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Title: Your Dark Horse Player who You think Will Really Improve in 2014?
Post by: Rampstar on December 08, 2013, 06:00:41 AM
I think Kamdyn McIntosh could be the dark horse player (the player that no one has seen yet play seniors) that no one really talks about who could really come on and improve and stake a big place for himself in 2014. Who do people think will really come on from the young players and improve in 2014 (not including our most recent draftees)
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Post by: tdy on December 08, 2013, 08:46:57 AM
Darou might get a game if a backline player goes down
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Post by: WA Tiger on December 08, 2013, 09:50:44 AM
Grigg!
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Post by: WilliamPowell on December 08, 2013, 09:52:58 AM
Agree with you Ramps about Kamdyn McIntosh  :clapping

Spoke to him on Friday (terrific young bloke to talk to, ditto Caden Williams) said the shoulder was feeling great. He is in training with the main group, doing everything bar tackling drills. Will start on those after Xmas

I also reckon Matt Arnot could be considered abit of a dark horse too, we only saw a glimpse this year expect him to play a lot more senior footy in 2014. If our development is right he should be the one taking Newman's spot in the side IMHO
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Post by: Rampstar on December 08, 2013, 10:04:18 AM
Agree with you Ramps about Kamdyn McIntosh  :clapping

Spoke to him on Friday (terrific young bloke to talk to, ditto Caden Williams) said the shoulder was feeling great. He is in training with the main group, doing everything bar tackling drills. Will start on those after Xmas

I also reckon Matt Arnot could be considered abit of a dark horse too, we only saw a glimpse this year expect him to play a lot more senior footy in 2014. If our development is right he should be the one taking Newman's spot in the side IMHO

Kamdyn can create a great career for himself as a Wingman/outside type midfielder for us. I only rate him behind McBean at the moment from our youngsters. I rate Kamdyn higher than I do the McDonough and McDonough has already played. With Lennon, McBean and McIntosh we have some really good youngsters to look forward to seeing in 2014.
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Post by: tony_montana on December 08, 2013, 10:22:18 AM
Agree with you Ramps about Kamdyn McIntosh  :clapping

Spoke to him on Friday (terrific young bloke to talk to, ditto Caden Williams) said the shoulder was feeling great. He is in training with the main group, doing everything bar tackling drills. Will start on those after Xmas

I also reckon Matt Arnot could be considered abit of a dark horse too, we only saw a glimpse this year expect him to play a lot more senior footy in 2014. If our development is right he should be the one taking Newman's spot in the side IMHO

yep Arnott
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Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on December 08, 2013, 10:29:34 AM
Great thread and look forward to seeing Matty Arnott carve out a niche as additional run and grunt through our midfield in 2014  :thumbsup
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Post by: pmac21 on December 08, 2013, 01:13:30 PM
Ben Griffiths to be in our top 8 players by years end playing at FF
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Post by: The Big Richo on December 08, 2013, 03:58:05 PM
Angus Graham.
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Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 08, 2013, 04:20:41 PM
Lids :shh
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Post by: Tigeritis™©® on December 08, 2013, 04:42:47 PM
If our captain can improve his field kicking the whole team will improve.
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Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 08, 2013, 04:43:41 PM
If the selection committee don't play him the week after he almost break his leg - his kicking will be fine


* really pee me off. Too similar to the coughlan incident
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Post by: Chuck17 on December 08, 2013, 07:38:53 PM
As we are finishing below Melbourne this next year worry about improving players won't be an issue as everyone will be going backwards.

My biggest deprover is Dusty who will average six possessions per game
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Post by: Francois Jackson on December 08, 2013, 08:00:29 PM
Shane Edwards for Richmond

Non Tiger player: Jarrod Waite

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Post by: torch on December 08, 2013, 11:04:54 PM
Lids :shh

x 2
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Post by: the claw on December 09, 2013, 01:02:00 AM
liam mcbean. he will magically put on 20kg become our first ruck.  kick 50 goals and start taking innumerable big grabs.
well if i listen to al and others  this will be the case. lol.
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Post by: Penelope on December 09, 2013, 09:21:52 AM
show me where i said that, or alluded to that or FRO.

idiotic exaggeration is the last bastion of fools who have nothing else.
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Post by: tiga on December 09, 2013, 09:28:30 AM
show me where i said that, or alluded to that or FRO.

idiotic exaggeration is the last bastion of fools who have nothing else.

And its a bastion made of straw at best.  ;D
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Post by: Rampstar on December 09, 2013, 09:32:38 AM
a perfectly good thread has been stuffed up again for no good reason.  ::)
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Post by: Chuck17 on December 09, 2013, 09:35:02 AM
I missed it but after the snips it still looks OK
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Post by: Smokey on December 09, 2013, 12:12:00 PM
Arnot
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Post by: MintOnLamb on December 09, 2013, 04:00:39 PM
Knights
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Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on December 09, 2013, 04:37:39 PM
I'll go with McDonough as no one else has mentioned him! ;D
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Post by: Diocletian on December 09, 2013, 04:45:44 PM
Arnot
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Post by: camboon on December 09, 2013, 06:26:16 PM
Griff if he starts believing in himself and puts in the hard work - Dito with Elton
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Post by: Golfprotiger on December 09, 2013, 08:46:47 PM
Biscuit!!!'
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Post by: big tone on December 09, 2013, 09:20:33 PM
Matty Dea for me. I recon he is on the brink of a break out season. Just needs a really good preseason and to play well in the practice matches to give himself the best chance of starting the season in the seniors. 
IMO has all the attributes to be a really solid AFL footballer.
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Post by: the claw on December 09, 2013, 09:26:23 PM
show me where i said that, or alluded to that or FRO.

idiotic exaggeration is the last bastion of fools who have nothing else.
lol the king of disingenuity  complaining about someone being a little disingenuous. thats gold.
cmon al you like dishing it out but squeal like a stuck pig if the shoes on the other foot.

oh and name calling is the definition of immaturity. are you 12 al.
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Post by: Hellenic Tiger on December 09, 2013, 10:31:29 PM
Matthew Arnot.
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Post by: one-eyed on December 22, 2013, 05:25:14 PM
RICHMOND – MICHAEL ROACH

"I know they were pretty keen to play Liam McBean last year but he got injured towards the end. He's over 200cm, so I'm interested in seeing how he goes. Nick Vlastuin and Reece Conca are two tough guys who are learning footy and showed they will be very good players after another pre-season."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-22/club-greats-reveal-their-2014-bolters
Title: Re: Your Dark Horse Player who You think Will Really Improve in 2014?
Post by: Owl on December 23, 2013, 12:34:24 PM
#33, Kamdyn McIntosh, will come good next year.
Title: Re: Your Dark Horse Player who You think Will Really Improve in 2014?
Post by: the claw on December 24, 2013, 11:07:00 PM
Agree with you Ramps about Kamdyn McIntosh  :clapping

Spoke to him on Friday (terrific young bloke to talk to, ditto Caden Williams) said the shoulder was feeling great. He is in training with the main group, doing everything bar tackling drills. Will start on those after Xmas

I also reckon Matt Arnot could be considered abit of a dark horse too, we only saw a glimpse this year expect him to play a lot more senior footy in 2014. If our development is right he should be the one taking Newman's spot in the side IMHO

Kamdyn can create a great career for himself as a Wingman/outside type midfielder for us. I only rate him behind McBean at the moment from our youngsters. I rate Kamdyn higher than I do the McDonough and McDonough has already played. With Lennon, McBean and McIntosh we have some really good youngsters to look forward to seeing in 2014.
while i agree on mcintoshs ability to impact next yr i disagree whole heartedly about him playing on a wing.  this kid is the tall running defender who actually can defend well  with it who should be played across hb in front of both houli and newman. geez i hope we dont stuff another one up trying to turn him into something he isnt.
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Post by: Rampstar on December 24, 2013, 11:15:37 PM
Agree with you Ramps about Kamdyn McIntosh  :clapping

Spoke to him on Friday (terrific young bloke to talk to, ditto Caden Williams) said the shoulder was feeling great. He is in training with the main group, doing everything bar tackling drills. Will start on those after Xmas

I also reckon Matt Arnot could be considered abit of a dark horse too, we only saw a glimpse this year expect him to play a lot more senior footy in 2014. If our development is right he should be the one taking Newman's spot in the side IMHO

Kamdyn can create a great career for himself as a Wingman/outside type midfielder for us. I only rate him behind McBean at the moment from our youngsters. I rate Kamdyn higher than I do the McDonough and McDonough has already played. With Lennon, McBean and McIntosh we have some really good youngsters to look forward to seeing in 2014.
while i agree on mcintoshs ability to impact next yr i disagree whole heartedly about him playing on a wing.  this kid is the tall running defender who actually can defend well  with it who should be played across hb in front of both houli and newman. geez i hope we dont stuff another one up trying to turn him into something he isnt.

Most of our players start somewhere in the backline Clawsy so I wouldnt worry. McIntosh has good athletic ability and thats why I said I thought he could play a running tall wingman type of role whether he does that or plays as the tall running defender to me doesnt matter. In the end we all think the kid can play and thats what matters.  ;D
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Post by: Stripes on December 25, 2013, 10:51:52 AM
McIntosh had all the hype and high expectations after we drafted him and we heard very little of McBean other than he was skinny. Hopefully after getting over his home sickness he can fulfill that expectation this year in the 2's.
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Post by: bojangles17 on December 25, 2013, 12:05:40 PM
Darou for me , will say though that generally the track flyer in pre season ends up being the traditional fizzer, seem to recall pat contin tearing it up not so long ago,  ::)
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Post by: Gigantor on December 25, 2013, 01:07:11 PM
I think(fingers crossed) a fit and firing grimes will be an absolute Gun down back.might make the backline a weapon.
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Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on December 25, 2013, 03:57:37 PM
Darou for me , will say though that generally the track flyer in pre season ends up being the traditional fizzer, seem to recall pat contin tearing it up not so long ago,  ::)

Brandon Ellis carried a big pre season into a good year
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Post by: Chuck17 on December 25, 2013, 08:52:01 PM
Thanks for catching that quote on record HRT, can't wait for it to fall false
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Post by: Judge Roughneck on December 26, 2013, 01:31:25 AM
Everyone's sir name starting with 'mc' is in danger of having a very handy season
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Post by: Tigers of Old on December 26, 2013, 07:42:27 AM
Hampson
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Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on December 26, 2013, 09:36:36 AM
Thanks for catching that quote on record HRT, can't wait for it to fall false

Is there a hands rubbing together emoticon?
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Post by: Stripes on December 26, 2013, 10:56:34 AM
It's getting increasingly difficult for our young players to push into the team particularly early in a season. Our mature aged recruits have the been chance. To get a game you will now need to we'll and truly prove yourself in our reserves team and then either hope for poor form or an injury from someone playing your role in the AFL team.

Despite what some would have you believe, there are not copious amounts of spots in the main side just waiting for draftees. There will be a spot off the half back eventually when Flossy pushes more into the midfield, another in the third tall spot which A. Edwards is current filled and another I can see in the defensive forward role if Kingy falls away. The third defensive tall position is being fought out by Grimes and Astbury atm.

With this in mind the greatest opportunities to step into the side sooner rather than later is McBean, Griffiths, Arnot, Lloyd, McIntosh and Lennon IMO (plus the other forward recruit-I've forgot his name :( ).