.
Would rather develop Elton as a CHB right at this moment.  Someone needs to make some big decisions at Punt Road right now!

Or mcbean
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 15, 2014, 08:50:57 AM
FC also put Chaplin in the spotlight last night.
He has been absolutely shocking this year.
Loose, weak at the contest & turning the ball over regularly.
Agree with Brown that the Pies won nearly every contest he was part of.

If he wasn't a profile recruit he'd be dropped.
Incredibly disappointing player right now.
Would rather develop Elton as a CHB right at this moment.  Someone needs to make some big decisions at Punt Road right now!

Or mcbean
Elton is a huge unit.  Saw him up close recently.  McBean would be better suited up forward.  Hasn't got the body for a defender.  However, I agree we need to be playing more of our youngsters right now to fast track their development.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 15, 2014, 08:54:23 AM
If you play rance/grimes/Astbury then McBean can slot in as the 4th not needing to be large

But overall I agree - if we are not going to play Darrou or mcintosh in place or troy WGAF Chaplin - then Elton would be the obvious choice. More so when Astbury and Griffiths have been moved from their natural forwards positions toay / learn defence

Elton might be a player. Chaplin is not
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on April 15, 2014, 08:55:37 AM
In Rance. Out Chaplin.
 :pray
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 15, 2014, 08:56:29 AM
In Rance. Out Chaplin.
 :pray

Astbury or grimes will get the ass  :banghead

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on April 16, 2014, 07:20:11 PM
McGuane to kick 5 on him?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The_Truth on April 16, 2014, 07:29:48 PM
In terrible form, he'll be feeling the heat.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on April 16, 2014, 07:33:10 PM
Can people please not use the word "wacko" to describe players. I have spent way too much time in hospital in the past and the number of kids suffering from forms of physical disability and getting around on crutches struggling is one of the saddest things youd ever see, in light of this Id ask us all in all seriousness to refrain from such descriptions of people.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 16, 2014, 07:44:46 PM
How does calling a football player "wacko" relate to kids on crutches?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: yellowandback on April 16, 2014, 07:58:00 PM
Yep, it's a fair call Ramps but not sure "wacko" is linked to kids with a disability.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on April 16, 2014, 08:12:03 PM
im not sure about others but personally i dont look at mcintosh as a kpd maybe third tall because he can defend and is accountable. what i see in mcintosh is a hard running tall hb think birchall or mackie. thing is kamdyn can play defensively tall if need be. personally i think when and if kamdyn shows enough to get a game we would be looking at him to do the role petterd did or take houlis spot.
thing is kamdyn hasnt shown much at all to warrant a game.

on chaplin lets be serious here. wishful thinking wont fix our problems. we dont actually have a replacement for chapman until rance comes back and i can tell ya rancer will be jst as bad if asked to take on and stop the big guys 1v1. what i find sad is the fact there is no one else on the list outside a struggling rookie in darrou.
brisbane have named 5 players who are all 190cm and  can all play at the least as a third tall defender .yeah they are missing some tall defenders but they sure as hell have some kids to try in those players stead.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 16, 2014, 08:19:39 PM
im not sure about others but personally i dont look at mcintosh as a kpd maybe third tall because he can defend and is accountable. what i see in mcintosh is a hard running tall hb think birchall or mackie. thing is kamdyn can play defensively tall if need be. personally i think when and if kamdyn shows enough to get a game we would be looking at him to do the role petterd did or take houlis spot.
thing is kamdyn hasnt shown much at all to warrant a game.

on chaplin lets be serious here. wishful thinking wont fix our problems. we dont actually have a replacement for chapman until rance comes back and i can tell ya rancer will be jst as bad if asked to take on and stop the big guys 1v1. what i find sad is the fact there is no one else on the list outside a struggling rookie in darrou.
brisbane have named 5 players who are all 190cm and  can all play at the least as a third tall defender .yeah they are missing some tall defenders but they sure as hell have some kids to try in those players stead.

Yep-  said we badly need a genuine big KPD - as bad as Chaplin's been if he goes down we're even more stuffed.

...and Darrou's not "struggling"....far from it. He's more your Gibson/back pocket type though, not a fullback or CHB.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on April 16, 2014, 08:43:13 PM
im not sure about others but personally i dont look at mcintosh as a kpd maybe third tall because he can defend and is accountable. what i see in mcintosh is a hard running tall hb think birchall or mackie. thing is kamdyn can play defensively tall if need be. personally i think when and if kamdyn shows enough to get a game we would be looking at him to do the role petterd did or take houlis spot.
thing is kamdyn hasnt shown much at all to warrant a game.

on chaplin lets be serious here. wishful thinking wont fix our problems. we dont actually have a replacement for chapman until rance comes back and i can tell ya rancer will be jst as bad if asked to take on and stop the big guys 1v1. what i find sad is the fact there is no one else on the list outside a struggling rookie in darrou.
brisbane have named 5 players who are all 190cm and  can all play at the least as a third tall defender .yeah they are missing some tall defenders but they sure as hell have some kids to try in those players stead.

Yep-  said we badly need a genuine big KPD - as bad as Chaplin's been if he goes down we're even more stuffed.

...and Darrou's not "struggling"....far from it. He's more your Gibson/back pocket type though, not a fullback or CHB.
what chance of darrou being promoted permanently.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 16, 2014, 08:58:57 PM
im not sure about others but personally i dont look at mcintosh as a kpd maybe third tall because he can defend and is accountable. what i see in mcintosh is a hard running tall hb think birchall or mackie. thing is kamdyn can play defensively tall if need be. personally i think when and if kamdyn shows enough to get a game we would be looking at him to do the role petterd did or take houlis spot.
thing is kamdyn hasnt shown much at all to warrant a game.

on chaplin lets be serious here. wishful thinking wont fix our problems. we dont actually have a replacement for chapman until rance comes back and i can tell ya rancer will be jst as bad if asked to take on and stop the big guys 1v1. what i find sad is the fact there is no one else on the list outside a struggling rookie in darrou.
brisbane have named 5 players who are all 190cm and  can all play at the least as a third tall defender .yeah they are missing some tall defenders but they sure as hell have some kids to try in those players stead.
About as much as Collingwood's coach…...
Yep-  said we badly need a genuine big KPD - as bad as Chaplin's been if he goes down we're even more stuffed.

...and Darrou's not "struggling"....far from it. He's more your Gibson/back pocket type though, not a fullback or CHB.
what chance of darrou being promoted permanently.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on April 16, 2014, 10:38:30 PM
I'm glad we are paying 400k for a KP lose man in defence who is clogging up a list spot.

Backline should be

KP: Grimes, Rance, Astubry
HB Runner: Houli, Batchelor (Needs to slim down and get back to his long running and racking left shoe that got him drafted in the top 30.)
Small Defenders: Morris, In need of another small defender and stop wasting Vlastiun there.

Get rid of Chaplin, over paid goat
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 16, 2014, 11:11:21 PM
im not sure about others but personally i dont look at mcintosh as a kpd maybe third tall because he can defend and is accountable. what i see in mcintosh is a hard running tall hb think birchall or mackie. thing is kamdyn can play defensively tall if need be. personally i think when and if kamdyn shows enough to get a game we would be looking at him to do the role petterd did or take houlis spot.
thing is kamdyn hasnt shown much at all to warrant a game.

on chaplin lets be serious here. wishful thinking wont fix our problems. we dont actually have a replacement for chapman until rance comes back and i can tell ya rancer will be jst as bad if asked to take on and stop the big guys 1v1. what i find sad is the fact there is no one else on the list outside a struggling rookie in darrou.
brisbane have named 5 players who are all 190cm and  can all play at the least as a third tall defender .yeah they are missing some tall defenders but they sure as hell have some kids to try in those players stead.
About as much as Collingwood's coach…...
Yep-  said we badly need a genuine big KPD - as bad as Chaplin's been if he goes down we're even more stuffed.

...and Darrou's not "struggling"....far from it. He's more your Gibson/back pocket type though, not a fullback or CHB.
what chance of darrou being promoted permanently.


Every chance if the club has half a brain which we both know it doesn't so probably none....hell we delisted Pat Contin who was clearly a better user of the ball than half our current first 22. Either way, you said he was "struggling" which implies he's not playing well and that's simply not the case.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on April 16, 2014, 11:18:52 PM
im not sure about others but personally i dont look at mcintosh as a kpd maybe third tall because he can defend and is accountable. what i see in mcintosh is a hard running tall hb think birchall or mackie. thing is kamdyn can play defensively tall if need be. personally i think when and if kamdyn shows enough to get a game we would be looking at him to do the role petterd did or take houlis spot.
thing is kamdyn hasnt shown much at all to warrant a game.

on chaplin lets be serious here. wishful thinking wont fix our problems. we dont actually have a replacement for chapman until rance comes back and i can tell ya rancer will be jst as bad if asked to take on and stop the big guys 1v1. what i find sad is the fact there is no one else on the list outside a struggling rookie in darrou.
brisbane have named 5 players who are all 190cm and  can all play at the least as a third tall defender .yeah they are missing some tall defenders but they sure as hell have some kids to try in those players stead.
About as much as Collingwood's coach…...
Yep-  said we badly need a genuine big KPD - as bad as Chaplin's been if he goes down we're even more stuffed.

...and Darrou's not "struggling"....far from it. He's more your Gibson/back pocket type though, not a fullback or CHB.
what chance of darrou being promoted permanently.


Every chance if the club has half a brain which we both know it doesn't so probably none....hell we delisted Pat Contin who was clearly a better user of the ball than half our current first 22. Either way, you said he was "struggling" which implies he's not playing well and that's simply not the case.
thanks and perhaps i needed to phrase some things a bit better. ben is in yr 3 and if he cant break into the list proper and play some games id say hes gonski. not mny clubs hang onto rookies for 3 yrs without playing some senior footy.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on April 20, 2014, 02:28:11 PM
Yep, it's a fair call Ramps but not sure "wacko" is linked to kids with a disability.

It was another word that starts with "Spas..." that got filtered and changed  to wacko.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on April 23, 2014, 08:40:03 AM
Would love to see Batchelor come in For Chaplin this week as his form this year has been deplorable to say the least. Astbury takes Hale, Grimes takes Gunston, Batchelor takes Roughead and coming off his best game for the club, Petterd comes in as the third man up to help out...played this role well last week so lets see how he goes against the best.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Lozza on April 23, 2014, 09:06:04 AM
Would love to see Batchelor come in For Chaplin this week as his form this year has been deplorable to say the least. Astbury takes Hale, Grimes takes Gunston, Batchelor takes Roughead and coming off his best game for the club, Petterd comes in as the third man up to help out...played this role well last week so lets see how he goes against the best.
Ex Port player who is a Hardwick favourite, can't see him being dropped, does need a rocket though, seems almost disinterested on the field and as stated some of his non efforts have been very poor, it's like having another Vickery in defence.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on April 23, 2014, 10:33:23 AM
To be fair he was a fair bit better against the Lions and played his best game of the season.
Think he was matched on McGuane for a lot of the night and well we all saw what he delivered (or didn't).
Luke is no world beater but hopefully Chaplin's form is on the up because he is an important player for us.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on April 23, 2014, 10:52:21 AM
Would love to see Batchelor come in For Chaplin this week as his form this year has been deplorable to say the least. Astbury takes Hale, Grimes takes Gunston, Batchelor takes Roughead and coming off his best game for the club, Petterd comes in as the third man up to help out...played this role well last week so lets see how he goes against the best.

so would I , if not then he should come in for Grimes who's just plodding along
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on April 23, 2014, 12:56:41 PM
Chaplin always plays well on roughead.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on April 23, 2014, 01:16:29 PM
Chaplin always plays well on roughead.

good call  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on April 23, 2014, 01:29:15 PM
Chaplin always plays well on roughead.

As does Ty Zantuck
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: yellowandback on April 23, 2014, 07:52:18 PM
Yep, it's a fair call Ramps but not sure "wacko" is linked to kids with a disability.

It was another word that starts with "Spas..." that got filtered and changed  to wacko.

Fair call, didn't realise that.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on April 23, 2014, 08:04:17 PM
Would love to see Batchelor come in For Chaplin this week as his form this year has been deplorable to say the least. Astbury takes Hale, Grimes takes Gunston, Batchelor takes Roughead and coming off his best game for the club, Petterd comes in as the third man up to help out...played this role well last week so lets see how he goes against the best.
surely we all saw the folly of playing blokes way smaller than quality opponents in the cheney hawkins matchup. we would be staring down a similar barrell with batchelor on roughy.
jack gunston would be a better match up for batchelor but ffs he cant go with the likes of gunston.
i struggle to see good matchups  for batchelor at afl level lack of height and size against big blokes and lack of pace and agilty against small blokes.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on April 23, 2014, 10:30:56 PM
Me I don't reckon batch has earned a recall yet from what I have seen,would prefer to stick with the current crop of gumbies.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on April 24, 2014, 05:50:35 PM
Would love to see Batchelor come in For Chaplin this week as his form this year has been deplorable to say the least. Astbury takes Hale, Grimes takes Gunston, Batchelor takes Roughead and coming off his best game for the club, Petterd comes in as the third man up to help out...played this role well last week so lets see how he goes against the best.
surely we all saw the folly of playing blokes way smaller than quality opponents in the cheney hawkins matchup. we would be staring down a similar barrell with batchelor on roughy.
jack gunston would be a better match up for batchelor but ffs he cant go with the likes of gunston.
i struggle to see good matchups  for batchelor at afl level lack of height and size against big blokes and lack of pace and agilty against small blokes.


Good points Claw and I agree that Batchelor struggles with key forwards however, I see Jake going with Roughead when he plays up the ground and when he goes to the goal square, that is when a re-shuffle can take place with Grimes of Astbury. Given Chaplins lack of everything this year, Jake could provide valuable run from defence and some much needed hardness. It is a little risky but I think he still has plenty to offer.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on April 24, 2014, 06:41:19 PM
I think Bacthelor's only hope is to become a KPD. He ain't agile enough to play on smalls, never will be. He may, however, become strong enough to punch above his weight like Gibson or Tross.
I think the club has realized this and are developing him accordingly.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: lamington on April 24, 2014, 07:41:50 PM
Hope he doesn't get pantsed on Sunday. More importantly I hope he doesn't do those double fisted punches in place of taking a mark.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on April 24, 2014, 07:59:17 PM
I think Bacthelor's only hope is to become a KPD. He ain't agile enough to play on smalls, never will be. He may, however, become strong enough to punch above his weight like Gibson or Tross.
I think the club has realized this and are developing him accordingly.

Problem with that is he was already slow and lumbering, stocking up has given him the turning circle of the titanic and cant jump over a jam tin, whereas Gibbo is athletic .
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on April 24, 2014, 10:56:26 PM
Hope he doesn't get pantsed on Sunday. More importantly I hope he doesn't do those double fisted punches in place of taking a mark.

Best dressed double fisting gardener in the AFL. Well, he is the only one..
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on April 24, 2014, 11:35:21 PM
stuff I hate double fisted punches.
If you can get two hands to it, mark the stuffing thing.  :banghead
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on April 25, 2014, 12:27:33 PM
Yep, back yourself
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on April 27, 2014, 07:51:14 PM
Needs to be dropped for good :banghead dud
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 27, 2014, 07:52:55 PM
Give the kids a go

Shot
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 27, 2014, 08:16:22 PM
Give the kids a go

Shot
Rather Elton at CHB.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on April 28, 2014, 08:45:27 AM
Port must laugh.

Moving like a player on the verge of retirement.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on April 28, 2014, 08:49:16 AM
Hehe yep and Schulz gee whiz
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Lozza on April 28, 2014, 10:17:38 AM
This guy is a spud of the highest order. Saw two examples of his character during the game that just made me shake head in disbelief. The first was in the back pocket where I think Martin was looking for options and rather than run to space he simply stood and watched. Secondly he shirked another contested situation near the wing when he obviously heard footsteps.and just ducked and allowed the ball to fall harmlessly over his head and straight to a Hawks player. Would not be in Hinkleys top 22 and would struggle to get a game at any other club going on what he has dished up so far this season, yet to beat an opponent.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on April 28, 2014, 10:41:30 AM
He wouldn't even be getting a game with port
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on April 28, 2014, 11:02:27 AM
Anyone see when they all stood on the defensive 50 after a hawks goal, all pointing and yelling at each other.

I thought gee our club is in strife here seeing that. Okay to have a leader do that but there were 3 of them all blaming each other

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on April 28, 2014, 11:17:33 AM
Whats even more concerning is the playing list saw fit to elevate him to the leadership group after one season. We slag off the coaches for the way we seem to be heading and for the decisions they make at selection, but it looks as though the whole joint is deluded including our very own leardership group and playing group.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 28, 2014, 11:27:04 AM
Seriously out of form.

Needs 2 things.  A stint in the reserves and his mate Rance back.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on April 28, 2014, 11:31:57 AM
Coach loves him. Pretty sure Coach emailed the club to recruit his favourite player across to the club. Good one Coach.  :banghead
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Lozza on April 28, 2014, 11:43:20 AM
Have not seen one ounce of leadership quality from him yet, to be honest if he were a fire warden I reckon he would trample women and children to get out the joint, doesn't seem up for any sort of mental or physical challenge, very disappointing and definitely no role model to the kids in the squad.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: lamington on April 28, 2014, 11:58:22 AM
"There's no doubt the addition of Troy Chaplin down there makes (Rance) a better player, and that's the reason we brought 'Chappy' in." ~ Dimma after we beat Freo last year

Except this year from what I've seen his form has severely dropped with the absence of Rance. Is he not confident playing in the back without Rance? I'm in agreeance his leadership 'skills' are virtually non-existent. But you would think having Chris Newman in the side would help with the backline leadership (in a way Maxwell does) so I'm perplexed as to why Chaplin has been severely average this year. Is there a stalker we don't know about?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on April 28, 2014, 12:19:39 PM
Mcbean. Elton. Darrou. Deamatty. Bachelor

Even play Lids or Lennon tall

This guy is rivalry grigg and Ricky for weakest link - in a very faulty chain

Lack of ticker
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on April 28, 2014, 12:49:16 PM
Mcbean. Elton. Darrou. Deamatty. Bachelor

Even play Lids or Lennon tall

This guy is rivalry grigg and Ricky for weakest link - in a very faulty chain
The chain snapped 3 weeks ago.  :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on April 28, 2014, 01:38:13 PM
Coach loves him. Pretty sure Coach emailed the club to recruit his favourite player across to the club. Good one Coach.  :banghead

Is there something about a classy veteran you don't like? You think pulling off moves like this is easy? stuff yas, ya don't deserve me
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: flea03 on April 28, 2014, 01:46:48 PM
and he was put in the leadership group over jack   :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on April 28, 2014, 01:55:08 PM
Coach loves him. Pretty sure Coach emailed the club to recruit his favourite player across to the club. Good one Coach.  :banghead

Is there something about a classy veteran you don't like? You think pulling off moves like this is easy? stuff yas, ya don't deserve me
:lol :clapping maybe you could get that Matt White bloke over here? Get it done Coach.  :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on April 28, 2014, 02:45:30 PM
In Rance
Out Chaplin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on April 28, 2014, 04:11:22 PM
and he was put in the leadership group over jack   :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead
Did you see his 'leadership' when he absolutely baked the crap out of I forget who when Poupolo was left 100 meters to himself and ran into an open goal? The goal looked ordinary, the bake looked worse.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on April 28, 2014, 04:31:12 PM
and he was put in the leadership group over jack   :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead
Did you see his 'leadership' when he absolutely baked the crap out of I forget who when Poupolo was left 100 meters to himself and ran into an open goal? The goal looked ordinary, the bake looked worse.
hopefully Morris. I was laughing at him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: unplugged on April 28, 2014, 04:35:10 PM
How much time has this guy got left on his contract?

Does not man up, does not go when its his turn, can not take an overhead mark, (contested or uncontested), has poor disposal by foot and hand, puts Benny Gales number to shame.

I haven't seen any leadership from him whatsoever on the football ground.  How does that qualify him as a leader of the club? 

Jack tackled and ran all day trying to lift the club against Hawthorn.  Chaplin did nothing.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: torch on April 28, 2014, 04:53:03 PM
He does not defend!

He doesn't spoil the football!

He doesn't take marks!

He is horrible now!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 30, 2014, 12:11:32 AM
He does not defend!

He doesn't spoil the football!

He doesn't take marks!

He is horrible now!
Those are definitely some of the prime symptoms of Tigeritis.
T. M said Port has a cure for it though.

....Maybe he can go back.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on April 30, 2014, 12:17:24 AM
Been terrible this year....if he is a role model , I am the next Fabio.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on May 02, 2014, 12:08:26 AM
Shame for Grimes he is no longer in the leadership group..

Easily winning the most disappointing player poll is Troy.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on May 02, 2014, 12:18:48 AM
Shame for Grimes he is no longer in the leadership group..

Easily winning the most disappointing player poll is Troy.
In a canter, which is very apt for ol' Troy
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on May 04, 2014, 06:30:08 PM
Just get him out of the team now! I would take Darrou any day of the week.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on May 04, 2014, 06:32:46 PM
Recruit Kristian Jaksch and give Chaplin the chop. Save some money in process as well.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Andyy on May 04, 2014, 06:47:08 PM
Terrible kicking. One of the culprits that cost us the game IMO
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 04, 2014, 06:48:35 PM
Well I just want to say that Coach was definitely right about this poor excuse of a leader.

He is Rubbish!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on May 04, 2014, 06:49:27 PM
The double fisting legend. Chaplin calls the shots we really love him lots.

Well I just want to say that Coach was definitely right about this poor excuse of a leader.

He is Rubbish!

 :cheers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 04, 2014, 06:50:21 PM
The double fisting legend. Chaplin calls the shots we really love him lots.

Well I just want to say that Coach was definitely right about this poor excuse of a leader.

He is Rubbish!

 :cheers
:thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on May 04, 2014, 08:08:03 PM
and today was his best game of the year.... easily  :rollin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerMonk on May 04, 2014, 08:08:53 PM
just seen the Chaplin incident of Dermie & Eddie & Chaplin might just get off as they showed it several times & slowed it right down with no head contact & the player not injured, It might be over looked  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on May 04, 2014, 08:12:58 PM
Will be overlooked
Happened right in front of me
Loud noise .geelong player bounced straight up
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 04, 2014, 08:13:16 PM
just seen the Chaplin incident of Dermie & Eddie & Chaplin might just get off as they showed it several times & slowed it right down with no head contact & the player not injured, It might be over looked  ;D
damn!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on May 04, 2014, 08:42:51 PM
In Grimes Out Chaplin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: wayne on May 04, 2014, 08:43:12 PM
just seen the Chaplin incident of Dermie & Eddie & Chaplin might just get off as they showed it several times & slowed it right down with no head contact & the player not injured, It might be over looked  ;D

Bruce McAvaney acted it was like one of the lowest acts he'd ever seen on a football field  :lol

Nothing in it in the end!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 04, 2014, 08:57:56 PM
A disgrace, leadership has no idea what the word means
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Coach on May 04, 2014, 09:02:08 PM
just seen the Chaplin incident of Dermie & Eddie & Chaplin might just get off as they showed it several times & slowed it right down with no head contact & the player not injured, It might be over looked  ;D

Bruce McAvaney acted it was like one of the lowest acts he'd ever seen on a football field  :lol

Nothing in it in the end!

I loved that :lol First decent thing Chappy has done in a Richmond jumper and Bruce acted like he'd run up behind Motlop and bottled him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on May 04, 2014, 11:11:09 PM
Bruce is a stuffing moron.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on May 05, 2014, 03:23:23 AM
In Grimes Out Chaplin
Should have already been out. It's not just that he's poo. He's just going through the motions each week. Grimes isn't in the best form, but goes flat out from start to finish and stops his  man. Just needs to gain confidence offensively.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on May 05, 2014, 04:15:01 AM
Yep agree..for grimesy its purely a confidence thing,on the other hand for chaplin it appears its a skill issue,or rather an execution of skills.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on May 05, 2014, 09:44:49 AM
His kick on the break into the forward line late in the game that fell short and led to turnover was terrible.
He just has no confidence in his kicking this year at all and is missing more targets than he hits.
Clear liability atm and if Hardwick continues to play him then more fool him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on May 05, 2014, 09:51:04 AM
Hardwick probably feels he has to play hartleys rejects
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on May 05, 2014, 09:52:34 AM
If Chaplin is on 9 times more money than say darrou

I'm sure this comes into the decision who to play

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on May 05, 2014, 03:04:36 PM
Hardwick probably feels he has to play hartleys rejects
Pretty much :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on May 05, 2014, 03:05:12 PM
His kick on the break into the forward line late in the game that fell short and led to turnover was terrible.
He just has no confidence in his kicking this year at all and is missing more targets than he hits.
Clear liability atm and if Hardwick continues to play him then more fool him.
At the end of the day it's his job on the line.  ::)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Lozza on May 05, 2014, 03:31:39 PM
Was brought into the squad to do a job which he ain't doing was brought into the leadership group to show leadership and he ain't doing much in that area either, what the hell is he there for? Maybe a plant from Port to ensure we go backwards at a rate of knots.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mopsy on May 05, 2014, 04:13:49 PM
Bruce is a stuffing moron.
I turn off the sound when he comes on - criticises players efforts- i don't recall him ever playing the game at top level.
 
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on May 05, 2014, 04:18:06 PM
Thought the MRP could help us out and give him 2 weeks
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on May 05, 2014, 05:02:13 PM
Stop kicking on your left foot Chaplin, you can't use both feet and turn the ball over when ever you use your left shoe. Stick to your preferred right foot.


*looks at rfc.com and sees Chaplin is a left footer.

Oh.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on May 05, 2014, 05:17:11 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on May 05, 2014, 08:48:07 PM
Makes me wonder what type of person the club drafts when after one season Maric is put into our leadership group,and when only after a season chaplin is put into the leadership group.Grimes played a season or so and he got put into the leadership group.WE really must have a dearth of leaders at our club.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 05, 2014, 09:00:45 PM
Makes me wonder what type of person the club drafts when after one season Maric is put into our leadership group,and when only after a season chaplin is put into the leadership group.Grimes played a season or so and he got put into the leadership group.WE really must have a dearth of leaders at our club.
It must be like a merry go round when they play follow the leader!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Muscles on May 06, 2014, 08:30:55 PM
A disgrace, leadership has no idea what the word means

It certainly looks that way when I watch on the idiot box, WP.  Doesn't have an on-field leadership bone in his body.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 06, 2014, 08:32:02 PM
A disgrace, leadership has no idea what the word means

It certainly looks that way when I watch on the idiot box, WP.  Doesn't have an on-field leadership bone in his body.
I doubt he has any bones.  At the very least he has no spine!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on May 06, 2014, 08:33:17 PM
Speaking of leadership

Isn't Grimes in the leadeship group?

Ñe can be dropped yet others are special?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on May 06, 2014, 09:06:51 PM
our tall defender stocks.

astbury -  195/95 kpd. is the only one of the tall defenders who has shown a real ability to play consistently well 1v1 on the oppositions big forwards.
rance - 194/96 tall defender can play kpd if needed. his strength is most certainly not 1v1.  he plays his best footy as a rebounding third tall type who is third man up and cuts the ball of in flight.he played loose man in defense against geelong and we could all see how well he can play if hes not having to account for a direct opponent.
grimes - 193/89 tall defender. another 3rd tall whos best work is as a third man up. we just dont get enough of anything else out of him. at 89kg it is folly to play him on the bigger kpfs.
darrou - 190/97 tall defender. despite his size he plays more like a flanker. lack of height at afl level would be telling against the bigger kpfs.
mcintosh - 192/89 tall defender. can play 3rd tall very well but hes a running player and should be played as such.

chaplin - 195/98 kpd. of all tall defenders he is the one who shold be most capable of going 1v1. if he cant do this role we need to desperately go out and draft/trade for someone who can.
he just doesnt have the awareness or skills to be a third tall.

chaplin was heavily criticised for his skills and constant turnovers at p/a nothing has ever changed in that regard it continues to be an issue with us.
what annoys me is ive seen chappy perform well as a stopper at times and thought this was what we were going to do with him. seems not. how often have we actually given him a big power fwd to play on and stop.
looking at all options as far as playing on the bigger fwds chaplin imo has the best chance of succeeding.
the list is scraming out for 2 big power defenders imo one mature one junior. one to replace chaplin and the other to develop for the future.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on May 06, 2014, 09:11:35 PM
Speaking of leadership

Isn't Grimes in the leadeship group?

Ñe can be dropped yet others are special?

Nah was dropped
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on May 18, 2014, 01:43:33 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on May 18, 2014, 08:58:42 AM
You can forgive the miss kick early in the game

But the first Melbourne goal

Why wasn't he stationed between the ball and the goals

More so if he's playing loose
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stripes on May 18, 2014, 10:18:04 AM
His opponent was deliberately targeted because of his poor one-on-one defensive work. Is usually good as the loose man but lost all confidence when he knew his weaknesses were being exploited. Worst game I have seen him play
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on May 18, 2014, 10:21:34 AM
Without a doubt the most over paid player we have. Without question.

Bundle him, Hampson, Knights, A.Edwards, O.Stephensen, S.Grigg and B.Houli you'd equal nearly 2 million in TPP. Would any other club take these blokes? Maybe Houli but that's it.

6 spots on the list, over 150 RFC games of experience and 2 million in TPP that we've thrown away here.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on May 18, 2014, 10:23:02 AM
You can forgive the miss kick early in the game

But the first Melbourne goal

Why wasn't he stationed between the ball and the goals

More so if he's playing loose

Why are we paying 400k for a loose man in defence?

Tom Langdon is going OK. What is he earning? Where was he in the Draft?

Give Jason Cloke a rung, couldn't do much worse..
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on May 18, 2014, 10:30:58 AM
400k for Chaplin, 300k for Grigg, 250k for Hampson add afew others and that gentlemen is how our administration is wasting members funds. What a f'king joke!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on May 18, 2014, 10:37:35 AM
Can not get dropped if you are on big money for someone on base wage ...  :whistle

 
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on May 18, 2014, 11:10:41 AM
He's about to be on gameday on channel 7
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on May 18, 2014, 11:11:16 AM
He's about to be on gameday on channel 7

lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on May 18, 2014, 11:11:59 AM
"AlexRance was shyte"
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on May 18, 2014, 11:33:44 AM
He's about to be on gameday on channel 7

lol

As painful as an early morning visit to the toilet after a long night drinking and a kebab on the way home at 3 am.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on May 18, 2014, 11:36:33 AM
Wants to be a coach. Hope he gets his chance soon.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerMonk on May 18, 2014, 11:45:16 AM
Wants to be a coach. Hope he gets his chance soon.

He would fold as a coach as he can't do the things himself as a player.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on May 18, 2014, 11:46:57 AM
Wants to be a coach. Hope he gets his chance soon.

He would fold as a coach as he can't do the things himself as a player.

Could teach the players tunnelball before he folds.
He was brilliant at that yesterday. Ball went through his legs without hitting them on the way through. :lol :rollin :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerMonk on May 18, 2014, 12:44:03 PM


Could teach the players tunnelball before he folds.
He was brilliant at that yesterday. Ball went through his legs without hitting them on the way through. :lol :rollin :lol

l'm so tense you made me lol  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 18, 2014, 12:47:32 PM
If this bloke was true leader and and shrewd of decency he would march into the coach's office Monday morning ans say "I'm dropping myself because I've let everyone down"

Should but won't
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Rampstar on May 18, 2014, 12:51:29 PM
If this bloke was true leader and and shrewd of decency he would march into the coach's office Monday morning ans say "I'm dropping myself because I've let everyone down"

Should but won't

that he felt that he wanted to go on TV today after yesterdays performance says it all and it says alot about our football club and why we are a f'king rabble.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on May 18, 2014, 03:36:37 PM
If this bloke was true leader and and shrewd of decency he would march into the coach's office Monday morning ans say "I'm dropping myself because I've let everyone down"

Should but won't

that he felt that he wanted to go on TV today after yesterdays performance says it all and it says alot about our football club and why we are a f'king rabble.

He was very quick to ad his own name to Newman's and King's re coaching aspirations once they were named. Smacked of more than just a bit of 'ME'.

Chaplin has been ducking hopeless this season. When Dimma mentioned the bookends have been rubbish I hope he was talking squarely about Troy.
Been a disaster.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on May 22, 2014, 01:54:33 PM
"Jack you are letting the team down us leaders say its just not good enough. Enjoy the next month in the twos. Aaron Edwards gets your spot mate
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 31, 2014, 08:46:32 PM
(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2014/05/05/1226906/281896-de73d9c6-d408-11e3-b5be-ec06717bccf7.jpg)

Is he the worst defender in the AFL?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on May 31, 2014, 09:28:09 PM
I actually think he's been one of our few good players tonight. And i am not a fan normally.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: big tone on May 31, 2014, 09:41:51 PM
I actually think he's been one of our few good players tonight. And i am not a fan normally.
Agreed. Think he has been pretty good.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on June 01, 2014, 02:15:35 AM
Pretty sure he was on Daniher punching on behind play while Daniher took a mark in the goal square on his own. Leader of men.  :clapping :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on June 01, 2014, 08:11:49 AM
lol at him spraying the team after the game hahahahaha. Someone with nackers needs to spray him but everyone at Richmond has vagina
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 10, 2014, 12:27:12 PM
OOTY CLASSIFIED

Richmond was the major focus to begin the show.

Craig Hutchison said the contrast between the two halves was “stark” and North Melbourne’s leaders stood up when the game was on the line.

“Ziebell, Petrie, Harvey, Swallow got their hands dirty when the game was there to be won,” he said.

Melbourne great Garry Lyon said the decision to substitute Majak Daw at half-time was the catalyst.

“When Majak was subbed out ... it simplified it for everyone,” he said.

“It left Drew Petrie one out and Troy Chaplin panicked. He panicked, he grabbed jumpers, he gave away free kicks.”



it had started last season. why is the tone that this is a new event. Panicky. Slow. makes it harder for his teammates. doesn't seem that interested.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on June 10, 2014, 12:59:47 PM
 :banghead.He was awfull on Petrie no way near his man.He is a liability in out backline yet in our leadership after 1 year 
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on June 10, 2014, 01:13:07 PM
Rance should've been on Peatree the whole time  :banghead
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 1965 on June 10, 2014, 01:15:32 PM
Rance should've been on Peatree the whole time  :banghead

Sounds like a coaching problem?

 :help
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: unplugged on June 10, 2014, 01:24:01 PM
Week in week out, we take a player that is completely out of form and run them into form.  That is the Richmond way.  We are confidence boosters for other clubs.

Chaplin.  What an incredible mistake recruiting him.  Incredibly soft footballer.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 10, 2014, 02:51:35 PM
Rance should've been on Peatree the whole time  :banghead

Sounds like a coaching problem?

 :help

ARance should always get the best player

And chappy the unstoppable should play loose cause he's no good
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on June 10, 2014, 09:11:29 PM
Rance should've been on Peatree the whole time  :banghead

Sounds like a coaching problem?

 :help

ARance should always get the best player

And chappy the unstoppable should play loose cause he's no good

No matter who Chaplin played on they would of kicked 4 whether it be Petrie, Daw or Black
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on June 10, 2014, 09:16:29 PM
I'm never been happy with Chaplin, I understand we needed a KPB and wasn't against Chaplin coming to the club because we needed to fill a whole.

The way the club went about paying enormous overs for an injury prone average Key backman from a bottom 4 side was just an awful awful decision.

He's been OK at best, and that is being really kind. Ridiculous that he's one of the highest paid because of free agency and our idiotic list management. The guy is an extremely ordinary footballer.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: DCrane on June 10, 2014, 09:59:39 PM
The reason Petrie dominated him in the 3rd quarter was because he got the 1st mark so easily- absolutely no body contact from Chaplin. He actually boosted Petrie's confidence with his softness. What a soft defender, he was supposed to free up Rance but at what cost, he is not tall enough, not strong enough but overall just not good enough to hold down a key post.

There is a quirk in the 'in the back' rule that Chaplin needs to take advantage of if he is playing an opponent 5 inches taller. While it is expressively forbidden to even place the palm of your hand on your opponents back, it is seemingly ok to arrive at a contest a fraction of a section late and drive your knee into your opponents back. Rance has become a champion of doing this and making it look accidental and whatsmore he will then fall on top of their 'breadbasket' making it difficult for them to breathe. All this supposedly when you can't 'do much' these days, and in a way Chaplin is a product of the soft serve variety of AFL, however there are still ways you can make them 'earn' it and ways that you can make them 'think twice' next time they are reaching up for a mark, but I just can't see Chaplin as the type of person that has that type of aggression in him. He is weak.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 28, 2014, 02:54:05 PM
 :banghead
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on June 28, 2014, 03:34:52 PM
What a stupid thing to say, buy a thesaurus  :banghead :wallywink :whistle
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on June 28, 2014, 05:31:13 PM
Another poor game from this guy.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 28, 2014, 05:45:01 PM
What a stupid thing to say, buy a thesaurus  :banghead :wallywink :whistle



an evil or destructive practice or phenomenon that is hard to contain or eradicate.

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Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on June 28, 2014, 05:50:00 PM
Sadly Astbury is out for the season so Chaplin is under no pressure for his spot. Being in the "leadership group"  ::) also keeps him safe from being dropped.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on June 28, 2014, 05:59:19 PM
Sadly Astbury is out for the season so Chaplin is under no pressure for his spot. Being in the "leadership group"  ::) also keeps him safe from being dropped.
Terrific, just terrific!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 28, 2014, 06:01:16 PM
Sadly Astbury is out for the season so Chaplin is under no pressure for his spot. Being in the "leadership group"  ::) also keeps him safe from being dropped.
Terrific, just terrific!

Vickery can play back
Darrou not debuted
Elton one game

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on June 28, 2014, 06:02:06 PM
Sadly Astbury is out for the season so Chaplin is under no pressure for his spot. Being in the "leadership group"  ::) also keeps him safe from being dropped.
Terrific, just terrific!

Vickery can play back
Darrou not debuted
Elton one game
Really want us to give Elton a go.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on June 28, 2014, 06:09:17 PM
Sadly Astbury is out for the season so Chaplin is under no pressure for his spot. Being in the "leadership group"  ::) also keeps him safe from being dropped.
Terrific, just terrific!

Vickery can play back
Darrou not debuted
Elton one game
Vickery - when has Ty shown he can play in the backline?
Darrou - sadly isn't an AFL key defender (yes I know wags will say neither is Chaplin this year lol).
Elton - no idea what we are doing with him. A natural forward who is playing in defence in the VFL.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 28, 2014, 06:17:35 PM
Tyrone maybe cannot play back but he can't be worse than chappy
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on June 28, 2014, 06:36:51 PM
Tyrone maybe cannot play back but he can't be worse than chappy

I reckon he gives it a red hot shake each week
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 28, 2014, 06:58:13 PM
Tyrone maybe cannot play back but he can't be worse than chappy

I reckon he gives it a red hot shake each week

Is there anyone that you think does not have a weekly crack if so who tkbi
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on June 28, 2014, 07:01:20 PM
I thought both were ordinary today.
I also thought jack was bad...he keeps sitting behind his opponent and asking for the ball to go over the top...Maybe we should hire Eddie Charlton for some pin point accuracy lessons to help jack out
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 28, 2014, 07:02:17 PM
Could Elbe wrong but I thought jack marked it often today from leading to space and catching the ball
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on June 28, 2014, 07:05:49 PM
judge please...we don't catch the ball we mark it.... :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 28, 2014, 07:18:08 PM
N Riewoldt pavilc etc were incredible in the backline, , getting games, before moving to the forward line

I don't see why McBean couldn't be a better-than-Chaplin option
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on June 28, 2014, 08:45:43 PM
Tyrone maybe cannot play back but he can't be worse than chappy

I reckon he gives it a red hot shake each week

Is there anyone that you think does not have a weekly crack if so who tkbi

I meant that Tyrone gives Chappy a run for his money in the shyteness stakes each week
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on June 30, 2014, 09:58:43 PM
Watching Chaplin not running to his man (Longer) and telling an under sized Newman to man him up is great leadership  ::)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on July 07, 2014, 07:56:38 PM
Darrou and Elton played well in back line
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on July 07, 2014, 08:31:42 PM
would be a great time to give a bloke like matt sully a game but wait thats right we didnt look at mature talls at all for the rookie list we didnt look at talls full stop.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 07, 2014, 08:41:24 PM
Tyrone maybe cannot play back but he can't be worse than chappy

I reckon he gives it a red hot shake each week

Is there anyone that you think does not have a weekly crack if so who tkbi

I meant that Tyrone gives Chappy a run for his money in the shyteness stakes each week

Hahaha :lol :rollin :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on July 07, 2014, 09:27:30 PM
My bad
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on July 07, 2014, 10:23:54 PM
Darrou and Elton played well in back line.

Darrou's been playing well in the backline for two seasons, Scoop.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on July 07, 2014, 10:25:50 PM
Each game is worth noting . We got a mal Michael but don't know it cause of a bloke that moves like a boat and isn't too interested. Not helping rance or Grimes
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on July 08, 2014, 06:02:45 PM
some blokes have such glareing weaknesses do we really need to see em play in the ones to acknowledge thay arent anywhere good enough.

i reckon if supporters paid more attention to player weaknesses there would be less disappointment and insistence that they get games.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on July 08, 2014, 08:23:51 PM
some blokes have such glareing weaknesses do we really need to see em play in the ones to acknowledge thay arent anywhere good enough.

i reckon if supporters paid more attention to player weaknesses there would be less disappointment and insistence that they get games.

At this stage of the season they still need to to be given the benefit of the doubt and a chance to see what they're made of at AFL level. Who knows, some might surprise, either way it beats continuing to play the same blokes that we already know for certain aren't good enough for the seniors because we watch them stink it up in the seniors every week and have for years.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: yellowandback on July 08, 2014, 08:27:24 PM
some blokes have such glareing weaknesses do we really need to see em play in the ones to acknowledge thay arent anywhere good enough.

i reckon if supporters paid more attention to player weaknesses there would be less disappointment and insistence that they get games.

Why have 45 on a list?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on July 08, 2014, 10:44:48 PM
some blokes have such glareing weaknesses do we really need to see em play in the ones to acknowledge thay arent anywhere good enough.

i reckon if supporters paid more attention to player weaknesses there would be less disappointment and insistence that they get games.

Why have 45 on a list?
your right. take it further though, why have people recruiting players with such glaring deficiencies????.
we have 45  because we should be able to find a decent proportion of players who meet basic criteria. only at richmond we havent yet worked this out.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on July 08, 2014, 10:46:36 PM
some blokes have such glareing weaknesses do we really need to see em play in the ones to acknowledge thay arent anywhere good enough.

i reckon if supporters paid more attention to player weaknesses there would be less disappointment and insistence that they get games.

At this stage of the season they still need to to be given the benefit of the doubt and a chance to see what they're made of at AFL level. Who knows, some might surprise, either way it beats continuing to play the same blokes that we already know for certain aren't good enough for the seniors because we watch them stink it up in the seniors every week and have for years.
doesnt matter what stage of the season, if they dont have the attributes to succeed why play em.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on July 27, 2014, 04:23:02 PM
Credit where credit is due..
I wanted to run this bloke out of town during our horrific start to the year.

He has been solid over the past month.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: yellowandback on July 27, 2014, 06:09:53 PM
Good post Matt,  I'd add that he needed to stand up earlier in the year when it counted - particularly when Rance was injured.
Guess it shows up his limitations which makes his leadership credentials dubious to say the least. :-\
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on July 27, 2014, 07:39:30 PM
Rance makes him look better than what he is
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 09, 2014, 03:51:42 PM
Chaplin on 3aw:

* I think the catalyst was the other Essendon game earlier in the year. We had a stern meeting. We were more open and honest with each other. After that we played good football.

* I think Jake Carlisle tested Newmans patience by calling him really, really old.

* Playing on Joe Daniher last night who is a bit inexperienced gave me a chance to drop off a few times and help out Rance.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on August 09, 2014, 04:07:01 PM
Reckon he's been excellent for  about 10 weeks now
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on August 09, 2014, 04:09:57 PM
I'd argue rance has been excellent.

Chaplin since the rance return has been less shyte.

I'd swap him for thatvguy hardwick said was winning the b and f




I do wonder what the powers to be rate as the best backline if everyone was fit.
Grimes is leadership group so must be rated highly
Astbury apparently winnig the b and f
Rance is clearly a level above the rest
Would they play all four?

 Nondount the powers to be love Chaplin. Credit to houli for being less squibby recently
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Big Richo on August 09, 2014, 07:57:56 PM
Reckon he's been excellent for  about 10 weeks now

x 2
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on August 09, 2014, 08:43:20 PM
Reckon he's been excellent for  about 10 weeks now

x 2

Thought his second half last night was top notch. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: dwaino on August 09, 2014, 09:06:55 PM
Made Daniher look like an ever bigger pale, pimply gimp when standing next to him.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 09, 2014, 09:35:15 PM
Reckon he's been excellent for  about 10 weeks now

x 2
Agree. He has done better since after the kangas game.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on August 09, 2014, 09:56:08 PM
Word is he couldn't do much worse
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on August 10, 2014, 12:44:30 PM
Still can't play tight when needed
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 12, 2014, 02:22:58 PM
Rebounding defender Troy Chaplin is fourth in the League for intercept possessions (108).

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2014-08-12/stats-that-matter-rd-21
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on August 17, 2014, 08:42:28 AM
Has been very good over the past few week. Making the right decisions now his confidence is back. Was playing like a rank amateur at the start of the year but has turned it around.  :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on August 17, 2014, 08:46:24 AM
Chaplin wasn't alone in having a poor start to the season,but has bounced back vey well
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on August 24, 2014, 07:53:30 PM
Absolutely crap

First gamer kicks three why am I not surprised

My kingdom for an Astbury
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: lamington on August 24, 2014, 08:08:23 PM
Absolutely crap

First gamer kicks three why am I not surprised

My kingdom for an Astbury

Yeah considering Rance had Riewoldt I thought it was pretty pee poor of Chaplin this evening. But then again the defensive efforts of the team were pretty poor in the 2nd and 4th qtrs tonight
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Big Richo on August 24, 2014, 08:12:38 PM
Thought he was good for most of it. Someone has to kick them.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 24, 2014, 08:21:41 PM
Got plenty of cheap ball as the spare KPD but was totally outplayed a few times 1 VS1, as well as found wanting out of position too.

Pity Astbury isn't fit.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on August 24, 2014, 09:15:23 PM
Thought he was good for most of it. Someone has to kick them.

Yep, a couple of them were cheapies from a turnover up the ground that just torched him. Credit where it's due, he's turned it around.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 24, 2014, 09:35:33 PM
Thought he was good for most of it. Someone has to kick them.

Yep, a couple of them were cheapies from a turnover up the ground that just torched him. Credit where it's due, he's turned it around.

Yep agree

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on August 29, 2014, 10:06:05 AM
where can i find the reserve coleman?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 08, 2014, 07:57:01 AM
Weakest link in the chain
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 16, 2014, 08:48:58 AM
Quote
Posts: 47289
     

OER Tiger of the Year 2014 winner - DUSTIN MARTIN
« on: September 11, 2014, 11:32:05 PM »
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Congratulations to the winner of the 2014 OER Tiger of the Year Award

DUSTIN MARTIN

Back-to-back season for Dusty in this prestigious award  .


Final Leaderboard

Martin     144 - 2014 OER Tiger of the Year winner
Cotchin    131
Rance      122
Miles         97
Deledio      68
Riewoldt    62
Ellis          47
Astbury     34
Conca       27
Maric        23
Lloyd        21
Thomas     20
Vlastuin     17
Griffiths     14
Petterd     14
S.Edwards 13
Jackson    10
Foley         8
Houli          6
Dea           6
Grimes       5
Vickery      5
Hampson    3
Batchelor   2
Grigg         2
Lennon      2
Gordon      1
McDonough 1
Morris       1

Previous OER Tiger of the Year winners

2004: Joel Bowden
2005: Shane Tuck
2006: Matthew Richardson
2007: Nathan Foley
2008: Matthew Richardson
2009: Brett Deledio
2010: Jack Riewoldt
2011: Trent Cotchin
2012: Trent Cotchin
2013: Dustin Martin

Am I reading this wrong?

Chaplin zero votes?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 04, 2014, 01:32:50 PM
by my counting we took 11 new players

not one key back

 :'(
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on December 04, 2014, 03:34:02 PM
by my counting we took 11 new players

not one key back

 :'(

Don't need one, we have Chaplin ;)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Zlatan on May 31, 2015, 11:55:55 AM
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Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on May 31, 2015, 02:01:45 PM
He just costs us goals every week. Falling over, misreading the play, not being in a position to spoil.....

Etc etc etc
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 31, 2015, 02:31:46 PM
Should've kept Big Bad Benny Darrou.

Wonder if we can talk Thursty out of retirement?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Zlatan on May 31, 2015, 02:34:10 PM
Should've kept Big Bad Benny Darrou.

Wonder if we can talk Thursty out of retirement?

+1

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 31, 2015, 02:39:54 PM
He has stifled the development of Todd Elton.  The poor guy is brought in and played on one of the best contested marks in the league in Cloke and then banished back into the twos and left to rot there.  I think Todd has all the right attributes as a tall back but just needs to be played there to learn to be part of the back 6.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Zlatan on May 31, 2015, 02:52:05 PM
He has stifled the development of Todd Elton.  The poor guy is brought in and played on one of the best contested make in the league in Cloke and then banished back into the twos and left to rot there.  I think Todd has all the right attributes as a tall back but just needs to be played there to learn to be part of the back 6.

+1
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 31, 2015, 03:13:03 PM
Chaplin went down in the first like he got knocked out so he wouldn't look slow and pathetic trying to chase Carlisle toward goal   :facepalm
This bloke is a liability & not showing any leadership whatsoever. He makes Rance's life difficult too.

This guy needs to go so we can atleast try Elton, unfortunately we don't know if he's any good.

I'd trade Vickery, Grigg & picks for Carlisle for the full back spot.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on May 31, 2015, 03:30:15 PM
Wasn't Chaplin the one who said they should play like men and see what happened; three wins in a row
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on May 31, 2015, 03:43:26 PM
started slowly certainly finished alright,  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 31, 2015, 03:55:13 PM
Wasn't Chaplin the one who said they should play like men and see what happened; three wins in a row

"Do as I say, not as I do..."
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Zlatan on May 31, 2015, 05:32:34 PM
Wasn't Chaplin the one who said they should play like men and see what happened; three wins in a row

"Do as I say, not as I do..."

"rance try harder"

"vlastuin what are you doing"

"grimes - pull the finger out"
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 31, 2015, 09:27:34 PM
Wasn't Chaplin the one who said they should play like men and see what happened; three wins in a row

"Do as I say, not as I do..."

"rance try harder"

"vlastuin what are you doing"

"grimes - pull the finger out"

Somebody help me up!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on May 31, 2015, 11:08:50 PM
Well with Grigg playing like an A grader - it appears Chappy has taken over as head whipping boy.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: lamington on June 01, 2015, 12:58:25 AM
He has stifled the development of Todd Elton.  The poor guy is brought in and played on one of the best contested marks in the league in Cloke and then banished back into the twos and left to rot there.  I think Todd has all the right attributes as a tall back but just needs to be played there to learn to be part of the back 6.

It wasn't that long ago Rance got toweled by Cloke and look how far he has come. I agree with this 110%, Elton needs to be given a legit go.  Sadly it won't happen unless there's a forced change via injury
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 01, 2015, 06:52:06 AM
Well with Grigg playing like an A grader - it appears Chappy has taken over as head whipping boy.

 ;D :snidegrin
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Post by: Zlatan on June 20, 2015, 05:06:26 PM
terrible

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Post by: Stalin on July 03, 2015, 11:51:37 PM
Jesse white -like
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Post by: Yeahright on July 04, 2015, 12:20:40 AM
Rance only became a star after Chappy arrived :shh
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Post by: Stalin on July 04, 2015, 12:22:41 AM
Rance only became a star after Chappy arrived :shh

Rance was u18 all Australian
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Post by: Yeahright on July 04, 2015, 12:39:01 AM
So was Chappy :shh
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Post by: Penelope on July 04, 2015, 09:43:07 AM
 :lol
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Post by: Stalin on July 04, 2015, 03:37:00 PM
So was Chappy :shh

I know  ;)
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Post by: The Machine on July 04, 2015, 03:39:43 PM
Getting flogged by a kid :lol
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 04, 2015, 04:09:31 PM
He's so terrible. I can't stand him.  :banghead
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 04, 2015, 04:13:15 PM
Rance only became a star after Chappy arrived :shh
He has to play for two players now that Chaplin is there.

My mail is that he only would sign a contract if the team promised to upgrade Chaplin   :shh
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Post by: Stalin on July 04, 2015, 04:13:40 PM
Slow
Old
Can't turn
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Post by: The Machine on July 04, 2015, 04:31:46 PM
Rance only became a star after Chappy arrived :shh
He has to play for two players now that Chaplin is there.

My mail is that he only would sign a contract if the team promised to upgrade Chaplin   :shh


Make it happen now! He is a concern as some days he looks switched on but most of the time he looks slow and lacks energy. Would love an upgrade moving forward.
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Post by: Stalin on July 04, 2015, 04:34:01 PM
Rance only became a star after Chappy arrived :shh
He has to play for two players now that Chaplin is there.

My mail is that he only would sign a contract if the team promised to upgrade Chaplin   :shh

Poor rance will be in a wheelchair by 30

Otherwise
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Post by: Stalin on July 04, 2015, 05:06:39 PM
How many top 8

Top 4

Teams would chappy get a game for?
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Post by: The Machine on July 04, 2015, 05:09:33 PM
Only us  :snidegrin
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Post by: Heart of Darkness on July 04, 2015, 05:25:13 PM
His lateral movement is terrible. When he let Steele just turn towards the centre of the ground and hit up Cameron it was extremely evident.
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Post by: Stalin on July 04, 2015, 05:27:46 PM
Like a boat
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Post by: (•))(©™ on July 04, 2015, 05:30:06 PM
Spasticiitis.

When he's bad, he's horrid.
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Post by: Yeahright on July 04, 2015, 08:07:06 PM
His lateral movement is terrible. When he let Steele just turn towards the centre of the ground and hit up Cameron it was extremely evident.

Stood out like a sore thumb, pathetic.
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Post by: one-eyed on July 04, 2015, 09:28:53 PM
Chaplin was pretty emotional after the game. Obviously, he knew Phil Walsh from his time at Port.

(http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2015/07/04/385591.jpg)
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 05, 2015, 01:55:43 AM
Well there you go...He finally has an excuse for playing rubbish.   :clapping
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Post by: (•))(©™ on July 05, 2015, 02:04:07 AM
Chaplin was pretty emotional after the game. Obviously, he knew Phil Walsh from his time at Port.

(http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2015/07/04/385591.jpg)

Is that Michael Gayle?
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Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 05, 2015, 06:38:21 AM
Nah, Dee Snider
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Post by: Simonator on July 05, 2015, 06:42:04 AM
Unless we make a serious tilt at the flag this year and set ourselves up for next year.. I reckon Chaplin just has to go next year. He's not getting younger, more agile or smarter so it's time
To recruit another defender and develop them or start giving elton/astbury a real crack. The reason why I say we need chaplain for finals is because you do need experienced kpd. Astbury or elton would crack imo.
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Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on July 05, 2015, 07:58:00 AM
Actually like the way Troy plays
I like the current back 6
They all can't play like Houli you know
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Post by: WilliamPowell on July 05, 2015, 02:04:47 PM
Actually like the way Troy plays
I like the current back 6
They all can't play like Houli you know

I know people are critical, he'll I've been critical too but having had it explained what his role actually is when he stands all alone at HB, when everyone else is pressing forward, I reckon he has been good, he plays the role well. Simply he plays the role he directed to play it may not look great to people but of its what the team wants him to do who are we to complain?

Yes he looked slow yesterday, slower than normal but I don't think any of us should underestimate the impact the events on Friday had on him and a few others at our Club. Think the above photo says it all
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Post by: Stalin on July 05, 2015, 02:07:48 PM
Actually like the way Troy plays
I like the current back 6
They all can't play like Houli you know

I know people are critical, he'll I've been critical too but having had it explained what his role actually is when he stands all alone at HB, when everyone else is pressing forward, I reckon he has been good, he plays the role well. Simply he plays the role he directed to play it may not look great to people but of its what the team wants him to do who are we to complain?

Yes he looked slow yesterday, slower than normal but I don't think any of us should underestimate the impact the events on Friday had on him and a few others at our Club. Think the above photo says it all


Slower than normal....




















 :rollin
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Post by: Stalin on July 05, 2015, 02:21:55 PM
He's been moving like an ice burg for years now
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Post by: Smokey on July 05, 2015, 03:13:12 PM

I know people are critical, he'll I've been critical too but having had it explained what his role actually is when he stands all alone at HB, when everyone else is pressing forward, I reckon he has been good, he plays the role well. Simply he plays the role he directed to play it may not look great to people but of its what the team wants him to do who are we to complain?


Had an interesting conversation with my nephew after the Lion's NEAFL game up here yesterday and I asked him about this specifically because it seemed he was playing very much the type of role we see Chaplin play.  He said that (depending on opposition of course) when he's back in the 2's they mostly have him guarding space more than an opponent.  The fullback has a more traditional role on his direct opponent but Liam's role is to firstly deny the space for an attack to move through but then to peel off and take the tallest option coming down if he considers them a threat or get over and help the fullback if not.  I reckon that is almost exactly Chaplin's role in the team on most days.  Whether he succeeds or not is another point entirely but I guess like most things in defence, it relies on getting good support from your midfield.
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Post by: Heart of Darkness on July 05, 2015, 07:22:40 PM
I'm not critical of his role. I think he actually does a good job directing traffic back there.

This doesn't excuse his effort in critical contests though. In fact, his role as a leader only highlights how poor his efforts can be. Incidents like the aforementioned one where he let Steele turn inside and deliver to Cameron are all too regular. If he's aware that his inability to move laterally prevents him from attacking the hips in this situation at the very least he needs to corral his opponent to the outside and their non preferred foot. Thought this was a very poor example to set.
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Post by: Bateman on July 05, 2015, 08:02:42 PM
Chaplin was pretty emotional after the game. Obviously, he knew Phil Walsh from his time at Port.

(http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2015/07/04/385591.jpg)

Is that Michael Gayle?

truth be known, it's actually Ben Nason.  :clapping
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Post by: Stalin on July 05, 2015, 08:33:36 PM
Chaplin was pretty emotional after the game. Obviously, he knew Phil Walsh from his time at Port.

(http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2015/07/04/385591.jpg)

Is that Michael Gayle?

truth be known, it's actually Ben Nason.  :clapping

 :clapping
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Post by: tony_montana on July 05, 2015, 09:31:03 PM
I'm not critical of his role. I think he actually does a good job directing traffic back there.

This doesn't excuse his effort in critical contests though. In fact, his role as a leader only highlights how poor his efforts can be. Incidents like the aforementioned one where he let Steele turn inside and deliver to Cameron are all too regular. If he's aware that his inability to move laterally prevents him from attacking the hips in this situation at the very least he needs to corral his opponent to the outside and their non preferred foot. Thought this was a very poor example to set.

yep, Rance gave him a spray for that and rightly so.
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Post by: Stalin on July 05, 2015, 09:34:09 PM
Excellent at pointing however
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Post by: tdy on July 05, 2015, 09:43:21 PM
Any replacement has to have 80 odd games under his belt.  There's little point in putting in a 0 gamer.  Astbury or some existing player has to step up or we trade for a redy made.  I cant see it happening myself.  He's here to stay.
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Post by: Stalin on July 05, 2015, 09:46:48 PM
Any replacement has to have 80 odd games under his belt.  There's little point in putting in a 0 gamer.  Astbury or some existing player has to step up or we trade for a redy made.  I cant see it happening myself.  He's here to stay.

Bloody big ask for grimes, vlastuin, rance etc. to carry troy  to a flag   :-\


Even if Astbury or Elton puts his hand up will he a go? Doubt it
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Post by: Stalin on July 10, 2015, 11:51:25 PM
Someone dig a hole for him to fall into, needs an injury otherwise he aint going anywhere. Seriously i would like someone on the selection committee to justify how he is in the side compared to the likes of Donuts and Lennon or even Dea for that matter. Cannot see how any one of these could contribute any less than Newman is currently.


Op was talking about
Christopher


But I think a few tweaks and it suits troy too

 :banghead
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Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 02:00:36 PM
Channel 7 commentary:

Astbury can't get a game is the Richmond back line cause they got dance AND SOME GUY U FORGOT WHO HE IS
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Post by: Yeahright on July 11, 2015, 02:24:12 PM
Why is he demanding the ball off players? Should be avoiding disposing the ball as much as possible. Did it in the backline from Ellis when both were 50m in the clear and just handballed it straight back. Stat padding dud.
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Post by: Stalin on July 11, 2015, 02:28:13 PM

Troy Chaplin is calling astbury..



Yeah he's OK


Lol
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Post by: WA Tiger on July 11, 2015, 04:22:27 PM
Gee, I thought he had been going really well over the past few weeks... hard sale for some.
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Post by: Andyy on July 12, 2015, 12:29:15 AM
He's been playing fine. Just becoming a whipping boy next to Rance.

Backline is doing a great job. Wouldn't change anything except maybe Morris small defender instead of Hunt.
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Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 12, 2015, 09:37:46 AM
Richmonds very own Nick Maxwell
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Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 12, 2015, 11:20:45 AM
Richmonds very own Nick Maxwell

Oh well, make him captain-might be an omen
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 12, 2015, 11:26:23 AM
Maxwell could at least move around a bit

Chaplin doesn't go third man up, leaves it for the little blokes
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Post by: rogerd3 on July 12, 2015, 11:57:22 AM
Slow as treacle
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Post by: Stalin on July 12, 2015, 12:26:26 PM
Boat without a rudder
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Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 12, 2015, 02:55:12 PM
Piano without the keys
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Post by: WA Tiger on July 12, 2015, 03:00:51 PM
Cap without a feather
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Post by: Diocletian on July 12, 2015, 03:06:23 PM
Eyes without a face.....
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Post by: Petey on July 12, 2015, 05:36:00 PM
Woeful
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Post by: one-eyed on July 12, 2015, 07:26:20 PM
Snip! We've had enough short analogies ppl. Back to discussing the topic properly.
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Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 12, 2015, 08:33:19 PM
Look, when you press the key of a piano, something fundamental happens. The key is actually a wooden lever, a bit like a seesaw but much longer at one end than at the other. When you press down on a key, the opposite end of the lever (hidden inside the case) jumps up in the air, forcing a small felt-covered hammer to press against the piano strings, making a musical note.

At the same time, at the extreme end of the lever behind the hammer, another mechanical part called a damper is also forced up into the air. When you release the key, the hammer and the damper fall back down again. The damper sits on top of the string, stops it vibrating, and brings the note rapidly to an end.

The extended and descriptive analogy of Chaplin as a piano is worth mentioning for three reasons. By playing him:-

1) there's is no jumping in the air at the extreme end of play
2) there is always a releasing of the opposition key. And...
3) in essence, his purpose is that of the felt covered hammer.

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Post by: Smokey on July 12, 2015, 09:04:02 PM
That must have got through because it wasn't a short analogy.   :snidegrin
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Post by: Yeahright on July 14, 2015, 03:20:18 PM
WP without a snip
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Post by: Diocletian on July 14, 2015, 03:23:40 PM
Already done that one...guess what happened....
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Post by: Stalin on July 14, 2015, 03:32:54 PM
Astbury :cheers
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Post by: Yeahright on July 14, 2015, 03:35:04 PM
Already done that one...guess what happened....

Arghhhh and here I was thinking I was clever
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Post by: Stalin on July 19, 2015, 05:35:04 PM
 :facepalm
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Post by: Stalin on July 20, 2015, 06:54:59 PM
Got blitzed by nick after nick got the injury  :rollin
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Post by: Petey on July 21, 2015, 12:12:56 AM
Just so damn slow and a whore kick
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Post by: Hes My Hero on July 21, 2015, 01:53:47 AM
I still maintain that Chaplain's role of our backline is Architect.
Whilst Rancie's is ENFORCER.

Definitely a leader down back.
I don't see anyone else able to fill his shoes in this department at the moment.
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Post by: one-eyed on July 21, 2015, 03:25:00 AM
Milestone game  ;D.

Chaplin plays his 200th AFL game on Saturday  :clapping. His 60th with the Tigers after 140 with Port.

Since Troy joined us in 2013, he has played in 37 wins and 22 losses.

http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/T/Troy_Chaplin.html
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Post by: Stalin on July 21, 2015, 03:31:12 AM
Architect.... Oh god
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Post by: one-eyed on July 21, 2015, 02:53:39 PM
Chaplin's presser today ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-07-21/chaplin-press-conference-july-21st

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Chaplin, 29, will play his 200th game on Saturday, a milestone the former Port Adelaide defender didn't think he'd reach.

"I never thought I'd get to 200, it's taken a while," he said. 

"It's humbling and something to look back on once the career's finished and be pretty satisfied with.

"It's not easy, and the way the game's changed over the past few years, it's got a lot harder, the body's starting to feel it a bit more now."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-21/tigers-capable-of-beating-fremantle-again-says-chaplin
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Post by: Stalin on July 21, 2015, 02:57:29 PM
Call it a day then  ::)
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Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 21, 2015, 06:27:25 PM
Retire him to the Murray River. Tourism is in need of a new paddleboat
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Post by: one-eyed on July 25, 2015, 02:44:55 AM
Jed Adcock and Troy Chaplin have come a long way to celebrate their 200th AFL games

   Emma Quayle
      The Age
    July 25, 2015


The day after they were drafted, Jed Adcock met Troy Chaplin at the Maryborough Oval. After growing up in the same town, sharing rides to basketball tournaments and playing in many of the same football, sides the teenagers had been sent in two very different directions: Chaplin to Port Adelaide as a first-round pick and Adcock to the Brisbane side that had just won three premierships. Both had understood they would have to move from home no matter which club chose them. But that far? It felt like a lot to take in. "It will be a good move for me," said Adcock on that Sunday morning back in late 2003. "I'm still just getting used to it."

That was then. Twelve-and-a-half years later Chaplin and Adcock don't get to see each other too often: their reunions are almost always confined to the couple of minutes at the end of a match in which their teams have just played each other. "It's funny," Chaplin said. "We're doing the same job and living the same sort of life. Your careers just start taking you different ways."

The pair will share something big again this weekend, though. Adcock is where he was, and will play his 200th game for the Lions on Saturday. Chaplin made the difficult decision to leave Port Adelaide at the end of 2012, and will be wearing yellow and black when he plays his 200th on the same day. After all these years - after moving, fighting for their first games, starting to feel comfortable, dealing with injuries, playing finals and wishing they could play more - they have ended up in the same spot at the same time. "It's a nice coincidence, isn't it?" Adcock said. "It feels like it's come around so fast. Everyone tells you how quickly your career goes, and they're right."

Adcock wasn't sure how he would ever get into the Brisbane team when he got there. The first people he met had surnames like Brown, Black, Voss, Akermanis, Lynch, Power, and the list goes on. In his head he had plans - to move to Melbourne, live with some of his friends and play footy while they started university - but after about six months he felt comfortable with the change in direction, like he lived in Brisbane and wasn't just visiting. "When I stopped looking at every little break as a chance to get home, I knew I was happy."

It frustrates him now that kids want things to happen in such a hurry and that some of them start looking to leave so quickly, though becoming a regular part of the Lions side in his second season did help him settle a lot further in . Adcock hasn't missed too many games since then - injuries took chunks out of three seasons - but he would have played more games by now had his team played more.

The Brisbane Lions have played just two finals since their last flag and a leg injury meant Adcock missed the first one, but he feels like he arrived at the club at a good time, not a bad one. "I guess some people would say 'one final?' but I was lucky to get here when I did," he said. "If I didn't, I'm not sure how long it would have taken me to understand what I had to do and how hard I had to work to play senior footy. The things I learnt very early on are things that have stayed with me."

Chaplin went to a good team, too: it was Port Adelaide that ended the Lions' run in the 2004 grand final and he realised soon after he got to the club that it was going to be very hard to find a way into the team. Like Adcock he watched his senior teammates closely, copying everything Chad Cornes did, following Warren Tredrea around at training and going through vision with Darryl Wakelin.

The wait felt longer than it was, in the end, and Chaplin isn't sure he would be where he is had he not had the opportunity to learn from those players as well as two key coaches: Mark Williams and Dean Bailey. "That's one of the things you can never know, I guess. But going to that club meant I met some pretty amazing people early in my career. All those people had a really big impact on me," he said. "I'm not sure I would still be here or whether I would have played all these games if I didn't learn what I learnt over there, especially early."

His life has changed in other ways in the years since then, and so has Adcock's. He met his wife Hayley in Brisbane and considers the city his home now, though he would like to get into coaching one day and knows that could take him and his family somewhere new. Being part of a team that travels every second weekend has meant working hard to make sure he spends enough time with Lily and Archie, and his thoughts about home now revolve around them, and making sure his parents get to be a big part of their grandchildren's lives and know them as well as they can.

"I guess that's what changes. It's not what you're missing, it's what your family is missing out on, and those relationships are really important for my kids. I want them to grow up knowing both sets of grandparents and being a big part of their lives," he said. "As a kid all you worry about is playing footy, but when you grow up and have kids there's so much more to think about."

Chaplin has been thinking about coaching, too, and while chipping away at a business law degree has started doing some part-time coaching with the Oakleigh Chargers, the teenagers' energy and endless questions making him want to keep going back. He knew his wife Lisa before he went to Port Adelaide, and moving to Richmond was partly about being closer to their families and where he wanted to be when football does one day end. The couple has been challenged in an unthinkable way, losing their stillborn baby boy Archie five years ago, but are parents now to four-year-old Elke and Blake, two. "It's a great time for us," Chaplin said. "We went through an extremely difficult time but now we just enjoy watching the kids grow up, making plans for the future with them and pretty much cherishing everything they do."

In some ways Chaplin is doing what he thought he would be doing back on that Sunday morning in 2003: playing footy, striving to win a premiership. But he never would have imagined doing it for long enough to be playing in a 200th game, or thought up any of the things that have happened along the way.

"You're so innocent when you start out and your career goes through so many transitions," he said. "You go through all these different stages I think most players go through, and I can see it now with our young guys, but the thing you're never going to know is what's going to happen along the way, how you're going to be challenged and how your life changes. That's the unknown when you're 18 and just want to start playing footy, but it's also, in a way, the fun part."

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/jed-adcock-and-troy-chaplin-have-come-a-long-way-to-celebrate-their-200th-afl-games-20150724-gijjr0.html
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Post by: Stalin on July 25, 2015, 10:51:13 AM
Retire him to the Murray River. Tourism is in need of a new paddleboat

 :lol
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Post by: WA Tiger on July 25, 2015, 10:56:22 AM
Well done Troy, lets hope you play another 200 for our club, Newman will too. :gotigers
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 25, 2015, 04:31:40 PM
Congratulations Troy.  :gotigers

Let's hope he plays his best game ever.  :pray
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Post by: Stalin on July 25, 2015, 05:08:46 PM
OK start  :pray
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 25, 2015, 05:41:19 PM
He's been rock solid. Best game he's played for a while.
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Post by: Stalin on July 25, 2015, 06:13:50 PM
Solid for a change  :cheers
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Post by: Francois Jackson on July 25, 2015, 07:48:17 PM
Played a great game today. Really felt for him today as some around him like hunt were pathetic

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Post by: The Machine on July 25, 2015, 07:59:46 PM
Best game I have seen him play. Hunt was okay from my point of view. Umpiring was shocking to say the least. Don't kick the easy goals you lose.....as simple as that. Newman played a role for the first time in years :whistle Lloyd was ordinary and made bad decisions which were VFL standard at best. We played well and should have won the game by a few goals but we couldn't handle the pressure.
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Post by: Diocletian on July 25, 2015, 08:54:55 PM
Chaplin & Rance reversed roles for the most part today. The former was the wall and setting things up , whilst the latter was the panicky dumb arse.( basically the 2011 version of himself.)
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 25, 2015, 09:40:45 PM
Chaplin & Rance reversed roles for the most part today. The former was the wall and setting things up , whilst the latter was the panicky dumb arse.( basically the 2011 version of himself.)
Pretty much spot on.
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Post by: TigerMonk on July 25, 2015, 11:39:33 PM
Reads the game & sets it up from the backline. having a good year  :thumbsup
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Post by: WilliamPowell on July 25, 2015, 11:43:05 PM
Was great today

One of our best
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 26, 2015, 01:32:32 PM
Rock solid, if he plays this good we can celebrate his 200th every week & I would never criticize him ever again. 
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Post by: Willy on July 26, 2015, 01:34:21 PM
Great game from Troy.
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Post by: Stalin on July 26, 2015, 01:56:34 PM
Lol th video of him ggiving it big time to houli

What a leader

What a flog
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Penelope on July 26, 2015, 03:02:47 PM
link or it didnt happen
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 26, 2015, 03:06:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP_4VcGTHD4
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 26, 2015, 03:07:11 PM
mundy was never going to miss

chappy carrying on like a pork chop would helped his confidence immensely

 :facepalm
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on July 26, 2015, 03:12:07 PM
stuffen idiot Houli.

stuff off
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Penelope on July 26, 2015, 03:12:18 PM
 :lol you go to extraordinary lengths to critisise  once you decide to hate

giving it big time to houli? lmao

id bet it was nothing compared to what he would have been thinking

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 26, 2015, 03:13:30 PM
screw u for making me rewatch that , too  >:(
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 26, 2015, 03:15:09 PM
:lol you go to extraordinary lengths to critisise  once you decide to hate

giving it big time to houli? lmao

id bet it was nothing compared to what he would have been thinking

extraordinary? it was the pivotal moment of the season...  arguably of the last 6 years

as mundy starts to walk back looking directly at chappy, chappy starts the knee-slapping crying

no doubt mundy thought 'woooaaahh what a female we got this'
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Penelope on July 26, 2015, 03:17:16 PM
both those posts made laugh, but only the first was genuine mirth
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 26, 2015, 03:18:20 PM
they say if u dont laugh u cry ...
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Penelope on July 26, 2015, 03:40:09 PM
watching that video you can clearly see the trap that freo set, encouraging that very kick.

you can also see a richmond player in the top left of screen run away from the contest while his direct opponent runs to the contest. another richmond player left of screen just stands there and watches two dockers run to get to the contest.

As it was a dockers mark, this had no influence on the outcome, but is still pee poor. if the ball had come to ground there was 4-5 dockers to our solitary player.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Willy on July 27, 2015, 03:53:56 PM
Stalin plays favorites more than Dimma
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 27, 2015, 09:28:28 PM
I said he played well
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 28, 2015, 01:20:25 PM
Chaplin made the AFL website's Team of the Week at CHB ...

TROY CHAPLIN (Richmond) - One of the Tigers' best players in his 200th game, leading the backline in a narrow loss. Was smart with his ball use, going at 87 per cent with his 23 possessions.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-28/team-of-the-week-round-17
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on July 28, 2015, 01:37:18 PM
Best game I've seen him play, moved freer and quicker than usual too. A few sharp turns, usually has the turning circle of the titanic
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on August 01, 2015, 10:07:00 AM
Best game I've seen him play, moved freer and quicker than usual too. A few sharp turns, usually has the turning circle of the titanic

Best 2 games Ive seen him play for the club - career best form?


over to you judge
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on August 01, 2015, 12:47:50 PM
He thought he was crap all game
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on August 01, 2015, 01:01:15 PM
He thought he was crap all game
Did he? Source please!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on August 01, 2015, 01:08:48 PM
He thought he was crap all game
Did he? Source please!

Ask him yourself
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin plays his 200th this week [merged]
Post by: Stalin on August 01, 2015, 01:24:59 PM
Slow.

Not as good as last week

Get carilse
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 01, 2015, 01:58:41 PM
now bents you cant be serious. He has had a great fortnight and a descent year.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on August 01, 2015, 02:00:21 PM
Good last week

Average year

Very lucky plays next to rance.

Needs to be upgraded upon. As do Newman, grigg
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on August 01, 2015, 02:08:36 PM
Playing well.
A stalwart.
Go stuff urself
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on August 01, 2015, 02:10:26 PM
Playing well.
A stalwart.
Go stuff urself

 :rollin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 16, 2015, 04:28:06 PM
This guys easily cost us 4 goals from maladroitness. He's a team leader that is the voice of the coach on field but he has too many deficiencies.
Can't jump, can't defend, can't stop an opponent that can either jump or has an ounce of speed.

We need him out there for structure purposes as he can read the play well & he does make Rances role a lot easier but he just doesn't have the skill or ability to do what his body won't let him do. He will one day probably will make a decent fist at coaching but whilst he's on the field what stands out like dogs balls is that we need another key defender that can play his role so he doesn't have to.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on August 16, 2015, 04:57:52 PM
#FreeDave
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on August 16, 2015, 06:13:00 PM
Not happy with his game today at all. Frustrating player is Chaplin :banghead
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 16, 2015, 07:44:30 PM
Can't live with him, can't live without him.....a typically Richmond paradox...
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on August 17, 2015, 11:52:38 AM
Cant live without lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: scjhammo on August 17, 2015, 12:52:51 PM
I think he probably has a had a year to forget he just seems a lot slower this year and his choices he takes are not the best ones lately specially with his little short 10 meter kicks that mis targets.. we need him but gee there are time I wish he was over the fence with me :thumbsup
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 17, 2015, 02:17:44 PM
Cant live without lol

Rance can't - see Melbourne match for proof....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on August 17, 2015, 04:16:08 PM
Cant live without lol

Rance can't - see Melbourne match for proof....

Sample size of one...
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 17, 2015, 04:48:25 PM
Refer to Rance's career pre-2013 for further proof.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Petey on August 17, 2015, 09:06:31 PM
Rance was a pup back then who'd get beaten in the air by a one armed midget
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on August 17, 2015, 09:11:27 PM
Dioc. Forgot her meds again?

if you gave rance and grimes a half decent. Key position defensive partner.  They would be even better and more offensive

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on August 17, 2015, 09:47:37 PM
#getcarlisle
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on August 17, 2015, 09:53:28 PM
#FreeDave
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 17, 2015, 10:57:31 PM
Rance was a pup back then who'd get beaten in the air by a one armed midget

You're just bitter because he left your beloved Port...

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Petey on August 18, 2015, 01:47:15 PM
Rance was a pup back then who'd get beaten in the air by a one armed midget

You're just bitter because he left your beloved Port...

Rance was drafted by us  :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 08, 2015, 03:34:55 PM
Troy Chaplin on SEN's Morning Glory ...

AUDIO: https://audioboom.com/boos/3665247-troy-chaplin-joins-the-morning-glory-boys-in-the-studio
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on November 27, 2015, 07:25:52 PM
(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2015/09/13/1227525/360311-39eb1294-59f8-11e5-93f1-755dafb8ee5a.jpg)

Callum Moore
Calder Cannons

Height: 193 cm
Weight: 85 kg
Position: Key position utility
Strengths: Athleticism, contested marking, workrate
Weaknesses: Kicking, football IQ
Player comparison: Tom Lynch (Adelaide)
First year impact: Long-term prospect

Kicking: Below average
Marking: Elite
Endurance: Average
Speed: Above average

Statistics:
Calder Cannons (TAC Cup) – seven games, 9.3 kicks, 4.3 handballs, 13.6 disposals, 56.8 per cent efficiency, 3.8 marks, 1.6 tackles, 1.6 goals

Vic Metro (under 18 championships) – four games, 6.5 kicks, 1.8 handballs, 8.3 disposals, 58.8 efficiency, 4 marks, 1.3 tackles, 1 goal

A talented junior basketballer, Moore only played five TAC Cup games in his underage year in 2014 after a late call up to the Cannons squad from the EDFL, but that was enough to have the Swans come calling prior to the rookie draft. Though they ultimately chose others in that draft, the sheer fact that the beaten grand finalists of that year were very keen on the young man gives an indication of the potential that AFL clubs see in the 193-centimetre tall that moves like a midfielder.

His sheer athleticism is truly something to behold in a big man, with his pace across the ground making him a handful for opposition big men, and his size proving a serious obstacle for smalls when he is shifted onto the ball. When combined with his genuinely spectacular contested marking ability and unearthly leap, Moore projects as a genuinely exciting prospect as a lead-up forward or a marking target across half forward and through the middle, with the ability to be dangerous as a third man up in ruck contests around the ground.

What is holding him back from being able to play early in his career is his low football IQ. Not surprisingly for a young bloke who didn’t concentrate solely on football until comparatively late, and one who has yet to settle into a particular role, his leading patterns and movement off the ball need work. His attack on the ball at this point in time is heavily weighted toward a ‘see ball, get ball’ approach, and more than you would like it results in him leading his man to a contest where he might be better off creating space.

The elephant in the room however is his kicking. Whilst it is generally acceptable, Moore is also capable of the kind of drop punt that would make Levi Casboult blush, as a couple of shots at goal in the heartstopping win for Vic Metro over SA illustrated, and that area of his game needs a drastic overhaul. The good news however is that it appears to be mechanical rather than mental, and the raw talent is there, so it is something a club will be willing to work with him on.

In a lot of ways, Moore’s breathtaking athleticism, great hands and sometimes atrocious kicking brings to mind former Adelaide cult hero Nick Gill, and should he be luckier with injuries, there is no reason to suggest that Moore can’t also make it in the AFL.


http://www.boundforglorynews.com.au/2015-draft-profile-callum-moore/

 :whistle
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on February 20, 2016, 11:08:12 AM
Funny how the coaches love him.. :snidegrin



NAB Challenge: Richmond to persevere with Chaplin experiment
February 20, 2016 8:13am
Jordan McArdleHerald Sun

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TROY Chaplin the forward? Brendon Lade thinks yes.

Assistant coach Lade, in the hot seat for Richmond’s NAB Challenge opener against Fremantle in Mandurah yesterday, predicted Chaplin’s forward-line experiment would continue this season.

The usual key defender looked far from out of place when given his chance in the first half, bagging a goal with a clever rove and snap to prove he’s capable at both ends.

Lade said Richmond’s need for more attacking options could see the former Port Adelaide player up the other end of the ground more often, especially with fellow backman David Astbury enjoying a brilliant pre-season.

“He gave us something a bit different Chappy,” Lade said.

“He competed really hard and kicked a nice right-foot goal, (he) went back there in the last quarter as well and did some things.

“We’re still looking for one of those key forwards to step up and he’s done some good things over the pre-season.

“We know he can play back but he’s also shown he can play forward, for us it’s about having that extra flexibility now there’s more rotations so he’ll play at both ends.”

It was always going to be an uphill battle for the Tigers with stars Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt and Alex Rance among others, and the 14.6 (90) to 4.6 (30) loss reflected that.



But Lade felt there were still plenty of positive performances from his first, second and third-year players.

“Corey Ellis showed a few little things, first-year player Mabior Chol did some exciting things up forward,” Lade said.

“We had a few good players go through a lot of areas, (mature-aged recruit) Nathan Broad played his first game of AFL.”

On next Saturday’s clash with three-time defending champs Hawthorn, Lade expects a full-strength side to take the field barring injuries at training.

“I think we’ll be pretty much at full strength and ready to have a crack,” he said.

Ty Vickery and Ben Griffiths are both in doubt to face the Hawks due to concussion.

In the Fremantle camp, coach Ross Lyon said small forward Hayden Ballantyne’s left hamstring injury was “really minor”, and expected him to be fit for Round 1 against Western Bulldogs on March 27.

Ballantyne will be interviewed by the AFL’s integrity unit next week after vision emerged of him using a mobile phone in the rooms during the match.

An AFL spokesman last night confirmed use of mobile phones by players was strictly prohibited.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/nab-challenge-richmond-to-persevere-with-chaplin-experiment/news-story/470a22db5044c120cbc017c581951150
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on February 20, 2016, 12:44:26 PM
Granted its just a practice game but Chaplin didn't do a lot right last night for mine. Lets hope he improves and fast!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on February 20, 2016, 01:07:20 PM
Devalues the RFC jumper
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on February 20, 2016, 02:38:51 PM
Getting a bit sick of your constant negativity Chucky....back our boys....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on February 20, 2016, 03:26:42 PM
This thread needs more positivity!

Where is Stalin?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: hyperlite on February 20, 2016, 03:54:06 PM
Anyone got Chaplin's stats at kicking for goal?
One would assume that moving him forward would have some stats to justify it?
Personally i can only remember him kicking that 1 goal against the Power back in 2014 at etihad.
I have no doubt he can probably do an "ok" job with regards to getting to the right position and short passing, but my concern is that he marks 45 out on an angle and can't finish the job we need that type of fwd player to do.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on February 20, 2016, 04:35:40 PM
Get used to him playing every game folks!!!!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on February 20, 2016, 09:20:20 PM
Getting a bit sick of your constant negativity Chucky....back our boys....

Sorry my bad I just get too emotionally involved at times
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on February 20, 2016, 09:23:38 PM
Look lets back him in and his move forward, this will be another master stroke like last year when Morris went forward.. :whistle ::)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 20, 2016, 10:42:47 PM
Anyone got Chaplin's stats at kicking for goal?
One would assume that moving him forward would have some stats to justify it?
Personally i can only remember him kicking that 1 goal against the Power back in 2014 at etihad.
I have no doubt he can probably do an "ok" job with regards to getting to the right position and short passing, but my concern is that he marks 45 out on an angle and can't finish the job we need that type of fwd player to do.
14.9 in a twelve year career to date. He's kicked 4.2 for us in his 3 years at Punt Rd.

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pc-richmond-tigers--troy-chaplin

Chaplin did pinch hit as a CHF in his U18 days (way back in 2003) but mainly played CHB. 6 goals in 14 TAC Cup games.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on February 21, 2016, 04:05:18 PM
I liked when he fumbled the ball in the centre and then hand passed directly to a freo player....classic Chaplin.  :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on February 21, 2016, 04:56:19 PM
It's going to be a very very long year for a lot of you that don't rate or like Chaplin, because old mate Hardwick loves him and he aint going anywhere.. :thumbsup

This thread should hit 400+ pages by seasons end :lol :snidegrin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on February 21, 2016, 05:41:52 PM
600+ pages - you forgot to factor in Bents' posts...
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on February 21, 2016, 06:53:02 PM
600+ pages - you forgot to factor in Bents' posts...
Yeah but Bents declares his love for Chaplin on the Shaun Grigg  thread too.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 21, 2016, 07:00:49 PM
I liked when he fumbled the ball in the centre and then hand passed directly to a freo player....classic Chaplin.  :clapping

Did you see how long he stared at the freo player before he handballed to him? It was like he just couldn't process that Fremantle jumper = opposition.

Then eventually, you could see his brain click 'yep, I'm gonna handball to the guy in purple".

I swear, the guy is mentally fooled
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on February 21, 2016, 07:29:23 PM
I liked when he fumbled the ball in the centre and then hand passed directly to a freo player....classic Chaplin.  :clapping

Did you see how long he stared at the freo player before he handballed to him? It was like he just couldn't process that Fremantle jumper = opposition.

Then eventually, you could see his brain click 'yep, I'm gonna handball to the guy in purple".

I swear, the guy is mentally fooled


 :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: cub on February 21, 2016, 07:46:26 PM
Ship high in transit
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on February 21, 2016, 08:46:52 PM
Chaplin kicking hasn't changed
nor has his marking....had the sit and ballsed it up

Floss, vision, hands to Lambert who hits up Vickery. Goes long to Chappy who can't mark and Freo clear. Connolly saying Chaplin is too slow to play forward.

Freo run it up the other end for another goal.

1 - 18

And yet not too slow for the backline...

(http://i.imgur.com/iWKad22.jpg?fb)
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 21, 2016, 08:49:26 PM
I liked when he fumbled the ball in the centre and then hand passed directly to a freo player....classic Chaplin.  :clapping

Did you see how long he stared at the freo player before he handballed to him? It was like he just couldn't process that Fremantle jumper = opposition.

Then eventually, you could see his brain click 'yep, I'm gonna handball to the guy in purple".

I swear, the guy is mentally fooled


 :clapping
:clapping :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on February 21, 2016, 09:12:10 PM
I liked when he fumbled the ball in the centre and then hand passed directly to a freo player....classic Chaplin.  :clapping

Did you see how long he stared at the freo player before he handballed to him? It was like he just couldn't process that Fremantle jumper = opposition.

Then eventually, you could see his brain click 'yep, I'm gonna handball to the guy in purple".

I swear, the guy is mentally fooled


 :clapping
:clapping :clapping
:clapping :clapping :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 21, 2016, 09:56:09 PM
I liked when he fumbled the ball in the centre and then hand passed directly to a freo player....classic Chaplin.  :clapping

Did you see how long he stared at the freo player before he handballed to him? It was like he just couldn't process that Fremantle jumper = opposition.

Then eventually, you could see his brain click 'yep, I'm gonna handball to the guy in purple".

I swear, the guy is mentally fooled


 :clapping
:clapping :clapping
:clapping :clapping :clapping
:clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping

The original Dooks pyramid is BACK!

Build it up lads!!! BUILD IT UP!!!!!!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on February 22, 2016, 03:38:21 PM
I liked when he fumbled the ball in the centre and then hand passed directly to a freo player....classic Chaplin.  :clapping

Did you see how long he stared at the freo player before he handballed to him? It was like he just couldn't process that Fremantle jumper = opposition.

Then eventually, you could see his brain click 'yep, I'm gonna handball to the guy in purple".

I swear, the guy is mentally fooled


 :clapping
:clapping :clapping
:clapping :clapping :clapping
:clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping

The original Dooks pyramid is BACK!

Build it up lads!!! BUILD IT UP!!!!!!
:clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping

You stuffed it up Dooks, you cant put text underneath it..
 :snidegrin :snidegrin :snidegrin :snidegrin :snidegrin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on February 22, 2016, 05:05:42 PM
griff
24
200cm

mcbean
21
202

chol
19
198

elton
22
197

astbury
24
195

moore
19
193

broad
22
192


list blocker extraordinaire 
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on February 22, 2016, 05:34:39 PM
I am no huge fan of Chaplin these days but he is not list blocking the afore mentioned, Stalin. Griff is injured all the time ditto Astbury. McBean is still too raw, Elton is not up to it and the others have played one game out of a possible one game in the Nab challenge.
Mention, say, Matt Dea from last season perhaps.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on February 22, 2016, 05:56:04 PM
McBean is ready and should be given a decent run of matches to prove himself, not just the odd one here & there....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on February 22, 2016, 06:13:10 PM
McBean is ready and should be given a decent run of matches to prove himself, not just the odd one here & there....
I think he needs to add contested marking to his game but he is the closest to making a go of it.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: big tone on February 22, 2016, 07:19:18 PM
McBean is ready and should be given a decent run of matches to prove himself, not just the odd one here & there....
I think he needs to add contested marking to his game but he is the closest to making a go of it.
Let's be honest, we would all love McBean to add contested marking to his game but IMO he is never going to be that sort of player. His assets are his ability to get on a lead to take it out in front of him. And his agility when the ball hits the ground against opponents of the same size. And his kicking.
I also think because of the style of game we play he will struggle to contribute as much as he might in a side that moved the ball quickly into the forwardline.
It a massive problem IMO our negative game plan entering our forwardline. And the only way that will change is if the coach changes because he has been doing the same thing the entire time he has been at the club.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 22, 2016, 07:46:49 PM
griff
24
200cm

mcbean
21
202

chol
19
198

elton
22
197

astbury
24
195

moore
19
193

broad
22
192


list blocker extraordinaire

Like the head of a pimple. Just need to squeeze to unblock and release the good stuff
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on February 22, 2016, 09:32:00 PM
McBean is ready and should be given a decent run of matches to prove himself, not just the odd one here & there....
I think he needs to add contested marking to his game but he is the closest to making a go of it.
Let's be honest, we would all love McBean to add contested marking to his game but IMO he is never going to be that sort of player. His assets are his ability to get on a lead to take it out in front of him. And his agility when the ball hits the ground against opponents of the same size. And his kicking.
I also think because of the style of game we play he will struggle to contribute as much as he might in a side that moved the ball quickly into the forwardline.
It a massive problem IMO our negative game plan entering our forwardline. And the only way that will change is if the coach changes because he has been doing the same thing the entire time he has been at the club.
The problem is we play the Hawthorn gameplay without the Hawthorn skills or at least with a much more stagnant ball movement. Lockett, Dunstall and Ablett would all struggle in our forward line. We played our best football when we played the North style last year. Fast movement into the forward 50m directly and not giving the opposition backs to outnumber our forwards. Also, not aiming for the pockets where it is impossible to kick a goal might help. :whistle
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on February 24, 2016, 10:55:55 AM
I am comfortably satisfied McBean would be handy as a backline player or swing mark
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Andyy on February 24, 2016, 10:58:35 AM
I suspect Chaplin will actually make a good forward alongside Jack and Ty. If he plays 20-odd games down forward I wouldn't be surprised if he kicks 30+ goals.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on February 24, 2016, 11:05:11 AM
Oh my god
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Andyy on February 24, 2016, 12:25:07 PM
Didn't say I want him in the 22 - if I had my way we would have swooped on at least two KPP's over the off-season but we didn't. But we all know Hardwick will not drop Chaplin so TBH I'd be happy to see him play F50 instead of D50.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 24, 2016, 12:40:40 PM
Chappy turned 30 yesterday  :birthday.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on February 24, 2016, 01:01:17 PM
I suspect Chaplin will actually make a good forward alongside Jack and Ty. If he plays 20-odd games down forward I wouldn't be surprised if he kicks 30+ goals.

Like a hairy version of Luke Mcguane.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Andyy on February 24, 2016, 01:05:43 PM
I suspect Chaplin will actually make a good forward alongside Jack and Ty. If he plays 20-odd games down forward I wouldn't be surprised if he kicks 30+ goals.

Like a hairy version of Luke Mcguane.

Liked McGuane. Limited ability, big effort player, like Kingy.

He played 21 games as a forward for us from 2012-2013 and kicked 35-20.

If a bloke is your third tall behind Jack and Ty and he bags 35 goals/year I think that's a win.

And consider how cheap McGuane probably was for us, whereas Chaplin was paid big $$$ to come over from Adelaide.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on February 24, 2016, 01:22:55 PM
I thought McGuane looked much better as a forward than a defender.
Had a real purple patch for us ( as the third tall )where his numbers stack up well.

It was the right decision to delist him though at the end of 2013 .
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on February 24, 2016, 02:20:08 PM
Mcgaune was not über soft
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on February 27, 2016, 06:04:52 PM
Amazing how slow Chappy is

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: torch on February 27, 2016, 06:24:00 PM
Chaplin SHOULD NOT be playing Round 1!

HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on February 27, 2016, 06:26:23 PM
Two touches on a half
Three in three quarters.


Significantly the worst player in the side
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on February 27, 2016, 07:15:54 PM
Should spend the year at VFL level for mine. Forward he is not.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on February 27, 2016, 08:33:35 PM
Is McBean injured? Why wasn't he given a run instead of fart-arsing around with this useless old hack?

Dimwick all set to repeat last year's Morris mistake until we're up shyte creek after 6 rounds again....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Lozza on February 27, 2016, 09:32:37 PM
Has the turning circle of a cruise liner and the skill of a suburban hack, should have done everyone a favour and retired last season. Can see Hardwick having a Newman type soft spot for old Charlie. Will only get dropped if injured and will cost us games he is such a liability forward or back.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 27, 2016, 09:53:05 PM
Only saw the first 3 quarters but Geezuz.

Just terrible.  :thumbsdown
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on February 27, 2016, 10:00:32 PM
Only saw the first 3 quarters but Geezuz.

Just terrible.  :thumbsdown

Sadly you missed his zero possession last quarter
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 27, 2016, 10:02:00 PM
Only saw the first 3 quarters but Geezuz.

Just terrible.  :thumbsdown

Sadly you missed his zero possession last quarter

 :lol

The guy is a joke. Surely won't even come into calculations for round 1....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Heart of Darkness on February 28, 2016, 11:56:08 AM
Is McBean injured? Why wasn't he given a run instead of fart-arsing around with this useless old hack?

Dimwick all set to repeat last year's Morris mistake until we're up shyte creek after 6 rounds again....

You'd hope McBean is injured otherwise it's a very ordinary decision to play Chappy forward for the second game in a row when he offers nothing and has no future there.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on February 28, 2016, 04:57:59 PM
I liked how he was easily pushed out of a contest at half back got the free kick and then kicked it into the man on the mark......classic Chaplin  :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 28, 2016, 07:32:59 PM
I liked how he was easily pushed out of a contest at half back got the free kick and then kicked it into the man on the mark......classic Chaplin  :clapping

I have it on good advice he knows he's past it, but thinks his big body and pushing around 2nd-3rd best defenders is (in his eyes) a massive asset.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Heart of Darkness on February 28, 2016, 08:36:55 PM
I liked how he was easily pushed out of a contest at half back got the free kick and then kicked it into the man on the mark......classic Chaplin  :clapping

I have it on good advice he knows he's past it, but thinks his big body and pushing around 2nd-3rd best defenders is (in his eyes) a massive asset.

Can't afford to carry him like we did Newman.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on February 28, 2016, 09:22:52 PM
I liked how he was easily pushed out of a contest at half back got the free kick and then kicked it into the man on the mark......classic Chaplin  :clapping

 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on March 08, 2016, 07:29:09 PM
Has anyone else been referring to Chaplin as Chapman over for the past few seasons.

Haven't even bothered to learn the guys name.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on April 15, 2016, 08:53:13 PM
Would this guy get a game in any other side??
I wouldn't even call him a plodder!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on April 15, 2016, 08:57:11 PM
Wouldn't get a game in a mixed netball side

King of the gimps
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on April 15, 2016, 11:07:13 PM
Sellers

"Chaplin for me is a list clogger"
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Heart of Darkness on April 15, 2016, 11:31:58 PM
Will keep playing if Astbury is out  :-[
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerMonk on April 15, 2016, 11:33:48 PM
Sack him tomorrow  :thumbsdown
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 15, 2016, 11:36:03 PM
Needs to be Gaspered.... Capuanoed even....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 15, 2016, 11:40:30 PM
To be honest I'd rather play Todd Elton in the seniors. Give him 6 weeks to settle in and form an understanding with Rance.

At least we'll know where he is heading, his deficiencies and he can take the tallest target as he is our tallest backman.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 15, 2016, 11:43:50 PM
To be honest I'd rather play Todd Elton in the seniors. Give him 6 weeks to settle in nd form an understanding with Rance.

At least we'll know where he is heading, his deficiencies and he can take the tallest target as he is our tallest backman.
Todd Elton? His name is Elton Struggled!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 15, 2016, 11:45:02 PM
Delist Chaplin, upgrade Moore....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 15, 2016, 11:45:40 PM
To be honest I'd rather play Todd Elton in the seniors. Give him 6 weeks to settle in nd form an understanding with Rance.

At least we'll know where he is heading, his deficiencies and he can take the tallest target as he is our tallest backman.
Todd Elton? His name is Elton Struggled!
Still better than Chaplin....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 15, 2016, 11:57:27 PM
To be honest I'd rather play Todd Elton in the seniors. Give him 6 weeks to settle in nd form an understanding with Rance.

At least we'll know where he is heading, his deficiencies and he can take the tallest target as he is our tallest backman.
Todd Elton? His name is Elton Struggled!
Still better than Chaplin....
Probably true but if he's struggling in the reserves how is he going to go at senior level? A dud pick up is a dud pickup and FJ failed with this Jayden Post wannabe.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 16, 2016, 12:03:06 AM
Who's more likely to improve at this stage -  30 year-old Chaplin or 23 year-old Elton?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 16, 2016, 12:15:03 AM
Who's more likely to improve at this stage -  30 year-old Chaplin or 23 year-old Elton?
Two wrongs don't make a right.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on April 16, 2016, 01:08:34 AM
Who's more likely to improve at this stage -  30 year-old Chaplin or 23 year-old Elton?
Two wrongs don't make a right.

Gee whiz ...

You just keep saying stupid things without any care of logic or reason
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 16, 2016, 03:19:50 AM
Back paddock job for this guy seriously.

He can't even deck a midfielder which or a bloke of his size is disgraceful.

Elton in for me.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on April 16, 2016, 07:02:22 AM
Will keep playing whether Astbury is in or out  :-[

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: julzqld on April 16, 2016, 11:55:20 AM
Why was Chaplin played forward? It simply doesn't work. At on stage he was up back and did a beautiful pass to Rance who then did a great kick forward only have Hunt stuff it up. My thinking is bring back the backline from last year - Chappy, Rance, Bachelor, Vlastin, Houli, Grimes when he's recovered and alternate with Macintosh & Morris. Definitely ditch Hunt and Astbury is too injury proned
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on April 16, 2016, 11:34:26 PM
Why was Chaplin played forward? It simply doesn't work.

Cause he's a lazy soft usless gimp that leaks goals consistently expose the soft tigers underbelly when played at te back
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 16, 2016, 11:45:43 PM
Why was Chaplin played forward? It simply doesn't work.
They were talking about this on 3aw today. Playing Chaplin forward is an admittance that he can no longer play in the backline and thus he shouldn't be in the side.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on April 16, 2016, 11:49:16 PM
Why was Chaplin played forward? It simply doesn't work.
They were talking about this on 3aw today. Playing Chaplin forward is an admittance that he can no longer play in the backline and thus he shouldn't be in the side.
He looks much more at home down back. That's how bad he looks up forward.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on April 25, 2016, 11:52:56 AM
Worst 'Footballer' in the league

 :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 01, 2016, 07:57:55 AM
King of the potatoes
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Knighter on May 01, 2016, 09:03:29 AM
Witches hat would be more useful than this spud
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 01, 2016, 09:04:40 AM
Chaplin may be an Inanimate object
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on May 01, 2016, 09:44:38 AM
Maybe an enema would help
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 01, 2016, 09:47:44 AM
The guy is shot.

Maric is shot.

Someone needs to shoot Hampson.

Three lame players in one team makes us so uncompetitive in today's game it's not funny. :whistle
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 01, 2016, 09:50:14 AM
Spot on
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on May 01, 2016, 10:46:58 AM
The guy is shot.

Maric is shot.

Someone needs to shoot Hampson.

Three lame players in one team makes us so uncompetitive in today's game it's not funny. :whistle


 :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on May 01, 2016, 12:53:20 PM
The guy is shot.

Maric is shot.

Someone needs to shoot Hampson.

Three lame players in one team makes us so uncompetitive in today's game it's not funny. :whistle

Add Vickerys refusal to chase more than half arsed and its 4 lame players
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on May 01, 2016, 01:24:51 PM
The guy is shot.

Maric is shot.

Someone needs to shoot Hampson.

Three lame players in one team makes us so uncompetitive in today's game it's not funny. :whistle

Add Vickerys refusal to chase more than half arsed and its 4 lame players

Vickery is the laziest player in the afl. Yet what would he be on? 400k? 450k?

Imagine getting those sorts of dollars for doing whatever the hell you felt like
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 01, 2016, 02:08:52 PM
Just Gaspar him and upgrade Callum Moore.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 01, 2016, 05:11:54 PM
Send him to the glue factory
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Andyy on May 01, 2016, 07:28:24 PM
Time to try something new.

With Rance and Grimes out we should be using Elton and Broad, alongside Astbury (fml I know).

Desperately need to raid some clubs for KPD's this off-season.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on May 02, 2016, 11:44:58 PM
He's a dud but FMD somehow he looked better than he does forward. That's not saying a lot though
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 07, 2016, 05:53:25 PM
McBean
C moore
Broad
Elton
Astbury


List clogger
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: The Machine on May 15, 2016, 02:24:46 PM
Still not happy with Chaplin. Makes so many errors its not funny. Astbury isn't the answer either is this bloke :help
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Heart of Darkness on May 15, 2016, 02:34:50 PM
Still not happy with Chaplin. Makes so many errors its not funny. Astbury isn't the answer either is this bloke :help

Dropped some sitters, looked slow. Same old..
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 15, 2016, 02:59:28 PM
astbury > chappy
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 15, 2016, 03:00:59 PM
Hurley is the answer.

The question is can we get the answer?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 15, 2016, 03:09:27 PM
Hurley is the answer.

The question is can we get the answer?
No is the answer.

Don't hold your breath. The Richmond Way! :rollin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 15, 2016, 03:10:18 PM
C Moore
Broad
McBean
Astbury
Elton
Chol

 :facepalm
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on May 15, 2016, 04:37:58 PM
Still not happy with Chaplin. Makes so many errors its not funny. Astbury isn't the answer either is this bloke :help

Dropped some sitters, looked slow. Same old..

For a plodder he has to take those marks to even slightly justify his selection. Sadly....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 15, 2016, 05:39:45 PM
Laughable this bloke's is still playing senior football.....ludicrous that we'll probably allow him to trigger his one year extension....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Andyy on May 15, 2016, 08:34:57 PM
PLAY ELTON

FMD
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Heart of Darkness on May 15, 2016, 08:55:44 PM
PLAY ELTON

FMD

Injured
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on May 15, 2016, 09:07:29 PM
Getting a bit sick of people bagging Troy
Did his job last night
If you all understood what options we have eg Astbury or Elton
I play Troy before them
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on May 15, 2016, 09:18:47 PM
#standbytheplodders
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on May 15, 2016, 09:29:42 PM
Seriously
He doesn't play on the opposition best tall forward and probably takes there 3rd tall
Does his job
Last minute of play his effort to free up to the running Morris was superb
We don't have a replacement for him anyway

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 15, 2016, 10:53:28 PM
Stop trolling FFs
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on May 15, 2016, 10:55:59 PM
Seriously
He doesn't play on the opposition best tall forward and probably takes there 3rd tall

Because he's a poo truck. Hasn't got the mobility to play 3rd tall and is stealing the spot from someone like Grimes who is suited to it
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on May 15, 2016, 11:11:19 PM
Stop trolling FFs

 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 17, 2016, 09:48:31 AM
When ask about media criticism recently Chaplin 

He said "what would they know" ...  If only if he could teach chosen wife suck a stoic attitude
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on May 17, 2016, 11:44:49 AM
I think there is better chemistry with Rance/Grimes/Chaplin than any combination which involves Astbury.

Having said that I hope both Troy and David are shown the door at the end of the year.

Lets face it ....Astbury does not have another level to go to.

Hopefully the club can recruit a ready made key defender who is AFL standard.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: eliminator on May 17, 2016, 11:56:50 AM
I think there is better chemistry with Rance/Grimes/Chaplin than any combination which involves Astbury.

Having said that I hope both Troy and David are shown the door at the end of the year.

Lets face it ....Astbury does not have another level to go to.

Hopefully the club can recruit a ready made key defender who is AFL standard.

Disagree. Rance, Grimes and Astbury have played limited time together and therefore have not had a chance to build up a chemistry. There is absolutely no chemistry between Chaplin, Rance and Grimes- a classic example of this was when Franklin goaled in the absence of Rance. Chaplin knew Rance was not on Franklin at the time and should have covered for Rance but he did not. Astbury clearly has more upside to Chaplin but I accept that unless Astbury produces this year he will be delisted.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 17, 2016, 09:38:24 PM
update: chaplin is up an about

 :facepalm
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on May 17, 2016, 09:51:13 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: eliminator on May 18, 2016, 06:36:43 AM
Seriously
He doesn't play on the opposition best tall forward and probably takes there 3rd tall
Does his job
Last minute of play his effort to free up to the running Morris was superb
We don't have a replacement for him anyway

He dropped countless gettable marks(even Brian Taylor made mention of this) and laid a clumsy tackle which led to a goal to the Swans. His game against the Swans was poor.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: the claw on May 27, 2016, 11:30:33 AM
Was happy to get Chaplin to the club especially as a free agent. I had hopes that we finally had a bloke with the right physical attributes 195/100  to play 1v1 on the real big key fwds.
 
In his days at P/A he had performed this role at times and did okay.  but he mostly played as a third tall type. How foolish of me to think we could teach this bloke to play to what should have been his strengths. After so long playing a certain way i should have known he would not change.
His first year or honeymoon period was decent for us. There after  the things that had P/A supporters jumping up and down did not take too long to manifest themselves with us.

For me he is one of the most disappointing recruits we have had. He is slow soft unaccountable and has woeful footskills.
The only thing more disappointing is the fact that we have not had better options to replace him. In fact we have managed to ignore a critical list weakness since before Chaplin came.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 27, 2016, 11:32:29 AM
How many times has bachelor played on someone far too tall whilst chaplain stands around y him self and points at people ffs
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on May 27, 2016, 12:47:05 PM
How many times has bachelor played on someone far too tall whilst chaplain stands around y him self and points at people ffs

And then morons who dont get to games crucify Batchelor.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 29, 2016, 09:20:14 PM
For all his flaws, Astbury's match last night was superior to anything Craplin's served up since 2013.....took some impressive marks under pressure....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Willy on May 29, 2016, 09:29:01 PM
Astburgers seems to have good strength and a decent pair of mitts. Decision making and speed are the concerns.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on May 29, 2016, 11:20:55 PM
Was iffy but I'm jumping on the Astbury to the forward line wagon. Showed he's got some good mitts but still looks slow when trailing his man
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 30, 2016, 09:21:38 AM
Astbury > Chaplin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on May 30, 2016, 09:35:37 AM
Astbury > Chaplin

Punched in the face > kicked in the goolies
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 30, 2016, 09:44:25 AM
Astbury > Chaplin

Punched in the face > kicked in the goolies

A crap player is less of a liability than a very crap player
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on May 30, 2016, 09:51:16 AM
Stuff me this blokes cops it, more than any player i have ever know to cop poo.....its worse than me having a go at Batch and Morris even though most of that is justified .... :snidegrin

Between Chaplin and Hammer they really are treated unfairly, even when they do something really good and have very good games they still cop it... stuff its becoming pathetic.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 30, 2016, 10:29:02 AM
Snip! Discuss the topics without the personal insults ppl!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 30, 2016, 10:38:10 AM
Pathetic is your mate troy the monkey Chaplin wat

Well done astbury.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on May 30, 2016, 10:40:27 AM
Pathetic is your mate troy the monkey Chaplin wat

Well done astbury.

Chaplin doing his job!!

Yes I also think Astbury was very good, I like him, have been withing for him to return to the form he had before his injury.....so you can pretty well STFU...

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on May 30, 2016, 10:43:50 AM
If his job is to resemble a hairy pointing Statue tn indeed top marks

If his job is to play football e failing horrible

Put it down. Send it to the knackery
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on May 30, 2016, 10:47:13 AM
We know it will be his last year so move on. Go and start up giving crap to the players that will be there for longer, regardless of how well they play.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on May 30, 2016, 04:24:16 PM
Think Chaplin might play this week
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 30, 2016, 05:42:24 PM
Think Chaplin might play this week

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6pH2fNf5SGM/hqdefault.jpg)

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 30, 2016, 06:48:29 PM
Think Chaplin might play this week

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6pH2fNf5SGM/hqdefault.jpg)
:lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on May 30, 2016, 06:52:18 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 31, 2016, 02:18:28 AM
Hilarious
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: eliminator on May 31, 2016, 06:17:17 AM
Think Chaplin might play this week


I think Astbury played an okay game against the Bombers and should retain his place. Therefore I do not think they will rush Chaplin back into the side.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on June 04, 2016, 12:15:01 AM
The most completely useless defender I've ever seen - even has McGoof at his worst covered...
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on June 04, 2016, 12:17:10 AM
Literally comical
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on June 04, 2016, 06:16:13 AM
t@s on a bull.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Heart of Darkness on June 04, 2016, 11:52:00 AM
Him and Astbury in the same side would result in plenty of Benny Hill type moments
Title: Party at Bents' joint!
Post by: Diocletian on July 19, 2016, 04:03:12 PM
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-07-19/chaplin-announces-retirement

 :gotigers :dancing :dancing :dancing :gotigers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on July 19, 2016, 04:06:22 PM
Just retired...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-07-19/chaplin-announces-retirement
Title: Re: Party at Bents' joint!
Post by: Stalin on July 19, 2016, 04:06:44 PM
 :cheers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 19, 2016, 04:07:45 PM
List blocking baboon
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on July 19, 2016, 04:08:12 PM
 :clapping :clapping :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 19, 2016, 04:14:45 PM
List blocking baboon
Not his fault. He never forced the club to pick him each week.
That's unnecessary.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on July 19, 2016, 04:28:58 PM
Two things
You would never hear a better speech than this
And will make a great coach
Fantastic individual Troy , thank you for your efforts
Gave 100%
😊👍
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on July 19, 2016, 04:53:23 PM
Great speach . All the best Troy.

44 wins 31 losses as a Tiger.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on July 19, 2016, 04:57:12 PM
Club edited about the bit where they read out messages from ex-team mates...like Boak and Nahas... :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Raoul Duke on July 19, 2016, 05:03:22 PM
Glad he pulled the pin and  interested to see how he goes through the coaching ranks.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on July 19, 2016, 05:03:50 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Party at Bents' joint!
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on July 19, 2016, 06:11:44 PM
All of Richmonds woes will be wiped away now, never to be seen again?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 19, 2016, 06:23:31 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Title: Re: Party at Bents' joint!
Post by: mat073 on July 19, 2016, 06:39:09 PM
Chaplin

Houli
Grigg
Morris
Hammer
B. Ellis
Vickery
Hunt
Batchelor
Hardwick
Benny G
Peggy
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 19, 2016, 06:39:15 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Like i said, quality bloke
Title: Re: Party at Bents' joint!
Post by: (•))(©™ on July 19, 2016, 06:40:24 PM
Chaplin

Houli
Grigg
Morris
Hammer
B. Ellis
Vickery
Hunt
Batchelor
Hardwick
Benny G
Penny.

 :gotigers
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: eliminator on July 19, 2016, 06:41:00 PM
Right decision to retire. Believe he would have been delisted at the end of the season if had not retired. Good luck to him for his future.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Penelope on July 19, 2016, 06:43:05 PM
Does his retirement allow the promotion of another rookie?
Title: Re: Party at Bents' joint!
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 19, 2016, 06:43:25 PM
Could we rename the thread - Joints at Bents party?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 19, 2016, 07:04:18 PM
Does his retirement allow the promotion of another rookie?

Seeing though ability  is suddenly overrated, i can only hope the said rookie is an 'individual'
Title: Chaplin Retires
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 19, 2016, 07:21:32 PM
Chaplin announces retirement

richmondfc.com.au  July 19, 2016 3:49 PM

Richmond defender Troy Chaplin has announced his retirement from AFL football, effective immediately.

Chaplin will remain with the Tigers, in a coaching capacity, until the end of the year.

The 30-year-old informed the Club’s playing group of his decision on Tuesday afternoon. 

He played eight senior games this year, taking his league career total to 215.

Chaplin played 140 games in nine seasons at Port Adelaide, before joining Richmond as a restricted free agent at the end of 2012.

Richmond General Manager of Football, Dan Richardson, thanked the veteran defender for the excellent service he has provided the Tigers with throughout the past four years.

“Troy has been an outstanding contributor to the Club over the past four seasons,” Richardson said.

“He has been a fine role model for the playing group with his determination, professionalism and leadership.

“Troy has always maintained a high standard of performance, highlighted by his top-three finish in the Jack Dyer Medal in 2013.”

“We are delighted that he has agreed to remain at the Club in a coaching capacity. Troy has a great football brain and there is little doubt he has a bright future as a coach."

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-07-19/chaplin-announces-retirement
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 19, 2016, 07:27:29 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 19, 2016, 07:43:10 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

Not factual
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 19, 2016, 07:59:22 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

Not factual
Source?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 19, 2016, 08:01:34 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

Not factual
Source?

Onus not on me  :snidegrin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 19, 2016, 08:03:58 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

Life's tough. Cry me a river
Title: Re: Party at Bents' joint!
Post by: Stalin on July 19, 2016, 08:12:36 PM
Chaplin

Houli
Grigg
Morris
Hammer
B. Ellis
Vickery
Hunt
Batchelor
Hardwick
Benny G
Peggy

Matt quality contribute since seeing the light
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on July 19, 2016, 08:18:44 PM
Does his retirement allow the promotion of another whipping boy?
EFA
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 19, 2016, 09:02:56 PM
Does his retirement allow the promotion of another whipping boy?
EFA

 :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 19, 2016, 09:03:45 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

Not factual
Source?

A very reliable one  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 19, 2016, 09:04:39 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

Not factual
Source?

A very reliable one  ;D

Not factual then
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 19, 2016, 09:05:30 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

Not factual
Source?

A very reliable one  ;D

Not factual then

On the contrary very factual, extremely so

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 19, 2016, 09:09:04 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

What reasons were those

General list blocking?

Adding to his bank account?

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 19, 2016, 09:13:35 PM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

Not factual
Source?

A very reliable one  ;D

Not factual then

On the contrary very factual, extremely so

Proof please.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 19, 2016, 09:20:56 PM
Proof please.

thought my word would be good enough

Obviously not

Oh well
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 19, 2016, 09:24:53 PM
1.  Pope
2. Wp
3. Trump

 :bow
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on July 19, 2016, 09:31:23 PM
Just got back from Fighting Tiger Fund function held in the museum at Punt Rd
Which Troy attended
You wouldn't find a better bloke
He will stay at Punt Rd hopefully beyond this year in a footy role
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 19, 2016, 09:32:15 PM
1.  Pope
2. Wp
3. Trump

 :bow
You got 1 and 2 in the wrong order!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 19, 2016, 09:33:31 PM
Just got back from Fighting Tiger Fund function held in the museum at Punt Rd
Which Troy attended
You wouldn't find a better bloke
He will stay at Punt Rd hopefully beyond this year in a footy role
Great to hear. Thanks Jack for the update!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 19, 2016, 09:50:16 PM
Just got back from Fighting Tiger Fund function held in the museum at Punt Rd
Which Troy attended
You wouldn't find a better bloke

Ghandi?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 19, 2016, 09:53:39 PM
Too many good blokes.

Not enough good footballers.

Good bloke hack Chaplin out, drug cheating indian bashing hurley in, thanks
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on July 19, 2016, 10:19:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYlBDJZ4IaM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYlBDJZ4IaM)

Sorely missed.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: TigerMonk on July 19, 2016, 10:24:22 PM
Thanks for the service Troy.  Players have to be honest with themselves & Troy was one of them fellows.

 :gotigers

His body was gone & it was no secret he was in his last season.
Good luck with the coaching career l'm sure you will do great.

Now RFC please don't get anymore quick fix players. It's continues to prove it don't work.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on July 19, 2016, 10:25:53 PM
Absolutely.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 20, 2016, 03:00:29 AM
In this so called "amazing speech" I was waiting for an apology but sadly it never came. This is 12 min of my life I won't get back. ......but he's a good bloke.

The reality is he was shot before he arrived at Punt road, his body was already gone, something he admitted to all in this "awesome speech" I just watched. This would explain the reason he struggled to jump more than 2 inches off the ground when trying to spoil the ball but still doesn't explain the clubs incompetence in trading for a player already past his use by date. ..... But he's a good bloke.
I will say in his defence I think hes one of the best body blockers I've ever seen, could stick that arse in the path of opposition players like no other, which helped make Rances job a lot easier because of it.  :clapping ..... And he's a good bloke.

Fact remains that in your career most feats are forgotten in the light of greater efforts or performances come finals time. As good at arse blocking our man Troy was unfortunately he will be remembered for one thing and one thing only.......

(http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/NorthMelbourne/Files/Gifs/140915_gif_4.gif)


......butt he's a good bloke!
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 20, 2016, 03:56:02 AM
‘I used to hate you as a coach’

Herald Sun
20 July 2016


RICHMOND defender Troy Chaplin has announced his retirement from the AFL, effective immediately.

Chaplin played 215 games, moving from Port Adelaide to Richmond as a free agent at the end of 2012.

He played eight games this year but hasn’t featured at senior level since Round 11 as the Tigers turn their focus to youth.

“The body’s just not been able to handle as well as what I would have liked this year, and as a result my form’s dropped off a fair bit and it’s probably a good time to be able to walk away,” Chaplin told his teammates on Tuesday.

“Mentally I’m still there but unfortunately the body just can’t will itself to do it any more.”

Chaplin thanked his parents, wife Lisa, coaches and staff in his farewell speech, and made a candid admission to Mark Williams, who coached him at Port and then moved to the Tigers as a development coach.

“I used to hate you as a coach,” Chaplin said to laughter from his teammates.

“I’d always ask myself why I do nine things out of 10 well and you’d show the one in the meeting. It used to frustrate the hell out of me.

“Once you left I realised how good you were, and you’ve had the biggest influence on my career.”
Troy Chaplin celebrates a goal against his old club in 2014.

Richmond football manager Dan Richardson described Chaplin as an “outstanding contributor”.

“He has been a fine role model for the playing group with his determination, professionalism and leadership,” Richardson said.

“Troy has always maintained a high standard of performance, highlighted by his top-three finish in the Jack Dyer Medal in 2013.”

“We are delighted that he has agreed to remain at the club in a coaching capacity. Troy has a great football brain and there is little doubt he has a bright future as a coach.”

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-defender-troy-chaplin-retires-from-afl/news-story/004c6e77c47e6387746994346e9e4f66
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Owl on July 20, 2016, 07:23:30 AM
Ah you guys, you remind me of an old Mac Davis song I used to hear on the radio when I hear your constant diatribes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYKWch_MNY0
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 20, 2016, 11:12:27 AM
Poor bastard has possibly a bright future as a coach but has to learn from the worst career ending coaching factories of all time. Good luck with your coaching career Troy.  :rollin
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on July 20, 2016, 12:08:10 PM
I thought he was pretty solid back in 2013 - as did many on this forum . Fished 3rd in the B & F that season.

It gradually deteriorated after that - looked really ordinary when Rance was out injured.

His legacy will always be tainted by that brain fart in the Elimination final . What was he thinking.  Unfortunately that stupid act was the turning point in that match.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on July 20, 2016, 12:27:04 PM
Single handly destroyed carrers of once promising astbury and elton
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: camboon on July 20, 2016, 01:19:24 PM
He has had a good influence on Richmond players, how quickly we forget the great leadership crisis
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 20, 2016, 01:33:53 PM
He has had a good influence on Richmond players, how quickly we forget the great leadership crisis

Yep. Sure did steady the ship in those Elimination finals.

But that aside, you wouldnt meet a greater guy
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on July 20, 2016, 01:41:58 PM
He wasn't the worst but will be remembered as one of many whom were contributing parts to the lying, insipid culture of the RFC under dimmer.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on July 20, 2016, 01:53:23 PM
Who can we substiitute for the other half of the Grigg/Chaplin and Chaplin Grigg rebuttal now?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on July 20, 2016, 01:58:54 PM
Who can we substiitute for the other half of the Grigg/Chaplin and Chaplin Grigg rebuttal now?

My educated guess is Conca.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 20, 2016, 02:49:26 PM
Who can we substiitute for the other half of the Grigg/Chaplin and Chaplin Grigg rebuttal now?

My educated guess is Conca.
Must get Bent's seal of approval... :lol
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on July 20, 2016, 03:52:34 PM
Single handly destroyed carrers of once promising astbury and elton

Really ?
Wouldn't of thought so
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on July 20, 2016, 08:41:33 PM
You guys are obviously missing the big picture. Chaplin has always had this clubs best interest at heart. Coming from a club who were going past us at a rate of knots. Taking the best big defenders because Rance didn't have the capacity to. Improving the leadership culture to one that is now admired by those within the know. Proving the difference to get us into the finals after a long long drought. Giving players like Astbury the chance to stay in the VFL and develop his game. To now making salary cap room for a big fish like Treloar Prestia or Hurley.

What a guy  :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on July 20, 2016, 08:49:35 PM
and we all sing along like before....
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: mat073 on July 21, 2016, 11:35:27 AM
Single handly destroyed carrers of once promising astbury and elton

 ::) ::)
How many games has Astbury missed through injury over the years.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on July 21, 2016, 11:46:49 AM
Single handly destroyed carrers of once promising astbury and elton

 ::) ::)
How many games has Astbury missed through injury over the years.

Plus for just being plain old poo
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 26, 2016, 02:24:15 PM
RETIRED Richmond defender Troy Chaplin will make his senior coaching debut this weekend.

The 30-year-old, who called time on a 215 AFL game career for the Tigers and Port Adelaide last week, will take the reigns of the Oakleigh Chargers in their TAC Cup clash with the Northern Knights at Preston this Sunday.

Chaplin has been a specialist coach with the Chargers, who have won the past two flags, for two years.

He will plan and take training tomorrow and Thursday night at Warrawee Park.

Chargers coach Mick Stinear said Chaplin had made a profound impact on the squad.

“Because he’s been living and breathing footy every day, the biggest thing has been the technical side of his coaching,’’ he said.

“He’s learned a lot off Choco (Mark) Williams at Richmond and has been able to bring that to our young guys, working in small groups, one-on-ones and breaking down the key position roles, how to use your body as a defender or forward, leading patterns and that’s been his strength with his coaching.

“As a person we’ve had a few players do bits and pieces over the years but Troy’s buy-in has been outstanding. From his first night at training, learning all the players names and remembering them the next night, all those little things have been terrific and he’s always made the players feel really valued.

“He doesn’t get a penny from us, he’s put in an enormous amount of time.”

Stinear expects Chaplin to be in a full time coaching role next year.

“I think as a development coach initially Troy’s got a lot to offer and can relate to the players really well, the demands of the game and what’s required,’’ he said.

“His knowledge of the opposition as well is still really strong, I’m not sure what’s happening at Richmond, but I would’ve thought 17 other clubs would be keen to get a hold of him because he’d be so valuable.

“He’s definitely got the skills to be a senior coach.”

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/retired-richmond-player-troy-chaplin-to-make-coaching-debut-at-oakleigh-chargers/news-story/cf761f23c50103008c73f1d54c09e521
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on August 02, 2016, 11:52:21 AM
Well done Troy, all the best. :thumbsup

If it is in fact true that his knee was spent before the season even started and he only played because he had another year on his contract then it is extremely selfish and disappointing that he chose to retire now.
It should've been before the season even started.

Quite harsh

The knees been an issue for a while. From what I've heard he played on for the right reasons knowong he wouldnt see much AFL action tnis season

Interesting Andrew Walker retired today with a year left on his contract. There are good blokes and then there are those with integrity.
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on August 02, 2016, 11:53:55 AM
Daniel Jackson retired three hours before th elimination finals

Brady bunch like effort jacko jacko jacko
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on August 02, 2016, 12:53:30 PM
All "nice guys".... ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: lamington on August 02, 2016, 03:11:57 PM
Will Chaplin teach his players how to sidestep and take on a small forward?
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on August 02, 2016, 06:36:17 PM
Will Chaplin teach his players how to sidestep and take on a small forward?

Depends if they are 'great blokes'.

Youve got to be in to be in
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on August 02, 2016, 06:57:41 PM
He'd be a great coach for showing them what not to do.

Good luck to him.  :clapping
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on August 02, 2016, 07:40:45 PM
Has he reached the level of being a fantastic person though? Thats one or two pegs higher than being a great bloke you know! :shh
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on August 02, 2016, 07:46:37 PM
Mate, they only recruit fantastic blokes.

Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on August 02, 2016, 07:57:05 PM
This is fantastic
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on August 03, 2016, 11:22:59 AM
Not sure, could actually become a decent coach one day. Would need to learn outside of Richmond though  ;D
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Stalin on August 03, 2016, 11:47:33 AM
He coached oakliegh to a win last week

#mastermind
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on August 03, 2016, 11:51:31 AM
Give him Dimma's job ASAP
Title: Re: Troy Chaplin [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 03, 2016, 12:16:09 PM
Might as well change our theme song:


We get our power from Port
Who cares about sport....
It's Rich - mond Football Club tradition!