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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on October 28, 2014, 08:42:45 PM
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Taylor Hunt looking to restart his AFL career at Richmond after being delisted by Geelong
Jon Ralph
Herald Sun
October 28, 2014 8:00PM
A YEAR ago Taylor Hunt knocked back Brisbane’s three-season deal and instead pledged loyalty to Geelong.
Today the player who grew up as a Richmond fanatic will meet with the Tigers to plead for an AFL lifeline.
The 63-game Cats tagger took down the likes of Patrick Dangerfield and Marc Murphy in his time at Geelong but injuries bit hard in the past 18 months.
As a result he was delisted by the Cats, meaning Hunt’s meetings with Richmond and Brisbane this week will decide his AFL career.
Both clubs are also interested in dumped Carlton midfielder Mitch Robinson.
And if Robinson is the inconsistent constantly-suspended firecracker, Hunt says his ability to tag and also play as a small defender gives him hope he can keep his career alive.
“I am really keen on finding myself a spot on a list at pretty much any club,’’ he told the Herald Sun from Bali on Tuesday before jetting back to Melbourne.
“I feel like I have got a lot to prove to myself. Going into the trade period was tough not knowing about my future and hearing the news I was no longer required at Geelong, but hopefully I interview well and hopefully find myself on a list out of those two clubs.”
Hunt’s breakout 2012 season saw him play 21 quality games as a tagger and after 15 matches in 2013 interrupted only by a shoulder injury he believed he was emerging as a Cats regular.
It was then Brisbane came calling, but he says he has no regrets with passing up their offer.
“That (offer) all came as a bit of a shock. I had just played my best 10-game stint at the start of that year and felt pretty settled at Geelong,’’ Hunt said.
“I felt like I was good enough to be in the best 22 at Geelong and felt like I was an established player
“In hindsight things change really quickly in 12 months. I guess some people would be kicking themselves but the dream is still alive for myself.
“If I can find some of that form again the rest of my career will look after itself.”
Hunt turns 24 this week and while he battled with a groin injury that came from running himself into the ground this year, he is back to full fitness.
If he did land at Richmond, only his family would be more thrilled than the player himself.
“My family is massively Richmond, I used to go to every single game from when I was four years old,’’ he said.
“I would be really pumped to end up there, but I guess I am not in a position where I can choose.
“My partner sent through a photo of my at five years old with a no. 6 painted on my face and it was Chris Naish. I was a diehard and my mum and nanna are diehards too.”
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/taylor-hunt-looking-to-restart-his-afl-career-at-richmond-after-being-delisted-by-geelong/story-e6frf3e3-1227105150291?from=public_rss&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
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24 years old, if the body can hold up he may be valuable.. :-\
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Would walk into our starting 18
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Keen. Do it.
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Haven't heard of him, is he any good :shh Bo ? Geelong like us do seem to have a veritable warehouse of talent :shh
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like it.
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Agreed Gents. Seems a no brainer to rookie list if he's still available
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Come on Bo :shh
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Won't get him as a rookie. Brisbane are keen so if he knocks them back they can just take him in the rookie draft before us. Won't get to play him either if we're commited to elevating Thomas in the pre season. Will have to sign him on the senior list but he's likely to be better than what we will fish out with our 4th ND pick anyway given our track record. Good age, plenty of footy left in him and have immediate impact in our side.
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like it.
x 2
Won't get him as a rookie. Brisbane are keen so if he knocks them back they can just take him in the rookie draft before us. Won't get to play him either if we're commited to elevating Thomas in the pre season. Will have to sign him on the senior list but he's likely to be better than what we will fish out with our 4th ND pick anyway given our track record. Good age, plenty of footy left in him and have immediate impact in our side.
Agree :thumbsup
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Yes, better than Robinson IMO. I wouldn't be disappointed with him on the list.
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Bo please post :shh
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Because he'd b a good acquisition, we won't be getting him
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considering the poor picks we have especially late in the draft, I think we should just pick him up straight away and place him on the senior list. we aren't going to find anyone as good as him at pick 80 anyway.
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considering the poor picks we have especially late in the draft, I think we should just pick him up straight away and place him on the senior list. we aren't going to find anyone as good as him at pick 80 anyway.
pick 80? bit generous with Francis Hackson's record.
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I think james Hird was a 70+ draft pick
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Would prefer him to Robinson, not that much between them though. Both are courageous, can stick a tackle, can tag and are capable of hurting you the other way. Robinson is bigger, has more mongrel and less injury concerns, is more of a goal kicker(58 from 100 games v Hunt 19 from 63) and is a better mark - is a team -lifting, barometer type player who flies the flag like King. Hunt however is a year younger, quicker (though Robinson's not slow either), a better decision maker and even if he doesn't always execute them well, has slightly better skills overall ( though neither are all that great it has to be said and just as many would probably argue Robinson has the better disposal), is more disciplined on & off-field, can also play as a small defender and comes from a more successful environment.
Both would be an upgrade on Grigg and Thomarse or at the very least would put more pressure on their spots than Helbig ever did.
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considering the poor picks we have especially late in the draft, I think we should just pick him up straight away and place him on the senior list. we aren't going to find anyone as good as him at pick 80 anyway.
We could do both if we go with a 39/5 split - but yeah, I'm not exactly backing in FJ to deliver with pick 70 - but then again, given his track record, I'm not all that confident he'll manage it with 33 or 52 either.
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considering the poor picks we have especially late in the draft, I think we should just pick him up straight away and place him on the senior list. we aren't going to find anyone as good as him at pick 80 anyway.
We could do both if we go with a 39/5 split - but yeah, I'm not exactly backing in FJ to deliver with pick 70 - but then again, given his track record, I'm not all that confident he'll manage it with 33 or 52 either.
It's not just FJ this year Dio. Luke Williams has had a big say this year and I know that for a fact!
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considering the poor picks we have especially late in the draft, I think we should just pick him up straight away and place him on the senior list. we aren't going to find anyone as good as him at pick 80 anyway.
We could do both if we go with a 39/5 split - but yeah, I'm not exactly backing in FJ to deliver with pick 70 - but then again, given his track record, I'm not all that confident he'll manage it with 33 or 52 either.
It's not just FJ this year Dio. Luke Williams has had a big say this year and I know that for a fact!
Well he can't be any worse but does he have the final say?
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Fills that tagger role we have had vacant for years.
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Hunt in for Grigg!
YES! Hunt can tag! Grigg is horrible!
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considering the poor picks we have especially late in the draft, I think we should just pick him up straight away and place him on the senior list. we aren't going to find anyone as good as him at pick 80 anyway.
give the man a cigar :lol
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It's not just FJ this year Dio. Luke Williams has had a big say this year and I know that for a fact!
So has Blair. As always Blair has and will have a massive say in everything ;D
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It's not just FJ this year Dio. Luke Williams has had a big say this year and I know that for a fact!
So has Blair. As always Blair has and will have a massive say in everything ;D
Blair only has a say in the recycled players, not the juniors. For latter picks and rookies he has a say if FJ and Williams don't think the juniors can offer as much as the recycled players.
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List clogger.
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List clogger.
Well he will fit in fine then won't he, particularly with your mate.
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Blair only has a say in the recycled players, not the juniors. For latter picks and rookies he has a say if FJ and Williams don't think the juniors can offer as much as the recycled players.
You reckon? ;)
Blair has a lot more say on things other than recycled players... This I know ..dare I say it as fact ;D
BTW last time I checked Taylor Hunt would classify as a recycled player ;D
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5 years at Geelong for 63 games
most games in 2012 with 21
184cm, 78kgs
The question is, where would he fit in our best 22.
1 -22 what number would he rank,
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Chris Knight needs a rehab partner
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5 years at Geelong for 63 games
most games in 2012 with 21
184cm, 78kgs
The question is, where would he fit in our best 22.
1 -22 what number would he rank,
Walks straight onto a wing, tagging , for mine. Upgrade on grigg.
Would be somewhere between 10-18 best player on the list. I'd love to see hardwicks rankings. Deluded soul.
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Like it.
This kid is a proven tagger and we need one real bad. Also has pace.
Let's take him with a late pick .
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How does his recruitment work via the draft? Is it possible we end up with another John McCarthy moment where another club trumps us at the last minute?
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How does his recruitment work via the draft? Is it possible we end up with another John McCarthy moment where another club trumps us at the last minute?
Delisted players period starts saturday, I believe if club & player come to agreement then thats it
Thats why we cant rookie them, unless they dont get picked up & subsequently nominate for drafts
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Taztiger is correct. DFAs are like unrestricted FAs during trade period. All that is required is an agreement between club and player and that's it, they're on the senior list.
As for where he would fit in the team, should be a walk up start every week. Can play inside or run with in Jackson's spot that we had Grigg doing this year, can also play down back as a stopper like Morris but with a bit more rebound. Really defensive mid fielder and would give us a handy injection of grunt and mongrel.
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A mad Tiger supporter, might be fulfilling a childhood dream to tear it up for us, could be what is needed.
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Taylor Hunt says he can make it at Richmond or Brisbane Lions
Matt Murnane
The Age
October 29, 2014
Dumped Geelong midfielder Taylor Hunt says he is about to enter his prime as a "defence-first player" and would be an addition at either Richmond or Brisbane Lions next season.
Seen as one of the hard luck stories of the delisting period, the soon-to-be 24-year-old believes his development in the elite Geelong system and experience playing alongside the Cats triple premiership stars has him ready to become a regular AFL contributor again.
Hunt played seven out of the Cats' first eight games this season - in a team that was sitting in the top four at that point - until injury started to impact his form and others took his spot.
Now over the groin and shoulder injuries that have restricted him over the past 18 months, Hunt said he could become a legitimate AFL player for the long-term, and would be selling that message to Richmond and Brisbane when meets with both clubs this week.
Brisbane and Richmond have also shown interest in signing sacked Carlton hard-nut Mitch Robinson, with Brisbane's offer of a two-year deal and a fresh start interstate likely to make him a Lions player next year.
It's understood the Tigers have offered Robinson only a one-year deal, so should that not eventuate, Richmond might turn to Hunt, who grew up a fanatical Tigers supporter.
Should both the Lions and Tigers options fall through, Hunt revealed he had also been offered the chance to do a pre-season trial with St Kilda ahead of the drafting period.
"The next couple of years I'll be coming into my prime," Hunt said on SEN on Wednesday.
"I've probably struggled the last couple of years, but I've been surrounded by some very good players at Geelong and they've helped me develop," he said.
"The flexibility I bring and the roles I have played in the past - whether it's been as a lockdown defender or run-with roles - I always put the team before myself and I'm a defence-first player. That's what I pride myself on."
Hunt said he felt no ill-will towards Geelong, nor regret at rejecting a three-year deal from Brisbane just 12 months ago which came on the back of two solid seasons at Geelong, which included two finals appearances.
The window for clubs to sign delisted free agents such as Hunt opens on Saturday.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/taylor-hunt-says-he-can-make-it-at-richmond-or-brisbane-lions-20141028-11deiy.html
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What worries me about this lad, is how confident he appears in his own marketing.
Annoying me already.
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What worries me about this lad, is how confident he appears in his own marketing.
Annoying me already.
We need some players confident in their abilities. We have about 6 on the list so far. :whistle
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Griff reckons he should be playing for the Melbourne Vixens
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What worries me about this lad, is how confident he appears in his own marketing.
Annoying me already.
na its okay mate i dont mind it, i think its a good find if we can get him acrosss. What would you prefer rubbish footballers conca who hit blokes from behind or timid mummy boys like edwards
Out Grigg
In Hunt
Bang! 1 down 8 to go
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Griggs going nowhere don't get your hopes up
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What worries me about this lad, is how confident he appears in his own marketing.
Annoying me already.
We need some players confident in their abilities. We have about 6 on the list so far. :whistle
true but they're ON a list
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What worries me about this lad, is how confident he appears in his own marketing.
Annoying me already.
If he can't a little belief. Who can?
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Newman has confidence too....
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What worries me about this lad, is how confident he appears in his own marketing.
Annoying me already.
We need some players confident in their abilities. We have about 6 on the list so far. :whistle
true but they're ON a list
So are the other 30 introverted gimps. ;D
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What worries me about this lad, is how confident he appears in his own marketing.
Annoying me already.
Other end of the spectrum: http://m.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-29/it-still-haunts-me
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Griff reckons he should be playing for the Melbourne Vixens
He should :shh
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What worries me about this lad, is how confident he appears in his own marketing.
Annoying me already.
Other end of the spectrum: http://m.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-29/it-still-haunts-me
FJ wanted him, too. :shh
which makes you wonder about their strength of character analysis, because the only pressure from being a round 1 pick comes from the player themself.
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Griggs going nowhere don't get your hopes up
Yep the hard wick master
Grugg + hunt
Grugg + Robinson
Grugg + hampson
Grugg + Thomas
Grugg + newman
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Anyone else up for a Get Ben Cousins style rally at Punt Rd for this kid?
He had me at hello.
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'I have a dream'
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Of course Hunt would be confident. He comes from Geelong who don't know what it is like to not demand anything but winning.
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Of course Hunt would be confident. He comes from Geelong who don't know what it is like to not demand anything but winning.
that must be why they won so many flags before 2007
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Slight upgrade on Mitch Farmer.
Really don't see why there's so much love for this guy because he's from 'Geelong'.
The Cats are rebuilding, they punted him cause he's no good.
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Yes, better than Robinson IMO. I wouldn't be disappointed with him on the list.
I agree id take hunt over robinson. Id prefer robinson in the rookie list for depth id want hunt on our senior list.
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Slight upgrade on Mitch Farmer.
Really don't see why there's so much love for this guy because he's from 'Geelong'.
The Cats are rebuilding, they punted him cause he's no good.
The current Geelong admin seem on the downhill slide to me. I dont think scotts got what it takes to build a side but a good coach for a mature side. Horses for courses. Getting rid of Varcoe losing Christensen not good signs IMHO
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Saints & West Coast also in the picture:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-30/three-clubs-chase-hunt
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Saints & West Coast also in the picture:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-30/three-clubs-chase-hunt
Full article:
DELISTED Geelong midfielder Taylor Hunt will train with St Kilda next week in a bid to revive his AFL career.
The Saints have joined Richmond and West Coast among the clubs most likely to hand him a second chance.
The soon-to-be 24-year-old was not offered a contract to remain at Geelong in 2015 after discussions with clubs during the NAB AFL Trade Period fell through.
Hunt met with Richmond earlier on Thursday to discuss the potential of signing at Punt Road as a delisted free agent, having already met West Coast officials on Wednesday.
The former Cat will tour West Coast's facilities on Friday as both parties weigh up his potential move to Perth.
West Coast CEO Trevor Nisbett confirmed the Eagles' interest in Hunt ahead of his visit to the club.
"We've spoken to a few players actually who have come off lists because you've just got to do your due diligence and find out where they're at," Nisbett said.
"So we'll be looking at all those guys that have come off lists and seeing if some fit our needs."
It is understood the Brisbane Lions, who offered Hunt a three-year contract to move to Queensland a year ago, have ruled themselves out of the race.
The Lions have instead opted to pursue the services of former Carlton tough nut Mitch Robinson.
Although Hunt's prospects are still very much up in the air, his manager Anthony McConville of Mac's Sports, is optimistic a deal will get done.
"Hopefully a decision can be made on Taylor's future in the not too distant future," McConville told AFL.com.au.
Hunt will join delisted Adelaide players Shaun McKernan and Jared Petrenko at Saints training, which begins for the first to fourth-year players next Wednesday.
The midfielder played 63 games in five seasons at the Cats but lost his place in the team as he started to struggle with injury over the past 18 months.
A groin complaint restricted him to just seven games in 2014.
Hunt was one of Geelong's top-rated endurance athletes, while he also has the versatility to play as a run-with-midfielder or small defender.
The Cats were big fans of his discipline and ability to stick to his task.
Hunt is one of a number of players who will be looking for a new home when the delisted free agency period starts on Saturday.
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Ffs, really!!!!! I reckon this bloke could really help us out, he could play a Jackson or Tuck type roll. Why would we let him go.... :huh
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Pee poor Tiges.
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obviously the RFC don't rate him as highly as grigg and co.
Locked and loaded for the flag next year it seems
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So can we secure him Saturday?
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Reckon we rate him but getting too cute with this "only pay what a player is worth" approach. Of course it's silly to get into a bidding war over a DFA but surely we have to have a bit of a dip on a bloke who is definitely going to improve us. If he goes to a minnow like St Kilda I'll stuffing spew.
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Saints willoffer him wwell overs
Cause they want him
And they not a pack of lady-bhoys
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So can we secure him Saturday?
Yes
Not going to read too much into him training with the Saints. Seems saints are inviting every man and his dog to train with them next week
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So can we secure him Saturday?
That's when the delisted free agency period opens. It closes Wednesday, November 12. We can sign him anytime between then.
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BF rumour:
Have it on very good authority he will be wearing 28 with us next year. Could be finalized next week.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/taylor-hunt-looking-to-restart-his-afl-career-at-richmond-after-being-delisted-mega-thread.1080438/page-16#post-35937615
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Pee poor Tiges.
What? That we let him train with the Saints?
Why are you ruling us out?
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Don't worry. We had a good trade week
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Pee poor Tiges.
What? That we let him train with the Saints?
Why are you ruling us out?
Just starting to look like another one that got away. If not I'll eat my hat. Because one, I secretly enjoy the taste, and two I don't give a stuff about being wrong ;D
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As an atheist, you'd wanna
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I'm curious to see how this pans out.
will he be a good player we missed out on or another dud recruit?
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I'm curious to see how this pans out.
will he be a good player we missed out on or another dud recruit?
The good thing Al is that it is a win/win for the whiney old moles
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I'm curious to see how this pans out.
will he be a good player we missed out on or another dud recruit?
either way I cant lose :lol
and that's just how it should be ;D
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So can we secure him Saturday?
Yes
Not going to read too much into him training with the Saints. Seems saints are inviting every man and his dog to train with them next week
Ok, cheers, well lets hope we get him.
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Which delisted players will find a new home?
Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
October 31, 2014
RICHMOND
Taylor Hunt (Geelong, 23, 63 games)
Why Hunt? Similar reasons to Robinson. Would bring midfield experience after overcoming a raft of injuries and showing promise in his initial years at Geelong. Has been involved with an elite team, has played a variety of roles including as a tagger and in defence, and is still young with his best football in front of him.
Likelihood: 7/10. Has also attracted interest from West Coast and accepted an invitation to train with St Kilda next week. Barracked for the Tigers as a kid and given they've likely missed out on Robinson, could make a decent offer to him.
ST KILDA
Taylor Hunt (Geelong, 23, 63 games)
Why Hunt? Midfield experience that would complement the youngsters the Saints have brought in over the past few years and will again in the November NAB AFL Draft. Would bring with him versatility and could play as a small defender and help out with run-with roles.
Likelihood: 8/10. From Beaumaris, Hunt is a local boy when it comes to the Saints' bayside heartland. Is also talking to Richmond – the club he supported as a kid – and West Coast, but might not be open to a move across the country.
WEST COAST
Taylor Hunt (Geelong, 23, 63 games)
Why Hunt? West Coast are seeking midfield depth, specifically pace, bigger bodies, and polished ball users. Hunt would fit the criteria the Eagles are searching for and he also has a lot of good football ahead of him.
Likelihood: 5/10 - West Coast is very interested but the Eagles are not the only suitors. Hunt will train with St Kilda next week and Richmond is also in the chase for the former Cat.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-31/which-delisted-players-will-find-a-new-home
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Gee if he goes to the Saints I will be peeed...
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I'll be happy as he is a spud
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What's our 4th pick 88?
Not that enticing
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Taylor Hunt to find new home at Richmond
Date: October 31, 2014 - 9:38PM
Emma Quayle
Football writer with The Age
Taylor Hunt's career looks likely to continue at Richmond next year, with the Tigers set to sign the delisted Geelong midfielder as a free agent.
Hunt had spoken with West Coast since being cut by the Cats, and had also accepted an invitation to start pre-season training with St Kilda next week.
While the Eagles were in a position to offer Hunt a position in the club's primary list, it is understood the 24-year-old preferred to stay in Victoria if possible.
St Kilda, which has also invited delisted Adelaide pair Shaun McKernan and Jared Petrenko to train, would most likely only have been able to offer Hunt a rookie-list spot.
Hunt played 63 games in his five years with Geelong, becoming a regular senior player in 2012 playing as a run-with midfielder.
He has struggled since with shoulder and groin injuries, and was delisted after knocking back a three-year offer from the Brisbane Lions at the end of 2013 to keep playing with the Cats.
The Tigers had sought to bolster their midfield depth during last month's trade period, asking after St Kilda's David Armitage and exploring a trade for Melbourne's Jack Trengove until the extent of his foot injury was discovered.
Full article
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/taylor-hunt-to-find-new-home-at-richmond-20141031-11fa0j.html
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Woah :shh
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Now that it's likely we will get him can we start bagging the club for monkeyball and bringing recycled duds into our team?
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Damn we must think the draft is pretty weak. :o
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Damn we must think the draft is pretty weak. :o
Or we are delisting another player to ensure 4 picks in the draft
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Damn we must think the draft is pretty weak. :o
Yeah agree, we kept Edwards.
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Woah :shh
Woah :shh :shh
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Now that it's likely we will get him can we start bagging the club for monkeyball and bringing recycled duds into our team?
No because he can actually play IMV
24 yr old good tagger, can run and most likely push out a grigg type
Compare that to C Knights, A Edwards, Hampson, Thomas who I never wanted
If he fails so be it good on the club for trying on this bloke. Think he will be a good find.
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Damn we must think the draft is pretty weak. :o
Or we are delisting another player to ensure 4 picks in the draft
To delist another a play means we are flicking someone contracted
Ramifications for our salary cap
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WGAF if its Chaplin or gigg
You have to pay 92.5%, anyway
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Damn we must think the draft is pretty weak. :o
Or we are delisting another player to ensure 4 picks in the draft
To delist another a play means we are flicking someone contracted
Ramifications for our salary cap
can we have 40 on main list & 4 rookies ? or to do that do we need 2 on vets list ?, Newy qualifies for Vets ,anyone else ?
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Damn we must think the draft is pretty weak. :o
Or we are delisting another player to ensure 4 picks in the draft
To delist another a play means we are flicking someone contracted
Ramifications for our salary cap
can we have 40 on main list & 4 rookies ? or to do that do we need 2 on vets list ?, Newy qualifies for Vets ,anyone else ?
I suppose that's the other option put Newman outside the main list frees up another spot
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Confirmed
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-01/tigers-win-the-hunt
His manager, Anthony McConville, said the delisted free agent will line-up for the Tigers next season after 63 games in five years with the Cats.
"(I) can confirm that Taylor Hunt has agreed to sign with Richmond in 2015 with paperwork to be lodged with the AFL over the weekend," McConville told AFL.com.au.
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:thumbsup
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Are his ankles OK?
:lol
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Never in doubt :shh
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:clapping...very good, i wish him all the best!!!!!!
Lets hope he works out.
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:bow
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Never in doubt :shh
"Pathetic Richmond!" :shh
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Grimes. Astbury. Morris.
Deledio. Rance. Ellis.
T.Hunt. Cotchin. Conca.
S.Edwards. Griffiths. Lennon.
Riewoldt. McBean. Martin.
Maric. Vlastuin. Miles.
Vickery
#12
Foley/Houli
Knights - will be like a new recruit :shh
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Never in doubt :shh
"Pathetic Richmond!" :shh
Never in doubt. Pinching myself :shh
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Yep. Announced today. Was going to be announced earlier but parties held off due to the funeral for Steve Irwin :shh
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Delist
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Does anyone know what on earth THunt did or did not do to warrant this sort of treatment?
We have Cowan, Menzel, Vardy, Simpson, HMc, all sus with injuries, and we're losing Varcoe, Lost Bundy, Shroder, Burbury, Stringer, and Balme says there is NO ROOM for THunt. He wants to stay.
I am normally very accepting of what this club does at this time of year, but some of these decisions are baffling at best.
Poodle 2 years ago was easily best 22. Just sounds like he became awfully out of favour during 2014, which "appeared" to be injury related.
Can anybody illuminate this for me? :shh
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/taylor-hunt-delisted.1080018/
(http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q531/catempire/photo-1.jpg)
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He's not best 22
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Afl prospectus 2011
"...reached double figure disposals every game... He was carful with his kicking as his retention rate of 81% the best of any player at the club with at least 60 kicks..."
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Great move by the tiges if it pays off
A fit Hunt would make our best 22, and should replace Jacckson nicely
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Hopefully he'll be replacing Grigg.
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Woohoo! Could be a very good pick up! I have a radical Geelong supporting mate who always regarded Hunt very highly - said Hunt was his favourite player ... until just now! My mate is now tearing out huge chunks of hair at his club's complete & utter incompetence & will spend all day firing off red-hot emails to Balmey!
That clicking sound coming from my mates keyboard is the sound of victory! ;D :gotigers
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I'm happy with this, hopefully his body is right. Good age should fit right in
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This is a great signing for the club. l think this lad can help us to be a stronger outfit. :santa
:gotigers
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Could be good get. We need a tagger who has some pace and can tackle
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Woohoo! Could be a very good pick up! I have a radical Geelong supporting mate who always regarded Hunt very highly - said Hunt was his favourite player ... until just now! My mate is now tearing out huge chunks of hair at his club's complete & utter incompetence & will spend all day firing off red-hot emails to Balmey!
That clicking sound coming from my mates keyboard is the sound of victory! ;D :gotigers
Because Neil blame will give a stuff ....
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If this bloke turns out to be no good, can we nickname him Mike?
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Usually I am bullish about new recruits but this guy is vanilla personified.
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Damn we must think the draft is pretty weak. :o
^^^^ :huh :huh :huh
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Slight upgrade on Mitch Farmer.
Really don't see why there's so much love for this guy because he's from 'Geelong'.
The Cats are rebuilding, they punted him cause he's no good.
^^^^^^^^ :huh :huh :huh :huh :huh
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List clogger.
OMFG.... :huh :huh :huh tops off the vanilla ice cream I suppose.
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If this bloke turns out to be no good, can we nickname him Mike?
How bout York
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If this bloke turns out to be no good, can we nickname him Mike?
How bout York
And in honour of Robin Williams, how about Mork
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If this bloke turns out to be no good, can we nickname him Mike?
How bout York
And in honour of Robin Williams, how about Mork
And if he gets injured, pork.
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Mike.....
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I reckon he will play at least 15 games next season and he will be a half decent player. Good signing if you compare to what we would have picked up with our last pick in the national draft.
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Will he be signed as a senior listed player or rookie listed spot. If so, do we know length of contract talked about? Thanks
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Richmond to sign Taylor Hunt as a delisted free agent
Herald-Sun
November 02, 2014
RICHMOND has won the race for Taylor Hunt, with the Tigers set to sign the former Geelong midfielder as a delisted free agent.
The 63-game tagger was told by the Cats he was no longer required following five seasons that were plagued by injury and inconsistent form.
But Hunt quickly received interest from rival clubs following his delisting, with the Tigers and Brisbane meeting the speedster during the week.
Hunt, who grew up as a Richmond supporter, told the Herald Sun earlier this week that he would be thrilled to end up at Punt Road.
Taylor Hunt struggled to cement his spot in Geelong’s senior side in his final years at Kardinia Park. Picture: Michael Klein Source: News Limited
“I would be really pumped to end up there, but I guess I am not in a position where I can choose,” he said.
Hunt revealed he had also been offered the chance to do a pre-season with St Kilda if Richmond or Brisbane did overlook him.
Hunt also said he felt he had “got a lot to prove to myself”.
“Going into the trade period was tough not knowing about my future and hearing the news I was no longer required at Geelong, but hopefully I interview well and hopefully find myself on a list out of those two clubs,” Hunt said.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-to-sign-taylor-hunt-as-a-delisted-free-agent/story-fndv8t7m-1227109390235
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Will he be signed as a senior listed player or rookie listed spot. If so, do we know length of contract talked about? Thanks
It'll be the senior list, Mimafied.
Length of contract is unknown as far as I'm aware until the papers are formally lodged.
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Prefer rookie listed. Do need a tagger though.
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Prefer rookie listed. Do need a tagger though.
Miles on the senior list instead of pick80(ish) :clapping
Hunt in place of pick70(?) :clapping
Was always going to hard to get him as a rookie, given other teams wanted him on the senior list.
He is 23, in theory could get ten years out of him. Walks into the 18 IMO as a tagger, that we have needed since Geez was a boy. As our have stated if he replaces Grigg it's a massive win. Hopefully he can add to miles, vlastuin, Ellis, Conca. Hardwick is wrong it's not the a graders that need to improve, it's the secound and third teir.
Hopefully we nail #12 and he comes straight into the side, meaning our 21/22 best drop out and are improved upon from last season. Lennon holding down a spot would be an equal godsend
Ideally someone of note decent drops to our other two natal draft picks. Given we have picked up hunt as a mature player, it would be nice to use the rookie draft on kids. For a change. However I suspect we will continue with the old dud policy here.
Overall hunt and no improvement in th draft position is a pretty limp effort from th club. Would want to pull the finger next year around. With deledio moving into is golden years, rance and Riewoldt peaking
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Just watching his highlights reel on the RFC web page. He can do it all, kicks them from anywhere too.
I just :pray :pray :pray his body holds holds up.
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Just watching his highlights reel on the RFC web page. He can do it all, kicks them from anywhere too.
I just :pray :pray :pray his body holds holds up.
That has to be the worst highlights pack I've seen in my life. All flukes
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Just watching his highlights reel on the RFC web page. He can do it all, kicks them from anywhere too.
I just :pray :pray :pray his body holds holds up.
Dont like his kicking action though, clips clearly showing him looking at the ball up till the time it contacts his boot !!
sorry !!
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All official Taylor Hint is now a Tiger
One year deal
@RalphyHeraldSun: “Taylor Hunt officially signs with @Richmond_FC as delisted free agent.1 year: http://t.co/YA2qQCXlJk”
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Funny how Geelong doesn't consider him worthy of even being picked up again as a rookie.
RFC pounces and considers his a strong addition to the midfield.
Guess it says something about their standards VS our's and given their successful period over the last ten years you have to think they know what they're doing somewhat.
Still, hopefully he stays fit and plays good footy.
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Just watching his highlights reel on the RFC web page. He can do it all, kicks them from anywhere too.
I just :pray :pray :pray his body holds holds up.
Dont like his kicking action though, clips clearly showing him looking at the ball up till the time it contacts his boot !!
sorry !!
Just throws it on his boot, anything could happen
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Tigers complete Hunt
richmondfc.com.au
November 2, 2014 3:00pm
Richmond has signed former Geelong midfielder Taylor Hunt as a free agent.
The Tigers secured the 23-year-old on a one-year contract, after he spent six seasons and played 63 games with the Cats.
Richmond met with Hunt’s management last Friday, and official paperwork was lodged with the AFL today (Sunday, November 2).
“We have been clear in our intention to add to our midfield during the off-season, and we believe Taylor will be a strong addition to the Club,” said Richmond General Manager of Football, Dan Richardson.
“Taylor will complement our playing list with his speed and versatility, and we are confident he has his best football ahead of him.
“While adding some experience in Taylor, we are still in a position to invest heavily in this year’s National Draft, which was another of our aims as we prepare for the 2015 season.”
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-11-02/tigers-complete-hunt
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Oh wow. Oh gee. :huh
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Funny how Geelong doesn't consider him worthy of even being picked up again as a rookie.
RFC pounces and considers his a strong addition to the midfield.
Guess it says something about their standards VS our's and given their successful period over the last ten years you have to think they know what they're doing somewhat.
Still, hopefully he stays fit and plays good footy.
Geelong list is falling apart abit
The slide is on IMO...
I seems hunt was easy in their best 22 two years ago
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Funny how Geelong doesn't consider him worthy of even being picked up again as a rookie.
RFC pounces and considers his a strong addition to the midfield.
Guess it says something about their standards VS our's and given their successful period over the last ten years you have to think they know what they're doing somewhat.
Still, hopefully he stays fit and plays good footy.
Geelong list is falling apart abit
The slide is on IMO...
I seems hunt was easy in their best 22 two years ago
Time will tell. They were still a top 4 side.
You may be right but given they're ability to recruit/draft blokes I seriously doubt they'll finish outside at least the top 6 in 2015.
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Just watching his highlights reel on the RFC web page. He can do it all, kicks them from anywhere too.
I just :pray :pray :pray his body holds holds up.
Have to say enjoyed those tackles against Carlton, especially the one on McLean :cheers
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Just watching his highlights reel on the RFC web page. He can do it all, kicks them from anywhere too.
I just :pray :pray :pray his body holds holds up.
Have to say enjoyed those tackles against Carlton, especially the one on McLean :cheers
Yes, it was brutal wasn't it!!!!
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Funny how Geelong doesn't consider him worthy of even being picked up again as a rookie.
RFC pounces and considers his a strong addition to the midfield.
Guess it says something about their standards VS our's and given their successful period over the last ten years you have to think they know what they're doing somewhat.
Still, hopefully he stays fit and plays good footy.
Geelong list is falling apart abit
The slide is on IMO...
I seems hunt was easy in their best 22 two years ago
Time will tell. They were still a top 4 side.
You may be right but given they're ability to recruit/draft blokes I seriously doubt they'll finish outside at least the top 6 in 2015.
Maybe maybe not. Christianson is a gun.
They look to be replacing Hunt with Sam Blease.
Rivers is a dub, Stanley was expensive...
dont reckon their list is getting stronger
The best 22 still looks sok as do most teams in november, Clark was a very good get and will be handy with Hawkins youd think.
Mackie Lonergan Rivers
Enright Taylor Kelly
Motlop Guthrie Duncan
Johnson Clark Stanley
Bartel Hawkins Stokes
McIntosh Caddy Selwood
Int: Thurlow, Bews, Horlin-Smith
Sub: Murdoch
Emerg: Smedts Kersten Lang
Richmond should beat them IMO. then again im thinking its time we start beating the like of geelong, collingwood, carlon more consistently so im bias
44 Enright, Corey 288 33yr 1mth 14 Sep 1981 187cm 91kg Port Adelaide Defender
20 Johnson, Steve 233 31yr 3mth 4 Jul 1983 189cm 92kg Murray Bushrangers Midfield
3 Bartel, Jimmy 272 30yr 10mth 4 Dec 1983 187cm 89kg Geelong Falcons Defender
Midfield
9 Kelly, James 256 30yr 10mth 29 Dec 1983 183cm 86kg Calder Cannons Defender
Midfield
13 Lonergan, Tom 145 30yr 5mth 17 May 1984 197cm 93kg Calder Cannons Defender
4 Mackie, Andrew 220 30yr 2mth 7 Aug 1984 192cm 86kg Glenelg Defender
17 McIntosh, Hamish 126 30yr 1mth 4 Sep 1984 203cm 103kg Murray Bushrangers Forward
Ruck
25 Rivers, Jared 182 30yr 18 Oct 1984 192cm 92kg North Adelaide Defender
27 Stokes, Mathew 175 29yr 11mth 22 Nov 1984 175cm 77kg Woodville West Torrens Midfield
7 Taylor, Harry 159 28yr 4mth 12 Jun 1986 193cm 96kg East Fremantle Defender
you d expect that group will hold things together for a while
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^^^^^hold it together, maybe. But leg speed is already an issue ^^^^^
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Just watching his highlights reel on the RFC web page. He can do it all, kicks them from anywhere too.
I just :pray :pray :pray his body holds holds up.
That has to be the worst highlights pack I've seen in my life. All flukes
Yep don't know how you can get excited over that
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I thought it was a pretty decent highlight reel for a tagger of his age.
Tackles like a madman.
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I thought it was a pretty decent highlight reel for a tagger of his age.
Tackles like a madman.
It's the baiting again from Chuck!!!
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keep an eye on the kid we would have picked if we hung on to the draft pick,
Whoever it is will win a BROWNLOW.
That's just how it goes.
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l'm surprised Geelong let this lad go. l rate him
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keep an eye on the kid we would have picked if we hung on to the draft pick,
Whoever it is will win a BROWNLOW.
That's just how it goes.
We didn't trade a pick. We only lost our last pick in the ND. If pick 100+ wins a Brownlow, I will buy drinks for all on OER! ;D
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keep an eye on the kid we would have picked if we hung on to the draft pick,
Whoever it is will win a BROWNLOW.
That's just how it goes.
We didn't trade a pick. We only lost our last pick in the ND. If pick 100+ wins a Brownlow, I will buy drinks for all on OER! ;D
l will be first to the bar ;D
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I thought it was a pretty decent highlight reel for a tagger of his age.
Tackles like a madman.
so exactly what do we have here.
obviously primary role has to be tagger. but does he offer anything else.this im not so sure about.more than happy for us to give him a good go in saying that though.
also hes had some injury so im prepared to cut him some slack.
some concerns are his lack of disposals, does not get much ball ever. there a few contested possesions or clearances, there are not a lot of tackles but he does tackle well. as a pure stopper hes probably more into blocks and scragging tactics.
im not sold on his disposal either. yep the concern really is that hes got one string to the bow and nothing else. we will find out soon.i hope he can become a decent player for us.
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His a blocker & strong tackler which is what we need 2x
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His a blocker & strong tackler which is what we need 2x
Yep!! Imagine him in the middle with Miles!!
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His a blocker & strong tackler which is what we need 2x
Yep!! Imagine him in the middle with Miles!!
Yeah imagine that
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Yeah imagine.
Oi WAT and Monk, get a proper avatar
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Hunt - Miles - Vlastuin middle
Then you out the guys on the big bucks forward
I thought it was a pretty decent highlight reel for a tagger of his age.
Tackles like a madman.
so exactly what do we have here.
obviously primary role has to be tagger. but does he offer anything else.this im not so sure about.more than happy for us to give him a good go in saying that though.
also hes had some injury so im prepared to cut him some slack.
some concerns are his lack of disposals, does not get much ball ever. there a few contested possesions or clearances, there are not a lot of tackles but he does tackle well. as a pure stopper hes probably more into blocks and scragging tactics.
im not sold on his disposal either. yep the concern really is that hes got one string to the bow and nothing else. we will find out soon.i hope he can become a decent player for us.
Career avg. 14.
Not bad for a tagger he goals too. More touches than: Newman dea morris llyod mcdonuts Bach Gordon avg, this year.
Griig is our current tagger = LoL
23 pretty young for list blocker territory. More so when two years ago he was in top 4 best 22.
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keep an eye on the kid we would have picked if we hung on to the draft pick,
Whoever it is will win a BROWNLOW.
That's just how it goes.
We didn't trade a pick. We only lost our last pick in the ND. If pick 100+ wins a Brownlow, I will buy drinks for all on OER! ;D
l will be first to the bar ;D
No you won't. You'll be second behind me and hoping that I have included you in my shout! ;D
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At the very least he's a better class of recycled player than what we usually pick up - and from a better club than where we usually get them from. Will be good to have a defensively-minded player with pace too - leg speed is just as important, if not more moreso, when you haven't got the ball.
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I think his pace is the most welcome addition. We are really slow and he is really quick.
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Sam blease cats, confirmed,
I'm happy with the Geelong reject over the dees dud
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Sam blease cats, confirmed,
I'm happy with the Geelong reject over the dees dud
Yep if you get delisted at the Dees you must be a serious spud
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keep an eye on the kid we would have picked if we hung on to the draft pick,
Whoever it is will win a BROWNLOW.
That's just how it goes.
We didn't trade a pick. We only lost our last pick in the ND. If pick 100+ wins a Brownlow, I will buy drinks for all on OER! ;D
l will be first to the bar ;D
No you won't. You'll be second behind me and hoping that I have included you in my shout! ;D
Its ok l have plenty of money but you will include me cause you like me around ;D
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Did anyone find Taylor's brother Mike? ;D
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Sam blease cats, confirmed,
I'm happy with the Geelong reject over the dees dud
Yep if you get delisted at the Dees you must be a serious spud
Yep a real serious spud.
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At the very least he's a better class of recycled player than what we usually pick up - and from a better club than where we usually get them from. Will be good to have a defensively-minded player with pace too - leg speed is just as important, if not more moreso, when you haven't got the ball.
Just hope that he does not follow the line of duds that we have picked up from Geelong eg Neeld, Ken Kingsley
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Sam blease cats, confirmed,
I'm happy with the Geelong reject over the dees dud
Yep if you get delisted at the Dees you must be a serious spud
Yep a real serious spud.
Dees spuds may have talent but are sooooo emotionally scarred they prob wont recover.
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At the very least he's a better class of recycled player than what we usually pick up - and from a better club than where we usually get them from. Will be good to have a defensively-minded player with pace too - leg speed is just as important, if not more moreso, when you haven't got the ball.
Just hope that he does not follow the line of duds that we have picked up from Geelong eg Neeld, Ken Kingsley
They were both from pre-premiership era Geelong. Neeld was from runner-up era Geelong & they had to get rid of Kingsley to win a flag.
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I think james Hird was a 70+ draft pick
So was Anthony McDonald, Paul Campbell, Robert Panozza, Robert Bowden and Niall Buckley.
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Taylor Hunt wants to earn his spot at Richmond for Round 1 clash with Carlton
Jon Ralph
Herald-Sun
November 06, 2014
FORMER Geelong tagger Taylor Hunt says he must prove he deserves a spot in Richmond’s season opener against Carlton next year after signing as a delisted free agent this week.
The Tigers were keen to take all their selections in this month’s draft but were convinced to secure Hunt after a successful medical and impressive interview last week.
He took down Carlton captain Marc Murphy with three goals last year as a Cat and would seem a likely starter if he can survive an arduous pre-season starting November 24.
But while childhood Tigers fan Hunt says he wants to get on the “Tiger Train” he isn’t taking anything for granted.
A bunch of senior Richmond players trained at Punt Rd on Wednesday with the year one to four Tigers starting training on Monday.
“Definitely everyone wants to be playing in Round 1 and to be in the season opener would be amazing,’’ Hunt told the Herald Sun.
“I have played in front of some pretty decent crowds against Hawthorn but playing in the season opener would be awesome.
“But it depends what role I am playing and the first thing I have to do is complete a full pre-season and play some good games in the pre-season to get my spot in Round 1.”
Hunt, 24, was passed over in the trade period but was able to convince Tigers pro scout Blair Hartley and coach Damien Hardwick of his worth on a one-year deal.
“I was at a point where I thought I might not find myself on a primary list so I am happy with how it’s all panned out,’’ he said.
“I met with them and it was clear they wanted to use all their draft picks but the meeting went quite well and I was pretty positive going away from it.
“I had a medical the next day and they were happy with my groins (after issues this year), it was a bit different from (Jack) Trengove’s navicular bone so they were really confident. With Daniel Jackson leaving they value players who play their role and whether I (tag) or play in the backline, they like my flexibility.”
Hunt’s mum and extended family are mad Tigers, and he admits he caught the Tiger bug again at times late last season.
“”Mum went to the Grand Finals in the 1960s and the last win (in 1980) so I think there will be a few Hunts signing up or renewing their memberships.
“It will be good to be at Richmond. They have played finals recently and we saw how much momentum they had last year with the Tiger Train. The supporters are passionate and they fill the MCG so it will be great to be involved.”
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/taylor-hunt-wants-to-earn-his-spot-at-richmond-for-round-1-clash-with-carlton/story-fndv8t7m-1227113825985
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Taylor Hunt interview ...
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-11-07/recruitment-zone-hunt-arrives
* There were a couple of weeks there where I thought the dream of AFL was over. I’m rapt I find myself on an AFL list and I’m very happy that it’s down here at Richmond.
* It’s a bit nerve-wracking meeting a whole new team and getting to know my team-mates, which I’m actually looking forward to. I’m just really excited to get out on the track again.
* I was lucky enough to meet Damien Hardwick and Blair Hartley with my manager. We had a meeting and came in the next day for a medical. From then on, I was a Richmond player.
* I was a big Richmond supporter. I used to come with my parents and my nanna. We had some reserved seat up in the Great Southern Stand. We used to come to every game that was in Melbourne from the age of five. I really enjoyed coming to the MCG.
* I’ll be a little bit flexible. I really enjoy going through the midfield and playing on an opponent and defending, but at the same time, being able to attack and find my own ball and try to be as damaging as possible. I know I’ve got a lot of work to do. The main priority at the moment is to get through the pre-season fit and hopefully put my name up there for a Round 1 spot.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-11-07/hunting-an-afl-lifeline
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Hunt in a Tiger guernsey ...
(http://www.richmondfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/thuntportrait.jpg)
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Anyone know what number he's likely to get? 19 is gone with Thomas currently having it
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Anyone know what number he's likely to get? 19 is gone with Thomas currently having it
17 is the lowest number available but given its significance (a non-captain hasn't worn it in over a decade) then the next lowest number free is 21.
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Tigers are Hunting the right type of players
By Jay Himat
theroar.com.au
10 Nov 2014[/i]
Taylor Hunt to Tigerland. I was overseas when I heard the news and boy was I ecstatic. Why would you be ecstatic over a delisted free agent whose played 63 games in eight seasons I hear you say?
Well, here is why.
The Richmond Tigers have done particularly well in recruitment since the ‘Tambling era’. The evolution of football has allowed loyalty to be somewhat thrown out the window – and how good is that!
Players are doing more for themselves and greater for the clubs they end up at. Both parties are winning – oh the fans, forget them for the minute, you can’t please everyone. The Tigers have brought in the likes of Bachar Houli, Shaun Grigg and Troy Chaplin from other AFL clubs in recent years.
These three have settled into the Tigers’ line-up better than expected. However, despite being good footballers they lack one aspect of the game that I dearly miss. Courage.
You can teach athletes to position themselves to receive a handball, or lob a 55-metre pass into clear space for a forward to lead into. You can’t teach courage. You can’t teach the ability to put your body on the line. You can’t teach bravery.
Steve Morris, Nick Vlaustin and Trent Cotchin are Tigers that put their body on the line, that perpetuate the word courage. We need more of that. Taylor can deliver.
Now, the next bit won’t shock you – Taylor needs to be more dynamic. With Daniel Jackson gone, Taylor Hunt needs to fill his role as a tagger. However, courage and the ability to tag won’t keep you in AFL circles too long. Just like genuine full forwards are expiring, so are built-in taggers.
During Taylor’s final years at Geelong he has big roles on some quality opposition including Marc Murphy and Stephen Hill. He did well; he negated their influence on the game while collecting some of the football himself – but with how much damage? Not a lot to put it simply. Three goals playing on Marc Murphy was a highlight, but how easy is it to find one major highlight in a 63-game career.
His courage will shine through at Tigerland, I am sure of that. A player from a successful background who had to work for his spot every week at the Cattery will blossom with Tiger cubs around him. Will he do a great job tagging? Yes, we think so. Will he thrive without selection pressure? Let’s wait and see.
http://www.theroar.com.au/2014/11/10/tigers-are-hunting-the-right-type-of-players/
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Tigers are Hunting the right type of players
By Jay Himat
theroar.com.au
10 Nov 2014[/i]
Taylor Hunt to Tigerland. I was overseas when I heard the news and boy was I ecstatic. Why would you be ecstatic over a delisted free agent whose played 63 games in eight seasons I hear you say?
Well, here is why.
The Richmond Tigers have done particularly well in recruitment since the ‘Tambling era’. The evolution of football has allowed loyalty to be somewhat thrown out the window – and how good is that!
Players are doing more for themselves and greater for the clubs they end up at. Both parties are winning – oh the fans, forget them for the minute, you can’t please everyone. The Tigers have brought in the likes of Bachar Houli, Shaun Grigg and Troy Chaplin from other AFL clubs in recent years.
These three have settled into the Tigers’ line-up better than expected. However, despite being good footballers they lack one aspect of the game that I dearly miss. Courage.
You can teach athletes to position themselves to receive a handball, or lob a 55-metre pass into clear space for a forward to lead into. You can’t teach courage. You can’t teach the ability to put your body on the line. You can’t teach bravery.
Steve Morris, Nick Vlaustin and Trent Cotchin are Tigers that put their body on the line, that perpetuate the word courage. We need more of that. Taylor can deliver.
Now, the next bit won’t shock you – Taylor needs to be more dynamic. With Daniel Jackson gone, Taylor Hunt needs to fill his role as a tagger. However, courage and the ability to tag won’t keep you in AFL circles too long. Just like genuine full forwards are expiring, so are built-in taggers.
During Taylor’s final years at Geelong he has big roles on some quality opposition including Marc Murphy and Stephen Hill. He did well; he negated their influence on the game while collecting some of the football himself – but with how much damage? Not a lot to put it simply. Three goals playing on Marc Murphy was a highlight, but how easy is it to find one major highlight in a 63-game career.
His courage will shine through at Tigerland, I am sure of that. A player from a successful background who had to work for his spot every week at the Cattery will blossom with Tiger cubs around him. Will he do a great job tagging? Yes, we think so. Will he thrive without selection pressure? Let’s wait and see.
http://www.theroar.com.au/2014/11/10/tigers-are-hunting-the-right-type-of-players/
what a douche bag
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"The evolution of football has allowed loyalty to be somewhat thrown out the window – and how good is that!"
:rollin
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I am still scratching my stuffing head, this article is all 'wookie defence' to me, IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!
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*Chewbacca defense
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Can this be the last article we see from this chap, please?
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Tigers are Hunting the right type of players
By Jay Himat
theroar.com.au
10 Nov 2014[/i]
Taylor Hunt to Tigerland. I was overseas when I heard the news and boy was I ecstatic. Why would you be ecstatic over a delisted free agent whose played 63 games in eight seasons I hear you say?
Well, here is why.
The Richmond Tigers have done particularly well in recruitment since the ‘Tambling era’. The evolution of football has allowed loyalty to be somewhat thrown out the window – and how good is that!
Players are doing more for themselves and greater for the clubs they end up at. Both parties are winning – oh the fans, forget them for the minute, you can’t please everyone. The Tigers have brought in the likes of Bachar Houli, Shaun Grigg and Troy Chaplin from other AFL clubs in recent years.
These three have settled into the Tigers’ line-up better than expected. However, despite being good footballers they lack one aspect of the game that I dearly miss. Courage.
You can teach athletes to position themselves to receive a handball, or lob a 55-metre pass into clear space for a forward to lead into. You can’t teach courage. You can’t teach the ability to put your body on the line. You can’t teach bravery.
Steve Morris, Nick Vlaustin and Trent Cotchin are Tigers that put their body on the line, that perpetuate the word courage. We need more of that. Taylor can deliver.
Now, the next bit won’t shock you – Taylor needs to be more dynamic. With Daniel Jackson gone, Taylor Hunt needs to fill his role as a tagger. However, courage and the ability to tag won’t keep you in AFL circles too long. Just like genuine full forwards are expiring, so are built-in taggers.
During Taylor’s final years at Geelong he has big roles on some quality opposition including Marc Murphy and Stephen Hill. He did well; he negated their influence on the game while collecting some of the football himself – but with how much damage? Not a lot to put it simply. Three goals playing on Marc Murphy was a highlight, but how easy is it to find one major highlight in a 63-game career.
His courage will shine through at Tigerland, I am sure of that. A player from a successful background who had to work for his spot every week at the Cattery will blossom with Tiger cubs around him. Will he do a great job tagging? Yes, we think so. Will he thrive without selection pressure? Let’s wait and see.
http://www.theroar.com.au/2014/11/10/tigers-are-hunting-the-right-type-of-players/
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:lol Willy has raised an important question with his animated GIF....Who picks up dog turds with a brush??? That's just fraught with danger. Only the dry ones that go white would you have a chance at getting into the pan. Even then, too dry and white powder poo would flick everywhere. Forget any steamers or the post drizzle porridge. Metal scoop only for me. Either that or your 4 iron after a bad day on the greens. :thumbsup
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:lol Willy has raised an important question with his animated GIF....Who picks up dog turds with a brush??? That's just fraught with danger. Only the dry ones that go white would you have a chance at getting into the pan. Even then, too dry and white powder poo would flick everywhere. Forget any steamers or the post drizzle porridge. Metal scoop only for me. Either that or your 4 iron after a bad day on the greens. :thumbsup
How many scoops? ;D
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:lol
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Dan Richardson discussing Taylor Hunt:
Taylor Hunt - officially today was his first day as everyone was back from the break and he was introduced to the group. Hunt will add to that midfield depth we've been talking about. He brings genuine speed which will be important for us. Still early days as to what roll he will play. Combination of midfield and spending some time across half-back. He has also demonstrated he can tag and go forward to kick goals. A versatile player which you need to be nowdays. Someone with running capacity, who can break the lines and kick some goals. That's where we saw some real upside in him. He's also over some injury concerns he had midyear. We'll have to manage that earlier on in the preseason but we're looking forward to him coming in and having an impact. Outstanding character as well, so he'll fit in very quickly.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-11-24/recruitment-zone-panel-show-ep3
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Dan Richardson discussing Taylor Hunt:
Taylor Hunt - officially today was his first day as everyone was back from the break and he was introduced to the group. Hunt will add to that midfield depth we've been talking about. He brings genuine speed which will be important for us. Still early days as to what roll he will play. Combination of midfield and spending some time across half-back. He has also demonstrated he can tag and go forward to kick goals. A versatile player which you need to be nowdays. Someone with running capacity, who can break the lines and kick some goals. That's where we saw some real upside in him. He's also over some injury concerns he had midyear. We'll have to manage that earlier on in the preseason but we're looking forward to him coming in and having an impact. Outstanding character as well, so he'll fit in very quickly.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-11-24/recruitment-zone-panel-show-ep3
Taylor’s traits thrill Tigers.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-11-27/taylors-traits-thrill-tigers
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No regrets for new Tiger.
Richmond recruit Taylor Hunt hits the golf course with his teammates ...
VIDEO: http://www.afl.com.au/video/2014-12-09/no-regrets-for-new-tiger-blues-bullish
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Newy talking about new recruit Taylor Hunt:
* He’s been terrific. Just one of those guys that comes in and fits in straight away. You hear that a lot but he genuinely has blended in with the group really well and he fits. So he’s one player that we’re looking forward to playing with. He’s a really honest sort of player, gives everything, can use the ball really well and he’s a terrific fella. We’re really excited to see what Taylor can bring to our team.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-05/happy-with-hunt
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What does
"He’s been terrific. Just one of those guys that comes in and fits in straight away.
You hear that a lot but he genuinely has blended in with the group really well and he fits. "
mean?
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Every time the word 'terrific', 'fits' or 'really' is mentioned, chug a beer.
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Im smashed
oh wait, have we started yet? :cheers
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Taylor Hunt press conference at our Community Camp ...
AUDIO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-02-11/community-camp-hunt-press-conference
* I’m really loving my time here at Richmond. I’ve settled in really well, been injury free and been able to train and get to know the boys. It’s exciting times here at Richmond. They’ve got a lot of new faces at the Club. The first-year boys are putting their foot forward. They’ve got lots of talent and a few of the second and third-year boys are coming along really nicely as well.
* Speaking to Dimma, I might just have a bit of freedom early on in terms of my role. It’s exciting. I guess I really enjoyed that run-with role at Geelong. It was just hard work and really stressful at times playing on the best player every week. I probably struggled at times with that role and probably lost my offensive flair as well. So just trying to find that back this pre-season and see where we go with it.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-11/hunts-smooth-tiger-transition
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How come players don't come to us saying how professional the club is and how it's been the hardest preseason they've ever done and how it's the fittest they've ever been & how they hope they can fight hard to break into the starting team because there's so much competition and great youngsters at the club?
This guy seems to already have a spot in the 22........
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lol. Maybe because the RFC is blue oyster bar of the AFL. We were hard last few years though driving maric and co to the ground
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Most pleasing thing is that he's fit as a fiddle because not doubt he can play.
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I'm thinking that Morro will go forward and Taylor will play off half back. I think he'll be handy too.
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Morris up forward :lol you're havin a lend
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I'd like to think his primary role will still be as a run-with player and I'd say it will be.
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Brendon Lade talking about Taylor Hunt's role at RFC ...
“We don’t want to make him a tagger. We think he’s got some good upside because of his running ability and we hope that he can play on the wing, be a bit like Brandon (Ellis). He can cover the ground nearly as good as Brandon - get up and down the ground and get the ball a little bit more.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-03-04/taylor-made-for-tigers
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RFC - doesn't have genuine tagger so recruits genuine tagger from Geelong - won't play him as tagger.
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:facepalm
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RFC - doesn't have genuine tagger so recruits genuine tagger from Geelong - won't play him as tagger.
Mate. We have Grigg.
Nuff said...
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RFC - doesn't have genuine tagger so recruits genuine tagger from Geelong - won't play him as tagger.
Mate. We have Grigg.
Nuff said...
Why of course.....and some people say Hardwick never thinks outside the square....
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I like Taylor Hunt but I don't think he has what it takes to be a good outside player. Would be happy to be wrong but FFS I thought we finally addressed the fact we had no run with player (except Grigg :scream) but it seems not, just adding to the excessive number of outside players we have
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RFC - doesn't have genuine tagger so recruits genuine tagger from Geelong - won't play him as tagger.
;D
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RFC - doesn't have genuine tagger so recruits genuine tagger from Geelong - won't play him as tagger.
There's a successful meme in that....
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Must be played as tagger.
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how bout - now i understand this is a little out there - but perhaps, rather than play taggers, you just have every player accountable for their direct opponent?
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Grigg actually could make a good tagger.
He can run as well as anyone and his biggest deficiency is his foot skills which is less of an issue if you are primarily stopping.
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how bout - now i understand this is a little out there - but perhaps, rather than play taggers, you just have every player accountable for their direct opponent?
whoaaaaaa! Only premiership teams be doing that sort of stuff!
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has to break his way into what's a pretty formidable outfit just quietly , that wont be any snack. he ll need to be playing 50% better than his first hit out to be on the radar of match committee :shh
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I actually thought he was pretty decent against the Dogs Bojo but you're right it won't be easy to crack into the Tiges formidable starting midfield when players return. He'll need to make the most of any opportunity that presents itself because he definitely isn't a walk up start.
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He's in our top 15 players already. Easy
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how bout - now i understand this is a little out there - but perhaps, rather than play taggers, you just have every player accountable for their direct opponent?
Yes that'll happen under Hardwick - anyway, all sarcasm aside, didn't realise the two things had to be mutually exclusive and if they are then why recruit a noted tagger? Do you think it's just a coincidence that after our main tagger Jackson retired we went after Greenwood, another noted run with player, then grabbed Hunt after we missed out? Did the club not cite his abilities as a tagger when we picked him up?
whoaaaaaa! Only premiership teams be doing that sort of stuff!
Sydney & Geelong say hello.
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how bout - now i understand this is a little out there - but perhaps, rather than play taggers, you just have every player accountable for their direct opponent?
Yes that'll happen under Hardwick - anyway, all sarcasm aside, didn't realise the two things had to be mutually exclusive and if they are then why recruit a noted tagger? Do you think it's just a coincidence that after our main tagger Jackson retired we went after Greenwood, another noted run with player, then grabbed Hunt after we missed out? Did the club not cite his abilities as a tagger when we picked him up?
whoaaaaaa! Only premiership teams be doing that sort of stuff!
Sydney & Geelong say hello.
Mate if that was going after Greenwood we have no chance at all of getting anyone at all next year. We were as weak as p iss regarding Greenwood?
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I actually thought he was pretty decent against the Dogs Bojo but you're right it won't be easy to crack into the Tiges formidable starting midfield when players return. He'll need to make the most of any opportunity that presents itself because he definitely isn't a walk up start.
He was pretty solid, I just didn't want to understate the depth of our best 22 , by suggesting he would be a walk up
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how bout - now i understand this is a little out there - but perhaps, rather than play taggers, you just have every player accountable for their direct opponent?
Yes that'll happen under Hardwick - anyway, all sarcasm aside, didn't realise the two things had to be mutually exclusive and if they are then why recruit a noted tagger? Do you think it's just a coincidence that after our main tagger Jackson retired we went after Greenwood, another noted run with player, then grabbed Hunt after we missed out? Did the club not cite his abilities as a tagger when we picked him up?
whoaaaaaa! Only premiership teams be doing that sort of stuff!
Sydney & Geelong say hello.
It's not so much about being the two things being being mutually exclusive, but when the talk is about taggers, i envisage some hack who cant get a kick himself or butchers the ball when he does scragging and hanging the oppositions better players.
I'd prefer to have midfielders who can get and use the ball and let them go head to head with their opponents, being both accountable and showing up the opponents that arent.
was it the club who talked up Hunt's tagging prowess or forum posters?
anyway, if he can run both ways up and down a wing all day, get the pill and use it to effect then what does it matter ? You know he will be accountable. ( or least you'd hope so)
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how bout - now i understand this is a little out there - but perhaps, rather than play taggers, you just have every player accountable for their direct opponent?
whoaaaaaa! Only premiership teams be doing that sort of stuff!
I always thought Langford was a run with player? Hmmmmm
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getting pedantic, but is there a difference to being a run with player and a tagger, or is just a change in terminology?
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I must admit to not being completely sold on Taylor just yet. Hopefully not but I have a feeling he'll be fringe at Richmond just as he was at the Cats.
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getting pedantic, but is there a difference to being a run with player and a tagger, or is just a change in terminology?
I always took it as the same thing
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if you send a player out with the sole intention of stopping an opponent from getting a kick and no concern with getting possessions yourself, i think most would agree that is tagging.
but what if you send out a player with instructions to run with an opponent,let him take you to the ball, but then try to win that ball yourself?
Its a subtle difference, but imo, an important one.
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Same thing
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how is trying to win the footy the same as having no intention of winning it?
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if you send a player out with the sole intention of stopping an opponent from getting a kick and no concern with getting possessions yourself, i think most would agree that is tagging.
but what if you send out a player with instructions to run with an opponent,let him take you to the ball, but then try to win that ball yourself?
Its a subtle difference, but imo, an important one.
It's psychological.
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if you send a player out with the sole intention of stopping an opponent from getting a kick and no concern with getting possessions yourself, i think most would agree that is tagging.
but what if you send out a player with instructions to run with an opponent,let him take you to the ball, but then try to win that ball yourself?
Its a subtle difference, but imo, an important one.
I guess but every player on the field would have a direct opponent but have the intention of winning the ball themselves except for a select few who would be classed as run with players/taggers so IMO there's no inbetween.
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if you send a player out with the sole intention of stopping an opponent from getting a kick and no concern with getting possessions yourself, i think most would agree that is tagging.
but what if you send out a player with instructions to run with an opponent,let him take you to the ball, but then try to win that ball yourself?
Its a subtle difference, but imo, an important one.
Actually not a subtle difference at all - one has no intention of getting the ball while the other out sources the ball hunting ;D
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All the best to Taylor in his Tiger debut :clapping.
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Yep has earned it too :clapping
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unleash the lad & watch him go hard at it. :gotigers
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unleash the lad & watch him go hard at it. :gotigers
morris to yarran - hunt to gibbs. these are the two that will kill ya with ball use. let miles go head to head with murphy and martin/deledio head to head with judd. hope cotchin can get a good matchup and then hope the rest of the midfield nuffies can do a job.
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I hope he works out but im not confident. Geelong delisted him.
Lets hope that makes him a consistent contributor for us. :pray
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I hope he works out but im not confident. Geelong delisted him.
Lets hope that makes him a consistent contributor for us. :pray
Yeah but he's a better class of reject, I mean a Geelong reject should at least be an upgrade from the usual Melbourne or pre-Hinkley Port rejects.
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Good debut for the Tiges by Hunt. Leading possession getter and just as importantly used it well (85% efficiency).
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Great pickup considering we paid nothing for him.
Adds toughness. Don't mind seeing him and Miles in there + one more bloke. Frees up the cream to play F50.
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I hope he works out but im not confident. Geelong delisted him.
Lets hope that makes him a consistent contributor for us. :pray
LOL
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Good debut for the Tiges by Hunt. Leading possession getter and just as importantly used it well (85% efficiency).
after comments on league teams i think, i watched for his run and he shows many of our blokes up for deep two way running. i still think his disposal is ordinary despite the stat saying he was good tonight.
we have a bloke who can find a little bit of ball but first and foremost we have a bloke who can run with most players and apply pressure.foot soldier who performs an important role.
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27 Possies tonight. Not bad for a footy reject. I agree his disposal can lack polish but nearly everyone on the field lacked polish tonight. Maybe its the early season rust, maybe it was the game style of the two teams.
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Only one giving us a chance out of half back in that first quarter. Great pick up, plays a good role.
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What a runner, bloody glad he is on our list.........
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wtf is geelong doing
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27 Possies tonight. Not bad for a footy reject. I agree his disposal can lack polish but nearly everyone on the field lacked polish tonight. Maybe its the early season rust, maybe it was the game style of the two teams.
hmm hardly a reject. geelong have often said they didnt want to lose him but just couldnt fit him in.
he has a point to prove this yr and like a lot of players will go well in yr one after being cut, hes likely to do well. . im asking in yr 2 will we get the hunt that geelong just couldnt fit in.
hes a foot soldier who has a role to play. i have no doubt that as soon as he cant perform that role he will become a liability. lets hope he can eh.
oh to finish if today is an example just maybe our blokes have a model to follow when it comes to hard running. im not bagging this bloke he fills a need but hes a role player with limitations lets not lose sight of that.
very good game tonight i hope it is the norm.
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miles mk2 :clapping
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27 Possies tonight. Not bad for a footy reject. I agree his disposal can lack polish but nearly everyone on the field lacked polish tonight. Maybe its the early season rust, maybe it was the game style of the two teams.
hmm hardly a reject. geelong have often said they didnt want to lose him but just couldnt fit him in.
he has a point to prove this yr and like a lot of players will go well in yr one after being cut, hes likely to do well. . im asking in yr 2 will we get the hunt that geelong just couldnt fit in.
hes a foot soldier who has a role to play. i have no doubt that as soon as he cant perform that role he will become a liability. lets hope he can eh.
oh to finish if today is an example just maybe our blokes have a model to follow when it comes to hard running. im not bagging this bloke he fills a need but hes a role player with limitations lets not lose sight of that.
very good game tonight i hope it is the norm.
Could not disagree more.
Everybody has weaknesses in their game. Taylor Hunt runs hard, tackles well and has fantastic foot skills as he rarely misses a target.
He is a fantastic pick up.
Why are you even talking about his second year when we are at game one of the first? There are so many things that can happen between now and then.
Embrace him as an astute pick up. It's not good being so pessimistic all the time.
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I hope he works out but im not confident. Geelong delisted him.
Lets hope that makes him :help a consistent contributor for us. :pray
Yeah but he's a better class of reject, I mean a Geelong reject should at least be an upgrade from the usual Melbourne or pre-Hinkley Port rejects.
Great point. And already looks like a winning selection.
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Was very very good, took it on and won, really kept us in the game early and went hard.
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I think Claw is very hard on Hunt. We don't need him to be a Cotchin or a Martin or a Deledio we just need him to get the footy 18-20 times a game and deliver it, we need him to keep running and being handy on a Wing. I like the mix that Hunt and McIntosh bring as our wingers.
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Was very very good, took it on and won, really kept us in the game early and went hard.
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I think Claw is very hard on Hunt. We don't need him to be a Cotchin or a Martin or a Deledio we just need him to get the footy 18-20 times a game and deliver it, we need him to keep running and being handy on a Wing. I like the mix that Hunt and McIntosh bring as our wingers.
Exactly. Well said Ramps.
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His disposal isn't as bad as what people are saying. It looks a little weird when he gets rid of the ball, maybe due to his running style but he doesn't miss many targets at all. Not just last night, I'm talking about his time at Geelong also.
Great pick up either way. I was confident he would be good for us and he delivered well above last night. Still not sure why he was cut from Geelong, think there were 2-3 other blokes that should have been let go before him. There loss is our gain though :thumbsup
If he can stay fit with Ellis, they'll cause some major headaches on the wings for some opposition sides.
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He breaks lines with his gut running, between him and McIntosh we've added some much needed powerful runners.
Know a few Geelong supporters who never agreed with letting him go
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I think Claw is very hard on Hunt. We don't need him to be a Cotchin or a Martin or a Deledio we just need him to get the footy 18-20 times a game and deliver it, we need him to keep running and being handy on a Wing. I like the mix that Hunt and McIntosh bring as our wingers.
Exactly. Well said Ramps.
If Hunt is one of those players that becomes a consistent B grader for us with quality 18-20 avg stats per game then that will help us to bridge the gap on those top 4-6 sides and make us better.
I see no issue with us getting him nor looking that far ahead into season 2 either.
Will be an important link in the chain for us who will have above average games like last night from time to time. Looking at where I have come from as a Richmond fan I will take what I can get realistically without being overly optimistic or pessimistic. :thumbsup
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27 Possies tonight. Not bad for a footy reject. I agree his disposal can lack polish but nearly everyone on the field lacked polish tonight. Maybe its the early season rust, maybe it was the game style of the two teams.
hmm hardly a reject. geelong have often said they didnt want to lose him but just couldnt fit him in.
he has a point to prove this yr and like a lot of players will go well in yr one after being cut, hes likely to do well. . im asking in yr 2 will we get the hunt that geelong just couldnt fit in.
hes a foot soldier who has a role to play. i have no doubt that as soon as he cant perform that role he will become a liability. lets hope he can eh.
oh to finish if today is an example just maybe our blokes have a model to follow when it comes to hard running. im not bagging this bloke he fills a need but hes a role player with limitations lets not lose sight of that.
very good game tonight i hope it is the norm.
Could not disagree more.
Everybody has weaknesses in their game. Taylor Hunt runs hard, tackles well and has fantastic foot skills as he rarely misses a target.
He is a fantastic pick up.
Why are you even talking about his second year when we are at game one of the first? There are so many things that can happen between now and then.
Embrace him as an astute pick up. It's not good being so pessimistic all the time.
thought it was pretty clear by now i dont jump on band wagons. when hunt can consistently play to a good standard week in week out
then i will embrace him. until then its one week at a time as they say in footy.
as already stated good game from the bloke i hope he maintains the standard.
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Job well done last night. He will only get better as he gets games in his legs. :thumbsup :gotigers
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Let's just embrace the fact Hunt will now be our solid B-grade player, not the duds we had like Grigg
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He breaks lines with his gut running, between him and McIntosh we've added some much needed powerful runners.
Know a few Geelong supporters who never agreed with letting him go
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Good game.
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i had a good feeling bout him since there were rumors geelong were delisting him :clapping
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i had a good feeling bout him since there were rumors geelong were delisting him :clapping
:yep
I'm sure I could find my quote, but was keen as soon as I read he might not have been getting a contract extension. Granted Guthrie and maybe others went past him but imo he's not the kind of player you delist. Will be a Tiger for a while I reckon.
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The other Mark Williams talking about Taylor Hunt:
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-04-03/round-1-the-richmond-review
* He hasn’t been a big possession-getter over his footy career so far but he’s made a few little adjustments to his game in regards to where he runs and how he sets up around the contest now. I think he’s a lot more visible with his positioning. It was great to see him have a 27-possession game. One thing he did fantastically well tonight was he really set up our ball use and our use of numbers. His short possession kicks and handballs brought others into the play - it got our transitioning up and going. He led from the front. His tenacity in regards to his contested possession was outstanding and it was great to see him get the reward he deserved after a really big preseason.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-04-05/tigers-right-in-the-hunt
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27 Possies tonight. Not bad for a footy reject. I agree his disposal can lack polish but nearly everyone on the field lacked polish tonight. Maybe its the early season rust, maybe it was the game style of the two teams.
hmm hardly a reject. geelong have often said they didnt want to lose him but just couldnt fit him in.
he has a point to prove this yr and like a lot of players will go well in yr one after being cut, hes likely to do well. . im asking in yr 2 will we get the hunt that geelong just couldnt fit in.
hes a foot soldier who has a role to play. i have no doubt that as soon as he cant perform that role he will become a liability. lets hope he can eh.
oh to finish if today is an example just maybe our blokes have a model to follow when it comes to hard running. im not bagging this bloke he fills a need but hes a role player with limitations lets not lose sight of that.
very good game tonight i hope it is the norm.
Could not disagree more.
Everybody has weaknesses in their game. Taylor Hunt runs hard, tackles well and has fantastic foot skills as he rarely misses a target.
He is a fantastic pick up.
Why are you even talking about his second year when we are at game one of the first? There are so many things that can happen between now and then.
Embrace him as an astute pick up. It's not good being so pessimistic all the time.
hell be a fantastic pick up only when he consistently plays at or near that level. mate i wasnt bagging him but i can say i wont be calling him an astute pick up either after just one game.he played some pretty good games when at geelong and still got delisted. there was a reason for that.
i would argue about the foot skills comments as well, but if i do im taking the thread into the negative and i actually dont want to do that.
look he had a very good game his line running and tenacity was impressive. but its one game it really does pee me off the pedestals if you like that they get put on after one decent game.
geelong got rid of him and that has to be a concern. i agree so far so good but those concerns will remain.
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i had a good feeling bout him since there were rumors geelong were delisting him :clapping
:yep
I'm sure I could find my quote, but was keen as soon as I read he might not have been getting a contract extension. Granted Guthrie and maybe others went past him but imo he's not the kind of player you delist. Will be a Tiger for a while I reckon.
I remember :yep
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i had a good feeling bout him since there were rumors geelong were delisting him :clapping
:yep
I'm sure I could find my quote, but was keen as soon as I read he might not have been getting a contract extension. Granted Guthrie and maybe others went past him but imo he's not the kind of player you delist. Will be a Tiger for a while I reckon.
I remember :yep
i dont load of hog wash if you ask me. ;D
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Hopeless game today.
Is he supposed to be a tagger? ::)
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Hopeless game today.
Is he supposed to be a tagger? ::)
Yes.
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Sucked today. Guess he's just the kind of bloke who looks great VS crap teams like Carltank?
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Is who he is really. Fringe 22 player who can provide some run but struggles when things are in tight. Ok with picking him up for nothing but is another bloke we will need to replace if we have serious aspirations.
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Has acquired an acute strain to tigeritis. Probably the fastest onset ever recorded. :whistle
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So do the coaching staff still think he has more to offer than a run with role?
stuff me, he's a good tagger with substandard skills,
So let's turn him into a rebounding HB ::)
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Has acquired an acute strain to tigeritis. Probably the fastest onset ever recorded. :whistle
Would agree
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I just about hit the roof when he was on the end of a passage of champagne football only to put a helicopter straight down an opponents throat ,,,,he should be on notice, he s better than that :banghead
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he s better than that :banghead
No he isn't.
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So do the coaching staff still think he has more to offer than a run with role?
stuff me, he's a good tagger with substandard skills,
So let's turn him into a rebounding HB ::)
Aargh its like Wallace is in the coaches box.
Team full of flankers. Both half forwards and backs.
We don't recruit mids anymore just flankers.
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Was putrid yesterday
Last 2 weeks have been lamentable
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Could be dropped for conca although Lloyd is battling , I reckon he ll be dropped first
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Don't read the first few pages of this thread
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claw was right.....
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Is just being utilised incorrectly. We're not utilising his strengths and exposing his weaknesses - poor coaching
Any halfwit can see he gut runs better than most on our team, don't think there is a harder runner than Hunt in our side tbh, by the same token people can see his footskills arent crash hot, so why do our footy department recruit a proven tagger and then say "he wont be playing that role, we think he can offer a lot more in other ways"
What ways RFC? his line breaking kicking skills? ::)
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Agreed he should stick to tagging. Should basically take Griggs role and stick Grigg on a HFF for now.
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at least he tackles
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Nothing more then a Vfl player that's all along with Gordon,Petterd,Grigg,Morris,Lloyd,Thomas.
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Either play him as a tagger, as Geelong did with some sucess, or play him in the VFL.
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He should be breaking lines running up and down the wings of the G like R 1 , if he can't do that, bring in butler :shh
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He should be breaking lines running up and down the wings of the G like R 1 , if he can't do that, bring in butler :shh
He should be playing a tagging role :banghead
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He should be breaking lines running up and down the wings of the G like R 1 , if he can't do that, bring in butler :shh
Butler is out for 6-8 weeks....... :thumbsdown
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Video on Taylor Hunt settling in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj4WASuVUTU
He has such potential I reckon. Needs to stick what he does best and can hopefully find some better form.
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Stays in the side for now. Has had 4 stinkers though
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Re: Taylor Hunt - officially a Dud
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He should be breaking lines running up and down the wings of the G like R 1 , if he can't do that, bring in butler :shh
He should be playing a tagging role :banghead
grigg...... lol
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Did alright on the weekend
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Did alright on the weekend
Did he pick up a glamour saturday night?
You cant possibly referring to his efforts on the football field
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If you insist but I'm sure most unbias people will agree
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Did alright on the weekend
Did he pick up a glamour saturday night?
You cant possibly referring to his efforts on the football field
he tackles a bit
more than you can say for some..
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Agree he is one of our better tacklers. Was still very ordinary on the weekend and has been for 3 weeks.
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Either play him as a tagger and pee off Grigg or vice versa...
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I'd personally prefer an upgrade on these blokes.
Whether one plays or not to me is six of one half a dozen of another. :help
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Did alright on the weekend
Did he pick up a glamour saturday night?
You cant possibly referring to his efforts on the football field
I might see the confusion. I was referring to the post above mine, as in Grigg did alright on the weekend. My apologies
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Worst player in our side last night ?
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Nein.
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He definitely plays the richmond way (whatever that is)
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Was Ok
Certainly not the worst
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i like him. i dont understand the criticisms. quick, tackles, not that bad skills.
light years ahead of grigg for mine.
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He's stuffen shothouse
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He's stuffen shothouse
better than morris, grigg, newman
possibly houli
grigg gets 20 touches and he is gary ablett
hunt gets 18 - runs, tackles etc. and he is shothouse?
im not saying hunt is fyfe mind you
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Wasn't our worst last night by a long way.
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Wasn't our worst last night by a long way.
Wasn't our worst all year by a long way.
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He's stuffen shothouse
better than morris, grigg, newman
possibly houli
grigg gets 20 touches and he is gary ablett
hunt gets 18 - runs, tackles etc. and he is shothouse?
im not saying hunt is fyfe mind you
I can recall only reading i person silly enough to equate grigg with ablett.....
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I don't mind him in the 22. Does a job. Runs hard. Needs to keep everything simple and just do the things he can do. He has a role in the side IMHO.
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He's stuffen shothouse
better than morris, grigg, newman
possibly houli
grigg gets 20 touches and he is gary ablett
hunt gets 18 - runs, tackles etc. and he is shothouse?
im not saying hunt is fyfe mind you
I can recall only reading i person silly enough to equate grigg with ablett.....
grigg gets his normal 20 touches - all class, best 22
hunt gets his 18 - no good, shouldn't be in side etc.
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anyone who has hunt significantly behind mr grigg needs to take another look imho
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He's stuffen shothouse
better than morris, grigg, newman
possibly houli
grigg gets 20 touches and he is gary ablett
hunt gets 18 - runs, tackles etc. and he is shothouse?
im not saying hunt is fyfe mind you
I can recall only reading i person silly enough to equate grigg with ablett.....
grigg gets his normal 20 touches - all class, best 22
hunt gets his 18 - no good, shouldn't be in side etc.
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anyone who has hunt significantly behind mr grigg needs to take another look imho
On this years form he is well behind Grigg
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He's stuffen shothouse
better than morris, grigg, newman
possibly houli
grigg gets 20 touches and he is gary ablett
hunt gets 18 - runs, tackles etc. and he is shothouse?
im not saying hunt is fyfe mind you
I can recall only reading i person silly enough to equate grigg with ablett.....
grigg gets his normal 20 touches - all class, best 22
hunt gets his 18 - no good, shouldn't be in side etc.
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anyone who has hunt significantly behind mr grigg needs to take another look imho
:lol
all over the shop like a mad woman's crap
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We need his leg speed , important with this stoppage style game plan that we have players that break away from the packs that's his best trait
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No coincidence our spread has improved this year with both Hunt & McKintosh coming in.
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stuff him.
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No coincidence our spread has improved this year with both Hunt & McKintosh coming in.
Precisely :clapping
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How do we all think Taylor is traveling?
Seems to be playing off HB of late.
Can we do better?.... Dea?.....George??
He has a crack and plays a roll but I personally think we need more of a contribution from him when we have the footy.
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Is going alright, contributing , that mark backing back in defence covered a stuff up or two. There's no one in ressies that should replace him on form who s traits we need
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He was the only guy on Friday who had a bad game
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He was the only guy on Friday who had a bad game
Conner Menadue 0 kicks 0 handballs
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He was the only guy on Friday who had a bad game
Conner Menadue 0 kicks 0 handballs
In 20 odd minutes of game time -v- someone who played the entire game
And it's not Mendue's fault that Jack ignored him when he was on his own 30 odd metres out from goa in the final qtrl ;D
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18 touches at 83% disposal efficiency. 8 marks.
Certainly not the worst game he ever played.
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He was the only guy on Friday who had a bad game
:gobdrop :gobdrop :gobdrop :gobdrop
Took a courageous mark in the third I think , going back with the flight of the ball - didn't know what was coming .
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He's been a solid pickup, gives us a lot of run
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Got the chocolates against Ballantyne which was a huge win for us on the night :clapping
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menadue, for not touching the ball, still ran around like a dog
caused some panic :shh
He was the only guy on Friday who had a bad game
* 2nd most touches on the ground in the first quarter, when the game was on the line
* uses his pace to effect game in a positive way ie. spoiling marks
* tackles more than a lot of other do
more valuable than grigg for mine - would not be the first i would drop
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I'll have to watch again, but I saw a lot of panic/turnovers deep in defence.
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I'll have to watch again, but I saw a lot of panic/turnovers deep in defence.
He did do 2 or 3 of those wayne, youre right. I was thinking at the time, damn son, just kick it long down the boundary when in doubt. But overall I thought his good outweighed those 2 or 3 brain explosions. Hopefully he'll learn from that
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He was the only guy on Friday who had a bad game
Conner Menadue 0 kicks 0 handballs
In 20 odd minutes of game time -v- someone who played the entire game
And it's not Mendue's fault that Jack ignored him when he was on his own 30 odd metres out from goa in the final qtrl ;D
0 touches in 20 minutes > 18 in 80 minutes. Factor in he came on as a fresh man against people who had been playing all day.
Did see him get burnt by Jack though which was a bit disappointing
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If Jack had gone to Menadue would have been a certain goal.
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Was good last week hunt . Comdirtably best 22
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Taylor Hunt on Crocmedia's Sportsday ... [Go to 40 min mark]
AUDIO: https://soundcloud.com/thezonepodcast/sportsday-victas-tuesday-june-16
* Took 3-4 days off. Played golf in Tassie with Jack Riewoldt.
* Wanted to take my chance again at the top level. Getting back to enjoying my footy. Winning games and holding my spot helps with that.
* Played various roles at Geelong. Started in the BP and had a free reign then moved to being a tagger. Most consistent year was 2012 but then injuries, confidence issues and falling out of favour, took its toll. Didn't get my chance last year to prove my worth. Last six months has been a blessing in disguise and he's back to enjoying his footy.
* Asked about the 2-4 start? It came down to 15-20 min lapses. Stats were showing we were winning inside 50s and contested footy but our turnovers were hurting us. We've tightened things up. We're having less inside 50s but we're more effective. Much more pleasing result with 4 wins in a row.
* Perhaps too Jack conscious and Ty was out. Seeing a more even spread now in the forward line.
* Corey Ellis is a smooth mover and silky. Has come on in big games and kicked a couple of goals. He'll learn a lot this year and there's a heap of improvement left in him.
* The boys went over saying we love playing at Subiaco and we play well over there. With Freo undefeated and no one giving us a chance, we went over with a free licence and a nothing to lose attitude. That first quarter showed the boys were on.
* Yeah there's 40k more Tiger members (than Geelong). Playing in front of big crowds and even open training sessions you see familiar passionate faces. It's a great footy club to be apart of.
* Also spoke about the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
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Has actually been excellent and a very good pick up.
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hunt -> tagger
grigg out
cant fit em both
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no chance in the world you will ever see it, but grigg makes better decisions with the ball than hunt.
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With Freo undefeated and no one giving us a chance, we went over with a free licence and a nothing to lose attitude. That first quarter showed the boys were on.
Should always play like that
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Back up player only. Honest type who tries his hardest is the best I can say. He is willing take a knock to try and win the footy, I'll give him that. But...his kicking lacks penetration, he has little to no pace, and only has a small tank. Not strong enough to nail the big tackles. The decision making is a bit suss. Awareness is poor. He is a level below a good, ordinary footballer.
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Eh? Hunt's actually one of the quicker players on our list and also has very good endurance - McKintosh & he have been the key players that've driven our improved run & spread. Don't know how you arrived at those conclusions...agree about his kicking, decision making & awareness though....
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yep
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Eh? Hunt's actually one of the quicker players on our list and also has very good endurance - McKintosh & he have been the key players that've driven our improved run & spread. Don't know how you arrived at those conclusions...agree about his kicking, decision making & awareness though....
Thought I was on the Conca thread when I saw his post
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He's also one of our better tacklers
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ive been in his corner
but he was gash :-\
it was like two griggs
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hunt is the worst decision maker/ball user in the side, by a long way
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Agree - nullifies and probably outwerighs his good pace and endurance. Disposal is a liabilty. Another player whose good attributes are cancelled out by the deficiencies - we still have an uncanny knack for recruiting these types.
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Said this to a mate last night and he shot me down
Before those start calling it whinging I have thought this for a long time now that Hunt is a very average footballer
Forget the stats just watch him closely and the effectiveness of his possessions
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Defended him til Friday. Needs a rest.
Would back him to come back ahead of the plebulants
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The difference between Hunt & McIntosh is Hunt poo's himself in the heat of the moment & McIntosh has a sharp mind to get the ball off the right way. Hunt turns the ball over to much
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Said this to a mate last night and he shot me down
Before those start calling it whinging I have thought this for a long time now that Hunt is a very average footballer
Forget the stats just watch him closely and the effectiveness of his possessions
You all want to get off this guys back everyone can see he suffers from a rare debilitating form of dichromacy that sees blue colours as black.
Of his 11 ineffective disposals I counted atleast 4 that went to a west coke player lace out.
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The difference between Hunt & McIntosh is Hunt poo's himself in the heat of the moment & McIntosh has a sharp mind to get the ball off the right way. Hunt turns the ball over to much
Well said
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Said this to a mate last night and he shot me down
Before those start calling it whinging I have thought this for a long time now that Hunt is a very average footballer
Forget the stats just watch him closely and the effectiveness of his possessions
not sure anyone would label that a whinge, even if they disagreed with you.
Its an observation and pretty much on the money. I think we are starting to see why he was in favour at geelong for a short period, but then fell out of favour.
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Hunt clearly has the ability to find possessions but his disposal and decision making constantly let him down.
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I don't rate Hunt very highly either but IMO we are so low of talent in the two's that we almost have to play him.
Newman
Astbury
Petterd
Knights
Hampson
Thomas
Gordon
Lloyd
McDonough
Arnot
All these guys are not AFL standard, some have been around awhile and some are only still young but all probably aren't any better than Hunt or are so injury prone they are a liability on our list.
We need to get a broom at years end and sweep the whole lot of them IMO.
That's why players like Grigg, Houli, Hunt and even the younger guys that aren't ready yet are getting games.
Watching the two's yesterday just showed again our list is still in awful shape when it comes to depth.
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I don't rate Hunt very highly either but IMO we are so low of talent in the two's that we almost have to play him.
Newman
Astbury
Petterd
Knights
Hampson
Thomas
Gordon
Lloyd
McDonough
Arnot
All these guys are not AFL standard, some have been around awhile and some are only still young but all probably aren't any better than Hunt or are so injury prone they are a liability on our list.
We need to get a broom at years end and sweep the whole lot of them IMO.
That's why players like Grigg, Houli, Hunt and even the younger guys that aren't ready yet are getting games.
Watching the two's yesterday just showed again our list is still in awful shape when it comes to depth.
And that's what happens when you draft/ recruit recycled players with little to no upside.
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Astbury worth keeping around I would have thought if we cannot package him up in a trade. Is good to have in case of injuries.
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Astbury definitely worth keeping. No mention of Dea on that list either
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Astbury definitely worth keeping. No mention of Dea on that list either
That's because it was my list and I rate Dea... A lot... I'd have him in before Batch anyday.
Astbury definitely not the worst but he is behind Rance, Chaplin, Grimes, Batch and IMO Dea. Plus more importantly he is always injured.
And if we were to get Carlisle from the Bombers, Astbury has to go.
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Dea is just a nothing footballer who offers even less than Batchelor.
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Batchelor is mediocre at best but Dea is just a nothing footballer.
Wasn't you that didn't rate Rance either? You don't rate Jack either do you?
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Yeah was a big critic of Rance about three years when he was a dumb panicky turnover merchant who couldn't keep his feet and regularly got slaughtered by power forwards - so were a lot of people - and have always rated Jack. What's Dea done - do you watch much of our VFL side when they're not on TV or the internet?
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That's because it was my list and I rate Dea... A lot... I'd have him in before Batch anyday.
Astbury definitely not the worst but he is behind Rance, Chaplin, Grimes, Batch and IMO Dea. Plus more importantly he is always injured.
And if we were to get Carlisle from the Bombers, Astbury has to go.
Reckon Dea is injured a fair bit too. Certainly not the serious injuries like Astbury but injured none the less
Missed the last 2 games because of injury (fact club didn't list it is another story) but has been injured again
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Skill wise, more of a Morris type than a champion.
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I like dea. And bachelor is OK. I am happy to accept they are 'nothing' footballers. However I just find it puzzling whenRichmond fans then overrate a Grigg or Newman
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Yeah was a big critic of Rance about three years when he was a dumb panicky turnover merchant who couldn't keep his feet and regularly got slaughtered by power forwards - so were a lot of people - and have always rated Jack. What's Dea done - do you watch much of our VFL side when they're not on TV or the internet?
See that's the difference, i can see something in a player before they are actually dominating. Dea is a step ahead of VFL footy and has what it takes IMO to become a good AFL player. He is a good size, quick, strong, is a very good mark and his kicking and decision making has improved out of site in the last couple of years. And the most important thing I see is he has the desperation. Things like when he hits the ground in a marking contest or being tackled his mind and vision is already looking at where the ball is going. Not sure I'm explaining it that well what I see but he has something that many others don't. He has come from a long way back having a basketball background but has developed nicely IMO.
And yes I do watch the twos games when I can. In fact I was involved in Coburg going back a few years when Jade was coaching. He seemed to think I knew a bit about the game to get me involved.
You don't think Dea played well yesterday?
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Yeah was a big critic of Rance about three years when he was a dumb panicky turnover merchant who couldn't keep his feet and regularly got slaughtered by power forwards - so were a lot of people - and have always rated Jack. What's Dea done - do you watch much of our VFL side when they're not on TV or the internet?
See that's the difference, i can see something in a player before they are actually dominating. Dea is a step ahead of VFL footy and has what it takes IMO to become a good AFL player. He is a good size, quick, strong, is a very good mark and his kicking and decision making has improved out of site in the last couple of years. And the most important thing I see is he has the desperation. Things like when he hits the ground in a marking contest or being tackled his mind and vision is already looking at where the ball is going. Not sure I'm explaining it that well what I see but he has something that many others don't. He has come from a long way back having a basketball background but has developed nicely IMO.
And yes I do watch the twos games when I can. In fact I was involved in Coburg going back a few years when Jade was coaching. He seemed to think I knew a bit about the game to get me involved.
You don't think Dea played well yesterday?
Dea is also brave, tough, strong. I would play him in houlis role.
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Yeah was a big critic of Rance about three years when he was a dumb panicky turnover merchant who couldn't keep his feet and regularly got slaughtered by power forwards - so were a lot of people - and have always rated Jack. What's Dea done - do you watch much of our VFL side when they're not on TV or the internet?
See that's the difference, i can see something in a player before they are actually dominating. Dea is a step ahead of VFL footy and has what it takes IMO to become a good AFL player. He is a good size, quick, strong, is a very good mark and his kicking and decision making has improved out of site in the last couple of years. And the most important thing I see is he has the desperation. Things like when he hits the ground in a marking contest or being tackled his mind and vision is already looking at where the ball is going. Not sure I'm explaining it that well what I see but he has something that many others don't. He has come from a long way back having a basketball background but has developed nicely IMO.
And yes I do watch the twos games when I can. In fact I was involved in Coburg going back a few years when Jade was coaching. He seemed to think I knew a bit about the game to get me involved.
You don't think Dea played well yesterday?
Dea is also brave, tough, strong. I would play him in houlis role.
Me too... Or Batch's
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I like dea. And bachelor is OK. I am happy to accept they are 'nothing' footballers. However I just find it puzzling whenRichmond fans then overrate a Grigg or Newman
Not me - never rated Grigg and I'd play both of them ahead of Newman.
Yeah was a big critic of Rance about three years when he was a dumb panicky turnover merchant who couldn't keep his feet and regularly got slaughtered by power forwards - so were a lot of people - and have always rated Jack. What's Dea done - do you watch much of our VFL side when they're not on TV or the internet?
See that's the difference, i can see something in a player before they are actually dominating. Dea is a step ahead of VFL footy and has what it takes IMO to become a good AFL player. He is a good size, quick, strong, is a very good mark and his kicking and decision making has improved out of site in the last couple of years. And the most important thing I see is he has the desperation. Things like when he hits the ground in a marking contest or being tackled his mind and vision is already looking at where the ball is going. Not sure I'm explaining it that well what I see but he has something that many others don't. He has come from a long way back having a basketball background but has developed nicely IMO.
And yes I do watch the twos games when I can. In fact I was involved in Coburg going back a few years when Jade was coaching. He seemed to think I knew a bit about the game to get me involved.
You don't think Dea played well yesterday?
I'd say lost of us who have played & watched footy for long enough can spot talent before they make an impression - none of us get it right all the time - hell, even the blokes who get paid to do it don't.
As for Dea yesterday - was ok, hard at it as always but disposal by foot was ordinary at best IMO. If you want him to take Houli's role he'll need a lot better footskills than he currently has for a start.
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Dea's long kicking is not good. At moment I would prefer Houli over Dea.
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I like dea. And bachelor is OK. I am happy to accept they are 'nothing' footballers. However I just find it puzzling whenRichmond fans then overrate a Grigg or Newman
Not me - never rated Grigg and I'd play both of them ahead of Newman.
Yeah was a big critic of Rance about three years when he was a dumb panicky turnover merchant who couldn't keep his feet and regularly got slaughtered by power forwards - so were a lot of people - and have always rated Jack. What's Dea done - do you watch much of our VFL side when they're not on TV or the internet?
See that's the difference, i can see something in a player before they are actually dominating. Dea is a step ahead of VFL footy and has what it takes IMO to become a good AFL player. He is a good size, quick, strong, is a very good mark and his kicking and decision making has improved out of site in the last couple of years. And the most important thing I see is he has the desperation. Things like when he hits the ground in a marking contest or being tackled his mind and vision is already looking at where the ball is going. Not sure I'm explaining it that well what I see but he has something that many others don't. He has come from a long way back having a basketball background but has developed nicely IMO.
And yes I do watch the twos games when I can. In fact I was involved in Coburg going back a few years when Jade was coaching. He seemed to think I knew a bit about the game to get me involved.
You don't think Dea played well yesterday?
I'd say lost of us who have played & watched footy for long enough can spot talent before they make an impression - none of us get it right all the time - hell, even the blokes who get paid to do it don't.
As for Dea yesterday - was ok, hard at it as always but disposal by foot was ordinary at best IMO. If you want him to take Houli's role he'll need a lot better footskills than he currently has for a start.
I was thinking more of Dea taking Batchelor's spot not Houli's. Houli's isn't a great defender but he does give us plenty of run and carry.
Batchelor defends pretty well but gives us absolutely nothing in terms of attack. Dea defends as well as Batch and IMO better but is better at getting involved in attack. He often gets 20 plus touches playing across HB.
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I like dea. And bachelor is OK. I am happy to accept they are 'nothing' footballers. However I just find it puzzling whenRichmond fans then overrate a Grigg or Newman
Not me - never rated Grigg and I'd play both of them ahead of Newman.
Yeah was a big critic of Rance about three years when he was a dumb panicky turnover merchant who couldn't keep his feet and regularly got slaughtered by power forwards - so were a lot of people - and have always rated Jack. What's Dea done - do you watch much of our VFL side when they're not on TV or the internet?
See that's the difference, i can see something in a player before they are actually dominating. Dea is a step ahead of VFL footy and has what it takes IMO to become a good AFL player. He is a good size, quick, strong, is a very good mark and his kicking and decision making has improved out of site in the last couple of years. And the most important thing I see is he has the desperation. Things like when he hits the ground in a marking contest or being tackled his mind and vision is already looking at where the ball is going. Not sure I'm explaining it that well what I see but he has something that many others don't. He has come from a long way back having a basketball background but has developed nicely IMO.
And yes I do watch the twos games when I can. In fact I was involved in Coburg going back a few years when Jade was coaching. He seemed to think I knew a bit about the game to get me involved.
You don't think Dea played well yesterday?
I'd say lost of us who have played & watched footy for long enough can spot talent before they make an impression - none of us get it right all the time - hell, even the blokes who get paid to do it don't.
As for Dea yesterday - was ok, hard at it as always but disposal by foot was ordinary at best IMO. If you want him to take Houli's role he'll need a lot better footskills than he currently has for a start.
I was thinking more of Dea taking Batchelor's spot not Houli's. Houli's isn't a great defender but he does give us plenty of run and carry.
Batchelor defends pretty well but gives us absolutely nothing in terms of attack. Dea defends as well as Batch and IMO better but is better at getting involved in attack. He often gets 20 plus touches playing across HB.
I think we can fit Dea in with Batchelor, Grimes, Rance, Houli and Chaplin. Hunt plays further up the ground or in the VFL. Dea can play on the smalls with Grimes.
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Reckon Dea is injured a fair bit too. Certainly not the serious injuries like Astbury but injured none the less
Missed the last 2 games because of injury (fact club didn't list it is another story) but has been injured again
That might explain why he struggles to kick 50 metres. l have seen these high up injures in the leg that stops players from getting off the mark quick or getting full power into the kick. The player looks ok & can run but it niggles them
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Dea is more attacking than Batch but I disagree he is better defensively. IMO I don't see Dea having an AFL impact. Reckon he'll always be the type to look alright in the VFL because of his athleticism and bravery but once he's up against players who actually know how to play and are just as physically capable as him, he gets shown up
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Maybe dea gets hurt cause be attacks the ball hard?
Houli and grigg can take notes
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Bloody atrocious game from Hunt, should be on notice. He's a better player than the garbage he served up on Friday night , I've only just peeled myself off the ceiling after watching a replay of the q1 :banghead
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See that's the difference, i can see something in a player before they are actually dominating. Dea is a step ahead of VFL footy and has what it takes IMO to become a good AFL player.
I find it interesting that you rate Dea under this criteria yet see no future for McDonough.
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Hunt is a 17% player.
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whats wrong with sleeping with the lights on?
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Who is your club’s Recruit of the Year?
Gilbert Gardiner
Herald-Sun
June 24, 2015 3:05PM
Richmond: Taylor Hunt
Delisted by Geelong at the end of last season, Hunt has made every post a winner at Richmond. Took strong pre-season form into the season and has not looked back. The defender has played 11 games averaging 17 disposals.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2015-who-is-your-clubs-recruit-of-the-year/story-fnelctok-1227412986434
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Because be was our only recruit ? Hunt has really pee'd me off the last few games. So panicky and horrible disposal. Plays scared almost when he's disposing. Would like to see Lambert replace him soon
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Because be was our only recruit ? Hunt has really pee'd me off the last few games. So panicky and horrible disposal. Plays scared almost when he's disposing. Would like to see Lambert replace him soon
Not his fault he has contracted tigeritis :shh
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See that's the difference, i can see something in a player before they are actually dominating. Dea is a step ahead of VFL footy and has what it takes IMO to become a good AFL player.
I find it interesting that you rate Dea under this criteria yet see no future for McDonough.
I don't rate McDonough Smoker, and I haven't seen anything that tells me he will be any good. I have in Dea. Not really sure what you mean about the same criteria?
Just my opinion and as I've said I hope I am wrong.
But what I do think is he should be given another chance at senior level but if he fails to show that he belongs I'd say it's his last chance. Apart from not rating him, I just don't see a position in today's footy for him. Not nearly quick enough, agile enough, cunning enough to be a small forward. Not even close to being a midfielder for nearly every reason there is, and not strong enough or have that desperation to be a backman.
What position do people think he could make his mark in? And who's spot would you want him to take from the side that played against the Eagles?
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We don't have a productive small forward who kicks goals while pinch hitting in the mid field BT. McD is very clever and is a lovely kick.
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he's a natural footballer, not an athlete - In the Paul Broderick mould ( No, not saying as good)
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We don't have a productive small forward who kicks goals while pinch hitting in the mid field BT. McD is very clever and is a lovely kick.
I'd play Lloyd as a small forward before McD and Lloyd is an average AFL footballer. Both are short but both play more as a lead up forward as apposed to a crumbing small forward which we desperately need.
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yet he had three clearances in his one senior game with limited game time, and often gets good numbers of them in the VFL. Pretty good for a lead up forward not much good at ground level.
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Chris Newman 7 5 12 1 0 0 3 0 3 1 0 47 50
Jack Riewoldt 5 6 11 3 2 0 1 0 0 2 1 51 87
Taylor Hunt 5 4 9 5 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 42 49
Jake Batchelor 6 3 9 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 37 53
Kamdyn Mcintosh 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 23 46
Kane Lambert 6 2 8 4 0 1 3 0 2 1 2 42 43
Ivan Maric 3 4 7 3 0 0 0 41 1 0 2 61 92
Tyrone Vickery 5 2 7 2 1 2 2 8 1 0 1 46 60
Benjamin Griffiths 5 1 6 4 0 2 1 2 2 1 0 38 34
Dylan Grimes 3 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 16 10
Hunt was playing today ???
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Seems to be playing more as a traditional backman the last few weeks. Feel like he's just enough to keep his spot each week.
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Yep was pretty much unnoticeable this week so that's better than the past few weeks with his turnovers
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The Buzz: Trading hits and misses of 2015
Jon Ralph
Herald-Sun
July 22, 2015
THE HITS
TAYLOR HUNT (Richmond): They got him for nothing and on that basis he’s been a handy pick. Tagged well at times, averaging 17 touches. Not a match-winner but doesn’t need to be.
Full list of trading hits and misses: http://www.news.com.au/national/the-buzz-trading-hits-and-misses-of-2015/story-e6frfkp9-1227451503039
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Was good to see him chase Weller while Deledio just pulled up and gave up
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So long as he does that....
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Can't believe we have no one better to take this blokes spot.
Sorry to say to the believers but he is a very average footballer
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Doing his job apparently along with Batch, Newman and Morris.. :whistle
In all honesty he has been average in the last two weeks, I am a believer as up until then I thought he was going ok. Yesterday he butchered the ball as well.. :-\
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Arise.....sir whipping boy......
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If u drop hunt, wed almost be the slowest team going round
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I would drop him for Dea , made 4 blunders in the first half that lead to scoring ops for freo . He s not carrying the ball like he was early on, if he doesn't offer that, he doesn't offer much.
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The problem though is that Dea doesn't carry the ball ,hes more a stay at home half back
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If u drop hunt, wed almost be the slowest team going round
yeah true his a jet. loved the chase down of Pav :banghead
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That, and apparently dea is peeing off next year
so why 'waste' games on him? Short term thinking
If u drop hunt, wed almost be the slowest team going round
yeah true his a jet. loved the chase down of Pav :banghead
we got some pretty slow players ...
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If u drop hunt, wed almost be the slowest team going round
This is true Judge but he rarely seems to use his pace to much effect and his constant turnovers nullify his attributes.
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if we are more interested in pace than disposal and decision making then we could just buy some greyhounds
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if we are more interested in pace than disposal and decision making then we could just buy some greyhounds
Don't even suggest that al
Few folks on here would be offering up some of players to be used for live baiting
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Drop Hunt for Conca and have Conca running off the half back line and midfield!
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can you imagine Reece running off half back delivering the ball..it would be like hand grenades being lobbed at our forwards.
Reece is not a halfback hes an onballer
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his disposal is better than hunts and his decision making is much better.
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sorry Al I disagree .I would back a 2 year old toddler to make the right decision before Reece
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Hbf is vital...
Hardwick doesn't rate it cause he was a plodder back man
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sorry Al I disagree .I would back a 2 year old toddler to make the right decision before Reece
dont have to be sorry because you disagree, specially when you are wrong :laugh:
in all seriosness though, i think reeces disposal is overplayed. he's one of those players that looks awkward so when he stuffs a kick it sticks in peoples mind. he also went through a period that many young players go through, in that they start rushing all their disposals due to perceived pressure. he actually grew out it (unlike ellis), but many still see him as doing it.
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Conca's capable of very good disposal - two of the best passes by foot I've seen in the last few years were both kicked by him, problem is his disposal is far too inconsistent and therefore unreliable which makes it average at best.
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Missing conca big time
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Conca's capable of very good disposal - two of the best passes by foot I've seen in the last few years were both kicked by him, problem is his disposal is far too inconsistent and therefore unreliable which makes it average at best.
i wonder how much of this comes down to his inability to string games together because of injury?
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Yes that possibly could be a part of it though he has a had a few decent runs at it, hasn't had a full pre-season yet - though for comparison, Cotchin has only had one full pre-season since he was drafted - but it's not like he's been in & out for a few months at a time his entire career - before this year he's still managed seasons of 17, 18, 17 & 19 senior matches and there's been a suspension or two amongst all that as well, so it hasn't always been injuries that've cost him matches.
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I would drop him for Dea , made 4 blunders in the first half that lead to scoring ops for freo . He s not carrying the ball like he was early on, if he doesn't offer that, he doesn't offer much.
Bring in Dea who can only play in the back line and play Hunt on ball/wing. This is the answer for that run and carry style like early on in the season. Hunt is playing a different role now, that lock down small back which is hindering his run and carry that he can provide. Drop Newman for Dea who can seriously play.
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Constable. Dea
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Pretty sure that's still only an unsubstantiated rumour from Big Footy at this stage...yet to see any further confrmation....
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When its gets hot in the kitchen... Join the policeforce
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Taylor Hunt has been given a 2 year contract extension
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Hunt’s contract reward
richmondfc.com.au August 10, 2015 4:01 PM
Richmond has extended the contract of defender Taylor Hunt, for a further two years.
Hunt signed a one-year deal for 2015, after arriving at Tigerland as a delisted free agent at the end of last season, from Geelong.
Full article:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-08-10/hunts-contract-reward
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:banghead
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Translated -Newman will get one year.
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Nothing changes at the Punt Road Dud Hospice....
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Boooooooo!!
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I might be on my own on this but I think he has been solid this year. Happy with this :clapping
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I might be on my own on this but I think he has been solid this year. Happy with this :clapping
Not on your own Machine Head, some of us think that a bloke who initially cost not a thing , has played every game & puts in every time he pulls on the jumper, is well worth 2 years
Yes he can turn it over a bit but name someone who doesnt
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not surprising as a few clubs were watching contract negotiations closely ,,,
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I might be on my own on this but I think he has been solid this year. Happy with this :clapping
Not on your own Machine Head, some of us think that a bloke who initially cost not a thing , has played every game & puts in every time he pulls on the jumper, is well worth 2 years
Yes he can turn it over a bit but name someone who doesnt
:thumbsup
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not surprising as a few clubs were watching contract negotiations closely ,,,
...and laughing their arses off?
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I think he's good depth and earned a contract but haven't been overly happy. Weak as pee in pressure situations.. Better stick him in the back line eh?
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Greg Tivendale, congrats on 200 games
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not surprising as a few clubs were watching contract negotiations closely ,,,
Port Melbourne and Swan Districts.
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Ya cheeky so and so :lol
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Hunt >. Grigg
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Richmond football manager Dan Richardson said Hunt had been a great addition to the playing group, praising his versatility.
"At 24 years of age, we believe his best football is ahead of him, and we're excited about what more he has to offer the team in the next few seasons," Richardson said.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-08-10/tigers-resign-taylor-hunt-for-two-more-years
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Hunt >. Grigg
Worse. Grigg at least kicks goals occasionally
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Should of been 1 year, no one else wanted him
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Hunt >. Grigg
Worse. Grigg at least kicks goals occasionally
Grigg is soft and slow
Hunt can at least run
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Houli, hunt ....
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Newman, grigg
For mine
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grigg 4th at the club for average clearances per game at 3.6
hunt way down the list 0.7
grigg averages 4.6 tackles per game, hunt 2
grigg averages 21 disposals per game with about 1/3 contested
hunt averages 17 with under a 1/4 contested
grigg averages 1.8 clangers per game, hunt 2.6
no stats available on running. mustn't be as important as you think.
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According to Champion Data, Grigg's output this year has improved by 37%. His AFL ranking has gone from 597
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-31/the-inquirer-drop-offs-and-turnarounds
About the 600th best player in the league
Sounds about right
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which would make hunt about the 1000th best in the comp, sounds about right
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I've already said they are both rubbish.
At least hunt is young(er) and can run.
Grigg is mediocre personified
597 ... :facepalm
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you also said hunt was much better than grigg, which is rubbish
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also 597 is last year grigg is now 210.
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Yep top 300 :cheers
Next year back to 597?
It wouldn't be so bad to be a list blocker spud, that wouldn't get a game for a top 8 side - if he were not keeping a promising kid out, every week
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the debate is hunt v grigg, any chance of sticking to that?
in terms of list blockers keeping kids out, there is one area hunt has over grigg.
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Good work Tiges, lock him away, other clubs were circling :shh
The Boisdale Bombers will have to look elsewhere for a playing coach. :clapping
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In the early rounds this season, Hunt was used effectively through the Tigers’ midfield, but since then he’s become an important member of their defensive unit.
Hunt’s solid efforts in the backline have earned him a two-year contract extension at Richmond.
The pacey 24-year-old outlined the instructions he’d received from the Tigers’ coach Damien Hardwick, which have helped him thrive in the latest positional shift of his league career.
“He just wants me to play to my strengths, not just lock down on the opponent, but try and get my hands on the footy as well,” Hunt said on ‘Sports Day’.
“So, I’ve just really enjoyed the role.
“The back six has been quite settled and we’ve been gelling pretty well together . . . we’ve got a good crew down there.”
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-08-12/hunt-takes-it-all-in-his-stride
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getting his hands on the footy could, maybe or even perhaps be argued is a strength, what he does with it then, is not.
this is why he was firstly a tagger, then a seconds player at geelong
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the debate is hunt v grigg, any chance of sticking to that?
in terms of list blockers keeping kids out, there is one area hunt has over grigg.
Hunt is several years younger
When grigg was 26, he was ranked as the 600 best player
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didnt know there was an age requirement on being a list blocker.
watch him play, and you soon see why geelong gave him the arse.
he is close to the worst disposer of the ball in the team and vying for worst decision maker.
total spaco
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Age is the main criteria for list blocking
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lol, what bs, being a spud is.
mind you hunt is nearly 25, so should be coming into his prime.
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Hunt is a poo scared footballer if l ever seen one. Freezes up at crunch time. Worries me going into the finals.
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Hunt is a poo scared footballer if l ever seen one. Freezes up at crunch time. Worries me going into the finals.
Hopefully his replacement has just been upgraded. :shh
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Castagna's disposal is nearly as bad as Hunt's.
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Castagna's disposal is nearly as bad as Hunt's.
He has more upside or improvement in him though....
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didnt know there was an age requirement on being a list blocker.
watch him play, and you soon see why geelong gave him the arse.
he is close to the worst disposer of the ball in the team and vying for worst decision maker.
total spaco
Correct. People get seduced by his numbers.
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Castagna's disposal is nearly as bad as Hunt's.
He has more upside or improvement in him though....
True.
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he is close to the worst disposer of the ball in the team and vying for worst decision maker.
Close to? Is there someone worse?
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actually, good point. probably worse than morris. so yeah, is the worst.
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Might actually be a better* idea to play him up forward than it was for Morris - is quicker, a better tackler and has kicked 4 in a match for Geelong
*better, not necessarily good.
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Castagna's disposal is much worse than Hunt's.
EFA
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Hunt is a poo scared footballer if l ever seen one. Freezes up at crunch time. Worries me going into the finals.
Hunt is no more "scared" than Newman, houli, grigg
He shows courage occasionally, by breaking the lines. When everyone is too scared to do anything bar kicking backwards and sideways
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true that. hunt is good at lobbing those hope for the best kicks right into the waiting defensive press.
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true that. hunt is good at lobbing those hope for the best kicks right into the waiting defensive press.
If only he could not run backwards and refuse to defend like grigg, or kill momentum like newy and have the opposition laughing. Or perhaps just be uber soft like bachar
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if he was doing all that in VFL i wouldnt be too perturbed at all.in fact id be happy to see him and newman waxing accross the back line all day in the VFL, or for any other club in the country.
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Hunt is a poo scared footballer if l ever seen one. Freezes up at crunch time. Worries me going into the finals.
Hunt is no more "scared" than Newman, houli, grigg
He shows courage occasionally, by breaking the lines. When everyone is too scared to do anything bar kicking backwards and sideways
1/2 time & his very poo today. l seen enough of this pretender
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His disposal isn't great, can't dispute that
But one thing he can do and is probably our best at is tackling
They stick!
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Plays his role very well as far as im concerned.
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Has found his spot in the BP where his strengths work hand in glove with the grunt , well done tiges finding another nugget amongst the FA :clapping
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Worst player in the AFL.
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Been on his side so far but didn't like 2 things today - dropped his head badly going for a mark once and a pisspoor effort at spoiling Lynch when he was the only one who could go.
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I have been on his side too,
But seeing Morris do his job today, maybe we play bring Grimes in for Hunt and not Morris.
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His decision making is extremely questionable at times but I still think his running capacity out of defence means he offers more than Morris does in that position at this point.
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You guys can't be serious, clearly in our best 22. Has found a niche in the BP curtailing the oppo dangerous smalls, did a job today on Matera limiting any influence. There's a real need on this site for some eyes wide open assessment of individuals instead of the same old same old. He can tackle and provide run and negate, if anyone thinks Morris's desperate attempts to overrun the contest or give away free kicks is better than Hunts output them I'm afraid you are miles off
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You guys can't be serious, clearly in our best 22. Has found a niche in the BP curtailing the oppo dangerous smalls, did a job today on Matera limiting any influence. There's a real need on this site for some eyes wide open assessment of individuals instead of the same old same old. He can tackle and provide run and negate, if anyone thinks Morris's desperate attempts to overrun the contest or give away free kicks is better than Hunts output them I'm afraid you are miles off
Houli spent most of the day on Matera. Or am I imagining it because Houli can't defend?
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Eddie thinks he's a good kick....maybe we should trade him to Collingwood...
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Hunt interview on Geelong radio station K-Rock ...
AUDIO: http://www.krockfootball.com.au/round-22-saturday-august-29-essendon-vs-richmond-post-match-interview/
* Being here at Richmond, it’s really exciting this time of year - playing finals and in front of big crowds. I’m just looking forward to that opportunity to play in September.
* Playing at the ‘G is just awesome. I sort of pinch myself every now and then. And I’m sure I will in September. It’s a different environment. When you train at Punt Road, you can see the M.C.G. lights, the city landscape and stuff like that. It’s just an awesome place to be with such fanatical fans as well packing out the M.C.G.
* Difference between Geelong and Richmond? Geelong just had that experience while I was there, and the old heads; we’ve got a younger crew here. We’re very excited to be there at the business time end of the year and looking to redeem ourselves from last year’s performance in the finals.”
* We probably think we’re probably blue-collar players. There’s nothing special about us but we just like to get the job done and play for the team. We’re probably a bit dull. You won’t see us much in the highlights’ packages.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-09-02/back-in-the-finals-hunt
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Hunt made Robbo's 'likes' column ...
3. Taylor Hunt: It was a dead rubber, but not for Hunt. Hunt went at Boomer Harvey from the moment Harvey was activated from the subs bench on Friday night. Hunt surely will go to him again this week, so he wanted to get in Boomer’s head a week early. It’s playing for keeps from this moment onwards and Hunt will be thinking about Harvey and what he can do stop him probably every night of this week. Isolated camera on the pair would be interesting viewing.
http://www.news.com.au/national/mark-robinsons-likes-dislikes-from-round-23/story-e6frfkp9-1227515686941
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No if buts or maybes for Sunday, this will show us what Hunt is made of, this is why we recruited him. I have backed in Hunt since he came to the club but if he can't stop a 90 year old and really get inside his head then i'm not so sure about him.
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Worst player in the AFL.
:-X
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No if buts or maybes for Sunday, this will show us what Hunt is made of, this is why we recruited him. I have backed in Hunt since he came to the club but if he can't stop a 90 year old and really get inside his head then i'm not so sure about him.
90 lol. He is still their best player and gets the team moving.
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No if buts or maybes for Sunday, this will show us what Hunt is made of, this is why we recruited him. I have backed in Hunt since he came to the club but if he can't stop a 90 year old and really get inside his head then i'm not so sure about him.
90 lol. He is still their best player and gets the team moving.
And Hunt should be able to run the legs off him and frustrate the crap out of him all day...It's up to Hunt to dictate the day to Harvey!
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No if buts or maybes for Sunday, this will show us what Hunt is made of, this is why we recruited him. I have backed in Hunt since he came to the club but if he can't stop a 90 year old and really get inside his head then i'm not so sure about him.
90 lol. He is still their best player and gets the team moving.
And Hunt should be able to run the legs off him and frustrate the crap out of him all day...It's up to Hunt to dictate the day to Harvey!
I thought marathon runners peaked in their mid 30's......
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No if buts or maybes for Sunday, this will show us what Hunt is made of, this is why we recruited him. I have backed in Hunt since he came to the club but if he can't stop a 90 year old and really get inside his head then i'm not so sure about him.
90 lol. He is still their best player and gets the team moving.
And Hunt should be able to run the legs off him and frustrate the crap out of him all day...It's up to Hunt to dictate the day to Harvey!
I thought marathon runners peaked in their mid 30's......
Stop being silly, you know exactly what I mean. :snidegrin
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:facepalm :facepalm
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Richmond - were duds get two year extensions.....
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One potato,
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I know there is a lot of hate for this bloke but has he been played to his strengths and for the reason we got him? I mean, didn't we get him as a tagger? In all honesty I have only really seen him played off the half back line with the other 17 players on the field back there as well. :snidegrin.... Who has he been given the job to tag this year for the entire game??
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Taylor Hunt - officially a Shyte Truck [updated]
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I know there is a lot of hate for this bloke but has he been played to his strengths and for the reason we got him? I mean, didn't we get him as a tagger? In all honesty I have only really seen him played off the half back line with the other 17 players on the field back there as well. :snidegrin.... Who has he been given the job to tag this year for the entire game??
Slaughtered by Harvey in the EF after Harvey sucked us in by letting Hunt keep him quiet in the dead rubber the week before....
Supposedly also got him for his pace, tackling, aggression, hardness and ability to pop up forward and snag the odd goal - all of which we're still yet to see any of....
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:facepalm
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Stupid Taylor Hunt. :snidegrin
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Pretty sure we always got him for the back line?
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IIRC tagger who could also play forward was the initial reason we were told by the club but then during his first pre-season they turned around and said they were looking to play him of half back.....pretty sure there were a few "typical Hardwick turning everyone in to defenders/half back flankers" comments at the time.....(some of which may or may not have been from yours truly.... :whistle)
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I stand corrected :thumbsup. I just remember during pre-season before we got him there was talk about the backline
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So to date, other than the EF he has played off half back with the other 17 players in the same position??
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Stupid Taylor Hunt. :snidegrin
Middle name Swift
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Must get the job on Harvey next week, completely shut down Zaharakis last night after half time when he was moved on him, should be primed for Harvey now.
This is his job, tagger, let him do it.
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Shman who got lucky
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Must get the job on Harvey next week, completely shut down Zaharakis last night after half time when he was moved on him, should be primed for Harvey now.
This is his job, tagger, let him do it.
Forgotten the EF? Harvey would be licking his lips at the prospect....
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Must get the job on Harvey next week, completely shut down Zaharakis last night after half time when he was moved on him, should be primed for Harvey now.
This is his job, tagger, let him do it.
Forgotten the EF? Harvey would be licking his lips at the prospect....
Even more motivation for Hunt!!
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Absolute star grigg is the tagger , don't forget
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Zaharakis goes to water any time someone goes near him. Not giving Hunt that much credit for it.
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Zaharakis goes to water any time someone goes near him. Not giving Hunt that much credit for it.
Is that why he had over 21 possessions up to half time and then 9 after when Hunt was on him? No credit? Really, so Zaharakis is not a match winner?? Never sealed Anzac games for the Bombers against the Pies??
Let's not give credit where it's due eh. :help
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Think you missed the part where he said when anyone goes near him.
At least when Grigg gets a run with role he still gets the ball a bit
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Think you missed the part where he said when anyone goes near him.
At least when Grigg gets a run with role he still gets the ball a bit
Its not about stats so the know it all keep saying, he did his job, that's all that is required!!!
Grigg is not playing a tagging role, FFS, blind Freddy can see that.
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Think you missed the part where he said when anyone goes near him.
At least when Grigg gets a run with role he still gets the ball a bit
Lol grigg
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Oh yes Grigg is crap Stalin there is a new one..
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Absolute star
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Absolute star
Way better than he has been and is "doing his job" has been getting a lot of very good feedback from the coach and in the AFL media circles.
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Absolute star
Way better than he has been
Couldn't get any worse
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Absolute star
Way better than he has been
Couldn't get any worse
Neither could your relentless rubbish comments....actually.. :help
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Think you missed the part where he said when anyone goes near him.
At least when Grigg gets a run with role he still gets the ball a bit
Its not about stats so the know it all keep saying, he did his job, that's all that is required!!!
Grigg is not playing a tagging role, FFS, blind Freddy can see that.
Mate, if you are honestly saying Grigg doesn't get run with roles (particularly last year) then you've lost the plot. Although I do like any move that stops Hunt from touching the ball
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Think you missed the part where he said when anyone goes near him.
At least when Grigg gets a run with role he still gets the ball a bit
Its not about stats so the know it all keep saying, he did his job, that's all that is required!!!
Grigg is not playing a tagging role, FFS, blind Freddy can see that.
Mate, if you are honestly saying Grigg doesn't get run with roles (particularly last year) then you've lost the plot. Although I do like any move that stops Hunt from touching the ball
Both doing their job, Hunt is an all out tagger, that's his role, yes Grigg does have "run with roles" but he is not a dedicated tagger, he plays more wing and even center than he does playing run with roles. Both did their job and that's it.
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The problem with Hunt is that his disposal is not flash and that places enormous pressure on those around him.
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He doesnt need to get any disposals, just needs to do his job... :whistle
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Job description includes not turning the ball over in dangerous positions.
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Think you missed the part where he said when anyone goes near him.
At least when Grigg gets a run with role he still gets the ball a bit
Its not about stats so the know it all keep saying, he did his job, that's all that is required!!!
Grigg is not playing a tagging role, FFS, blind Freddy can see that.
Mate, if you are honestly saying Grigg doesn't get run with roles (particularly last year) then you've lost the plot. Although I do like any move that stops Hunt from touching the ball
Both doing their job, Hunt is an all out tagger, that's his role, yes Grigg does have "run with roles" but he is not a dedicated tagger, he plays more wing and even center than he does playing run with roles. Both did their job and that's it.
If it's good enough for Hunt it's good enough for Batchelor
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Job description includes not turning the ball over in dangerous positions.
This is not the Batchelor or Morris thread.
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Job description includes not turning the ball over in dangerous positions.
This is not the Batchelor or Morris thread.
However it does not detract from the point that Hunt's skill level is not good.
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Job description includes not turning the ball over in dangerous positions.
This is not the Batchelor or Morris thread.
However it does not detract from the point that Hunt's skill level is not good.
Or that Batch and Morris is equal but apparently that doesn't matter. They just need to do their jobs..
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Comparisons with other players does not diminish the lack of Hunt's skills.
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Just put us all out of our misery and get rid of this VFL standard guy.
Geelong knew he had no upside and in today's footy a player needs to be able to contribute offensively but just as importantly, do it well.
There is no room for this type anymore.
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Going ok is the player with 2 surnames
Was good again today
Great goal
His run and carry is good
At least he has a dip and you know what you get
Unlike some other imposters 🐯🐯🐯
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Went alright in the guts
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Thats where he used to play at geelong as a tagger? But we decided to try and turn him into a rebounding HB lol
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Going ok is the player with 2 surnames
Was good again today
Great goal
His run and carry is good
At least he has a dip and you know what you get
Unlike some other imposters 🐯🐯🐯
Yes agree he did play a good game. Got to play these players were they play their best football
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Thats where he used to play at geelong as a tagger? But we decided to try and turn him into a rebounding HB lol
Doesn't everyone have to play half back at Richmond? :whistle
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Meh...that should be the bare minimum for him....
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I'd say he played a better game but he still puts his team mates under pressure with poo handballs.
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He's like Benjamin Button, every game he looks younger and smaller than the week before.
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Definitely required another thread
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Definitely required another thread
Hey genius
Actually searched but didn't come up so started new topic
Only reason I started it was to wind you clowns up
It's worked
Must say last 5 weeks Hunt has been good
If you go to the games Chuck you would see why
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Can't be a troll if I am a one eyed Richmond supporter who loves the Tiges
Just have my opinion which is different to yours
Would think we keep Taylor Hunt on our list
Provides run and carry and can be used as a stopper
Wouldn't cost much either
It's you posters who go off you but
Think that's against sites rules as well
Let's don't talk about site rules
Check a few of the posters banners that bag me
Don't see me crying now
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Can't be a troll if I am a one eyed Richmond supporter who loves the Tiges
Just have my opinion which is different to yours
Would think we keep Taylor Hunt on our list
Provides run and carry and can be used as a stopper
Wouldn't cost much either
It's you posters who go off you but
Think that's against sites rules as well
Let's don't talk about site rules
Check a few of the posters banners that bag me
Don't see me crying now
No bagging from me, I am actually quoting you without any input from myself.
If you can't own what you said maybe you should be more considered when posting.
What really shows your character is that in making such a bad error of judgement that you then wait five years after Ivan has given his all for the club and then you act with glee that he is in his decline
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Can't be a troll if I am a one eyed Richmond supporter who loves the Tiges
Just have my opinion which is different to yours
Would think we keep Taylor Hunt on our list
Provides run and carry and can be used as a stopper
Wouldn't cost much either
It's you posters who go off you but
Think that's against sites rules as well
Let's don't talk about site rules
Check a few of the posters banners that bag me
Don't see me crying now
Try to keep up. Where did i say anything to the contrary of your opinion he had a good game? He went alright. Played like he should at this level.
BTW hes contracted til the end of next year. Try to keep up (yet again)
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I don't usually like Hunt but thought he was good yesterday
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Another useless inconsistent shitman that couldnt get a game at a professional football club.
Whoopsie doo. He's played a decent game in three years.
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He's like Benjamin Button, every game he looks younger and smaller than the week before.
This is an underrated post. pee funny
Hahahahahaha :lol
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Can't be a troll if I am a one eyed Richmond supporter who loves the Tiges
Sorry Jack but yes you can.
To deliberately post something to "to wind" people up (your words) is indeed baiting and trolling. And to do it constantly is against the rules on this site and can result in suspensions
Suggest you consider that in the future
As for everyone else, thank you for pointing out the rules but may i suggest that instead of stating them someone of you should actually follow them
Not interested in who started it, just end it
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I don't usually like Hunt but thought he was good yesterday
Been good for past month 👍
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I don't usually like Hunt but thought he was good yesterday
Been good for past month 👍
No he hasn't.
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I don't usually like Hunt but thought he was good yesterday
Been good for past month 👍
Hunt, Grigg, Houli, these type players are the reason we are an average football side/club.
Most teams would see their deficiencies and track records and try to upgrade them with kids, we play them week in week out and wonder why we tread water and other sides fly past us. These types will only take you so far. The quicker the club realise it the better we will all be.
You say he has been "good for a month" but the reality is he is taking games off young guys who could potentially take us to the next level.
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I don't usually like Hunt but thought he was good yesterday
Been good for past month 👍
No he hasn't.
Well that's a difference of opinion
Although seeing that he hasn't been dropped, you would assume that I would be right
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Played much better in the middle, should have been there from the start.
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Would much prefer him there than Cotch, Miles, Martin, Lids, Castagna, Vlastuin, etc etc
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I don't usually like Hunt but thought he was good yesterday
Been good for past month 👍
No he hasn't.
Well that's a difference of opinion
Although seeing that he hasn't been dropped, you would assume that I would be right
No we wouldnt.
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But the entire coaching staff and match committee do
Enuff said
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Jackoff & Halfstep...always right.....yep....
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He doesnt need to get any disposals, just needs to do his job... :whistle
bit like a ruckman hey? :whistle
...but diferent from a backman? :whistle
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Thalidomide
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He doesnt need to get any disposals, just needs to do his job... :whistle
bit like a ruckman hey? :whistle
...but diferent from a backman? :whistle
They are all backman... :whistle
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Nothing to say on the football matter at hand?
I said what i had to.
Just to clarify - are you saying he doesn't need possessions playing as a back pocket (like a Stevie Morris) or as a tagger. I reckon your point could be valid or not depending on your answer.
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:help
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For clarity, In the football world according to WAT, backmen who shut down their opponent, but get few disposals, are not doing their job.
Yet he doesnt want players who can accumulate and dispose of the ball at a high level in the backline.
A midfielder can shut down his opponent and not get mant many disposals, and regularily butcher it when he does get it, and that is doing his job.
A ruckman can jump and get first hands to the ball, then just stand by watching and get very few disposals, and that is doing his job.
The phrase "doing his job" is all that is required to defend any criticism of a player he has a man crush on, irrespective of how valid those criticisms are. It is a magic catch all phrase that is all that is needed to justify his stance, one that circumnavigates the need to assess actually what "his job" entails.
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Going along nicely is Taylor
Contracted in 2017
Don't think he missed a game in 2015
You blokes better get use to him
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Would think we keep Taylor Hunt on our list
Wouldn't cost much either
Going along nicely is Taylor
Contracted in 2017
I'm glad you've learnt he is contracted from my advice two days ago. There is hope for you.
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There's more Taylor Hunts on here than at the club.
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Ah, the witty comeback that any 12 year old would be proud of.
Nothing to say on the football matter at hand?
I said what i had to.
Just to clarify - are you saying he doesn't need possessions playing as a back pocket (like a Stevie Morris) or as a tagger. I reckon your point could be valid or not depending on your answer.
Yep that's exactly what he's saying. Ruckman, taggers and backmen don't need to touch the ball
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For clarity, In the football world according to WAT, backmen who shut down their opponent, but get few disposals, are not doing their job.
Yet he doesnt want players who can accumulate and dispose of the ball at a high level in the backline.
A midfielder can shut down his opponent and not get mant many disposals, and regularily butcher it when he does get it, and that is doing his job.
A ruckman can jump and get first hands to the ball, then just stand by watching and get very few disposals, and that is doing his job.
The phrase "doing his job" is all that is required to defend any criticism of a player he has a man crush on, irrespective of how valid those criticisms are. It is a magic catch all phrase that is all that is needed to justify his stance, one that circumnavigates the need to assess actually what "his job" entails.
Sounds more like a netball game
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Do netball players need to look at the ball as they pass it?
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Do netball players need to look at the ball as they pass it?
Not sure, we should probably wait for the expert to advise
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i see its ok to post lies, but not call them lies
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For clarity, In the football world according to WAT, backmen who shut down their opponent, but get few disposals, are not doing their job.
Yet he doesnt want players who can accumulate and dispose of the ball at a high level in the backline.
A midfielder can shut down his opponent and not get mant many disposals, and regularily butcher it when he does get it, and that is doing his job.
A ruckman can jump and get first hands to the ball, then just stand by watching and get very few disposals, and that is doing his job.
The phrase "doing his job" is all that is required to defend any criticism of a player he has a man crush on, irrespective of how valid those criticisms are. It is a magic catch all phrase that is all that is needed to justify his stance, one that circumnavigates the need to assess actually what "his job" entails.
Sounds more like a netball game
It sounds like fantasy land
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i see its ok to post lies, but not call them lies
Interesting point
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Watched the replay from yesterday
He actually had a decent crack yesterday
Has had a good 4-5 weeks
Only player this week for the Tiges to get over 100 ranking points on Champion Data
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Watched the replay from yesterday
He actually had a decent crack yesterday
Has had a good 4-5 weeks
Only player this week for the Tiges to get over 100 ranking points on Champion Data
How about the spuds that were given contract extensions?
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He always has a crack, that is never the issue.
He is a hack footballer who has average disposal and makes poor decisions.
Admittedly he hasnt been as shiete in the latter part of the season, but he is not the future.
May be a handy bloke to lead by example in terms of having crack, in the VFL and as a stop gap for a bad injury run in the seniors, but thats about it.
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Watched the replay from yesterday
He actually had a decent crack yesterday
Has had a good 4-5 weeks
Only player this week for the Tiges to get over 100 ranking points on Champion Data
How about the spuds that were given contract extensions?
You must have trouble reading English
Topic of discussion is Taylor Hunt
Don't try and bait me either
Look up Jack Riewoldt Champion Data for yesterday
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I like his one-two's to pad his stats that usually get turned over or put someone under more pressure than he already was. Oh and a backman having a crack laid 1 tackle? Seems to me he pushes hard when it suits him.
Oh and comparing his stats to Jack is purely trolling no other way about it. Hunt couldn't get away from the ball the way the ball was coming in yet Jack had nuffies kicking the ball every which way but forward and when it did go forward it hardly ever went near him let alone his advantage. If you went to the game you would have seen how hard Jack worked to lead into good positions only for someone else to stuff it up
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:lol at comparing a forwards stats to a backmans in one of the most embarrassing floggings of all time
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He always has a crack, that is never the issue.
He is a hack footballer who has average disposal and makes poor decisions.
Admittedly he hasnt been as shiete in the latter part of the season, but he is not the future.
May be a handy bloke to lead by example in terms of having crack, in the VFL and as a stop gap for a bad injury run in the seniors, but thats about it.
:clapping
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Barring a severe injury crisis beyond even Footscray proportions, this bloke really shouldn't be making it out of the VFL next year if the club has any serious intention of moving forward. Liability.
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Bump.
Any news on how this bloke is travelling?
What sort of year should we expect from Mr Hunt?
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Bump.
Any news on how this bloke is travelling?
What sort of year should we expect from Mr Hunt?
Same crap as usual
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Taylor Front
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Has a very beautiful girlfriend and is on a AFL list so think he is travelling OK
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Good for him, too bad he can't actually play....
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Has a very beautiful girlfriend and is on a AFL list so think he is travelling OK
Sounds like hes our best player then.
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Taylor Front
Taylor Gunt
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Mike Hunt
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Mike Hunt
Has anyone seen.....
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Has a very beautiful girlfriend and is on a AFL list so think he is travelling OK
Sideways.