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Title: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 21, 2012, 02:38:41 PM
Nope just announced alignment ends at the end of next season

Stand alone RFC VFL side from 2014
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL LEvel from 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on July 21, 2012, 02:42:11 PM
So 1 more year with these twats
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL LEvel from 2014
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 21, 2012, 02:42:29 PM
So another year of this crap.

If RFC win a flag in 2014 or 2015 the stand alone VFL side theory is nothing more than an expensive myth of mammoth proportions. :help
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL LEvel from 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 21, 2012, 02:43:48 PM
So another two more years of this crap.

If RFC win a flag in 2014 or 2015 the stand alone VFL side theory is nothing more than an expensive myth of mammoth proportions. :help

No only 12 months tucker bag.

Alignment will cease 12 months early at the end of 2013
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 21, 2012, 02:45:59 PM
I modified my post WP. Re read yours pal. :thumbsup

Understood sir. :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 10 FLAGS on July 21, 2012, 02:47:32 PM
Im all for Richmond jumpers with the VFL logo on it. Reminds me of better days.  :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 21, 2012, 02:49:30 PM
Im all for Richmond jumpers with the VFL logo on it. Reminds me of better days.  :clapping

Yep how about some lace up guernseys as well and the black adidas boots with the three yellow stripes or yellow puma kings with the black trim. :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 21, 2012, 02:52:38 PM
I modified my post WP. Re read yours pal. :thumbsup

Understood sir. :thumbsup

 :rollin

Just got a bit excited with this announcement

Have to say glad the RFC are taking 12 months to get this up and running.

Need to get this right, therefore it's important they plan for it and have all the right funding ie enough funds etc

Im all for Richmond jumpers with the VFL logo on it. Reminds me of better days.  :clapping

Would actually suggest they look at having a slightly different jumper eg the NAB cup jumper to perhaps attract new sponsors for it

Huge opportunity to attract new smaller sponsors and extra revenues here, hence why I reckon 12 months to get it together is a good way to go
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL LEvel from 2014
Post by: smasha on July 21, 2012, 02:56:03 PM
So 1 more year with these twats

 :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on July 21, 2012, 02:56:41 PM
Im all for Richmond jumpers with the VFL logo on it. Reminds me of better days.  :clapping

I'd buy one.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: jordie2tivendale on July 21, 2012, 02:57:24 PM
Very good news  would  home games be at Punt rd?
Would be a good weekend filler if they played curtain raisers or on the opposite days that our seniors played
Can experiment with structures and players  and nurture the development
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 10 FLAGS on July 21, 2012, 02:57:33 PM
Im all for Richmond jumpers with the VFL logo on it. Reminds me of better days.  :clapping

I'd buy one.

So would I  ;D  :gotigers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: smasha on July 21, 2012, 02:58:04 PM
Imagine Richmond seconds with the YELLOW SASH playing in front of 10k at PUNT ROAD.

The sooner this gets done the better.

PUNT ROAD surface will be magnificent.

Now lets eff off the red sash for GOOD!
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on July 21, 2012, 03:00:08 PM
Imagine Richmond seconds with the YELLOW SASH playing in front of 10k at PUNT ROAD.

The sooner this gets done the better.

PUNT ROAD surface will be magnificent.

Now lets eff off the red sash for GOOD!

The Jack Dyer stand isn't safe enought to hold 10k people.

Would need some work.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 21, 2012, 03:04:36 PM
Charge $2 bucks a snag on game day and ensure people come to the Social Club before the game at the G. Will ensure club uses the Superstore and the Social Club correctly. Have a 10:30 start time that way game finishes at 1 and members can make use of Punt Rd and MCG facilities on match day. Spending $$$ at Punt Rd and at the Superstore and at the Social Club and the RFC collects the profits. No other club in the AFL has the opportunity to manipulate their seconds and firsts in such a way. BTW Golden Rule we let noone else play on Punt Rd unless they are the away side on an RFC match day. ;D

All means $$$$ for the RFC and the upkeep of such an important developmental club venture. :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: smasha on July 21, 2012, 03:04:51 PM
I stand mate.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: smasha on July 21, 2012, 03:07:08 PM
Charge $2 bucks a snag on game day and ensure people come to the Social Club before the game at the G. Will ensure club uses the Superstore and the Social Club correctly. Have a 10:30 start time that way game finishes at 1 and members can make use of Punt Rd and MCG facilities on match day. Spending $$$ at Punt Rd and at the SUperstore and at the Social Club and the RFC collects the profits. No other club in the AFL has the opportunity to manipulate their seconds and firsts in such a way. BTW Golden Rule we let noone else play on Punt Rd unless they are the away side on an RFC match day.

All means $$$$ for the RFC and the upkeep of such an important developmental club venture. :thumbsup

Exactly!

People would go to Punt Road and pour pregame pee into the RFC instead of down the drain.
We have the best located ground and we should use that advantage!
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 21, 2012, 03:13:43 PM
Charge $2 bucks a snag on game day and ensure people come to the Social Club before the game at the G. Will ensure club uses the Superstore and the Social Club correctly. Have a 10:30 start time that way game finishes at 1 and members can make use of Punt Rd and MCG facilities on match day. Spending $$$ at Punt Rd and at the SUperstore and at the Social Club and the RFC collects the profits. No other club in the AFL has the opportunity to manipulate their seconds and firsts in such a way. BTW Golden Rule we let noone else play on Punt Rd unless they are the away side on an RFC match day.

All means $$$$ for the RFC and the upkeep of such an important developmental club venture. :thumbsup

Agree with everything you've suggested Tucker

But....

The VFL will want some "stand alone" games by that I mean games that are not curtain raisers. It will likely be part of the license conditions. Like it or not there will be conditions

Remembering that Geelong do not play all their home games as curtain raisers so you would think the same will apply.

This will create a problem with games at Punt Road as you wouldn't want a game being played while other games are going on at the MCG (non RFC games I mean).

As I said earlier a lot of planning is needed and 12 months give us the chance to get everything right  :thumbsup :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 10 FLAGS on July 21, 2012, 03:16:12 PM
Tuckers 10.30am game start is a really good idea and wouldnt interfere with others.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 21, 2012, 03:18:43 PM
Tuckers 10.30am game start is a really good idea and wouldnt interfere with others.

Great idea when RFC is playing but not great if other teams are at the MCG

Cannot see the VFL allowing all games having a 10.30 start. Other teams in the comp will complain about it. VFL like the AFL are an interesting beast   ;D trust me or Chutney  :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 21, 2012, 03:23:49 PM
Charge $2 bucks a snag on game day and ensure people come to the Social Club before the game at the G. Will ensure club uses the Superstore and the Social Club correctly. Have a 10:30 start time that way game finishes at 1 and members can make use of Punt Rd and MCG facilities on match day. Spending $$$ at Punt Rd and at the SUperstore and at the Social Club and the RFC collects the profits. No other club in the AFL has the opportunity to manipulate their seconds and firsts in such a way. BTW Golden Rule we let noone else play on Punt Rd unless they are the away side on an RFC match day.

All means $$$$ for the RFC and the upkeep of such an important developmental club venture. :thumbsup

Agree with everything you've suggested Tucker

But....

The VFL will want some "stand alone" games by that I mean games that are not curtain raisers. It will likely be part of the license conditions. Like it or not there will be conditions

Remembering that Geelong do not play all their home games as curtain raisers so you would think the same will apply.

This will create a problem with games at Punt Road as you wouldn't want a game being played while other games are going on at the MCG (non RFC games I mean).

As I said earlier a lot of planning is needed and 12 months give us the chance to get everything right  :thumbsup :thumbsup

Totally understand WP but as a club we need to list our demands and take it from there. Aim higher than high and see how we go. Plan this inside the board room and then meet with the VFL and take it from there. I'm sure for the big games against Ess/ Carl/ Coll we can come up with something. Add the Hawks and Cats and that's not too bad a money maker for the club. :thumbsup

A venture like this will benefit our AFL fixture as the club can also come to terms with the AFL and ensure we can use the VFL use of Punt Rd for the seconds and the MCG for our home games also by linking the two venues for us. Furthermore home games against lesser ranked AFL clubs like the interstaters can be the VFL games to played on the suburban grounds.

Planned correctly the potential is endless and having big 2nd games at Punt Rd will ensure that other big Victorian clubs spend $$$$ at Punt Rd for the reserves also. Nice way to make money off the scabs off the field and by then hopefully we can pants them on the G a few hours later. All adds up to a win win situation for the Tiggers.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on July 21, 2012, 03:25:04 PM
Tuckers 10.30am game start is a really good idea and wouldnt interfere with others.

Great idea when RFC is playing but not great if other teams are at the MCG

Cannot see the VFL allowing all games having a 10.30 start. Other teams in the comp will complain about it. VFL like the AFL are an interesting beast   ;D trust me or Chutney  :thumbsup

That depends. they could play collingwood or geelong there when they are playing at the G
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 21, 2012, 03:28:43 PM
Tuckers 10.30am game start is a really good idea and wouldnt interfere with others.

Great idea when RFC is playing but not great if other teams are at the MCG

Cannot see the VFL allowing all games having a 10.30 start. Other teams in the comp will complain about it. VFL like the AFL are an interesting beast   ;D trust me or Chutney  :thumbsup

Geelong has done it at Geelong . Why can't we do it?
If anything in the era I grew up ressies started at 11am and seniors were on at 2pm.

We are starting at 10:30 am for a 1 pm finish and either a 2:15 start or 3:15 start on a Sunday.

Keep the RFC 1:45 or Sunday 1:10 start for RFC v interstate clubs at the G and therefore VFL matches that can cater for the VFL requests. Win win for Richmond.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 21, 2012, 03:29:13 PM
Imagine Richmond seconds with the YELLOW SASH playing in front of 10k at PUNT ROAD.

The sooner this gets done the better.

PUNT ROAD surface will be magnificent.

Now lets eff off the red sash for GOOD!
post of the week.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on July 21, 2012, 03:58:21 PM
YES YES YES
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on July 21, 2012, 04:06:29 PM
When is Essington getting a VL side? Next season?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Francois Jackson on July 21, 2012, 04:43:25 PM
you know what i think this is the best news i have heard for a long time.

well done RFC
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on July 21, 2012, 04:58:28 PM
Punt road confirmed?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on July 21, 2012, 05:07:19 PM
Tigers go it alone
By Ben Guthrie
3:57 PM Sat 21 Jul, 2012



RICHMOND will part ways with VFL affiliate Coburg at the end of the 2013 season and field a standalone team in the competition in 2014.

The clubs had originally agreed to continue the relationship until the end of 2014, but in consultation with AFL Victoria they decided to bring forward the terms of agreement by one year.

Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale said in a statement released by the Tigers, the decision to part was ultimately best for both clubs.

"We have been very clear that one of our major football priorities was the establishment of a stand-alone reserves side, and this will become a reality in 2014," Gale said.

“We believe it will allow us to fast-track the development of our emerging talent, which is critical to the success of our football team into the future."

Collingwood and Geelong are the only current clubs that field standalone VFL teams, although there is a considerable push from other teams to set their own up.

Gale said, however, that it was extremely important for Richmond to continue to support Coburg and honour its commitment throughout the 2013 season.

"The alignment has had its share of challenges, and they will remain into the immediate future, but we did not believe it was right to walk away at the completion of this season," Gale said.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/142217/default.aspx
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Francois Jackson on July 21, 2012, 05:12:09 PM
Punt road confirmed?

without it being confirmed id say 99.9% chance it will be at Punt Road, which may explain another reason why they started to dig it up mid season.

Probably had been planning this for a while. How good is this announcement
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 1965 on July 21, 2012, 05:35:49 PM
Punt road confirmed?

without it being confirmed id say 99.9% chance it will be at Punt Road, which may explain another reason why they started to dig it up mid season.

Probably had been planning this for a while. How good is this announcement

It will increase reserved seat sales as well.

Good move by the club.

Now what is the next step?

That's right start winning some bloody games.

 :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on July 21, 2012, 05:39:12 PM
As an AFL list comprises of certain amount of players..will the reserves team draw on non Richmond listed players as well?or does an AFL list cover this?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on July 21, 2012, 05:47:43 PM
Punt road confirmed?

without it being confirmed id say 99.9% chance it will be at Punt Road, which may explain another reason why they started to dig it up mid season.

Probably had been planning this for a while. How good is this announcement

It will increase reserved seat sales as well.

Good move by the club.

Now what is the next step?

That's right start winning some bloody games.

 :lol
RFCO on twitter said most likely we'll be playing home games at Punt Rd Oval but it's to be confirmed.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on July 21, 2012, 05:56:37 PM
As an AFL list comprises of certain amount of players..will the reserves team draw on non Richmond listed players as well?or does an AFL list cover this?

they make up the remainder of their vfl list with players who are not on the Richmond list
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on July 21, 2012, 05:58:45 PM
thanks for that AL.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 1965 on July 21, 2012, 05:59:06 PM
As an AFL list comprises of certain amount of players..will the reserves team draw on non Richmond listed players as well?or does an AFL list cover this?

they make up the remainder of their vfl list with players who are not on the Richmond list

I wonder if Coach is up for a comeback?

 :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on July 21, 2012, 06:01:19 PM
As an AFL list comprises of certain amount of players..will the reserves team draw on non Richmond listed players as well?or does an AFL list cover this?

they make up the remainder of their vfl list with players who are not on the Richmond list

I wonder if Coach is up for a comeback?

 :lol
sheesh 1965 we are going it alone to improve the club not take it back to those glory years of the 1990s....... :cheers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Smokey on July 21, 2012, 07:13:14 PM

Probably had been planning this for a while. How good is this announcement

Agree Daniel, probably the best single piece of news to come out of the club this season.  Provide we manage it correctly, we can only benefit greatly by this.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: mightytiges on July 21, 2012, 08:00:17 PM
The best thing to happen although I wish it was ending at the end of this season rather than having to put up with us trying to develop young players within that skill-less joke of a so-called football team for another year. As I said in the other thread earlier the benefit of having an affiliate is meant to be to provide senior mature bodies with at least VFL ability and a decent team structure in which your juniors can develop around before progressing up to AFL level. That is not happening at Coburg. We needed to break away and form our own reserves side.

It would be great to have footy back at a redeveloped Punt Rd Oval. When our U19s were still running around in the 80s it was a great ground to watch footy at. Bring it on!  :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on July 21, 2012, 09:08:06 PM
An AFL club official has previously told the Herald Sun clubs were fed up with the alignment models.

“VFL coaches aren't thinking what's best for these kids' development. They're trying to kick enough goals to win games, which goes against all the principles of development,” he said.

“Consistency of message, playing at quality venues and not having winning as your major criteria is critical to the development of young talent.

“I think in 10 years we'll look back and think, `How did we recruit players and send them off to another club to play under different coaches?' ''

Interstate clubs are also desperate to ditch the integration model with West Coast, Fremantle, Adelaide and Port Adelaide all keen to field reserve sides.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-set-to-walk-away-from-coburg-in-2014/story-fnelctok-1226431540421
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 21, 2012, 09:11:32 PM
Tuckers 10.30am game start is a really good idea and wouldnt interfere with others.

Great idea when RFC is playing but not great if other teams are at the MCG

Cannot see the VFL allowing all games having a 10.30 start. Other teams in the comp will complain about it. VFL like the AFL are an interesting beast   ;D trust me or Chutney  :thumbsup

Geelong has done it at Geelong . Why can't we do it?
If anything in the era I grew up ressies started at 11am and seniors were on at 2pm.

We are starting at 10:30 am for a 1 pm finish and either a 2:15 start or 3:15 start on a Sunday.

Keep the RFC 1:45 or Sunday 1:10 start for RFC v interstate clubs at the G and therefore VFL matches that can cater for the VFL requests. Win win for Richmond.

Again agree with what you are saying Tucker but again I'm just trying to point out there are some logistics involved in having all games at curtain raisers at Punt Road.

As I mentioned Geelong does not play all their VFL games as curtain raisers. Actually for memory they have a home VFL game in afew weeks starting at 2.00pm rather than a curtain raiser. Think it maybe against Coburg actually  ;D

Also, what happens when we have Friday night games? There is no way you could have a curtain raiser at Punt Road on a Friday arvo. So in that case another alternative would need to be found and that's what I mean by logistics.

I don't think anyone would want to see us giving up Friday night games just to see a curtain raiser at Punt Road.

Another thing that I probably didn't explain well. If we are not playing at the MCG but are down for a VFL home game at punt Road when say c'wood is playing N0rt when do we play the VFL game? And how many people would go knowing that there isn't the MCG to walk over to?

As I said there are some logistics to work through

Also, the RFC will not control the draw, they will put in their wish list but they won't get everything they want.

I know I'm harping on this but there is still a lot of work to do to get this thing right

Also, 3AW had a bloke on from AFL Vic tonight and he said there is still a lot of planning to be done with both clubs for season with 2014. He said both clubs still had to submit business plans etc but for now the plan is for both teams to stand alone in 2014
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: The Big Richo on July 21, 2012, 10:39:45 PM
Will Coburg make it to the end of 2013?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Go Richo 12 on July 21, 2012, 10:57:30 PM
Will Coburg make it to the end of 2013?
It would be difficult to see them staying in the VFL after the affiliation is over i would think.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Damo on July 21, 2012, 11:15:20 PM
Is this the best thing for richmond?

YEP.

The disrespect towards coburg is poo.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 21, 2012, 11:27:35 PM
Is this the best thing for richmond?

YEP.

The disrespect towards coburg is poo.

Oh well I'm a Richmond fan not a Coburg fan.

I wish Coburg all the best but if they disappear like Yarraville, Camberwell, Caulfield, Dandenong, Oakleigh, Sunshine, Brunswick Broadmeadows, Prahran or anyone else I have not mentioned then so be it.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on July 21, 2012, 11:39:21 PM
In reference to you WP maybe we can present a blueprint to the VFL where we can use Punt Rd 5-6 times a year for home games before a Saturday 2:15 start for four of them.

I'll present another scenario. Richmond as a home team play a Twilight Game at 4:40pm on a Saturday.

The curtain raiser can be the VFL match of the day at 1pm on TV at Punt Rd lets say RFC vs a traditional old VFA club like Port Melbourne. VFL can have their sponsors around the ground as can the RFC 2nds as can the RFC as can the AFL get free spruiking on the ABC for VFL games.

Furthermore the VFL crowd will be larger than normal given the amount of people at the game who will go to the G. Fans can then have a better look at our prspects and now how they are travelling.

In the above scenario win win win for all parties involved.

Even if we had a Sunday twilight a 1 pm start for the VFL would be a great day at the footy.

This break away from Coburg is the best thing for the RFC. :thumbsup



Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Coach on July 22, 2012, 03:08:43 AM
As an AFL list comprises of certain amount of players..will the reserves team draw on non Richmond listed players as well?or does an AFL list cover this?

they make up the remainder of their vfl list with players who are not on the Richmond list

I wonder if Coach is up for a comeback?

 :lol

Guess who is pulling the boots back on in 2014 boys. I always wanted to play for Richmond :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Francois Jackson on July 22, 2012, 05:23:23 AM
Is this the best thing for richmond?

YEP.

The disrespect towards coburg is poo.

Coburg who?
Give me a spell
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on July 22, 2012, 08:03:15 AM
whats of real interest is our they will utilise "top up "players
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: The Big Richo on July 22, 2012, 09:38:36 AM
Will Coburg make it to the end of 2013?
It would be difficult to see them staying in the VFL after the affiliation is over i would think.

I mean will they last until the end of the alignment or will we end up going alone next year anyway?

Coburg seem to be in a fairly shaky position already and I can't imagine this announcement will help.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on September 22, 2012, 02:37:43 AM
Bulldogs are copying us and planning to have their own stand alone VFL team by 2014.

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogsnewsfeatures/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/148166/default.aspx
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: yellowandback on September 22, 2012, 05:01:03 AM
Bulldogs are copying us and planning to have their own stand alone VFL team by 2014.

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogsnewsfeatures/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/148166/default.aspx

Are they going to pay the license fee in one cent pieces?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Owl on September 22, 2012, 06:37:44 AM
They will mobilise the local community to raise the money,
let me see, 1400 muggings will raise a fair whack, second hand ipads, smartphones etc..it can be done.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on September 22, 2012, 07:01:36 AM
They will mobilise the local community to raise the money,
let me see, 1400 muggings will raise a fair whack, second hand ipads, smartphones etc..it can be done.

 :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 22, 2012, 06:25:43 PM
Bulldogs are copying us and planning to have their own stand alone VFL team by 2014.

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogsnewsfeatures/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/148166/default.aspx

Are they going to pay the license fee in one cent pieces?

Seriously though how do they fund it?

They receive over a million bucks a year from the AFL, that's the only way they make a profit.

So how can they justify spending money they don't have to field a VFL side?

Perhaps we should put our hand out to Andy D and ask them to fund ours
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tony_montana on September 22, 2012, 06:28:36 PM
Yep it's rubbish, how are they possibly going to fund this? Put themselves in debt without a care in the world as they know the afl will keep them afloat. peees you off when you see how hard we've had to work to get our own side and we are a lot better resourced than that rabble
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 22, 2012, 07:16:58 PM
Footscray the minnow.

Copying the big men.

Yes big man :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on September 22, 2012, 08:50:44 PM
My concern is not them fielding a team, but the fact that we will be playing on sub standard grounds. According to SEN yesterday they will host games at whitten oval plus a variety of other grounds.
Where are these other grounds and are they up to a decent standard.
Last thing we want is player getting injured on their shi tty grounds
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on September 22, 2012, 09:56:44 PM
Yep it's rubbish, how are they possibly going to fund this? Put themselves in debt without a care in the world as they know the afl will keep them afloat. peees you off when you see how hard we've had to work to get our own side and we are a lot better resourced than that rabble

Maybe so but for them that's moving to the Nought level of existence.
Guarantees mid table mediocrity with an occasional finals appearance and if their lucky a prelim once every 15-20 years.
They'll start coining Scragger spirit and then go as far and go back to calling themselves Footscray in a last ditch effort to retain some sort of sovereignty as was the case with Nought who went for a while under the name of Kangaroos changed their club song and everything else.
Stuff them its what makes them sad and sorry footy clubs.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: eliminator on September 24, 2012, 07:21:58 AM
My concern is not them fielding a team, but the fact that we will be playing on sub standard grounds. According to SEN yesterday they will host games at whitten oval plus a variety of other grounds.
Where are these other grounds and are they up to a decent standard.
Last thing we want is player getting injured on their shi tty grounds
The key words being **** grounds like the Whitten Oval. I remember speaking to a tigers fan in 1993. He had broken his leg after slipping on effluent at the whitten oval that year
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Mr Magic on September 24, 2012, 07:59:01 AM
Bulldogs are copying us and planning to have their own stand alone VFL team by 2014.

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogsnewsfeatures/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/148166/default.aspx

Are they going to pay the license fee in one cent pieces?

Seriously though how do they find it?

They receive over a millim bucks a year from the AFL, that's the only way they make a profit.

So how can they justify spending money they don't have to field a VFL side?

Perhaps we should put our hand out to Andy D and ask them to fund ours

Yep it's rubbish, how are they possibly going to fund this? Put themselves in debt without a care in the world as they know the afl will keep them afloat. peees you off when you see how hard we've had to work to get our own side and we are a lot better resourced than that rabble

Couldn't agree more!!!

Can Andy D buy me lunch?

Seriously why is it that RFC supporters are asked to dig deep for TFTF in order to field their own reserves side and yet the Bulldogs who are basically broke just up and decide that they want one too?!?!
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RedanTiger on September 24, 2012, 11:23:34 AM
The key words being **** grounds like the Whitten Oval. I remember speaking to a tigers fan in 1993. He had broken his leg after slipping on effluent at the whitten oval that year
Believe this has changed with regard to the Whitten Oval.
Howard made a late bid for votes in the West with a promise of $8million to upgrade and when he lost to Rudd the promise was kept by Gillard.
Vaguely recall Gillard opening facilities at Whitten Oval recently. They have certainly upped their sports science area with a strong partnership with Victoria University for use of an altitude room amonst other things and also including the cyrochamber at their facilities at Whitten. Think they're in about the same stage as us and North or even slightly ahead in timing of the upgrade.
just checked.
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogsnewsfeatures/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/123071/default.aspx
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: rogerd3 on September 25, 2012, 12:26:23 PM
this whole stand alone will get out of hand

it might be 500k now but just wait till
everyone wants to get in on the act.

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Smokey on September 26, 2012, 09:27:03 AM
this whole stand alone will get out of hand

it might be 500k now but just wait till
everyone wants to get in on the act.

Best thing if you ask me RD3.  Back to what it should always have stayed at - AFL clubs with their own reserves sides, leaving the VFA(L) to be what it always was - a strong and vibrant competition with it's strength being it's community roots.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: rogerd3 on September 26, 2012, 10:08:25 AM
this whole stand alone will get out of hand

it might be 500k now but just wait till
everyone wants to get in on the act.

Best thing if you ask me RD3.  Back to what it should always have stayed at - AFL clubs with their own reserves sides, leaving the VFA(L) to be what it always was - a strong and vibrant competition with it's strength being it's community roots.

i agree re: it should have stayed as it was...funny how everything old
becomes new again, what a lot of wasted years it has turned
out to be for it seems most clubs now wanting their own reserves sides.

some mone made mention how Knights had all the latest tech gear at
last weeks VFL G/F but Port had to cans and a piece of string.

a club like Eddywood will up the ante and plow money into their reserves
program and as all good sheep do they follow.

give it 5 years and the headline via Caro will be
"Fuhrer concerned about cost blowout"
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 1965 on September 26, 2012, 10:29:44 AM
this whole stand alone will get out of hand

it might be 500k now but just wait till
everyone wants to get in on the act.

Best thing if you ask me RD3.  Back to what it should always have stayed at - AFL clubs with their own reserves sides, leaving the VFA(L) to be what it always was - a strong and vibrant competition with it's strength being it's community roots.

Gotta wonder if it was all planned to kill off the old VFA.

 :huh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 26, 2012, 10:30:43 AM
F Coburg. Do it in 2013 RFC :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on September 26, 2012, 10:31:21 AM
this whole stand alone will get out of hand

it might be 500k now but just wait till
everyone wants to get in on the act.

Best thing if you ask me RD3.  Back to what it should always have stayed at - AFL clubs with their own reserves sides, leaving the VFA(L) to be what it always was - a strong and vibrant competition with it's strength being it's community roots.

Gotta wonder if it was all planned to kill off the old VFA.

 :huh

are they that competent?  :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on September 26, 2012, 01:46:17 PM
ii did take them a century do do so.
I have little doubt that since the VFL broke away they harbored an animosity towards the VFA.

Seeing the demise of the VFA probably has probably been a back room discussion amongst the VFL power brokers in all that time

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 08, 2012, 04:53:07 AM
Melbourne may have to go it alone with their own VFL side even if they can't afford it  :wallywink as the Casey Scorpions are in huge debt.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/failed-pokies-venture-leaves-melbourne-affiliate-casey-fighting-for-survival/story-e6frf9jf-1226512561376

It seems we're moving closer and closer towards an AFL reserves competition as the old VFA clubs struggle to survive in the VFL.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on November 08, 2012, 09:00:52 AM
I heard jack watts speak at the Casey B&F and he promised the supporters as long as he was around the club would survive. I believed the passion in her voice.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 23, 2012, 12:40:33 AM
Come.someone explain how the many vfl listed players.we can./ must sign
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Loui Tufga on November 23, 2012, 12:57:03 AM
Come.someone explain how the many vfl listed players.we can./ must sign

After someone explains to you how to type :whistle
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 23, 2012, 01:00:18 AM
For example, how many collingwood listed vfl players exist?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 23, 2012, 07:38:41 AM
For example, how many collingwood listed vfl players exist?

Stand alone AFL sides in the VFL must have a minimum number of VFL listed players only. Not sure of the exact number but for memory it is about 10-12
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Coach on November 23, 2012, 07:50:03 AM
For example, how many collingwood listed vfl players exist?

Stand alone AFL sides in the VFL must have a minimum number of VFL listed players only. Not sure of the exact number but for memory it is about 10-12

That's not enough to field two sides
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 23, 2012, 12:57:18 PM
For example, how many collingwood listed vfl players exist?

Stand alone AFL sides in the VFL must have a minimum number of VFL listed players only. Not sure of the exact number but for memory it is about 10-12

That's not enough to field two sides


RFC will only be fielding 1 side in VFL Coach. They are not allowed/don’t have to field "ressies/ development team

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Coach on November 23, 2012, 02:12:52 PM
For example, how many collingwood listed vfl players exist?

Stand alone AFL sides in the VFL must have a minimum number of VFL listed players only. Not sure of the exact number but for memory it is about 10-12

That's not enough to field two sides


RFC will only be fielding 1 side in VFL Coach. They are not allowed/don’t have to field "ressies/ development team



I thought Collingwood & Geelong both did? And if we only have a senior side then we may have blokes on our list that miss out on a game of football because they may not be picked for the VFL senior side
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on November 23, 2012, 02:28:39 PM
Come.someone explain how the many vfl listed players.we can./ must sign

For example, how many collingwood listed vfl players exist?

Who can guess which post was on a computer and which was on an iphone?  :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 23, 2012, 04:31:53 PM
For example, how many collingwood listed vfl players exist?

Stand alone AFL sides in the VFL must have a minimum number of VFL listed players only. Not sure of the exact number but for memory it is about 10-12

That's not enough to field two sides


RFC will only be fielding 1 side in VFL Coach. They are not allowed/don’t have to field "ressies/ development team



I thought Collingwood & Geelong both did? And if we only have a senior side then we may have blokes on our list that miss out on a game of football because they may not be picked for the VFL senior side

Nope. The VFL listed only players are top up players will play for the RFC if we are carrying lots of injuries.

Believe the pesky 12/10 rule has been abolished as well, which only applied when you played stand alone VFL teams
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on March 20, 2013, 06:15:39 PM
Imagine Richmond seconds with the YELLOW SASH playing in front of 10k at PUNT ROAD.

The sooner this gets done the better.

PUNT ROAD surface will be magnificent.

Now lets eff off the red sash for GOOD!

 :bow :bow :bow
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Bengal on March 20, 2013, 06:51:33 PM
whats sad is after all the changes to the VFA/VFL it looks like we'll just be back to reserves AFL sides.  The VFA comp has gone the way of of the dodo and its very sad.  i liked watching teams like the Redlegs, 2 blues, seagulls and devils to name a few on a sunday when living closer to town and it was a true second tier comp. it was a tough comp, uncomprimising and full of characters

Bring on a proper AFL reserves comp and let the VFA/VFL develop an appropriate second tier competition with representatives from districts of Victoria.  With all the money the AFL get i'm sure they can put $$ in for bus trips around the state.

it could be a similar setup as the TAC cup..  Bring it on
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on March 20, 2013, 07:57:08 PM
I wont lose much sleep over it, bygone era, as where turtle neck sweaters...time to move on, meanwhile the break up party come the demise of frankston coburg et al, will be held in a phone booth near you :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Bengal on March 20, 2013, 08:41:23 PM
I wont lose much sleep over it, bygone era, as where turtle neck sweaters...time to move on, meanwhile the break up party come the demise of frankston coburg et al, will be held in a phone booth near you :lol

Do you not see it returning to what it originally was?  AFL reserves and then a major state based 2nd tier competition or do you envisage AFL reserves with a few extra combined teams maybe throw in a token local team.. i''m not a fan of this as it has no heart..  I've attended plenty of burgers games and it seems to lack passion.. except at Frankston
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on March 20, 2013, 09:07:09 PM
I reckon most would get far more excited following a tiger cubs outfit than this mismash rag tag coburg side that seems to run on the smell of an oil rag. ....cant come soon enough
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Bengal on March 20, 2013, 09:40:35 PM
I reckon most would get far more excited following a tiger cubs outfit than this mismash rag tag coburg side that seems to run on the smell of an oil rag. ....cant come soon enough

i agree about the Tiger 2's  :gotigers

Just wondering where to for the rest of the teams who still have the mish mash.. i'm thinking all Vic teams will want there own stand alone reserves side but only the most viable teams will be able to afford it.

i can see the poor clubs, especially Norf jumping up and down in the future, saying they need a level playing field and cant afford to field the own 2nds.  Come in AFL offering $$$ and continue propping them up. 
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 10, 2013, 04:01:52 PM
Bling.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Rampstar on June 10, 2013, 06:13:36 PM
I think the white jumper with the yellow and black sash that someone came up with in here would be a terrific jumper for our reserves team.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: yellowandback on June 10, 2013, 06:54:53 PM
Has there been any credible information about our playing on Punt Rd once we have a stand alone team?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 10, 2013, 08:28:59 PM
Has there been any credible information about our playing on Punt Rd once we have a stand alone team?

At last years AGM and I posted this at the time the club could not and would not guarantee VFL games at Punt Road in 2014. Said games would be played there in 2015 but not necessarily 2014

They need to spend another $1 million to bring it up VFL standard. Currently there are no opposition change rooms, no public amenities (eg toilets etc) and a host of other things that need to be fixed up before games can be played there.


Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on June 10, 2013, 09:07:02 PM
Nothing a couple of site sheds wouldn't fix, my mail  is 2014 it is :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 10, 2013, 09:30:14 PM
Nothing a couple of site sheds wouldn't fix, my mail  is 2014 it is :shh

Couple of sheds won't get sign off from the VFL. 

But one way or another all should be known soon
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Crazy_Ivan on June 11, 2013, 11:39:36 AM

They need to spend another $1 million to bring it up VFL standard. no public amenities (eg toilets etc)
Surely a few trees would just about do it?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 11, 2013, 11:42:44 AM

They need to spend another $1 million to bring it up VFL standard. no public amenities (eg toilets etc)
Surely a few trees would just about do it?

 ;D

I don't think that will appease the ladies
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on June 11, 2013, 11:54:10 AM
they should be working in the canteen not watching the footy
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on June 11, 2013, 12:19:31 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 11, 2013, 01:20:20 PM
2015 too far away.

Where they going to play, Coburg?

 :-\
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 11, 2013, 01:46:31 PM
2015 too far away.

Where they going yo okay? Coburg?

 :-\

have no idea, they said at the AGM they were "investigating a number of options including spending the $1mil earlier than planned"

they should be working in the canteen not watching the footy

Well that wont work either as there isn't one at Punt Road that would meet OH&S standards
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on June 11, 2013, 02:11:09 PM
2015 too far away.

Where they going yo okay? Coburg?

 :-\

Great. Our kids will be injuring themselves on poo quality grounds
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on June 11, 2013, 06:09:12 PM
2015 too far away.

Where they going yo okay? Coburg?

 :-\

have no idea, they said at the AGM they were "investigating a number of options including spending the $1mil earlier than planned"

they should be working in the canteen not watching the footy

Well that wont work either as there isn't one at Punt Road that would meet OH&S standards
I'm flabbergasted this wasn't pre planned & included in the redevelopment.  :gobdrop
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on June 11, 2013, 07:15:43 PM
Umm perhaps theres a funding issue :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tony_montana on June 11, 2013, 09:37:14 PM
After all the money issues that have been flagged about running a stand alone reserves side,  what want to know is how the stuff the bulldogs are able to fund one??  We're stronger than them financially and we still had to use the ftf to make it happen.  Surely they will struggle to fund it?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on June 11, 2013, 10:18:17 PM
Has the next stage of punt rd development been spelt out yet, ive heard nothing ::)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 11, 2013, 10:36:01 PM

I'm flabbergasted this wasn't pre planned & included in the redevelopment.  :gobdrop

Because when the re-development was first planned there was no talk about a stand alone VFL side. The re-development of Punt Road was about improving facilities, not playing game sof footy at the ground

The stand alone VFL side has come about since the launch of the FTF

they are 2 very different things

After all the money issues that have been flagged about running a stand alone reserves side,  what want to know is how the stuff the bulldogs are able to fund one??  We're stronger than them financially and we still had to use the ftf to make it happen.  Surely they will struggle to fund it?

You will find that the Bulldogs are not likely to be playing VFL games at the Whitten Oval

ANd yes they will struggle to fund it on their own but they still get large handouts from the AFL so that's how they will fund it

the other thing is the split in the alignment with W'stown was not the Bulldogs choice it was Willies' so Footscray have no choice but to go it alone

We are the opposite, we decided to end our alignment 
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 11, 2013, 11:11:48 PM
That's horse poo.

Give us funding for a canteen and loos Vlad u sob  >:(
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 12, 2013, 07:06:09 AM
Nothing a couple of site sheds wouldn't fix, my mail  is 2014 it is :shh

Chutney agrees about 2014 but not the sheds  ;)  ;D

But one way or another all should be known soon

I got something right without Chutney's help  :rollin

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on June 12, 2013, 10:43:57 AM
That's horse poo.

Give us funding for a canteen and loos Vlad u sob  >:(

 :lol :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 12, 2013, 02:23:39 PM
Good news going by Stig's response to my question about the pavers it appears the Club have decided to go ahead, spend the money and do the further upgrades to PRO now to get it ready for VFL games in 2014  :thumbsup

Refer to the highlighted bits below

They will be re-laid out the front of the Jack Dyer Stand as part of the new Punt Road Oval interface, which are the next works to be completed.

All well & good Stig but when will that be exactly?

2013, 2014 or perhaps 2015? (excuse my cynicism & sarcasim - said I wans't happy)

And BTW is does this new PRO Interface have something to do with VFL side of things

There is no ETA on when that I can give you. Yep its part of getting the ground up to VFL standard, on the path from JDS changerooms to run out onto the ground.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 12, 2013, 02:43:37 PM
keep up the good fight WP
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on June 15, 2013, 07:07:20 PM
We've now got a sponsor for our VFL side :thumbsup


SCF GROUP ‏@SCFGROUP twitter:

"SCF Group delighted to announce sponsorship of Richmond Football Club VFL 2013. See presentation todays AFL match Adel v Rich"
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tony_montana on June 15, 2013, 08:28:44 PM
great news  :clapping good on the scf group
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 15, 2013, 09:03:32 PM
We've now got a sponsor for our VFL side :thumbsup


SCF GROUP ‏@SCFGROUP twitter:

"SCF Group delighted to announce sponsorship of Richmond Football Club VFL 2013. See presentation todays AFL match Adel v Rich"

That's one  ;)   ;D

The container people are SCF Group, Adelaide based, sponsor West Adelaide in the SANFL

Noticed signage around Punt Road during the week, more things to be announced over the next few weeks I reckon
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on June 15, 2013, 11:31:36 PM
Be digging for some gos in a couple of weeks, wanna play punt road stay tunef oerers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on August 14, 2013, 04:08:15 PM
only 2-3 games next year @ punt road apparently  >:(
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Danog on August 14, 2013, 04:42:43 PM
Source?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on August 14, 2013, 04:43:20 PM
RFC employee but she didn't sound too sharp
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 14, 2013, 06:28:03 PM
only 2-3 games next year @ punt road apparently  >:(

No great surprise if true

They said they need a million bucks to bring it up to standard and that's the next FTF target. So they haven't got the $$ yet

Wonder what they will do? Wouldn't be shocked if they use Vic Park  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on August 14, 2013, 06:56:34 PM
Craigieburn ground I would say , one of melb fastest growth corridors , makes sense :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 14, 2013, 08:56:10 PM
Why don't they ask the members to contribute say $10 each and in return ditch those hats or scarfs we get through the membership.

As if our supporter base can't come up with 1 mil.

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on August 14, 2013, 09:00:20 PM
Why don't they ask the members to contribute say $10 each and in return ditch those hats or scarfs we get through the membership.

As if our supporter base can't come up with 1 mil.

Yep

64000 members by 10
X    10
     
$ 640000 if the scarves and caps are $15 it's $960000. There's your money. :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 14, 2013, 09:25:18 PM
Craigieburn ground I would say , one of melb fastest growth corridors , makes sense :shh

Not on option we longer have any ties to Craigieburn, original deal expired wasnt renewed

Why don't they ask the members to contribute say $10 each and in return ditch those hats or scarfs we get through the membership.

As if our supporter base can't come up with 1 mil.


Yep why not?

Whats another mil to go on top of the 5+ mil they've already handed over

Or they could just keep ringing folks and try and flog more of those $200 raffle tickets that aren't selling well

So many things they could again ask the supporters to do

I'm sure the well can handle it .....again  ;D


Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 14, 2013, 09:32:26 PM
Craigieburn ground I would say , one of melb fastest growth corridors , makes sense :shh

Not on option we longer have any ties to Craigieburn, original deal expired wasnt renewed

Why don't they ask the members to contribute say $10 each and in return ditch those hats or scarfs we get through the membership.

As if our supporter base can't come up with 1 mil.


Yep why not?

Whats another mil to go on top of the 5+ mil they've already handed over

Or they could just keep ringing folks and try and flog more of those $200 raffle tickets that aren't selling well

So many things they could again ask the supporters to do

I'm sure the well can handle it .....again  ;D

WP no one has to give to the club but i know i would happily give $10. Heck i would add a zero to that if we end up flogging the bombers in the finals.

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on August 14, 2013, 09:37:42 PM
horsepoo wp

the youth should be #1

games @ home in richmond infront of richmond fans is what 18/19 senior listed player deserve

we are trying to build a winning culture here  ::)

someone write brendon gale a strongly worded email.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 14, 2013, 09:48:44 PM
horsepoo wp

the youth should be #1

games @ home in richmond infront of richmond fans is what 18/19 senior listed player deserve

we are trying to build a winning culture here  ::)

someone write brendon gale a strongly worded email.

Why is it horse poo?  :-\

I said yep the club can go again to the members to get this done because its what it does

That's what the FTF is all about isnt it?

I'm looking forward to games at Punt Road so I am not sure why you are whacking me

Why don't you write the email Bents if you feel so strongly  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on August 14, 2013, 09:51:16 PM
you are the articulate one 
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on August 14, 2013, 09:56:19 PM
wp loves his scarves and hats  >:(
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Yeahright on August 14, 2013, 10:05:10 PM
Why don't they ask the members to contribute say $10 each and in return ditch those hats or scarfs we get through the membership.

As if our supporter base can't come up with 1 mil.

Yep

64000 members by 10
X    10
     
$ 640000 if the scarves and caps are $15 it's $960000. There's your money. :thumbsup

What if I want a scarf
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 14, 2013, 10:05:45 PM
wp loves his scarves and hats  >:(

Nope

Don't care one way or another
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 14, 2013, 10:14:26 PM
Why don't they ask the members to contribute say $10 each and in return ditch those hats or scarfs we get through the membership.

As if our supporter base can't come up with 1 mil.

Yep

64000 members by 10
X    10
     
$ 640000 if the scarves and caps are $15 it's $960000. There's your money. :thumbsup

What if I want a scarf

no problem, you can get your scarf :thumbsup

its the option that i am asking for as a fair few wouldnt want one, for a year at least, if it meant we play at punt Road
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on August 14, 2013, 10:28:59 PM
It is an option you drunks
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on August 14, 2013, 11:46:12 PM
If the Richmond VFL team played all home matches at Punt Road, what would the crowd be on average?

Would Richmond need to fund more money to play at Punt Road? Guessing one grandstand might not be enough? Thoughts?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 🏅Dooks on August 15, 2013, 04:30:02 AM
If the Richmond VFL team played all home matches at Punt Road, what would the crowd be on average?

Would Richmond need to fund more money to play at Punt Road? Guessing one grandstand might not be enough? Thoughts?

Get them scheduled 2 hours before our Saturday and Sunday home games, charge gold coin donation as the entry fee and open up the bars.

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 15, 2013, 07:05:05 AM
If the Richmond VFL team played all home matches at Punt Road, what would the crowd be on average?

Would Richmond need to fund more money to play at Punt Road? Guessing one grandstand might not be enough? Thoughts?

It's got nothing to do with needing another grandstand

Club has already said they need $1 mil to bring Punt Road up to standard for VFL games. Mentioned a number of times in this thread torch what needs to be done to get it up to scratch
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Ruanaidh on August 15, 2013, 07:10:57 AM
If the Richmond VFL team played all home matches at Punt Road, what would the crowd be on average?

Would Richmond need to fund more money to play at Punt Road? Guessing one grandstand might not be enough? Thoughts?

Get them scheduled 2 hours before our Saturday and Sunday home games, charge gold coin donation as the entry fee and open up the bars.
Now, that's what I call a plan :cheers. The banks will be lining up to throw us the cash on that business model :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on August 15, 2013, 12:16:35 PM
Reckon the caps scarfs mass produced in sweat shops probably cost a couple of bucks at most.

Not sure what the other clubs with ressies do, but maybe they could offer a VFL membership for say 30 extra for RFC members that would get access to all VFL matches, otherwise you pay at the gate if your not an RFC member or dont take up the offer.
And there's your money!

Then again if they are going to use the next lot of FTF for this then make sure the members know this, I had an envelope handed to me saturday which went straight in the bin (Given heaps!) but if I was more aware and this is what it would be used for would of chucked in again no worries.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 15, 2013, 12:31:15 PM
Reckon the caps scarfs mass produced in sweat shops probably cost a couple of bucks at most.

Correct

Quote
Not sure what the other clubs with ressies do, but maybe they could offer a VFL membership for say 30 extra for RFC members that would get access to all VFL matches, otherwise you pay at the gate if your not an RFC member or dont take up the offer.
And there's your money!

Club have always said you RFC membership will get you entry to our VFL games so I am not sure they are in a position to or would want to charge people for a separate membership for the VFL side

Quote
Then again if they are going to use the next lot of FTF for this then make sure the members know this, I had an envelope handed to me saturday which went straight in the bin (Given heaps!) but if I was more aware and this is what it would be used for would of chucked in again no worries.

Pretty sure that their web-site articles last week promoting it being the FTF round they had said the next thing the FTF was focusing on was raising money for the "upgrade of the interface" at Punt Road to enable VFL games to be played there.

Will try and find it
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 15, 2013, 12:37:01 PM
Pretty sure that their web-site articles last week promoting it being the FTF round they had said the next thing the FTF was focusing on was raising money for the "upgrade of the interface" at Punt Road to enable VFL games to be played there.

Will try and find it

Here you go CUB:

Fighting Tiger Fund round
By richmondfc.com.au
5:29pm AEST Monday, August 5, 2013

"The next stage of the FTF is to raise funds to redevelop the interface around the ground at the ME Bank Centre, including OH&S compliance, adequate ground access, change room facilities and viewing platforms, with the ultimate goal to bring VFL football games back to Punt Road Oval."

From:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-08-05/caydon-kicks-in-to-fighting-tiger-fund-round

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on August 15, 2013, 12:59:02 PM
Case in point, I consider myself a bit of a Richmond freak but missed that!
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: dwaino on August 15, 2013, 01:01:22 PM
Stuff OH&S compliance. Just make everyone sign a waiver on the way in.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: rogerd3 on August 15, 2013, 01:18:20 PM
Going by a post on another forum these issues will be sorted in the off season.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 15, 2013, 01:33:08 PM
Going by a post on another forum these issues will be sorted in the off season.

Sorted?

There's a fair bit of work to be completed before sign off to play games there and considering they haven't really started any of the works yet I think things are from being sorted  :whistle  ;D

Stuff OH&S compliance. Just make everyone sign a waiver on the way in.


Bit more complicated unfortuantely, certain things need to be completed before the VFL will OK the ground for games. 
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Yeahright on August 15, 2013, 01:58:18 PM
If essendon can use consent forms to take drugs I'm sure we can to play footy on a field
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: rogerd3 on August 15, 2013, 02:03:28 PM
Going by a post on another forum these issues will be sorted in the off season.

Sorted?

There's a fair bit of work to be completed before sign off to play games there and considering they haven't really started any of the works yet I think things are from being sorted  :whistle  ;D

Stuff OH&S compliance. Just make everyone sign a waiver on the way in.


Bit more complicated unfortuantely, certain things need to be completed before the VFL will OK the ground for games.

Only going by another poster who posted on PRE that at a function this morning GM said that
- Around $1m of work will be done to PR oval and stands in off-season - have the money in Jack Dyer fund...
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 15, 2013, 03:02:22 PM
Only going by another poster who posted on PRE that at a function this morning GM said that
- Around $1m of work will be done to PR oval and stands in off-season - have the money in Jack Dyer fund...

Understand that but....

It is fine for the RFC to say everything will done in the off season

But our history with construction programs over the last 3-4 years is terrible.  ;D

The re-development which was to take about 9-12 months to build took over 18 months (the Indigenous Learning Centre/MRC)

Hell it took us close 2 years from when we got the funding to when actually started building  ;D ;D

So forgive the cynic in me for thinking what they want to have done and they actually get done are slightly out of whack

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RedanTiger on August 15, 2013, 03:19:01 PM
How's the paving going WP?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 15, 2013, 03:22:13 PM
How's the paving going WP?

It's not, they're still in storage, mine are probaly part of the broken lot  :P

never know maybe we will get a "Paver update letter" from Benny for Xmas this year  :help

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on August 15, 2013, 04:08:15 PM
so whats the deal with the ones that broke?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 15, 2013, 04:45:31 PM
so whats the deal with the ones that broke?

CLub will be paying for them to be placed when they finally get around to re-laying them after the finish the next upgrade (getting it ready for VFL footy).

I am hoping I get to see them again by 2015 or 2016
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Smokey on August 15, 2013, 09:41:05 PM
How's the paving going WP?

 :lol

poo stirrer!!

 :fishing
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 15, 2013, 10:14:49 PM
How's the paving going WP?

 :lol

poo stirrer!!

 :fishing

Trust me I don't need much encouragement  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RedanTiger on August 16, 2013, 07:10:55 PM
How's the paving going WP?

 :lol

poo stirrer!!

 :fishing

Trust me I don't need much encouragement  ;D

Jumpin' in the boat  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 16, 2013, 09:35:58 PM
How's the paving going WP?

 :lol

poo stirrer!!

 :fishing

Trust me I don't need much encouragement  ;D

Jumpin' in the boat  ;D

And when I reach land I stick in the boots  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 18, 2013, 04:56:51 PM
GET ANDY COLLINS  :bow :bow
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Loui Tufga on September 18, 2013, 04:59:20 PM
GET ANDY COLLINS  :bow :bow

It's done :shh
Coach told me :whistle
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on October 14, 2013, 04:06:41 AM
A chance there might be Richmond ressies games at Punt Rd next year according to Benny Gale.

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

Richo: A huge positive coming up next year with Richmond having its own reserves side playing at our own Punt Rd Oval. How exciting is that for us?

Gale: It's really exciting, mate. It's not rocket science. It's something we identified early on as a priority but we didn't have the luxury to do it. The Fighting Tiger Fund and our improved business gives us the confidence and means to do that. To have our own reserves is big enough. Huge impetus to our development program for our players. But to play them here at Punt Rd will be even better. Now we're not quite there yet. Got to get Punt Rd to a stage where it's fit and able to have crowds with all the proper amentities and it's safe. We sort of put all the money into the oval so we need to raise funds to get the other parts of the oval [done].

Richo: How confident are you about getting football at Punt Rd next year?

Gale: I'm reasonably confident but I can't say for sure. We are still working on putting the funds together to make that a reality.

Richo: So what do you need to do to get it up to scratch? The grandstand and some infrastructure around?

Gale: Yeah! The Jack Dyer Stand needs improvements; the terracing and standing room in front of the Jack Dyer Stand. We need to provide some amentities for supporters - toilets facilties, scoreboard, turnstiles to regulate who goes in and out. So these sort of things don't sound like much but they do add up. We've got some irons in the fire. As I said, we're got a reasonability of confidence that we'll have the ressies here [Punt Rd] next year but we've got some work to do. 

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-10-10/gale-season-review
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Andyy on October 14, 2013, 10:15:02 AM
Awesome. Would love to attend at Punt Rd and see some of these youngsters up close in action.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RFC_Official on October 14, 2013, 10:36:14 AM
Awesome. Would love to attend at Punt Rd and see some of these youngsters up close in action.

All our VFL news will be released in November - home ground, jumper, players, facilities, etc.

We're working hard behind the scenes to get it all ready for that launch.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on October 14, 2013, 10:43:06 AM
Awesome. Would love to attend at Punt Rd and see some of these youngsters up close in action.

All our VFL news will be released in November - home ground, jumper, players, facilities, etc.

We're working hard behind the scenes to get it all ready for that launch.
Can't wait, really looking forward to this :)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 14, 2013, 01:29:49 PM
Awesome. Would love to attend at Punt Rd and see some of these youngsters up close in action.

All our VFL news will be released in November - home ground, jumper, players, facilities, etc.

We're working hard behind the scenes to get it all ready for that launch.

Home games must be @ punt road
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 14, 2013, 08:18:58 PM
Awesome. Would love to attend at Punt Rd and see some of these youngsters up close in action.

All our VFL news will be released in November - home ground, jumper, players, facilities, etc.

We're working hard behind the scenes to get it all ready for that launch.

Home games must be @ punt road

Only if it's up to standard and it gets work safe sign off

Sure you can donate and few 1,000 to the FTF to help the cause Bents  ;D

Interesting to see what the jumper is going to look like, seeing it isn't going to be our traditional guernsey
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 14, 2013, 09:20:48 PM
Work safe is happy with injection of ped and all crap up the sun then they can't allow games of football in Richmond  :banghead
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Smokey on October 14, 2013, 09:34:57 PM
Work safe is happy with injection of ped and all crap up the sun then they can't allow games of football in Richmond  :banghead

 :lol   :clapping  Spot on Bents!
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: eliminator on October 15, 2013, 02:07:42 PM
Really looking forward to watching games at punt road.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on October 16, 2013, 06:18:47 PM
On page 74 of today's Herald-Sun, Jon Ralph says Richmond needs the Punt Road upgrade to meet VFL and Melbourne City Council standards to host VFL games. He says it will cost $1 million and have a capacity of 5,500.

He also quotes Benny Gale from the interview on the RFC website - "We are still working towards getting the money, and we are going through our budget for next year, but we are not far away from getting to the point where we hope to press the button".
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 16, 2013, 06:22:11 PM
maybe if the players held their end of the bargain and beat carlton we wouldn't have to try and "find the million" it would've fell into our hands

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 16, 2013, 06:28:27 PM
I don't think we'll play at pro
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: yellowandback on October 16, 2013, 06:34:48 PM
maybe if the players held their end of the bargain and beat carlton we wouldn't have to try and "find the million" it would've fell into our hands


Maybe supporters can look at the last 4 years instead if one game and see that we are a long way progressed from the days of Terry Wallace and Greg Miller?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 16, 2013, 06:58:57 PM
maybe if the players held their end of the bargain and beat carlton we wouldn't have to try and "find the million" it would've fell into our hands


Maybe supporters can look at the last 4 years instead if one game and see that we are a long way progressed from the days of Terry Wallace and Greg Miller?

Believe me i do and  off field i couldnt be more happier with the progress.

It's the players who i have issues with and who got ahead of themselves.

That was a pathetic performance, equalling finishing 9th IMO.

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on October 16, 2013, 07:01:35 PM
perhaps then it was some supporters who got ahead of themselves?

oh for the days of continually getting early draft picks.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on October 16, 2013, 07:09:49 PM
Terry  and all his media mates have wiped us more than once the past few years,Yet Dimma and all the RFC have stood fat...We have made progress on field and off the field every year since Dimma has been there. What more can you ask for? .To this point in time I am absolutely tickled pink with how the club is going
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on October 16, 2013, 07:17:30 PM
Absolutely G, my feet haven't touched the ground since I dunno when, with the hottest young list in the comp and now with more resources than Rio Tinto it spells d a n g e r to the rest of the competition  :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on October 16, 2013, 07:19:41 PM
The mining analogy has me :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: yellowandback on October 16, 2013, 07:48:35 PM
maybe if the players held their end of the bargain and beat carlton we wouldn't have to try and "find the million" it would've fell into our hands


Maybe supporters can look at the last 4 years instead if one game and see that we are a long way progressed from the days of Terry Wallace and Greg Miller?


Believe me i do and  off field i couldnt be more happier with the progress.

It's the players who i have issues with and who got ahead of themselves.

That was a pathetic performance, equalling finishing 9th IMO.

On field has been very good, from being the Fitzroy of the competition in 2010 to winning 15 games this year.
Sure we had a poor half in the final but players and coaches have improved every year and learnt from each defeat. Why won't we learn from this loss?
There is no reason to doubt us continuing to improve again next yea although its unlikely to be in the same increments.
Sky's not falling in Gus, keep the faith  :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 16, 2013, 08:13:12 PM
On page 74 of today's Herald-Sun, Jon Ralph says Richmond needs the Punt Road upgrade to meet VFL and Melbourne City Council standards to host VFL games. He says it will cost $1 million and have a capacity of 5,500.



Hmmmmmm

Mentioned this a $1mil figure a few times and got ridiculed for saying it  ;D

I doubt very much that the ALL games will be played at Punt Road in 2014. If they're lucky 2nd half of the season might get games in but doubtful if they can't get the $$$ together

Certainly don't want to borrowing to get it up to scratch, defeats the purpose of just having paid off our debt

I am sure a further request to donations to the FTF can't be too far away  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: taztiger4 on October 16, 2013, 08:18:27 PM
I disagree , debt for infrastructure is ok & will pay dividends
$1m debt @ what 7-8% is stuff all & could be repayed in 2 years easily
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on October 16, 2013, 08:21:59 PM
Can't believe they're posturing over 1mn , that's nothing these days. An extra monster raffle , another blockbuster and 5000 more members, e a s y  :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 16, 2013, 08:23:03 PM
I disagree , debt for infrastructure is ok & will pay dividends
$1m debt @ what 7-8% is stuff all & could be repayed in 2 years easily

Firstly, they said they won't be going into debt again and would expect them to honour that pledge.

Secondly, I don't think people who have given the FTF under the premise that 50% of it would used to repay debt would be overly impressed if the Club went out and borrowed money again. Or alternatively saw funding  in the footy dept reduced to service a new debt. Not a great look

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 16, 2013, 08:25:43 PM
Can't believe they're posturing over 1mn , that's nothing these days. An extra monster raffle , another blockbuster and 5000 more members, e a s y  :shh

Ever heard of the word BUDGET?

You know you have this thing called revenues that enables you to spend.

It also is your plan as to where you intend to spend the revenues

Can't spend something you don't have

Guarantee you that any extra budgeted revenues for 2014 have already been allocated.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: taztiger4 on October 16, 2013, 08:32:10 PM
I disagree , debt for infrastructure is ok & will pay dividends
$1m debt @ what 7-8% is stuff all & could be repayed in 2 years easily

Firstly, they said they won't be going into debt again and would expect them to honour that pledge.

Secondly, I don't think people who have given the FTF under the premise that 50% of it would used to repay debt would be overly impressed if the Club went out and borrowed money again. Or alternatively saw funding  in the footy dept reduced to service a new debt. Not a great look

No worries, your opinion but as a FTF donator, i have no issue
Big difference in getting rid of what I would term the poo debt as opposed to building infrastructure that will help to generate sustainable revenue
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: taztiger4 on October 16, 2013, 08:40:38 PM
Can't believe they're posturing over 1mn , that's nothing these days. An extra monster raffle , another blockbuster and 5000 more members, e a s y  :shh

Ever heard of the word BUDGET?

You know you have this thing called revenues that enables you to spend.

It also is your plan as to where you intend to spend the revenues

Can't spend something you don't have

Guarantee you that any extra budgeted revenues for 2014 have already been allocated.

So do you think they would have allocated revenues from games being played @ PRO ?
Mate i am no accountant but our business has a budget & as soon as we win a big job the budget gets thrown out the window :)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 16, 2013, 10:09:38 PM
  So do you think they would have allocated revenues from games being played @ PRO ?
Mate i am no accountant but our business has a budget & as soon as we win a big job the budget gets thrown out the window :)

I am an accountant, and folks wanting to turf budgets because they get excited when they have a business "windfall" is the reason why businesses have accountants  ;D

They have to find at least $500k a year to field a VFL team that's based on what it costs Geelong. They are going to pour money into the footy dept in the area of development which is separate to the money needed to field the VFL side

TBBH I don't believe they will make much money on games at PRO, at best they would be hoping to break even. Why people think that games at PRO is somehow going to be some big money spinner has me doing this  :huh3

The cost in putting games on is going to be in most cases greater than revenues that the gate, food and beverage sales generate. I'd argue strongly to think otherwise is not good business planning

No worries, your opinion but as a FTF donator, i have no issue
Big difference in getting rid of what I would term the poo debt as opposed to building infrastructure that will help to generate sustainable revenue

As a FTF donor as well personally I would be extremely peeved if they went down the debt path again and it is mainly for the opposite reason to what you suggest. As I said above I don't see games at PRO being a big money spinner for the club so go into debt for something that is unlikely to pay for itself is not something I support

And BTW part of the debt that's just been paid off was for the first lost improvements of at PRO a few years back eg the pool and admin building
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tony_montana on October 16, 2013, 10:42:35 PM
With a capacity of 5.5k then yeah youd think they don't have much hope to make $$. Get that up to 10-12k and schedule the games before our G games and you'll easily get capacity crowds. I know its probably a logistical nightmare but hopefully some time can be put into trying to get the corresponding fixture overlap at times during the year
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: yellowandback on October 17, 2013, 07:47:14 AM
Couple of thoughts:-
 - if we get to use the oval "rent free" and charge $10 per game entry fee :- $50k which adds up if we can get 8-10 games played there. The caveat here would be that the games are played prior to the senior game which might be tricky to organise
 - if we can arrange a catering contract there, it  ought to land us another $300-500k annually. The down side here is that the beers and food would be expensive.
 - again, if it is rent free to us why not rent the oval out to other clubs who are playing at the G? Again, I see this as the old triple win - good for punters who want to watch their AFL sides, reserves play, good for the clubs who most probably get 4000-5000 punters along to a game due to the convenience of location and timing and a win in generating some rent for the oval. We might do a revenue share or charge $20-30k for them to use the ground.

Key to the above is to get say a dozen decent ressie games which feature Tigers, Pies or Cats seconds teams playing before the seniors.

Even if you halve everything to make it affordable we should still generate $500k if we can get the games there.
Pays for a couple of development coaches.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tony_montana on October 17, 2013, 02:52:32 PM
well thought out yandb. The rent free point is something I overlooked. Not to mention having other vfl sides play their curtain raisers there and charge them, long term it would be a sound investment to get the capacity up
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 17, 2013, 04:27:44 PM
Although I understand your ideas yandb I am not sure they are workable

Firstly I cannot see any other teams wanting to play their VFL games their.

There are 4 other stand alone. AFL sides, Geelong, Essendon, C''wood and Footscray. Pies, Bulldogs and Essendon have promised their members VFL games at their traditional venues. Outside of that to play games at PRO they will want to receive some sort of payment for moving their games to another venue. So IMHO I can't see them being be prepared to pay us.

I can't see Geelong moving games simply because they want to give their members as many games down in Geelong seeing they only get 7 home games at Skilled Stadium

Re a catering contract, again IMHO we'd be lucky to generate a $100k from any arrangement. The caterer would have written into the deal a fixed amount they have to generate before the club got a cut. Catering company would supply all staff and that equates to their greatest cost. And BTW they are mongrels to deal with  ;)

Finally, I doubt very much the RFC will want to charge members any type entrance fee considering they've promoted it as it being free to members.



Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: big tone on October 17, 2013, 06:19:19 PM
Put our memberships up by $16 this year. $1 mil in the sky rocket.
Incentive is you get in free to all games at PRO for an extra $16
It's the price of a pie and a drink at the footy.
Job done.
Thank you. 
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Coach on October 17, 2013, 06:29:03 PM
Did someone say we not wearing our traditional strip? Don't like that at all. We'll be wearing this (minus the Tassie logos ;D)


(http://kingboroughtigers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/TSL_Tigers_home_guernsey.png)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Coach on October 17, 2013, 06:30:18 PM
GET ANDY COLLINS  :bow :bow

It's done :shh
Coach told me :whistle

You better be talking about another Coach.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on October 17, 2013, 07:29:52 PM
I disagree , debt for infrastructure is ok & will pay dividends
$1m debt @ what 7-8% is stuff all & could be repayed in 2 years easily

Firstly, they said they won't be going into debt again and would expect them to honour that pledge.

Secondly, I don't think people who have given the FTF under the premise that 50% of it would used to repay debt would be overly impressed if the Club went out and borrowed money again. Or alternatively saw funding  in the footy dept reduced to service a new debt. Not a great look

No worries, your opinion but as a FTF donator, i have no issue
Big difference in getting rid of what I would term the poo debt as opposed to building infrastructure that will help to generate sustainable revenue
Agreed, not sure there's any problem borrowing $$ in order to Improve our facilities to play fixtures there  hardly burning dollars :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 17, 2013, 08:32:27 PM
Exactly take out a loan ffs
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Darth Tiger on October 17, 2013, 11:25:50 PM
Exactly take out a loan ffs

Peanut comment

Richmond VFL @ PRO can only dream of having the facilities like TEAC Oval's Norm Goss Stand in 2014.

However, in saying that PRO would have significant appeal to broadcasters if Foxtel Cup and VFL finals were to be played at a centralised location near key data and transport hubs from 2015 .....
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: yellowandback on October 18, 2013, 05:59:38 AM
Although I understand your ideas yandb I am not sure they are workable

Firstly I cannot see any other teams wanting to play their VFL games their.

There are 4 other stand alone. AFL sides, Geelong, Essendon, C''wood and Footscray. Pies, Bulldogs and Essendon have promised their members VFL games at their traditional venues. Outside of that to play games at PRO they will want to receive some sort of payment for moving their games to another venue. So IMHO I can't see them being be prepared to pay us.

I can't see Geelong moving games simply because they want to give their members as many games down in Geelong seeing they only get 7 home games at Skilled Stadium

Re a catering contract, again IMHO we'd be lucky to generate a $100k from any arrangement. The caterer would have written into the deal a fixed amount they have to generate before the club got a cut. Catering company would supply all staff and that equates to their greatest cost. And BTW they are mongrels to deal with  ;)

Finally, I doubt very much the RFC will want to charge members any type entrance fee considering they've promoted it as it being free to members.

Fair enough WP, just to respond because I do think it is very workable.....

1. Catering contracts might be difficult to work with but who isn't these days?  You don't throw in the towel for that reason
2. I haven't read anywhere that the club is promoting free entry, is this the case for all Coburg games? If so, okay but this seems extremely generous - no wonder VFL clubs are going out of business. Being an accountant you'd understand that a P&L doesn't work very effectively without a top line!
3. Getting 10-15 games at Punt Rd as a type of "double header" might be tricky to organise but surely the AFL could fund so,e research with footy fans to assess the appetite for the idea? It seems like a no brainier to me given how popular it was through the 80s and 90s so it seems like a great way to add something to fans who are going to the football anyway and a nice revenue top up for us.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 18, 2013, 07:35:59 AM

Fair enough WP, just to respond because I do think it is very workable.....

1. Catering contracts might be difficult to work with but who isn't these days?  You don't throw in the towel for that reason
2. I haven't read anywhere that the club is promoting free entry, is this the case for all Coburg games? If so, okay but this seems extremely generous - no wonder VFL clubs are going out of business. Being an accountant you'd understand that a P&L doesn't work very effectively without a top line!
3. Getting 10-15 games at Punt Rd as a type of "double header" might be tricky to organise but surely the AFL could fund so,e research with footy fans to assess the appetite for the idea? It seems like a no brainier to me given how popular it was through the 80s and 90s so it seems like a great way to add something to fans who are going to the football anyway and a nice revenue top up for us.

Yep RFC members got free entry into all Coburg home games. VFL clubs make their money on match day from beer sales. The source all everything themselves and use volunteers to sale all the food and beverage, hence why they make money on it. With Caterers you don't make that money

Although I am sure fans would love the idea of going to a game before heading off to the MCG as I said other clubs are not IMHO going to move games to PRO and then pay us, the only way they would even consider it is if we paid them.

Finally, the logistics of games at PRO before big blockbusters games on Friday nights is darn near impossible I reckon. Can you imagine the traffic bottleneck of Punt Road with footys flying around  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 18, 2013, 02:04:29 PM
Exactly take out a loan ffs

Peanut comment

Richmond VFL @ PRO can only dream of having the facilities like TEAC Oval's Norm Goss Stand in 2014.

However, in saying that PRO would have significant appeal to broadcasters if Foxtel Cup and VFL finals were to be played at a centralised location near key data and transport hubs from 2015 .....

It doesn't have to be a world class facility.

 All I a arguing is the importance of the twos playing as many games as soon at PRO as soon as possible.

This is perhaps the most important element in the Richmond future.

For the kids yo be playing at home. In front of signing drinking fans. Would be an excellent experience. Light years ahead of playing along duds at Coburg.

Image the reserves winning the flag in front of 5000 rfc fans.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tony_montana on October 19, 2013, 10:30:00 AM
Put our memberships up by $16 this year. $1 mil in the sky rocket.
Incentive is you get in free to all games at PRO for an extra $16
It's the price of a pie and a drink at the footy.
Job done.
Thank you.

Yep, Im all for that. don't think many members would object to helping the club out this way.

Think the club should be preparing and tabling a vision of PRO as a decent VFL ground to take to the AFL and the gvt. I know clubs would like to play VFL at their own grounds, but if you work out a deal where they pay us a reasonable lease fee and then take the gate I don't think many would object especially if its before a big game.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 19, 2013, 10:31:38 AM

Fair enough WP, just to respond because I do think it is very workable.....

1. Catering contracts might be difficult to work with but who isn't these days?  You don't throw in the towel for that reason
2. I haven't read anywhere that the club is promoting free entry, is this the case for all Coburg games? If so, okay but this seems extremely generous - no wonder VFL clubs are going out of business. Being an accountant you'd understand that a P&L doesn't work very effectively without a top line!
3. Getting 10-15 games at Punt Rd as a type of "double header" might be tricky to organise but surely the AFL could fund so,e research with footy fans to assess the appetite for the idea? It seems like a no brainier to me given how popular it was through the 80s and 90s so it seems like a great way to add something to fans who are going to the football anyway and a nice revenue top up for us.

Yep RFC members got free entry into all Coburg home games.
VFL clubs make their money on match day from beer sales. The source all everything themselves and use volunteers to sale all the food and beverage, hence why they make money on it. With Caterers you don't make that money

Although I am sure fans would love the idea of going to a game before heading off to the MCG as I said other clubs are not IMHO going to move games to PRO and then pay us, the only way they would even consider it is if we paid them.

Finally, the logistics of games at PRO before big blockbusters games on Friday nights is darn near impossible I reckon. Can you imagine the traffic bottleneck of Punt Road with footys flying around  ;D

Who cares about Coburg ffs  :banghead :banghead
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 19, 2013, 12:36:31 PM
R

Fair enough WP, just to respond because I do think it is very workable.....

1. Catering contracts might be difficult to work with but who isn't these days?  You don't throw in the towel for that reason
2. I haven't read anywhere that the club is promoting free entry, is this the case for all Coburg games? If so, okay but this seems extremely generous - no wonder VFL clubs are going out of business. Being an accountant you'd understand that a P&L doesn't work very effectively without a top line!
3. Getting 10-15 games at Punt Rd as a type of "double header" might be tricky to organise but surely the AFL could fund so,e research with footy fans to assess the appetite for the idea? It seems like a no brainier to me given how popular it was through the 80s and 90s so it seems like a great way to add something to fans who are going to the football anyway and a nice revenue top up for us.

Yep RFC members got free entry into all Coburg home games.
VFL clubs make their money on match day from beer sales. The source all everything themselves and use volunteers to sale all the food and beverage, hence why they make money on it. With Caterers you don't make that money

Although I am sure fans would love the idea of going to a game before heading off to the MCG as I said other clubs are not IMHO going to move games to PRO and then pay us, the only way they would even consider it is if we paid them.

Finally, the logistics of games at PRO before big blockbusters games on Friday nights is darn near impossible I reckon. Can you imagine the traffic bottleneck of Punt Road with footys flying around  ;D

Who cares about Coburg ffs  :banghead :banghead

Suggest you read things in their entirety rather than what suits your purpose.

I was asked a question which i answered regarding if RFC members got free access to VFL games previously? Answer was yes, hence why i said the RFC are unlikely to charge members to go to watch our VFL side next year.

Has very little to do with coburg at all i would have thought FFS 
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 19, 2013, 02:08:08 PM
FFS 90% OF rfc fans would pay $10 to watch reserve games at PRO
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: TigerMonk on October 22, 2013, 07:42:43 AM
FFS 90% OF rfc fans would pay $10 to watch reserve games at PRO

Those who don't have a RFC membership maybe  ;D l get a VFL card every year free that l give away to gain entry to any VFL game  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 22, 2013, 01:16:56 PM
We should wear pink
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on October 22, 2013, 05:53:50 PM
Please elaborate Mrakov..you got my attention on this one
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 22, 2013, 06:41:07 PM
Please elaborate Mrakov..you got my attention on this one

Pink sash bro
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 22, 2013, 07:05:54 PM
Please elaborate Mrakov..you got my attention on this one

Pink sash bro

Produced by Adidas no doubt  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 22, 2013, 07:49:45 PM
Please elaborate Mrakov..you got my attention on this one

Pink sash bro

Produced by Adidas no doubt  ;D

Anyone but kooga
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: wayne on October 30, 2013, 03:33:14 PM
Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375

Nothing confirmed but names linked with Richmond's new VFL squad include Nathan Lovett-Murray, Cam Howat, James Wall and Rian McGough.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 30, 2013, 04:04:08 PM
Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375

Nothing confirmed but names linked with Richmond's new VFL squad include Nathan Lovett-Murray, Cam Howat, James Wall and Rian McGough.


Cam Howat makes a RFC comeback  :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Coach on October 30, 2013, 04:07:08 PM
Why's that funny? He's a ripping bloke and a good player at VFL level.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 30, 2013, 04:14:16 PM
Why's that funny? He's a ripping bloke and a good player at VFL level.

It's funny because he was very disappointed when he was de-listed from our AFL squad. Surprsied he'd consider coming back to the club to be honest

I know he is a "ripping bloke"; he is a good bloke just surprised by it

and hasn't played at that level for quite sometime
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Coach on October 30, 2013, 04:18:47 PM
I still don't see any humour in it.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 30, 2013, 04:56:26 PM
Nor do I.

This is very serious.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 30, 2013, 05:07:22 PM
Tambling  :pray
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on October 30, 2013, 05:12:36 PM
Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375 twitter:

"It's clear Richmond is out to follow the path of Geelong and surround its young players with seasoned types. Has worked well for the Cats"
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on October 30, 2013, 05:33:39 PM
Luke McGuane and Robin Nahas IN  ;)

Interesting with Lovett-Murray though.

How good would it be to have Tambling back?  :rollin

Needs to be delisted at Adelaide first!

Matt Thomas??? :laugh:
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 30, 2013, 05:37:47 PM
Blinds delisted couple hour ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ICdo15iYPY    ;D  nsfw
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 30, 2013, 07:49:39 PM
Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375 twitter:

"It's clear Richmond is out to follow the path of Geelong and surround its young players with seasoned types. Has worked well for the Cats"

Tigers have always said they are following the Geelong VFL model
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on October 31, 2013, 12:58:22 AM
Tambling  :pray
Crows to re-draft Tambling as a rookie.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-30/tambling-career-likely-over
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 31, 2013, 06:56:58 AM
Tambling  :pray
Crows to re-draft Tambling as a rookie.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-30/tambling-career-likely-over

Possible but highly doubtful  ;D

HUN report yesterday said he had knocked back a rookie spot
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on October 31, 2013, 10:48:15 AM
Cam Howat, for when you can't afford a Tivendale
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on October 31, 2013, 01:41:24 PM
Richo and Tim Clarke discuss VFL

Matthew Richardson sits down with VFL coach Tim Clarke gain an insight into the plans for Richmond's standalone VFL side for 2014.

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-10-31/richo-and-tim-clarke-discuss-vfl

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Richo: What are the benefits of having our own VFL side?

Clarke: Having more control and not feeling guilty we are taking players off at half-time or playing a player that might not be ready for senior VFL. A good story is Gideon Simon this year; our PNG kid. If we had our own VFL side this year, he would've played each week. It's just too hard a sell to a Coburg that he needs to play VFL because he's a "Richmond" player. It's pretty hard on the Coburg-listed guys. Now we'll be able to play whoever we want in our side.

The other advantage is Punt Rd. I think they've got the tick to play games here next year. We've got work to do but to play games here and potential before AFL games is a massive plus for our footy club.

The other element, and perhaps we could've have done this at Coburg, but we can now go out and recruit players that will help our players with their development rather than go and align ourselves with another club and they are focused on their players. Now we can get guys that help our boys so we are really looking forward to it.

Have you already spoken to players that will be on that VFL list?

Wayne Campbell and myself have been working on this for some time. We've just appointed a football manager that will start in November. Cambo has been speaking to guys pretty much all year to drum up the interest; been setting up things behind the scene which has been outstanding. So once the season finished, he was walking around with a smile on his face 'cause he's really thrown his energy at this. So we've got some guys who have agreed to play for us and we've still got three or four to get over the line. If we can do that then it'll be a really good environment.

How does it work integrating the AFL list?

We want to try and create a one club feel. So we want our players on our VFL list as much as possible to come and train with our guys over preseason. It might be once or twice a month they get to know each other. The two teams will train separately. So the AFL team will train during the day and then the VFL guys will come and train three nights a week and train here over summer. The more we can incorporate our players to train together, the better the team will play when they come out together and the better the environment will be.

Will it be hard to up-speed those VFL guys on the structures that they will have to play at VFL level as they won't be full-time obviously?

Yes it will be a bit of a challenge. As long as we can bring them up as much as we can so when they go out and play with our guys, not only can they understand what we want to do as a club, but they can also tell the 18 year old kid who has just been drafted - this is what you need to do at a stoppage or we want you do be doing this. So when he comes up and plays VFL, he has guys around him that are supporting him and talking to him so it's not unfamiliar when he goes up to senior [AFL] level and he's got a Trent Cotchin telling him to move to the right or a Jack Riewoldt telling him to push up the ground. So it's really important that we have this more senior style of player up to speed with our side.

Looking forward to being coach of the Richmond twos?

Yeah it's great. It's a terrific club. We've got really good people around at the moment in positions in the footy department. It's a great place to work and I'm excited with the list we've got. They're really good kids. Hopefully we get some really good VFL players as well. It's the environment; it's an outstanding place to work and we're super excited about our VFL side.

And the ground here - you're definitely playing at Punt Rd Oval next year?

The interface needs to be done but I think the Club's moving forward with doing everything it can to get it right by sort of April next year when we will be playing games. The surface is fine, it's just making sure the surrounding area is in the right state for the supporters to come here and watch.

You mentioned Wayne Campbell is your boss. How do you take instruction from that man? lol

Hard to take instruction from Cambo but I think he gets more annoyed with me constantly badgering about trying to do this and trying to do that.

He doesn't like to be told what to do does Wayne.

No he doesn't but he's ridden the bumps with me this year has Cambo with the alignment. I think he has a lot of respect for the way we are trying to go about this. He's good to work with. Wait twelve months and I'll let you see how it goes.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 31, 2013, 01:57:45 PM
A good story is Gideon Simon this year; our PNG kid. If we had our own VFL side this year, he would've played each week. It's just too hard a sell to a Coburg that he needs to play VFL because he's a "Richmond" player. It's pretty hard on the Coburg-listed guys.


 :banghead :banghead :banghead

smegging coburg bastards


he other advantage is Punt Rd. I think they've got the tick to play games here next year

 :clapping :clapping :clapping

put that in your pipe and smoke it WP
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on October 31, 2013, 02:04:49 PM
puff puff give brothers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on October 31, 2013, 02:15:46 PM
Have I mentioned that Im really excited about this? wouldnt bother me what facilities I had to deal with at Punt road! and yes I understand thats not the point  ;D :police: :outtahere

Whens the VFL fixture out ?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 31, 2013, 02:25:43 PM
Have I mentioned that Im really excited about this? wouldnt bother me what facilities I had to deal with at Punt road! and yes I understand thats not the point  ;D :police: :outtahere

Whens the VFL fixture out ?

 :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cooper007 on October 31, 2013, 03:01:59 PM
Be nothing better next year watching the twos at punt road with a beer and hopefully they have a bbq going under the scoreboard and then just walk across to the G to watch the mighty tigers.... Gee its hard not to get a hard on :thumbsup

GO U TIGERS
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 31, 2013, 03:18:29 PM
A good story is Gideon Simon this year; our PNG kid. If we had our own VFL side this year, he would've played each week. It's just too hard a sell to a Coburg that he needs to play VFL because he's a "Richmond" player. It's pretty hard on the Coburg-listed guys.


 :banghead :banghead :banghead

smegging coburg bastards


he other advantage is Punt Rd. I think they've got the tick to play games here next year

 :clapping :clapping :clapping

put that in your pipe and smoke it WP

Did you read the entire article or have you just selected the bit that suit your argument

Or perhaps you actually donated some to money to help pay for the upgrade  ;D

But in case you missed it I'll repost the other important bit about PRO for you:

Q: And the ground here - you're definitely playing at Punt Rd Oval next year?


A:The interface needs to be done but I think the Club's moving forward with doing everything it can to get it right by sort of April next year when we will be playing games. The surface is fine, it's just making sure the surrounding area is in the right state for the supporters to come here and watch.

So that means right now it still isn't ready and it isn't guaranteed it will be ready, Club are trying but ....

So while I'm smoking my pipe suggest you have a nice stiff drink and chill until it is officially announced that it is ready to play games

Whens the VFL fixture out ?


Usually comes out Dec



Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Beans on October 31, 2013, 03:33:40 PM
One of those VFL players could well be Reece Conch's older brother who came over from Perth last season and played for Surrey Park and won the B & F.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 31, 2013, 03:37:39 PM
A good story is Gideon Simon this year; our PNG kid. If we had our own VFL side this year, he would've played each week. It's just too hard a sell to a Coburg that he needs to play VFL because he's a "Richmond" player. It's pretty hard on the Coburg-listed guys.


 :banghead :banghead :banghead

smegging coburg bastards


he other advantage is Punt Rd. I think they've got the tick to play games here next year

 :clapping :clapping :clapping

put that in your pipe and smoke it WP

Did you read the entire article or have you just selected the bit that suit your argument

Or perhaps you actually donated some to money to help pay for the upgrade  ;D

But in case you missed it I'll repost the other important bit about PRO for you:

Q: And the ground here - you're definitely playing at Punt Rd Oval next year?


A:The interface needs to be done but I think the Club's moving forward with doing everything it can to get it right by sort of April next year when we will be playing games. The surface is fine, it's just making sure the surrounding area is in the right state for the supporters to come here and watch.

So that means right now it still isn't ready and it isn't guaranteed it will be ready, Club are trying but ....

So while I'm smoking my pipe suggest you have a nice stiff drink and chill until it is officially announced that it is ready to play games

Whens the VFL fixture out ?


Usually comes out Dec

I stopped reading cause a the not developing Gideon properly to accommodate Coburg smegheads upset me greatly

Do you know how much I have donated to the 'PRO toilet fund?'
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 31, 2013, 03:51:04 PM
I stopped reading cause a the not developing Gideon properly to accommodate Coburg smegheads upset me greatly

Do you know how much I have donated to the 'PRO toilet fund?'

You stopped reading at the bit about Gideon Simon but you know what is said one sentence after the bit about Gideon

So at what point did you become upset exactly  ;D

No idea how much you've donated and I don't really care.

But facts are unless people (read members & fans again) cough up the $1mil they need it wont get finished. So get and donate and you can have your games at PRO.

perhaps you can do the plumbing pro-bono  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on October 31, 2013, 05:01:23 PM
Ill plant a few lemon trees, will be good for the bbqs
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on October 31, 2013, 05:06:54 PM
Why is it so hard for people to just admit that they were wrong?

That's the problem with society these days
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 31, 2013, 05:50:15 PM
Why is it so hard for people to just admit that they were wrong?

That's the problem with society these days

Will admit that I was wrong when I am actually wrong  ;)

In this case as it stands I am not wrong, ground isn't ready, no guarantee it will be, club "doing everything" to get it ready but currnetly they wouldn't be allowed to play there ...dare i say it FACT  :rollin

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tony_montana on November 03, 2013, 10:16:27 AM
Arent you being too literal wp? Obviously as of right now its not ready, but it will be ready bc they're working on it. Just like our players aren't ready for rnd 1 now, they will be after preseason
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 06, 2013, 06:36:24 PM
Richmond’s decision to facilitate its own standalone VFL team, which was made possible through contributions to the Club’s Fighting Tiger Fund, also presented the possibility of playing games at the ME Bank Centre.

However, the Club’s ability to schedule matches at the venue is dependent on its capacity to raise funds to complete the interface around the oval.

Richmond fans can help bring competitive games back to Punt Road Oval by giving 110% when they sign up for the 2014 season.  To find out more, visit the Fighting Tiger Fund page. (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/club/fighting-tiger-fund/the-impact-of-giving)


Richmond’s VFL team is supported by the Club’s development partners, SCF and Jeep.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-11-06/vfl-team-to-galvanise-tigers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 06, 2013, 08:27:28 PM

However, the Club’s ability to schedule matches at the venue is dependent on its capacity to raise funds to complete the interface around the oval.
Richmond fans can help bring competitive games back to Punt Road Oval by giving 110% when they sign up for the 2014 season.  To find out more, visit the Fighting Tiger Fund page. (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/club/fighting-tiger-fund/the-impact-of-giving)


Well, well, well

 :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on November 06, 2013, 08:36:58 PM
you know ,I want to see games at Punt road,and I want my club to be the best,but it just pees me off ,when they ask again for help......I want to help but I also don't want to
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on November 06, 2013, 09:25:57 PM
what exactly is the interface around the oval?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 06, 2013, 09:53:52 PM
what exactly is the interface around the oval?

Been covered off in previous pages of this thread torch

Here it is page 10

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=16145.msg387277#msg387277

Or page 11

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=16145.msg401437#msg401437
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Rampstar on November 06, 2013, 10:23:08 PM
They should have just put on a $15 levy for 1 year on all memberships across the board. That would just about have covered it. 70,000 members x $15 levy = $1,050,000. I dont like the begging look that this campaign has just increase the price of memberships by $15 and be done with it.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 06, 2013, 10:34:04 PM
Just throw the skunks vfl side in the old RFC possum poo infested rooms
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on November 06, 2013, 10:37:06 PM
what exactly is the interface around the oval?
A turnstile and ticket booth to take your money,  :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: DCrane on November 06, 2013, 10:55:57 PM
Just throw the skunks vfl side in the old RFC possum poo infested rooms

 :clapping
Their fans can sit in pigeon poo grandstand too, the million dollar upgrade should be reserved for us.
Richmond needs $1m hey. How about playing 3 finals next year, they might find there's a bit of change left over as well. 
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Andyy on November 06, 2013, 10:58:19 PM
They will always ask for money. That's how they get by. After Punt Rd it will be something else seriously...

RFC members should continue to get in for free you'd hope.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Rampstar on November 06, 2013, 11:11:49 PM
How about they also cut 10% of everybodys salary at Punt Road who is on say $80,000 and above in the administrative ranks. I betchas they wouldnt do it.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 07, 2013, 06:53:34 AM
They should have just put on a $15 levy for 1 year on all memberships across the board. That would just about have covered it. 70,000 members x $15 levy = $1,050,000. I dont like the begging look that this campaign has just increase the price of memberships by $15 and be done with it.

Is that $15 on top of the increase they've already added to 2014 memberships? And would it also be on top of the 110% FTF campaign they are running with this years membership drive?

Here's a way out there idea, instead of going to memebers/supporters and relying on the FTF to be a major souce of income year after year why doesn't the club look to other and develop other revenue sources/streams, instead flocking back to the same "well" that will eventually dry up  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on November 07, 2013, 07:51:01 AM
They should have just put on a $15 levy for 1 year on all memberships across the board. That would just about have covered it. 70,000 members x $15 levy = $1,050,000. I dont like the begging look that this campaign has just increase the price of memberships by $15 and be done with it.
One of your most notable suggestions ramp, they may or may not have made it compulsory however that would have been a much better way to market the funding as in a 15/20 dollar punt rd levy
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Rampstar on November 07, 2013, 08:53:21 AM
They should have just put on a $15 levy for 1 year on all memberships across the board. That would just about have covered it. 70,000 members x $15 levy = $1,050,000. I dont like the begging look that this campaign has just increase the price of memberships by $15 and be done with it.

Is that $15 on top of the increase they've already added to 2014 memberships? And would it also be on top of the 110% FTF campaign they are running with this years membership drive?

Here's a way out there idea, instead of going to memebers/supporters and relying on the FTF to major souce of income year after year why doesn't the club look to other and develop other revenue sources, instead flocking back to the same "well" that will eventually dry up  ;D

It would have been on top of the normal membership increase (added as a levy) and it would have been in place as a replacement measure for the 110% campaign which just sounds like a begging job.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 07, 2013, 10:33:37 AM
It would have been on top of the normal membership increase (added as a levy) and it would have been in place as a replacement measure for the 110% campaign which just sounds like a begging job.

But with your idea Ramps, you are not giving folks an option, you are forcing people to pay for something they shouldn't have to fork out for if they don't want or cannot afford to.

Personally I wouldn't be happy paying it and don't believe I should - more than prepared to take the whacks that will come my way for saying it too.

Just reckon I deserve the choice. Because based on what I pay for memberships which is alot and the fact that I buy 4 extra memberships with reserve seats (which is bascially a donation to the club) on top of my IS packages I don't think I should have to pay some levy.

At least this 110% campaign they are running gives me and others the choice. 

Just my take
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RedanTiger on November 07, 2013, 06:44:04 PM

But with your idea Ramps, you are not giving folks an option, you are forcing people to pay for something they shouldn't have to fork out for if they don't want or cannot afford to.

In the same vein, I went online to renew my membership and was given two options for future payments:
1) committed tiger monthly payment or
2) committed tiger annual payment.

I added a message to say I was not happy that the club had presumed I would renew my membership.
While I have continued to buy a membership for over ten years, I hate the idea that the club has decided I will be a committed member in the future.
It's my bloody money and I want to decide how I spend it in the future.
I have just got an email telling me that those are the only two options for online renewal and if I don't want to commit for the future I can renew over the phone.
IMO a very arrogant way to treat members who are renewing, surely it's not that hard to keep the future committment part as an option.   
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: the claw on November 07, 2013, 08:16:16 PM
i always believed we should develop pro to hold 30 40k and play sides like gws,gcs,freo,  p/a and maybe melb, nm wb, at the ground. you know low crowd pullers. pipe dream i know but i always felt that way. we have too many members and pull to many people to our games nowdays to make it viable i think.

would be great if the ground became a top notch boutique stadium in time. perhaps we could hire it out and make some money out of it, geez melb v gws would not look so empty as it would if played at the mcg. or  nm v gcs or dogs v freo etc  etc etc.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 07, 2013, 08:39:20 PM
stuff that shyte only rfc at pro
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 07, 2013, 09:37:56 PM
So, how are we looking for round 1?

Bachelor - Darrou - Dea
Pettard - Astbury - McIntosh
Grigg - Helbig - Williams
Ohanlon - Elton - Mcdonough
A.Edwards - Griffiths - G.Simon
Orren - #11 -  Arnot
#46 #64 #82
PSD


by jingos. Might as well give the Richmond VFL the flag now.  :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Crazy_Ivan on November 08, 2013, 11:36:33 AM
So, how are we looking for round 1?

Bachelor - Darrou - Dea
Pettard - Astbury - McIntosh
Grigg - Helbig - Williams
Ohanlon - Elton - Mcdonough
Griffiths - A.Edwards - G.Simon
Orren - #11 -  Arnot
#46 #64 #82
PSD


by jingos. Might as well give the Richmond VFL the flag now.  :clapping
Pick 11 will be lucky to get a game for our reserves reserves.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RFC_Official on November 08, 2013, 11:57:05 AM
So, how are we looking for round 1?

Bachelor - Darrou - Dea
Pettard - Astbury - McIntosh
Grigg - Helbig - Williams
Ohanlon - Elton - Mcdonough
A.Edwards - Griffiths - G.Simon
Orren - #11 -  Arnot
#46 #64 #82
PSD


by jingos. Might as well give the Richmond VFL the flag now.  :clapping

Then there's the 20 or so VFL specific players we are signing.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 08, 2013, 12:03:58 PM
can you confirm there will be no Richmond VFL reserves side?

If so - and assuming we have a good run with injury, these 20 or so VFL specific players we are signing. are going to have boring weekends i imagine?

I can only assume the like of Gideon Simon, OHanlon, Williams etc. will be selected for the VFL side ahead of VFL specific player given these following comments

Quote
Richo and Tim Clarke discuss VFL

Matthew Richardson sits down with VFL coach Tim Clarke gain an insight into the plans for Richmond's standalone VFL side for 2014.

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-10-31/richo-and-tim-clarke-discuss-vfl

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

Richo: What are the benefits of having our own VFL side?

Clarke: Having more control and not feeling guilty we are taking players off at half-time or playing a player that might not be ready for senior VFL. A good story is Gideon Simon this year; our PNG kid. If we had our own VFL side this year, he would've played each week. It's just too hard a sell to a Coburg that he needs to play VFL because he's a "Richmond" player. It's pretty hard on the Coburg-listed guys. Now we'll be able to play whoever we want in our side.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 08, 2013, 12:14:45 PM
Quote
can you confirm there will be no Richmond VFL reserves side?

If so - and assuming we have a good run with injury, these 20 or so VFL specific players we are signing. are going to have boring weekends i imagine?


Bents these questions have already been answered a number of times

We will have a VFL side only

Stand alone AFL sides fielding a side in the VFL (eg Pies, Cats, Bombers) dont filed a side in the VFL Reserves (now called development league)

Left over VFL Only listed players will play for their locall team in district competitions eg EDFL etc

That's what Geelong et all has been doing for years

Quote
I can only assume the like of Gideon Simon, OHanlon, Williams etc. will be selected for the VFL side ahead of VFL specific player given these following comments

Again that is a given, all our AFL players will play and the number of VFL listed players selected will be determined by our injury list at the time.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 08, 2013, 12:19:55 PM
so the like of Chris Michaliades  will be playing ammos or EDFL? (for example)

cheers

wonder where Tambling will be playing when not selected  8)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 08, 2013, 12:49:09 PM
so the like of Chris Michaliades  will be playing ammos or EDFL? (for example)

cheers

wonder where Tambling will be playing when not selected  8)

If Chris Michaliades is one of our AFL rookie then No he would play in the VFL. If he was a VFL listed player only then if he was not selected for the VFL side then he would go back to what ever league his "2nd club" is affliated with

So if we were to have a full AFL list (44 including rookies) with no injuries then 22 blokes play AFL and 22 play VFL

If we were playing interstate and had a full AFL list to chose from we decide to take say 24 interstate to the AFL game, then others would play VFL and we'd need 2 VFL listed (top up) players to play in the VFL side

If we had a injury list of say 6 players then we would use 6 VFL listed players to play in the VFL.

 
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 08, 2013, 07:36:28 PM
Ground shortage leaves VFL with late-March start for 2014.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-08/vfl-losing-grounds

I'd guess the latest possible start gives the RFC more valuable time to build the needed infrastructure for VFL games to be played at Punt Rd next year.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on November 08, 2013, 07:45:49 PM
So, how are we looking for round 1?

Bachelor - Darrou - Dea
Pettard - Astbury - McIntosh
Grigg - Helbig - Williams
Ohanlon - Elton - Mcdonough
A.Edwards - Griffiths - G.Simon
Orren - #11 -  Arnot
#46 #64 #82
PSD


by jingos. Might as well give the Richmond VFL the flag now.  :clapping

Then there's the 20 or so VFL specific players we are signing.

Who are they?

Nathan Lovett-Murray, Cam Howart are two aren't they?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Smokey on November 08, 2013, 07:54:59 PM

wonder where Tambling will be playing when not selected  8)

For the next few months it will be just down the road from Al and I.  He has signed to play with Southern Districts in the local comp and plays his first game for them on Sat.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: the claw on November 09, 2013, 09:49:37 PM
im hoping we go like this. mainly because we need to improve significantly if we are to make finals again and we wont do it with the same old same olds.

seniors
b/ morris - chaplain - grimes.
hb/ dea - rance - mcintosh
c/  ellis - martin - pick 12.
hf/ knights - riewoldt - deledio
f/  mcdonough - vickery - hampson
r/ maric - vlastuin - cotchin
int/ conca - jackson - foley - helbig/arnot

vfl
batchelor - darrou - newman
hb/ houli - astbury - petterd
c/ grigg - arnot - williams
hf/ king - elton - ohanlon
f/ a edwards - griffiths - mcbean
r/ stephenson - s edwards -  pick 50
int/ pick 68 - mature rookie - rookie - rookie

imo if some of the younger blokes cant take the next step and force players out we will go backwards. its a sort of wishful thinking senior side.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on November 09, 2013, 10:29:12 PM
So Houli wont help us make finals..but Dea and McIntosh will improve us to help us make finals?.......
How so oh great sage of all things AFL
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Willy on November 10, 2013, 12:22:04 AM
Yes, highly unlikely that we'l make the finals again with the same young team that took us to fifth this year. Doubtful that they'll improve like they have in other years. Wholesale changes required.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 10, 2013, 12:55:11 PM
Yes, highly unlikely that we'l make the finals again with the same young team that took us to fifth this year. Doubtful that they'll improve like they have in other years. Wholesale changes required.

So Houli wont help us make finals..but Dea and McIntosh will improve us to help us make finals?.......
How so oh great sage of all things AFL

I don't think it (claw proposed starting 22) that radical myself.

The only players I would see as definite at this stage are:

seniors

B      Morris  --  Grimes
HB    Deledio  --  Rance
C        Ellis  --  Vlastuin   --   NationalDraftSelection#1   
HF   Martin  --  Vickery
F                    Reiwoldt
OB  Maric  --  Cotchin --  Conca
I
+1


I would think the rest is more or less up in the air. To argue a Dea or McIntosh ahead of Houli, or Aarnot being best 22 are neither crazy. Even Helbig before Grigg. Houli is one mentioned I would have in the fringe players catagory rather than definitive starting 18.

This might all be redundant talk as the selection committee have proven themselves bias towards Grigg, Pettard etc.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Willy on November 10, 2013, 01:03:26 PM
Agreed. I was more responding to Claw's statement that we can't do it with the 'same olds'
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: the claw on November 10, 2013, 08:46:40 PM
Agreed. I was more responding to Claw's statement that we can't do it with the 'same olds'
the premise is the same olds i want out wont improve.
top 8 has become a get down get dirty dog fight between a lot of sides. if we dont improve they will just go past us. sides who did not make it last yr and have lists every bit as good as ours if not better are essendon, nm, wce, adelaide. we must keep on improving and the only real area left is juniors who have been around for 2 or 4 yrs and have upside.

its funny we all defend players we like but over a 5 yr period most sides will turn over 20 to 25 players.  that means players we think are okay will go.
it is about youngsters coming thru and forcing if you like average players out.
we need the likes of mcintosh mcdonough one of about 3 or 4 tall forwards and a few mids to step up or we will stagnate and get passed.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 10, 2013, 08:55:14 PM
Charge $5 a tinnie and have Kings mate drop some candy in every one  :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 10, 2013, 09:13:47 PM
its funny we all defend players we like but over a 5 yr period most sides will turn over 20 to 25 players. 

True

And in the last 4 years since dimma's been coach you'll find we've turned over more than that.

So what exactly is that you want?

It seems to me that because the club hasn't flicked the ones you want or believe they should have then they haven't flicked enough

I am genuinely surprised that a couple of blokes have survived this year that I would have cut but considering the draft depth isn't strong I can understand it
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 10, 2013, 09:22:23 PM
Who miss mysterious
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on November 10, 2013, 09:28:43 PM
judge what do you mean?..this is worse than legal speak
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 10, 2013, 09:32:53 PM
Who did wp want delisted..?

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on November 10, 2013, 09:36:09 PM
oh I have no idea,but I bet grigg might be in his list ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 10, 2013, 09:46:27 PM
oh I have no idea,but I bet grigg might be in his list ;D

No Grigg was contracted so he wasn't an option, besides he is a Dimma favourite so he won't be going anywhere while Dimma is coach

Here's a few I think are very lucky

O'Hanlon - not sold personally, reckon he is too slow
Dea - a "betwix and between player"= too good for VFL, not good enough for AFL
Astbury - see Dea + too slow
Helbig - I like Helbig, just thought they may have cut him or tried to trade him
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Willy on November 10, 2013, 10:09:31 PM
All of those players you listed have the potential to take the next step. They are now our bottom tier, which is an indication of a pretty decent list IMO. Reckon Dea and Helbig are good chances to make it. Dont have as much faith in the other slow pokes.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 11, 2013, 01:13:36 PM
@AFLTradeNews twitter:

"Ed Barlow and Pat Contin have both signed with Richmond's new VFL side."
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 11, 2013, 01:15:55 PM
(http://www.sandringhamfc.com.au/uploads/articles/75.jpg)

 :clapping

should have debuted instead of a injury cousins  :banghead
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 11, 2013, 09:13:17 PM
‏@Richmond_FC twitter:

"The first training session up and running for the VFL team"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYxoTB9CIAAMnWv.jpg)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/399809143239737344/photo/1


Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on November 11, 2013, 10:40:29 PM
‏@Richmond_FC twitter:

"The first training session up and running for the VFL team"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYxoTB9CIAAMnWv.jpg)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/399809143239737344/photo/1

So who are the players there?

Tim Clarke the coach with Max Bailey assistant?

Ed Barlow and Pat Contin, experienced VFL players, with Pat Contin as former Richmond Rookie listed player.

 :gotigers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: wayne on November 12, 2013, 09:07:31 AM
I'd imagine we'll pick up some kids who miss out on the draft.

Ben Kearns from Gippy Power will play for Collingwood VFL if he isn't drafted. We would probably have told a few others the same thing.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on November 12, 2013, 03:07:34 PM
i cant see too much point in filling the vfl spots with kids TBH.
Better off with mature players that can offer leadership and guidance
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 12, 2013, 03:21:01 PM
Not unless there is some sort of scheme in which we can rookie list vfl listed players them following year, or some similar AFL pathway beneficial to Richmond
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on November 12, 2013, 03:30:29 PM
yeah, which unfortunately, there isn't.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 12, 2013, 03:31:11 PM
Vlad might fart it into existence
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on November 12, 2013, 03:38:58 PM
 :lol He does seem to pull a lot of things out of his arse
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 13, 2013, 04:01:50 PM
From 2014, Richmond expects to play VFL matches once again on Punt Road Oval, at the ME Bank Centre. However, the job is not done yet.

The Club is currently working with its valued stakeholders to secure the necessary funds required for the redevelopment of the interface, and upgrades to the Jack Dyer grandstand and facilities, that will ensure VFL games played at Richmond once again can become a reality.

The support from Richmond members and fans is vital to the ongoing transformation of our home, and creating a strong and bold future for the Tigers.

Read more at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-11-13/building-a-strong-and-bold-richmond-
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 13, 2013, 04:08:52 PM
From 2014, Richmond expects to play VFL matches once again on Punt Road Oval, at the ME Bank Centre. However, the job is not done yet.

The Club is currently working with its valued stakeholders to secure the necessary funds required for the redevelopment of the interface, and upgrades to the Jack Dyer grandstand and facilities, that will ensure VFL games played at Richmond once again can become a reality.

The support from Richmond members and fans is vital to the ongoing transformation of our home, and creating a strong and bold future for the Tigers.

Read more at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-11-13/building-a-strong-and-bold-richmond-

So we are expecting to play games but still haven't got the $$$$

So what the article is saying is:

"Valued Stakeholders" = we've gone to major FTF contributors & sponsors to see if they'll kick in again.

"The support from Richmond members & supporters..." = if you want VFL games at PRO then please donate more $$$ to the FTF....if people don't we will playing elsewhere.... ;D

Sorry Tigers not this time
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 13, 2013, 04:19:06 PM
I'll be donating
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Gigantor on November 13, 2013, 08:06:52 PM
It puzzles me no end why our club has made little apparent effort to shore up its revenue stream since losing the pokies venue.The supporter well will run dry very quickly,if not already.
Surely blind Freddy can see this
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 13, 2013, 08:48:18 PM
It puzzles me no end why our club has made little apparent effort to shore up its revenue stream since losing the pokies venue.The supporter well will run dry very quickly,if not already.
Surely blind Freddy can see this

 :bow :bow

Bingo
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on November 13, 2013, 10:31:42 PM
The Club can see this

But you net all the suckerfish first

Apart from the regular cot sniffing nuffers, supporter sentiment is high
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 14, 2013, 04:41:38 AM
Richmond’s VFL senior coach, Tim Clarke, said Richmond will take a ‘one-club’ approach with its football programs, with VFL-listed players treated exactly as its AFL listed players.

“The VFL program is incredibly important to our club, and it’s essential that everyone from our players and staff, to our members and supporters, understand how significant this development program is for Richmond’s future,” Clarke said.

“It’s our goal that the VFL program mirrors our AFL program, with VFL listed players having full access to the ME Bank Centre and its facilities, and medical and fitness staff.

Read more at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-11-13/tigers-vfl-excitement
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Beans on November 15, 2013, 02:24:20 PM
With our own team from next year does that mean the VFL will have three Tiger teams - Werribee, Coburg and now Richmond?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: taztiger4 on November 15, 2013, 02:30:49 PM
With our own team from next year does that mean the VFL will have three Tiger teams - Werribee, Coburg and now Richmond?
Coburg are Lions !!
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 15, 2013, 02:46:45 PM
With our own team from next year does that mean the VFL will have three Tiger teams - Werribee, Coburg and now Richmond?
Coburg are Lions !!

Didn't they fold yet ?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 16, 2013, 06:37:17 PM
According to RFCO on BF:

* We have a playing list of 21 already or very close to, just haven't announced them.

* The VFL team will have a separate webpage on the RFC website (eg: something like richmondfc.com.au/vfl with its own news/video/profiles etc.)

* VFL launch is in early December. VFL guernsey and clash strip will be revealed then.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/richmond-tigers-vfl-news.1036981/page-11
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on November 16, 2013, 07:44:11 PM
 :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on November 17, 2013, 11:37:09 AM
The Club can see this

But you net all the suckerfish first

Apart from the regular cot sniffing nuffers, supporter sentiment is high

Why not do both?
Or are they a satisfied that enough has been done?
If so, it sounds familiar.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on November 17, 2013, 12:57:58 PM
They are aren't they? Where's that Medical centre they were building at PRO?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 18, 2013, 07:08:37 AM
The Club can see this

But you net all the suckerfish first

Apart from the regular cot sniffing nuffers, supporter sentiment is high

Why not do both?
Or are they a satisfied that enough has been done?
If so, it sounds familiar.

Would be great if they were doing both but outside of the FTF, there doesn't appear reading the financials any new revenue streams being implemented to replace what they were getting from the Royal Oak.

That is my issue along with the fact they said at at the first FTF function (the big dinner) that it would go for only 2 years at most.

Yes supporter sentiment is high, they know it and they "play" on that. Thats why the FTF continues.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 19, 2013, 01:54:07 PM
From Twitter:

Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375: 
Two-time Casey Scorpions b&f James Wall has signed with Richmond's VFL squad. Won Tatura's top trophy this year. Experience handy for Tigers

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: taztiger4 on November 19, 2013, 01:57:21 PM
Anyone going to the VFL Launch on Dec 6 ?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 19, 2013, 01:58:32 PM
Anyone going to the VFL Launch on Dec 6 ?

yes I am, friend who's a patron can take a guest and I'm the lucky one
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: blaisee on November 19, 2013, 02:09:38 PM
Anyone going to the VFL Launch on Dec 6 ?

yes of course I am going
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 19, 2013, 04:13:20 PM
New Richmond development coach Andrew McQualter will continue his playing career, as a member of the Tigers’ standalone VFL team in 2014.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-11-19/mcqualter-to-play-in-vfl-for-richmond
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: The Machine on November 19, 2013, 05:56:11 PM
New Richmond development coach Andrew McQualter will continue his playing career, as a member of the Tigers’ standalone VFL team in 2014.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-11-19/mcqualter-to-play-in-vfl-for-richmond

Is that Alroy Gilligan in the background training with the VFL squad?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 19, 2013, 07:06:01 PM
Jon Ralph ‏@RalphyHeraldSun twitter:

"Just on Tigers, you reckon they definitely play VFL games at Punt Road now they made $3.3m & cleared debt. Would be a mighty sight in 2014"
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 19, 2013, 07:14:35 PM
Eat shyte and die buzz
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 20, 2013, 11:25:11 AM
Anyone going to the VFL Launch on Dec 6 ?

yes I am, friend who's a patron can take a guest and I'm the lucky one

Well it looks like I am now going twice  ;D

I received an invite yesterday as part of my IS package  :rollin
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on November 20, 2013, 11:26:28 AM
Remember when Coach thought you were the treasurer of Coburg? Good times Bill
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Smokey on November 20, 2013, 11:50:13 AM
Anyone going to the VFL Launch on Dec 6 ?

yes I am, friend who's a patron can take a guest and I'm the lucky one

Well it looks like I am now going twice  ;D

I received an invite yesterday as part of my IS package  :rollin

You get on here and complain about how the club keeps taking away from your membership yet here they go giving more.  I just don't know who to believe any more!   ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 20, 2013, 12:12:24 PM
You get on here and complain about how the club keeps taking away from your membership yet here they go giving more.  I just don't know who to believe any more!   ;D

Well they actually have taken away an offsite function (season launch) and replaced it with this one at the ummm... ME Bank Centre  ;)

So I could mount a case that they've yet again taken something away but I wont  :rollin

 ;) ;) ;D ;D



Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: wayne on November 20, 2013, 01:01:24 PM
Paul Amy @PaulAmy375

Two-time Casey Scorpions b&f James Wall has signed with Richmond's VFL squad. Won Tatura's top trophy this year. Experience handy for Tigers

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Rampstar on November 20, 2013, 01:33:42 PM
Since we talking about the VFL IMHO the AFL or the VFL should help the old Fitzroy people put together a team for the VFL called the Fitzroy Lions and let them play games at there traditional home (whatever that was) I wouldnt also mind seeing an old club like Prahran FC get back in just for good old  times sake. Remember the old VFA days when Phillip Gibb and co were doing the commentary and VFA footy was great. The thuggery going around was just beautiful to watch especially games involving Port Melbourne, Prahran, Geelong West Williamstown and Coburg. Great days and Great Memories.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tony_montana on November 20, 2013, 01:49:09 PM
Loved it when BT was at Prahran -  the amount of poo we used to heap on him was priceless but in all fairness he was a dynamo at giving it back. Who remembers him on league teams 3UZ late at night with keka? Monday, Tues, Wed and Thurs from 11-12. Me and my mates used to call him and give it to him over the phone as well and keka would be peeing himself in the background
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Muscles on November 20, 2013, 01:49:52 PM
I remember, as a very young kid, travelling to the Brunswick St. oval to watch the Tigers play the Lions.

That may have been the traditional home of Fitzroy.  It seemed to be about as big as a postage stamp
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Rampstar on November 20, 2013, 01:56:46 PM
I say this coz one of my doctors is an old fitzroy supporter and he lost interest in footy be good if the old fitzroy people have a  team to support.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 20, 2013, 01:58:04 PM
Many people stopped following the sport
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 20, 2013, 02:04:24 PM
They had no supporters anyway although they had more than Whorethorn
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tony_montana on November 20, 2013, 02:04:58 PM
surely more than nought
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 20, 2013, 02:05:41 PM
Yep Brunswick Street Oval is the traditional home of Fitzroy

Have played cricket there, fantastic venue

Love the old stand and change rooms which our heritage listed so cannot be demolished

It is a community ground now, not fenced off

Always something on there every weekend summer & winter
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 20, 2013, 02:07:49 PM
They should've killed norf not fitzroy. Fitzroy definitely had more supporters than Norf but North were successful in that era. I wonder what fitzroy supporters would've been like in 2013!
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Willy on November 20, 2013, 02:13:25 PM
Hipsters dont like contact sports.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 20, 2013, 02:27:31 PM
They had no supporters anyway although they had more than Whorethorn

That's not true

Going to Richmond fitzory last Melbourne game was so sad :(
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 20, 2013, 02:28:51 PM
They should've killed norf not fitzroy. Fitzroy definitely had more supporters than Norf but North were successful in that era. I wonder what fitzroy supporters would've been like in 2013!

 :clapping

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 20, 2013, 03:04:58 PM
They had no supporters anyway although they had more than Whorethorn

That's not true

Going to Richmond fitzory last Melbourne game was so sad :(

Yes it is
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Diocletian on November 20, 2013, 04:58:40 PM
Pretty sure the AFL and/or Brisbane own the rights to the Fitzroy Lions name - so doubt another one would be allowed, think this why that Fitzroy club that was started up a few years ago by a group of old supporters called themselves Fitzroy Reds. A better idea would be to call a resurrected Fitzroy one of their older nicknames like Maroons or Gorillas.

Also like to see a resurrected South with their original nickname "Blood Stained Angels" in the VFL.



Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on November 20, 2013, 08:48:49 PM
http://www.fitzroyfc.com.au

 ::)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Owl on November 21, 2013, 10:23:14 AM
a lot of those arsewipes who hate us are ex Fitzroy players, Roos, Lyons etc.  Lot of bitter old women coz we picked over their carcass I spose.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Rampstar on November 21, 2013, 01:12:03 PM
a lot of those idiots who hate us are ex Fitzroy players, Roos, Lyons etc.  Lot of bitter old women coz we picked over their carcass I spose.

we didnt do anything of the sort. we gave them our captain and our leading goalkicker who could also play at Full Back also in Jeff Hogg. They gave us Dundas mehhhh Michael Gale was Ok and Broderick was a star have to admit it was a good deal but only because Michael Gale and Broderick turned out good. That Hogg had a knackered back is bad luck they should have paid for the X-Rays  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 21, 2013, 01:13:47 PM
My mates heros lockett ablett Carey

I had Hogg  8)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 21, 2013, 01:18:23 PM
What round will Aaron Edwards kick his 100th goal
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 21, 2013, 01:23:36 PM
My mates heros lockett ablett Carey

I had Hogg  8)
Hogg landed us Broderick and Michael Gale!
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: mightytiges on November 21, 2013, 02:28:12 PM
They should've killed norf not fitzroy. Fitzroy definitely had more supporters than Norf but North were successful in that era. I wonder what fitzroy supporters would've been like in 2013!
The original merger agreement had North and Fitzroy merging but the other clubs (one was us) didn't want a Victorian super-team (remember this is when Carey and North were at their peak) and it was in the AFL's interests to push for a Bears-Fitzroy merger to help boost Brisbane in a non-traditional market.

As for a Fitzroy VFL side - it won't happen as the cost of having a VFL team is around $500k. They would be back in financial difficulty within a year. At least as an ammos club they can survive.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: eliminator on November 21, 2013, 02:48:03 PM
My mates heros lockett ablett Carey

I had Hogg  8)
Hogg landed us Broderick and Michael Gale!

Fitzroy also got a net
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 22, 2013, 12:07:36 PM
MattyDea.  Darrou. Astbury.
Bachelor. McIntosh. Pettard.
Grigg. McDonough. Ohanlon.
Newman. Elton. Gordon.
AaronEdwards. Griffiths. Lloyd.
Orren. Helbig. Arnot.

Williams. Gideon



 :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on November 22, 2013, 12:23:08 PM
MattyDea.  Darrou. Astbury.
Bachelor. McIntosh. Pettard.
Grigg. McDonough. Ohanlon.
Newman. Elton. Gordon.
AaronEdwards. Griffiths. Lloyd.
Orren. Helbig. Arnot.

Williams. Gideon



 :shh
Add Batsanis to the midfield with Matt Thomas and Andrew McQualter and Bathie as a KPF/Ruck. James Wall as a KPD.

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on November 22, 2013, 11:40:24 PM
Flag or fail
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 🏅Dooks on November 23, 2013, 06:34:13 AM
My mates heros lockett ablett Carey

I had Hogg  8)
Hogg landed us Broderick and Michael Gale!

Fitzroy also got a net

For which we got Dundas and a soiled pair of 501s
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on November 23, 2013, 09:20:29 AM
Richmond VFL Team Round 1

Dea              ^Darrou        Astbury
Bachelor       McIntosh      ^Williams   
Grigg            Arnot           Gordon
McDonough   Elton            O'Hanlon
King             Griffiths        Lloyd

R: ^Stephenson   Helbig   S.Edwards

I: Petterd, ^Simon, ^RD 1st Pick, ^RD 2nd Pick

Reserves: ^RD 3rd Pick, *Wall, *Contin, *McQualter, *Howat, *Barlow
(Any Other Richmond VFL Fill-Ins, Other Rookies)

^ Richmond Rookie Listed Players
* Richmond VFL Fill-Ins

Richmond AFL Team Round 1

Newman         Chaplin           Morris
Houli              Rance             Grimes
Ellis                Martin            Deledio
Knights           Riewoldt        A.Edwards
McBean           Vickery          Lennon

R: Maric    Cotchin   Conca

I: Hampson, Jackson, Vlastuin

Sub: Foley
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: sabartooth on November 23, 2013, 08:55:06 PM
Nice work Torch, looks just how I would hope Round !.  No Foley? :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on November 23, 2013, 10:19:15 PM
Nice work Torch, looks just how I would hope Round !.  No Foley? :shh

Thanks Sabartooth  :thumbsup

Knew someone was missing!

When we draft three more Rookies, our VFL team will be all Richmond AFL listed players, without injuries of course.

Wonder how many "Fill-Ins" we can have?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: taztiger4 on November 23, 2013, 10:30:53 PM
I recall reading somewhere that we are recruiting 21 VFL list players
Title: Standalone VFL team set to turbocharge young Tigers (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on November 24, 2013, 12:35:05 PM
Standalone VFL team set to turbocharge young Tigers

Nathan Schmook 
afl.com.au
November 24, 2013


RICHMOND'S investment in a standalone VFL team will give its young players the best possible chance of playing senior football in 2014, according to VFL coach Tim Clarke.

After a 13-year alignment with Coburg, the Tigers will operate their own reserves team next season in line with Collingwood, Essendon, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs who will also introduce their own VFL team in 2014.

It is a move that will significantly boost the resources available to Richmond's second-tier players as well as giving the club more "ownership" over their developing stocks on match days.

The Tigers have been happy with the development of their young players over the past two seasons, but there is hope the new system will accelerate their path to senior football. 

"I think it gives them the best environment to perform," Clarke told AFL.com.au. 

"When they're playing VFL footy they'll have much more support than they've had in previous years and that to me is where you start to develop success.

"We need Liam McBean to put pressure on Jack Riewoldt and Ty Vickery, and we need Matt McDonough to come up and put pressure on other midfielders and half-backs.

"If we can do that with our younger players then it automatically makes us a better football club, both at AFL level and VFL level."

While Clarke was the only full-time Richmond coach working with the club's VFL players on game day this year, he will be joined in 2014 by new development coaches Andrew McQualter (midfield) and Max Bailey (forward line), as well as Greg Moller (backline).

The club has also invested in a full-time fitness coach and operations manager.

Recruiting 'top-up' players is a challenge of forming a standalone team, but Richmond has filled the majority of its 21 vacant spots ahead of the announcement of the full list at the VFL team launch on December 6.   

Clarke said there was a clear strategy to recruit mature players who could help the club's AFL-listed talent develop at VFL level.

"We've made no secret to our VFL-listed guys the main reason why we want a standalone side is to develop AFL-listed players," he said.
"They're very good VFL players in their own right, but they're a little bit older and little bit more mature.

"We're not looking for 18-year-olds to come and play with our 18-24-year-olds.

"We want guys who can help them out there on game day and provide leadership and really good VFL performances."

The Tigers have adopted a 'one club, two teams' mentality with their AFL and VFL groups and there has been a great deal of planning at Punt Road to get the structure right.

In a rare collaboration between AFL clubs, the Tigers have consulted extensively with Collingwood, Essendon and Geelong, who have successfully set up standalone VFL teams.

"They've been really open with some of the issues they’ve had and it's been good for us to just hear that and put some things in place to stop some of those issues," Clarke said.

"Wayne Campbell was given the position of helping set up the VFL team, both from an off-field point of view and on-field.

"He spoke to teams like Geelong, Essendon and Collingwood about their standalone sides and the problems they had.

"We think we've got a good mix at the moment and his work behind the scenes has been terrific."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-24/big-boost-for-tiger-cubs
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on November 24, 2013, 01:01:51 PM
Since we talking about the VFL IMHO the AFL or the VFL should help the old Fitzroy people put together a team for the VFL called the Fitzroy Lions and let them play games at there traditional home (whatever that was) I wouldnt also mind seeing an old club like Prahran FC get back in just for good old  times sake. Remember the old VFA days when Phillip Gibb and co were doing the commentary and VFA footy was great. The thuggery going around was just beautiful to watch especially games involving Port Melbourne, Prahran, Geelong West Williamstown and Coburg. Great days and Great Memories.
Were the bleedin heck would the money come from for that, fitzroy can barely afford to run an amateur side with nil match payments , nice sentiment though ramps,
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 24, 2013, 01:10:03 PM
I recall reading somewhere that we are recruiting 21 VFL list players
Yep RFCO said we've recruited 21 VFL listed players  but haven't announced them all.

To create the VFL team, Richmond will recruit 21 VFL listed players, who will train three nights a week at the ME Bank Centre, Punt Road Oval.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-11-13/tigers-vfl-excitement

Confirmed:
Andrew McQualter (playing development coach)
James Wall
Ed Barlow

Linked to our VFL side:
Nathan Lovett-Murray (probably not now)
Cam Howat
Rian McGough.

Training with our AFL squad (will play with VFL side as rookies if picked up on Wednesday):
Chris Michaliades
Ryan Bathie
Nathan Batsanis
Matt Thomas
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 24, 2013, 01:10:57 PM
By the way, an official Richmond VFL twitter account has been set up:

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on November 24, 2013, 03:23:44 PM
Pat Contin?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on November 24, 2013, 03:29:33 PM
Pat Contin?
Will be in the VFL team. The Cont  :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: bojangles17 on November 24, 2013, 05:34:16 PM
Pat Contin?
Will be in the VFL team. The Cont  :clapping

really, what's he been doing for last couple of seasons? he was a great disappointment after all the hype :o
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: wayne on November 25, 2013, 10:01:01 AM
Pat Contin?
Will be in the VFL team. The Cont  :clapping

really, what's he been doing for last couple of seasons? he was a great disappointment after all the hype :o

He's been at Leongatha for a season or two.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 25, 2013, 10:10:11 AM
Pat Contin?
Will be in the VFL team. The Cont  :clapping
Careful how you say/type that..........
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on November 25, 2013, 11:34:29 AM
Pat Contin?
Will be in the VFL team. The Cont  :clapping
Careful how you say/type that..........
:lol :clapping :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tiga on November 25, 2013, 12:32:26 PM
 :lol yeah people might add a "U" in there and call him "The Count"
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on November 25, 2013, 03:20:10 PM
Big Paco  :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Smokey on November 25, 2013, 03:29:58 PM
:lol yeah people might add a "U" in there and call him "The Count"

 :lol   :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 25, 2013, 05:32:13 PM
:lol yeah people might add a "U" in there and call him "The Count"
:lol :lol :lol :clapping :clapping :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on November 27, 2013, 12:07:51 AM
:lol yeah people might add a "U" in there and call him "The Count"
Hahahaha even got the missus to chuckle when she wasn't interested in hearing it.  :lol :clapping :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 27, 2013, 03:26:43 PM
[quote author=torch

Richmond VFL Team Round 1

Dea              ^Darrou        Astbury
Bachelor       McIntosh      ^Williams   
Grigg            Arnot           Gordon
McDonough   Elton            O'Hanlon
King             Griffiths        Lloyd

R: ^Stephenson   Helbig   S.Edwards

I: Petterd, ^Simon, ^Todd Banfield, ^Anthony Miles

Reserves: ^Matt Thomas, *Wall, *Contin, *McQualter, *Howat, *Barlow
^ Richmond Rookie Listed Players
* Richmond VFL Fill-Ins


Richmond AFL Team Round 1

Newman         Chaplin           Morris
Houli              Rance             Grimes
Ellis                Martin            Deledio
Knights           Riewoldt        A.Edwards
McBean           Vickery          Lennon

R: Maric    Cotchin   Conca

I: Hampson, Jackson, Vlastuin

Sub: Foley


 :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on November 28, 2013, 12:11:02 AM
Richmond VFL Team Round 1

Dea              ^Darrou        Astbury
Bachelor       McIntosh      ^Williams   
Grigg            Arnot           Gordon
McDonough   Elton            O'Hanlon
King             Griffiths        Lloyd

R: ^Stephenson   Helbig   S.Edwards

I: Petterd, ^Simon, ^Banfield, ^Thomas

Reserves: ^Miles, *Wall, *Contin, *McQualter, *Howat, *Barlow
(Any Other Richmond VFL Top-Ups, Other Rookies)

^ Richmond Rookie Listed Players
* Richmond VFL Top-Ups

Richmond AFL Team Round 1

Newman         Chaplin           Morris
Houli              Rance             Grimes
Ellis                Martin            Deledio
Knights           Riewoldt        A.Edwards
McBean           Vickery          Lennon

R: Maric    Cotchin   Conca

I: Hampson, Jackson, Vlastuin

Sub: Foley

 :gotigers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: wayne on November 28, 2013, 09:25:32 AM
Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375

Hearing ex-Cat Ryan Bathie has hooked up with Richmond's VFL squad. And Old Xaverians ace Nick Wynne is going to have a run with the Tigers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Stripes on November 28, 2013, 12:19:12 PM
Thanks torch for the initial write up  :thumbsup


Richmond VFL Team Round 1

Dea              ^Darrou        Astbury
Bachelor       McIntosh      Petterd 
Arnot             ^Thomas       Gordon
McDonough    McBean        A.Edwards
Lennon          Griffiths        ^Banfield

R: ^Stephenson   Helbig   *Contin

I: O'Hanlon, Elton, Lloyd, ^Williams/Simon

A strong lineup though low on outside ball users imo. Our developing talls make this a top heavy team but laden with talented, developing KPP.  Griffiths and McBean would have to take turns as the backup ruckman with this lineup. I would hope players like  Thomas, Miles, Helbig, Contin and Arnot can win us plenty of clearances to get it down to our very damaging forwardline.

Reserves: ^Miles, *Wall, *McQualter, *Howat, *Barlow
(Any Other Richmond VFL Top-Ups, Other Rookies)

^ Richmond Rookie Listed Players
* Richmond VFL Top-Ups




Richmond AFL Team Round 1

Newman         Chaplin           Morris
Houli              Rance             Grimes
Ellis                Martin            Deledio
Knights           Riewoldt        S.Edwards
Maric           Vickery          King

R: Hampson    Cotchin   Conca

I: Grigg, Jackson, Vlastuin

Sub: Foley

I would love to see players like McBean, Lennon, Astbury and Arnot push into the team early next year. Funny, but I actually do think we are lacking in midfield depth after completing this exercise. Thomas and Arnot are the only two I would consider bringing in if we had injuries but after that I think we drop away very quickly. I hope some of our new small forwards could develop into midfield depth too.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 28, 2013, 12:33:15 PM
shouldn't a senior listed player (Lloyd) take the place of a VFL top up player (Contin) in the starting 18?

Quote
Funny, but I actually do think we are lacking in midfield depth after completing this exercise. Thomas and Arnot are the only two I would consider bringing in if we had injuries but after that I think we drop away very quickly.

One would hope Helbig should be able to produce the equal of a Thomas or Arnot. Gordon is a midfielder, at least one would hope.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on November 28, 2013, 12:43:40 PM
shouldn't a senior listed player (Lloyd) take the place of a VFL top up player (Contin) in the starting 18?

Quote
Funny, but I actually do think we are lacking in midfield depth after completing this exercise. Thomas and Arnot are the only two I would consider bringing in if we had injuries but after that I think we drop away very quickly.

One would hope Helbig should be able to produce the equal of a Thomas or Arnot. Gordon is a midfielder, at least one would hope.
Lloyd starting on the bench means nothing. Just that he needed another mid so went Contin. However, Miles will be one of the 1st chosen if he's not picked for AFL in Round 1.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 28, 2013, 12:45:29 PM
Elton, too  :-X
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 28, 2013, 01:32:20 PM
Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375

Hearing ex-Cat Ryan Bathie has hooked up with Richmond's VFL squad. And Old Xaverians ace Nick Wynne is going to have a run with the Tigers

Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375

confirmed: Ed Barlow, Pat Contin, James Wall, Ross Young. Unconfirmed: Cam Howat, Rian McGough, Ben Waite
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 28, 2013, 01:39:40 PM
Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375

Hearing ex-Cat Ryan Bathie has hooked up with Richmond's VFL squad. And Old Xaverians ace Nick Wynne is going to have a run with the Tigers

Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375

confirmed: Ed Barlow, Pat Contin, James Wall, Ross Young. Unconfirmed: Cam Howat, Rian McGough, Ben Waite

Cam Howat probably chasing the big bucks!
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Stripes on November 28, 2013, 02:58:29 PM
Is there a reserve team for the VFL side (in other words a 3rd teir team). We obviously won't be able to fit everyone in the VFL side unless we are cruelled by injury.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 28, 2013, 03:09:27 PM
You shouldn't have said that

Wp about to destroy your ass
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 28, 2013, 03:34:42 PM
Is there a reserve team for the VFL side (in other words a 3rd teir team). We obviously won't be able to fit everyone in the VFL side unless we are cruelled by injury.

No Stripes

Bents is right I have answered this a number of times. But Bents is also wrong as I have no intention of destroying anything  ;D

AFL sides with stand alone sides in the VFL (Geelong, Pies, Bumbmlings, Footscray and Tigers) only field a side in the VFL comp, they do not field a team in the "development" (aka VFL ressies) league

Our VFL listed players if not playing for our VFL side will go back to their nominated local club in a a local league eg EDFL, VAFA, WRFL etc.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on November 28, 2013, 03:35:16 PM
have a suspicion that alroy gilligan will be in the reserves team too.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 28, 2013, 03:37:17 PM
Relton Roberts  :bow :pray  :yep
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 29, 2013, 11:29:32 AM
VIDEO: VFL introduction - Pat Contin ...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-11-29/vfl-introduction-pat-contin
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 29, 2013, 12:25:54 PM
VIDEO: VFL introduction - Pat Contin ...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-11-29/vfl-introduction-pat-contin

The first kick in that vid  :help
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on November 29, 2013, 12:44:32 PM
have a suspicion that alroy gilligan will be in the reserves team too.
What makes you say that?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 29, 2013, 12:51:58 PM
Couldn't seeing the house for Taylor to return
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on November 29, 2013, 01:00:28 PM
apparently the FTF went some way to building a huff den under the JD Stand for young Troy Taylor, he'll be back cuz
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 29, 2013, 01:32:09 PM
VFL draw will be released next week, mostly likely By Wednesday

Source: Paul Amy, twitter  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: The Machine on November 29, 2013, 05:21:50 PM
have a suspicion that alroy gilligan will be in the reserves team too.
What makes you say that?


Looks like he is training with the squad in the videos...check the background.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on November 29, 2013, 10:03:25 PM
VIDEO: VFL introduction - Pat Contin ...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-11-29/vfl-introduction-pat-contin

“I’m still pretty good mates with a lot of the guys, so to have the ability to come back and play with them next year, it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Contin told ‘Roar Vision’.

“It definitely made it a bit easier for my decision, the fact that they did show a little bit of trust in me, to want me to come back.  I never really wanted to leave in the first place, so it was pretty good to come back, and good to know you’re wanted.”

Read more at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-11-29/contin-back-at-tigerland
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Diocletian on November 30, 2013, 03:53:03 AM
VIDEO: VFL introduction - Pat Contin ...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-11-29/vfl-introduction-pat-contin

The first kick in that vid  :help

Good player, was unlucky to be delisted IMO.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Darth Tiger on November 30, 2013, 12:31:11 PM
confirmed:  Ross Young.

Ex Carlton mature age rookie (1st MAR to play AFL), and ex Perth Demons (Sandover Medalist and multiple Butcher Medalist) Ross Young ?

If so, a seriously good acquisition - an absolute star of a bloke and a good leader / mentor.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on December 01, 2013, 12:31:57 AM
Richmond VFL Team Round 1

Dea              ^Darrou       McIntosh
Bachelor       Astbury      ^Williams   
Grigg            Arnot           Gordon
McDonough   Elton            O'Hanlon
King             Griffiths        Lloyd

R: ^Stephenson   Helbig   S.Edwards

I: Petterd, ^Banfield, ^Thomas, ^Miles

VFL "Top Up Players"

Confirmed: *Wall, *Contin, *McQualter, *Young, *Davey

Unconfirmed: *Howat, *Waite, *McGough, *Wynne, *Bathie

^ Richmond Rookie Listed Players
* Richmond VFL Top-Ups

Richmond AFL Team Round 1

Newman         Chaplin           Morris
Houli              Rance             Grimes
Ellis                Martin            Deledio
Knights           Riewoldt        A.Edwards
McBean           Vickery          Lennon

R: Maric    Cotchin   Conca

I: Hampson, Jackson, Vlastuin

Sub: Foley

 :gotigers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 01, 2013, 01:10:55 AM
Simon is not a richmond player.

 :(
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 01, 2013, 01:21:57 AM
confirmed:  Ross Young.

Ex Carlton mature age rookie (1st MAR to play AFL), and ex Perth Demons (Sandover Medalist and multiple Butcher Medalist) Ross Young ?

If so, a seriously good acquisition - an absolute star of a bloke and a good leader / mentor.
Also ex-Coburg I believe.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: JVT on December 02, 2013, 09:19:16 AM
So whens the VFL side launch?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 02, 2013, 09:33:14 AM
So whens the VFL side launch?

This Friday 6th December

Club's having a function at 4.30pm (invitation only for FTF patrons and coterie grps)

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on December 03, 2013, 05:32:12 PM
What is Richmond's reserves history like?

We won the 1999 AFL reserves Premiership?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 03, 2013, 06:18:32 PM
Aaron Davey (ex Demon) has signed on  for our VFL side

See:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-12-03/vfl-introduction-aaron-davey
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on December 03, 2013, 07:26:48 PM
Aaron Davey (ex Demon) has signed on  for our VFL side

See:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-12-03/vfl-introduction-aaron-davey

Great pick up for VFL team!
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 03, 2013, 07:37:22 PM
Davey joins VFL Tigers
richmondfc.com.au 
December 3, 2013 6:18 PM

Richmond’s standalone VFL team has secured the prized signature of recently-retired AFL star Aaron Davey for the 2014 season.

Davey announced his retirement from AFL football earlier this year, after 10 seasons, 178 games and 174 goals at Melbourne.

The 30-year-old will play a key on-field role with Richmond’s new VFL team, as well as providing coaching and mentoring for Richmond’s Korin Gamadji Institute (KGI).

“I’m super excited.  It’s a great thing for the Club, being first year standalone, which is pretty special,” Davey said.

Full article:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-03/davey-joins-vfl-tigers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 03, 2013, 08:06:01 PM
Should've got him for the AFL side :banghead
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 03, 2013, 08:29:54 PM
 :o
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 03, 2013, 08:31:44 PM
:o

We have Petterd on the list lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: wayne on December 03, 2013, 09:18:27 PM
Rumour on twitter that Austin Woenamirri will join Davey at the tiges.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 03, 2013, 09:27:14 PM
Rumour on twitter that Austin Woenamirri will join Davey at the tiges.

Jurrah too for the 3 peat of brovaz
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: wayne on December 04, 2013, 08:48:37 AM
Matt Bright ‏@MBright74

@BrettAndersonIF who else have we signed??

Brett Anderson ‏@BrettAndersonIF

@MBright74 Ed Barlow, Aaron Davey, Ross Young, James Wall and a few more.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 04, 2013, 11:13:28 AM
:o

We have Petterd on the list lol

I was shocked we landed Davey vfl  :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Willy on December 04, 2013, 11:25:04 AM
Good get, I reckon.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Oiafi on December 04, 2013, 11:26:03 AM
:o

We have Petterd on the list lol

I was shocked we landed Davey vfl  :shh

It will be because of what else we can offer in the form of coaching and mentoring opportunities. In Davey's case the KGI would have been very attractive.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: wayne on December 04, 2013, 12:56:45 PM
:o

We have Petterd on the list lol

I was shocked we landed Davey vfl  :shh

Can't believe he was still available at our pick  :shh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: dwaino on December 04, 2013, 01:08:07 PM
:o

We have Petterd on the list lol

I was shocked we landed Davey vfl  :shh

Can't believe he was still available at our pick  :shh

What are you talking about? We clearly reached for him  :banghead
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 04, 2013, 01:20:57 PM
Cotch has asked if we can have him play in the 1's some weeks
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 04, 2013, 02:03:12 PM
Bendigo Advertiser is reporting that Richmond VFL and Bendigo Gold will play in Bendigo on Saturday August 9th under lights at QEO (Queen Elizabeth Oval)

Full article/source:

http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/1947527/bendigo-gold-gets-bumper-games-at-qeo/
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 04, 2013, 02:23:45 PM
:o

We have Petterd on the list lol

I was shocked we landed Davey vfl  :shh

Can't believe he was still available at our pick  :shh

 ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigers_of_old_1980 on December 04, 2013, 02:26:50 PM
:o

We have Petterd on the list lol

The new whipping boy
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 04, 2013, 02:28:11 PM
:o

We have Petterd on the list lol

The new whipping boy

Not new... he was a whipping boy the day he was drafted, really

Ala ban field
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tony_montana on December 04, 2013, 06:36:57 PM
Should have tried to get Matt Suckling down (not the hawthorn one). Gone to the pies VFL team, reckon he is one big season away from getting his chance at AFL. (we almost drafted him the year we got cousins)Really strong big bodied midfielder whose had injury problems, but when fit is a gun. Reckon he is better than Matt Thomas, same type with better disposal
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 04, 2013, 09:37:08 PM
History of the Richmond reserves ...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-04/history-of-the-richmond-reserves
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 04, 2013, 09:40:43 PM
1997
Richmond 17.12 (114) defeated Hawthorn 10.10 (70)
Goals – Richmond:  S. Jurica 5, T. Nichols 3, J. Plapp 2, C. Naish, B. Evans, B. Moore, J. Howat, J. Baldwin, N. Jewell, Griffin.
Best – Richmond:  T. Nichols, B. Moore, A. Kellaway, B. Evans, S. Jurica, C. Naish, J. Torne

 :clapping

2014  :pray
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 04, 2013, 09:42:37 PM
Stuff the reserves. Couldn't care less if they win the flag or win the spoon lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 1965 on December 04, 2013, 10:03:29 PM

The most important thing the club has done in the last ten years.

Our own VFL team is the last piece of the puzzle.

We should knight Benny Gale.

 :cheers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 04, 2013, 10:06:44 PM
Stuff the reserves. Couldn't care less if they win the flag or win the spoon lol

I feel quite the opposite

full strength beer, players close enough to abuse, kick on the oval during 1/2, watch the kids, less modern AFL bullshyte


The most important thing the club has done in the last ten years.

Our own VFL team is the last piece of the puzzle.

We should knight Benny Gale.

 :cheers

I will be surprised in the future if they do no see Benny Gale as a prophet
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Diocletian on December 04, 2013, 10:17:53 PM
Yeah and didn't that '97 reserves flag set us up........
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 04, 2013, 10:19:08 PM
Stuff the reserves. Couldn't care less if they win the flag or win the spoon lol

I feel quite the opposite

full strength beer, players close enough to abuse, kick on the oval during 1/2, watch the kids, less modern AFL bullshyte


The most important thing the club has done in the last ten years.

Our own VFL team is the last piece of the puzzle.

We should knight Benny Gale.

 :cheers

I will be surprised in the future if they do no see Benny Gale as a prophet

I won't be going
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 04, 2013, 10:32:43 PM
Yeah and didn't that '97 reserves flag set us up........

focus on the future not the past young lady

Stuff the reserves. Couldn't care less if they win the flag or win the spoon lol

I feel quite the opposite

full strength beer, players close enough to abuse, kick on the oval during 1/2, watch the kids, less modern AFL bullshyte


The most important thing the club has done in the last ten years.

Our own VFL team is the last piece of the puzzle.

We should knight Benny Gale.

 :cheers

I will be surprised in the future if they do no see Benny Gale as a prophet

I won't be going

i am grandly saddened to hear thi
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Diocletian on December 04, 2013, 10:44:24 PM
Yeah and didn't that '97 reserves flag set us up........

focus on the future not the past young lady


Was doing just that until you brought 'em up Judge Judy.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 04, 2013, 11:14:09 PM
Yeah and didn't that '97 reserves flag set us up........

focus on the future not the past young lady

Stuff the reserves. Couldn't care less if they win the flag or win the spoon lol

I feel quite the opposite

full strength beer, players close enough to abuse, kick on the oval during 1/2, watch the kids, less modern AFL bullshyte


The most important thing the club has done in the last ten years.

Our own VFL team is the last piece of the puzzle.

We should knight Benny Gale.

 :cheers

I will be surprised in the future if they do no see Benny Gale as a prophet

I won't be going

i am grandly saddened to hear thi

 :santa
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 05, 2013, 07:06:14 AM

The most important thing the club has done in the last ten years.

Our own VFL team is the last piece of the puzzle.

We should knight Benny Gale.
 :cheers

No!

We should Knight the supporters who have given the $$$ to make it possible, they deserve the kudos
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 1965 on December 05, 2013, 07:50:45 AM

The most important thing the club has done in the last ten years.

Our own VFL team is the last piece of the puzzle.

We should knight Benny Gale.
 :cheers

No!

We should Knight the supporters who have given the $$$ to make it possible, they deserve the kudos

It is all about money with you, anybody would think you're an accountant.

 :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Smokey on December 05, 2013, 08:29:56 AM

The most important thing the club has done in the last ten years.

Our own VFL team is the last piece of the puzzle.

We should knight Benny Gale.
 :cheers

No!

We should Knight the supporters who have given the $$$ to make it possible, they deserve the kudos

That might work for those with more 'regal' sounding names like Sir William but how about Sir Fluffy or Sir Brackets or Sir Gerks or Sir Claw?  Not really going to be a headline for them is it!  At least we won't have to worry about Sir '65 because he will reject his knighthood on political grounds.   ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 05, 2013, 09:52:22 AM

The most important thing the club has done in the last ten years.

Our own VFL team is the last piece of the puzzle.

We should knight Benny Gale.
 :cheers

No!

We should Knight the supporters who have given the $$$ to make it possible, they deserve the kudos

It is all about money with you, anybody would think you're an accountant.

 :lol

 ;D

But seriously, people can have grand plans but unless the members & supporters buy into it, fork out their hard earned $$ then the plan remains grand but not much else

 ;)

That might work for those with more 'regal' sounding names like Sir William but how about Sir Fluffy or Sir Brackets or Sir Gerks or Sir Claw?  Not really going to be a headline for them is it!  At least we won't have to worry about Sir '65 because he will reject his knighthood on political grounds.   ;D

 :lol :lol

I'd prefer and Order of Australia myself  ;)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 05, 2013, 11:32:30 AM
If u said Richmond would have 40000 members before Xmas , in 2009, it would be acceptable.

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 05, 2013, 01:26:49 PM

The most important thing the club has done in the last ten years.

Our own VFL team is the last piece of the puzzle.

We should knight Benny Gale.
 :cheers

No!

We should Knight the supporters who have given the $$$ to make it possible, they deserve the kudos

It is all about money with you, anybody would think you're an accountant.

 :lol

Are accountants tight arses ?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 05, 2013, 01:30:31 PM
Are accountants tight arses ?

Not all of them

This one certaily isn't
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 05, 2013, 01:40:09 PM
Are accountants tight arses ?

Not all of them

This one certaily isn't

  :whistle
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Oiafi on December 05, 2013, 02:16:03 PM
Reckon that's a pretty mean assessment of the work the RFC hierarchy has done.

Yes some (not insignificant amount) of the money has come from members, but there's a hell of a lot of other work that has gone / is going on to ensure that the money is well spent and the football club is a success.

Yes it's their job and yes they will be well paid for it, but we have all seen what happens when you have an administration that is not on the same page and the plan is not a good one, compromised or non existent. 30 years of crap results and a club in the wilderness.

Credit where credit is due. Vision and execution is the most important part of any plan. Money might make it possible but you can have any amount of money and still end up with nothing in the end. peeing money up against the wall is the easiest thing in the world. The people are the number one most important part.

Money enables but it is not creative and does not guarantee success.

Just be grateful that we have people in charge at the moment who seem to care about what happens to your precious money enough to ensure it is well spent.

Credit where credit is due.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 05, 2013, 04:02:37 PM
Reckon that's a pretty mean assessment of the work the RFC hierarchy has done.

Yes some (not insignificant amount) of the money has come from members, but there's a hell of a lot of other work that has gone / is going on to ensure that the money is well spent and the football club is a success.

Yes it's their job and yes they will be well paid for it, but we have all seen what happens when you have an administration that is not on the same page and the plan is not a good one, compromised or non existent. 30 years of crap results and a club in the wilderness.

Credit where credit is due. Vision and execution is the most important part of any plan. Money might make it possible but you can have any amount of money and still end up with nothing in the end. peeing money up against the wall is the easiest thing in the world. The people are the number one most important part.

Money enables but it is not creative and does not guarantee success.

Just be grateful that we have people in charge at the moment who seem to care about what happens to your precious money enough to ensure it is well spent.

Credit where credit is due.

I don't think I was or I am being mean. Actually think you have missed my point. I'm not exactly sure why the comment re "your precious money" and how it's been spent.  :-\

I have given the current board & management team massive kudos for what they have achieved. Granted have given them a few whacks when I reckon it's been warranted along the way

I know the amount of work that goes into running a business as well as running a footy club. I am not disputing it for one second.

The FTF has been a huge success in part becuase the vision for it was clearly defined and executed = people bought into it. Even if the vision (read length of its tenure) has changed dare I say it dramatically since its launch.

Clearly by articulating the vision it got people on board to support it. The Club got the monies and the club has stuck to the plan of which the results & benefits are clear for everyone to see.

However, I just get frustrated at times when people spruik that Benny Gale is the reason we now have all these things; achieved all these things. He isn't the sole reason and that's my point.

Yes Benny has been a huge driving force but to say or suggest he is the sole reason is IMHO a slap in the face to a lot of people. Firstly to the Board who have backed him. The executive team that he has around him who've worked tirelessly to do all the little things that we don't even think about let alone worry about.

And finally the members and supporters who as I said earlier bought into the vision and have given massive amounts of $$$ to make this all a reality. As I said in a earlier post if they hadn't of the vision would still be just that a vision

So yes credit where credit is due but let's just make sure the credit is evenly spread to all who have made it possible not just one or a few
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: wayne on December 05, 2013, 04:59:43 PM
Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375

Port Melb coach Gary Ayres confirms ace wingman Nathan Batsanis will play for Richmond in 2014. Another fine signing for the VFL Tigers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Oiafi on December 05, 2013, 05:31:28 PM
Reckon that's a pretty mean assessment of the work the RFC hierarchy has done.

Yes some (not insignificant amount) of the money has come from members, but there's a hell of a lot of other work that has gone / is going on to ensure that the money is well spent and the football club is a success.

Yes it's their job and yes they will be well paid for it, but we have all seen what happens when you have an administration that is not on the same page and the plan is not a good one, compromised or non existent. 30 years of crap results and a club in the wilderness.

Credit where credit is due. Vision and execution is the most important part of any plan. Money might make it possible but you can have any amount of money and still end up with nothing in the end. peeing money up against the wall is the easiest thing in the world. The people are the number one most important part.

Money enables but it is not creative and does not guarantee success.

Just be grateful that we have people in charge at the moment who seem to care about what happens to your precious money enough to ensure it is well spent.

Credit where credit is due.

I don't think I was or I am being mean. Actually think you have missed my point. I'm not exactly sure why the comment re "your precious money" and how it's been spent.  :-\

I have given the current board & management team massive kudos for what they have achieved. Granted have given them a few whacks when I reckon it's been warranted along the way

I know the amount of work that goes into running a business as well as running a footy club. I am not disputing it for one second.

The FTF has been a huge success in part because the vision for it was clearly defined and executed = people bought into it. Even if the vision (read length of its tenure) has changed dare I say it dramatically since its launch.

Clearly by articulating the vision it got people on board to support it. The Club got the monies and the club has stuck to the plan of which the results & benefits are clear for everyone to see.

However, I just get frustrated at times when people spruik that Benny Gale is the reason we now have all these things; achieved all these things. He isn't the sole reason and that's my point.

Yes Benny has been a huge driving force but to say or suggest he is the sole reason is IMHO a slap in the face to a lot of people. Firstly to the Board who have backed him. The executive team that he has around him who've worked tirelessly to do all the little things that we don't even think about let alone worry about.

And finally the members and supporters who as I said earlier bought into the vision and have given massive amounts of $$$ to make this all a reality. As I said in a earlier post if they hadn't of the vision would still be just that a vision

So yes credit where credit is due but let's just make sure the credit is evenly spread to all who have made it possible not just one or a few

Yes, fair enough about the "precious money" comment. It wasn't directed at you, it was supposed to be a more general comment but was poorly expressed. I find money frustrating and it's annoying the importance that's placed on it. I find it slightly obscene but that's a philosophical position. Money is central to life and the way things work. I should have left out "precious", it's not adding to my point just confusing things. The "your" is supposed to be collective but the context is poor. Sorry.

It was where you said


No!

We should Knight the supporters who have given the $$$ to make it possible, they deserve the kudos

That prompted my post.

I was surprised with the strength of the response and felt it robbed people like Gale of any praise for a job well done. I recognise your later posts where you state your position more clearly.

I actually don't think the kudos should go to the supporters. We want a successful team, someone has to pay and it has to be us because no one else will. Money enables it does not create.

Yes good on us but supplying the money is a small part and we should benefit from it. People rarely give money without expecting some sort of return.

The people with the plan and who see it through are the ones who deserve the majority of the praise. I have a great deal of respect for  ideas people, backers not so much. Necessary evil. (No I am not saying supporters are evil. :) )

But that's my opinion and I understand why others might think otherwise.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RedanTiger on December 05, 2013, 06:37:47 PM
Thirty years wandering in the desert and still we need a messiah.
Title: Max Bailey may play for Richmond's stand-alone VFL side (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on December 05, 2013, 08:57:42 PM
Hawks' premiership ruckman Max Bailey may play for Richmond's stand-alone VFL side

    Daryl Timms
    From: Herald Sun
    December 05, 2013 6:30PM


HAWTHORN premiership player Max Bailey has not ruled out playing some games next season for Richmond's new stand-alone VFL side.

Bailey, who was dogged with knee injuries at the Hawks, announced his retirement soon after the Grand Final victory against Fremantle and signed with the Tigers as a development coach.

After having three knee reconstructions, Bailey indicated at Richmond's Tommy Hafey Club function this week he could play some games this season.

But it would depend on whether the 27-year-old's troublesome knees could withstand the rigours of the game.

"My knees might have a say in it," Bailey said.

Another of Richmond's new development coaches, former St Kilda and Gold Coast player Andrew McQualter, will play in the Tigers VFL team.

The coach will be Tim Clarke, who played 96 games for the Hawks from 2001-2008.

The VFL Tigers have also announced the signing of former Melbourne player Aaron Davey, who retired at the end of the season after 178 games and 174 goals.

As well as playing for the Tigers, Davey, 30, will have a role with Richmond's Korin Gamadji Institute.

"I'm excited for the opportunity to have a bit of a run around with the boys, but also play a coaching and mentoring role to some of these younger guys coming through, and more in particular, the indigenous guys," Davey told Richmond's website"

"I've got passion and desire to have a kick around of the footy, and I'm looking forward to wearing the yellow and black."

Davey said he was excited about being part of Richmond's first stand-alone team in the VFL.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/hawks-premiership-ruckman-max-bailey-may-play-for-richmonds-standalone-vfl-side/story-fndv8t7m-1226776254848
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 05, 2013, 09:07:02 PM
" the indigenous guys" shane edwards  :huh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 05, 2013, 09:11:33 PM
Bloody Hawthorn guys everywhere  :huh
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: the claw on December 05, 2013, 09:37:50 PM
Thirty years wandering in the desert and still we need a messiah.
gotta agree.
the whole idea of a footy club is to win premierships.  if and when we win something other than usually beating up on injury riddled or poor sides and actually win a premiership maybe then just maybe we can applaud what they have done.
in the mean time we have have achieved stuff all and some of us worry we are treading water.

yes acknowledge the good work and improvement that has occured  but we are not the lone rangers here.like a lot of other clubs that sort of improvement is expected.

cmon people for just once in the last 30 odd yrs lets demand we achive something before we start annointing people with saint hoods.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 05, 2013, 11:47:50 PM
Thirty years wandering in the desert and still we need a messiah.
gotta agree.
the whole idea of a footy club is to win premierships.  if and when we win something other than usually beating up on injury riddled or poor sides and actually win a premiership maybe then just maybe we can applaud what they have done.
in the mean time we have have achieved stuff all and some of us worry we are treading water.

yes acknowledge the good work and improvement that has occured  but we are not the lone rangers here.like a lot of other clubs that sort of improvement is expected.

cmon people for just once in the last 30 odd yrs lets demand we achive something before we start annointing people with saint hoods.

(http://i.imgur.com/RCUSbEt.gif?1)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Oiafi on December 06, 2013, 07:16:43 AM
Sometimes it's like talking to a brick.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: dwaino on December 06, 2013, 07:36:29 AM
Sometimes it's like talking to a brick.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WsQ-sF7c7ew/UiWWZ32TGpI/AAAAAAAADYA/Cowcs3zBv_o/s640/Brick-Tamland2.jpg)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 05:15:10 PM
Paul Amy ‏@PaulAmy375 twitter:

"Hearing Sale's Luke Collins has signed with Richmond VFL. Will be his fifth VFL club: had stints at Willy, Bullants, Werribee and Frankston"
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 05:17:37 PM
Also from Paul Amy's twitter:

"Port Melb coach Gary Ayres confirms ace wingman Nathan Batsanis will play for Richmond in 2014. Another fine signing for the VFL Tigers"
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 05:32:52 PM
Richmond VFL launch starting now (5.30pm).




@Richmond_FC twitter:

Looking forward to announcing our @RichmondVFL playing list, guernseys and captain tonight... another special announcement coming as well.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 05:37:56 PM
@RichmondVFL twitter:

A packed house at the ME Bank Centre as we ready to launch the @RichmondVFL team

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BayDfM7CUAAlJmd.jpg:large)

The great @mattricho0 is up on stage welcoming all the attendees and outlining how the Reserves team has come together

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 05:42:12 PM
@stukane76 - "The @Richmond_FC VFL team launch, @mattricho0 killing it! #gotiges"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BayFSa5CQAAzjRc.jpg)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 05:43:09 PM
Richmond VFL ‏@RichmondVFL twitter:

"Major partners of the VFL team @SCFGROUP and @jeepaustralia have been welcome as Richmond CEO Brendon Gale takes to the stage"
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 06, 2013, 05:49:12 PM
 :clapping

Feck off coburg
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 07:37:32 PM
Ross Young will be our VFL team captain ...

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

Western Australian Football League star Ross Young has been named the inaugural captain of Richmond’s VFL team.

The 30-year-old Sandover Medallist arrives at Richmond with a wealth of playing and leadership experience, from a number of leagues across the country.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-06/ross-young-to-captain-vfl-tigers

(http://www.richmondfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/youngvflmain.jpg)
Title: VFL football returns to Tigerland (RFC)
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 07:39:38 PM
VFL football returns to Tigerland
richmondfc.com.au 
December 6, 2013 6:32 PM


The number of games to be played at Richmond’s home base will be confirmed when the 2014 VFL fixture is released later this month.

“We recognised a long time ago that it was critical for Richmond to have its own VFL team, to fast-track the development of our young players,” said Richmond’s CEO Brendon Gale.

“We were able to achieve that goal thanks to the wonderful contributions of our FTF contributors. Importantly, our improved business performance has also enabled us to commit to important football decisions such as this.

“Bringing our VFL team home to play games at our iconic home base was a huge focus for us, and we will be working hard over the next few months to complete work on the interface around the oval, to give our fans the opportunity to watch games at Punt Road Oval, at the ME Bank Centre.”
 
Read more at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-06/vfl-football-returns-to-tigerland
Title: VFL playing strip unveiled (RFC)
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 07:41:26 PM
Our VFL guernsey ...

(http://www.richmondfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/vfljumpersheromain.jpg)

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-06/vfl-playing-strip-unveiled
Title: Re: VFL playing strip unveiled (RFC)
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 06, 2013, 08:04:38 PM
Our VFL guernsey ...

(http://www.richmondfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/vfljumpersheromain.jpg)


http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-06/vfl-playing-strip-unveiled

 :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 08:04:45 PM
The official Richmond VFL website ....

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/club/vfl
Title: Richmond VFL side's playing list (RFC-vfl)
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 08:08:12 PM
VFL playing list ...


Ross Young (c)
DOB:09.09.83 | 178cm | 83kg
Recruited from: University Blues Football Club

The inaugural captain of Richmond’s standalone VFL team, 30-year-old midfielder Ross Young has a plethora of football experience, including a stint on Carlton’s list in 2007, starting as a rookie, before being elevated to the seniors and playing six AFL games. He moved west and made his name for Perth Football Club in the WAFL as a premiership player, captain, league best and fairest and club best and fairest.  Young’s combined skill, leadership and experience will help to develop and guide Richmond’s emerging players.
   


Ed Barlow
DOB: 27.01.87 | 195cm | 94kg
Recruited from: Old Scotch Football Club

Barlow played 26 league games in four seasons with the Sydney Swans from 2007-10, and added another eight AFL games to his career with the Western Bulldogs in 2011. The 26-year-old tall utility arrives at Tigerland after most recently playing for Old Scotch in 2013. His experience and versatility allows him to play as a key position player at either end of the ground.


   
Ryan Bathie
DOB: 15.04.87 | 193cm | 97.5kg
Recruited from: Geelong Cats

A former NBL and US college basketballer, the 26-year-old key position player was rookie-listed by Geelong at the end of 2010. At 198cm and 102kg, the athletic big man played 55 VFL games for the Cats over three seasons, starting as a defender, before moving into the forward line, where he booted 30 goals in 2013. He adds strength, size and solid VFL experience to Richmond’s VFL team.


   
Nathan Batsanis
DOB: 18.03.88 | 181cm | 79kg
Recruited from: Port Melbourne

A speedy midfielder with a long kick, Batsanis spent time on Port Adelaide’s rookie list in 2007. After moving on from Port, the 25-year-old became a premiership wingman with VFL club Port Melbourne in 2011, then headed to SANFL club Norwood to play in 2012, where he finished fourth in the Magarey Medal, before moving back to Port Melbourne in 2013.


   
Chris Clay
DOB: 29.01.88 | 180cm | 82kg
Recruited from: Casey Scorpions

A utility player recruited after playing five seasons at Casey Scorpions, including a solid contribution to the Scorpions’ 2012 finals campaign. The 25-year-old’s ball-winning ability and versatility make him a reliable addition to the Tigers’ VFL outfit. Clay will be looking for a strong season in 2014 after an injury interrupted pre-season in 2013.


   
Luke Collins
DOB: 14.11.80 | 181cm | 90kg
Recruited from: Sale Football Club

The experienced midfielder has played at VFL level at a number of clubs, and represented Vic Country in 2012 and 2013 when he played for Sale. A courageous player with outstanding leadership, Collins’ selfless acts, tackling and ability to win the contested ball, along with his encouraging demeanour, make for a positive character to help develop Richmond’s young players.


   
Luke Conca
DOB: 24.10.90 | 169cm | 80kg
Recruited from: Surrey Park

The 23-year-old hard-nut captained Western Australia in a game against Victoria in 2012, and played the 2013 season for Surrey Park in Victoria’s Eastern Football League. He took out the Club’s best and fairest award after playing all 16 games and booting 35 goals for the season, the most of any Surrey midfielder. Conca is the older brother of Richmond midfielder, Reece.


   
Pat Contin
DOB: 23.05.91 | 184cm | 84kg
Recruited from: Leongatha Football Club

An agile inside midfielder with the potential to play a number of positions in Richmond’s VFL side. The 22-year-old returns to Tigerland after being on the Tigers’ rookie list from 2010-11. In addition to his playing ability, Contin’s exceptional character and familiarity with the Club, its coaches and players makes him a valuable recruit for Richmond’s VFL team.


   
Aaron Davey
DOB: 10.06.83 | 177cm | 76kg
Recruited from: Melbourne Football Club

The recently retired Melbourne utility played 178 league games and booted 174 goals over a decorated 10-year AFL career which included a club best and fairest, selection in the Indigenous All-Stars team, and Australian squad for the International Series against Ireland. The 30-year-old’s pace, skill, experience and excellent leadership qualities are an asset to Richmond’s VFL team and players, and he’ll also have a coaching and mentoring role with VFL side.


   
Gerard Gleeson
DOB: 07.10.94 | 187cm | 91.5kg
Recruited from: St Kevins Old Boys Football Club

The strong-bodied 19-year-old is a tall midfielder, and played TAC Cup for Sandringham Dragons, then spent the 2013 season at St Kevins. A quick learner, Gleeson’s ability to win contested possessions is one of his strengths.


   
Mitch Keddell
DOB: 07.08.88 | 185cm | 86kg
Recruited from: Mooroopna Football Club

The 25-year-old half-back/wingman has played in the VFL, WAFL and most recently for Mooroopna in the Goulburn Valley Football League in 2013. A beautiful left-foot kick, the evasive wingman always finds time and space with the ball. His positive attitude will lift his younger teammates on and off the field.


   
Rian McGough
DOB: 23.04.88 | 180cm | 80.5kg
Recruited from: Tatura Football and Netball Club

Courageous midfielder/half-forward with good foot skills and can always find the ball. The 25-year-old was recruited to the Tigers after being a regular starter in the Casey Scorpions VFL team in 2012, before playing the 2013 season at Tatura with teammates Ben Waite and James Wall.


   
Andrew McQualter
DOB: 09.06.86 | 177cm | 76kg
Recruited from: Southport Sharks

A first round draft pick in 2004 by St Kilda, the midfielder/half-forward played 89 senior games for the Saints, including three AFL grand final appearances from 2005-2011. In 2012, he crossed to the Gold Coast Suns, adding another five league games as a member of the club’s leadership group.  The 27-year-old is one of the newest development coaches at Richmond, working with both the VFL and AFL squads. His leadership, experience and knowledge will provide valuable insight both on and off the field for Richmond’s senior and VFL players.


   
Dan Schibeci
DOB: 05.01.92 | 180cm | 82.5kg
Recruited from: Maribyrnong Park

The versatile left footer has played multiple seasons at VFL level with Werribee, and most recently represented Maribyrnong Park under coach Brodie Holland. The life-long Richmond supporter is happy to land at the Club he loves, and his running ability and long kicking will be an asset to the team.


   
Ben Waite
DOB: 30.06.84 | 188cm | 96.5kg
Recruited from: Tatura Football and Netball Club

This big-bodied key forward has the versatility to also play in defence and has had VFL experience at multiple clubs. He played the 2013 season at Tatura with teammates James Wall and Rian McGough, and his on-field aggression, tackling and contested marking make him a valuable recruit. The natural leader will be vocal and encouraging for his younger teammates.


   
James Wall
DOB: 05.01.87 | 198cm | 90.5kg
Recruited from: Tatura Football and Netball Club

A two-time state representative, dual Casey Scorpions Best and Fairest winner and four-time VFL Team of the Year recipient are some of the credentials to James Wall’s football career. At 198cm, Wall, 26, has the versatility to play a variety of roles, and he spent the 2006 season on Sydney’s rookie list, then switched to St Kilda’s rookie list the following year. Wall played the 2013 season for Tatura, in the Goulburn Valley Football League with fellow Richmond VFL teammates Rian McGough and Ben Waite, before the trio moved to Richmond.


   
Nick Wynne
DOB: 26.08.89 | 188cm | 89kg
Recruited from: Old Xaverians Football Club

A premiership player with Old Xaverians in 2013, the competitive 24-year-old is a natural defender and has the ability to play in most areas of the ground. A highly composed player with strong overhead marking ability, Wynne will always back himself in a one-on-one contest.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/club/vfl/vfl-playing-list
Title: Richmond VFL info (RFC-vfl site)
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 08:12:53 PM
Richmond will enter its own standalone team in the VFL competition from 2014, ending its alignment with Coburg after 13 years. A brand new playing list has been assembled, which will be led by coach Tim Clarke.

Coaches and staff
VFL Coach – Tim Clarke
Forwards Coach – Max Bailey
Midfield Coach – Andrew McQualter
Midfield Stoppage Coach – Ross Young
Defensive Coach – Greg Mellor
Development Coach – Aaron Davey
General Manager of VFL Strategy - Wayne Campbell
Football Operations Manager – Daniel Hull
Strength & Conditioning – Rob Inness
Physio – Kate Malpass
Technology, Video and Statistical Analyst - Michael Stuart

VFL partners
Richmond's VFL team is supported by the Club's development partners, SCF Group and Jeep.

Fighting Tiger Fund
The establishment of Richmond's VFL team was made possible through contributions to the Tigers' Fighting Tiger Fund, which was initiated to secure a strong and bold future for the Club by reducing debt and investing in the football department.

2014 Fixture
The VFL fixture for the 2014 season is expected to be released in December 2013.

VFL guernsey
Richmond's VFL team will wear a modified version of the Tigers' famous Yellow and Black strip (home guernsey design below).

(http://www.richmondfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/vflguernsey.jpg)

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/club/vfl/about-the-vfl
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 06, 2013, 09:35:57 PM
Good night. Well done RFC!

Couple of things

Yellow away guernsey has black sash on the back

Games will be at punt road but they haven't got all the funds for the works but decided to start go ahead. Confident they will get the rest of the $$$. Board only ok'd the work yesterday. Benny said special thanks to Peggy for her support on this

Will post more once i get home at the baseball at the minute. Any questions fire away

Go Aces ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on December 06, 2013, 09:57:11 PM
Gotta get to the baseball one day, how us it! Crowd etc....
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Rampstar on December 06, 2013, 10:22:53 PM
Club seems to have signed a good combination of players for the reserves team. Combined with our listed players I think our reserves will easily make the finals of the VFL. Well done RFC  :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond VFL side's playing list (RFC-vfl)
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 06, 2013, 10:44:27 PM
 :clapping :clapping

VFL playing list ...


Ross Young (c)
DOB:09.09.83 | 178cm | 83kg
Recruited from: University Blues Football Club

The inaugural captain of Richmond’s standalone VFL team, 30-year-old midfielder Ross Young has a plethora of football experience, including a stint on Carlton’s list in 2007, starting as a rookie, before being elevated to the seniors and playing six AFL games. He moved west and made his name for Perth Football Club in the WAFL as a premiership player, captain, league best and fairest and club best and fairest.  Young’s combined skill, leadership and experience will help to develop and guide Richmond’s emerging players.
   


Ed Barlow
DOB: 27.01.87 | 195cm | 94kg
Recruited from: Old Scotch Football Club

Barlow played 26 league games in four seasons with the Sydney Swans from 2007-10, and added another eight AFL games to his career with the Western Bulldogs in 2011. The 26-year-old tall utility arrives at Tigerland after most recently playing for Old Scotch in 2013. His experience and versatility allows him to play as a key position player at either end of the ground.


   
Ryan Bathie
DOB: 15.04.87 | 193cm | 97.5kg
Recruited from: Geelong Cats

A former NBL and US college basketballer, the 26-year-old key position player was rookie-listed by Geelong at the end of 2010. At 198cm and 102kg, the athletic big man played 55 VFL games for the Cats over three seasons, starting as a defender, before moving into the forward line, where he booted 30 goals in 2013. He adds strength, size and solid VFL experience to Richmond’s VFL team.


   
Nathan Batsanis
DOB: 18.03.88 | 181cm | 79kg
Recruited from: Port Melbourne

A speedy midfielder with a long kick, Batsanis spent time on Port Adelaide’s rookie list in 2007. After moving on from Port, the 25-year-old became a premiership wingman with VFL club Port Melbourne in 2011, then headed to SANFL club Norwood to play in 2012, where he finished fourth in the Magarey Medal, before moving back to Port Melbourne in 2013.


   
Chris Clay
DOB: 29.01.88 | 180cm | 82kg
Recruited from: Casey Scorpions

A utility player recruited after playing five seasons at Casey Scorpions, including a solid contribution to the Scorpions’ 2012 finals campaign. The 25-year-old’s ball-winning ability and versatility make him a reliable addition to the Tigers’ VFL outfit. Clay will be looking for a strong season in 2014 after an injury interrupted pre-season in 2013.


   
Luke Collins
DOB: 14.11.80 | 181cm | 90kg
Recruited from: Sale Football Club

The experienced midfielder has played at VFL level at a number of clubs, and represented Vic Country in 2012 and 2013 when he played for Sale. A courageous player with outstanding leadership, Collins’ selfless acts, tackling and ability to win the contested ball, along with his encouraging demeanour, make for a positive character to help develop Richmond’s young players.


   
Luke Conca
DOB: 24.10.90 | 169cm | 80kg
Recruited from: Surrey Park

The 23-year-old hard-nut captained Western Australia in a game against Victoria in 2012, and played the 2013 season for Surrey Park in Victoria’s Eastern Football League. He took out the Club’s best and fairest award after playing all 16 games and booting 35 goals for the season, the most of any Surrey midfielder. Conca is the older brother of Richmond midfielder, Reece.


   
Pat Contin
DOB: 23.05.91 | 184cm | 84kg
Recruited from: Leongatha Football Club

An agile inside midfielder with the potential to play a number of positions in Richmond’s VFL side. The 22-year-old returns to Tigerland after being on the Tigers’ rookie list from 2010-11. In addition to his playing ability, Contin’s exceptional character and familiarity with the Club, its coaches and players makes him a valuable recruit for Richmond’s VFL team.


   
Aaron Davey
DOB: 10.06.83 | 177cm | 76kg
Recruited from: Melbourne Football Club

The recently retired Melbourne utility played 178 league games and booted 174 goals over a decorated 10-year AFL career which included a club best and fairest, selection in the Indigenous All-Stars team, and Australian squad for the International Series against Ireland. The 30-year-old’s pace, skill, experience and excellent leadership qualities are an asset to Richmond’s VFL team and players, and he’ll also have a coaching and mentoring role with VFL side.


   
Gerard Gleeson
DOB: 07.10.94 | 187cm | 91.5kg
Recruited from: St Kevins Old Boys Football Club

The strong-bodied 19-year-old is a tall midfielder, and played TAC Cup for Sandringham Dragons, then spent the 2013 season at St Kevins. A quick learner, Gleeson’s ability to win contested possessions is one of his strengths.


   
Mitch Keddell
DOB: 07.08.88 | 185cm | 86kg
Recruited from: Mooroopna Football Club

The 25-year-old half-back/wingman has played in the VFL, WAFL and most recently for Mooroopna in the Goulburn Valley Football League in 2013. A beautiful left-foot kick, the evasive wingman always finds time and space with the ball. His positive attitude will lift his younger teammates on and off the field.


   
Rian McGough
DOB: 23.04.88 | 180cm | 80.5kg
Recruited from: Tatura Football and Netball Club

Courageous midfielder/half-forward with good foot skills and can always find the ball. The 25-year-old was recruited to the Tigers after being a regular starter in the Casey Scorpions VFL team in 2012, before playing the 2013 season at Tatura with teammates Ben Waite and James Wall.


   
Andrew McQualter
DOB: 09.06.86 | 177cm | 76kg
Recruited from: Southport Sharks

A first round draft pick in 2004 by St Kilda, the midfielder/half-forward played 89 senior games for the Saints, including three AFL grand final appearances from 2005-2011. In 2012, he crossed to the Gold Coast Suns, adding another five league games as a member of the club’s leadership group.  The 27-year-old is one of the newest development coaches at Richmond, working with both the VFL and AFL squads. His leadership, experience and knowledge will provide valuable insight both on and off the field for Richmond’s senior and VFL players.


   
Dan Schibeci
DOB: 05.01.92 | 180cm | 82.5kg
Recruited from: Maribyrnong Park

The versatile left footer has played multiple seasons at VFL level with Werribee, and most recently represented Maribyrnong Park under coach Brodie Holland. The life-long Richmond supporter is happy to land at the Club he loves, and his running ability and long kicking will be an asset to the team.


   
Ben Waite
DOB: 30.06.84 | 188cm | 96.5kg
Recruited from: Tatura Football and Netball Club

This big-bodied key forward has the versatility to also play in defence and has had VFL experience at multiple clubs. He played the 2013 season at Tatura with teammates James Wall and Rian McGough, and his on-field aggression, tackling and contested marking make him a valuable recruit. The natural leader will be vocal and encouraging for his younger teammates.


   
James Wall
DOB: 05.01.87 | 198cm | 90.5kg
Recruited from: Tatura Football and Netball Club

A two-time state representative, dual Casey Scorpions Best and Fairest winner and four-time VFL Team of the Year recipient are some of the credentials to James Wall’s football career. At 198cm, Wall, 26, has the versatility to play a variety of roles, and he spent the 2006 season on Sydney’s rookie list, then switched to St Kilda’s rookie list the following year. Wall played the 2013 season for Tatura, in the Goulburn Valley Football League with fellow Richmond VFL teammates Rian McGough and Ben Waite, before the trio moved to Richmond.


   
Nick Wynne
DOB: 26.08.89 | 188cm | 89kg
Recruited from: Old Xaverians Football Club

A premiership player with Old Xaverians in 2013, the competitive 24-year-old is a natural defender and has the ability to play in most areas of the ground. A highly composed player with strong overhead marking ability, Wynne will always back himself in a one-on-one contest.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/club/vfl/vfl-playing-list

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/ff/CBackhouse.jpg)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 06, 2013, 10:49:07 PM
Gotta get to the baseball one day, how us it! Crowd etc....

Poor crowd tonight but a great win 7-0

Reckon there was around 500-600 there tonight, usually get around 1,100-1,500

Good value, good food and for beer drinkers they serve Millers
Title: Tigers to bring VFL footy back to Punt Road (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 11:00:21 PM
Tigers to bring VFL footy back to Punt Road

Nathan Schmook 
afl.com.au
December 6, 2013 6:19 PM


VFL FOOTBALL will return to Punt Road Oval for the first time since 1964 with Richmond's standalone reserves team to play its home games at the ground from next season.

The Tigers launched their VFL team at the ME Bank Centre on Friday evening, announcing the plan to play games at their home base in 2014 after ending a 13-year alignment with Coburg. 

Chief executive Brendon Gale said he was proud to announce the return of football to Punt Road Oval, where the Tigers played until their move to the MCG in 1964.

He said the club recognised a long time ago that a standalone team would be critical to fast-track the development of its young players. 

"This decision was based on strategy and we felt it wasn't good enough to simply expect our coaches to develop our players as quickly as possible," Gale said.

"We needed to give them an environment where they could coach effectively and develop players to their full potential.

"That was getting control of our talent pathway and ultimately getting control of our reserves.

"By not doing so we were effectively outsourcing the development of our people and our players, who are perhaps our greatest asset."

Richmond unveiled its VFL playing list for next season, with delisted Geelong rookie Ryan Bathie and former AFL players Ed Barlow and Ross Young among the 21 'top-up' players.

Barlow played 34 games for the Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs, while Young, who will captain the VFL team, played six games for Carlton before moving to the WAFL where he won the 2009 Sandover Medal with Perth.   

The Tigers' standalone team was identified as a goal in its '3-0-75' plan four years ago, which aimed for three finals appearances, no debt and 75,000 members within five years. 

Gale said the support of the Fighting Tiger Fund and the club's significantly improved business performance had helped bring forward the VFL plan.

"We were able to achieve that goal thanks to the wonderful contributions of our FTF contributors," he said.

"Importantly, our improved business performance has also enabled us to commit to important football decisions such as this."

Coach Damien Hardwick said the major benefit of the standalone team would be the ability to "develop and control the destiny of our players".

"The big one is the fact we can replicate our senior coaching staff with our development coaching staff," he said.

"We've got to get these players up to speed relatively quickly.

"We're expecting players to come in and make an impact at AFL level, so we want to implement the same systems from an AFL perspective at a VFL level.

"As hard as we did try with the Coburg affiliation, it was never going to work. We just didn't have enough resources to get that result."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-06/vfl-returns-to-punt-road
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 06, 2013, 11:05:37 PM
 :bluesbros
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 11:07:24 PM
Pics of our VFL side training .....

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/gallery/2013-12-06/vfl-training-05122013#cc4668a9865c2410VgnVCM200000986bb70aRCRD

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 06, 2013, 11:08:00 PM
RFCO on what works need to be done at Punt Road Oval  ....

Question - "Brief run-down of the work involved? Stand? Turnstiles? Fencing?"

RFCO - "All that, a bench needs to be installed for the teams, a walkway from the JDS to the ground for the away team, upgrade the canteen, try and squeeze some seating in, finish off the coaches boxes, reinforce and clean up the JDS, install toilets and more...plenty to do. ........ A lot of work between now and March but it can be done."

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/richmond-tigers-vfl-news-launch-is-today-5-30pm.1036981/page-18#post-31157534
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 06, 2013, 11:17:42 PM
RFCO on what works need to be done at Punt Road Oval  ....

Question - "Brief run-down of the work involved? Stand? Turnstiles? Fencing?"

RFCO - "All that, a bench needs to be installed for the teams, a walkway from the JDS to the ground for the away team, upgrade the canteen, try and squeeze some seating in, finish off the coaches boxes, reinforce and clean up the JDS, install toilets and more...plenty to do. ........ A lot of work between now and March but it can be done."

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/richmond-tigers-vfl-news-launch-is-today-5-30pm.1036981/page-18#post-31157534

Interestingly Benny Gale made reference to getting it up to "safe standard" for the fans to be able to watch games

Looking at the JD stand this arvo have to say it needs a fair bit of work it looked shocking.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on December 07, 2013, 09:39:32 AM
I think a scoreboard somewhere would help too.
Title: Re: Richmond VFL side's playing list (RFC-vfl)
Post by: torch on December 07, 2013, 09:42:41 AM
Are we meant to have 21? Counted 17??? Missing our playing-coaches???

VFL playing list ...


Ross Young (c)
DOB:09.09.83 | 178cm | 83kg
Recruited from: University Blues Football Club

The inaugural captain of Richmond’s standalone VFL team, 30-year-old midfielder Ross Young has a plethora of football experience, including a stint on Carlton’s list in 2007, starting as a rookie, before being elevated to the seniors and playing six AFL games. He moved west and made his name for Perth Football Club in the WAFL as a premiership player, captain, league best and fairest and club best and fairest.  Young’s combined skill, leadership and experience will help to develop and guide Richmond’s emerging players.
   


Ed Barlow
DOB: 27.01.87 | 195cm | 94kg
Recruited from: Old Scotch Football Club

Barlow played 26 league games in four seasons with the Sydney Swans from 2007-10, and added another eight AFL games to his career with the Western Bulldogs in 2011. The 26-year-old tall utility arrives at Tigerland after most recently playing for Old Scotch in 2013. His experience and versatility allows him to play as a key position player at either end of the ground.


   
Ryan Bathie
DOB: 15.04.87 | 193cm | 97.5kg
Recruited from: Geelong Cats

A former NBL and US college basketballer, the 26-year-old key position player was rookie-listed by Geelong at the end of 2010. At 198cm and 102kg, the athletic big man played 55 VFL games for the Cats over three seasons, starting as a defender, before moving into the forward line, where he booted 30 goals in 2013. He adds strength, size and solid VFL experience to Richmond’s VFL team.


   
Nathan Batsanis
DOB: 18.03.88 | 181cm | 79kg
Recruited from: Port Melbourne

A speedy midfielder with a long kick, Batsanis spent time on Port Adelaide’s rookie list in 2007. After moving on from Port, the 25-year-old became a premiership wingman with VFL club Port Melbourne in 2011, then headed to SANFL club Norwood to play in 2012, where he finished fourth in the Magarey Medal, before moving back to Port Melbourne in 2013.


   
Chris Clay
DOB: 29.01.88 | 180cm | 82kg
Recruited from: Casey Scorpions

A utility player recruited after playing five seasons at Casey Scorpions, including a solid contribution to the Scorpions’ 2012 finals campaign. The 25-year-old’s ball-winning ability and versatility make him a reliable addition to the Tigers’ VFL outfit. Clay will be looking for a strong season in 2014 after an injury interrupted pre-season in 2013.


   
Luke Collins
DOB: 14.11.80 | 181cm | 90kg
Recruited from: Sale Football Club

The experienced midfielder has played at VFL level at a number of clubs, and represented Vic Country in 2012 and 2013 when he played for Sale. A courageous player with outstanding leadership, Collins’ selfless acts, tackling and ability to win the contested ball, along with his encouraging demeanour, make for a positive character to help develop Richmond’s young players.


   
Luke Conca
DOB: 24.10.90 | 169cm | 80kg
Recruited from: Surrey Park

The 23-year-old hard-nut captained Western Australia in a game against Victoria in 2012, and played the 2013 season for Surrey Park in Victoria’s Eastern Football League. He took out the Club’s best and fairest award after playing all 16 games and booting 35 goals for the season, the most of any Surrey midfielder. Conca is the older brother of Richmond midfielder, Reece.


   
Pat Contin
DOB: 23.05.91 | 184cm | 84kg
Recruited from: Leongatha Football Club

An agile inside midfielder with the potential to play a number of positions in Richmond’s VFL side. The 22-year-old returns to Tigerland after being on the Tigers’ rookie list from 2010-11. In addition to his playing ability, Contin’s exceptional character and familiarity with the Club, its coaches and players makes him a valuable recruit for Richmond’s VFL team.


   
Aaron Davey
DOB: 10.06.83 | 177cm | 76kg
Recruited from: Melbourne Football Club

The recently retired Melbourne utility played 178 league games and booted 174 goals over a decorated 10-year AFL career which included a club best and fairest, selection in the Indigenous All-Stars team, and Australian squad for the International Series against Ireland. The 30-year-old’s pace, skill, experience and excellent leadership qualities are an asset to Richmond’s VFL team and players, and he’ll also have a coaching and mentoring role with VFL side.


   
Gerard Gleeson
DOB: 07.10.94 | 187cm | 91.5kg
Recruited from: St Kevins Old Boys Football Club

The strong-bodied 19-year-old is a tall midfielder, and played TAC Cup for Sandringham Dragons, then spent the 2013 season at St Kevins. A quick learner, Gleeson’s ability to win contested possessions is one of his strengths.


   
Mitch Keddell
DOB: 07.08.88 | 185cm | 86kg
Recruited from: Mooroopna Football Club

The 25-year-old half-back/wingman has played in the VFL, WAFL and most recently for Mooroopna in the Goulburn Valley Football League in 2013. A beautiful left-foot kick, the evasive wingman always finds time and space with the ball. His positive attitude will lift his younger teammates on and off the field.


   
Rian McGough
DOB: 23.04.88 | 180cm | 80.5kg
Recruited from: Tatura Football and Netball Club

Courageous midfielder/half-forward with good foot skills and can always find the ball. The 25-year-old was recruited to the Tigers after being a regular starter in the Casey Scorpions VFL team in 2012, before playing the 2013 season at Tatura with teammates Ben Waite and James Wall.


   
Andrew McQualter
DOB: 09.06.86 | 177cm | 76kg
Recruited from: Southport Sharks

A first round draft pick in 2004 by St Kilda, the midfielder/half-forward played 89 senior games for the Saints, including three AFL grand final appearances from 2005-2011. In 2012, he crossed to the Gold Coast Suns, adding another five league games as a member of the club’s leadership group.  The 27-year-old is one of the newest development coaches at Richmond, working with both the VFL and AFL squads. His leadership, experience and knowledge will provide valuable insight both on and off the field for Richmond’s senior and VFL players.


   
Dan Schibeci
DOB: 05.01.92 | 180cm | 82.5kg
Recruited from: Maribyrnong Park

The versatile left footer has played multiple seasons at VFL level with Werribee, and most recently represented Maribyrnong Park under coach Brodie Holland. The life-long Richmond supporter is happy to land at the Club he loves, and his running ability and long kicking will be an asset to the team.


   
Ben Waite
DOB: 30.06.84 | 188cm | 96.5kg
Recruited from: Tatura Football and Netball Club

This big-bodied key forward has the versatility to also play in defence and has had VFL experience at multiple clubs. He played the 2013 season at Tatura with teammates James Wall and Rian McGough, and his on-field aggression, tackling and contested marking make him a valuable recruit. The natural leader will be vocal and encouraging for his younger teammates.


   
James Wall
DOB: 05.01.87 | 198cm | 90.5kg
Recruited from: Tatura Football and Netball Club

A two-time state representative, dual Casey Scorpions Best and Fairest winner and four-time VFL Team of the Year recipient are some of the credentials to James Wall’s football career. At 198cm, Wall, 26, has the versatility to play a variety of roles, and he spent the 2006 season on Sydney’s rookie list, then switched to St Kilda’s rookie list the following year. Wall played the 2013 season for Tatura, in the Goulburn Valley Football League with fellow Richmond VFL teammates Rian McGough and Ben Waite, before the trio moved to Richmond.


   
Nick Wynne
DOB: 26.08.89 | 188cm | 89kg
Recruited from: Old Xaverians Football Club

A premiership player with Old Xaverians in 2013, the competitive 24-year-old is a natural defender and has the ability to play in most areas of the ground. A highly composed player with strong overhead marking ability, Wynne will always back himself in a one-on-one contest.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/club/vfl/vfl-playing-list
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: torch on December 07, 2013, 10:06:52 AM
Richmond VFL Team Round 1

Dea              ^Darrou       McIntosh
Bachelor       Astbury      ^Williams   
Grigg            Arnot           Gordon
McDonough   Elton            O'Hanlon
King             Griffiths        Lloyd

R: ^Stephenson   Helbig   S.Edwards

I: Petterd, ^Banfield, ^Thomas, ^Miles

*VFL "Top Up" Players

Ross Young (c) (31)
Ed Barlow (27)
Ryan Bathie (27)
Nathan Batsanis (25)
Chris Clay (26)
Luke Collins (33)
Luke Conca (24)
Pat Contin (23)
Aaron Davey (31)
Gerard Gleeson (20)
Mitch Keddell (26)
Rian McGough (26)
Andrew McQualter (28)
Dan Schibeci (22)
Ben Waite (30)
James Wall (27)
Nick Wynne (25)

^ Rookie Listed Players
* VFL "Top-Up" Players

Richmond AFL Team Round 1

Newman         Chaplin           Morris
Houli              Rance             Grimes
Ellis                Martin            Deledio
Knights           Riewoldt        A.Edwards
McBean           Vickery          Lennon

R: Maric    Cotchin   Conca

I: Hampson, Jackson, Vlastuin

Sub: Foley

 :gotigers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 1965 on December 07, 2013, 10:22:00 AM

Surely they would have to play the captain?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: The Machine on December 07, 2013, 12:46:23 PM
Alroy Gilligan is part of the team
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 07, 2013, 01:56:55 PM
RFCO on what works need to be done at Punt Road Oval  ....

Question - "Brief run-down of the work involved? Stand? Turnstiles? Fencing?"

RFCO - "All that, a bench needs to be installed for the teams, a walkway from the JDS to the ground for the away team, upgrade the canteen, try and squeeze some seating in, finish off the coaches boxes, reinforce and clean up the JDS, install toilets and more...plenty to do. ........ A lot of work between now and March but it can be done."

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/richmond-tigers-vfl-news-launch-is-today-5-30pm.1036981/page-18#post-31157534

Interestingly Benny Gale made reference to getting it up to "safe standard" for the fans to be able to watch games

Looking at the JD stand this arvo have to say it needs a fair bit of work it looked shocking.
Are they building coaches' boxes in the J.D. Stand at the moment?

(http://www.richmondfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Media/Images/309431-tlsgallerylandscape.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 07, 2013, 02:21:41 PM
RFCO on what works need to be done at Punt Road Oval  ....

Question - "Brief run-down of the work involved? Stand? Turnstiles? Fencing?"

RFCO - "All that, a bench needs to be installed for the teams, a walkway from the JDS to the ground for the away team, upgrade the canteen, try and squeeze some seating in, finish off the coaches boxes, reinforce and clean up the JDS, install toilets and more...plenty to do. ........ A lot of work between now and March but it can be done."

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/richmond-tigers-vfl-news-launch-is-today-5-30pm.1036981/page-18#post-31157534

Interestingly Benny Gale made reference to getting it up to "safe standard" for the fans to be able to watch games

Looking at the JD stand this arvo have to say it needs a fair bit of work it looked shocking.
Are they building coaches' boxes in the J.D. Stand at the moment?

(http://www.richmondfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Media/Images/309431-tlsgallerylandscape.jpg) (http://)

That thing has been there for at least 5 years
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 07, 2013, 03:18:43 PM
Alroy Gilligan is part of the team
100% or was he just trying out? Clayton McCartney is training too by looking at photos.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 07, 2013, 04:02:56 PM
Alroy Gilligan is part of the team
100% or was he just trying out? Clayton McCartney is training too by looking at photos.

Alroy Gilligan is on our VFL list of 21

Was there last night  :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: The Machine on December 07, 2013, 07:50:54 PM
Alroy Gilligan is part of the team
100% or was he just trying out? Clayton McCartney is training too by looking at photos.

McCartney is also on the list.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 07, 2013, 08:35:44 PM
Alroy Gilligan is part of the team
100% or was he just trying out? Clayton McCartney is training too by looking at photos.

Alroy Gilligan is on our VFL list of 21

Was there last night  :thumbsup

Awesome. Same goes McCartney. So there's the 17 listed on the website plus McCartney and Gilligan. Any idea who the other 2 are WP?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: The Machine on December 07, 2013, 09:11:44 PM
Not sure of the names but I saw 2 young indigenous men on the stage. WP might know more.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 07, 2013, 09:25:48 PM
Not sure of the names but I saw 2 young indigenous men on the stage. WP might know more.
Interesting. I wonder if they will play for Laguntas who I believe will play in the Tac Cup.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: the claw on December 07, 2013, 09:59:37 PM
if being a strong and very competetive vfl side is the aim. imo  we will be playing a fair few midfield top up players.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 🏅Dooks on December 07, 2013, 10:22:17 PM
Relton Roberts is on the team   :burgereater
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 07, 2013, 10:22:50 PM
Relton Roberts is on the team   :burgereater

This would make me so happy
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: wayne on December 07, 2013, 11:19:50 PM
I remember watching a vfl match at punt road 7-8 years ago? Foley got 40 touches, it was wet and collingflog players were watching?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 08, 2013, 09:47:54 AM
Not sure of the names but I saw 2 young indigenous men on the stage. WP might know more.

Nah can't help, saw them too though.

Couldn't hear all the names because as Tim Clarke was introducing each player the audience applauded but Tim (mr Serious is our Timmy) just kept talking so you couldn't hear him properly  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: 🏅Dooks on December 08, 2013, 10:55:15 AM
Relton Roberts is on the team   :burgereater

This would make me so happy

Gutted he wasnt picked at the last draft https://mobile.twitter.com/Scooby_50  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RFC_Official on December 08, 2013, 11:42:52 AM
That thing has been there for at least 5 years

More like two, but yes it's been there for a little while. Will be finished off shortly.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 08, 2013, 12:24:55 PM
That thing has been there for at least 5 years

More like two, but yes it's been there for a little while. Will be finished off shortly.
Unlike Mrakov to exaggerate when having a sook so it must be five.  :lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 08, 2013, 01:05:43 PM
That thing has been there for at least 5 years

More like two, but yes it's been there for a little while. Will be finished off shortly.
Unlike Mrakov to exaggerate when having a sook so it must be five.  :lol

2? 5? Who GAF. Fact is it's been looking like a bomb shelter for about 50 years.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 08, 2013, 01:08:02 PM
That thing has been there for at least 5 years

More like two, but yes it's been there for a little while. Will be finished off shortly.
Unlike Mrakov to exaggerate when having a sook so it must be five.  :lol

2? 5? Who GAF. Fact is it's been looking like a bomb shelter for about 50 years.
:lol
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 08, 2013, 06:44:05 PM
Does one get into games free with a membership?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Danog on December 08, 2013, 06:47:39 PM
Relton Roberts is on the team   :burgereater

Constant quality from him on FB.

(http://i.imgur.com/Mi6yo3b.png)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: taztiger4 on December 08, 2013, 06:48:56 PM
Does one get into games free with a membership?

I assume so , we used to at Coburg home games
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RedanTiger on December 08, 2013, 07:54:00 PM
Awesome. Same goes McCartney. So there's the 17 listed on the website plus McCartney and Gilligan. Any idea who the other 2 are WP?

It's interesting to have McCartney.
Always thought there was good reasoning behind having a couple of youngsters who missed the drafts like most VFL clubs.
Players mentioned on here who missed out were:
Cameron Conlon (Knights, 198cm, 87kg)
Isaiah Miller (Bendigo, 187cm, 82kg)
James Tsitas (Geelong, 181cm. 78kg)

Others like Wilson, Sokol, Rioli's, Hourigan, Favretto (all SA) and Cameron, Bourne (WA) are better staying home and playing local state leagues.
As the VFL list stands at the moment we only have 4 players - Conca (23) Contin (22), Gleeson (19) and Schibeci (22) who are under 26 for next season.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 08, 2013, 10:56:59 PM
The idea of having our own reserves is for the development of players already on our list and that will be the main focus of the list assembled.

We would have little to gain in taking young players that we have no hold over and developing them.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 09, 2013, 09:50:11 AM
Awesome. Same goes McCartney. So there's the 17 listed on the website plus McCartney and Gilligan. Any idea who the other 2 are WP?

It's interesting to have McCartney.
Always thought there was good reasoning behind having a couple of youngsters who missed the drafts like most VFL clubs.
Players mentioned on here who missed out were:
Cameron Conlon (Knights, 198cm, 87kg)
Isaiah Miller (Bendigo, 187cm, 82kg)
James Tsitas (Geelong, 181cm. 78kg)

Others like Wilson, Sokol, Rioli's, Hourigan, Favretto (all SA) and Cameron, Bourne (WA) are better staying home and playing local state leagues.
As the VFL list stands at the moment we only have 4 players - Conca (23) Contin (22), Gleeson (19) and Schibeci (22) who are under 26 for next season.
Agree, Wilson might be one whose better moving interstate though. Get himself organised and everything to prove he really wants it. Most talented guy to miss out.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 09, 2013, 10:53:11 AM
‏@rhettrospective - "Surely we can call our @RichmondVFL side 'The Cubs', like the old days."

‏@RichmondVFL - "it was discussed"
 
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RedanTiger on December 09, 2013, 07:05:24 PM
The idea of having our own reserves is for the development of players already on our list and that will be the main focus of the list assembled.

We would have little to gain in taking young players that we have no hold over and developing them.

Looking at the VFL team lists, I note that Geelong, Collingwood and Essendon all have 2 to 4 kids from TAC teams.
Notable that they also have extra kids outside that in their VFL development squads.
Quite likely we are yet to name kids since we are apparently taking advice from other clubs.

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2013-03-12/cats-finalise-vfl-squad
http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/season/vfl/players
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/team/vfl/player-profiles
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 09, 2013, 07:21:19 PM
yeah, minimal numbers, as expect ours to be too.

where are the development squad lists? i didnt think afl clubs with their own vfl team fielded a development team as well?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RedanTiger on December 09, 2013, 07:29:12 PM
Don't think any of them have development TEAMS as such, but after reading the Geelong article I think they have kids who train with them and get a few games each year.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 09, 2013, 10:04:37 PM
yeah, minimal numbers, as expect ours to be too.

where are the development squad lists? i didnt think afl clubs with their own vfl team fielded a development team as well?

AFL sides with strand alone VFL sides do not field development (reserve) teams

Geelong have in the past had TAC kids train with the under an "development academy" type scenario

Interestingly a couple of VFL sides; north ballarat for one one have been given the ok to not field a team in the development league. Which is massive backflip by the VFL who haven't allowed that to happen in the past
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Diocletian on December 09, 2013, 10:13:41 PM
‏@rhettrospective - "Surely we can call our @RichmondVFL side 'The Cubs', like the old days."

‏@RichmondVFL - "it was discussed"
 


Thought it was mainly the old U'19's side that used to be called "The Cubs"?

Either way, not sure many of the older players in our current VFL side would entirely appreciate being known as "cubs".

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 09, 2013, 10:18:41 PM
Very happy to not see Coburg hacks in the future
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: the claw on December 09, 2013, 10:26:31 PM
The idea of having our own reserves is for the development of players already on our list and that will be the main focus of the list assembled.

We would have little to gain in taking young players that we have no hold over and developing them.
totally disagree. what is wrong with putting say 21 thru 25 yr olds into our team and have a good look at em get to know em. wasnt  the psd about that but over a much shorter period. what an opportunity to actually hide a player as well. there are plenty who have performed admirably at the lower levels and we chose to ignore em.
ffs why so many veterans. why so few under 24.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 09, 2013, 11:27:41 PM
man - i agree with most of what u say but this ones if off the rails

you gotta give the hot chocolates a rest

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otally disagree. what is wrong with putting say 21 thru 25 yr olds into our team and have a good look at em get to know em

cause

a) footballer generally peaks 26-28
b) there is not value in developing players we have no 'ownership' of. ie. there is not method or system in that we have more a prioty of signing said 21-25 year old, than anyone else. To clarify, if we sign a 21 year old and he cuts sick in the vfl we have a one in eighteen chance of drafting him at seasons end. (currently, maybe vlad will fart some new rules)
c) everyone else. is going to be having as a good a look as we are. its 2014 mate.

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get to know em.

whats the point of buying a lass and flowers and a gin a tonic if u got no more chance than the rest of the bar :huh

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wasnt  the psd about that but over a much shorter period.

my understanding is the psd is a very strange secondary national draft, to go thou the dregs of the national draft proper and take a player you feel is worthy on the senior list ahead of the rookie draft. there is not more chance of drafting a vfl aligned  player than anyone else (the other 17 clubs) via the PSD.

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what an opportunity to actually hide a player as well.

you are dreaming

you cannot expect a guy to get 'best of grounds' in the vfl yet escape the attentions of rival afl clubs

almost as deluded as an essendon fan

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. there are plenty who have performed admirably at the lower levels and we chose to ignore em.

perhaps, but this comment is unrelated to the topic at hand

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ffs why so many veterans. why so few under 24.

a) cause a 28 or 30 year old who has seen it before will, hopfully, be the perfect foil for out senior listed 18-19-20 year old types who we hold ambition will be bondified solid afl players in the future. They will hopfully help them learn and develop, while also being a mature body which is important in football when you have a young team.

b) there is no bonus points for having young vfl listed players. we have no more a chance than anyone else of getting them on our list proper as it stands.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 09, 2013, 11:32:56 PM
The idea of having our own reserves is for the development of players already on our list and that will be the main focus of the list assembled.

We would have little to gain in taking young players that we have no hold over and developing them.
totally disagree. what is wrong with putting say 21 thru 25 yr olds into our team and have a good look at em get to know em. wasnt  the psd about that but over a much shorter period. what an opportunity to actually hide a player as well. there are plenty who have performed admirably at the lower levels and we chose to ignore em.
ffs why so many veterans. why so few under 24.
a small number for balance yeah, but why put a lot of resources into players for other clubs to take from under our noses?
perfect opportunity to hide them?
LMAO are we going to make the good ones wear groucho marx masks when they play so no one recognises them? ask that games are played under the same conditions as closed barrier trials?

why so many veterans? pretty obvious really. to provide leadership for our own young players.

The whole point of having our own vfl side is for development of our listed players. That is what the team make up is primarily geared towards.

But seems as you totally disagree, what do you think the main objective of having our own VFL side is?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 10, 2013, 01:32:48 AM
@RichmondVFL - The boys just before they hit the track [last] night ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbBu9SOCcAAcJ0I.jpg:large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/409949565333172225/photo/1/large
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 10, 2013, 01:42:12 AM
VIDEO: The VFL team launch ...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-12-09/vfl-launch

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One great club, two teams
richmondfc.com.au 
December 9, 2013


“We have recruited 21 players to be part of our Club.  Not like in previous years, where our players on Richmond’s list who haven’t made the senior team go and play elsewhere, for Coburg,” Tim Clarke said.

“The 21 players are VFL ready, and are of outstanding character, and that was the first thing we looked for.

“The players can help support and mentor, not only our AFL-listed players, but also the younger VFL players that we’ve got.”

Read more and the full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-09/one-great-club-two-teams
Title: Tigers baulk at Wonaeamirri's NT transfer fee (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on December 10, 2013, 01:43:51 AM
Tigers baulk at Wonaeamirri's NT transfer fee

Nathan Schmook 
afl.com.au
December 9, 2013 8:00 PM



RICHMOND'S push to sign former Melbourne forward Austin Wonaeamirri to its VFL team has been scuttled by Northern Territory Thunder's demand for a $10,000 transfer fee. 
 
Wonaeamirri, who played 31 games for the Demons between 2008-11, is hoping to revive his AFL career and had decided his best chance of doing so was with the Tigers' new standalone team in 2014.
 
The Thunder, however, insisted on the $10,000 transfer fee, which Richmond decided it was not in a position to pay.
 
Wonaeamirri is currently out of contract, but a transfer fee is payable for any player who has been registered with the Thunder in the past 24 months, should they move to a tier one league outside the Northern Territory.
 
The 25-year-old was told at the weekend his move to the Tigers would not be possible and he is now likely to re-sign with the Thunder and continue working towards a second AFL chance.
 
He is currently playing with the Tiwi Bombers in the NTFL over the off-season and is likely to join the Thunder for their first training session under new coach Xavier Clarke on Wednesday.
 
Bombers club development manager Peter Atkinson said Wonaeamirri had been excited about the prospect of reuniting with former Melbourne teammate Aaron Davey at Punt Road.
 
"He felt an involvement with an AFL club, albeit through a VFL team, was a better way to get another chance at AFL level," Atkinson told AFL.com.au. 
 
"He understands the financial issue for Richmond, so it's disappointing for him that he doesn't have a choice.
 
"What he's being told up here is that he can still achieve the AFL dream playing with NT Thunder, but recent stats suggests it will be more difficult.
 
"We just feel that it's probably restricted Austin a little bit more than it should."
 
Wonaeamirri was recruited by Melbourne with pick No.19 in the 2008 NAB AFL Rookie Draft, earning a Rising Star nomination in his debut season.
 
A livewire forward who was restricted by injury, he kicked 37 goals in 31 games before he was delisted at the end of the 2011 season, returning to the Northern Territory where he signed with the Thunder.
 
He currently works as a mentor at Tiwi College.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-09/wonaeamirri-no-tiger
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 10, 2013, 01:48:30 AM
Austin is a good kid but lol @ 10k

stick it up ya
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 10, 2013, 07:07:31 AM
Austin is a good kid but lol @ 10k


That's the rule, that is the minimum fee

Transfer fees are payable between 2nd tier competitions clubs when players change clubs.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: JVT on December 10, 2013, 08:29:26 AM
Austin is a good kid but lol @ 10k


That's the rule, that is the minimum fee

Transfer fees are payable between 2nd tier competitions clubs when players change clubs.
Unfair on Austin unfortunately.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 10, 2013, 09:00:41 AM
Austin is a good kid but lol @ 10k


That's the rule, that is the minimum fee

Transfer fees are payable between 2nd tier competitions clubs when players change clubs.
are you sure thats the minimum fee?

all i read is that a fee has to be paid.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 10, 2013, 09:06:26 AM
are you sure thats the minimum fee?

all i read is that a fee has to be paid.

Yep pretty sure it still is, certainly was a couple of years ago. Though occassionally clubs would negotiate and reduce it.

It is the reason why some VFL clubs have in the past been happy to let senior players move to the SANFL or WAFL because of the transfer fees they received, great little money spinner

The fee is less for kids out of the TAC Cup

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 10, 2013, 09:19:41 AM
id be surprised if thats the case.
There is a maximum fee of 15k for the first year, so to then to have a minimum only 5k less would be odd.

10k would be an exorbitant amount for a fringe player and would hinder players struggling for a game to seek better opportunities elsewhere.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 10, 2013, 09:29:22 AM
actually, thee maximum fee is the lesser of 15k or the valueof the contract. so if the player was on a contract less than 10k, then the transfer fee would be less than 10k
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 10, 2013, 09:51:32 AM
id be surprised if thats the case.
There is a maximum fee of 15k for the first year, so to then to have a minimum only 5k less would be odd.

10k would be an exorbitant amount for a fringe player and would hinder players struggling for a game to seek better opportunities elsewhere.

No the $10k is correct in this case

it would be $5k if we wanted to go and play in a comp deemed to be the same standard eg ACT, QEAFL

From the AFL Player Transfer Regulations which all 2nd Tier comps are governed by:

SECTION 4 TRANSFER FEES

Where an Uncontracted Player transfers from a Club of one State League to
another the following maximum Transfer Fees shall be payable by the State
League of the Transferee Club to the State League of the Transferor Club within
fourteen (14) days except where the parties otherwise mutually agree.

4.1 CATEGORY 1 – STATE LEAGUES
4.1.1 From Category 1 to Category 1

- Upon registration $10,000

4.1.2 From Category 1 to Category 2

- Upon registration $5,000

4.2 CATEGORY 2 – STATE LEAGUES

4.2.1 From Category 2 to Category 1

- Upon registration $10,000


4.2.2 From Category 2 to Category 2

- Upon registration $5,000

Categories are deemed as:

CATEGORY 1
South Australian National Football League
Victorian Football League (including Tasmania Football Club)
West Australian Football League

CATEGORY 2
Australian Capital Territory Australian Football League
Northern Territory Football League
AFL (Queensland) State Football League – First Division
Sydney Football League – First Division

From: http://www.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/Images/interstatetransferregs_october06_final.pdf

So in Wonaeamirri's case he is wanting to come from a Category 2 comp to a Category 1 comp then the $10k fee applies

Obviously the CLubs can negotiate a cheaper fee but obviously his NT Club want the full fee - as I said good little revenue raiser  ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 10, 2013, 11:32:59 AM
that says maximum fee is 10k billy, not minimum.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 10, 2013, 11:49:22 AM
that says maximum fee is 10k billy, not minimum.

Sorry got my minimums & maximums muddled

Though can I argue that in this case the maximum & minumum are the same number because the NT club wont negotiate to reduce it  :pray  ;D  :cheers
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on December 10, 2013, 12:15:19 PM
I was told by someone that we wouldnt be playing games at PRO?  :huh
Title: Tigers baulk at Wonaeamirri's NT transfer fee
Post by: Phil Mrakov on December 10, 2013, 01:43:29 PM
RICHMOND'S push to sign former Melbourne forward Austin Wonaeamirri to its VFL team has been scuttled by Northern Territory Thunder's demand for a $10,000 transfer fee. 
 
Wonaeamirri, who played 31 games for the Demons between 2008-11, is hoping to revive his AFL career and had decided his best chance of doing so was with the Tigers' new standalone team in 2014.
 
The Thunder, however, insisted on the $10,000 transfer fee, which Richmond decided it was not in a position to pay.
 
Wonaeamirri is currently out of contract, but a transfer fee is payable for any player who has been registered with the Thunder in the past 24 months, should they move to a tier one league outside the Northern Territory.
 
The 25-year-old was told at the weekend his move to the Tigers would not be possible and he is now likely to re-sign with the Thunder and continue working towards a second AFL chance.
 
He is currently playing with the Tiwi Bombers in the NTFL over the off-season and is likely to join the Thunder for their first training session under new coach Xavier Clarke on Wednesday.
 
Bombers club development manager Peter Atkinson said Wonaeamirri had been excited about the prospect of reuniting with former Melbourne teammate Aaron Davey at Punt Road.
 
"He felt an involvement with an AFL club, albeit through a VFL team, was a better way to get another chance at AFL level," Atkinson told AFL.com.au. 
 
"He understands the financial issue for Richmond, so it's disappointing for him that he doesn't have a choice.
 
"What he's being told up here is that he can still achieve the AFL dream playing with NT Thunder, but recent stats suggests it will be more difficult.
 
"We just feel that it's probably restricted Austin a little bit more than it should."
 
Wonaeamirri was recruited by Melbourne with pick No.19 in the 2008 NAB AFL Rookie Draft, earning a Rising Star nomination in his debut season.
 
A livewire forward who was restricted by injury, he kicked 37 goals in 31 games before he was delisted at the end of the 2011 season, returning to the Northern Territory where he signed with the Thunder.
 
He currently works as a mentor at Tiwi College.


http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-09/wonaeamirri-no-tiger
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tiga on December 10, 2013, 02:56:41 PM
Jeez lucky we didn't go for Jim boogie. They would have wanted 20K for him at least.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on December 10, 2013, 03:49:44 PM
Jeez lucky we didn't go for Jim boogie. They would have wanted 20K for him at least.

and a house
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigertim on December 10, 2013, 03:52:43 PM
Jeez lucky we didn't go for Jim boogie. They would have wanted 20K for him at least.
Jim boogie? I dont get it.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tiga on December 10, 2013, 04:27:23 PM
Jeez lucky we didn't go for Jim boogie. They would have wanted 20K for him at least.
Jim boogie? I dont get it.

Jim's a prodigious talent playing at the Thunder that our very own ramps unearthed a number of years ago. see article below.

 (http://i39.tinypic.com/28ssq9z.jpg)
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: taztiger4 on December 10, 2013, 04:40:14 PM
VFL Draw is out, 9 games @ PRO first on April 19th
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on December 10, 2013, 05:02:44 PM
Where is this draw can't find it?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: taztiger4 on December 10, 2013, 05:05:50 PM
its on RFC website, wooohhhoooo
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: (•))(©™ on December 10, 2013, 05:07:06 PM
He has a cousin, you know.....

Peter Skepsi-Glepsi.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 10, 2013, 05:07:31 PM
  :clapping
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: cub on December 10, 2013, 05:15:03 PM
Got it thanks, wow a few big dats coming up next year   :santa
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 10, 2013, 06:46:31 PM
Full Richmond VFL draw can be found here

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=19142.msg408951#msg408951
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: the claw on December 10, 2013, 10:37:59 PM
The idea of having our own reserves is for the development of players already on our list and that will be the main focus of the list assembled.

We would have little to gain in taking young players that we have no hold over and developing them.
totally disagree. what is wrong with putting say 21 thru 25 yr olds into our team and have a good look at em get to know em. wasnt  the psd about that but over a much shorter period. what an opportunity to actually hide a player as well. there are plenty who have performed admirably at the lower levels and we chose to ignore em.
ffs why so many veterans. why so few under 24.
a small number for balance yeah, but why put a lot of resources into players for other clubs to take from under our noses?
perfect opportunity to hide them?
LMAO are we going to make the good ones wear groucho marx masks when they play so no one recognises them? ask that games are played under the same conditions as closed barrier trials?

why so many veterans? pretty obvious really. to provide leadership for our own young players.

The whole point of having our own vfl side is for development of our listed players. That is what the team make up is primarily geared towards.

But seems as you totally disagree, what do you think the main objective of having our own VFL side is?
why does development have to be totally exclusive for all players other than our own.
no better way to know what a player can do than have him in your system. we are never going to draft 28 30 plus yr olds but if we have enough around the 24 yr old mark  we may just see enough in one or two to actually put em on our list. so what if another club happens to see something as well. its an opportunity to have a darn good long look at experienced players who may just be the next steve morris. and we would have the advantage of him being in our system. sheesh it aint rocket science, but just a bit of common sense.

oh al im sure even you can think of many ways to hide a player with out me having to spell it out.

yes why so many veterans? why not mature players you know 22 thru say 26 max with the odd vet rather than almost the other way around.
 our magoos isnt exactly chock fu;ll of kids, dunno if ya noticed but we only took one 18 yr old and most have him pencilled in to play seniors.  besides  we do have our fair share of mature players and vets already  ffs we just rookied and drafted how many. was that 6 i hear. this we need  lots of vets to guide our kids is a lot of codswallop today. it may have been relevant two yrs ago but not any more.

give or take the odd player and the odd position being wrong  our reserves side without the supplimentary players.

b/ batchelor 22 - darrou 20 - newman 31. / petterd 25.
hb/ dea 22 - astbury 23 - mcintosh 20.
yes newman aside its a little inexprienced and could do with another  mature player but not neccesarily a vet. the talls are young and we could do with a mature kpd but not neccesarily a veteran.

c/ miles 22 - thomas  27 - williams 19
r/ stephenson 31 - king 30 - arnot 20.
the engine room doesnt lack for experience.

hf/ lloyd 24 - elton 20 - banfield 23
f/ mcbean 19 - griffiths 22 - a edwards 30
clearly the tall forwards are young and yes we could do with a mature tall forward but again why does it have to be a 29 plus yr old.

int/ mcdonough 20 - ohanlon 20  - helbig 23 - petterd 25.

was there really a need for so many vets when look at the above.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 10, 2013, 11:05:55 PM
Anyone consider a young guy that wants to play AFL won't play for us because he doesn't want to make way for a RFC listed player? Sheesh it ain't rocket science I wouldn't have thought.

Fact is the RFC guys will take precedent over any VFL listed guys. The VFL listed guys go back to their local club to play when not needed. Do you think a guy in his early 20's with both the ability to play AFL and the desire to reach that level would be willing to drop out of the side because an RFC guy needs his spot? Not a chance in hell. And if he is willing to give up his spot then he may as well give up any hope of playing AFL anyway.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 10, 2013, 11:06:44 PM
actually i cant think of any ways to hide a player constantly performing at VFL level.
perhaps you can spell it out, coz i reckon i wouldnt be the only one.

I'm not to sure how much common sense there is in putting too much effort into developing young blokes you have no exclusive rights, and it seems that the AFL clubs that field a VFL side feel the same.

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why does development have to be totally exclusive for all players other than our own.
really? happy to spend resources developing player for other clubs? That's mighty generous of you, but........

you never answered the question about what you think the reserves side is for BTW.

Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 11, 2013, 12:27:49 AM
Discuss the footy topic and without the personal insults and without turning the thread into a personal slanging match ppl  ::)

Anyway back to the topic...


VIDEO: Hardwick's speech at the VFL launch ...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-12-10/hardwick-at-vfl-launch

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

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick believes the Tigers’ new VFL team is a significant stepping stone on the Club’s path to sustained success.

“It’s very exciting.  We get to develop and control the destiny of our players,” Hardwick said at the official launch of Richmond’s VFL side at the ME Bank Centre last Friday.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-10/dimmas-vfl-delight
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RedanTiger on December 11, 2013, 03:32:27 PM
Anyone consider a young guy that wants to play AFL won't play for us because he doesn't want to make way for a RFC listed player? Sheesh it ain't rocket science I wouldn't have thought.

Fact is the RFC guys will take precedent over any VFL listed guys. The VFL listed guys go back to their local club to play when not needed. Do you think a guy in his early 20's with both the ability to play AFL and the desire to reach that level would be willing to drop out of the side because an RFC guy needs his spot? Not a chance in hell. And if he is willing to give up his spot then he may as well give up any hope of playing AFL anyway.

You've ignored a few facts on the way though here.
The young guy that wants to play AFL has just been passed over in both the National Draft and the Rookie Draft. So he hardly has the ability to play AFL in the AFL recruiters opinions.
Note that we are not talking about regular experienced VFL players. We are talking about kids from TAC trying to get up a level to VFL and then up another level to AFL.

He is now looking at what options are left. He can either stay at his home club or do what many kids do and try to get on a VFL list as the next best option.
His choices are somewhat limited by all VFL lists being dominated by experienced hardened bodies because the stand alone clubs must have success to survive and the AFL aligned teams are grooming their listed kids.

A young guy that wants to play AFL will play for us because a) he is under the noses of AFL coaches every week and b) he can get a VFL game due to injury in either VFL or AFL (causing an elevation of RFC players). If, by comparison a kid is trying out for Port Melbourne, he will only get a game due to injury of a senior player.

The numbers are no better at a stand alone VFL team.
At Port Melbourne you will be on a list of 60. At Port you will be playing VFL or reserves if you are in the best 44. Presumably leftovers play seniors in a lower competition.
At Richmond VFL you will be on a list of 46 (46 RFC minus 22 AFL plus 22 VFL). At Richmond you play VFL if you are in the best 22 or seniors in a lower competition.

If given the choice between Richmond or Port Melbourne, I know which one I would grab as a kid straight out of TAC still hoping for AFL.
At Richmond VFL you also get the chance to see close up what is required to play AFL plus the casual input of people like Chocco and other support staff.

   
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on December 11, 2013, 03:46:38 PM
If I was a kid that got passed over id be off to a decent comp like the SANFL and play with a club better than RFC VFL. I'm after game time in a good comp to improve, not running around in a quasi training squad hoping for a game. That's what most kids actually do so can't see that changing just because Richmond now have their own VFL team.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 11, 2013, 04:24:40 PM
Quote
was there really a need for so many vets when look at the above.

Was there really a need for so many young VFL players when you look at the fact they are not on our senior list or rookie list  :huh


Quote
. its an opportunity to have a darn good long look at experienced players who may just be the next steve morris.

We have a one in eighteen chance of drafting the next steve morris the following year

Quote
oh al im sure even you can think of many ways to hide a player with out me having to spell it out.

I am afriad you are going to have to spel it out cause I can think of zero ways to hide a VFL listed player
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 11, 2013, 06:59:03 PM
@Jonesracing82 - "during the season, will there be a way to track live game scores from games online?"

‏@RichmondVFL - "yep, we will have Twitter at each game and maybe some live streaming as well"

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 11, 2013, 08:38:49 PM
If I was a kid that got passed over id be off to a decent comp like the SANFL and play with a club better than RFC VFL. I'm after game time in a good comp to improve, not running around in a quasi training squad hoping for a game. That's what most kids actually do so can't see that changing just because Richmond now have their own VFL team.

Agree

Would think it would make more sense to go and play in one of the 2nd tier comps where you are likely to get a senior game weekly rather than hoping to get a few senior games depending on the AFL teams injury list
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on December 11, 2013, 08:57:39 PM
Nice to see VFL finally accepted as a 3rd tier comp

Yes WP, we were just waiting on you to make it official
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Rampstar on December 11, 2013, 09:29:38 PM
If they gonna have live streaming of games then they should have it done properly. They should pay someone like Silverspoon Productions to stream games on the net. They did VPL games for the FFV and did it pretty well. If they are just gonna do what they do with the B&F night etc then they may as well not do anything. Pay for it and if they have to they can charge some money from the supporters for the rights to watch even though finding a sponsor for it would be pretty easy IMHO.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 11, 2013, 11:58:44 PM
If I was a kid that got passed over id be off to a decent comp like the SANFL and play with a club better than RFC VFL. I'm after game time in a good comp to improve, not running around in a quasi training squad hoping for a game. That's what most kids actually do so can't see that changing just because Richmond now have their own VFL team.
Pretty much what I said last night but claw thinks it's ridiculous so you're definitely wrong. FFS get it right gerks  :banghead
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 12, 2013, 08:44:44 AM
Discuss the footy topic and without the personal insults and without turning the thread into a personal slanging match ppl  ::)



LMAO

soft edit, while letting much worse direct insults go by..................
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 12, 2013, 10:20:16 AM
Anyone consider a young guy that wants to play AFL won't play for us because he doesn't want to make way for a RFC listed player? Sheesh it ain't rocket science I wouldn't have thought.

Fact is the RFC guys will take precedent over any VFL listed guys. The VFL listed guys go back to their local club to play when not needed. Do you think a guy in his early 20's with both the ability to play AFL and the desire to reach that level would be willing to drop out of the side because an RFC guy needs his spot? Not a chance in hell. And if he is willing to give up his spot then he may as well give up any hope of playing AFL anyway.

You've ignored a few facts on the way though here.
The young guy that wants to play AFL has just been passed over in both the National Draft and the Rookie Draft. So he hardly has the ability to play AFL in the AFL recruiters opinions.
Note that we are not talking about regular experienced VFL players. We are talking about kids from TAC trying to get up a level to VFL and then up another level to AFL.

He is now looking at what options are left. He can either stay at his home club or do what many kids do and try to get on a VFL list as the next best option.
His choices are somewhat limited by all VFL lists being dominated by experienced hardened bodies because the stand alone clubs must have success to survive and the AFL aligned teams are grooming their listed kids.

A young guy that wants to play AFL will play for us because a) he is under the noses of AFL coaches every week and b) he can get a VFL game due to injury in either VFL or AFL (causing an elevation of RFC players). If, by comparison a kid is trying out for Port Melbourne, he will only get a game due to injury of a senior player.

The numbers are no better at a stand alone VFL team.
At Port Melbourne you will be on a list of 60. At Port you will be playing VFL or reserves if you are in the best 44. Presumably leftovers play seniors in a lower competition.
At Richmond VFL you will be on a list of 46 (46 RFC minus 22 AFL plus 22 VFL). At Richmond you play VFL if you are in the best 22 or seniors in a lower competition.

If given the choice between Richmond or Port Melbourne, I know which one I would grab as a kid straight out of TAC still hoping for AFL.
At Richmond VFL you also get the chance to see close up what is required to play AFL plus the casual input of people like Chocco and other support staff.

 
Sorry I was talking about guys actually good enough. The RFC VFL team won't be picked on form. If a 19yo is performing better than say Helbig, who will play? Helbig. Meaning the kid has to go back and play local footy with no one watching. At Port Melbourne he will be picked on form (some ordinary kids have gotten games there over the last couple of years) and if his form isn't up to it, still play VFL reserves which recruiters will regularly go to.

We have got some 19/20yo's in the side anyway. Just not highly rated ones. McCartney is probably the highest rated and I imagine he'll hardly get a game and be gone by the year after.

Each week there is 22 guys not playing AFL which makes up a VFL team. The VFL list will only get games when there is an injury to someone. Young (as captain) will be first cab off the rank. Then you've got the other experienced guys to help out our young midfield as well. Guys like Batsanis Contin, Davey, Clay, Keddell, McGough and Wynne will get a go. Then maybe after a few of them get a go a young kid will get a crack. If it's a tall that gets injured then we've got Barlow, Bathie, Wall and Waite will be called upon. Maybe a young ruck would get a chance and that's about it. 
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RFC_Official on December 12, 2013, 11:24:28 AM
VFL sub-forum needed?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: gerkin greg on December 12, 2013, 11:49:54 AM
The VFL list will only get games when there is an injury to someone. Young (as captain) will be first cab off the rank.

Not so sure about that. I'd imagine Young will play every week at the very least. May find we rest/rotate/manage the kids through the season. I think a while back I counted about 6 of the VFL listed players played every game for Geelong in 2012. The AFL listed blokes were rotated around them even when there were no injuries. They always had a couple of experienced senior mids and KP players in the side. Probably why we've recruited blokes with experience to fill the list rather than a bunch of kids with more question marks over them than answers.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 12, 2013, 12:07:21 PM
The VFL list will only get games when there is an injury to someone. Young (as captain) will be first cab off the rank.

Not so sure about that. I'd imagine Young will play every week at the very least. May find we rest/rotate/manage the kids through the season. I think a while back I counted about 6 of the VFL listed players played every game for Geelong in 2012. The AFL listed blokes were rotated around them even when there were no injuries. They always had a couple of experienced senior mids and KP players in the side. Probably why we've recruited blokes with experience to fill the list rather than a bunch of kids with more question marks over them than answers.

Twice in less than 24 hours we agree

 :clapping :clapping

VFL sub-forum needed?

Might be onto something there Stig  ;) ;D
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tiga on December 12, 2013, 12:48:25 PM
If they gonna have live streaming of games then they should have it done properly. They should pay someone like Silverspoon Productions to stream games on the net. They did VPL games for the FFV and did it pretty well. If they are just gonna do what they do with the B&F night etc then they may as well not do anything. Pay for it and if they have to they can charge some money from the supporters for the rights to watch even though finding a sponsor for it would be pretty easy IMHO.

Ramps you can do live feeds through Youtube now. Camera source to laptop to Internet (Youtube) and your done. Live and uninterrupted games straight to the fans.  :thumbsup As part of my Job I do it quite regularly and it works really well. Not sure if there are any broadcast rights restrictions but if there aren't then they could live stream every game through YouTube.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 12, 2013, 01:10:34 PM
If they gonna have live streaming of games then they should have it done properly. They should pay someone like Silverspoon Productions to stream games on the net. They did VPL games for the FFV and did it pretty well. If they are just gonna do what they do with the B&F night etc then they may as well not do anything. Pay for it and if they have to they can charge some money from the supporters for the rights to watch even though finding a sponsor for it would be pretty easy IMHO.

Ramps you can do live feeds through Youtube now. Camera source to laptop to Internet (Youtube) and your done. Live and uninterrupted games straight to the fans.  :thumbsup As part of my Job I do it quite regularly and it works really well. Not sure if there are any broadcast rights restrictions but if there aren't then they could live stream every game through YouTube.
NT do this in the local league at times.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 12, 2013, 01:12:25 PM
The VFL list will only get games when there is an injury to someone. Young (as captain) will be first cab off the rank.

Not so sure about that. I'd imagine Young will play every week at the very least. May find we rest/rotate/manage the kids through the season. I think a while back I counted about 6 of the VFL listed players played every game for Geelong in 2012. The AFL listed blokes were rotated around them even when there were no injuries. They always had a couple of experienced senior mids and KP players in the side. Probably why we've recruited blokes with experience to fill the list rather than a bunch of kids with more question marks over them than answers.
No doubt we will manage blokes as well. We did it this year. Guys would disappear from Coburg for a week here and there. We will never have 22 AFL guys available so Young will play every week. A young kid wouldn't get the same luxury of playing every week though and would be better off elsewhere.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RFC_Official on December 12, 2013, 01:14:44 PM
If they gonna have live streaming of games then they should have it done properly. They should pay someone like Silverspoon Productions to stream games on the net. They did VPL games for the FFV and did it pretty well. If they are just gonna do what they do with the B&F night etc then they may as well not do anything. Pay for it and if they have to they can charge some money from the supporters for the rights to watch even though finding a sponsor for it would be pretty easy IMHO.

Bad news, we paid for that too.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 12, 2013, 03:01:04 PM
If they gonna have live streaming of games then they should have it done properly. They should pay someone like Silverspoon Productions to stream games on the net. They did VPL games for the FFV and did it pretty well. If they are just gonna do what they do with the B&F night etc then they may as well not do anything. Pay for it and if they have to they can charge some money from the supporters for the rights to watch even though finding a sponsor for it would be pretty easy IMHO.

Ramps you can do live feeds through Youtube now. Camera source to laptop to Internet (Youtube) and your done. Live and uninterrupted games straight to the fans.  :thumbsup As part of my Job I do it quite regularly and it works really well. Not sure if there are any broadcast rights restrictions but if there aren't then they could live stream every game through YouTube.
NT do this in the local league at times.
mostly pretty crappy though, you need high upload speeds and large bandwidth
the NBN would have really opened up all sorts of possibilities for sports streaming, but the libs have to look after their pay tv mates
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 12, 2013, 03:23:09 PM
If they gonna have live streaming of games then they should have it done properly. They should pay someone like Silverspoon Productions to stream games on the net. They did VPL games for the FFV and did it pretty well. If they are just gonna do what they do with the B&F night etc then they may as well not do anything. Pay for it and if they have to they can charge some money from the supporters for the rights to watch even though finding a sponsor for it would be pretty easy IMHO.

Ramps you can do live feeds through Youtube now. Camera source to laptop to Internet (Youtube) and your done. Live and uninterrupted games straight to the fans.  :thumbsup As part of my Job I do it quite regularly and it works really well. Not sure if there are any broadcast rights restrictions but if there aren't then they could live stream every game through YouTube.
NT do this in the local league at times.
mostly pretty crappy though, you need high upload speeds and large bandwidth
the NBN would have really opened up all sorts of possibilities for sports streaming, but the libs have to look after their pay tv mates
The games I've watched have been watchable from NT. Not like the Indigenous All-Stars game we played or those NAB games we tried to film.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 12, 2013, 04:07:41 PM
The VFL list will only get games when there is an injury to someone. Young (as captain) will be first cab off the rank.

Not so sure about that. I'd imagine Young will play every week at the very least. May find we rest/rotate/manage the kids through the season. I think a while back I counted about 6 of the VFL listed players played every game for Geelong in 2012. The AFL listed blokes were rotated around them even when there were no injuries. They always had a couple of experienced senior mids and KP players in the side. Probably why we've recruited blokes with experience to fill the list rather than a bunch of kids with more question marks over them than answers.

if they can play every tac cup game why cant they play every vfl game

soft

in my day we walked 12 miles to school and had to carry four bricks
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tiga on December 12, 2013, 04:44:36 PM
If they gonna have live streaming of games then they should have it done properly. They should pay someone like Silverspoon Productions to stream games on the net. They did VPL games for the FFV and did it pretty well. If they are just gonna do what they do with the B&F night etc then they may as well not do anything. Pay for it and if they have to they can charge some money from the supporters for the rights to watch even though finding a sponsor for it would be pretty easy IMHO.

Ramps you can do live feeds through Youtube now. Camera source to laptop to Internet (Youtube) and your done. Live and uninterrupted games straight to the fans.  :thumbsup As part of my Job I do it quite regularly and it works really well. Not sure if there are any broadcast rights restrictions but if there aren't then they could live stream every game through YouTube.
NT do this in the local league at times.
mostly pretty crappy though, you need high upload speeds and large bandwidth
the NBN would have really opened up all sorts of possibilities for sports streaming, but the libs have to look after their pay tv mates

Granted we are doing it through 100Megabit Fibre but I reckon a decent ADSL 2+ link that is not too heavily contended would easily push out 720P smoothly with H.264 compression
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Penelope on December 12, 2013, 05:09:03 PM
by not to heavily contended you mean congested?
if so, yeah, that is is the crux of it. if 720p is the best you can do then the internet will not provide competition to pay tv as it is starting to in europe , either.

Quote
The games I've watched have been watchable from NT. Not like the Indigenous All-Stars game we played or those NAB games we tried to film.
i've only tried to watch a couple of districts games i couldnt be bothered getting down to and they were choppy, but not as bad as the games you mention. I'm pretty sure that the ABC film the games and stream them live back to the station, where they have a half decent internet connection to upload to the servers.

Those games you mention would have been uploaded directly from the ground and i think in one case it was said over a 3g upload, so you will always struggle to get decent streaming due to slow upload speeds.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tiga on December 12, 2013, 11:19:03 PM
by not to heavily contended you mean congested?
if so, yeah, that is is the crux of it. if 720p is the best you can do then the internet will not provide competition to pay tv as it is starting to in europe , either.

Quote
The games I've watched have been watchable from NT. Not like the Indigenous All-Stars game we played or those NAB games we tried to film.
i've only tried to watch a couple of districts games i couldnt be bothered getting down to and they were choppy, but not as bad as the games you mention. I'm pretty sure that the ABC film the games and stream them live back to the station, where they have a half decent internet connection to upload to the servers.

Those games you mention would have been uploaded directly from the ground and i think in one case it was said over a 3g upload, so you will always struggle to get decent streaming due to slow upload speeds.

No al I  meant contended not congested. Contended as in contention ratios are used by ISP's to define how many customers they have versus the amount of bandwidth available. For example a 20:1 contention ratio means on a particular DSLAM they could have 20 people fighting for a particular unit of bandwidth. An over contended service can also be called oversubscribed. This may result in congestion but it all depends on how likely the 20 users will use the internet service at the same time.
Nearly all residential ADSL services have high contention ratios. Business grade services can have ratios as low as 1:1 but you pay for the privilege.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: the claw on December 13, 2013, 01:06:06 AM
The VFL list will only get games when there is an injury to someone. Young (as captain) will be first cab off the rank.

 A young kid wouldn't get the same luxury of playing every week though and would be better off elsewhere.

 which young kids would be better off playing elsewhere. geez what young kids are you talking about. we only have,
 lennon -  at 18 apparently hes going to play seniors. surely our first rounder will at the least spend most of his time in the magoos as a worst case scenario.
arnot -  turns 20 next yr a small mid and in his 3rd yr surely we want him playing ressies at least.
elton -  turns 21 in april  goes into yr 3 again surely we want games in the ressies into him at the least.
mcbean - 19 yr old alrerady good enough to play seniors i believe. ;)
mcdonough - 20yo  a sml forward goes into yr 2. id really hope smalls are showing a bit fairly quickly.  where else do you wish to see him play.
mcintosh - 20 yo tall running defender.  again if hes not playing ressies at the least why even keep him.
o hanlon - 20 yo medium sized forward goes into yr 3 cmon we want him playing ressies at the least.
williams 19yo medium sized mid.  a rookie coming of a injury yr. maybe theres a case for resting him.

 thats just 7 players where is this big need for in particular veterans.  15 vets to lead 7 kids  well it seems that way.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 13, 2013, 01:52:10 AM
The RFC guys aren't better off playing elsewhere. He means a young kid trying to get on a list. I'll be interested to see young Clay McCartney how he goes games wise. He won't be a walk up start each week to get under recruiters noses. I wonder where he goes? Can he play TAC as an overager as well. Beats me. Maybe he'll be allowed to play as that 23rd player crap the VFL do. \

Claw - you left Darrou off the list which makes 8 kids.

Then you've got guys like Griff who need leadership and direction because he currently has no effin idea how to get the pill himself let alone try and lead the young group.

At the end of the day a lot of guys that missed out on being drafted will want a weekly game which they can get elsewhere (either other state league teams or back at their TAC team as overage players). We don't have the ability to promise them that as we need to play our guys first and foremost and adding another bunch of kids to our group of inexperienced players isn't going to make a very good team.

The VFL team seems to be constructed to win on a weekly basis to teach the young kids about actually winning. Hopefully in turn allows us to play our young KPF's as KPF's and not have to send them kick chasing down in the backline like at Coburg. Was pooting me no end the way Griff has been developed, hopefully by winning we can hold our structure and say goodbye to those days.

Title: Re: Richmond VFL side's playing list (RFC-vfl)
Post by: mightytiges on December 15, 2013, 10:36:36 PM
Dan Schibeci
DOB: 05.01.92 | 180cm | 82.5kg
Recruited from: Maribyrnong Park

The versatile left footer has played multiple seasons at VFL level with Werribee, and most recently represented Maribyrnong Park under coach Brodie Holland. The life-long Richmond supporter is happy to land at the Club he loves, and his running ability and long kicking will be an asset to the team.
Is he the son of SEN commentator Tony Schibeci who also barracks for Richmond?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: the claw on December 16, 2013, 12:49:42 AM
The RFC guys aren't better off playing elsewhere. He means a young kid trying to get on a list. I'll be interested to see young Clay McCartney how he goes games wise. He won't be a walk up start each week to get under recruiters noses. I wonder where he goes? Can he play TAC as an overager as well. Beats me. Maybe he'll be allowed to play as that 23rd player crap the VFL do. \

Claw - you left Darrou off the list which makes 8 kids.

Then you've got guys like Griff who need leadership and direction because he currently has no effin idea how to get the pill himself let alone try and lead the young group.

At the end of the day a lot of guys that missed out on being drafted will want a weekly game which they can get elsewhere (either other state league teams or back at their TAC team as overage players). We don't have the ability to promise them that as we need to play our guys first and foremost and adding another bunch of kids to our group of inexperienced players isn't going to make a very good team.

The VFL team seems to be constructed to win on a weekly basis to teach the young kids about actually winning. Hopefully in turn allows us to play our young KPF's as KPF's and not have to send them kick chasing down in the backline like at Coburg. Was pooting me no end the way Griff has been developed, hopefully by winning we can hold our structure and say goodbye to those days.
tigs i fully understand. i just think we could gain some sort of inside advantage by taking more players 24 26 yo who may even offer something on our list proper. why do we have to take soooo many vets.
look im talking about blokes like sully who i would have gladly given a rookie spot to. caimn mirra sundberg maybe a bit old now but there are heaps all in the right age btracket all good state league players and all with some sort of chance of being rookied.
im not saying no vets just why so many when theres plenty of good mature types about the place,

i think we have shown in the past a willingness to at least rookie players in our system who show even good traits. this at least should be what we are prtraying thus enticing players  to come to us.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: tigs2011 on December 16, 2013, 01:19:31 AM
The RFC guys aren't better off playing elsewhere. He means a young kid trying to get on a list. I'll be interested to see young Clay McCartney how he goes games wise. He won't be a walk up start each week to get under recruiters noses. I wonder where he goes? Can he play TAC as an overager as well. Beats me. Maybe he'll be allowed to play as that 23rd player crap the VFL do. \

Claw - you left Darrou off the list which makes 8 kids.

Then you've got guys like Griff who need leadership and direction because he currently has no effin idea how to get the pill himself let alone try and lead the young group.

At the end of the day a lot of guys that missed out on being drafted will want a weekly game which they can get elsewhere (either other state league teams or back at their TAC team as overage players). We don't have the ability to promise them that as we need to play our guys first and foremost and adding another bunch of kids to our group of inexperienced players isn't going to make a very good team.

The VFL team seems to be constructed to win on a weekly basis to teach the young kids about actually winning. Hopefully in turn allows us to play our young KPF's as KPF's and not have to send them kick chasing down in the backline like at Coburg. Was pooting me no end the way Griff has been developed, hopefully by winning we can hold our structure and say goodbye to those days.
tigs i fully understand. i just think we could gain some sort of inside advantage by taking more players 24 26 yo who may even offer something on our list proper. why do we have to take soooo many vets.
look im talking about blokes like sully who i would have gladly given a rookie spot to. caimn mirra sundberg maybe a bit old now but there are heaps all in the right age btracket all good state league players and all with some sort of chance of being rookied.
im not saying no vets just why so many when theres plenty of good mature types about the place,

i think we have shown in the past a willingness to at least rookie players in our system who show even good traits. this at least should be what we are prtraying thus enticing players  to come to us.
Ahhh ok I get ya. Who knows? Maybe we tried and they wanted to stay where they are. Personally not a fan of Cain. (as a potential AFL player) Mirra would have been a good get but he just played in a flag so was probably happy there. My understanding is that a lot of those guys like Barlow, Waite, McGough etc don't cost us a transfer fee of $10k like a VFL player does. Bathie and Davey being delisted and retired AFL probably doesn't cost anything either. If we go all VFL then it's $210k plus wages we'd have to pay so I guess we avoided that as much as possible hence the older VAFA guys rather than VFL blokes.

Title: Re: Richmond VFL side's playing list (RFC-vfl)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on December 16, 2013, 01:27:37 AM
Dan Schibeci
DOB: 05.01.92 | 180cm | 82.5kg
Recruited from: Maribyrnong Park

The versatile left footer has played multiple seasons at VFL level with Werribee, and most recently represented Maribyrnong Park under coach Brodie Holland. The life-long Richmond supporter is happy to land at the Club he loves, and his running ability and long kicking will be an asset to the team.
Is he the son of SEN commentator Tony Schibeci who also barracks for Richmond?

Correct weight
Title: Re: Richmond VFL side's playing list (RFC-vfl)
Post by: mightytiges on December 17, 2013, 03:24:48 PM
Dan Schibeci
DOB: 05.01.92 | 180cm | 82.5kg
Recruited from: Maribyrnong Park

The versatile left footer has played multiple seasons at VFL level with Werribee, and most recently represented Maribyrnong Park under coach Brodie Holland. The life-long Richmond supporter is happy to land at the Club he loves, and his running ability and long kicking will be an asset to the team.
Is he the son of SEN commentator Tony Schibeci who also barracks for Richmond?

Correct weight
Cheers Dooks.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 17, 2013, 04:14:20 PM
@PaulAmy375 - "Dandenong Stingray Clayton McCartney ..."

‏@L_MNOH - "has he signed to Richmonds VFL side? He's been seen training with them but nothing official out of the club..."

‏@PaulAmy375 - "hasn't signed but training with Richmond's VFL squad. Cheers"

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 19, 2013, 09:26:00 PM
Richmond VFL twitter: - "35 degrees and the boys are working hard! #gotiges"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bb1Q00sIcAAiRkW.jpg:large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/413575609290604544/photo/1/large


Paul Ager ‏@RT_73 twitter:

"Can you confirm is David Hille has signed with the club?"
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 19, 2013, 09:26:48 PM
big gal al  :clapping

is he allowed to coach with wada ban?

maybe no xmas party
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 19, 2013, 09:31:43 PM
big gal al  :clapping

is he allowed to coach with wada ban?

maybe no xmas party
What wada ban?  :huh3
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on December 20, 2013, 12:08:54 PM
The rumour about David Hille is false:


@RT_73 - "can either confirm the signing of David Hille to the VFL side? #ForumRumor"{/i]

‏@RichmondVFL - "nothing to read into there, we have plenty of AFL rucks to play"
Title: Richmond VFL practice match schedule (RFC site)
Post by: one-eyed on January 21, 2014, 09:29:23 PM
Richmond VFL practice match schedule

Collingwood    @ Victoria Park          Fri 7 March     4:30pm
   
North Ballarat @ ME Bank Centre     Sat 15 March   12pm
   
Footscray       @ Whitten Oval         Fri 21 March   4:30pm
   
Essendon       @ Melb Airport          Sat 29 March   11am
   

Please note: Richmond’s home game against North Ballarat at the ME Bank Centre on March 15 is unlikely to be available for fans to attend, due to development works being carried out around the oval.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-01-21/vfl-practice-matches-confirmed
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: one-eyed on March 23, 2014, 09:58:31 PM
Traditional grounds among top VFL recruits

   Brent Diamond
    The Age
    March 21, 2014


Here's how the teams line up this year:

RICHMOND

Predicted finish: 6th.

The story so far: Were quick off the mark to snare experienced recruits such as Aaron Davey, James Wall, Ross Young (captain) and Ryan Bathie in their first season as a stand-alone club.

The x-factor: Max Bailey, ex-Hawks premiership ruckman, may make an appearance or two as a Tiger.

Why it’ll SUCCEED: Coach Tim Clarke has built a solid brigade of players but in similar fashion to Essendon last year, they need to fit them all on the park and get them in form early.

Why we care: The closest VFL fans get to the MCG is Punt Road Oval.

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/traditional-grounds-among-top-vfl-recruits-20140321-hvl8b.html
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Diocletian on March 24, 2014, 04:21:03 AM
Max Bailey's "The X-Factor"? Surely they meant he's "An Ex-Factor"....
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RFC_Official on March 24, 2014, 09:35:47 AM
Max Bailey's "The X-Factor"? Surely they meant he's "An Ex-Factor"....

I'm told he won't play, so he'll be an x-factor from the coaches box.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on March 24, 2014, 09:39:37 AM
Max Bailey's "The X-Factor"? Surely they meant he's "An Ex-Factor"....

I'm told he won't play, so he'll be an x-factor from the coaches box.

How's the redevelopment going? Is it complete ?
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: RFC_Official on March 24, 2014, 10:41:29 AM
Max Bailey's "The X-Factor"? Surely they meant he's "An Ex-Factor"....

I'm told he won't play, so he'll be an x-factor from the coaches box.

How's the redevelopment going? Is it complete ?

Not complete yet, still on track for VFL Round 3 I believe.
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: Phil Mrakov on March 24, 2014, 10:45:39 AM
Max Bailey's "The X-Factor"? Surely they meant he's "An Ex-Factor"....

I'm told he won't play, so he'll be an x-factor from the coaches box.

How's the redevelopment going? Is it complete ?

Not complete yet, still on track for VFL Round 3 I believe.

 :thumbsup would be nice to get a summary of exactly what has been done when it's finished
Title: Re: RFC to go it alone at VFL Level in 2014
Post by: the claw on April 20, 2014, 07:52:29 PM
ressies arent going too well and just thought id bump this.
we have 20 vfl listed players and they are all sort of copping it.
i look at the players we took to help our kids and im still scratching my head.

11 of the 20 are smalls
just 3 talls  and there were wasnt many juniors just 2 or 3.
why didnt we target more big bodied medium sized mids and one otr two more big bodied kpps to lead from the front.

 why is aaron davey even there not playing and im wondering about mcqualter as well.did we take conca because of the family connection.

bloody hell the side that played against williamstown would have had something like  9 or 10 smls in it. king, foley, miles, mcdonough, young, mcqualter, batsanis, mccartney, mcgough,even banfield plays as a small fwd. can we really go that small and be competetive. to play so many smls they need to be very quick and highly skilled are they.
i dunno it just seems as if most things arent right when it comes to the ressies.
Title: Richmond hails first season in VFL a success (Melbourne Leader)
Post by: one-eyed on August 05, 2014, 02:04:10 PM
Richmond hails first season in VFL a success after breaking away from Coburg

    Chris Cavanagh
    Melbourne Leader
    August 05, 2014 11:43AM


RICHMOND  coach Tim Clarke has hailed the club’s first season as a stand-alone VFL side a success despite not getting the on-field results­ the club had been looking for.

As the Tigers head into the final three rounds of the season, Clarke said the move to break away from an alignment with Coburg was already­ paying dividends.

“We’ve set up a really good environment there for our staff and players and it’s been terrific for our supporters to come and watch games before senior Richmond games,” Clarke said.

“It’s provided a really good avenue development-wise for guys to go up and play in our senior side in roles that they’re going to go up and play for our senior team.

“So in all those areas it’s ticked the box. We started the season really slowly, which hurt our chances of playing finals.

“We’ve ticked a lot of boxes that we set out to achieve at the start of the year. However, I’d be lying if I said we’d be happy with how our performances have gone against different sides throughout the year.”

The development of AFL-listed players was the No. 1 priority for Richmond this season and Clarke said that area had run smoothly.

Full-back Ben Darrou has been one of the standouts for the Tigers, while Brad Helbig has been able to shake off injury woes of recent years to string together a consistent season off half-back.

Clarke said he still rated Orren Stephenson as the best ruckman in the VFL, while Brett O’Hanlon had blossomed in a role on the wing.

High draft picks of the past two years – forwards Liam McBean and Ben Lennon – had also shown good signs, Clarke saying last year’s No. 12 selection Lennon had been given a chance to show his talents in various positions around the ground.

“He started off as a back, he then got moved forward and has played a bit through the midfield and on the wing,” he said.

“When you’re super talented like he is you kind of get thrown around a bit but he’s going to be a terrific player.”

Richmond fell to Sandringham in its Round 17 match on Saturday by 13 points, ending any hope of playing finals this season.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/central/richmond-hails-first-season-in-vfl-a-success-after-breaking-away-from-coburg/story-fngnvmox-1227013884620
Title: Re: Richmond hails first season in VFL a success (Melbourne Leader)
Post by: one-eyed on August 05, 2014, 02:06:44 PM
More on the RFC website ...

VFL program a win despite Tigers missing finals berth
John Lindon 
August 5, 2014


“It’s disappointing for the people involved in the VFL program that we don’t make finals,” Clarke told Roar Vision, “but we’re here to develop our players and we’re here to have a program that allows us to develop them.”

“Some of the guys that have gone up and played senior footy this year, we’ve been able to prepare them in positions that they’re going to play in and been able to give them an environment where they can play and they’re confident and they enjoy their football and that’s had a massive tick from my point of view.”

Clarke confirmed that in-form Matt McDonough, who booted three goals against the Zebras, will continue to spend time up forward ....

Read more and the full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-08-05/vfl-program-a-win-despite-tigers-missing-finals-berth
Title: Re: Richmond hails first season in VFL a success (Melbourne Leader)
Post by: Chuck17 on August 05, 2014, 02:22:04 PM
There you go its all good in the ressies
Title: Re: Richmond hails first season in VFL a success (Melbourne Leader)
Post by: tigs2011 on August 05, 2014, 04:22:17 PM
It's a win because we aren't associated with Phil cleary.
Title: Re: Richmond hails first season in VFL a success (Melbourne Leader)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on August 06, 2014, 01:51:36 PM
hooray for 12th
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 26, 2014, 08:16:04 PM
Richmond has named its VFL Best and Fairest award in recognition of one of the most prominent father-son combinations in the Club’s history – Dan and Paddy Guinane.

The inaugural Guinane Medal will be presented at next Tuesday (September 30) night’s 2014 Jack Dyer Medal function to be held at Crown Ca-sino.

Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-09-26/guinane-medal-for-vfl-tigers-best
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on September 26, 2014, 09:12:23 PM
Is RFC going to enter a development side , there  were rumors earlier  :o
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on September 26, 2014, 10:00:26 PM
knew i had some debates here just like to say development went real well this yr didnt it ::). so many debates about this set up but in looking back  im still asking the same questions.
i dont really expect any different responses so few are big enough to admit they are wrong here.

heaps of vets heaps of the wrong types no balancing out the reserves list, no eye on the future, no winning games, apparently that doesnt count, and definately very little development, its hilarious.what a failure the stand alone team has been to date.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on September 26, 2014, 10:17:48 PM
Yeah development was woeful  ::)we turned a delisted GWS player into a machine chalking up 7 brownlow votes in his first 10 games with us after some fine tutelage in the vfl had him cherry ripe
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on September 26, 2014, 10:22:47 PM
knew i had some debates here just like to say development went real well this yr didnt it ::). so many debates about this set up but in looking back  im still asking the same questions.
i dont really expect any different responses so few are big enough to admit they are wrong here.

heaps of vets heaps of the wrong types no balancing out the reserves list, no eye on the future, no winning games, apparently that doesnt count, and definately very little development, its hilarious.what a failure the stand alone team has been to date.

Im reserving judgement for another 2 years, don't think its fair to pass judgement until then, but that's me - but I agree with your point on list balance - a tad askew
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stripes on September 26, 2014, 11:02:13 PM
knew i had some debates here just like to say development went real well this yr didnt it ::). so many debates about this set up but in looking back  im still asking the same questions.
i dont really expect any different responses so few are big enough to admit they are wrong here.

heaps of vets heaps of the wrong types no balancing out the reserves list, no eye on the future, no winning games, apparently that doesnt count, and definately very little development, its hilarious.what a failure the stand alone team has been to date.

We are attempting to develop players for our AFL club. This is where the imbalance occurs. We have had trouble developing tall key position players in the past. Now we have depth in this area. There is now genuine competition for our ruck/forward position and ruck position as a result going forward. Similarly our tall defensive stocks have now gained depth and with the additional competition this creates for these players it will only get the best out of them. The next wave will be midfielders which will in turn first balance out our VFL and then probably create the same imbalance again but in reverse with too many smalls.

Our 'Development'/VFL side is about educating individuals so they are ready for our AFL side. They able to play and structure up using the same game plan, structures and roles that they would play in the AFL team so when they are needed they can slot straight into the senior side with as little transitionally issues as possible. They have the ability to develop in the exact roles they would in the AFL. The fruits of this project will not be reaped until 2 or 3 years into the process.

Any success our VFL side is a bonus. How individuals improve is where the whole project is measured. I see real development from Miles, Griffiths, Batchelor, McBean, Lennon and Gordan. I see it as a real bonus that more experienced players like A.Edwards, Banfield, Thomas, the Big O and Lloyd could not secure a place in the side and average toilers like Dea, Arnot, Helbig, O'Hanlon, Williams and Darrou were not gifted a game.

I think the VFL side in doing its job but you can't judge it either way after only one season.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on September 26, 2014, 11:08:20 PM
knew i had some debates here just like to say development went real well this yr didnt it ::). so many debates about this set up but in looking back  im still asking the same questions.
i dont really expect any different responses so few are big enough to admit they are wrong here.

heaps of vets heaps of the wrong types no balancing out the reserves list, no eye on the future, no winning games, apparently that doesnt count, and definately very little development, its hilarious.what a failure the stand alone team has been to date.

Im reserving judgement for another 2 years, don't think its fair to pass judgement until then, but that's me - but I agree with your point on list balance - a tad askew
oh im not righting it off. just making comment on what has transpired to date.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on September 26, 2014, 11:10:01 PM
knew i had some debates here just like to say development went real well this yr didnt it ::). so many debates about this set up but in looking back  im still asking the same questions.
i dont really expect any different responses so few are big enough to admit they are wrong here.

heaps of vets heaps of the wrong types no balancing out the reserves list, no eye on the future, no winning games, apparently that doesnt count, and definately very little development, its hilarious.what a failure the stand alone team has been to date.

We are attempting to develop players for our AFL club. This is where the imbalance occurs. We have had trouble developing tall key position players in the past. Now we have depth in this area. There is now genuine competition for our ruck/forward position and ruck position as a result going forward. Similarly our tall defensive stocks have now gained depth and with the additional competition this creates for these players it will only get the best out of them. The next wave will be midfielders which will in turn first balance out our VFL and then probably create the same imbalance again but in reverse with too many smalls.

Our 'Development'/VFL side is about educating individuals so they are ready for our AFL side. They able to play and structure up using the same game plan, structures and roles that they would play in the AFL team so when they are needed they can slot straight into the senior side with as little transitionally issues as possible. They have the ability to develop in the exact roles they would in the AFL. The fruits of this project will not be reaped until 2 or 3 years into the process.

Any success our VFL side is a bonus. How individuals improve is where the whole project is measured. I see real development from Miles, Griffiths, Batchelor, McBean, Lennon and Gordan. I see it as a real bonus that more experienced players like A.Edwards, Banfield, Thomas, the Big O and Lloyd could not secure a place in the side and average toilers like Dea, Arnot, Helbig, O'Hanlon, Williams and Darrou were not gifted a game.

I think the VFL side in doing its job but you can't judge it either way after only one season.  :thumbsup
you are taking the pee right.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stripes on September 26, 2014, 11:26:44 PM
knew i had some debates here just like to say development went real well this yr didnt it ::). so many debates about this set up but in looking back  im still asking the same questions.
i dont really expect any different responses so few are big enough to admit they are wrong here.

heaps of vets heaps of the wrong types no balancing out the reserves list, no eye on the future, no winning games, apparently that doesnt count, and definately very little development, its hilarious.what a failure the stand alone team has been to date.

We are attempting to develop players for our AFL club. This is where the imbalance occurs. We have had trouble developing tall key position players in the past. Now we have depth in this area. There is now genuine competition for our ruck/forward position and ruck position as a result going forward. Similarly our tall defensive stocks have now gained depth and with the additional competition this creates for these players it will only get the best out of them. The next wave will be midfielders which will in turn first balance out our VFL and then probably create the same imbalance again but in reverse with too many smalls.

Our 'Development'/VFL side is about educating individuals so they are ready for our AFL side. They able to play and structure up using the same game plan, structures and roles that they would play in the AFL team so when they are needed they can slot straight into the senior side with as little transitionally issues as possible. They have the ability to develop in the exact roles they would in the AFL. The fruits of this project will not be reaped until 2 or 3 years into the process.

Any success our VFL side is a bonus. How individuals improve is where the whole project is measured. I see real development from Miles, Griffiths, Batchelor, McBean, Lennon and Gordan. I see it as a real bonus that more experienced players like A.Edwards, Banfield, Thomas, the Big O and Lloyd could not secure a place in the side and average toilers like Dea, Arnot, Helbig, O'Hanlon, Williams and Darrou were not gifted a game.

I think the VFL side in doing its job but you can't judge it either way after only one season.  :thumbsup
you are taking the pee right.
:nope
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 26, 2014, 11:27:57 PM
Is RFC going to enter a development side , there  were rumors earlier  :o

No

stand alone AFL teams fielding a side in the VFL are not required to field a side on the development league. Actually under their license agreement they are not allowed to
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on September 26, 2014, 11:35:41 PM
lets talk development the idea of the ressies.
arnot - has not developed stagnated at best.
astbury - well he spent most of his time this yr in the ones. marginal improvement.
batchelor = is exactly the same deficient dud we drafted 4 yrs ago
conca - at best hes stagnated.
darrou = spent 3 yrs as a rookie and didnt play a game. we really developed him.
ellis - fair dinkum we hang our hats on just about anything. whilst he found a heap more ball he stagnated in a lot of areas he needed to improve. i hate soft pricks.
elton - developed that much thers talk of delisting.
griffiths -  had a wonder yr. gone from just plain terrible to barely passable at best. so marginal improvment.
grimes - has stagnated hes no better now than any time in the past.another one with no heart.
helbig - geez 4 yrs and we have a ressies side and hes cut.
lennon - looked way out of his depth at afl.
mcbean - gone backwards on last yr.
mcdonough - pppffffttt has he developed or stagnated.
mcintosh - hard to say had too many injuries.
ohanlon - yep cut.
vlastuin - went backwards

ah development its really working well. but hey we have a stand alone team in the ressies and it will fix everything.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stripes on September 26, 2014, 11:48:31 PM
lets talk development the idea of the ressies.
arnot - has not developed stagnated at best.
astbury - well he spent most of his time this yr in the ones. marginal improvement.
batchelor = is exactly the same deficient dud we drafted 4 yrs ago
conca - at best hes stagnated.
darrou = spent 3 yrs as a rookie and didnt play a game. we really developed him.
ellis - fair dinkum we hang our hats on just about anything. whilst he found a heap more ball he stagnated in a lot of areas he needed to improve. i hate soft pricks.
elton - developed that much thers talk of delisting.
griffiths -  had a wonder yr. gone from just plain terrible to barely passable at best. so marginal improvment.
grimes - has stagnated hes no better now than any time in the past.another one with no heart.
helbig - geez 4 yrs and we have a ressies side and hes cut.
lennon - looked way out of his depth at afl.
mcbean - gone backwards on last yr.
mcdonough - pppffffttt has he developed or stagnated.
mcintosh - hard to say had too many injuries.
ohanlon - yep cut.
vlastuin - went backwards

ah development its really working well. but hey we have a stand alone team in the ressies and it will fix everything.

Its difficult to have a intelligent debate with you claw when you do this sort of extreme ranting. When you start to say that Ellis is a soft prick, Grimes has not heart, Vlastuin went backwards and Griffiths is now barely passable you lose me completely.

Sorry claw - If you are blinded by your own historical bias then you are wasting our time posting.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 27, 2014, 02:43:54 AM
lets talk development the idea of the ressies.
arnot -has not been given a bloke of games, regardless of good form. behind plodders jackson newman grigg thomas etc.
astbury - leading the b+f", hardwick
batchelor - in and out behind houli and co.
conca - decent player
darrou =  looked like a great defensive prospect. Not given a sniff of a chance
elton - not given a chance behind aedwards/mcgaune/etc
griffiths - very good prospect
grimes - very good prospect. has heart
helbig - good prospect. not given a chance.
lennon - played as a sub and not given a block of games, ie. a proper shot
mcbean - leading vfl goal kicking at stages. not given a chance.
mcdonough - very good prospect. not given a chance
mcintosh -good prospect.
ohanlon - never given a shot; king, newman, grigg etc.
vlastuin - one of the teams best player this year imo
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on September 27, 2014, 06:44:41 AM
I too think vlas has stagnated.Probably not allowed to settle in one position hasn't helped his cause at this stage.
The Bean has been riddled with injury so needs more time..One thing I would strongly urge him to do this pre season is hit the gym big time.
ON Arnott..strange player for mine has good skills,good kick,but as I keep  harping on,he seems far more interested in the physical contest  rather than winning the pill.
Grimesy was very poor early on,but thought he bounced back very well later in the season...Time will tell whether those endless injuries have held back his development fatally.
Ohanlon dear me could never ever see what people saw in him,I would watch the ressies and never ever notice him.
Conca probably need an upgrade there..hard and tough but very poor execution skills and shocking decision making
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 27, 2014, 07:04:50 AM
Agree gig but judges point is they aren't given a go

I mean those points you make about arnot and o'hanlon we feel the same about grigg and Newman yet they are getting games every week in the bloody seniors

Conca you are dead right. Will be known as yet another flop for our club. Who cares if his hard at it so was king Jackson and arnot. He is abet hate and should have jumped at the chance to send him home

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on September 27, 2014, 07:12:43 AM
lets talk development the idea of the ressies.
arnot - has not developed stagnated at best.
astbury - well he spent most of his time this yr in the ones. marginal improvement.
batchelor = is exactly the same deficient dud we drafted 4 yrs ago
conca - at best hes stagnated.
darrou = spent 3 yrs as a rookie and didnt play a game. we really developed him.
ellis - fair dinkum we hang our hats on just about anything. whilst he found a heap more ball he stagnated in a lot of areas he needed to improve. i hate soft pricks.
elton - developed that much thers talk of delisting.
griffiths -  had a wonder yr. gone from just plain terrible to barely passable at best. so marginal improvment.
grimes - has stagnated hes no better now than any time in the past.another one with no heart.
helbig - geez 4 yrs and we have a ressies side and hes cut.
lennon - looked way out of his depth at afl.
mcbean - gone backwards on last yr.
mcdonough - pppffffttt has he developed or stagnated.
mcintosh - hard to say had too many injuries.
ohanlon - yep cut.
vlastuin - went backwards

ah development its really working well. but hey we have a stand alone team in the ressies and it will fix everything.

Why are Conca, Ellis and Vlastuin being brought into a debate on the ressies team?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on September 27, 2014, 10:38:29 AM
Angus please don't start me on the scarlet pimpernel Grigg.....a witches hat would be an upgrade
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on September 27, 2014, 01:26:09 PM
lets talk development the idea of the ressies.
arnot - has not developed stagnated at best.
astbury - well he spent most of his time this yr in the ones. marginal improvement.
batchelor = is exactly the same deficient dud we drafted 4 yrs ago
conca - at best hes stagnated.
darrou = spent 3 yrs as a rookie and didnt play a game. we really developed him.
ellis - fair dinkum we hang our hats on just about anything. whilst he found a heap more ball he stagnated in a lot of areas he needed to improve. i hate soft pricks.
elton - developed that much thers talk of delisting.
griffiths -  had a wonder yr. gone from just plain terrible to barely passable at best. so marginal improvment.
grimes - has stagnated hes no better now than any time in the past.another one with no heart.
helbig - geez 4 yrs and we have a ressies side and hes cut.
lennon - looked way out of his depth at afl.
mcbean - gone backwards on last yr.
mcdonough - pppffffttt has he developed or stagnated.
mcintosh - hard to say had too many injuries.
ohanlon - yep cut.
vlastuin - went backwards

ah development its really working well. but hey we have a stand alone team in the ressies and it will fix everything.

Why are Conca, Ellis and Vlastuin being brought into a debate on the ressies team?
as juniors should have lots of improvment in em sort of saying some arent even developing in the ones yet alone the twos. people keep on saying play em in the ones and they will develop that is not necesarily the case.
most are clearly not doing enough or improving enough in the twos to force out players who many on here complain about.
development/improvement  is actually a thing that can be measured on previous seasons and when we compare it isnt pretty to read. simply put we went backwards this yr and one of the reasons for that is players have not come on.
but hey lets not be honest here lets continue to talk em up.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on September 27, 2014, 01:42:14 PM
Can't understand how you can bring three players into your argument on the ressies development when they don't play ressies

But anyway carry on
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on September 27, 2014, 01:48:39 PM
Can't understand how you can bring three players into your argument on the ressies development when they don't play ressies

But anyway carry on
one more time . they play in the seniors, they are juniors and they are stagnating. it counters those  argueing that they need to be in the ones to develop.
me i ithink if they cant get a kick in the twos how the hell are they going to get a kick in the ones. they havent shown enough to force many lambasted players out of the team.
clearly im not just talking about development in the ressies but the link between seniors and ressies.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on September 28, 2014, 10:56:49 AM
lets talk development the idea of the ressies.
arnot - has not developed stagnated at best.
astbury - well he spent most of his time this yr in the ones. marginal improvement.
batchelor = is exactly the same deficient dud we drafted 4 yrs ago
conca - at best hes stagnated.
darrou = spent 3 yrs as a rookie and didnt play a game. we really developed him.
ellis - fair dinkum we hang our hats on just about anything. whilst he found a heap more ball he stagnated in a lot of areas he needed to improve. i hate soft pricks.
elton - developed that much thers talk of delisting.
griffiths -  had a wonder yr. gone from just plain terrible to barely passable at best. so marginal improvment.
grimes - has stagnated hes no better now than any time in the past.another one with no heart.
helbig - geez 4 yrs and we have a ressies side and hes cut.
lennon - looked way out of his depth at afl.
mcbean - gone backwards on last yr.
mcdonough - pppffffttt has he developed or stagnated.
mcintosh - hard to say had too many injuries.
ohanlon - yep cut.
vlastuin - went backwards

ah development its really working well. but hey we have a stand alone team in the ressies and it will fix everything.

Its difficult to have a intelligent debate with you claw when you do this sort of extreme ranting. When you start to say that Ellis is a soft prick, Grimes has not heart, Vlastuin went backwards and Griffiths is now barely passable you lose me completely.

Sorry claw - If you are blinded by your own historical bias then you are wasting our time posting.
im happy to debate every comment on each player. why because while harsh and obviously hard to read for some there is merit in every single one of them.
we are talking development of players here and it is a measurable thing.
on ellis mate ive never ever spoken a truer word hes as soft as butter and i hate weak pricks like him were you not watching them this yr or on here listening to the complaints about the weak efforts the pulling out the lack of contested ball please tell what is wrong about calling ellis a softie, he improved some areas of his game and people hang their hats on that but geez he was deplorable in other areas.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on September 28, 2014, 11:06:06 AM
Claw I think you are being way to harsh on Ellis.Early in the season I think he was a chief culprit for sitting back and not going in,however I think he really turned that aspect of his game round,whether he keeps this up time will tell
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stripes on September 28, 2014, 11:26:05 AM
What are you basing your improvement or lack there of for these players claw? Are you using number of senior games played, other stats or just what you witnessed?

Ellis is far from soft. Every game he backs into oncoming traffic to take marks. He runs until he can barely stand and he can improved the amount of tackles, hardball gets and contested ball he wins. He himself is quoted saying that winning more contested ball is what he will focus on over the summer but his role in the team has always been an outside runner. I don't understand when players are harshly judged because they don't win enough of their own ball when that is not their job. Its like berating a backman for not kicking enough goals. Ellis has played a few seasons and has improved every year. Where's the development issue there?

If we are really discussing the impact our VFL side has had on our development then Chucks correct - players like Ellis, Conca and Flossy should be excluded from the debate. They have not played a single game for that side.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: TheUmpire on September 28, 2014, 09:04:50 PM
lets talk development the idea of the ressies.
arnot - has not developed stagnated at best.
astbury - well he spent most of his time this yr in the ones. marginal improvement.
batchelor = is exactly the same deficient dud we drafted 4 yrs ago
conca - at best hes stagnated.
darrou = spent 3 yrs as a rookie and didnt play a game. we really developed him.
ellis - fair dinkum we hang our hats on just about anything. whilst he found a heap more ball he stagnated in a lot of areas he needed to improve. i hate soft pricks.
elton - developed that much thers talk of delisting.
griffiths -  had a wonder yr. gone from just plain terrible to barely passable at best. so marginal improvment.
grimes - has stagnated hes no better now than any time in the past.another one with no heart.
helbig - geez 4 yrs and we have a ressies side and hes cut.
lennon - looked way out of his depth at afl.
mcbean - gone backwards on last yr.
mcdonough - pppffffttt has he developed or stagnated.
mcintosh - hard to say had too many injuries.
ohanlon - yep cut.
vlastuin - went backwards

ah development its really working well. but hey we have a stand alone team in the ressies and it will fix everything.

I understand now why you have run away from every online Richmond website with which you have been associated (and it's all of them).

You are not a Richmond person.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on September 29, 2014, 08:50:57 AM
LMAO
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: 1965 on September 29, 2014, 09:32:35 AM
lets talk development the idea of the ressies.
arnot - has not developed stagnated at best.
astbury - well he spent most of his time this yr in the ones. marginal improvement.
batchelor = is exactly the same deficient dud we drafted 4 yrs ago
conca - at best hes stagnated.
darrou = spent 3 yrs as a rookie and didnt play a game. we really developed him.
ellis - fair dinkum we hang our hats on just about anything. whilst he found a heap more ball he stagnated in a lot of areas he needed to improve. i hate soft pricks.
elton - developed that much thers talk of delisting.
griffiths -  had a wonder yr. gone from just plain terrible to barely passable at best. so marginal improvment.
grimes - has stagnated hes no better now than any time in the past.another one with no heart.
helbig - geez 4 yrs and we have a ressies side and hes cut.
lennon - looked way out of his depth at afl.
mcbean - gone backwards on last yr.
mcdonough - pppffffttt has he developed or stagnated.
mcintosh - hard to say had too many injuries.
ohanlon - yep cut.
vlastuin - went backwards

ah development its really working well. but hey we have a stand alone team in the ressies and it will fix everything.

I understand now why you have run away from every online Richmond website with which you have been associated (and it's all of them).

You are not a Richmond person.

Troll
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on September 29, 2014, 11:08:37 AM
lets talk development the idea of the ressies.
arnot - has not developed stagnated at best.
astbury - well he spent most of his time this yr in the ones. marginal improvement.
batchelor = is exactly the same deficient dud we drafted 4 yrs ago
conca - at best hes stagnated.
darrou = spent 3 yrs as a rookie and didnt play a game. we really developed him.
ellis - fair dinkum we hang our hats on just about anything. whilst he found a heap more ball he stagnated in a lot of areas he needed to improve. i hate soft pricks.
elton - developed that much thers talk of delisting.
griffiths -  had a wonder yr. gone from just plain terrible to barely passable at best. so marginal improvment.
grimes - has stagnated hes no better now than any time in the past.another one with no heart.
helbig - geez 4 yrs and we have a ressies side and hes cut.
lennon - looked way out of his depth at afl.
mcbean - gone backwards on last yr.
mcdonough - pppffffttt has he developed or stagnated.
mcintosh - hard to say had too many injuries.
ohanlon - yep cut.
vlastuin - went backwards

ah development its really working well. but hey we have a stand alone team in the ressies and it will fix everything.

I understand now why you have run away from every online Richmond website with which you have been associated (and it's all of them).

You are not a Richmond person.
i love it when the chicken littles start slashing their wrists.
its unthinking dick heads like you who have had me forced off other sites complaining about being too negative. truth bud its all you will get out of me.

i tell what mr little if you disagree about those players prove me wrong. theres a good starting point the start of their careers and every yr since.

we went backwards this yr i suppose your that blinkered you disagree. and i can tell you now it wasnt the fault of the usual half dozen or so players who maintain a good standard. martin, deledio, miles, cotchin, rance, riewoldt and maric again carried the side.
outside of the 22 yr old miles which kid stepped up and stamped his name on the game. for that matter which of the mature players actually improved.

cmon show me where these blokes actually improved and i will concede im wrong. ive already conceded ellis on here though id argue he improved some areas and was poor in others. ffs shaun grigg was better than ellis or just as poor when it came to tackling, c/ps, and clearances and hes maligned by most on here for being soft lacking defensive pressure and only going one way.does ellis deserve criticism in these areas damn right he does. currently the way he and grigg play they wont stand up in pressure games.yet they both find a bit of ball and imo its this that people hang their hats on. to me both are atm glass half fulls.theres some hope for ellis but grigg will never improve its too late for him. i would have thought a big part of development is rounding out their games making them more complete players thus more flexible.

anyway show some real grit rather than moaning like a little girl  about posters being too negative prove me wrong.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: scjhammo on September 29, 2014, 12:24:15 PM
lets be honest our depth in the twos is not there to be seen at all if you looked at our team week in and week out it was the same 3-4 players in and then out like a rotation they tried there luck with lennon, mcd, the only one they are awaiting on is mcbean... I cant see anyone else there sure people say Elton but he is an average player wouldn't get a look in at most clubs and if you are a good footballer who is on the cups of AFL you really should be tearing the VFL up prime example liam jones a dud kicks goals in the VFL and teams are looking at him please huge drop in standard... anyway time will tell its there first year in and they did play some good games it also helps Richmond as a club by having twos....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on September 29, 2014, 12:53:18 PM
lets be honest our depth in the twos is not there to be seen at all if you looked at our team week in and week out it was the same 3-4 players in and then out like a rotation they tried there luck with lennon, mcd, the only one they are awaiting on is mcbean... I cant see anyone else there sure people say Elton but he is an average player wouldn't get a look in at most clubs and if you are a good footballer who is on the cups of AFL you really should be tearing the VFL up prime example liam jones a dud kicks goals in the VFL and teams are looking at him please huge drop in standard... anyway time will tell its there first year in and they did play some good games it also helps Richmond as a club by having twos....

So, if our ressies aren't smashing it in the twos why would people want to give them a game in the ones?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on September 29, 2014, 01:37:04 PM
lets be honest our depth in the twos is not there to be seen at all if you looked at our team week in and week out it was the same 3-4 players in and then out like a rotation they tried there luck with lennon, mcd, the only one they are awaiting on is mcbean... I cant see anyone else there sure people say Elton but he is an average player wouldn't get a look in at most clubs and if you are a good footballer who is on the cups of AFL you really should be tearing the VFL up prime example liam jones a dud kicks goals in the VFL and teams are looking at him please huge drop in standard... anyway time will tell its there first year in and they did play some good games it also helps Richmond as a club by having twos....

So, if our ressies aren't smashing it in the twos why would people want to give them a game in the ones?

Because too many players in the ones are proven duds who don't deserve to be there, while there may still be a chance some of the kids would lift & develop faster playing alongside our better quality players. Really not that hard to figure out.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on September 29, 2014, 01:48:20 PM
lets be honest our depth in the twos is not there to be seen at all if you looked at our team week in and week out it was the same 3-4 players in and then out like a rotation they tried there luck with lennon, mcd, the only one they are awaiting on is mcbean... I cant see anyone else there sure people say Elton but he is an average player wouldn't get a look in at most clubs and if you are a good footballer who is on the cups of AFL you really should be tearing the VFL up prime example liam jones a dud kicks goals in the VFL and teams are looking at him please huge drop in standard... anyway time will tell its there first year in and they did play some good games it also helps Richmond as a club by having twos....

So, if our ressies aren't smashing it in the twos why would people want to give them a game in the ones?

Because too many players in the ones are proven duds who don't deserve to be there, while there may still be a chance some of the kids would lift & develop faster playing alongside our better quality players. Really not that hard to figure out.

Didnt we establish a ressies side for the development of the kids?, not sure if any purpose is served by either having them as the sub for most of the match or having them on the field to pick up eight or so possessions
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 29, 2014, 01:50:34 PM
lets be honest our depth in the twos is not there to be seen at all if you looked at our team week in and week out it was the same 3-4 players in and then out like a rotation they tried there luck with lennon, mcd, the only one they are awaiting on is mcbean... I cant see anyone else there sure people say Elton but he is an average player wouldn't get a look in at most clubs and if you are a good footballer who is on the cups of AFL you really should be tearing the VFL up prime example liam jones a dud kicks goals in the VFL and teams are looking at him please huge drop in standard... anyway time will tell its there first year in and they did play some good games it also helps Richmond as a club by having twos....

So, if our ressies aren't smashing it in the twos why would people want to give them a game in the ones?

Because too many players in the ones are proven duds who don't deserve to be there, while there may still be a chance some of the kids would lift & develop faster playing alongside our better quality players. Really not that hard to figure out.

Didnt we establish a ressies side for the development of the kids?, not sure if any purpose is served by either having them as the sub for most of the match or having them on the field to pick up eight or so possessions

Didn't we established a senior side to not consistently trott out proven dud plodders every week
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on September 29, 2014, 01:53:47 PM
lets be honest our depth in the twos is not there to be seen at all if you looked at our team week in and week out it was the same 3-4 players in and then out like a rotation they tried there luck with lennon, mcd, the only one they are awaiting on is mcbean... I cant see anyone else there sure people say Elton but he is an average player wouldn't get a look in at most clubs and if you are a good footballer who is on the cups of AFL you really should be tearing the VFL up prime example liam jones a dud kicks goals in the VFL and teams are looking at him please huge drop in standard... anyway time will tell its there first year in and they did play some good games it also helps Richmond as a club by having twos....

So, if our ressies aren't smashing it in the twos why would people want to give them a game in the ones?

Because too many players in the ones are proven duds who don't deserve to be there, while there may still be a chance some of the kids would lift & develop faster playing alongside our better quality players. Really not that hard to figure out.

Didnt we establish a ressies side for the development of the kids?, not sure if any purpose is served by either having them as the sub for most of the match or having them on the field to pick up eight or so possessions

Didn't we established a senior side to not consistently trott out proven dud plodders every week

Dont think so, didnt we recruit Hampson for that very purpose?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 07, 2014, 11:24:40 PM
Paul Amy @PaulAmy375 twitter:

Hearing Tyrone Downie has committed to Richmond's VFL squad. Strong forward who slotted 31 goals from 17 games for Bendigo Gold this year.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 07, 2014, 11:32:45 PM
Whoa!! Straight swap for Hampson.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 10, 2014, 03:56:50 AM
VFL coach Tim Clarke's interview with Richo ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-10-09/clarke-and-richo

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* It was a success when you look at our KPIs that I set with Damien and some of the other staff at the start of the year. If you look at win/loss record, you’d say the season wasn’t a success because we didn’t make finals and finished in the bottom four of five teams in the competition.

* When you’ve got that standalone team, it is about development, but a massive part of development is winning, and preparing yourself to play finals.

* I’ve learned a lot. There have been some real challenges this year. Some of your thoughts on footy become a little bit clearer when you start to coach and manage more people. I’ve had some frustrations this year just because the performance hasn’t been there that we expected. Even though it is always about development, you’re a competitive person and you want to go out there and do the best you can.

* We want to make sure we’re playing finals footy with our VFL program and that means a lot to the guys that are involved in that. I feel if we can get that ingrained in everyone at the Club as well, that yes it’s about development but it’s also about building a strong VFL side.  It’ll make us a lot more successful.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-10-09/tigers-to-build-on-vfl-foundation
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 10, 2014, 08:42:24 AM
Sack Clarke
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 10, 2014, 01:05:41 PM
Sack Clarke

immediately. How many VFL players have stepped up the seniors on a regular basis?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 23, 2014, 09:26:04 PM
Paul Amy @PaulAmy375 twitter:

Bendigo's Jake Aarts, so well regarded by Aussie Jones, locked in at Richmond VFL for 2015. Joins Gold teammate Tyrone Downie at Punt Rd.

He was wanted by a few VFL clubs but talk is that ex-Blue Jaryd Cachia is heading for Richmond. Excellent pick-up for the Tigers.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/with_replies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on October 26, 2014, 02:47:31 PM
hmm based on most games last yr and favorites of dimmas  this is how the ressies should look minus vfl listed players.

fb/  rookie pick  - grimes - nd pick
hb/ mcintosh - elton - dea

c/  nd pick - thomas - lennon
r/ hampson - knights - arnot

hf/ gordon - nd pick  - mcdonough
ff/  lloyd - mcbean  -  nd pick

int/ rookie  - roookie - rookie - rookie.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Gigantor on October 26, 2014, 02:52:03 PM
Claw taking into account how much footy Dylan Grimes has missed through injury you aint prepared to cut him some slack?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on October 26, 2014, 03:04:05 PM
Claw taking into account how much footy Dylan Grimes has missed through injury you aint prepared to cut him some slack?
reckon hardwick will go chaplin rance and astbury.  grimes may play in front of astbury but that was not the case last yr when he was fit. to me thats the options grimes, chaplin, astbury and rance, its not a healthy situation imo.

to me grimes is an okay player nothing special and needs to add to his game. i also have some other issues with him but again i wont go there it just makes the topic degenerate.  im looking for better but atm replacing grimes is not a priority. i really believe we cant afford to cut too many talls atm, the opposite is true we need to add to what we have.

the only area i think we have covered when it comes to talls is fwd / rucks. i  have stated fairly regularly that we can afford as afar list numbers go to offload one of griffiths, vickery or mcbean. i know which one i would have traded out. in doing so i would have  used the pick to target a quality tall fwd type that we dont have.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Andyy on October 26, 2014, 03:46:39 PM
I would consider playing Grimes along with Rance, Astbury and Chaplin.

He's only what, 6'4? And with his leg speed he could probably play small/med defender.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on October 26, 2014, 03:55:01 PM
Grimes needs to bring back the golden fist.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on October 26, 2014, 05:43:34 PM
I would consider playing Grimes along with Rance, Astbury and Chaplin.

He's only what, 6'4? And with his leg speed he could probably play small/med defender.

Yeah he does play small at times.  When we had all 3 of astbury, Rance and Chaplin he played small. We have and will play him regardless of whether there are 3 talls already in
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 27, 2014, 07:56:17 PM
“I go and speak to Damien about what we want our VFL and AFL side to look like – what type of player you want,” Clarke told Matthew Richardson on Roar Vision.

“There’s no point going to get a player to come and play for us, and then Damien saying I don’t want that type of player playing the Richmond style.

“We’ve got to be aligned with what the senior coach wants, and the expectations, then we go and try and find the best fit.

“Our main drawcard is always character.  If we can get a good guy in who can also lead and play some good footy, it’s really going to help our boys.

“We need to find the right guys who can make our players on the Richmond list better.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-10-27/vfl-recruits-to-fit-richmond-system
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on October 28, 2014, 12:13:57 AM
surely the #1 priority has to be getting the right numbers and types to enable you to
1/ have good list structure
2/ have good depth in all areas
3/ have all of the  seperate areas of development covered. ie talls mediums smls  juniors 18 - 21, development 22 - 24. mature 25 - 28 and some vets 29 plus.
4/ be able to mirror in the reserves  the exact structure you have set up in the seniors.
i mean to say if your constanrt senior set up is 3 tall fwds, 3 tall def, 9 mids, 1 or possibly two ruckmen  with all up  5  or  so specialist  sml med  def and sml med fwds then you need to at the very least have the correct numbers in each area on the list and at least in development.

our overall list is nothing like this and we wonder why we lack so terribly in so many areas.
will say it one more time we should have at least
16 talls including ruckmen
18 genuine mids
10 flankers or specialist sml medium types. you  could cut a few in this area if you have mids who can play on the flanks and play well. and we do have our share of mids who can play on the flanks.

ffs this character bull poo has gone too far
enough quality and good list structure is first and foremost anything else is an excuse for failing. funny mitch robinson is worth looking at yet whats his character like.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on October 28, 2014, 03:39:43 AM
surely the #1 priority has to be getting the right numbers and types to enable you to
1/ have good list structure
2/ have good depth in all areas
3/ have all of the  seperate areas of development covered. ie talls mediums smls  juniors 18 - 21, development 22 - 24. mature 25 - 28 and some vets 29 plus.
4/ be able to mirror in the reserves  the exact structure you have set up in the seniors.
i mean to say if your constanrt senior set up is 3 tall fwds, 3 tall def, 9 mids, 1 or possibly two ruckmen  with all up  5  or  so specialist  sml med  def and sml med fwds then you need to at the very least have the correct numbers in each area on the list and at least in development.

our overall list is nothing like this and we wonder why we lack so terribly in so many areas.
will say it one more time we should have at least
16 talls including ruckmen
18 genuine mids
10 flankers or specialist sml medium types. you  could cut a few in this area if you have mids who can play on the flanks and play well. and we do have our share of mids who can play on the flanks.

ffs this character bull poo has gone too far
enough quality and good list structure is first and foremost anything else is an excuse for failing. funny mitch robinson is worth looking at yet whats his character like.

Spot on Claw.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 28, 2014, 11:30:48 AM
(Draft). Chaplin. Bachelor.
McIntosh. Elton. Dea.
(Draft). Thomas. Grigg.
Gordon. (Draft). Petterd.
Soldo. Vickery.  Llyod.
Hampson. Mcdonuts. (Draft).

 (Draft)...


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Grimes. Astbury. Morris
Vlastuin. Rance. Houli.
Conca. Martin. Ellis
Lennon. Griffiths. ShaneEdwards.
Deledio. McBean. Reiwoldt.
Maric. Cotchin. Miles

Foley. Newman. Arnot. Knights.


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Ideally, the like of bachelor and dea will go past those with major deficiency. Morris, houli etc. Don't stuff u the draft.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on October 29, 2014, 12:40:16 PM
a question. we had 20 or more vfl listed players this yr.
do we start from scratch or have we kept most. if we have kept most does anyone know which ones.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on October 29, 2014, 12:59:02 PM
a question. we had 20 or more vfl listed players this yr.
do we start from scratch or have we kept most. if we have kept most does anyone know which ones.
cant directly answer that Claw, but we have secured a couple of ex Bendigo Gold lads, Tyrone Downie & another whose name escapes me.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on October 29, 2014, 01:11:43 PM
Hopefully Pat Contin can get on the park this year - class above most of our other VFL players and was missed last year IMO. pee off the likes of Barlow & Batsanis - bloody awful players. In fact Wall & Wynne are about the only two I'd keep from this year. Pipe dream of course - but would've been nice if we could've talked one of Ball, Sewell or O'Keefe into running around for at least another year as a VFL-listed player to lead the kids.

a question. we had 20 or more vfl listed players this yr.
do we start from scratch or have we kept most. if we have kept most does anyone know which ones.
cant directly answer that Claw, but we have secured a couple of ex Bendigo Gold lads, Tyrone Downie & another whose name escapes me.

Just Downie from Bendigo Gold I think, Jaryd Cachia delisted rookie from Carlton/Northern Blues is the other one isn't he?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on October 29, 2014, 03:10:53 PM
Hopefully Pat Contin can get on the park this year - class above most of our other VFL players and was missed last year IMO. pee off the likes of Barlow & Batsanis - bloody awful players. In fact Wall & Wynne are about the only two I'd keep from this year. Pipe dream of course - but would've been nice if we could've talked one of Ball, Sewell or O'Keefe into running around for at least another year as a VFL-listed player to lead the kids.

a question. we had 20 or more vfl listed players this yr.
do we start from scratch or have we kept most. if we have kept most does anyone know which ones.
cant directly answer that Claw, but we have secured a couple of ex Bendigo Gold lads, Tyrone Downie & another whose name escapes me.

Just Downie from Bendigo Gold I think, Jaryd Cachia delisted rookie from Carlton/Northern Blues is the other one isn't he?

Ah yes thats correct, I think you are harsh on Batsanis, showed plenty until he broke his leg against Geelong.
Agree with Wall & Nick Wynne, Nathan Drummond shaowed a bit as our 23rd man also
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on November 10, 2014, 09:50:47 AM
Hopefully Pat Contin can get on the park this year - class above most of our other VFL players and was missed last year IMO. pee off the likes of Barlow & Batsanis - bloody awful players. In fact Wall & Wynne are about the only two I'd keep from this year. Pipe dream of course - but would've been nice if we could've talked one of Ball, Sewell or O'Keefe into running around for at least another year as a VFL-listed player to lead the kids.

a question. we had 20 or more vfl listed players this yr.
do we start from scratch or have we kept most. if we have kept most does anyone know which ones.
cant directly answer that Claw, but we have secured a couple of ex Bendigo Gold lads, Tyrone Downie & another whose name escapes me.

Just Downie from Bendigo Gold I think, Jaryd Cachia delisted rookie from Carlton/Northern Blues is the other one isn't he?

Ah yes thats correct, I think you are harsh on Batsanis, showed plenty until he broke his leg against Geelong.
Agree with Wall & Nick Wynne, Nathan Drummond shaowed a bit as our 23rd man also

Jake Aarts from Bendigo was the other I was thinking of
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 10, 2014, 02:51:08 PM
Paul Amy @PaulAmy375  twitter:

"Pleased to hear Vermont's Lachlan Johns is trying out with Richmond's VFL team. Should prove himself a very good state league player."

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375

(http://vermontfc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/211A0173-224x300.jpg)
http://vermontfc.com.au/the-football/players/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 10, 2014, 11:28:19 PM
Richmond VFL @RichmondVFL twitter:

"Back in black...our new expanded VFL training list is starting pre-season 2015 tonight!"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2EGdasCIAADIfE.jpg)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/531713333653557248
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Andyy on November 11, 2014, 12:38:51 AM
Gee the ground looks shoddy
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on November 11, 2014, 07:15:13 AM
The ground was top dressed with sand a week ago...
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 16, 2014, 04:33:03 PM
Paul Amy @PaulAmy375 twitter:

He was wanted by a few VFL clubs but talk is that ex-Blue Jaryd Cachia is heading for Richmond. Excellent pick-up for the Tigers.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/with_replies
Cachia ran in our time trial yesterday.

Paul Amy @PaulAmy375  twitter:

"Pleased to hear Vermont's Lachlan Johns is trying out with Richmond's VFL team. Should prove himself a very good state league player."

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375
Johns has signed with Coburg instead.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/533772292434575360
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on November 16, 2014, 04:45:12 PM
Gee the ground looks shoddy
Called top dressing, our curators are keeping this turf top notch, Augusta GC would be proud  :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 16, 2014, 07:01:24 PM
Why did they resurface it if it's just gone back to what it was pre resurfacing
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 28, 2014, 10:52:07 AM
Bachelor - Chaplin - McIntosh
Dea - Elton - Fyfe
Flash gordon - Mr.49% - Grigg
Knights - Vickery - Newman
Butler - Plugger - Lloyd
Maric#2/Hampson - Donuts - Drummond



might as well give us the flag now  :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Big Richo on November 28, 2014, 11:31:03 AM
Bachelor - Chaplin - McIntosh
Dea - Elton - Fyfe
Flash gordon - Mr.49% - Grigg
Knights - Vickery - Newman
Butler - Plugger - Lloyd
Maric#2/Hampson - Donuts - Drummond



might as well give us the flag now  :shh

Seniors for those boys, Judgie.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 28, 2014, 11:34:54 AM
who gets dropped?

 - Grimes was in the leadership group and apparently a hardwick love-child

 - Astbury was "leading the best and fairest"

Vickery over McBean is understandable but i expect mcbean to do some damage if hes playing twos  :shh Lockett-McBean partnership  :o
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Big Richo on November 28, 2014, 12:31:21 PM
Chaplin will be our next picked after Rance mate.

I still think Vickery is well ahead of Griffiths/McBean at this stage but here's hoping the three of them push each other along.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 04, 2014, 04:26:11 PM
looks reasonably competitive now


ruckline suss and depends alot on hampson

key positions defenders doesnt look overly good either with Elton, McIntosh and who ever hardwick doesnt select out of chaplin/grimes/astbury

Chaplin will be our next picked after Rance mate.

I still think Vickery is well ahead of Griffiths/McBean at this stage but here's hoping the three of them push each other along.

well one would expect grimes and or astbury to do very well at vfl level

hardwick might play all four of them?

if vickery is ahead of griffiths it is not by a large extent
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on December 04, 2014, 04:33:55 PM
Wonder if we're looking for any replacements for Tyrone Downie - seeing as he was set to be both a player and a development coach, will we need one two blokes to cover his loss or will we bother replacing him at  at all?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: RFC_Official on December 05, 2014, 11:06:12 AM
Wonder if we're looking for any replacements for Tyrone Downie - seeing as he was set to be both a player and a development coach, will we need one two blokes to cover his loss or will we bother replacing him at  at all?
We are indeed looking at replacements.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 05, 2014, 11:16:49 AM
Cheak out who saints delisted last couple years perhaps a 23 year old would do the business
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: camboon on December 05, 2014, 11:20:48 AM
IMHO - Griff is ahead of Vickery - Gives us twice as many options if he keeps that competitive attitude !
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on December 05, 2014, 11:21:45 AM
Wonder if we're looking for any replacements for Tyrone Downie - seeing as he was set to be both a player and a development coach, will we need one two blokes to cover his loss or will we bother replacing him at  at all?
We are indeed looking at replacements.
Get Shane Yarran over here. Has a past but is the best player in the country outside the AFL! By a mile....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Owl on December 05, 2014, 05:03:03 PM
Wonder if we're looking for any replacements for Tyrone Downie - seeing as he was set to be both a player and a development coach, will we need one two blokes to cover his loss or will we bother replacing him at  at all?
We are indeed looking at replacements.
While we are on replacing things, are we also going to replace our colours as they seem to be slowly hijacked by Hawthorn by stealth every year?  Their browns are slowly turning into black and gold... I mean soon they will demand we get an away strip against them or they will be playing with a sash...
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 09, 2014, 02:45:01 PM
Our VFL captain Ross Young has gone too. He's joined Uni Blues in the Ammos.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/central/uni-blues-bolster-midfield-stocks-with-re-signing-of-2014-richmond-vfl-skipper-ross-young/story-fngnvmox-1227149648441
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Tragic on December 09, 2014, 03:45:15 PM
Our VFL captain Ross Young has gone too. He's joined Uni Blues in the Ammos.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/central/uni-blues-bolster-midfield-stocks-with-re-signing-of-2014-richmond-vfl-skipper-ross-young/story-fngnvmox-1227149648441

Odd.  He's come for a year, captained the team, won a B&F and now gone back after 1 year? Surely this needs an explanation from him or the club.  Couldn't imagine the club would have marched him after 1 year as a B&F winner.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: RFC_Official on December 09, 2014, 04:05:19 PM
Our VFL captain Ross Young has gone too. He's joined Uni Blues in the Ammos.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/central/uni-blues-bolster-midfield-stocks-with-re-signing-of-2014-richmond-vfl-skipper-ross-young/story-fngnvmox-1227149648441

Odd.  He's come for a year, captained the team, won a B&F and now gone back after 1 year? Surely this needs an explanation from him or the club.  Couldn't imagine the club would have marched him after 1 year as a B&F winner.
Ross couldn't commit to another year as captain due to a promotion at his job, he will have a lot less commitment at Uni Blues. We wish him all the best, he was great for us.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on December 09, 2014, 08:55:43 PM
How many new names we looking RFC o and when will the new squad be announced ?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Tragic on December 09, 2014, 11:08:07 PM
Our VFL captain Ross Young has gone too. He's joined Uni Blues in the Ammos.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/central/uni-blues-bolster-midfield-stocks-with-re-signing-of-2014-richmond-vfl-skipper-ross-young/story-fngnvmox-1227149648441

Odd.  He's come for a year, captained the team, won a B&F and now gone back after 1 year? Surely this needs an explanation from him or the club.  Couldn't imagine the club would have marched him after 1 year as a B&F winner.
Ross couldn't commit to another year as captain due to a promotion at his job, he will have a lot less commitment at Uni Blues. We wish him all the best, he was great for us.

Thanks

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Big Richo on December 10, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
How did Tyrone Downie come about RFCO?

Mates of mine around Bendigo tell me there are plenty of better players and coaches in that comp but first us and then the Gold Coast were after him?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on December 10, 2014, 01:33:06 PM
We definitely need to improve the quality of our VFL listed players - Wall was just about the only one who regularly looked like he was up to that level last year IMO.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: RFC_Official on December 10, 2014, 02:05:01 PM
How did Tyrone Downie come about RFCO?

Mates of mine around Bendigo tell me there are plenty of better players and coaches in that comp but first us and then the Gold Coast were after him?
Our talent identifiers rated him, and apparently Gold Coast's did too. That's all that matters I guess.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: RFC_Official on December 10, 2014, 02:05:41 PM
How many new names we looking RFC o and when will the new squad be announced ?
A few new names coming in and a few departing. Waiting for the story on the website before we officially release all the players listed.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Big Richo on December 10, 2014, 02:49:03 PM
How did Tyrone Downie come about RFCO?

Mates of mine around Bendigo tell me there are plenty of better players and coaches in that comp but first us and then the Gold Coast were after him?
Our talent identifiers rated him, and apparently Gold Coast's did too. That's all that matters I guess.

Was it as a player or a coach we were mainly interested?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: RFC_Official on December 10, 2014, 02:51:23 PM
How did Tyrone Downie come about RFCO?

Mates of mine around Bendigo tell me there are plenty of better players and coaches in that comp but first us and then the Gold Coast were after him?
Our talent identifiers rated him, and apparently Gold Coast's did too. That's all that matters I guess.

Was it as a player or a coach we were mainly interested?
Player. He wants to persue coaching long term.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 14, 2014, 06:04:28 AM
Our ressies side may be playing a curtain-raiser at the M.C.G. against Collingwood on August 22.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/magpies-and-blues-in-talks-about-mcg-doubleheader-20141213-12661g.html
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on December 14, 2014, 06:14:24 AM
Our ressies side may be playing a curtain-raiser at the M.C.G. against Collingwood on August 22.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/magpies-and-blues-in-talks-about-mcg-doubleheader-20141213-12661g.html

Must win game
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 26, 2014, 03:11:08 PM
captain cotch 9 - "I was talking to a guy today who coaches Weightman's nephew...."

RFC Official - "And he's on our VFL training squad."

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/father-son.982822/page-7#post-36374262
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on December 26, 2014, 05:45:46 PM
Our ressies side may be playing a curtain-raiser at the M.C.G. against Collingwood on August 22.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/magpies-and-blues-in-talks-about-mcg-doubleheader-20141213-12661g.html

Must win game
8 point game!
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 05, 2015, 05:54:10 PM
At 18 years of age, Kain Proctor already knows how much hard work it takes to make it at the highest level.

The eldest son of former Richmond player Lionel Proctor, who played 20 games for the club between 1998-2001, has commenced pre-season training with Richmond’s VFL squad in November, and is determined to make the most of the opportunity.

Read more: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-01-05/richmond-welcomes-back-a-familiar-name
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on January 05, 2015, 07:54:05 PM
At 18 years of age, Kain Proctor already knows how much hard work it takes to make it at the highest level.

The eldest son of former Richmond player Lionel Proctor, who played 20 games for the club between 1998-2001, has commenced pre-season training with Richmond’s VFL squad in November, and is determined to make the most of the opportunity.

Read more: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-01-05/richmond-welcomes-back-a-familiar-name
Like his dad, he has a huge scope for improvement - I call it a Proctoscope! ;D
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 05, 2015, 08:05:25 PM
Wow what a star Lionel was
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on January 05, 2015, 08:17:22 PM
Perhaps talent will miss a generation.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on January 06, 2015, 11:03:20 PM
Probably just as interested in watching the magoos go around this year than I am the firsts, if not moreso. (assuming Hardwick sticks with his favourites.) The two Big Macs operating up front will be intriguing, not to mention we should now be one of the quicker sides in the comp.   Be interesting to see how the defence holds up - with Unbeatable Benny Darrou gone, not much quality left there apart from the VFL -listed Wall and maybe -to a lesser extent- Wynne. Ruck stocks not all that deep either - you can't really say at this stage that Soldo's a legitimate replacement for Stephenson and McBean is miles off as a Ruckman. Will we chuck the new great white Mchope in there? Guess whoever loses at the selection table out of Vickery & Griffiths can also fill the breach. Also hoping Pat Contin can stay fit - we missed him last year IMO.  Also be nice to get more than 5 minutes from Davey this year - is he still on the VFL list?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 08, 2015, 09:02:08 PM
Nathan Batsanis has returned to Port Melbourne.

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=32692819
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on January 08, 2015, 11:12:32 PM
Nathan Batsanis has returned to Port Melbourne.

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=32692819
that's good he was crap
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on January 08, 2015, 11:27:31 PM
Nathan Batsanis has returned to Port Melbourne.

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=32692819
that's good he was crap

Agree, dreadful player. Now, if only Barlow would pee off too.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on January 09, 2015, 03:04:42 PM
based on the sheer number of senior games played last yr then i cant see a lot changing. the best 22 saw most players play 15 games or more and it was only really injury or suspension that saw players play less. blokes like petterd were given 17 games grigg 15 this indicates the club is was happy with their performances.

we have 44 players on the list and based on senior  games played last yr  and keeping players in positions then the most likely reserves side next yr should go like this.
This is not what i would like to see done but what im pretty sure the club will do based on what happened last yr.

backs
FB:  Batchelor 188/88/ 23yo/53gms  - Astbury 195/95/  24yo/37gms  - Dea 186/86/  23yo/31gms
HB: Mcintosh 192/89  20yo/0gms   -   Elton  197/100  21yo/1gme   -    Castagna 181/71/  18yo/0gms

Dea and Mcintosh are in competition with Vlastuin and Houli. Batchelor/mcintosh  is in competion imo with Grimes as the third tall.. Imo Astbury and elton  are competing with Chaplin for a kpd spot.

mids on ballers
C: Drummond 182/86/ 19yo/0 gms - Thomas 186/87/  28yo/100gms   -  Menadue 187/69  18yo/0 gms
R: Hampson 201/106/  27yo/74gms - C Ellis  184/75/  18yo/0 gms   -  Lambert 178/76/  23yo/0gms.
Maric before Hampson.  Grigg, Martin Ellis, Cotchin,  and Miles are entrenched. Lets be honest it wont change unless injuries hit. as much as we dislike some players ie Grigg.
Blokes like Thomas and probably lambert are next cabs of the rank imo they all could get senior games coming off the bench.

forwards
HF: Knights 184/84/  28yo/101gms  -  Mcbean 202/93/ 20yo/0 gms   -  Lennon 188/77/  19yo/7 gms
FF: Soldo 204/103/  18yo/0 gms   -   Mckenzie 179/104/ 19yo/0 gms   -  Lloyd 180/83/  25yo/8 gms
 Knights/lennon  imo could replace a bloke like Gordon. Lennon will be given opportunity, mcbean, mckenzie are trying to take spots of vickery and griffiths.  wont happen atm.

INT: Mcdonough  180/82/  21yo/8 gms   -  Short 177/72/  19yo/0 gms   -  Arnot 180/86/  21yo/8 gms   -  Butler 182/80/  18yo/0 gms
all mids or fwd mids. they arent going to force your foleys, petterds, concas ,  out of the seniors until they can consistently out perform them.

the above is the most likely ressies side and with so many who are yet to play a game or played less than 10 senior games there really isnt a lot of pressure on senior spots.
some areas there is no or very little competition at all.

 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on January 09, 2015, 03:56:02 PM

 Batchelor/mcintosh  is in competion imo with Grimes as the third tall.. Imo Astbury and elton  are competing with Chaplin for a kpd spot.


What about a Rance, Astbury and Chaplin line up? With Rance or Chaplin playing 3rd tall? This is provided Astbury continues his short period of solid form
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on January 09, 2015, 07:20:25 PM

 Batchelor/mcintosh  is in competion imo with Grimes as the third tall.. Imo Astbury and elton  are competing with Chaplin for a kpd spot.


What about a Rance, Astbury and Chaplin line up? With Rance or Chaplin playing 3rd tall? This is provided Astbury continues his short period of solid form
id like nothing more than to see rance play the third tall role but ffs chaplin and grimes cannot play on the big kpfs hence rance has to play kp. i prefer astbury over chaplin as the other kp and grimes over chaplin as third tall.
any way based on the games played last yr grimes played 19 and has been made  a part of the leadership group. based on that he will play most games next yr.
chaplin played every game and wont be dropped and rance is the first defender picked each week. it atm leaves astbury the odd man out.
the only other option is to play all 4 of chaplin, astbury, rance and grimes. i cant see it.  just too slow, and  not enough run with some iffy disposal skills thrown in.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on January 09, 2015, 07:48:20 PM

 Batchelor/mcintosh  is in competion imo with Grimes as the third tall.. Imo Astbury and elton  are competing with Chaplin for a kpd spot.


What about a Rance, Astbury and Chaplin line up? With Rance or Chaplin playing 3rd tall? This is provided Astbury continues his short period of solid form
id like nothing more than to see rance play the third tall role but ffs chaplin and grimes cannot play on the big kpfs hence rance has to play kp. i prefer astbury over chaplin as the other kp and grimes over chaplin as third tall.
any way based on the games played last yr grimes played 19 and has been made  a part of the leadership group. based on that he will play most games next yr.
chaplin played every game and wont be dropped and rance is the first defender picked each week. it atm leaves astbury the odd man out.
the only other option is to play all 4 of chaplin, astbury, rance and grimes. i cant see it.  just too slow, and  not enough run with some iffy disposal skills thrown in.
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Yep way too slow to play all four
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on January 10, 2015, 12:01:07 AM

 Batchelor/mcintosh  is in competion imo with Grimes as the third tall.. Imo Astbury and elton  are competing with Chaplin for a kpd spot.


What about a Rance, Astbury and Chaplin line up? With Rance or Chaplin playing 3rd tall? This is provided Astbury continues his short period of solid form
id like nothing more than to see rance play the third tall role but ffs chaplin and grimes cannot play on the big kpfs hence rance has to play kp. i prefer astbury over chaplin as the other kp and grimes over chaplin as third tall.
any way based on the games played last yr grimes played 19 and has been made  a part of the leadership group. based on that he will play most games next yr.
chaplin played every game and wont be dropped and rance is the first defender picked each week. it atm leaves astbury the odd man out.
the only other option is to play all 4 of chaplin, astbury, rance and grimes. i cant see it.  just too slow, and  not enough run with some iffy disposal skills thrown in.

Was Astbury getting games over Grimes when they were both fit (and Rance)? Not sure if Grimes would of played 19 games if all were fit but who knows.
I thought Grimes had a bit of speed? Maybe not I'm not too sure but either way I agree you can't play all four although personally I'd rather have all four and Batch out
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on January 10, 2015, 08:39:35 PM

 Batchelor/mcintosh  is in competion imo with Grimes as the third tall.. Imo Astbury and elton  are competing with Chaplin for a kpd spot.


What about a Rance, Astbury and Chaplin line up? With Rance or Chaplin playing 3rd tall? This is provided Astbury continues his short period of solid form
id like nothing more than to see rance play the third tall role but ffs chaplin and grimes cannot play on the big kpfs hence rance has to play kp. i prefer astbury over chaplin as the other kp and grimes over chaplin as third tall.
any way based on the games played last yr grimes played 19 and has been made  a part of the leadership group. based on that he will play most games next yr.
chaplin played every game and wont be dropped and rance is the first defender picked each week. it atm leaves astbury the odd man out.
the only other option is to play all 4 of chaplin, astbury, rance and grimes. i cant see it.  just too slow, and  not enough run with some iffy disposal skills thrown in.

Was Astbury getting games over Grimes when they were both fit (and Rance)? Not sure if Grimes would of played 19 games if all were fit but who knows.
I thought Grimes had a bit of speed? Maybe not I'm not too sure but either way I agree you can't play all four although personally I'd rather have all four and Batch out
pretty sure we started the season with astbury,rance chaplin. rance missed from rnd 2 to rnd 6, and grimes took his spot until rance came back. .astbury went down rnd 10 ???  and grimes came back in.
i suppose we can expect all 4 to play significant number of games they are the only 4  real tall defensive options we have atm. not unless elton has a yr out of the box.  mcintosh is a running defender.
personally id really like one more quality big bodied kpd thats why i was all for us going at frawley.
i think frawley rance and if astbury improves, it woud have been  a good tall set up. it would have freed rance up to play third tall.
 the hope is mcintosh improves significantly and a kid like menadue can play hb to provide pace run carry and skills.. id like an upgrade on steve morris as well but when it comes to shutting down sml/med fwds hes all we have atm.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: big tone on January 10, 2015, 10:50:48 PM

 Batchelor/mcintosh  is in competion imo with Grimes as the third tall.. Imo Astbury and elton  are competing with Chaplin for a kpd spot.


What about a Rance, Astbury and Chaplin line up? With Rance or Chaplin playing 3rd tall? This is provided Astbury continues his short period of solid form
id like nothing more than to see rance play the third tall role but ffs chaplin and grimes cannot play on the big kpfs hence rance has to play kp. i prefer astbury over chaplin as the other kp and grimes over chaplin as third tall.
any way based on the games played last yr grimes played 19 and has been made  a part of the leadership group. based on that he will play most games next yr.
chaplin played every game and wont be dropped and rance is the first defender picked each week. it atm leaves astbury the odd man out.
the only other option is to play all 4 of chaplin, astbury, rance and grimes. i cant see it.  just too slow, and  not enough run with some iffy disposal skills thrown in.

Was Astbury getting games over Grimes when they were both fit (and Rance)? Not sure if Grimes would of played 19 games if all were fit but who knows.
I thought Grimes had a bit of speed? Maybe not I'm not too sure but either way I agree you can't play all four although personally I'd rather have all four and Batch out
pretty sure we started the season with astbury,rance chaplin. rance missed from rnd 2 to rnd 6, and grimes took his spot until rance came back. .astbury went down rnd 10 ???  and grimes came back in.
i suppose we can expect all 4 to play significant number of games they are the only 4  real tall defensive options we have atm. not unless elton has a yr out of the box.  mcintosh is a running defender.
personally id really like one more quality big bodied kpd thats why i was all for us going at frawley.
i think frawley rance and if astbury improves, it woud have been  a good tall set up. it would have freed rance up to play third tall.
 the hope is mcintosh improves significantly and a kid like menadue can play hb to provide pace run carry and skills.. id like an upgrade on steve morris as well but when it comes to shutting down sml/med fwds hes all we have atm.
If Menadue plays, he plays on a wing. No way he plays HB. It's one thing to have leg speed but playing HB you have to be able to defend first and foremost. And at 16KG he hasn't got the strength. Plus Dimma hasn't got any faith in our kids, going off the last couple of years.
I wanted Frawley too, but God forbid we paid overs for him!...pay peanuts you get monkeys... Or nothing at all. 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 03, 2015, 11:50:42 AM
VFL practice match schedule:

Date                            Opponent                     Venue                   Match Time

Saturday, March 21         Geelong              Simonds Stadium               12pm

Thursday, March 26       Collingwood             Victoria Park                    5pm

Saturday, April 4            Essendon        True Value Solar Centre           11am

Saturday, April 11          Footscray             ME Bank Centre                  11am

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-03/vfl-tigers-preseason-campaign

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: dwaino on February 03, 2015, 12:49:37 PM
Must win games.
Title: University Blacks star Tyson Kruse trialling with Richmond's VFL squad (Leader)
Post by: one-eyed on February 04, 2015, 12:57:46 AM
University Blacks star Tyson Kruse could be headed for VFL after trialling with Richmond

The Leader/Herald-Sun
February 03, 2015 12:08PM



UNIVERSITY Blacks could be forced to defend its Victorian Amateur Football Association premiership without one of its biggest stars.

Prolific midfielder Tyson Kruse, who joined the club from North East Australian Football League team Southport last year, has been training with Richmond’s VFL team over the off-season.

Uni Blacks coach Luke O’Connell said the club was confident of retaining most of its 2014 squad, but was waiting to hear whether the Tigers would sign Kruse.

“Tyson Kruse is down at the VFL, which is good for him,” O’Connell said.

“He’s training with Richmond.

“Last time I spoke to him they hadn’t finalised (their list), which was last week.

“They’re getting close, but as far as I know they haven’t finalised.”

Kruse was one of the key components in Uni Blacks’ drought-breaking premiership run and polled strongly in the Premier Division Coaches MVP award.

(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2015/02/03/1227206/170455-a637ecda-ab3c-11e4-97b0-7f01bc538c19.jpg)
Tyson Kruse chases Collegians’ player during last year’s VAFA Premier grand final. Picture: Susan Windmiller Source: News Corp Australia

http://www.news.com.au/national/university-blacks-star-tyson-kruse-could-be-headed-for-vfl-after-trialling-with-richmond/story-e6frfkp9-1227206172488
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Post by: one-eyed on February 09, 2015, 11:51:54 AM
VFL listed-Tiger Jaryd Cachia talks about his tiger transition ...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-02-09/cachias-tiger-transition
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 13, 2015, 01:38:51 PM
Pre-season VFL update

VFL & Development Coach Tim Clarke, speaks to Roar vision about the Richmond VFL side's 2015 pre-season.

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-02-13/preseason-vfl-update
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Post by: Phil Mrakov on February 13, 2015, 03:08:01 PM
We got nobody but Cachia. Bottom 4 for the vfl tigers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 13, 2015, 03:30:28 PM
Pre-season VFL update

VFL & Development Coach Tim Clarke, speaks to Roar vision about the Richmond VFL side's 2015 pre-season.

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-02-13/preseason-vfl-update
Summary:

* Jaryd Cachia will be our VFL captain in 2015.

* Assistant coach Ryan Ferguson will spend 2-3 days a week with the AFL and VFL sides.

* We've lost a couple of players including our captain Ross Young due to work commitments but have gained new captain Cachia (Clarke rates him highly and still capable of playing AFL footy) and a couple of guys from Bendigo with VFL experience. At the end of last season, we wanted to add some strong bodied midfielders. We missed out on two blokes we were after due to Ross Young not knowing what was happening with his work commitments but we are very happy with the list we have put together.

* Our aims are to see more boys in the VFL push up and play AFL as well as as a team to be around in the later part of the year. If the AFL is playing finals then we want to be playing finals as well. That time of the year is good experience for the younger players.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on February 13, 2015, 06:26:54 PM
Results not blah blah please
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 14, 2015, 04:24:33 PM
Pre-season VFL update

VFL & Development Coach Tim Clarke, speaks to Roar vision about the Richmond VFL side's 2015 pre-season.

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-02-13/preseason-vfl-update
Summary:

* Jaryd Cachia will be our VFL captain in 2015.

* Assistant coach Ryan Ferguson will spend 2-3 days a week with the AFL and VFL sides.

* We've lost a couple of players including our captain Ross Young due to work commitments but have gained new captain Cachia (Clarke rates him highly and still capable of playing AFL footy) and a couple of guys from Bendigo with VFL experience. At the end of last season, we wanted to add some strong bodied midfielders. We missed out on two blokes we were after due to Ross Young not knowing what was happening with his work commitments but we are very happy with the list we have put together.

* Our aims are to see more boys in the VFL push up and play AFL as well as as a team to be around in the later part of the year. If the AFL is playing finals then we want to be playing finals as well. That time of the year is good experience for the younger players.

More from Tim Clarke's interview here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-13/cachia-to-lead-vfl-tigers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 20, 2015, 05:54:12 PM
Richmond’s VFL program has received a significant boost ahead of the 2015 season, with the announcement that property developer Caydon will partner the Club for the next two years.

Caydon will join the Tigers as a joint-major VFL development partner for the 2015 and 2016 seasons, alongside Jeep.

The partnership will see the Caydon logo feature on the back of the Club’s VFL guernsey and the front of the players’ shorts.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-20/caydon-helping-to-develop-vfl-tigers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 24, 2015, 10:06:17 PM
Former Melbourne defender Ryan Ferguson has added valuable experience to Richmond’s coaching panel, according to the Tigers’ VFL coach Tim Clarke.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-24/ferguson-a-fillip-for-tiger-backs
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on February 24, 2015, 10:16:35 PM
 :facepalm
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2015, 12:24:55 AM
Paul Amy @PaulAmy375 twitter ...

"Fair chance 2014 VAFA Rising Star Anthony Scott will play for Richmond's VFL team this year.Left footer from Old Trinity who plays on a wing"

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on March 05, 2015, 06:08:08 PM
can play a bit to just quietly,  :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2015, 02:17:10 PM
Our VFL side will be having their first practice match this Saturday:

Saturday March 21                   
VFL Seniors    
Geelong FC vs Richmond FC     @ Simonds Stadium    Time: 11:00 AM

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on March 16, 2015, 02:58:24 PM
Our VFL side will be having their first practice match this Saturday:

Saturday March 21                   
VFL Seniors    
Geelong FC vs Richmond FC     @ Simonds Stadium    Time: 11:00 AM
Is it being streamed anywhere ?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 21, 2015, 12:50:07 PM
VFL side playing now.


VFL practice match 1
Geelong v Richmond - Simonds Stadium
12pm, Saturday March 21

Extended squad
Ed Barlow
Nathan Drummond
Connor Menadue
Jayden Short
Liam McBean
Devin McFarlane
Shaun Hampson
Matthew McDonough
Matthew Arnot
Rian McGough
Jeremy Mugavin
Matt Thomas
Chris Clay
Tom Quinn
Kane Lambert
Kamdyn McIntosh
David Astbury
Gerard  Gleeson
Todd Elton
Nick Wynne
Ricky Petterd
Daniel Butler
Reece McKenzie
Ryan Bathie
Jason Castagna
James Wall
Chris Knights
Nathan Gordon
Tyson Kruse
Cameron Williams

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-03-20/vfl-tigers-kickoff-preseason-campaign
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 21, 2015, 12:51:32 PM
1/4 time at Simmonds Stadium

Richmond   1.2 8
Geelong     4.3 27.

McBean with our solitary goal.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on March 21, 2015, 12:56:45 PM
Clarkes neck will be on the block if things don't improve, Ronald McDonald could win with that side in , FFS :banghead
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on March 21, 2015, 12:58:05 PM
U need to reassess their worth,dear. 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 21, 2015, 02:45:38 PM
Final scores from Simmonds Stadium -

Richmond     5.7 37
Geelong     19.10 124

Goals - McBean, Gordon, Petterd, ?, ?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on March 21, 2015, 03:22:44 PM
U need to reassess their worth,dear.
There's plenty of silk on that list matey, clark couldn't coach a pig to be dirty
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on March 21, 2015, 04:41:21 PM
Final scores from Simmonds Stadium -

Richmond     5.7 37
Geelong     19.10 124

Goals - McBean, Gordon, Petterd, ?, ?

It's only a proactive match, we were basically fielding our reserves side.....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 21, 2015, 05:37:16 PM
Clarkes neck will be on the block if things don't improve, Ronald McDonald could win with that side in , FFS :banghead

Really?

Let me see FWIW the following blokes didn't play as they were sitting in front at me at Etihad this arvo

Reece McKenzie
Hampson
Ellis, C

Plus a couple of others who I didn't recognise

Then the injured blokes in Foley, Newman and Dea

Then throw from that squad the following blokes played the AFL game

McIntosh
Lambert
Astbury

So that side isn't even close to our best VFL

Agree the result was unacceptable but let's not talk up the side when at least 10-12 walkups were missing

So outside a couple of senior players it was An average under VFL side made up of VFL listed and under 21 players 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: crackertiger on March 21, 2015, 05:51:01 PM
Agree with Bo Clarke has to be in trouble.
However far too many senior players didn't turn up today.
Namely Thomas and Pettard.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: crackertiger on March 21, 2015, 05:54:33 PM
Culture problem at VFL level. No pride or leadership. Hardwick needs to kick some arse.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on March 21, 2015, 05:57:30 PM
Culture problem at VFL level. No pride or leadership. Hardwick needs to kick some arse.

Funny.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Smokey on March 21, 2015, 07:05:10 PM
Clarkes neck will be on the block if things don't improve, Ronald McDonald could win with that side in , FFS :banghead

Really?

Let me see FWIW the following blokes didn't play as they were sitting in front at me at Etihad this arvo

Reece McKenzie
Hampson
Ellis, C

Plus a couple of others who I didn't recognise

Then the injured blokes in Foley, Newman and Dea

Then throw from that squad the following blokes played the AFL game

McIntosh
Lambert
Astbury

So that side isn't even close to our best VFL

Agree the result was unacceptable but let's not talk up the side when at least 10-12 walkups were missing

So outside a couple of senior players it was An average under VFL side made up of VFL listed and under 21 players

Astbury WP?  You don't think he's in our best 22?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Big Richo on March 21, 2015, 09:31:53 PM
U need to reassess their worth,dear.
There's plenty of silk on that list matey, clark couldn't coach a pig to be dirty

Serious question Bo, how do you rate our Senior coach?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on March 21, 2015, 09:33:51 PM
We haven't had a decent ressies side since Coburg got thrashed by Geelong in the GF in 2007.

Then again we haven't beaten Geelong at senior level since 06, Collingwood since 07 and we seldom beat North also.

Think the culture stems down from the seniors into the ressies. Its pandemic like.

Vickery would be a half decent foil for McBean in the curtain raisers. :-\
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on March 21, 2015, 09:35:28 PM
U need to reassess their worth,dear.
There's plenty of silk on that list matey, clark couldn't coach a pig to be dirty

Serious question Bo, how do you rate our Senior coach?

FJ is apparently a magician pulling rabbits from hats.

Furthermore he must be the head of Mensa in Australia. Everything he does is a "masterstroke".
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 21, 2015, 09:46:48 PM
Astbury WP?  You don't think he's in our best 22?

My main point was that based on who was named in the VFL squad and who actually played it wasn't a strong side despite what some may think. So based on that the loss although unacceptable margn wise was no great surprise

But to answer your question Smokey about Astbury. Right now and definitely based on what I saw today, no I don't think he is
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on March 21, 2015, 10:19:36 PM
Astbury first praccy game, makes me think he might struggle to make R 1
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Big Richo on March 21, 2015, 10:22:51 PM
I thought Astbury made a slow start today but then gave Petrie a flogging.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: No More on March 21, 2015, 11:14:56 PM
the bloke who I thought unlucky was Elton who played really well in his hit out. He wont get a run, but Elton should be given a chance at a key position defensive spot.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: crackertiger on March 22, 2015, 12:17:15 AM
Felt sorry for Elton today. The ball just kept coming his way with little support.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 22, 2015, 09:15:24 PM
The next VFL practice match is this Thursday (March 26 ) but it's not open to the public.
               
VFL Seniors    
Richmond vs Collingwood     

5:00 PM @ ME Bank Centre

(not open to public)
   
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stylo on March 22, 2015, 09:39:10 PM
I thought Astbury made a slow start today but then gave Petrie a flogging.

Agree. He was fine, definitely best 22 for mine. Allows Rance to play with a little less inhibition.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on March 22, 2015, 09:45:32 PM
The next VFL practice match is this Thursday (March 26 ) but it's not open to the public.
               
VFL Seniors    
Richmond vs Collingwood     

5:00 PM @ ME Bank Centre

(not open to public)
Why not open?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 22, 2015, 10:34:26 PM
The next VFL practice match is this Thursday (March 26 ) but it's not open to the public.
               
VFL Seniors    
Richmond vs Collingwood     

5:00 PM @ ME Bank Centre

(not open to public)

Bit hard to claim it's not "open to the public" when you can stand on the footpath on PuntRoad Oval and watch
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on March 23, 2015, 01:29:16 AM
Why wasn't Reece playing?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 23, 2015, 02:52:09 AM
Arnot and McBean were apparently our best, the latter "a class above",  according to a Geelong supporter on BF who also admitted they weren't really watching our players all that closely.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 25, 2015, 08:05:30 PM
VFL practice match - Richmond v Collingwood
5pm, Thursday March 26
ME Bank Centre, Punt Road Oval

RICHMOND

16. Shaun Hampson
32. Corey Ellis
42. Reece McKenzie
47. Ivan Soldo
52. Anthony Scott
55. Ryan Bathie
57. Devon McFarlane
59. Nick Wynne
60. Marshall Rippon
61. Tom Quinn
62. Pat Contin
63. Rian McGough
64. Thomas Silvestro
66. Gerard Gleeson
67. Luke Conca
68. Jeremy Mugavin
69. Chris Clay
73. Jack Townley
75. Cameron Williams
76. Sean Carr
77. James Darkie
78. Daniel Coffield
80. James Wall
81. Clayton McCartney
82. Ryan Thomson
84. Harry Kennedy

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-03-25/vfl-tigers-in-second-preseason-hitout

Collingwood Squad

2. Sam Dwyer
7. Ben Kennedy
15. Jarrod Witts
17. Jonathon Marsh
27. Tony Armstrong
29. Tim Broomhead
30. Darcy Moore
33. Patrick Karnezis
35. Jordan De Goey
40. Paul Seedsman
41. Brenden Abbott
44. Corey Gault
51. Michael Still
52. Lachie Wallace
53. Jack Hellier
54. Jordan Collopy
55. Ryan Pendlebury
57. Tim Allan
58. Ben Moloney
59. Jake Williams
61. Nick Gray
64. Jesse Wallin
65. Rupert Wills
66. Kieran Ellis
69. Ben Monkhorst
70. Jack Blair
Coach: Anthony Rocca

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2015-03-25/vfl-senior-names-to-face-tigers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on March 25, 2015, 08:11:21 PM
Corey ellis playing, good luck kid  :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 25, 2015, 09:08:03 PM
Much weaker side than Collingwood. Only 3 listed players and one rookie in the team. :whistle
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on March 25, 2015, 09:25:23 PM
Can say that again, hope ellis plays back or he won't get a kick  :lol
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on March 26, 2015, 12:45:59 AM
Corey ellis playing, good luck kid  :clapping

Better write a transcript  ::) ::)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 26, 2015, 05:35:32 PM
Quarter time at Punt Road Oval -

Richmond 0.0. 0
Coll'wood  4.3. 27


Given the squads, I'd guess we shouldn't be surprised  :-\.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 26, 2015, 05:59:23 PM
Half time

Richmond         1.2.8
Collingwood    10.4. 64


Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Tragic on March 26, 2015, 06:25:00 PM
Who are the major goal kickers for the Tigers? Lol

Sack Clarke at half time and move on. Undermanned, sure but every bloke can put in FFS
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 26, 2015, 06:31:00 PM
Ellis lead the way at half time with 8 disposals.
McKenzie has kicked the only goal.
Hampson has 10 hitouts and 3 clearances to half-time.




Tigers kept scoreless in the third quarter

Richmond     1.2.8
Coll'wood    16.6.102


 :P
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 26, 2015, 06:45:29 PM
Here's a pic of the VFL squad today (warming up pre-game):

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBADkxaU8AAWSMV.jpg:large)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/580968310986002432
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 26, 2015, 06:46:45 PM
Collingwood continue to kick away

Richmond   1.2.8
Coll'wood   21.6.132

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL


Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on March 26, 2015, 06:52:19 PM
Hampson has hurt his knee
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Bengal on March 26, 2015, 09:23:41 PM
wonder how Ivvy mach 2 went
Title: Richmond ruckman Shaun Hampson hurt in VFL practice match (Age)
Post by: one-eyed on March 26, 2015, 10:35:06 PM
Richmond ruckman Shaun Hampson hurt in practice match

  Michael Gleeson
     The Age
    March 26, 2015 - 8:46PM


Tigers ruckman Shaun Hampson suffered an ankle injury during the practice match against Collingwood at Punt Road Oval on Thursday afternoon.

Going into the game with his right knee heavily strapped, the Richmond big man limped from the ground with the club doctor in the third quarter. The ruckman, who has become a depth ruck forward behind Ivan Maric and Ty Vickery, rolled his ankle and is expected to be held back for several weeks.

Hampson had been doing well in the hit-outs against returning Magpies ruckman Jarrod Witts in the VFL practice match when he was injured.

He was one of only two senior Tigers players to be on the field - early draftee Corey Elliswas the other - with the Magpies fielding 10 senior-list players as well as rookie forward Corey Gault.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/richmond-ruckman-shaun-hampson-hurt-in-practice-match-20150326-1m8pbl.html
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on March 27, 2015, 12:24:33 AM
Well that's one good thing to come out of the game.

How'd Ellis go?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 27, 2015, 01:25:05 PM
VFL Tigers humbled in practice match
By Catherine Durkin 
March 27, 2015


Reece McKenzie looked promising up forward, kicking both of Richmond’s goals and presenting strongly on the lead.

Corey Ellis also looked impressive around the contest and led the Club’s disposal and clearance count for the first half, before playing limited minutes toward the end of the game.

Shaun Hampson was also effective in the ruck. He had ten hitouts and three clearances to half time, before leaving the field with a leg injury.  His absence gave rookie draftee Ivan Soldo the opportunity to predominantly ruck the rest of the game.


VFL practice match - final scores
Richmond        0.0   1.2     1.2    2.3 (15)
Collingwood     4.3  10.4   16.6   21.7 (133)

Goals
Richmond – McKenzie 2
Collingwood - Karnezis 3, Abbott 3, Broomhead 3, Allan 2, Witts 2, De Goey 2, Seedsman, Blair, Gault, Monkhorst, Gray, Wills

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-03-27/vfl-tigers-humbled-in-practice-match
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 30, 2015, 11:29:05 AM
The next VFL practice match is this Saturday, April 4                   

VFL Seniors    

Essendon vs Richmond    

True Value Solar Centre @ 11:00 AM

Source: VFL website (http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=33321456)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: torch on April 03, 2015, 10:49:12 AM
Would Conca, Lennon, Vickery, C.Ellis be playing?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on April 03, 2015, 10:57:25 AM
Would Conca, Lennon, Vickery, C.Ellis be playing?

I am going, will let you know
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2015, 02:44:48 PM
Would Conca, Lennon, Vickery, C.Ellis be playing?
No Conca but the other three are named as playing.

The Squad has 17 AFL-listed Tigers.

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

VFL practice match
Essendon v Richmond
Saturday April 4
275 Melrose Drive, Melbourne Airport

Richmond squad:

12. David Astbury
13. Ricky Petterd
15. Chris Knights
29. Ty Vickery
32. Corey Ellis
34. Liam McBean
35. Ben Lennon
36. Matt McDonough
37. Connor Menadue
39. Nathan Drummond
40. Dan Butler
42. Reece McKenzie
43. Todd Elton
44. Matt Arnot
45. Jayden Short
46. Jason Castagna
48. Kane Lambert
51. Jaryd Cachia
52. Anthony Scott
55. Ryan Bathie
57. Devin McFarlane
58. Jake Aarts
65. Ryan Gale
66. Gerard Gleeson
68. Jeremy Mugavin
69. Chris Clay
74. Tyson Kruse
75. Cameron Williams


The full scale practice match starts at 11am, and there is free entry for fans.

No food or beverage facilities will be available, and there is limited toilet access for fans.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-04-03/strong-vfl-side-named-for-third-practice-match
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Zlatan on April 03, 2015, 03:13:32 PM
VFL Tigers humbled in practice match
By Catherine Durkin 
March 27, 2015


Reece McKenzie looked promising up forward, kicking both of Richmond’s goals and presenting strongly on the lead.

Corey Ellis also looked impressive around the contest and led the Club’s disposal and clearance count for the first half, before playing limited minutes toward the end of the game.

Shaun Hampson was also effective in the ruck. He had ten hitouts and three clearances to half time, before leaving the field with a leg injury.  His absence gave rookie draftee Ivan Soldo the opportunity to predominantly ruck the rest of the game.


VFL practice match - final scores
Richmond        0.0   1.2     1.2    2.3 (15)
Collingwood     4.3  10.4   16.6   21.7 (133)

Goals
Richmond – McKenzie 2
Collingwood - Karnezis 3, Abbott 3, Broomhead 3, Allan 2, Witts 2, De Goey 2, Seedsman, Blair, Gault, Monkhorst, Gray, Wills

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-03-27/vfl-tigers-humbled-in-practice-match



wtf happened here ???
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on April 03, 2015, 03:38:44 PM

No food or beverage facilities will be available, and there is limited toilet access for fans.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-04-03/strong-vfl-side-named-for-third-practice-match

Sounds enticing  ::)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on April 03, 2015, 04:03:04 PM

No food or beverage facilities will be available, and there is limited toilet access for fans.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-04-03/strong-vfl-side-named-for-third-practice-match

Sounds enticing  ::)

Nothing to supplement my potential hunger at Windy Hill. Not even some Vitamin C.
I'll stay away. May get scurvy going there.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: torch on April 03, 2015, 04:36:46 PM
No Conca is interesting.

Injured? Omitted?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Mopsy on April 03, 2015, 05:06:43 PM
 the last 2 practice games reminded me of the old VFL days when clubs would sign prospective players up on a form 4, then bring them down for practice games, pick out what they wanted and name the team for the season at the conclusion. It appears to me that this is close to the squad.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 03, 2015, 05:07:44 PM
No Conca is interesting.

Injured? Omitted?
He wasn't in the seniors because of hamstring soreness.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: torch on April 03, 2015, 05:10:43 PM
No Conca is interesting.

Injured? Omitted?
He wasn't in the seniors because of hamstring soreness.

 :cheers

How long is he out for?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 03, 2015, 05:14:54 PM
No Conca is interesting.

Injured? Omitted?
He wasn't in the seniors because of hamstring soreness.

 :cheers

How long is he out for?
Not sure. I think he will be tested again this week and we'll have a better idea.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: torch on April 03, 2015, 05:16:18 PM
No Conca is interesting.

Injured? Omitted?
He wasn't in the seniors because of hamstring soreness.

 :cheers

How long is he out for?
Not sure. I think he will be tested again this week and we'll have a better idea.

 :cheers x2
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 08, 2015, 12:30:29 PM
A matter of seconds: Your club's state league alignments
Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
April 8, 2015


RICHMOND
This will be the second season Richmond fields a standalone VFL team after being aligned to Coburg for 13 years. The Tigers joined Collingwood, Essendon, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs as clubs to feature their own VFL team, in a move made possible by financial contributions from the Fighting Tiger Fund. The money allowed for more resources for the club's second-tier players, ensuring they're playing in desired positions when not in the senior side. Coached by Tim Clarke, the younger Tigers will again have more support in the VFL season with recently retired players Andrew McQualter and Max Bailey among the assistant coaches. Recruitment for the VFL list is focused around the type of players Damien Hardwick wants playing the senior team's game style so the ones on the Richmond list benefit from solid teammates around them. The VFL Tigers finished 12th on the ladder in their first season with six wins, one draw and 11 losses, and will be captained this year by former Carlton-listed midfielder Jaryd Cachia.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-04-08/a-matter-of-seconds
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: cub on April 09, 2015, 02:40:24 PM
Can we stick the vfl fixture?
Title: Richmond's VFL list finalised (RFC site)
Post by: one-eyed on April 09, 2015, 04:07:22 PM
2015 Richmond VFL Playing List

NO    SURNAME      NAME           DOB       HT     WT      FORMER CLUBS

51     CACHIA        Jaryd        08-May-91  184    87     Norwood (SANFL)/Carlton (AFL)
52     SCOTT       Anthony      28-Feb-95  178    76     Oakleigh U18/Old Trinity
53    BARLOW         Ed           27-Jan-87  195    95     Sydney (AFL)/Western Bulldogs (AFL)/Wangaratta/Old Scotch
54    WALL           James        05-Jan-87  197     91    Casey Scorpions (VFL)/ Williamstown (VFL)/Tatura
55    BATHIE         Ryan         15-Apr-87  193     97    Geelong (AFL)
57    MCFARLANE  Devin        04-Sep-92  184     81    Peel Thunder (WAFL)/Bendigo (VFL)
58    AARTS          Jake         08-Dec-94  177     75     Beaconsfield/Bendigo (VFL)
59    WYNNE         Nick         26-Aug-89  188     89     Old Xaverians
60    RIPPON       Marshall      02-May-91  174     78     University Blues
61    QUINN          Tom         12-Mar-94  175      77     Oakleigh U18/Coburg (VFL)/Caulfield Grammarians
62    CONTIN         Pat          23-May-91  184     84     Richmond (AFL)/Coburg (VFL)/Leongatha/Mooroopna
63    MCGOUGH     Rian         23-Apr-88  180     80     Casey Scorpions (VFL)/Tatura
64    SILVESTRO  Thomas      06-Jul-95   179     75     Oakleigh U18/Caulfield Grammarians
65    GALE            Ryan       05-May-86   193     97     Northern Blues (VFL)/Port Melbourne (VFL)/Airport West
66    GLEESON     Gerard      07-Oct-94   187     90     Sandringham U18/St Kevins
67    CONCA         Luke        24-Oct-90   170      79    Trinity Aquinas (WA)/Surrey Park/Mooroopna
68    MUGAVIN     Jeremy     26-May-89   186      89    Collingwood (VFL)/University Blues
69    CLAY           Chris         29-Jan-88   180     82     Casey Scorpions (VFL)/Blackburn
70    MCQUALTER Andrew     09-Jun-86   177     76     St Kilda (AFL)/Gold Coast (AFL)/Southport (NEAFL)
71    MELLINGTON   Nick       05-May-96   188     88     Benalla/Murray U18
73    TOWNLEY       Jack       26-Feb-90   186     96      University Blues
74    KRUSE          Tyson      10-Jul-89    189     85      Southport (NEAFL)/University Blacks
75    WILLIAMS    Cameron   09-Oct-93   195     90      Geelong U18/Werribee (VFL)/University Blues
80    PERRY           Ben        17-Mar-89   195     90      Port Melbourne (VFL)/Maribyrnong Park

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/vfl/vfl-playing-list
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-04-09/vfl-tigers-finalise-2015-playing-list
Title: Richmond to field youthful side under coach Tim Clarke in VFL in 2015 (Leader)
Post by: one-eyed on April 14, 2015, 01:28:24 PM
Richmond to field youthful side under coach Tim Clarke in VFL in 2015

    Chris Cavanagh
    Melbourne Leader
    April 14, 2015


RICHMOND will field a youthful side in the VFL this season as the Tigers look to give a host of recent TAC Cup graduates a run in their bids to develop into AFL footballers.

The club picked up seven players out of the TAC Cup at the AFL draft table last year — Corey Ellis (Western Jets), Connor Menadue (Western Jets), Nathan Drummond (Murray Bushrangers), Daniel Butler (North Ballarat Rebels) and Reece McKenzie, Jayden Short and Jason Castagna (all Northern Knights).

Richmond VFL coach Tim Clarke said all the talented youth coming through would make for an exciting season ahead.

“Things are pretty good at Richmond at the moment,” he said.

“We’ve got 8-10 kids that have come into our club so there’s a lot of excitement around our VFL team and also a lot of new kids that are on our VFL list. But there’s a little bit of unknown about how we will go given they’ll all pretty young.”

The VFL list, too, has seen some changes with 2014 captain Ross Young and the experienced Ben Waite among the departures.

However, experienced additions include Jake Aarts and Devin McFarlane (both Bendigo Gold) and former Northern Blues and Port Melbourne midfielder Ryan Gale.

But the big-name inclusion has been delisted Carlton midfielder Jarryd Cachia, who has joined Richmond’s VFL list in a bid to earn another crack at the top level.

“We want to give him every opportunity we can to give him exposure to possibly get back into the AFL system,” Clarke said.

Richmond finished 12th on the VFL ladder in its first season last year with a record of six wins, 11 losses and one draw.

While Clarke said he hoped for a more successful season in 2015, he reaffirmed that development of players was the most important goal.

“When you’re aligned to an AFL team it’s all about development and making sure we provide a really good environment for our kids that are coming through and also our AFL players that come down and play,” Clarke said.

“So we’re still trying to provide the best possible environment for that type of system. We want to win games for our young guys’ development because you’ve got to teach them to win games of footy and also to be involved in a winning team. However, that’s not going to be at the expense of development.”

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/richmond-to-field-youthful-side-under-coach-tim-clarke-in-vfl-in-2015/story-fngnvocb-1227302061087
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 20, 2015, 10:33:42 PM
Think its time for an overhaul of our development side starting with the dud who is coaching them.Can anyone give us some input into this guy? I can only judge him by the results, and lack of players pushing our plethora of spuds out of the seniors

You can look at our senior list all you like, but the root of the problem is our lack of depth. Look at box hill another GF and the development side yet another prelim.

What are they doing right that no one else is?? if its the players then sack those who draft them and if its the development coaches then lets get some new faces into the club.

Many on here say its not about winning or losing but from where i stand its about depth of which we have none, hence why we lost to teams like coburg.





Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 21, 2015, 08:59:12 AM
FWIW Angus even though the Club's focus (despite what they say) with the VFL side is development not necessarily winning I'd love to see Choco Williams coach. Would be a win/win, development would remain the focus but he'd also strive to win

Alternatively, I'd look at Gerard Fitzgerarld who was coach of North Ballarat, 2 time premiership coach with a reputation within in VFL circles of being an outstanding teacher of young players. He was not re-appointed by North Ballarat for 2016 but they won 5 of their last 6

But I will say it again the most important thing we need to do with is improve the quality of VFL listed players. The majority of our VFL listed blokes are not up to VFL standard. Look at the other stand alone AFL sides that field VFL teams and the one constant is the depth they have on their VFL list. They all have at least 2 recently retired AFL blokes. We have none. This tells me that we are doing the VFL list side of things on the cheap, which isn't the way to go. Strengthen the VFL list and the results will improve. Keep going down the path of a 2nd rate VFL list and the result and the competitiveness will remain the same



Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WA Tiger on September 21, 2015, 09:11:13 AM
Hahaha WP, I was thinking Choco too.. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on November 25, 2015, 01:23:26 PM
Pretty clear we are some decent midfielders short on our list.

i dont know if


Townsend
Moore
Lambert*
Mrakov
Broad?

are decent or not, but at least they add to the numbers of mids on the list.

be it in the first or second team

Yarran
Rioli

should at least give us added flexibility

not quite dangerfield and trelor but fingers crossed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 24, 2016, 01:27:40 AM
VFL practice matches

Fri, 18 Mar 2016                   
VFL Seniors    Richmond FC vs Geelong FC    6:00 PM    Punt Road Oval

Thu, 24 Mar 2016                   
VFL Seniors    Richmond FC vs Northern Blues FC    4:30 PM    Punt Road Oval

Fri, 1 Apr 2016                   
VFL Seniors    Richmond FC vs Essendon FC    4:30 PM    Punt Road Oval

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=40713824
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on February 28, 2016, 01:03:01 PM
Bachelor
Chaplin
Grigg
Hunt
Hampson
Morris


Should add some experience  :gotigers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on February 28, 2016, 03:05:46 PM
VFL season is way too short. Send North & Melbourne back there...
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2016, 03:51:09 PM
RICHMOND

In: Tom Couch (Bell Park), Jacob Ballard (Fremantle), Sam Darley (Western Bulldogs), Kelvin Williams (St Kevin’s), Jonno Daggian (Old Scotch), Tom Langford (Port Melbourne)

Out: Jaryd Cachia (SANFL), Luke Conca (Blackburn)

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=40713819

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on March 08, 2016, 06:40:36 PM
RICHMOND

In: Tom Couch (Bell Park), Jacob Ballard (Fremantle), Sam Darley (Western Bulldogs), Kelvin Williams (St Kevin’s), Jonno Daggian (Old Scotch), Tom Langford (Port Melbourne)

Out: Jaryd Cachia (SANFL), Luke Conca (Blackburn)

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=40713819

No mention of James Wall ,probably our best performed VFL player in the last 2 years retiring .

Also no mention of Tyson Thomas, Matt Troutbeck , Justin Van Unen or James Fletcher joining us

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on March 09, 2016, 08:23:10 PM
RICHMOND

In: Tom Couch (Bell Park), Jacob Ballard (Fremantle), Sam Darley (Western Bulldogs), Kelvin Williams (St Kevin’s), Jonno Daggian (Old Scotch), Tom Langford (Port Melbourne)

Out: Jaryd Cachia (SANFL), Luke Conca (Blackburn)

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=40713819

No mention of James Wall ,probably our best performed VFL player in the last 2 years retiring .

Also no mention of Tyson Thomas, Matt Troutbeck , Justin Van Unen or James Fletcher joining us

Tyson Thomas decided to play local footy with his mates a decision he made a few months ago.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 09, 2016, 10:32:38 PM
Didn't know Wall retired.......was one of our few good VFL listed players....

Ballard should be huge addition though....wouldn't be surprised if he earned a spot on another AFL list at the end of the year.....was genuinely concerned Essendon were going to nick him as a top up.....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Penelope on March 09, 2016, 11:40:18 PM
Wall is playing for Southern Districts in the NTFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on March 11, 2016, 05:43:06 PM
RICHMOND

In: Tom Couch (Bell Park), Jacob Ballard (Fremantle), Sam Darley (Western Bulldogs), Kelvin Williams (St Kevin’s), Jonno Daggian (Old Scotch), Tom Langford (Port Melbourne)

Out: Jaryd Cachia (SANFL), Luke Conca (Blackburn)

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=40713819

No mention of James Wall ,probably our best performed VFL player in the last 2 years retiring .

Also no mention of Tyson Thomas, Matt Troutbeck , Justin Van Unen or James Fletcher joining us

Tyson Thomas decided to play local footy with his mates a decision he made a few months ago.

cheers, I see Matt Troutbeck played in the VFL intraclub  yesterday
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: crackertiger on March 11, 2016, 09:12:47 PM
I was there for the whole game.
Morris was very good I thought and will replace Conca no worries.
Ellis did well on the outside but for him to become that player we need he needs to win the contested ball. He is second to the contest and at times uncompetitive. At AFL level that will make him a liability. He is so young so plenty of time but I think perhaps its time somebody tells him its time to contest son. Stop spectating or you will end up like Pettifer.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 11, 2016, 09:23:09 PM
Must be a trait of that surname....Geez I hope not ...last thing we need is for Ellis to be just another Ellis....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 11, 2016, 09:23:31 PM
I was there for the whole game.
Morris was very good I thought and will replace Conca no worries.
Ellis did well on the outside but for him to become that player we need he needs to win the contested ball. He is second to the contest and at times uncompetitive. At AFL level that will make him a liability. He is so young so plenty of time but I think perhaps its time somebody tells him its time to contest son. Stop spectating or you will end up like Pettifer.
Thanks crackertiger! :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: crackertiger on March 11, 2016, 09:28:52 PM
Callum Moore surprised me. A serious talent in my opinion.
Batchellor was ordinary.
Elton struggled with the wet conditions.
McBean was fair to good.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 11, 2016, 09:54:42 PM
Callum Moore surprised me. A serious talent in my opinion.
Batchellor was ordinary.
Elton struggled with the wet conditions.
McBean was fair to good.

It's like he has been renamed - "Elton Struggled"
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: crackertiger on March 11, 2016, 10:15:43 PM
Are you trying to be the English teacher?
If so get stuffed. This is a forum where post are done on phones on the run.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 11, 2016, 10:34:11 PM
Are you trying to be the English teacher?
If so get stuffed. This is a forum where post are done on phones on the run.
Sorry, you misunderstand me. I meant that the word "struggled" has been written after Elton's name so often it's as if his name is actually "Elton Struggled"
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on March 12, 2016, 01:52:19 AM
Inb4 Elton extension
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2016, 04:41:39 PM
Quote
VFL practice match

Fri, 18 Mar 2016                   
VFL Seniors    Richmond FC vs Geelong FC   6:30pm   Punt Road Oval
Bump.

This Friday night’s VFL practice match v Geelong VFL will be open to the public.

Gates will be open from 5:30pm via the Punt Road side entrance, with the game commencing at 6:30pm.

Fans are encouraged to catch public transport, Yarra Park will be open due to other planned activities in the area. Entry via Gate 5 from 5:30pm.

Food and drink will be available to purchase.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/vfl/2016-vfl-fixture

Geelong will only play the two senior listed players while Richmond is expected to play about 10 players from its senior list.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-17/geelong-captain-joel-selwood-to-have-vfl-hit-out-on-friday
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on March 17, 2016, 08:28:07 PM
Must win game
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 17, 2016, 08:31:00 PM
Must win gamer
We must make a stand!
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side - 12 Tigers permitted to play this week (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2016, 08:51:01 PM
AFL announces permission to play list for this weekend
AFL.com.au
March 17, 2016


Richmond

Dan Butler
Jason Castagna
Todd Elton
Ben Griffiths
Taylor Hunt
Adam Marcon
Oleg Markov
Liam McBean
Callum Moore
Jayden Short
Ivan Soldo
Ty Vickery

Geelong

Daniel Menzel
Joel Selwood

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-17/afl-announces-permission-to-play-list-for-this-weekend
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side - 12 Tigers permitted to play this week (afl site)
Post by: taztiger4 on March 17, 2016, 08:54:49 PM
AFL announces permission to play list for this weekend
AFL.com.au
March 17, 2016


Richmond

Dan Butler
Jason Castagna
Todd Elton
Ben Griffiths
Taylor Hunt
Adam Marcon
Oleg Markov
Liam McBean
Callum Moore
Jayden Short
Ivan Soldo
Ty Vickery

Geelong

Daniel Menzel
Joel Selwood

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-17/afl-announces-permission-to-play-list-for-this-weekend

Griffo & Vickery not named in squad of 32 though
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2016, 09:06:09 PM
You're right, taz  :cheers.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdturUIUIAAfcTt.jpg)
https://twitter.com/GeelongVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on March 17, 2016, 09:07:01 PM
You're right, taz  :cheers.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdturUIUIAAfcTt.jpg)
https://twitter.com/GeelongVFL

thought I was wrong once but was mistaken :)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 17, 2016, 09:19:02 PM
Obviously Yarran being named is a mistake :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side - 12 Tigers permitted to play this week (afl site)
Post by: Mopsy on March 18, 2016, 01:50:18 PM
AFL announces permission to play list for this weekend
AFL.com.au
March 17, 2016


Richmond

Dan Butler
Jason Castagna
Todd Elton
Ben Griffiths
Taylor Hunt
Adam Marcon
Oleg Markov
Liam McBean
Callum Moore
Jayden Short
Ivan Soldo
Ty Vickery

Geelong

Daniel Menzel
Joel Selwood

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-17/afl-announces-permission-to-play-list-for-this-weekend
'What has happened to Reece McKenzie
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 18, 2016, 01:53:18 PM
On leave for "personal reasons"....may not return...
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 18, 2016, 07:40:02 PM
HT:

GEEL 1.1    6.5 41
RICH  3.1   4.1.25.

Geelong dominated the 2nd term w/ 5 goals to 1.

Callum Moore strong, athletic and daring down back. #gotiges

Goals: Bathie 2, Short, McBean

https://twitter.com/richmondvfl
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 18, 2016, 07:53:22 PM
Summary tweets to half-time:

@liammcbean kicks the first major of 2016 with a class snap from the pocket. Rich 1.1.7 Gee 0.1.1 #gotiges

An ambitious kick into the corridor by Oleg Markov 45m out from @GeelongVFL 's goal is cut-off. Scores now level at 1.1.7 apiece.

Ryan Bathie converts a tough set-shot, 45m on a 45° angle. Rich 2.1.13 Gee 1.1.7. Scrappy affair due to the blustery conditions.

Jayden Short's left foot snap out of congestion floats through. Tigers holding the ascendency 3.1.19 to 1.1.7.

QT: Rich 3.1.19 to Gee 1.1.7. Forward pressure very pleasing in that quarter. Soldo and McBean offering a contest in the ruck.

Not the start we wanted. Geelong surge the ball forward from the opening centre bounce and convert. RICH 3.1.9 to GEE 2.2.14.

Risky kick by Elton turned over in D50. Geelong now lead 3.2.20 to 3.1.19.

That's three-in-a-row for the Cats as we struggle to control the ball. GEE 4.4.28 to RICH 3.1.19. Callum Moore standing-out at CHB.

Bathie gathers on 50, shrugs a tackle and nails a much needed goal and cuts the deficit to 3 points. GEE 28 to RICH 25.

Joel Selwood gets behind the Tiger defence and slots his second for the quarter. GEE 34 to RICH 25.

HT: GEE 6.5 41 to RICH 4.1.25. Geelong dominated the 2nd term w/ 5 goals to 1. Callum Moore strong, athletic and daring down back.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/with_replies

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: 1965 on March 18, 2016, 07:56:57 PM

thought I was wrong once but was mistaken :)

 :lol
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on March 18, 2016, 08:26:42 PM
Encouraging so far, same time last year we would have been 15g down at 3/4 time  :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 18, 2016, 08:48:07 PM
Slick hands in close from McBean sets up Tom Quinn for our first of the quarter. Punt Rd Oval under lights. GEE 47 to RICH 31.

Taylor Hunt bursts through the middle and nails a goal from long range. Well guided through by McBean. GEE 47 to RICH 37.

Advantage given as Jordan Quaile snaps truly. Margin cut to three-points. GEE 47 to RICH 44. Liam McBean getting involved.

A defensive error opens the door for the Cats as they extend their lead to nine. GEE 53 to RICH 44.

Todd Elton's scrubby kick fails to clear D50 and results in another Geelong goal. GEE 60 to RICH 44.

Dan Butler intercepts inside the centre square...steadys and finishes with conviction from outside 50. GEE 60 to RICH 51.

3QT:
GEEL 9.7.61
RICH 8.3.51.

Goals: Goals: Bathie 2, Short, McBean, Quinn, Hunt, Quaile, Butler.

We made the most of the scoring end with four majors, but allowed the Cats three of their own.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/with_replies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 18, 2016, 08:49:29 PM
Geelong has kicked away in the last quarter.



Oleg Markov great defensive work to spoil back with the flight and then followed up with a smother. Just what we need.

The Cats strike the crucial first blow after an errant Tiger handball exiting D50 proved costly. GEE 69 to RICH 51.

Back-to-back goals gives the Cats a handy 24-point lead with 13 min remaining.

Cats are home now as they slot their third of the quarter and 12th of the game to lead by 32-points in red time. GEE 84 to RICH 52.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/with_replies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 18, 2016, 09:00:21 PM
Final Score

RICH   3.1    4.1    8.3      8.5-53
GEEL   1.1    6.5    9.7   12.12-85

Goals: Bathie 2, Short, McBean, Hunt, Butler, Quinn, Quaile.

Cats dominant after Q/T, led by Joel Selwood.

Moore, Marcon and Butler showed good signs.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/with_replies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on March 18, 2016, 09:22:00 PM
I'm hearing good things about Moore
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on March 18, 2016, 09:23:52 PM
Found his level
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on March 18, 2016, 09:25:40 PM
Haha nah Callum
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 18, 2016, 09:25:57 PM
Sounds as if Elton is developing into another FJ dud special.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on March 18, 2016, 09:32:41 PM
I'm hearing good things about Moore
Bit of mail , he s being groomed as a successor to chappy  :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 18, 2016, 10:02:22 PM
Haha nah Callum

Chol looks exciting but this kid is the real gold of the rookie draft.... :shh

I'm hearing good things about Moore
Bit of mail , he s being groomed as a successor to chappy  :shh

Well gee wiz, a young KPD is being groomed as a successor to an old one....wow wee, what an exclusive....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 19, 2016, 06:29:51 AM
Richmond forward Liam McBean provided a strong target in the Friday practice match and took a couple of big marks to display his potential.

Midfielder and ex-Cat Taylor Hunt was another Tiger to impress, while Jason Castagna, who was elevated to the senior list during the week, showed off his breakaway ability.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-18/selwood-back-with-bang-confirm-round-one-start
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 19, 2016, 02:36:07 PM
Butler did a few special things in the game too.
A beautiful 55m goal on the run out of the middle was brilliant.  :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 19, 2016, 03:30:34 PM
VFL Tigers downed by Selwood led Cats

AFL.com.au
March 19, 2016


The Tigers began strongly and held a 12-point lead at the first change, but were overrun in the next three quarters as the Cats slammed on 11-goals-to-five in a polished display.

A modest crowd huddled in the Jack Dyer Stand, as a number of Geelong fans made the trek up the highway to watch Joel Selwood’s first outing of 2016, and they weren’t disappointed.

Geelong’s AFL skipper amassed 34 disposals; laid nine tackles; had six clearances and kicked two-important goals as he split his time through the midfield and up-forward.

Both sides took time to adjust to the blustery and greasy conditions, with intermittent rain and an icy south-westerly proving difficult to contend with.

Richmond, boasting six AFL-listed players and four rookies started strongly, as Liam McBean’s classy right-foot snap in the opening minute sailed through for the perfect start.

The Tiger’s held the ascendency early, as their intensity and pressure around the ball cut down the Cats’ time and space and allowed the Tigers to capitalise on turnovers.

Richmond fans that braved a chilly Friday night would have been delighted with the first quarter form of key-defender Todd Elton and rookie Callum Moore.

The pair controlled the ball in the air and were well supported by newly promoted-rookie Jason Castagna and draftee Oleg Markov who provided the drive off half-back.

Markov had a minor blunder late in the first quarter, as his squaring kick into the corridor was cut-off, which opened the door for the Cats’ opening goal of the night.

Richmond’s forwardline functioned well in the opening term, with the key forwards providing a contest in the air and small forwards Dan Butler and Jayden Short swooping on any loose ball.

Butler was busy around the stoppages in the first-half, as he and mature-age rookie Adam Marcon teamed well with ruckman Ivan Soldo.

After its goal in red-time in the first quarter, Geelong built on that momentum in the second-term.

Aided by a stiff breeze, Joel Selwood surged from the opening bounce and nailed a goal from outside 50 that kicked the Cats into gear.

In the blink of an eye, Geelong had kicked another as Elton’s risky kick exiting defensive 50 was cut-off, which gifted the Cats a one-point lead early in the second quarter.

Turnovers in the defensive half proved extremely costly for Richmond on the night, as Geelong swooped and capitalised on any Tiger errant handball and missed kick.

Callum Moore was defiant under a barrage of pressure, as the rookie defender used his strength, speed and athleticism to continuously repel and rebound from defensive-50.

Moore won critical contests in the air and on the ground and finished the first-half with a team-high 12 disposals, an equal team-high 6 marks, and was Richmond’s best.

Geelong slammed on five-goals-to-one in the second term, as ex-Cat Ryan Bathie used his strength and skill to kick Richmond’s only major for the quarter.

The Cats made a 28-point turn around in the second term to take a 16-point lead into the main change.

McBean started the third term with renewed endeavour and had a hand in two early goals which swung the momentum slightly back the Tigers’ way.

McBean’s slick hands in close set-up Tom Quinn for the first goal of the quarter and when he guided through Taylor Hunt’s long range goal moments later, Richmond began to lift.

VFL-listed Tiger Jordan Quaile cut the margin to three-points after he swooped on a loose ball moments later and took full advantage of McBean’s free kick inside-50.

As was the story for most of the night however, a defensive error handed Geelong back-to-back goals approaching three-quartertime, and the momentum.

Dan Butler kicked the Tigers’ fourth of the term, as he intercepted the Cats, inside the centre circle, then steadied and kicked the goal-of-the-night, with a classy finish, on the run from outside 50.

Richmond won the quarter with four-goals-to-three, but the Cats steadied, and took a handy 10-point lead, kicking with the wind, into the final term.

The Tigers could only manage a miserly two-points into the wind in the last quarter as the Cats cruised home with three final term goals in what was a professional display post quartertime.

A Markov spoil back with the flight and follow-up smother delighted the Richmond faithful and was a rare highlight as he endeavoured to lift the Tigers.

Butler and Castagna’s creativity and daring with ball in hand were features of the final term, as Elton again proved solid down back.

Tiger rookie-listers Marcon (21 disposals, 8 tackles) and Moore (17 disposals and 8 marks) put in solid four-quarter performances and were best afield for the hosts.

Butler (6 tackles and one goal), Castagna (17 disposals and 15 handball receives) and Markov (16 disposals, eight hardball gets and four clearances) also showed promising signs.

Richmond’s next practice match is against Northern Blues at Punt Road Oval on 24 March, starting at 4:00pm.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-03-19/vfl-tigers-downed-by-selwood-led-cats
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on March 19, 2016, 03:30:45 PM
I'm hearing good things about Moore
Bit of mail , he s being groomed as a successor to chappy  :shh

the future is now  :pray
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 19, 2016, 05:38:55 PM
Just a little tit bit of inside info.

There are currently no VFL listed players contracted to play for the RFC.......

Craig McCrae said that who ever trains hardest and plays best in these practice matches will be offered one.... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Penelope on March 19, 2016, 06:34:41 PM
wot?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 19, 2016, 07:01:31 PM
wot?
I had the same reaction Al.
It seems very strange inded but also true.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on March 19, 2016, 07:35:45 PM
wot?
I had the same reaction Al.
It seems very strange inded but also true.
Um, I believe that that are primarily a club player, eg. Deer Park, and therefore contacted to that club. They call it 'nominating a home club'.They then get cleared on an individual weekend/s to play for Richmond, I believe. Happy to be corrected on this.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 19, 2016, 07:41:26 PM
wot?
I had the same reaction Al.
It seems very strange inded but also true.
Um, I believe that that are primarily a club player, eg. Deer Park, and therefore contacted to that club. They call it 'nominating a home club'.They then get cleared on an individual weekend/s to play for Richmond, I believe. Happy to be corrected on this.
Don't think so.  Was specifically told they would be giving contracts to those who trained hard and played well. This is directly from someone very high up in the club.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 19, 2016, 07:49:23 PM
wot?
I had the same reaction Al.
It seems very strange inded but also true.
Um, I believe that that are primarily a club player, eg. Deer Park, and therefore contacted to that club. They call it 'nominating a home club'.They then get cleared on an individual weekend/s to play for Richmond, I believe. Happy to be corrected on this.

Actually works the other way around. players contracted to VFL clubs thst are stand alone AFL clubs fielding VFL sides eg Richmond  must nominate a club in a local league eg EDFL so they can ho back and play for when not playing for the VFL side

I thought both Tom Crouch & Ryan Bathie has both been signed by the RFC . Paul Amy who is a guru of all things VFL reported it. Actually Tommy Crouch has started working at the RFC inteh fitness  department
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on March 19, 2016, 07:52:35 PM
wot?
I had the same reaction Al.
It seems very strange inded but also true.
Um, I believe that that are primarily a club player, eg. Deer Park, and therefore contacted to that club. They call it 'nominating a home club'.They then get cleared on an individual weekend/s to play for Richmond, I believe. Happy to be corrected on this.

Actually works the other way around. players contracted to VFL clubs thst are stand alone AFL clubs fielding VFL sides eg Richmond  must nominate a club in a local league eg EDFL so they can ho back and play for when not playing for the VFL side

I thought both Tom Crouch & Ryan Bathie has both been signed by the RFC . Paul Amy who is a guru of all things VFL reported it. Actually Tommy Crouch has started working at the RFC inteh fitness  department
Ok thanks :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Heart of Darkness on March 20, 2016, 11:07:05 AM
Butler did a few special things in the game too.
A beautiful 55m goal on the run out of the middle was brilliant.  :shh

Good to hear. I think we will start the season with Rioli who might struggle and if so (pending some solid VFL form) I'd love to see this kid get a crack.
Title: 2016 VFL squad finalised (RFC)
Post by: one-eyed on March 22, 2016, 09:54:54 PM
2016 VFL squad finalised

richmondfc.com.au
March 22, 2016


Richmond's VFL squad
51. Sam Darley
52. Anthony Scott
53. Jarred Ellis
54. Jacob Ballard
55. Ryan Bathie
56. Jonathan Daggian
57. Jordan Perry
58. Jake Aarts
59. Ash Morris
60. Tom Langford
64. Thomas Silverstro
65. Ryan Gale
66. Gerard Gleeson
67. Luke Conca
68. Matthew Troutbeck
70. Andrew McQualter
71. Nick Mellington
72. Ryan Thomson
73. Tom Couch
74. Tyson Kruse
75. Kelvin Williams
78. Daniel Coffield
79. Sam Hibbins
80. Antony Forato


Richmond has strengthened its VFL squad for the 2016 season, with the addition of three former AFL-listed players.

Former Greater Western Sydney and Western Bulldogs defender Sam Darley was one of 14 new players named in the squad that was finalised on Monday.

Darley played 13 AFL matches for the Giants from 2012-13, before being traded to the Bulldogs for the 2014 season.

He made seven senior appearances in a two-year stint with the Dogs.

The 23-year-old joins ex-Fremantle inside midfielder Jacob Ballard, and former Gold Coast Sun Jarred Ellis, as key inclusions in the 24-man squad.

Richmond's VFL season kicks off on Sunday, April 10, against reigning premier Williamstown at Burbank Oval.

The squad’s leadership group also has been selected, with Darley, Tom Langford, Ryan Gale and Tom Couch taking on the key roles this year.  The VFL captain is expected to be named next week.

While several new faces will take to the field for Richmond’s VFL team in 2016, 10 players have returned from last year’s squad.

Second-year players Nick Mellington and Anthony Scott have been impressive over the pre-season, as they continue to develop under new coach Craig McRae.

The VFL Tigers continue their pre-season campaign with a practice match against Northern Blues on Thursday afternoon at Punt Road Oval.  Entry is free, and the match will start at 4pm.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-03-22/richmonds-vfl-squad-named
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on March 23, 2016, 11:59:02 PM
Does the Vfl side play a practice game this weekend?

Next week?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 24, 2016, 06:25:52 AM
Does the Vfl side play a practice game this weekend?


Yes, this afternoon at around 4.30 at Punt Road
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on March 24, 2016, 06:52:05 AM
Ta.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 24, 2016, 05:51:58 PM
Jumped first quarter but got the margin back to about 2 goals midway 2nd qtr before the Blues kicked away again. Now getting pumped.

Nearing three-quarter time:

Rich   1.2  5.5    7.6-48
Blues 5.3  10.4  15.7-97

Goals: Lennon 2, Chaplin 2, Butler, Scott, Chol

https://twitter.com/NBluesFC/with_replies

I've got to head off now to the 'G. If anyone can post score updates it'll be appreciated.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Muscles on March 24, 2016, 06:19:53 PM
12 mins left to play.  Blooze 117, Tigers 67

Lennon has 4.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Muscles on March 24, 2016, 06:34:08 PM
Full time  Blooze 130, Tigers 74
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 24, 2016, 06:43:31 PM
Only watched about a qtr.

Disappointing concerns about our VFL list depth again
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on March 24, 2016, 07:00:46 PM
Pathetic
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on March 24, 2016, 07:11:37 PM
ffs
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on March 25, 2016, 01:39:03 PM
Chaplin BOG behind Lennon
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on March 25, 2016, 01:48:22 PM
 :facepalm
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Jonesracing82 on March 25, 2016, 07:15:48 PM
Only watched about a qtr.

Disappointing concerns about our VFL list depth again
it is concerning for if we get injuries etc that they are the Players we have to pick from....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on March 25, 2016, 07:18:36 PM
Sack Dimma
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 25, 2016, 07:18:51 PM
Only watched about a qtr.

Disappointing concerns about our VFL list depth again
it is concerning for if we get injuries etc that they are the Players we have to pick from....
I think WP meant the non Richmond AFL players making up our VFL team are seriously short on depth.....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 25, 2016, 07:59:16 PM
How did Ballard go?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 25, 2016, 09:53:19 PM
Only watched about a qtr.

Disappointing concerns about our VFL list depth again
it is concerning for if we get injuries etc that they are the Players we have to pick from....
I think WP meant the non Richmond AFL players making up our VFL team are seriously short on depth.....

Correct our VFL listed players is what I was talking about.  Have banged on about this for 12 months now.

From what I saw yesterday the depth of our VFL listed players is again a concern
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: harry bosch on March 25, 2016, 09:55:02 PM
How did the butler go?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 25, 2016, 10:13:10 PM
How did the butler go?

I only saw just a over a quarter but in that time I was impressed. His quick ball movement with sure hands and /or  by foot was impressive
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: harry bosch on March 25, 2016, 10:37:25 PM
thanks for that , haven't seen much of him but like the attributes he could eventually bring to the side if he makes it..
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on March 26, 2016, 01:12:36 PM
Looks like Lennon in for Edwards then.

And Hopefully Maric for Hampson.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 26, 2016, 01:15:35 PM
Looks like Lennon in for Edwards then.

And Hopefully Maric for Hampson.

Reckon Maric is very doubtful
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on March 26, 2016, 01:18:08 PM
 :-[
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: TigerMonk on March 26, 2016, 01:21:33 PM
considering alot of players went up for the injured senior players l wouldn't be so hard on the ressies.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on March 26, 2016, 01:22:06 PM
Need a report on this game.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on March 26, 2016, 05:15:59 PM
Anyone got a 4q report  ::)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Penelope on March 26, 2016, 06:24:17 PM
i nominate bo jo to attend all vfl games and be oer's official vfl reporter
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 26, 2016, 06:27:08 PM
Seconded.

I expect him to provide a full transcript of the matches every week....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on March 26, 2016, 06:48:36 PM
I can just imagine 20 odd players every week playing like brownlow medalists knocking on the door of senior selection
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on March 26, 2016, 07:05:35 PM
Anyone got a 4q report  ::)

If y do u that every week I may harm u
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on March 26, 2016, 07:13:31 PM
Anyone got a 4q report  ::)

If y do u that every week I may harm u

Probably best to lay low Bojo.  You've said alot. Alot that has people offside
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on March 26, 2016, 07:39:05 PM
My thoughts on the 3 quarters:

Lennon - Played very well and ran out the game strongly. Kicked a few goals and was the only real target up forward. Worked hard up the ground and used his kicking skills to advantage.
Batchelor - Was solid across HB. Showed leadership and worked hard throughout the day.
Moore - Played inside mid but didn't impact the contest like we would like. Was just average on the day.
Chaplin - Solid forward and played at this level as he should. Still doesn't play as a key position player so I hope he is only backup moving forward.
Hunt - Played in the middle and ran himself into the ground. Second and third efforts was a highlight but need more help around the contest.
Markov - Poor game from him and it looks like he needs to learn the structures as he wasn't in position most of the day. I will say he is fast and his kicking is fantastic!
McBean - Very poor whilst playing forward. Needs to start playing like a key forward and take a few marks or bust open packs. He played the relief ruck and looked much better around the ball and got involved. I still think he can make it but needs to become urgent especially when defending.
Broad - Struggles when given the task of playing on talls but looks great when playing as a running defender. Kicking still requires attention but gives his all.
Butler - Played mostly as a mid and provided some speed and spark. Drifted in and out of the game but looked good when he won the ball and used his pace to advantage.
Elton - I watched his closely and was very pleased with his game. Played mostly on Jones when he was on the ground and beat him hands down. Solid day at the office and used the ball well.
Castagna - Poor game from him as I was expecting him to push for senior selection. Was well beaten for most of the day and didn't provide much run at all.
Moore - Played full back on the resting ruck or Jones when Elton was resting. Learning the art of defending and was well beaten on the day. Has great speed and the few kick he had hit the target which is pleasing. Didn't play out the game due to a leg injury.
Chol - Very exiting as he does some great things during games. Played forward all day and took a few nice marks and kicked a goal. Drifted in and out of the game but you can really see his potential.
Marcon - Played mid and was just ok. Was always around the contest and won a few clearances and should only get better.
Short - Gun kick! played the small forward role and worked up the ground. Was ok to average on the day and needs to stay in the game longer.
Soldo - Held his own against Wood and I believe he is getting better every game. Has his eye on taking over from Ivan end of next year.
Ballard VFL Player - Built like a tank and uses his body around the contest extremely well. Was the best mid on the day from our point of view. Very slow but finds the footy and will win the B&F and should find himself back on a list next year. Very good player.

Overall the blues are a strong team with good VFL players and we played some guys who will be backup players throughout the year only. Enjoyed watching the footy at Punt Road :clapping
 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: bojangles17 on March 26, 2016, 07:45:19 PM
Thx machine , nice work  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 26, 2016, 07:54:16 PM
Good to see Ballard having an immediate impact.... if he can keep it up all year, reckon we'd be into him as a rookie or even a late pick in the draft...
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on March 26, 2016, 07:58:39 PM
Good to see Ballard having an immediate impact.... if he can keep it up all year, reckon we'd be into him as a rookie or even a late pick in the draft...

Absolutely..... is a bull and looks huge compared to other mids on the ground. Very good player  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on March 26, 2016, 09:03:04 PM
Cheers for the write up machine  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on March 26, 2016, 10:30:04 PM
Yeah thanks for that Machine.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on March 27, 2016, 08:08:22 AM
Good to see Ballard having an immediate impact.... if he can keep it up all year, reckon we'd be into him as a rookie or even a late pick in the draft...

Absolutely..... is a bull and looks huge compared to other mids on the ground. Very good player  :thumbsup

Agree BUT he had 2 horrible turnovers in the first qtr, kicking or decision making, too early to tell
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 27, 2016, 12:36:57 PM
For those interested

Full listing of the Tigers VFL draw has been added to the RFX 2016 Fixture thread

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=23175.msg539397#msg539397
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on March 27, 2016, 01:19:12 PM
Good to see Ballard having an immediate impact.... if he can keep it up all year, reckon we'd be into him as a rookie or even a late pick in the draft...

Absolutely..... is a bull and looks huge compared to other mids on the ground. Very good player  :thumbsup

Agree BUT he had 2 horrible turnovers in the first qtr, kicking or decision making, too early to tell


I missed the first 20 minutes of the first but its not too early to tell from my point of view. Remember all players turn the ball over every match played around the country. Showed so much more positives than negatives.
Title: VFL practice match - Richmond vs Essendon @ Punt Rd - Friday 4:30pm
Post by: one-eyed on March 31, 2016, 10:46:33 PM
The final VFL practice match is on tomorrow (Friday) against Essendon at 4:30pm at Punt Rd as a curtain-raiser to the Pies game at the 'G.

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The VFL Tigers will take on Essendon in their final practice hit-out on Friday.

The Tigers' VFL squad will host the Bombers at Punt Road Oval in a curtain-raiser to the senior side's clash with Collingwood at the MCG.

Fifteen AFL-listed Tigers were named in the 26-man squad, including veteran Troy Chaplin, Ben Lennon, Jake Batchelor and Steven Morris.

Friday's practice match begins at 4.30pm and entry is free. Gates open from 4pm.

Food and drink will be available to purchase.



Richmond’s VFL squad

Ben Lennon
Jake Batchelor
Andrew Moore
Troy Chaplin
Oleg Markov
Liam McBean
Nathan Broad
Callum Moore
Steven Morris
Dan Butler
Mabior Chol
Todd Elton
Adam Marcon
Jason Castagna
Ivan Soldo

Sam Darley
Anthony Scott
Jake Aarts
Tom Langford
Thomas Silverstro
Ryan Gale
Gerard Gleeson
Luke Conca
Matthew Troutbeck
Andrew McQualter
Tyson Kruse

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-03-31/richmonds-vfl-squad-named
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 01, 2016, 04:10:10 AM
Richmond has committed to playing two VFL matches in the Cardinia Shire next year. 

The Club will nominate to play two home games at Beaconsfield’s Holm Park Recreation Reserve each year, for at least the next three seasons, when submitting its fixturing requests in November.

Richmond has driven the initiative to continue to engage its strong and loyal following in the south-east corridor.

“We’re committed to establishing our presence in the Cardinia Shire, and we feel that playing two VFL home games each season from 2017 to 2019 is a significant step forward,” Gale said.

Read more: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-08-31/vfl-tigers-to-play-in-cardinia-in-2017
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 01, 2016, 06:31:34 AM
“We’re committed to establishing our presence in the Cardinia Shire, and we feel that playing two VFL home games each season from 2017 to 2019 is a significant step forward,” Gale said.



Pity you didn't show the same commitment to the previous area that the club had a community arrangement with, you the council that built the RFC a MCG size facility that cost the club $0.00

Funny how the club didn't put the effort out there after Benny came onboard couldn't wait to run once the initial deal was over. But low and behold with this deal, his deal we fall over ourselves to please the council
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 15, 2016, 08:03:12 PM
Liston Trophy medal votes from the VFL B&F night:

RICHMOND

Anthony    Miles    8
Jacob    Townsend    8
Adam    Marcon    6
Andrew    Moore    6
Thomas    Couch    5
Callum    Moore    4
Connor    Menadue    3
Ivan    Maric    3
Kane    Lambert    3
Kayle    Kirby    3
Jason    Castagna    2
Reece    Conca    2
Jake    Aarts    1
Jake    Batchelor    1
Liam    McBean    1
Nathan    Broad    1

Total          57

http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=60264&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=47673522
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on September 15, 2016, 09:08:57 PM
“We’re committed to establishing our presence in the Cardinia Shire, and we feel that playing two VFL home games each season from 2017 to 2019 is a significant step forward,” Gale said.



Pity you didn't show the same commitment to the previous area that the club had a community arrangement with, you the council that built the RFC a MCG size facility that cost the club $0.00

Funny how the club didn't put the effort out there after Benny came onboard couldn't wait to run once the initial deal was over. But low and behold with this deal, his deal we fall over ourselves to please the council
It's logical WP. Why would you play or live in the North West amongst the weirdos when you can play in the South East where normal people live.  :rollin
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on September 15, 2016, 10:00:31 PM
Liston Trophy medal votes from the VFL B&F night:

RICHMOND

Anthony    Miles    8
Jacob    Townsend    8
Adam    Marcon    6
Andrew    Moore    6
Thomas    Couch    5
Callum    Moore    4
Connor    Menadue    3
Ivan    Maric    3
Kane    Lambert    3
Kayle    Kirby    3
Jason    Castagna    2
Reece    Conca    2
Jake    Aarts    1
Jake    Batchelor    1
Liam    McBean    1
Nathan    Broad    1

Total          57

http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=60264&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=47673522
How many games did Miles play this year in the VFL?

No wonder he's peeed off with the club - far too good for that standard.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on September 16, 2016, 12:45:40 AM
Liston Trophy medal votes from the VFL B&F night:

RICHMOND

Anthony    Miles    8
Jacob    Townsend    8
Adam    Marcon    6
Andrew    Moore    6
Thomas    Couch    5
Callum    Moore    4
Connor    Menadue    3
Ivan    Maric    3
Kane    Lambert    3
Kayle    Kirby    3
Jason    Castagna    2
Reece    Conca    2
Jake    Aarts    1
Jake    Batchelor    1
Liam    McBean    1
Nathan    Broad    1

Total          57

http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=60264&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=47673522

Surprised Marcon didn't score higher considering the way some posters have carried on about the creams delisting
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 16, 2016, 06:52:01 AM
Liston Trophy medal votes from the VFL B&F night:

RICHMOND

Anthony    Miles    8
Jacob    Townsend    8
Adam    Marcon    6
Andrew    Moore    6
Thomas    Couch    5
Callum    Moore    4
Connor    Menadue    3
Ivan    Maric    3
Kane    Lambert    3
Kayle    Kirby    3
Jason    Castagna    2
Reece    Conca    2
Jake    Aarts    1
Jake    Batchelor    1
Liam    McBean    1
Nathan    Broad    1

Total          57

http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=60264&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=47673522

Surprised Marcon didn't score higher considering the way some posters have carried on about the creams delisting
Liston Trophy voting is even worse than Brownlow voting...

Lambert's 37 possession 3 goal game from the midfield did not a attract a single vote! :whistle
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on September 16, 2016, 10:42:32 AM
Liston Trophy medal votes from the VFL B&F night:

RICHMOND

Anthony    Miles    8
Jacob    Townsend    8
Adam    Marcon    6
Andrew    Moore    6
Thomas    Couch    5
Callum    Moore    4
Connor    Menadue    3
Ivan    Maric    3
Kane    Lambert    3
Kayle    Kirby    3
Jason    Castagna    2
Reece    Conca    2
Jake    Aarts    1
Jake    Batchelor    1
Liam    McBean    1
Nathan    Broad    1

Total          57

http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=60264&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=47673522
How many games did Miles play this year in the VFL?

No wonder he's peeed off with the club - far too good for that standard.

Yet another hardwick master stroke dropping miles

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on September 16, 2016, 11:16:13 AM
Liston Trophy medal votes from the VFL B&F night:

RICHMOND

Anthony    Miles    8
Jacob    Townsend    8
Adam    Marcon    6
Andrew    Moore    6
Thomas    Couch    5
Callum    Moore    4
Connor    Menadue    3
Ivan    Maric    3
Kane    Lambert    3
Kayle    Kirby    3
Jason    Castagna    2
Reece    Conca    2
Jake    Aarts    1
Jake    Batchelor    1
Liam    McBean    1
Nathan    Broad    1

Total          57

http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=60264&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=47673522
How many games did Miles play this year in the VFL?

No wonder he's peeed off with the club - far too good for that standard.

Yet another hardwick master stroke dropping miles

Miles's form in the ones was patchy at best. He deserved to be dropped.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on September 16, 2016, 11:30:26 AM
15 people deserved to be dropped

Miles, Lennon types were the hardwick selections for demotion

Typical , moron flog
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 16, 2016, 11:55:20 AM
15 people deserved to be dropped

Miles, Lennon types were the hardwick selections for demotion

Typical , moron flog

The Richmond Way :highclap :highclap :highclap :highclap :highclap
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on September 16, 2016, 12:17:31 PM
15 people deserved to be dropped

Miles, Lennon types were the hardwick selections for demotion

Typical , moron flog

Miles deserved to be dropped. 

Whether other players should have been dropped too is another convo.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 16, 2016, 01:00:10 PM
The fact Miles came ?6th in our B&F means that there where at least 16 other players that deserved to be dropped more than him. You can't say that he deserved to be dropped when the very people that dropped him were praising his efforts with votes in games... :whistle
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on September 16, 2016, 01:27:45 PM
Some of his best games were played after he was brought back into the side after being dropped.

In the games before he was dropped he was very quiet.

Plus, top 6 in our bnf is no great feat in the year we had.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on September 16, 2016, 01:38:46 PM


how many that finished below 6th were dropped? Bc to finish below 6th in our B&F in a year like this is even worse.

I think the point is, some players are allowed to work their way through a form slump, others are made an example of.

different rules for different individuals. Thats the crux of the problem
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on September 16, 2016, 01:52:40 PM
I reckon Anthony himself would tell you he deserved to be dropped.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stalin on September 16, 2016, 01:55:46 PM
cause hes had media training
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on September 16, 2016, 02:02:57 PM
If everybody got dropped when it was deserved then i'd have no problem with it. But when you have inferior players not being dropped and allowed to play through a slump, I dont accept this and deep down Im sure Miles thinks the same way

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on September 16, 2016, 02:30:53 PM
Not argunent from me regarding the double standards.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: TigerMonk on September 16, 2016, 07:34:02 PM
McRae should have more power to get his best players into the top 22 & force the spuds like Bellis, Astbury, & several other back
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on September 16, 2016, 09:35:21 PM
Give him a guaranteed two spots in the ones
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on September 17, 2016, 12:27:41 AM
Miles responds to getting dropped, usually comes back better. I feel some other spuds would not (exhibit A: Vickery)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: TigerMonk on September 17, 2016, 08:51:24 AM
Miles responds to getting dropped, usually comes back better. I feel some other spuds would not (exhibit A: Vickery)

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 17, 2016, 09:08:00 AM
Once a pea heart always a pea heart.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 17, 2016, 12:04:55 PM
Once a pea heart always a pea heart.

like edwards, griffiths etc etc

funny how some bag your grigg types when these other flogs just coast along doing sfa most years since drafted.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 13, 2016, 01:28:21 PM
Hearing Richmond VFL has had talks with Frankston small forward Jayden 'The Finisher' Cass. Likely to be at Punt Rd for start of pre-season.

Adam Marcon, delisted by Richmond after two games, tipped to return to Williamstown.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on October 13, 2016, 03:05:37 PM
Good get :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 21, 2016, 05:21:44 PM
We are pleased to announce midfielder and former @Eastern_Ranges captain Brandon Wood, 23, will pull on the yellow and black in season 2017!

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL

Very excited to have Brandon Wood sign with @RichmondVFL.

https://twitter.com/flybags4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 01, 2016, 09:00:34 PM
Hear Footscray and Richmond VFL are keen on Frankston YCW key forward and premiership player Anthony Bruhn. Had 82 goals in 2015, 59 in 2016.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/790758562318299136
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 09, 2016, 02:36:08 AM
He's back! We are pleased to announce skipper @Sdarley14 is one of 12 players to re-sign for season 2017.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/with_replies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on November 09, 2016, 12:19:32 PM
Looks like we'll lose Tom Couch as he's about to be announced as the head coach of North Launceston.

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/4278932/couch-set/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on November 09, 2016, 03:41:02 PM
Yarran to follow :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on November 09, 2016, 03:49:08 PM
Yarran to follow :shh

You know something?

Is he gonna be cut?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Willy on November 10, 2016, 05:39:51 PM
ahem?...
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on November 10, 2016, 05:49:10 PM
ahem?...

If he can't make it but still feels he can play at the top level it's an option. More likely to go home though (if he doesn't make it at RFC)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 11, 2016, 03:54:33 AM
Former Oakleigh Chargers player and assistant coach Leigh Clarke has taken the coaching reins of the TAC Cup side.

Clarke returns after a year at Richmond as the Tigers VFL forward line coach.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/sport/leigh-clarke-replaces-dual-premiership-coach-mick-stinear-as-oakleigh-chargers-coach/news-story/10c87b4a8f62de20bc089612e1de4260
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 14, 2016, 01:39:30 AM
Essendon VFL, Richmond VFL, Williamstown and Box Hill all keen on Frankston ace Ben Cavarra. But will an interstate club rookie him? Hope so.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on November 14, 2016, 07:36:04 PM
He's a gun
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 14, 2016, 10:47:34 PM
He's a gun
Yep. Great player.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 16, 2016, 09:17:22 PM
From Paul Amy's twitter

Very nice pick-up for Richmond VFL in North Albury midfielder Shaun Mannagh. Played under Jason Akermanis and kicked 36 goals this year.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on November 17, 2016, 12:17:54 AM
Does he train well? How's his autograph? Does he pat you on the head when you follow him through the car park?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: 🏅Dooks on November 20, 2016, 01:42:39 PM
Does he train well? How's his autograph? Does he pat you on the head when you follow him through the car park?

Drinks bourbon and coke
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 30, 2016, 02:47:07 AM
Pearcedale's 2016 best and fairest Alex Harnett training well at Richmond VFL. Former Frankston reserves B&F and Dandenong Stingray.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on November 30, 2016, 02:47:52 AM
Training well you say.... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 13, 2016, 03:25:59 AM
Two new VFL Tigers

Georgina Cahill
richmondfc.com.au
December 12, 2016 5:15 PM



Richmond’s VFL side has signed former Brisbane Lion Hugh Beasley and ex-Frankston inside midfielder Brandon Wood.

Beasley, a key-defender, joins the VFL Tigers after spending two seasons on the Lions list.

The 21-year-old played six AFL matches for Brisbane in 2015, before he experienced an injury interrupted year in 2016.

He played seven matches at North East Australian Football League level, then was delisted by the Lions at the season’s end.

The former Oakleigh Charger was recruited to Brisbane with pick No. 22 at the 2015 AFL Rookie Draft.

Richmond’s VFL and development coach Craig McRae said Beasley was an agile and competitive footballer.

“Hugh is and experienced and talented key-position player,” McRae said.

“He is athletic, quick, competitive and good in one-on-one contests and we think he will be a real asset for our backline.”

Wood, 23, joins the VFL Tigers after spending two years with the Dolphins.

A strong bodied player, in season 2016 he averaged 24 disposals, 12 contested possessions and seven clearances.

The former Eastern Ranges captain also recorded a season-high 17 clearances against Collingwood in Round 15.

“Brandon will not only bring strength to our midfield, but he brings great leadership qualities to our side,” McRae said.

“He is a tough player and we look forward to seeing him and Hugh in yellow and black in season 2017.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-12-12/two-new-vfl-tigers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on December 13, 2016, 02:56:21 PM
Did we get Cavarra?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 15, 2016, 08:23:11 PM
VFL Tigers looking to 2017

Georgina Cahill
richmondfc.com.au 
December 15, 2016


The VFL Tigers have finalised their coaching panel and the playing squad is starting to take shape ahead of season 2017.

Craig McRae returns as Richmond’s VFL and development coach, while Ryan Ferguson will again be responsible for the backline.

Former NT Thunder senior coach and ex-St Kilda and Brisbane Lions utility Xavier Clarke will take the reins from Andrew McQualter as midfield coach for the upcoming season.

McQualter was appointed as an assistant coach to Damien Hardwick and will be responsible for midfield stoppage and structure at AFL level.

Tom Hunter has taken over as forwards coach after having a midfield role in 2016, with Ben Waite assuming the position as VFL midfield stoppage coach.

Waite played for the VFL Tigers in 2014, then spent the past two seasons as a senior coach in the North East Australian Football League (NEAFL).

Marc Sophoulis will continue in his position as VFL development coach.

While the coaching panel has been confirmed, the VFL squad is starting to take shape as the pre-season campaign heats up.

McRae currently has 38 players in his VFL squad, including 12 re-signed players from 2016.

Following a strong debut season for the VFL Tigers, former GWS Giant and Bulldog Sam Darley returns as captain.

Darley joins Jacob Ballard, Tom Langford, Jake Aarts, Tom Silvestro, Daniel Coffield, James Fletcher, Anthony Scott, Ash Morris, Matt Troutbeck, Antony Forato and Lachlan McKenzie as re-signed players for 2017.

Ryan Gale, Ryan Bathie, Tyson Kruse, Jonathan Daggian and Jack Holden have returned to Punt Road Oval as part of the pre-season squad.

Former Brisbane Lion Hugh Beasley and ex-Frankston inside midfielder Brandon Wood are among the new faces this pre-season.

Best on ground in the 2016 Peninsula Football League grand final, Brenton Credlin, is training with the VFL Tigers after spending last season with Frankston YCW.

Former Frankston forward Jayden Cass and ex-Dandenong Stingray and Vic Country representative Thomas Jok are also vying for a spot on the list, alongside North Albury’s Shaun Mannagh, 19, and West Coburg’s Danko Bzenic, 21.

The Tigers’ VFL list of 24 players will be finalised in March.



2017 Richmond VFL coaches and staff


VFL Coach – Craig McRae
Forwards Coach – Tom Hunter
Midfield Coach – Xavier Clarke
Backline Coach - Ryan Ferguson
Midfield Stoppage Coach – Ben Waite
Development Coach – Marc Sophoulis
Football Operations Manager – Daniel Hull
VFL High Performance Manager – Tim Green
Fitness assistants – Dene Rodger, Gerald Henrisson, Daniella Mandie
Technology, Video and Statistical Analyst – Oliver Grant
Doctor – Sachin Khullar
Physiotherapist – James Rance
Team Manager - Stephen Gumley
Property Steward - Gary Allen
Head Trainer - Wayne Collier

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-12-15/vfl-tigers-looking-to-2017
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 16, 2016, 11:31:49 PM
Richmond VFL has a nice prospect on the track in Kyneton's Max O'Sullivan, the Bendigo league's 2016 Rising Star recipient.

Tom Jok from Dandenong Stingrays and St Kevin's VAFA 2016 b & f Billy Coates are also trying their luck under Craig McRae at Richmond VFL.

Noticed a kid named Harry Conway training at Richmond VFL last night. From Strathfieldsaye and was the Bendigo league's Rising Star in 2015.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 17, 2017, 06:40:47 PM
GFL: North Shore signs Richmond’s VFL captain Sam Darley as coach.

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/localfooty/gfl-north-shore-signs-richmonds-vfl-captain-sam-darley-as-coach/news-story/8bb653f3502dff8a9259a90d1af4d8b9
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on October 17, 2017, 07:25:31 PM
Paul Amy has tweeted that we have re-signed 14 of our VFL listed players for 2018, list wasn't revealed but includes Hugh Beasley & Jacob Ballard

Great stuff Tigers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 17, 2017, 07:26:31 PM
Paul Amy has tweeted that we have re-signed 14 of our VFL listed players for 2018, list wasn't revealed but includes Hugh Beasley & Jacob Ballard

Great stuff Tigers
:clapping
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on October 17, 2017, 07:27:19 PM
Steve Morris to be captain I would assume
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 17, 2017, 08:36:21 PM
Steve Morris to be captain I would assume

Fair call
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Slipper on October 17, 2017, 08:41:36 PM
Steve Morris to be captain I would assume

Reckon he'd be pretty good. Lead by example if nothing else.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on October 17, 2017, 08:57:39 PM
Beasley's worth a rookie spot IMO....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 17, 2017, 09:08:48 PM
Beasley's worth a rookie spot IMO....

Agree

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on October 17, 2017, 09:11:58 PM
Beasley's worth a rookie spot IMO....

Ballard & Coffield before Hugh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 17, 2017, 09:17:11 PM
Beasley's worth a rookie spot IMO....

Ballard & Coffield before Hugh

Ballard? No way

Butchers the ball, poor decision maker. Game at Windy Hill this season was one of the worst individual games I've ever seen and i am old

How he has lasted this long does my head in
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: eliminator on October 18, 2017, 06:44:39 AM
Beasley played well over the finals.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on October 18, 2017, 07:33:31 AM
Beasley's worth a rookie spot IMO....

Ballard & Coffield before Hugh

Ballard? No way

Butchers the ball, poor decision maker. Game at Windy Hill this season was one of the worst individual games I've ever seen and i am old

How he has lasted this long does my head in

Matt Clarke agreed with me @ Club80 that Ballard would be an ideal rookie pick

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 18, 2017, 11:40:49 AM

Matt Clarke agreed with me @ Club80 that Ballard would be an ideal rookie pick

Hopefully for every other club  :rollin

Huge pass from me

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 18, 2017, 09:33:38 PM
"Steven Morris is a champion of culture" 18.10.2017  Benny Gale

Id say if we learnt anything perhaps guys like morris provide a lot more than what we see game day.

good on him.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on October 18, 2017, 09:44:30 PM
Watch him play VFL and you can see why he is held in high regard. Great leader and will continue to do it well next year :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 04, 2017, 07:31:02 PM
Top signing for Richmond VFL in Caulfield Grammarians VAFA forward Nick Baltas. Highly rated by one VFL spotter. Booted 42 goals from 20 outings last season.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/937559248711454720


ps. VFL draw for 2018 being finalised but season to start on April 7-8. Three byes for all clubs in a 21-week home-and-away season.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 18, 2018, 12:04:53 AM
A blow for Beaumaris VAFA prospect Hayden Bruce. The 2017 Under 19 Premier best and fairest has been training with Richmond VFL but he’s out for three months with a broken leg. The Tigers say he has some promise.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/952772519026556928
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on February 01, 2018, 01:17:51 PM
From Paul Amy Twitter

The VFL has granted Richmond permission to play Bailey Lambert (Craig’s boy) as a father-son 23rd player this year. Good luck to Bailey, who was in the NEAFL in 2017.
Also from Punt Rd, the Tigers have listed ex-Oakleigh Chargers midfielder Charlie Thompson.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 17, 2018, 03:27:34 PM
Great way to start our campaign for 2018 AFL v VFL. 2 teams 1 Club. #connected #gotigers

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWMtXFsVQAAS70y.jpg)
https://twitter.com/flybags4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 21, 2018, 06:20:10 PM
Richmond’s VFL list has been bolstered with the signing of former Brisbane Lion Blake Grewar.

A midfielder who can push forward, Grewar joins the VFL Tigers after a year on Brisbane’s rookie list.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-02-21/exlion-joins-vfl-tigers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 24, 2018, 12:28:22 PM
And we back!! Punt Road for @RichmondVFL vs @WerribeeFC practice match. Haven’t seen a team list but Miles, Broad, Stengle, Soldo amongst those out there. #GoTiges

Moore, Coleman-Jones & Balta starting up front. Callum Moore kicks the first goal of the match with a snap from 20 out.

Werribee equalise from a set shot 20 in front. 6-6.

52 scores for Richmond (no team sheet..) from 50 our despite being tackled by number 80 on the same team which was comically Richmond 12-6.

Soldo snap after a goal mouth scramble from 30 out in front sprays wide. 13-6.

Bolta with a strong mark in the midfield hits Soldo (looks bigger than last season) who lines up on an angle 30 out. Puts it through the middle. 20-6.

1/4 | 20 min quarter with no clock stop. Richmond having a relatively easy time of it in the midfield with Lloyd & Miles running the show. Impressed with Balta up front, looks mature. Richmond 21-6.

https://twitter.com/AFrenchy91/with_replies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 24, 2018, 12:30:42 PM
Broad prepping the defence, seems to be the vocal leader in the group. Eggmolesse-Smith the only other AFL listed player in that group to start the second quarter.

Richmond dribble through a goal with the lucky bounce from 15 out. 27-7.

Miles with a set shot 50 out in front setup by Lloyd. Converts through the middle. 33-7.

Werribee convert on the fast break uncontested right in front. 35-13.

And another for the visitors with a snap from 15 metres on the angle in congestion. 35-19.

HT | Momentum shift and Werribee kick another from a set shot just before the siren.

Richmond 35-25.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWwuXIsU0AAdLYK.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWwuXE0VwAEp8kC.jpg)

https://twitter.com/AFrenchy91/with_replies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 24, 2018, 12:43:32 PM
Miles finds Coleman-Jones who line up from 40 out on a slight angle. Misses just wide. 37-25.

55 slots the goal for Richmond. Boys have refocused after losing momentum before the half. 43-25.

Play of the game, 80 for Richmond contesting the ball and giving off for Callum Moore who races 50 metres down the sideline to slot for a goal. 49-25.

Werribee set shot converted. 51-31.

Coleman-Jones with another set shot, strong marker, but again misses wide.

Wind starting to wreak havoc here now, strong breeze in Werribee’s favour. As I tweet Werribee score. 54-37.

Another goal Werribee. 54-43 with 4 mins remaining.

FT | @WerribeeFC score on the siren but @RichmondVFL run out 7.12 54 winners over 8.1 49.

https://twitter.com/AFrenchy91/with_replies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 24, 2018, 01:45:57 PM
No worries mate, played the four quarters but clock didn’t stop.

Bolta the most impressive of the rookies for me. Coleman-Jones a very strong marker. Eggmolesse-Smith an energy bunny around the ground. Was impressed with their first hit outs.

Naish - He did play sorry mate, the correct number has been pointed out to me. Got forward well.

https://twitter.com/AFrenchy91/with_replies



Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 24, 2018, 01:48:44 PM
Quarter-by-quarter scores:

Q1: RICH 3.3. (21) v WERR 1.0. (6)
HT: RICH 5.5. (35) v WERR 4.1. (25)
Q3: RICH 7.9. (51) v WERR 5.1. (31)
FT: RICH 7.12. (54) v WERR 8.1. (49)

Goals: Lloyd 2, Moore 2, Naish, Soldo, Miles.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWw-X1IVoAA_YSS.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWw-gEMVAAAk14J.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWw_I6wVQAA8g7X.jpg)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on February 24, 2018, 03:54:16 PM
No worries mate, played the four quarters but clock didn’t stop.

Bolta the most impressive of the rookies for me. Coleman-Jones a very strong marker. Eggmolesse-Smith an energy bunny around the ground. Was impressed with their first hit outs.

Naish - He did play sorry mate, the correct number has been pointed out to me. Got forward well.

https://twitter.com/AFrenchy91/with_replies
That's two impressive hitouts from Balta so far this preseason by the sound of it. Interesting to see now whether he gets a gig in the last senior preseason game against North.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 27, 2018, 06:07:49 PM
Match report and pics: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-02-27/vfl-practice-match-vs-werribee-report

VIDEOS:
Moore shows skills at ground level. (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-02-27/moore-shows-skills-at-ground-level)
Lloyd stars in practice match. (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-02-27/lloyd-stars-in-practice-match)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on February 27, 2018, 06:38:58 PM
Moore..... :clapping

10 more scoring shots and won by less than a kick.....

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Gracie on February 28, 2018, 11:18:11 AM
Did Miller play??
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on February 28, 2018, 12:14:33 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on February 28, 2018, 02:45:06 PM
A few people are getting stuck into Callum-Jones......main criticism was that he looked slow & lumbering....which seems at odds with earlier assesments that he covers the ground well and is good below his knees for his size ...apparently missed two set shots from 30m out right in front as well....which to me only says "yep he's a ruckman alright..."
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on February 28, 2018, 03:34:37 PM
Surprised we took him that early be my only criticism but time will tell. 
he will be fine I am sure, reminds me of big McEvoy from Hawks. 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on February 28, 2018, 05:54:29 PM
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-02-28/morris-to-lead-vfl-tigers

 :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on February 28, 2018, 09:32:42 PM
A few people are getting stuck into Callum-Jones......main criticism was that he looked slow & lumbering....which seems at odds with earlier assesments that he covers the ground well and is good below his knees for his size ...apparently missed two set shots from 30m out right in front as well....which to me only says "yep he's a ruckman alright..."



Look forward to watching him this year at VFL level and will judge what I see but he looks a good prospect.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2018, 02:15:18 PM
The @RichmondVFL line-up for a practice match against Collingwood tomorrow night at the Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval. First bounce 6pm. Free entry.

https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/971178867753861120
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 02:54:32 PM
The @RichmondVFL line-up for a practice match against Collingwood tomorrow night at the Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval. First bounce 6pm. Free entry.

https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/971178867753861120
Bump. Game on tonight.
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Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on March 08, 2018, 05:56:14 PM
Both Broad and Moore will play again tonight 😉
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 06:43:11 PM
First Quarter:

@StengleTyson finishes off after some slick hands inside F50 and we're on the board. 7 - 6.

Josh Daicos had the F50 all to himself, and strolls into the open goal. 8 - 12.

And another for the #VFLMagpies, who are extremely efficient whilst inside 50. 8 - 20.

A classy set-up by Jack Higgins leads to our 2nd major of the night. 14 - 20.

@StengleTyson is making the most of opportunities tonight, he slots his 2nd major of Q1. 20 - 20.

Miles ➡️ Moore ➡️ Mannagh ➡️ Balta ➡️ GOAL! Strong mitts and slick hands from Callum Moore and Noah Balta's sure right-boot sees us take the lead. 26 - 20.

QT | A strong response after a mid-quarter surge by #VFLMagpies sees us lead by a goal.

🐯    4.2 (26)
⚫️⚪️ 3.2 (20)

Goals: Stengle 2, Higgins, Balta.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXv-6UQU8AAytG4.jpg)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 06:46:15 PM
Second Quarter:

"Get organised early, play on instinct." - Ryan Ferguson Clear message at QT. 🐯 26 ⚫️⚪️ 21 - 5 min Q2.

@jakeaarts soars above the pack and pulls down a ripper! And he converts with ease! 🐯 33 ⚫️⚪️ 22

A risky kick into the corridor is turned over and the #VFLMagpies make us pay. 🐯 33 ⚫️⚪️ 28

A superb kick by Max O'Sullivan hands @jakeaarts his 2nd major of Q2. 🐯 39 ⚫️⚪️ 28

Current score:

Rich  6.3-39
Coll   4.4-28

14 mins Q2
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 07:01:36 PM
MANNAGH! 👏 👏 👏 Cruises around on the right and snaps truly. 🐯 46 ⚫️⚪️ 28

There's a bit of 🔥 in this one! Another strong quarter sees us lead by 20 points. 🐯 48 ⚫️⚪️ 28

Half-time

Richmond    4.2     7.6-48
Coll'wood     3.2    4.4-28

Goals: Stengle 2, Aarts 2, Higgins, Balta, Mannagh.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 07:11:09 PM
All smiles here at halftime, with @StengleTyson dazzling the crowd with some fancy footwork and 2 first-half majors.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXwFkmmU0AAXmLB.jpg)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 07:25:23 PM
TOP-5 DISP:

Mannagh (15)
Miles (13)
Wood (13)
Higgins (12)
Markov (10)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXwG8AZVMAANeDD.jpg)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/971659689468416000
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 07:27:15 PM
The first-half trend continues early in Q3, as we slam on 2-goals in the opening 3 mins.

🐯 60
⚫️⚪️ 28
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 07:36:19 PM
The #VFLMagpies hit back after some slick work from key-forward, Ash Close. 🐯 61 ⚫️⚪️ 34

And that's two-in-a-row for the #VFLMagpies after Ash Close is escorted to the goal-line, and kicks the easiest of goals. 🐯 61 ⚫️⚪️ 40

.@jakeaarts uses his home-ground knowledge to perfection, as he nurses through his 3rd of the night. 🐯 67 ⚫️⚪️ 40

Current Score

Rich   10.7-67
Coll      7.4-46

18 mins Q3
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 07:50:24 PM
3QT | A bit more of a free-floating affair in Q3. C.Moore & N.Broad subbed out due to playing last night.

🐯    4.2     7.6     10.7 (67)
⚫⚪  3.2     4.4       7.7 (49)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 07:53:58 PM
TOP-5 DISP:

Miles (20)
Higgins (19)
Mannagh (19)
Wood (17)
Markov (16)


"Raise the fight" - Ryan Ferguson. The boys have been challenged to crack in hard in the final term after being challenged by the #vflmagpies .

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXwP9a8VQAA80Eb.jpg)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 07:57:01 PM
Last quarter:

@snippermiles26 showcases his class and sinks his first of the night.

🐯    11.7-73
⚫️⚪️  7.8-50
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 08:06:18 PM
Last two goals to Collingwood.

Rich  11.7-73
Coll    9.8-62

11 mins Q4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 08:08:30 PM
GAME ON! The #vflmagpies with their 3rd of Q4 and its within a goal at the 13-min mark of Q4. 🐯 73 ⚫️⚪️ 68

Phewww! Didn't we need that! "Woody" eases the tension with a classy right-foot snap against the run of play.

🐯    12.7-79
⚫️⚪️ 10.8-68

18 mins Q4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 08:13:10 PM
Chris Mayne marks strongly and kicks truly, bringing it back to a 5-point game.

🐯    79
⚫️⚪️ 74

20 min Q4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 08:13:59 PM
Jack Higgins, that will do  :gotigers.

A lightning-quick snap gives us some breathing room.

🐯    13.7-85
⚫️⚪️ 11.9-75

24 min Q4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on March 08, 2018, 08:14:57 PM
Vfl over again lol.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on March 08, 2018, 08:15:52 PM
Is Miller and Balta and Jones playing ?

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 08:17:16 PM
Siren. All over.

Won by 10 pts  :gotigers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 08:18:16 PM
Is Miller and Balta and Jones playing ?
Balta & Jones played. Not sure about Miller as I haven't seen his name mentioned.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 08:19:01 PM
FT | As the light faded, the contest heated up. The #VFLMagpies stormed home, but a Jack Higgins snap sealed the deal, and iced a hard-fought win. 🐯 13.7 (85) ⚫️⚪️ 11.9 (75)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXwWTJUU0AEePI7.jpg)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 08:23:14 PM
Final Score

Richmond    4.2     7.6     10.7     13.7-85
Coll'wood     3.2    4.4       7.7      11.9-75

Goals: Aarts 3, Stengle 2, Higgins 2, Balta, Miles, Mannagh, Wood, ?, ?.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on March 08, 2018, 08:43:15 PM
Is Miller and Balta and Jones playing ?
Balta & Jones played. Not sure about Miller as I haven't seen his name mentioned.

Miller played, was good, 2 dazzling runs out of defence caught the eye
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: cub on March 08, 2018, 10:09:52 PM
Seen a pic, Chol no good?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 08, 2018, 11:00:39 PM
Anyone know what’s going on with Menadue? Would have expected him to play seniors and haven’t seen him mentioned in the vfl either. Is he injured?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 09, 2018, 03:05:01 AM
Anyone know what’s going on with Menadue? Would have expected him to play seniors and haven’t seen him mentioned in the vfl either. Is he injured?
Around two weeks ago he was apparently seen stretching and warming up with Prestia away from the main training group.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on March 09, 2018, 07:09:50 AM
Anyone know what’s going on with Menadue? Would have expected him to play seniors and haven’t seen him mentioned in the vfl either. Is he injured?

he played VFL practice game last night, was quiet & appeared to be limping after the game
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on March 09, 2018, 05:17:11 PM
On the website Ben Miller is 46 was he wearing that last night, saw some highlights looked like someone else was wearing 46. Anyway
Its good to hear around the traps that Miller did well last night. I wasn't able to go, can anyone add anything if they went to the game?
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Post by: one-eyed on March 09, 2018, 05:58:04 PM
Cubs impress as VFL Tigers hold-off Magpies

richmondfc.com.au
9 March 2018


As the light faded, the contest heated up, with Thursday night’s game at the Swinburne Centre mirroring Melbourne’s autumn heatwave, as Richmond eclipsed a gallant Collingwood by ten points.

The VFL Tigers welcomed their cross-town rivals, in what turned out to be a hotly contested practice match, with the hosts saluting, 13.7 (85) to 11.9 (75).

It was fitting that Richmond’s win was capped by a member of its youthful brigade, with Jack Higgins showcasing his wares and nous with a cat-like right-foot snap out of congestion icing the game.

Higgins buzzed around Punt Road Oval with energy and purpose, finishing with 23 disposals, nine tackles and a goal in an industrious display.

He has a cheekiness and a hardened persona that will definitely endear himself to the Tiger Army in 2018 and beyond.

The crowd that made the trek would have been delighted by the balmy Thursday evening conditions they were greeted with, but also the form of some budding Tiger talls.

All of Ryan Garthwaite, Mabior Chol, Noah Balta and Ben Miller showed enough to suggest that their development is going to head in an upward trajectory in 2018, at either VFL or AFL level.

Development and VFL backline coach, Ryan Ferguson took the reins on Thursday night, and was suitably impressed by the way the young Tiger talls responded at being challenged during the week.

“I like that they responded to a call that last week we thought we weren’t working well enough together,” Ferguson said.

“I really liked their aerial connection, and their ability to work for each other.

“We practiced it and it came through in flying colours, so that was a real positive.”

Ferguson was particularly pleased with the connection and chemistry shown by Garthwaite and his sidekick, Miller.

“He (Ryan Garthwaite) played to his strengths, his spoiling, his aerial contest, his ability to win or halve contests was a ripper for us,” Ferguson said.

“His partner-in-crime, Ben Miller, I thought his communication and his ability to impact contests for a first-year player was really strong too, so we’ve got a lot of growth out of our talls right across the ground, in particular our backs.”

The Tigers took a little while to warm into the game, as Collingwood scored with relative ease and efficiency, until Callum Moore and Tyson Stengle ignited the home-side.

Moore backed-up his two-goal effort against North Melbourne in a JLT Series game at Ikon Park, and brought that form with him on Thursday night.

A feat not lost on Ferguson.

“He kicked a couple of goals (on Wednesday) night, and he continued that on today (Thursday), which is a credit to him,” Ferguson said.

“To back-up a half of AFL footy, then to come with the excitement and energy to play the game, he wasn’t going through the motions, he was ready to join the team and play.

“It was a great credit to him to stand-up like that.”

His aerial superiority and dynamism led to a goal to Noah Balta, handing Richmond the lead, which they never surrender for the remainder of the game.

A stern intercept at half-back by newly-appointed skipper, Steven Morris led to Anthony Miles finding Callum Moore free at centre-half forward. Moore soared high, with his strong mitts and slick hands leading to Noah Balta finding space inside 50.

Balta had to cut his usual, Michael Holding-like run-up short, as he hugged the boundary in front of the Swinburne Centre, it didn’t bother the young tall in the slightest, as his set-shot sailed through at goal-post height.

Tyson Stengle wowed the crowd in the opening half, slotting two first-term majors and his dazzling footwork left a number of Magpies in his wake.

Stengle finished with 11 disposals, five tackles and two goals in what was a heartening display.

The Tigers stifled the Magpies in the second term, with nuggetty VFL-forward, Jake Aarts jagging two of the Tigers’ three majors for the quarter.

Post-half-time, the contest really tightened up, with the likes of Moore, Nathan Broad and Steven Morris subbed out of the game to manage their workload.

The Tigers remarkably used 30 players on Thursday night to ensure that everyone was rewarded with sufficient minutes in the build-up to Round 1.

“We got lots of game-time into guys we needed to get game-time into - VFL guys, experienced guys, guys that are trying to make our list - we got to play a lot of our AFL guys as well,” Ferguson said.

“In a lot of different ways, we learnt a lot today about individuals, about our team, our brand and how we want to play.”

The competitive nature in which the Tigers went about their work after being challenged multiple times during the match was a credit to them, and highlights the growing connection, chemistry and care of the club as a whole.

RICHMOND                          4.2       7.6       10.7     13.7 (85)
COLLINGWOOD                   3.2       4.4       7.7       11.9 (75)

GOALS
Richmond: Aarts 2, Stengle 2, Balta, Grewar, Higgins, Mannagh, Miles, Moore, Silvestro, Thompson, Wood

Collingwood: Close 2, Fasolo 2, McLarty 2, Daicos, Lane, Mayne, Sier, Stanford

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-03-09/cubs-impress-as-vfl-tigers-holdoff-magpies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 09, 2018, 05:58:56 PM
VIDEOS:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-03-09/miles-stars-in-practice-match

Jack Higgins finished with 23 disposals, nine tackles and kicked the sealer.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-03-09/higgins-kicks-the-sealer
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2018, 04:07:53 AM
Paul Amy
‏@PaulAmy375

Well done to Bailey Lambert, the son of Richmond best and fairest Craig, who after a dedicated pre-season has made the Tigers' VFL list. He's eligible as a father-son 23rd player selection too.  May he kick on like Kane Lambert!

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/974097918117396480
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 20, 2018, 03:59:45 PM
Paul Amy
@PaulAmy375

"Big effort from two young Beaumaris FC players, Joel Cusack and Chris Grigoriadis, to make a strong Richmond VFL list. Both played VAFA Under 19s last year and sampled senior football with the Sharks. Recommended to the Tigers by Choco Royal."

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/974231287236984833
Title: VFL practice match curtain raiser: Thurs 4:15pm @ Punt Rd - Richmond vs Carlton
Post by: one-eyed on March 20, 2018, 04:13:16 PM
A VFL practice match between Richmond and Northern Blues will be played at Punt Road Oval from 4.15pm to 6.55pm (approximately).

http://www.mcg.org.au/whats-on/events-calendar/2018/march/richmond-v-carlton-mar-22
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on March 20, 2018, 07:20:13 PM
Paul Amy
‏@PaulAmy375

Well done to Bailey Lambert, the son of Richmond best and fairest Craig, who after a dedicated pre-season has made the Tigers' VFL list. He's eligible as a father-son 23rd player selection too.  May he kick on like Kane Lambert!

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/974097918117396480
How old is Bailey?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on March 20, 2018, 07:26:31 PM
Paul Amy
‏@PaulAmy375

Well done to Bailey Lambert, the son of Richmond best and fairest Craig, who after a dedicated pre-season has made the Tigers' VFL list. He's eligible as a father-son 23rd player selection too.  May he kick on like Kane Lambert!

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/974097918117396480
How old is Bailey?

I have him on  my list as being 15 in 2014 so 19
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 20, 2018, 07:28:13 PM
Paul Amy
‏@PaulAmy375

Well done to Bailey Lambert, the son of Richmond best and fairest Craig, who after a dedicated pre-season has made the Tigers' VFL list. He's eligible as a father-son 23rd player selection too.  May he kick on like Kane Lambert!

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/974097918117396480
How old is Bailey?
19 or will be 19 soon.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on March 20, 2018, 07:43:27 PM
Paul Amy
‏@PaulAmy375

Well done to Bailey Lambert, the son of Richmond best and fairest Craig, who after a dedicated pre-season has made the Tigers' VFL list. He's eligible as a father-son 23rd player selection too.  May he kick on like Kane Lambert!

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/974097918117396480
How old is Bailey?
19 or will be 19 soon.

Yep, 19 in May
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on March 20, 2018, 09:21:00 PM
Cheers guys.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: VFL practice match curtain raiser: Thurs 4:15pm @ Punt Rd - Richmond vs Carlton
Post by: one-eyed on March 23, 2018, 12:21:44 AM
Cubs on show again, as VFL Tigers sink Blues

richmondfc.com.au
23 March 2018



RICHMOND               6.3       10.7     16.10   19.13 (127)

NORTHERN              2.0       7.3       9.4       11.7 (73)

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Create winning habits.

Three simple words, and a mantra that Craig McRae is ingraining into his troops.

Richmond’s VFL side welcomed another arch-enemy to the Swinburne Centre, with the Tigers and the Northern Blues duking it out as the undercard before tonight’s main event at the ‘G.

The Tigers went into the pre-season hit-out with clear objectives: to be ruthless at the contest, constrict their opposition and celebrate as one.

They ticked all of those off after a clinical display in-front of a bevy of Tiger faithful, cruising to a nine-goal win over the Blues, 19.13 (127) to 11.7 (73).

It was fitting that whilst Richmond’s 11th premiership flag was being unfurled at the ‘G, its VFL side secured its win in the “premiership quarter”, thanks largely to Jack Higgins and Liam Baker.

Higgins and Baker were simply everywhere, using their speed, smarts, nous and skill to net four goals between them in the third term, which put the result beyond doubt.

Although Higgins and Baker (both with two goals) were deadly inside 50, a Tiger son-of-a-gun provided the highlight of the term.

Patrick Naish is better known as a dashing winger/halfback, with a deadly right boot, but it was his defensive work in the contest that shined through this evening.

Northern Blues’ speedster, Kym Lebois gathered the ball on the Jack Dyer Stand wing, with clear grass in front of him, his eyes lighting up with sight of the goals.

Naish had other ideas.

The winger grit his teeth, put his head down and sprinted after Lebois, diving full stretch and drilling the Blues’ midfielder into Punt Rd Oval.

Much to the delight of the Tigers in attendance and his teammates.

The Tigers’ tackling intensity rose sharply after halftime and became infectious.

Connor Menadue, Steve Morris, Jake Aarts and Anthony Miles all laid bone-crunching tackles in the third term, with Aarts also cashing-in forward of centre.

The game may have been won in the third quarter, but it was set-up in the first, sparked by one man, Mabior Chol.

Chol ignited the home side in the opening term, with the first two majors of the game, before the Blues hit back.

The Tigers settled in the backend of the quarter, after a classic crumb and goal by Tyson Stengle.

Both sides enjoyed patches of dominance in the second quarter, with the Blues netting five goals to four, and going into halftime full of running.

Connor Menadue, Ryan Garthwaite, Nathan Broad and Jack Higgins led the charge in the second term, with Menadue goaling from a near impossible angle drawing the loudest applause.

Menadue has an air of confidence about him in 2018, with his speed and composure standing out.

Broad’s athleticism and ability to intercept are added strings to his bow, and will serve him well at any level this season.

The Tiger faithful would have been suitably impressed with Ryan Garthwaite’s shear willingness to compete, whether that be in the air or at ground level.

Garthwaite barely lost a contest all evening, and kept Harry McKay well in-check.

Higgins’ gun-trigger right-foot snap at goal at the 22-minute mark of the second term sailed through and kept the momentum on an even keel.

Higgins then blew the game open in the third stanza.

Higgins finished the game with three goals, and proved once again why he was regarded so highly by the Club.

Liam Baker plays a similar way to Higgins, brimming with spunk and flare, with a taste for the contest and a keen eye around goal.

The game was well and truly secured in the final term, however the two Callums (Moore and Coleman-Jones) combined exceptionally in one passage of play that highlighted their aerial ability.

Moore soared early at centre-half forward, securing the mark in customary fashion; he then attacked the goal square, where Coleman-Jones stood tall and kicked truly.

Garthwaite also provided a highlight as the light began to fade, outpointing Harry McKay one-on-one inside defensive 50, as he did for the majority of the night.

Richmond has a history of housing fullbacks with ungainly kicking styles, and Garthwaite’s is just that, but highly accurate and effective.

The winning habits Craig McRae spoke about all night were on show and will continue to grow throughout 2018 and beyond.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-03-22/cubs-on-show-again-as-vfl-tigers-sink-blues
Title: Re: VFL practice match curtain raiser: Thurs 4:15pm @ Punt Rd - Richmond vs Carlton
Post by: The Machine on March 23, 2018, 07:38:49 PM
Watched some of this game and young Naish was fantastic. Balta solid playing in defense and Menadue was terrific!
Title: Re: VFL practice match curtain raiser: Thurs 4:15pm @ Punt Rd - Richmond vs Carlton
Post by: one-eyed on March 24, 2018, 04:46:25 PM
Highlights of Moore, Stengle, Garthwaite & Baker:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-03-24/vfl-moore-impresses

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-03-24/vfl-stengle-a-standout

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-03-24/vfl-garthwaite-solid-in-defence

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-03-24/vfl-baker-breaks-the-lines
Title: Re: VFL practice match curtain raiser: Thurs 4:15pm @ Punt Rd - Richmond vs Carlton
Post by: Slipper on March 24, 2018, 05:33:00 PM
Assuming that our current gameplan of manic pressure up forward continues to hold up, Baker looks like an astute  pick-up.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 27, 2018, 03:12:18 PM
Our VFL list has been finalised and Goodyear will be a joint-major development partner/sponsor for our VFL side. Their logo will appear on the back of our VFL jumper.

VFL Tigers finalise 2018 list

Richmond has finalised its VFL playing list for the 2018 season.

Richmond VFL and development coach Craig McRae has welcomed eight new faces to his program this year, including the son of 1991 Jack Dyer Medalist Craig Lambert.

Standing at 183cm, Bailey Lambert, 18, has joined the VFL Tigers’ midfield ranks.

His father Craig played 123 senior matches for Richmond between 1988-1993.

McRae has also welcomed former Brisbane Lion Blake Grewar to Richmond’s VFL program, while former AFL-listed Tiger Steve Morris was appointed captain.

The 24-man squad also includes 13 players who have returned from 2017 and two players who’ve been upgraded from the development squad.

Richmond has also announced a two-year partnership with Goodyear as a Joint-Major Development Partner for its VFL team.

Goodyear representative, Lou Mandanici, Vice President Consumer PBU & Wholesale ANZ spoke of the new partnership at Richmond’s VFL launch event at the Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval on Monday night.

“Goodyear Australia is absolutely delighted to join the Richmond Football Club family,” Mandanici said.

“As a business focused on continual development and innovation, we are committed to investing in programs to build and nurture talent. Therefore, the opportunity to partner with the Tigers VFL team, as part of a broader sponsorship is the perfect collaboration.”

“It’s exciting to welcome Goodyear to the Richmond Football Club, and start a new journey with them supporting our VFL team,” Richmond CEO, Brendon Gale said.

Goodyear’s logo will feature on the back of the VFL team’s guernsey.

McRae has also finalised his coaching panel, with Ryan Ferguson continuing as defensive coach, Xavier Clarke covering stoppages and offence and Marc Sophoulis as coaching coordinator.

Paul Griffiths has joined the program as forwards coach, while Morris and Tom Langford will assist as development coaches.


Richmond VFL 2018 squad

51. Steven Morris

52. Shaun Mannagh

53. Hugh Beasley

54. Jacob Ballard

55. Ryan Bathie

56. Blake Grewar

57. Brandon Wood

58. Jake Aarts

59. Harry Tanner

60. Charlie Thompson

61. James Fletcher

62. Max O'Sullivan     

64. Thomas Silvestro

65. Joel Cusack

66. Harry Conway

67. Brenton Credlin

68. Connor Riley

69. Chris Grigoriadis

70. Danko Bzenic

72. Bailey Lambert

73. Joel Ernest

74. Rueben Hayward

78. Daniel Coffield

79. Billy Coates

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-03-26/vfl-tigers-finalise-2018-list
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 27, 2018, 03:29:07 PM
With the VFL pre-season winding up, the VFL Tigers will play their final practice match this Friday, March 30 from 12.30pm against Box Hill at the Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval.

The VFL Tigers home and away season kicks off the following week with a grand final rematch against Port Melbourne at Fortburn Stadium on Saturday, April 7 from 2pm.

Source: RFC website (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-03-26/vfl-tigers-finalise-2018-list)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Slipper on March 27, 2018, 09:36:36 PM
Gee, the VFL boys play half a season of practice games.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 27, 2018, 09:44:03 PM
I'd say that's because they only play 18 H & A rounds and also have about three or four byes and they need  to sync their season with the seniors as closely as possible.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 06, 2018, 01:34:12 PM
Richmond VFL season preview

richmondfc.com.au
6 April 2018


vfl.com.au talk to Richmond coach Craig McRae about the team’s upcoming Peter Jackson VFL season.

2017 FINISH: Runner-up (14-8)

2017 BEST AND FAIREST: 1. Anthony Miles / 2. Jake Batchelor / 3. Jacob Ballard

2017 TEAM OF THE YEAR: Jacob Ballard

2017 DRAFTEES: Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (Category B rookie signing to Richmond)

2018 SEASON START: vs Port Melbourne # (Saturday April 7) / BYE (April 14-15) / Casey Demons (Sunday April 22)

KEY DEPARTURE

Sam Darley (34 games for club in 2016-17, club captain in 2016-17): “Sam was fantastic for us, helping build our culture and leading the standards, so he’ll be sorely missed. We wish him well as he heads to North Shore (Geelong FL) as a playing coach.”

KEY RECRUITS

Steven Morris (from Richmond AFL): “Steve is a huge addition to our squad. He’s an ex-Richmond AFL-listed player (87 AFL games from 2012-17) and is such a great leader, so he’ll captain the club this year.”

Blake Grewar (Brisbane AFL): “Blake was a rookie-listed player with the Lions (for one season in 2017) and has been one of the best players in the NEAFL over the last couple of seasons. He’ll join us as an inside midfielder.”

Charlie Thompson (Oakleigh Chargers): “I think Charlie will play a lot of football for us this year. He’s an inside midfielder with a great attitude and work ethic.”

PRE-SEASON PERFORMER

Jake Aarts: “Jake has been around a little while (33 VFL games for club from 2015-17) and has really stood up and had a sensational pre-season. He looks ready to be a serious player in the competition.”

LEADERSHIP MATERIAL


“Steve Morris will be our captain, with four others in the leadership group: Tom Silvestro, Jacob Ballard, Jake Aarts and Hugh Beasley. They all got voted in by their peers and Steve was the overwhelming choice for captain. We think we have great leadership with that group.”

BREAK-OUT CANDIDATES

“Tom Silvestro continues to lead the way on the track and he’s one in a bunch of young guys that are really hungry to push our standards. James Fletcher has had a great pre-season and we’ll play him as a half back/wing this year, while Shaun Mannagh played some games as a 23rd player last year and looks like he’ll step up and become a regular for us as an inside midfielder.”

WHAT TO EXPECT


“We had a lot of experience in the team throughout last year and we’ve lost a lot of that with the likes of Taylor Hunt and Jake Batchelor no longer on Richmond’s AFL list, but we also have seven first-year AFL-listed players who have come in and will provide youthful enthusiasm and give us a whole different dynamic.”

ASSISTANT COACHING PANEL

Backs assistant coach: Ryan Ferguson (retained from 2017)

Midfield assistant coach: Xavier Clarke (retained from 2017)

Forwards assistant coach: Paul Griffiths (from Shepparton Swans, formerly at Port Melbourne)

Coaching Coordinator: Mark Sophoulis (retained from 2017)

Opposition Analysis Coach: Stephen Gumley

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-04-06/richmond-vfl-season-preview
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 06, 2018, 11:00:22 PM
I think Mannagh can play.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on April 07, 2018, 10:05:25 AM
I think Mannagh can play.

he sure can, played a couple of blinders with us last year

Kicked 9 for North Albury last week
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on April 07, 2018, 11:01:18 AM
Eggmolese not on list?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 07, 2018, 11:14:50 AM
That's the VFL list....Eggmayonnaise is AFL-listed.....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on June 05, 2018, 08:43:54 PM
https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1003938793731211264

Young Nick Baltas added to Richmond VFL’s primary list tonight. Booted 42 goals in his first season of senior football at Caulfield Grammarians last year. Tigers coach @flybags4 rates him highly. 23rd man prospect and one to watch.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 05, 2018, 09:06:07 PM
Our VFL coach Craig McRae is coming up on SEN very shortly.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 05, 2018, 09:39:44 PM
Summary of McRae's interview on SEN:

* It was a big win over Collingwood but to be fair they were a bit undermanned this week. Significant team changes is par for the course at VFL level. We had 8 changes the week before and 6 changes this week.

* Rioli more ready to play AFL this week. Two weeks ago we saw the Rioli spark but it tappered off after half-time. The weekend just gone by he lasted throughout the game.

* Can't talk more highly about Miles. Gets tagged and cops it from the opposition but he keeps getting on with it. Adds so much to our program.

* Balta is an exceptional talent. Can run and jump like not many can. Building up his knowledge of the gameplan and playing forward and back. Even had spurts in the ruck. Getting closer to playing AFL than further away. Excited by his progress. Looks a player.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 16, 2018, 01:47:20 AM
Aarts brings the energy
 
By Nick Creely
Pakenham Gazette
14 AUG 2018


Beaconsfield boy Jake Aarts will be one to watch in the state combine this year.

Tackling, chasing and providing a ferocious, infectious energy at ground level – it’s the mantra of Richmond’s plethora of small forwards at both VFL and AFL level.

For former Beaconsfield player, Noble Park listed player and emerging leader of the Tigers’ VFL program Jake Aarts, he has all three components of his game in spades – it’s the reason he is on the radar for many AFL clubs come draft night later this year.

Hard work and an opportunity to grow his game at Punt Road for four years have now culminated in the dynamic forward being chosen as one of the 13 VFL prospects to take part in the state draft combine after an impressive year at state level, which will be held in October.

Turning 24 later this year, Aarts said he didn’t expect to be chosen for the combine, but understands the footballing landscape – every player pulling on a VFL jumper has ambitions to take the next step to the elite level.

“It was pretty surprising at the time, to be honest – I sort of hadn’t been thinking about it at all lately, and when I got the call from our footy manager, I was surprised, but it was a good result for sure,” he said.

“I wouldn’t say it (getting drafted) hasn’t crossed my mind at all – the last couple of years playing VFL I’ve thought about it more, but this year it’s been more about the footy and trying to make finals.

“I haven’t really focused on whether clubs have been looking at me, but it’s great, for sure.”

It’s often spoken about that the culture down at Punt Road is rock solid, and that it allows each individual involved with the VFL and AFL program to flourish and play to their strengths – Aarts is testament to that, he lives and breathes it on a weekly basis.

“The culture at Richmond has been really good since I got to the club – in my first year (2014), there was always got a bit of divide between the VFL and AFL boys, but each year I’ve been there it’s got better and better – it’s something we work on each year, and it probably started four years ago,” he said.

“It hasn’t just started; it takes a long time to get a good connection which is something we talk a lot about with the AFL boys as well. When you get a good system, and a strong culture, everyone buys into it, and all the boys have.

“With the success of the AFL boys last year, and to an extent the VFL boys, it’s had a big impact on me, and it makes you want to keep playing, the hard work is all there is to it for us as a club.”

Aarts plays to his strengths; he applies extraordinary pressure with the likes of AFL-listed players Tyson Stengle, Shai Bolton, Liam Baker and Sam Lloyd often around him at ground level suffocating opponents with their intensity – it’s the Richmond way, and Aarts is right at home.

“The way I play my footy, it’s not really changed since my junior days,” he said.

“I love bringing energy and tackling, and you’ve got to defend as well, it’s not all offense, and being a small forward at Richmond, they need that in our team defence – it helps the midfield and backline with our forward pressure, so that’s what we work on.

“Nothing’s really changed for me, it’s just how I play.”

In last year’s state combine, the likes of Dom Barry (Port Adelaide), Bayley Fritsch (Melbourne), Zac Langdon (GWS Giants) and Liam Ryan (West Coast) impressed enough to earn an AFL opportunity.

Aarts will use those examples, plus a number of others flourishing at AFL level, as inspiration for what’s ahead in his footballing journey.

“It sort of hasn’t been until late I’ve realised (the impact of mature age players) – Lambo (Richmond premiership star Kane Lambert) obviously came into the system until he was like 23 and has had a big impact straightaway, and you look at Geelong with Tim Kelly, he’s been amazing,” he said.

“Lately I’ve noticed all these things, and the impact they have at AFL level, so you do sit there and think that you could make an impact at AFL level, because you’ve already done the four years of playing at a high standard of footy, that’s how I see it.”

In a recent game against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium, VFL coach Craig McRae praised the potentially AFL-bound Aarts in his VFL report, a big indication of his potential.

“(He’s) such a terrier. Low possessions, but just his tenacity was unbelievable. He’s a really, really good leader in terms of his competitive nature. We love him in our team. He was one of our best players on the day,” he said.

It’s been a strong four years for the Beaconsfield product, and in 2019, anything’s possible for the tenacious forward with a strong appetite to run, chase and tackle

https://pakenham.starcommunity.com.au/gazette/2018-08-14/aarts-brings-the-energy/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 10, 2018, 03:30:32 PM
Ormond AFC identity Bomber Murray raving about Max Kennedy, 18, who kicked five goals, including the matchwinner, in the club’s VAFA Div 1 GF victory on Saturday. Kid was apparently best-afield in his last three matches. Early talk he’ll be at Richmond VFL in 2019.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1038965822922809344
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2018, 04:20:31 PM
VFL squad is back at training too:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dsbyx08VAAU1EwJ.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dsbyx05U0AE-Wh8.jpg)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dsbyx06U8AAQUmj.jpg)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dsbyx06U0AEUO2G.jpg)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1064805308541763585
Title: VFL signings for 2019
Post by: taztiger4 on December 04, 2018, 07:59:52 PM
Luke Nelson   Noble Park      https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1053166184437178368
         
Jonathon Marsh   Coll/ East Freo      https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1069874335089737728
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on December 04, 2018, 08:53:53 PM
Jonathan Marsh suiting up for the Tigers this year :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on December 04, 2018, 09:11:32 PM
Massive get...wanted him with the pick we used on Lloyd back in 2013....AFL quality... :shh
Title: Re: VFL signings for 2019
Post by: Loui Tufga on December 04, 2018, 11:25:29 PM
Aside from the AFL listed players who have we lost from the VFL?
Title: Re: VFL signings for 2019
Post by: taztiger4 on December 05, 2018, 08:35:49 AM
Aside from the AFL listed players who have we lost from the VFL?

not sure yet, they did say they've re-signed 15 from 2018 list but only named 9 of them
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 05, 2018, 04:43:15 PM
Ex-Pie joins Richmond's VFL side, hopes to resurrect career

AFL.com.au
Jennifer Phelan
Dec 5, 2018 1:42PM


EX-MAGPIE Jonathon Marsh will return to Melbourne and line up for Richmond's VFL team in 2019 in another step towards restarting his AFL career.

The 23-year-old, who has spent the last two years with WAFL team East Fremantle after retiring from Collingwood at the end of 2016, missed out on a second AFL gig after he was overlooked last month's NAB AFL Draft.

But he'll be back on the radar of AFL clubs next season after inking a two-year contract with the Tigers' VFL team, where he'll offer experience to the backline largely led by youngsters Ryan Garthwaite and Ben Miller in 2018.

He's also shown an ability to play as a big-bodied midfielder during his time back in his home state and it's understood he'll be used in a flexible defence/midfield role.

Marsh placed second in East Fremantle's best and fairest this season after a strong finish to his year.

He told AFL.com.au in November he was "110 per cent in" about an AFL return after he put his career on hold two years ago because of struggles with his mental health.

After three seasons and 15 AFL games at Collingwood, Marsh returned to his family and friends in Perth and started a course in primary school teaching after making the brave call to retire.

His mental wellbeing improved over the course of 2017, and late this year, he made the call to return to Melbourne with his girlfriend as she completes her master's degree at university.

Marsh is set to be reunited with Tigers' VFL coach Craig McRae, who he worked with during their time at Collingwood, when he arrives at Punt Road.

The Tigers' VFL team has nine spots remaining and around 20 hopefuls currently vying for a 2019 contract.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-12-05/expie-joins-richmonds-vfl-side-after-missing-out-at-the-draft
Title: Re: VFL signings for 2019
Post by: The Machine on December 05, 2018, 09:29:40 PM
Aside from the AFL listed players who have we lost from the VFL?

not sure yet, they did say they've re-signed 15 from 2018 list but only named 9 of them


Bathie playing in a lower league next year.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on December 05, 2018, 09:55:46 PM
Where he belongs....no great loss... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 05, 2018, 11:11:12 PM
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Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 24, 2019, 04:10:46 PM
Noble Park has also secured former Murray Bushrangers midfielder Nathan Oakes, who played with Canberra Demons last year. Oakes is training with Richmond VFL.

The Bulls’ other recruits include:

Joel Cusack, a tall forward from Beaumaris and Richmond VFL.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/efl-2019-noble-park-continues-to-sign-vfl-players-ahead-of-eastern-football-league-season/news-story/15e35ccf3a4be060cc60d9f5649c9494
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 01, 2019, 03:20:55 PM
Former Collingwood defender Jonathon Marsh will suit up in the yellow and black in 2019, as he joins Richmond’s VFL side.

The 23-year-old retired from AFL at the end of 2016, and after two years in the WAFL with East Fremantle, has returned to Melbourne to renew his career.

The explosive tall, who proved himself as a reliable defender during his time at the Magpies, said he was grateful for the opportunity to start fresh at Tigerland.

Read more at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-02-01/jonathon-marsh-becomes-a-vfl-tiger

The VFL Tigers will travel to Safety Beach this weekend for their annual pre-season camp.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Slipper on February 02, 2019, 12:12:04 AM
Massive get...wanted him with the pick we used on Lloyd back in 2013....AFL quality... :shh

Has he done much lately that encourages you perception of his quality?

Had his moments at East Freo since coming home from the Pies, but on what I have seen he doesn't standout from the pack.

I also feel we have quite a few ahead of him in the queue for the taller defender spots.

Great addition for our VFL team, but just can't see him progressing to our senior list.  Hope I am wrong, he is apparently a really good bloke and we can't have enough West Aussies on the list for when we lure Cerra home.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 02, 2019, 01:14:03 AM
From richmondvfl

@stevemorris38 will remain captain in 2019 🙌

VIDEO: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtVhj6uBKp_/

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 05, 2019, 01:30:38 PM
Pics of our VFL side's preseason training camp:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-02-05/gallery-vfl-preseason-camp

(https://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Archive/IMG_8869.JPG)
(https://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Archive/IMG_8665.JPG)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on February 07, 2019, 10:18:22 AM
Massive get...wanted him with the pick we used on Lloyd back in 2013....AFL quality... :shh

Has he done much lately that encourages you perception of his quality?

Had his moments at East Freo since coming home from the Pies, but on what I have seen he doesn't standout from the pack.

I also feel we have quite a few ahead of him in the queue for the taller defender spots.

Great addition for our VFL team, but just can't see him progressing to our senior list.  Hope I am wrong, he is apparently a really good bloke and we can't have enough West Aussies on the list for when we lure Cerra home.

he obviously struggled at the pies but this bloke as a junior was a fantastic athlete. He had a very good yr with the sharks has put size on as well  and a new hunger to succeed. who knows if he makes it back into the Afl but for our VFL team he is a good get.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 13, 2019, 03:15:02 PM
Four leaders from 2018 have been retained in Morris (captain), Jacob Ballard, Hugh Beasley and Tom Silvestro.

Elevated trio Daniel Coffield, James Fletcher and Brenton Credlin round out the group.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-02-13/vfl-2019-leadership-group-
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2019, 03:07:55 PM
The VFL Tigers have finalised their list for the 2019 Hard Yakka/Totally Workwear VFL season.

Bolstered by recent additions to the side in Nathan Oakes, Chad Harris, Luke Nelson, Lachie Haysman and Lachlan Street, the Tigers will open their 2019 season this Friday against Geelong.

Street arrives at Punt Road from Frankston YCW. The exciting young prospect can play key roles both forward and back, and thrives in the contest.

Oakes, a big-bodied midfielder, joins the Tigers from the Canberra Demons. The Murray Bushrangers graduate has made an impact with his booming left-foot kick.

Recruited from Noble Park, Nelson stamped his presence when he booted four goals in a practice match against Essendon in March. The developing small forward, 22, will look to compliment the Tigers’ forward line mix in 2019.

Sorrento product Harris joins the side as a half-back flanker. The 21-year-old is renowned for his toughness and hard running.

Haysman, who hails from South Australia, joins the Tigers from the University Blacks. The versatile outside midfielder can play at either end.

Trio Hayden Bruce, Nick Baltas and Lewis Diggins, who were on the 2018 Development List, have been elevated to the main list.

2019 VFL List:

51. Steve Morris
52. Shaun Mannagh
53. Hugh Beasley
54. Jacob Ballard
55. Lachlan Street
56. Blake Grewar
57. Nathan Oakes
58. Chad Harris
59. Lachie Haysman
60. Charlie Thompson
61. James Fletcher
62. Luke Nelson
64. Tom Silvestro
65. Joel Cusack
67. Brenton Credlin
68. Connor Riley
69. Lewis Diggins
71. Nick Baltas
72. Bailey Lambert
73. Joel Ernest
74. Reuben Hayward
75. Hayden Bruce
78. Daniel Coffield
79. Billy Coates

2019 Development List:


63. Angus Hicks
66. Bailey Henderson
70. Alistair Richards
76. Finlay Bayne
80. Michael Caven

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-04-02/vfl-tigers-finalise-2019-list
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Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2019, 03:21:13 AM
VFL SEASON PREVIEW: Richmond

VFL website
5 April 2019


Richmond VFL senior coach Craig McRae gives his thoughts on the club’s upcoming Hard Yakka / Totally Workwear VFL season.

2018 FINISH: 5th (14-6 record)

2018 HONOURS: Anthony Miles (J.J. Liston Trophy – joint)

2018 BEST AND FAIREST: 1. Anthony Miles / 2. Corey Ellis / 3. Jake Aarts

2018 AFL DRAFTEES: Jake Aarts (Richmond – rookie)

OTHER CURRENT AFL DRAFTEES FROM CLUB:

    Selected in 2017: Derek Eggmolesse-Smith* (Richmond) 0 games

2019 SEASON START: vs Geelong @ GMHBA Stadium, Friday April 5 (CLICK HERE for full fixture)


 

KEY RECRUITS


Lachlan Street
(21yo in 2019, from Frankston YCW): “We’ve retained 15 of the players who were here last year and topped up with some younger guys looking for opportunities. Lachie is one of them, and he looks exciting as a tall midfielder with good decision-making ability and a strong body. He has really excited us in the pre-season.”

Luke Nelson (22yo in 2019, from Noble Park): “Luke is a smaller forward who kicked four of our eight goals in a VFL practice match against Essendon earlier this year. He looks exciting as an opportunist around goal.”
 

POTENTIAL BIG IMPROVERS

Hugh Beasley (24yo in 2019, 23 VFL games): “Hugh had an interrupted season last year through injury (two VFL games) but he’s done a full pre-season. He’s an ex-Brisbane AFL player (six games in 2015-16) who’s a good leader and a strong body for us as a key defender.”

Daniel Coffield
(23yo in 2019, 43 VFL games): “Daniel was also limited early last year with some knee issues, but he’s had a good pre-season as well. Our back line could consist of two or three AFL-listed key defenders as well as Hugh though, so Daniel might have to play a bit higher up the ground.”

Blake Grewar
(26yo in 2019, 14 VFL games): “Blake is a former Brisbane AFL rookie (in 2017) and probably had an average season last year by his own high standards. He played in the Northern Territory over the off-season to keep his fitness up and looks like he’s ready to produce his best. He played as an inside midfielder/forward in 2018 and hopefully we’ll be able to give him more time in the midfield this year.”

Shaun Mannagh (22yo in 2019, 20 VFL games): “Shaun is such a great trainer and he always looks like he’s growing as a player – we always hope to see that natural progression in young players. He’s learning the craft of playing more as a forward this year after playing mostly on a wing in 2018.”

Charlie Thompson
(20yo in 2019, six VFL games): “Charlie had some terrific games last year as a 23rd player and hopefully he gets some more opportunities this year. We’re trialling him as a forward instead of playing him as an inside midfielder. He’s a terrific trainer.”

 

ELIGIBLE 23rd PLAYERS TO WATCH

Nick Baltas
(21yo in 2019, no VFL games): “Nick was on our list last year but had some injuries. He’s a lively forward who has showed he’s capable of doing exciting things.”

Lewis Diggins (20yo in 2019, no VFL games): “Lewis won Beaumaris’ best-and-fairest last year (in VAFA Premier B Division). He was on our list for a full year in 2018 and started to understand what it takes to play at this level.”

 

LEADERSHIP MATERIAL

Captain: Steven Morris (31yo in 2019, 34 VFL games)

“Steve is an outstanding leader and character, by voice and by action. He keeps the group together. I think his leadership has evolved because now there are enough players around him that have been here long enough to know what’s required and he can sort of direct them a bit more, rather than delegate. He’s also such a great connector for us between the VFL and AFL lists, because he knows what it takes to play at the top level (87 AFL games for Richmond from 2012-17).”

Leadership group members:


    Jacob Ballard (25yo in 2019, 59 VFL games)
    Tom Silvestro (24yo in 2019, 51 VFL games)
    Daniel Coffield (see above)
    Hugh Beasley (see above)
    James Fletcher (24yo in 2019, 23 VFL games)
    Brenton Credlin (25yo in 2019, eight VFL games)

 

TEAM STRENGTHS


“We’ve kept the core of our VFL list together and you can see at training that the third and fourth-year players just understand our system better now. It’s just about what opportunities they have with the AFL-listed players coming into the team.

“We’re going to be a lot younger in AFL terms after losing players like Anthony Miles, Sam Lloyd, Corey Ellis and Tyson Stengle (via trades to other AFL clubs). There’s an obvious change in dynamic because we’ve replaced them with first-year AFL midfielders, but I think having more experienced VFL players will be where our strength lies.”

 

ASSISTANT COACHING PANEL


Back line coach: Ryan Ferguson (retained from 2018)

Midfield line coach: Xavier Clarke (retained from 2018)

Forward line coach: Paul Griffiths (retained from 2018)

Coaching coordinator: Mark Sophoulis (retained from 2018)

 

HEADLINE YOU WANT TO SEE


“Something around ‘VFL Tigers mirror the AFL Tigers’ in the way they attack the ball and pressure the opposition – that’s the goal.”

https://vfl.com.au/vfl-season-preview-richmond-2019/
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Post by: one-eyed on October 19, 2019, 02:35:47 AM
Our VFL side's forward line coach Paul Griffiths has moved to Carlton to coach their VFLW side.

“I’d like to thank Richmond for my time there and giving me invaluable experience over the past two seasons.”


https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2019-10-18/griffiths-named-carlton-vflw-coach
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Post by: one-eyed on November 01, 2019, 03:26:51 PM
Coburg has secured a massive boost for 2020 with Richmond VFL premiership star Jacob Ballard putting pen to paper with the stand-alone club.

Ballard arrives at Piranha Park after 71 games with the Tigers, where he was vice-captain the past two seasons.

Lions coach Andrew Sturgess revealed a close bond with Coburg vice-captain Ryan Exon led Ballard to switch allegiances.

“A fair bit of credit goes to Ryan for opening up that conversation and speaking highly of our club,” Sturgess said.

“In the meeting (with Ballard) we were blown away by what he wanted in a club – it’s not about money. We finished second-last and he had the ultimate success.

“He wanted a club that connected to his values … we explained our vision and where we’re heading, and he loved what we put forward.”

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/coburg-signs-richmond-vfl-premiership-midfielder-jacob-ballard-for-2020/news-story/6132bc9b77ff7a42edfb1c76a24be507
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on November 01, 2019, 03:28:53 PM
Quote
He wanted a club that connected to his values

Clearly not a Richmond Man... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on November 01, 2019, 06:16:11 PM
Thank god this turn over spud has moved on :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 01, 2019, 09:14:18 PM
Thank god this turn over spud has moved on :shh


 :clapping :clapping

Ditto
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Post by: one-eyed on November 01, 2019, 09:32:24 PM
Blake Grewar has also left. He's gone back up to Qld to play for Redland in the NEAFL.

https://www.neafl.com.au/news/dowling-medallist-blake-grewar-returns-to-redland-429658


Richmond’s Shaun Mannagh on the move.....

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375
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Post by: one-eyed on November 06, 2019, 03:43:04 AM
Meanwhile Sandringham is making a big play for Tiger Tom Silvestro.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1191515776571719680
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on November 06, 2019, 01:00:45 PM
Thank god this turn over spud has moved on :shh


 :clapping :clapping

Ditto

Ballard was a handy player at VFL level. He'll be missed.
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Post by: Diocletian on November 06, 2019, 01:33:47 PM
Was very good the first season and a half, IIRC he got injured at some point and then went to shyte, not that they were necessarily related..still made the odd contribution here and there but his disposal & decision making for the most part was absolutely shocking..... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 06, 2019, 04:49:02 PM
Bailey Lambert has left to play at Frankston.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/vfl/bailey-lambert-signs-with-vfl-club-frankston/news-story/77b5baf1a49183f153595f123815630e
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on November 14, 2019, 08:43:10 PM
Meanwhile Sandringham is making a big play for Tiger Tom Silvestro.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1191515776571719680


Believe Silvestro signed with Coburg yesterday. Changes a plenty with the VFL list.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 14, 2019, 08:48:45 PM
Meanwhile Sandringham is making a big play for Tiger Tom Silvestro.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1191515776571719680


Believe Silvestro signed with Coburg yesterday. Changes a plenty with the VFL list.

Yes he did

Saw it on Paul Amy's twitter Feed

He had re-tweeted Coburg's Tweet announcing it
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Post by: one-eyed on November 19, 2019, 05:14:42 PM
Another Tiger swaps stripes for Lions

Ben Higgins
Moreland Leader
19 November 2019


Leadership and outside polish were two key off-season needs at Coburg and they’ve got both in Tom Silvestro.

The Lions added another Tiger to the den by securing the talented midfielder from Richmond, he joins teammate Jacob Ballard at Piranha Park.

Silvestro played 17 VFL games this season but missed out on Richmond’s run to the premiership, squeezed out by the plethora of AFL-listed players.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/coburg-recruit-tom-silvestro-to-add-leadership-outside-polish-in-2020/news-story/556626f55a712ef5506dfe05a71c5e4e
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on December 09, 2019, 01:17:09 PM
Ex Port player Aidyn Johnson will be playing for our VFL side in 2020.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on December 09, 2019, 02:11:46 PM
Ex Port player Aidyn Johnson will be playing for our VFL side in 2020.

CHEERS
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 21, 2019, 04:07:45 AM
VFL Tigers announce key additions

richmondfc.com.au
20 December 2019


Richmond VFL is delighted to announce the recruitment of Aidyn Johnson, Nathan Cooper and Cody Henness for the 2020 season.

Johnson, 22, arrives at the Swinburne Centre with AFL experience, having spent the past four years at Port Adelaide where he played 11 AFL games and booted eight goals.

The 185cm forward often starred at SANFL level and will add speed and agility to the premiership Tigers’ lineup while also strengthening the Club’s strong link with the Bendigo Pioneers, where he played TAC Cup in 2014-2015.

Johnson, who trained with Sydney in the hope of an AFL lifeline in the leadup to this year’s draft, said his relationship with new Richmond VFL coach Xavier Clarke was the deciding factor in his decision to join Richmond.

“I actually went over to South Africa with ‘X’ in 2014, he was the coach of the Boomerangs side which was a bit of fun, so that was a pull to get me here and also how connected all of the boys are,” he said.

“Already everyone has been so welcoming, and I know that I have made the right decision.

“On field I just want to play consistent footy and give myself the best chance to play AFL again; and it’d be nice to win a premiership here as well.”

Cooper, a key defender with excellent athletic traits, had an outstanding 2019 at Wangaratta Rovers in the Ovens and Murray.

The 22-year-old has previously played state league football for Sydney University in the NEAFL and was one of the standout performers in Victoria Country’s representative game against the VAFA in July.

Henness, a 193cm utility, has crossed over to Richmond VFL from Footscray, where he spent the past two seasons.

The youngster (20) played seven games for the Bulldogs in 2018 before injuries limited him mostly to his home club Frankston YCW this season.

Clarke said that the trio of playing additions would bolster the flexibility and strength of the list.

“It’s always good to add more AFL experience to the squad, and Aidyn along with the rest of the boys will bring high training standards to the group,” he said.

“Nathan has spent some time in the Sydney Academy and will add to our tall stocks and Cody also has some really good size and versatility.

“It’s exciting to have them on board.”

Highly rated assistant coach Clay Illman has also joined the program as one of two new line coaches (forwards).

Illman was a senior assistant coach at Williamstown this year and is a teacher and First XVIII Head Coach at Pentleigh and Essendon Grammar School.

Clarke said he was excited by the new ideas that Illman, along with Sam Lonergan (AFL Development and VFL midfield coach) would bring into the program.

“Sam has been coaching his own team for the past couple of years and will continue to develop while also working in our AFL program,” Clarke said.

“Clay is a really good person with a strong teaching background and method of coaching. He’s still learning the way we play, but after four years at Williamstown he’s got some really strong VFL experience.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/550830/vfl-tigers-announce-key-additions
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: cub on December 21, 2019, 09:29:48 AM
Another Tiger swaps stripes for Lions

Ben Higgins
Moreland Leader
19 November 2019


Leadership and outside polish were two key off-season needs at Coburg and they’ve got both in Tom Silvestro.

The Lions added another Tiger to the den by securing the talented midfielder from Richmond, he joins teammate Jacob Ballard at Piranha Park.

Silvestro played 17 VFL games this season but missed out on Richmond’s run to the premiership, squeezed out by the plethora of AFL-listed players.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/coburg-recruit-tom-silvestro-to-add-leadership-outside-polish-in-2020/news-story/556626f55a712ef5506dfe05a71c5e4e

Isnt Moore there also? Coburg are stone motherless broke got me baffled?
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Post by: WilliamPowell on December 21, 2019, 12:13:15 PM

Isnt Moore there also? Coburg are stone motherless broke got me baffled?

Yes signed for 2 years

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=29631.msg669722#msg669722

Perhaps we should ask John Setka? . Coburg's 2 biggest sponsor's are CFMEU and ETU  ;D
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on December 21, 2019, 02:36:45 PM
Commie Carey's dodgy union mates.... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on December 22, 2019, 08:55:54 AM
X Naish and Castagna's young brother are training with the VFL with the hope of securing a contract for 2020.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on December 22, 2019, 09:45:28 AM
cheers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Dont Argue on December 22, 2019, 10:10:21 AM
X Naish and Castagna's young brother are training with the VFL with the hope of securing a contract for 2020.

Are they both too old to be playing in the elite Northern Knights U/18 competition?
Or have they both not made the grade?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on December 22, 2019, 01:52:19 PM
Xavier is the family dud....youngest brother Charlie will be the family star... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Dont Argue on December 22, 2019, 02:01:38 PM
Xavier is the family dud....youngest brother Charlie will be the family star... :shh

Is Castagna’s brother Bizzaro George?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on December 22, 2019, 03:10:48 PM
A clean, one-touch player with good disposal who makes good decisions and is a Dead-Eye Dick in front of goal? Hope so... :shh
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Post by: one-eyed on January 19, 2020, 02:40:57 AM
Paul Amy @PaulAmy375

Good pick-up for Richmond VFL in flanker/wingman Lachlan Williams. Played national Under 18s for Vic Country last year and highly regarded at Dandenong Stingrays. Son of former Leongatha champion Craig Williams.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1218025407351422976
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Post by: taztiger4 on January 22, 2020, 07:07:12 PM

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/556012/gallery-vfl-training-january-21

Lots of new faces, I recognised the following from 2019 list
Morro, Beasley, Street, Thompson, Baltas, Diggins, Hayward, Coffield, Bruce & Coates

and new signings Cody Henness, Nathan Cooper, Lachlan Williams

Couldnt spot Aidyn Johnson - Ex Port Power
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on January 22, 2020, 08:24:00 PM
Add Harris and Nelson to the list.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on January 22, 2020, 08:26:30 PM
Add Harris and Nelson to the list.

cheers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Dont Argue on January 22, 2020, 08:39:53 PM
Add Harris and Nelson to the list.

cheers

Can you post a silly photo of the men’s team please Taz? 🤪
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on January 22, 2020, 08:49:07 PM
Add Harris and Nelson to the list.

cheers

Can you post a silly photo of the men’s team please Taz? 🤪

LOL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 17, 2020, 07:02:19 PM
2020 VFL pre-season camp:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ3qS0pU4AAf-2J?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ3qSzxUEAEXX2a?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ3qSzwUEAAzcCD?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ3qS0BU8A8CHkV?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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Post by: one-eyed on March 01, 2020, 05:56:32 AM
Aidyn Johnson will play for Fitzroy Stars when Richmond VFL duties allow

Ben Higgins,
Preston Leader
February 28, 2020


Fitzroy Stars have won the battle for former AFL player Aidyn Johnson’s signature.

The delisted Port Adelaide midfielder had initially joined VAFA Premier Division club Old Scotch but will instead line up for the Stars when his VFL duties allow after lodging a clearance.

Johnson is expected to be a key member of Richmond’s VFL premiership defence this season but the NFL Division 2 club hopes he will be available for 3-5 games.

Originally drafted by the Power with pick No.45 in 2015, the 22-year-old played 11 AFL games before being cut last year.

Fitzroy Stars chief executive Simon Minton-Connell was rapt to have Johnson on board, even if only as a VFL aligned player.

“Aidyn’s a terrific kid, I hope he does really well (at Richmond),” Minton-Connell said.

“He’ll play a lot of footy at Richmond, so it will be the minimum (games) but we’ll take what we can get with a kid like that.

“He’s been working with at the club for a couple of weeks now and we’re looking forward to having him as part of the community.”

Johnson will be one of two VFL players at the Stars this season with Hedley Smith retaining his contract at Coburg.

Old Scotch lodged a clearance for Johnson on February 1 but 20 days later a second clearance was submitted for the young gun to join the Stars.

Cardinals football director Donald McDonald confirmed Johnson’s decision to switch clubs.

“We respect what Aidyn wants to do … if his preference is to play at Fitzroy Stars then we won’t stand in his way” he said.

“I don’t think Aidyn has come back to play football with Fitzroy Stars or Old Scotch, he’s come back to play with Richmond VFL.

“There’s no tug of war between us and them, let’s put it that way.”

Richmond has a VFL bye in Round 2, while the Stars will also have a week off because of the Easter long weekend.

The Tigers next break will come in Round 11 when Fitzroy Stars are at home to Lower Plenty on Saturday, June 13.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/aidyn-johnson-will-play-for-fitzroy-stars-when-richmond-vfl-duties-allow/news-story/d3dfbe5ac5b356ad5e1af22d9d454436
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2020, 03:22:16 PM
From Paul Amy's twitter:

NEAFL player Cooper Portelli (Gold Coast Suns) making a late run for the Richmond VFL list.
Former Murray Bushranger Nathan Oakes put pen to paper on Tuesday for a second season with the Tigers. Will retain Noble Park as his home club.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1235823275889983488
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2020, 03:56:21 PM
Our VFL side played Werribee in a practice match at Punt Rd this morning (10:30am start).

Higgins (not playing tomorrow) kicked 4 goals.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2020, 04:47:26 AM
Little birdie said that in the VFL practice game today that Nank was our best & put his hand up for rnd 1. Young Higgo kicked 4 goals too..

https://twitter.com/Tigers_of_Old/status/1236208957108051971

Can confirm. Nank and Snags were the clear standouts.

Garthwaite wasn’t too bad either. Though he needs to work on his anger management I’d say  ;D

https://twitter.com/Borgus17/status/1236209226290098178
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Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2020, 03:37:04 PM
VFL side won by 52 points.

VFL Tigers overrun Werribee

By Brenton Mann
AFL Media
8 March 2020


Just like that, VFL footy’s back.

The Tigers welcomed Werribee to Punt Road Oval on a tranquil Saturday morning in Autumn, their main goal, to re-establishing the “Richmond Brand”.

After the resounding Club-wide success of 2019, new VFL coach, Xavier Clarke felt it was imperative that the Tigers re-cement the values that have made Richmond, Richmond.

For Richmond, the values of connection, celebration and playing to your strengths are not personnel or scoreboard dependent, but part of the Tigers’ mantra.

Staying true to those values allowed Richmond to overrun Werribee in the second half, finishing 52 points the better, the scoreboard reading 14.9 (93) to 6.5 (41) as the final siren sounded.

From the outset, you wouldn’t have guessed that this was a game in early March, not being played for premiership points.

Both sides cracked in as the intensity rose as the seconds ticked by.

The sight of Toby Nankervis bounding across the Punt Rd turf, sticking big tackles, clutching intercept marks, piercing left-foot passes into the corridor and setting up goals would have warmed the hearts of the Tiger Army.

Nankervis had a direct hand in Richmond’s opening major after outpointing his opponent at half forward, the returning ruckman wheeled onto his trusty left, scrubbed a kick forward which found Oleg Markov streaming into space.

Markov then unselfishly handed off to Jack Higgins, who trotted into the open goal.

The goal may have been finished by Higgins, but it was started by Mabior Chol who shared the ruck/forward duties with “Nank”.

Higgins finished the game with an equal game-high four majors and was at his effervescent best, using his football guile to constantly put teammates in better positions.

With Werribee attacking ferociously, Chol cruised into the defensive 50 to stymie their foray forward, he tracked the ball to the boundary line, gathered, handballed the ball back into play, then carved a pass to find Jake Aarts on the wing.

The tools were there for all to see, Chol’s supreme marking ability and springy leap, his effortless and economical running gait that allows him to glide across the turf as well as his slicing left boot.

Chol was also deadly in attack, bagging four majors.

After a successful stint at AFL level last year, “Marbs” has an added air of confidence about his standing in 2020 and looks set to further add to his game tally at senior level.

Jack Graham was another who stood out and didn’t miss a beat in his first game back after his heroics in the 2019 preliminary final win over Geelong.

Graham picked up exactly where he left off, using his body as a battering ram, covering nearly every inch of grass as he willed himself from contest to contest.

The bullocking midfielder played the first three quarters and was rested for the last.

Kamdyn McIntosh was another who suited up on his return from a syndesmosis injury sustained on the Club's pre-season camp on the Gold Coast.

McIntosh sidled up next to Ryan Garthwaite, Ben Miller and Noah Balta, assuming a role at half-back and enjoyed some time on a wing, he too played three out of four quarters.

McIntosh guided budding wingers Fraser Turner and Hugo Ralphsmith, with the latter duo also plying their trade in the back half, providing grunt and courage, coupled with drive and dash.

From a midfield perspective a svelte looking Jack Ross led the charge along with young brute, Riley Collier-Dawkins, who spilt his time between midfield and forward.

Collier-Dawkins' strength forward of centre is his contested marking and that was on show against Werribee.

Ross shot to prominence last year on the back of his unwavering courage and work rate, along with his ruthless aggression and decision making in traffic.

Those traits are further enhanced 12 months on as he constantly won the ball in the clinches, feeding it out to the likes of Patrick Naish, Higgins and Ralphsmith.

Another year in the system has seen him up his defensive running intent as he consistently dropped back into defensive 50 cutting off Werribee’s thrusts forward.

Will Martyn plays in a similar way to Ross, as the first-year onballer showed a thirst for the contest, gritty work rate and serene decision making.

Down back, Balta, Garthwaite and Miller showed that the Tigers are well stocked in the defensive key posts as the trio repeatedly thwarted Werribee's attacking chains.

A little rusty in the opening quarter, Garthwaite and Balta especially lifted their rating, spoiling and intercepting in the air and tackling anyone in their vicinity once the ball hit the deck.

For a practice match, “X’s Men” would have taken solace in the fact that their blitz pressure, celebration and connection shone brightest and will be used as the bedrock for how they’ll play in 2020.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/573533/vfl-tigers-overrun-werribee
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 12, 2020, 02:25:14 PM
Tomorrow night's VFL practice match between Richmond and Coburg at Punt Rd will be off limits to spectators due to the Coronavirus.

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Important update for all club members and supporters.

Tomorrow night's Richmond v Coburg practice match at Punt Rd has been declared a "behind closed doors" practice match due to the measures in place to combat the Coronavirus.

No Coburg FC members, supporters or family members of players will be allowed entry.

Only club staff with gameday roles, our coaches and our players that are playing will be allowed entry.

Thanks in advance for your understanding, the game starts at 6.30pm tomorrow and our club will provide social media updates for everyone to keep upto date with scores.

https://twitter.com/coburgfc

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Richmond is currently closed to external visitors as the Club continues to take precautions against coronavirus.

The Club’s Membership hotline will continue to operate, and the Tigerland Superstore will continue normal business hours. Membership can be contacted on 1300 RICHMOND (742 466)

There are no open training sessions scheduled until further notice.

Thank you to our members and supporters for understanding at this time.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/575556/club-update-coronavirus-precautions
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 13, 2020, 01:39:51 PM
The practice match tonight has been cancelled.
Title: No VFL? Latest development on the coronavirus crisis (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on March 14, 2020, 03:50:46 PM
No VFL? Latest developments on the coronavirus crisis

By Damian Barrett
afl.com.au
14 March 2020


VICTORIAN AFL clubs are considering pulling their involvement from the 2020 VFL competition.

The move has been canvassed on Saturday in a series of conference calls and meetings with AFL officials, as the industry continues to wrestle with contingencies pertaining to the coronavirus outbreak.

A day after publicly committing to playing its round one series of matches as fixtured, the AFL again briefed club CEOs and presidents on Saturday morning and early afternoon about plans for round two and beyond.

It emerged during those discussions that several clubs believe they need to remove their players from any involvement with their VFL organisations, where they come in contact with people who are outside their own heavily-controlled and medically-focused work environments.

If a majority of Victorian clubs withdrew their players from VFL involvement, it would place the 2020 VFL season in jeopardy.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/385050/no-vfl-latest-developments-on-the-coronavirus-crisis
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on March 15, 2020, 07:17:42 PM
Did we not play this game because we didn't want to mingle with people from Coburg?
Title: Re: No VFL? Latest development on the coronavirus crisis (afl site)
Post by: DCrane on March 15, 2020, 08:31:50 PM
No VFL? Latest developments on the coronavirus crisis

By Damian Barrett
afl.com.au
14 March 2020


VICTORIAN AFL clubs are considering pulling their involvement from the 2020 VFL competition.

The move has been canvassed on Saturday in a series of conference calls and meetings with AFL officials, as the industry continues to wrestle with contingencies pertaining to the coronavirus outbreak.

A day after publicly committing to playing its round one series of matches as fixtured, the AFL again briefed club CEOs and presidents on Saturday morning and early afternoon about plans for round two and beyond.

It emerged during those discussions that several clubs believe they need to remove their players from any involvement with their VFL organisations, where they come in contact with people who are outside their own heavily-controlled and medically-focused work environments.

If a majority of Victorian clubs withdrew their players from VFL involvement, it would place the 2020 VFL season in jeopardy.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/385050/no-vfl-latest-developments-on-the-coronavirus-crisis

We've gone first.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/385713/tigers-suspend-vfl-program-because-of-coronavirus-crisis

Surely an indication that the club wants out of the seniors as well, there is no way Thursday night will go ahead.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on March 15, 2020, 08:37:17 PM
2020 VFL season should be suspended. only AFL MATCHES should go ahead.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: DCrane on March 15, 2020, 08:44:33 PM
Is there a difference in the risk of exposure depending on the grade of footy? The risk would probably be higher in the AFL, as there are far more people involved in the running of the game, even without crowds, the more people you are exposed to, the higher the risk.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2020, 02:46:58 PM
VFL season set to be suspended indefinitely

SEN
16 March 2020


The VFL season has been suspended indefinitely as AFL teams crack down on player interaction ahead of their own campaigns, according to multiple reports.

Richmond and the Western Bulldogs had already pulled the plug on their teams, wanting to limit who their AFL players are exposed to.

Due to the cancellation of the Victorian Development League in 2017, which helped fill VFL rosters and served as a reserves league for it, clubs became completely reliant on AFL-listed talent filling out sides.

With AFL clubs now pulling their players, the league simply can’t fill its sides.

Leading VFL writer for Leader Newspapers Paul Amy believes this decision will put “enormous financial strain” on standalone teams Williamstown, Port Melbourne, Coburg, Frankston and Werribee.

The AFL season is still scheduled to go ahead at this stage. The VFL season was set to get underway on April 3rd.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/03/15/report-vfl-season-set-to-be-suspended-indefinitely/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on March 16, 2020, 03:00:51 PM
Good idea if the AFL season is to go ahead as teams will need all 40 players to be able to field teams week to week. 

I still believe the AFL season will be postponed indefinetly before Thursday.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 17, 2020, 04:08:19 PM
Good idea if the AFL season is to go ahead as teams will need all 40 players to be able to field teams week to week. 

I still believe the AFL season will be postponed indefinetly before Thursday.




Agreed. AFL just trying to save some of their $$$.

Season likely won't happen at all unless we can contain the virus ASAP but we're not looking too good so far.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2020, 02:02:06 PM
THE AFL'S second-tier and development competitions are set for major reform as the industry braces for significant changes and the inevitability of smaller list sizes.

Several football and list bosses conceded to AFL.com.au they won't have the money to pay the necessary staff to run a state league team, plus there won't be enough players if list sizes shrink.

A national reserves competition wasn't viable even before the coronavirus cash crisis but one option being raised is the merging of the VFL and NEAFL.

Another possibility is a 23-and-under competition, with dispensation to play a certain number of older players, although this idea has obvious flaws.

But as one list boss told AFL.com.au: "There is no silly suggestion at this time."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/390820/why-state-and-development-leagues-are-set-for-significant-change
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 26, 2020, 12:56:19 PM
The issue the AFL are "worried" about amid coronavirus crisis

By SEN
26 April 2020


The prospect of a national second tier is one of the biggest issues facing the AFL currently, according to SEN Chief Sports Reporter Sam Edmund.

The VFL, alongside the various other state-based competitions are currently also in hiatus alongside the AFL season.

How the likes of the SANFL in South Australia, WAFL in Western Australia and the NEAFL across New South Wales and Queensland look when the coronavirus crisis ends is the topic of much debate and Edmund forecast some sort of change was on the horizon.

“This is as hotly debated and worried about as any issue surrounding COVID-19 at the moment,” Edmund said on Crunchtime.

“Just what does the second tier look like – I keep coming back to that quote from Gillon McLachlan a week ago when he makes specific mention of building a bottom-up model.

“If that speaks to anything, it’s a second-tier model."

Player agent Liam Pickering said uniting all states under one national second-tier competition would be the ideal model.

“The ideal scenario would be a national second-tier competition,” he said.

“Where it’s difficult is the interstate teams, the WA commission own the West Coast Eagles and they’ve got their own team. Where can the Crows recruit from and Port Adelaide have their own history too.

“The NEAFL have their own competition but it’s sort of a ho-hum competition compared to the VFL and the SANFL.

“I’m not sure all the clubs are getting true and equal development in their lists because injuries play a fairly big part in it.

“The money is at the very top and not at the lower level which is a problem.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/04/26/the-issue-the-afl-are-worried-about-amid-coronavirus-crisis/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2020, 02:31:11 PM
An eastern seaboard league shapes as a possible solution to the second-tier competition conundrum facing the AFL.

Under the concepts raised at last week's talent pathways committee meetings, AFL.com.au understands one proposal could see the Sydney, Greater Western Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast reserves sides join the Victorian clubs' competition in 2021.

While the South Australian and West Australian AFL clubs may also alter their second-tier set ups depending on list cuts, a national reserves competition was all but ruled out by West Coast boss Trevor Nisbett on the weekend, who said it would be "too expensive" for the Eagles to be a part of it.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/432408/eastern-seaboard-second-tier-comp-on-radar-concerns-for-neafl
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on May 04, 2020, 07:35:43 PM
An eastern seaboard league shapes as a possible solution to the second-tier competition conundrum facing the AFL.

Under the concepts raised at last week's talent pathways committee meetings, AFL.com.au understands one proposal could see the Sydney, Greater Western Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast reserves sides join the Victorian clubs' competition in 2021.

While the South Australian and West Australian AFL clubs may also alter their second-tier set ups depending on list cuts, a national reserves competition was all but ruled out by West Coast boss Trevor Nisbett on the weekend, who said it would be "too expensive" for the Eagles to be a part of it.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/432408/eastern-seaboard-second-tier-comp-on-radar-concerns-for-neafl

Tasmania also have a licence to rejoin the VFL next year IIRC
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 05, 2020, 04:16:41 PM
State league could be scrapped as AFL leaves VFL clubs in the dark

May 5, 2020
Matt Balmer
FOX SPORTS


With the AFL poised to restart the competition in June, nothing is set in stone over the state leagues across the country.

Carlton has already severed ties with its aligned club Northern Blues, leaving a number of standalone clubs potentially to go it alone in 2020.

Veteran AFL journalist Caroline Wilson suggested a big restructure was coming, with Footy Classified host Craig Hutchison believing the competition won’t go ahead this year.

“The VFL have not even had the AFL come to them for directions on what the VFL will even look like,” Matthew Lloyd revealed on Channel 9’s Footy Classified.

“We’re hoping to get an AFL season in the next five to six weeks, the VFL don’t even know. They’ve got CEOs who are stacking shelves at Bunnings, they’ve got all their staff who aren’t even there.

“If you’re the 23rd player picked at AFL level in five weeks time, you don’t even know what you’re doing at the moment.”

There is also a possibility VFL clubs which are aligned with AFL clubs, such as Sandringham and Casey, won’t be able to use AFL-listed players if a season goes ahead.

“The own clubs have decided ‘let’s sort out our own working groups’ because they’re not getting anything from AFL level,” he added.

“A seven to ten game season is all they might get. We may not get AFL players who don’t get a game, so suddenly we are funding every single player we’ve got.

“A lot of their players are tradies and saying instead of getting $50 a week (in the VFL), I can work all day.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2020-vfl-state-leagues-neafl-afl-standalone-clubs-matthew-lloyd-footy-classified/news-story/b0315e511a22f01d44086b3e055ddffc
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 06, 2020, 03:44:14 PM
Clubs pushing for a joint NAB League -VFL return telecast on Seven to get footy back. Frustration grows at the lack of consultation from the AFL. And is aligning NAB League and VFL clubs the way of the future to cut costs and streamline coaching?

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/vfl/clubs-pitch-a-combined-vflnab-league-season-to-afl/news-story/df2f8750a47b28c1a75462f68da0ae7b
Title: State league ban: Scratch match plan emerging for AFL fringe players (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on May 12, 2020, 03:05:53 PM
State league ban: 'Scratch match' plan emerging for AFL fringe players

By Marc McGowan
afl.com.au
12 may 2020


FOOTBALLERS not selected for their AFL side this year could instead compete in scratch matches against players in the same position at other clubs.

The AFL is understood to be contemplating alternative playing arrangements after telling clubs on Tuesday that no AFL footballers will be permitted to play in second-tier competitions in 2020.

That decision is based upon the part-time nature of those competitions not enabling AFL-listed players to adhere to the strict medical protocols that will be in place this season.

It's believed the AFL is also in regular dialogue with all state leagues across the country on the scenarios relating to them playing this year.

The move to consider scratch matches for overlooked AFL footballers means they will potentially be able to push their case for senior selection beyond just training.

It will help ease the fears of fringe players, particularly those out of contract, who could have been faced with the possibility of playing no football in 2020.

However, there are complications with this set-up, given the length of injury lists and number of available players can be drastically different from club to club.

That could lead to condensed games, less players on each team, or possibly even a situation where footballers on rival clubs might play alongside one another if necessary.

Any such matches would be held in a controlled environment, in line with AFL and government guidelines.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/433234/state-league-ban-scratch-match-plan-emerging-for-afl-fringe-players
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 14, 2020, 02:34:09 PM
The Latest On The AFL Reserves Situation

MMM
14 May 2020


With the AFL announcing that no AFL listed players were allowed to participate in the state leagues this season, the Hot Breakfast outlined what the season might look like for non-selected AFL players.

In a bid to still maintain match fitness, Eddie McGuire revealed that non-selected players are likely to be limited to internal scratch matches.

This could mean the only match play the 'reserves' will get could be a shortened game with 14-16 players per side.

"The players who are leftover who don't play on a weekend in the AFL team, will play scratch matches against each other," McGuire said.

"You won't be able to bring anybody in, and they won't be able to go out. They will quarantine the list of those players and they will play amongst themselves.

"It might be 16-vs-16, it might be 14-vs-14... If everyone is fit they might be able to get a full game up."

https://www.triplem.com.au/story/the-latest-on-the-afl-reserves-situation-161108
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 22, 2020, 04:17:12 PM
Luke Beveridge says cuts to football department staff make curtain-raisers the only feasible way to give fringe AFL players match practice when football resumes.

Beveridge said small-sided games or competitive training sessions against opponents on game day shaped as a solution.

https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/6766750/curtain-raisers-key-to-afl-match-practice/?cs=4783

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 31, 2020, 10:21:12 PM
Momentum is building towards the creation of a new 14-team AFL eastern seaboard reserves competition that would potentially replace the VFL and NEAFL, according to club chiefs.

A new league tying the four clubs in Queensland and New South Wales with the 10 Victorian clubs that would serve as a reserves development competition was shaping as a viable alternative to the problems of the existing second-tier format, according to Swans chief executive Tom Harley.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl-club-chiefs-back-push-for-new-14-team-reserves-competition-20200531-p54y5j.html
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 03, 2020, 02:01:13 PM
Curtain-raisers back? AFL gives clubs the green light to organise scratch matches

By Marc McGowan
afl.com.au
3 June 2020


The AFL has given free rein to clubs to organise scratch matches between themselves from next week.

Teams will have the option to hold these games as curtain-raisers or curtain-closers to senior fixtures, and they must be played at AFL-approved venues.

AFL.com.au understands League football operations manager Steve Hocking informed the 18 clubs on Wednesday of the conditions for interclub match practice between rounds two and five.

AFL umpires are not available to officiate these games, and it's believed the teams involved will instead need to allocate staff approved to make contact with players to serve as umpires.

This also means the footballers involved won't be subject to typical tribunal guidelines and can't be suspended, a policy that will rely on good faith between the competing clubs.

Club officials will need to lodge their game request with the AFL at least one week before the scheduled hitout, and they can only face teams based in the same state.

That leaves the 10 Victorian clubs to organise contests between them, with the AFL's preference being that they fall in line with the premiership season fixture where possible.

The length of quarters and number of players on each team can be mutually agreed upon between the two parties on a weekly basis.

This is important, given the likelihood of uneven playing numbers from club to club, because of injuries and other factors.

In extreme scenarios, clubs could even pool players together with rivals to stage a match in the case of mass injuries or a desire to play a game closer to normal circumstances.

As with AFL games, the practice matches will be closed to the public.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/441279/curtain-raisers-back-afl-gives-clubs-the-green-light-to-organise-scratch-matches
Title: Magpies, Tigers in curtain-raiser talks (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on June 04, 2020, 02:19:54 AM
Magpies, Tigers in curtain-raiser talks

Practice games Curtain-raisers are set to return at AFL matches after the league gave clubs approval to arrange practice games for players who miss selection. And Collingwood has already held talks with rival clubs.

Paywall: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/afl-clubs-get-green-light-for-practice-matches-for-unselected-players-could-play-as-curtainraisers-to-senior-matches/news-story/98ba7617a7719d43afe2f2f174b76efa

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on June 04, 2020, 11:00:25 AM
They should televise these. 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 05, 2020, 02:19:27 PM
The Magpies and Tigers will kick off the season restart at the MCG on Thursday night.

A spokesperson told AFL.com.au that MCG chiefs were yet to be contacted about a potential curtain-raiser on top of the senior game.

Richmond assistant coach Justin Leppitsch said it was important to have something in place for footballers who weren't playing AFL matches.

"As an industry, we'll look to somehow give those boys some games going forward," Leppitsch said.

"We're not sure how that looks at the moment but it's going to be a challenge to keep the match fitness up for the guys who don't play AFL."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/441766/four-afl-clubs-to-go-without-match-practice-for-non-selected-players


The article also says we won't be able to have a scratch match in round 5 for our reserve players given the game is interstate.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on June 07, 2020, 04:52:05 PM
I just read with interest that the non selected players would be having a scratch match prior to main game. 

Would be great to be able to see these players development and I hope the club records it and makes it available to the supporters
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 08, 2020, 11:15:38 PM
Richmond pair Luke Nelson and Nathan Oakes are heading to Tasmania.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/efl/luke-nelson-nathan-oakes-join-tasmanian-state-league/news-story/ddc669df0aa8a424256d0ef6b69c9061
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 25, 2020, 02:09:57 AM
Due to our long injury list and resulting lack of players, our ressies are playing in a combined Tigers/Demons/Bombers side versus Carlton's ressies.

source: Foxsports & SEN.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on July 25, 2020, 03:41:40 AM
Due to our long injury list and resulting lack of players, our ressies are playing in a combined Tigers/Demons/Bombers side versus Carlton's ressies.

source: Foxsports & SEN.

Gross
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Knighter on July 25, 2020, 10:32:21 AM
Due to our long injury list and resulting lack of players, our ressies are playing in a combined Tigers/Demons/Bombers side versus Carlton's ressies.

source: Foxsports & SEN.

Why the f are our left overs back at a punt Rd then?
Title: Scratch Match Player Summary
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 27, 2020, 10:22:05 AM
Scratch match player summary

By Richmond Media

Five Richmond players joined forces with players from Melbourne and Essendon to take on Carlton in a scratch match on Friday afternoon on the Gold Coast.

Oleg Markov, Sydney Stack, Riley Collier-Dawkins, Jack Ross and Callum Coleman-Jones all featured in the 16 v 16 game, which comprised of three 20-minute periods.

The combined team, dubbed the Rich-bourne Bombers, got the win over the Blues.

While Richmond VFL coach Xavier Clarke admitted it was quite a bizarre set-up, he said it was a valuable opportunity for a solid hit-out, in what was the Tigers' first scrimmage since arriving on the Gold Coast.

"We tried to get our boys in their positions to get what we needed out of it," he said.

"We weren’t going to get exactly the game we wanted in terms of playing our system, but the priority was getting a game into those players so they can get some match conditioning.

"The philosophy of the game was just to get a hit-out which we got."


Clarke’s summary of how the Tigers’ players performed:

Oleg Markov

"Oleg was one who really stood out. He played across half back and did really well. His run and carry caught my eye."

Sydney Stack

"'Stacky' had time in the midfield and did some really good things in offence when he got the ball in his hands. He looked really lively around stoppages and contests which was great and did some good high-speed running."

Jack Ross

"'Rossy' played through the midfield and he did some really good things around getting the ball in his hands."

Riley Collier-Dawkins

"Played through the midfield. He kicked a really nice goal where he had three or four bounces down the wing and ran all the way until he was around 20 metres out and kicked the goal."

Callum Coleman-Jones


"Had some moments of playing to his strengths. He played ruck and went forward and kicked two goals which was good for him."

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/782987/scratch-match-player-summary
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on July 27, 2020, 01:37:28 PM
Not giving us much with these observations.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on July 27, 2020, 01:40:10 PM
No Dow?

Interesting to see if we bring any of these 5 in or were those like Dow who didn't play 'rested' for Wed night?   

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 27, 2020, 03:01:36 PM
......he did some good things.....

Add name, copy and paste.  :rollin
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on July 27, 2020, 03:10:04 PM
Stack in for James Aish..uh I mean Patrick Naish.... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 02, 2020, 06:56:28 PM
Our ressies played in a combined Tigers/Bulldogs/Suns 18 vs 18 scratch match today including swapping jumpers.

source: Tom Browne on 7news.

The dogs lost Hunter to injury. No mention of our boys copping any injuries.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 13, 2020, 04:00:13 AM
Xavier Clarke on the Tigers who are playing in scratch matches:

Combining with other clubs for scratch matches
 
"It has been challenging and as the season goes on, we are faced with more of those challenges... We chose not to bring our full list up, and those boys will join us on Thursday, so we'll have more numbers. But, we've had six to seven guys that we've needed to find some games for, and it's been quite funny working with other clubs to try and fit in games. The first week, we joined with Melbourne and Essendon to play Carlton. The second game, we joined up with the Bulldogs, and the last game, Essendon. It's a funny time, but I think our players just love playing footy. They love getting out there and having a kick."

Thomson Dow

"Thomson's been really good. He's played two of the scrimmage games we've had...he's got great agility around the ball, he's played on the wing and at times on-ball, and we've seen some of the things he can do really well. When he does get the ball, he does explode from the stoppage or contest and he's got really good pace. We've been impressed with what he's been doing...it's been good to get some game time into him and he's certainly showing some of the things he can do really well."

Callum Coleman-Jones

"'CJ' played well the first couple of games. He played ruck and forward. Unfortunately, he had a little bit of a hotspot on his foot which restricted him from playing the last game but he was coming along really well and developing really well. We know he's got a great talent, he's really good as a forward and he also can play that ruck role."

Hugh Ralphsmith

"We really like Hugo, he's got some talent and he's showing some really good things in the way he goes about it. He's certainly going to be a player for us, whether that's on the wing or half-forward...he kicked two nice goals again on the weekend. We like the way he goes about it. He runs really hard and he's got a bit of flair about him."

Jack Graham

"He played forward and midfield on the weekend in his first scrimmage game. He did really well, His first half was phenomenal, his running ability from contest to contest was elite."

Patrick Naish
"Played a bit of time at half-back. He's a really good ball user and he played that to his strengths on the weekend. So it was great to see him go back and build a bit of confidence but also win the ball as well."

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/793977/coaches-corner-clarke-on-development
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 09, 2020, 02:57:39 PM
Second-Tier Competition

The VFL & NEAFL will combine into one Second-Tier Competition that will sit alongside the SANFL and the WAFL in 2021.

AFL Clubs based in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria will be provided with flexibility to determine the form of their involvement in Second-Tier Football in 2021 with three options available to each of those Clubs:

- Field a standalone team
- Align with an existing Second-Tier Club
- Spread their AFL-listed players across multiple Second-Tier Clubs.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/498142/player-movement-dates-second-tier-next-generation-academies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2020, 05:06:52 AM
Documents sent to clubs by the AFL refer to the "VFL/East Coast second tier competition" as a "working title".

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/vfl/name-change-poser-as-vfl-expands-to-take-in-interstate-clubs/news-story/98b533f9c005a1cfe4c3f9a6556fbefb

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I'm hearing that alignments with AFL clubs might be forced upon the stand-alone clubs, depending on the cuts to list sizes of the almighty AFL.

That's what i'm hearing, if the cuts to AFL lists are such that they won't have the numbers to field their own teams then the stand-alones will be forced into alignments with them so that their (the AFL-listed players) will have somewhere to play.

There are also rules around the composition of playing lists, ie stand-alone clubs will have to contract 20 players under the age of 23, and 10 must be under the age of 21. Aligned and AFL clubs will be permitted to list five players over the age of 23. Five will have to be under the age of 23, and 20 other players under 21, sourced from zones that each club has been allocated.

I assume this is to create a pathway from the NAB Cup to the VFL that the Development League used to provide until some highly-paid exec at the AFL decided that it was 'not sustainable' ......

https://vflfooty.com/?q=node/10639&page=2
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on October 02, 2020, 08:20:29 AM
Who should we align with under any proposal of alignments for VFL footy?

I would like to see us try and get a foothold in Bayside Melbourne. St Kilda have been a rabble for 100 years theyll continue to be a rabble.

 That being the case we should cut their lunch and try and do a deal with Sandringham. That would give us exposure to some really wealthy suburbs like brighton and hampton and black rock and beaumauris stretching as far as parkdale and chelsea. This area along with our current strongholds in the south east, and east would help sustain us for the decades to come.



Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on October 02, 2020, 09:41:52 AM
Unless we have full development control of that team its pointless.
The Coburg years prove how destructive to development it can be.

We should do all we can to keep our successfully winning development program going. I can’t see why we can’t keep the status quo

It’s not like we are a poor club. We have the money and the support.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on October 02, 2020, 11:39:16 AM
HTF are Norf able to retain their stand alone  VFL side and we're not?  :huh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on October 02, 2020, 01:50:59 PM
HTF are Norf able to retain their stand alone  VFL side and we're not?  :huh

Special consideration in case they are relegated from AFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 02, 2020, 02:03:30 PM
Unless we have full development control of that team its pointless.
The Coburg years prove how destructive to development it can be.

We should do all we can to keep our successfully winning development program going. I can’t see why we can’t keep the status quo

It’s not like we are a poor club. We have the money and the support.

We could have 100 million bucks in the bank but it means very little

Costs for running a stand alone VFL side falls under the soft cap

Which has been slashed by over $3 million for season 2021

It costs approx $600k to $800k season to run a stand alone VFL side

So changes need to be made in the footy dept to come under the cap

Biggest challenge the Club has faced in quite sometime

Somethings will have to go or be significantly changed

Suppose it comes down how you prioritise things
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on October 02, 2020, 02:50:42 PM
All that work to become a financial powerhouse stuffed over by weirdos who eat bats
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: julzqld on October 02, 2020, 05:28:31 PM
All that work to become a financial powerhouse stuffed over by weirdos who eat bats
:lol pretty much sums it up
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on October 20, 2020, 09:10:46 PM
VFL program to continue i believe with top up players from the NAB League :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on October 20, 2020, 09:21:17 PM
Great news that.What's the nab under 18.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on October 20, 2020, 10:34:52 PM
.What's the nab under 18.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAB_League

 :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 29, 2020, 06:37:09 PM
Confirmed on RFC website

We will be fielding a standalone 2nd Tier comp side (VFL side)

We are one of 22 teams in the eastern seaboard comp

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/832549/richmond-to-feature-in-east-coast-second-tier-competition
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 18, 2020, 07:01:55 PM
The Commission accepted the following adjustment to be implemented in the 2021 VFL and East Coast Second-Tier Competition:

Three players to be stationed inside 50 metres at each stoppage

A minimum of three Players from each team to be stationed inside 50 metres – including one pair in the Goal Square – at all Kick Ins and Boundary Throw Ins. The officiating Umpire will not recommence play until all players are in position. Where a team fails to comply at a Boundary Throw In, a Free Kick shall be awarded to the Player of the opposing Team at the point of the stoppage. Where the attacking team fails to comply at a Kick In, a 50-metre Penalty shall be awarded to the defending team.

The rule to be implemented in the VFL and East Coast Second-Tier Competition will be closely monitored prior to consideration as to whether it is implemented in the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/524846/game-adjustments-for-the-2021-toyota-afl-premiership-season
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 03, 2020, 12:58:43 AM
Our VFL side has lost a couple of our VFL-listed defenders.


Hugh Beasley has crossed to the Box Hill Hawks

https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=1416490472034369&_rdr

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Daniel Coffield has joined Sandringham

Coffield, is a back-man who has played 62 games with Richmond’s VFL side since 2016. In 2019 he was part of the Tiger’s VFL premiership winning side and also took out the Guinane Medal as the team’s Best and Fairest.

The intercepting defender is looking forward to a “new challenge” with Sandringham.

“I really loved my time at Richmond but it’s exciting to start something fresh. I really can’t wait,” he said.

Sandringham’s alignment with St Kilda, where his brother Nick plays, as well as the club’s appointment of former Tiger’s teammate Jake Batchelor as Head Coach, were major selling points for Coffield.

“My brother plays for St Kilda so family alignment was really appealing,” he said.

“I knew Batch because we played 30-35 games together at Richmond in the 2’s, which was another reason for me finding Sandringham appealing.

https://www.sandringhamfc.com.au/latest-news/sandringham-sign-ross-and-coffield-for-2021
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 01, 2021, 07:38:39 PM
VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2021 SEASON SET TO BEGIN APRIL 17

The AFL today announced the 2021 VFL season is set to begin on Saturday April 17, which will see state league men’s footy return to Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales after a 2020 season affected by COVID-19.

The home and away season will feature 22 clubs from Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria and will consist of a 16-game season across 19 rounds. The largest second-tier football competition in Australia will provide all players with a premium standard of football with VFL matches played in Queensland and New South Wales for the first time.

A Top Eight Finals structure will commence on Saturday August 28 with the VFL Grand Final to be held on the weekend of September 18/19. All clubs will have three allocated byes to provide an added level of flexibility to adjust where required.

The VFL Competition will integrate into a streamlined calendar for men’s football with the 2021 NAB League Boys, with both seasons running concurrently with the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

The 2021 fixture is set to be released at the end of February given the connection to the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The involvement of AFL-listed players from 14 AFL clubs in the VFL competition is central to the fixturing of the season. All clubs and fans have shown resilience and patience ahead of the fixture release.

All clubs have commenced preseason training and are following the return-to-train protocols and guidelines established by the AFL. Club practice matches will commence in March.

Clubs:

Standalone Clubs: Aspley, Coburg, Frankston, Northern Bullants, Port Melbourne, Southport, Werribee, Williamstown

Standalone AFL Clubs: Brisbane Lions, Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Footscray, Geelong Cats, Gold Coast SUNS, GWS GIANTS, North Melbourne, Richmond, Sydney Swans

Aligned Clubs: Sandringham, Box Hill Hawks, Casey Demons

All clubs will have connections to community clubs and pathway programs, including a varied alignment to Under-19 NAB League Clubs for Victorian-based teams and state league programs for New South Wales and Queensland-based teams.

The AFL will continue to work with all AFL Clubs on their non-selected AFL players ahead of their respective 2021 seasons and their involvement in state league football.

The AFL will continue to review all arrangements including return-to-play protocols and the return of fans to matches in consultation with clubs, the various State Governments and respective Health Officers to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved in this competition remains the priority.

https://vfl.com.au/victorian-football-league-2021-season-set-to-begin-april-17/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Tragic on February 01, 2021, 09:12:26 PM
Are they seriously going to call it the VFL with multiple teams from QLD and NSW?

Surely East Coast Football League would be better or ECFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 02, 2021, 02:50:15 PM
VFL update: season to start on Sat, April 17, each club to play 16 games across 19 rounds. A top eight locked in for finals and the grand final is set down for the weekend of Sept 18-19. Fixture to be released at the end of Feb.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 16, 2021, 05:25:13 PM
Been a lot of departures from Richmond VFL since the 2019 premiership year. But Steve Morris is returning to lead a young list. Brad Melville, the prominent @MelbCC allrounder and 2017 Wangaratta Magpies (thanks @david_johnston5) premiership player, is a good addition.

As Aaron Heppell returns to Leongatha, another Parrot sets out for the VFL. Onballer Cam Olden has made the Richmond VFL list and Gatha coach Paul Carbis reckons he’ll make a player. Featured in the 2019 GF team in his first year out of the Under 18s.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 17, 2021, 04:42:48 PM
Premier Cricket allrounder Brad Melville links with Richmond’s VFL team

Richmond’s VFL squad for 2021 includes a string of promising players from the ranks of country football.

Paul Amy
The Leader
February 16, 2021


Brad Melville’s sporting focus has switched.

For a few years it was on cricket, and it took him through elite state pathways and on to Victorian Premier level.

Now it’s on football, and he’s linked with Richmond for the expanded 2021 VFL competition.

The 22-year-old is taking a spell from wicket-taking and run-making after combining both sports 12 months ago, with some difficulty.

Melville was playing with the strong Melbourne Cricket Club while training with the VFL Tigers.

“It got a bit too much come February, March, and all the training was on the same night,’’ he said.

“It really didn’t work for me. There were games last season where I wasn’t needed with bat or ball so I sort of stayed in the First XI for a fair while and probably didn’t need to train too much to be honest, but I thought I’d have this season off and put everything into footy and see where that goes.

“I’m a little bit more passionate about footy now … probably hadn’t enjoyed my cricket as much in the past couple of seasons, whereas I’ve really enjoyed my footy and done everything I could to improve it.’’

From Wangaratta, Melville, a middle-order batsman and off-spinner, was a Victorian Under 15 selection and a state Under 17 and Under 19 representative after he chose to concentrate on cricket.

Playing for North East Knights, he cracked centuries in the Youth Premier League at Under 14 and then Under 16 level, marking him out as a going-places player.

Melbourne never misses a good prospect, and in his first full season with the Demons he made his First XI debut in 2016-17.

“When I was younger I had to make a decision about what I wanted to do, and cricket was my main ambition then,’’ he said.

Still, he was an accomplished footballer for Wangaratta Magpies, playing his first senior game when he was 16. No wonder the Murray Bushrangers made contact.

Melville figured in the club’s Ovens and Murray premiership under the coaching of Dean Stone in 2017, former Demon Michael Newton bagging eight goals in the victory over Albury.

He came to appreciate the flag more when grand final losses followed in 2018 and ‘19.

Kicking 31 goals in 2019, Melville came to the notice of VFL clubs.

“I had a bit of interest, mainly from Werribee to start with, then Richmond and the Northern Blues,’’ he said.

“I’m living in Caulfield so I made the decision to go to Richmond. It’s probably the team closest to me.’’

It didn’t hurt Richmond that he’s a Tigers supporter.

Melville was on the list for the 2020 season that never heard a siren.

Since then the Tigers have been forced to pull back on their VFL program due to costs.

Their list will smaller than in 2019 – but topped up by players from the Murray Bushrangers and Oakleigh Chargers – and training will be held once a week.

Some of their more experienced players have moved on, including Jacob Ballard, Hugh Beasley and Daniel Coffield, but 2019 premiership captain Steve Morris has returned.

Melville said he was out to play “as many games as possible’’ in the VFL.

“My expectations aren’t too high,’’ he said.

“It’s only my second pre-season so I haven’t been in the system too long … I’m looking to play at Richmond as much as I can and if not play as good as footy as I can for ‘Wang’.

“Being with an AFL club it’s hard to predict how many games you’ll play or where you see yourself for Round 1, but I’ll do everything I can and do everything right.’’

Melville will retain the Magpies as his home club – they have recruited former Collingwood tall Ben Reid and Abraham Ankers from the NT and brought back Stone as coach following the departure of Luke Morgan – and will train with other Melbourne-based players at Collegians.

There will be a country flavour to the VFL Tigers this year; Leongatha’s Cam Olden and Seymour pair Dylan Cook and Sam Durham have also joined the club, and Nathan Oakes, originally from Nathalia, and Angus Hicks, from Shepparton, have returned to Punt Rd.

In his first year of senior football in 2019, Olden played in Leongatha’s grand final team.

Gatha coach Paul Carbis, a former Casey VFL assistant, believes the onballer is a player to watch.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/vfl-premier-cricket-allrounder-brad-melville-links-with-richmonds-vfl-team/news-story/b5c896cb64a6a3fea01662d58ff41a75#share-tools
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 27, 2021, 03:21:54 AM
A list of who is who of our VFL-listed and trial players yesterday.

Feel free to add or correct any names.

B-team:

11. VFL-lister?
12. VFL-lister?
13. Gallucci
22. VFL-lister?
26. VFL-lister?
34. VFL-lister?
35. VFL-lister?
36. VFL-lister?
37. Couroupis
38. VFL-lister?
43. Eggy
48. Josh Green

36 is VFL list Brad Melville
38 is VFL listed Nathan Oakes

I think 26 is VFL listed Cam Olden, beautiful kick of the footy
22 is Lachlan Street - played for our VFL in 2019, hasnt been listed in 2021 to my knowledge
As you stated taz, #22 is Lachlan Street
(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/liam-mckenna-of-essendon-competes-for-the-ball-with-lachlan-street-of-picture-id1146166399?s=594x594)

#36 is Brad Melville
(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/aab244721bc2d52a698413bd4ac391e5)

#38 is Nathan Oakes
(https://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/NathanOakes.jpg)


#11 is Sam Durham
(https://cdn.draftcentral.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/MB-Samuel-Durham-300x246.jpg)


BF says #26 is Garrett McDonagh

(https://scontent.fmel7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/83176117_1531172097031145_1933162237308960768_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=bfrBfU0LLEEAX-tw3_u&_nc_ht=scontent.fmel7-1.fna&oh=21c2d0f4c6f6882fda4b23de9944d362&oe=605E427C)(https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/attachments/1614318725983-png.1065775/)

Vision of McDonagh's long goal yesterday: https://giant.gfycat.com/ReflectingFirmHarvestmen.webm



This is Cam Olden below on the left:
(https://scontent.fmel7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57577046_1431644180308903_5060983281701355520_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=7D4y2UnTJx8AX8YFdwd&_nc_ht=scontent.fmel7-1.fna&oh=1e79f1cfd30e4becd0cf2e20d8c58b02&oe=605E855D)
https://www.facebook.com/leongathafnc/posts/cam-olden-tully-bernaldo-josh-hastings-jacob-lamers-tom-vander-kolk-and-travis-n/1431644203642234/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 27, 2021, 03:23:10 AM
Updated:

B-team:

11. Sam Durham
12. VFL-lister?
13. Jordan Gallucci
22. Lachlan Street
26. Garrett McDonagh
34. VFL-lister?
35. VFL-lister?
36. Brad Melville
37. Nick Couroupis
38. Nathan Oakes
43. Derek Eggmolesse-Smith
48. Josh Green
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on February 27, 2021, 08:51:12 AM
Thanks for clarifying that

Interesting VFL list build this year mainly due to Covid

In all our previous years as stand alone we have had a VFL list of 24 + in most years we have also had a VFL development list comprising a further 5 or 6 players.

For 2021 I cant find only 7 players confirmed,

Morro back as skipper +
Brad Melville   Wangaratta Magpies
Cam Olden   Leongatha Parrots
Nathan Oakes   Nathalia on list 2020, no games Covid
Angus Hicks   on VFL list 2019, broke leg in practice game
Dylan Cook   Seymour
Sam Durham   Seymour

VFL regulars such as Coffield, Beasley, Ballard, Thompson, Lambert, Grewar, Mannagh, Silvestro, Nelson have all moved on either last year or this.

Don't think we will be winning the Premiership BUT its gonna be grouse watching the likes of MRJ, Hugo, Funky , Samson, Mansell, Cumberland, Martyn, Biggy etc ply their trade in their positions without big bodies protecting them.

Cant *smile* wait

Oh & get some dollars on Coburg, they will be thereabouts this year after years of misery
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on February 27, 2021, 11:36:04 AM
Would give Cam Olden the final list spot before either of Galluci or Couroupis... :shh

They're all raving about McDonagh on BF.....not sure why...... :huh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on February 27, 2021, 12:50:17 PM
Would give Cam Olden the final list spot before either of Galluci or Couroupis... :shh

They're all raving about McDonagh on BF.....not sure why...... :huh

McDonagh was #26 no Cam Olden, my mistake
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on February 27, 2021, 05:46:46 PM
26 had a nice left peg. 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 03, 2021, 09:02:00 PM
Former Richmond defender set for stint with local club

The Tigers’ VFL captain will be pulling on the red and white.


Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
March 3, 2021


Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League (MPNFL) Division 1 newcomers Red Hill have managed a stellar coup ahead of their 2021 campaign, with former Richmond defender Steve Morris linking up with the club.

Red Hill claimed the Division 2 premiership in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic delayed their promotion to the top flight, with the club giving their bid for safety a major boost with the Tigers’ VFL captain set to play in the season opener and potentially further.

Morris led Richmond to a stunning VFL Grand Final victory two years ago before going without any football duties in the same fashion as Red Hill last year.

The 32-year-old played 87 matches for Richmond between 2012-2017 and is a previous SANFL Team of the Year player and West Adelaide Best and Fairest.

Morris remains linked with the Tigers’ second-tier side, who will compete in the VFL’s new look 22-side interstate competition, set to kick-off on April 17.

Red Hill coach Jamie Mollo spoke to The Mornington Peninsula Leader’s Simon McEvoy on Morris” immediate impact ahead of the new season.

“He’s been training with us every Monday night, running our academy,” Mollo said.

“He’s going to be a great inclusion and he looks like playing round one. But we’ve just got to wait and see what Richmond say as well.”

Red Hill will get their 2021 campaign underway against Dromana on Good Friday.

https://www.zerohanger.com/former-richmond-defender-set-for-stint-with-local-club-vfl-afl-80517/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 03, 2021, 09:02:40 PM
VFL practice match schedule (so far):

SUNDAY MARCH 28

Richmond vs Box Hill Hawks

at Punt Road Oval

https://vflfooty.com/node/10702
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 19, 2021, 09:04:29 AM
Summary of our VFL side's practice match against Carlton last night:

First Quarter:

Eddie Be-tts kicks the first of the night on the back of some quick transition by the Blues. RICH 0 CARL 8

The Blues are on the board again. We've had our chances inside 50, just need to convert. RICH 1 CARL 14

QT: Eddie Be-tts kicks his second as the quarter-time siren sounds. Our pressure and intensity has been great, but we need to work on our connection inside 50.

RICH 0.1 (1)
CARL 3.6 (24)

Second Quarter:

That's what we needed! After marching the ball up the ground, Riley Loton was rewarded for a strong contest inside 50 and slo-tted our opening goal of the night. RICH 7 CARL 24

Matt Kennedy hits back for the Blues. RICH 7 CARL 30

Carlton kicks its 5th goal of the night. Our pressure and intensity has been excellent again this quarter. RICH 9 CARL 37

Samson Ryan with some excellent work inside 50 snaps our 2nd goal. RICH 15 CARL 38

Sustained Richmond pressure forces the Blues into a turnover, Patrick Naish pumps the ball to the top of the square and Callum Coleman-Jones soars, marks and kicks his first. RICH 21 CARL 38

HT: We really worked our way into the game with sheer grit and determination. The pressure was ramped up and we slo-tted three-goals-to-two.

RICH 3.3 (21)
CARL 5.8 (38)

Third Quarter:

Carlton kicks the first goal after the restart. RICH 21 CARL 44

Maurice Rioli free-kick inside 50, Samson Ryan plays on and kicks his 2nd. RICH 27 CARL 44

Callum Coleman-Jones is infringed in a marking contest inside 50, wins the free-kick and slo-ts his 2nd of the game. RICH 33 CARL 44

Mabior Chol weaves some magic out of the centre bounce and pops the ball to Callum Coleman-Jones who extends his goal tally to three. RICH 39 CARL 44

The Blues hit back through Ben Crocker. RICH 39 CARL 50

Great transition footy by the Tiges and Patrick Naish kicks a nice goal on the run. RICH 46 CARL 52

That's two for Patrick Naish as his right-foot check-side curls through. RICH 52 CARL 52

The Blues are back in front. RICH 52 CARL 58

3QT: Another toughly fought term as we kicked five-goals-to-three, with Coleman-Jones and Naish slo-tting two each for the quarter.

RICH 8.4 (52)
CARL 8.12 (60)

Final Quarter:

The Blues kick the first goal of the final term. RICH 53 CARL 66

Two-in-a-row for Carlton. RICH 53 CARL 72

That's three for the night for Samson Ryan. Our big men inside 50 have really lifted since quarter-time. RICH 62 CARL 72

Carlton answers back, as it's done for much of the night. RICH 62 CARL 79

The Blues extend their lead to 23 points. RICH 62 CARL 85

FT: Carlton's five-goal-to-one final term sealed a hard-fought 28-point win for the Blues.

Ryan and Coleman-Jones the standouts in attack, with an equal team-high three goals each.

Final Score:

RICH   0.1   3.3    8.4      9.9 (63)
CARL   3.6   5.8   8.12   13.13 (91)

Goals: Coleman-Jones 3, Ryan 3, Naish 2, Loton.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on March 19, 2021, 12:16:24 PM
I watched a bit of the game (from the fence) and just a couple of observations.
I'm glad Betts didnt play, he started this game on fire
Hugo R is a level above this already and moves well
CCJ & Chol kept getting in each others way for marks up forward. 
Big Sampson, were on a winner with him. Moves well for a big guy, can't wait until he's 24.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on March 19, 2021, 02:29:53 PM
1st 2 games at PRO, 12 noon start though !!!

https://www.afl.com.au/news/564545/new-look-vfl-season-is-here-rounds-one-and-two-revealed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 19, 2021, 03:01:11 PM
1st 2 games at PRO, 12 noon start though !!!

https://www.afl.com.au/news/564545/new-look-vfl-season-is-here-rounds-one-and-two-revealed

Wonder  how many people they will let in.

For AFL games crowds are capped at 50% so that's around 800-1,000 per game

But with the  JD stand condemned that's a fair reduction on its own
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 19, 2021, 04:28:02 PM
1st 2 games at PRO, 12 noon start though !!!

https://www.afl.com.au/news/564545/new-look-vfl-season-is-here-rounds-one-and-two-revealed
At least they are both on a different time to the seniors.

ROUND ONE
Friday, April 16
Richmond v Sandringham, Swinburne Centre, 12pm

Seniors play the night before against the Saints.

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ROUND TWO
Saturday, April 24
Richmond v Casey Demons, Swinburne Centre, 2pm

This is a curtain-raiser prior to the Anzac Eve night game.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 19, 2021, 07:11:23 PM
Highlights of our VFL side's practice match against Carlton:

Watch here:
(https://cf-images.ap-southeast-2.prod.boltdns.net/v1/static/6057984922001/add885be-25a7-4c2c-b807-6d5603539207/f9abcfcf-e8a0-4966-8364-d50ec9a2d67f/1280x720/match/image.jpg) (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/882824/vfl-practice-match-v-carlton)
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/882824/vfl-practice-match-v-carlton

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Tigers fall short as Blues surge in the last quarter

Richmond conceded six of the last seven goals of Thursday afternoon's loss to Carlton Reserves at Punt Road Oval.

By Brenton Mann
19 March 2021


In what has become somewhat of the tradition before the AFL season opener, Richmond and Carlton met each other at the Swinburne Centre for a VFL practice match on Thursday.

The Blues were sharp and organised from the outset as the youthful Tigers fought and scrapped, nearly sneaking in front in the third term, but were ultimately surpassed by the visitors, 13.13 (91) to 9.9 (63).

Punt Road Oval had the look of a lawn bowls green and Carlton brought some heat around the ball under the warming autumn sun.

The Blues also showcased some sizzling ball movement and were sprightly inside 50, with Eddie Betts kicking two opening-quarter goals.

The game was intense and physical, with the ball pinging from end to end as the decreased number of stoppages due to the standing the mark rule made it hard for the players to take a breath.

Carlton looked a little cleaner and calmer with ball in hand and capitalised forward of centre.

However, the Tigers showed a thirst and hunger for the contest.

Thomson Dow was sharp through the midfield with his hair-trigger handballs setting up attacking chains from congestion.

Dow’s ability to roll back and help defensive stood out also, as well as his gut-running in transition.

Riley Collier-Dawkins and Dow in the centre square was a look to the future for the Tiger faithful peering through the cyclone fence bordering Punt Road.

Samson Ryan picked up where he left off last week, snapping a handy goal in the second term.

Playing senior football in the QAFL has enhanced Ryan’s ability to impact the game both defensively and offensively for a young ruckman.

Ryan finished the game with an equal-team-high three majors and built on his game against Essendon from last week.

Collier-Dawkins was robust around stoppages and dialled-in defensively when the ball was in dispute, thwarting Carlton’s ball movement between the arcs and winning the ball back for the Tigers.

Richmond was held goalless in the opening term, not through lack of effort, but more so the connection inside 50.

The Tigers began to flip that script in the second term, as they were able to trap the Blues in their front-half and capitalise on turnovers.

VFL-listed forward, Riley Loton was rewarded for keeping his head over the ball and slotted his set-shot, opening Richmond’s goal tally for the night.

Carlton hit back immediately but the Tigers didn’t drop their heads, instead they turned up the heat.

A 30-second period of sustained, suffocating Richmond pressure led to the Tigers’ second major, as Patrick Naish put the ball into the path of Callum Coleman-Jones, and the fourth-year big-man did the rest.

Coleman-Jones rose high, plucking a crucial contested mark and more importantly, converted.

Ryan’s second goal meant the Tigers went into half-time just 17 points in arrears after winning the second term.

Richmond burst out of the blocks in the third quarter, with Ryan’s quick thinking getting the Tigers off to the perfect start following some blitz pressure from Maurice Rioli.

Rioli dialled up the pressure inside 50 early in the third term and had the Blues’ defenders constantly looking over their shoulders.

Coleman-Jones enjoyed back-to-back goals, with some Mabior Chol class leading to his second for the quarter and third for the game.

Chol snaffled the ball out of the ruck, sliced a path through the centre square and popped the ball into the waiting arms of Coleman-Jones.

Naish was the second Tiger to kick back-to-back goals in the third term, dragging Richmond to an even keel with Carlton.

Naish’s first was on the back of some slick transition, as the smooth-moving wingman tracked the boundary at the Brunton Avenue end and eased through the goal.

His second goal levelled the score, as he curled home a right-foot check-side from congestion inside 50.

Hugo Ralphsmith was another who started to assert his authority on the contest, providing flash and flair off half-back.

Ralphsmith’s reading of the play is something that catches the eye, as he continually finds himself in the right spot to either intercept mark or execute a well-timed spoil.

Bigoa Nyuon showed promise manning a key defensive post and displays courage and calmness under the high ball.

Nyuon reads the ball in flight extremely well, keeps his head and his feet in contested situations, and his slick by foot.

The Tigers fought tooth and nail to the final siren but were overrun by the Blues.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/882837/tigers-fall-short-as-blues-surge-in-the-last-quarter
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Post by: one-eyed on March 26, 2021, 07:12:51 PM
VFL practice match schedule:

SUNDAY MARCH 28

Richmond vs Box Hill Hawks

at Punt Road Oval

https://vflfooty.com/node/10702
Bump. On this Sunday.
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 11:08:33 AM
First Quarter summary

Not a bad way to start.
Repeat entries into F50 Heavy ... check
Forward-half intercept Heavy ... check
Goal from beyond the arc Heavy ... check
Hugo Ralphsmith kicks the first of the morning after a great contested intercept mark. RICH 6 BH 0

Slick transition from D50 sees Callum Coleman-Jones kick his first of the game. RICH 13 BH 6

Two-in-a-row for Callum Coleman-Jones. Our intensity and pressure is creating turnovers between the arcs and we're looking dangerous inside 50. RICH 20 BH 7

QT: A tough, physical, high-paced opening quarter as both sides looked to play-on and shift the ball swiftly through the corridor.

Coleman-Jones with two first-term majors.

Three goals on the trot to Box Hill Hawks sees them lead by a goal.

RICH 3.2 (20)
BH    4.2 (26)

Goals: Coleman-Jones 2, Ralphsmith

https://twitter.com/richmondvfl?lang=en
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 11:10:41 AM
Into the 2nd Quarter now

Box Hill kick the first two to start the quarter.

A slicing run by Brad Melville sets up Sam Tucker, who kicks truly from the paint of 50. RICH 31 BH 40

Box Hill reply.

Current Score is RICH 31 BH 46.

https://twitter.com/richmondvfl
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 11:16:09 AM
We kicked 2.6 for the quarter.

Half-time

A hard-fought quarter with Box Hill Hawks capitalising with three-goals-to-one.

The effort and intensity is there, we just need to improve on finishing off our good work.

RICH   3.2    4.8 (32)
BH      4.2    7.4 (46)

https://twitter.com/richmondvfl
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 11:40:08 AM
Ryan Garthwaite gets us off on the right foot after clinging on to a slips catch. Garthwaite was marched to the goal line following a 50-metre penalty.

Box Hill Hawks then hit straight back courtesy of a 50-metre penalty following a fracas after Gathwaite's goal.

Into the 3rd qtr:

Rich  5.10-40
BH     8.4-52
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 11:44:03 AM
Patrick Naish tidies up after a miskick and slots his first for the game.

RICH 6.10-46
BH    8.4-52
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 11:50:13 AM
Box Hill got the next two but MJR got one back.



Doesn't this ring sweet in the ears, Maurice Rioli Jnr slots his first goal in the Yellow & Black!

RICH 7.11-53
BH    10.4-64
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 11:59:15 AM
Samson Ryan is on the board after clutching onto a low ball from the quick-thinking, Brad Melville.

RICH 8.11-59
BH    10.4-64
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:02:15 PM
There's a dispute about the score. Box Hill's twitter saying they may only have 9 goals not 10 (?).

https://twitter.com/BoxHillHawks/status/1375975559834914819
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:04:52 PM
3/4 time

A fiery third term and some Maurice Rioli magic sees us trail by just 5 points heading into the last quarter.

Richmond   3.2    4.8     8.11 (59)
Box Hill      4.2    7.4     9.4 (58)

Goals: Coleman-Jones 2, Ralphsmith, Naish, Garthwaite, Ryan, M.Rioli, Tucker

Edit: Scoreboard review has corrected the score and taken a goal off Box Hill.

So we are/were actually in front a 3/4 time.
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:14:53 PM
And we now lead by 8 points following some fantastic pressure exerted by Riley Collier-Dawkins and some sweet delivery by Hugo Ralphsmith.

Callum Coleman-Jones now has three majors.

RICH 9.12-66
BH     9.4-58
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:18:15 PM
CCJ for 4️⃣!

Another strong mark inside 50 and we're out to a 16-point lead.

RICH 10.14-74
BH      9.4-58
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:18:42 PM
Samson Ryan now has two majors and we skip to a 22-point lead.

RICH 11.14-80
BH      9.4-58
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:21:46 PM
Box Hill gets one back.

80 - 64

Q4 15 mins

~15 mins left.
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:24:36 PM
Melville finds Tucker again and reinstates our 22-point lead.

RICH 12.14-86
BH    10.4-64
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:29:44 PM
Q4 22 mins gone.

88 - 65
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:33:45 PM
Goal to Box Hill.

88 - 72

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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:34:46 PM
And they kick another.

88 - 78

27 mins gone.

I'm guessing 3 mins left.


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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 12:38:41 PM
FT: And we fight back in the second half on the back of a four-goal last quarter to run out 10 point winners  :gotigers.

Coleman-Jones with four majors was a star up forward.


Final Score

Richmond    3.2     4.8    8.11    12.16-88
Box Hill       4.2     7.4     9.4      12.6-78

Goals: Coleman-Jones 4, Ryan 2, Tucker 2, Ralphsmith, Naish, Garthwaite, M.Rioli.
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Post by: Rampsation on March 28, 2021, 12:46:56 PM
Really excited to see some of our kids really coming on in the seconds.
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 28, 2021, 04:09:18 PM
How did the youngsters go?
In order of interest;
Collier-Dawkins?
Ralphsmith?
Dow?
Martyn?
Chol?
Nyuon?

thanks
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Post by: georgies31 on March 28, 2021, 04:51:03 PM
That Ryan not bad player young tall from tac cup.
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Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 28, 2021, 05:27:13 PM
CJ really staking his claim for senior spot after his suspension finishes.
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Post by: one-eyed on March 28, 2021, 07:06:50 PM
How did the youngsters go?
In order of interest;
Collier-Dawkins?
Ralphsmith?
Dow?
Martyn?
Chol?
Nyuon?

thanks
I didn't see the game (only went off twitter updates).

However Dimma post-game said he watched a half:
- Hugo was very good.
- RCD got better as the game progressed. Got tagged today.
- Martyn is tracking well.
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Post by: Willy on March 28, 2021, 08:54:58 PM
At what point do we call RCD a bust?
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 28, 2021, 11:38:47 PM
At what point do we call RCD a bust?

Mmm how long has Garthwaite been with us? 5 years?

Maybe after 5 years you’d think you mightn’t be good enough for this level or you just don’t have the secret herbs and spices to take the leap.
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Post by: Diocletian on March 29, 2021, 01:18:16 AM
Isn't the VFL playing under those stupid netball zone rules this year? 
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Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 29, 2021, 04:29:29 AM
Isn't the VFL playing under those stupid netball zone rules this year?

Yup. Last 2 pressers Dimma has given the AFL a whack about it.
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Post by: one-eyed on March 29, 2021, 03:38:46 PM
VFL Tigers come back to defeat Box Hill

A stirring second-half comeback from Richmond's VFL side saw them prevail by 10 points over Box Hill in Sunday morning's practice match.

By Brenton Mann
Richmond Media
29 March 2021


It may have been an early morning VFL practice match in late March, but you wouldn’t have guessed that by the way Richmond and Box Hill attacked the contest on Sunday at the Swinburne Centre.

A sometimes-fiery affair ended with the Tigers 10 points to the good, after a stirring second-half comeback, which saw them prevail, 12.16 (88) to 12.6 (78).

Callum Coleman-Jones was a colossus up forward, finishing with four majors, while some Maurice Rioli brilliance sparked the post half-time Tiger resurgence.

A tough, physical and high-intensity opening term saw both sides enjoy patches of positive momentum and capitalise up forward.

The sound of skin-clapping bumps and tackles reverberated around the terrace houses lining Punt Road and it was game on from the outset.

The Tigers started the morning in the right fashion; locking the ball in their forward half, creating turnovers and capitalising on the scoreboard.

Hugo Ralphsmith opened his and Richmond’s account after plucking a strong contested intercept mark on the 50-metre arc.

Ralphsmith strikes you as a player that knows his strengths and capabilities and he kicked his set-shot sweetly and watched it sail through.

Box Hill answered back after the restart before Coleman-Jones slotted back-to-back goals.

The 21-year-old ruckman was intent on using his sizeable frame to his advantage, standing tall and sturdy and drawing two forward-50 free kicks, converting both into goals.

The Hawks them slammed on three goals to end the first quarter six points in front.

Ryan Garthwaite had a tough evening against Carlton and sought to rectify that by catapulting himself into every forward-half contest he could.

Garthwaite and Coleman-Jones were strong beacons up forward and instilled confidence in the players up the field to kick the ball long in their direction.

Wangaratta premiership player and Melbourne Cricket Club all-rounder, Brad Melville was slick and industrious through the midfield and looks comfortable at the level.

Melville was clean below his knees, covered the ground superbly, and willed himself from contest-to-contest.

The highlight of the first half was the midfielder’s slicing run through the heart of Punt Road Oval, where he then weighted the ball onto the chest of a leading Sam Tucker, who kicked truly.

Melville and Tucker would again combine successfully, this time in the last quarter, as the Tigers surged home.

Box Hill consistently found free targets inside 50 in the second team and extended its margin to 14 points by half-time.

At times the Tigers were a little rushed with their disposal between the arcs and going inside 50, which led to turnovers and opened holes in their usually water-tight defence.

After Garthwaite slid and clung onto a mark inside 50, tempers began to fray.

Garthwaite was marched to the goal-line where he pumped the ball into the net behind the goals, then things became a little undisciplined.

The result was a goal to Box Hill after a 50-metre penalty at the restart, as cooler heads were required to extinguish the anger and frustration felt by both sides.

Patrick Naish made sure Box Hill didn’t get a run on as he mopped up his miskick, guiding through a right-foot checkside goal.

Maurice Rioli then provided a spark.

With the ball bubbling inside 50, Rioli trapped a Hawks’ defender in a ripping tackle and was justly rewarded. He was then mobbed by his teammates, drawing a raucous applause after kicking his first goal at Punt Road in the Yellow & Black.

Samson Ryan’s performances are growing as the weeks tick by and the budding ruckman shone again, especially with his efforts up forward in the second half.

Ryan was a key focal point when stationed in attack and kicked two second-half goals and had five shots on goal for the game.

His first major stretched the Tigers’ lead in the third term and his second sealed the win in the last quarter.

Coleman-Jones “played big” all game and is developing a knack of kicking goals in quick succession.

The burgeoning big man looks confident within himself and is starting to command the ball inside 50 and is delivering on that demand for confidence from his teammates.

His back-to-back goals, along with Ryan’s in the final term sealed the come-from-behind win.

Ben Miller stiffened up the defence in the second half, outpointing his direct opponent on multiple occasions, and providing rebound from deep in defence which the Tigers started to convert into meaningful forward-50 entries.

Mabior Chol showed maturity and leadership with a calm second-half performance as well.

Chol was springy at the centre bounces and crafty with his ball use in transition, he also took a towering intercept mark, showcasing his impressive armoury.

RICHMOND 3.2 4.8 8.11 12.16 (88)
BOX HILL    4.2 7.4 9.4   12.6 (78)

GOALS
Richmond: Coleman-Jones 4, Tucker 2, Ryan 2, Rioli, Naish, Garthwaite, Ralphsmith

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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/892796/vfl-tigers-come-back-to-defeat-box-hill
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Post by: one-eyed on March 30, 2021, 01:52:57 PM
Our next VFL practice match this Saturday is a curtain raiser at Punt Rd against the Pies:

SATURDAY APRIL 3

Richmond vs Collingwood at Punt Road 10:15am

https://vflfooty.com/node/10717
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Post by: one-eyed on March 30, 2021, 07:16:14 PM
Highlights of the practice match win over Box Hill:

Watch here: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/893170/vfl-practice-match-v-box-hill
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Post by: WilliamPowell on March 30, 2021, 08:01:04 PM
Our next VFL practice match this Saturday is a curtain raiser at Punt Rd against the Pies:

SATURDAY APRIL 3

Richmond vs Collingwood at Punt Road 10:15am

https://vflfooty.com/node/10717

And on the RFC website it says the game is closed to the public
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Post by: Diocletian on March 31, 2021, 11:57:21 AM
..and rightly so... :shh
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 02:00:54 AM
The extra keen diehards will watch it standing outside the fence along Punt Rd.
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 10:27:09 AM
You can't half tell that Jack Ross was itching to play this morning Flexed biceps #gotiges

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL

Punt Rd looking a treat this morning.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyAIKMRUYAIoqH0?format=jpg&name=large)

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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 10:28:20 AM
Jack Ross draws the too-high free kick by willing himself at the footy and kicks the first major of the game.

RICH 1.1-7
COLL 0.4-4
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 10:38:26 AM
Pies on top in general play but can't kick straight.

8 - 6
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 10:45:02 AM
QT: A hot opening in more ways than one sees an inaccurate Collingwood leading by 5 points at the first break.

Bachar Houli warmed into his first quarter back since the 2020 Grand Final.

RICH 1.2 (8 )
COLL 1.7 (13)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 10:53:07 AM
That's exactly the start we were after in the second quarter!

Maurice Rioli swoops on the loose ball inside 50 and snaps truly with a Collingwood defender hanging off his jumper  :gotigers.

RICH 2.2-14
COLL 1.7-13
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 10:57:10 AM
Samson Ryan continues his impressive start to 2021, snapping his first goal of the game  :gotigers.

RICH 3.4-22
COLL 1.7-13
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 11:09:17 AM
Pies hit back with the last two goals and take the lead.

23 - 26

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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 11:12:32 AM
Make that the last 3 goals to them.

23 - 32
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Post by: Knighter on April 03, 2021, 11:14:22 AM
Disappointing to let them kick 3 in a row. Where are our young guns?
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 11:15:49 AM
Getting beaten around the contest. Another to the Pies.

24 - 38
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 11:21:15 AM
HT: Four unanswered goals by Collingwood sees the Pies lead by 14 points at the main break.

Maurice Rioli enjoyed his time in the midfield that quarter and also kicked a nice goal while up forward.

RICH   2.2    3.6 (24)
COLL   1.7    5.8 (38)

Goals: Ross, M.Rioli, Ryan.
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Post by: Knighter on April 03, 2021, 11:28:11 AM
Disappointing- starting to see the cracks without Fly in charge? RCD got a touch yet?
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 11:41:50 AM
Disappointing- starting to see the cracks without Fly in charge? RCD got a touch yet?
It's a practice match so the result doesn't matter. We'll see how we go when the real stuff starts on April 16.
I'm only getting updates (not at the ground).
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 11:42:42 AM
Rioli been dynamic. Martyn best of he, Ross and RCD imho

https://twitter.com/MikeMinas68/status/1378141488605884416
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 11:45:44 AM
First of the 3rd qtr to the Pies.

25 - 44

It's been 1.5 to 5.1 since 1/4 time.
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 11:46:57 AM
Finally get one back!


An outstanding smother by Brad Melville sets up Riley Collier-Dawkins to stroll into an open goal  :gotigers.

RICH 4.7-31
COLL 6.8-44
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 11:55:11 AM
That's two-in-a-row after Lachie Street found Angus Hicks on the lead inside 50  :gotigers.

RICH  5.8-38
COLL 6.10-46
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 11:59:25 AM
Goal to the Pies.

39 - 52
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:02:02 PM
We get it back.

Nice composure by Angus Hicks inside 50 as he spots up Will Martyn in space, and the hard-working midfielder kicks truly  :gotigers.

RICH  6.9-45
COLL 7.10-52
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:06:25 PM
Free kick to the Pies in front of the sticks.

46 - 58
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:12:21 PM
3QT: Brad Melville take a bow!

The MCC allrounder sinks a set-shot from the paint of 50 after the siren to drag the margin back to 7 points at the final change  :gotigers.

A very nice assist from Bachar Houli also.

RICH 7.10 (52)
COLL 8.11 (59)
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:14:03 PM
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3/4 time

Richmond     2.2    3.6     7.10-52
Collingwood  1.7    5.8     8.11-59

Goals: Ross, M.Rioli, Ryan, Martyn, Collier-Dawkins, Hicks, Melville.
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:19:21 PM
First of the last qtr to us  :gotigers.



Brad Melville is involved immediately after the restart, spotting up Samson Ryan inside 50 and the emerging big man slices the margin to just 1 point.

RICH  8.10-58
COLL  8.11-59
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:20:29 PM
We're in front!  :gotigers

Jack Ross from outside 50, no dramas! 👌

RICH  9.10-64
COLL  8.11-59
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:22:39 PM
Now to make the most of the wind in the last.

https://twitter.com/sDrewth/status/1378155555030634496
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:23:17 PM
Melville again!

This time he dribbles one home from outside 50  :gotigers.

RICH 10.10-70
COLL  8.11-59
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:29:24 PM
Pies with a couple of behinds.

70 - 61

12 mins into the final term.
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:31:22 PM
Goal to the Pies.

70 - 67
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:38:15 PM
A goal to us against the run of play.

Mabior Chol cruises onto a loose ball inside 50 and dribbles through his first from close range  :gotigers.

RICH 11.12-78
COLL  9.13-67

Q4 21 mins
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:42:17 PM
Cam Olden kicks our fifth goal on the final term and we now lead by 16 points  :gotigers.

RICH 12.12-84
COLL  9.14-68

25 mins Q4
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:45:12 PM
We're home!  :gotigers

Ryan Garthwaite makes it 6 goals in Q4!

RICH  13.12-90
COLL   9.14-68

28 mins Q4
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:47:30 PM
Murdering them now in the last  :gotigers.

Garrett McDonagh waltzes down from the back-half and slots a goal from outside 50.

RICH 14.12-96
COLL   9.14-68

30 mins Q4
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:49:31 PM
FT: 11 goals to 4 after halftime sealed a stirring 28-point come-from-behind win against Collingwood.

RICH 14.12 (96) def. COLL 9.14 (68)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:54:40 PM
FT | Tigers have the legs and run away with it in the last quarter there.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyA33yEU4AUttLx?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/CollingwoodFC/status/1378162924573786112
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Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 12:55:16 PM
7 goal last quarter blitz  :gotigers.

Final Score

Richmond       2.2    3.6     7.10    14.12-96
Collingwood    1.7    5.8     8.11      9.14-68

Goals: Ross 2, Ryan 2, Melville 2, M.Rioli, Martyn, Collier-Dawkins, Chol, Garthwaite, Hicks, Olden, McDonagh.
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Post by: pmac21 on April 03, 2021, 02:56:21 PM
Few spots available for next week. 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2021, 05:10:04 PM
PREMIERSHIP TIGER MAKES SUCCESSFUL RETURN, RIOLI IMPRESSES IN VFL PRACTICE MATCH

By Laurence Rosen
SEN
3 April 2021


Richmond triple premiership player Bachar Houli has completed a successful return to footy, playing his first minutes since the 2020 Grand Final in Saturday’s VFL practice match against Collingwood at Punt Road Oval.

The calf injury which Houli picked up late last year lingered throughout pre-season, with the Tigers opting to take a cautious approach with the important defender.

Maurice Rioli Jnr impressed playing in midfield and kicked a goal as he eyes an AFL debut later in the season.

Collingwood took a 14-point lead into half time before being pegged back to lead by just seven with a quarter remaining, but the Tigers then kicked the first three goals of the final term, taking control of match to eventually run out 28-point winners.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/04/03/premiership-tiger-makes-successful-return-rioli-impresses-in-vfl-practice/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 03, 2021, 06:40:06 PM
He might not be ready but if nothing else we could sure do with MRJ's fwd 50 tackling atm... :shh
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Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2021, 05:29:21 AM
VFL Tigers overrun Magpies to reign in the heat

Richmond clawed their way back from 19 points down in the third term to run out winners by 28 points over Collingwood at the Swinburne Centre on Saturday morning.

By Brenton Mann
Richmond Media
4 April 2021


No matter what time of year or in what setting, Richmond taking on Collingwood always has the veil of rivalry hovering over the contest.

The fourth practice match of 2021 was a hot game in more ways than one.

With the temperature hovering around 25°C as the opening siren sounded at 10:15am and pushing closer to 30 once the final siren sounded, Richmond and Collingwood hunted the footy and the man from the get-go.

The Tigers clawed their way back from 19 points down in the third term to run out winners by 28 points at the Swinburne Centre.

Collingwood looked set to run away with the contest after kicking its fifth goal in a row early in the third quarter before a resurgent Richmond went on a tear in the final term, running out victors, 14.12 (96) to 9.14 (68).

The Tigers, trailing by just over three goals in the early stages of the third term needed a spark to initiate a turn of fortunes, and they found it in the form of a premier cricket all-rounder.

Brad Melville’s outstanding smother inside 50 set up Riley Collier-Dawkins to break Collingwood’s run of goals. The Tigers' top-up then kicked his own after the three-quarter-time siren.

With seconds ticking away, the evergreen, returning Bachar Houli hit-up Melville inside 50 and the siren sounded as the midfielder was backing off the mark.

Melville’s set-shot pierced through the teeth of goal and his passionate fist pump and celebration said it all; the Tigers were not withering under the stinging autumn sun.

Bachar Houli’s last game was played under lights at the Gabba for the 2020 premiership, his first game of 2021 had a little less at stake, but you wouldn’t have guessed that by the way Houli attacked the game.

The triple AFL premiership player assumed his role at half-back, and while there were brief signs of rust in the first quarter, those quickly eroded as he went about his work.

All the trademarks that the Tiger Army has grown to love were on display: run and dash; calmness, clarity, courage and the raking left boot.

Houli most importantly got through the game unscathed and looks set to resume his role at AFL-level in the not too distant future.

Melville had a direct hand in the first goal after three-quarter-time as well, setting up Samson Ryan inside 50, and the emerging big man slotted his second major of the day.

The premiership midfielder from Wangaratta sealed the win later in the final term with a hack from congestion skidding through from outside 50.

As the temperature continued on its upward trajectory, so too did Richmond’s pressure and its desire to win, which will hold this young group in good stead as they display the hallmarks of playing the “Richmond Way”.

In the first quarter, the ball sizzled from end-to-end, as both sides defended grimly inside their respective back 50s and struggled to finish off their good work further up the field.

The fact there were just two goals kicked in the first quarter was not through lack of want or desire, and Jack Ross was the poster boy for both.

After being the medical sub for the opening two rounds of the AFL season, Ross looked intent on making up for lost game time.

Ross mauled Levi Greenwood at the opening bounce, he then sought body contact from anyone wearing black and white.

The unyielding midfielder slotted the opening goal of the game after being rewarded for his unflinching attack on the ball and the man.

Ross muscled his way past two Collingwood defenders to draw a free kick for high contact and then converted his set-shot.

The midfield maestro finished the game with two goals, after a thumping goal from outside 50 in the last quarter.

Ryan Garthwaite was another who enjoyed the steamy morning conditions, clunking a handful of marks in the first quarter and providing a strong focal point in the front half.

Garthwaite, a former diligent defender, has brought those traits forward and works just as hard without the ball to win it back for his side.

He was rewarded for his four-quarter efforts as Collier-Dawkins found him free inside 50 late in the match, and he kicked truly.

Patrick Naish has been somewhat of an understudy to the likes of Houli since arriving at the club in 2018 and the dashing wingman relished playing alongside his experienced teammate.

Houli has set a pretty high benchmark for players such has Naish, and judging by his opening half, Naish has his sights set on working to reach those heights in 2021.

Naish’s strengths were on-show; his sweeping right boot; his work rate from contest to contest, and running patterns, be it attacking or defending.

With just two goals kicked in the first quarter, an inaccurate Collingwood led marginally at the first change by five points.

Maurice Rioli then got things off on the right foot in the second term after swooping on a loose ball inside 50 and snapping truly over his left shoulder.

Rioli then enjoyed some midfield time, looking dangerous and clean at the centre bounce and stoppages and keeping the Magpies on their toes between the arcs.

The father-son dynamo could have had three goals up to half-time such were the chances he was creating.

Another player who will look to emulate the feats of Houli is Ryan Mansell.

The zippy and tenacious defender is hard to beat one-on-one, rebounds with verve, and is courageous in his attack on the ball.

RICHMOND        1.2  3.6   7.10   14.12 (96)
COLLINGWOOD  1.7  5.8   8.11    9.14 (68)

GOALS
Richmond: Ross 2, Ryan 2, Melville 2, Rioli, Collier-Dawkins, Hicks, Martyn, Chol, Olden, Garthwaite, McDonagh

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(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2021/04/03/74c8df12-e13a-4f99-8953-dac2196f7768/VFLHouli.jpg?width=2128&height=1200)
(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2021/04/03/f3cebe88-5f67-4f51-a23a-aeea1f8aaf2e/VFLRoss.jpg?width=2128&height=1200)
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(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2021/04/03/9123de35-2bbf-4fc6-bb05-06f4d736a93d/VFLMansell.jpg?width=2128&height=1200)
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/896103/vfl-tigers-overrun-magpies-to-reign-in-the-heat
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Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2021, 05:30:53 AM
Highlights of the VFL practice match vs Collingwood:

Watch here: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/896674/vfl-practice-match-v-collingwood
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Post by: one-eyed on April 05, 2021, 07:12:23 PM
Key stats v Collingwood:

P. Naish:          39 D, 15 HR, 8 i50, 6 R50, 5 SA
W. Martyn:       24 D, 11 HR, 1.0, 4 TCK, 4 i50
H. Ralphsmith: 24 D, 13 HR, 4 i50, 4 R50
J. Ross:           21 D, 2.0, 10 i50, 9 TCK
B. Houli:          22 D, 3 i50, 6 R50
R. Garthwaite: 18 D, 9 M, 6 TCK, 1.1

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1378993910312095745
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Post by: crackertiger on April 05, 2021, 07:37:19 PM
Yep thought Naish was the reason we won that game. His transition plays were outstanding.
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Post by: pmac21 on April 05, 2021, 09:10:21 PM
Naish has to come in with those stats. 
Ross Houli & Martyn also

Out Macca, Dion, Pickett, Cotch (rested). 
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Post by: Diocletian on April 05, 2021, 09:59:20 PM
Meh...Naish is made to dominate VFL practice matches....not sure I'd be playing him & DES in the same side while dropping Pickett if we're looking for an improved defensive effort from last week ..... :shh
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Post by: camboon on April 05, 2021, 10:55:50 PM
I think DES will be replaced by Basha, he looked lost against the Swans to me, Picket and Caddy are hard Bodies and especially if Cotch doesn’t come up will need to rotate through the middle with Ross
Pat might get the injury reserve gig
We might need ruck assistance for Nank, but that means someone has to go out, interesting selection week
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 06, 2021, 12:11:33 AM
Key stats v Collingwood:

P. Naish:          39 D, 15 HR, 8 i50, 6 R50, 5 SA
W. Martyn:       24 D, 11 HR, 1.0, 4 TCK, 4 i50
H. Ralphsmith: 24 D, 13 HR, 4 i50, 4 R50
J. Ross:           21 D, 2.0, 10 i50, 9 TCK
B. Houli:          22 D, 3 i50, 6 R50
R. Garthwaite: 18 D, 9 M, 6 TCK, 1.1

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1378993910312095745

No RCD stats? Didn’t light it up?

Maybe he’s the opposite to Menadue and DES.
Doesn’t do much in reserves but will find his mojo when in the senior side.  :shh

If this kid ever gets a gig that is.  :rollin
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Post by: crackertiger on April 06, 2021, 07:53:41 PM
Dawkins must have had 20 plus disposals. Played forward a bit also which was interesting. Set up at least 2 goals as well as kicking at least one goal himself. Still think Nash was was best of all of them on the day. Outside player but used the ball extremely well and looked an AFL player to me. Dominated this game in my view. If ever he was ready it's now..
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Post by: one-eyed on April 07, 2021, 02:17:17 AM
Our last VFL practice match before the season starts is on Friday at Werribee.


FRIDAY APRIL 9

Werribee vs Richmond

Avalon Airport Oval @ 5:30pm.

https://vflfooty.com/node/10721
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Post by: one-eyed on April 07, 2021, 12:03:11 PM
You can register for tickets below to go and watch our ressies this Friday at Werribee:

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Come join us at Avalon Airport Oval and watch as we take on Richmond VFL for our very first home match of the year!

4.30pm: Gates open
5.30pm: Practice match begins
7.30pm: Practice match concludes.

Bar and canteen will be open from 5pm, with drinks available post-game upstairs at Chirnsides by the River.

Tickets are FREE, however, it is essential to pre-register in order to attend the game. No ticket = no entry.

Register for tickets here: https://vflpracticematch-werribeevrichmond.intix.com/
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Post by: crackertiger on April 09, 2021, 07:16:04 PM
Watched a quarter and a half. Chol and Maurice Rioli show. No Dow that I seen. No Daniel either. Poor lighting so really hard to watch.
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Post by: The Machine on April 09, 2021, 07:22:09 PM
Daniel got mentioned on Richmond VFL Twitter as playing well.
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Post by: one-eyed on April 09, 2021, 07:24:40 PM
Watched a quarter and a half. Chol and Maurice Rioli show. No Dow that I seen No Daniel either. Poor lighting so really hard to watch.
Thanks CT. Dow out injured due to his appendix.
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Post by: one-eyed on April 09, 2021, 07:29:28 PM
First Quarter highlights:

Callum Coleman-Jones draws a free-kick inside 50 and sl-ots our first goal of the night. WERR 7 RICH 7

Samson Ryan continues his run of goals in the practice match series, easing through his first and our second major. WERR 7 RICH 13

QT: @WerribeeFC grabbed back the lead late in the quarter but our effort and intensity has been first rate.

The Riolis (Daniel & Maurice) have made a bright start.

WERR 3.3 (21)
RICH 2.1 (13)

Second Quarter highlights:

We kick the first of the second term and peg back the margin to one point. WERR 22 RICH 21

HT: A high-contest, low-scoring quarter with both sides kicking a goal apiece.

We had our chances but just couldn't capitalise in front of goal.

WERR 4.4 (28)
RICH 3.6 (24)

Third Quarter highlights:

We hit back from Callum Coleman-Jones on the back of some slick transition from D50. Also, score revision from last tweet. WERR 43 RICH 30

3QT: Three-goals-to-one that quarter by @WerribeeFC sees it lead by 18 points at the final change.

Our pressure has remained at a high level but we have struggled to move the ball with great fluency.

WERR 7.8 (50)
RICH 4.8 (32)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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Post by: one-eyed on April 10, 2021, 05:46:15 AM
Final Quarter:

That's the one we were after! We kick the first goal of Q4 and peg the margin back to 14 points. WERR 52 RICH 38

And another and we're back within a goal! WERR 53 RICH 47

Werribee answers back again and the margin is now two goals. WERR 59 RICH 47

FT: A tough game ends with WerribeeFC prevailing by 15 points on its home deck.

WERR 8.14 (62)
RICH  6.11 (47)

Goals: Coleman-Jones 2, Ryan, ?, ?, ?.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/with_replies
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Post by: one-eyed on April 10, 2021, 07:38:14 PM
VFL Tigers tough it out in loss to Werribee

Richmond ended its practice match series with a 15-point defeat at the hands of Werribee.


By Brenton Mann
Richmond Media
10 April 2021


Rioli gathers the ball at half-forward, darts in and out of traffic and handballs off to Rioli as Richmond thrusts the ball inside 50.

You could get used to having that ring in the ears as the years tick by, Tiger Army.

It was a case of keeping up with the Riolis at Chrinside Park on Friday night as Richmond was hosted by Werribee in the final practice match of 2021.

Daniel and Maurice were the headline act as Richmond sought to topple Werribee on its home deck, but unfortunately for the Tigers of the Richmond-variety, the home side got the better of them by 15 points.

Werribee had the edge in polish but the Tigers more than matched the more seasoned hosts with their toughness and pressure, with the final scoreboard reading 8.14 (62) to 6.11 (47).

Richmond has shown it’s made of true grit, and with a little more polish in attack could have walked away with the victory.

It’s hard enough escaping a tackle from one Rioli, let alone two, as Daniel and Maurice enjoyed each other’s company whilst they hunted anyone in a yellow jumper with a black W.

The pair wrapped up a Werribee defender in a Rioli sandwich, drawing the opening free kick of the game.

Daniel, following his omission from AFL level, looked a cut above from the opening bounce, showcasing his poise, speed and skill through the midfield.

The senior Rioli started at the centre bounce and was involved in the opening passage, helping clear the ball and getting it going the Tigers’ way.

Maurice picked up from where he left off last week, splitting his time between forward and midfield and looks to be growing in confidence with the greater minutes he plays.

The younger Rioli’s strength as a midfielder is his clean hands and timing at stoppages, as he flashes through congestion, gathering the ball with one touch and bursting clear.

Another player who didn’t make the trip to Adelaide Oval this week was Derek Eggmolesse-Smith, as the dashing defender applied his lessons learnt from last week’s loss to Sydney against Werribee.

Eggmolesse-Smith controlled the defensive-half, chiming in with perfect timing to either spoil or intercept mark, transforming defence into attack in a heartbeat with his sure hands and raking left-boot.

The rebounding half-back was the best Tiger across the four quarters, as he worked himself to the bone to ignite and inspire his side.

Werribee kicked the opening goal of the night before Richmond’s twin towers in Callum Coleman-Jones and Samson Ryan hit the scoreboard.

Coleman-Jones kicked the Tigers' first goal of the night after drawing a free kick in a marking contest, with Ryan following suit soon after.

The pair teamed well in attack.

Even though they have played minimal games together, they seem to have developed a solid understanding of where each needs to be positioned to create the required separation to create one-on-one chances inside 50.

Richmond led by a goal before Werribee hit back late in the first quarter with back-to-back goals and took an eight-point lead into the first change.

The game tightened up further in the second term, with both sides’ defensive structures hard to penetrate and ball movement was stifled.

The ball was thrust from contest-to-contest as the game was played in the clinches rather than through slick transition.

Both sides kicked a goal apiece, as Werribee led by just four points at the main break.

Werribee kicked the first goal after half-time and began finding targets inside 50, as it kicked another shortly after.

The Tigers’ pressure and intensity around the ball couldn’t be questioned, but they were let down by their ability to control and maintain the ball when in transition.

That changed as Richmond kicked its fourth goal via the sure right boot of Coleman-Jones.

It was just reward for the Tigers’ best passage of ball movement up until that point, as they won the ball back in their defensive 50, pierced it down the outer wing, with Riley Collier-Dawkins driving the ball long and deep to Coleman-Jones at the top of the goal square.

The big man converted for his second goal of the evening.

Werribee hit back again, extending the margin to 20 points, and eventually led by 18 points as the three-quarter time siren sounded.

After eight minutes of the ball living between the arcs, Richmond broke the deadlock and kicked the first goal of the final term.

The Tigers scrubbed through another goal in quick succession as they were able to lock the ball in their front-half and put Werribee under some serious heat for a prolonged period.

The margin was back to a goal as Richmond continued to surge.

However, it failed to capitalise fully on its field position as Werribee sealed its win with the final goal of the game.

Richmond would take comfort in the fact that it stuck to its task from siren-to-siren as the Tigers never dropped their head or looked out of the contest.

They end their practice match series 3–2 and displayed the traits that will carry this young group through the upcoming VFL season.

The Tigers kick-off their campaign at lunchtime on Friday, April 16 against Sandringham at the Swinburne Centre.

WERRIBEE:  3.3   4.4   7.8   8.14 (62)
RICHMOND: 2.1   3.6   4.8   6.11 (47)

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2021/04/10/ccd9ac9b-23c9-442b-8ecc-a1a6d4583c25/VFL0904.jpg?width=1904&height=1184)
(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2021/04/10/e89a242c-99ce-4b51-9b7f-e5b525810912/Riolis.jpg?width=2128&height=1200)
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Photos: Belinda Vitacca photography

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/901636/vfl-tigers-tough-it-out-in-loss-to-werribee
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 10, 2021, 07:40:01 PM
VFL match video highlights:

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2021/04/10/af461a8e-48e4-4c5d-8e08-ff035a745531/xnE2ySFf.jpg?width=1064&height=600) (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/901310/vfl-practice-match-v-werribee)
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/901310/vfl-practice-match-v-werribee
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Post by: mightytiges on April 11, 2021, 06:44:16 PM
Quote
Daniel, following his omission from AFL level, looked a cut above from the opening bounce, showcasing his poise, speed and skill through the midfield.

The senior Rioli started at the centre bounce and was involved in the opening passage, helping clear the ball and getting it going the Tigers’ way.
Interesting that Dan is playing midfield at VFL level. Will he stay down at VFL level until he learns and earns his new position?
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Post by: one-eyed on April 11, 2021, 07:48:11 PM
Key stats v @WerribeeFC
 
D. Rioli:          17 D, 12 CP, 5 CLR, 2 CC, 6 TCK
D. E-Smith:     21 D, 7 TCK, 10 R50, 5 SPL
R. C-Dawkins: 16 D, 4 TCK, 4 CLR, 5 i50
C. C-Jones:     2.1, 4 CM, 7 D
M. Rioli Jr:       7 D, 5 TCK, 3 CLR
M. Chol:         10 D, 7 CP, 4 CLR, 4 i50

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1381175035847614465
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 12, 2021, 12:34:10 AM
Key stats v @WerribeeFC
 
D. Rioli:          17 D, 12 CP, 5 CLR, 2 CC, 6 TCK
D. E-Smith:     21 D, 7 TCK, 10 R50, 5 SPL
R. C-Dawkins: 16 D, 4 TCK, 4 CLR, 5 i50
C. C-Jones:     2.1, 4 CM, 7 D
M. Rioli Jr:       7 D, 5 TCK, 3 CLR
M. Chol:         10 D, 7 CP, 4 CLR, 4 i50

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1381175035847614465

Did RCD play only a half of footy? Impressive VFL stats if that’s all he played. Of the 16 disposals how many were contested?
If played the full game in the middle then Id suggest he doesn’t get it enough and would be lucky to get double digits if playing AFL. I dunno, Is he demanding selection with those numbers?

Did anyone see the game live? How did you rate him? Is he ready for a debut?
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Post by: one-eyed on April 13, 2021, 01:11:38 PM
More access to coverage of VFL games this year.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyzszB2VgAA0BIK?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1381739553883443200
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 15, 2021, 06:58:02 PM
Matt ‘Kev’ Bartlett joins Richmond’s VFL team

The famous Bartlett name is back on Richmond's team list. Matt Bartlett, whose head turns to “Kev'', has been added to the Tigers' VFL squad, the league.

A ‘tackling machine’ and small forward from Blackburn has won his way on to the Richmond VFL list.

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Paywall: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/vfl-2021-richmond-recruits-matt-kev-bartlett-from-blackburn/news-story/7ab98dfe40f64503c896fed95ade0f55
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 15, 2021, 07:02:01 PM
RICHMOND'S VFL LIST 2021:

Steven Morris

Brad Melville

Lachlan Street

Riley Loton

Cam Olden

Angus Hicks

Nathan Oakes

Sam Tucker

Karl Worner

Flynn Maguire

Nick Guiney

Dylan Cook

Sam Durham

Joel Nathan

Bailey Henderson

Fraser Elliot

+ Matt Bartlett

https://www.zerohanger.com/every-vfl-clubs-2021-team-list-news-82176/17/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 16, 2021, 08:30:45 PM
Richmond's VFL-listed players 2021:

#51 Steve Morris (captain)   DOB- 31/12/1988 (32 y.o.), 183cm, 82kg.     Community Club- Red Hill (SEAFL)
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Richmond 2019 VFL premiership captain that has this year taken on playing assistant coach duties. The experienced defender who can match up on any opponent managed 87 games for Richmond (AFL) in a six-year stint that began following a best and fairest at West Adelaide (SANFL).

#52 Angus Hicks   28-7-1999 (21 y.o.), 174cm, 75kg.     Community Club- Shepparton United (Goulburn Valley)
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A great story of perseverance. Hicks will play VFL football for Richmond this year two years after badly breaking his leg in a Richmond VFL practice match. Elite foot skills and agility.

#53 Garret McDonagh    DOB- 19/06/1996 (24 y.o.), 183cm, 81kg.   Community Club- West Preston (NFL)
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Smooth moving defender with an excellent left-foot kick and composure with the ball. One to watch in 2021.

#54 Brad Melville         DOB- 1/10/1998 (22 y.o.), 182cm. 75kg.    Community Club- Wangaratta Magpies (Ovens and Murray)
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Strong two-way runner with a strong goal sense. Premiership player for Wangaratta Magpies in the Ovens and Murray League. Melville will be an exciting player for Richmond in 2021.

#55 Lachlan Street       DOB- 25/06/1998 (22 y.o.), 189cm. 93kg     Community Club- Frankston YCW
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2019 VFL premiership player, Street is a strong contested ball winner with a reliable left foot kick. Can play forward, back or through the midfield.

#56 Riley Loton            DOB- 13-05-1999 (21 y.o.), 175cm. 77kg     Community Club- Banyule (NFL)
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Small forward/midfielder with a neat left foot. Won the 2019 Northern Football League Division 2 Best and Fairest.

#57 Nathan Oakes        DOB- 27/08/1999 (21 y.o.), 186cm. 80kg     Community Club- Noble Park (EFL)
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Ex-Murray Bushranger into his third year on the Richmond VFL list. Inside midfielder and a strong leader.

#58 Cam Olden            DOB- 19/04/2000 (~21 y.o.), 179cm. 78kg     Community Club- Leongatha
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Member of Leongatha’s 2019 Grand Final team. A ball-winning midfielder that has enjoyed the step up to VFL football in the pre-season.

#59 Sam Tucker          DOB- 7/01/2002 (19 y.o.), 195cm. 89kg   Community Club- St Kevin’s (VAFA)/Oakleigh Chargers
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Tall leading forward with good foot skills and excellent athletic traits. A young player to watch whether it be at VAFA A Grade or VFL level in 2021.

#60 Karl Worner        DOB- 16/06/2002 (18 y.o.), 188cm. 78kg.         Community Club- East Burwood/Oakleigh Chargers
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Excellent foot skills and strong running ability. Will play across the wing and half back in 2021. 19y.o Oakleigh Chargers NAB League listed player.

#61 Flynn Maguire           DOB- 16/3/2002 (19 y.o.), 195cm. 82kg.    Community Club- Vermont/Oakleigh Chargers
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Young developing wing/forward with a powerful kick and plenty of natural ability.

#62 Nick Guiney           DOB- 18/1/2002 (19 y.o.), 186cm. 80kg.       Community Club- Old Xavarians/Oakleigh Chargers
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Guiney is still overcoming a serious ankle injury this season; the Oakleigh Chargers NAB League player is a powerful defender with great character.

#63 Dylan Cook        DOB- 22/05/2001 (19 y.o.)             Community Club- Seymour (Goulburn Valley)
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Midfielder that can play inside and outside the contest. Exceptional hands and another that has come to the VFL from the Goulburn Valley, where he is a teammate of Sam Durham at Seymour.

#64 Sam Durham         DOB- 9/7/2001 (19 y.o.), 184cm. 76kg         Community Club- Seymour (Goulburn Valley)
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Reliable defender that is strong overhead. Workhorse on the training track and looking to make an impact in his debut state-league season.

#65 Joel Nathan      DOB- 12/10/2000 (20 y.o.), 191cm. 85kg     Community Club- North Ringwood (EFL)
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Strong key back with a ferocious appetite for the contest. Loves to compete against opponents of any size.

#66 Bailey Henderson    DOB- 20/10/1999 (21 y.o.), 189cm. 84kg    Community Club- Strathfieldsaye (Bendigo Football League)
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NTFL premiership player with Nightcliffe this season, Henderson is a strong intercept player that can be used across the wing and half-back. Will play local football in Bendigo when not selected at VFL level.

#67 Fraser Elliot      DOB- 05/07/2002 (18 y.o.), 188cm. 89kg     Community Club- University Blues/Oakleigh Chargers
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Ball-winning inside midfielder with excellent hands. Elliot is one of five Oakleigh Chargers players listed with Richmond VFL this year.

#68 Matt Bartlett       Age - 22, 175cm. 73kg         Community Club- Blackburn
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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/911099/introducing-richmond-s-vfl-listed-players/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 16, 2021, 09:37:59 PM
Leaked VFL fixture?!

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https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/richmond-vfl-2021.1247047/post-69589624
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on April 18, 2021, 12:23:43 PM
Leaked ??, the draw I printed off a month ago had Rd 2 fixtures
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 21, 2021, 09:53:21 PM
VFL fixture for round three & four

Round Three              
Saturday May 1               
Werribee vs. Richmond    2.05pm    Avalon Airport Oval    7Plus

Round Four               
Bye: Richmond

https://www.afl.com.au/news/599152/vfl-fixture-r3-r4-roos-demons-to-light-up-marvel     
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2021, 01:40:34 PM
The VFL fixture for Rounds 5 & 6 has been released.

nb. we have the Bye this week (Round 4).

VFL Round Five
Richmond vs. GWS Giants
Saturday May 15
Swinburne Centre
2.35pm
Broadcast: TBC

VFL Round Six
Brisbane Lions vs. Richmond
Saturday May 22
Gabba
11.05am
Broadcast: Kayo Freebies

https://www.afl.com.au/news/607719/fixture-release-qclash-kicks-off-vfl-r5-check-out-vflw-r11-12
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/927626/vfl-rounds-five-and-six-fixtures-confirmed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 14, 2021, 01:17:19 PM
The VFL fixture for Rounds 7 & 8 has been released:

VFL Round 7

Frankston v Richmond

SkyBus Stadium
Thursday May 27
7.10pm
FOX FOOTY, Kayo Sports

VFL Round 8

Richmond v Essendon

MCG
Saturday June 5
2.35pm
Broadcast TBC

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/935262/vfl-rounds-7-and-8-fixture-revealed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 16, 2021, 03:19:03 PM
Who's leading your club's B and F, the best Liston Medal chances

VFL Media reporter Brendan Rhodes used a formula based on the best players named by the clubs to come up with who are the ones to watch in the season reboot.

CALLUM COLEMAN-JONES (RICHMOND) – 36 points
The big man was outstanding in the first five matches, including a best-on-ground five-goal effort against GWS in Round 5. Has broken into the AFL team and is a good chance to stay there even when Tom Lynch is ready to return.

Next four: Will Martyn 19, Derek Eggmolesse-Smith 14, Josh Caddy 11, Patrick Naish 11

Surprise: Samson Ryan has yet to score a point for the Tigers, despite four goals against Brisbane Lions, three against Sandringham and two (plus 14 hitouts) against GWS.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/632046/who-s-leading-your-club-s-b-and-f-the-best-liston-medal-chances
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 21, 2021, 02:42:27 PM
Might be only 3 or 4 ressie games left for us from this point to get the VFL season completed.

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Salter said the focus was on playing as many VFL home-and-away games as possible before starting a finals series and rewarding the best team with the 2021 VFL premiership.

If the finals were to remain four weeks in duration, there would be five weeks at most to get each club to the same number of games, which looks more likely to be reduced further to 12 or 13 given seven clubs have still only played eight matches this season.

VFL MATCHES COMPLETED

10 – Frankston, GWS, Sydney

9 – Aspley, Box Hill Hawks, Brisbane Lions, Coburg, Essendon, Footscray, Geelong, Gold Coast, North Melbourne, Northern Bullants, Richmond, Southport

8 – Carlton, Casey Demons, Collingwood, Port Melbourne, Sandringham, Werribee, Williamstown

https://www.afl.com.au/news/651302/league-committed-to-completing-vfl-and-vflw-seasons
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on July 21, 2021, 08:39:29 PM
The VFL format this year an absolute joke. Why they included interstate teams while covid was still around is beyond crazy. 
The VFL should be aligned to the AFL clubs and be a true reserve grade comp.
This year though it should have been just Vic teams in Victoria. 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 18, 2021, 03:04:21 PM
Our ressies officially finished 11th.

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https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2021-vfl-finals-fixture-sudden-death-knockout-format-aspley-leaves-competition/news-story/03bcbfe9916605b78bbc2a2058999a71
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on August 18, 2021, 04:15:02 PM
You could probably tell our time was up based on our ressies form. Premiership sides generally have their ressies side competing for the premiership also like ours were in 2017-2019.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 06, 2021, 10:14:31 AM
Acknowledging that it was a much younger squad than previous years, Steve Morris said the club will "continue to pour our energy into these players and give them opportunities to achieve their goals".

"We’ve had to have a shift of focus from performance to development, and we still aspire to perform at a really high level, but we had an extremely young group and I think we got some real benefit out of getting game time into these young players," he said.

"And our young AFL-listed players were given the opportunity to play in positions that would accelerate their development at the quickest possible rate, which is really important for our AFL team moving forward.

"Although we didn’t finish right at the top of the ladder, there were some really encouraging signs given the shift in our focus as a VFL program this season."

Read more here: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1012657/onwards-and-upwards-for-vfl-tigers
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 08, 2021, 12:32:18 PM
VFL season review: Richmond

The reigning premiers never found their flag-winning form in a tough season

By Brendan Rhodes
afl.com.au
8 September 2021


WHEN a reigning premier misses the finals the following season (albeit with a year’s gap in between), there are always questions around what went wrong.

For Richmond, it happened at both AFL and VFL levels, with the VFL Tigers slumping from a dominant 18-2 premiership campaign to fall all the way to 11th in the truncated 2021 competition with just four victories and a draw from 10 games.

The Tigers still had some impressive results, with those four wins coming by an average of nine goals, but there were equally emphatic defeats, particularly the 59 and 81-point hidings from Casey Demons and Werribee early in the year.

However, there were overriding factors.

Richmond wasn’t a one-season wonder in either grade, winning three out of four flags in the AFL, while the VFL team lost the 2017 Grand Final by a kick before claiming the 2019 title and losing the 2020 season to COVID, with fatigue from being up for so long undoubtedly playing a part.

Coach Xavier Clarke said the AFL’s cuts to the soft cap had hit his team hard, with VFL-listed players in particular having their time at the club reduced.

"We were hit pretty hard by the soft cap changes so we changed the direction of our program in terms of how many nights a week the VFL boys joined us for training, and credit to Steve Morris and those guys who took most of the VFL training on that one night a week," Clarke said.

"I think we only signed 25 (VFL-listed) players in total and a lot of those guys were our big players, but change is sometimes a good thing because you find out different things – the reality is we had a lot of significant injuries throughout the AFL season that affected us badly.

"Some games we had most of our (AFL) backline out and others we had most of our midfield out – if you had one or two from each line you could cover it better, but I think it was a combination of everything and it has been a long four or five years."

The silver lining from those AFL injuries was the elevation of some VFL regulars which showed the Tigers they still have plenty of quality on the list.

Will Martyn won the best-and-fairest in his first season at VFL level and earned two AFL matches, while Rhyan Mansell, Callum Coleman-Jones, Riley Collier-Dawkins, Thomson Dow, Hugo Ralphsmith and Ryan Garthwaite played several games and Maurice Rioli Jnr, Samson Ryan and Ben Miller also got chances at the top level.

Richmond's Callum Coleman-Jones has been starved of AFL opportunities, but has thrown himself into the selection frame following his five-goal outing

"We had injuries at AFL level but it created opportunities for guys like Ryan Garthwaite and Benny Miller, who have played VFL footy for a couple of years, to play AFL footy, and they really held their own," Clarke said.

"'Garthy' has always been a great leader, he’s got great qualities in terms of the way he goes about his footy – he hates getting beaten in one-on-ones on game day or at training, and he demands a lot from his teammates.

"Dave Astbury has pulled the pin and Bachar (Houli) as well, so there’s an opportunity for Garthy to slot in there … another big pre-season from him and hopefully he gets a bit of a run at it."

Clarke said he took plenty of positives out of the season, headed by the 62-point away win over the Brisbane Lions in round six.

"The AFL played the night before and didn’t quite get the result we wanted and the VFL boys flew up on the Friday, stayed the night and played on the Saturday morning," he said.

"It was the first time the players got to go away and for a lot of them it was the first time they had been on a plane for 12 months because of the restrictions, so to be able to get away as a team and play on the Gabba and get a significant win was the biggest highlight in terms of a game.

"The boys continually turned up, especially the VFL-listed boys. We had a draw against Williamstown, which I thought was a fantastic game, and we had a fair crack against the Bullants … we got beaten in the end but we just kept fighting.

Clarke said those VFL-listed players thrived on getting the opportunities they hadn’t previously had and was confident the exposure had put Richmond in a good position to rise quickly.

"Angus Hicks has been here for three years – he was close in his first year and broke his ankle in a practice match, then last year couldn’t play because of COVID, but he got his opportunity this year and played every game," Clarke said.

"Lachlan Street was the 23rd player in our premiership year and he stays on and finishes second in our best-and-fairest this year – he played multiple roles and he loves being a part of the program.

"Joel Nathan is a 22-year-old who played down back who reminds me of Jason Blake at the Saints who will just do anything – he’s very robotic but he didn’t do much wrong and hardly ever got beaten in the contest.

"Garrett McDonagh is another one who jumps out, that raking left foot kick off half back, he played some fantastic footy and finished (sixth) in our best-and-fairest. He’s just an elite local footy player who wants to play at a higher level and continue to grow his game.

"They're the stories we enjoy, giving those guys an opportunity to play at state league level and improve their footy.

"You attract good players and good people to your program (by being successful) and Anthony Fagan has done a power of work as our football manager for the past three or four years behind the scenes.

"The biggest thing that came out of the VFL program this year was the young kid Sammy Durham (who was taken by Essendon in the mid-season draft).

"Him and Dylan Cook drove down from Seymour to train (since the 2020 pre-season) – they do a full day’s work, drive down, train and drive home and work again the next day … and Sammy played in an AFL final (last week for the Bombers).

"Jakey Aarts was part of the VFL program for a long time and is now a regular in the AFL team … you can attract good players and good people through creating opportunity and having a good environment and a good program that people want to be a part of.”

Clarke hopes a young big-bodied Oakleigh Chargers midfielder will be among the next group of Tigers to take that opportunity.

"Young Fraser Elliott is a solid boy at 19 who played (two) games for us – he can find the ball, and we’d like to think he’s got a taste of what the program can offer and what he can do at VFL level, (while) Will Bravo is a young enthusiastic kid who just wants to tackle people and create chaos.

"They’re kids we’d like to attract to our program if they don’t get drafted and create an opportunity that playing AFL footy is still within their reach and they can still improve their game."

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4-5-1 win-loss, 11th

What went right:
The season started well with a comfortable win over Sandringham in round one that made it look like it was business as usual. The consecutive huge wins over GWS (home) and Brisbane Lions (away) were vintage Tigers. Getting games into young players will stand them in good stead for next year, as shown in the last game against Frankston.

What went wrong:
The injuries to key AFL players robbed the Tigers of their depth, but the beltings from Casey and Werribee early signalled that this wasn’t the same team as 2019, while their finals hopes evaporated with the consecutive away losses to lower-ranked teams in Sandringham and Northern Bullants. The serious knee injury to emerging midfielder Brad Melville was another setback.

Best and fairest:
Richmond took Will Martyn with their third pick in the 2019 draft and he claimed the Guinane Medal in just his second season at the club while also earning two AFL games. Martyn polled 28 votes to beat Lachlan Street (24), Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (22), Callum Coleman-Jones (21) and Samson Ryan (20).

Best young players:
Martyn, Ryan and Noah Cumberland were plucked from the Brisbane Lions Academy (as was Mabior Chol), proving the Tigers have an eye for talented Queenslanders, and all look to have big futures. Angus Hicks, Street and Joel Nathan played every game and had excellent years, while Bailey Henderson also impressed.

Coach status:
Xavier Clarke is contracted and has his hand up to continue for a third (and hopefully first uninterrupted) year at Punt Rd, but must wait for the club to decide whether to continue with the same coaching structure in 2022.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/674848/vfl-season-review-richmond
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 10, 2021, 05:48:38 PM
Richmond VFL getting busy on the recruiting front, and the Tigers have locked in a good player in St Kilda City tall Mykelti Lefau. They're also believed to be keen on Box Hill Hawk Mackenzie Doreian.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1446326510877495298
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 27, 2021, 05:53:47 PM
No surprise Richmond VFL is keen on Lachie Carrigan from Sandringham Dragons. He wasn't seen this year because of injury but he's got a ton of talent and it's easy to imagine him coming through quickly in 2022.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1453203585852854277
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 01, 2021, 06:04:16 AM
St Kilda City pair Mykelti Lefau and onballer Misilifi Faimalo have signed contracts with Richmond VFL. Cheltenham is sending two players to the VFL, with wingman Austin Johnson heading to Richmond.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/sfl/southern-league-mordiallocs-toby-arms-links-with-springvale-districts/news-story/af8448fea18150aefca4d6dfb88c6a98
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on November 01, 2021, 08:33:48 AM
I believe we will also sign Tylar Young from Frankston VFL.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 04, 2021, 04:19:31 PM
Morris earmarked 2022 as a big year for the Tigers' AFL cubs who have faced limited VFL game time since their arrival at the Club.

"Players like Riley Collier-Dawkins, Will Martyn and Thomson Dow have played very little VFL footy over the last couple of years. It's really important for their development to be able to play against big strong bodies and play full games," he said.

"So, I think it's really important for them to get that match time and that's looking more promising for next year.

"Being able to give them opportunities to play in positions that they'll play on the MCG at AFL level, and really prime them for being able to go out there and succeed once they get their opportunity."

While most of Richmond’s VFL-listed Tigers will be staying on for the 2022 season, the group is also looking forward to welcoming a number of fresh faces.

"We're lucky enough that the majority of our list is going to stay on," Morris said.

"We're also very lucky to add quite substantially to that. We’re looking forward to being able to finalise that over the next few weeks.

"We've got a good complement of young players that are really driven and are wanting to get the best out of their own individual journey, and we're really confident about the space that we're creating at VFL level to be able to develop their game."

VFL pre-season officially kicks off at the end of November, with training set to ramp up in the new year.

"We'll meet once a week leading up to Christmas and give the players a chance to build their connection, and we'll be hitting the ground running around the 10th of January with two sessions a week, we're really excited," Morris said.

"It's going to be fresh, raw and we’re going to have a lot of talent, but we're going to have a lot of young guys who are really driven."

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1028889/morris-ready-to-hit-the-ground-running
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 09, 2021, 02:08:38 PM
A good pick-up for Richmond VFL in Cheltenham wingman Austin Johnson. Only 19 and has a dash of class. Nice player. Made his VFL debut this year for Frankston.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1457860467431411715
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 17, 2021, 06:56:05 PM
From our VFL ressies side: Bailey Henderson, Garret McDonagh, Brad Meville and Lachlan Street have nominated for the draft.

Eggy, Garthwaite & Naish have too.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/afl-national-draft-2021-more-than-700-players-have-nominated-ahead-of-todays-deadline/news-story/247c474ad365e3ad7f1ef82f30971827
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 23, 2021, 01:45:30 PM
More money, more matches, more opportunity: VFL changes for 2022

Salary cap increase and an extra two games headline hopes for a return to normal next year

By Brendan Rhodes
afl.com.au
23 November 2021


THE VFL competition will return to an 18-game home and away season in 2022, an adjusted 23rd player rule has been reinstated, and clubs have been given a 10 per cent increase in their salary cap as part of a host of rule changes released by the AFL.

After 2021 was initially set down for 16 matches across 19 rounds, the new fixture will start on the weekend of March 26-27 and feature 22 rounds, with the 21 clubs receiving four byes each.

Matches, dates and starting times will again align with the AFL schedule wherever possible, but each club will receive nine home matches as they welcome their loyal members and supporters back to the footy.

The salary cap has been increased from $200,000 to $220,000 for VFL standalone clubs and from $100,000 to $110,000 for the AFL and AFL-aligned outfits, with a key concession added in a bid to encourage senior experienced players to remain in the competition and develop their coaching skills.

Clubs can pay $10,000 outside the cap for playing coaches, with a number of clubs already having announced a strong line-up of playing coaches for 2022.

A $5000 concession has also been added to employ indigenous coaches in a bid to encourage more of our indigenous footballers to follow a coaching pathway after their playing careers.

AFL and aligned clubs will again have 30 players on their lists, but the number of development players required has been reduced from 18 to 15 and the primary list increased from 12 to 15, again creating extra opportunities for experienced players to join or stay in the competition.

The VFL standalone list size of 28 primary and 12 development-listed players for a total of 40 remains in place.

Indigenous players who have yet to make their VFL debuts can now also be signed as Category B development players.

The 23rd-player rule removed for the 2021 season has been reinstated, but the 60 per cent game time restriction will not return.

The extra player must be aged under 20 (on January 1, 2022) for AFL and aligned clubs, be an under-20 development-lister, NAB Leaguer or active Northern Academy (Swans, Giants, Lions, Suns) member and can only be used in that role four times in the home-and-away season.

Charlie Dean took home the Round-Fothergill-Mitchell Medal as the VFL's best young player in 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
The change increases the requirement for clubs to name seven players under the age of 22 (at January 1) from this year’s six, noting this number includes AFL-listed players.

The 23rd-player rule does not apply to the seven VFL standalone clubs, who will still only be required to select six under-22s, meaning their extra player can come from either their primary or development lists.

2022 VFL RULES

(All age requirements refer to the player’s age on January 1, 2022)

SALARY CAP

* Increases to $220,000 for VFL standalones and $110,000 for AFL and aligned clubs.

* Concessions of $10,000 outside the cap allowed for development coaches and $5000 for indigenous coaches.

* Clubs must pay at least 90 per cent of the cap.

LIST MANAGEMENT

* Primary list consists of all open age players

* Development lists are made up of two categories:
   Category A: NAB League or Northern Academy players who are still engaged in the talent pathway program, aged under 22.
   Category B: Next Generation Academy graduates, alternative sport athletes or indigenous players of any age as long they have not made their VFL debut.

* VFL standalone clubs can sign any player under 22 to their development list (no NAB League or Academy requirement).

* VFL standalone clubs have 40 listed players (28 primary, 12 development).

* AFL and aligned clubs have 30 listed players (15 primary, 15 development including maximum of 13 Category A).

* Clubs can make a maximum of 16 changes to their list during the home-and-away season (6 primary, 10 development), with any player signed after June 30 needing to play three matches to qualify for the finals.

MATCH SELECTION

All clubs to field 23 players per match, comprising the following:

VFL standalone: A minimum of six under-22 players.

AFL and aligned: A minimum of seven under-22 players, including a 23rd man who must be an active 18-19yo player from the club’s development list, an aligned NAB League club or Northern Academy. Under-18 players must be approved by the AFL and a player cannot be named 23rd man more than four times in a season without approval.

AFL CLUB ALIGNMENTS

Box Hill Hawks: Hawthorn
Brisbane: Brisbane
Carlton: Carlton
Casey Demons: Melbourne
Collingwood: Collingwood
Essendon: Essendon
Footscray: Western Bulldogs
Geelong: Geelong
Gold Coast: Gold Coast
GWS Giants: Greater Western Sydney
North Melbourne: North Melbourne
Richmond: Richmond
Sandringham: St Kilda
Sydney: Sydney

VFL standalone clubs are not subject to alignments and can list players on their primary or development lists from the open market.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/688735/more-money-more-matches-more-opportunity-vfl-changes-for-2022
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on November 26, 2021, 06:54:11 PM
Get Towner back and make him captain... :shh

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: 1965 on November 26, 2021, 07:08:51 PM
Get Towner back and make him captain... :shh
Who's is the current captain?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Andyy on November 26, 2021, 07:17:01 PM
Get Towner back and make him captain... :shh
Who's is the current captain?

Steve Morris?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on November 26, 2021, 08:12:17 PM
Is he playing again? Thought he was coaching now. Old school captain coach effort
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on November 26, 2021, 08:26:05 PM
Towner for VC /Assistant Coach then.... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Tragic on November 26, 2021, 08:44:44 PM
Towner for VC /Assistant Coach then.... :shh

Towner for tackling coach. If all our boys tackled like him we would never lose a game.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 29, 2021, 01:29:04 PM
Noah Balta's cousin is training with our VFL side. Played soccer for St Albans and Aussie Rules for Airport West.

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Ruckman Patrick Balta, who is the cousin of Richmond’s Noah, has also impressed on the training track after a break from football. Balta was an Essendon Doutta Stars junior and has since played soccer for St Albans.

“He’s showing signs that he’s going to be an excellent senior footballer and has a bright future ahead of him, whether it be at Airport West or higher,” House said.

“I think he’s got something to offer the game.”

Noah has come on board as a specialist assistant coach and will also be involved in game-day strategy and junior development.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/edfl-2020-new-airport-west-coach-jimmy-houses-plan-for-success/news-story/9b9b62a4ca9cd8a53f7d468f763e1c69

Rogers said ruckman Balta, who is the cousin of Richmond’s Noah, was progressing rapidly and would be a “scary footballer in the next 12-24 months”.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/edfl/edfl-scores-why-airport-west-coach-trent-rogers-has-high-expectations/news-story/52d0876bd0b302874c50c994818cff1b

Patrick Balta's stats playing for Airport West:
https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?pID=200452118
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 30, 2021, 07:34:41 PM
We’re back (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60d.png)

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1465596679189528576
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 08, 2021, 11:29:41 PM
Our VFL side's first full squad training session for preseason 2021/22:

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Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 14, 2021, 12:57:23 AM
Bachar Houli Foundation Senior Boys Academy participants Mohammed Yassine (right) and Ali Saad (left) have been given the opportunity to train with Richmond Football Club’s VFL side.

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The players were selected based on their impressive performances in the recent Unity Cup at Punt Road, as well as the Senior Boys Academy held over the 27th and 28th of November.

BHF Founder and three-time AFL Premiership player Bachar Houli is extremely proud of the participants who have come through the ranks in the academies.

“We are really excited about the pathways we have developed with the Richmond FC VFL program in providing an elite environment and solid program for our academy players to be engaged in,” Houli said.

“Ali and Mohamed will certainly grow under Steve Morris (Richmond VFL Head Coach) and I’m looking forward to monitoring their progress throughout pre-season.”

Speaking after the training session, Ali Saad expressed his excitement at the opportunity to train in such a high-level environment.

“To get an opportunity like this is amazing! I really enjoyed the first session and I’m pumped for further sessions,” Saad said.

“I’m obviously very proud of myself and grateful for the opportunity that’s been given to me and for the Bachar Houli Foundation mentors who have helped me.

“It’s especially exciting doing it with another brother from the Academy.

“On another note, I’m really looking to take my game to the next level and earn a spot on the list – the hard work starts now.”

Mohammed Yassine also spoke after training about the opportunity, citing it as an “unbelievable experience.”

“The group of boys at Richmond and the coaching staff are very encouraging and welcoming and I can’t wait to keep training with them,” Yassine said.

“I’m really grateful for the opportunity to be able to train at Richmond.”

BHF Talent Programs Manager Ahmed Saad, who has been coaching and mentoring the players over the last few years, was full of praise for their growth.

“Both players have improved over the last couple of years, especially Mohammed, he has been our most improved player across the last two years,” Saad said.

“I couldn’t be happier for them to get an opportunity to train with a VFL club like Richmond and I hope they work hard, earn the respect of their teammates and coaches, and earn themselves a spot on the team.”

Both Ali Saad and Mohammed Yassine are among the 12 players who have been selected to attend the BHF Elite Performance Camp in Abu Dhabi and Dubai next month.

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https://www.bacharhoulifoundation.com.au/bhf-participants-train-with-richmond-fcs-vfl-side/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 15, 2021, 12:09:15 AM
Meet Richmond's 2022 VFL-listed players

The VFL competition returns to an 18-game home and away season in 2022, with the new fixture to start on the weekend of March 26-27 and feature 22 rounds, with all 21 clubs receiving four byes each.

Richmond's VFL side resumed training at Punt Road Oval last week ahead of the Christmas break, and have named the following players to the 2022 squad...

Steve Morris (coach)
31/12/1988, 183cm, 82kg

Richmond 2019 VFL premiership captain that has this year taken on playing senior coach duties.

The experienced defender who can match up on any opponent managed 87 games for Richmond (AFL) in a six-year stint that began following a best and fairest at West Adelaide (SANFL).

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Angus Hicks
28/7/1999, 174cm, 75kg

A great story of perseverance. Hicks played nine VFL matches for Richmond in 2021 after two years on the sidelines following a badly broken leg. Hicks has elite foot skills and agility and showed what he is capable of with a 23-disposal and two-goal game against Sandringam last season.

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Brad Melville
1/10/1998, 182cm, 75kg

Strong two-way runner with excellent goal sense. Premiership player for Wangaratta Magpies in the Ovens and Murray League. Melville played eight matches for Richmond at VFL level in 2021 before his season ended early with an ACL injury.

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Lachlan Street
25/06/1998, 189cm, 93kg

2019 VFL premiership player, Street is a strong contested ball winner with a reliable left foot kick. Can play forward, back or through the midfield and at times last season even as a makeshift ruckman. Street had a career-best season in 2021, finishing second in Tigers’ VFL best and fairest.

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Riley Loton
13/05/1999, 175cm, 77kg

Small forward/midfielder with a neat left foot. Loton who won the 2019 Northern Football League Division 2 Best and Fairest, managed two senior games for the VFL Tigers last season.

The youngster will be looking for more opportunities at the level in 2022.

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Nathan Oakes
27/08/1999, 186cm, 80kg

Ex-Murray Bushranger into his fourth year on the Richmond VFL list. Inside midfielder and a strong leader. Oakes played five matches in 2021, averaging 10 disposals.

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Cam Olden
19/04/2000, 179cm, 78kg

Member of Leongatha’s 2019 Grand Final team. A ball-winning midfielder that has enjoyed the step up to VFL football last season. Olden managed three games at the level, booting seven goals.

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Dylan Cook
22/05/2001, 180cm, 80kg

Midfielder that can play inside and outside the contest. Exceptional hands and another that has moved to the VFL from the Goulburn Valley. Cook averaged 8.5 disposals from six games in 2021, booting two goals.

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Joel Nathan
12/10/2000, 191cm, 85kg

Strong key back with a ferocious appetite for the contest. Nathan showed an ability to compete against opponents of any size throughout his 10 games at VFL level last season.

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Bailey Henderson
20/10/1999, 189cm, 84kg

NTFL premiership player with Nightcliffe in 2021, Henderson is a strong intercept player that can be used across the wing and half-back. Henderson was terrific across seven matches last season, averaging 17 disposals.

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Matt Bartlett
27/9/1998, 175cm, 73kg

A late addition to the program in 2021, Bartlett is a small forward who has a smart football brain and applies great defensive pressure. The youngster managed five goals from five matches in 2021

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Tylar Young
5/9/1998, 196cm, 92kg, key defender

Young is a 23-year-old former soccer player that has only taken up the game in the past few years.

The key defender played VFL football for Frankston last season, where he showed his flexibility to go forward or play in the ruck.

Young’s athleticism, competitiveness and speed make him able to play on both small and taller forwards.

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Jackson Davies
19/3/2001, 188cm, 80kg, intercepting defender

Davies is a former Northern Knights NAB League captain that has crossed to Richmond from Coburg this year.

The intercepting defender has excellent football IQ and is able to play above his height and weight range.

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Tom Bracher
18/2/2002, 177cm, 66kg, rebounding defender

Bracher is an excellent accumulator of the football with silky skills both sides of the body. The former Murray Bushranger also played senior football for Wodonga Raiders in the strong Ovens and Murray league last year.

Bracher while small in stature, will be one to watch in 2022 and beyond. Exciting back flanker.

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Misilifi Faimalo
22 years old, utility

Tongan born, New Zealand raised with a rugby background, Faimalo only started playing football in recent years, but has taken to the game well. Faimalo represented AFL New Zealand against the AFL U17 Academy.

With excellent speed and agility and a willingness to take the game on, Faimalo can provide plenty of excitement should opportunities arise at VFL level.

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Jess McGrath
25/1/2002, 185cm, 75kg, intercepting defender

Athletic defender that can play above his size. McGrath made his VFL debut for Richmond in 2021 and will be looking for more opportunities this season.

The former Gippsland Power NAB League player, who also has good speed, has joined the Tigers’ program full-time in 2022.

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Nick Guiney
18/1/2002, 187cm, 93kg, rebounding defender

Versatile defender Guiney joins Richmond after an injury affected season with the Oakleigh Chargers in 2021. The competitive youngster has excellent endurance and is strong in the contest.

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Massimo D’ambrosio
5/6/2003, 177cm, 75kg, defender/midfielder

Talented youngster from the Western Jets. D’ambrosio played solid football at NAB League level last year and was rewarded with a Vic trial game for his efforts.

D’ambrosio is smart, an excellent ball user by foot and has the flexibility to play multiple positions. The 18-year-old will train with Richmond while playing as a 19-year-old for the Jets again in 2022.

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Mykelti Lefau
18/1/1998, 195cm, 96kg, utility

New Zealand born with a rugby background, Lefau spent time on Casey’s VFL list before returning to local football once the pandemic hit. An impressive athlete that can play all over the ground and has reignited hunger to push himself at the higher level.

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Patrik Balta
15/3/1999, 204cm, 110kg, ruck

Balta, the cousin of Richmond AFL player, Noah, is a project ruckman that has recently converted from soccer. The Airport West product has good agility for his size and is clean with his hands.

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Fraser Elliot
5/7/2002, 188cm, 89kg, inside mid

Elliot, an Oakleigh Chargers graduate will shore up the VFL Tigers’ midfield stocks in 2022, having committed to the program full time.

The midfielder is creative by hand and foot and composed in the contest. Elliot did not look out of place in his two games last year.

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Jackson Bowne
31/12/2002, 174cm, 75kg, small forward/midfielder

Bowne is a dangerous forward with excellent football IQ and the capacity to also impact in the midfield. The 19-year-old should benefit greatly from being involved in an AFL aligned program and has the tools to become an excellent small forward.

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Lachlan Carrigan
9/12/2002, 191cm, 78kg, wing

Highly talented outside midfielder with excellent speed and endurance. Carrigan has had a rough time with injuries in recent years and will be hoping for continuity in 2022.

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Tom Brindley
23 years old, 195cm, 83kg, midfielder/forward

Exciting prospect with impressive athleticism for his height and massive upside in an elite program. Brindley can play a variety of positions due to his ability to run, jump and provide a target down the line.

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Austin Johnson
26/12/2001, 182cm, 78kg, midfielder/forward

Johnson, 20, found himself playing such impressive football for local club Cheltenham in 2021 that he was added to Frankston’s VFL development list mid-year. The athletic midfielder/forward will be hoping to add to the one game he played for the Dolphins last year at the VFL Tigers in 2022.

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Lachlan Johnson
7/8/2001, 175cm, 78kg, forward

Johnson spent the past two seasons on Essendon’s AFL list, rupturing his ACL in his first year and being denied consistent football due to the pandemic in his second.

The dangerous forward will be hungry to showcase his talent in 2022 and stake his claims for a return to the elite level.

Johnson has the potential to be an excellent pick up for the VFL Tigers.

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Will Bravo
6/5/2002, 175cm, 78kg, forward/midfielder

Bravo put together a solid season for the Dandenong Stingrays at NAB League level last season, also representing Victoria Country and being a contender for the AFL Draft. Tough, explosive and with a strong appetite for the contest, Bravo will fit in well at Richmond.

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Jack Scanlon
31/5/1999, 194cm, 87kg, key forward

Scanlon is set for his first pre-season at VFL level this year, which is an exciting prospect for those within the Richmond program. Tall, agile and with excellent aerial power- Scanlon can be a handful for opposition defenders.

The Gisborne-product will be one to watch this year given his upside.

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Sam Tucker
7/1/2002, 195cm, 89kg, key forward/defender

Tucker is an athletic tall with a long penetrating kick.. The teenager competed admirably and hit the scoreboard in VFL practice games early in 2021 and promises to be a threatening player at the senior level.

Tucker can play both ends of the ground and has strong hands.

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John Jorgenson
29/11/1999, 198cm, 94kg, key forward

A developing key forward from Bundoora with impressive athleticism for his size, John is relatively new to the game having come from a basketball background but played consistent and exciting senior football at local level in 2021. Expect him to come on in leaps and bounds with a VFL pre-season under his belt.

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Jesse King
14/07/2000, 189cm, 80kg, forward

Another product of Bundoora with experience at senior level, Jesse started training with the VFL Tigers halfway through this year and is continuing on for the 2022 season. Jesse is a dangerous forward of great character and an excellent work ethic.

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Harrison Bourke
23/03/2003, 200cm, 80kg, ruck/key forward

Grandson of the great Francis Bourke and son of David, Harrison is a young, raw ruck/key forward. Hungry to improve and learn, Harry can only benefit from a VFL pre-season as he develops his craft.

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Jack Sexton
7/11/2001, 178cm, 75kg

Jack joins us from Yarrawonga in the Ovens and Murray Football League.

He is a dangerous forward who is a great competitor with terrific endurance.

Jack was a late addition to the list in 2021 and unfortunately missed his opportunity to make his debut due to Covid. He will be hungry to take his opportunity next season.

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Ali Saad & Mohammed Yassine
15/6/2003, 172cm, 62kg & 29/08/2003, 177cm, 61kg, dangerous forwards

Two exciting prospects out of the Bachar Houli Foundation that are training with the VFL Tigers for 2022. Ali and Mohammed are lightly framed but have speed to burn and plenty of upside and growth in their first pre-season at VFL level.

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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1039645/meet-richmond-s-2022-vfl-listed-players
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Jobba on December 15, 2021, 07:52:05 AM
Some intriguing KPP prospects in this bunch.

Does anyone know the rules around Cat-B? There’s seemingly a few late converts and NZ born players that may be eligible for the second Cat-B spot if it becomes available next season (as I understand we have a full list as it currently stands).
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 16, 2021, 08:05:59 PM
A good result for VFL stand-alone clubs. They've gained approval to increase their list sizes to 42 (14 must be under the age of 22). And AFL stand-alone and aligned clubs can list two more development players. Means quite a few more opportunities for aspiring young footballers.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1471363247462699008
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 14, 2022, 07:00:30 PM
2022 VFL Practice Match Schedule:

Richmond vs Box Hill @ Punt Rd, Saturday, March 5.

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https://vflfooty.com/node/10829
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 20, 2022, 04:41:00 AM
Great to take part in @Richmond_FC’s match sim ...

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1494879954881810435
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 22, 2022, 03:57:14 PM
I understand VFL fixture could be out by the end of the week but no venues and times will be on the fixture. Likely only know venues/times a week or two in advance of games

Sunday night and Monday night footy to be the norm for VFL in 2022.

Under The new covid rules AFL teams must play AFL games before their VFL games this season.

Good chance of 2 Sunday night and 2 Monday night games in round 1. Possibly a high profile VFL team may be playing in Sydney or Monday night in round 1. Very strong rumour.

https://vflfooty.com/node/10826
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: camboon on February 22, 2022, 05:27:59 PM
Who likes games on Sunday nights or Mondays.
The AFL have stoped listening to the supporters and now run the game as a business / political organisation
Title: 2022 VFL Fixture (RFC site)
Post by: one-eyed on February 22, 2022, 05:47:28 PM
The VFL fixture has been released with Round 1 times, dates and venues locked in.

We're playing Southport first up at Punt Rd on March 27 as a curtain raiser to the GWS game (AFL Round 2 @ the 'G).


Richmond's 2022 VFL Fixture

Round 1    Sunday March 27      Richmond vs Southport              Punt Road           11:35am
Round 2                                   Sandringham vs Richmond       
Round 3                                   Richmond vs W.Bulldogs
Round 4                                   Carlton vs Richmond
Round 5                                   Richmond vs Casey Demons
Round 6                                   ---------- BYE ---------------
Round 7                                   Port Melbourne vs Richmond
Round 8                                   Box Hill Hawks vs Richmond
Round 9                                   Richmond vs Essendon
Round 10                                 Sydney vs Richmond
Round 11                                 ---------- BYE ---------------
Round 12                                 Richmond vs Werribee
Round 13                                 Coburg vs Richmond
Round 14                                 Geelong vs Richmond
Round 15                                 Richmond vs Collingwood
Round 16                                 ---------- BYE ---------------
Round 17                                 North Melbourne vs Richmond
Round 18                                 Richmond vs Williamstown
Round 19                                 Richmond vs Brisbane
Round 20                                 Northern Bullants vs Richmond
Round 21                                 ---------- BYE ---------------
Round 22                                 Richmond vs Frankston

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/football/VFL/FIXTURE?Competition=7&CompSeason=47&MatchTimezone=MY_TIME&GameWeeks=1
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: 1965 on February 22, 2022, 06:07:00 PM
Southport?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Damo on February 22, 2022, 06:18:25 PM
Southport?
Interesting isnt it.
They are one of the richest clubs in the country (including AFL clubs), but surprising have a QLD team in the comp.

Also, is 4 byes enough ? LOL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on February 22, 2022, 08:17:30 PM
Extremely young list of vfl players.
Theres Morris at 33, then the rest are all 24 or under with just the one 24yo.

Hopefully blokes like Pickett Caddy Short Castagna Parker  Aarts McIntosh are regular two,s players to provide a bit of leadership maybe a few of the vets get forced out as well.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 22, 2022, 09:50:15 PM
Southport?
Interesting isnt it.
They are one of the richest clubs in the country (including AFL clubs), but surprising have a QLD team in the comp.

Also, is 4 byes enough ? LOL

It is a 21 team comp.  :gobdrop

Suns, Lions, Giants and Swans are all in the comp

It is farcical, rather than all the byes how about just having each team play each once

Interestingly, Ch7 news reported tonight that an AFL reserves comp is again being discussed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on February 22, 2022, 11:37:23 PM
With the dearth of tall/key forwards on the list id say two of Brindley, Jorgenson, Tucker, and Scanlon will play most games.

Some will not be happy with this but id be very tempted to go with a  centre line   at the start of the year for VFL with

C: D Rioli - Caddy - Pickett. and id have McIntosh in the backline.  Id be very tempted to play Brown, Ralphsmith and Mansell in their place and Caddy stays put.

Always an interesting exercise trying to do the reserves team and a hard job to pick one with good structure and with a decent age demographic.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 23, 2022, 06:30:08 PM
Locked in VFL Practice Matches:

Thursday, March 17
Richmond v Carlton (Swinburne Centre, Richmond, 4pm)

https://www.afl.com.au/news/708107/vfl-practice-matches-kick-off-on-wednesday


No mention of playing Hawthorn on March 5  :huh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on February 23, 2022, 07:32:23 PM
Southport?
Interesting isnt it.
They are one of the richest clubs in the country (including AFL clubs), but surprising have a QLD team in the comp.

Also, is 4 byes enough ? LOL

AFL were stupid and idiotic not getting Southport involved as the Gold Coast team as they were already a well established team.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on February 24, 2022, 02:16:42 PM
Southport?
Interesting isnt it.
They are one of the richest clubs in the country (including AFL clubs), but surprising have a QLD team in the comp.

Also, is 4 byes enough ? LOL

AFL were stupid and idiotic not getting Southport involved as the Gold Coast team as they were already a well established team.
Apparently the AFL thought the fans of the other QAFL clubs on the Gold Coast wouldn't get behind a Southport AFL team. So they went for a new team for the whole region instead after North said no to relocating.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Tragic on February 24, 2022, 03:31:44 PM
Southport?
Interesting isnt it.
They are one of the richest clubs in the country (including AFL clubs), but surprising have a QLD team in the comp.

Also, is 4 byes enough ? LOL

AFL were stupid and idiotic not getting Southport involved as the Gold Coast team as they were already a well established team.
Apparently the AFL thought the fans of the other QAFL clubs on the Gold Coast wouldn't get behind a Southport AFL team. So they went for a new team for the whole region instead after North said no to relocating.

Interesting that the NRL have gone the other way with the Redclffe Dolphins joining the NRL next year.  Most QLD state cup supporters wouldn't dream about supporting the Dolphins so will be interesting to see how they go compared to, say, the GC Suns
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 03, 2022, 04:53:23 PM
Our VFL side is playing a practice match against Box Hill at Punt Rd on Saturday from 11am.

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Practice Matches (March 3-6)

THURSDAY MARCH 3
Carlton vs Casey Demons at Ikon Park 12:50pm

FRIDAY MARCH 4
Footscray vs Werribee at Whitten Oval 6pm

SATURDAY MARCH 5
Richmond vs Box Hill Hawks at Punt Road 11am
Southport vs Brisbane at Fankhauser Reserve 10am
Northern Bullants vs Williamstown at Parade College,Bundoora 12noon
Frankston vs Coburg at Linenhouse Centre,Seaford 12noon
Collingwood vs Essendon at Holden Centre 2pm
Port Melbourne vs Sandringham at Linenhouse Centre,Seaford 4pm

SUNDAY MARCH 6
Sydney vs GWS Giants at Tom Wills Oval 9:30am
North Melbourne vs Geelong at Arden Street 3:30pm

https://vflfooty.com/node/10834
Title: VFL: Richmond squad vs Box Hill Hawks
Post by: one-eyed on March 04, 2022, 08:22:27 PM
33 Tigers make up the squad, featuring a mix of 13 AFL-listed and 20 VFL-listed players.

Josh Caddy, Sydney Stack, Marlion Pickett, Riley Collier-Dawkins, Thomson Dow, Rhyan Mansell, and Matt Parker are among the Richmond players named for the pre-season hit-out, alongside draftees Tom Brown, Judson Clarke and Tyler Sonsie.

Saturday's clash at the Swinburne Centre kicks off at 11.00am, with entry via Gate 1 (Roar Store) from 10.30am.

No parking will be available at the Swinburne Centre for patrons.

There will be food trucks on offer, but the pre-season game will be a dry event with no alcohol available.

Richmond's pre-season practice match squad against Box Hill:

13 Tom Brown
14 Misilifi Faimalo
20 Tylar Young
22 Josh Caddy
23 Judson Clarke
26 Riley Collier-Dawkins
27 Thomson Dow
29 Tyler Sonsie
31 Ryhan Mansell
32 Samson Ryan
37 Matt Parker
38 Noah Cumberland
40 John Jorgensen
44 Sydney Stack
46 Ben Miller
50 Marlion Pickett
51 Tom Brachar
52 Angus Hicks
53 Matt Barlett
54 Jack Sexton
55 Lachlan Street
56 Riley Loton
57 Nathan Oakes
58 Cam Olden
62 Nick Guiney
63 Dylan Cook
65 Joel Nathan
66 Tom Brindley
68 Massimo D'Ambrosio
70 Austin Johnson
71 Jackson Davies
72 Mykelti Lefau
73 Sam Tucker

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1071304/vfl-tigers-name-practice-match-squad
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 11:06:04 AM
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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL

Day for I- waaaaait a minute, where'd the sun go?

Were in action at a wet, overcast Punt Rd this morning. Follow along for updates!
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https://twitter.com/BoxHillHawks
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 11:14:35 AM
Matt Parker marks a wayward shot on goal from Marlion Pickett and snaps the first goal of the morning.

RICH 1.1-7
BOX  0.3-3

Q1 10 mins

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 11:22:57 AM
Q1 | BH 3 RICH 9

Both teams are searching for a way to score, conditions are still very wet under foot.

Whilst we'd like a goal, so would they. Still a close contest here in the first.

https://twitter.com/BoxHillHawks
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 11:28:21 AM
Stack wing, Caddy fwd, Pickett wing. RCD on ball according to BF.

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Q1 | BH 3 RICH 9

Blancky with a huge mark in the last line of defence in a one on one win to keep the Tigers at bay.

25 minutes gone.

https://twitter.com/BoxHillHawks/with_replies
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 11:34:42 AM
Quarter time

Greasy conditions haven't been conducive to high scoring but the intensity and pressure around the ball has been right up.

Matt Parker the sole goal scorer of the game thus far.

RICH: 1.3 (9)
BOX: 0.4 (4)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL

Pickett hard at it - a couple of crunching tackles
Sampson done some good things down back and in ruck
Caddy involved
Stack a few things
Sonsie has great skills
RCD a few things but quiet in general

From BF (https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/aami-community-series-hawthorn-vs-richmond-devonport-oval-saturday-5-march-1-10pm-aedt.1301650/post-73830328)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 11:35:41 AM
Matt Parker jags his second major 15 secs into Q2.

Sonsie involved getting it fwd. Contest, crumb and goal.

RICH 2.3-15
BOX  0.4-4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 11:39:15 AM
Box Hill answer back with their first goal of the game.

RICH 15
BOX 10
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 11:44:23 AM
Stack beautiful skills to Caddy. Misses from 45 - BF.

Up the other end for Another goal to Box Hill.

Rich  16
BH    17

Q2  11mins
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 11:49:33 AM
And another to Box Hill.

sonsie shanked a kick lead to a bh goal. he very unhappy about it. - BF.

16 - 23
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 11:53:27 AM
Add two more goals to the Hawks  :P.

16 - 35
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 12:03:14 PM
Half-time

HT: A five-goal quarter from Box Hil sees them lead by 19 points.

Matt Parker remains our sole goal kicker with two.

RICHMOND:   1.3   2.4 (16)
BOX HILL:      0.4   5.5 (35)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL

Their fwds started taking some marks
Our mids dropped off - but RCD more involved that qtr.
Despite score, some good ball movement from our guys. Frees (mostly there) killing us. Mansell ok that qtr too.

From BF. (https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/aami-community-series-hawthorn-vs-richmond-devonport-oval-saturday-5-march-1-10pm-aedt.1301650/post-73830854)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 12:20:31 PM
It's definitely been a high contest game, second half just minutes away. #gotiges

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNDF4fLVgAErp5s?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 12:21:14 PM
Q3 started.

Sydney Stack floats in for the forward-50 intercept and kicks truly from the set-shot  :gotigers.

RICH 3.4-22
BOX  5.5-35
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 12:24:05 PM
Noah Cumberland slots his first of the day and we have quickly cut the margin to 7 points  :gotigers.

RICH 4.4-28
BOX  5.5-35
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 12:38:34 PM
Noah Cumberland has the ball drop in his lap inside 50 and he slots his second goal of Q3  :gotigers.

Scores are now level.

RICH: 5.6-36
BOX:  5.6-36

16 mins Q3


Box Hill twitter claiming we're kicking to the scoring end.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 12:42:51 PM
Box Hill hit back their first goal of Q3, regaining the lead.

RICH 36
BOX 42
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 12:48:05 PM
3/4 time

3QT: Three-goals-to-one that quarter saw us slice the deficit to just five points heading into the final term.

Noah Cumberland kicked two goals for the quarter and Sydney Stack was everywhere.

RICHMOND:   1.3     2.4     5.7 (37)
BOX HILL:      0.4    5.5     6.6 (42)

Goals: Cumberland 2, Parker 2, Stack.

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL

Stack good. 2 courageous marks.

Last goal to BH from ridiculous down field when he went to try to smother on the mark and BH guy fell over his legs.

Ryan ok too in ruck and some more stuff dropping kick behind in backline. Caddy involved. Mansell good. Cumberland 2 great set shots.

From BF. (https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/aami-community-series-hawthorn-vs-richmond-devonport-oval-saturday-5-march-1-10pm-aedt.1301650/post-73831217)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 12:54:05 PM
Q4 started.

Josh Caddy eases through his first goal of the day after a sizzling squaring ball from Noah Cumberland  :gotigers.

In front!

RICH 6.7-43
BOX  6.6-42
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 12:56:28 PM
Cumberland evades, Caddy to Dow who marks. Misses from 40.

Josh Caddy has a hand in another after forcing the forward-50 turnover, with Cam Olden finishing off with his first goal of the game  :gotigers.

RICH 7.8-50
BOX  6.6-42

5 mins Q4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 01:03:13 PM
Box Hill hit back and we now lead by one point.

RICH 50
BOX 49

Box Hill's Thorpe has 5 of their 7 goals. Don't know who is on him?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 01:06:19 PM
Cam Olden kicks his second goal of the quarter and extends our lead back out to 7 points  :gotigers.

RICH 8.8-56
BOX  7.7-49

15 mins Q4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 01:07:02 PM
Great tackle by Cumberland. Holding the ball free.

That's three goals post halftime for Noah Cumberland!  :gotigers

RICH 9.8-62
BOX  7.7-49

17 min Q4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 01:12:09 PM
Marlion Pickett with the intercept and goal!  :gotigers

We now lead by 20 points.

RICH 10.9-69
BOX   7.7-49

20 min Q4
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 01:14:13 PM
Box Hill get one back.

69 - 55
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 01:20:01 PM
 :gotigers

FT: An eight-goal-to-three second half saw us flip a 19-point halftime deficit into a 14-point win.

Three goals to Noah Cumberland in the second half helped spark the comeback and seal the win.

RICH: 10.9 (69) def. BOX: 8.7 (55)

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 05, 2022, 01:24:11 PM
Final Score

RICHMOND:   1.3     2.4     5.7    10.9-69
BOX HILL:      0.4    5.5     6.6       8.7-55

Goals: Cumberland 3, Parker 2, Olden 2, Stack, Caddy, Pickett.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: camboon on March 05, 2022, 02:14:05 PM
I would like to see Cumberland get a crack at seniors one day, how was he defensive today.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on March 05, 2022, 03:35:52 PM
How was Miller ?.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 05, 2022, 05:46:52 PM
Cumberland in for Aarts... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 05, 2022, 08:52:17 PM
I would like to see Cumberland get a crack at seniors one day, how was he defensive today.
How was Miller ?.
I didn't see the game but my 'spy' ;D who I watch training with had Cumberland along with Sonsie & Stack in his bests. Defensive wise Cumberland's 3rd goal came from a great tackle in the forward line and winning a HTB free. Miller he said was a tad disappointing today.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on March 05, 2022, 09:03:08 PM
Cumberland in for Aarts... :shh

Likely to be on my own with this comment, Aarts is a ripper as he just never gives up. He is a solid enough player who I would pick every week as he is a workhorse beast. He wins more contested situations than not and is much better around the ball which is what the coaching group also see. Cumberland needs to play good footy for a prolonged period before getting a gig me thinks.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: camboon on March 06, 2022, 04:16:11 PM
Thanks MT
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2022, 06:40:19 AM
Cumberland and Stack rise as Richmond overcomes Box Hill in practice match

Richmond VFL defeated Box Hill by 14 points in a practice match at the Swinburne Centre on Saturday morning.

By Brenton Mann
Richmond Media
6 March 2022


As a blanket of Autumn drizzly gloom hovered over Punt Road Oval on Saturday morning, Richmond VFL hosted Box Hill in the first full dress rehearsal of the VFL pre-season.

In a game of shifting momentum, it was the Tigers who prevailed with an eight-goal-to-three second half, sealing a gritty 14-point win.

Noah Cumberland enhanced his reputation up forward with a team-high three majors, whilst Sydney Stack looked right at home on a wing, with the final score reading, 10.9 (69) to 8.7 (55).

Stack and Cumberland lit up the Swinburne Centre in the second half and were well supported by Tigers young and old.

Cumberland kicked all of his three goals after half-time, including back-to-back majors in the third term that turned the tide Richmond’s way.

The third-year forward is a dynamic player that seems to kick goals in clumps, feeding off the energy that he and his teammates around him create.

Stack spent the entirety of the game on a wing and was the player of the third term, kicking the opening goal from a forward-half intercept, helping turn defence into attack with his creativity and proclivity to provide support backward of centre.

He was prolific and prominent, roaming between the arcs, playing opposite Marlion Pickett.

The Tigers’ line-up boasted an exciting blend of premiership experience and ardent youth keen to make their mark in 2022.

Premiership duo Josh Caddy and Pickett provided the guiding presence for the likes of Riley Collier-Dawkins, Thomson Dow, Stack and Rhyan Mansell, whilst the Tiger Army have already liked what they’ve seen from recent draftees, Tyler Sonsie, Tom Brown and Judson Clarke.

The excitement surrounding the club’s VFL side isn’t solely exclusive to the AFL listed players, with Dylan Cook and Misilifi Faimalo showing their wares in the recent intra-club match and last Saturday down in Geelong.

Collier-Dawkins showed no ill effects from his recent knock to the ribs, pounding the ball forward from the opening centre bounce and covered the ground well throughout the first quarter.

The fourth-year midfielder cuts a commanding figure and shows the consistent traits of a big-bodied AFL on-baller.

The young bull now exudes confidence without the ball, marshalling his fellow midfielders and stoppages and ensuring the team structures are adhered to.

The greasy conditions and moisture under foot did not lend themselves to slick, free-flowing and high scoring and with the ball constantly in dispute, the pressure and intensity levels were up.

Pickett laid three trademark stinging tackles, with the wiry wingman also having a hand in the opening goal of the game.

With Box Hill attempting to exit its defensive 50, Pickett’s keen anticipation allowed him to slide in front of a Hawks’ defender and cut off the exit.

Pickett’s set-shot drifted across the face of goal, with the ball landing in the outstretched hands of Matt Parker, who coolly played on from the tight angle and snapped truly on his right boot.

Parker’s goal was the only one for the first quarter, but he quickly added another just 15 seconds into the second quarter, opening up an 11-point lead.

Following that, the Hawks went on a five-goal run, flipping an 11-point deficit into a 19-point lead by halftime.

From a VFL list perspective, Misilifi Faimalo’s courage, dash, and dare stood out at half-back, whilst key position defender, Tylar Young possessed a defiant fist.

Tyler Sonsie and Thomson Dow teamed well with Collier-Dawkins with the trio working hard to support their defenders as well as provide the grunt and spark between the arcs.

Sonsie possesses enviable tranquillity with ball in hand, and balance when kicking with foot, but also has a hardened edge around the contest which will serve him well at AFL level.

The 2021 draftee runs natural midfield patterns, finding himself in the right spot more often than not, either winning the ball himself, or providing support for his teammates.

Dow stuck to his task and worked into the game in the second half, showcasing his clean hands in tight and want to expand his game on the outside and in transition.

Second-year ruckman Samson Ryan lifted his rating in the third term, along with Stack and Cumberland.

Ryan fed the midfield brigade at his feet, whilst also pushing back deep to the last line of defence, thwarting Box Hill’s forays forward.

Tom Brown started the game with the initial intercept mark and also had a hand in flipping the script after half-time.

Brown, like the Sonsie lends great support to his teammates either in the air, or at ground level and reads the play quite naturally.

At 186cm, Brown is the prototype modern-day half-back, which a real thirst to intercept the opposition’s thrusts forward and then use the ball with poise on the turnover.

With the ball like a cake of soap at times, Brown’s one-handed pick-up at full tilt in the third term stuck in the memory bank as a snippet of the cleanliness and what we hope to see more of from the young defender.

Rhyan Mansell’s second half would have helped increase the comfort levels of Brown, with the flint-hard defender unflinching in the air, both at the ball and man.

Mansell helped stem the flow of the Hawks run-on and then got the game played back on Richmond’s terms after half-time.

It was a gutsy performance from a young Richmond side that had to fight through periods of dominance from the Hawks to then cash in when it was its turn in the second half.

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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1071895/cumberland-and-stack-rise-as-richmond-overcomes-box-hill-in-practice-match
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2022, 08:32:36 AM
More pics from our VFL side on the weekend:

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/albums/1073508/vfl-practice-match-v-box-hill-hawks?modal=true&type=gallery&playlistId=1073508&playlistSize=29


(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2022/03/06/bf06d31d-3d50-4c4d-b8e4-4eda6f5cc0b0/Tigers-v-Hawks-17987.jpg?height=200&width=260)
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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/albums/1073508/vfl-practice-match-v-box-hill-hawks?modal=true&type=gallery&playlistId=1073508&playlistSize=29
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2022, 08:05:31 PM
Our VFL side has another practice match on Friday.


FRIDAY MARCH 11

Casey Demons vs Richmond at Casey Fields 6pm

https://vflfooty.com/node/10838
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on March 09, 2022, 11:22:25 AM
This would make more sense on the Thursday night, give any aspiring AFL hopefuls the chance to impress and get the full 7 days off for round 1. 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on March 09, 2022, 11:24:22 AM
Any disposal stats available for this game?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Gracie on March 09, 2022, 04:07:53 PM
This would make more sense on the Thursday night, give any aspiring AFL hopefuls the chance to impress and get the full 7 days off for round 1.

Thinking we will have a pretty good idea what the first grade side will look like after the seconds are named
Title: VFL practice match: Richmond team vs Casey
Post by: one-eyed on March 10, 2022, 05:49:42 PM
No AFL-listed Tigers playing in the last VFL practice match. Keeping our cards close to our chest.

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Richmond VFL has named its side for Friday night's practice match against Casey at Casey Fields.

The hit-out will be the Tigers' final pre-season outing before the season opener the following weekend.

Twenty-three VFL-listed players have been named to run out in the Yellow and Black for the clash, which kicks off at 6.00pm.

Richmond officially kicks off its 2022 VFL campaign against the Southport Sharks on Sunday, March 27 at the Swinburne Centre from 11.35am.

Richmond's practice match team v Casey:

20 TYLAR YOUNG
40 JOHN JORGENSEN
45 BAILEY THOMPSON
46 LACHLAN CARRIGAN
49 JACKSON BOWNE
50 WILL BRAVO
53 MATT BARTLETT
54 JACK SEXTON
55 LACHLAN STREET
56 RILEY LOTON
57 NATHAN OAKES
58 CAM OLDEN
60 JESS MCGRATH
61 TOM BRINDLEY
62 NICK GUINEY
64 MISILIFI FAIMALO
65 JOEL NATHAN
66 BAILEY HENDERSON
69 JESSE KING
70 AUSTIN JOHNSON
71 JACKSON DAVIES
72 MYKELTI LEFAU
73 SAM TUCKER

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1075985/vfl-tigers-name-team-for-final-pre-season-hit-out
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 10, 2022, 08:56:12 PM
Actually good move to play all these blokes for another reason

They are all going to be COVID top up players if required
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 05:42:55 PM
Those Autumn nights (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f342.png) (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f324.png) #gotiges

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNjJAl-aUAAIHXQ?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1502171501486739468
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 06:21:24 PM
We kicked the first 3 goals of the game via Olden, Bowne & Street.

Current score:

Rich  3.0-18
Casey 1.1-7
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 06:26:36 PM
Cam Olden extends his goal tally to two after being justly rewarded for his attack on the ball inside 50.

Excellent crumbing craft by Jackson Bowne and he snaps his second goal of Q1.

Rich   5.0-30
Casey 2.2-14
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 06:30:31 PM
Cam Olden goals after the quarter-time siren and jags his third goal of the term.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL

Quarter Time:
A thoroughly entertaining and fast paced opening term, which saw crafty forwards Cam Olden (3) and Jackson Bowne (2) cash-in up forward, finishing off the great work from up the field.

Richmond   6.0-36
Casey        2.2-14

Goals: Olden 3, Bowne 2, Street.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 11, 2022, 06:41:41 PM
Jackson Bowne (2) cash-in up forward, finishing off the great work from up the field.



Just hope he doesn't start running on empty and can stay in the game just a little bit longer.... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 06:51:53 PM
We've kicked away with the first 3 goals of the 2nd quarter:

Cam Olden's enjoying his start to the long weekend, booting his fourth major, after some slick transition from the back-half.

Nathan Oakes sinks this left slipper into one and we have our 8th goal of the first half.

Mykelti Lefau is the happy recipient of a free-kick at the top of the goal square, slotting our 9th goal.

Rich    9.2-56
Casey  2.3-15
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 06:54:00 PM
Jackson Bowne (2) cash-in up forward, finishing off the great work from up the field.



Just hope he doesn't start running on empty and can stay in the game just a little bit longer.... :shh
Very clever :lol.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 06:54:45 PM
John Jorgensen kicks his first goal of the game after we streamed out of the centre square and pumped the ball inside 50.

Rich   10.2-62
Casey  3.3-21
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 07:00:46 PM
Jack Sexton marks strongly on the lead and slots his first major on the stroke of halftime.

Rich    11.3-69
Casey   4.3-27
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 07:03:19 PM
Half Time:

A five-goal second term sees us lead by 42 points at halftime.

Cam Olden added another goal in that quarter to take his tally to four for the half.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL


Richmond     6.0     11.3-69
Casey          2.2       4.3-27

Goals: Olden 4, Bowne 2, Street, Oakes, Lefau, Jorgensen, Sexton.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 07:29:04 PM
A goal a piece to start the 3rd quarter:

Great crumbing again from Jackson Bowne and he now has three majors.

Rich    12.3-75
Casey   5.4-34
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 07:35:17 PM
Matt Bartlett slots his first goal of the night after marking strongly on the lead.

That's (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f590.png) now for Cam Olden!

Rich    14.3-87
Casey   5.4-34
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 07:37:08 PM
We win the ball back at half back, surge it forward and Will Bravo is on the end of the great squaring ball by Jack Sexton, and Bravo kicks truly on the run.

Rich    15.3-93
Casey   6.4-40
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 07:49:03 PM
Three Quarter Time:

Cam Olden kicked his fifth goal and we kicked four for the quarter.

We lead by 46 points with a quarter to play.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL


Richmond     6.0     11.3      15.3-93
Casey          2.2       4.3        7.5-47

Goals: Olden 5, Bowne 3, Street, Oakes, Lefau, Jorgensen, Sexton, Bartlett, Bravo.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 08:02:09 PM
Sam Tucker eases through his first goal of the night and the first major of the final term.

Rich     16.3-99
Casey    7.6-48
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 08:04:52 PM
Two in a minute for Sam Tucker with a great assist by Jack Sexton and Mykelti Lefau before him.

Rich    17.3-105
Casey   7.6-48
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 08:07:36 PM
Excellent transition on the turnover sees wingman, Austin Johnson kick his first goal of the game.

Rich    18.3-111
Casey    7.6-48
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2022, 08:21:28 PM
Full Time:

An excellent four-quarter performance with sprinkles of individual brilliance from Cam Olden and Jackson Bowne clinches a professional 63-point away win over Casey.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL


Richmond     6.0     11.3      15.3       18.3-111
Casey          2.2       4.3        7.5         7.6-48

Goals: Olden 5, Bowne 3, Tucker 2, Street, Oakes, Lefau, Jorgensen, Sexton, Bartlett, Bravo, Johnson.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2022, 02:12:51 PM
Steve Morris previews VFL season:

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1078180/steve-morris-previews-vfl-season
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2022, 02:45:19 PM
We've got a VFL curtain raiser practice match on Thursday prior to the seniors.

Practice match

Richmond vs Carlton

Thursday, 17th March @ Swinburne Centre, Punt Rd.

Start time: 4:00 pm


Source: Steve Morris video on RFC website.




Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2022, 07:22:59 PM
The practice match will be open to the public, with entry via Gate 1 (near the Roar Store) from 3:30pm. There is limited capacity at Punt Road Oval, so it is recommended that patrons arrive for the start of the game. Please note that the general public will not be able to access the Jack Dyer Stand.

To follow match updates from the Swinburne Centre, stay tuned to @RichmondVFL on twitter.

Richmond VFL's practice match team v Carlton:

13 TOM BROWN
22 JOSH CADDY
26 RILEY COLLIER-DAWKINS
27 THOMSON DOW
29 TYLER SONSIE
31 RYHAN MANSELL
32 SAMSON RYAN
36 WILL MARTYN
37 MATT PARKER
38 NOAH CUMBERLAND
40 JOHN JORGENSEN
43 JUDSON CLARKE
44 SYDNEY STACK
45 HUGO RALPHSMITH
46 BEN MILLER
47 BIGOA NYUON
49 MAURICE RIOLI JNR
50 WILL BRAVO
52 ANGUS HICKS
54 JACK SEXTON
55 LACHLAN STREET
57 NATHAN OAKES
58 CAM OLDEN
64 MISILIFI FAIMALO
65 JOEL NATHAN
66 BAILEY HENDERSON
68 MASSIMO D'AMBROSIO
70 AUSTIN JOHNSON
71 JACKSON DAVIES
72 MYKELTI LEFAU

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1078374/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 05:00:50 PM
Well we're getting flogged in the ressies practice match. Carlton kicked the first 10 goals in a row :P.

Rich  2.4-16
Carl  12.2-74


Our two goals:

Great link-up play by Judson Clarke and Angus Hicks, with the latter dribbling through our first goal of the afternoon, 5 mins into Q2.

Great defensive pressure by Angus Hicks forces the turnover on the kick out and Maurice Rioli Jnr skids through our second goal.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on March 17, 2022, 05:01:48 PM
OMG what is happening
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 05:02:32 PM
Lachlan Street has been appointed our VFL captain by the way.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1078568/lachlan-street-appointed-2022-vfl-captain
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 05:14:18 PM
OMG what is happening
Carlton have 15 AFL-listed players and it's only a practice match but that doesn't excuse a 13 goal deficit at half-time  :P.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 05:16:33 PM
Half-time

We started the quarter with two quick goals to Hicks and Rioli Jnr, before @CarltonReserves finished Q2 with five unanswered goals.

Richmond  0.3     2.4 (16)
Carlton      9.2    15.2 (92)

Goals: M.Rioli jnr, Hicks.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1504339202200113154

 :P
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 05:43:23 PM
First 3 goals of the 3rd quarter to Carlton.

Miller playing up forward now.


Ben Miller nails his first goal of the game and our third.

Great connection and understanding between Miller and Will Martyn set-up the goal.

RICH    3.5-23
CARL 18.4-112
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on March 17, 2022, 05:53:47 PM
Aren't most of our 2s playing?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 17, 2022, 05:56:25 PM
This isn’t great
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 05:57:23 PM
Aren't most of our 2s playing?
No idea. Getting score updates off RFC twitter.

Over 100 pts down now.

23 - 131  :help
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 06:01:00 PM
Caddy out there and I think that's Mansell tackling from this pic.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOB0MyhakBEj4br?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/CarltonReserves/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 06:02:55 PM
Sydney Stack slots his first goal, from an acute angle, registering our fourth goal, on the stroke of three-quarter time.

Three-quarter time:

Six-goals-to-two in favour of @CarltonReserves that quarter , with our goals coming via Ben Miller and Sydney Stack.

RICH   0.3      2.4     4.5 (29)
CARL   9.2    15.2    21.6 (132)

Goals: M.Rioli jnr, Miller, Stack, Hicks.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 06:22:17 PM
Back under 100 pts into the last quarter.


Noah Cumberland makes something out of nothing, snapping our fifth goal.

Sydney Stack soars inside 50, clutching a strong contested mark and slotting his second goal of the game.

RICH  6.6-42
CARL 22.7-139
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 06:23:50 PM
Noah Cumberland launches from a pack in the goal square, dragging down a strong contested mark and kicked his second goal of the quarter.

RICH  7.6-48
CARL 22.7-139
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 17, 2022, 06:28:46 PM
Depth not as good as I thought.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 06:36:20 PM
Judson Clarke shows why he's rated so highly internally at Tigerland, getting in behind his opponent, scorching a path to goal and snapping his first in the Yellow & Black.

Now Mykelti Lefau strolls into the open goal from the restart.

RICH  9.8-62
CARL 22.7-139
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2022, 06:44:01 PM
Final Score

We finish with a five-goal-to-one last quarter and reduce our the final deficit to 77 points.

@CarltonReserves were electric for the majority of the night.

Now on to Round 1 (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4aa.png)


RICH   0.3      2.4     4.5       9.8 (62)
CARL   9.2    15.2    21.6     22.7 (139)

Goals: Cumberland 2, Stack 2, Clarke, M.Rioli jnr, Miller, Hicks, Lefau.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Knighter on March 17, 2022, 07:17:19 PM
Geez Geez - that's like the early days for GWS.  Smacked off the park each week.

We had 14 AFL listed players on the park.  Not time to hit the panic button but FMD it would want to improve alot next week
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 17, 2022, 09:58:31 PM
Geez Geez - that's like the early days for GWS.  Smacked off the park each week.

We had 14 AFL listed players on the park.  Not time to hit the panic button but FMD it would want to improve alot next week
I’d panic.

Collier-Dawkins is a bust as I expected.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 17, 2022, 10:01:44 PM
Geez Geez - that's like the early days for GWS.  Smacked off the park each week.

We had 14 AFL listed players on the park.  Not time to hit the panic button but FMD it would want to improve alot next week
I’d panic.

Collier-Dawkins is a bust as I expected.

They should play him in the forward line
Looks good there
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 18, 2022, 01:48:27 AM
Geez Geez - that's like the early days for GWS.  Smacked off the park each week.

We had 14 AFL listed players on the park.  Not time to hit the panic button but FMD it would want to improve alot next week
I’d panic.

Collier-Dawkins is a bust as I expected.

Based on a practice match that you haven't seen..... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 18, 2022, 11:38:22 AM
I’d panic.

Collier-Dawkins is a bust as I expected.

Or how you seem to desperately want him to be?

No offence intended but even when he played well last year in the seniors you criticised him. I'd even suggest (perhaps unfairly) that you've been critical of him since he was drafted

It seems like you want him to fail. Not sure why.

He will be a very good player I have no doubt. He should be playing seniors ahead of the likes of Aarts.

Perhaps it's all about seeing what we want to see. Sometimes you need to take the blinkers off preconceived views and start a fresh. Personally, I didn't rate Baker and I now know I was wrong, so very wrong. Took the blinkers off and started to see what others saw and were telling me

Try it
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 18, 2022, 12:38:46 PM
It's clear the "next Fyfe/Cripps" expectations when he was drafted were wildly exaggerated (guilty as charged) but reckon if we want a more realistic comparison look no further than the the other big bodied Carlton mid who killed us last night -Kennedy- another first round kid who came into the AFL with big wraps & expectations was written off as a bust or dismissed as a plodder early but looks to be finally coming good...tipping RCD will track similarly...just needs to be given an extended run in the seniors.....also agree he should spend more time forward...particularly while Jack's out... :shh

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Gracie on March 18, 2022, 01:10:23 PM
It's clear the "next Fyfe/Cripps" expectations when he was drafted were wildly exaggerated (guilty as charged) but reckon if we want a more realistic comparison look no further than the the other big bodied Carlton mid who killed us last night -Kennedy- another first round kid who came into the AFL with big wraps & expectations was written off as a bust or dismissed as a plodder early but looks to be finally coming good...tipping RCD will track similarly...just needs to be given an extended run in the seniors.....also agree he should spend more time forward...particularly while Jack's out... :shh

Good comparison
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 18, 2022, 02:50:28 PM
It's clear the "next Fyfe/Cripps" expectations when he was drafted were wildly exaggerated (guilty as charged) but reckon if we want a more realistic comparison look no further than the the other big bodied Carlton mid who killed us last night -Kennedy- another first round kid who came into the AFL with big wraps & expectations was written off as a bust or dismissed as a plodder early but looks to be finally coming good...tipping RCD will track similarly...just needs to be given an extended run in the seniors.....also agree he should spend more time forward...particularly while Jack's out... :shh

 :clapping

Great post Dio, spot on I reckon
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 18, 2022, 04:05:58 PM
Richmond VFL shows late fight, but succumbs to Carlton

By Brenton Mann
Richmond Media
18 March 2022


Richmond VFL hosted Carlton in its final hit-out of the pre-season on Thursday afternoon at the Swinburne Centre, going down by 77 points.

Carlton burst out of the blocks with a nine-goal first quarter avalanche.

The Blues were near perfect, efficient and potent in front of goal, the final score reading 22.7 (139) to 9.8 (62).

The victors kicked 21 goals in the first three quarters, a large portion of them coming from beyond the arc.

Richmond was pricked into action by senior coach, Steve Morris at three-quarter time. They then kicked the last five goals of the game, ignited by talisman, Sydney Stack and Noah Cumberland up forward, both showcasing their aerial skills.

Stack was the first to soar above the pack inside-50, juggling a strong contested mark and converting his set-shot from a smidge inside the paint.

Cumberland then parked himself under a high ball inside the goal square, launching vertically at the ball and clutching another strong contested mark.

The burly forward is a definite barometer for Richmond, slotting two powerful goals in the final term, whilst Stack kicked two goals after half-time.

Maurice Rioli Jnr tried his hardest to lift his side, applying his trademark defensive pressure and sticking a handful of tackles in the front half.

He was sturdy over the ball, keeping his feet and driving through contests to propel the Tigers into rare attacking territory.

The zestful small forward pinballed in and out of congestion, flicking Blues and dishing off the ball and putting his teammates in better positions.

Rhyan Mansell worked his tail off all day, willing himself from contest to contest.

Mansell, Bigoa Nyuon and newly appointed skipper, Lachlan Street, provided the sturdiness behind the ball that allowed Richmond to capitalise on the scoreboard.

Thomson Dow’s evasion in traffic caught the eye, as he tried to turn the tide back in Richmond’s favour.

The Blues led by 53 points at the first change, holding the Tigers goalless for the quarter.

Carlton kicked the opening goal of the second term before Angus Hicks and Rioli Jnr sparked a mini-surge by the Tigers.

Slick half-forward, Judson Clarke had a direct hand in the opening goal for Richmond, using his electric pace and keen eye to put Hicks on a path to goal for their side’s opener.

Clarke would again show his skills in the last quarter, as he got in behind his defender, flicked into high gear and snapped truly for his debut goal in the Yellow and Black.

Hicks and Rioli Jnr teamed shortly after, with the former cutting off a Blues’ kick out, slapping the ball into the path of Rioli Jnr, who skidded through the Tigers’ second goal.

The goals dried up for Richmond for the rest of the second quarter, as the Blues added five more to their account, making it 15 for the half.

It was more of the same in the third term, as Carlton attacked at will, leading to a flurry of goals.

Ben Miller was deployed as a permanent forward, and fought tirelessly throughout, competing against two, three and four opponents at times.

Miller was rewarded with a goal in the third quarter, after showing great connection with Will Martyn, marking on the lead inside 50 and converting his set-shot.

Stack's hard work was then recompensed with a goal from an acute angle.

The Tigers were revitalised in the last quarter, getting the game played on their terms for most of the quarter and showing greater vigour and verve inside 50.

RICH 0.3 2.4 4.5 9.8 (62)

CARL 9.2 15.2 21.6 22.7 (139)

Goal Kickers:

Rich: Stack (2), Cumberland (2), Hicks, Rioli, Miller, Clarke, Lefa

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1080101/richmond-vfl-shows-late-fight-but-succumbs-to-carlton
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 18, 2022, 04:24:48 PM
The VFL fixture for rounds 1 to 8 has been released.

* Rounds 1, 3 & 5 at Punt Rd are curtain raisers to our AFL games at the MCG.

* Round 2 vs Sandy at Beach Road is also prior to our AFL game at Marvel. Have about an hour to travel b/w the two venues.

* Round 7 vs Port Melb. clashes with our AFL Collingwood game.


Richmond VFL's Round 1-8 fixture:


Round 1      Richmond vs. Southport Sharks     Sunday, March 27        SC          11.35am       

Round 2       Sandringham vs. Richmond           Sunday, April 3         TBBO        12.00pm

Round 3         Richmond vs. Footscray             Saturday, April 9          SC            2.05pm     

Round 4          Carlton vs. Richmond                Sunday, April 17        IKON        11.05am

Round 5      Richmond vs. Casey Demons         Sunday, April 24          SC           2.10pm       

Round 6      ----------------- BYE -----------------------
 
Round 7       Port Melbourne vs. Richmond        Saturday, May 7         ETU         12.35pm

Round 8       Box Hill Hawks vs. Richmond        Sunday, May 15         BHCO         2.05pm


SC - Swinburne Centre, Punt Rd.
TBBO - Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Sandringham.
IKON - IKON Park (Princes Park).
ETU - ETU Stadium (North Port Oval), Port Melbourne.
BHCO - Box Hill Community Oval.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1080162/vfl-fixture-confirmed-for-rounds-2-8
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on March 18, 2022, 04:40:50 PM
Take out Caddy and Parker and your struggling to find any one older than 22.

Keep saying it if we want our twos to be competetive we should have gone out and got a few mature types who can lead the kids there and be good depth for the seniors in areas we lack depth.

Have not seen the game just going by reports but if the likes of Martyn Dow and RCD struggle at this level how the hell do people expect them to succeed at afl.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 19, 2022, 09:22:21 PM
I’d panic.

Collier-Dawkins is a bust as I expected.

Or how you seem to desperately want him to be?

No offence intended but even when he played well last year in the seniors you criticised him. I'd even suggest (perhaps unfairly) that you've been critical of him since he was drafted

It seems like you want him to fail. Not sure why.

He will be a very good player I have no doubt. He should be playing seniors ahead of the likes of Aarts.

Perhaps it's all about seeing what we want to see. Sometimes you need to take the blinkers off preconceived views and start a fresh. Personally, I didn't rate Baker and I now know I was wrong, so very wrong. Took the blinkers off and started to see what others saw and were telling me

Try it
Your right WP, I have definitely been super critical of him. Mostly because I don’t rate him. He had some good games like that vfl gf but I have seen nothing from him to get really excited about.

Unfortunately for him though it’s been tough not getting a decent run through Covid.

Look, I’d be stocked if he proves me wrong and it wouldn’t be the first time for me either

The issue I have is that there have been really obvious opportunities for him since being drafted to put his hand up but he had failed to do that time after time.
We all know the VFL is a poor competition in comparison and he is a big bodied mid and the part of the game that he needs to excel in is getting the footy. If a mid consistently struggles in VFL to get the ball that’s not a great sign.

Since then he has been passed over by the coaches on multiple occasions choosing to select players ahead of him. Why?

Even before this game we all knew we need mids especially those who have had some preseasons to start to make the step up.

Difference with guys like Kennedy is that the vfl is easy for them but that doesn’t seem the case for RCD.

So how was his practice game on Thursday?  Anyone see it? I didn’t.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 19, 2022, 10:03:48 PM
So how was his practice game on Thursday?  Anyone see it? I didn’t.
I didn't see it but I was told RCD struggled to get from contest to contest. I wonder his ribs [sorry not hip] are still troubling him. It's annoying as he was flying pre-Christmas. I know this will sound like just making excuses but injuries look to have stuffed up his year so far.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: crackertiger on March 20, 2022, 08:25:59 AM
RCD looked sore. Definitely wasn't right.
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Post by: WilliamPowell on March 20, 2022, 09:52:26 AM
RCD looked sore. Definitely wasn't right.

I think the bruising around the ribs still isn't 100%

Having had cracked ribs with pretty bad bruising to go with them can say it takes a while to fo fully recover
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 25, 2022, 03:17:43 PM
Five Tigers will this year lead Richmond's VFL side, spearheaded by recently-appointed captain Lachlan Street.

The 2022 VFL leadership group has now been finalised, with Angus Hicks, Bailey Henderson, Brad Melville and Nathan Oakes joining Street at the helm.

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2022/03/25/2b70948e-ccf7-4b98-ad1d-0596d7dd5e36/ACAFB4BD-969A-456F-B619-E88DF22CDBA2-2.jpg?width=952&height=592)
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1084496/vfl-tigers-unveil-leadership-group-name-round-1-squad
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 29, 2022, 05:19:09 PM
The AFL has confirmed the fixture for Rounds Nine and 10 of the Smithy’s Victorian Football League (VFL)

VFL Round Nine
Saturday 21 May
Richmond vs. Essendon - MCG, 3.05pm (curtain raiser)

VFL Round 10
Friday 27 May
Sydney Swans vs. Richmond - TBC, TBC

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1113836/vfl-tigers-to-host-mcg-dreamtime-curtain-raiser
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 06, 2022, 04:54:07 PM
VFL Rounds 11-14 fixtures confirmed

afl.com.au
6 May 2022


Smithy’s VFL Round 11
Bye: Richmond

Smithy’s VFL Round 12
Wednesday 8 June
Richmond vs. Werribee – Swinburne Centre, 7.35pm

Smithy’s VFL Round 13
Sunday 19 June
Coburg vs. Richmond – Piranha Park, 2.10pm

Smithy’s VFL Round 14
Sunday 26 June
Geelong vs. Richmond – GMHBA Stadium, 12.00pm

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1119281/vfl-rounds-11-14-fixtures-confirmed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on May 06, 2022, 07:27:41 PM
looking at the named side it smacks you in the face we cannot name a forward taller than Parker at 188cm.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 16, 2022, 03:57:38 PM
Scans have sadly confirmed Mykelti Lefau ruptured his ACL in our Round 7 match against Port Melbourne.

We’re all with you, Kelti (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f49b.png)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FS2ItCvaAAAeWss?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1526026423596888065
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 01, 2022, 03:55:19 PM
VFL Rounds 15-18 confirmed

Smithy’s VFL Round 15
Sunday July 3
Richmond vs. Collingwood – Swinburne Centre, 11.05am

Smithy’s VFL Round 16
Bye: Richmond

Smithy’s VFL Round 17
Saturday July 16
North Melbourne vs. Richmond – Arden Street Oval, 2.05pm

Smithy’s VFL Round 18
Saturday July 23
Richmond vs. Williamstown – Swinburne Centre, 2.05pm

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1140631/vfl-rounds-15-18-confirmed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 06, 2022, 06:52:17 PM
VFL Rounds 19-21 fixtures confirmed

afl.com.au
6 July 2022


ROUND 19
Sunday July 31
Richmond vs. Brisbane Lions – Swinburne Centre, 11.05am

Richmond hosts Brisbane. Spectators from both sides can then attend the AFL clash between the two clubs at the MCG that afternoon.

ROUND 20
Sunday August 7
Northern Bullants vs. Richmond – Preston City Oval, 2.05pm

ROUND 21
Richmond has the Bye.

Fixture details for the final round of the Smithy’s VFL home-and-away season, Round 22, will be confirmed and advised after the fixture for Round 23 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season is released.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/794605/vfl-rounds-19-21-fixtures-confirmed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 30, 2022, 03:20:16 AM
VFL Round 22 fixture confirmed

Saturday August 20
North Melbourne vs. Gold Coast Suns – Arden Street Oval, 9.45am
Brisbane Lions vs. Casey Demons – Moreton Bay Sports Complex, 11.35am
Southport Sharks vs. Coburg – Fankhauser Reserve, 11.35am
GWS Giants vs. Footscray – Blacktown International Sports Park, 12.05pm
Box Hill Hawks vs. Sydney Swans – Box Hill City Oval, 12.35pm
Richmond vs. Frankston – Swinburne Centre, 2.05pm
Werribee vs. Northern Bullants – Avalon Airport Oval, 2.05pm

Sunday August 21
Carlton vs. Collingwood – Ikon Park, 12.00pm
Geelong Cats vs. Port Melbourne – GMHBA Stadium, 1:05pm
Williamstown vs. Sandringham – Williamstown Football Ground, 1.35pm
Byes: Essendon

https://www.afl.com.au/news/808145/vfl-round-22-fixture-confirmed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on August 14, 2022, 06:35:52 PM
Currently in 9th with Frankston next week. Teams 1 win ahead of us seem to have to much % to make up to get over the top of them. So only realistic way to make finals is to win our game and have the blues currently 8th and level on points with us to lose to the pies.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 14, 2022, 07:42:17 AM
No Tigers got to double figures in the Liston Trophy. The winner finished with 30 votes.

J. J. Liston Trophy votes (Richmond)

Jake Aarts                  7
Riley Collier-Dawkins  7
Matthew Parker          7
Samson Ryan             6
Jack Ross                  6
Noah Cumberland      5
Lachlan Street           4
Austin Johnson          3
Maurice Rioli Jr.         3
Tyler Sonsie              3
Sydney Stack            3
Sam Tucker               2
Judson Clarke            1
Ivan Soldo                1
 
https://resources.afl.com.au/afl/document/2022/09/13/16a63d21-62fa-4e9f-88bc-6cb5b5f3be7e/2022-VFL-B-F-Vote-Listing.pdf?_ga=2.129237316.970129441.1663066485-224749430.1603381344


Aarts finished 8th in the VFL MVP with 55 votes.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/842251/2022-vfl-and-vflw-awards-gribble-and-nanscawen-go-back-to-back

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 21, 2022, 03:11:05 PM
Welcome back to Tigerland, Gaz!

Garrett McDonagh has signed for 2023 (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f42f.png)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfjNRANagAAplwy?format=jpg&name=large) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfjNRANaYAIlUXp?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1583240967209254912
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 25, 2022, 03:19:30 PM
Welcome to Tigerland, Mutaz Elnour @mutazelnourr!

The intercepting defender joins us for 2023.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ff4AjMSaUAEl9xt?format=jpg&name=large)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1584704731368554497
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 28, 2022, 06:09:20 AM
Word on the Street is our skipper has signed on for next season 🙌

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgDrhPyagAASoUJ?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1585526034031681538
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 02, 2022, 07:31:06 PM
Mykelti Lefau & Misilifi Faimalo will remain Tigers in ‘23 (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f1fc-1f1f8.png)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgiqQ9TaYAASt-l?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1587706084755918849
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 06, 2022, 08:12:43 PM
Jackson Bowne has gone to Coburg.

https://www.facebook.com/coburgfc/posts/pfbid038Q8S31pCLsm95Gwg2tM3rEvkS6s7HUaSukSp9r9XJB7EG39zpDyPTgwEvSL4aSjhl
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Broadsword on November 08, 2022, 08:32:01 AM
Say a prayer for The Pretender.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 08, 2022, 04:22:59 PM
Johnson & Johnson are back for next season

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1589850340228485120
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 15, 2022, 06:35:01 PM
Nick Guiney is locked in for 2023.

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1592313017106321409
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 19, 2022, 04:09:44 AM
Bill’s back! Fraser Elliot has re-signed for next season.

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1593522955048583170
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2022, 05:30:52 PM
Hicksy’s back for a sixth year in the Yellow & Black.

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1594556309533511681
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 22, 2022, 09:44:05 PM
Love to see KGI alumni Ashtyn Atkinson and Billy Cooper training with @RichmondVFL over the pre-season (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4aa.png)

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https://twitter.com/KorinGamadji/status/1594951268685881345

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Back on the track (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60e.png) (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f91d.png)

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1594955432111779840
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 23, 2022, 05:11:25 PM
The @RichmondVFL Tigers hit the track for their first pre-season training session last night.

📹 @stevemorris38 provides a debrief...

https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1595249758251061253
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 29, 2022, 07:20:40 PM
VFL side's training vision: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClSvoKyB0Ft/


Team group photo: https://instagram.fmel8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/316870826_709151603595781_4559160374013358792_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s1080x1080&_nc_ht=instagram.fmel8-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=3iPhUNjyT8gAX8hYN3C&edm=ACWDqb8BAAAA&ccb=7-5&ig_cache_key=Mjk3ODMzODI5NjA0MTk1NTQ4Mw%3D%3D.2-ccb7-5&oh=00_AfA6rNNU7cmFc2_XyFr7MPFRZVSXyt0LcbXE0xnEzqNXBQ&oe=638AF9A2&_nc_sid=1527a3 (https://instagram.fmel8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/316870826_709151603595781_4559160374013358792_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_s1080x1080&_nc_ht=instagram.fmel8-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=3iPhUNjyT8gAX8hYN3C&edm=ACWDqb8BAAAA&ccb=7-5&ig_cache_key=Mjk3ODMzODI5NjA0MTk1NTQ4Mw%3D%3D.2-ccb7-5&oh=00_AfA6rNNU7cmFc2_XyFr7MPFRZVSXyt0LcbXE0xnEzqNXBQ&oe=638AF9A2&_nc_sid=1527a3)

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VFL Tigers back in business as pre-season gets underway

Richmond VFL coach Steve Morris is excited by the talent on his list ahead of the 2023 season.

VFL pre-season commenced last week, and the Tigers wasted no time as they kicked things off with a two-kilometre time trial followed by a session on the track.

"I feel like we really placed a great base last year down with some really talented players, who the majority of which have signed on for this season," Morris said ahead of his second season at the helm.

"So, we're very lucky to have so many guys that are invested in not only making themselves better but those around them better."

It was a mix of fresh and familiar faces down at Punt Road, the team having welcomed back former VFL Tiger Garrett McDonagh after a year on Essendon's AFL list, as well as some new players.

"We've got some really great talent that have come on board, Garrett back from Essendon and Mutaz El Nour across from the Northern Bullants," Morris said.

"As well as plenty of local talent that we feel have AFL traits and we can make them into better players that hopefully we can utilise in the future.

"Most players just want to get the very best most out of themselves and we've got plenty of driven young players who want to do that."

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1252923/vfl-tigers-back-in-business-as-pre-season-gets-underway
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on December 01, 2022, 12:42:38 PM
Apart from Gibcus and Graham imo the most likely vfl team of just RFC listed players.

FB: Young 196/92  23/0 - Nyuon 197/93  22/1 -  Mansell 180/78  22/13
HB: Smith 180/79  18/0 - Gibcus 196/87  19/18 - Brown 186/77  19/0

C: Banks 187/0  19/0 - Ross 187/87  22/44 -  Ralphsmith 186/??  21/19
R: Soldo  204/107  26/49  - Graham 181/82  25/97  - Dow 182/79  21/13

HF: Clarke 180/77  19/3 - Bauer 192/85  21/0 -  Castagna 182/82  26/134
FF: Colina 213/111  23/0 - Ryan 206/104  22/1 -  Campbell 182/73  18/0

INT: Green 179/75  18/0 - xxxxx - xxxxx - xxxxx - xxxxx.

Age breakdown
18 -  3
19 -  4
20 -  0
21 -  3
22 -  4
23 -  2
24 -  0
25 -  1
26 -  2

Just 4 players with more than 20 afl games. Soldo, Graham, Ross, Castagna. Ask yourself what that means when the seniors cop  injuries.
Not a lot of experiened depth and the reserves will quickly run out of experienced afl players to guide them.
Just 68 games between the remaining players at an average of just 4.5 games a player.

It lacks big bodied mids even with Ross and if you like Graham. Its devoid of genuine key forwards.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 09, 2022, 03:28:27 PM
Mohammed Kaakour joins Richmond VFL as assistant coach.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1255215/mohammed-kaakour-joins-richmond-vfl-as-assistant-coach
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 12, 2022, 10:43:32 PM
Bailey Henderson has left our VFL side to play with Werribee.

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✍🏻 NEW SIGNING

We're thrilled to confirm the signing of Bailey Henderson who after 4 years with Richmond VFL will provide speed & leadership for us in 2023.

https://twitter.com/WerribeeFC/status/1602179082560512000
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 13, 2022, 04:18:14 PM
The VFL is introducing a Wildcard Round for the finals next year.

WildCard Round
Saturday August 26 & Sunday August 27
7th vs 10th
8th vs 9th

https://www.instagram.com/p/CmFbpCVhd6N/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=bf725c32-9eec-4283-a611-dcca21d1c0a7
https://www.afl.com.au/news/871160/wildcard-round-introduced-as-2023-smithy-s-vfl-season-dates-announced

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on December 13, 2022, 04:24:50 PM
Booooooo. More Americanisms creeping into our game.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stripes on December 13, 2022, 06:59:20 PM
This will be interesting. I'm much happier with them trialling this concept at the Reserve level rather than implementing it straight at the senior level as they did for the Stand Rule. The Wild Card round seems like a finals series extension and ratings/money grab to me but I'll hold tight on my option until I see it in operation.

The one massive change I'd like to see at VFL and AFL levels is more games. Not necessarily more weeks but taking a leaf out of American and British sports, I want more games played across the week. Why? Well, I want a fairer fixture where everyone plays each other twice. I want more opportunities for games to be played at smaller regional venues. I want bigger squads, more money for grassroots and local competitions and more money to take the game overseas. All of this can be achieved with more games being played.

But in the end, I want the AFL to finally bring in a CEO who will do what's best for the game not their own self-interest - over to you Benny!  :snidegrin
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on December 14, 2022, 01:57:57 AM
I can’t see there being anymore games stripes. Playing each team twice is the only way to get a fairer fixture by increasing the games and that’s just not feasible i.e. adding another 11 games. Think what will eventually happen in the future after the Tassie team is added and maybe another one down the line is that the fixture just becomes playing each team once a season with no double ups.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 15, 2022, 02:28:35 PM
VFL: a change of clubs for young forward Sam Tucker, crossing from Richmond to North Melbourne. Kicked five goals against Port Melbourne this year.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1603162340085891072
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 21, 2022, 05:46:27 PM
A G-olden re-signing.

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1605375986039947265
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 22, 2022, 10:34:41 PM
Joel Nathan is (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f512.png) ’d in for 2023!

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1605827516450603009
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Gracie on December 23, 2022, 09:44:13 AM
I can’t see there being anymore games stripes. Playing each team twice is the only way to get a fairer fixture by increasing the games and that’s just not feasible i.e. adding another 11 games. Think what will eventually happen in the future after the Tassie team is added and maybe another one down the line is that the fixture just becomes playing each team once a season with no double ups.

That will be the end result. There will eventually be 24 or 26 teams and everyone will play each other once in a year and then rotate home grounds the next year
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 13, 2023, 06:53:14 PM
'Hello 2023' for our VFL squad.

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1613735551231987712
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 16, 2023, 01:45:02 PM
Two more signings to start the week (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f389.png)

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1614772250779222016
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 25, 2023, 05:08:50 PM
Lachlan Street will remain captain of Richmond's VFL side in 2023.

Three Tigers will support Street as vice-captains; Angus Hicks, Brad Melville and Garrett McDonagh.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1264781/street-to-continue-as-vfl-captain
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 26, 2023, 05:19:00 PM
Smithy's VFL Off-Season Update: Richmond

Brendan Rhodes
afl.com.au
26 January 2023


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Rebounding defender Garrett McDonagh has returned to Tigerland after a solitary year on Essendon’s AFL list. McDonagh, 26, was selected from Richmond by the Bombers in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft, playing 17 VFL games and averaging 16.6 touches but not making his AFL debut. He has played 33 VFL matches, also representing Northern Blues and Coburg.

*****

The Tigers have strengthened their backline with developing defender Mutaz El Nour crossing from Northern Bullants. The South Sudanese talent from Caroline Springs Football Club played 12 VFL games last year for a total of 18 and had been touted as a NAB AFL Draft fancy. He averaged 16.5 disposals, 5.8 marks and 5.1 rebounds in 2022.

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Captain Lachlan Street will be a Tiger again. Street, 24, took the top job with aplomb last year, playing every game and averaging career bests in disposals (18.6), marks (4.6), rebounds (3.5), tackles (2.8) and clearances (2.2) to share second spot in the best-and-fairest.

*****

Rookie Jackson Bowne has joined Coburg. The Bundoora small forward made his VFL debut for the Tigers in Round 5, gathering six disposals, but didn’t add to that appearance. He played 19 games and kicked 13 goals for Northern Knights in 2019-21.

*****

Mykelti Lefau and Misilifi Faimolo will remain at Swinburne Centre. Former Casey Demon Lefau, 24, played six games and kicked five goals last year before injuring his knee, while Faimolo, 23, ran out seven times in his debut season.

*****

Richmond has a new assistant coach, with Mo Kaakour promoted. The experienced Kaakour led Westmeadows to consecutive fourth-placed finishes in Division 1 of the Essendon league and has been leading the Bachar Houli Academy.

*****

Brad Melville’s first three years at Richmond have been racked by bad luck – Covid lockdowns in 2020 and 2021 before suffering a serious knee injury – and will be hoping for a better run after committing to a fourth year at Punt Rd, according to The Border Mail Albury-Wodonga. The Wangaratta midfielder-forward, 24, got back for two matches late in the 2022 season. Meanwhile, Angus Hicks, Fraser Elliot and Nick Guiney will also continue at Swinburne Centre.

*****

Itchy areas are a thing of the past at Richmond, with Johnson & Johnson filling the changerooms again. Austin Johnson, 20, played nine games last year for a total of 10 since crossing from Frankston, while Lachlan Johnson, 21, the son of Brisbane Lions triple premiership great Chris, fronted three times for a total of 13 after being delisted by Essendon.

*****

2021 Richmond VFL best-and-fairest winner Will Martyn has signed at Port Melbourne. The Brisbane Lions Academy graduate played all 28 VFL games in the past two seasons at Swinburne Centre, last year averaging 18.1 disposals and 4.7 marks.

*****

Tylar Young’s decision to move from Frankston to Richmond VFL at the start of last year paid off in spades when he was promoted to the Tigers’ AFL list in the NAB Rookie Draft. Young, 24, played 14 games for Richmond last year, averaging 9.6 disposals.

*****

Shepparton youngster Ashtyn Atkinson is pushing hard for an opportunity on Richmond’s VFL list. Atkinson, 18, a Yorta Yorta youngster from Rumbalara Football Club, played 11 NAB League games for Murray Bushrangers, averaging 12 disposals.

*****

An important Tiger will play for the Tigers in 2023. But it’s not happy news for Richmond with Bailey Henderson switching to Werribee. Henderson, 23, played 14 matches for Richmond last year, averaging 13.6 disposals and kicking seven goals.

*****

Delisted Tiger Riley Collier-Dawkins has opted for the SANFL to try and reboot his career, according to Zero Hanger. Collier-Dawkins played 16 VFL games last year for a total of 41. He also played 11 AFL games.

*****

North Melbourne has boosted its forward line with the signing of young Richmond goalkicker Sam Tucker, according to Code Sports’ Paul Amy. Tucker, 21, booted nine goals in six matches for the Tigers last year, including five in one match against Port Melbourne.

*****

Youngsters Cam Olden, Joel Nathan, Jess McGrath and Tom Bracher will return to the Swinburne Centre to continue their development. Tom Brindley gained a small taste of VFL footy in 2022 and will also be back for more. Brindley, 24, played just one game last year – his debut – with his seven disposals and four tackles showing enough to earn another contract.

*****

Best-and-fairest winner Jake Aarts lost his spot on the AFL list at the end of last season and won’t be back to defend his Guinane Medal, signing with Mornington Peninsula-Nepean club Dromana. Aarts, 28, played 14 VFL games last year, averaging career-bests in disposals (21.4), clearances (4.2) and tackles (5.4) and kicking 16 goals. He finishes with 112 VFL matches for Richmond and Bendigo, along with 42 AFL games for the Tigers.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/872885/smithy-s-vfl-off-season-update-richmond-sandringham-southport-sharks
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 26, 2023, 05:37:44 PM
Joining in with @richmond_fc for some match sim today 👍

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1618486766926979075
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 27, 2023, 04:04:40 PM
Happy Friday!

Introducing three new Tigers, Harrison White, James Trezise & Billy Cooper

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1618737394425163778
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: H Tiger on January 28, 2023, 06:03:26 AM
The VFL is introducing a Wildcard Round for the finals next year.

WildCard Round
Saturday August 26 & Sunday August 27
7th vs 10th
8th vs 9th

https://www.instagram.com/p/CmFbpCVhd6N/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=bf725c32-9eec-4283-a611-dcca21d1c0a7
https://www.afl.com.au/news/871160/wildcard-round-introduced-as-2023-smithy-s-vfl-season-dates-announced

Definitely against it being brought in to the AFL...However, I actually think this is a good thing at VFL level. Gives more kids exposure to finals football (pressure). Really the VFL is now a development league for AFL teams so the more players get to show their skills and abilities the better.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 04, 2023, 05:20:33 PM
VFL and VFLW fixtures for 2023 close to being released.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1621704516520513536

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The VFL 2023 fixture list has not been released yet - with the most likely reasoning due to the competition needing to sort out venues for the upcoming season.

It has been confirmed to start on the weekend of March 25-26 - which will be during the second round of the AFL season.

Six teams will qualify direct for finals while the the four teams from 7th-10th will playoff in a 'wildcard round'.

The VFL Grand Final will be held on Sunday, September 24, on the weekend before the September 30 AFL Grand Final.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/vfl-2023-fixtures-results-goalkickers-best-players-ladder/oizqwrgyhknlrtzzw8osfvqu
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stripes on February 05, 2023, 05:18:08 PM
So, I'm hoping for a little help putting together our potential VFL Side. Here's my first attempt -


FB:  Nyuon  Gibcus  Brown
HB:  Smith   Young   Mansell
C:  Banks     Graham    Dow
HB:  Ralph-Smith   Bauer   Clarke
FF:  Castagna   Ryan   Campbell

Foll: Soldo, Sonsie  Ross
Bench: Colina, Green, Street (c) McDonagh Sub: Melville

VFL Listed Players -  Mutaz El Nour, Hicks,
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Stripes on February 06, 2023, 10:07:57 PM
A strong VFL team, means depth. If we have depth, we win the flag. It's as simple as that...
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 08, 2023, 02:50:14 PM
Our VFL side has got the Bullants first up at Punt Rd.

Smithy’s VFL Round 1
Friday March 24
Carlton vs. Geelong Cats – IKON Park, 7:05pm

Saturday March 25
Collingwood vs. Coburg – Victoria Park, 11:05am
Brisbane Lions vs. Werribee – Brighton Homes Arena, 11:05am
Gold Coast SUNS vs. Williamstown – Austworld Centre Oval, 12:05pm
Southport Sharks vs. Sandringham – Fankhauser Reserve, 1:05pm
Casey Demons vs. Footscray Bulldogs – Casey Fields, 2:05pm
North Melbourne vs. Port Melbourne – Arden Street Oval, 3:05pm

Sunday March 26
Sydney Swans vs. Box Hill Hawks – Tramway Oval, 10:05am
Richmond vs. Northern Bullants – Swinburne Centre, 12:00pm
Essendon vs. GWS GIANTS – NEC Hangar, 2:05pm

Bye: Frankston

https://www.afl.com.au/news/874326/round-1-smithy-s-vfl-and-rebel-vflw-fixtures-revealed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on February 09, 2023, 01:09:20 AM
So, I'm hoping for a little help putting together our potential VFL Side. Here's my first attempt -


FB:  Nyuon  Gibcus  Brown
HB:  Smith   Young   Mansell
C:  Banks     Graham    Dow
HB:  Ralph-Smith   Bauer   Clarke
FF:  Castagna   Ryan   Campbell

Foll: Soldo, Sonsie  Ross
Bench: Colina, Green, Street (c) McDonagh Sub: Melville

VFL Listed Players -  Mutaz El Nour, Hicks,
We're got one of Bradtke/Narkle to add to that mix too.

A better balanced team although I'm not sure where Colina fits especially if both Soldo and Samson share the ruck duties.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on February 09, 2023, 05:56:32 PM
Fixture released at last

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1268828/vfl-tigers-2023-fixture-revealed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 09, 2023, 05:59:33 PM
2023 VFL Fixture:
                                                                                                                                                     
Round 1    Sunday, March 26      Richmond vs. Northern Bullants     Swinburne Centre     12:00 PM
Round 2    Saturday, 1 April        Coburg vs. Richmond                    Piranha Park              2:05 PM
Round 3    Saturday, 8 April        Richmond vs. Footscray Bulldogs    Swinburne Centre      1:05 PM      CR
Round 4    Friday, 14 April          Carlton vs. Richmond                     IKON Park                 7:05 PM
Round 5    Sunday, 23 April        Casey Demons vs. Richmond          Casey Fields              1:35 PM
Round 6    Sunday, 30 April        Richmond vs. Gold Coast Suns       Swinburne Centre     11:05 AM
Round 7    ---------------------------------- BYE ---------------------------------------------------
Round 8    Saturday, 13 May       Richmond vs. Geelong Cats           Swinburne Centre     11:05 AM
Round 9    Saturday, 20 May       Essendon vs. Richmond                     MCG                      2.55 PM     CR
Round 10  ---------------------------------- BYE ----------------------------------------------------
Round 11   Sunday, 4 June          GWS GIANTS vs. Richmond           GIANTS Stadium        9.30 AM     CR
Round 12   Sunday, 11 June        Richmond vs. Werribee                 Swinburne Centre       1:05 PM
Round 13   Saturday, 17 June      Richmond vs. Sandringham           Swinburne Centre      1:05 PM     CR
Round 14   --------------------------------- BYE -----------------------------------------------------
Round 15   Weekend 1/2 July      Brisbane Lions vs. Richmond               TBC                      TBC
Round 16   Weekend 8/9 July      Richmond vs. Sydney Swans               TBC                      TBC
Round 17   Weekend 15/16 July   Southport Sharks vs. Richmond          TBC                      TBC
Round 18   Weekend 22/23 July   Richmond vs. Box Hill Hawks              TBC                      TBC
Round 19   --------------------------------- BYE -----------------------------------------------------
Round 20   Weekend 5/6 August   Williamstown vs. Richmond               TBC                      TBC
Round 21   Weekend 12/13 August  Port Melbourne vs. Richmond          TBC                      TBC
Round 22   Weekend 19/20 August  Richmond vs. North Melbourne        TBC                     TBC

CR - curtain raiser.

https://mcusercontent.com/7cd32ad25c565a577b74060a9/files/7d4e4f8f-73b8-ad7e-3b75-ed29308aebf8/2023_Smithy_s_VFL_Fixture.pdf
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 09, 2023, 06:00:27 PM
All matches in the season will be live streamed free via the AFL website and AFL Live Official App. Smithy’s VFL broadcast partner, the Seven Network, will continue to show one weekly game live and free on the Seven Network in Victoria and on 7Plus nationally.



The Tigers will fine-tune its pre-season at four upcoming practice matches, including one at the Swinburne Centre against Carlton on Thursday, March 16 ahead of Richmond and Carlton's AFL season opener.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1268828/vfl-tigers-2023-fixture-revealed
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 10, 2023, 02:16:36 AM
Welcome aboard, Harry Broderick, Luke Teal & Matt Clarkson!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fog4seXacAAQbxm?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1623610013062418434


Matt Clarkson, son of four-time premiership winning AFL coach Alastair Clarkson, has won a place on @RichmondVFL’s list! 🐯
https://twitter.com/BolchDylan/status/1623650414129467392



Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 11, 2023, 02:34:55 AM
Richmond hand SSP trainee Luke Teal VFL contract

The young defender will remain in the yellow and black following his stint with the Tigers’ AFL program.

Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
February 10, 2023


Richmond have handed Supplemental Selection Period hopeful Luke Teal a VFL contract for the 2023 season following the teenager's training stint with the Tigers' AFL program over the summer.

Teal, a medium-sized defender, was among the leading names left without an AFL club after being overlooked at last year's draft period despite a strong showing for the Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League.

The 18-year-old was limited to just four matches for the Chargers but did show glimpses of his poise and versatility as a 190cm backman, mostly utilised in a lockdown role to average 17.8 disposals, 5.0 marks and 2.5 rebound 50s for the season.

The Glen Iris product would also earn a sole appearance for Vic Metro in their season decider while also featuring in the AFL Academy's clash with Collingwood's VFL side early into his draft year.

https://www.zerohanger.com/richmond-hand-ssp-trainee-luke-teal-vfl-contract-132833/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Darth Tiger on February 11, 2023, 07:35:16 AM
Hopefully Truck & Grimes can put some direct development time into Teal and determine if he has AFL attributes to take on Dylan's role at VFL level.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on February 11, 2023, 12:08:28 PM
Harry Broderick, son of Paul??
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 11, 2023, 07:01:04 PM
Harry Broderick, son of Paul??
Yes he is, Mintie.


Harry Broderick, the son of former Tiger Paul, played for the Northern Knights.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/583471/brisbane-lions-win-battle-for-access-to-will-ashcroft-son-of-triple-premiership-star-marcus-ashcroft
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 22, 2023, 08:13:43 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpiXkUJaIAExDMv?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1628217927345512448
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 23, 2023, 02:51:40 PM
Welcome to Tigerland, Mohammed Yassine & Max Clohesy

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpnfYoqaUAIscP_?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1628578657286619145
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on February 24, 2023, 05:19:47 PM
So, I'm hoping for a little help putting together our potential VFL Side. Here's my first attempt -


FB:  Nyuon  Gibcus  Brown
HB:  Smith   Young   Mansell
C:  Banks     Graham    Dow
HB:  Ralph-Smith   Bauer   Clarke
FF:  Castagna   Ryan   Campbell

Foll: Soldo, Sonsie  Ross
Bench: Colina, Green, Street (c) McDonagh Sub: Melville

VFL Listed Players -  Mutaz El Nour, Hicks,
Gibcus and Smith probably  wont be there round 1 and i think Sonsie will at the least be best 23 all year i hope.

I don't know a hell of a lot about the VFL listed boys but it seems there are not a lot of mids especially bigger mids. I think El Nour will play week one with Gibcus out and McDonough will probably play hb for the injured smith.

Rnd 1 team would go Something like this id say.

FB: El Nour 189/? - Young 196/92 - Mansell 180/??
HB: McDonough ?/? - Nyuon 197/?? - Brown 187/?

C: Banks 187/?? - Graham 181/83 - Ralphsmith 188/??
R: Soldo 204/?? - Ross 187/?? - Dow 182/??

HF: Clarke 180/?? - Bradtke 196/95 - Campbell 182/??
FF: Bauer 192/?? - Ryan 206/?? -  Castagna 182/82

Int: Green 179/?? - Colina 213/?? - Street 189/?? - Melville ?/? - Teal 189/??

Don't think your too far off the mark.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on February 24, 2023, 11:35:39 PM
Of our VFL-listed players, Lachlan Johnson especially and Archie May should play round 1 in our VFL side. I'd expect May to fill in for Bauer who is injured.

Hopefully, with our senior depth now, we'll have a strong VFL side too this year that will go deep into September along with the AFL side. As we've seen in the past, it's handy to have all your squad still fully training and playing at that time of the year just in case of injury (Pickett in for Graham in 2019).
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 26, 2023, 04:16:19 PM
We're sixth favourite for the VFL flag.


VFL Premiership Winner odds

Casey Demons                   3.00
 
Southport Sharks               4.50
 
Brisbane Lions Reserves     5.00
 
Geelong Reserves              6.00
 
Sydney Swans Reserves     9.00
 
Richmond Reserves          12.00

Carlton Reserves              15.00

Collingwood Reserves       15.00

https://www.bluebet.com.au/sports/Australian-Rules/101/AFL/VFL-Futures/VFL-Futures-2023/1153503/All-Markets
 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on February 26, 2023, 08:38:16 PM
Of our VFL-listed players, Lachlan Johnson especially and Archie May should play round 1 in our VFL side. I'd expect May to fill in for Bauer who is injured.

Hopefully, with our senior depth now, we'll have a strong VFL side too this year that will go deep into September along with the AFL side. As we've seen in the past, it's handy to have all your squad still fully training and playing at that time of the year just in case of injury (Pickett in for Graham in 2019).

Any info on May mt By all reports he sounds like he has a bit to offer.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on February 26, 2023, 10:00:44 PM
Of our VFL-listed players, Lachlan Johnson especially and Archie May should play round 1 in our VFL side. I'd expect May to fill in for Bauer who is injured.

Hopefully, with our senior depth now, we'll have a strong VFL side too this year that will go deep into September along with the AFL side. As we've seen in the past, it's handy to have all your squad still fully training and playing at that time of the year just in case of injury (Pickett in for Graham in 2019).

Is Archie May even listed ?

Ive kept a pretty good record & I cannot find where we have added him ?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on February 27, 2023, 06:46:06 AM
Any info on May mt By all reports he sounds like he has a bit to offer.
I'm finding it very difficult to find any info about him. The only thing I've found is he played for St Kilda City in the U15s Southern Melbourne Junior Football League Grand Final back in 2019.

https://smjfl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/U14-U18-Grand-Final-Record-4.pdf

He's listed under his photo as a "ruck" on the RFC website but that's it. There's no info!  :huh

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2023/02/21/18e18e91-d5dc-4b37-a229-014e3141f860/Archie-May.png?width=181&height=181)

 
Is Archie May even listed ?

Ive kept a pretty good record & I cannot find where we have added him ?
He's listed on the RFC website but that's it, taz.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/football/vfl/players
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on February 27, 2023, 02:54:34 PM
ah OK, Thanks
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on February 28, 2023, 03:22:13 AM
ah OK, Thanks
A bit more digging.

There's an Archer May (#42) who played one match for Sandy Dragons last year and played ruck in their 40 point win over the Western Jets (Round 10, 19th June 2022).

Andrews was thrown into the ruck against the Jets alongside debutant Archer May.

Aside from Ashcroft and May, three other young men pulled on the Dragons jumper for the first time in their careers and all contributed healthily to the sides win.


https://www.sandringhamdragons.com.au/players/ashcroft-brothers-spearhead-dragons-to-victory

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There's no stats or profile for him though as he was listed as a "private player" on the match centre webpage for the game.
https://www.playhq.com/afl/org/greater-western-victoria-rebels-nab-league/nab-league-2022/nab-league-boys/game-centre/081a89dd

But he was named in the side as 1st ruck on the Sandy Dragons facebook page:
(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/288811950_5816083688407217_6917965885659647735_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=crbjuACQvPkAX_0qHcK&tn=RgzG17znwCPtQTf1&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AfC11QT6bbzPATRXRAkIfRwHe6-BS0wgRrGOYeO1UJ0bcA&oe=6400C481) (https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/288636997_5816083681740551_3457801667919951230_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=4uE32sWF0t4AX-DwuU0&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AfCvJhE-lsqE1EjQp0pf0v08AwF7gqxptg8PTnGKC6SJ6A&oe=64026CC5)

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Here's his jumper presentation before the game.

Vision here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce9-KpQJYK3/?hl=en

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/u18/ArcherMayp1.png)

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Here's May (#42) again during the Dragons post-match song being pushed in the middle of the huddle with the other debutants.

Watch here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce-MrZvp_JB/?hl=en


ps. Didn't realise Sandy Dragons use our theme song by the way.

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May nominated for last year's draft but was obviously not picked up.

Archer May   27-Aug-04   Sandringham Dragons (NAB League)   NAB League   Category 2

https://www.zerohanger.com/every-nominated-player-for-the-2022-afl-draft-revealed-130149/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2023, 06:45:18 PM
Shepparton Swans young gun Max Clohesy earns Richmond VFL contract

By Zac Standish
Shepparton News
Mar 2, 2023


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Welcome to Tigerland: Young Shepparton Swans star Max Clohesy will suit up for Richmond VFL in 2023. Photo by Megan Fisher

Another of the Goulburn Valley League’s top young football talents will be making the move to the VFL — with Shepparton Swans young gun Max Clohesy earning a contract with Richmond for season 2023.

The 19-year-old, who’s renowned for his silky skills and bursting pace off half-back, makes the move to Punt Road after a dazzling junior career with the Swans and Murray Bushrangers.

Touted as a potential draft prospect heading into last season, a string of injuries curtailed Clohesy during his crucial final year of juniors however, which ultimately resulted in him missing out on being selected at the 2022 AFL draft.

But those setbacks have not stopped him from chasing his dream, as he now enters a VFL program at Richmond that has had a lot of its players move onto AFL lists.

Clohesy said Tigerland would be the best place to continue his football journey.

“I am absolutely over the moon to be heading to Richmond,” Clohesy said.

“Considering last year was a bit disappointing for me I am super determined to have a bounce back year, and to be able to utilise Richmond’s facilities down at Punt Road it is an unreal opportunity.

“I chose Richmond because they were the AFL club most interested in me and the fact they have had five people recruited from their program in the last five years it is a very good record.”

Clohesy — who averaged 19.2 disposals, 3.2 rebound 50s and 3.2 marks in five senior GVL games last season — will not be lost to the region after he nominated Shepparton Swans as his home club for the upcoming campaign.

He will also be surrounded by a host of fellow district exports, with Tatura’s Billy Cooper, Shepparton United’s Angus Hicks and Nathalia’s Nathan Oakes on the VFL list and Mooroopna’s Tom Brown plying his trade as part of the AFL set-up.

Having been training with the Tigers since November, Clohesy said the step up in intensity had been a big one.

“It is a lot harder than GV training that’s for sure, it is certainly a lot more serious than I was used to,” he said.

“That took a bit of a toll on me at the start, as I was travelling down from Shepparton twice a week for training, but now I’m starting to really settle in and hit my groove.

“Having those other guys from up here down there with me has also been really helpful and made the summer training all the more enjoyable.”

Set to be Clohesy’s first foray into VFL footy, he recently got a glimpse of the higher standard during Richmond’s practice match against North Melbourne.

Having the opportunity to line-up against AFL-listed players every week was something he said excited him about this opportunity.

“I played in the AFL practice match the other day for a couple of quarters and that was surreal,” he said.

“Aaron Hall came and matched up on me and I certainly got taught how to play footy, but I’m excited to come up against guys like that because playing against better players makes you better.”

As for his goals for the season, he said it was all about getting into the side and improving as much as he could.

“I’ll be trying to play round one, whether that happens I’m not sure, but that is the objective,” he said.

“Ultimately I want to play AFL footy, so this is the best place for me to be to try and do that and also learn as a footballer.

“For this year I just want to play good, consistent footy and then go from there.”

https://www.sheppnews.com.au/sport/shepparton-swans-young-gun-max-clohesy-earns-richmond-vfl-contract/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Lozza on March 02, 2023, 07:57:26 PM
Shepparton Swans young gun Max Clohesy earns Richmond VFL contract

By Zac Standish
Shepparton News
Mar 2, 2023


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Welcome to Tigerland: Young Shepparton Swans star Max Clohesy will suit up for Richmond VFL in 2023. Photo by Megan Fisher

Another of the Goulburn Valley League’s top young football talents will be making the move to the VFL — with Shepparton Swans young gun Max Clohesy earning a contract with Richmond for season 2023.

The 19-year-old, who’s renowned for his silky skills and bursting pace off half-back, makes the move to Punt Road after a dazzling junior career with the Swans and Murray Bushrangers.

Touted as a potential draft prospect heading into last season, a string of injuries curtailed Clohesy during his crucial final year of juniors however, which ultimately resulted in him missing out on being selected at the 2022 AFL draft.

But those setbacks have not stopped him from chasing his dream, as he now enters a VFL program at Richmond that has had a lot of its players move onto AFL lists.

Clohesy said Tigerland would be the best place to continue his football journey.

“I am absolutely over the moon to be heading to Richmond,” Clohesy said.

“Considering last year was a bit disappointing for me I am super determined to have a bounce back year, and to be able to utilise Richmond’s facilities down at Punt Road it is an unreal opportunity.

“I chose Richmond because they were the AFL club most interested in me and the fact they have had five people recruited from their program in the last five years it is a very good record.”

Clohesy — who averaged 19.2 disposals, 3.2 rebound 50s and 3.2 marks in five senior GVL games last season — will not be lost to the region after he nominated Shepparton Swans as his home club for the upcoming campaign.

He will also be surrounded by a host of fellow district exports, with Tatura’s Billy Cooper, Shepparton United’s Angus Hicks and Nathalia’s Nathan Oakes on the VFL list and Mooroopna’s Tom Brown plying his trade as part of the AFL set-up.

Having been training with the Tigers since November, Clohesy said the step up in intensity had been a big one.

“It is a lot harder than GV training that’s for sure, it is certainly a lot more serious than I was used to,” he said.

“That took a bit of a toll on me at the start, as I was travelling down from Shepparton twice a week for training, but now I’m starting to really settle in and hit my groove.

“Having those other guys from up here down there with me has also been really helpful and made the summer training all the more enjoyable.”

Set to be Clohesy’s first foray into VFL footy, he recently got a glimpse of the higher standard during Richmond’s practice match against North Melbourne.

Having the opportunity to line-up against AFL-listed players every week was something he said excited him about this opportunity.

“I played in the AFL practice match the other day for a couple of quarters and that was surreal,” he said.

“Aaron Hall came and matched up on me and I certainly got taught how to play footy, but I’m excited to come up against guys like that because playing against better players makes you better.”

As for his goals for the season, he said it was all about getting into the side and improving as much as he could.

“I’ll be trying to play round one, whether that happens I’m not sure, but that is the objective,” he said.

“Ultimately I want to play AFL footy, so this is the best place for me to be to try and do that and also learn as a footballer.

“For this year I just want to play good, consistent footy and then go from there.”

https://www.sheppnews.com.au/sport/shepparton-swans-young-gun-max-clohesy-earns-richmond-vfl-contract/
Destined to be picked up by the bummers in the MSD  :lol.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on March 02, 2023, 08:17:50 PM
Can he be offered George’s spot if he works out? Plus can he play for our afl side from the vfl list as his contract now stands??
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 02, 2023, 08:22:02 PM
Can he be offered George’s spot if he works out? Plus can he play for our afl side from the vfl list as his contract now stands??
Nup. With the supplementary period finished, we can't fill that spot until the MSD and that is done via reverse ladder order at the time. So any club below us on the ladder could poach one of our VFL-listed players before our pick.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on March 02, 2023, 09:09:16 PM
Can he be offered George’s spot if he works out? Plus can he play for our afl side from the vfl list as his contract now stands??
Nup. With the supplementary period finished, we can't fill that spot until the MSD and that is done via reverse ladder order at the time. So any club below us on the ladder could poach one of our VFL-listed players before our pick.
So if he wants to come to Richmond he can say he wants to play for us when we fill George’s spot in the msd or he just has to go with whoever drafts him??
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 02, 2023, 11:15:13 PM
Can he be offered George’s spot if he works out? Plus can he play for our afl side from the vfl list as his contract now stands??
Nup. With the supplementary period finished, we can't fill that spot until the MSD and that is done via reverse ladder order at the time. So any club below us on the ladder could poach one of our VFL-listed players before our pick.
So if he wants to come to Richmond he can say he wants to play for us when we fill George’s spot in the msd or he just has to go with whoever drafts him??
The latter. Anyone can grab him in the MSD. 
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 03, 2023, 01:27:45 PM
Can he be offered George’s spot if he works out? Plus can he play for our afl side from the vfl list as his contract now stands??
Nup. With the supplementary period finished, we can't fill that spot until the MSD and that is done via reverse ladder order at the time. So any club below us on the ladder could poach one of our VFL-listed players before our pick.
So if he wants to come to Richmond he can say he wants to play for us when we fill George’s spot in the msd or he just has to go with whoever drafts him??
The latter. Anyone can grab him in the MSD. 

I believe clubs needs to offer & negotiate contracts terms so the only way to protect a VFL asset would be to agree to terms that aren't attractive to another club.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 03, 2023, 01:28:57 PM
Praccy matches start this Saturday 😍

We face Casey at Casey Fields from 12pm.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqNJKESaMAAXdxT?format=jpg&name=large) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqNJKESagAI-Dv1?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqNJKETaQAAfFwm?format=jpg&name=large) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqNJKETaYAAD9vo?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1631227948245327872
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 04, 2023, 07:37:20 AM
VFL squad for today's curtainraiser

Number:    First Name:   Surname:
13   HUGO   RALPHSMITH
20   KAELAN   BRADTKE
31   RHYAN   MANSELL
32   SAMSON   RYAN
40   TYLER   SONSIE
41   SAMUEL   BANKS
46   BEN   MILLER
52   ANGUS   HICKS
53   GARRETT   MCDONAGH
54   BRAD   MELVILLE
55   LACHLAN   STREET
56   HARRISON   WHITE
57   MUTAZ   EL NOUR
58   CAM   OLDEN
59   LACHLAN   JOHNSON
61   TOM    BRINDLEY
64   MISILIFI   FAIMALO
66   LUKE   TEAL
67   FRASER   ELLIOT
68   JAMES   TREZISE
69   BEAU   TEDCASTLE
70   WILL   BRAVO
71   ARCHIE   MAY
76   MAX   CLOHESY
78   BILLY   COOPER


To follow match updates from Casey Fields, stay tuned to Richmond VFL on Twitter and Instagram from the first bounce at 12.00pm.

The clash will be the Tigers' first of four pre-season hit-outs ahead of the season's start on Sunday, March 26 against the Northern Bullants.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1277866/vfl-squad-locked-in-for-first-hit-out
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 04, 2023, 12:35:46 PM
Running out onto Casey Fields. Mansell, Ryan, Bradtke, Hugo, Miller, Sonsie and Banks all there.

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1631822626623721473

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First term down at Casey Fields, with Harrison White and Lachlan Johnson our Q1 goalkickers

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqVsf1vaEAA0vGO?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1631829740582764544
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 04, 2023, 01:10:40 PM
Down by 25 pts at half-time.

Richmond  2.4    2.5-17
Casey        2.3    6.6-42
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 04, 2023, 01:12:20 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqVrtC4aIAEXlMp?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/trev1712/status/1631828871220981760
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 04, 2023, 02:02:32 PM
Much-improved third term. Harrison White has three goals.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqV_rn4agAESvrz?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1631850833951473664


4.3 to 2.0 that quarter.
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Post by: Andyy on March 04, 2023, 02:34:08 PM
Won by a point lol.

Well done boys
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Post by: one-eyed on March 04, 2023, 03:23:59 PM
Won by a point lol.

Well done boys
:thumbsup

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqWG36caAAEZZch?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1631858748548591618

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqWKttBaEAAjTlh?format=jpg&name=large) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqWKttAacAADJmJ?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1631862966793691137
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 04, 2023, 04:42:46 PM
VFL Tigers secure comeback win over Casey

By Grace Kalac
Richmond Media
4 March 2023


Richmond VFL overcame a 25-point half-time deficit to secure a one-point practice match win over Casey on Saturday at Casey Fields.

The hit-out was the Tigers' first of four practice games, the new-look side showing plenty of positives against the reigning premier.

There were eight new VFL players who ran out in the colours for the first time against the Demons, including small forward Harrison White, formerly of Werribee, who was dynamic with three goals.

Seven AFL players competed in the pre-season clash; Hugo Ralphsmith, Tyler Sonsie, Sam Banks, Rhyan Mansell, Kaelan Bradtke, Samson Ryan and Ben Miller, all of which were solid contributors.

Exciting recruit Mutaz El Nour impressed with his athleticism in defence, while fellow defender Garrett McDonagh was a welcomed re-inclusion back into the team following his year on Essendon's AFL rookie list.

White got the ball rolling for Richmond in the first term by booting the side's opening goal, which was quickly followed by a major from Lachlan Johnson.

Playing predominately up forward, Johnson showed exciting signs for the season ahead as he showcased his strong game sense and decision-making.

It was a slower second quarter for the Tigers, going goalless as Casey took control of the contest and added four to their tally.

Richmond came back firing in the third term however, kick-started by a Mansell major before Samson Ryan got in on the action with one himself.

Twenty-two-year-old Ryan was dominant in the ruck throughout the game and followed up well at ground level.

Crafty half-forward White was skilful in slotting the next two, as the Tigers bridged the gap to 10 points at the final change.

Experienced VFL Tiger Angus Hicks worked hard all day and was rewarded on the scoreboard, before Beau Tedcastle slotted his first in the Yellow and Black.

Late in the final quarter, Ralphsmith brought the Tigers within one straight kick after a clever snap, the 21-year-old a standout throughout the clash with his dash and dare.

In the dying minutes, Tom Brindley marked in the goal square and kicked truly to put the Tigers in front and seal the win.

Richmond VFL's next pre-season challenge will come against Sandringham next Friday, March 10 at the Swinburne Centre from 5.30pm.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1278682/vfl-tigers-secure-comeback-win-over-casey
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Post by: pmac21 on March 05, 2023, 04:41:17 PM
Anyone have any news on how the rfc listed players went?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: 1965 on March 05, 2023, 05:39:12 PM
Anyone have any news on how the rfc listed players went?


http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=16145.msg739803#msg739803 (http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=16145.msg739803#msg739803)

Seven AFL players competed in the pre-season clash; Hugo Ralphsmith, Tyler Sonsie, Sam Banks, Rhyan Mansell, Kaelan Bradtke, Samson Ryan and Ben Miller, all of which were solid contributors.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on March 05, 2023, 11:01:02 PM
Hmm the obvious question. Why only 7 afl listed players arent all players available and if so why has it not been mentioned.
What 2 weeks from season start why are we not putting games into every player who qualifies for the seniors. Are we starting to believe our own hype.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 05, 2023, 11:37:20 PM
If we beat Casey who are the reigning premiers I believe with only 7 afl listed players, that’s pretty impressive.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 06, 2023, 09:01:52 AM
Hmm the obvious question. Why only 7 afl listed players arent all players available and if so why has it not been mentioned.
What 2 weeks from season start why are we not putting games into every player who qualifies for the seniors. Are we starting to believe our own hype.

Gee I don't know?

Maybe some didn't play because they are injured?

Surely you are not suggesting playing blokes who are injured in praccy games?

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 06, 2023, 06:53:28 PM
VFL practice match: Match highlights

Watch the highlights from the practice match against the Casey Demons.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1279092/vfl-practice-match-match-highlights
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on March 06, 2023, 10:22:52 PM
Archie May is NOW on the VFL list officially

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1632563571321376768
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2023, 03:31:24 AM
VFL practice match: Match highlights

Watch the highlights from the practice match against the Casey Demons.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1279092/vfl-practice-match-match-highlights
From the video, some of the goalkickers were:

1st Quarter:
59. Lachlan Johnson
32. Samson Ryan

2nd Quarter:
Goalless.

3rd Quarter:
56. Harrison White
? x3

4th Quarter:
69. Beau Tedcastle
13. Hugo Ralphsmith
61. Tom Brindley
?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2023, 02:33:09 AM
We've got a VFL practice match this Friday at Punt Road from 5:30pm.



WEEK 3 FIXTURE
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
Richmond v Sandringham (Swinburne Centre, 5.30pm, 4x25min)

https://www.afl.com.au/news/876160/smithy-s-vfl-practice-match-schedule
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 10, 2023, 01:43:13 AM
On today at Punt Rd from 5.30pm.

No AFL-listed players named in the squad.

Richmond VFL practice match squad vs Sandringham

Number:    First Name:   Surname:
49   MATTHEW   CLARKSON
51   AUSTIN   JOHNSON
52   ANGUS   HICKS
53   GARRETT   MCDONAGH
54   BRAD   MELVILLE
55   LACHLAN   STREET
56   HARRISON   WHITE
57   MUTAZ   EL NOUR
58   CAM   OLDEN
59   LACHLAN   JOHNSON
60   LEWIS   HILL
61   TOM    BRINDLEY
62   TOM   BOWER
63   BEAU   TEDCASTLE
64   MISILIFI   FAIMALO
65   JOEL   NATHAN
66   LUKE   TEAL
67   FRASER   ELLIOT
68   JAMES   TREZISE
69   HARRY   BRODERICK
70   WILL   BRAVO
71   ARCHIE   MAY
72   LUKMAIN   HADDARA
73   BEN   BILSTON-McGILLEN
74   TOM   BRACHER
75   NED   CROWE
76   MAX   CLOHESY
78   BILLY   COOPER
79   ASHTYN   ATKINSON
80   MOHAMMED   YASSINE

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1280716/vfl-squad-confirmed-for-sandringham-practice-match
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 10, 2023, 06:31:12 PM
11 pts down at 1/4 time.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fq1y8YsaIAAxA7c?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1634088627268648961
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 10, 2023, 07:08:02 PM
Late goals cost us again.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fq16tstaIAA6WkS?format=jpg&name=medium)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1634097171250446336
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 10, 2023, 07:34:22 PM
Hasn't been our night.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fq2GGPTaQAE7F5h?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1634109690492887042
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 10, 2023, 08:13:21 PM
Not our night, but we'll move on quickly to next Thursday. #gotiges

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1634119548881481728
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: camboon on March 10, 2023, 08:49:17 PM
We’re there AFL listed player in Sandy’s squad
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2023, 07:43:29 AM
VFL Tigers skipped past by Zebras

By Brenton Mann
Richmond Media
11 March 2023


Richmond VFL went down to Sandringham by 30 points in a practice match at the Swinburne Centre on Friday.

The Tigers, whose team comprised of a a full contingent of VFL-listed players, started swimmingly with two early majors.

However, Sandringham grasped control of the game in the second and third terms, skating to a five-goal win, 12.14 (86) to 8.8 (56).

Lachlan Johnson has enjoyed a fruitful Summer so far, which continued as she showcased his forward craft by snapping the opening goal.

Johnson ended the game as Richmond’s leading goalkicker with four majors and was a constant threat deep inside 50.

Both sides looked to move the ball with speed and ferocity, which led to it pinging between the arcs.

Athletic defender Mutaz El Nour was imposing and defiant in the air, which allowed Richmond’s running game to flow from backward of centre.

Misilifi Faimalo is daring with ball in hand but has looked to blend his attacking flair with a steely defensive edge, which was on show in the first quarter.

Johnson was a constant threat in attack although Sandringham arrested momentum and capitalised up forward in time on.

The Zebras took an 11-point lead into quarter-time on the back of some slick ball movement.

Richmond struck early in the second term as Beau Tedcastle pounced on a loose ball in the goal square, taking advantage of a free-kick to Austin Johnson and soccering through his first major.

The Zebras hit back swiftly before Cam Olden belied his height in the air and kicked truly for back-to-back goals. His second handing the Tigers’ a one-point lead.

Richmond kicked clear again until Sandringham ended the quarter with back-to-back goals, reinstating their two-goal lead.

The Tigers’ intent to pressure Sandringham was evident from the first bounce, as tensions started to elevate with both sides cracking in.

Both sides had their opportunities early in the third term, as the Tigers strived for greater connection inside 50.

Sandringham broke the deadlock with its ninth goal, extending its lead to 20 points.

As fatigue set in, the slick ball movement turned scrappy, however the Zebras kept the scoreboard ticking over, extending its lead to five goals.

Tom Bracher was a positive for the Tigers down back, showing dash and composure with the ball and courage without it.

Olden was injected into the midfield with instant impact, extracting the ball from a stoppage which led to Tom Brindley extending his telescopic arms to mark with touch and strength.

Brindley moved the ball on quickly, which allowed Lachlan Johnson to jag another goal, as the Tigers lifted their rating in the final term.

Richmond's remaining hit-out of the pre-season will be against Carlton at the Swinburne Centre in six days’ time, a curtain-raiser ahead of the two sides' Round 1 AFL clash next Thursday evening.

RICH 2.2 6.3 6.4 8.8 (56)

SAND 4.1 8.3 10.9 12.14 (86)

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1281338/vfl-tigers-skipped-past-by-zebras
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2023, 07:45:33 AM
We’re there AFL listed player in Sandy’s squad
Nup. They were all VFL-listed.

Possibly the 6-day break could be the reason we didn't play any of our AFL-listed players.

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Richmond’s Jack Graham (toe) and Marlion Pickett (adductor) were two candidates who could have played for the VFL Tigers on Friday, but instead took part in the Tigers’ main session on Thursday.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blues-weigh-up-mcgovern-selection-as-afl-players-tune-up-for-round-one-20230310-p5cr1u.html
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 13, 2023, 03:05:20 PM
Highlights from the practice match against Sandringham.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1281667/vfl-practice-match-match-highlights
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 14, 2023, 09:15:50 PM
There's a curtain-raiser VFL practice match at Punt Rd before the AFL game on Thursday.

VFL practice match:
Richmond vs Carlton
Swinburne Centre
Thursday, 16th March
Gate open 3.30pm
Bounce at 4pm.

Source: Club email.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 14, 2023, 09:43:43 PM
Introducing the newest additions to our VFL squad, Ben Bilston-McGillen, Ned Crowe & Lewis Hill.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrKYKdoacAIY6gs?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1635536937598713856
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on March 15, 2023, 06:35:30 AM
Ned Crowe looks like a likely candidate
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 15, 2023, 08:47:13 PM
12 AFL-listed Tigers named in the VFL practice match tomorrow arvo.


Richmond VFL practice match squad v Carlton, Thursday, March 16, 4.00pm AEDT, Swinburne Centre:

5   JACK   ROSS
13   HUGO   RALPHSMITH
27   THOMSON   DOW
32   SAMSON   RYAN
20   KAELAN   BRADTKE
36   NOAH   CUMBERLAND
40   TYLER   SONSIE
41   SAMUEL   BANKS
42   JUDSON   CLARKE
46   TYLAR   YOUNG
47   BIGOA   NYUON
49   STEELY   GREEN

51   AUSTIN   JOHNSON
52   ANGUS   HICKS
53   GARRETT   MCDONAGH
55   LACHLAN   STREET
56   HARRISON   WHITE
57   MUTAZ   EL NOUR
58   CAM   OLDEN
59   LACHLAN   JOHNSON
61   TOM    BRINDLEY
63   BEAU   TEDCASTLE
64   MISILIFI   FAIMALO
65   JOEL   NATHAN
67   FRASER   ELLIOT
68   JAMES   TREZISE
71   ARCHIE   MAY

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1282622/vfl-tigers-lock-in-curtain-raiser-squad
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2023, 04:50:45 PM
Up by 17 at 1/4 time.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrUYnUbaUAA3zQs?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1636241108866048001


Ryan playing FF
Cumberland at HFF
Clarke CHF
Sonsie head to head with Paddy Dow

Young dominant down back.
Johnson a live wire up forward.
Sonsie and P.Dow having a good battle
Ryan very good up forward. If he doesn't mark it the opposition don't either.
Cumberland limited impact.
Clarke Banks Hugo good in patches

Source: BF (https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/round-1-richmond-vs-carltoon-7-20pm-thursday-16th-march-mcg.1347500/post-78258072)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2023, 05:01:18 PM
Update: 15 mins Q2

Rich  6.5-41
Carl  1.5-11

Goals: Ryan, Cumberland, Bradtke, Lachie Johnson, Faimalo, White.


Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Broadsword on March 16, 2023, 05:09:53 PM
Is this watchable somewhere?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2023, 05:14:04 PM
Is this watchable somewhere?
Nah, no stream anywhere.

Only online updates.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2023, 05:16:41 PM
4 goals to one quarter. Up by 35 pts at half-time.

Goals: Ryan 2, Cumberland, Bradtke, Lachie Johnson, Faimalo, White.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrUf_lzaUAIwGsc?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1636249222319345666
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2023, 06:06:42 PM
3/4 time. Went to sleep defensively  :P. Back to just 3pts.

Richmond   3.3    7.5     9.8-62
Carlton        0.4    1.6     8.11-59
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Broadsword on March 16, 2023, 06:10:51 PM
How can a team possibly win a half 7 goals to 1 and then give up 8 goals in the 3rd qtr? Pathetic.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Loui Tufga on March 16, 2023, 06:15:47 PM
It’s a practice match, I’m sure they’re experimenting with a few thing  ;)
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Knighter on March 16, 2023, 06:21:42 PM
3/4 time. Went to sleep defensively  :P. Back to just 3pts.

Richmond   3.3    7.5     9.8-62
Carlton        0.4    1.6     8.11-59

Carlton probably playing their AFL players in 2nd half
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2023, 06:31:25 PM
Up by 9

Edit #46 just taken off with a leg injury .

Miller is playing seniors?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on March 16, 2023, 06:36:21 PM
Up by 9

Miller just taken off with a leg injury q

Who is Miller oe? us or them?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2023, 06:42:16 PM
Up by 9

Miller just taken off with a leg injury q

Who is Miller oe? us or them?
Us but it can't be Miller as he's playing seniors? It definitely was #46 and a tall.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: crackertiger on March 16, 2023, 06:42:55 PM
Was Young
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Knighter on March 16, 2023, 06:46:13 PM
Was Young

FFS! Can't take a trick we our defensive talls this season.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2023, 06:47:08 PM
Was Young
Thanks CT.

Last thing we needed was another tall defender go down.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 16, 2023, 07:13:50 PM
Lost by 5 pts. Blues kicked last two goals.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2023, 02:06:20 AM
VFL Tigers pipped at the post by Blues

By Brenton Mann
Richmond Media
16 March 7pm


Richmond went down to Carlton by five points in Thursday's curtain-raiser practice match at the Swinburne Centre.

Both sides showed why they look to be in for a fruitful season; however, the Blues edged passed their hosts late in the final term to secure the comeback win.

Carlton set up its win with a seven-goal third term and iced it with four goals in the last quarter, the final score reading 12.14 (86) to 12.9 (81).

Richmond led by as much as six goals throughout the game and by two goals in the dying minutes.

The Tigers were forced to defend for large portions of the opening eight minutes.

They then slingshot the ball from the northern end through link and dare, as well as adherence to role, as Samson Ryan provided the aerial power and Lachlan Johnson the class for the first goal of the evening.

Misilifi Faimalo’s proved to be a human battering ram, after a sensational tackle in the first quarter.

Faimalo stormed onto the ground, weaved his way through traffic and steamrolled his navy-blue counterpart and was justly rewarded with a free-kick for incorrect disposal. After finding space inside 50, he then coolly slotted Richmond’s second major.

Ryan proved a strong focal point and was rewarded late in the quarter with his opening goal, following a forward-50 intercept by Judson Clarke.

The Tigers looked most damaging when the ball was in constant motion and were able to get in behind the Carlton defensive unit to create dangerous space and capitalise.

Noah Cumberland was energetic and industrious forward of centre, sinking his left foot into the Sherrin for the first goal of the second term, moments after the restart.

Kaelan Bradtke used his tall frame to his advantage, positioning it between the goal mouth and his Carlton defender to clutch a strong contested mark and kick truly for Richmond’s fifth.

The Blues hit back soon after via the right boot of Paddy Dow, before crafty forward Harrison White was found on the lead by Angus Hicks.

White has been in goalkicking form this pre-season and carried that into this clash, easing through his set-shot on a 45-degree angle.

Ryan took his goal tally to two for the first half, with a classy goal from the paint of 50.

The emerging key forward was sent across Yarra Park to the MCG after the first half as a precautionary carryover for the AFL clash.

Hugo Ralphsmith was his bounding self off half-back, and had company with first-year Tiger, Steely Green riding shot gun.

Green's determination certainly matches his name, as he continually mopped up any loose ball in his vicinity, sending it back Richmond’s way.

The Tigers took a 35-point lead into the main break as the faithful started to line the fences.

Tyler Sonsie opened the third term like he was shot out of a cannon, willing himself from contest-to-contest, showcasing his quick hands and mind.

Carlton made inroads on the scoreboard after half-time, slamming on four goals on the trot in ten minutes, slicing the margin to 13 points.

Ralphsmith, Sonsie and Clarke fought and scrapped on the half-forward flank to win the ball back off the Blues, with Clarke caressing the ball to Fraser Elliot in the corridor.

Elliot was escorted inside-50 following a 50-metre penalty and slotted the goal against the tide.

Thomson Dow exuded the presence of a fourth-year midfielder, adding his name to the scoresheet with Richmond’s ninth goal - its second consecutive from a 50-metre penalty.

Dow has rubber-band like agility in traffic, which he’s now coupled with a frame that allows him to remain on his feet, even after heavy contact.

Carlton ended the quarter as it started, with three-goal burst, shrinking the margin to just three points by the final change.

Dow, of the Blue variety, jagged his fourth goal swiftly in the last quarter, handing Carlton a three-point lead.

Richmond answered back immediately after some intelligent crumbing by Faimalo, which led to White snapping his second.

Sam Banks burnt his own track on the wing last year and went about the same on Thursday, ever-present in assisting the Tigers’ defensive unit or driving the ball deep into attack.

Banks was shifted back in the last quarter, as the Tigers fought tooth and nail to grab back the lead.

Richmond will take valuable learnings from its final practice match, as it opens its season next Sunday, March 26 against the Northern Bullants at the Swinburne Centre from 12.00pm.

RICH 3.3 7.5 9.8 12.9 (81)

CARL 0.4 1.6 8.11 12.14 (85)

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2023/03/16/a0fe0863-6fac-4853-bbd4-2a2a3e275b7f/Image-12-.jpeg?width=952&height=592)

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2023/03/16/3b68868e-fc77-4b44-a081-9c47156b3e3d/Image-14-.jpeg?width=952)

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2023/03/16/a9f0900f-3e80-4164-9844-33cfaa7d3c2f/Image-13-.jpeg?width=952)

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1283113/vfl-tigers-pipped-at-the-post-by-blues
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2023, 04:18:41 PM
VFL: Matthew Clarkson, son of Kangas coach Alastair, has made Richmond's VFL list after coming out of the Sandringham Dragons.

https://twitter.com/PaulAmy375/status/1636517504762941441
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2023, 05:48:08 PM
VFL Tigers' 2023 squad finalised

Richmond media
17 March 2023


No. 51 Austin Johnson
26/12/2001, 183cm, 78kg

Had an impressive first year with the VFL program, highlighted by 25 disposals and two goals in just his third game. He impressed many with his powerful kick and hard-running up and down the wings. Will be looking to take his game further in 2023. 

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2023/03/17/312c373a-b485-40bd-bbaa-c6826cbb41f3/Austin-Johnson.png?width=952)

No. 52 Angus Hicks
28/7/1999, 174cm, 75kg

Now entering his sixth year in the program, Hicks has become one of Richmond VFL’s most experienced players. The dangerous forward leads by example with his work-rate, football smarts and goal sense.

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2023/03/17/952a7eb5-483f-4939-8c2e-f387e26685ca/Angus-Hicks.png?width=952)

No. 53 Garrett McDonagh
19/6/1996, 184cm, 82kg

Garrett has pleasingly returned to the Richmond VFL program after fulfilling a boyhood dream by getting drafted to Essendon last year. His damaging left foot, hard running, leadership and experience will be invaluable to the young group.

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2023/03/17/f21c7664-b865-4c7c-b082-c43c908822b6/Garrett-McDonagh.png?width=952)

Brad Melville
01/10/1998, 182cm, 75kg

Melville made a welcome return to the VFL team late in 2022 after a frustrating 18 months with injury. His two-way running, versatility and class will be on full display in 2023 with a full preseason under his belt.   

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Lachlan Street
25/6/1998, 189cm, 93kg

Now entering his second season as captain and fifth overall, Street continues to lead the way for the young Richmond VFL squad. The big-bodied utility is invaluable with his ability to have an impact anywhere on the ground. He will be eyeing off the 50 VFL game milestone in 2023.

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No. 56 Harrison White
10/1/2002, 175cm, 73kg

A crafty half forward/outside runner with speed and class from Werribee Football Club. Harry has moved to an AFL-aligned club to further his football and has impressed with his determination and professionalism.

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No. 57 Mutaz El Nour
14/8/2001, 192cm, 83kg

A talented hybrid defender from the Northern Bullants, El Nour has moved to an AFL-aligned VFL club to take his game to the next level. Still young but with 2-3 solid years of VFL experience, Mutaz will provide some excitement in 2023 with his dare, athleticism and foot skills.

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No. 58 Cam Olden
19/4/2000, 179cm, 78kg

Olden enjoyed a career-best season in 2022, playing 11 games and looking comfortable at the level. He is now in his third year of VFL football and continues to provide value as a tough, contest-winning small forward.

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No. 59 Lachlan Johnson
07/8/2001, 175cm, 78kg

His year started promisingly with an early season debut, looking right at home with his game sense, agility and decision making. Unfortunately, he struggled for consistency due to injury and will be looking for some good fortune with his body this season so he can get back to his damaging best in 2023.

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No. 60 Jess McGrath
25/1/2002, 185cm, 75kg

Impressed many in the program with his application, dedication and competitiveness at VFL level last season. The athletic defender, now is in his third season in the program, will looking to elevate his game even further in 2023.

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No. 61 Tom Brindley
08/12/1998, 195cm, 83kg

Tom’s first year at VFL level was really promising. He had two turns at a debut, the first one being ruined illness, and continues to impress heading into 2023 with his incredible athleticism and positional versatility. 

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No. 62 Nick Guiney
18/1/2002, 187cm, 93kg

Guiney had a super impressive debut year, playing in a variety of positions before settling down back as a competitive and athletic defender. It is an exciting prospect knowing he still just 20 years of age and entering his second year of VFL football.

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No. 63 Beau Tedcastle
29/3/2004, 177cm, 74kg

Dangerous forward and GWV Rebels graduate from the Northern Territory that boarded at Ballarat's St Patrick's College last year. After playing some early-season NTFL football for St Mary’s late in 2022, Beau has joined the Richmond VFL program for 2023 and will excite with his power, speed and crafty goal sense.

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No. 64 Misilifi Faimalo
4/5/1999, 181cm, 82kg

Faimalo's searing speed and agility was on full display in his debut year. With a year of state league experience now under his belt, along with another preseason, we expect him to generate more excitement as he continues to develop his game.

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No. 65 Joel Nathan
12/10/2000, 191cm, 85kg

A favourite clubman, Joel returns for his fourth year in the program. The athletic and ever-reliable Tiger is a brutal competitor and can play on forwards of all sizes.

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No. 66 Luke Teal
20/5/2004, 189cm, 80kg

Teal is an athletic medium defender that represented Oakleigh Chargers and Vic Metro last year in what was quite an injury-interrupted year for him. He was given an opportunity to train with the Richmond's AFL squad late in the year before joining the VFL program. He is due for some luck and will hit the ground running in 2023.

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No. 67 Fraser Elliot
5/7/2002, 188cm, 89kg

Elliot's second year at VFL level last season started on shaky ground with injuries and illness. When he was finally given an opportunity at the level in the second half of the season, he had an immediate impact as a big-bodied, contest-winning midfielder with clean hands. We expect him to continue this exciting form into 2023.

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No. 68 James Trezise
15/6/2002, 188cm, 76kg

A smooth moving dangerous forward from Tooradin-Dalmore with zippy lateral movement and athleticism. He has never been in the elite pathway before which is exciting considering the raw talent he possesses.

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No. 69 Harry Broderick
06/12/2004, 178cm, 76kg

The son of Paul Broderick (262 AFL games – 169 for Richmond), Harry is a smart, competitive half forward mid that will mix his time with Richmond VFL while completing his schooling at Marcellin College.

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No. 70 Will Bravo
6/5/2002, 181cm, 77kg

Bravo started the year promisingly, impacting games with his aggression on the ball and the opposition. Unfortunately, his season was cut short by injury, but the thought of him returning to his explosive best in 2023 is an exciting one.

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No. 71 Archie May
27/8/2004, 195cm, 90kg

A former rower and Brighton Grammar graduate, May is a raw but athletic ruckman with plenty of upside. He follows up his work at ground level and loves to throw his weight around with aggression.

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No. 72 Mykelti Lefau
22/6/2001, 183cm, 78kg

Lefau started 2022 impressively, having an immediate impact as a ruck/forward with athleticism and power before unfortunately rupturing his ACL. His return in 2023 will be welcomed and celebrated by all involved in the Richmond VFL program.

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No. 73 Ned Crowe
07/01/2003, 188cm, 89kg

A big-bodied, strong-running inside midfielder and former First XVII Captain of St Kevins College. Crowe represented Sandringham Dragons as a 19-year-old last season and is keen to develop his craft at state league level. 

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No. 74 Tom Bracher
10/2/2002, 177cm, 71kg

Brachar impressed in his debut year at state level last season, showing composure and class beyond his years and excellent smarts behind the ball. He’ll be looking to build on that in his second year in the program.

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No. 76 Max Clohesy
12/02/2004, 179cm, 76kg

A tough rebounding defender with speed and power who graduated from the Murray Bushrangers last season. Can impact games and hurt opposition with his penetrating left-foot kick.

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No. 77 Matt Clarkson
11/09/2004, 170cm, 60kg

A creative small defender with smarts and foot skills that can open the game up from the back half. He graduated from the Sandringham Dragons and Caulfield Grammar last season where he was part of both premiership winning sides.

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No. 78 Billy Cooper
12/9/1998, 183cm, 70kg

Mature age prospect from Tatura that consistently finds the ball through this relentless work-rate. A former Next Generation Academy and Murray Bushrangers graduate, Cooper is eager to step up to state league football this year.

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No. 79 Ashtyn Atkinson
20/7/2004, 187cm, 75kg

Atkinson is a smooth moving winger from the Murray Bushrangers from Richmond's Next Generation Academy. He's is classy ball user and strong outside runner, who is enthusiastic about stepping up to state league football this season.

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No. 80 Mohammed Yassine
29/8/2003, 177cm, 61kg

The Bachar Houli Academy graduate trained with great intensity in a strong first year of development in the VFL program in 2022. He has come back supremely fit and with a gritty determination to elevate his game in 2023.

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No. 81 Lewis Hill
12/3/2002, 180cm, 71kg

A smart and skilful winger from Tooradin-Dalmore and a former Eastern Ranges graduate, Lewis is lightly framed but has high-level movement, awareness and composure.

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No. 82 Ben Bilston-McGillen
20/2/2003, 177cm, 76kg

Bilston-McGillen is crafty, clean and strong over the ball. He is a dangerous forward/mid that played some really exciting senior football in the VAFA for Old Xaverians last season. At still only 19 years old, he is ready for the challenge of VFL football.

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Train ons:

Tom Bower
20/8/2004, 181cm, 71kg

Tom is the the son of Nathan Bower, who played 74 games for Richmond, and graduate from the Oakleigh Chargers. He's a strong runner off half-forward or on a wing, and loves taking the game on with his speed.

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Luke Haddara
18/3/2004, 185cm, 91kg

Luke is a Bachar Houli Academy and Western Jets graduate with skill, smarts and and a penetrating left foot. He;s always willing to take the game on and generate offensively for his team.

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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1267212/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 17, 2023, 09:10:31 PM
Is there a single ruck there?

Looks like Soldo, Ryan and Collina will be doing all that.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: crackertiger on March 18, 2023, 07:19:56 AM
Watched this game and noted the following:

Dow was BOG for mine racking up possessions through the middle. His disposal was quite good also. He is developing very nicely as an inside player. Becoming a ready made replacement.

Sonie was excellent also racking up possessions. His run from contest to contest was eye catching. I would expect him to play in the AFL side next week or the week after. Got tired in the second half.

Clarke was good without being outstanding in my view. His link play was important and his goal assist work was excellent as always. He has improvements coming.

Banks finally show signs of an AFL player that I hadn't seen before. He was very good on the wing and across half back to help. Positive signs.

Green will be a great Richmond player. Those who compared him to Baker are spot on. He is a Baker clone 100%. Has very good evasive skills.

Ryan was a class above the VFL today but only played 2 quarters and I missed the first 10 minutes of the first quarter. Definitely ready for the AFL now and at some stage Jack will have to be rested to give Samson games. This must happen in my view. He is the future and must play at least 10 games this year.

Bradtke was underwhelming in my view during this game. Having said that it is early days and he has plenty of time on his side. I was just a little disappointed that he didn't complete hard enough at times. No doubt he is adapting to VFL/AFL standard. He will get better.

Nyuon was ok without being a stand out. Played ok but nothing that stood out or AFL quality.

Young injured his ankle later in the game but his output was similar to Nyuon. Nothing special on the day.

Ralphsmith was my disappointment on the day but probably because I expect more from him. He had an okish standard game. As a player pushing for an AFL spot he needs to show more. We still need to see him dominate a VFL game like up and coming players do. Dow showed those signs today.

Overall the signs were very positive remembering that it was only a practice match. We certainly have good talent in the wings....
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 18, 2023, 10:48:04 AM
Thanks crack.

Any opinion on Cumberland?
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on March 18, 2023, 02:03:08 PM
Is there a single ruck there?

Looks like Soldo, Ryan and Collina will be doing all that.
Lol i counted 16 players below 6ft 183cm and there were three i think at 183.
We dont it seems have a hell of a lot of faith in bigger players at richmond.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: The Machine on March 18, 2023, 02:08:44 PM
Brindley played ruck and was supported by Biggie.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 18, 2023, 02:44:36 PM
Is there a single ruck there?

Looks like Soldo, Ryan and Collina will be doing all that.
Lol i counted 16 players below 6ft 183cm and there were three i think at 183.
We dont it seems have a hell of a lot of faith in bigger players at richmond.

Yeah exactly an entire squad of small HBFs lol
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 18, 2023, 08:16:45 PM
VFL practice match highlights:

WATCH: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1284488/vfl-practice-match-match-highlights
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2023, 03:25:07 PM
Beau Tedcastle, Luke Teal and Archie May have been named in the "Young Guns" squad to play Vic Metro (no Naish) on Sunday.

YOUNG GUNS SERIES – GAME 1

Young Guns vs Victoria Metro U18
Sunday, May 7 at 11:00am
Trevor Barker Beach Oval

HOW TO WATCH:
Both games in the 2023 Young Guns Series will be available to watch live and free here:
https://cluch.tv/afl-sports/afl-talent-pathways/young-guns-series/2023/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 01, 2023, 06:17:55 PM
VFL: Remaining fixture locked in

Rounds 15-22 of the VFL have been confirmed, including two curtain-raisers at the Swinburne Centre.

The Tigers meet the Swans in a curtain raiser at the Swinburne Centre on Thursday, July 6.

The next curtain raiser will be Saturday, July 22 against the Hawks at the Swinburne Centre.

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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1347253/vfl-remaining-fixture-locked-in
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on June 01, 2023, 06:36:36 PM
Would it be too hard to actually synchronise the AFL & VFL seasons? How many stuffing byes do they stuffing need? #amateurhour :thumbsdown
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on June 01, 2023, 09:53:57 PM
Would it be too hard to actually play the two young tall fwds we have in the same fwd line so they can develop some synergy.

Why are they playing Bauer in defense?when we have Nyuon, Miller, Gibcus, Tarrant, Balta, Grimes,Young , Broad, plus any vfl tall defender we have when we have no tall fwds to even develop. Yes i know we have injuries but why rob the fwd half of talls when we can utilise vfl players to perform the roles while players recover from injury.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 29, 2023, 06:37:51 PM
VFL Post-Season

VFL Senior Coach Steve Morris following the Tigers Wildcard Final loss on the weekend for a look back over the season as a whole.

WATCH HERE: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1419101/vfl-post-season


Morris said we're in a development space with the young group we've got at VFL level.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 31, 2023, 05:11:33 PM
"its a season we should all be proud of"

my god no wonder the place is stuffed at the moment with airheads like this in charge.

I hope the first thing the new coach does is sack his sorry arse. Send him back where he came from as he is hopeless.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on September 01, 2023, 07:43:49 PM
"its a season we should all be proud of"

my god no wonder the place is stuffed at the moment with airheads like this in charge.

I hope the first thing the new coach does is sack his sorry arse. Send him back where he came from as he is hopeless.
Francois, you are such a happy positive person.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on September 01, 2023, 07:57:23 PM
Guess we should all be clapping & cheering the result instead like mindless drones in a cheer squad. Morris is a hack coach just like he was hack footballer. :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 01, 2023, 08:12:22 PM
I don't think we can be "proud" of the quality they assembled on our VFL list. So many sub-par IMHO
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 01, 2023, 08:14:03 PM
"its a season we should all be proud of"

my god no wonder the place is stuffed at the moment with airheads like this in charge.

I hope the first thing the new coach does is sack his sorry arse. Send him back where he came from as he is hopeless.
Francois, you are such a happy positive person.

sorry was i being rude?

Good, Morris is a hack, and our VFl side is a shambles.

suck it up princess.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on September 03, 2023, 09:27:47 PM
Ah the reserves a lot like the seniors.
How the hell do we year after year have no kpfs developing, Lets be real Bradtke was only drafted at the start of the year and Bauer who imo is not a kpp mid last year. We have few bigger mids few medium fwds and few bigger  medium  defenders.

Every year recruiting revolves it seems around runts.

The lack of getting positional and type picks right is so evident. You see it when we are forever trying to turn players into something they are not.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 19, 2023, 01:18:28 AM
2023 Liston Trophy votes - Richmond:

Lachlan Street   8
Bigoa Nyuon      6
Tyler Sonsie       6
Noah Cumberland 5
Jacob Bauer      4
Thomson Dow   4
Rhyan Mansell   3
Cam Olden        3
Jack Ross          3
Sam Banks        2
Kaelan Bradtke   2
Garrett McDonagh 2
Maurice Rioli jnr  2
Ivan Soldo         1
James Trezise     1

https://resources.afl.com.au/afl/document/2023/09/18/66ea124f-d672-41f0-9de3-bea1b49e31a6/2023-VFL-B-F-Vote-Listing.pdf?_ga=2.232034399.173669749.1694800410-224749430.1603381344
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 19, 2023, 07:44:29 PM
Farewelling two of our leaders, Gaz and Hicksy, who have been significant contributors to our program and culture over many years.

And wishing Billy, Tom & Jess all the best for what’s next.

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1714891257913495798
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 01, 2023, 12:49:44 PM
A national reserves competition could potentially become a reality for the AFL.

That is according to SEN SA’s Michelangelo Rucci who suggests that a full nation-wide reserves league is continuing to gather momentum.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/10/31/this-is-real-now-port-adelaide-leading-the-push-for-national-reserves/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 02, 2023, 02:37:06 PM
A national reserves competition could potentially become a reality for the AFL.

That is according to SEN SA’s Michelangelo Rucci who suggests that a full nation-wide reserves league is continuing to gather momentum.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/10/31/this-is-real-now-port-adelaide-leading-the-push-for-national-reserves/
Not going to happen until at least 2029 as Port Adelaide can't leave until then according to the SANFL.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/11/01/the-sanfl-has-responded-to-port-adelaides-reported-desire-to-depart-the/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 03, 2023, 02:38:51 PM
All Streets lead to Punt Road (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f60d.svg)

Skipper Lachlan Street has signed on for a sixth season!

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1720265433495056802
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 08, 2023, 07:00:43 PM
Mykelti, Yourkelti, Ourkelti (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1faf6.svg). Re-signs for 2024.

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1722108460651954646
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 10, 2023, 02:52:51 PM
2023 Smithy's VFL Review - Richmond

By Brendan Rhodes
afl.com.au
10 November 2023


Richmond remarkably had four matches decided by kicks after the siren this season, finishing with three wins and a draw to ensure the Tigers secured a berth in the inaugural Wildcard Round.

BY THE NUMBERS

Position: 9th

W-L-D (%): 10-8-1 (94.2%)

Players used: 51

Played every match: 1 – Lachlan Street

AFL players used: 23

Debutants: 16 – Ben Bilston-McGillen, Harry Broderick, Seth Campbell, Matthew Clarkson, Max Clohesy, Billy Cooper, Matt Coulthard, Steely Green, Lewis Hill, Archie May, Charlie Naish, Nathan Philactides, Luke Teal, Beau Tedcastle, James Trezise and Mohammed Yassine

STAR PERFORMERS

Best and Fairest: 1st: James Trezise, 2nd: Tyler Sonsie and Lachlan Street, 4th: Sam Banks, 5th: Thomson Dow

J.J. Liston Trophy votes: Lachlan Street (8 ), Bigoa Nyuon (6), Tyler Sonsie (6)

Coaches MVP votes: Thomson Dow (31), Lachlan Street (30), Noah Cumberland (20), James Trezise (20)

VFL Team of the Year representatives: Nil

Goalkickers: Kaelan Bradtke (24), Noah Cumberland (19), Jacob Bauer (15)


STAT LEADERS

(Averages – minimum 6 matches)

Disposals: Tyler Sonsie (24.6), Lachlan Street (23.7), Thomson Dow (22.8 )

Kicks: Tyler Sonsie (16.1), Tom Brown (13.7), Garrett McDonagh (13.2)

Handballs: Thomson Dow (13.0), Lachlan Street (11.7), Cam Olden (8.9)

Marks: Jacob Bauer (5.4), James Trezise (5.1), Sam Banks (5.0)

Tackles: Mykelti Lefau (6.4), James Trezise (3.9), Cam Olden (3.8 )

Hitouts: Samson Ryan (23.8 ), Ben Miller (13.2), Bigoa Nyuon (9.7)

Clearances: Thomson Dow (6.3), Lachlan Street (4.7), Tyler Sonsie (3.9)

Inside-50s: Lachlan Street (4.8 ), Tyler Sonsie (3.7), Brad Melville (3.2)

Rebound-50s: Tom Brown (6.7), Jacob Bauer (5.2), Mutaz El Nour (3.4)

WHAT WENT RIGHT

The final siren was their friend. Richmond remarkably had four matches decided by kicks after the siren this season, winning three and drawing one to ultimately secure its spot in the Wildcard Round. Jacob Bauer was the main hero, twice converting with everything on the line to secure interstate victories over the GWS Giants and Brisbane Lions. The Tigers beat Essendon and drew with Geelong when those teams were unable to kick truly after the final siren. James Trezise was Richmond’s biggest success story, arriving as a VFL-listed player and dominating to the point where he was elevated in the mid-season draft and made his AFL debut in the final round of the season. Captain Lachie Street continued to lead from the front. Going 3-0 interstate is a huge plus.

WHAT WENT WRONG

The Tigers struggled to put scores on the board, only cracking 100 points once for the season – 104 against the Northern Bullants in Round 1. They finished with the lowest points tally of any of the top 10 teams and had the 13th best attack overall. They were also the only team to make the finals kicking more behinds than goals. Tyler Sonsie’s brain snap in Round 22 robbed the Tigers of one of their prime movers in the Wildcard Round against Collingwood, while injuries to Garrett McDonagh and Mykelti Lefau also hurt.

SUMMARY

A middling season for the Tigers that probably ended up being better than it could have been because they were so good at staying in matches to the death and taking their chances when they popped up. Balancing that out was their poor conversion that made some of those games closer than they needed to be. Only six times in 19 games did they kick more goals than behinds and it was only their heart that lifted them into the top 10. They’d be happy ninth now brings a Wildcard Round appearance! Away wins over the Brisbane Lions and Southport Sharks sandwiching a home loss to the Swans sums things up perfectly.

GRADE

5.5/10

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1062520/2023-smithys-vfl-review-richmond
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 10, 2023, 02:56:21 PM
Happy Friday!

Mutaz El Nour is back for 2024 (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f60e.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-iLbh2bIAAAmMo?format=jpg&name=small) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-iLbhzbYAA5zpA?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1722780171093328281
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 11, 2023, 06:39:12 PM
News for your Saturday night, we’ve re-signed Harrison White (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f91d.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-onh31bQAAmLcH?format=jpg&name=small) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-onh3vaUAAuBgE?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1723233276821942413
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 11, 2023, 08:31:24 PM
Happy Friday!

Mutaz El Nour is back for 2024 (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f60e.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-iLbh2bIAAAmMo?format=jpg&name=small) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-iLbhzbYAA5zpA?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1722780171093328281

Not happy

Very average player

 :thumbsdown
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 13, 2023, 08:17:11 PM
In with the Old-en (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/270d.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-xExWua4AAbzqg?format=jpg&name=small) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-xExWtaIAAxrqm?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1723828378363383870
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 15, 2023, 06:41:15 PM
YASS!

Moey Yassine is back for a third season in the Yellow and Black (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f42f.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-3tBHVbQAA421g?format=jpg&name=small) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-3tBHSagAAzEpJ?format=jpg&name=small)


Aust-in for 2024 (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f512.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-9UtxdasAAWw4Q?format=jpg&name=small) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-9UtxfbkAAZvv4?format=jpg&name=small)

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 16, 2023, 06:31:23 PM
May we interrupt your Thursday evening with another re-signing? (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f481-200d-2642-fe0f.svg)

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1725048809540177927
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 17, 2023, 10:09:27 PM
The Broderick legacy lives on at Tigerland (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f42f.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_HqTADaUAA0fk2?format=jpg&name=large) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_HqTACaAAA8NhG?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1725417750737322045
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2023, 02:01:57 PM
All the best to two much-loved Tigers as they pursue new opportunities in 2024.

Thank you for your contributions, Brad & Misi.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_aZ0gDbEAAYNAA?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1726736663760765331
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2023, 05:45:31 PM
We’ve Garnered a pretty exciting recruit 🙌

Former Port Adelaide/Footscray midfielder Joel Garner will join our program as both a player and development coach.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_bfVlXakAAW3vr?format=jpg&name=small)


Richmond has bolstered its VFL midfield with the addition of former Port Adelaide (AFL) and Footscray (VFL) midfielder Joel Garner.

Garner, who is already employed by the AFL program full-time as an Indigenous Player Development Manager, will now ply his trade for the Club on field and as a VFL development coach.

The 24-year-old played four senior games at Port Adelaide across four years at Alberton after being selected at pick No. 60 at the 2017 AFL National Draft.

Garner featured 23 times for the Bulldogs across the past two VFL seasons, averaging 19 disposals and booting 12 majors.

The big-bodied midfielder with a booming left foot had 25 touches and kicked two goals when playing against Richmond at Punt Road earlier this year.

Garner then returned to his local club, Wandin, late in 2023 and played a pivotal role in them winning the Outer East premiership.

The former Victoria Metro U/18 captain told Richmond Media he was excited about joining the VFL program as a player.

“Having worked at the Club for the past 12 months, first with the Korin Gamadji Institute and then with the AFL program, the prospect of also playing my football here jumped out at me,” he said.

“On the field I hope I can add to the team- but I and am also looking forward to the prospect of extending my work with the young Indigenous players in a football sense.”

As a development coach Garner said he was looking forward to working with players looking to make their mark on state league football.

“Both the young guys that are AFL listed playing VFL and those that are testing themselves out at VFL level from either local football or NAB league programs, I am looking forward to working with,” he said.

“Already in my time at the Club, Footscray and even Wandin, I have worked with some great young kids and helping them get some exposure to a high level of footy is exciting.

“I can’t wait for the season ahead.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1465910/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Tragic on November 21, 2023, 09:23:52 PM
Would have taken Malcolm Marshall myself
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Damo on November 21, 2023, 09:52:08 PM
Would have taken Malcolm Marshall myself

I’d have taken Curtly Ambrose
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 21, 2023, 10:24:03 PM
Would have taken Malcolm Marshall myself

I’d have taken Curtly Ambrose

Michael Holding for me
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on November 21, 2023, 10:31:01 PM
Eldine Baptiste :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 21, 2023, 11:30:29 PM
Would have taken Malcolm Marshall myself

I’d have taken Curtly Ambrose

x 2

FORMAT   Mat   Inns   Balls    Runs Wkts BBI     BBM      Ave           Econ   SR   4w   
Tests   98   179         22103    8501 405    8/45  11/84   20.99   2.30   54.5   21   

what an era to be alive.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Damo on November 21, 2023, 11:51:47 PM
Would have taken Malcolm Marshall myself

I’d have taken Curtly Ambrose

x 2

FORMAT   Mat   Inns   Balls    Runs Wkts BBI     BBM      Ave           Econ   SR   4w   
Tests   98   179         22103    8501 405    8/45  11/84   20.99   2.30   54.5   21   

what an era to be alive.

Lucky enough to be there for this test

http://howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Matches/MatchScorecard.asp?MatchCode=1357

Best spell I’ve ever seen live
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 23, 2023, 04:07:00 PM
A new deal for Teal (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/270d.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_g0Pczb0AEgGY-?format=jpg&name=large) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_g0Pc6agAAy-bz?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1727187910712266989
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 24, 2023, 03:05:57 PM
Bower power (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f4a5.svg)

Reward for effort for 2023 train-on player Tom Bower, son of former Tiger Nathan Bower.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_qvTwvaYAAQO9c?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1727886167331438856
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Damo on November 24, 2023, 06:20:54 PM
Deal Teal
Bower power

More exquisite playing on words by the 13yo handling the VFL social media

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 28, 2023, 08:36:43 PM
Our VFL squad has returned to training

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1471373/vfl-pre-season-commences?videoId=1471373&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1701150952001
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: the claw on November 29, 2023, 06:21:36 PM
B:   Grimes - Young - Mansell.. All in their proper positions. Grimes has run out of tickets imo.
HB: Smith - Miller - Tresize

C: Pickett - Graham - McIntosh. Not ideal would rather see kids on the wings. all in their proper positions
R: Naismith - Ross - Dow  Again all in their right positions. Trouble is slow midfield.

HF: Ralphsmith - Lefau - MRJ. No listed kpf to name here. MRJ to earn a senior spot.
FF: Coulthard - Fawcett - OHB. Have little faith in the basketballer experiments.

INT: Colina - McAuliffe - Green - Street. LOL Colina the player you have when you don't really have a player.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 30, 2023, 11:55:54 PM
Bravo! (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f44f.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GAJMgHdbAAA-oOU?format=jpg&name=small) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GAJMgHfaAAAdSm5?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1730029334939992134
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 02, 2023, 03:47:12 AM
Brindles is back for ‘24 (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f603.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GAOBlMrbwAADsxW?format=jpg&name=small) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GAOBlMpaoAAlu7M?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1730369171371016312
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 04, 2023, 09:09:33 PM
Nick Guiney (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f91d.svg) 2024 (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f437.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GAds8euagAAxQA1?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1731472377476001960
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on December 04, 2023, 11:30:03 PM
We signing any new blokes apart from Big Bird Jr or we just gunna to keep going with the same spuds that took us nowhere last year? :huh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 05, 2023, 08:20:57 PM
Both the Crows and Port want their ressies to join the VFL in 2025.

https://twitter.com/7NewsAdelaide/status/1731593716169867462

Hello national reserves comp. if this happens.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 13, 2023, 10:08:08 PM
The Chad is home (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f60e.svg)

After a stint in the WAFL with @subiacolions, Chad Harris returns to Tigerland in 2024.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBL8BDqboAAHvkN?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1734725909088010544
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on December 13, 2023, 11:26:18 PM
We signing any new blokes apart from Big Bird Jr or we just gunna to keep going with the same spuds that took us nowhere last year? :huh

lets not forget the best coach in the business. Steve Morris.

We wont lose a game in 2024.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 15, 2023, 10:03:36 PM
A quintuple signing for your Friday! (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/270b-1f3fc.svg) (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f44f-1f3fc.svg)

Congratulations to Ry Cantwell, Liam George, Nick Girolami, Sam Frangalas and Harry Scott - all being rewarded with playing contracts for 2024 (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/270d.svg)

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1735560916178244056
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 23, 2023, 02:59:16 PM
2024 List Update - Smithy's VFL

A list update for each Smithy's VFL club ahead of the 2024 season.

By Brendan Rhodes
afl.com.au
23 December 2023


(https://resources.afl.com.au/photo-resources/2021/07/01/fbc7de7f-3694-4df7-9d11-e92fb649f31b/Richmond.jpg?width=1511)

COACH:
Steve Morris (third season, confirmed until 2024).

STAYING:
Will Bravo
Tom Brindley
Harry Broderick
Mutaz El Nour
Nick Guiney
Austin Johnson
Mykelti Lefau
Archie May
Joel Nathan
Cam Olden
Lachlan Street
Luke Teal
Harry White
Mo Yassine

ARRIVING:
Tom Bower (Glen Waverley Rovers/Oakleigh Chargers)
Ry Cantwell (North Ringwood/Eastern Ranges)
Sam Frangalas (Berwick/Dandenong Stingrays)
Joel Garner (Footscray VFL)
Liam George (Mooroolbark/Eastern Ranges)
Nick Girolami (Mt Eliza)
Chad Harris (Sorrento)
Harry Scott (Leongatha/Gippsland Power)

DEPARTING:
Tom Bracher (delisted)
Max Clohesy (Shepparton Swans)
Billy Cooper (delisted)
Fraser Elliot (delisted)
Misilifi Faimalo (Sandringham)
Angus Hicks (Werribee)
Garrett McDonagh (Morningside)
Jess McGrath (retired)
Brad Melville (Wangaratta)
Nathan Oakes
Nathan Philactides (Box Hill Hawks)
Beau Tedcastle (delisted)
Charlie Naish.

TO BE CONFIRMED:
Ashtyn Atkinson
Ben Bilston-McGillen
Matt Clarkson
Ned Crowe
Lewis Hill
Lachlan Johnson.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1072891/2024-list-update-smithys-vfl
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on December 23, 2023, 04:56:15 PM
Philactides was on our VFL  list? :huh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 24, 2023, 04:30:53 PM
VFL fixture details emerge ahead of 2024 season

Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
December 22, 2023


The 2024 VFL season is set to commence on the weekend of March 23-24, running until late September as a 21-team competition.

The opening round of the VFL fixture will fall in week two of the AFL season, while the third weekend of the state league will see the entire competition have a bye as a VFL representative side makes the trip to South Australia to face their SANFL counterparts.

All 21 teams will play 18 games during the season across 21 rounds, with each side having three bye weekends.

Following the introduction of a Wildcard Round to open the finals this year, the VFL will again have a round of do-or-die finals for clubs that finish between seventh and 10th on the ladder.

The 2024 Wildcard Round will commence on the weekend of August 24-25, with the VFL Grand Final to take place a month later on Sunday, September 22.

The VFLW season will also commence across March 23-24, with a 14-week home and away season confirmed for the Women's competition. There will be no competition byes for the 14 clubs participating.

A four-week 2024 VFLW finals series will take place on the weekend of June 29-30, concluding with the season decider on Sunday, July 21.

The AFL has confirmed full season fixtures for the VFL and VFLW will be released in the new year.

https://www.zerohanger.com/vfl-fixture-details-emerge-ahead-of-2024-season-146564/
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 19, 2024, 07:41:53 PM
Looks like the VFL boys trained with our AFL side today.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GELWGDkaUAA5_3d?format=jpg&name=large) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GELWGDmaoAA1ir_?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GELWGDkbMAA5xEI?format=jpg&name=large) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GELWGDlaUAAwgXx?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1748195094795264445
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Damo on January 19, 2024, 11:24:30 PM
Kid bottom left needs a haircut ffs

Lmao

Fancy training with the big boys looking like that

He is obviously fairly confident he can pull it off  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on January 20, 2024, 07:44:55 AM
Kid bottom left needs a haircut ffs

Lmao

Fancy training with the big boys looking like that

He is obviously fairly confident he can pull it off  :lol :lol :lol

Maybe Hugo's is his inspiration  ;D
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Damo on January 20, 2024, 04:26:42 PM
Can’t believe I’m about to say this WP

But he makes Hugo look positively brilliant
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: camboon on January 20, 2024, 09:46:13 PM
If he is a good player, I don’t mind what his hair cut looks like
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Simonator on January 21, 2024, 07:02:07 AM
If he is a good player, I don’t mind what his hair cut looks like

If he’s bad you do? What kind of logic is that
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: camboon on January 21, 2024, 10:54:35 AM
Wrong assumption, I  don’t care what is hair looks like full stop. I just hope he can play footy at a professional level.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on January 21, 2024, 03:39:16 PM
Short back and sides spare the head.... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on January 21, 2024, 03:59:21 PM
Can’t believe I’m about to say this WP

But he makes Hugo look positively brilliant


 :jump
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on January 21, 2024, 04:19:38 PM
Wrong assumption, I  don’t care what is hair looks like full stop. I just hope he can play footy at a professional level.
Agree

At least he has some hair 😢😢
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 26, 2024, 10:40:28 PM
VFL Leaders Announced

VFL Senior Coach Steve Morris announces the sides Leadership Group ahead of season 2024.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1483356/vfl-leaders-announced


Captain: Lachlan Street

Vice-Captains: Joel Garner, Mutaz El Nour and Chad Harris. 

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 27, 2024, 06:08:48 PM
VFL Leaders Announced

VFL Senior Coach Steve Morris announces the sides Leadership Group ahead of season 2024.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1483356/vfl-leaders-announced


Captain: Lachlan Street

Vice-Captains: Joel Garner, Mutaz El Nour and Chad Harris.
More about this here:

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1483490/street-to-captain-richmond-for-a-third-vfl-season
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 08, 2024, 12:33:45 AM
Four more Tigers added to our list for ‘24

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GFs0sB5bsAArO8T?format=jpg&name=large) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GFs0sB8aUAAZH3T?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GFs0sB8b0AAhkhs?format=jpg&name=large) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GFs0sB6bQAAdVaG?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1755054427445379159
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 10, 2024, 10:09:51 AM
Our VFL side is also playing the Suns away to start the season.

Smithy’s VFL Round 1

Friday 22 March
Sandringham vs. Collingwood, RSEA Park, 4:05PM *
Frankston vs. Williamstown, Kinetic Stadium, 7:35PM

Saturday 23 March
Gold Coast SUNS vs. Richmond, Heritage Bank Stadium, 11:05AM
Southport Sharks vs. Port Melbourne, Fankhauser Reserve, 12:05PM
Essendon vs. Brisbane Lions, NEC Hangar, 1:05 PM *
Geelong Cats vs. Werribee, GMHBA Stadium, 2:05PM *
North Melbourne vs. Northern Bullants, Arden Street Oval, 3:05PM

Sunday 24 March
Sydney Swans vs. Coburg, Tramway Oval, 12:05PM
Footscray Bulldogs vs. GWS GIANTS, Whitten Oval, 12:05PM
Casey Demons vs. Box Hill Hawks, Casey Fields, 2:00PM (Ch7)

Bye: Carlton

All times local (http://All times local)

The remainder of the VFL fixture will be released next week, with all teams to play 18 matches across 21 rounds.

Richmond's practice match schedule will also be communicated once details are confirmed.

Broadcast and streaming
All matches in the 2024 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons will be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App. Smithy’s VFL broadcast partner, the Seven Network, will broadcast select matches live and free on the Seven Network in Victoria and on 7plus nationally.

Live scoring and stats
Live scoring and stats will be available via both the AFL Live Official App and VFL App.

Ticketing
Where Smithy’s VFL matches are ticketed, entry is $10 for adults, $5 for concession holders and kids under 15 are free. Some venues don't charge for entry. AFL ticketing prices apply for VFL matches played as curtain-raisers and curtain-closers to AFL matches.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1487684/vfl-tigers-set-for-interstate-start-against-suns
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Post by: one-eyed on February 11, 2024, 05:39:56 PM
Four more Tigers added to our list for ‘24

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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1755054427445379159

Pala Kuma (Bendigo Pioneers/Robinvale-Euston) - Richmond NGA. Trained with our VFL side last season. Defender. 183cm, 85kg.

Sam Davidson (Maffra/South Mildura) - Transferred to Maffra mid-season. Kicked 15 goals in 10 games.

Tom McCarthy (Highett) - B&F at Old Mentonians 2022. Runner-up B&F at Highett 2023.

Jed Feneley (Old Xaverians) - U19s B&F at Old Xavs 2021. Best first year player 2023.

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Pala Kuma

Defender
183cm, 85kg


The first recipient of the David Meade scholarship and part of the Richmond NGA Academy, Kuma has shown glimpses of his capabilities in 2023.

The athletic half-back provides great run and carry out of defensive 50 with great speed and composure. Kuma has a nice balance in his defensive skill set and understands the right moments to use them.

Kuma has showcased he’s able to hold his shape well and benefits from it, bringing the ball to ground and impacting around the contest.

His area of improvement is developing some more composure in his defensive 50 exits. There can often be some panic in his game that outweighs the positive impact, however, the positives have a heap of upside.

https://www.theinnersanctum.com.au/2023-afl-draft-which-vic-country-prospects-are-going-under-the-radar/

Sam Davidson

Height: 180cm
Weight: 70kg
D.O.B: 06-05-1999

STRENGTHS: Speed, kicking, outside game
IMPROVEMENTS: Inside game, defensive attributes

SUMMARY: A member of the Gold Coast Suns Academy, Sam Davidson has serious wheels and if you give him an inch he will take a mile. Davidson is very outside however and the lack of an inside presence would concern some recruiters. If he can continue to build his defensive game and work on his contested numbers, that Davidson would be a more rounded player. Josh Williams and Tom Williamson got drafted last year as very outside players, so a club looking for speed might take a punt.

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/sam-davidson/

Tom McCarthy

Midfielder

We’re thrilled to announce Tom McCarthy will be joining us for season 2023.
An extremely talented and classy tall midfielder, who can run all day and damage teams by hitting the scoreboard from anywhere. Tom will provide another weapon to our core midfield group.
Joining us from Old Mentonians after a Best & Fairest winning season in 2022.

https://www.facebook.com/HighettFootballClub/posts/pfbid02jUKSqbArRz5d7gdg7koJTWTzCPDZRKqAcA3LLHQoFL1DbV9MRuoboJ2PAXsZuUrpl


Jed Feneley

Defender

He has played in the team in the back half of the season (2022). An exciting and dashing halfback player who takes intercept marks and users the ball well.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/future-stars-of-the-vafa-revealed-top-60-premier-under19s/news-story/bd4db3192a495d1dfa65c2bca3ee72e6
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 11, 2024, 05:42:45 PM
VFL Practice Matches:

Casey vs Richmond @ Casey Fields ..... Sunday, Feb 18 (AFL @ 10am)

Richmond vs Box Hill @ Punt Rd ...... Date: TBA (~March 8-10).

https://twitter.com/UltimateRessie

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 14, 2024, 08:18:14 PM
Richmond's VFL 2024 fixture

R1     Saturday March 23     12:05pm AEDT       Gold Coast       Heritage Bank Stadium    Away
R2     Sunday March 31       12:05pm AEDT          Sydney            Swinburne Centre         Home
R3     Saturday April 13         2:05pm AEST         Werribee          Avalon Airport Oval        Away
R4     --------------------------------------------------- BYE --------------------------------------------
R5    Wednesday April 24       2:05pm AEST    Casey Demons       Swinburne Centre         Home
R6      Saturday May 4           1:05pm AEST          Coburg                Piranha Park             Away
R7      Sunday May 12           2:00pm AEST         Footscray          Swinburne Centre         Home
R8      Sunday May 19         12:00pm AEST       Sandringham  Trevor Barker Beach Oval   Away
R9     Saturday May 25          2:35pm AEST         Essendon                MCG                      Home
R10   Saturday June 1           3:30pm AEST         Geelong            GMHBA Stadium           Away
R11     Friday June 7             7:35pm AEST      Port Melbourne       ETU Stadium              Away
R12   Saturday June 15       12:05pm AEST      Box Hill Hawks      Swinburne Centre         Home
R13 ---------------------------------------------------- BYE ----------------------------------------------
R14         TBC                                                    Carlton                                                Home
R15         TBC                                              Northern Bullants                                       Away
R16         TBC                                                  Gold Coast                                             Home
R17         TBC                                                Williamstown                                            Away
R18         TBC                                                 Collingwood                                             Away
R19 ---------------------------------------------------- BYE -----------------------------------------------
R20         TBC                                                Sandringham                                            Home
R21         TBC                                                    Carlton                                                 Away

https://www.afl.com.au/fixture?Competition=7&Season=66&Round=1022
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Post by: one-eyed on February 23, 2024, 12:05:37 AM
Richmond VFL pre-season schedule

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Richmond v Collingwood
(Swinburne Centre, 3:00pm, 4x20min)
 
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
Richmond v North Melbourne
(Swinburne Centre, 11:00am, 4x20min)
 
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Richmond v Box Hill Hawks
(Swinburne Centre, 11:00am, 4x25min)
 
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Richmond v Carlton
(Swinburne Centre, 4:00pm, 4x25min)


The match against Collingwood will be on the same day that the two clubs play in the inaugural Charity Shield AFL practice match at Ikon Park, while the games against Box Hill (Opening Round) and Carlton (Round 1) fall on AFL home-and-away season game days.

All four practice games will be live streamed from the Swinburne Centre on richmondfc.com.au and the Official Richmond Club App, and will be open to the public with free entry.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1494013/tigers-vfl-practice-match-schedule-confirmed
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Post by: one-eyed on February 26, 2024, 07:18:15 PM
Nine AFL-listed players have been named in the 26-man squad, including Hugo Ralphsmith, Maurice Rioli Jr., Noah Cumberland, Judson Clarke, Tyler Sonsie, Kane McAuliffe, James Trezise, Kaleb Smith and Matthew Coulthard.

The first bounce against the Magpies is set for 3pm, with free entry to the public. Fans can enter from 2:30pm via Gate 1 of the Swinburne Centre.

The match will also be live streamed from the Swinburne Centre on richmondfc.com.au and the Official Richmond Club App.

To follow match updates, stay tuned to Richmond VFL on Twitter and Instagram.

Richmond VFL practice match squad v Collingwood VFL
Tuesday, February 27, 3:00pm AEDT, Swinburne Centre

10 Maurice Rioli Jr.

13 Hugo Ralphsmith

23 Judson Clarke (to wear no.11)

26 Matthew Coulthard

28 Kane McAuliffe (to wear no.21)

36 James Trezise

38 Noah Cumberland

40 Tyler Sonsie

49 Kaleb Smith

52 Mohammed Yassine

54 Chad Harris

55 Lachlan Street

56 Harrison White

57 Mutaz El Nour

59 Nick Girolami

60 Sam Frangalas

61 Tom Brindley

62 Nick Guiney

64 Jed Feneley

66 Luke Teal

67 Liam George

71 Archie May

72 Liam Thomas

73 Sam Davidson

76 Tom McCarthy

78 Pala Kuma

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1495444/squad-confirmed-for-vfl-practice-match-against-collingwood
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 27, 2024, 08:05:58 PM
Our ressies/VFL side lost by a kick. They also had the yips in the first half.

Richmond   ?.?    2.8      8.9      13.12-90
Coll'wood    ?.?    8.3    11.11    14.12-96

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 27, 2024, 08:07:50 PM
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https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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Post by: Diocletian on February 27, 2024, 10:10:23 PM
KMac II looks the goods..... :shh

Yassine & May at the head of the queue for future AFL promotion....... :shh :shh
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Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on February 28, 2024, 10:38:25 PM
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1497010/vfl-highlights-practice-match-v-collingwood?videoId=1497010&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1709078721001

I counted 3 goals, 3 assists and 8 score involvements in about 49 minutes of footy for #38. Couple of beautiful contested marks too

Is he worth looking at? Can he get near the talent of Mansell and MRJ?
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Post by: Diocletian on February 28, 2024, 11:56:43 PM
yeah nah poor body language and doesn't guard space or do wind sprints to the defensive 50 and back when he hasn't got the ball ...never turns those 3 goal quarters into 12 goal games either... not a Richmond Man... :shh
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on February 29, 2024, 01:12:02 AM
I’d like to see Cumberland in the 22 as well but do you guys really think there isn’t a reason why 3 seperate coaches now have preferred other less talented players to him?
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Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on February 29, 2024, 07:10:37 AM
McQualter didn't do a whole lot that Dimma didn't do. And it's early days for Yze. I'd say there's definitely a few areas that his coaches would have liked him to be more consistent in but if anyone can go back and watch the games he's played and tell me what the major problem is with his footy v some of the duds getting a game over him I would appreciate it

Last 12 months we've been a total embarrassment with selections
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 29, 2024, 07:43:34 AM
VFL Tigers fall short in practice game

By Zakariya El-Houli
Richmond Media
28 Feb 2024


In its first official practice match of the pre-season, Richmond VFL fell to Collingwood by six points, 13.12 (90) to 14.12 (96) on Tuesday at the Swinburne Centre.

Six months on from 2023’s VFL Wildcard Round that saw the Tigers' season ending at the hands of Collingwood, the Swinburne Centre hosted a rematch between the two famous sides under the blazing sun.

It was a strong start from the Magpies that saw them convert three goals to nil in the opening 10 minutes of the game.

Collingwood went into quarter time with a 25-point buffer – reward for their fast start and accuracy around goals – while the Tigers’ lack thereof saw them enter the first break without a major.

Richmond started quickly in the second quarter, as a quick snap from co-vice-captain Chad Harris in the opening minute found the chest of Archie May inside 50 for the Tigers’ first goal of the afternoon.

A much more competitive Richmond outfit took the field after quarter time, however, there was little scoreboard nourishment.

Mohammed Yassine broke the deadlock via a trademark crumb and snap from the top of the goal square, but an instant Magpie response saw the Tigers down at the main break by 31 points.


Like the second quarter, the Tigers hit the scoreboard early in the third, as AFL-listed draftee Kane McAuliffe streamed inside 50 and finished beautifully for the first goal of the second half.

An instant response from the Magpies sparked a determined reaction from the Tigers. With superb efforts early on from big men Liam Thomas and Archie May, it was clear they were up for the fight.

A centring ball inside 50 by Sam Davidson following Tyler Sonsie's burst of pace found Judson Clarke uncontested within striking range.

Clarke then converted, as the Tigers won the next centre clearance and converted back-to-back majors for the first time in the match via an impressive turn and finish by Archie May from outside 50, his second goal of the day.

Following their slow start, the Tigers started to take control of the game through their contest and ball movement.

Expanding on his performance, McAuliffe found Cumberland inside 50, slotting the third in a row, and the fourth in the quarter for the Tigers.

Bursts of individual brilliance coupled with improved accuracy around goals brought the Tigers back into the contest.

Maurice Rioli Jr’s plucky major was only momentarily nullified, as Tom McCarthy pounced on a turnover in the centre square and found Archie May inside 50, who slotted his third goal of the afternoon.

The impressive six-goal blitz in the third quarter had the Tigers fighting and within striking distance.

In the final term, a Cumberland mark and finish just inside the goal line marked his second goal of the afternoon and put the Tigers within 14 points. But the Magpies then flexed their muscles and put on three straight majors.

With the scores sitting at 63 to 96 halfway through the fourth quarter, it seemed as if the Magpies would sail to victory, however, life was brought to the game again when a scrappy inside-50 entry ended up in Tom Brindley’s hands, who streamed into a vacant goal square for his first major.

The Tigers then made it back-to-back goals after a quick clearance by McAullife out of the centre bounce made its way to Cumberland, whose crafty work in the pocket found Tyler Sonsie, who neatly snapped one through on his left to give his side a chance.

The Tigers were hanging around.

A Liam George launch from half-back made its way over the top of a contest, and Noah Cumberland found himself swooping on the loose ball and launching it deep inside 50 to Sam Davidson at the top of the goal square, who made it three in a row for the Tigers in as many minutes.

There was a pulse, and the Tigers were fighting.

Following on from his fantastic final term, Noah Cumberland took courageous mark in the pocket, played on and kicked his third of the afternoon. The Tigers converted their fourth in a row and were within a single kick of the Magpies.

In the end, the Tigers’ second-half surge and last-quarter fightback weren’t enough to overcome the Magpies' fast start.

Richmond's next pre-season challenge will be North Melbourne on Saturday, March 2 at the Swinburne Centre from 11.00am.


Richmond 0.6 2.8 8.9 13.12 (90)
Collingwood 5.2 8.3 11.11 14.12 (96)

Goalkickers: Cumberland (3), May (3), Yassine, Brindley, Davidson, Clarke, Sonsie, McAuliffe, Rioli Jr

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1497086/vfl-tigers-fall-short-in-practice-game
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 01, 2024, 12:04:33 AM
McQualter didn't do a whole lot that Dimma didn't do. And it's early days for Yze. I'd say there's definitely a few areas that his coaches would have liked him to be more consistent in but if anyone can go back and watch the games he's played and tell me what the major problem is with his footy v some of the duds getting a game over him I would appreciate it

Last 12 months we've been a total embarrassment with selections

I dunno I just think if a brand new coach has come in, that had no previous relationship with the club or any players and still has Cumberland outside the 22 behind far more limited players at least skill wise, then there has to be a valid reason behind it whether we see it or not.

Like you say it is early days for yze and Cumbo seemed to have an injury interrupted pre-season to be fair to him. If it’s still like this by mid-year, then the writings on the wall really.
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Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on March 01, 2024, 01:58:41 AM
Agree if it's the same later in the year then it's over for Cumbo at RFC

Not related to just Cumbo but if Yze wants to be a senior coach for more than 18 months I'd hope he'd move away from playing limited role playing battlers in large numbers. She's time for the young blokes to get a good crack at it
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Post by: Damo on March 01, 2024, 02:14:49 AM
It’s obvious

He must be a pain in the arse or a tool so to speak

Otherwise he would have played every game last year .. he’s the exact type we should persist with .. got more talent in his big toe than half the list have in their entire body

Others like Fridge are looked after at selection because they are good blokes

The saddest thing is it hasn’t only infiltrated selection at RFC, it’s also resulted in preferential treatment at the OER forum level
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Post by: one-eyed on March 01, 2024, 09:40:01 PM
Six players have been named to make their first appearance for Richmond VFL, including Josh Pollocks, Jake Vippond, Ry Cantwell, Nick Collier, Harry Scott and Lachlan Wilson.

Also joining the side will be Oliver Hayes-Brown, AFL-listed Category B Rookie.


Richmond VFL Practice Match Squad v North Melbourne VFL

Saturday, March 2, 11:00am AEDT, Swinburne Centre


B:   Harry Broderick            Josh Pollocks          Ashtyn Atkinson

HB:    Nick Collier              Austin Johnson         Matthew Clarkson

C:     Harry Scott               Lachlan Street             Lewis Hill

HF:    Ry Cantwell              Liam George             Jake Vippond

F:    Sam Frangalas          Cameron Olden        Thomas Brindley

R:  Oliver Hayes-Brown     Lachlan Wilson         William Bravo

Int:  Jed Feneley    Lachlan Johnson     Tom Bower    Tom McCarthy    Harrison White    Sam Davidson

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1498436/vfl-squad-named-to-face-north-melbourne
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Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 10:57:50 AM
Richmond VFL's second practice match of the 2024 pre-season will be live streamed from the Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval this Saturday morning.

Live vision of the match and commentary from Richmond Media's Brenton Mann will be available on richmondfc.com.au and our Official Club App, from approximately 10.55am AEDT.

LIVE STREAM IN LINK:
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1498380/live-stream-vfl-practice-match-v-north-melbourne


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Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 11:10:35 AM
Like watching a footy game on CCTV. It's simply a camera on the boundary that is moved left and right. But I guess it's better than nothing.

Our cat. B rookie Hayes-Brown is lost in the ruck.

White kicks our first.
 
Rich    1.1-7
North  3.1-19

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 11:14:00 AM
Similar to the AFL team. Over-handballing, can't hit at target by hand or foot, and our F50 entries are just kick and hope :P. Norf just feeding off our errors and rebounding with ease off.

7 - 25
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 11:18:29 AM
Sam Frangalas shot on the run from 60 out and it bounces through the open goal.

14 - 25
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 11:28:24 AM
Quarter time

Richmond    2.3-15
North Melb  5.1-31

Goals: Frangalas, White


Difference is the foot skills. Summed up late in the quarter when Hill had a set shot from just 30 out to bring the margin under a kick but couldn't make the distance nor had the accuracy anyway for that matter :P. Norf then run it down the other end for a set shot goal from 40 out that went straight over the goal ump's head.

Hayes-Brown has no idea rucking at the centrebounce. He hasn't once got near the ball  :P.
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Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 11:31:36 AM
Btw the Umps up to their usual poor standards  ::).
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 11:47:02 AM
Hack kick inside 50 is luckily marked but then sprayed set shot oof the side of foot misses by miles :facepalm.

17 - 49

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 11:59:42 AM
Half-time

Richmond    2.3    2.4-16
North Melb  5.1    9.1-55

Goals: Frangalas, White


Only VFL Tiger who is showing any reasonable spark and skill is Frangalas. Aside from that the only positive is it's a practice match and it doesn't count. Not sure what our VFL side has been doing over the summer. Basic skills, basic defensive spoiling, and team organisation/connection are all a shambles. Hopefully, we don't have too many injuries at AFL level because most of these VFL-listed players aren't even close to VFL standard  :help.


Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 12:11:33 PM
Forward stoppage, free+advantage and Bravo snaps a goal.

22 - 55
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 12:28:47 PM
Clever tap by Olden to the goalsquare and Davidson gets a foot to it to goal.

30 - 55


Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 12:34:52 PM
3/4 time

Richmond     2.3      2.4     4.7-31
North Melb    5.1     9.1     9.2-56

Goals: Frangalas, White, Bravo, Davidson


Not pretty but a combo of an increase in workrate/pressure preventing North's transitional play plus the breeze picking up meant the ball spent that quarter in our front half.


Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 12:38:57 PM
Ball-up 30m out and Olden gets the HTB free. Goal!

37 - 56

A goal into the breeze.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 12:41:21 PM
Throw-in in North's F50 barely went 15m into play and the field ump allowed it  ::). Almost gifted North a goal.
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 12:45:51 PM
Another butchered kick trying to go inside F50 and Norf rebound a goal from the turnover.

37 - 63
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 12:53:10 PM
No goals for a while. Frangalas almost nailed a tough shot into the breeze from the pocket. Just clipped the inside of the post.

39 - 63
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 12:54:57 PM
Tom Bower cuts off the ball on the wing and finds Olden 35 out. Goal!

45 - 63

1 min to go.

Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 12:56:32 PM
Centre clearance (Hayes-Brown actually won a tap and down to a teammate  :o ). Olden goals with 8 secs to go.

51 - 63
Title: Re: Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 02, 2024, 01:06:47 PM
Final Score

Richmond     2.3      2.4     4.7      7.9-51
North Melb    5.1     9.1     9.2     10.3-63

Goals: Olden 3, Frangalas, White, Bravo, Davidson


Second half was better workrate as a team with late goals trimming the margin to 12 pts (with more scoring shots), but the damage was done in the woeful first half where we were a rabble. The second half doesn't hide either that a number of these VFL-listed players can't kick a footy to save themselves  :P. On the positive side, Frangalas showed enough to earn his spot in our VFL team when the real stuff starts (only blemish was that too casual 15m out set shot that was paid touched).


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Post by: one-eyed on March 03, 2024, 05:19:30 PM
VFL Tigers defeated by Roos in second practice match

By Zakariya El-Houli
Richmond Media
3 March 2024


In their second practice match that exclusively featured VFL-listed players (with the exception of AFL-listed Category B Rookie Oliver Hayes-Brown), the Tigers would fall to the Kangaroos by 12 points on Saturday morning at the Swinburne Centre.

Déjà vu struck Punt Road, as the Tigers’ slow start in the first half would leave them with a mountain to climb in the second, like the previous practice match against the Magpies.

The Tigers would surge in the second half to try and overcome a 39-point half-time deficit, however, they would fall short, with the full-time score reading 51 to 63.

In a competitive first quarter, Harrison White and Sam Frangalas would hit the scoreboard for the Tigers. But it was North Melbourne’s ball movement and pinpoint accuracy towards goal that would give them a 16-point lead going into quarter-time.

This theme continued in the second quarter, as the Kangaroos’ accuracy would result in four straight majors. Conversely, the lack of entries for the Tigers would see them score just the solitary point in the term.

It was the Kangaroo’s cleanliness of ball movement and ability to repel the Tigers’ inside 50s that would separate the two sides in the second term.

A positive in the second quarter was the performance of Oliver Hayes-Brown. Strong in his ruck contests standing at 208cm, he was serviceable at VFL level and is one to look out for.

The Tigers would face an uphill battle as they entered the second half down 39 points, however, Will Bravo would try to light the spark with a goal early in the third quarter.

Displaying a willingness to take the game on and move the ball with speed, the Tigers had grown into the contest and were matching the Kangaroos.

Performances from Will Bravo, Sam Davidson and skipper Lachlan Street set the tone In the third term, as the Tigers lifted their intensity around the contest.

A lack of scoreboard pressure would be put on the Kangaroos, however, a bit of brilliance from Cam Olden to cleverly keep the ball alive on the boundary line would assist Sam Davidson on the stroke of three-quarter-time to soccer in the Tigers’ second goal of the quarter.

The Tigers had flipped the script, and it was now the Kangaroos who had only one point to show for their third quarter.

Cam Olden would start right where he had left off in the third, kicking the first goal of the fourth quarter for the Tigers.

North’s final goal of the match – and their only for the second half - would come at the mid-way point of the final quarter and would extend the lead to 26 points.

A highlight for the Tigers’ was the outstanding effort from father-son player Tom Bower to intercept the football on centre wing and set up Cam Olden for the Tigers’ second goal of the quarter.

Olden would instantly make it back-to-back goals and complete his final-quarter hat trick on the breath of the final siren.

Cam Olden’s three-goal final term wasn’t enough to overcome the Tigers’ slow start, and despite a five-goal to-one second half, the Tigers would finish twelve points behind the Kangaroos.

Richmond will return to the Swinburne Centre for their third practice match on Saturday, March 9 to face Box Hill from 11:00am.

Richmond 2.3 2.4 4.7 7.9 (51)

Collingwood 5.1 9.1 9.2 10.3 (63)

Goalkickers: Olden (3), White, Frangalas, Bravo, Davidson

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1499465/vfl-tigers
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Post by: one-eyed on March 03, 2024, 05:21:24 PM
Pics from the match:

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/albums/1499548/vfl-practice-match-richmond-v-north-melbourne

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2024/03/03/3814e3e7-5ef4-4c35-b694-05a0d04c6069/_OC_6962.jpg?width=700)
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Post by: one-eyed on March 07, 2024, 10:43:21 PM
New VFL signings for ‘24!

Lachlan Wilson, Liam Thomas, Nicholas Collier, Joshua Pollocks and Luke Haddara have all signed for 2024.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GH-g3XeaAAA5wsg?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/1765306456847589402
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Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2024, 08:34:26 PM
Ten AFL-listed players have been named in Saturday’s squad, including Hugo Ralphsmith, Judson Clarke, Matthew Coulthard, Kane McAuliffe, James Trezise, Mykelti Lefau, Ben Miller, Steely Green, Kaleb Smith and Oliver Hayes-Brown.


Richmond VFL practice match squad v Box Hill Hawks

Saturday, March 9, 10:00am AEDT, Swinburne Centre

B:    Nicholas Girolami         Ben Miller            Mutaz El Nour

HB:   Kaleb Smith         Hugo Ralphsmith         James Trezise

C:     Chad Harris            Kane McAuliffe          Nick Guiney

HF: Matthew Coulthard     Judson Clarke          Steely Green

F:      Archie May             Cameron Olden         Mykelti Lefau

R:  Oliver Hayes-Brown     Tom McCarthy         William Bravo

Int:   Jed Feneley        Austin Johnson       Thomas Brindley        Lachlan Wilson
       Mohammed Yassine      Sam Davidson        Liam George      Harrison White
         Harry Scott

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1502434/squad-for-third-vfl-practice-match-confirmed
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Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2024, 08:35:50 PM
LIVE STREAM: VFL Practice Match v Box Hill

Richmond VFL's practice match against Box Hill Hawks will be live streamed from the Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval this Saturday morning from approximately 10am AEDT.

Live vision of the match and commentary from Richmond Media's Brenton Mann will be available on richmondfc.com.au and our Official Club App, as the perfect starter to the senior side's Opening Round clash against Gold Coast later in the day.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1502019/live-stream-vfl-practice-match-v-box-hill

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Post by: one-eyed on March 10, 2024, 08:52:24 PM
Highlights:

Watch here: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1502946/vfl-highlights-practice-match-v-box-hill

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VFL Tigers top Box Hill in third practice match

By Zakariya El-Houli
Richmond Media
10 March 2024


Richmond 1.4   4.7   11.9    14.9 (93)

Box Hill    2.0   6.3     7.5    11.5 (71)

Goalkickers: Clarke (2), Coulthard (2), Mykelti (2), George (2), Yassine, El Nour, Ralphsmith, Olden, May, Hayes-Brown

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Richmond VFL topped Box Hill by 22 points, 14.9 (93) to 11.5 (71), in its third practice match of the pre-season on Saturday morning.

Under the scorching sun at the Swinburne Centre, the VFL Tigers took to the field, led by vice-captain Mutaz El Nour in skipper Lachlan Street’s absence.

After two consecutive slow starts against the Magpies and the Kangaroos in the two previous practice matches, which saw the Tigers concede a combined total of 10 goals in first quarters, they reversed the script and were up for the contest in the heat.

A classy finish from Judson Clarke on the burst from outside 50 was the Tigers’ only goal for the opening term, and they trailed Box Hill by two points at quarter time.

Scoring was opened up in the second quarter by AFL-listed Category B Rookie, Oliver Hayes-Brown, whose strong mark in the goal square saw him convert his first major in the Yellow and Black.

The remainder of the quarter was an arm-wrestle. The Tigers found two more goals in the quarter, courtesy of a crafty Chad Harris, who set up Mohammed Yassine inside-50.

Yassine then found Archie May later in the quarter, who slotted a beautiful set-shot from the pocket.

After five lead changes and four Box Hill goals in the second quarter, the Tigers trailed by eight points at half-time.

In a tight contest, the third quarter was the separator for the Tigers. Despite Box Hill hitting the scoreboard early that quarter, it was their only major for the term, as the host side kicked seven unanswered.

Within ten minutes of play, the Tigers slotted four goals straight through Cam Olden, Matthew Coulthard, Liam George, and Judson Clarke, who kicked his second after another beautiful finish from outside the arch.

The stand-in skipper then got in on the action. After the Tigers moved the ball quickly from coast-to-coast, El Nour floated forward from defence and made it five in a row for the Tigers after running into a vacant goal square.

Chad Harris created another opportunity for the Tigers, setting up Matthew Coulthard for his second goal.

Coulthardthen  backed up his second major with some strong forward half-pressure, which set up Hugo Ralphsmith to boot the Tigers’ seventh of the quarter on the breath of the three-quarter-time siren.

The Tigers led by 28 points at the final change and were in the driver’s seat to win their first practice match of the pre-season.

George became a multiple goalkicker after a clever finish. His work was quickly followed up by Mykelti Lefau, who kicked truly from a set-shot for his first, extending the Tigers’ lead to 40 points.

Box Hill then had a period of dominance in the quarter, booting four unanswered. After pegging the lead back to 16 from 40, they had given themselves a chance.

However, a downfield free kick awarded to Lefau in front of goal saw him kick his second of the quarter, and the settler for the Tigers.

In a tight and even contest, the Tigers’ third quarter proved to be the difference between the two sides, and they emerged victorious for their opening win of the pre-season.

Richmond VFL will take on Carlton in its final pre-season match next Thursday, March 14 at the Swinburne Centre from 4.00pm, a curtain raiser prior to the Round 1 clash between the two AFL sides.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1503729/vfl-tigers-top-box-hill-in-third-practice-match
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Post by: MintOnLamb on March 10, 2024, 09:50:12 PM
How did McCauliffe go??
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Post by: Diocletian on March 10, 2024, 10:48:52 PM
Looked good but only played the first half  for some reason... :shh
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Post by: MintOnLamb on March 11, 2024, 08:04:41 AM
Looked good but only played the first half  for some reason... :shh
Ty
Also note no Cumberland, strange as we need avenues to goal, must be a square peg…??
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Post by: Simonator on March 11, 2024, 08:24:29 AM
and no Bauer
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Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 11, 2024, 10:19:49 AM
Looked good but only played the first half  for some reason... :shh
Ty
Also note no Cumberland, strange as we need avenues to goal, must be a square peg…??

He was listed as an emergency for the seniors from memory. Given we played interstate, he probably travelled with the team to the Gold Coast.
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Post by: WilliamPowell on March 11, 2024, 10:43:26 AM
Looked good but only played the first half  for some reason... :shh
Ty
Also note no Cumberland, strange as we need avenues to goal, must be a square peg…??

He was listed as an emergency for the seniors from memory. Given we played interstate, he probably travelled with the team to the Gold Coast.

Yep, Cumberland was up on the GC.
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Post by: one-eyed on March 14, 2024, 07:29:13 PM
Ressies dominated from the get go and won their practice match by 54 pts.

14 AFL-listed players: Banks, Brown, Ryan, Koschitzke, Cumberland, Trezise, Miller, Ralphsmith, McAuliffe, Clarke, Green, Coulthard, Lefau, Hayes-Brown.

Richmond   3.6    9.7    12.10    14.13-97
Carlton       1.1    3.1      3.4       6.7-43

https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL


Highlights: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1505281/vfl-practice-match-v-carlton

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Post by: Willy on March 14, 2024, 11:04:19 PM
Anyone know how some of the kids went?
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Post by: HKTigerB on March 15, 2024, 12:05:50 AM
Anyone know how some of the kids went?
Judson Clarke was huge,  A level above.
Kane McCauliffe very good.
Ben Miller also very good.
Tom Brown was good.
Samson Ryan beat an AFL listed ruck in Marc Pittonet and was good around the ground.  Some very good marks.

Mykelti very good first half until he got injured just before half time.  An injury to his left elbow, looked like a hyper-extension.

Matt Coulthard flashed in and out
Sam Banks a little quiet
Hugo Solid
Oliver Brown-Hayes struggled
Steely Green struggled

Jacob K,  meh
Noah Cumberland also meh

Kaleb Smith Think he missed the game for some reason.

Mutaz el Nour was huge. Was very, very good.

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Post by: Diocletian on March 15, 2024, 12:11:28 AM
EL Nour surely first in line for the MSD with Gibcus likeky gone for the year... looking forward to WP's thoughts on this.... :shh
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Post by: HKTigerB on March 15, 2024, 07:27:44 AM
EL Nour surely first in line for the MSD with Gibcus likeky gone for the year...     ......

Yeah that was the thought of people at the ground.  I.e. if a spot opens up he'd be close to first option.
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Post by: pmac21 on March 15, 2024, 07:39:27 AM
Where was Sonsie?
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Post by: WilliamPowell on March 15, 2024, 08:06:08 AM
Where was Sonsie?

Suspended,

EL Nour surely first in line for the MSD with Gibcus likeky gone for the year... looking forward to WP's thoughts on this.... :shh

Don't rate him at all but if he gets an opportunity on an AFL list good on him
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Post by: pmac21 on March 15, 2024, 08:21:01 AM
Where was Sonsie?

Suspended,

EL Nour surely first in line for the MSD with Gibcus likeky gone for the year... looking forward to WP's thoughts on this.... :shh

Don't rate him at all but if he gets an opportunity on an AFL list good on him
Was he not allowed to play in a VFL practise match?   
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Post by: Willy on March 15, 2024, 08:53:54 AM
Anyone know how some of the kids went?
Judson Clarke was huge,  A level above.
Kane McCauliffe very good.
Ben Miller also very good.
Tom Brown was good.
Samson Ryan beat an AFL listed ruck in Marc Pittonet and was good around the ground.  Some very good marks.

Mykelti very good first half until he got injured just before half time.  An injury to his left elbow, looked like a hyper-extension.

Matt Coulthard flashed in and out
Sam Banks a little quiet
Hugo Solid
Oliver Brown-Hayes struggled
Steely Green struggled

Jacob K,  meh
Noah Cumberland also meh

Kaleb Smith Think he missed the game for some reason.

Mutaz el Nour was huge. Was very, very good.

Many thanks.
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Post by: WilliamPowell on March 15, 2024, 10:58:40 AM
Where was Sonsie?

Suspended,

EL Nour surely first in line for the MSD with Gibcus likeky gone for the year... looking forward to WP's thoughts on this.... :shh

Don't rate him at all but if he gets an opportunity on an AFL list good on him
Was he not allowed to play in a VFL practise match?

AFL deemed he could serve it in VFL practice games when AFL games started
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Post by: Tiger_In_Sicily on March 15, 2024, 04:06:58 PM
Where was Sonsie?

Suspended,

EL Nour surely first in line for the MSD with Gibcus likeky gone for the year... looking forward to WP's thoughts on this.... :shh

Don't rate him at all but if he gets an opportunity on an AFL list good on him
Was he not allowed to play in a VFL practise match?

AFL deemed he could serve it in VFL practice games when AFL games started
So should be available next week yeah?
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Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2024, 03:38:40 AM
VFL Tigers defeat Carlton in final practice match

By Zakariya El-Houli
Richmond Media
16 March 2024


Richmond VFL defeated Carlton by 54 points in their fourth-and-final practice match of the pre-season on Thursday.

In the curtain-raiser to the AFL matchup between the two sides, the VFL Tigers topped Carlton 14.13 (97) to 6.7 (43), and exited the pre-season with an even 2-2 record.

Led by returning skipper Lachlan Street, the Tigers started strong.

Goals from McAuliffe, Olden and Clarke in the first term against Carlton’s lack thereof set the tone for the evening.

The Tigers entered the first break with a 23-point lead, and Carlton never had a sniff back in.

In the second quarter, a fast-starting Tiger outfit saw Mykelti Lefau kick two goals in the opening two minutes.

Carlton put three majors on the scoreboard in the quarter, but it was strong defensive efforts from Mutaz El Nour and Tom Brown to continuously repel Carlton’s entries that kept them at arms-length.

Returning skipper Lachlan Street took advantage of a sleeping Carlton defence who didn’t man the mark from a free kick, as he waltzed in and slotted his first.

Jacob Koschitzke and Matthew Coulthard would also hit the scoreboard for the Tigers, but the highlight of the quarter certainly came from Judson Clarke, who brilliantly kept the ball alive deep in the pocket and snapped through his second.

Within the first minute of the second-half, McAuliffe kicked his second goal via a 50-meter bomb, extending the Tigers dominant halftime lead.

Carlton would repel several Tiger entries throughout the quarter; however, a crafty Coulthard created two goals - setting up Olden and Brindley to hit the scoreboard.

The third term marked another goalless quarter for the Blues, and the Tigers entered the final quarter of their pre-season ahead by 60 points.

The final quarter saw the Tigers convert two majors through Steely Green and Samson Ryan – who dominated the air in the quarter.

Carlton would peg four goals back in the last interval, but the scoreline reflected the Tiger’s dominance over four quarters.

The Tigers were dominant from the word go, and have exited the pre-season with an even record of 2-2 from their four practice games.

Richmond VFL will now look ahead to its Round One clash with Gold Coast on March 23 at People First Stadium.

Goals: McAuliffe (2), Clarke (2), Lefau (2), Olden (2), Ryan, Green, Brindley, Koschitzke, Coulthard, Street,

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1506151/vfl-tigers-defeat-carlton-in-final-practice-match
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Post by: MintOnLamb on March 18, 2024, 04:45:32 PM
You would think Coultard in for MRJ May be happening soon
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Post by: one-eyed on March 21, 2024, 01:22:29 AM
VFL Report: Practice match v Carlton

Richmond VFL coach Steve Morris provides a summary of how the Tigers’ players performed in last Thursday's practice match win over Carlton Reserves at the Swinburne Centre.

Ben Miller (23 disposals, 10 marks, nine rebound-50s)

"Probably the best game I've seen Ben play. I thought he was an outstanding leader of our back six. He won the ball back for us, he took three contested marks, he had an impact with his big spoils and I thought he used the ball well. Really pleased for Ben and looking forward to seeing that on a consistent basis."

Judson Clarke (17 disposals, seven inside-50s, four marks, two goals)

"After an interrupted preparation for the season after surgery on his shoulder, he has started to hit some red-hot form. His last month of footy has been outstanding, and Thursday's game was no different."

Hugo Ralphsmith (11 disposals, seven marks, five inside-50s)

"His run and carry once again stood out, and I thought his ball use was excellent. I think he's got a great balance between offence and defence at the moment, and he's in some really good form."

Tom Brown (17 disposals, five marks, four rebound-50s)

"He came back after being an AFL carryover the previous week, and he acquitted himself extremely well. He looks so composed and calm with the footy down back and won the ball back for us consistently on the day."

James Trezise (16 disposals, four marks, one rebound-50)

"James is in some really good form. He continues to win the ball back for us and he used the ball particularly well on Thursday. He is ready, should the opportunity arise at the next level."

Kane McAuliffe (20 disposals, five clearances, four tackles, two goals)

"Kicked one of the better goals you'll see from a midfielder from outside 50 on the boundary. He's coming along really well for a first-year player, and certainly doesn't look out of place at VFL level. I'm sure that he'll continue to build in the coming weeks."

Matthew Coulthard (12 disposals, six marks, three inside-50s, one goal)

"His defensive pressure has been outstanding in the last couple of weeks. I'm really enjoying that aspect of his game and it was nice to see him get more involved on the weekend offensively."

Noah Cumberland (10 disposals, four tackles, two inside-50s)

"It was an interesting day for Noah. Whilst he didn't hit the scoreboard, I was absolutely thrilled with his defensive output. I thought he made our team and those around him better on the day, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of that from him."

Jacob Koschitzke (nine disposals, seven marks, one goal)

"He was blanketed for most of the day and found it difficult in the first half. I thought he worked his way into the contest nicely in the second half with a couple of really critical contests against multiple opponents that he was able to bring to the ground, and we were able to benefit from."

Samson Ryan (13 disposals, seven marks, two inside-50s, one goal)

"I thought Samson fought his backside off. It was a great test for him up against an experienced ruckman in Pittonet. He was able to hit the scoreboard late."

Oliver Hayes-Brown (three disposals, two tackles)

"A tough match up against a very experienced ruckman. He showed some forward craft and is continuing to improve. Great to see him get a holding the ball decision with a big crunching tackle on the wing."

Sam Banks (11 disposals, two clearances, two inside-50s)

"Sam only played a half, but I thought he had a huge impact and used the ball well. He ran hard both offensively and defensively on that wing that he knows so well."

Mykelti Lefau (eight disposals, three tackles, two goals)

"He's in outstanding form. He's bringing his training form to games and competing really well in the air, but also putting pressure on at ground level. He kicked a beautiful snap goal in the first half."

Steely Green (six disposals, two tackles, one goal)

"Didn't get much of a footy, but I'm really proud of the way that he is going about his footy. I thought he had a huge impact on the game with his defensive pressure and his selfless running patterns to help the team. We really value the fact that he is putting the team before his own performance, and he'll get rewarded for doing so no doubt."

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1509770/vfl-report-practice-match-v-carlton
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Post by: Diocletian on March 21, 2024, 06:17:35 PM
Wow - undefeated season & flag coming up for the VFL boys just going by that report......not to mention the embarrassment of riches apparently on our list now....makes you wonder how we're 0-2.... :shh
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Post by: MintOnLamb on March 21, 2024, 11:51:00 PM
Sonsie gets a run this weekend??
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Post by: wayne on March 23, 2024, 12:39:57 PM
McAuliffe seniors next week