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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on February 12, 2014, 12:20:09 PM
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Here's the official squad for Friday night:
David Astbury
Todd Banfield
Jake Batchelor
Troy Chaplin
Trent Cotchin
Brett Deledio
Aaron Edwards
Shane Edwards
Brandon Ellis
Nathan Foley
Nathan Gordon
Ben Griffiths
Shaun Grigg
Shaun Hampson
Brad Helbig
Bachar Houli
Ben Lennon
Sam Lloyd
Dustin Martin
Liam McBean
Matt McDonough
Kamdyn McIntosh
Anthony Miles
Steven Morris
Chris Newman
Alex Rance
Orren Stephenson
Ty Vickery
Nick Vlastuin
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-02-12/tigers-name-preseason-squad
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Mcbean :clapping
First non Coburg game
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Nice squad, so many players that I can't wait to see play.
The 3 Macs, Helbig, Gordon, Lennon and Lloyd.
Then to see how Batchelor, Astbury, Banfield, Griffiths, Hampson and Miles go.
Would have liked to have seen Darrou.
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Darrou I think is Gourdis mark II
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It'd be better to list who on the list is not selected
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Newbies: Banfield, Gordon, Hampson, Lennon, Lloyd, Miles.
Missing: Grimes, Dea, Riewoldt, Petterd, Knights, Maric, Jackson, King, Conca, Elton, Arnot, O'Hanlon, Thomas, Williams, Darrou.
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Squads for Friday
MELBOURNE
2. Nathan Jones, 4. Jack Watts, 5. Jimmy Toumpas, 8. James Frawley, 9. Jack Trengove, 10. Shannon Byrnes, 12. Dom Tyson, 13. Jordie McKenzie, 14. Lynden Dunn, 15. Mitch Clisby, 17. Sam Blease, 18. Daniel Cross, 19. James Strauss, 21. Cameron Pedersen, 22. Viv Michie, 23. Bernie Vince, 24. Jay Kennedy-Harris, 25. Tom Mcdonald, 26. Daniel Nicholson, 31. Jack Grimes, 32. Michael Evans, 33. Dom Barry, 38. Jeremy Howe, 41. Alexis Georgiou, 42. Jake Spencer, 44. Rohan Bail, 45. Matt Jones, 46. Dean Terlich, 47. Max King
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What's wrong with Mr salem
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What's wrong with Mr salem
Ramadan
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Strong squad from the dees. They'll win this imo
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Beanbeanbeanbeanbeanbeanbeanbean
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What's wrong with Mr salem
Ramadan
christian lebo not islam
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What's wrong with Mr salem
Ramadan
christian lebo not islam
Lebanese Easter then
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Tigers start with a roar
Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
February 12, 2014 12:45 PM
TRENT Cotchin, Brett Deledio, Dustin Martin and new recruit Shaun Hampson headline a strong Richmond outfit set to take on Melbourne this Friday night at Etihad Stadium in the NAB Challenge.
In comparison, the Demons have named a squad largely bereft of talls but featuring their new-look midfield with a number of recent recruits to run out.
The Tigers will be without forward Jack Riewoldt, who will miss one week with quad soreness, and ruckman Ivan Maric, who has been managed through the pre-season after groin surgery and is now recovering from an ankle injury that will take one to two weeks.
They will also be missing Dylan Grimes (hamstring), Daniel Jackson (groin), Jake King (toe) and Ricky Petterd (calf) for at least this game.
However, Hampson will play his first game in the yellow and black, teaming up with ruckman Orren Stephenson and Ben Griffiths, who has trained with the forward line and in the ruck this summer.
With the exception of Grimes, the Tigers have had the luxury of picking most of their defenders with Troy Chaplin, Alex Rance, Steven Morris, David Astbury, Jake Batchelor, Nick Vlastuin and Matt McDonough selected after a strong pre-season from the defensive group.
Their three draftees from November Ben Lennon, Nathan Gordon and Sam Lloyd - have also been named, as has former Greater Western Sydney midfielder Anthony Miles and ex-Brisbane Lion Todd Banfield.
The Demons are, as expected, missing forwards Mitch Clark (foot), Chris Dawes (knee) and Jesse Hogan (knee), while fellow talls Mark Jamar and Jack Fitzpatrick are also not in the squad.
Clark and Dawes are being eased through summer with the former missing much of last season with a foot fracture and the latter following knee surgery.
Hogan, who won VFL affiliate Casey Scorpions' best and fairest last year, has been recovering from a minor knee strain he sustained at training last month.
The Dees' new midfield under Paul Roos will get a run with recruits Daniel Cross, Viv Michie, Bernie Vince and Dom Tyson named.
Jack Watts is playing and expected to show off his skills in a new midfield role while both captains Nathan Jones and Jack Grimes have been named.
Of the three recent draftees, only small forward Jay Kennedy-Harris has been named with Christian Salem and Jayden Hunt not in the squad.
Recent rookie acquisitions Alex Georgiou who is a tall defender and ruckman/forward Max King have been named.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-02-12/nab-challenge-squads-tigers-demons
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Really looking forward to seeing the new blokes in action.....GET IT ON!!!!!! ;D
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Tigers fans will see Todd Banfield, Nathan Gordon, Shaun Hampson, Sam Lloyd and Anthony Morris wearing red and yellow for the first time.
Roos has said the pre-season is more about little wins rather than chasing victories in the NAB Challenge and he is expected to experiment during the game.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-and-melbourne-set-to-field-a-host-of-new-faces-in-nab-challenge-clash/story-fnelctok-1226824657546
:doh
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Looking forward to seeing roos's coaching career finish when he gets the sack from Melbourne
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McLennon :clapping
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Would've loved to have seen Arnot named but words can't describe how excited I am of the prospect of seeing the beanstalk
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arnot has a broken back
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That article is a factual disaster.
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What's wrong with Mr salem
Ramadan
christian lebo not islam
Yes - his Christian name of Christian is a fair clue....
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What's wrong with Mr salem
Ramadan
christian lebo not islam
Yes - his Christian name of Christian is a fair clue....
Never met a Muslim with the name Christian ?
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What's wrong with Mr salem
Ramadan
christian lebo not islam
Yes - his Christian name of Christian is a fair clue....
Never met a Muslim with the name Christian ?
No, though I believe Buddha Hocking is Catholic.
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Anthony Morris. :clapping
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Well we did wear them once !!
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Wouldn't pay too much attention here, If past history is any indication Paul Roos didn't give this preseason stuff any credo whatsoever when coaching Sydney
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Wouldn't pay too much attention here, If past history is any indication Paul Roos didn't give this preseason stuff any credo whatsoever when coaching Sydney
Very overrated coach
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Going by the squad and trying to put it into a side (my guess), we will be heavily rotating our small/midsized forwards on Friday night.
B: Astbury Chaplin Morris
HB: Houli Rance Martin
C: Deledio Ellis McIntosh
HF: Newman Griffiths Lennon
F: Lloyd Vickery McBean
R: Hampson Vlastuin Cotchin
Int/subs (from): Banfield, Batchelor, A.Edwards, S.Edwards, Foley, Gordon, Grigg, Helbig, McDonough, Miles, Stephenson
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Got a feeling our backline will make mincemeat of their forwards, or lack thereof.
Interested to see the new boys, Hampster, Bean etc. Ellis 3kg heavier. Hopefully Astbury and Griffiths looking sharp...
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Wouldn't pay too much attention here, If past history is any indication Paul Roos didn't give this preseason stuff any credo whatsoever when coaching Sydney
That excuse may wash when Melbourne get spanked in the NAB CHallenge. Wonder how long he can use it in the real stuff. :shh :shh
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Message to RFC....
There are 50,000 of us out there that want McBean to play Friday night
Make it so!!!!!
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My guess -
B: Astbury Chaplin Morris
HB: Houli Rance Martin
C: Deledio Miles Ellis
HF: Newman Griffiths Lennon
F: Lloyd Vickery McBean
R: Hampson Vlastuin Cotchin
Int/subs (from): McIntosh, Banfield, Batchelor, A.Edwards, S.Edwards, Foley, Gordon, Grigg, Helbig, McDonough, , Stephenson
I agree with you on the rotations MT. The players I most interested in seeing in McBean (like everyone else ;D), Miles, Martin, Newman and Lloyd. :thumbsup
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Jack was on Gold104 this morning and said that he is really looking forward to seeing McBean play tomorrow night.
Mentioned the main reason he didn't play at the end of last year was he a "slight" stress fracture in the his foot :huh3
So I think it is a lock that he will be playing tomorrow night
Jack also reckons he is a very exciting prospect and is going to be a very good player long term
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Mentioned the main reason he didn't play at the end of last year was he a "slight" stress fracture in the his foot :huh3
If McBean wasn't injured last year he would have played against GWS.
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Mentioned the main reason he didn't play at the end of last year was he a "slight" stress fracture in the his foot :huh3
If McBean wasn't injured last year he would have played against GWS.
This :huh3 was for Jack saying it was a "slight" stress fracture ;D
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arnot has a broken back
Didn't know he was still out. I didn't see him on the richmondfc injury list so just assumed he's ok.
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arnot has a broken back
Didn't know he was still out. I didn't see him on the richmondfc injury list so just assumed he's ok.
Still recovering
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Which disk is it ?
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arnot has a broken back
That's the problem when you are a scotch finger. Everyone wants to snap you in half.
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Nothing wrong with the old scotch finger
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You either are or you arnot
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Nothing wrong with the old scotch finger
Was partial to a Two-in-One myself.
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Nothing wrong with the old scotch finger
Was partial to a Two-in-One myself.
Like a boss :clapping
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Would like to see the C-D Grade players playing. With a few B Grade players.
B: Helbig Astbury Morris
HB: McIntosh Rance Batchelor
C: Houli Vlastuin Ellis
HF: Gordon Griffiths Lennon
F: Lloyd McBean McDonough
R: Stephenson Miles S.Edwards
I: Hampson Banfield A.Edwards
Foley Grigg Newman
S: Martin & Vickery (Martin ---> Ellis, Vickery ---> Rance)
R: Chaplin, Cotchin, Deledio
Hampson rotating with Stephenson, pushing forward.
Banfield rotating on the wings/half forward.
A.Edwards, forward pocket.
Grigg, wing.
Newman, half forward/forward pocket.
Foley, midfield.
Would like to see Griffiths/McBean stay forward with Vickery/Hampson/Stephenson rotating.
Lloyd/Gordon/Lennon/McDonough/Martin/A.Edwards/Newman/Banfield rotating forwards.
Houli/Vlastuin/Ellis/Foley/Helbig/Miles/Morris/S.Edwards/Grigg rotating midfield.
Batchelor/Astbury/McIntosh/Rance stay back.
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Nothing wrong with the old scotch finger
Was partial to a Two-in-One myself.
A spit roast?
:o
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:shh
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Good lord....
It is a poor article (Frawley good fit for Richmond) because there is no evidence that Richmond is any closer to a flag now - than they were 10 years ago.
Richmond are built on hype, but they lack leadership, this is evident. MFC have far more leadership than Richmond, far more. :lol
The only thing is, our leadership sits in the stands. Dawes and Clark are leaders, once they get on the field, combined with Grimes, Jones, the recent addition of Cross, Vince and the uprising of Viney and Toumpas, there is no logical being that would leave MFC - in order to play at Richmond. :lol
We might be perceived in the media to be no-hopers at present, but with a fully fit list, we will actually stand for something, especially under Roos.
On Richmond, the only leader they have desperately wanted out - in Martin, he should've followed his instincts as well. :lol
Richmond are the most overrated club in recent times, they are gunners.
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Maybe claw is on to something
Demons pieces commibg together
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Yeah in 2004 I thought we were closer to a flag than this year
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LMAO
Martin a leader, let alone the only one?
Do they hand out glue sticks to sniff as the member enter the MCC these days?
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inbreeding leads to brain defects, not just massive overbites. stay vigilant! no top and tailing!
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Good lord....
It is a poor article (Frawley good fit for Richmond) because there is no evidence that Richmond is any closer to a flag now - than they were 10 years ago.
Richmond are built on hype, but they lack leadership, this is evident. MFC have far more leadership than Richmond, far more. :lol
The only thing is, our leadership sits in the stands. Dawes and Clark are leaders, once they get on the field, combined with Grimes, Jones, the recent addition of Cross, Vince and the uprising of Viney and Toumpas, there is no logical being that would leave MFC - in order to play at Richmond. :lol
We might be perceived in the media to be no-hopers at present, but with a fully fit list, we will actually stand for something, especially under Roos.
On Richmond, the only leader they have desperately wanted out - in Martin, he should've followed his instincts as well. :lol
Richmond are the most overrated club in recent times, they are gunners.
Looking at that thread on demonland they think they're gonna win tonight
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Good lord....
It is a poor article (Frawley good fit for Richmond) because there is no evidence that Richmond is any closer to a flag now - than they were 10 years ago.
Richmond are built on hype, but they lack leadership, this is evident. MFC have far more leadership than Richmond, far more. :lol
The only thing is, our leadership sits in the stands. Dawes and Clark are leaders, once they get on the field, combined with Grimes, Jones, the recent addition of Cross, Vince and the uprising of Viney and Toumpas, there is no logical being that would leave MFC - in order to play at Richmond. :lol
We might be perceived in the media to be no-hopers at present, but with a fully fit list, we will actually stand for something, especially under Roos.
On Richmond, the only leader they have desperately wanted out - in Martin, he should've followed his instincts as well. :lol
Richmond are the most overrated club in recent times, they are gunners.
Looking at that thread on demonland they think they're gonna win tonight
With Riewoldt and Maric out, they think they're shoo-ins :lol
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The Dees are going to take tonight seriously. They want to earn "respect". Remember when we use to say these things but then still get flogged ;D.
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MELBOURNE co-captain Nathan Jones says his club will be on "display" when it takes on Richmond in Friday night's NAB Challenge clash at Etihad Stadium.
"It really just presents an opportunity for us to see where we're at," Jones said.
"We're not going to be holding anything back, we're going to play our best available side and have a real red-hot go.
"We've mentioned as a team, and as captain, we're really hell bent on earning back the respect of the other teams in the competition."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-02-14/dees-on-display-jones
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As long as we don't get any injuries and the new recruits have an opportunity to shine, I'm happy for them to win and earn 'respect'.....until we play them again in the season proper and smash them to pieces. :cheers
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The Dees are going to take tonight seriously. They want to earn "respect". Remember when we use to say these things but then still get flogged ;D.
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MELBOURNE co-captain Nathan Jones says his club will be on "display" when it takes on Richmond in Friday night's NAB Challenge clash at Etihad Stadium.
"It really just presents an opportunity for us to see where we're at," Jones said.
"We're not going to be holding anything back, we're going to play our best available side and have a real red-hot go.
"We've mentioned as a team, and as captain, we're really hell bent on earning back the respect of the other teams in the competition."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-02-14/dees-on-display-jones
Good player is Jones. If the Dees had a dozen more players that care as much as him, they would have won a lot more matches over the past few years. Should have been named captain long ago.
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As long as we don't get any injuries and the new recruits have an opportunity to shine, I'm happy for them to win and earn 'respect'.....until we play them again in the season proper and smash them to pieces. :cheers
No thanks I want the win
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As long as we don't get any injuries and the new recruits have an opportunity to shine, I'm happy for them to win and earn 'respect'.....until we play them again in the season proper and smash them to pieces. :cheers
:thumbsup
Yep, the main thing tonight is to get through with no injuries [touchwood] :pray.
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So there's a few guys here who are happy to lose to Melbourne tonight? Melbourne ? The rabble ? You guys are too much.
32 years of failure has really taken its toll
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Smash them in the first half, rest the guns in the 2nd half. I'll be happy with that, especially if the kids smash them even more in the 2nd half. ;D
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I hope we turkey slap them.
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Lose to Melbourne ? Happy? Now I've heard everything, better smash the prix fm
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Good lord....
It is a poor article (Frawley good fit for Richmond) because there is no evidence that Richmond is any closer to a flag now - than they were 10 years ago.
Richmond are built on hype, but they lack leadership, this is evident. MFC have far more leadership than Richmond, far more. :lol
The only thing is, our leadership sits in the stands. Dawes and Clark are leaders, once they get on the field, combined with Grimes, Jones, the recent addition of Cross, Vince and the uprising of Viney and Toumpas, there is no logical being that would leave MFC - in order to play at Richmond. :lol
We might be perceived in the media to be no-hopers at present, but with a fully fit list, we will actually stand for something, especially under Roos.
On Richmond, the only leader they have desperately wanted out - in Martin, he should've followed his instincts as well. :lol
Richmond are the most overrated club in recent times, they are gunners.
Points for the most hilarious post on that website, after their impending loss
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Getting a bit excited now, kicking back having a frothie and waiting... ;D
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Just missing the beer, damn you Febfast :banghead
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Just missing the beer, damn you Febfast :banghead
:lol
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From demonland:-
My Brother had a long chat today with a well known recruiter from a rival club.His view is that we should be 2 goals a quarter better this year simply for not having Neeld as coach.He also LOVES Salem as a player.
So if we add another 2 for having Roos on board and another 2 for the midfield recruits along with a fit Hogan, Clark and Dawes the top 4 is looking good.
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we can knock off the yellow striped , mob tomnite , well im confident. Also I didnt have the greatest experience last year with richmond supporters behind me.
:lol
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lol these pricks are too precious! my guts hurts from laughing
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Geez kicking skills are poor, even by nab standards
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Dees look a lot more hungry and committed.
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Sack the coach
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Big Griff... ;D
Foley going well!!
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Mmmmm
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Melbourne playing like it's round 1. Richmond playing like they're still in Bali.
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Melbourne playing like it's round 1. Richmond playing like they're still in Bali.
Yep!
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But we do have a very strong side and we do look very average!
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Looks like Melbourne have something to prove while we're just going through the motions.
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Great goal sense Toby Miles
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I really wish these stuffing commentators would call the game instead of talking poo to Garland... :banghead
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I really wish these stuffing commentators would call the game instead of talking poo to Garland... :banghead
It has just been one big Demon circle jerk and it's pretty annoying.
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I really wish these stuffing commentators would call the game instead of talking poo to Garland... :banghead
It has just been one big Demon circle jerk and it's pretty annoying.
stuff yeah, ROOS, ROOS, ROOS... All night, let's wipe them out!
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I really wish these stuffing commentators would call the game instead of talking poo to Garland... :banghead
It has just been one big Demon circle jerk and it's pretty annoying.
Aye theyre icing their own vovo this lot.
Dwayne Russell, well, hes really getting his vinegar stroke on isnt he? Providing some innovative gems:-
"and the demons hit the lead for the first time in the match" (actually Melbourne were still behind)
"and this is McBean, well, perhaps we call him McBean Pole with his build" (who would have thought? Genius!)
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I really wish these stuffing commentators would call the game instead of talking poo to Garland... :banghead
It has just been one big Demon circle jerk and it's pretty annoying.
Aye theyre icing their own vovo this lot.
Dwayne Russell, well, hes really getting his vinegar stroke on isnt he? Providing some innovative gems:-
"and the demons hit the lead for the first time in the match" (actually Melbourne were still behind)
"and this is McBean, well, perhaps we call him McBean Pole with his build" (who would have thought? Genius!)
stuffing idiots and now they are bullshitting about the Jack leadership crap. :banghead
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Its one sided poot like this that ruins watching the game on tv. And Fox is renowned for it
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Noticed Melbourne have been physically holding their opposition off the ball, disguising as a shepherd. Surely that won't stand during the season.
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That Spencer is a heap of turd
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Foley doing very nicely!
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RICH 59 MELB 59
Commentators - 2 iced vovos, and an assorted cream
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Level
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I will be surprised if we win this, actually lucky if we do!
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I wish wed come to play tonight. Youd think we did with our team selection.
Confusing
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I wish wed come to play tonight. Youd think we did with our team selection.
Confusing
Yeah look I agree, while not wanting to read anything into the NAB games we are loaded with round 1 players...not sure!
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Martin in the centre.
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Deledios last goal was the give away. Zero celebration. When Melbourne score they start pashing and dry humping. They're going all out and we're still in second gear. WGAF.
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Batch..... :lol
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Deledios last goal was the give away. Zero celebration. When Melbourne score they start pashing and dry humping. They're going all out and we're still in second gear. WGAF.
:lol
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Dees to win... :lol
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Miles fantastic
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Miles fantastic
Might take Newmans spot.
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I'm sold on Miles after this.
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I'm sold on Miles after this.
Yep
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Melbourne... :lol
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I'm sold on Miles after this.
x 3
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x4
got a bit of go as well
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Half that melbourne team went 110% to earn a spot. No surprise Miles was near to our BOG if he wasn't already and the rest of the blokes were just blowing out cobwebs.
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Last 2 games Newmans played he's broken down.
One was a final and one a nab schitta.
Body no good.
Waste of a spot.
Put to sleep.
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disgraceful performance all up. theres no excuse to lose to that rabble who had about 10 players out. joke of a performance and shows we are still not professional when we need to be and have a long way to go to reach the ruthlessness of the top sides.
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So are all of the dees supporters stripping naked and having sex with each others pets to celebrate their first win in 3 years?
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Good lord....
It is a poor article (Frawley good fit for Richmond) because there is no evidence that Richmond is any closer to a flag now - than they were 10 years ago.
Richmond are built on hype, but they lack leadership, this is evident. MFC have far more leadership than Richmond, far more. :lol
The only thing is, our leadership sits in the stands. Dawes and Clark are leaders, once they get on the field, combined with Grimes, Jones, the recent addition of Cross, Vince and the uprising of Viney and Toumpas, there is no logical being that would leave MFC - in order to play at Richmond. :lol
We might be perceived in the media to be no-hopers at present, but with a fully fit list, we will actually stand for something, especially under Roos.
On Richmond, the only leader they have desperately wanted out - in Martin, he should've followed his instincts as well. :lol
Richmond are the most overrated club in recent times, they are gunners.
:shh
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whered they get that black kid from who took us to the cleaners with his pace.
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Nearly was going to make the trip up to see the game, luckily I didn't.
Not because of the loss, because it was of the most boring games i've ever seen. The massive Melbourne flood, the chip kicking all over the place.
We didn't get a hell of a lot of the ball, so it's hard to get much out of the game.
Miles was great, Houli good, Griff showed a bit, Vickery looked dangerous. We were too big up forward and desperately need a couple of little fellas running around in there.
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Where's WP to say Miles shouldn't be elevated ?
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Good lord....
It is a poor article (Frawley good fit for Richmond) because there is no evidence that Richmond is any closer to a flag now - than they were 10 years ago.
Richmond are built on hype, but they lack leadership, this is evident. MFC have far more leadership than Richmond, far more. :lol
The only thing is, our leadership sits in the stands. Dawes and Clark are leaders, once they get on the field, combined with Grimes, Jones, the recent addition of Cross, Vince and the uprising of Viney and Toumpas, there is no logical being that would leave MFC - in order to play at Richmond. :lol
We might be perceived in the media to be no-hopers at present, but with a fully fit list, we will actually stand for something, especially under Roos.
On Richmond, the only leader they have desperately wanted out - in Martin, he should've followed his instincts as well. :lol
Richmond are the most overrated club in recent times, they are gunners.
:shh
:whistle
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whered they get that black kid from who took us to the cleaners with his pace.
His name is Jurrah
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So are all of the dees supporters stripping naked and having sex with each others pets to celebrate their first win in 3 years?
Pets are safe for now as the entire Melbourne supporter base are in the two bays behind the goals. They'll have a key party on the way out in their gum boots and Land Rovers then rush home to catch some winter Olympics because they just can't wait till June.
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Just throwing it out there, if we had the balls to move Hardwick and bring in Roos instead of extending his contract last time we would have won the flag this year.
:cheers
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Is it too late to get Malthouse
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Just throwing it out there, if we had the balls to move Hardwick and bring in Roos instead of extending his contract last time we would have won the flag this year.
:cheers
Agree
Roos class. Pep Guardiola
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Should've got Roos. So smart
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Half that melbourne team went 110% to earn a spot. No surprise Miles was near to our BOG if he wasn't already and the rest of the blokes were just blowing out cobwebs.
Was a lesson that anyone can beat anyone if you're desperate enough. That old adage that hard work beats talent until talent works hard. Our work rate was putrid. Melbourne were poo, we just didn't have a crack at all which was a bit disappointing. I remember the days we used to celebrate a NAB game like a flag too. Hope that never happens again. :lol
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Half that melbourne team went 110% to earn a spot. No surprise Miles was near to our BOG if he wasn't already and the rest of the blokes were just blowing out cobwebs.
Was a lesson that anyone can beat anyone if you're desperate enough. That old adage that hard work beats talent until talent works hard. Our work rate was putrid. Melbourne were poo, we just didn't have a crack at all which was a bit disappointing. I remember the days we used to celebrate a NAB game like a flag too. Hope that never happens again. :lol
Agree tigs and dwaino. We played the majority of the game in 2nd gear. Also add to that old adage that you can't turn on form like a switch if you haven't come to play to begin with.
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Nearly was going to make the trip up to see the game, luckily I didn't.
Not because of the loss, because it was of the most boring games i've ever seen. The massive Melbourne flood, the chip kicking all over the place.
Luckily, I stayed at home too. I wanted to listen to the commentary to get a better idea of who all the new faces were, but instead was treated to four quarters of everyone's tongues so far up Roos 'backside I just wanted to vomit.
Roos was up to his old tricks again, with a flood that made the torrential rain in the UK at the minute look like a monkey's drool by comparison. And as ever in this situation, our blokes were too slow/unfit/dumb/lazy (take your pick) to follow their opponents back out and give them a taste of their own medicine.
Looks like the only effect the cap on the interchange had was to make our blokes even more unwilling to run. Leigh Matthews ideas about how to combat ugly footy are looking more attractive by the day. Especially now that Roos is back in the caper, to join the likes of Lyon and Longmire.
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Take nothing away from dees they were pretty switched on and it was obvious we were at 70%. Our run and spread wasn't there and our general intent poor. I wouldn't be panicking just yet however for the fringe players like astbury helbig batch Macintosh Mcbean they didn't show much.
Dees excellent use of ball out of defence with zero pressure. Once any heat comes on they will struggle.
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Once any heat comes on they will struggle.
Pity we refused to apply even a Chinese burn. Hey, I just remembered -how about that Astbury blunder in the dying minutes that set up the loss? If I didn't laugh I'd cry. How do clowns like him and Grigg find themselves still on our list this far into their careers? Hypnotism??
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200 less possies is ridiculous and shows the type of effort we put in. That was the only disappointing thing for me. The result is inconsequential. Miles was good, Lloyd showed a bit and that's about where it ends. A stronger finish when things got hot towards the end is something I would have liked to see too
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200 less touches, running at 75%, kicking 11.15 (including the supergoal) and still only lost by 19 points to a team going 110% with something to prove. Had we kicked a little straighter we could laugh how a flat out Melbourne still couldn't beat a half arsed Richmond. Also, I wonder how long they can keep up that game style. They were rooted by the end. Obviously didn't get the memo it was NAB 1. Looking back at bits and pieces I can still see them doing that holding thing were if they were one on one going for a loose footy they would physically tie up our player and over run the footy while giving their teammate a chance to get to the ball. It's more of a hold than a shepherd and IMO won't be accepted during the regular season.
I know some people don't like to hear it and think that we should be out to win any game, but to me it just looked like we were doing nothing more than putting minutes into legs as part of the pre-season conditioning. There were no acts of desperation, no diving for the footy, no dangerous marking situations etc. A couple of times it looked like some of our blokes were telling them to settle down after they were giving a few cheap clips. I'm not expecting much difference against Collingwood honestly as we rotate in some different players, before a full dress rehearsal against Essendon.
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The full replay of last night's game is up on the AFL website for those interested:
http://www.afl.com.au/video/smart-replay/?round=CD_R201410101&matchId=CD_M20141010103
Pics from last night's game:
AFL photos: http://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:AFL%202014%20NAB%20Challenge%20-%20Richmond%20v%20Melbourne&image_id=313439
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200 less possies is ridiculous and shows the type of effort we put in. That was the only disappointing thing for me. The result is inconsequential. Miles was good, Lloyd showed a bit and that's about where it ends. A stronger finish when things got hot towards the end is something I would have liked to see too
That's the issue, the domination in winning the pill of a team that won 2 games last year was a worry. Given Hardwick wants a fast start, we couldn't have been less impressive.
Hawks showed you can play in 2nd gear and still dominate weak opposition.
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$2.30 to miss the 8
get on before it comes in
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$2.30 to miss the 8
get on before it comes in
Hardwick first coach to be sacked. Same timing, better pay out
You only have to worry about Buckley
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200 less possies is ridiculous and shows the type of effort we put in. That was the only disappointing thing for me. The result is inconsequential. Miles was good, Lloyd showed a bit and that's about where it ends. A stronger finish when things got hot towards the end is something I would have liked to see too
That's the issue, the domination in winning the pill of a team that won 2 games last year was a worry. Given Hardwick wants a fast start, we couldn't have been less impressive.
Hawks showed you can play in 2nd gear and still dominate weak opposition.
Melbourne would have beaten that Lions outfit by 7 goals. The Lions were hopeless and were missing most of their experienced players.
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Sando will be sacked on the Monday after Round 2
You've done your dough
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Sando will be sacked on the Monday after Round 2
You've done your dough
John Sands may have his calling card ready but its dated Sep 2014
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I'm just watching the replay for the first time and I have to say that the commentators have spent the whole game just talking about Melbourne and Paul Roos. No one seems to have picked up the sheer amount of new players we had in crucial roles/positions on the night and the amount of experienced players experimenting in new positions. Add the fact that we played with only three interchange while Melbourne used all 6 and you could mount a far argument that we need extremely well.
One thing that is very noticeable though is the change of Melbourne game plan/style.They have adopted the Hawks/our style of threading you way through zones. I think this will improve them greatly through the year but we'll match up well on them - probably better than we did even in 2013 - as a result of our familarity of the style (like we did against the Hawks). Their tougher, experienced midfield will also make them a more challenging team.
McBean needs more size but still has alot to look forward to. Griff showed plenty too. Miles showed enough to be a handy long term addition in the center winning the ball. Astbury was disappointing and so was Helbig. Why didn't they play Hampson up forward. Dusty looked a little a drift at times but I think this move may work long term. :pray
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It is only pre season. Not fussed about the result. Chance to experiment is what the pre season is.
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I Look forward to the next Melbourne vs Richmond game at PRO.
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I'm just watching the replay for the first time and I have to say that the commentators have spent the whole game just talking about Melbourne and Paul Roos. No one seems to have picked up the sheer amount of new players we had in crucial roles/positions on the night and the amount of experienced players experimenting in new positions. Add the fact that we played with only three interchange while Melbourne used all 6 and you could mount a far argument that we need extremely well.
One thing that is very noticeable though is the change of Melbourne game plan/style.They have adopted the Hawks/our style of threading you way through zones. I think this will improve them greatly through the year but we'll match up well on them - probably better than we did even in 2013 - as a result of our familarity of the style (like we did against the Hawks). Their tougher, experienced midfield will also make them a more challenging team.
McBean needs more size but still has alot to look forward to. Griff showed plenty too. Miles showed enough to be a handy long term addition in the center winning the ball. Astbury was disappointing and so was Helbig. Why didn't they play Hampson up forward. Dusty looked a little a drift at times but I think this move may work long term. :pray
Agree with most of this.
Melbourne tried hard. The game actually meant something to them. Commentators were clearly on-board trying to moost MFC membership numbers.
Helbig and Miles have some mongrel and a bit of skill. That's pretty much enough for me atm haha
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Helbig won't get a game with hardwick bum chums
Grigg pettard houli Jackson etc
Its a shame, helbig has Chutzpah
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lol supporters whining about this half paced game. The only thing Roos will bring to them Demon players is how to play football on half a ground. Wait till the players realize they have to run the other half of the ground ;D Roos dont have the stock to play like he did at Sydney, & Ross Lyon found out his stock at St-Kilda just was not good enough to play the game & flew the coupe. Hardwick's game plan will smash that type of football. Ease up on the trash talk lads ;D
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what concerned me most was that we was slow as treakle. we need to find some pace to put in the side.
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what concerned me most was that we was slow as treakle. we need to find some pace to put in the side.
Exhibit A , Banfield :clapping
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what concerned me most was that we was slow as treakle. we need to find some pace to put in the side.
You will find the pace in Round one :thumbsup
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what concerned me most was that we was slow as treakle. we need to find some pace to put in the side.
Target Matty White for 2015. He's a free agent isn't he ? and while we're at it , let's get an indigenous small forward like every other team has. Melbourne plucked some indeigenous hyphenated dude from the draft and he killed it on Friday night.
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yeah when you have 40 picks inside the top 20 because you are an absolute ass of a club your chances of 'plucking one' are pretty good ;D
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what is higher than elite?
matt white, more possies and more goals than the 'elite' monfries on the weekend ;D
FFS ::)
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yeah when you have 40 picks inside the top 20 because you are an absolute ass of a club your chances of 'plucking one' are pretty good ;D
True , but they've managed to stuff it up in every previous draft. Guess they gotta get it right eventually ?
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inb4 that kid turns into a Nahas level player. :shh