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Richmond is looking to secure Swans ruckman Toby Nankervis
Jake Niall
Foxsports
October 6, 2016
RICHMOND is looking to secure Sydney ruckman Toby Nankervis, who is weighing up whether to seek a trade.
The Tigers are set to lose Tyrone Vickery to free agency and have identified Nankervis, 22, as a player who can bolster the club’s ruck division.
The Swans, however, are keen to retain Nankervis and have been in discussions with his management.
Nankervis is third or fourth in line at Sydney for rucks, sitting behind Kurt Tippett and Sam Naismith and possibly Callum Sinclair. Tippett returned to the side for the preliminary final, which saw Nankervis dropped.
The Swans believe other clubs also hold an interest in Nankervis, who played seven games in 2016 and is one of four out of contract Sydney players whose futures are yet to be determined.
Talented midfielder Tom Mitchell is the standout of the four uncontracted Swans.
Dean Towers and Xavier Richards are the others without a contract for 2017, as the Swans deal with a tight salary cap that will make it difficult for them to acquire any significant seasoned player during the trade period.
The Tigers’ interest in Nankervis is despite their recontracting of veteran follower Ivan Maric, who has been retained as a form of insurance and to assist younger players in a mentoring role.
Richmond has been watching Nankervis closely in the NEAFL and believe he has some capability of pinch hitting as a forward.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/richmond-is-looking-to-secure-swans-ruckman-toby-nankervis/news-story/052f07bb17d18fca6cdce88062769085
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At least we are on the look out for a ruck
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At least we are on the look out for a ruck
Better than Vickery had we persisted with him in the ruck?
Seems like a musical chairs play to me
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At least we are on the look out for a ruck
Do we need a ruck? With our best list in last 7 years why would we need one?
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noticed he ended up playing games up forward in neafl might be a better option that what ty ever was and can ruck and is a big body...
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Not sure why we need a ruck
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Jumped in front of Tom Derickx and the injury-prone Sam Naismith to become the club’s third ruck option last season and showed in five senior appearances that he’s one to watch for the future. Not overly mobile but hard working, Nankervis will find senior games tough to come by this year, but forms part of a strong group of big men giving the Swans depth in their ruck stocks. Dominated at NEAFL level and another season working alongside Kurt Tippett will be of great benefit.
http://m.sydneyswans.com.au/player-profile/toby-nankervis
Translation: marginally less of a poo truck than Derickx, slower than treacle but trains well.
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Jumped in front of Tom Derickx and the injury-prone Sam Naismith to become the club’s third ruck option last season and showed in five senior appearances that he’s one to watch for the future. Not overly mobile but hard working, Nankervis will find senior games tough to come by this year, but forms part of a strong group of big men giving the Swans depth in their ruck stocks. Dominated at NEAFL level and another season working alongside Kurt Tippett will be of great benefit.
http://m.sydneyswans.com.au/player-profile/toby-nankervis
Translation: marginally less of a poo truck than Derickx, slower than treacle but trains well.
:lol
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At least we are on the look out for a ruck
:gotigers
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Sydney Swans ruckman Toby Nankervis is expected to decide this week whether he wants a trade after not being able to cement a senior spot despite good performances in 12 matches with the club.
Richmond appears to be in the box seat as it looks for back-up to Shaun Hampson while the Western Bulldogs are understood to have shown some interest in the 22-year-old.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-09/trade-wrap-dockers-set-to-part-with-pick-no3
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Sydney Swans ruckman Toby Nankervis is expected to decide this week whether he wants a trade after not being able to cement a senior spot despite good performances in 12 matches with the club.
Richmond appears to be in the box seat as it looks for back-up to Shaun Hampson while the Western Bulldogs are understood to have shown some interest in the 22-year-old.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-09/trade-wrap-dockers-set-to-part-with-pick-no3
A back up to Hampson!
Wowee! Now there's a wrap if I've ever heard one.
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;D
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:lol :lol only Richmond could possibly rate Hampson as a no. 1 ruck
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Nankervis is already better than Hampson. The club just doesn't want to publicise it.
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The sure fire, turd shuffle method !
Balmey is just shuffling.
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:lol :lol only Richmond could possibly rate Hampson as a no. 1 ruck
and which of our many rucks is currently better than Hampson??
Right now - sadly - Hampson is our No 1 ruck.
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Maric
Soldo
Griffiths
Vickery
A moore
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:lol :lol only Richmond could possibly rate Hampson as a no. 1 ruck
and which of our many rucks is currently better than Hampson??
Right now - sadly - Hampson is our No 1 ruck.
Even if he is which is debatable I still wouldn't play him.
I would play Griffiths, Soldo, Chol, hell I would even play a midfielder in there ala port Adelaide.
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:lol :lol only Richmond could possibly rate Hampson as a no. 1 ruck
and which of our many rucks is currently better than Hampson??
Right now - sadly - Hampson is our No 1 ruck.
Even if he is which is debatable I still wouldn't play him.
I would play Griffiths, Soldo, Chol, hell I would even play a midfielder in there ala port Adelaide.
I would re-sign Jake King to do it.
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Dan Richardson also confirmed the Tigers’ interest in back-up Sydney ruckman Toby Nankervis.
“We’ve expressed an interest in Toby and at this stage the Swans certainly want to retain him ... with Ty now officially moving there’s some interest in acquiring another ruck-forward.”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/geelong-list-boss-stephen-wells-confirms-interest-in-brett-deledio/news-story/3e0b8a3578f905fa76a286b5f2eb68eb
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Dan Richardson "with Ty now officially moving there’s some interest in acquiring another ruck-forward.”
What's this "with Ty now officially moving" rubbish, surely we should have been on the look out prior to that? Surely we weren't happy with re-signing Maric :banghead. Also, when did Ty ever stuffing ruck
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Dan Richardson "with Ty now officially moving there’s some interest in acquiring another ruck-forward.”
What's this "with Ty now officially moving" rubbish, surely we should have been on the look out prior to that? Surely we weren't happy with re-signing Maric :banghead. Also, when did Ty ever stuffing ruck
But we've signed Ivvy, he will surely be like a new recruit?
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Ive changed my mind on Nankervis. Reckon it would be good to get him and would be worth direct swap for conca.
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
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Nankervis is already better than Hampson. The club just doesn't want to publicise it.
If he isnt yet it may not be far off.
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Dan Richardson "with Ty now officially moving there’s some interest in acquiring another ruck-forward.”
What's this "with Ty now officially moving" rubbish, surely we should have been on the look out prior to that? Surely we weren't happy with re-signing Maric :banghead. Also, when did Ty ever stuffing ruck
But we've signed Ivvy, he will surely be like a new recruit?
Can't do any worse than 2016
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Ive changed my mind on Nankervis. Reckon it would be good to get him and would be worth direct swap for conca.
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
Agreed.
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I thought Sydney made a mistake dropping him for the last two matches.
He provided a good target up forward and made their Fwd structure better imo as well as giving relief in the ruck
Dropped for Tippett and he gave them nothing
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Dan Richardson "with Ty now officially moving there’s some interest in acquiring another ruck-forward.”
What's this "with Ty now officially moving" rubbish, surely we should have been on the look out prior to that? Surely we weren't happy with re-signing Maric :banghead. Also, when did Ty ever stuffing ruck
clearly we have been but Clubs don't talk about it till trade period
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Anyone is better than Shaun Hampson.
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The Tigers are also likely to pick up ruckman Toby Nankervis from Sydney, having offered him greater opportunities and a two-year contract.
Source: Foxsports[url] (http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/richmond-has-already-spoken-to-geelong-midfielder-josh-caddy-over-trade-for-brett-deledio/news-story/63bb2a86965726d8f45d23fe870d6a44)
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Give them Edwards please :pray l can't stand watching him in 2017 :banghead
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The Tigers are also likely to pick up ruckman Toby Nankervis from Sydney, having offered him greater opportunities and a two-year contract.
Source: Foxsports[url]
(http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/richmond-has-already-spoken-to-geelong-midfielder-josh-caddy-over-trade-for-brett-deledio/news-story/63bb2a86965726d8f45d23fe870d6a44)
Dimma will try him in the backline then ship him to vfl
Surely we should have a cra k at Naismith?
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Spoke to my RIC source earlier, can confirm Nank talks have progressed.
https://twitter.com/AFLTradeWhisper/with_replies
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yeah progressed they said hello in the walk way..... :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Is jack star still holding post in the carpark? Can he confirm?
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Is jack star still holding post in the carpark? Can he confirm?
Dunno but I took this snap on my birthday balloon ride this morning:-
(http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Car-In-Parking-Lot.jpg)
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Happy bday buddy :cheers
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Happy bday buddy :cheers
:thumbsup :cheers
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Happy Birthday to the dookster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://youtu.be/RLuyHWP_wnM
*substitute the name
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Happy Birthday to the Dookster! Hope you had a great day and you get a big present tonight! ;)
:birthday :birthday
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Happy Birthday to the Dookster! Hope you had a great day and you get a big present tonight! ;)
:birthday :birthday
Thanks Doc :thumbsup
It'll be good. Good for the prostrate health if I may say so
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Dooksy .......yessssssssssss :clapping :clapping
:birthday
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Happy Birthday to the Dookster! Hope you had a great day and you get a big present tonight! ;)
:birthday :birthday
Thanks Doc :thumbsup
It'll be good. Good for the prostrate health if I may say so
That's where the club keeps its draft picks.
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As a tribute to the comeradery here and my prostate, I've altered my username to the way you, the people most commonly address me.
May this be a milestone of unity and ongoing respect here.
Respect to my peoples at OER :cheers
I'm going in.
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stfu
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As a tribute to the comeradery here and my prostate, I've altered my username to the way you, the people most commonly address me.
May this be a milestone of unity and ongoing respect here.
Respect to my peoples at OER :cheers
I'm going in.
We only do that for fantastic people who are resident football experts! ;D
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As a tribute to the comeradery here and my prostate, I've altered my username to the way you, the people most commonly address me.
May this be a milestone of unity and ongoing respect here.
Respect to my peoples at OER :cheers
I'm going in.
Happy birthday Dookster. But please confirm, is it prostrate or prostate? I guess both come into play as we age.
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As a tribute to the comeradery here and my prostate, I've altered my username to the way you, the people most commonly address me.
May this be a milestone of unity and ongoing respect here.
Respect to my peoples at OER :cheers
I'm going in.
Look at me, look at me.
:scared
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As a person I am also pleased at the prospect Of a non Hampson large humanoid
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As a tribute to the comeradery here and my prostate, I've altered my username to the way you, the people most commonly address me.
May this be a milestone of unity and ongoing respect here.
Respect to my peoples at OER :cheers
I'm going in.
Happy birthday Dookster. But please confirm, is it prostrate or prostate? I guess both come into play as we age.
Ill tell you a story which will incidently answer your question.
When i last got my prostate checked in 2014 my doctor asked me to lay prostrate. Naturally i obliged, albiet breaking a slight sweat. The biggest shock was whilst i was being examined i realised both of his hands were on my shoulders.
Last time i visited Dr Sorenson*. I should really find a doctor with smaller hands.
I hear Phnom Penh is great this time of year
*name may have been altered.
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As a tribute to the comeradery here and my prostate, I've altered my username to the way you, the people most commonly address me.
May this be a milestone of unity and ongoing respect here.
Respect to my peoples at OER :cheers
I'm going in.
Happy birthday Dookster. But please confirm, is it prostrate or prostate? I guess both come into play as we age.
Ill tell you a story which will incidently answer your question.
When i last got my prostate checked in 2014 my doctor asked me to lay prostrate. Naturally i obliged, albiet breaking a slight sweat. The biggest shock was whilst i was being examined i realised both of his hands were on my shoulders.
Last time i visited Dr Sorenson*. I should really find a doctor with smaller hands.
I hear Phnom Penh is great this time of year
*name may have been altered.
Reminds me of a magic joke... :lol
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As a tribute to the comeradery here and my prostate, I've altered my username to the way you, the people most commonly address me.
May this be a milestone of unity and ongoing respect here.
Respect to my peoples at OER :cheers
I'm going in.
Happy birthday Dookster. But please confirm, is it prostrate or prostate? I guess both come into play as we age.
Ill tell you a story which will incidently answer your question.
When i last got my prostate checked in 2014 my doctor asked me to lay prostrate. Naturally i obliged, albiet breaking a slight sweat. The biggest shock was whilst i was being examined i realised both of his hands were on my shoulders.
Last time i visited Dr Sorenson*. I should really find a doctor with smaller hands.
I hear Phnom Penh is great this time of year
*name may have been altered.
Hahahaha
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:lol
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RICHMOND
Might get Swan Toby Nankervis for a late pick.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/clubbyclub-guide-heading-into-second-week-of-afl-trade-period/news-story/c2aae6c003217c2f899a4ad73308e71c
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RICHMOND
Might get Swan Toby Nankervis for a late pick.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/clubbyclub-guide-heading-into-second-week-of-afl-trade-period/news-story/c2aae6c003217c2f899a4ad73308e71c
that will work well for a late pick if Mitchell went for 88 we could get this done for at least 100
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Whoever they get, this mob in charge will incapacitate and natural development they possessed.
RFC Glue factory.
Where duds come to die.
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Whoever they get, this mob in charge will incapacitate and natural development they possessed.
RFC Glue factory.
Where duds come to die.
Morning Ox!
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On Nankervis, reckon there is still a lot of interest from the Tigers but their priorities have been elsewhere.
http://www.afl.com.au/trade/trade-talk
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Geez what on earth could Sydney possible want?
Bloke should be cheap AF
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Nankervis & Richards would fill a couple of needs. The latter can play both ends too....
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Nankervis & Richards would fill a couple of needs. The latter can play both ends too....
Yep, send Lennon to swans and send Richards to us....win win
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Nankervis & Richards would fill a couple of needs. The latter can play both ends too....
Yep, send Lennon to swans and send Richards to us....win win
Best things l heard in weeks. get it done
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what makes you guys even think richards is on the radar?
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Why does anyone rate him is the bigger question
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Probably because at this stage he'd be our second best key forward after Riewoldt and third best key defender after Rance & Grimes.......:shh
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Probably because at this stage he'd be our second best key forward after Riewoldt and third best key defender after Rance & Grimes.......:shh
Grimes is soft :lol
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Rance is a 3rd tall at best
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Grimes is soft :lol
Grimes is far from soft
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Very soft
Jack is a pocket at best too
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Grimes is soft :lol
Grimes is far from soft
Agreed - ridiculous thing to say. Puts his body on the line every week.
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It was said by the famous Clawski
It's sad / funny #clawwasright
Big picture point of view generally over te years.
It's just a few specific ones he was wrong and or went mental
However the vibe had a lot of merit. More idea than the pack of monkeys running the show
A young ruckman that's not a volleyball rookie would be nice.
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Nankervis has requested a trade to Richmond
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Destination club
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:gotigers
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Destination club
:lol
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Nankervis has requested a trade to Richmond
Pick in the 40s - do it
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Nankervis has requested a trade to Richmond
Does he have mental issues?
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Nankervis has requested a trade to Richmond
Does he have mental issues?
Does he hunch over in games with his hands on his knees?
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Nankervis has requested a trade to Richmond
Does he have mental issues?
No
But trains well apparently 😜😜
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Will be our new first ruck....I'd say Hamspud back to the VFL where he belongs but that would actually still be a few levels above where he belongs...
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Will be our new first ruck....I'd say Hamspud back to the VFL where he belongs but that would actually still be a few levels above where he belongs...
:lol
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Swans ruckman Nankervis seeks trade to Richmond
AFL.com.au
18 October 2016
SYDNEY Swans ruckman Toby Nankervis is expected to request a trade to Richmond on Tuesday as he seeks new opportunities.
AFL.com.au understands the 22-year-old, who grew up in Tasmania, decided while travelling overseas he wanted to continue his career with the Tigers.
The promising ruckman had a strong season with the Sydney Swans in both the AFL and the NEAFL but could not cement a spot in the senior team.
He played seven games this season to extend his career total to 12, having been selected with pick No.35 in the 2013 NAB AFL Draft.
Despite playing well in the Swans' semi-final win over Adelaide, he could not hold his spot when Kurt Tippett returned from injury, with Sam Naismith showing good form.
A strong, bullocking ruckman who can kick goals, Nankervis attracted interest from several clubs, with the Tigers targeting him as a ready-made ruck who could either support Shaun Hampson or work in tandem with him.
The Swans had made an offer to Nankervis and he took time to weigh up the decision on whether to ask for a trade.
However, the Tigers lost Ty Vickery to free agency and re-signed veteran Ivan Maric, and have a shortage of quality ruckman with Hampson turning 29 at the start of next season.
Richmond already has its hands full getting a trade completed for Gold Coast player Dion Prestia.
The Tigers have pick 27 and pick 46 in the draft, with a late second-round or early third-round pick expected to be about right for Nankervis.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-18/another-swan-wants-out-as-toby-nankervis-seeks-trade-to-richmond
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We offered Conca as a swap but the Swans didn't want him.
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Sydney ruckman Toby Nankervis is understood to have asked the Swans for a trade to the Tigers.
The Tigers and Swans had explored a trade sending Reece Conca to Sydney for Nankervis, but the Swans were not keen on the injury-prone Conca and Richmond decided to keep him.
The Tigers were still keen to pursue the young developing ruckman in a separate trade.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-trades-2016-tigers-poised-to-land-dion-prestia-20161018-gs51ll.html
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Send Conca to Fremantle for Barlow....
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Third Round Pick maximum!
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:lol
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Grimes is soft :lol
Grimes is far from soft
Agreed - ridiculous thing to say. Puts his body on the line every week.
It was only a joke mate, at Claws expense.
Grimes is one of my favourites and one of the bravest at the club.
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Grimes is soft :lol
Grimes is far from soft
Agreed - ridiculous thing to say. Puts his body on the line every week.
It was only a joke mate, at Claws expense.
Grimes is one of my favourites and one of the bravest at the club.
Serious question
Would you trade him? Only reason i ask is because he has currency, really decent currency
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Send Conca to Fremantle for Barlow....
Send him to New Guinea
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@ Wp trading grimes
Yes
Double so given his Hammys
The problem is outside of grimes, deledio and rance we don't have afl standard defenders
Getting rid of two makes it tough
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The problem is outside of grimes, deledio and rance we don't have afl standard defenders
X marks the spot.... :shh
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I wouldn't, our back line is under constant pressure, trade out a decent defender and we will get cricket scores kicked against us lol
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I wouldn't, our back line is under constant pressure, trade out a decent defender and we will get cricket scores kicked against us lol
that's why I reckon we need to chase hard another key defender to help rance ... lets be honest hunt,morris,astbury in our back 6 really please who we kidding forwards would laugh lining up on them I know I would....
Grimes u never know what ull get 5 games and hell do a hammy for 5...
chase marchbank or even Richards from Sydney who can play back
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I wouldn't, our back line is under constant pressure, trade out a decent defender and we will get cricket scores kicked against us lol
that's why I reckon we need to chase hard another key defender to help rance ... lets be honest hunt,morris,astbury in our back 6 really please who we kidding forwards would laugh lining up on them I know I would....
Grimes u never know what ull get 5 games and hell do a hammy for 5...
chase marchbank or even Richards from Sydney who can play back
You forgot Houli
Grigg can play as a 7th defender too
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Yeah Chaplin's really left a big hole......
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Probably because at this stage he'd be our second best key forward after Riewoldt and third best key defender after Rance & Grimes.......:shh
Fair play, carry on
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Would like a player swap here unless it's pick 60. Lennon if they will have him.
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Watch us cough up a 2nd rounder for this spud!
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Watch us cough up a 2nd rounder for this spud!
Yep pick 24
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Watch us cough up a 2nd rounder for this spud!
Yep pick 24
Is that confirmed Harry?
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Watch us cough up a 2nd rounder for this spud!
Yep pick 24
Is that confirmed Harry?
It's a very Richmond thing to do
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DONE
pick 46 to Swans :cheers
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Full name Toby Nankervis
Date of birth 12 August 1994 (age 22)
Original team(s) North Launceston
Draft No. 35, 2013 National Draft
Height / weight 199cm / 101kg
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:clapping Enjoy the VFL Hamspud :clapping
(non-ironic clapping for once)
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Sydney currently lodging paperwork for Toby Nankervis' move to Tigers for pick 46.
https://twitter.com/MattThompson/status/788604440550965249
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Good get for the pick. Should do ok.
Bye bye Hamspud
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Watch us cough up a 2nd rounder for this spud!
Yep pick 24
Is that confirmed Harry?
It's a very Richmond thing to do
Fools :lol :lol
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Yes how foolish
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The day is getting better. That is a good pick up.
Now time to delist some of the spuds
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The Turd Shuffle goes on
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Good get, will bring aggression
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Is already leading the teams tackle average :lol
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Happy with this. Was worried we were going to burn a top 20 pick on him.
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:clapping
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:clapping
:clapping :clapping
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Is this boy any good ?
Thoughts ?
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No idea but he's not Hampson
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Is this boy any good ?
Thoughts ?
Swans fans generally have nice things to say. Sounds a lot like a young Ivan. Not overly mobile but hard and tackles hard.
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Is this boy any good ?
Thoughts ?
Swans fans generally have nice things to say. Sounds a lot like a young Ivan. Not overly mobile but hard and tackles hard.
Do you know which way we are kicking?
Yes.
Alright, you're in.
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Trains well.
Signs autographs.
Will be a welcome addition to the team.
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Gives a nice autograph out the back at family day :shh
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Wouldn't have thought a 4th string ruckman would be any good but you never know. Welcome to the Tigers
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Wouldn't have thought a 4th string ruckman would be any good but you never know. Welcome to the Tigers
Well he will jump three spots in the pecking order at RFC.
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Is this boy any good ?
Thoughts ?
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
Statistically has improved each year.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. And can actually kick a football. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
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The day is getting better. That is a good pick up.
Now time to delist some of the spuds
Think there will be now and once we get Caddy of course ;D
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Except the biggest spud just got the two year Peggy special, contract extension
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Wouldn't have thought a 4th string ruckman would be any good but you never know. Welcome to the Tigers
Young fella (22) up against two ruckman in their prime and Naismith who is a little older but is probably still past him as a permanent ruck
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Watch us cough up a 2nd rounder for this spud!
Yep pick 24
Is that confirmed Harry?
It's a very Richmond thing to do
Fools :lol :lol
Coming from a serial, stooge stumper for duds.......over.
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Amazing how little you can get wrong when you stay quiet :shh
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Amazing how little you can get wrong when you stay quiet :shh
Where's the fun in that?
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Amazing how little you can get wrong when you stay quiet :shh
Where's the fun in that?
Its surprising how much fun it is watching some of the posts blow up in peoples faces.
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Grimes is soft :lol
Grimes is far from soft
Agreed - ridiculous thing to say. Puts his body on the line every week.
It was only a joke mate, at Claws expense.
Grimes is one of my favourites and one of the bravest at the club.
Serious question
Would you trade him? Only reason i ask is because he has currency, really decent currency
For the right deal yes.
EG- Grimes for Darling
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Makes signing Maric look even more stupid.
Let's hope Toby has a long and successful career at Tigerland.
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Maric is a better 2nd option than hamspud
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Maric is a better 2nd option than hamspud
I understand you are being humerus, but unfortunately no he isn't anymore.
Maric is so cooked, he is burnt.
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Makes signing Maric look even more stupid.
Let's hope Toby has a long and successful career at Tigerland.
Dont agree with your first point, 4 Ruckmen on a list is about right
1 Vet - Maric backup
1 in prime - Hammer :)
1 young developing - Toby
1 project / Rookie - Soldo
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I'm sincere
A shot Maric > a fit and training well hamspud
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Makes signing Maric look even more stupid.
Let's hope Toby has a long and successful career at Tigerland.
Dont agree with your first point, 4 Ruckmen on a list is about right
1 Vet - Maric backup
1 in prime - Hammer :)
1 young developing - Toby
1 project / Rookie - Soldo
So what is Chol? A backman? :lol
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Makes signing Maric look even more stupid.
Let's hope Toby has a long and successful career at Tigerland.
Dont agree with your first point, 4 Ruckmen on a list is about right
1 Vet - Maric backup
1 in prime - Hammer :)
1 young developing - Toby
1 project / Rookie - Soldo
So what is Chol? A backman? :lol
1. Nankervis
2. Maric
3. Soldo
4. Chol.
5. Hampson.
:shh
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Makes signing Maric look even more stupid.
Let's hope Toby has a long and successful career at Tigerland.
Dont agree with your first point, 4 Ruckmen on a list is about right
1 Vet - Maric backup
1 in prime - Hammer :)
1 young developing - Toby
1 project / Rookie - Soldo
So what is Chol? A backman? :lol
More likely to make it as a backman than a ruckman
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Chol's a forward/ruck IMO.......being Sudanese doesn't automatically make him an Aliir Aliir clone...
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Makes signing Maric look even more stupid.
Let's hope Toby has a long and successful career at Tigerland.
Dont agree with your first point, 4 Ruckmen on a list is about right
1 Vet - Maric backup
1 in prime - Hammer :)
1 young developing - Toby
1 project / Rookie - Soldo
So what is Chol? A backman? :lol
More likely to make it as a backman than a ruckman
Seriously mate, you don't really believe that I hope. Otherwise footy must be a really confusing game for you to watch. :thumbsup
I just hope he can play some footy forward next year with some stints in the ruck.
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More happy with this selection than Prestia
Never seen him play but hope he can push Hampson out of the side
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More happy with this selection than Prestia
Never seen him play but hope he can push Hampson out of the side
If you could fit a pair of shorts over your fat arse you could push him out of the side
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:lol :bow
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:lol
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The day is getting better. That is a good pick up.
Now time to delist some of the spuds
Think there will be now and once we get Caddy of course ;D
Yes you were spot on ;D When does Mick walk in the door ;D
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The day is getting better. That is a good pick up.
Now time to delist some of the spuds
Think there will be now and once we get Caddy of course ;D
Yes you were spot on ;D When does Mick walk in the door ;D
Question is when do few unsigned blokes clear out their lockers ;D
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Makes signing Maric look even more stupid.
Let's hope Toby has a long and successful career at Tigerland.
Dont agree with your first point, 4 Ruckmen on a list is about right
1 Vet - Maric backup
1 in prime - Hammer :)
1 young developing - Toby
1 project / Rookie - Soldo
Absolutely agree for us however if we talk quality the problems do start appearing. It is not alll about numbers unfortunately.
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Grimes is soft :lol
Grimes is far from soft
Agreed - ridiculous thing to say. Puts his body on the line every week.
It was only a joke mate, at Claws expense.
Grimes is one of my favourites and one of the bravest at the club.
But as soft as butter im happy to cop the ridicule as usual. but you are not watching close enough if you think he aint soft.A bit like Ellis actually courageous in some ways as soft as they come in others.
Edwards another who totally escapes criticism for being as soft and weak as they come for different reasons. For what ever reason we have too many just like Grimes.
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I like riddles
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The riddle of the sphinxta
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Grimes is soft :lol
Grimes is far from soft
Agreed - ridiculous thing to say. Puts his body on the line every week.
It was only a joke mate, at Claws expense.
Grimes is one of my favourites and one of the bravest at the club.
But as soft as butter im happy to cop the ridicule as usual. but you are not watching close enough if you think he aint soft.A bit like Ellis actually courageous in some ways as soft as they come in others.
Edwards another who totally escapes criticism for being as soft and weak as they come for different reasons. For what ever reason we have too many just like Grimes.
Comparing anyone to Bellis when it comes to being soft and scared is just not footy.
Anyway....
I recon Grimes is extremely underrated when it comes to our structures. He plays on the comps dangerous small forwards put can quite easily play on the agile bigger guys like Darling.
These types are so valuable in today's footy.
We would be stuffed without Rance and Grimes.
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Grimes is soft :lol
Grimes is far from soft
Agreed - ridiculous thing to say. Puts his body on the line every week.
It was only a joke mate, at Claws expense.
Grimes is one of my favourites and one of the bravest at the club.
But as soft as butter im happy to cop the ridicule as usual. but you are not watching close enough if you think he aint soft.A bit like Ellis actually courageous in some ways as soft as they come in others.
Edwards another who totally escapes criticism for being as soft and weak as they come for different reasons. For what ever reason we have too many just like Grimes.
The only thing you are watching is your todger as you jerk it mercilessly back and forth while posting on the forum.
If you watched closely, you'd be happy with Grimes as a 3rd defender.
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no he wouldn't!
That's Rance's job......
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Think this guy will surprise us. He is going to be heaps better than Vickery as a ruck forward.
Continues the tradition of Tassie boys at Richmond too.
Best quality is one I would like to see in more of our players: absolutely HATES losing. :clapping
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I'm excited about Nank the Tank. He'll be a good addition I reckon.
Although, I said that about Townsend....
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I have this uneasy feeling that he will shank easy set shots from 30 metres out.
Apart from that, reckon he gives us the grunt we've been lacking in the ruck.
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So what did we get here. Well so far a very below standard AFL player. We certainly did not trade for him based on performances at the top level. But hey that is based on just 12 games in his first three years.
I for one have not seen a lot of this bloke but for a young ruckman he seemed to be tracking along okay. Statistically it is not great reading but again he has played just 12 games.His form away from AFL has apparently been very good dominating at NEAFL but one has to be careful when looking at what he may be playing against down there.
Disposals - 10
Tackles - 4.6
MKS - 1.7
c/m - 0.5
Gls - 0.25
H/O - 11.7
As i said statistically at least it does not make for pretty reading but one has to factor in he has been a junior ruckman who needs to development
I see a physically ready player who can play if he is needed but he is a player who needs much development.
At 199cm and 106kg we have a Maric type or Mumford type imo he will be vulnerable against the spring heeled mobile types.What he should bring for us is an extra big body at the contest when the ball hits the ground.
So far he has not taken a lot of marks and hardly any contested onesand managed just 3 goals. I am not sure he can become a goal kicking ruckman.Other concern is atm he has not won many H/O but that is neither here nor there atm as long as he gives a good contest.
Personally i think him a good get but i really hope there is patience shown with him. Imo We have the Maric replacement he just needs to develop and get to a good level. We still dont have the Hampson replacement. Maybe we have him on the list already in Chol but Chol's size is a huge worry, until he gains the size and strength he will take time to play in the role at AFL level.
Trouble is at some stage Chol will need to be actually developed as a ruckman.
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There is only (and will ever be) one Hampson Claw
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There is only (and will ever be) one Hampson Claw
LOL Unfortunately that is true.
Still it is a worry that based on recent form he is the best ruck option we have. In fairness to him i thought he was pretty servicable in a fair few games last yr definately need an upgrade but not as bad as most made him out to be.
Such a long record to judge him by yet we still went and got him god knows what they saw or were thinking.
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I for one have not seen a lot of this bloke but for a young ruckman he seemed to be tracking along okay. Statistically it is not great reading but again he has played just 12 games.
Another positive is one of (if not the) best games he played was in the semi-final. Just good he didn't turn to pudding.
Oh and career high tackles = 9. Hampsons is 5 = 0.4 more than Nankervis' average :lol
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Oh the potential in this bloke.... :whistle :whistle :whistle
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I agree with WAT. We should just stick with Hampson because although he's a dud, at least we know he's a dud (oh and he trains well too)
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and does his job, right along side noddy.....
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He also hunches over with his hands on his knees like a champion
WAT is on the money here
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We don't need unkowns. We need proven players, even if they are proven duds
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Agree - should've got Zac Clarke or Matthew Lobbe instead....
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Clarke and Lobbe both cooked rather take punt on this guy let's not forget swans have a strong ruck force and they wanted to resign him.
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:sarcasm2
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:sarcasm2
Mate, it 's getting harder and harder to take you seriously with that new avatar of yours! ;D
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:snidegrin
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Welcome to Tigerland, Toby 🐯 #gotiges
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https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC
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Welcome to Tigerland, Toby 🐯 #gotiges
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CxLdig7UkAApUa1.jpg)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC
Not small
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Man Child
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Welcome to Tigerland, Toby 🐯 #gotiges
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https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC
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As you would hope for a ruckman...
Man Child
Bizarre comment.....
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Happy to roll the dice with this guy. Maric had limited opportunity at the Crows and turned out to be a great pick up for us. Hoping it could be the same with big T
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Welcome to Tigerland, Toby 🐯 #gotiges
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https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC
Not small
That cone next to him is about 3 foot tall
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Nankervis keen to make mark at Tigerland
Sarah Olle,
FOX SPORTS
16 November 2016
TOBY Nankervis may have come to Richmond via Sydney, but he joins the club as another proud Tasmanian.
Nankervis, 22, follows in the footsteps of club legend Matthew Richardson and Coleman Medal winner Jack Riewoldt as recent imports from the Apple Isle.
And after two years and only 12 senior games at the Swans, he’s hoping to make his mark at the Tigers in a similar vein.
Nankervis was third or fourth in line for ruck responsibilities at Sydney this season, behind Sam Naismith, Kurt Tippett and potentially Callum Sinclair.
At Richmond he’ll also battle for the top job, with Shaun Hampson and Ivan Maric his main competitors.
Nankervis told the Richmond website he was excited to work with, and alongside, a new batch of rucks and midfielders — even if they were his direct competitors for a starting spot in the side.
“Ivan (Maric) is someone I’ve really looked up to for the past few years,” Nankervis said.
“He’s a very well respected ruckman and obviously Shaun (Hampson) had a really good season last year.
“(Dion) Prestia comes in to join (Trent) Cotchin and (Anthony) Miles and Dustin Martin, so there’s some really good players there.”
Richmond general manager of footy Dan Richardson indicated a healthy rivalry for spots would breed success at the club, something the Tigers desperately require if they’re to make the eight in 2017.
“We certainly see Toby being able to complement (Hampson and Maric),” Richardson said.
“And throw in Ivan Soldo, who’s still young and developing, and Ben Griffiths, who’s capable of playing that forward-ruck role as well.”
“Competition for spots will be tough in that area of the ground, but that’s a good thing for us.”
While Nankervis’ opportunities were limited in 2016, he was a useful pinch-hitter for the Swans, averaging 14.1 hit-outs in his seven games as their second ruck.
But he wasn’t as potent in attack, only kicking two goals when rested up forward. It’s one facet of his game the 199cm North Launceston export is hoping to change.
“I really pride myself on being a competitive ruckman, following up with second and third efforts,” Nankervis said.
“Hopefully I can expand my game and cover the ground better, be more athletic and go up forward I and kick some goals as well.”
Nankervis joined the Tigers in the trade period, alongside Josh Caddy (Geelong) and Dion Prestia (Gold Coast).
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/toby-nankervis-wants-to-establish-himself-as-a-competitive-ruckman-at-his-second-club-richmond/news-story/1298db91b7e9359ca27191fb9b25d884
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Get the Nank in for round 1!!!!!
Eff Hampson off the dud
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Get the Nank in for round 1!!!!!
Eff Hampson off the dud
This
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
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How good is King Island Angus?!
Effing fantastic
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
If that is the case we won't finish above 12th
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
If that is the case we won't finish above 12th
Good news is I can make more gifs. Probably get a 10 page thread going
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
If that is the case we won't finish above 12th
Good news is I can make more gifs. Probably get a 10 page thread going
I would look forward to those.
What will be unbearable though are those mediocrity supporters who will say "he is doing his job " or "he is our number 1 ruckman". Seriously do they absolutely have no idea or what, are they happy with no success just so they can whinge and moan?
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
If that is the case we won't finish above 12th
Good news is I can make more gifs. Probably get a 10 page thread going
If you look at the Hampson thread, particularly late in the year theres some reasonably accurate summaries of gifable plays. Rg the tap straight to the opposition ruck for geelong
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=18882.2475
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
If that is the case we won't finish above 12th
Good news is I can make more gifs. Probably get a 10 page thread going
If you look at the Hampson thread, particularly late in the year theres some reasonably accurate summaries of gifable plays. Rg the tap straight to the opposition ruck for geelong
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=18882.2475
Was that the one where the Geelong ruck didn't even leap.
No wonder he taps to the advantage of the opposition half the time, he doesn't even have his eyes open.
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
If that is the case we won't finish above 12th
Good news is I can make more gifs. Probably get a 10 page thread going
If you look at the Hampson thread, particularly late in the year theres some reasonably accurate summaries of gifable plays. Rg the tap straight to the opposition ruck for geelong
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=18882.2475
Was that the one where the Geelong ruck didn't even leap.
No wonder he taps to the advantage of the opposition half the time, he doesn't even have his eyes open.
He was hoping the Cats ruckman would give it back for the ol' one-two.
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
If that is the case we won't finish above 12th
Good news is I can make more gifs. Probably get a 10 page thread going
If you look at the Hampson thread, particularly late in the year theres some reasonably accurate summaries of gifable plays. Rg the tap straight to the opposition ruck for geelong
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=18882.2475
Was that the one where the Geelong ruck didn't even leap.
No wonder he taps to the advantage of the opposition half the time, he doesn't even have his eyes open.
Yep. Hes a fools fool.
Lmfao
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
If that is the case we won't finish above 12th
Good news is I can make more gifs. Probably get a 10 page thread going
This one please....
Any see in the third quarter with about 13 minutes to go the boundary throw in just forward of centre wing were he was unmarked with no opponent within 10 metres of him and all all the time in the world and still managed to tap it with both hands straight down into the path of Kennedy who was standing on his own on the boundary line 15 metres in front of him?
Comedy highlight of the year....and only two more seasons of it to go....
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
If that is the case we won't finish above 12th
Good news is I can make more gifs. Probably get a 10 page thread going
If you look at the Hampson thread, particularly late in the year theres some reasonably accurate summaries of gifable plays. Rg the tap straight to the opposition ruck for geelong
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=18882.2475
Thanks mate I'll have a look tomorrow or over the weekend :thumbsup
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Would be wonderful if Angus played all games in the twos :pray
Ok, I will bite , WTF are you on about ?
He is referring to Angus Hampson...
FWIW, I think Hampson will still be our number one ruck next year, with Nank the Tank supporting.
If that is the case we won't finish above 12th
Good news is I can make more gifs. Probably get a 10 page thread going
If you look at the Hampson thread, particularly late in the year theres some reasonably accurate summaries of gifable plays. Rg the tap straight to the opposition ruck for geelong
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=18882.2475
Thanks mate I'll have a look tomorrow or over the weekend :thumbsup
Respect and honour to you, from one site expert to another.
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Nankervis relishing his new environment
Australian Community Media - Fairfax Media
Feb 7, 2017
“I just want to be able to play more senior footy and realise more what it is about."
As tough as it was to depart Sydney, Toby Nankervis says the move to Richmond has been the best thing for him and his football development.
The 22-year-old ruckman from George Town, who was traded to the Tigers for pick 46 during last year’s trade period, admitted the simple desire to play more senior football was the motivation for his relocation.
Nankervis managed just 12 games in three years for the Swans, and fell behind Sam Naismith in the pecking order, while at Punt Road a spot as support for Shaun Hampson is up for grabs.
”I love Sydney, it was a great place to live as well as play football, but for me, it was about playing as much senior footy as I can,’’ he told Fairfax Media.
“At Sydney when you look at who they have in the ruck and up forward, it was pretty hard for me to break in, but when the opportunity to come to Richmond came up, it was very exciting.”
Nankervis’ last game in the red and white was arguably his best, collecting a career-high 15 disposals and winning 16 hit-outs in the semi-final win over Adelaide.
But he made way for the returning Kurt Tippett for the preliminary final win over Geelong, and was listed as an emergency on grand final day.
The former North Launceston player believed getting a taste of finals football was the best practical lesson so far in his football education.
The 35th pick in the 2013 national draft knows he still has a lot of improvement left in him.
“Every game I played last year I thought I improved, and that gave me the confidence that I could play at the level, and being able to play a semi-final was a terrific opportunity.
“I just want to be able to play more senior footy and realise more what it is about.
“Playing against better opposition will make me better as well, but the improvement will come from me. I’m 22 and I’ve got that confidence that my best footy still in front of me, but I just want to work as hard as I can on the track to get fit and strong and give myself the best opportunity to play AFL footy.
“When I got to Sydney I was told that not being overly tall for an AFL ruckman, I need to be able to go forward and kick goals and If I can do that, it will be massive for the side.”
The quietly-spoken Nankervis believes he has made a good start so far on the training track saying he feels as fit and as strong as ever.
He also likes what he sees at the Tigers as they look to return to the finals.
He described Damien Hardwick as someone who coaches the way he played, hard and tough, and the idea of playing in front of the passionate Tiger Army is something that genuinely excites him.
“I just think he (Hardwick) likes the way I go about my footy physically, as I can be aggressive,’’ Nankervis said.
http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/4444301/nankervis-relishing-his-new-environment/
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The bloke can catch the ball. He's already ahead of Hampson for that fact alone.
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The bloke can catch the ball. He's already ahead of Hampson for that fact alone.
He's already ahead of Hampson for the additional fact that he doesnt force feed the opposition midfield all day long with quality ball.
That and when he attempts to handball he actually doesnt miss the ball with his fist.
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"He described Damien Hardwick as someone who coaches the way he played, hard and tough"
:lol
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"He described Damien Hardwick as someone who coaches the way he played, hard and tough"
:lol
He's new, has to toe the company line early on ;D
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I was expecting him to say that Dimma told him confidentially that this is the best side he has seen since being at the club! :shh
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Healthy sarcasm level in this thread.....well done :clapping
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You'd be once again concerned if this guy hadnt already surpassed the great man.
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Tough Toby’s instant Tiger impact
Tony Greenberg,
richmondfc.com.au
February 15, 2017
Former Sydney ruckman Toby Nankervis has been a standout during the pre-season for his new league club Richmond.
The Tigers secured the services of the 199cm, 106kg, 22-year-old in last year’s AFL trade period, and they’ve been delighted with what he’s shown so far.
Nankervis, who played 12 senior games in three years for the Swans, is clearly determined to make the most of the greater opportunities that will be presented to him at Tigerland.
“Toby Nankervis has been a fantastic find for the Richmond Football Club,” Tigers assistant coach Blake Caracella told ‘Roar Vision’.
“His ability and willingness to compete for the ball, hit bodies and follow up and chase, is very impressive.
“And he really loves the contest . . .
“He’s going to be a fantastic addition.”
Fellow Richmond assistant coach McQualter agreed wholeheartedly with Caracella’s comments about Nankervis.
“He’s been good. He’s nearly put a couple of our players in hospital with some of his tackles, but he’s had a real presence so far,” McQualter said.
“He’s a quiet, unassuming sort of guy, but works really hard . . .
“He’s made a great impression so far.”
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-02-15/tough-tobys-instant-tiger-impact
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His ability and willingness to compete for the ball, hit bodies and follow up and chase, is very impressive
I hope this isn't just in comparison to the low standard Hampson sets
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Feel he might be a real trier and give his all but regardless his clangers will even up the good stuff, I suppose even if he has a neutral game its still better than the minus games that Hampson has managed to dish out regularly, hope I am wrong about Nankers.
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
He was very handy in Swans finals win against Adelaide last year. Then he was dropped for Tippet who played like a donkey in the GF. My swans mates wanted him to stay in the team.
Not certain he's behind Hampson at AFL level.
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
All this = been there done that and what is of real concern is that from what little birdies have whispered to me, his selection was basically an afterthought of WTF lets do it type poo.
If he works out it will be a bonus, but lets for once learn that for them to develop into good to top ruckman they need a base of some kind of skill that shows out from day one...havent we been down the same path a trillion times, affordeing the same excuse to the likes of Steinfort, Biurton, Eastaugh, Browne Gus, Esler, Putt etc....where we have waitied a decade for what was never going to happen to happen?
I have real concerns about this selection and from the info i have received re. his ability in most aspects outside this aggression is very limited and in fact ZERO...Why we allowed FJ to continue to be a part of recruiting is a complete mystery to me. The Hampson charade is a pure desperate attempt to make right what every man and his dog knows was wrong with what we coughed up for him and this extension of 2 years for that he has provided us is complete and utter stupidity by a desperate regime wanting to delay the inevitable in the hope that the punters forget what they gave up for him and the other player we swooped on from the tankers for the same price. Its there for all to see how desperate we are, when other teams arr building a list, we are resigning Ivvy who can harldy walk...like get real FFS
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
All this = been there done that and what is of real concern is that from what little birdies have whispered to me, his selection was basically an afterthought of WTF lets do it type poo.
If he works out it will be a bonus, but lets for once learn that for them to develop into good to top ruckman they need a base of some kind of skill that shows out from day one...havent we been down the same path a trillion times, affordeing the same excuse to the likes of Steinfort, Biurton, Eastaugh, Browne Gus, Esler, Putt etc....where we have waitied a decade for what was never going to happen to happen?
I have real concerns about this selection and from the info i have received re. his ability in most aspects outside this aggression is very limited and in fact ZERO...Why we allowed FJ to continue to be a part of recruiting is a complete mystery to me. The Hampson charade is a pure desperate attempt to make right what every man and his dog knows was wrong with what we coughed up for him and this extension of 2 years for that he has provided us is complete and utter stupidity by a desperate regime wanting to delay the inevitable in the hope that the punters forget what they gave up for him and the other player we swooped on from the tankers for the same price. Its there for all to see how desperate we are, when other teams arr building a list, we are resigning Ivvy who can harldy walk...like get real FFS
Toby has a lot more tricks in his bag other than aggression.
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What's depolorable is, they sacked everyone except Dimma ... The cancer.
What hope does any player, let alone decent, have with this moron ?
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
All this = been there done that and what is of real concern is that from what little birdies have whispered to me, his selection was basically an afterthought of WTF lets do it type poo.
If he works out it will be a bonus, but lets for once learn that for them to develop into good to top ruckman they need a base of some kind of skill that shows out from day one...havent we been down the same path a trillion times, affordeing the same excuse to the likes of Steinfort, Biurton, Eastaugh, Browne Gus, Esler, Putt etc....where we have waitied a decade for what was never going to happen to happen?
I have real concerns about this selection and from the info i have received re. his ability in most aspects outside this aggression is very limited and in fact ZERO...Why we allowed FJ to continue to be a part of recruiting is a complete mystery to me. The Hampson charade is a pure desperate attempt to make right what every man and his dog knows was wrong with what we coughed up for him and this extension of 2 years for that he has provided us is complete and utter stupidity by a desperate regime wanting to delay the inevitable in the hope that the punters forget what they gave up for him and the other player we swooped on from the tankers for the same price. Its there for all to see how desperate we are, when other teams arr building a list, we are resigning Ivvy who can harldy walk...like get real FFS
Toby has a lot more tricks in his bag other than aggression.
:lol ok
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
All this = been there done that and what is of real concern is that from what little birdies have whispered to me, his selection was basically an afterthought of WTF lets do it type poo.
If he works out it will be a bonus, but lets for once learn that for them to develop into good to top ruckman they need a base of some kind of skill that shows out from day one...havent we been down the same path a trillion times, affordeing the same excuse to the likes of Steinfort, Biurton, Eastaugh, Browne Gus, Esler, Putt etc....where we have waitied a decade for what was never going to happen to happen?
I have real concerns about this selection and from the info i have received re. his ability in most aspects outside this aggression is very limited and in fact ZERO...Why we allowed FJ to continue to be a part of recruiting is a complete mystery to me. The Hampson charade is a pure desperate attempt to make right what every man and his dog knows was wrong with what we coughed up for him and this extension of 2 years for that he has provided us is complete and utter stupidity by a desperate regime wanting to delay the inevitable in the hope that the punters forget what they gave up for him and the other player we swooped on from the tankers for the same price. Its there for all to see how desperate we are, when other teams arr building a list, we are resigning Ivvy who can harldy walk...like get real FFS
Toby has a lot more tricks in his bag other than aggression.
:lol ok
Good reports from Tassie about his junior days. :shh
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:pray
bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
All this = been there done that and what is of real concern is that from what little birdies have whispered to me, his selection was basically an afterthought of WTF lets do it type poo.
If he works out it will be a bonus, but lets for once learn that for them to develop into good to top ruckman they need a base of some kind of skill that shows out from day one...havent we been down the same path a trillion times, affordeing the same excuse to the likes of Steinfort, Biurton, Eastaugh, Browne Gus, Esler, Putt etc....where we have waitied a decade for what was never going to happen to happen?
I have real concerns about this selection and from the info i have received re. his ability in most aspects outside this aggression is very limited and in fact ZERO...Why we allowed FJ to continue to be a part of recruiting is a complete mystery to me. The Hampson charade is a pure desperate attempt to make right what every man and his dog knows was wrong with what we coughed up for him and this extension of 2 years for that he has provided us is complete and utter stupidity by a desperate regime wanting to delay the inevitable in the hope that the punters forget what they gave up for him and the other player we swooped on from the tankers for the same price. Its there for all to see how desperate we are, when other teams arr building a list, we are resigning Ivvy who can harldy walk...like get real FFS
Toby has a lot more tricks in his bag other than aggression.
:lol ok
Good reports from Tassie about his junior days. :shh
:help
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Would like to see Chol given more time in the ruck.....has all the attributes....
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
He was very handy in Swans finals win against Adelaide last hear. Then he was drpppef for Tippet who played like a donkey in the GF. My swans mates wanted him to stay in the team.
Not certain he's behind Hampson at AFL level.
They played Tippett as a genuine fwd who was to give a chop out in the ruck. and he kicked two goals in the preliminary final. They actually prefered Sam Naismith over him who clearly had gone past him as a ruckman. Yep he had a few touches in the semi but he failed to kick a goal and had just one uncontested mark.
If people are thinking he can play fwd then i have to say at AFL level he has not shown a thing for the role. I really hope we dont make the same mistake with this bloke that we did with Vickery.
He is a crash bash ruckman who throws his weight around when the ball is on the ground much like Maric.
FFS in 12 afl games he has kicked 3 goals and taken 6 contested marks.Of course they were going to pick Tippett in front of him.
That is not to say he wont get better as stated he is a baby in afl and experience terms.
Would like to see Chol given more time in the ruck.....has all the attributes....
I actually agree. I think because of size issues atm we should play Chol as a third tall fwd with some time in the ruck, leaving Griffiths permanently as a fwd.I would also like to see Moore given games at alternative times to chol as a tall fwd..
Then it would be down to picking one of Hampson or Nankervis as the #1 ruckman.As stated at this level even Hampson is in front of Nankervis like everyone im hoping that changes.
Bolton - Griffiths - Chol or Moore
Rioli - Riewoldt - Lennon or Lloyd neither are really quick for sml/med types so imo they are in a fight for a fwd spot because we can not afford to play too many slows in the fwd half..In the mix Butler.
We then can if needed rotate say caddy or Martin thru there but if not needed they get good breaks on the bench.
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Agree regarding Chol... and by the look of him physically he seems to have filled out a fair bit this preseason. Love the attributes he brings to the table, give him time and opportunity and i strongly believe he will flouish
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Agree regarding Chol... and by the look of him physically he seems to have filled out a fair bit this preseason. Love the attributes he brings to the table, give him time and opportunity and i strongly believe he will flouish
Both him and Moore. Gotta play both all yr, to start with alternating in and out of the side depending on the things that can go wrong.
This way if Griffiths continues to be well Griffiths!!!!! we at least have some options with games behind them and thats the worst case scenario. Just imagine if one of them actually clicks and becomes a player of substance. That would be a massive win.
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I like Moore and Chol as prospects but I don't think they're ready for extended AFL games this year. There is nothing wrong with letting them develop in the 2s for another year. They are both still very raw.
I would like to see us trial a smaller, quicker forward line with Jack, resting ruck and Lennon as marking targets.
Something like:
Rioli - Jack - Lloyd
Costagna/Bolton/Edwards - Resting Ruck - Lennon
Granted, we'd lose a bit in aerial ability, but the ball wouldn't waltz out the other way as easily as has.
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‘He’s nearly put players in hospital’
Al Paton,
Herald Sun
Feb 24, 2017
AMID the hype of trades for Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy, another Richmond recruiting deal flew under the footy radar — but it could have the biggest impact on the Tigers this year.
The Tigers handed over a third-round draft pick to Sydney late in the October trade period for Tasmanian ruckman Toby Nankervis. The 22-year-old played 12 games in three years at Sydney including last year’s semi-final against Adelaide, and was an emergency for the Grand Final.
But John Longmire’s decision to back Sam Naismith could be Richmond’s gain, with Nankervis in the box seat to become the Tigers’ No.1 ruckman.
With Shaun Hampson battling back issues, Nankervis has impressed in two intra-club games and will lead the ruck division in Friday night’s JLT Series clash against Adelaide.
Nankervis showed in 2016 he can get his hands on the ball at centre bounces — in seven matches, his hitout to advantage rate of 38 per cent was ranked No. 1 in the AFL — and he can be a weapon resting forward — he kicked six goals and took 11 marks in a NEAFL game against Canberra.
But it’s another aspect of his game that has caught the attention of teammates and coaches, and could make him an instant favourite of the Tiger Army.
“He’s a bull, big Toby,” defender David Astbury said on RSN927 on Thursday morning.
“He’s probably not the boom recruit of the footy club during the off-season, but he’s really surprised a lot of people.
“He’s got a lot of vigour. We all love playing with him and we can’t wait to see that showcased.”
Assistant coach Blake Caracella — another newcomer at Punt Rd — is also a big fan.
“Toby Nankervis has been a fantastic find for the Richmond football club,” he said in a video on the club website. “His ability and willingness to compete for the ball and hit bodies and follow up and chase ... he really loves the contest.”
Midfield coach Andrew McQualter was more blunt: “He’s nearly put a couple of our players in hospital with his tackles, but he’s had a real presence so far.
“He’s a quiet, unassuming guy, but he works really hard and he’s made a great impression.”
In his brief exposure at AFL level, Nankervis has averaged five tackles per game — rated elite for a ruckman. That figure is higher than Richmond’s top tackler last year Trent Cotchin (4.6) and will help a team ranked last in the AFL for that statistic.
Most fans will get their first look at Nankervis tomorrow night at Etihad Stadium, and they will also see a more aggressive playing style after Caracella took charge of the Tigers’ ball movement.
“It probably hasn’t changed enormously, it’s just we’ve relaxed things a little bit, let players play their natural game and take the game on,” Astbury said.
“I do expect the ball to move a bit quicker this year.”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-recruit-toby-nankervis-in-line-to-be-tigers-no1-ruckman/news-story/c09b07d2cc602a7d767c1012677d7b3f
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Been v v good
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But we have Hampson
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But we have Hampson
Eff Sham son
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FFS I just seen Nank lay a tackle, what kind of bull poo was that, he shouldn't be wearing himself out doing that bullpoo
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FFS I just seen Nank lay a tackle, what kind of bull poo was that, he shouldn't be wearing himself out doing that bullpoo
Effing worry
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FFS I just seen Nank lay a tackle, what kind of bull poo was that, he shouldn't be wearing himself out doing that bullpoo
Effing worry
What about if he was needed five minutes later on in the quarter and he didn't have the energy because he was doing tackling bullpoo?
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:bow
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
All this = been there done that and what is of real concern is that from what little birdies have whispered to me, his selection was basically an afterthought of WTF lets do it type poo.
If he works out it will be a bonus, but lets for once learn that for them to develop into good to top ruckman they need a base of some kind of skill that shows out from day one...havent we been down the same path a trillion times, affordeing the same excuse to the likes of Steinfort, Biurton, Eastaugh, Browne Gus, Esler, Putt etc....where we have waitied a decade for what was never going to happen to happen?
I have real concerns about this selection and from the info i have received re. his ability in most aspects outside this aggression is very limited and in fact ZERO...Why we allowed FJ to continue to be a part of recruiting is a complete mystery to me. The Hampson charade is a pure desperate attempt to make right what every man and his dog knows was wrong with what we coughed up for him and this extension of 2 years for that he has provided us is complete and utter stupidity by a desperate regime wanting to delay the inevitable in the hope that the punters forget what they gave up for him and the other player we swooped on from the tankers for the same price. Its there for all to see how desperate we are, when other teams arr building a list, we are resigning Ivvy who can harldy walk...like get real FFS
Toby has a lot more tricks in his bag other than aggression.
A lot more tricks in his bag as I said.
Will become a crowd favourite. Bookmark it.
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FFS I just seen Nank lay a tackle, what kind of bull poo was that, he shouldn't be wearing himself out doing that bullpoo
Effing worry
What about if he was needed five minutes later on in the quarter and he didn't have the energy because he was doing tackling bullpoo?
His main issue is that he's simply not a good trainer.
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great pick up
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All this contested marking without using his forehead is just ridiculous
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He's great. Would like a little more polish with his kicking but whose splitting hairs?
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All this contested marking without using his forehead is just ridiculous
I agree, he should be bringing the ball to the ground more often.
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He's great. Would like a little more polish with his kicking but whose splitting hairs?
he reminds me of Ivan when at his peak. Even better with his ground level efforts.
thank stuff we never have to see hampson this year if this bloke keeps this up.
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Like Maric when he first arrived, love the hunger and aggression.
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He's great. Would like a little more polish with his kicking but whose splitting hairs?
he reminds me of Ivan when at his peak. Even better with his ground level efforts.
thank stuff we never have to see hampson this year if this bloke keeps this up.
I did think the same thing. Just hoping he can keep it going.
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He's only 22yo, so the upside is enormous.
We just have to be realistic about this year and the chance of him getting very tired
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He's only 22yo, so the upside is enormous.
We just have to be realistic about this year and the chance of him getting very tired
More likely that Hampson will get tired on the nest this year
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Nankervis boosts No.1 ruck bid
afl.com.au
5 March 2017
TOBY Nankervis has strengthened his claim on the No.1 ruck mantle at Richmond with a second successive impressive game, this time against Port Adelaide.
With Shaun Hampson yet to feature in the JLT Community Series, former Sydney ruckman Nankervis picked up 15 disposals, 22 hit-outs and kicked a goal against the Power.
His competitiveness was a plus, with an equal team-high five tackles and 10 contested possessions.
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said Nankervis had plenty of room for improvement as he matured.
"I think he had the leading pressure points in the game," Hardwick said.
"He's a presence down the line. He's been a really good pick-up. He's only going to get better as a player – I think he's 22 years of age. It's really exciting for us."
Nankervis played seven games for the Swans last year as he was stuck behind Kurt Tippett, Sam Naismith and Callum Sinclair in the big-man pecking order.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-05/nankervis-boosts-no1-ruck-bid
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All this contested marking without using his forehead is just ridiculous
:snidegrin :bow
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A few pro hampson supporters have been quiet lately. Very very quiet ;)
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Two pro hampson supporters have been quiet lately. Very very quiet ;)
EFA
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A cult figure in the Maric mould.
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Like Maric when he first arrived, love the hunger and aggression.
Yet is significantly younger than Maric was. A young ruck vs a ruck in his prime :clapping
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Toby Nankervis trade, SuperCoach, Richmond impact, Sydney impact
March 7, 2017
Riley Beveridge
FOX SPORTS
DURING a trade period that took the footy world by surprise, a deal taking inexperienced ruckman Toby Nankervis from Sydney to Richmond barely raised an eyebrow.
Yet on the eve of Round 1, the 22-year-old’s move to Punt Road looks as though it could have an immediate impact on both the Swans and the Tigers.
Having impressed Richmond officials on the track throughout the summer, Nankervis has continued such form into the side’s opening JLT Community Series matches.
With 15 disposals, 22 hit-outs, five tackles and a goal against Port Adelaide on Sunday, the 199cm big man was one of Richmond’s standout performers. It backed up a promising debut for the club against Adelaide the week prior.
Edging ahead of veteran Ivan Maric and the injured Shaun Hampson, the 12-gamer now looms as a likely starter in Richmond’s season-opening clash against Carlton in a fortnight’s time.
“Nankervis is going to be as good as they could have hoped for,” Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton told SEN on Monday night.
“He’s long and he’s a genuinely big size for a ruckman. The old days of someone coming in and saying ‘I’m 6ft 6in’, that’s the starting price now for a ruckman. You have to be bigger than that if you want to outreach someone at the centre square.
“He’s genuinely big with long limbs. I reckon he’s going to be a big acquisition for them.
“But the other thing I noticed is that, of all of their players who restrict the opposition and tackle, his average for tackles per game is better than anyone existing at Richmond already.”
Nankervis’ physicality has been a highlight of his short career so far, with the big man registering an average of 4.7 tackles per game throughout his time at Sydney.
According to Champion Data, he ranked third for all ruckmen for tackles last season, while his hitout-to-advantage rating of 38 per cent was the best in the competition.
His tackling received a further endorsement from Richmond assistant coach Andrew McQualter last month, who commented that Nankervis had “nearly put a couple of our players in hospital” throughout pre-season.
Such an ability to pressure the ball-carrier has also impressed head coach Damien Hardwick, who lauded Nankervis’ potential to improve at Punt Road.
“He’s been very good — he had the leading pressure points in the game and he had five or six tackles as well,” Hardwick said after last weekend’s match.
“He’s a presence down the line, so he’s been a really good pick-up and our list management guys have done a terrific job in getting him across.
“He’s only going to get better as a player, he’s only 22, so it’s really exciting for us.”
But it’s not only at Richmond where the trade taking Nankervis to the Tigers in exchange for Pick 46 is having an impact.
Sydney, gearing up for a Round 1 outing against Port Adelaide, has dealt with somewhat of a ruck shortage in the lead-up to the year ahead.
The side’s premier big men in the wake of Nankervis’ departure — Sam Naismith and Callum Sinclair — have had limited pre-season campaigns due to shoulder and knee injuries respectively.
Both returned for last weekend’s JLT Community Series clash against Greater Western Sydney, with Naismith playing only 54 per cent game time and Sinclair just 62 per cent.
Prior to that, in the side’s opening pre-season fixture, the ruck responsibilities fell on the shoulders of forward Kurt Tippett and youngster Darcy Cameron, who is in his rookie season with the club after being taken with Pick 48 in last year’s national draft.
With both Naismith and Sinclair expected to be fit for Round 1, the short-term implications of the trade are likely to be slim for the Swans.
However, given Nankervis’ lofty potential to become Richmond’s long-term No.1 ruckman, whether Sydney eventually lives to regret the deal is another story.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/how-toby-nankervis-trade-could-have-a-round-1-impact-on-both-richmond-and-sydney/news-story/1d34b254910b0aed9746e61d2754c30c
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A FAIR CALL: Toby Nankervis tasting success at Richmond could be the Tasmanian AFL story of the season
Alex Fair
The Advocate
14 Mar 2017, 1:10 p.m.
As is the case every year, the AFL engagements from next week will deliver some moments that will just warm the heart.
This will come from an individual and team perspective, and, obviously, from a Tasmanian perspective we can only look at the former.
From the class of 2017, there is a story of perseverance and risk taking that if the early signs are anything to go by will be a joy to watch.
That is the story of Toby Nankervis.
The former Northern Bomber from George Town’s switch from Sydney to Richmond has been so successful, that it seems only a disaster will not see the 22-year-old named as the Tigers’ first ruck for next Thursday’s season opener against Carlton.
Why it will be such a great moment will is a reflection of his story to get to this point.
Overlooked in all drafts in 2012 despite being an All Australian at the under 18 level that season, he didn’t drop his head and sulk.
In fact he did the opposite.
He put his head down and his bum up and 12 months later was drafted to Sydney.
In 2013, he told Fairfax Media that he had used that year to work “on my game, my diet, my contested marking, having a physical presence on the ground ".
Watching him flourish in the yellow and black, it is obvious that it was a worthwhile use of his time.
As coach Damien Hardwick said on Fox Sports this week, Nankervis is playing the way a ruckman should.
The characteristics he displayed during the Tigers’ JLT Series campaign are testament to this statement.
The 199 centimetre, 106 kilogram big-man was strong in the hit-outs, collected plenty of the ball around the ground and showed just amount the right amount of controlled aggression at the contests.
Just a little bit more presence in attack would see him become almost the complete ruck package.
You do have to applaud him for making the move from Sydney, as leaving such a successful organisation would be hard to do.
But the desire to play more senior football was one that just couldn’t be ignored.
And now, he will likely be part of the opening act of the season in front a crowd he would never have encountered in his football life.
http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/4529265/big-tigers-rise-is-a-story-of-perseverance/
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A cult figure in the Maric mould.
We need more genuine characters like him, unlike the media trained and sreamlined pc correct players of today.
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Early call and don't want no bad juju, but looks like the boys have pulled one out of the bag with Toby :thumbsup
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Opportunity knocks for Nankervis
James Bresnehan,
Mercury
March 22, 2017
TASMANIAN Tiger Toby Nankervis has a particular goal in mind for his new club Richmond, starting with the AFL season opener against Carlton at the MCG on Thursday night.
That is to go forward and kick goals.
Nankervis, a 22-year-old from George Town who was recruited from North Launceston at No.35 in the 2013 draft, was a valuable pinch-hitter in the ruck for his previous club, Sydney Swans.
In his 12 games for Sydney he averaged 14.1 hit-outs but managed only three goals all told when rested up forward.
Scoring goals is something on which Nankervis is determined to improve after his move in the off-season to Tigerland, along with Josh Caddy (Geelong) and Dion Prestia (Gold Coast).
“I really pride myself on being a competitive ruckman, following up with second and third efforts,” Nankervis said.
“Hopefully I can expand my game and cover the ground better, be more athletic and when I go up forward I can kick some goals as well.”
Nankervis had limited opportunity at the Swans.
That has all changed for the 199cm, 106kg big man.
He has been thrown into the frying pan at Richmond with the Tigers’ loss of No.1 ruckman Shaun Hampson with a long-term back injury, and Tyrone Vickery’s departure for Hawthorn.
“At Sydney when you look at who they have in the ruck and up forward, it was pretty hard for me to break in,” he said.
“When the opportunity to come to Richmond came up, it was very exciting.”
The developing young ruckman said it was difficult to leave Sydney but he did it to increase his chances of playing more senior football.
The move was made easier by his parents, Sharon and Kingsley. They have also moved from Tassie to Melbourne, and Toby — after leaving home four years ago — is back living with Mum and Dad.
http://www.themercury.com.au/sport/afl/opportunity-knocks-at-richmond-for-tassie-boy-toby-nankervis/news-story/bd22e2f175087530cac71469fa4d0859
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Hopefully 8-10 year player. Everything sounds and looks good so far.
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
All this = been there done that and what is of real concern is that from what little birdies have whispered to me, his selection was basically an afterthought of WTF lets do it type poo.
If he works out it will be a bonus, but lets for once learn that for them to develop into good to top ruckman they need a base of some kind of skill that shows out from day one...havent we been down the same path a trillion times, affordeing the same excuse to the likes of Steinfort, Biurton, Eastaugh, Browne Gus, Esler, Putt etc....where we have waitied a decade for what was never going to happen to happen?
I have real concerns about this selection and from the info i have received re. his ability in most aspects outside this aggression is very limited and in fact ZERO...Why we allowed FJ to continue to be a part of recruiting is a complete mystery to me. The Hampson charade is a pure desperate attempt to make right what every man and his dog knows was wrong with what we coughed up for him and this extension of 2 years for that he has provided us is complete and utter stupidity by a desperate regime wanting to delay the inevitable in the hope that the punters forget what they gave up for him and the other player we swooped on from the tankers for the same price. Its there for all to see how desperate we are, when other teams arr building a list, we are resigning Ivvy who can harldy walk...like get real FFS
Toby has a lot more tricks in his bag other than aggression.
A lot more tricks in his bag as I said.
Will become a crowd favourite. Bookmark it.
Certainly appears like hes taken a big step or two and gone to another level.Now lets go and find another one and create some real competition for the spot.
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Ive changed my mind on Nankervis. Reckon it would be good to get him and would be worth direct swap for conca.
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
Bump from 6 months ago
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Nice article on the Nank from The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/richmonds-toby-nankervis-set-to-make-an-impact-20170322-gv3uk5.html
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Ive changed my mind on Nankervis. Reckon it would be good to get him and would be worth direct swap for conca.
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
Bump from 6 months ago
Be careful Dooks....Don't go the 'early crow'. 8)
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Ive changed my mind on Nankervis. Reckon it would be good to get him and would be worth direct swap for conca.
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
Bump from 6 months ago
Be careful Dooks....Don't go the 'early crow'. 8)
Ill back myself in. And hand up if im wrong. Unlike some
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Ive changed my mind on Nankervis. Reckon it would be good to get him and would be worth direct swap for conca.
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
Bump from 6 months ago
Be careful Dooks....Don't go the 'early crow'. 8)
Ill back myself in. And hand up if im wrong. Unlike some
Even if he doesn't work out he can't possibly be worse than what we had last year
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Ive changed my mind on Nankervis. Reckon it would be good to get him and would be worth direct swap for conca.
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
Bump from 6 months ago
Be careful Dooks....Don't go the 'early crow'. 8)
Ill back myself in. And hand up if im wrong. Unlike some
Even if he doesn't work out he can't possibly be worse than what we had last year
Dont get me started. What a disgrace of a show.
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Best ruckman for 5 years
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Best ruckman for 5 years
Maric was better so far but Nank goes OK.
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Thought he did ok but was soundly beaten by Kruzer who was one the blues best.
He needs to get fitter if he wants to keep up with the best ruckman at times couldn't go when required as nothing left in the tank.
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Ive changed my mind on Nankervis. Reckon it would be good to get him and would be worth direct swap for conca.
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
Bump from 6 months ago
That's cute and all Dookie but I'll just bump this gem from 11 months ago :shh
Admittedly I haven't seen much of him, but Toby Nankervis from Sydney looked alright the other night. Still young at 21 and a little short but he just looked like he had a real go and wasn't too shabby. Laid 9 tackles as well. A bit behind the pecking order over at Sydney so could be a realistic.
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Thought he did ok but was soundly beaten by Kruzer who was one the blues best.
He needs to get fitter if he wants to keep up with the best ruckman at times couldn't go when required as nothing left in the tank.
Agree but loved th fact he kept busting a nut and finished well taking a nice mark and kicking his second goal. Shows character - was beaten but kept Kruezer honest. Also just his 13th game, will back him to catch up on match fitness pretty quickly
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Frankly ouldn't give a stuff about the hit outs....he's pressure & pressence atound the ground were invaluable....
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Played a good game and kicked two good goals.
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Thought he did ok but was soundly beaten by Kruzer who was one the blues best.
He needs to get fitter if he wants to keep up with the best ruckman at times couldn't go when required as nothing left in the tank.
Agree but loved th fact he kept busting a nut and finished well taking a nice mark and kicking his second goal. Shows character - was beaten but kept Kruezer honest. Also just his 13th game, will back him to catch up on match fitness pretty quickly
^^^ this
Though he was great
He has one thing we lacked in the ruck last season and that's "presence"
He imposes himself, he gives 2nd, 3rd efforts....
A lot to like
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Ive changed my mind on Nankervis. Reckon it would be good to get him and would be worth direct swap for conca.
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
Bump from 6 months ago
That's cute and all Dookie but I'll just bump this gem from 11 months ago :shh
Admittedly I haven't seen much of him, but Toby Nankervis from Sydney looked alright the other night. Still young at 21 and a little short but he just looked like he had a real go and wasn't too shabby. Laid 9 tackles as well. A bit behind the pecking order over at Sydney so could be a realistic.
:clapping
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lol Yeahright the oracle!
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22 year old playing his 13th game and only the sole ruckman playing against an almost 28 year old playing his 141th game
Nankervis is a good find. Will be our no1 ruckman for some time.
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So can we say well done Hartley?
I think he is a great find, and seriously he showed more in that first praccy game than Hampton ever did.
I think it's more of a relief hampsons days are numbered.
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lol Yeahright the oracle!
I actually get a lot right, just don't tend to bump myself :shh
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lol Yeahright the oracle!
I actually get a lot right, just don't tend to bump myself :shh
Fair call
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When was the last time before tonight that we had a ruckman in our top 5 possession getters?
Nank's game tonight:
21 disposals (12k, 9h, 67% eff.)
5 marks (3 contested)
18 hitouts
7 clearances (2 centre clearances)
6 inside F50s
3 rebound D50s
2 tackles
1 goal assist.
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Nank is awesome . Great get .
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Some crazy stuff happening right there I am more use to an average disposal of 2.1 from ruckman
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I was excited when he dropped an early mark - thought we might have another who can't catch cause they're so tired from training so hard. Then he started clunking them :'(
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Was there. Bloke was so knackered and smashed in the ruck by Grundy.
Never gave up. Made it to every contest. Amazing kick for his size. Good marks.
Talk about heart, bloke has a lot of it...
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Some crazy stuff happening right there I am more use to an average disposal of 2.1 from ruckman
I dont understand a ruck doing all these things like clearances, tackles and inside 50s.
And what is not understood should be feared and ridiculed. Bring back hampson i say.
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Tank time! (http://www.rugbynetwork.net/phorum-5.1.15/mods/smileys/images/tank.gif)
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I was excited when he dropped an early mark - thought we might have another who can't catch cause they're so tired from training so hard. Then he started clunking them :'(
:lol
The sad thing is there is some people wishing for him to fail so they can peddle their poo
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I was excited when he dropped an early mark - thought we might have another who can't catch cause they're so tired from training so hard. Then he started clunking them :'(
:lol
The sad thing is there is some people wishing for him to fail so they can peddle their poo
They would use the word 'childish'.
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Isn't it funny that now we have a good young ruckman that can actually do more than tap the ball down anywhere that the club is spruiking how valuable he is to us.
Are we supposed to forget they've been telling us for years how we didn't need another ruckman because they were happy with an aging Maric and a Spud?
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are you sure you are not making things up?
Did the club ever actually come and say that?
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Yes. They said they are happy with the current ruck situation at Richmond on more than one occasion.
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are you sure you are not making things up?
Did the club ever actually come and say that?
FYI
http://m.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-11-23/no-rucking-issue-for-tigers (http://m.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-11-23/no-rucking-issue-for-tigers)
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Back when Maric wasn't useless. Me thinks that's a bit irrelevant now
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still was wacko though
not sure it qualifies as telling us for years, but it was cringeworthy
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Isn't it funny that now we have a good young ruckman that can actually do more than tap the ball down anywhere that the club is spruiking how valuable he is to us.
Are we supposed to forget they've been telling us for years how we didn't need another ruckman because they were happy with an aging Maric and a Spud?
Spot on. The club thought it was locked and loaded in that department until the arrival of last years draft and one Neil Balme.
Dan the man and dimwit were incapable of seeing that prior as they were content with hampson and Maric
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Tiger Toby’s flying start
Tony Greenberg,
richmondfc.com.au
April 2, 2017
The instant impact Richmond’s new No. 1 ruckman Toby Nankervis has had in the Tigers’ line-up, is further highlighted through an interesting individual statistic emanating from last Thursday night’s clash with Collingwood at the MCG.
Nankervis, playing just his second game for Richmond after transferring from Sydney during last year’s AFL trade period, had the most contested possessions by a Tigers ruckman in a match since 2003.
The 199cm, 106kg, 22-year-old had 14 contested possessions (21 disposals all-up) in Richmond’s 19-point victory over the Magpies.
He also finished with an equal team-high seven clearances, six inside-50s, three rebound-50s, five marks and 18 hit-outs.
In terms of contested-ball numbers, you have to go all the way back to Round 17 of the ’03 season to find a better performance by a rucking Tiger.
That’s when Brad Ottens had 18 contested possessions in a match against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium, which Richmond won by 60 points.
Nankervis’ top-class ruck display last Thursday night earned him high praise from Tiger teammate Shane Edwards.
“He was on fire,” Edwards told ‘K-Rock’ post-game.
“He’s got a nice left foot as well for a ruckman, so that’s come in pretty handy for us.
“He’s a combination of being good in the contest, he’s got quick hands for a big guy, and he’s also good on the outside when we get it to him.
“He’s not quick, but he can use it by foot.
“He’s a smart guy as well, so he’s always in the right places.
“You just need your big guys to fight, and he does that every time, every training session. He’s a tough bloke.”
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-04-01/tiger-tobys-flying-start
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‘Nank’ the tank bowling them over
Lauren Wood,
Herald Sun
8 April 2017
THERE’S two very different sides to Toby Nankervis.
Richmond’s new No.1 ruckman has had an immediate impact in his first two outings as a Tiger — powerful, uncompromising and aggressive.
New teammate Sam Lloyd declared in the preseason that the former Swan has “a bit of mongrel in him” once he crosses the white line.
They are attributes that have led to the former Swan being lauded as the pick of the season, but his on-field persona couldn’t be further from the “other” Toby — quietly-spoken and about as unassuming as a 199cm big man can get.
“I definitely don’t think I’m an aggressive person by nature,” Nankervis says.
“One of my strengths is how competitive I am — I definitely hate losing. It’s a strength I’ve always had in every sport I’ve played.”
And there’s been a few.
The Tasmanian was a top fast bowler as a teenager, once claiming the scalp of Australian cricketer Ashton Agar.
As has been the case for many AFL players, there came a time to choose.
“I love playing sport in general, and took cricket a bit more seriously,” he says.
“I had to make a decision there and footy sort of chose me in a way. I got given the opportunity to play at the (Tassie) Mariners in the Under 18s and I just loved that.
“I could feel myself improving and loved playing footy. It’s just what I enjoyed more.”
Upon reaching draft age in 2012, Nankervis was overlooked.
Named the under-18 competition’s best ruckman in 2013, the now-22-year-old was jagged by Sydney with pick 35 and it was off to the harbour city.
He spent three years on the Swans’ list, playing 12 games in that time, including last year’s semi-final before being named as an emergency for the Grand Final.
With the likes of Kurt Tippett, Sam Naismith and Callum Sinclair ahead of him, there wasn’t much opportunity. It was all he wanted — he made that known — and eventually secured a trade.
“I didn’t have any (contract) talks with Sydney during the year and put it off until the Grand Final, because obviously I was doing everything I could to get an opportunity in that,” Nankervis says.
“After the Grand Final ... I definitely had to make a decision. I was really upfront with the Swans in saying I was going to assess my options.
“I gave everything I had at the Swans — I definitely didn’t leave anything to chance up there. I worked my a--e off. We were both happy at the end of the day. There was nothing behind their back.”
A lengthy chat with Damien Hardwick — who this week lauded the ruckman for his work around the ground — was the catalyst for Nankervis to determine Punt Road was for him.
There was a slight connection to the Tigers, he soon realised, with his dad, Kingsley, born in the same town — Penguin — as Richmond forward/ruck and now-chief executive Brendon Gale.
When Nankervis moved to Melbourne to make a start in yellow and black, he “didn’t know anyone”.
His parents have shifted from Tasmania to Point Cook — where they lived when the ruck was younger — to help support their son, and he’s moved back home to help ease the transition.
“It’s a bit weird, actually — I haven’t seen much of them for three years or so,” he smiles.
“I’m pretty close with my parents and my brother, so it’s good to be back with them. It certainly makes my transition a lot easier, having people around me.”
Melbourne itself has taken a bit of getting used to, also, with the tall running out onto the MCG for the first time in Round 1.
“It (Melbourne) took me a bit to get used to — especially the love of footy,” he said.
“It’s all rugby league in Sydney and I didn’t mind that. It’s a footy heartland down here and you’ve got to embrace that. The good thing about it is, you run out and you’ve got 70 or 80,000 people (there). That’s unbelievable.”
Nankervis has met experience tapmen in Carlton’s Matthew Kreuzer and Collingwood’s Brodie Grundy in the first two rounds, and said he made an effort to be a sponge against both.
He was confident going into both clashes having performed strongly throughout the preseason competition, but improvement remains top of his to-do list.
A lot has changed for both Nankervis and Richmond over the last few months, with the likes of him, Dion Prestia, Josh Caddy and a number of new assistant coaches walking into Punt Road.
Change can be good, he says.
But unless he and the Tigers can continue to evolve, it will count for little.
“From what the boys have said, it’s a completely different look this year, which is exciting,” he says.
“It is only Round 3 — the coaches keep saying that to us. We’ve had a good preseason and a good start to the year but that’s nothing if we can’t keep playing like we want to.”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmonds-toby-nankervis-grabbing-his-opportunity-after-trade-from-sydney-swans/news-story/397e0fd7b861882e194cc2fcc248cbdd
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Isn't it funny that now we have a good young ruckman that can actually do more than tap the ball down anywhere that the club is spruiking how valuable he is to us.
Are we supposed to forget they've been telling us for years how we didn't need another ruckman because they were happy with an aging Maric and a Spud?
Spot on. The club thought it was locked and loaded in that department until the arrival of last years draft and one Neil Balme.
Dan the man and dimwit were incapable of seeing that prior as they were content with hampson and Maric
What a difference have an afl standard ruck
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Nankervis is averaging 15.7 disposals per game in three appearances so far for his new league club, along with 4.0 marks and 22.0 hit-outs.
Only two ruckmen in the competition have a better disposals average after three games this season – Brisbane’s Stefan Martin (22.3), who will be Nankervis’ opponent at the Gabba next Sunday, and Collingwood’s Brodie Grundy (19.3).
Nankervis also is ranked 10th competition-wide for total contested marks (six).
Among Richmond players, he is ranked first for contested marks, third for contested possessions (28), equal-third for clearances (14) and equal-third for inside-50s (11).
Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-04-10/nank-shows-he-has-a-big-tank
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It's nice to play with eighteen players on the field this year and to only be disadvantaged by the umpiring
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It's nice to play with eighteen players on the field this year and to only be disadvantaged by the umpiring
Do you think being one down in training counter balances that?
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It's nice to play with eighteen players on the field this year and to only be disadvantaged by the umpiring
Do you think being one down in training counter balances that?
Hmmm good point however with Lids gone our autograph signing ability has increased which may offset the lower training impact
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He has easily overshadowed our other 2 prize recruits.
His skills for a big man are fantastic to watch.
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He has easily overshadowed our other 2 prize recruits.
His skills for a big man are fantastic to watch.
Yep. His kicking is sensational. Not many men his size can kick a ball like that.
Would actually like to see Hampson and him play in the same side as I genuinely think Nank would be useful in the F50, and TBH we'll probably need Hampson's height and leap VS the better rucks in the league - but not Max Gawn in two weeks fortunately haha.
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Would actually like to see Hampson
Stop it.
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We have never had great ruck depth usually we manage to find one from another club who is aged or well into their careers and it seems no sooner do we get a good one than they go into decline.
FFS we have a a good one at last but he is a crash bash type who is literally an inside mid once the ruck contest is done with.
Like everyone bar the odd fool i love the way this bloke goes about it and he may well become a capable fwd player but his value is on the ball.
IMO the need is now to go out and find another preferabaly a genuine marking goal kicking ruck/fwd a bit like Tipprtt or Hale was at Hawthorn. We may even already have that player in Chol and by all reports Soldo is travelling along nicely.
Would definately cut Hampson and Maric come seasons end and go hard for another young ruckman at the end of the season.
Im not saying some of these guys are any good or will even make it but im talking solely about type of tall player and their attributes, the following OR SIMILAR is what id like for us to do
FF: Chol 198/?? - Moore 193/90 - Butler
HF: Rioli 179/75 - Riewoldt 195/95 - Markov 188/80 or Castagna 181/75
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He has easily overshadowed our other 2 prize recruits.
His skills for a big man are fantastic to watch.
Yep. His kicking is sensational. Not many men his size can kick a ball like that.
Would actually like to see Hampson
Ridiculous.
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Richmond recruit Toby Nankervis fast becoming a fan favourite
Courtney Walsh
The Australian
29 April 2017
Having cultivated a mentorship under Ivan Maric, Toby Nankervis is emerging as a ruckman of influence and a Tigers fan favourite.
The mullet-sporting Maric is a cult figure at Punt Road, but under his tutoring, the Tigers are now hankering for their ruckman dubbed “Nank the Tank”.
There is a humorous undertone to a common statistic doing the rounds on social media, namely that since Richmond lured Nankervis from Sydney, the Tigers are five and zero and the Swans zero from five.
But there is no disputing the impact Nankervis has had on Richmond, with the ruckman playing a key role in their unbeaten start.
The Tigers put their five-game streak to the test against the top-placed and unbeaten Crows at Adelaide Oval tomorrow.
And Nankervis’s battle with Sam Jacobs, who is twice an All Australian nominee, is critical to Richmond’s chances of upsetting Adelaide at home.
In an interview with The Weekend Australian after a recent win, the fledgling ruckman credited his bright start at his new home to the tuition he has received from Maric, the man whose role he has assumed.
“He has been incredible with how selfless he is and how much he cares for the group,” he said.
“It is unbelievable. He has done so much for me. He helps me every week. He takes time out of his own day to help me, which is unbelievable. We are similar players, me and Ivy, about 199/200cm, and obviously he was a terrific player for a long time, so he has a lot of tricks and he is an unbelievable player and a special person as well.”
Nankervis showed promise in 13 games with Sydney over the past two years, with his five games last year against Geelong, Hawthorn, Adelaide, West Coast and Port Adelaide, four of which played finals. But he was starved of opportunities with Kurt Tippett, Sam Naismith and Callum Sinclair considered alongside or ahead of him at Sydney.
While Shaun Hampson proved a handy tap ruckman for Richmond last year with Maric sidelined, it was clear the Tigers needed further depth in the ruck and the strong-bodied Nankervis appealed. After meeting with coach Damien Hardwick in the off-season, Nankervis was convinced to move south, he told The Weekend Australian.
“It was hard to leave Sydney. I left under absolutely no bad terms at all. I have some of my best mates up there and some good relationships with my coaches,” he said.
“But for me, it was about trying to have a crack at senior footy. I had a good chat to Dimma (Hardwick) and he was someone I really clicked with straight away.
“He really cared about my family and where I have come from, stuff like that, which was just outstanding (and he is) someone who has real good relationships with players, so I am just rapt to be here.
“I am really excited about the young playing group, playing at the G in front of 70,000 to 80,000. It is unreal. I can’t describe it.”
So well has he started, questions are being asked as to whether the Swans made the right choice when trading the 22-year-old to Richmond for pick 45 in last year’s national draft.
Former Essendon champion Matthew Lloyd labelled the decision a blunder this week, saying the former Swan “has been huge” and praising his aggression.
“What a big error, what a big mistake that was from Sydney,” Lloyd said on 3AW.
“Kurt Tippett and Sam Naismith, they are ‘nice’ footballers. Nankervis plays in a way that you want to follow, a lot like Ivan Maric did a few years ago. (He is) just a bigger version.
“I just think they (Sydney) got that one horribly wrong, how they didn’t give him the opportunities, (because) suddenly a good player leaves their club.”
Nankervis was widely lauded for his performance against Melbourne last Monday night, with the fledgling ruckman receiving four votes in the AFL Coaches Award. Jason Dunstall praised him for the agility he showed during a pursuit and tackle on a Demon, quipping that Nankervis had Usain Bolt-type attributes.
An exaggeration, perhaps, but his teammate Shaun Grigg said recently that Nankervis is more than simply a ruckman.
“It’s like having an extra midfielder around, he’s so good at ground level,” Grigg said.
After the clash against Melbourne in which fellow Tasmanian Jack Riewoldt kicked a match-winning six goals, Nankervis quipped that they excelled because the wet, wintry conditions reminded them of the Apple Isle.
Nankervis hails from George Town, which sits on the mouth of the Tamar River and is also the home town of Carlton coach Brendon Bolton, former Demon Brad Green, cycling world champion Danny Clark and Australian spinner Xavier Doherty.
“I was speaking to Jack … and saying ‘We love this weather’. We have had it growing up all our lives, so we love it,” he told Fox Sports.
For all the plaudits offered this season to Nankervis, who notched 56 hit outs against the Demons, there is a surprising quirk in his game. Statistically, he is actually below par in a basic rucking skill, with his tap numbers against Melbourne inflated by the absence of Jake Spencer from midway through the game.
Purely on what he offers Richmond at ball-ups or boundary line throw-ins, Nankervis is less adept in these areas than Hampson was last year. Indeed, Nankervis has won only 40 per cent of his rucking contests this year and the Tigers sit 3rd last in terms of hit-outs to advantage this year. But that does not portray his true value.
Players talk so much about the value of playing their role that it has become a football cliche, but Nankervis is very much a role player. And the role he plays is helping oil the AFL’s most improved side, with his work around the ground particularly valuable.
The former Swan has set up behind the ball more than any other ruckman to date this season and, as a result, he ranks first in the competition in terms of intercept marks taken by ruckmen.
According to an analysis by Champion Data, he is assessed as above average in disposals gathered, contested possessions, clearances won and score assists.
His kicking for goal is elite. Admittedly, he has only kicked three goals, but he is yet to miss.
But it his hulking presence behind the ball that is of assistance to his team because, in part, it allows the Tigers to set up higher up the ground, an analyst said.
They are, Adelaide coach Don Pyke said, a “high pressure team”.
So far, so good for Nankervis, who impressed Richmond with his determination by showing up with the rookies and young Tigers from the opening day of the pre-season when he could have started a couple of weeks later.
“I was there for three or four days and I felt like I had been there forever,” he said.
“The young boys just got around me and I felt so welcome. I was lucky enough not to miss a session, the whole pre-season, and felt fit and strong and I feel good.”
The Tigers will be hoping “Nank the Tank” keeps rolling.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-recruit-toby-nankervis-fast-becoming-a-fan-favourite/news-story/96803c22f13105c93b798d671f807cde
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
All this = been there done that and what is of real concern is that from what little birdies have whispered to me, his selection was basically an afterthought of WTF lets do it type poo.
If he works out it will be a bonus, but lets for once learn that for them to develop into good to top ruckman they need a base of some kind of skill that shows out from day one...havent we been down the same path a trillion times, affordeing the same excuse to the likes of Steinfort, Biurton, Eastaugh, Browne Gus, Esler, Putt etc....where we have waitied a decade for what was never going to happen to happen?
I have real concerns about this selection and from the info i have received re. his ability in most aspects outside this aggression is very limited and in fact ZERO...Why we allowed FJ to continue to be a part of recruiting is a complete mystery to me. The Hampson charade is a pure desperate attempt to make right what every man and his dog knows was wrong with what we coughed up for him and this extension of 2 years for that he has provided us is complete and utter stupidity by a desperate regime wanting to delay the inevitable in the hope that the punters forget what they gave up for him and the other player we swooped on from the tankers for the same price. Its there for all to see how desperate we are, when other teams arr building a list, we are resigning Ivvy who can harldy walk...like get real FFS
Toby has a lot more tricks in his bag other than aggression.
A lot more tricks in his bag as I said.
Will become a crowd favourite. Bookmark it.
Where is FlashGordon these days? :snidegrin
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Recruit watch: How are your new players going?
afl.com.au
3 May 2017
Toby Nankervis (six games): Arguably recruit of the year across the competition so far, leading the Tigers' ruck division well with a rare balance of brute strength and mobility.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-03/recruit-watch-how-are-your-clubs-new-players-going
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The 1 week holiday probably works out well for him. Looks like we're ging to run him into the ground this season with not much support so the weeks rest will help...
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Agreed. We flogged Maric to be solo ruck and destroyed hos ability to leap. Goldstein looks a shadow of his former self also for carrying North. Really need a Fwd/ruck who can give Nank the Tank some relief
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Richmond recruit Toby Nankervis tested by Fremantle’s Sandilands
The Australian
May 11, 2017
Richmond’s emergence this season as a finals prospect will be put to the test on Sunday at the MCG when new No 1 big man Toby Nankervis goes head to head for the first time with Fremantle giant Aaron Sandilands.
Nankervis, 22, who will return from a one-match suspension, will be playing game No 20 as opposed to the Dockers’ veteran who will be in his 252nd match.
The Tigers are no doubt a much better side this season due to Nankervis, recruited from the Swans at the end of last year after just 13 games in two years. However, the improving ruckman faces his biggest test against a four-time All-Australian who at the age of 34, can still use his 211cm frame to dominate opponents.
While Sandilands may have a physical edge in ruck contests, Nankervis is a little more agile around the ground. In his past two games, Nankervis has averaged 15 possessions and 47 hit outs against Melbourne and Adelaide, while Sandilands, who did not kick the ball at all in last weekend’s win over Essendon, has averaged more than 52 ruck taps over the past month, resulting in wins over the Demons, North Melbourne and the Bombers.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-recruit-toby-nankervis-tested-by-fremantles-sandilands/news-story/c44e2ad6ab33431254986b33d23d6e6d
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I wonder if Nanks omission last week cost us the game.
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I wonder if Nanks omission last week cost us the game.
I think so.
Will be interested to see how he goes vs Sandilands. Think he'll give Sandi a bath TBH, as Sandi looks like he can hardly move anymore.
Will lose hitouts but dominate him around the ground...
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Agreed. We flogged Maric to be solo ruck and destroyed hos ability to leap. Goldstein looks a shadow of his former self also for carrying North. Really need a Fwd/ruck who can give Nank the Tank some relief
You'd think that a club would, in ten years, be able to acquire two serviceable ruckmen at the same time.
Just saying
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Agreed. We flogged Maric to be solo ruck and destroyed hos ability to leap. Goldstein looks a shadow of his former self also for carrying North. Really need a Fwd/ruck who can give Nank the Tank some relief
You'd think that a club would, in ten years, be able to acquire two serviceable ruckmen at the same time.
Just saying
In all fairness that pootruck vickery had the perfect skillset to be a 2dn ruck/fwd but the sooky bitch wanted to be a perma fwd bc hes a lazy prick that couldnt be arsed playing ruck and the fitness required to cover ground. Much easier to sit in a pocket 80metres away from the ball carrier demanding it over the top
and Griff is just a flake
We need to get someone else and give Chol a run later on in the year to see if hes got what it takes
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Jon Ralph in the Herald-Sun is ranking our Nankervis trade the best of the new recruits in the AFL.
1. Toby Nankervis (Richmond): The Tigers plucked Nank the Tank from Sydney for just pick No.46 and have been wowed by his intercept marking, midfield grunt and hit-out-to-advantage rate.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/we-rate-every-clubs-offseason-trade-and-free-agency-recruits-after-seven-weeks/news-story/00dd33706aff1a504f01b13957f828dd
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Nankervis enjoys a memorable return to Sydney
The former Swan spent three seasons in the harbour city, but because of his lack of senior opportunities, he never got to play the Giants, or take on their star big man Shane Mumford. Nankervis made up for lost time with a great game in Richmond's loss at Spotless Stadium however, with his mobility causing Mumford plenty of headaches. The 22-year-old had 19 possessions, 11 of those contested, 19 hit outs, three contested marks and five tackles, and continues to show why he's been one of the competition's most valuable recruits. It was a physical battle between two of the league's most aggressive ruckmen, and it was no fault of Nankervis that they weren't able to hold on.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-20/five-talking-points-gws-v-richmond
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Mumford did some big things in the last but overall a good return to form. Clearly enjoys going up against the physical types rather than the giants (Jacobs, Sandi)
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The Nank offsets the Prestia trade
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He's still so young and inexperienced especially for a big man. Will be AA in the next couple years if he continues his improvement and intensity
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Geez. Who would have thought that having a decent ruckman would make a difference.
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Was that last minute bump on him high? :shh
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Was that last minute bump on him high? :shh
yes, maybe if he'd milked it abit and gone down holding his head like he'd been shot soccer style, it woudlve been paid?
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Stop making so much sense TM
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We need a second ruck asap so we don't break him.
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We need a second ruck who can contribute asap so we don't break him.
efa
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Proved once again what an important recruit he's been for us this year. He really stood up in the end - won his own centre clearance, took a saving mark in defence and then kicked the winning goal from distance when everyone else was spraying them all over the place.
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Lets rip him out of the ruck and play him forward hey :rollin
Nank the tank is a stuffing gun! cant believe this bloke has only played 20+ games of football. Look after him tiges, will be a legend
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His mark in the last quarter was brilliant. It was taken in slippery conditions. It was courageous and it killed any chance of Essendon winning. His goal was equally as important as he converted our dominance onto the scoreboard.
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Not too sure about these ruckman who actually influence a game
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The fact he has only played 20 odd games is the most exciting thing for me. Hopefully stays fit and becomes a 200+ gamer for the club
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Shaping up to be a our best trade ever
Calling it now
We got one right
:clapping
The fact he has only played 20 odd games is the most exciting thing for me. Hopefully stays fit and becomes a 200+ gamer for the club
^^^ this = spot on :bow
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bloke is only 22 and enters yr 4. Hes a juvenile in ruck terms.
He obviously showed all the signs mentioned above at Sydney both on track and Neafl but none of it has translated to Afl yet.
Therein lies the problem or uncertainty. Theres been nothing to suggest he wont at some stage make a good Afl ruckman but I think we have to be patient.
We recruited a developing ruckman who likely will take time. But like everyone thinks it would be great if he came on in leaps and bounds and replaced Hampson.Unfortunately at AFL level to date he is still behind Hampson. At the moment the only area that has been acceptable at the level is his aggression and work with out the ball.
All this = been there done that and what is of real concern is that from what little birdies have whispered to me, his selection was basically an afterthought of WTF lets do it type poo.
If he works out it will be a bonus, but lets for once learn that for them to develop into good to top ruckman they need a base of some kind of skill that shows out from day one...havent we been down the same path a trillion times, affordeing the same excuse to the likes of Steinfort, Biurton, Eastaugh, Browne Gus, Esler, Putt etc....where we have waitied a decade for what was never going to happen to happen?
I have real concerns about this selection and from the info i have received re. his ability in most aspects outside this aggression is very limited and in fact ZERO...Why we allowed FJ to continue to be a part of recruiting is a complete mystery to me. The Hampson charade is a pure desperate attempt to make right what every man and his dog knows was wrong with what we coughed up for him and this extension of 2 years for that he has provided us is complete and utter stupidity by a desperate regime wanting to delay the inevitable in the hope that the punters forget what they gave up for him and the other player we swooped on from the tankers for the same price. Its there for all to see how desperate we are, when other teams arr building a list, we are resigning Ivvy who can harldy walk...like get real FFS
Toby has a lot more tricks in his bag other than aggression.
A lot more tricks in his bag as I said.
Will become a crowd favourite. Bookmark it.
When will FlashGordon come back and admit he was 100% wrong?
I called it first guys.... :snidegrin
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No you didn't. :shh
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No you didn't. :shh
With Butler, yes I did. :lol
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Nope.
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Yep. :shh
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Toby Nankervis on the two clutch moments at either end that inspired Richmond's win
May 28, 2017 11:10am
Riley Beveridge
FOX SPORTS
But such has been the young ruckman’s impact in his short, but impressive stint at Richmond thus far, he has become a player consistently relied upon by the Tiger faithful.
And in the dying stages of a tight, tense battle with Essendon — where Richmond had peppered without reward for a sustained period — Nankervis once again repaid the faith the club has shown in him since he arrived at Punt Road.
Receiving a handball from Shane Edwards, the 199cm Nankervis loaded up and delivered a clean left-footed shot from outside 50m, putting the finishing touches on a hard-fought and deserved Dreamtime victory.
“I didn’t do much before it, so I sort of needed that,” a beaming Nankervis told foxfooty.com.au after the match.
“I kicked it and it looked all right. I probably carried on a bit, but it just felt so good to get the win.”
But the young man’s impact wasn’t done there.
Despite his goal putting the Tigers 15 points up with just a couple of minutes on the clock, a sense of nervousness within the Richmond fanbase remained present.
Could you blame them? Having lost their last three games by a combined total of just 10 points, anything seemed possible.
Enter big ‘Nank’ yet again. Drifting back with the flight of the ball, the 22-year-old took a strong mark in Richmond’s defensive 50, took time off the clock and all but iced the game.
“I’d had a pretty quiet match,” Nankervis said.
“So in the last quarter I needed to stand up and I think I did that in a couple of big moments.”
While any victory is satisfying, this one was particularly sweet for Richmond’s long-suffering supporters.
Having started the season with five consecutive wins, the Tigers were desperate to get their season back on track after four losses on the bounce — the last three of which came in heartbreaking fashion.
So it was no surprise to see Saturday night’s efforts celebrated with a sense of relief, as well as jubilation.
“There’s so much relief after the final siren, more than anything,” Nankervis said.
“We’ve been playing such good footy for the last three weeks, so to put it all together — it’s so good.
“We just needed to get it kickstarted again and I think we’re ready to go again now.”
Having fallen five points short of the Western Bulldogs three weeks ago, Richmond then conceded a kick after the siren to lose to Fremantle by two points, before another late goal resigned the club to a three-point loss at the hands of GWS.
So when the scores were level with 10 minutes to play at the MCG — and having missed a host of routine chances to put the game to bed — Richmond fans were right to have their hearts in their mouths.
However, showing a resolve that hadn’t been present throughout the last month, the Tigers dug deep in the closing stages.
“I was pretty confident the whole last quarter,” Nankervis said.
“The footy we’ve been playing, it was bound to turn. We’ve been a bit unlucky in the last couple of weeks and we’ve copped some criticism, but the boys have come together and to get the win on the board is so good.”
Now 6-4 through 10 games, Richmond’s season is seemingly back on track.
However, the club never lost faith in its ability to compete with the best, even after such disappointing late defeats.
Now, back on the winners list, Richmond is ready to continue its journey towards finals footy.
“I don’t think we ever lost much confidence, that’s the thing,” Nankervis said.
“The margins that we lost by were so slim. The ball bounces a different way and we could’ve won the last three, you never know. But the confidence in the footy we play has never wavered.
“We’ve just had to tweak a few things and we’ve been working so hard, so this is reward for effort.”
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/toby-nankervis-on-the-two-clutch-moments-at-either-end-that-inspired-richmonds-win-over-essendon/news-story/aaafd3cdd8902a72ae9115ed9d7b575b
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I'm sure Hampson could have done the same
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He trains for those exact scenarios... :shh
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:lol
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No you didn't. :shh
Thanks for having my back Dio :shh
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Nank did screw up at crucial times in the previous 2 losses. :shh....but all is forgiven now big fella.
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Balme must have recruited him
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Another top game from Nank. More than matched Goldstein tonight and did the job rucking all night.
15 possies (7 contested), 26 hitouts, 3 clearances, 2 contested marks, 3 tackles, 3 1%ers, 2 inside 50s.
:clapping
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I assume he is very fit and has a good tank for a big fella.
He seems to outlast his opponents. Was all over it in the second half tonight, just like last week. A recurring theme?
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They don't call him nank the tank for nothing
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They don't call him nank the tank for nothing
I thought he got tank because he pretty much bulldozers anything standing in his way.
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Great game from Nank but how bad the Goldstein look. Seems like a totally different player this year, also provided some hampsonesque moments that were pee funny.
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He pushes himself, tries stuff most ruckman wouldn't, has come unstuck a few times but would learn from it. Gotta say he is a beast and one of our best big fellas in a donkeys age.
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Great game from Nank but how bad the Goldstein look. Seems like a totally different player this year, also provided some hampsonesque moments that were pee funny.
Agree, thought it was Hampson particularly in that last quarter when the ball went through his legs and he kicked it out of the full
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Great game from Nank but how bad the Goldstein look. Seems like a totally different player this year, also provided some hampsonesque moments that were pee funny.
Might be injured?
I heard a rumour prior to the game that he might not play. Still wonder if Dimma and the coaching/selection panel heard something along those line's hence their confidence in only going in with Nank to ruck.
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http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-06-05/tigers-give-thanks-for-nanks
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Analysing the big moves from trade period in 2016 and how well the players have fitted in at new clubs
June 7, 2017 4:18pm
Nicholas Mirarchi
FOX SPORTS
Every year the spotlight is marked on the marquee signings and major transfers from the previous year’s trade period.
With half a season set in stone, let’s take a retrospective look at what have turned out to become the best value pick up’s from the 2016 trade window.
The criteria is based on how well the player has performed thus far, relative to what the club gave up to land him.
Toby Nankervis: Traded from Sydney to Richmond for Pick 46
The former Swan was starved for opportunity until the Tigers came knocking with pick 46 for the 199cm big man.
Nankervis has provided plenty of value for Richmond, becoming the number one tall at Tiger Land.
Averaging 26 hit-outs across 10 games, 16 disposals including nine contested per game ‘Nank-the-Tank’ has been a pivotal part of his club’s success so far this season and will prove to be a key component to the Tigers’ line-up as the season progresses.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/media-academy/analysing-the-big-moves-from-trade-period-in-2016-and-how-well-the-players-have-fitted-in-at-new-clubs/news-story/bacb3e7d95e6c92cac606791b3e3a902
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Onya Kervi'
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An average of nine contested possessions per game
Go figure who would have thought
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An average of nine contested possessions per game
Go figure who would have thought
yep pretty impressive, always expected to get the 1%ers and the crash bash which was badly lacking in the team but to actually win so much contested ball.
Although big Ivan averaged 8 c/ps in both 2012 and 2014.Very similar players i think Nankervis has a bit more agility and a better mark.
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From Barrett's "Sliding Doors" column today:
IF ... Nankervis wants to really rub it into the Swans that they traded out the better ruckman ...
THEN ... he'll do a number on Naismith in this game. But will he? Very big moment for him.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-16/sliding-doors-round-13
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Should have been the match winner. But in typically Richmondised way blew his opportunity.....
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Should've .... could've .... would've. If he had kicked those two gettable goals, he would've been the hero.
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Not a great day to play your worst game of the season
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He has credit in the bank.
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He has credit in the bank.
Absolutely, not in dispute but he was very poor
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Those misses were pathetic.
Just because he has played well this year doesnt that excuse that performance today.
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5. Nank the Tank's first clash with Swans mates
As Richmond dominated early and Toby Nankervis served it up to former teammates Sam Naismith and Callum Sinclair, Wayne Carey suggested on Triple M that his old teammate, Swans coach John Longmire, might be ruing releasing the wrong ruckman. Nankervis was beaten in the hitouts but largely nullified the big Swans' effectiveness, particularly in the first half, and caused spillages that enabled the Tigers' running brigade to break away. The 22-year-old would have had a bigger impact in his 23rd AFL game had he not missed two regulation set shots – the first after the quarter-time siren from 30 metres, and the other from 40 metres early in the last quarter.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-17/five-talking-points-richmond-v-sydney
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Those misses were pathetic.
Just because he has played well this year doesnt that excuse that performance today.
The one in the last was the owrseo for the 2 IMO.
Straight in from less 30 metres out and that :banghead
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Was poor today. Set shot misses really hurt us.
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Continues to be physical around the packs but is starting losing the ruck contests convincingly is becoming a concerning trend. Needs to do more around the ground if he's going to get beaten in the middle.
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Nankervis on SEN today [interview starts at 1:28:00]:
AUDIO: https://audioboom.com/posts/6083292-sen-breakfast-july-7
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Nank's tank driving Richmond towards September
By Alex Zaia
SEN
7 July 2017
Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis dedicates his rise to prominence this season to new found continuity in both a physical and performance capacity.
Nankervis made the move to Punt Road from Sydney during the trade period and has thrived on being the Tigers number one ruckman after registering just twelve games in three seasons for the Swans.
“I was lucky enough to do a full pre-season so I didn’t really miss a session so the body’s feeling pretty good. It’s a long season so we need to keep playing good footy,” Nankervis said on SEN Breakfast.
“I think being able to play a few games in a row has been great. I’ve only missed one game this year and you gain confidence from that.
“To get the opportunity to play on such terrific players, you learn so much every week. I just want to keep improving and as a team I think we have a lot of improvement left also. It’s very exciting.”
With Richmond currently occupying fourth spot on the AFL ladder, Nankervis believes this current group are made of sterner stuff compared to previous years, and has urged his teammates to guard against complacency as the run in towards the finals approaches.
"I wasn’t around last year but I think from all reports it’s a completely different make up and the way the boys are playing I think it’s completely different to last year," Nankervis said.
“We have played some good footy this year but there are still eight weeks to go so there’s still a lot of water to go under the bridge this year.
“You see upsets every week so you can’t afford to look past the next week because if you don’t play your best footy you will get knocked off. Each week is a challenge for us so we have to focus on playing our best footy.”
Richmond take on St Kilda in Maddie’s Match this Saturday night at Etihad Stadium.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2017/07/07/nanks-tank-driving-richmond-towards-september/
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Form has dropped as the year has gone on. Doesn't help when you have to go at it alone but he's still young so let's hope we don't break him
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Running the poor bloke into the turf.
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He's still 4 years younger than Maric ever was at Richmond and will hopefully have more support from next year on...Maric never had it and was still good for 2-3 seasons.......I wouldn't be worrying too much just yet....
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Support next year?
Form who?
Dimmer will plead that they do just fine with Grigg.
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New forward Toby Nankervis primed to have big impact for Richmond against Dockers
Shayne Hope
West Australian
18 August 2017
The ruck revelation of the year could yet have his greatest impact as a marking target in attack after being thrust forward in Richmond’s hunt for a long-awaited premiership.
In an era when versatility is king, emerging big man Toby Nankervis wants to add productivity around goal to his bullocking brand of ruck work and physical approach to the contest.
The former Sydney fourth-string ruckman has been increasingly deployed up front alongside Tigers spearhead Jack Riewoldt over the past month.
And with tall teammate Shaun Hampson on the verge of a remarkable comeback from injury on the eve of the finals, Nankervis shapes as a crucial piece of the puzzle in multiple positions.
“It’s a new role for me,” Nankervis said of his time in attack.
“But if I can go forward, take a couple of marks, contribute on the scoreboard and provide some defensive pressure, as well as contribute in the ruck, then that’s going to be helpful for the team.”
Coach Damien Hardwick entered 2017 under all sorts of pressure and would’ve been tearing his hair out when Richmond’s ruck stocks were savaged early on.
Hampson, the Tigers’ first-choice ruckman last year, was placed on the long-term injury list in March with an ongoing back complaint.
Ben Griffiths battled repeated concussion episodes and it soon became apparent that much-loved veteran Ivan Maric wasn’t what he used to be.
Hardwick turned to Nankervis, a product of George Town on Tasmania’s north coast, who arrived in the system 12 months later than most and hardly got a look-in at Sydney.
The 199cm and 106kg bull was stuck behind flexible ruck options Kurt Tippett, Sam Naismith and Callum Sinclair in the Harbour City, while the Swans had a handy target called Buddy in attack.
“We had two or three other big guys and a pretty strong forward line, as well,” Nankervis said.
“It was hard for me to break in there.”
Nankervis sought a trade to Punt Road in pursuit of greater opportunity.
“It was a hard decision to make at the start,” he said.
“Everyone wants to be a one-club player, but it wasn’t to be for me.
“As soon as I got to Richmond, I just had it set that I was never going to look back. I was going to give it everything.
“I managed to complete a full pre-season and play some games in the JLT Series and that certainly gave me confidence.”
Nankervis grabbed his chance with both hands, immediately endearing himself to the Richmond faithful with two goals and 27 hit-outs in a stirring win over arch rivals Carlton in round one.
His gripping battle with Matthew Kreuzer was one of the highlights of the season opener at the MCG.
With the Tiger Army’s cult hero Maric as his mentor behind the scenes, new fan favourite ‘Nank the Tank’ went from strength to strength.
He has missed just one game, after being suspended for striking when he swung an arm back in frustration at Adelaide’s David Mackay.
It was Nankervis’ worst moment to date and came in one of only two games in which Richmond have been beaten comprehensively this season.
On return, he picked up where he left off by splitting the points with Fremantle’s Aaron Sandilands in their first career meeting.
From rounds 1 to 16, Nankervis spent 97 per cent of his game time in the ruck and was ranked by Champion Data among the league’s top big men for clearances, tackles, disposals and intercept marks. But with former basketball prospect Ivan Soldo promoted from the rookie list, Nankervis has been unleashed forward for longer stints, spending 36 per cent of his time in attack since round 17.
He is trying to fit into a forward line that has been steadily developing its chemistry.
Riewoldt is the mainstay and the fleet-footed Dan Butler, Jason Castagna and Daniel Rioli have played important roles, with superstar Dustin Martin stepping in as required.
Nankervis has had mixed results.
In round 19, the big left-footer bagged three goals in the win over Gold Coast, matching in one outing his overall tally from 12 games in three seasons with Sydney.
He kicked 1.2 a week later against Hawthorn and went scoreless from 10 disposals against Geelong last round.
Nankervis, who turned 23 last week, is the Tigers’ third-most prolific contested marker this year, behind Riewoldt and full-back David Astbury.
He will be eager to prove a point against Fremantle at Domain Stadium on Sunday.
“The forward line is somewhere I haven’t played a lot of footy, but it’s a good role for me to go down there and learn,” he said.
“Each week you want to improve and that’s a massive area where I can do that.”
Hampson has not played a senior game all year, but has returned in the VFL and could be promoted for the finals.
Griffiths is still a chance to come back from a shoulder injury sustained on his return from concussion.
The duo’s availability would ease the burden on Nankervis, who has embedded himself in the best 22 and stands ahead of Soldo in the pecking order, but is also feeling the physical toll of his first full season at AFL level.
“Especially playing in the ruck, you definitely feel it,” Nankervis said.
“But it’s something that I’ll no doubt get used to.
“I’m a bit tired and sore, but so is every other player in the comp.
“I’ve had no injuries, touch wood, so I’m ready to get into these next couple of games.”
https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/new-forward-toby-nankervis-primed-to-have-big-impact-for-richmond-against-dockers-ng-b88571904z
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Please stop talking about Hampson
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Agree......need to maintain the element of surprise by keeping our secret finals weapon under wraps... :shh
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Good Grief
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And with tall teammate Shaun Hampson on the verge of a remarkable comeback from injury on the eve of the finals,
Don't want to steal Dio's thunder but...
IT'S HAPPENING
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Nankervis in his 20th game for the Tigers (plus 12 at Sydney), finished with an AFL career-high 26 disposals, 10 contested possessions, five clearances, four marks, six score involvements, six tackles, 14 pressure acts, 32 hit-outs, one goal and 239 metres gained.
Those 26 disposals were the equal most racked up by an AFL ruckman in the 2017 season (together with Adelaide’s Sam Jacobs).
Read more at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-08-21/nank-continues-to-rise
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Recruit of the year :clapping
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His second efforts on ground balls and actually attempting to chase and pressure opposition players is something I haven't seen from a Richmond ruckman in a long time.
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Recruit of the year :clapping
Yes. :clapping
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Recruit of the year :clapping
Yep
This one we got so very right :clapping
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From Barrett's 'Sliding Doors' column:
IF ... Toby Nankervis wants to make himself a Punt Rd legend ...
THEN ... he needs to own the next four weeks.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-08/sliding-doors-finals-week-one
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All Toby needs to do is have a crack- and I don't think there would be many who could question that about him.
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All Toby needs to do is have a crack- and I don't think there would be many who could question that about him.
Yep.
Not sure why Barrett singled him out in his column this week. I'd say that about any of our players.
That said, I hope Toby fulfils the contract from Barrett and we win a flag. He will be a dead set legend then.
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Not big stats aside from 32 hitouts and 3 clearances but a game of all heart from big Nank.
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Love this bloke has the size to hurt, and does
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Not big stats aside from 32 hitouts and 3 clearances but a game of all heart from big Nank.
Agree i really like Nank :thumbsup
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Let's not forget who spotted him first
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Thank you Yeahright
Ive changed my mind on Nankervis. Reckon it would be good to get him and would be worth direct swap for conca.
Still only 22 and can hold his own in the ruck. Potential for upside as he reaches his mid 20s and beyond.
I also like he averages 5 tackles a game. Unlike im a little teapot hampson.
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That's very cute Dooks
Admittedly I haven't seen much of him, but Toby Nankervis from Sydney looked alright the other night. Still young at 21 and a little short but he just looked like he had a real go and wasn't too shabby. Laid 9 tackles as well. A bit behind the pecking order over at Sydney so could be a realistic.
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That's very cute Dooks
Admittedly I haven't seen much of him, but Toby Nankervis from Sydney looked alright the other night. Still young at 21 and a little short but he just looked like he had a real go and wasn't too shabby. Laid 9 tackles as well. A bit behind the pecking order over at Sydney so could be a realistic.
The winner...... :clapping
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I was second..... :shh
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Need the big man to fire on Saturday super important and so good.
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Thought he played one of his better games for a while
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Most important of our recruits.... :shh
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Will need back up or will go the way of Mike Green.
:thumbsup
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'I love the responsibility': Toby sets the tone
afl.com.au
26 September 2017
JUST one year since they got together and already the union of Richmond and ruckman Toby Nankervis is shaping as a marriage made in footballing heaven.
After being narrowly overlooked for a spot in Sydney's Grand Final team last year, Nankervis was open to a change of scenery.
It wasn't that the Swans' coaching staff didn't rate him, rather that they had a glut of ruckmen, headed by big Sam Naismith.
Ex-Crow Kurt Tippett continues to divide opinion among the footballing cognoscenti, but his huge-money contract meant he wasn't going anywhere.
Callum Sinclair's versatility as a ruckman and a marking key forward also appealed to the Swans.
So it was Nankervis - who had only racked up 12 senior games in three years at Sydney - who moved on.
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick liked what he saw in the raw-boned Tasmanian and the Tigers were able to get the trade done for the bargain-basement price of pick No.45 in the draft.
With last year's first-choice ruckman Shaun Hampson missing almost all of 2017 with a serious back injury, Nankervis slotted straight into the No.1 role at Tigerland.
Promoted rookie Ivan Soldo provided support in seven games midway through the season, but the 23-year-old Nankervis has been largely required to go it alone.
"That's when I play my best footy, around the ball and in the ruck," Nankervis said.
"I love that responsibility, fulfilling my role for the team, which is what I try and do every week.
"I want to put in a big contest in the ruck and then get after it on the ground.
"It's pretty simple for me."
Come Saturday's Grand Final and the 199cm Nankervis will be asked to again go one-out against Adelaide's Sam Jacobs.
"He's an elite tap ruckman but he's also good around the ground," Nankervis said.
"He can take a good mark, he can go forward and kick a goal and his follow-up work is pretty awesome as well.
"He's got so many strings to his bow."
Much has been made this year of Richmond's unconventional attack, which includes a host of fleet-footed smaller players and just the one key marking option in Jack Riewoldt.
But the Tigers' ruck set-up is similarly unusual when Nankervis needs a rest.
Utility Shaun Grigg, all 190cm of him, is the back-up option, while even shorter players such as Josh Caddy and Jacob Townsend have also been required to contest ball-ups and throw-ins.
"Grigga is a very smart footballer so he knows his way around what to do," Nankervis said.
"All he has to do is make a contest and give me a spell for five minutes."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-26/i-love-the-responsibility-toby-sets-the-tone
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"Grigga is a very smart footballer so he knows his way around what to do," Nankervis said.
Agree, has kept himself on an AFL list for this long
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Will need back up or will go the way of Mike Green.
:thumbsup
What is that supposed to mean. I take that personally.
Just about won the '69 series off his own boot. Premierships in '67, '69, '73, '74. Team of Century!
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Toby Nankervis has grand final experience with Sydney Swans
GLENN McFARLANE,
Herald Sun
28 September 2017
RICHMOND ruckman Toby Nankervis has done something none of the other 43 players in Saturday’s game have — he’s actually warmed up for an AFL Grand Final.
This year marks the first time since the very first premiership playoff that no player has had past Grand Final experience, but Nankervis has come the closest as an emergency for Sydney last year.
He had played for the Swans in the semi-final win over Adelaide, but lost his spot for the preliminary and narrowly missed selection in last year’s Grand Final loss to Western Bulldogs.
“I prepared to play, I gave myself every opportunity and warmed up with the boys,” Nankervis recalled this week. “It was frustrating, but I desperately wanted the boys to win.”
“I had so much care for the group that to see it not go our way was disappointing. Even though I didn’t play, I still felt involved in the day, but hopefully this year is going to be very different.”
Fast forward 12 months — almost to the day — and Nankervis will carry Richmond’s ruck hopes into a Grand Final against Adelaide’s Sam Jacobs, and he is still pinching himself in the change of fortunes.
The 23-year-old left the Swans after last year’s Grand Final — eager for a new challenge, even if he was sad to leave behind a club which gave him his AFL start — but he hasn’t looked back across 23 games this year.
“It’s just unbelievable,” he said. “Going into the year not really having an expectation in myself or the team, it is amazing how far we have come.”
“I have had so much fun and learnt so much. I’ve still got so much to learn ands that’s the great thing, I still feel like I am getting better each week. I suppose I am getting the chance to play on the best ruckmen each week so that help.”
The Tigers’ efforts to recruit Nankervis have paid good dividends, having secured him for pick 46, and he says they have afforded him every chance to improve his football stocks.
“After the footy finished last year, I sat down with ‘Dimma’ (Damien Hardwick) and a few of the other coaches, and it was a decision based on what was best for my footy,” he said.
“They’ve been fantastic for me.
“Ivan Maric has been massive. In the preseason, we did everything together, we tried to bash each other for six months and the way he prepares is the most professional I’ve seen.”
Nankervis knows the task he has against Jacobs this Saturday is a huge one, given the Crows big man had 50 hit-outs against him in the Round 6 clash earlier this year.
“He is the sort of ruckman you always look at, because he is so durable and such a good player,” Nankervis said. “He was pretty stiff to miss out on All-Australian selection this year.”
“We didn’t play well as a team, (but) we have a very different team then in terms of personnel. He (Jacobs) got me last time, but I am looking forward to playing my role on him this week.”
Quietly-spoken and understated off the field, Nankervis is a competitive beast on it, albeit smaller than most of the ruckmen in the competition, at 199cm.
“I just love competing,” he said. “I know I don’t have the great athleticism that some of these other ruckman have, but I try to use that competitive edge as much as I can.”
He and Jack Riewoldt will be aiming to carry on an old tradition of Tigers recruited out of Tasmania going on to win premierships with the club. At least one native of Tassie has played in each of Richmond’s five flags from 1967.
“There’s a couple of boys out of Tassie, so there will definitely be some support down there,” Nankervis said.
He grew up in Georgetown, in northeast Tasmania, and played his junior football there before playing with the town’s senior team as a 17-year-old. “You learn a lot ... it was awesome, the whole town was supporting us,” he recalled.
“Then I moved to North Launceston and had a few years there.”
He was overlooked for the 2012 draft, but Sydney gave him his chance a year later when it drafted him as pick 35. He played 12 games with the Swans in 2015-16, but couldn’t quite cement the regular role he craved.
His parents, Kingsley and Sharon, and brother, Corey, have now moved to Melbourne, and he is relishing the chance to be back living with them after being in Sydney for three years.
He is thriving in working with the midfield group. “To get anywhere near ‘Cotch’ (Trent Cotchin) and ‘Dusty’ (Martin) is unbelievable to watch,” he said.
“The way Trent has led this year has been superb. He is a really good talker, but the way he leads on the field is incredible.”
“And Dustin is a superstar of the competition. As far as midfield depth goes, we have Dion (Prestia) and Josh Caddy, as well as Shane Edwards, and ‘Grigga’ (Shaun Grigg), who have had good years.”
He can barely believe that 12 months after sitting in the stands watching the Swans lose last year’s Grand Final, he will be there for the first bounce on Saturday.
“We know we have to be at our absolute best, but we know our best is good enough to match it with anyone,” he said.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-ruckman-toby-nankveris-says-he-is-ready-for-another-shot-at-crows-big-man-sam-jacobs/news-story/f5514db99629c3427a21cc40b98aabd8
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GF parade a different beast for Nank
afl.com.au
29 September 2017
THIS time last year, Toby Nankervis was in the same position he was on Friday morning – sitting in the back of a ute, waiting to be driven down Spring Street to the MCG as part of the Grand Final parade festivities.
But Nankervis was wearing a Sydney Swans polo, surrounded by red and white balloons. His ute was at the back of the line. He was an emergency, and would not get to play in the 2016 Grand Final.
Fast-forward a year, and Nankervis was wearing yellow and black, a guaranteed starter in Saturday's Grand Final, sitting next to unlucky teammate and fellow ruckman Shaun Hampson.
"It is pretty amazing, the turnaround," Nankervis said.
"I didn't put too many expectations on the year, but it's pretty amazing how it's happened."
Nankervis was grateful for the opportunity to play on the last Saturday in September.
"The journey we've had as a group, it means so much if we could get the job done tomorrow, but there's such a way to go before that.
"I'm just looking forward to getting through this and preparing for the game and getting stuck into the Crows, hopefully."
Nankervis wore a protective guard around his pinky finger on his left hand but when asked about it, grinned and said it was nothing to worry about.
The ruckman played seven games last year and was omitted before the preliminary final to allow Kurt Tippett to return from a broken jaw.
At the 2016 Grand Final parade, Nankervis told AFL.com.au while it was an odd feeling to be involved in the festivities as an emergency, it was still a good opportunity to soak it up.
"It's good to be involved in it, but it's disappointing not to be selected in the team," he said.
"[Coach John Longmire] said with Kurt [Tippett] coming back, it's just one of those things in footy, where it comes to this time of year blokes have to miss out. It's disappointing, but there's not much I can do about it.
"The blokes we've got around here, the coaches and players, it's easy to keep positive for them. They make it a lot easier."
Twelve months later, Nankervis will be the one lining up for the opening bounce on Grand Final day.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-29/gf-parade-a-different-beast-for-nank-this-year
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Tigers cult figure Toby Nankervis toast of Richmond grand final victory
Niall Seewang
ESPN Associate Editor
Oct, 2017
Just 12 months after harbouring doubts as to whether he had what it took to play AFL football, cult figure Toby Nankervis was the toast of Richmond after playing a key role in his team's drought-breaking premiership triumph.
The 23-year-old big man fought an engaging battle against one of Adelaide's key weapons, premier ruckman Sam Jacobs, breaking even or possibly even shading his more heralded opponent in his finest game in yellow and black.
His 18 possessions, three tackles and 28 hit-outs helped the Tigers win the crucial clearance battle on the way to an emphatic 48-point win at the MCG on Saturday.
It capped an incredible debut season at Punt Road for Nankervis, who crossed from Sydney at the end of last season after struggling for opportunities with the Swans.
The end to his days in Sydney were heartbreaking, with Nankervis watching on as a grand final emergency during the Swans' upset loss to the Western Bulldogs. He'd been dropped for the preliminary final against Geelong despite playing well in the semifinal victory against Adelaide the week previous, and as understudy to Kurt Tippett, never regained his place in the team.
Desperate for opportunity, Nankervis requested a trade and landed at the Tigers for a third-round draft pick. It looms an absolute bargain buy for Richmond, with the talented Tasmanian playing 24 of a possible 25 games for the season and saving his best for the biggest stage of all.
Wearing a broad grin and holding a cold beer in the Richmond change rooms post-match, Nankervis admitted he doubted himself as his time at Sydney drew to a close.
"I played [in the] the semifinal, and played OK [but then] missed out on the prelim which hurt, and then the grand final too," he said. "There were times after that when I thought 'am I ever going to play in a grand final? Am I ever actually going to be good enough to play AFL?'
"But I'm a resilient character though and it's a great feeling now."
Nankervis spoke to several clubs when he decided to depart the Swans but said he was impressed by Richmond coach Damien Hardwick's honesty when they discussed a potential trade.
He paid tribute to veteran big man Ivan Maric, whom Nankervis kept out of the senior team all year - "I've got no doubt I wouldn't be here without big 'Ivvy'"- and added he was confident of improving even further next season and beyond.
"There's no promises in football - 'Dimma' told me straight away 'I can't guarantee you a game but I like the way you go about it - [if] you come here and work hard there's an opportunity for you'," Nankervis said.
"So I worked my arse off in the pre-season and ... really improved throughout the year and I think I've got so much improvement left. I think I've played 30-odd [36] games and to win a premiership now is just unbelievable."
Unbelievable it was, especially considering the Tigers were under so much pressure after missing the finals last year that Hardwick almost lost his job. Add to that a premiership drought dating back to 1980, and the fact before this season the Tigers had not won a final since 2001, and most weren't expecting the Tigers to challenge for the title any time soon.
Hardwick admitted post-match coaching a premiership so soon after surviving the axe after a disappointing 2016 was beyond his wildest dreams.
"I was confident that if we played our best we'd make finals," the now-premiership coach said.
"If you had have asked me whether we'd be sitting up here, collecting medals and a premiership cup, I'd say 'you're kidding yourself'."
Nankervis echoed his coach's thoughts, although he added the group started believing something special was brewing after about two-thirds of the season had passed.
"We didn't put any limits on ourselves - we knew our best was good enough but it probably took until about Round 16 or 17 for us to believe [we could win a premiership]," he said. "But we ... played some massive games of footy and here we are."
http://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/20868930
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Our recruit of the year
Best trade we've done in years, cost us basically nothing and we got a 10 year player :thumbsup
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His 18 possessions, three tackles and 28 hit-outs helped the Tigers win the crucial clearance battle on the way to an emphatic 48-point win at the MCG on Saturday.
Gee 18 possession in one game, who would have thought a ruck man could do that
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Is he really a cult figure?
Id say just a damn good contributor.
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Our recruit of the year
Best trade we've done in years, cost us basically nothing and we got a 10 year player :thumbsup
Let's just hope we find another ruckman to give him a chop out so he doesn't get run into the ground like Maric.
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His 18 possessions, three tackles and 28 hit-outs helped the Tigers win the crucial clearance battle on the way to an emphatic 48-point win at the MCG on Saturday.
Gee 18 possession in one game, who would have thought a ruck man could do that
Is he a good trainer though?
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His 18 possessions, three tackles and 28 hit-outs helped the Tigers win the crucial clearance battle on the way to an emphatic 48-point win at the MCG on Saturday.
Gee 18 possession in one game, who would have thought a ruck man could do that
We’ll be having none of that at Richmond, thanks.
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I'd like to know his hands to knee ratio before I comment
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Does he sign autographs in the car park?
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Does he rub supporters heads?
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i know him well. drinks bourbon n coke.
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Our recruit of the year
Best trade we've done in years, cost us basically nothing and we got a 10 year player :thumbsup
:cheers Love this guy!
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Impressive stats for a midfielder let alone a ruckman :clapping.
Nankervis' Richmond rankings
No. 3 for tackles
No. 4 for centre clearances
No. 4 for one-percenters
No. 5 for clearances
No. 5 for contested marks
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-01-11/premiership-tigers-key-numbers-toby-nankervis
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Impressive stats for a midfielder let alone a ruckman :clapping.
Nankervis' Richmond rankings
No. 3 for tackles
No. 4 for centre clearances
No. 4 for one-percenters
No. 5 for clearances
No. 5 for contested marks
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-01-11/premiership-tigers-key-numbers-toby-nankervis
Stuffing unbelievable, should be knighted for his service to the RFC despite only being here for one year
I am sure some posters were just doing the biggest trolling by their Hammer support
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Is Hammer still in the list ??
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Is Hammer still in the list ??
Yep. :banghead
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An absolute gun.
No flag without him.
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no words what a stuffing gun
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he goes down and we are stufffffed
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Clearly he didn't get the memo. Our ruckmen are not meant to do any of those things.
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Clearly he didn't get the memo. Our ruckmen are not meant to do any of those things.
One stat that wasn't reported was how many knee hunches Nank completes
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Clearly he didn't get the memo. Our ruckmen are not meant to do any of those things.
One stat that wasn't reported was how many knee hunches Nank completes
I think he needs a stint in the magoos until he can full body cramp.
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Clearly he didn't get the memo. Our ruckmen are not meant to do any of those things.
One stat that wasn't reported was how many knee hunches Nank completes
I think he needs a stint in the magoos until he can full body cramp.
Undoubtably
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I just hope the club has learnt that no who the ruckman is, he needs a chop-out at some stage.
I really do believe that we drove Maric into the ground. I hope we don't do the same to Nank.
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I just hope the club has learnt that no who the ruckman is, he needs a chop-out at some stage.
I really do believe that we drove Maric into the ground. I hope we don't do the same to Nank.
Ummmmm if 2017 is anything to go by then no they haven't learnt anything
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I just hope the club has learnt that no who the ruckman is, he needs a chop-out at some stage.
I really do believe that we drove Maric into the ground. I hope we don't do the same to Nank.
Ummmmm if 2017 is anything to go by then no they haven't learnt anything
Yep, and that concerns me.
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Why do you think they recruited CJ with a high pick? ;)
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Clearly he didn't get the memo. Our ruckmen are not meant to do any of those things.
One stat that wasn't reported was how many knee hunches Nank completes
I think he needs a stint in the magoos until he can full body cramp.
We need Graham back in a development role
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Aren't the poor Swans is a bind
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-07/huge-blow-for-swans-with-ruckman-naismith-to-miss-2018
Shame they let a premiership ruckman go for practically nothing, and unlike Morton Nank actually contributed to the premiership
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Normally I like your contributions but not this time. Morton was okay on grand final day for them and earnt his spot. You can't take his medal away :shh
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Mitch, is that you?
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Nank was really good last night. The big fella can get off the ground too.
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Mitch, is that you?
Look, you don't get games in a finals series, kick a few big ones in the GF and then be considered someone who didn't contribute :shh
You have nothing to be bitter about, Willy no B. Just enjoy the ride the RFC is taking us on :shh
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Nank's speccie last night: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-03-08/jlt-2-nankervis-flies-high
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Nankervis finished with 21 disposals, including 13 contested possessions, five clearances, four marks, an equal game-high seven tackles, seven score involvements, 13 pressure acts and 17 hit-outs.
He wants to become a viable option up forward for the team to complement what he provides in the ruck.
“Hopefully I can add that to my game the next couple of years, the ability to go forward. That’s what the good ruckmen do,” Nankervis told ‘Fox Footy’.
Read more: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-03-08/nank-eyes-next-playing-phase
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Nankervis finished with 21 disposals, including 13 contested possessions, five clearances, four marks, an equal game-high seven tackles, seven score involvements, 13 pressure acts and 17 hit-outs.
Stuff me that was our season output from another ruckman who shall remain nameless
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Nankervis finished with 21 disposals, including 13 contested possessions, five clearances, four marks, an equal game-high seven tackles, seven score involvements, 13 pressure acts and 17 hit-outs.
Stuff me that was our season output from another ruckman who shall remain nameless
But does he train well?
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Nankervis finished with 21 disposals, including 13 contested possessions, five clearances, four marks, an equal game-high seven tackles, seven score involvements, 13 pressure acts and 17 hit-outs.
Stuff me that was our season output from another ruckman who shall remain nameless
But does he train well?
Thankfully he does :thumbsup
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Nankervis finished with 21 disposals, including 13 contested possessions, five clearances, four marks, an equal game-high seven tackles, seven score involvements, 13 pressure acts and 17 hit-outs.
Stuff me that was our season output from another ruckman who shall remain nameless
But does he train well?
Thankfully he does :thumbsup
How do you know :shh
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Watson challenges Richmond big man to step up
By SEN
7 April 2018
With Hawthorn ruckman Ben McEvoy in irresistible form, AFL legend Tim Watson says his battle with Richmond counterpart Toby Nankervis will play a pivotal role in deciding Sunday’s blockbuster at the MCG.
The 28-year-old was dominant during the Hawks one point victory over Geelong, amassing 43 hit outs and a goal, and with the reigning premiers normally going with the one ruckman, the former Essendon captain says Nankervis will need dig deep to compete for the entire game.
“He destroyed Geelong last weekend, they didn’t have a recognised ruckman against him,” Watson said on SEN Breakfast.
“Nankervis up against him, I reckon it’s going to be a real pivotal battle to this game.
“I don’t know long they can afford to leave Nankervis off the ground because it really weakens that part of their game, and McEvoy has a massive engine, and almost capable of going 95-100 percent of the game.”
The Tigers have named inexperienced ruckman Mabior Chol among their extended bench, and SEN footy analyst Daisy Pearce believes it would not be a surprise to see him named just to provide a contest when Nankervis is off the ground.
Chol’s only senior appearance came in Richmond’s 113 point loss to Sydney in Round 23, 2016.
“He (McEvoy) was outstanding last week, and probably only behind Tom Mitchell for best player on the ground,” Pearce said.
“(Damien) Hardwick this week has almost conceded he needs to start looking at a second ruck option. When you look at their ins, and it’s an extended bench, the one he is brought in is Mabior Chol, who would be more of an athletic forward who has played in the ruck.
“It would be a big ask even if he does bring that second ruck option, because McEvoy has nearly been the best ruck in the competition for the past two years.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/04/06/watson-challenges-richmond-big-man-to-step-up/
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Nank the tank is a jet and will give us good use of the ball from hit outs. Up to the midfield to be switched on
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Lazy 29 possessions for the recruit of the Century
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Lazy 29 possessions for the recruit of the Century
10 marks and big ears had no impact
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Very important in the last quarter, great game by the Nanktank.
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Old school rucking today especially in the last. Brilliant by Nank :clapping.
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Very important in the last quarter, great game by the Nanktank.
Bloody oath. Took a few really critical marks to thwart the Pies just when they might have been able to mount a challenge.
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Beat Grundy today
Amazing last qtr
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Nank among the AFL's elite ruckmen: Dimma
Dinny Navaratnam
afl.com.au
Apr 29, 2018 8:04PM
UNFASHIONABLE Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis should be considered among the competition's elite in his position, coach Damien Hardwick says.
Nankervis had a tough task on Collingwood counterpart Brodie Grundy and finished with 17 hit-outs to the Magpie's 33, and was losing the battle early.
However, he improved as the game wore on and played a mammoth hand in the final term to post career-highs in disposals (29), marks (10) and inside-50s (seven), helping the Tigers to a 43-point victory at the MCG.
"I nearly had a heart attack when Nank had 29 possessions. Bloody hell. I thought Nank was terrific," Hardwick said.
"Don't get me wrong, Grundy's a fantastic player as well. I know people speak about the (Max) Gawns and the (Todd) Goldsteins and Grundy – I'm pumped we've got our bloke.
"He just competes. He's like another midfielder in there. Does he get beaten in ruck contests? Yeah. Does he give everything? Absolutely.
"He's a fantastic player and a fantastic person. He's been a godsend for our footy club."
Not that the lack of attention would bother the former Swan, who slipped to No.35 in the 2013 NAB AFL Draft before being traded at the end of 2016 in an exchange for a third-round selection.
"(Grundy) has (been in good form) but our guy's been doing the same. He goes a little bit unheralded, which he likes. He's very low-key but he's very highly regarded within our system," Hardwick said.
Ivan Soldo will likely come in for a few games to ease the load on Nankervis, as he did last year when he played seven games.
Not that Hardwick is looking forward to making that call.
"Soldo's been in terrific form down at the lower level. Mabior Chol's been very good also. At some stage, we'll probably see them come in," Hardwick said.
"Nank's one of those guys – he loves the work. You (reporter) can ring up and tell him that he's playing forward."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-29/nank-among-the-afls-elite-ruckmen-dimma
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Beat Grundy today
Amazing last qtr
Was bloody unbelievable. 13 possessions in the last quarter and clunked so many marks I lost count.
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Amazing game by the tank.
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Love him
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Once again we lost the hit outs comfortably but won the clearances and contested possessions comfortably. Don’t want to hear anyone complaining that nank is getting beaten in the ruck because he is an absolute beast around the ground!!!
I am in favour of bringing in a second key forward to take the ruck contests while nank is off the ground and also the forward 50 ones while nank sets up behind play. Maybe we can get someone via free agency at the end of the year.....
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He's like Maric at his best.....but better.... :shh
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Reckon Grundy had the better of it for 2 1/2 quarters.Thought both played really well and both enabled their mids to stand tall.
I may be wrong but thought Grundy got a knock to his leg in the third and Nank got on top.
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I may be wrong but thought Grundy got a knock to his leg in the third and Nank got on top.
Is that you Bucks?
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:lol
FIGJAM
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I may be wrong but thought Grundy got a knock to his leg in the third and Nank got on top.
Is that you Bucks?
Na wish i had his ability as a player, Not sold on him as a coach in fact like most tiger supporters think hes been lucky to survive.
In this case though was just being as objective and as impartial as i can be.If you blokes cant take the blinkers off and do the same well so be it take the pee who gives a toss.
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I may be wrong but thought Grundy got a knock to his leg in the third and Nank got on top.
Is that you Bucks?
Na wish i had his ability as a player, Not sold on him as a coach in fact like most tiger supporters think hes been lucky to survive.
In this case though was just being as objective and as impartial as i can be.If you blokes cant take the blinkers off and do the same well so be it take the pee who gives a toss.
Sorry, couldn't resist the obvious joke.
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I may be wrong but thought Grundy got a knock to his leg in the third and Nank got on top.
Is that you Bucks?
Na wish i had his ability as a player, Not sold on him as a coach in fact like most tiger supporters think hes been lucky to survive.
In this case though was just being as objective and as impartial as i can be.If you blokes cant take the blinkers off and do the same well so be it take the pee who gives a toss.
Sorry, couldn't resist the obvious joke.
All good im used to it.Surprised more of the nuff nuffs didnt jump all over it.
On Toby. He had a great game not knocking him. Always competes and nearly always does well around the ground and at contests both in the air and on the ground.
Grundy has stated he had shin soreness in the second and may not be available against Brisbane. Ive had shin splints and they are debilitating.If Collingwood hve half a brain they will rest him.
Was just being honest i thought Grundy clearly won the contest in the first half but was clearly hobbling around in the second half. Big Toby like the good player he is made him pay and took advantage of the situation.
the tank always competes and always gives us something that is never up for question.
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who let the gimp back in?
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who let the gimp back in?
:lol
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I may be wrong but thought Grundy got a knock to his leg in the third and Nank got on top.
Is that you Bucks?
Na wish i had his ability as a player, Not sold on him as a coach in fact like most tiger supporters think hes been lucky to survive.
In this case though was just being as objective and as impartial as i can be.If you blokes cant take the blinkers off and do the same well so be it take the pee who gives a toss.
Sorry, couldn't resist the obvious joke.
All good im used to it.Surprised more of the nuff nuffs didnt jump all over it.
Everyone is well aware of what you are trying to do so we just ignore you
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I may be wrong but thought Grundy got a knock to his leg in the third and Nank got on top.
Is that you Bucks?
Na wish i had his ability as a player, Not sold on him as a coach in fact like most tiger supporters think hes been lucky to survive.
In this case though was just being as objective and as impartial as i can be.If you blokes cant take the blinkers off and do the same well so be it take the pee who gives a toss.
Sorry, couldn't resist the obvious joke.
All good im used to it.Surprised more of the nuff nuffs didnt jump all over it.
Everyone is well aware of what you are trying to do so we just ignore you
Well your doing such a good job of it arent ya. Lmfao.
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Pack it in, peg leg.
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After eight rounds, Nankervis is ranked third among Tigers players for clearances, third for centre clearances and third for contested possessions.
The Richmond premiership ruckman has 30 clearances, Cotchin has 37 and Martin, 40.
He has 17 centre clearances, Cotchin, 18 and Martin, 30.
And he has 83 contested possessions compared to Martin’s 87 and Cotchin’s 98.
Overall this season, Nankervis is averaging 18.5 disposals per match, 4.4 marks, 3.9 clearances, 3.9 tackles and 22.1 hit-outs.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-05-14/nank-ranks-highly
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After eight rounds, Nankervis is ranked third among Tigers players for clearances, third for centre clearances and third for contested possessions.
The Richmond premiership ruckman has 30 clearances, Cotchin has 37 and Martin, 40.
He has 17 centre clearances, Cotchin, 18 and Martin, 30.
And he has 83 contested possessions compared to Martin’s 87 and Cotchin’s 98.
Overall this season, Nankervis is averaging 18.5 disposals per match, 4.4 marks, 3.9 clearances, 3.9 tackles and 22.1 hit-outs.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-05-14/nank-ranks-highly
That's outrageous
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Big 4th quarter player too :thumbsup
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Nank has replaced Grigg
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Mick Malthouse names the five most influential players in the AFL
Mick Malthouse,
Herald Sun
May 27, 2018
The influence I’m interested in is the type of player who won’t win the awards or even necessarily the accolades, but whose sheer presence makes their side a better team.
A player of influence brings his teammates into the game, and takes the heat off the stars to allow them to shine.
The five players I’m naming here are the reasons their teams are winning and heading towards finals.
QUIET ACHIEVER - TOBY NANKERVIS
But if I’m to name just one more influential player, then it’s Richmond’s Toby Nankervis.
In a side with Dustin Martin, Alex Rance and Jack Riewoldt, his name isn’t often mentioned in the same breath, but Nankervis is the quiet achiever at Richmond, and he is as highly important to the team as its stars are.
He is a mobile big man, with a strong mark and a good shot on goal. An aggressive tackler, hardworking and completely team oriented.
Ruckman Shaun Hampson hasn’t been available to play senior football for over 12-months with a back injury, so the Tigers’ experienced ruck stocks are limited and Nankervis’ back up is the190cm tall Shaun Grigg — which basically means all the ruck work has fallen to him.
His ability to play as a lone ruckman allows Richmond to field an extra runner.
His demolition job of Grundy was the reason for the Tigers’ dominance in that Round 6 match, and proof that the Tigers are a much better team when Nankervis is in full swing.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeHjVKTU8AAzuOW.jpg)
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/super-rankings/mick-malthouse-names-the-five-most-influential-players-in-the-afl/news-story/3bc491efc628f9c2fbc04aa2065c1fb6
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Was important around the ground particularly helped out in defence. Took some very strong marks under pressure.
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Really is like an extra mid around the ground and is involved with many link ups. :clapping
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I am not used to ruckman from RFC being effective
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Toby tries some 'tricks' to counter ruck foes
Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
Jun 8, 2018
WHEN you're an undersized ruckman, you naturally have to find an alternative to bashing the ball out of stoppages to make an impact.
At 199cm, that's exactly what Richmond's Toby Nankervis has done this year to become a weapon in the centre square.
The former Swan is ranked 11th in the competition for winning the first possession from the centre bounce.
What makes that feat more remarkable is the fact he's the best-ranked ruckman in that lot, with midfielders Tom Mitchell, Nat Fyfe, Patrick Cripps, Dustin Martin, Josh Kennedy (Sydney), Ben Cunnington, Lachie Neale, Bryce Gibbs, Luke Parker and Nathan Jones ahead of him.
"I don't think it's something I've consciously worked on," Nankervis told AFL.com.au this week.
"I have to have a few more tricks than blokes that are a bit taller and can jump a bit more.
"I've got to use a few of my tricks in the centre bounce."
From this year's best-performing ruckmen, Nankervis is the same height as Stef Martin; the rest of the field measure above them.
Aaron Sandilands (211cm), Jarrod Witts (209cm), Max Gawn (208cm) and Brodie Grundy (203cm) are among those with a significant height advantage.
It's why Nankervis has identified the need to specialise in what he can do around the ground rather than focus solely on what happens when in a one-on-one tussle with a fellow big man.
This season, he's winning more possessions (his average from last year is up from 14.7 per game to 17.7) and he's taking more contested marks.
"That's a massive part of the way we want to play at Richmond," he said.
"I think it's just a bit of confidence that I've got from last year, playing some senior footy, and some natural improvement I think."
But with more involvement comes the natural risk of giving away more free kicks.
Nankervis has given away the most free kicks in the competition this season, with a total of 31, ahead of Cripps (29) and Ben Jacobs (27).
He said he was working on why he gets penalised so much for holding the man, with his other prolific crime holding on to a player too long after laying a tackle.
"'Dimma' has mentioned it a couple of times," he said.
"It's not something I'm proud of but something I have to obviously manage.
"It is frustrating at times and something I have to continually work on every week."
Nankervis said he loves the challenge of being the Tigers' lone ruckman in the current side but enjoys the assistance his pinch-hitting support act of Shaun Grigg and Josh Caddy can offer.
He says youngster Ivan Soldo is more than ready to come in and replace him if required, and with an eye to working on his own forward craft, says there's no reason they can't play in the same side this year.
After playing all but one game last season (he missed round seven with a one-game suspension), the 23-year-old isn't planning on needing a scheduled rest outside of the Tigers' round 14 bye.
"I think everyone is a bit tired and sore at this point of the year," he said.
"I've had some massive help from the fitness staff. They've really helped me out through the pre-season and even in the season have managed my loads a bit.
"Touch wood I feel really fit and healthy at the moment so hopefully I can keep that going.
"I managed to get through a season last year … hopefully I can get through this year."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-06-08/toby-tries-some-tricks-to-counter-ruck-foes
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SEN rates Nank as the the tenth best ruckman in the league.
1. Grundy
2. Gawn
3. Naitanui
4. Ryder
5. Stefan Martin
6. McEvoy
7. Kreuzer
8. Goldstein
9. Jarrod Witts
10. Toby Nankervis
The premiership ruckman doesn't have the same hit-out numbers as the others on this list, only averaging 22 per game. It's what he does around the ground, grinding his opponents down and getting plenty of the footy himself that puts him on this list. Nankervis gives the Tigers a toughness and an x-factor in the middle that few other ruckmen on this list provide.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/06/13/top-10-ruckmen-so-far-in-2018/
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Kruezer at his best is in the top 3-4 rucks no qualms - but hes playing injured this season and has been pretty crap, nowhere near the top 10
On form this season
Grundy
Gawn
NN
Martin
Nankervis
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I'm happy for people to underrate Nank. The guy is a jet with around the ground player. He is like the bizarro version of Hampson. Concedes the tap outs but kills it with his tackles and getting involved with general play. His kicking is pretty good too. Almost unruckman like
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Had an awesome game tonight. Easily beat Sinclair all night a I reckon by the last quarter he was to scared to compete against Nank the tank.
He might not win the taps or even hit them to advantage but he is an absolute bull hitting the opposition midfield at every opportunity with big bone crunching tackles, you can see their midfield wince in pain as he pounds them at the stoppage.
Still a kid but a mans man that loves to hurt people and can take a nice grab when required.
Great game Nank! :clapping
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In his 50th AFL game (38 with Richmond and 12 for Sydney), Nankervis finished with 18 disposals, four marks, three clearances, three rebound-50s, a game-high 10 tackles and his season-high total of 41 hit-outs. Sinclair, in comparison, had 10 disposals, one mark, five tackles and 39 hit-outs.
After 15 rounds of season 2018, Nankervis is averaging 16.8 disposals, 4.1 marks, 3.3 clearances, 3.9 tackles and 24.1 hit-outs per game.
Those statistical numbers stack up well against the very best ruckmen going around in the competition . . . Collingwood’s Brodie Grundy averages 21.0 disposals, 4.0 marks, 5.1 clearances, 5.1 tackles and 38.6 hit-outs, while Melbourne’s Max Gawn averages 16.8 disposals, 4.6 marks, 2.5 clearances, 2.9 tackles and 47.1 hit-outs.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-07-02/you-can-bank-on-nank
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Man just 50 games? What a beast of a man! Bring on the next 50!!!!
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Big Nanks goes ok off the field as well. Sat next to his girlfriend and Dad on Friday night. Woweeee
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Big Nanks goes ok off the field as well. Sat next to his girlfriend and Dad on Friday night. Woweeee
His dad went alright ?
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Big Nanks goes ok off the field as well. Sat next to his girlfriend and Dad on Friday night. Woweeee
His dad went alright ?
Each to their own
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Will be AA ruckman one day. Will be the best in the league sooner than the experts think. I personally think he’s better the Gawn now.
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Big Nanks goes ok off the field as well. Sat next to his girlfriend and Dad on Friday night. Woweeee
His dad went alright ?
Obviously. He spat out Toby.
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Got mostly pantsed in the ruck but had influence around the ground where Grundy had next to none
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Got mostly pantsed in the ruck but had influence around the ground where Grundy had next to none
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Grundy had 23 possessions and was dynamic around the ground. Nank tried hard and never gave up and did some important things to help us win, but he was definitely beaten by Grundy.
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Got mostly pantsed in the ruck but had influence around the ground where Grundy had next to none
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Grundy had 23 possessions and was dynamic around the ground. Nank tried hard and never gave up and did some important things to help us win, but he was definitely beaten by Grundy.
Well there you go, wouldn’t have picked him with 23 possies, still think Nank was better
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Got mostly pantsed in the ruck but had influence around the ground where Grundy had next to none
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Grundy had 23 possessions and was dynamic around the ground. Nank tried hard and never gave up and did some important things to help us win, but he was definitely beaten by Grundy.
Well there you go, wouldn’t have picked him with 23 possies, still think Nank was better
Grundy tore us a new one in the third quarter. Don’t know if nank copped a knock but he seemed to be taking longer spells than usual leaving grigga in the ruck for longer periods. Think it was a combo of that and our kids being down that kept the pies in it.
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Blue collar battler got out-classed by an A-grade ruckman.
Still goes to show that having a bit of heart is 80% of the job...
Still...makes you wonder what the team could be like if we had a genuine A-grade ruck like Grundy, Gawn etc. Throw Lynch in there and wow...
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Got mostly pantsed in the ruck but had influence around the ground where Grundy had next to none
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Grundy had 23 possessions and was dynamic around the ground. Nank tried hard and never gave up and did some important things to help us win, but he was definitely beaten by Grundy.
Well there you go, wouldn’t have picked him with 23 possies, still think Nank was better
Grundy tore us a new one in the third quarter. Don’t know if nank copped a knock but he seemed to be taking longer spells than usual leaving grigga in the ruck for longer periods. Think it was a combo of that and our kids being down that kept the pies in it.
Yes but its also why grundy had zero possessions in the final qtr and nank had 6-7. Managing TOG was why he was rested for longer spells in the 3rd.
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Blue collar battler got out-classed by an A-grade ruckman.
Still goes to show that having a bit of heart is 80% of the job...
Still...makes you wonder what the team could be like if we had a genuine A-grade ruck like Grundy, Gawn etc. Throw Lynch in there and wow...
He was outclassed in tap work but theres nothing new with that, happens nearly every week, definitely wasnt outclassed around the ground, if anything felt he had more impact around the ground. Grundy 4 kicks..
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Nankervis was one of the reasons why we won.
His last quarter was superior to Grundys and that was the game
The issue isn’t nankervis it’s when our plan b is the grigg types against Grundy
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Nankervis was one of the reasons why we won.
His last quarter was superior to Grundys and that was the game
The issue isn’t nankervis it’s when our plan b is the grigg types against Grundy
Agree...
Is Soldo ready?
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Wouldn't mind bringing in Balta to help out Nank and then play him as an extra back against Hawkins.
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Nankervis was one of the reasons why we won.
His last quarter was superior to Grundys and that was the game
The issue isn’t nankervis it’s when our plan b is the grigg types against Grundy
Agree...
Is Soldo ready?
I watched him at the vfl and he looks like he has improved
I don’t watch the vfl often but he has definitely improved. He can only be used to replace nank not play alongside him
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Mick Malthouse says Toby Nankervis is Richmond’s most important player
MICK MALTHOUSE,
Herald Sun
September 16, 2018
HE IS a weapon of mass destruction, but his lone presence also poses a problem for Richmond.
Toby Nankervis, at 199cm tall, isn’t huge by a ruckman’s standards, but his influence on the Tigers and the result of their games is always big.
The problem is, there’s only one of him. Richmond doesn’t have a genuine second ruckman.
Shaun Grigg, 9cm shorter than Nankervis, is the back up and he does a fine job — I certainly don’t want to diminish his ability or his role in the team — but he needs help to cover the big hole left every time Nankervis takes a seat on the interchange bench.
Richmond’s preliminary final opponent will no doubt look at every stoppage Nankervis has gone to compared to when he is off the ground, breaking it down to clearances versus non-clearances, and this may very well be the Tigers’ Achilles heel.
But Richmond’s coaching hierarchy has acknowledged this all year and seems comfortable with the net numbers and how the team copes, which suggests the Tigers are not as hurt on the scoreboard as most people think.
Then again, I don’t think this has been entirely exploited by every opponent.
The Tigers can be exposed at the stoppages in the opposition’s forward line, where Grigg, lacking height, sometimes passes the tap work over to defender David Astbury. It has worked reasonably well for Richmond, but this is where it is most vulnerable to be scored against and where real damage can be done.
The Nank effect
Points diff when on ground + 455
Points diff when off ground + 71
Average time on ground 83%
Points diff on ground (per 100min) +20.6
Points diff off ground (per 100min) +15.8
In contrast, in the Tigers’ forward line Grigg’s stand-in seems to be selected at random which can throw out the opposition ruckman. And often, the Tigers ruck doesn’t even contest the ball, instead becoming an intercept or receiving player at ground level, confusing the defenders further. This often works to Richmond’s advantage.
In the Tigers’ qualifying final win against Hawthorn, Nankervis took part in 65 ruck contests with Grigg, Jack Riewoldt, Daniel Rioli and Astbury combining for another 32. Twice the Tigers didn’t have anyone contest the ruck.
For the 83 per cent of game time that Nankervis plays, his responsibility and reliability factor is incredible. Enough to make him the Tigers’ most important player.
His mobility allows him to follow up well in the middle, he can take a mark deep in defence, or get forward and kick a goal. He is a wonderful team player and just gets involved a lot.
Richmond’s style of bullocking the ball forward at all cost and the preparedness of its players to get numbers to the ball is the biggest challenge for the opposition to counter, and it all begins with Nankervis.
One has to remember that this technique is as much about commitment as it is about consistency, to be match winning.
If Richmond’s intensity is not played at 100 per cent, or if it’s met head on by an opponent, it can be deeply flawed, as GWS displayed in Round 17 when it was able to clear the ball out and over the top of the Richmond backline for a tight win. Incidentally, West Coast was also very effective at this in Round 9, beating the Tigers by 47 points.
But the Tigers’ ferocity against Hawthorn in the qualifying final was extraordinary. The Hawks simply couldn’t stand up to the heat they faced all over the ground.
As Richmond’s winning streak at the MCG mounts (it sits at 22), it gets closer to a conclusion at some stage. I’m just not convinced it will happen this year.
And Nankervis is the key to ensuring the record remains intact.
In a team with standouts like Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin, Alex Rance and Jack Riewoldt, Nankervis is singularly the most important player when it comes to Richmond’s back-to-back flag chances.
Nic Naitanui is possibly the league’s best ruckman, purely because of his athleticism, but without him the Eagles have covered his loss with Scott Lycett and Nathan Vardy working in tandem. Against Collingwood’s Brodie Grundy in the qualifying final, they had 21 combined fewer hit-outs than the Magpies, but the clearances were virtually even so there was no distinct advantage for the Pies.
In the other qualifying final, Nankervis had 27 hit-outs against Hawthorn’s Ben McEvoy and Jonathan Ceglar who combined for 55 taps, but again the clearances were similar, with the Hawks on top 43-42. Richmond stayed in the game and eventually came out on top.
In 2010, Darren Jolly was our missing link at Collingwood. Big, strong, experienced, hardworking and well liked by his teammates, in his first year at the club Jolly became our premiership X-factor. I’m not sure we would have won without him.
Similarly in 1992 with the Eagles, Paul Harding’s arrival at the club was vital to our premiership chances. Basically, we needed his height, strength and ability in the centre to win the Grand Final.
Essendon great Simon Madden is the only genuine ruckman to win a Norm Smith Medal (1985) but, should Richmond progress, Nankervis may become the second.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/mick-malthouse-says-toby-nankervis-is-richmonds-most-important-player/news-story/c18f1a9d41fd4c296237c410ebd71820
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Thanks Mick for telling us something most of us pn here have known for quite a while :clapping ;D
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Let's not forget who called it first
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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has backed Tigers premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis to yet again rise to the occasion, when he takes on star Collingwood counterpart Brodie Grundy in Friday night’s preliminary final blockbuster at the MCG.
“He has a big job every week, Toby,” Hardwick said.
“He’s an incredible player.
“Every time we ask more of him, he delivers. That’s the sort of player he is.
“He always comes back well after a spell.
“He’s been shouldering the ruck load all year and we’re really confident that he’ll have a good performance.
“He’s going up against, I feel, the best ruckman in the game in Brodie Grundy, but our guy’s not far behind him, I can guarantee you.
“Our blokes love playing with him, and he’ll certainly lead from the front.”
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-09-20/hardwick-to-bank-on-nank
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If Nank can neutralise or beat get the better of Grundy like he did to Sam Jacobs in the Granny last year then it will go a long way to us winning. Last year our midfield really stepped up winning the contested footy in the finals.
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If Nank can neutralise or beat get the better of Grundy like he did to Sam Jacobs in the Granny last year then it will go a long way to us winning. Last year our midfield really stepped up winning the contested footy in the finals.
Agree with this super important tomorrow.Against the hawks we won alot of the contested footy tho.
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Toby Nankervis doesn’t like the spotlight but his past and present teammates reveal the real ‘Nank’
GLENN McFARLANE,
Herald Sun
September 21, 2018
IT’S the Toby Nankervis shuffle ... and it happens after every Richmond win.
Just seconds after the Tigers belt out another stirring rendition of the theme song, Nankervis is invariably the first player to exit the circle, shuffling past the backslappers and the awaiting media, seeking the sanctuary of the players-only section of the changerooms.
It’s there that he feels most ease. Without the glare of the football world on him, with the teammates who trust and admire him.
“He doesn’t hang around,” one insider observed this week when talking about Richmond’s first premiership ruckman since the combative Mark Lee and whom legendary coach Mick Malthouse insists is the club’s most important player in pursuit of back-to-back flags.
Heaven help you, if you get in his way, either there, or in the heat of battle. Just ask BT.
‘Roaming Brian’ Taylor found that out to his detriment after a game against St Kilda this year, when Nankervis brushed him off with his own version of the ‘Don’t Argue’ and shot off a death stare that Julie Bishop would have been happy with.
It was the awkward footy TV moment of the year and those who know him best say that it was “classic Nank”.
The 24-year-old loves the game with passion, but he hates the searing off-field spotlight that it brings even more.
“I couldn’t stop laughing,” former Swans teammate Ted Richards said of his BT moment. “Toby likes to keep to himself, and that’s fair enough.”
His former North Launceston coach and now Brisbane Lions development coach Zane Littlejohn said the humorous aside with Taylor wasn’t Nankervis being rude, it was more about him wanting to maintain that low-key approach that the kid from George Town on the Tamar River has always carried with him.
Nankervis is arguably as important as any of the 88 players who will represent the four preliminary final clubs this weekend - for the role he plays.
But he remains somewhat of an enigma to all but his teammates and close friends. That’s because he doesn’t feel the need to tell his story. His football does it for him.
“He doesn’t care about that sort of stuff (the media),” former teammate and now ruck coach Ivan Maric said of Nankervis.
“When BT tried to interview him, he just wasn’t ready for it. He doesn’t want the spotlight on him. He cares about the team and doesn’t want to talk about himself.”
In an age of social media oversharing and where some players clamber like moths to the spotlight, the quietly-spoken yet fiercely determined Nankervis couldn’t think of anything worse.
Yes, he has an Instagram account, but he has played more AFL games (58 ) than he has posts (30).
Funnily enough, a parody account - Nank_memes - which is run by Richmond devotees, has almost as many followers as the man himself.
Many of those following the mock account include some of his former Sydney teammates, who still have affection for the ruckman who managed only 12 games with the club after being drafted in 2013.
He was an emergency for the Swans in the 2016 Grand Final, but was promised a greater opportunity at Punt Rd.
“Half the Sydney boys follow it,” Richards said of the account.
Ask anyone about Nankervis - he politely declined to take part in this story - and they will instantly refer to the difference between the man and the footballer.
Off the field, he prefers to keep an intensely low profile, mixing with his teammates, and spending time with his family - father Kingsley, mother, Sharon and brother, Corey, who moved to Melbourne when he was traded from Sydney.
He is a member of Brunswick Bowling Club, and loves nothing better than getting out on the rink in the off-season with teammates such as Anthony Miles, Reece Conca and Sam Lloyd
In keeping with his industrious nature, he is an apprentice carpenter, spending his day off each week plying what he hopes will be his future trade.
He uses words only sparingly, even the field, but that changes when he gets a few drinks in him and he has built a reputation of being the life of any ‘Mad Monday’ party.
“Away from the field he’s pretty quiet but as soon as you get some beers into him he pipes up a fair bit. But he’s awesome, a legend,” teammate Nick Vlastuin said.
Richards agrees: “I would say he was always one of the best performers on Mad Monday, he was always fantastic entertainment when he had a few drinks. He’s a great bloke and he loves being a part of the team.”
On the field, Nankervis is as hard as granite, resilient (he has missed two games in his two seasons at Richmond), and ferocious in the contest - even at training sometimes. He thrives on shouldering most of the ruck burden.
Vlastuin sensed that from the first training camp the ruckman went on as a Tiger in early 2017, not long after he opted to leave the Swans.
.“On the field you don’t want to get tackled by him because he’s an absolute beast and tackles to hurt,” Vlastuin told the Herald Sun.
“I remember his first training (session) up at Maroochydore when we first got him. He lined ‘Cotch’ (captain Trent Cotchin) up and just speared him. Everyone was like, ‘F---, do we go in and back up Cotch, or do we whack Nank or what?’”
It was on that same trip that Maric - not dissimilar in his own desire to keep a low profile, and with the same combative nature that made him a Tigers’ cult figure too - realised the bargain the Tigers had claimed in him.
“I could tell immediately that he had a competitive streak,” Maric said.
“Up at Maroochydore, there was a fair bit of pushing and shoving. It was hard and physical. I loved it, and I know he did too. The mutual respect just grew.”
White line fever is at the forefront of everyone’s assessment of Nankervis.
“I think it is an important quality (to have some mongrel),” Maric said.
“Where does that come from? Does it come from your family background, or your experiences, or maybe both?
“I know Toby’s parents are very hard-working people. Then, there was the pain of not being selected for a number of years at Sydney.
“All of that probably added up to the way he plays the game. He’s got that bit of mongrel and it helps.”
In Konrad Marshall’s book, Yellow and Black, it details a moment during a Round 5 game last year when general manager of football and former Tigers’ hard man Neil Balme was taken by one of Nankervis’ crunching pieces of play, saying: ‘Gee, he goes this boy.”
Vlastuin added: “When he does lay someone out, it does lift the whole team. He does give away a few free kicks but we don’t mind that because he’s putting up a contest every time.”
Littlejohn coached Toby and his brother Corey, and noted they were quiet off the field, but had “white line fever” on the ground.
“I just remember one game we played against South Launceston, it was absolutely bucketing down with rain. It wasn’t a big man’s day, but I remember Toby grabbing the game by the scuff of the neck, which was pretty amazing for a young man,” said Littlejohn
“It’s funny, he has that white line fever, but as soon he crosses the white line again, he goes back to being the quiet Tasmanian again.”
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/toby-nankervis-doesnt-like-the-spotlight-but-his-past-and-present-teammates-reveal-the-real-nank/news-story/6d2e2fd4dfd0f77d1f271b372a102112
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Super important today with his work around the ground and bullocking play midfied needs to try and win contested ball to.
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Im confident he'll more than do his bit for us tonight. He gives as good as he gets against Grundy and Grundy knows that :thumbsup
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There’s been a lot of talk already about last night and Nankervis and Grigg etc.
We need a better system no doubt about it but Nankervis is our ruckman he’s no Grundy or Gawn.
If anyone is expecting (as I’ve already read) we just go and get a quality Ruck like Gawn/Grundy and make Nankervis a Ruck/forward I think, is in dream land.
I think Nank is still a great Ruck. He was convincingly beaten last night, it happened. It was an absolute demolition but I don’t blame him. He had a bad one. Maybe he was just cooked.
The real issue is our second Ruck option and using Grigg is just laughable. I know it’s worked for us but how it’s taken this long for a ruckman just to smash it 20-30 metres forward each time Grigg was the opponent gaining valuable territory is beyond me. We all laugh at how it’s worked for so long and why anyone hasn’t exploited this until now is mindboggling.
We need someone other than Grigg.
Balta is potentially good enough to run on the wing pinch hit in the Ruck, take a dangerous tall forward in defence or cause havoc up forward.
It all depends though, he hasn’t the tank yet. But I think this is the bloke that can be future help for the normally reliable workhorse we all know and love.
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Whatever happens Grigg in the ruck cannot happen anymore
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Whatever happens Grigg in the ruck cannot happen anymore
Yep - worked last year with amazing results. 2019 should see the return of another tall to assist Nank.
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Whatever happens Grigg in the ruck cannot happen anymore
Agree. Exposed badly last night when Grigg in ruck.
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Agree it's been hilarious to watch the lack of thinking by other clubs, said it for months if Grigg is in ruck belt it forward or back ward 20m to a spare man running off square and its unstoppable. Grundy did that and we were cooked. Joke was on us.
Just need someone to contest which a 32 year old Grigg can't do. Worked but now its exploited.
Think we need to be careful what we think and say about Nank, he's a bloody good ruckman for a 23 year old, been a monster for us. We can't expect him to be the best ruckman in comp, but against your Gawns, Grundys and Nic Nats he needs assistance better than Grigg
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Agree it's been hilarious to watch the lack of thinking by other clubs, said it for months if Grigg is in ruck belt it forward or back ward 20m to a spare man running off square and its unstoppable. Grundy did that and we were cooked. Joke was on us.
Just need someone to contest which a 32 year old Grigg can't do. Worked but now its exploited.
Think we need to be careful what we think and say about Nank, he's a bloody good ruckman for a 23 year old, been a monster for us. We can't expect him to be the best ruckman in comp, but against your Gawns, Grundys and Nic Nats he needs assistance better than Grigg
^^^this
:clapping
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Agree it's been hilarious to watch the lack of thinking by other clubs, said it for months if Grigg is in ruck belt it forward or back ward 20m to a spare man running off square and its unstoppable. Grundy did that and we were cooked. Joke was on us.
Just need someone to contest which a 32 year old Grigg can't do. Worked but now its exploited.
Think we need to be careful what we think and say about Nank, he's a bloody good ruckman for a 23 year old, been a monster for us. We can't expect him to be the best ruckman in comp, but against your Gawns, Grundys and Nic Nats he needs assistance better than Grigg
^^^this
:clapping
100% agree. Nank is a contested beast, he’s not a Ruck/forward. As I’ve said before we need someone like Balta to replace Grigg.
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Can Lynch ruck? AFAIK he hasn't been used in that capacity much/yet?
Balta has rucked as a junior and in the VFL this year, but he's a young body and rucking in the AFL is a different story - and I think he'd get smashed to bits.
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Can Lynch ruck? AFAIK he hasn't been used in that capacity much/yet?
As the old saying goes, you don't send a Ferrari to plough a field. Especially one coming back from a PCL.
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2016 TRADE REWIND
Richmond Received Toby Nankervis
Sydney Received Pick 46 (Jack Maibaum)
#AFL #AFLTrades
https://twitter.com/aflratings/status/1050890558502096896
Looking back we got Nank effectively for free.
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Happy Halloween
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dq0lY_-VsAAgWwA.jpg)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1057542606362529794
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stuff off with that Seppo crap.... >:(
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lol it isn't seppo poo its an ancient celtic festival. The yanks just hallmarked it.
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Champion Data's ranking of AFL ruckmen. They have Nank as 8th best.
RUCKMEN
1. Brodie Grundy
2. Max Gawn
3. Nic Naitanui
4. Paddy Ryder
5. Ben McEvoy
6. Todd Goldstein
7. Aaron Sandilands
8. Toby Nankervis
9. Stefan Martin
10. Zac Smith
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/champion-data-lists-the-elite-players-at-every-club/news-story/92f95c1e4d33e1c1d032dae352b8babe
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I thought Nank killed McEvoy in the semi final....
Sandilands? How can you be seventh best when you couldn't get on the park?
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One thing for sure is that it's Grundy/Gawn >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NicNat >>>>>>> the rest
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Toby Nankervis in mix for opening round Brownlow votes
The Mercury
25 March 2019
RICHMOND ruckman Toby Nankervis could find himself among the Brownlow votes ... one of the best players on the ground as the Tigers withstood a Carlton comeback.
Paywall: https://www.themercury.com.au/sport/toby-nankervis-in-mix-for-opening-round-brownlow-votes-while-chayce-jones-joins-elusive-club/news-story/388d538b377de057a1e3131ea3b0e074
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He was a colossus on Thursday night. He and Cotchin really dug deep and kept us in.
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Nank ready to challenge top ruck duo
CHRIS CAVANAGH,
Herald Sun
April 12, 2019 4:56pm
Richmond big man Toby Nankervis says he is ready for the challenge of tackling the best ruck combination in the game as the Tigers look to turn around their early-season fortunes.
Nankervis will come up against Port Adelaide pair Scott Lycett and Paddy Ryder when Richmond meets the Power at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Port Adelaide has won the hitout count in each of its first three matches and won the clearances in two of those as a result, losing only to Melbourne in Round 1, 33-30.
The Power ranks second in the competition for hit-outs, hit-outs to advantage and clearances, while Richmond ranks 17th in each of the three categories.
Nankervis said Lycett and Ryder presented a huge challenge but one that both himself and the rest of the midfield group were excited for.
“They’ve definitely been playing some terrific footy and it will be a challenge like every week but I’m just looking forward to the challenge and us as a team bouncing back from last week,” Nankervis said.
Toby Nankervis is ready to take on the Power. Picture: Getty Images
“It’s such an even comp this year. It’s just so close. Especially at Adelaide Oval, it’s always a tough task. But we can’t wait.”
Despite the Tigers making six changes for the clash on the back of a wretched injury run, Nankervis said it was no time to panic after a 1-2 start to the season.
“It is only Round 4 so we’ve got so much time to improve and I feel really confident that we’ll do that,” he said.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-daily-live-rolling-footy-news-from-around-australia-april-12-2019/live-coverage/27fb844697d0403f14fb94e00e0ce29c
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I thought Nank was another senior player who stood up and lead the way on the weekend. He effectively negated Ryder's influence on the game which was a win for us.
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I thought Nank was another senior player who stood up and lead the way on the weekend. He effectively negated Ryder's influence on the game which was a win for us.
And also negated Lycett......
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I thought Nank was another senior player who stood up and lead the way on the weekend. He effectively negated Ryder's influence on the game which was a win for us.
And also negated Lycett......
True YaBB :thumbsup. Nank was up against Port's ruck combo.
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I thought Nank was another senior player who stood up and lead the way on the weekend. He effectively negated Ryder's influence on the game which was a win for us.
And also negated Lycett......
True YaBB :thumbsup. Nank was up against Port's ruck combo.
Thought Balta was more than handy as the back up ruck. Basically nullified the direct hit out to advantage from Port’s ruck combo and when the ball hit the ground he often put pressure on the opposition clearance player so their disposal was also not directed well..... :shh
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I thought Nank was another senior player who stood up and lead the way on the weekend. He effectively negated Ryder's influence on the game which was a win for us.
And also negated Lycett......
True YaBB :thumbsup. Nank was up against Port's ruck combo.
Thought Balta was more than handy as the back up ruck. Basically nullified the direct hit out to advantage from Port’s ruck combo and when the ball hit the ground he often put pressure on the opposition clearance player so their disposal was also not directed well..... :shh
Agree with this :clapping
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I thought Nank was another senior player who stood up and lead the way on the weekend. He effectively negated Ryder's influence on the game which was a win for us.
And also negated Lycett......
True YaBB :thumbsup. Nank was up against Port's ruck combo.
Thought Balta was more than handy as the back up ruck. Basically nullified the direct hit out to advantage from Port’s ruck combo and when the ball hit the ground he often put pressure on the opposition clearance player so their disposal was also not directed well..... :shh
The new Grigg
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Champion Data has Nankervis as the 5th worst kick in the AFL.
AFL's worst kicks (via Champion Data)
Player Kick rating (min. 30 kicks)
Jack Viney -18%
Paddy Dow -17%
Wil Powell -15%
Jack Steele -14%
Toby Nankervis -13%
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/carlton/carltons-no-3-draft-pick-paddy-dows-impact-being-hampered-by-kicking-inefficiency/news-story/469f4ae6e7d28eafc06c5520a039995b
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Time for CCJ & Chol #duddelist :shh
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That’s surprising, I always thought he was a good kick for a big fella.
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That’s surprising, I always thought he was a good kick for a big fella.
Probably due to him playing like a rover most of the time and under the pump when he is kicking
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Yeah he gets a lot of scrub kicks out of congestion. He’s generally a good field kick for his size.
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Malthouse rates Nank as the 3rd best ruckman in the league.
Mick Malthouse’s top eight ruckmen/ruck combinations.
1. Brodie Grundy (Coll) Age: 25, Games: 112
2. Max Gawn (Melb) 27, 103
3. Toby Nankervis (Rich) 24, 63
At No.3 is the man who set up the Tigers’ premiership win, Toby Nankervis. He is not No.1 in any key stat I’ve mentioned, but he is thereabouts in all of them. He also carries the hope of Richmond supporters on his shoulders this season, but I fear for a lone ruckman when the odds are stacked against him to play out a full year. He will need assistance, just as Grundy has Mason Cox and Gawn now has Braydon Preuss.
4. Jarrod Witts (GC) 26, 84
5. Shane Mumford (GWS) 32, 174
6. Ben McEvoy/Jon Ceglar (Haw) 29, 28 / 191,65
7. Tom Hickey/Nathan Vardy (WC) 28, 27 / 83, 61
8. Rowan Marshall (St K) 23 16
(All numbers at end of Round 4)
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/mick-malthouse-rates-the-most-influential-ruckmen-in-the-afl/news-story/783f9a4fc029560d76eedd455fc485b9
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I’d put Mummy at 1 at the moment.
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Up there tonight. Thought Nank had a great game and lead the way in the ruck.
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Nank's missing due to soreness seems to be going under the radar. He's only just come back from a lengthy layoff and shouldn't have general soreness after just 2 VFL games and one AFL game (even in the wet). Hopefully, it's not a flare up of that groin injury :-\. That would make us purely dependent on Soldo and Chol as our ruck combo for the finals.
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Nank's missing due to soreness seems to be going under the radar. He's only just come back from a lengthy layoff and shouldn't have general soreness after just 2 VFL games and one AFL game (even in the wet). Hopefully, it's not a flare up of that groin injury :-\. That would make us purely dependent on Soldo and Chol as our ruck combo for the finals.
I was thinking the same except that Chol could go for Balta.
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Nank's missing due to soreness seems to be going under the radar. He's only just come back from a lengthy layoff and shouldn't have general soreness after just 2 VFL games and one AFL game (even in the wet). Hopefully, it's not a flare up of that groin injury :-\. That would make us purely dependent on Soldo and Chol as our ruck combo for the finals.
I was thinking the same except that Chol could go for Balta.
Leppitsch on 3aw said Nank is missing due to a similar injury (to the one that kept him out i.e. groin). We're trying to manage it.
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Nank's missing due to soreness seems to be going under the radar. He's only just come back from a lengthy layoff and shouldn't have general soreness after just 2 VFL games and one AFL game (even in the wet). Hopefully, it's not a flare up of that groin injury :-\. That would make us purely dependent on Soldo and Chol as our ruck combo for the finals.
I was thinking the same except that Chol could go for Balta.
Leppitsch on 3aw said Nank is missing due to a similar injury (to the one that kept him out i.e. groin). We're trying to manage it.
Hardwick said he tore scar tissue in the adductor area. One week off.
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Barring the unlikely event we reinvent him as defender, he will not finish his career at Richmond... :shh
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Barring the unlikely event we reinvent him as defender, he will not finish his career at Richmond... :shh
Why, because we have some promising talent? Nank is an A grade ruckmen when fit, hasnt had his chance this year due to injuries.
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Barring the unlikely event we reinvent him as defender, he will not finish his career at Richmond... :shh
CCJ is coming :shh
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Burge's update on big Nank:
Toby Nankervis, adductor
"At the Carlton game, Toby played his first game back in the AFL after three weeks in the VFL where we gradually progressed his game time carefully. In the Carlton game, there was a lot of stoppages and it was a little bit wet as well…he noticed late in the game he started to get a little bit sore in that adductor that he previously had injured…We got some scans and he has irritated the scar tissue of the original injury. We thought it would settle fairly quickly but it hasn't, it’s been a bit slower. He’s definitely improved but at this stage he’s unlikely for this week…He’s running at the moment, it’s really the specific ruck contest work that we’ve got to make sure we nail and that he’s strong enough to handle."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-08-20/round-23-injury-update
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Ruckman Toby Nankervis is still battling groin/adductor soreness, stemming back to the injury that saw him miss 11 weeks earlier this year. He was a late withdrawal from the squad last week before the final team was named.
"We probably thought he was a little bit closer at the back-end of last week, but we're no closer to having a solution for it at this stage," Hardwick said.
"He's feeling better, but once again, he's a player who has missed a lot of footy. He's so important to how we want to structure up and how we want to play, so we need to get him back.
"We're fortunate next week the VFL has a game, with the first week of VFL finals, so hopefully he'll put his hand up to play that week.
"Toby's built for finals. He's physical, he's tough, he's hard. We're very fortunate this year that we are playing the two rucks, so we can do the ruck by committee and he can have lesser game time."
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-08-23/we-just-have-to-win-hardwick-keeps-it-simple-for-lions)
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Looking at the other finalists this year, Richmond have Toby Nankervis who returned from a groin injury in round 21 only to suffer more soreness. In the Tigers' premiership year, he was probably one of their most important players. With apologies to Shaun Grigg, their lack of a genuine back-up ruckman meant Nankervis would have been forced to play when he wasn't 100 per cent. But now, with Ivan Soldo and Mabior Chol playing really solid roles, it's a risk the Tigers don't need to take.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/playing-hurt-in-afl-finals-is-a-matter-of-trust-20190829-p52lzh.html
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Should it be West Coast that progresses through to meet the Tigers on Friday, September 20 at the ‘G, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick will need his ruck pairing humming against literal and figurative giant Nic Naitanui.
Toby Nankervis was recalled for Saturday night’s clash with the Lions and paired with Ivan Soldo.
It was only Nankervis’ second senior game since Round 8, and while Hardwick admitted he had taken a little while to warm into proceedings, he backed the two-pronged attack.
“I thought he got better as the game went on — once again, the difference in speed from AFL to VFL is quite significant and he just got better,” Hardwick said.
“He’s such a brute and I think our players play better having him in the side. I was really pleased with both Soldo and Nank.
“Probably could have gotten a couple of marks up inside 50 — we just couldn’t quite grab them. But I’m sure going forward he’ll be a lot better for the run. He’s important to us.”
Source: Herald-Sun (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/collingwood/a-richmondcollingwood-grand-final-shapes-as-a-promoters-dream-and-the-hottest-ticket-in-town/news-story/8cad1b18064c2a897b3aaca5b4311fe1)
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Refreshed Nank primed for flag tilt
Glenn McFarlane
Herald Sun
16 September 2019
Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis feared briefly he might not overcome a nagging adductor injury that wiped out much of the second half of the 2019 season.
But the combative big man says he couldn’t be more confident in his body headed into a third successive preliminary final — against Geelong at the MCG on Friday night.
Nankervis suffered a high-grade adductor injury in the Round 8 clash with Fremantle then had several frustrating setbacks in returning to the Tigers’ outfit.
He resumed in the AFL for the Round 21 game with Carlton, but his 2019 campaign was left in jeopardy when he pulled up sore after that game.
That saw the 25-year-old having to prove his fitness during the AFL bye week when he kicked the winning goal in a VFL qualifying final to win a recall for the Tigers’ first AFL final against Brisbane at the Gabba.
“It does creep into your mind when you have setbacks,” Nankervis said of his concerns at the time.
“But I’ve had great support around me and I wanted to give myself every possible chance.
“I just pulled up sore a couple of times. Obviously being in the ruck, and being in so many contests, you do use your groin a fair bit.
“It’s so good to be back playing with your teammates … I’m so rapt to be back playing finals footy.”
Nankervis’ confidence in his body soared after the Tigers’ win over the Lions — where he had only five disposals but also 25 hit-outs in sharing the load with Ivan Soldo — and he says he is as match-hardened as he needs to be to take on the Cats.
The 2017 premiership ruckman will also be happy to put the demons of last year’s preliminary final loss to Collingwood — and his match-up against a white-hot Brodie Grundy — behind him.
In that game, Grundy had 56 hit-outs in a superb performance as the Magpies upstaged the premiership favourites.
“(With) AFL footy, you have to move on (quickly),” Nankervis said. “The competition is so even that you can’t be dwelling on the past.”
“(Collingwood) were a better team that night. But for us it is a new year. We are really confident in what we have done. I think we have uncovered some players and other players have stepped up.”
He is content to play whatever role coach Damien Hardwick wants him to play, relishing the chance to play alongside Soldo, who has carried the role in recent months.
“He (Soldo) has come on so well,” he said.
“He has probably put together two or three years of good pre-seasons and good solid VFL form.”
“Internally, he is so highly-rated and I’m rapt with how he has come on this year.
“I just go out there and play my role, whether I am first ruck or second ruck. I don’t think it really matters, It is good to have him there and hopefully we can form a really strong combination.”
Nankervis knows Geelong has gone in a number of different ways in terms of their ruck structure this year, but he will be ready for whatever comes.
“Geelong has been the form team all year, so it is going to be a good contest,” he said.
“(Rhys) Stanley, (Esava) Ratugolea and (Mark) Blicavs have gone through there (in the ruck), so we can prepare for most things.
“We’ve seen a bit of them, so we will be prepared.”
Nankervis says he has grown this season due to the challenges he has faced and he hopes that will stand him in good stead ahead of Friday night’s game.
“I’ve had so much support from my teammates, coach and family,” he said. “I just wanted to do everything I could (to get back) and to see where that took me.”
“I am rapt to be back playing at this time of the year.”
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-ruckman-toby-nankervis-determined-to-play-key-role-in-premiership-tilt-after-injuries-threatened-season/news-story/e8eab933dd2b288ba810a8d759ef7f1a
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Nankervis overcomes injury doubts
Damien Ractliffe
The Age
16 September 2019
Richmond ruck Toby Nankervis says he's rapt to be back playing footy in September after overcoming a groin injury that threatened to derail his season.
The third-year Tiger has been instrumental in Richmond's success since the 2017 premiership season, but feared he wouldn't get back in time for finals after spending nine weeks on the sidelines between May and July.
Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis.Credit:Chris Hopkins
After returning through the VFL, he again needed a week off, but Nankervis is confident the month of footy he's got behind him now has him ready for a big fortnight.
"It's obviously been a frustrating year so far," Nankervis said.
"We had such a great group there, which I suppose was a bit unique, having so many blokes in rehab.
"But I've had so much support from teammates, coaches, family and I think I just wanted to do everything I could and see where that took me, so I'm rapt to be back playing footy this time of year.
"It's the first time I've been injured so it is different and you're faced with a lot of challenges because you are by yourself a lot of the time. I think I've grown though and I'm confident about how I've gone about it, confident in the work I've done and I'm just so rapt to be playing footy this time of the year."
But Nankervis said he had doubts whether he could get his body right in time to return.
"I sort of thought as soon as I got through a VFL game I'd pull up fine, but I just pulled up sore a couple of times," he said.
"It was a little bit frustrating because obviously being in the ruck you're involved in so many contests and I suppose you do use your groin a fair bit, which I found it a little bit frustrating.
"It sort of does creep in your mind [that you might not get back], especially when you have little setbacks and that, but I had great support around me and I just wanted to do absolutely everything I could and I think I've done that. I'm feeling really strong now, I'm feeling confident."
The Tigers are every chance of retaining the tandem ruck partnership between Nankervis and Ivan Soldo after the pair shared the duties in Richmond's qualifying final win over Brisbane.
Nankervis said he enjoyed playing alongside his counterpart.
"I've played a little bit with Soldo, probably a couple of years ago I think it was," he said.
"He's come on so well and I suppose, maybe outside it's been surprising how he's gone, but internally, he's put two or three years together of really solid work in pre-seasons and strong VFL footy. Internally, he's so highly rated, and I'm rapt with how he's come on.
"Whether I'm first ruck or second ruck, I don't think it really matters. Hopefully we can form a really strong combination together."
Meanwhile, Nankervis said any demons from last year's shock preliminary final exit to Collingwood had been left behind, with the side focused on Friday night's task against Geelong.
"It's AFL footy, you've got to move on. I suppose you can't think about it too much," he said of the 2018 finals exit.
"I'm just so grateful, I think we are as a group, to be playing footy this time of the year. What an opportunity.
"It's a new year, we're really confident what we've done this year. I think we've uncovered some new players and other players have stepped up.
"Geelong have been the form team all year so it's going to be a really tough contest."
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/nankervis-overcomes-injury-doubts-20190916-p52rnt.html
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Rehab buddies: How Rance helped a star Tiger get back
AFL.com.au
Sep 16, 2019 5:00PM
THERE were moments this season where Toby Nankervis felt like his body just wasn't going to let him be part of the Tigers' 2019 story.
But, with the support of his injured teammates – namely Alex Rance – in his non-familiar territory of the rehab group, the 25-year-old believes he's won both the mental and physical battle he's faced for much of the year.
He's now ready to team with Ivan Soldo for just the second time this year when the Tigers face Geelong on Friday night, in an attempt to bring down their unpredictable ruck structure.
And, even though he's penciled in as the No.2 big man behind Soldo, who has played 12 AFL games this season in his absence, Nankervis is just happy to be in the selection conversation after his adductor blew up again as recently as last month.
Ivan Soldo and Toby Nankervis will both play in Friday night's prelim.
"I'm really excited. Hopefully we can form a really good combination, I think we work really well together," Nankervis said.
"If I'm first or second ruck, my role doesn't really change too much. I'll just have to go in there and compete as best I can and if I have to go forward, I'll look forward to that challenge as well."
It was in round eight against Fremantle that Nankervis first tore his adductor tendon when he slipped in the middle of Optus Stadium.
He could still run, laconically, but was in pain whenever he moved sharply.
It was this pattern that followed him for weeks to come; running was fine but anything physical put the injury under strain.
So, he checked in to the Tigers' populous rehab group and set about restoring himself to fitness, with Rance providing the spiritual support he needed most.
It was the five-time Virgin Australia AFL All Australian who helped Nankervis get used to having limitations placed on his body for the first time in his career.
Alex Rance has attacked his rehab with a smile on his face.
"It is challenging at times, you have to train away from the main group and I've never had to do it before. You are by yourself a lot of the time," Nankervis said.
"Alex Rance as well has been an absolute monster in rehab, he's trained harder than probably anyone I've seen and the way he's attacked it gives me such strength as well.
"He's been there the whole time, throughout everything, he's been in there … you just look at the way he goes about it and it just gives everyone a boost."
In his comeback journey, Nankervis played three VFL games before his AFL return in round 18 against Carlton.
He entered clash with the Blues confident and wasn't prepared when he pulled up sore from the wet game a few days later.
But, with more rest and strengthening work, he made a successful return in the VFL two weeks ago in the Tigers' winning qualifying final against Essendon where he starred with the winning goal.
Once the elation from his final-quarter heroics wore off, he waited patiently to see how his body responded – and this time, things were different.
"I was confident going in the VFL game that I'd turned a corner," Nankervis said.
"It does creep into you mind [that you won't come back], especially when you have little setbacks, but to get through the AFL game last week [against Brisbane] was massive.
"With great support around me, I just wanted to absolutely do everything I could and I'm confident I've done that."
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-09-16/rehab-buddies-how-rance-helped-a-star-tiger-get-back
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Nankervis back from brink
Sarah-Jane Tasker
The Australian
18 September 2019
Richmond’s premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis has never experienced a year like this.
The versatile Tiger had proven remarkably durable since arriving at Punt Rd from Sydney at the end of 2016 until, suddenly, he was not.
Nankervis, 25, who excelled in the 2017 season with his ability to drop behind play to serve as an intercepting mark, suffered the first serious injury of his career in Round 8 against Fremantle.
An adductor strain may not necessarily sound career-threatening, but each time he readied himself for a return with a hitout at VFL level, the soreness returned.
“It was an interesting one,” he said. “As soon as I got through a VFL game, I thought I would pull up fine, but I pulled up sore a couple of times, which was a little bit frustrating because, obviously being in the ruck, you are involved in so many contests where I suppose you use your body a fair bit.”
The Tasmanian, who is likely to share rucking duties with Ivan Soldo in Friday’s preliminary final against Geelong at the MCG, loves nothing more than competing.
It is evident in his style, with the Tiger conceding height and weight to most rivals yet lacking nothing in terms of his competitiveness.
Finding himself among a rehabilitation group that incorporated several star Tigers including Alex Rance and skipper Trent Cotchin ultimately proved an educational experience.
“It has obviously been a frustrating year so far and we had such a good group there, which was a bit unique having so many guys in rehab,” he said.
“It is the first time I have been injured and it is different. We are faced with a lot of challenges and you are by yourself a lot of the time, but I think I have grown.
“I am confident with how I have gone about it, I am confident in the work that I have done and as I said before, I am so rapt to be playing footy at this time of the year.”
Having missed more than half of this season, Nankervis found the pecking order of ruckmen at Richmond was not as certain when he returned. Soldo and to a lesser extent, Noah Bolta and Mabior Chol showed promise when carrying the ruck and he has returned as no longer the sole option.
Through the previous two years, mid-season retiree Shaun Grigg would pinch-hit in support of Nankervis in what proved a unique rucking combination.
Paired with Soldo, which occurred when they combined well against Brisbane star Stefan Martin in a qualifying final a fortnight ago, is a more traditional look.
But Nankervis feels it will stand the Tigers in good stead against Geelong and, should they succeed, the grand final on Saturday week.
“I have played a little bit with Soldo a couple of years ago and he has come along so well and maybe outside, it might be surprising how he has gone but internally he … is highly rated and I am rapt with how he has gone on,” he said.
“I go out and try to play my role … it is good to have him there and hopefully we can form a really strong combination together.”
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/richmonds-toby-nankervis-back-from-brink-for-finals-tilt/news-story/0f51e0e638dadcede2c736c6aad7cfb5
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Toby Nankervis – 4
It was a quiet night for the ruckman, who finished with just five disposals and 11 hitouts. Was clearly out-pointed by Rhys Stanley and couldn't go with his Geelong counterpart's athleticism around the ground.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-09-20/every-tiger-rated-from-the-preliminary-final
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Chol and Nank combo may be the one we need to look at.
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He’s not taking those great defensive marks he was taking prior to his injury.....
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Average at best, no aggression, was second to the contest, lacked any speed
I hope he lifts if he gets picked for the GF
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Chol and Nank combo may be the one we need to look at.
Can't be serious? If and that's a big if a ruck gets dropped for Balta or Chol it will be Nank, Soldo was Immense
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He’s not taking those great defensive marks he was taking prior to his injury.....
Agreed. His biggest weapon and he's pretty much useless without it. Chol or Balta next week, especially if it's wet. :shh
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I guess a bit out of touch coming back from injury? I back him to lift it he gets picked again
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Chol and Nank combo may be the one we need to look at.
Sorry ment Soldo and Chol it's worked and been proven.
Can't be serious? If and that's a big if a ruck gets dropped for Balta or Chol it will be Nank, Soldo was Immense
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Toby Nankervis – 6
Strong game from the ruckman who worked tirelessly around the contest. Not only did he neutralise Shane Mumford, but managed to grunt his way to 17 disposals. Galloped towards goal in the third quarter but his left foot snap let him down.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-09-28/player-ratings-richmond
TOBY NANKERVIS 7
Marks, tackles, contested ball and hit-outs. You can’t ask for much more than that from a ruckman and Nankervis brought the quadrella in typical unassuming style.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/afl-grand-final-player-ratings-dustin-martin-and-bachar-houli-shine-toby-green-phil-davis-flop/news-story/3b13f40fe020027c0e71ae275f356ff2
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Stepped up big-time back to his best.
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If only he'd jagged that goal. Elsewise a very solid game. Really enjoyed the two ruck approach with Soldo.
Admittedly Mumford is 100% cooked. Would have really had our hands full vs Grundy but oh well :)
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Refreshed Nank up for fight for lead ruck role
Rebecca Williams
Herald Sun
December 2, 2019
Richmond premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis is targeting a return to full training after Christmas following off-season groin surgery.
After groin trouble almost threatened to derail his finals hopes before returning to become a two-time premiership player, Nankervis hoped the surgery would put this year’s injury setbacks behind him as the Tigers chase back-to-back silverware.
Nankervis injured his groin in Round 8 against Fremantle and did not return to the senior line-up until Round 21. After pulling up sore from that game, Nankervis was later able to prove his fitness and played in all three finals for the Tigers en route to their premiership win.
The 25-year-old will return to training next week, but said he would not be stepping up his program until the New Year.
“I’ll be pretty slow until Christmas in terms of running and stuff, but I’ll be doing everything away from the track to hopefully get myself fit and strong enough to have no more setbacks after Christmas,” Nankervis said.
“That is the plan at the moment to get involved in the footy stuff after Christmas. I’m really confident the work that I’ve done over the past four or five weeks will hold me in good stead
“Although this year I had a few setbacks I was very fortunate that I got into the position I did at the end of the year and I am very grateful for that and looking forward to another big pre-season.”
Nankervis admitted there had been a time when he feared he might not get back to play a part in the Tigers’ flag tilt.
“You try not to think that but it is hard especially when you have little setbacks like I had,” Nankervis said.
“You come back to VFL games and feel a bit sore and played an AFL game and pulled up again sore. I suppose there is time where you think ‘Will it happen?’.
“But I was a very fortunate the way it worked out at the end and very grateful and fortunate to be part of an amazing group.”
Nankervis hailed the development of fellow ruck Ivan Soldo in his absence this year and hoped to build on their partnership next season.
But he predicted there would be more competition for spots in the ruck.
“He (Soldo) came on really well … I was absolutely rapt for him,” Nankervis said.
“Our ruck group at the moment has got Mabior Chol, Callum Coleman-Jones and Noah Balta and I think we all bring different strengths.
“There is not just Ivan and me … there is competition for spots there which is really healthy.”
Nankervis was confident the Tigers could take another step forward in 2020 to put themselves in the premiership frame again.
“Dimma has mentioned that our best footy is still in front of us and I think what we have seen this year with how many young guys that we have had come in through periods where we have had so many injuries is a real positive,” he said.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-ruckman-toby-nankervis-hopes-to-put-injury-worries-behind-him-and-lead-premiership-defence/news-story/b369327277b5da4a766e6d11a197efee
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The best value trade of each year this decade
Nic Negrepontis
SEN
17 December 2019
2016: Toby Nankervis from Sydney to Richmond for pick 46
This may not have been the most high profile trade of 2016, with the likes of Tom Mitchell, Sam Mitchell, Brad Hill, Jordan Lewis, Travis Cloke, Brett Deledio and Jaeger O’Meara all moving clubs, but it was arguably the most important.
Richmond would go on to win the 2017 premiership and Nankervis came from nowhere to be one of the game’s most consistent ruckmen at ground level and a strong body at the contest.
The Tigers were incredible over the back half of the season, but you could certainly argue they would not have won the flag without their fiery new ruckman.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/12/17/the-best-value-trade-made-every-year-this-decade/
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Was carrying something,but he was good in granny didn't allow Mummy boss Soldo around.
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The ruck role belongs to Nank again
Toby Nankervis could probably feel his spot slipping away. Having lost the No.1 ruck role to Ivan Soldo late last year, Nankervis was playing in his first game since the resumption of the season on Saturday. And he was one of few positives for Richmond. Up against one of the game's most promising young big men in Rowan Marshall, Nankervis was perhaps his side's most influential player. Dominant in the air, Nankervis finished with 17 disposals, 26 hitouts, seven tackles and five clearances for the afternoon. His strong mark and composed goal on three-quarter time also ensured the Tigers stayed alive in the contest heading into the final term.
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/457939/slick-saints-run-reigning-premiers-off-their-feet)
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These past 1.5 games show nank is clearly our no.1 ruck. Neutralised the best ruck in the game while being typically great around the ground. Will be a big loss with this new injury which I hope isnt the same as last season.
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Nank with an ankle injury according to the AFL website.
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Nank was one of our best IMV. Especially once Soldo went down and he had to carry the ruck duties alone. Back to 2017 form last night.
12 disposals (10k, 2h, 4c, 7u, 92% eff.)
6 marks
4 tackles
16 hitouts
6 intercepts
2 inside 50s
214 metres gained
4 score involvements
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Better sign him up for 2021 now with Soldo injured and CCJ to miss the first 8 or so games with suspension.
Unless we are convinced Chol can do it?
Hell no. Please stay Toby!
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Unleash the Nank !!
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Thought he was brilliant last night
I posted this last night in the match day thread but he seemed to thrive when he was the sole ruckman
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Thought he was brilliant last night
I posted this last night in the match day thread but he seemed to thrive when he was the sole ruckman
Agree- he will love this opportunity to be the main man. Chol to provide support.
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He needs to be the main ruckman with back up from someone taller. Against a Grundy or Natanui he just needs someone to take a few tap outs. But typically he is phenomenal around the ground. Also one of the better straight kicking ruckman going around
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His intercept marking is as good as anyone's.... if he slipped to third in ruck pecking order you could almost still play him purely as a defender... :shh
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The AFL advises the Match Review of the Saturday matches of Round 18 has been completed. One charge was laid.
Charge Laid:
Toby Nankervis, Richmond, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Rory Laird, Adelaide Crows, during the fourth quarter of the Round 18 match between Richmond and the Adelaide Crows, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday September 19.
In summary he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/509397/match-review-big-tiger-cops-fine-for-rough-conduct
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What the hell was that for?
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What the hell was that for?
Bump in the last quarter on laird. You may have seen him getting up gingerly in the arms of trainers.
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Dual premiership Tigers ruckman Toby Nankervis won’t be going anywhere.
“He’s a priority re-signing now at the Tigers,” Callum Twomey said.
“That has changed, earlier this year I wouldn’t have said that, I think he was probably out the door with a chance he was going to get his payday elsewhere.
“Now they need him because Ivan Soldo has gone down with that knee injury. A three or four-year deal I think likely in the works for Nankervis.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-trades-2020-trade-whispers-news-rumours-jack-graham-richmond-carlton-jake-carlisle-st-kilda-ruckmen/news-story/2eecd76b5031816a0e8dc2136337f10d
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Deserves it. Will absolutely thrive as our line ruckman like he did in 2017. Almost our most important player now with the lack of any backup.
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'I want to be at the club': Out-of-contract Tiger pledges future
Toby Nankervis is one of Richmond's re-signing priorities ahead of the off-season
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
27 September 2020
OUT-OF-CONTRACT Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis says his future is with the Tigers as he prepares to shoulder the big man duties in the Toyota AFL Finals Series.
Nankervis, who was omitted earlier this season and then suffered a serious syndesmosis ankle injury, is among the Tigers without a deal for next year.
But with discussions understood to be taking place over a longer-term deal, the two-time premiership ruckman says he wants to remain at the club.
"I absolutely want to be at the club. [Contract talks are] on-going but for me I've got bigger and better things to worry about at the moment and all my focus is on this first final coming up and I can't wait for that opportunity. The other stuff takes care itself I think," Nankervis told AFL.com.au ahead of the Tigers' qualifying final clash with Brisbane on Friday night.
"To be honest I've just put my focus on getting back from injury and then getting a part of a pretty good outfit. Then I can hopefully put my case forward like that. The other stuff for me is secondary."
Nankervis will lead the Tigers' midfield almost single-handedly in its bid for its third flag in four seasons after they lost Ivan Soldo to a season-ending knee injury two weeks ago and young back-up Callum Coleman-Jones is serving his 10-game suspension for his COVID-19 breach.
It comes alongside a return to form for Nankervis, who played in the season-opening clash with Carlton but was then left out when games resumed in June. He then suffered the ankle injury in round five – in the same game as premiership teammate Dion Prestia had the same setback – which kept Nankervis out until round 14.
Since then, though, the former Swan has steadily picked up his form and is a crucial cog to the Tigers' plans this finals.
"I had a really interrupted pre-season and I just wanted to get back to playing footy every week. It was disappointing not to play [when the season resumed] but I knew I had to play well at the lower level and I'd get my chance if I played well enough and I just wanted to get some continuity back again," he said.
"I've really enjoyed the last month or so and just being able to get back out with the boys and play regular footy again. It's been so good. I feel like I'm starting to really find some confidence back in my body which is good."
Throughout the injury rehabilitation Nankervis, Prestia and a group of Tigers teammates stayed in Victoria when Richmond was first sent up to Queensland for what was originally viewed as a five-week stint.
But as Victoria's COVID-19 situation worsened, and the AFL's set-up in Queensland became more fixed, they joined their teammates up north.
"It was weird. We thought they were going to come back but everything changed so quick. It was difficult watching on but it's all a part of it and I'm grateful to be up here now and amongst the boys in this hot weather," he said.
Nankervis, who played in the club's 2017 and 2019 triumphs, hadn't yet considered what it would mean to add a third medal to his collection.
"It's definitely a nice thought but there's so much to do until then. I think each game is a massive challenge and the competition is as even and as tough as it's ever been so I don't think I'll be looking too far ahead," he said.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/511307/-i-want-to-be-at-the-club-out-of-contract-tiger-pledges-future
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Don't you love it when they put speculation to bed and say they wanna stay?
I heard he's about to sign for 3-4 years.
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PLAYERS WHO NEED TO LIFT THIS FINALS SERIES
Toby Nankervis (Richmond)
Finals since 2015: 8
Last final: 22 hit-outs (five to advantage), 17 disposals, 3 clearances (2019 Grand Final vs GWS)
Whenever he finishes up, Nankervis’ time at Richmond will be considered a roaring success given his integral on-field role in their premiership success. With Ivan Soldo out for the long-term, standing up on the big stage has never been more important for him and his team. Yes, Soldo wasn’t part of the 2017 premiership side, but he did do more than his fair share of tap work in the 2019 final, so his importance to the side in recent times has clearly increased. Nankervis’ averages in score involvements, disposals and clearances have all dropped in finals. His hitouts-to-advantage also suffer a marginal drop, but not big enough to be overly concerned about. Should Stefan Martin get the call up for the Lions, Nankervis won’t have to wait long to put his stake in the ground this October.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2020-players-who-need-to-lift-this-finals-series-finals-averages-player-stats-collingwood-geelong-richmond-champion-data/news-story/3c67deb1ce46a51077ddcd94255c030c
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Toby Nankervis
The most prolific of the ruckmen on the ground from a disposal point of view, but was well beaten in the ruck.
Rating: 6
Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-richmond-player-ratings-vs-brisbane-lions-second-qualifying-final-reviews-stats-tigers-best-and-worst-players/news-story/156df1b76297836ac1f12af8237ff86c)
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Needs to lift big-time beaten against crows and lions can he tho the centre bounce tap work real weak spot.
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I don't expect him to win the centre taps, never have
But at stoppages I felt for him constantly getting grabbed, having his arms locked and no frees.
Sorry, 1 free for that all night
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Toby Nankervis
The most prolific of the ruckmen on the ground from a disposal point of view, but was well beaten in the ruck.
Rating: 6
Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-richmond-player-ratings-vs-brisbane-lions-second-qualifying-final-reviews-stats-tigers-best-and-worst-players/news-story/156df1b76297836ac1f12af8237ff86c)
I reckon he battled hard as always but he did butcher the ball many times causing crucial turnovers.
I also agree also he wasn’t helped by the umps at all.
His bullocking work in tight is always great but not so much in this game.
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Thought he was poor to be honest.
The handball turnover that resulted in a goal was a momentum killer.
He always seems slow to get rid of the ball hence why he gets tackled and the Lions exposed this.
He’s a great player but just calling it as I see it.
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I don't expect him to win the centre taps, never have
But at stoppages I felt for him constantly getting grabbed, having his arms locked and no frees.
Sorry, 1 free for that all night
Glad you noticed the holding in the ruck (after I pointed it out). Its not often that I go for a conspiracy theory but I really feel we were just not supposed to win, the 'hair trigger' umpiring was just a part of it. We got pinged for everything while Brisbane seemed to be immune to the same decisions.
The goal review in the last quarter with the worst footage since the moon landing (the moon landing footage from the 60's was considerably better than the ARC footage from last night) was actually laughable! Vlaustuin was adamant that he touched it off the boot but the only footage put up for review was taken from the far end of the ground! Was that really the only footage? Really? Of course the blurry blobs from 150mtrs away weren't enough to overturn the decision ... game over ....
I could've shot better footage from 200mtrs away with a Super8 camera with my scarf wrapped around the lens! Inconclusive? Try 'outrageously incompetent'! Try 'rigged'!
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I don't expect him to win the centre taps, never have
But at stoppages I felt for him constantly getting grabbed, having his arms locked and no frees.
Sorry, 1 free for that all night
Glad you noticed the holding in the ruck (after I pointed it out). Its not often that I go for a conspiracy theory but I really feel we were just not supposed to win, the 'hair trigger' umpiring was just a part of it. We got pinged for everything while Brisbane seemed to be immune to the same decisions.
The goal review in the last quarter with the worst footage since the moon landing (the moon landing footage from the 60's was considerably better than the ARC footage from last night) was actually laughable! Vlaustuin was adamant that he touched it off the boot but the only footage put up for review was taken from the far end of the ground! Was that really the only footage? Really? Of course the blurry blobs from 150mtrs away weren't enough to overturn the decision ... game over ....
I could've shot better footage from 200mtrs away with a Super8 camera with my scarf wrapped around the lens! Inconclusive? Try 'outrageously incompete
nt'! Try 'rigged'!
So tell me no explanation from afl on that review in final quarter pathectic ?.
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Toby Nankervis
When St Kilda had somewhat of a sniff at three-quarter time, the premiership Tiger put his hand up to win the battle in the centre, winning multiple huge clearances to ensure his club would head to South Australia with momentum .
Rating: 7
Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-richmond-player-ratings-vs-st-kilda-second-semi-final-reviews-stats-best-and-worst-players/news-story/afdeaa6b7f13cced41d21c91e03b900e)
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Nank was huge last night I thought.
His best game in ages.
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Do we leave him combat Ladhams and Lycett by himself big ask.
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Played a great game! personally, i liked the backup support offered by Astbury and at time Balta.
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He's intercept marking is massively underrated but he 'll need far more support in the ruck v Adelwood... :shh
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was close to BOG for me
stood up
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Do we leave him combat Ladhams and Lycett by himself big ask.
Playing Chol would be leaving Nank by himself anyway.
Use broad in the backline, play Balta ruck.
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Nank was great all game, but his last quarter reeked of leadership! He just refused to be beaten & showed the way for the rest. Close enough to BOG for me! :clapping
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Do we leave him combat Ladhams and Lycett by himself big ask.
Playing Chol would be leaving Nank by himself anyway.
Use broad in the backline, play Balta ruck.
Against Brisbane Chol only had 2 less hit outs than Nankervis in less than half the contests....Lynch & Riewoldt both playing also makes a difference.... :shh
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was close to BOG for me
stood up
^^^^^ this :clapping
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Do we leave him combat Ladhams and Lycett by himself big ask.
Playing Chol would be leaving Nank by himself anyway.
Use broad in the backline, play Balta ruck.
Tend to agree better serviced with above.
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was close to BOG for me
stood up
^^^^^ this :clapping
I agree. Second to Edwards.
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Have knocked him a few times this year but he was immense tonight
Hate off
Go you stuffin Tigers
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Huge game!
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Amazing performance in the last quarter
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BOG.
4th quarter was Norm Smith like.
We should all get on our knees and show him how grateful we are.
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BOG.
4th quarter was Norm Smith like.
We should all get on our knees and show him how grateful we are.
That last bit is sig worthy :lol
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Just turned it on all of a sudden and started monstering his way through loved it lol
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His last quarter is stuff of legend
He and Jack R were immense that last quarter
Contest, after contest
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He was smashed in the ruck but what a last quarter. 1 quarter doesn't give BOG but he is close.
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Yeah the ruck was rough, he was super competitive at the contests saved us a few times too.
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That’s the nank we all know and love. Getting to every contest and taking intercept marks every where. Immense stuff :clapping
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Merge thread mods
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His last quarter is stuff of legend
He and Jack R were immense that last quarter
Contest, after contest
Yes. Absolutely amazing last quarter efforts.
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I don't reckon he was bad in the ruck to be honest.
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Toby Nankervis
Scott Lycett got free and kicked a goal in the third term, but Nank came to the fore in the final term, taking a game saving mark in defence as part of a fantastic, match-winning final quarter. Finished with a staggering 10 tackles... as a ruckman!
Rating: 10
Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-richmond-player-ratings-vs-port-adelaide-first-preliminary-final-reviews-stats-best-and-worst-players/news-story/5a240d072bb6873234eb176397899eaf)
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His last quarter is stuff of legend
He and Jack R were immense that last quarter
Contest, after contest
Spot on- was so good in the last! Love him in our team just gives his all :thumbsup
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BOG for me.
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This bloke is all heart! BOG 2 weeks in a row in critical finals ... start planing the bronze statue .... :clapping :bow
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Been our best finals player past 2 weeks
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Nankervis times AFL flag run to perfection
Toby Nankervis admits it took him a few weeks to readjust after his two-month injury lay-off this season but has hit top gear in time for Richmond's shot at another AFL premiership.
The big ruckman is one of several key Tigers -- along with Dion Prestia, Bachar Houli and Shane Edwards -- who missed long periods of football during the difficult campaign.
But the quartet have timed their runs perfectly and shape as important figures in the grand final side after helping Richmond outlast Port Adelaide in a thrilling preliminary final on Friday night.
Nankervis, who delivered a telling contribution with a series of match-saving marks, was omitted early in the season before being sidelined by an ankle syndesmosis injury.
He stayed home in Melbourne to rehabilitate when most of his teammates first headed north to their Gold Coast hub.
But he returned to action in round 14 and hasn't looked back since, leading the ruck division on his own after Ivan Soldo went down with a season-ending knee injury in round 17.
"It sort of did take me a few weeks to get match-fit and I feel like the more footy I've played the more I feel I can run out games," the two-time premiership ruckman said on Saturday.
"It was disappointing to get injured early on in the season with the difficult season we've had, being away from the group for different parts.
"I'm so rapt to just be back within the team and give ourselves another chance.
"We're all just grateful to get the opportunity to play footy after some pretty difficult times early on."
Nankervis was huge for Richmond in the preliminary final win.
He stood up in the final quarter with five disposals, nine hit-outs (five to advantage) and three intercept marks.
"I didn't really know how long was left and it was pretty tense for the last four or five minutes there," Nankervis said.
"It was a great game of footy."
Nankervis plans to watch the Brisbane-Geelong preliminary final with teammates and said he isn't concerned about the result.
https://www.espn.in/afl/story/_/id/30129296/afl-2020-richmond-tigers-toby-nankervis-s-flag-run-perfection
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I dunno how he could ruck against two good rucks all bloody night despite the chop out from Astbury, and be competitive at all the contests that he was, he must of been friggen shagged.
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Reminds me of Michael Green.
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Will do the same against cats with Stanley and Bilavs.I haven't taken alot of notice of Stanley is he decent ruck and good around the ground ?.
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Will do the same against cats with Stanley and Bilavs.I haven't taken alot of notice of Stanley is he decent ruck and good around the ground ?.
I think he is OK, and Blicavs a solid backup.
Nank a better player and Astbury/Balta will be better matched against Blicavs than they were against guys like Lycette, Ladhams and Dixon.
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Will do the same against cats with Stanley and Bilavs.I haven't taken alot of notice of Stanley is he decent ruck and good around the ground ?.
Every Geelong supporter I know (which isn’t that many), dislike Stanley.
One of my Geelong supporter mates said if you turn on the tv and Stanley is running out of the middle kicking it inside 50 from centre clearance or he’s marking it inside 50 as a forward then you don’t have to see the score Geelong are winning easily.
Blicavs is the dangerous player.
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That Stewart is another one we need to put some time in to.
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Blicavs
Stanley
Stewart
The man bun brigade .. not a mans look between them
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Ratagela or whatever his name is absolutely destroyed us (and Nank) last time. Cannot believe he barely gets a game at that club.
Bring him to Tigerland
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Blicavs
Stanley
Stewart
The man bun brigade .. not a mans look between them
:lol
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Ratagela or whatever his name is absolutely destroyed us (and Nank) last time. Cannot believe he barely gets a game at that club.
Bring him to Tigerland
I do like him his a bit uncoordinated, but can play.He kicked 2 last time.
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A wise man would say he has hands like a steel trap, like whoa...:shh
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:shh :shh
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re-signed for 3 years
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/828449/nankervis-collier-dawkins-commit-to-richmond
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Good News.
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Surely this thread gets merged with the main nank thread now lol.
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This thread is quiet which is surprising considering how well he played on the weekend
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This thread is quiet which is surprising considering how well he played on the weekend
Thanks Chuck ;D
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This is a great read
https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/nankervis/?fbclid=IwAR21WyzssePmtbmz_O0m8uT8_521lcm55nN-lqQgUBk3mQkznFuNR-YaTG4
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Toby Nankervis – 8
A huge game from the big Nank, who worked his way into the match beautifully. Seemed to camp himself in defence in the final term, spoiling everything that came his way.
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/521174/tigers-player-ratings-no-passengers-on-the-tiger-train)
Toby Nankervis
Lifted in the ruck during the third quarter when the game was on the line, putting together a solid block of ruck worth against the Cats big men.
Rating: 5
Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-grand-final-2020-richmond-vs-geelong-dustin-martin-player-ratings-tigers-stats-best-and-worst-players-afl-finals-gabba/news-story/2c23bd9c6b85150e3f828938dc9c0006)
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Last 2 weeks had a major influence in our wins.
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Another BS 5 from Fox.
Killed it in the ruck second half despite having two proper opponents. Huge character. Can't believe I thought him surplus earlier this year.
Made Stanley look pathetic.
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His tackling and his ability to get involved in contests when the ball hit the ground were sensational.
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When play was stopped for that ten minutes in the last for the Simpson concussion I had the selfish thought that it was great timing to give big Toby a nice rest mid quarter.
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Such a bull.
Top 3 player for pressure acts and tackles. :clapping
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Grand recollections of the 2020 premiership: Toby Nankervis
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/835372/grand-recollections-toby-nankervis?videoId=835372&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1605121200001
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Locked in: Why big Max is envious of the Nank
Demon Max Gawn has signed a new deal, but he would trade all his individual accollades for the success enjoyed by Tiger ruck counterpart Toby Nankervis.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/vfl-defender-kye-declase-gets-an-audition-for-list-spot-at-melbourne/news-story/19a7f110753b02de89e71582e9a30439
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Why trading Toby Nankervis might be one of the Swans’ greatest trade errors
Ben Waterworth
Fox Sports
March 10th, 2021 4:15 pm
Brownlow Medallist and former Swan Gerard Healy believes agreeing to trade Toby Nankervis to Richmond was one of Sydney’s biggest list blues of the past two decades.
Nankervis was drafted by the Swans with Pick 35 in the 2013 draft but only managed seven games in three seasons after he struggled to cement a spot in the club‘s best 22 behind Kurt Tippett and Sam Naismith.
The ruckman in 2016 was traded to Richmond in exchange for a third-round draft pick. Just under 12 months later, he was a premiership Tiger – and four years later, he was a triple premiership ruckman.
Speaking on 3AW’s Sportsday, Healy said Nankervis “neutralised” Geelong during last year’s Grand Final at the Gabba and pointed out he was the No. 1 pressure player around the ground on the day.
Healy said letting Nankervis go was “in the ballpark” of the Swans’ worst recruiting decisions, alongside trading Tom Mitchell to Hawthorn – a deal that came a week before the Nankervis swap.
“Now, the Swans have picked up a lot of good players over the years, value players. (But) probably the biggest mistake they’ve made as a recruiting group in the last 20 years was letting Toby Nankervis out of that place,” Healy told Sportsday.
“Mitchell was nearly their best player in a Grand Final the year that they decided to trade him. Mitchell was a shocker, but Toby Nankervis has also been bad because the Swans have been desperately looking for a ruckman ever since.
“They’ve gone to the west and picked up two (Callum Sinclair and Tom Hickey), they’ve had kids coming out of rugby union clubs trying to get them to become a ruckman – Toby Nankervis was there waiting for you, fellas. And he’s gone on to become a multiple premiership player and a star.
“You don’t have to be a genius at the ruck craft to be a genius as a ruckman.”
The Swans have struggled for ruck stability in recent years due to a combination of injury and inconsistent form.
Recruit Tom Hickey is set to spearhead the Swans’ ruck stocks at the start of this year alongside Callum Sinclair. Sam Naismith has been progressing well after rupturing his ACL in June last year.
(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/161f081f26feef6ef7b65b5af431aef5?imwidth=768)(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/7db2f07b50561d24d3c2c3e92caf41be?imwidth=768)
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2021-toby-nankervis-trade-to-richmond-one-of-sydney-swans-worst-moves-says-gerard-healy/news-story/6abc84079a4f8d75919f8889cea02c16
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I have doubted this man many times but fmd he was Goliath at the pointy end
Humble pie by the spade for me
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I have doubted this man many times but fmd he was Goliath at the pointy end
Humble pie by the spade for me
He went into beast mode in the finals.
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I have doubted this man many times but fmd he was Goliath at the pointy end
Humble pie by the spade for me
He went into beast mode in the finals.
He’s a beast period. Just been injured and which hampered his mobility during the year.
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ex1uIpsUUAI9Pve?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/AFL/status/1377420949285449731
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Considering that’s nowhere near his best attribute as a ruckman, that is a mighty effort so far.
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22 disposals, 40 hitouts, 14 contested possies and 6 clearances for the big fella last night :clapping.
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Hammered the crap out of that Saints nobody. Still going to need a better backup against Gawn than Pickett, but a great game.
I really like his ability to drop back in the whole. I think missing Soldo and subsequently not doing that as often is hurting us.
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One of the few who can hold his head up tonight. Gawn interviewed on the TV now is even praising Nank. If you told me pre-game that Nank would have the game he did against Gawn then I would've thought we would win. An indictment on the effort of most of the rest of the team that we got flogged.
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One of the few who can hold his head up tonight. Gawn interviewed on the TV now is even praising Nank. If you told me pre-game that Nank would have the game he did against Gawn then I would've thought we would win. An indictment on the effort of most of the rest of the team that we got flogged.
^^^^ Yep
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One of the few who can hold his head up tonight. Gawn interviewed on the TV now is even praising Nank. If you told me pre-game that Nank would have the game he did against Gawn then I would've thought we would win. An indictment on the effort of most of the rest of the team that we got flogged.
^^^^ Yep
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Nank was huge tonight :clapping
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One of the few who can hold his head up tonight. Gawn interviewed on the TV now is even praising Nank. If you told me pre-game that Nank would have the game he did against Gawn then I would've thought we would win. An indictment on the effort of most of the rest of the team that we got flogged.
^^^^ Yep
Yep Yep. Yawn probably just won but Nank was great.
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He’s an absolute bull. Without his efforts we would’ve lost by 10 goals.
But like most in our team he was very sloppy which is a credit to Melbourne and the pressure they applied.
Our kicking was atrocious all night.
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Nank is arguably in career best form. As a ruckman that's 20+ disposals four weeks in a row!
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Leading the BF easily his maturing now as a quality ruckman huge he is.
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Tackles like a truck
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Can’t believe we got this guy for pick 50 or whatever it was.
Solo ruck Nank is the best Nank. Just needs someone to give him a chop out for 10-20% of game time.
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What a season this guy is having. I know Martin is getting on but bloody hell Nank ran circles around him haha.
Still wouldn't say no to Soldo back in the side when we have guys like Gawn to beat.
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Leading the BF easily his maturing now as a quality ruckman huge he is.
Totally agree. Having an outstanding season.
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“I think Toby Nankervis for us is really, really important,” Hardwick said.
“He’s had a great year. He’s probably a little bit under-rated outside our four walls, but within he’s very, very important to the way we play.
“He’s hard, he’s tough . . . He’s undersized, but he competes really well.”
After seven rounds of the season, Nankervis has a compelling case to be rated the second best ruckman in the competition behind Melbourne captain Max Gawn.
He is averaging 17.9 disposals, 4.6 clearances and 22.1 hit-outs per game.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/927292/-nank-ruck-rank-near-the-top
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Someone at the RFC has too much time on their hands :laugh:.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0cGrpzVoAQ53bR?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1389340993728643074
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Dont think this season is greatly different to 2017 2018 and yep he is having a very good season.
He only played a dozen games in 2019 2020 and obviously had his issues with injuries.
Would still like to see us play another ruckman or more to the point a fwd/ruck to ease the load on this bloke and in the process get games into a promising tall like ccj.
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KEY TIGER “ONE OF THE GREAT RECRUITS OF THE LAST DECADE”
By Alex Zaia
SEN
6 May 2021
Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis is one of the best recruits of the last decade, according to Matthew Lloyd.
Sydney traded Nankervis to the Tigers in exchange for a third-round draft pick at the end of 2016 after the ex-Swan played just 12 games in three seasons.
The 26-year-old achieved the ultimate success in his first year at Punt Road before adding a second and third premiership in 2019 and 2020.
Nankervis hasn’t missed a game this season and remains a key figure in Damien Hardwick’s all-conquering side.
“I think he’s been one of the great recruits of the last decade with what he’s done for Richmond,” Essendon great Lloyd told Channel Nine’s Footy Classified.
“Since he’s come to the club, they’ve won three premierships.
“If he wasn’t there, I don’t think they’d win premierships without Toby Nankervis.
“That’s how important he’s been for Richmond.”
Contracted until the end of 2023, Nankervis will be crucial to Richmond’s hopes of achieving a premiership three-peat in 2021.
77 of his 89 AFL games have come in yellow and black.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/05/06/key-tiger-one-of-the-great-recruits-of-the-last-decade/
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To think we were considering him surplus not that long ago.
Has really improved his game every year IMO.
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To think we were considering him surplus not that long ago.
Has really improved his game every year IMO.
When have we ever considered him Surplus. He has been number one ruck since he got here.
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There were some comments floating here which said post 2018 the game has gone past him and that Nank’s days were numbered since Soldo rucks better or something to that effect
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To think we were considering him surplus not that long ago.
Has really improved his game every year IMO.
When have we ever considered him Surplus. He has been number one ruck since he got here.
Just go back and look. His 2018-19 were OK but not great. He was consistently beaten by bigger rucks, which I think is happening less and less these days. Recently I thought it was a liability against guys like NicNat, Gawn etc but not so much this year.
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To think we were considering him surplus not that long ago.
Has really improved his game every year IMO.
When have we ever considered him Surplus. He has been number one ruck since he got here.
Just go back and look. His 2018-19 were OK but not great. He was consistently beaten by bigger rucks, which I think is happening less and less these days. Recently I thought it was a liability against guys like NicNat, Gawn etc but not so much this year.
Nank was never a liability always gave 120%.Last 2 seasons his matured more as a ruckman and got his best footy ahead.
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To think we were considering him surplus not that long ago.
Has really improved his game every year IMO.
When have we ever considered him Surplus. He has been number one ruck since he got here.
Just go back and look. His 2018-19 were OK but not great. He was consistently beaten by bigger rucks, which I think is happening less and less these days. Recently I thought it was a liability against guys like NicNat, Gawn etc but not so much this year.
Nank was never a liability always gave 120%.Last 2 seasons his matured more as a ruckman and got his best footy ahead.
Been the most consistent ruckman over the last few years if you ask me
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To think we were considering him surplus not that long ago.
Has really improved his game every year IMO.
When have we ever considered him Surplus. He has been number one ruck since he got here.
Just go back and look. His 2018-19 were OK but not great. He was consistently beaten by bigger rucks, which I think is happening less and less these days. Recently I thought it was a liability against guys like NicNat, Gawn etc but not so much this year.
Not sure that that makes him Surplus. Don't think our ruck stocks since he got here ever made him not required.
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To think we were considering him surplus not that long ago.
Has really improved his game every year IMO.
When have we ever considered him Surplus. He has been number one ruck since he got here.
Just go back and look. His 2018-19 were OK but not great. He was consistently beaten by bigger rucks, which I think is happening less and less these days. Recently I thought it was a liability against guys like NicNat, Gawn etc but not so much this year.
Not sure that that makes him Surplus. Don't think our ruck stocks since he got here ever made him not required.
Can't remember what thread but plenty of posters were interested in trying Soldo + Chol/CCJ /Balta because Nank got a bit monsters by the premium rucks. He was briefly mentioned as a trade option.
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Some give this bloke some help. :pray
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Would be leading the JDM
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Behemoth this year. I'd like to see a genuine backup like CCJ or we'll break him
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All heart and determination from the big fella. One of the few 4 qtr of efforts who gave a stuff in the first half.
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Healthy... how much of a difference does he make. Back to 2017 form when he clunked marks and hurt people when it hit the ground.
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Poor mongrel needs a chop out so bad.
Rucks most of the night. Jags a goal. Drops back in the hole to assist the backline. Smacks Hogan in the ribs for being a tosser.
Absolute JDM leader.
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Best footy of his career
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Poor mongrel needs a chop out so bad.
Rucks most of the night. Jags a goal. Drops back in the hole to assist the backline. Smacks Hogan in the ribs for being a tosser.
Absolute JDM leader.
Absolutely true. Agree he’s on his way for the medal no doubt about it.
Even in our losses he’s been significant.
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Nank copped a fine from the MRO:
Toby Nankervis, Richmond, has been charged with Striking Jesse Hogan, GWS GIANTS, during the second quarter of the Round Nine match between Richmond and the GWS GIANTS, played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday May 15, 2021.
In summary, he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Low Impact, Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/615652/match-review-roo-rubbed-out-nankervis-charged-with-striking
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What a stuffen joke. It wasn’t even a strike
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Hogan should be cited for staging
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Loved his hit on Whitfield
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What did Dangermouse get fined for his hit on Vlastuin?
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Can’t even believe it was a 50 let alone a fine. It’s wasn’t even a strike.
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If you look at the video bogan looks to have trouble on his RHS, after the goal it is on his LHS, academy award bs
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Should challenge the fine. Absolutely disgraceful when you think that Bruce got off with his behind play hit on Grimes by comparison.
peeweak
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Richmond is hopeful Toby Nankervis (knock to shin) won't need any further treatment.
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/623319/tigers-fly-up-star-mid-ahead-of-huge-bombers-clash).
Touchwood the big fella is ok :pray.
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Richmond is hopeful Toby Nankervis (knock to shin) won't need any further treatment.
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/623319/tigers-fly-up-star-mid-ahead-of-huge-bombers-clash).
Touchwood the big fella is ok :pray.
If he needs a rest this is the week to do it. Give Chol + CCJ a go. Bye coming up, have him fresh for NicNat.
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Been unusually fumbly of late...and tapping it to the oppo's advantage a lot too..better around the ground than at the centre bounce... :shh
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Nank out for the medium term with a PCL :(.
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1399653338224881666
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Did someone this year drop a mirror after tripping over a black cat walking under a ladder :P.
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Nank out for the medium term with a PCL :(.
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1399653338224881666
Well that means both CCJ and Chol remain to stake their claim when Lynch comes back
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Will be missed around the ground and in the hole but we might actually get some taps to advantage now...or at least not so many straight down the oppo's throat...#CCJ #CHOL#CARPEDIEM :shh
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Nank out for 4-6 weeks according to the AFL website.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/624808/medical-room-the-full-afl-injury-list-r12
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Will they bring in Sampson, keeping Chol & CCJ??
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Will they bring in Sampson, keeping Chol & CCJ??
I reckon they should.
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Said couple weeks on tigers site.
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Will they bring in Sampson, keeping Chol & CCJ??
I reckon they should.
A bit early for him yet.
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7news tonight during their sport segment had on their screen that Nankervis is set to return against the Eagles :o.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/richmond/Nank7screenreport.png)
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Is this fairdinkum?
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Is this fairdinkum?
The pic above from 7news last night is legit but it's not what was said post-match:
While ruckman Toby Nankervis, sidelined with a knee injury, won’t play in Perth next weekend, Hardwick said he was progressing a lot better than they originally thought. He could return a lot earlier than the 4-6 weeks he is currently listed as being out for.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-to-dodge-quarantine-with-return-sydney-trip/news-story/8816d95850d37c199810e08a2f2756e7
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Dimma on SEN confirmed Nank isn't right yet.
“I’ve probably got to correct myself. I thought Toby Nankervis was ahead of schedule and he’s not at the moment. He’s going to be a little bit of time as well.”
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Kane Cornes yesterday was going on about Nank being banged up and pretty much finished at just 26. Made like Nank was 36.
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Cornwit
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Haha what a joke. Bloke was in career best form only a handful of weeks ago. Banged up maybe, finished no.
We honestly need Soldo back. You can clearly see now how important he was to the structure.
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The big fella is back :thumbsup.
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Thank goodness.. makes such a difference
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Thank f for that
Fingers crossed he's at least 90%. Grundy is no joke.
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Good to see him back
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We need meatie, lambo and shedda.
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How important is Nank for us. He is like our heartbeat.
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How important is Nank for us. He is like our heartbeat.
So important, even on one leg. Chol was a better player with Nank in the side too.
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One hell of the game from Nank. A whopping 18 contested possessions :o.
22 disposals (10k, 12h, 18c, 4u, 63.6 eff.)
4 marks (1 contested)
4 tackles (1 F50 tackle)
7 clearances (4 centre clearances)
4 inside 50s
25 hitouts
10 intercepts
6 score involvements
195m gained
4 frees for
3 frees against
70% time on ground.
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Our most important player.
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What a champion.
Captain material.
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Love him, absolute King
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THE RICHMOND PLAYER WHO OPPOSITIONS WOULD BE "PHYSICALLY SCARED OF"
By Laurence Rosen
SEN
17 July 2021
Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis made his return from injury in his side’s win over Brisbane on Friday night, playing his first game since Round 11.
The hugely influential big man had 22 touches, four marks, four tackles as well as 25 hit outs, highlighting his importance to the Tigers.
Nick Dal Santo said he was “tackling to hurt people” during the game, saying his physical approach was something his teammate “fed off”.
“I thought he had intent with his application at the ruck contest and particularly around the ground," he said on SEN's Crunch Time.
“He was tackling to hurt people and probably pushed things a little bit – we have to be careful with the sling tackle – but he was the big presence that the other players fed off on Friday night.”
Former Richmond assistant coach Justin Leppitsch said Nankervis was one of only a few players in the AFL who oppositions would be “physically scared of”, saying he was critical to the way Damien Hardwick’s side plays.
“He always touches a line in (the physicality) part of the game," he said.
“They need him to get up and going, he’s not the tap ruckman that most teams have in the competition, he’s the follow up guy.
“There’s not many players in the competition you can be physically scared of anymore, but I think he’s one of them.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/07/17/the-richmond-player-who-oppositions-would-be-physically-scared-of/
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KEY TIGER COMPARED TO GIANTS ENFORCER
By Alex Zaia
SEN
20 July 2021
Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton absolutely loves what Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis brings to the table.
The triple premiership Tiger made an instant impact in his return against Brisbane on Friday night – a match Richmond simply had to win to revive their finals hopes.
Nankervis collected 22 disposals – including a game-high 18 contested – to go with 25 hit-outs, 10 intercepts and seven clearances, with his physicality in the air and on the ground making him one of Richmond’s most important players.
Speaking on SEN’s Bob and Andy, Brereton compared Nankervis’ “nasty” nature to GWS enforcer Shane Mumford.
“It is close to my heart, and I reckon it’s fantastic, good on them. It’s hard to do now,” the five-time premiership Hawk said.
“The Tigers had eight snide acts. I probably shouldn’t call them snide … shifty, nasty, careless - Toby had three of them.
“There was one in the first quarter where big Oscar (McInerney) sensed the ball was dropping a bit short so Toby went for the spoil, recognised he couldn’t get to the spoil, so he just flushed him in the back of the head with a spoiling arm.
“It was a good old solid ear massage. I thought, ‘That’s been lacking at the Tigers’, while Toby Nankervis has been out.
“He’s the new Shane Mumford. He’s accidentally, purposely clumsy. He’s a touch nasty and he’s aware of his size.
“He does play to that old ethos of, ‘Let them know I’m around’.”
Nankervis was key in Richmond’s 20-point win over the Lions as the reigning premiers moved back into the top eight ahead of a clash against Geelong on Sunday.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/07/20/key-tiger-compared-to-giants-enforcer/
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Didn't notice said ear massage. Might take a look.
It's very true though and exactly why we love him. The dangerous tackle was BS though.
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Lloyd's commentary on big Nank:
Tiger talisman is one of the great recruits of the last decade
Watch here: https://www.afl.com.au/video/651151/tiger-talisman-one-of-the-great-recruits-of-the-last-decade-?videoId=651151
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Jonathan Brown praised Nank after half-time for being an old-school ruckman that threw his body around at stoppages and tackled to hurt in an effort to stop North's dominance in the clearances. Nank had 5 tackles for the game which was the second most.
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Happy Birthday big fella. 27 today :birthday.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E8jHZINVIAARr9R?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1425609062679339009
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Captain for me
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Bargain buys
Michael Whiting
afl.com.au
9 October
AFL.com.au has combed back over the past 12 years – since a miserly six players were exchanged during the 2008 trade period – to find the best 'value' pick-ups.
Who are the diamonds in the rough who changed clubs for little expense and went on to flourish at a new home?
2016 - Toby Nankervis
Lightly used by Sydney – playing just 12 games – the young ruckman was moved to Richmond for pick No.46. Nankervis quickly entrenched himself in the Tigers' line-up, winning premierships in 2017, 2019 and 2020. He's played 86 games in the yellow and black, is still just 27 years of age and is arguably one of their most important players.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/683069/bargain-buys-12-of-the-best-value-trades-of-the-past-12-years
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Arguably?
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RANKING AND ANALYSING THE 10 BEST DEPTH RUCK TRADES SINCE 2010
By Nic Negrepontis
SEN
14 October 2021
1. Toby Nankervis (Sydney to Richmond at end of 2016)
On paper, Jacobs has had the best season of any traded depth ruckman, but Toby Nankervis takes the top spot for different reasons. After 12 games at the Swans in three years, Nankervis moved to Richmond in 2017 and became a central figure in their drought-breaking premiership.
He helped define the club’s hard edge and gave them a reliable ruckman across what would become a triple-premiership dynasty. He has played 91 games in the yellow and black and at 27 still has years left to add to that, even if his body has let him down in recent seasons.
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5. Ivan Maric (Adelaide to Richmond at end of 2011)
Ivan Maric sits in the middle at no.5, which is fitting because his presence in the AFL helped shape the top two members of this list. Maric lost his role as the Adelaide starter in 2011, but was exactly what Richmond needed when he joined the following season.
His toughness and cult presence carried the team for four seasons, before injuries finally caught up with him. However, there’s no questioning the impact he had, and still does have, at Tigerland.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/10/14/ranking-and-analysing-the-10-best-depth-ruck-trades-since-2010/
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https://twitter.com/tigertragic2/status/1453940676131835910
;D
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Hahaha
Big shy softy is he
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Congratulations, Toby & Hayley! (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60d.png) (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f48d.png)
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https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1475611059297796099
:clapping
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Congratulations, Toby & Hayley! (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60d.png) (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f48d.png)
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https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1475611059297796099
:clapping
:clapping :clapping
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7news said Nank copped a knock to his left knee. They showed him wearing a compression bandage around it. Nank didn't mention it though in his interview so hopefully it's nothing.
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The explains why he wasn’t jumping, not sure why Soldo was stuck to the ground
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Nank notches up 100 AFL games on Sunday :clapping.
Sydney 2015-16 12
Richmond 2017-22 88*
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Total 100*
https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/T/Toby_Nankervis.html
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Congrats big fella
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Put this one in the Nank-tank
If you want a ruckman to make his presence felt in a physical contest you call for Toby Nankervis. If you want a big man to drop in a hole to cut off opposition scoring thrusts you call for Toby Nankervis. If you want a dexterous and creative forward to put their hand up for Goal of the Year you don't call for Toby Nankervis. Or maybe you do. 'Nank the Tank' kicked one out of somebody else's box on Saturday, winning a boundary throw in close to goal, tapping it again out of opposition hands, then throwing his leg at the ball mid-air only to see it sail through from the angle. It may not win the car, but it should at least deliver a big-screen TV!
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/728108/tigers-too-good-as-giants-lose-star-defender-again)
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You can vote for Nank's soccer volley goal here:
https://www.afl.com.au/goal-of-the-year
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/Nank1R22022.gif)
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Nank the tank ...
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/NankR22022.gif)
https://twitter.com/7AFL/status/1507958491612336135
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Nank fined by the MRO.
Charges laid from Saturday matches:
Toby Nankervis, Richmond has been charged with Tripping Tim English, Western Bulldogs, during the third quarter of the Round Four match between Richmond and the Western Bulldogs played at the MCG on Saturday April 9, 2022.
In summary, the player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact, Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/739509/match-review-big-giant-banned-tigers-skipper-charged
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Huge game by the big fella, think he took it on him self to ensure we didnt have a last qtr fade out, first of the tackle in the forward line where he subsequently goaled and then back in the back line to take a big mark
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Huge game by the big fella, think he took it on him self to ensure we didnt have a last qtr fade out, first of the tackle in the forward line where he subsequently goaled and then back in the back line to take a big mark
Agree. The one thing overlooked with that tackle was that it was Nank's second effort. He laid one tackle then got around that Bulldog player to lay the second tackle which he won the HTB free for. It's was all heart, determination and desperation. As you say Chucky it set the example for the rest of the team in the last quarter.
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NANKERVIS KNOCKS
Nankervis was looking worse for wear following an accidental clash of heads with Brayden Cook midway through the second term.
Nankervis went off to have his head strapped and had to go off a couple of times for the blood rule. When the third quarter started, Nankervis was still receiving treatment before sprinting to the centre-square to contest the opening ruck, sans strapping but with his stitched-up nose looking slightly misaligned.
Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/young-crows-on-the-rise-after-hard-fought-win-over-tigers-20220416-p5adxx.html)
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"The strangest choice for captain that I think I've seen for a long time."
The area of Toby Nankervis' game that @kanecornes believes is letting the Tigers down [ed. most frees against in the AFL]
Watch here: https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1518579264400072704
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Nank on the Sunday Footy Show this morning:
Watch here: https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1523106142485815296
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“I'M NEVER GOING TO CHANGE THE WAY I PLAY FOOTY”: TIGER RESPONDS TO CAPTAINCY CRITICISM
By Mae James
SEN
8 May 2022
Toby Nankervis has responded to Kane Cornes' criticism of his appointment as co-captain and his lack of discipline on the field.
Nankervis has given away 19 free kicks from eight games this year, the second most in the competition so far, prompting Cornes to question the ruckman’s discipline.
“Nankervis is another one that I’m watching as well, (second) most free kicks in the competition against – I want influence from my captain – I don’t want the oxygen sucked out of the game by a captain giving away a sloppy free kick,” Cornes said on SEN Breakfast.
“It’s just a one to understand how important that role is.”
While Nankervis himself described that criticism as fair, he told Cornes that he won’t be changing his tried and tested game.
“As a footy club I think we have been giving away too many free kicks, especially early in the year, footy is hard enough without giving the opposition a free ball,” he said on Nine’s Sunday Footy Show.
“It’s something in my game that I’ve been trying to address the last couple of years especially.
“There’s no mistake that I know my role in the team’s discipline, and I definitely don’t want to be giving away free kicks if I can avoid it.
“I'm never going to change the way I play footy, but I want to be a disciplined fair player.
“Each week I sit down and (think), clearly, I don’t want to be giving away any free kicks, but I don’t want to change the way I play either.”
Nankervis has been finding his feet as the newly appointed Tigers co-captain alongside Dylan Grimes, and he says he’s been loving the leadership role.
“I think it’s working really well,” Nankervis said of the partnership.
“Clearly ‘Cotch’ (Trent Cotchin) had done such an amazing job for so many years and I suppose we are still finding our feet a little bit.
“I really love having ‘Grimesy’ alongside me and we are still learning each week and making mistakes and growing, no doubt about that, still plenty of growth left but I really love the role.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/05/08/im-never-going-to-change-the-way-i-play-footy-tiger-responds-to-captaincy/
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When we 25 pts down midway 2nd quarter, I thought the captain really stood up with his physical presence. Not just in the ruck but he nailed a few crucial tackles on Hawk mids which got the ball going in our direction. The goal he kicked from the forward stoppage came at an important time too. Got us back in the game on the scoreboard. All up Nank ended up with a whopping 15 contested possessions and 8 clearances :o.
20 disposals (7k, 13h, 15c, 5u, 60% eff.)
1 mark
5 tackles .... ( 2 F50 tackles )
8 clearances ... ( 2 centre clearances )
2 inside 50s
2 intercepts
35 hitouts
109 metres gained
3 score involvements
1 goal
75% time on ground
ps. Waits for Kane Cornes to point out Nank gave away 6 frees.
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Triple Richmond premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis is thriving in his new role this season as the team’s co-captain.
Nankervis has been providing the Tigers with inspirational on-field leadership through his robust style of ruck play.
Not only has he won plenty of hit-outs at centre bounces and around-the-ground stoppages, as well as applied intense pressure to opposition players, he’s also racked up impressive disposal and clearance numbers.
The 27-year-old is averaging 15.8 disposals, 8.4 contested possessions, 3.6 clearances, 2.3 stoppage clearances, 4.7 score involvements, 4.1 tackles and 27.2 hit-outs per game this season.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1127984/-nank-leading-by-example-in-strong-style
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Having a big year the big man. Throwing his weight around too. Hope he doesn't break down.
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You can vote for Nank's courageous mark going back with the flight here:
https://www.afl.com.au/mark-of-the-year
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Cracked me up when we went into the Essendon goal celebration and did the chicken dance
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Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis was charged with rough conduct against Luke Parker and can accept a $3,000 sanction with an early plea.
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/769010/match-review-buddy-learns-fate-for-cotchin-strike)
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Nank in the top 10 for Hitouts to Advantage.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/stats/HitoutsToAdvantageR132022.png)
Source: AFL Record Round 13 2022.
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Nank in the top 10 for Hitouts to Advantage.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/stats/HitoutsToAdvantageR132022.png)
Source: AFL Record Round 13 2022.
There wasn't many on Thursday night >:(
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Nank plays his 100th game for the club this week. A crucial part of our premiership successes 🏆🏆🏆
He was so well respected by his teammates and coaches that he was voted co-captain. #gotiges
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FV4zfjPXEAAEATA?format=png&name=small)
https://twitter.com/RichmondDynasty/status/1539727748901511169
2017 24 games
2018 23
2019 12
2020 11
2021 16
2022 14*
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Total 100* games for the RFC.
https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/T/Toby_Nankervis.html
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What an absolute steal of a trade get that was.
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What an absolute steal of a trade get that was.
Pure theft LOL
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He was a long way down the pecking order at Sydney and we legit had nothing
Swans can gagf
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What an absolute steal of a trade get that was.
He was surpassed by others at Sydney and they got pick 45 for him. There have been other trades like this when it comes to ruckmen and pecking orders.
Its pretty damning our record of drafting ruckmen and then having them develop into good afl players for us. You probably have to go all the way back to 1997 and the Ottens draft.
This is an area i would hope we can long overdue address.
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Clawski has managed to turn the discussion around Toby's 100th into another list management rant :lol
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What an absolute steal of a trade get that was.
He was surpassed by others at Sydney and they got pick 45 for him. There have been other trades like this when it comes to ruckmen and pecking orders.
Its pretty damning our record of drafting ruckmen and then having them develop into good afl players for us. You probably have to go all the way back to 1997 and the Ottens draft.
This is an area i would hope we can long overdue address.
Callum Coleman-Jones was probably a good get. He was drafted at 20 and has held his value. Other than that I can't remember the last time we used a high draft pick on a ruckman, which goes some way to explaining why our speculative picks spent on ruckmen have so often missed the mark historically.
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We don’t have a high rating of rucks - our drafting reflects that.
We won a flag in 2017 without a second ruck and again in 2020.
It’s probably been found to have worked for us.
Having said that, I don’t even think the club would have anticipated what we’ve landed by getting Nank.
One of those magnificent masterstrokes that can only happen every once in a while and his remarkable run of form has continued again this year.
His last quarter against Port in the 2020 prelim was epic.
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Time to breed little Father Son Nankers....
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What an absolute steal of a trade get that was.
He was surpassed by others at Sydney and they got pick 45 for him. There have been other trades like this when it comes to ruckmen and pecking orders.
Its pretty damning our record of drafting ruckmen and then having them develop into good afl players for us. You probably have to go all the way back to 1997 and the Ottens draft.
This is an area i would hope we can long overdue address.
Callum Coleman-Jones was probably a good get. He was drafted at 20 and has held his value. Other than that I can't remember the last time we used a high draft pick on a ruckman, which goes some way to explaining why our speculative picks spent on ruckmen have so often missed the mark historically.
Wouldn't be trading P20 for CCJ this year. He's been crap
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A Captain’s Knock
Toby Nankervis was outstanding in this contest, attempting to drag his team across the finish line. He absolutely monstered Rhys Stanley in the middle and around the ground – winning the hitouts 25-18 but also added 22 disposals, four marks, five tackles and seven intercepts. In the last quarter, in particular, he held the backline together, taking four intercept marks inside the Geelong forward 50. As Nank lifted so did his troops at ground level, keeping them in the fight for the whole contest. The ruck position, as usual, seems to be a very suspect area for the Cats, as they simply cannot rely on consistent and sustained production, and it could ultimately be the reason they come up short challenging the other elite.
https://themongrelpunt.com/afl-season-2022/2022/06/25/geelong-v-richmond-the-mongrel-review-2/
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Nank in "career best form" according to Dimma today.
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Nank in "career best form" according to Dimma today.
He certainly is getting a lot of taps but I'm getting a bit frustrated by the number that are going straight to the opposition, resulting in centre clearances to the opposition. Last week against the Cats in the last qtr is the perfect example
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Needs to reduce the free kicks without sacrificing his game but can’t knock a bloke for giving his best
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After the siren loss gets worse for Richmond…
Toby Nankervis suffered a PCL injury late.
https://twitter.com/_AMcCormack7/status/1545708076833341440
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If it's a PCL then that's pretty much season over for Nank. At least 8-10 weeks recovery IIRC.
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How much footy has Nank missed since he arrived? Feel like he has missed a lot through injury.
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Shame he was having a good season.
That's pretty much our year toast if he's done
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How much footy has Nank missed since he arrived? Feel like he has missed a lot through injury.
Since 2019 Nank hasn't played more than 16 matches in a season although he had played every game this year until now :(.
2017 24/25
2018 23/24
2019 12/25
2020 11/21
2021 16/22
2022 16/16*
https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/T/Toby_Nankervis.html#20190
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Was very poor. Played 💩
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Jon Ralph said a PCL injury could range anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks.
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The smile says it all. Toby Nankervis’ knee injury may not be as bad as first thought. The ruckman says he’s a chance to play this weekend. @7NewsMelbourne
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXWqSC-aIAAk_tP?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/NatYoannidis/status/1546329283341467649
:pray
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wouldn't risk him
Give him a week off, massive games coming after this one
Seriously if we can't beat N0rt then we don't deserve play finals
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The ruck combo of him and Soldo is not working at all for me .
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wouldn't risk him
Give him a week off, massive games coming after this one
Seriously if we can't beat N0rt then we don't deserve play finals
I don’t think we have a choice at ‘risking him’. If the medicos say he’s good to go then must play, unless one of soldo or balta can get up. Then again with balta coming back off his second hammy, I’m not sure I’d be throwing him into the ruck just yet.
Yes we are playing north but they almost took the points from the pies on the weekend and after all the weak losses we’ve succumbed to, we can’t be overly confident against any team anymore.
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Update from Peter Burge:
Toby Nankervis, knee
"Toby had an incident early in the game with a ruck contest at the centre bounce and got a direct hit on the knee. A typical PCL-type injury that the rucks get from time to time in that jump where they make contact. He's had this injury last year as well and he's been managing it pretty much for the past 12 months but it's been under control. It stirred him up and he was playing through the game but had a number of ruck contests were there was contact and late in the game he was flagging with us that he was really struggling to run. So, with 10 minutes to go, medically we decided that he would finish (the game) there. He's pulled up surprisingly not too badly, so we haven't actually ruled him out of this weekend's game. He's in the doubtful category right now, we just want to have another look at it later in the week. The scans have showed pretty much what we already knew... He's not completely out of the frame for the weekend."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1170211/pilot-medical-update-round-18-2022/
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The ruck combo of him and Soldo is not working at all for me .
We need Balta back. Nank can't ruck Solo.
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Don't think they'll risk him at at marvel
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The ruck combo of him and Soldo is not working at all for me .
We need Balta back. Nank, can't ruck Soldo.
EFA
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Jack Riewoldt also touched on Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis who will play against North despite hurting his knee last weekend.
“He’s so tough,” Riewoldt said of the ruckman.
“He just grinds through. He’s not going to be at 100 per cent but he just shows up and goes out and performs.
“The big ‘Nanka’, he’s ready to go.”
Source: SEN. (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/07/14/how-a-cautionary-tale-can-be-used-as-a-point-in-time-for-the-tigers/)
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Nankervis on report for rough conduct.
https://www.afl.com.au/video/800011/nankervis-on-report-for-rough-conduct
Vision doesn't show anything :huh3.
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Bit of leadership needing to be shown today.
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According to Jack he showed all the leadership he needed to by just taking the field for the game. That seems to be part of the problem atm.
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Did anybody see it because that video shows nothing
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Nothing in it.
His free kicks are an issue though.
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Worst game I’ve seen him play, I thought he was arrogant and unprofessional.
6 free kicks in a half allowing a maladroit CCJ free ball out of the middle :help :banghead
Undisciplined acts causing easy ball to the opposition :banghead
He’s been a champion but these games need to be called out when they occur
How can he and grimes with all their experience and success allow this crap to happen?
Our standards have slipped and we’ve allowed this mediocre performances to occur and it starts with our captains.
Not good enough.
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Agree was poor.
I will say the free kicks were very very soft. The blocking free was hugely line ball, he blocked and win the tap as he got the ground. Hugely subjective. Then a high contact against him was just not there. Regardless was very off his game.
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No case to answer from the MRP.
Incident explained:
The match day report laid against Richmond's Toby Nankervis for contact against North Melbourne's Flynn Perez from the first quarter of Saturday's match between North Melbourne and Richmond was assessed. It was the view of the Match Review Officer that Nankervis' actions did not constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/802413/match-review-blue-cops-ban-nank-incident-explained
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Of course not. We are poo again so the corrupt regime is satisfied enough.
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Just goes to show that ( some) umpires have him in the gun! The tribunal don’t throw them out unless there is nothing to see.
In saying that Nank needs a way to complete strongly without the half a dozen frees per game. (Coaching)
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Hes an undersized ruckman as far as height goes. He makes up for it with aggression and strength long may that last. Every one in his area knows he is about and he makes our players walk taller. if he gives away some free kicks so be it.
What id like more from him is a few more marks around the ground and maybe a goal a game sneaking fwd.Make them be accountable to him he sure as hell does his bit when the ball hits the deck.
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You can still play hard and protect players without giving so may frees away, frees are costing games.
Falling into and lying on someone’s back doesn’t add alot .
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You can still play hard and protect players without giving so may frees away, frees are costing games.
Falling into and lying on someone’s back doesn’t add alot .
He gave away 6 free kicks and 2 were dodgy frees straight after he was dodgily reported so there is three of em.
He was huge and with out him we would never have had a chance imo.
FMD what more do you want from him 36 hit outs, 20 disposals 4 marks, 5 clearances sheesh, 2 tackles 8 score involvments and 7 inside 50s.
He is a physical ruckman and you dont just turn it on like a tap. Long may he play at the limits.
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1st half was very very poor by both captains lowering their standards they’ve both set over the years.
Terrible example to the rest of the team.
Both were better in the second half but the damage was already done.
They need to learn to lead the team by doing courageous team things like our previous captain and the team will follow.
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Agree , today’s game doesn’t allow for any thuggish acts . Other captains have been courageous and protective without giving the most free kicks in the whole league. I love his effort , he just need to play smarter.
The coaches should be able help him turn players when he tackles them instead of lying on them.
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Is 'Being Toby Nankervis' a free kick against these days?
'Being Marlion Pickett' seems to be grounds for 50 mtrs.
We may as well just pay a free against for 'Being a Richmond player'!
What is the meaning of 'unbiased'? Has it changed lately?
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They were into him all day. Those frees in the middle had me gobsmacked for a start, then when they reported him I thought they had been worded up to get into him. Put him right off of his game.
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Immediately after the report (IIRC) North scored a goal and it went back to the middle. The umps then seemed vindictive and immediately 'found' a free kick against him at the next center bounce. I remember thinking they were a bunch of Immanuel idiots because their vindictiveness was so bloody transparent. They think they're above the fray, umpires, but they're just as simple as every other human on the planet.
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Immediately after the report (IIRC) North scored a goal and it went back to the middle. The umps then seemed vindictive and immediately 'found' a free kick against him at the next center bounce. I remember thinking they were a bunch of Immanuel idiots because their vindictiveness was so bloody transparent. They think they're above the fray, umpires, but they're just as simple as every other human on the planet.
That tends to happen when something is immune to criticism
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'He gets treated harshly': Dimma wants umps to give Nank a fair go
Richmond has spoken with the AFL umpires' department after what the Tigers believe has been unfair treatment of ruckman Toby Nankervis
By AAP
20 July 2022
RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick has called on umpires to give Toby Nankervis a fair go, claiming the premiership ruckman is being treated harshly by whistleblowers.
Nankervis gave away a game-high six free kicks in last week's upset loss to North Melbourne, which left the Tigers precariously placed in eighth spot.
The triple-premiership big man did not receive a single whistle his way, and was also reported over contact with the Kangaroos' Flynn Perez.
The report was later thrown out by the AFL's Match Review Officer.
Nankervis is on the wrong end of a 22-49 free-kick count this season, which includes a 1-13 tally over the last four weeks.
Hardwick said the Tigers took their gripes to the AFL umpiring department this week.
"The fact of the matter is Toby gives away a free kick and sometimes the opposition don't," Hardwick said on Wednesday.
"The same thing happens from time to time.
"We look at players walking across the line every time during the round and there's 50 of those a game, and Toby got pinged for three of them.
"We spoke to the umpiring department about that and hopefully we've got a better result this week.
"At the end of the day, they (the AFL) accept mistakes are made, like we do as coaches as well.
"Toby gets done for a report and a 50-metre penalty that gets withdrawn ... you know, he gets treated harshly."
Nankervis faces a huge battle against rising Fremantle ruck force Sean Darcy at Marvel Stadium on Friday night in a contest that will help shape both sides' finals prospects.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/802959/-he-gets-treated-harshly-dimma-wants-umps-to-give-nank-a-fair-go
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About bloody time.
And good to put it out there in the media too.
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They were into him all day. Those frees in the middle had me gobsmacked for a start, then when they reported him I thought they had been worded up to get into him. Put him right off of his game.
Agree. Plus free kicks given in the middle at Marvel are killers.
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TIGERS CO-CAPTAIN “THE MOST UNDISCIPLINED PLAYER IN THE GAME”
By Alex Zaia
SEN
21 July 2022
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick isn’t happy with the “harsh” treatment co-captain Toby Nankervis is receiving from the umpires.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Hardwick revealed the Tigers have contacted the AFL umpiring department over some of the free kicks paid against the ruckman.
Nankervis has conceded a league-high 49 free kicks this season, including six in last week’s upset loss to North Melbourne.
While Kane Cornes agrees that too many tiggy touchwood free kicks are paid in ruck contests, he says Nankervis only has himself to blame due to his poor discipline.
Cornes accused Hardwick of “whinging” and labelled Nankervis “the most undisciplined player in the game”.
“Surely some responsibility needs to go back on Nankervis. Is he the only ruckman that is harshly dealt with?” Cornes told SEN Breakfast.
“Certainly some of the free kicks Nankervis gives away aren’t just in the ruck contest, he’s one of the crudest tacklers in the competition.
“Clearly it’s costing them in big moments. It’s fine when you’re winning premierships and everything is going well and you are playing on the edge, but when you lose two games essentially by the last kick and you look at one player who’s given six free kicks away, he’s given away some big 50-metre penalties throughout the year and you’re on the cusp of missing the eight, then you look at it a little bit closer.
“The responsibility’s got to go back on Nankervis – I think he’s the most undisciplined player in the game, and that’s not just from ruck free kicks.
“If Damien Hardwick was honest here, and clearly I don’t have a breakdown of all the 49 free kicks he’s given away, but a lot of them aren’t from ruck contests, a lot of them are for crude tackles.
“Do we need more whinging from Hardwick again? It feels like Richmond are whinging about something all the time.
“Great if you’ve spoken to the umpire department, terrific, that’s what you should be doing, but does he need to tell everyone that they’ve spoken to the umpiring department, or should that be done behind closed doors? I don’t think we need to be alerted to that.
“He’s had a crack at a few things over the journey, Damien Hardwick, and this just feels like another whinge to me.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/07/20/tigers-co-captain-the-most-undisciplined-player-in-the-game/
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I don't know why Dimma didn't keep it in house prefer it that way silly for me just draws attention.
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Barrett's view of why Dimma said what he said.
* Important must win season defining game on Friday night after stuffing up the past two matches.
* Nankervis is up against Sean Darcy.
* Nankervis does everything in his power at every contest to push the boundaries on what is and isn't acceptable. Elbows, arms and feet flying everywhere. It's intimidating! There's no rule in the game that says the free kick count has to be equal. 22 frees for and 49 frees against. Go watch Nankervis play.
* It's a reflection of how Dimma played himself. He's a combative person.
Go to 4:30 min mark: https://www.afl.com.au/news/803045/listen-why-nank-catches-the-ump-s-eye-north-s-get-out-of-jail-card
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I agree he's been undisciplined but last week he got raped
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From Barrett's Sliding Doors column:
IF ...
Dimma actually took a proper look at the way big Nank plays ...
THEN ...
he wouldn't be sooking it up to the AFL about a perceived bias in free kicks paid against his ruckman. He's also probably privately whinging, again, about having to play another game at Marvel Stadium, on Friday night against Fremantle.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/802975/if-i-ve-already-got-chad-warner-down-for-a-brownlow-from-2023-then
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Tell Barrett to go and watch the free kicks (and report) paid against nank last week and get him to explain what the indiscretion was.
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IF ...
Damien Barrett had been better treated by his mother
THEN ...
He wouldn't be doing a job that is one or two steps above prostitution.
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IF ...
Damien Barrett had been better treated by his mother
THEN ...
He wouldn't be doing a job that is one or two steps above prostitution.
Classic. :cheers :bow :rollin
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I thought Nank was extremely poor again. Hasn’t been a great fortnight for the tough guy and looks to be on one leg.
Can’t buy a mark either :banghead
Very very disappointing
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Yep ball went through his fingers repeatedly.
Not sure if he's right but given the forward time he had you'd think his knee is stuffed. Couldn't get off the ground. One hit out to half time.
Might have to go Soldo alone as the only strengths Nank has over him are looking greatly diminished at the moment.
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IF ...
Damien Barrett had been better treated by his mother
THEN ...
He wouldn't be doing a job that is one or two steps above prostitution.
:lol
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Spotlight on Nank
All eyes were on Toby Nankervis’ treatment by the umpires, after Damien Hardwick shone the spotlight on the way he is officiated in the lead-up to Friday night’s contest. After giving away a game-high six free kicks, being reported and not receiving a single whistle his way against North Melbourne last weekend, Hardwick described Nankervis’ treatment as harsh and was hoping for a better result against the Dockers after Tigers officials took their gripes to the League’s umpiring department. The spotlight, however, stayed well away from Nankervis from both a frees-against and impact point of view as he prominently featured as a makeshift key forward instead of his natural role in the ruck - with the returning Ivan Soldo taking on the lion’s share of ruck minutes.
10 disposals (2k, 8h, 6c, 3u, 30% eff.)
1 contested mark
3 F50 tackles
1 inside 50
10 hitouts
66 metres gained
1 score involvement
74% time on ground
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/803278/all-tied-up-tigers-freo-arm-wrestle-ends-in-a-draw)
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In one word - Terrible.
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Gotta agree on this week had little influence but sheesh we all know he was injured from the week before.
Despite the frees against nm i thought he was good.
Maybe it might have been smarter to rest Nankervis and bring in both Ryan and Soldo but hindsight is a marvelous thing.
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Knee clearly bothering him. Can't jump and elevate.
Should rest him and just play Soldo + Balta back and relief.
Lynch back hopefully, Miller or Gibcus could be tried forward.
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He isn’t adhering to the spirit of netball so he will be free kicked into retirement
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:lol
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You know he’s not right when we have him and soldo in the team and balta is taking ruck contests..
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Great game from the skipper. Seems to like playing against port.
Could be wrong here but I don’t remember him giving away a free kick either
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His best game of the year
Granted he didn't have much opposition at centre bounces his around the ground work was brilliant
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Yep ruck work was great and repeatedly got back to defend. Huge game
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Welcome back
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Only one data point, but ... plays better as sole captain? The blurred lines of dual captaincy might be ineffective.
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Toby Nankervis assumed the sole captaincy role for Richmond in last night’s crucial clash with Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval due to the absence of the Club’s injured co-skipper Dylan Grimes, and he responded to the challenge in a trademark strong, bold manner.
He finished the match with an equal AFL career-high 29 disposals, 14 contested possessions, four marks, seven inside-50s, an equal game-high and career-high seven stoppage clearances, five intercepts, five score involvements, three tackles, six one-percenters, a season-high 42 hit-outs and 304 metres gained.
“We knew it was going to be a tough game at Adelaide Oval, it always is against Port . . . it was a great team performance, I thought,” he said.
“It was great to get a four-quarter performance. I think that’s our best four-quarter performance for a while. So, definitely take some confidence out of that.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1191941/nankervis-lifts-tigers-with-robust-leadership
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Stats wise, Saturday night was Nank's career best game.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FZiBp1faQAEpco2?format=png&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/AFLPlayerRating/status/1556136229800128512
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Needs to extract the finger and lead the team.
Probably playing the worst game I’ve seen him play.
C’mon Nank! :gotigers
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Been shocking. Lack of dominance is hurting
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I think he’s had more turnovers this game than the whole season combined.
Really terrible. Still tough in the contest as always but he’s done nothing with the ball except set them up time and time again.
It’s been disappointing
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Toby been dumb as stuff tonight. Taking out of ruck and just panick passing to anyone. What is he doing. McStay and co just sitting off him. This is when you just belt it 20m forward.. it's a free forward possession.
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Worst game in history. Delist.
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Give yourself an uppercut you big buffoon.
All night you had the ruck advantage and just handed the game to Neale on a platter.
Look inward this summer.
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It was the reverse of the 2017 GF. Adelaide's Jacobs kept tapping the ball down allowing Grigg to give us an extra ground level player at the stoppage. Nank did a Jacobs tonight. Predictably kept the ball within the stoppage area and allowed the Lions mids to read him and pick us off.
Aside from that, I thought Nank's poorest moment of the night as far as leadership or lack of was when he had the chance to kick a goal in the 3rd qtr and just chipped it to the goalsquare where there were two Brisbane defenders by themselves. A captain needs to take responsibility when there's no open other option and just shoot and kick the goal.
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It was the reverse of the 2017 GF. Adelaide's Jacobs kept tapping the ball down allowing Grigg to give us an extra ground level player at the stoppage. Nank did a Jacobs tonight. Predictably kept the ball within the stoppage area and allowed the Lions mids to read him and pick us off.
Aside from that, I thought Nank's poorest moment of the night as far as leadership or lack of was when he had the chance to kick a goal in the 3rd qtr and just chipped it to the goalsquare where there were two Brisbane defenders by themselves. A captain needs to take responsibility when there's no open other option and just shoot and kick the goal.
Should have snapped one as well. Think he missed?
Either way, probably his worst performance ever given the stakes, the clear advantage he had with O going down etc.
I think we've got the wrong captains.
I'd rather see D Rioli captain to be completely honest
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I said Vlaustin should have been captain at the start of the year and he should have been. Club got this horribly wrong
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I said Vlaustin should have been captain at the start of the year and he should have been. Club got this horribly wrong
Even though he has said in the last couple of days that he isnt ready/up to the captaincy ?
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Still a champ but had a terrible terrible game. Wasn’t alone.
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I said Vlaustin should have been captain at the start of the year and he should have been. Club got this horribly wrong
Even though he has said in the last couple of days that he isnt ready/up to the captaincy ?
he's hardly going to say he believes he should be captain.
I thought he should have and would have been named captain but really, Cotch is still the only bloke I'd fully trust with it anyway
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Nank was hopeless and his year was the same.
Back to the old days when a captain doesn’t lead by example.
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He had downer no doubt not excusable, but gez the guy has won us games before with his performances bit of perspective.
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He was a rock in the 2020 prelim against Port. Always a hero. Had a shocker. poo happens.
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Worst game he’s played. Credit to Neale for being an absolute beast but stuff me dead he had it given to him on a silver platter ! If nank didn’t tap it to him he grabbed it out of the ruck and hand balled to the ground or a player under immense pressure. Complete failure of a performance and a chance to dominate with the big o out
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Had an absolute mare.
As Captain he had to stand up, as the only recognised ruckman out there he needed to stand up.
His gifting of clearances to Neale was embarrassing
Was never a fan of the dual captains. Even less so now.
We need to get our leadership right next season.
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Had an absolute mare.
As Captain he had to stand up, as the only recognised ruckman out there he needed to stand up.
His gifting of clearances to Neale was embarrassing
Was never a fan of the dual captains. Even less so now.
We need to get our leadership right next season.
So what do you think the solution is re leadership?
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So what do you think the solution is re leadership?
Both captains have struggled this year. I honestly believe the captaincy has impacted their form. So considering that I'd rather have both playing great footy without the weight of Captaincy
I think we need to appoint a young Captain, someone who can hold the position for a 5 or so years. Give them time to grow into the role like Cotchin did.
As we have a new group coming my through together the time seems right to me at least to bring a young Captain through with the regenerated list
I hope Cotchin goes around again to mentor our next leader.
That's how I'd like us to go
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So what do you think the solution is re leadership?
Both captains have struggled this year. I honestly believe the captaincy has impacted their form. So considering that I'd rather have both playing great footy without the weight of Captaincy
I think we need to appoint a young Caprain, someone who can hold the position for a 5 or so years. Give them time to grow into the role like Cotchin did.
As we have a new group coming my through together the time seems right to me at least to bring a young Captain through with the regenerated list
I hope Cotchin goes around again to mentor our next leader.
That's how I'd like us to go
I don’t disagree with you but IMO we just don’t have any obvious choices. People might say Graham but I don’t think he impacts games enough and I don’t know about his vocal leadership. Rioli’s name has come up but because of 1 good season? Not for me. I see these two captains as fill ins until a young player steps up into the role which could very well be Graham but not yet
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I agree completely WP.
I love Nank, but his choice as captain was an error IMO. Take Gawn out of equation and find me a successful captain as a ruckman. Don't like dual captains. Both players are injnury prone. It wouldn't surprise me if the club came out and said Nank was carrying an injury, and was selected cause having both dual captains injured is embarassing.
I'd begin a new era, I'd refresh the leadership group, I have said from day 1 that Graham and Vlastuin should be captain and vice captain. I still stand by that. I'd also genuinely consider Daniel Rioli. I love the idea of an indigenous captain with how rich we have been with our indigenous player and academy. I want the best leader though but if it were Daniel I'd be thrilled.
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Totally agree with WP and Tigerland. I think Nank especially has struggled.
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Re: captaincy
Floss, Baker, Rioli. All good options IMO
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25. Toby Nankervis
Colossal captain’s game. Made the most of the Lions being without their No.1 ruckman and dominated at stoppages, winning hit-outs and clearances throughout the night. Strong numbers at the end of the game: 26 disposals, 18 contested possessions and nine clearances, while 13 of his 41 hit-outs went to a teammate’s advantage.
Foxsports rating: 9
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/afl-finals-2022-richmond-tigers-vs-brisbane-lions-second-elimination-final-highlights-stats-best-and-worst-players/news-story/7fc45960b9d79ca09461c1ff3de0ff76
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25. Toby Nankervis
Colossal captain’s game. Made the most of the Lions being without their No.1 ruckman and dominated at stoppages, winning hit-outs and clearances throughout the night. Strong numbers at the end of the game: 26 disposals, 18 contested possessions and nine clearances, while 13 of his 41 hit-outs went to a teammate’s advantage.
Foxsports rating: 9
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/afl-finals-2022-richmond-tigers-vs-brisbane-lions-second-elimination-final-highlights-stats-best-and-worst-players/news-story/7fc45960b9d79ca09461c1ff3de0ff76
So basically whoever wrote this never needs to be consulted for their football opinion ever again--took a look at the stats and farted a dumbf*ck opinion out their face trumpet. Nein, nein, NEIN!
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Would think that the glaring stat is that out of his 41 hitouts ONLY 13 went to the advantage of his team-mates
And someone thinks is a great number?
I'd give him a 2 and that's being generous. It was an atrocious game
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I still think Floss would make a good captain. I hope he gets the nod next year.
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I think he was a 4 or 5 , my disappointment is he didn’t think it through and take advantage of not having a recognised as an opponent . He tried his guts out but if he thought it through and worked a plan with the mid fielders we may have even won
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Nanks cause certainly wasn’t helped by not having his number one midfielder there for more than half the game
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Good point
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Given Neale dominance at stoppages, I still can't believe Nank didn't try or was at least instructed to try thumping the ball 30m forward when he had a free hit. Neale can't get the footy if he isn't near where the ball is. It would've also gained us territory and forward momentum as long as every Tiger mid and half-forward up the ground is on the same page and ready for it.
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Exactly this. It was 2018 and when grigg went against grundy, grundy just absolutely belted the ball forward and instantly put our defenders under pressure
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Would think that the glaring stat is that out of his 41 hitouts ONLY 13 went to the advantage of his team-mates
And someone thinks is a great number?
I'd give him a 2 and that's being generous. It was an atrocious game
I don’t think 13/41 hit outs to advantage is bad at all. The problem was that a lot of the remaining 28 hit outs seemed to be to disadvantage i.e. sharked by Neale.
The game just proved to me what I’ve thought for a while in that the ruck position is the most overrated one in the team. Just need someone who can make a contest in the ruck, compete when the ball hits the deck and provide a marking option around the ground. Nank has mostly been very good in this regard but clearly had a poor game especially with the first 2 items.
I guess what I’m trying to say is that I personally wouldn’t give a ruckman not named Gawn or NicNat (if he could keep fit) anything more than 400-500k a year as it’s been proven many a time that a makeshift ruck can do the job well enough. Gawn and NicNat (maybe even Ryder) are the only ones in recent memory who could consistently provide hit outs straight down the throat of their team mates regardless of who the opponent is.
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no blame heading to the mids that allowed Neale and co to be so damaging. Nope it was all Nanks fault.
All of a sudden its about hit outs to advantage. IT HAS NEVER BEEN A STRONG PART OF HIS GAME.
His real worth has been nullifying oppo ruckmen breaking even and then getting to work when the ball hits the ground.
People do realise the only player he went up against who was shorter than him was McStay.
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Did you just ignore my comment? I literally said I think his hit out to advantage ratio was actually good but the hit outs to disadvantage was what made his game poor. Not to mention the times he grabbed the ball out of the ruck and handballed straight to a lions player or to their advantage atleast. Yes midfielders should also cop some of the blame but doesn’t hide from the fact that nank was also poor.
Also regardless of their heights he was rucking against part timers at best.
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"I'm really proud of my growth."
(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4f9.png) Toby Nankervis reflects on his first season as co-captain of the Club.
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1568138510921605120
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Nankervis played all 23 games for Richmond this season, averaging 17.1 disposals, 4.0 clearances, 4.6 score involvements, 3.7 tackles, 27.2 hit-outs, 3.7 one-percenters and 185.1 metres gained per match.
He had the most disposals and hit-outs of his AFL career and was ranked fourth in the competition for total hit-outs.
“I think I had a pretty consistent year,” Nankervis said.
“Managed to play every game, which I hadn’t done for a few years . . . and stay injury-free, which was nice.”
Nankervis was the Tigers’ sole skipper for the last four games of their 2022 campaign due to Grimes being sidelined with a hamstring injury.
“Not having him there, game day, I was a little bit uneasy about it. But again, I think I’m really proud of my growth in that area and I was able to deal with it pretty well,” Nankervis said.
“Definitely a lot of learnings taken out.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1220133/nankervis-makes-major-gains-as-tigers-captain
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Co-captain Nank at the B&F:
“We believe we have a strong foundation and have set a standard that will allow us to compete in every game we play, based simply on effort, intent and a desperate edge to always be in the fight.
“We are clear on the direction we want to go. We want to be a side that consistently challenges for premierships.
“While I can’t promise premierships, I can promise this – we will come back ready, we will continue to care, challenge and support each other. We will make sacrifices because we’re all in.
“We are determined to be better. We will be relentless and consistent.
“Tonight, we put a close on season 2022. I leave proud, but not satisfied.
“I have even more confidence in this group, and more hunger for what lies ahead.
“We are better prepared than ever before for season 2023.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1230320/nankervis-strong-and-bold-vow-for-2023
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Ruckman Sam Naismith was delisted by the Sydney Swans today.
Never forget they preferred him to Toby Nankervis back in 2016.
Sliding doors right there.
Thanks Sydney.
https://twitter.com/Tigers_of_Old/status/1586988963927330816
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60 – free kicks given away by Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis, 12 more than the second-ranked Matt Rowell (48).
https://www.afl.com.au/news/871624/incredible-surprising-record-breaking-the-year-by-the-numbers
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Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Nankervis! (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f49b.png)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FlrdoYgaUAA-ba-?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1610843510676262913
More pics here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnBL2mZBzNB/
Congrats Nank & Hayley :).
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60 – free kicks given away by Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis, 12 more than the second-ranked Matt Rowell (48).
https://www.afl.com.au/news/871624/incredible-surprising-record-breaking-the-year-by-the-numbers
When your only 199cm and don't have a leap, to compete you have to push the boundary a bit. Still maintain his value is not winning ruck contests but halving as many as possible and then doing what he does when the ball is on the ground.
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Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Nankervis! (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f49b.png)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FlrdoYgaUAA-ba-?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1610843510676262913
More pics here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnBL2mZBzNB/
Congrats Nank & Hayley :).
HeraldSun only three days late with the news.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/richmond-cocaptain-toby-nankervis-marries-hayley-cook-in-st-kilda-ceremony/news-story/1978bc579a513b3cad31486fd454e6e5
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https://twitter.com/debsgodess19/status/1633740717670686720
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Probably one of our worst contributors against Melbourne and we all know how bad his game was against Brisbane in that final.
I’m a huge fan of Nank but he needs to get back to what makes him valuable to our team.
How he played against Melbourne was not a great sign and I hope he is able to adapt his game to find how to best handle the better technical ruckman in the league.
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“Hard to watch”: Tigers skipper speaks on pre-season loss, depth
“We watched watch the tape and it was hard to watch … I think we need to get a lot better.”
Danielle Sorati
zerohanger.com
March 12, 2023
Toby Nankervis is confident his Richmond side will go into Thursday night's season opener firing after a strong pre-season, despite their 50-point practice match loss to Melbourne.
The Tigers welcomed a two big name recruits in 2022 and look primed to impress this season, with Nankervis welcoming the competition for spots as the season approaches.
Speaking to Zero Hanger, the Richmond co-captain revealed that he felt in great shape after a full pre-season, as is the wider team.
"Body's good. I think I've had a full pre-season," Nankervis said at Captain's Day.
"In as good as a spot as I can be and looking forward to testing myself out against good opposition next week.
"The team is in good shape and that's something we've probably got, good depth this year.
"Selection will be tough I reckon for the coaches."
Richmond welcomed former Giants Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper in last year's trade period, while young recruit Tylar Young is looming as a potential Round 1 debutant.
The Tigers were downed by Melbourne last weekend in a practice match at Casey Fields, overrun by the speedy Demons in the first half.
As their last official hitout before their Round 1 clash, the co-captain admitted it gave the side plenty to learn from.
"We've got a lot to learn from our practice match against Melbourne last week and I'm sure the boys who are training today will do some work on that and we'll be ready to go," Nankervis said.
"I don't think it was a great performance in general, a lot of thing we didn't do well enough and we watched the tape and it was hard to watch and I think we need to get a lot better.
"The good thing is we've got a week to get that right."
https://www.zerohanger.com/hard-to-watch-tigers-skipper-speaks-on-pre-season-loss-depth-134072/
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Besides his pressure around the contest I thought his output on Thursday night was poor.
1 mark is unacceptable and his disposal efficiency was woeful.
Really needs the be better.
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Nank so far has the second most hitouts (74) in the AFL, is sixth in tackles (15), and out of all the ruckmen has the third most clearances (11).
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/stats/leaders?category=Key+Stats&seasonId=52&roundId=-1&roundNumber=0&sortColumn=hitouts&sortDirection=descending&positions=All&teams=All&benchmarking=false&dataType=totals&playerOneId=null&playerTwoId=null).
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Love the Nank but he really needs to nail those crucial marks down the line. Marks like these are extremely important as well as those in the last line of defence.
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Nank should be watching how Brisbanes rucks are dominating clearance and hits to advantage have the FlagPies at sea.
Nankervis has recently been his worst version of himself when he should’ve absolutely dominated but failed both times to take absolute advantage of a very advantageous scenario.
He also doesn’t offer himself enough as a a legitimate marking option down the line to open up play.
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Another disappointing performance IMHO.
1 mark :help
Nank is Nank which I love, but I think maybe the game has changed and he isn’t up to the cut and thrust.
Doesn’t really add to our offence
Doesn't tap to advantage. Doesn’t take critical marks down the line (the crucial ones on the wing or at half back that help open up play for your speedsters)
And most disappointing is that he hardly take the marks in defence that he used to gobble up for breakfast
I’m not sure his toughness in the guts is enough.
We need to find a pure mobile ruckman that can take marks an can kick a couple
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Tend to agree.
Worry for me.
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It's a huge problem and the sauce of our main issues.
His form has been horrible bad. When he is a captain there is no hiding him.
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Wouldn’t mind if they made Biggie a ruckman for a future prospect.
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Sheesh harsh crowd. Nank is not there to win ruck contests but break even and get to work when the ball hits ground which is something he has been huge at. At 199cm he is not going to dominate ruck contests which is why a player like Ryan needs to come on and take strides.
It is why they have tried to play Soldo with Toby but Soldo offers nothing outside of the ruck contest.
I do agree though Toby needs to take more marks around the ground and take a few contested ones as well.
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For the life of me I cannot understand that when we win the tap the opposition rove to our tap. It happened against the dogs and is a common occurrence.
This style was very evident in the pies bris game until Brisbane started to punch the ball forward instead of tapping it. It changed the game for them.
Comments??
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Well either Nank isn't rucking well or the mids aren't reading his taps well or both.
Drives me insane.
Really wonder if we should have just taken Grundy given Melb is only paying $600k of his wage.
Honestly you have to wonder if we'd have been better off retiring Jack + Cotch and taking on Grundy, getting games into guys like Sonsie, Clarke, Miller, Ryan instead.
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Sheesh harsh crowd. Nank is not there to win ruck contests but break even and get to work when the ball hits ground which is something he has been huge at. At 199cm he is not going to dominate ruck contests which is why a player like Ryan needs to come on and take strides.
It is why they have tried to play Soldo with Toby but Soldo offers nothing outside of the ruck contest.
I do agree though Toby needs to take more marks around the ground and take a few contested ones as well.
I think this was the exact issue. English was everywhere absolutely thrashed him halved nothing all day. Our best period was when Ryan was in the middle.
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For the life of me I cannot understand that when we win the tap the opposition rove to our tap. It happened against the dogs and is a common occurrence.
This style was very evident in the pies bris game until Brisbane started to punch the ball forward instead of tapping it. It changed the game for them.
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Yeah I don't understand why trucks don't punch anymore. Bont Macrae Libbba and Smith are all better than any of our mids. Just belt it away from them.
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Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis will undergo surgery for a syndesmosis injury to his left ankle.
Nankervis sustained the injury during the Round 4 game against the Western Bulldogs.
He is expected to be out for the medium term.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1304188/nankervis-injury-update
:P
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Wow!! huge challenge for the group now. Miller will need to be first ruck with Ryan giving his assistance. Shame Biggie left the field injured on the weekend. The next month will be interesting.
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What is wrong with Soldo?
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Foot
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What is wrong with Soldo?
Apart from the usual?
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You know it's bad when you're not even concerned about the loss of your captain and #1 ruckman..
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Well we are gonna get challenged big time. Excited to see how we structure up now. Gives Miller a real chance here to show what he’s got
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You know it's bad when you're not even concerned about the loss of your captain and #1 ruckman..
Lol you nailed it :lol
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I guess it explains some of him form. I hope he hasn't been battling this issue for weeks?
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I guess it explains some of him form. I hope he hasn't been battling this issue for weeks?
Nank hasn't been training fully but it wasn't said why. Dimma said before the Dogs game that we only needed Nank right for gameday.
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I think this is a serendipitous sort of thing.
Will force us to look to other players.
Ryan first ruck, Miller ruck/forward.
Season looks stuffed anyway with Lynch out so we may as well experiment.
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I guess it explains some of him form. I hope he hasn't been battling this issue for weeks?
Nank hasn't been training fully but it wasn't said why. Dimma said before the Dogs game that we only needed Nank right for gameday.
Things that make you go hmmm..
No side can carry a half fit player. Even a captain.
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I guess it explains some of him form. I hope he hasn't been battling this issue for weeks?
Nank hasn't been training fully but it wasn't said why. Dimma said before the Dogs game that we only needed Nank right for gameday.
AFL360 showed vision of when Nank supposedly did his injury
Can't post the link maybe Mr OE can
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Here's the vision of when Nank did the injury.
WATCH: https://twitter.com/FOXFOOTY/status/1645364620864147459
English stepped on Nank's foot at a throw-in in our F50 at the city end with 12.25 mins to go in the third quarter. You can see Nank grimace and then struggle to jog away from the area.
So, Nank played the last 1.5 quarters with it.
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We needed two subs. With Graham subbed off already, Nank had to play on despite clearly struggling.
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Tigers take another hit as Nank goes down
Richmond has suffered another massive injury setback with co-captain and inspirational ruckman Toby Nankervis requiring surgery on a high-ankle sprain.
Nankervis will need syndesmosis surgery that will put him out for a minimum of six weeks, and potentially longer, after suffering the injury in the loss to the Western Bulldogs.
On a horror day for the club, Tom Lynch required surgery that will put him out for at least two months on a broken foot, and hard-running midfielder Jack Graham strained his hamstring.
Veteran defender Robbie Tarrant lasted only minutes in the VFL as he continues to battle with a recurring hip injury and bush recruit Kaelen Bradtke broke his hand.
Richmond’s back up ruckman Ivan Soldo is working back from plantar fasciitis and, while he is improving, the Tigers listed him as unavailable on their injury list last week.
Project ruckman Mate Colina is out long-term with a back injury, with Samson Ryan an impressive prospect but needed up forward given Lynch’s absence.
Ben Miller will be handed the task of leading the ruck department after 33 hitouts, 16 disposals and a goal in the VFL loss to the Bulldogs.
The injury-hit Tigers face a critical fortnight taking on Sydney and Melbourne in coming weeks as they attempt to turn around a win-loss record with one victory, one draw and two losses.
Source: HeraldSun (https://www.codesports.com.au/sport/afl-2023-richmond-in-crisis-as-toby-nankervis-joins-growing-injury-list/news-story/483c758a27019b88b64e45449e278462)
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I hope they're not suggesting Miller play 1st ruck. At least tag team it close to 50-50 with Ryan ffs.
Ryan is the one who looks solid in the ruck so far.
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TIGER NOT UP FOR GRABS
Marc McGowan
The Age
April 12, 2023
Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis is no longer on the market.
Nankervis quietly reached a contract trigger in the opening rounds that automatically locks him in for next season, at a time he is preparing to be out for an extended period recovering from syndesmosis surgery.
The former Swan, who has played 113 of his 125 games for the Tigers, has become a key on and off-field piece of Richmond’s success, including playing in their 2017, 2019 and 2020 flags.
This year promises to be a transitional one for the Tigers, with champion veterans Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt, and ex-Roos star Robbie Tarrant likely playing their last seasons.
Noah Balta is nearing a contract extension and Jack Graham triggered another year with his appearance in Saturday’s loss to Western Bulldogs, but Dylan Grimes, Nathan Broad, Hugo Ralphsmith, Marlion Pickett and Kamdyn McIntosh are among those out of contract.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/powerhouse-club-s-low-key-re-signing-calm-before-free-agency-storm-20230411-p5czhu.html
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Unpopular opinion
We win if he plays tonight
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Co-captain Toby Nankervis will make his return to the line-up following ankle surgery on a syndesmosis injury after Round 4.
The three-time premiership ruckman said he was ready to go.
"I (wouldn't) play unless I'm absolutely right and in a position where I can play my best footy," Nankervis said when speaking to the media on Thursday afternoon at the MCG.
Nankervis said he was pleased to see the team play consistent footy over four quarters in recent weeks and was excited to get back out there himself.
"I think over the course of the year, we've seen patches of our best footy that we know stacks up against anyone," he said.
"But over the past fortnight, it's just about being able to play four quarters of footy and it's exciting to watch.
"Friday night (Round 8 v Geelong) was an unbelievable night of footy for both sides, and it's great seeing the ledger start to go our way a bit."
Source: RFC website (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1333607/).
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He is a disgrace to be called a captain IMV. The dropped marks and lack
of leadership is what cost us tonight
If anyone think that’s harsh well FO
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The punching seemed to be across the board tonight . Was it a tactic?
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The punching seemed to be across the board tonight . Was it a tactic?
Yes, Ryan did it alot too. Maybe it was an instruction :huh :-\
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He is a disgrace to be called a captain IMV. The dropped marks and lack
of leadership is what cost us tonight
If anyone think that’s harsh well FO
I’m with ya.
Dropped some crucial sitters.
Samson was crap too but he’s a kid.
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There was at least half a dozen more but if I was Dimma I would have brought up
4.30 mins to go and your captain drops a mark he shouldn’t have.
Seriously embarrassing he has become and play like that cost us a win. He didn’t deserve a game so why bring him in?
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Has not handled the captaincy well.
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Ryan looked good in that number one ruck role with Miller backup and this was my fear we abandon it to make room for Nank because his a captain poor coaching for me.
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Nankervis has really struggled in the last 2 years and his biggest downfall was the EF last year. Terrible game.
He hasn’t played well since 2021.
I can’t believe how much he has lost the ability to take marks
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NANK STILL THE TANK
News that Toby Nankervis was being sent for ankle surgery after the round 4 loss would have rattled Tigers fans. The game’s big men take time to recover from ankle and foot issues, and Nankervis is certainly big.
But the co-captain showed no signs of being underdone as he had a huge impact through the middle of the ground and floating back behind the ball.
Nankervis had 11 disposals and a game-high 10 hit-outs in the first half, with Bombers duo Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips struggling to make an impact.
Source: HeraldSun (https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/afl-essendon-v-richmond-bombers-pinch-win-in-dying-stages-as-tigers-fluff-their-lines/news-story/f3df8ba6f4f7416581f0ee05df8bc8ea).
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NANK STILL THE TANK
News that Toby Nankervis was being sent for ankle surgery after the round 4 loss would have rattled Tigers fans. The game’s big men take time to recover from ankle and foot issues, and Nankervis is certainly big.
But the co-captain showed no signs of being underdone as he had a huge impact through the middle of the ground and floating back behind the ball.
Nankervis had 11 disposals and a game-high 10 hit-outs in the first half, with Bombers duo Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips struggling to make an impact.
Source: HeraldSun (https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/afl-essendon-v-richmond-bombers-pinch-win-in-dying-stages-as-tigers-fluff-their-lines/news-story/f3df8ba6f4f7416581f0ee05df8bc8ea).
:huh
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Show the clip with 4.30 left in the game as well as about 8 others.
Nank is finished as a captain. Dump his sorry arse.
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Has the lost the ability to take a contested mark.
He was eating those for breakfast 2017-20.
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I understand the frustration everyone has , I too this morning am disillusioned by our team , but we need to give Toby a week or two to get back to his best , he hasn’t player for many weeks , happy to dismiss last nights performance
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Are you happy to dismiss his whole year as well?
I don’t agree gig with your comment because he has been pathetic all year. He is not a captains a hole, and neither is grimes for that matter. He doesn’t stand up when we need him.
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Are you happy to dismiss his whole year as well?
I don’t agree gig with your comment because he has been pathetic all year. He is not a captains a hole, and neither is grimes for that matter. He doesn’t stand up when we need him.
He’s been very ordinary all year
The mark at 4.30 isn’t as bad as you are making out
But with you on him being very ordinary since getting the captaincy
Hasn’t worked out at all
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I think if we did a highlights video on his game it would really show how ordinary he was all over the ground. Sadly his form has been horrible for 2 years now since taking on the captaincy. He needs to step down from the captaincy and find form in the VFL.
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I think if we did a highlights video on his game it would really show how ordinary he was all over the ground. Sadly his form has been horrible for 2 years now since taking on the captaincy. He needs to step down from the captaincy and find form in the VFL.
I'd argue both our Captains have been poor form wise since they became Captain
The only out I'll give Nank is when he was sole Captain at the end of last season he was very good (apart from the EF)
But I have no issue in saying again I hate the co-captain thing. Didn't like it when it was announced still don't like it
For me it is like saying we're too scared to make a call so we will take both...
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Restructure for mine
Lynch captain
Vice Captain Graham
Nank surely can't have the game sense to direct and lead players via structure and system. Sure he is inspiring with his aggression but a leader needs to be way more than that.
Grimes is the opposite.
I'd even consider Broad in the leadership group. Always speaks well, great player, experienced and has a huge crack.
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Maybe it’s time to bite the bullet and go for someone younger who will grow with the team as we re build . The names id throw out there are Baker, D Rioli, Taranto, Graham and yes even J short.
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Baker and Graham are two for mine ( without knowing how much support and respect they get from the players ) definitely someone younger though imo. Time to start a new chapter
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Game high 8 tackles from Nank today.
22 disposals (10k, 12h, 13c, 7u, 63.6% eff.)
3 marks
8 tackles
2 clearances (1 centre clearance)
2 inside 50s
29 hitouts
222 metres gained
6 intercepts
1 free for
6 frees against
2 score involvements
1 goal assist
79% time on ground
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6 frees against Geez Geez
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Much much better from nank but still isn’t clunking any contested marks.
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Thought he was beaten on the day, think the stats flatter him. On a few occasions was beaten way to easily by Finlayson.
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He still does dumb things like giving away centre bounce free kicks - after we kick a goal . Momentum killer . Very frustrating.
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Restructure for mine
Lynch captain
Vice Captain Graham
Nank surely can't have the game sense to direct and lead players via structure and system. Sure he is inspiring with his aggression but a leader needs to be way more than that.
Grimes is the opposite.
I'd even consider Broad in the leadership group. Always speaks well, great player, experienced and has a huge crack.
Graham - LOL
Wanted to leave last year and is poo
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Restructure for mine
Lynch captain
Vice Captain Graham
Nank surely can't have the game sense to direct and lead players via structure and system. Sure he is inspiring with his aggression but a leader needs to be way more than that.
Grimes is the opposite.
I'd even consider Broad in the leadership group. Always speaks well, great player, experienced and has a huge crack.
Graham - LOL
Wanted to leave last year and is poo
Lynch would make a good captain except I’m not confident he’d be playing more than half the season so what would be the point.
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Gee if only we had a first ruck who won hit outs and actually tapped them to advantage so Nank could play just second ruck and stand in the hole...... :shh
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He tried hard in the contest but still making dumb errors and not clunking marks.
Hasn't been great for a couple of years IMO.
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Gee if only we had a first ruck who won hit outs and actually tapped them to advantage so Nank could play just second ruck and stand in the hole...... :shh
Come on, his last 18m or so has been extremely poor
Broken clocks
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Whoosh! ::)
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He tried hard in the contest but still making dumb errors and not clunking marks.
Hasn't been great for a couple of years IMO.
Agree. His contested stuff has never been questioned but what he has failed in the last couple of years is that he hardly takes marks down the line from a kick out or in the last line of defence or as a switching option or even the 1 strong contested marks up forward. Critical in todays game unfortunately has been a non factor in this crucial attribute for a few years now.
And he also has inexplicably turned it over at stoppages sometimes without any pressure on him.
It’s painful to watch
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THE ROUND 12 PERFORMANCES THAT FLEW UNDER THE RADAR ACCORDING TO CHAMPION DATA
SEN
7 June 2023
Champion Data’s Daniel Hoyne joined SEN’s Sportsday to discuss the five performances from Round 12 which may have been overlooked in the coaches’ votes.
Hoyne used Champion Data’s rating system, which values impact above volume and punishes mistakes, to find under-the-radar performances from players.
Toby Nankervis (Richmond)
"Toby Nankervis was actually the highest-rated player on the ground on the weekend.
“I just wanted to just give Toby a bit of a shout out, he didn't get a vote from the coaches, but that was the best defensive game we've seen by a ruckman in two years.
“His pressure this year on the opposition, he's the 14th-best pressure player in the competition.
“Just to put that into context, you usually saying midfielders or the half forward flankers rate high up for pressure.
“For him to be the 14th-best pressure player in the comp is fantastic.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/06/07/the-round-12-performances-that-flew-under-the-radar-according-to-champion/
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Maybe he needs glasses. He is dropping a lot of marks that he would normally take. In saying that i dont think many ruckmen are taking more than the odd contested mark a game unless your name is Max Gawn.
I dont think nankervis has ever been a big contested mark player either but he is no longer taking marks he should swallow.
As for free kicks imo he is definately harshly done by the umps. Surprisingly he has given away just 14 frees this year and 6 of those was against Lycett who gave away just as many but never got pinged imo.
I still think people undervalue what he brings to the table once the ball hits the ground. He is a tackling machine and imo he get pinged simply because of his size. He is laying nearly 7 tackles a game thats elite for an inside mid yet alone a ruckman.
He is winning 4 clearances a game most of our mids would be over the moon with that.
His contested ball winning is close to 10 a game that is also elite for a mid yet alone a ruckman.to top it off yes he may not be directing ball to our mids well but he is going at over 30 hit outs a game which shows he is very competetive at the ruck contest.
lets be honest here he is just 199cm and at centre bounces in particular he can only hope to break even against the long bean poles he has to ruck against but he sure comes into his own at stoppages and throw ins.
What he brings when it hits the ground makes up for the other short comings imo.
Truth is Ryan compliments him one a beast one a genuine tall tap beanpole.
Definately needs to start taking more marks even as a simple outlet up the line but imo not much else is too wrong.
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Lol, half glass full, not many people just see the negatives when there are positives slapping us in the face but we are all entitled to our opinions and mine is that I think it’s great that our Captain is trying his guts out and getting the best out of his ability.
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Nank had 49 hitouts, 8 tackles and 4 clearances himself plus that captain's goal from the forward stoppage :clapping.
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I've been very critical of Nank for a while. Happy to eat words when players put in that sort of performance. Well done Big Nank, was brilliant, dominated ruck, 2nd efforts and clunking marks when he needed too. Would love this every week from big skip.
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Huge tonight. Started clunking some defensive marks again too which had gone missing and makes him a so much better player.
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I've been very critical of Nank for a while. Happy to eat words when players put in that sort of performance. Well done Big Nank, was brilliant, dominated ruck, 2nd efforts and clunking marks when he needed too. Would love this every week from big skip.
Me too
His jump, tap and mark have all improved
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Fair night’s work from the big fella
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FyQrkMcaIAECpys?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/al_superfooty/status/1667505673108848641
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Terrible.
Shouldn’t be captain either.
Playing rubbish.
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How is a bloke more predictable to the oppo mids than ours? Do we even train this shyte? :banghead
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He’s been smashed but it’s not all on him. If the lions mids can shark his taps then there’s no reason our mids shouldn’t be able to shark some off the bigO too.
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Has to be one of the worst hit out to advantage Ruckman in History. He is bash and cras chaos Ruckman. But bash and crash does not work against top quality Midfielders. The need to play Miller as first Ruck. Send Nank forward.
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Should retire bwefore Jack & Cotch. :shh
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Looked like the Nank of old in the second half tonight. Think he knew he will be getting a few weeks rest after that bump on Lloyd.
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Hugeeeee second half. Needs to hand over the captaincy end of season though.
Gonna have a nice 3-4 week holiday though.
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Huge
3 weeks Max surely
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Tom Browne on Ch7 said the word is Nank will likely be sent straight to the Tribunal. So that would be a minimum of 3 weeks.
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Tom Browne on Ch7 said the word is Nank will likely be sent straight to the Tribunal. So that would be a minimum of 3 weeks.
Correctly too
It was stupid
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Nevertheless his aggression tonight was first class. They were looking over their shoulders all night :clapping
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Absolute domination
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Nevertheless his aggression tonight was first class. They were looking over their shoulders all night :clapping
No it wasn't , it was uncontrolled.. the guy is a meat head .he's off the park more than on. That's no captain
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Nevertheless his aggression tonight was first class. They were looking over their shoulders all night :clapping
No it wasn't , it was uncontrolled.. the guy is a meat head .he's off the park more than on. That's no captain
He was huge last night
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Tigers back co-captain as he awaits Match Review verdict
By AAP
July 7, 2023
ANDREW McQualter won't ask Toby Nankervis to adjust his aggressive approach despite it landing Richmond's physical ruckman in hot water over a high bump on Sydney's Jake Lloyd.
Nankervis will come under scrutiny of the Match Review Officer for the hit that concussed Lloyd during the second quarter of the Tigers' 13-point win at the MCG on Thursday night.
Lloyd was flattened and play was eventually paused while he was assessed by medical staff before he jogged off the ground under their watch.
The Swans defender was substituted out before half-time and will miss next week's clash with the Western Bulldogs under concussion protocols.
Nankervis went on to be one of Richmond's most influential players as they overwhelmed Sydney after half-time, posting a victory that puts them on the verge of the top eight.
But the Tigers co-captain looks set for a stint on the sidelines, with Richmond to face West Coast, Hawthorn and Melbourne in a crucial stretch of matches over the next three weeks.
"Toby's greatest strength for a long period of time (has been) his ability to get after the ball and the opposition," McQualter said.
"Whatever comes of it comes, but we wouldn't change Toby for the world.
"I thought Toby had a great game ... as a captain he led the way with what he did, particularly in the first 15 minutes of that third quarter.
"He was really significant."
https://www.afl.com.au/news/964966/richmond-tigers-back-co-captain-toby-nankervis-as-he-awaits-match-review-verdict
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Kane Cornes has again called for a "send-off rule" to be introduced in the AFL, after Richmond captain Toby Nankervis' bump concussed Sydney's Jake Lloyd, forcing the Swan out of the game on Thursday night.
https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/news-2023-kane-cornes-wants-end-off-rule-after-toby-nankervis-richmond-bump-on-sydnye-jake-lloyd/62c04379-cf50-405e-9e2a-b0e00e50fc1e
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"To me, a red card would need to be a worse act than that to be sent off."
Campbell Brown doesn't think the Nankervis incident would fit into a send-off rule situation.
https://twitter.com/DwaynesWorldSEN/status/1677167612197998594
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Did Karen call for a send-off rule after similar incidents not involving Richmond players? :shh
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RICHMOND co-captain Toby Nankervis is facing at least three weeks on the sidelines after being sent straight to the Tribunal for his high bump on Sydney's Jake Lloyd.
Match Review Officer Michael Christian graded the incident as severe impact, high contact and careless conduct.
Lloyd played on for several minutes before leaving the ground for a head injury assessment and was eventually subbed out with concussion during the 13-point loss to the Tigers on Thursday night.
He will miss next week's match with Western Bulldogs.
Nankervis went on to be one of the Tigers' best players on the night as they ran over the top of the Swans after half-time, posting a victory that puts them on the verge of the top eight.
But the Tigers co-captain is now set to miss at least three matches as his team continues its push for an unlikely finals berth.
Richmond faces West Coast, Hawthorn, Melbourne and the Bulldogs in a crucial stretch over the next four weeks.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/964982/match-review-top-tiger-sent-straight-to-tribunal-for-bump
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Will get 4
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Will get 4
Yeah
Think you’re correct
Lloyd being out next week doesn’t help his cause
Three would be perfect
Have him back fresh for dogs and aints
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Will get 4
Yeah
Think you’re correct
Lloyd being out next week doesn’t help his cause
Three would be perfect
Have him back fresh for dogs and aints
Perhaps if he does a De Goey and goes in apologetic, pleads guilty he'll just cop 3 weeks :-\
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If he gets more than 3. Play them the de goey video and ask them what is the key difference that warrants the extra week. Late bump, collected opposition high resulting in concussion. 3 weeks and if it’s anymore theyre just making stuff up as they go.
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If he had been a second earlier would it have been 1 week?
You need to take into account the a bigger body has more momentum and is harder to change direction/ slow down
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If he had been a second earlier would it have been 1 week?
You need to take into account the a bigger body has more momentum and is harder to change direction/ slow down
Nope, blokes concussed, would most likely still be concussed
So harsh penalty applies
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Will be 3
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Should be 3 based on previous cases this year but I won't be surprised if the AFL wants 4-5. Mansell got 3 just for turning his body and protecting himself.
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My gut feeling is he will get 4
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I reckon he will get 3
Goes in pleads guilty, is remorseful
Get it over quickly
Think the tribunal will sit Tuesday :huh
Nank has the annual player sponsors' dinner to get to :rollin
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SEND OFF? BUGGER OFF
Scott Gullan
HeraldSun
9 July 2023
It’s almost starting to merge into the bring back State-of-Origin areas which we must stress are yawn-fest areas.
The regular debate about a send-off rule surfaced again on Thursday night after Richmond’s co-captain Toby Nankervis took out Sydney’s Jake Lloyd.
Lloyd was ruled out for the rest of the game through concussion while Nankervis went on to play a key role in the Tigers close win.
It was good fodder for the pro send-off brigade as it gives them the opportunity to throw up two or three instances from the past 12 months where a team has been disadvantaged by a player who had committed a reportable offence.
Nankervis will get three weeks at the tribunal and fair enough but do you think it’s going to get to the point where it becomes a tactic to take out one of the opposition’s guns and just live with the consequences later on.
We’re well past that and isn’t this the main reason why we have substitutes now. Sydney weren’t a man down for the rest of the game, yes they lost a key player who was replaced by a less credentialed one but introducing equalisation methods on the run has too many grey areas.
First of all who decides if the offending act is bad enough to warrant a send-off. The umpires get enough wrong, even with four of them, so they can be ruled out and don’t even think about throwing up the AFL’s review bunker who also struggle to do their main job of officiating goal line decisions properly.
Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton summed it up best: “We are a robust sport, honestly. If we go down this path, what are we turning into? We’re already pandering to the wokeness of the crowd in this sport.”
https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/early-tackle-all-the-likes-and-dislikes-from-round-17-of-the-afl/news-story/cddc766d4ba5f31e65a2ae9f6381d848
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"Instead of saying that's his strength and that's what he brings, how about a sorry?"
Kane Cornes calls out Andrew McQualter over his response to Toby Nankervis' brutal bump on Jake Lloyd.
WATCH HERE: https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1677844835112480768
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No mention of the question that he answers, mmm deceitful ?
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Phillips' high bump on O'Brien in the Ess vs Adel game is similar to Nank's. Only difference is O'Brien wasn't concussed.
https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1677954197424328705
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Phillips' high bump on O'Brien in the Ess vs Adel game is similar to Nank's. Only difference is O'Brien wasn't concussed.
https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1677954197424328705
It's the same motion so should be the same outcome.
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Phillips' high bump on O'Brien in the Ess vs Adel game is similar to Nank's. Only difference is O'Brien wasn't concussed.
https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1677954197424328705
It's the same motion so should be the same outcome.
It should be but won't be. The MRO/Tribunal determines the punishment based mainly on the outcome (whether the player is concussed or not).
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IS A SEND-OFF RULE NEEDED IN THE AFL?
Ben Waterworth, Ben Cotton, Catherine Healey and David Zita
Foxsports
10 July 2023
Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis’ big hit on Swan Jake Lloyd has once again seen the send-off rule debate flare, with AFL great Leigh Matthews spearheading the charge.
Nankervis has been sent straight to the tribunal and faces three+ weeks on the sidelines for the bump that concussed Lloyd and took him out of the Thursday night clash.
Footy great Leigh Matthews - who has been an avid supporter of a red card system being introduced since 2018 - said the Nankervis bump was just another hit to support his argument.
And he explained how he could see a send-off process working in the AFL - albeit with one “tough luck” aspect.
“It’s more about the evening up process,” he said on 3AW.
“It doesn’t have to happen straight away (the send off).
“Toby Nankervis clips him ... you watch the reply. Clearly shoulder to the head. We found out that the player is going to be off for the rest of the game. At that point, at the next break in play, it can be the next quarter break - if it happens in the last quarter, OK tough luck.
“But if there’s enough evidence to say this is definitely a reportable offence, one player has been disappeared from the game, the victim player, so the aggressor now goes from the game as well.
“It’s got to be a definite report - not a maybe. You’ve got to wait to see whether the victim player is definitely out of the game.
“My view of when the red card should be applied - you’ve got to be certain that two things have happened: that the victim player is gone from the game and the aggressor player has definitely done a reportable offence.
“Usually change is instigated by something that pops up in a really big game - ie a grand final.
“If (the Nankervis hit) happened in a grand final, there’d be a fair chance the send off rule might be introduced.”
Anthony Hudson agreed there was an “unfair nature of the game” when a player is ruled out and the offender is allowed to play on and “potentially help their team win the game”.
But he wasn’t 100% confident every send off call would be the right one.
“When you bring video in (to review a potential send off), it doesn’t necessarily take out the howler,” he explained.
“If we do have a line where it’s clear cut, take as long as you need to come to the decision.”
Essendon premiership player Matthew Lloyd said it’s not just Nankervis’ hit that would come under the send-off spotlight this season.
“I’ve always been no we don’t need it (implemented). But I’m starting to come around to the Nankervis, Jordan de Goey (hit on Eagle Elijah Hewett) that could see a player sent off.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2023-round-17-talking-points-analysis-reaction-results-wrap-highlights-sydney-swans-problems-clayton-oliver-injury-sendoff-rule-dustin-martin-form/news-story/c66e0ffba09f0b09f63aa891cfc16f9e
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‘We don’t want to be disadvantaged’: John Longmire calls for rethink on send-off rule after Lloyd-Nankervis incident
Lachlan McKirdy
HeraldSun
July 10, 2023 - 3:29PM
John Longmire believes the AFL needs to revisit the discussion around the send-off rule following Jake Lloyd’s concussion against Richmond.
Lloyd was hit high by Tigers ruckman Toby Nankervis during the second quarter at the MCG and was immediately subbed out of the game.
Nankervis will face the tribunal on Tuesday for the incident and is facing three weeks on the sidelines.
Swans star Jake Lloyd spent some time on the MCG turf after this contact from Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis.
The Swans will be without Lloyd for their clash on Thursday against the Bulldogs due to concussion protocols.
“We lost Jake for that game, and for two weeks, and we lost a goal at that particular moment despite it being in play for a minute,” Longmire said.
“He was almost one of our best players on the weekend up until he went off, he had 10 possessions and was going really well.
“We were hit from all sides. We don’t want an advantage, we just don’t want to be disadvantaged when you do nothing wrong.”
The laws of the game currently include the ‘Order off law’ which is applicable to all competitions except the AFL.
That rule gives umpires the ability to “order the player reported from the playing surface for the remainder of the match”.
Longmire admitted that previously he had been against a send-off rule being introduced in the competition.
However, with more scrutiny than ever around head injuries, he felt that it could be another important layer to help stamp high contact out of the game.
“What’s happening in the game now, it’s changing a bit and particularly the past couple of years in regards to HIA assessments,” he said.
“I understand that the sub is there to help mitigate those challenges.
“With HIA going the way it is, and it’s going through the roof, then maybe it’s worth looking at in consideration. What are the outcomes that might be a positive for the game and take it from there?
“I don’t think there’s a clear-cut and dry answer.”
Opponents of the send-off rule believe that the ambiguity around high contact, as well as the potential to escape suspension at the tribunal, means the punishment would be too high a price on the field.
It’s a point Longmire agrees with. However, the Sydney coach feels contact like what happened with Nankervis shows that certain incidents can be dealt with in isolation.
“How you police that I think, that’s a question that has to be answered,” Longmire said.
“You don’t want to be in those 50-50 discussions and have a player rubbed out of a game and go to tribunal and they’re okay.
“They only have to be the really obvious ones, because if you get in that grey area, I think that’s too big a penalty.
“I’m sure there are smarter people than I who can work through the mechanics of it and assess how the game is changing and how we’ve all got to move with it.”
https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/sydney-swans/we-dont-want-to-be-disadvantaged-john-longmire-calls-for-rethink-on-sendoff-rule-after-lloydnankervis-incident/news-story/5395fd3821ed8c4720f30d78dc39c8ae
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John Longmire will change his views as soon as one of his players lays a bump and knocks another player out unintentionally
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I’m a fan of the red card rule for very specific circumstances. Like gaff Brayshaw and hall staker and more recently danger on Vlastuin
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What we need to do is get the rule book and interpretations from the 80s and go back to that . We are Aussie RULES FOOTBALL!!! and let's stick to that.
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What we need to do is get the rule book and interpretations from the 80s and go back to that . We are Aussie RULES FOOTBALL!!! and let's stick to that.
Well I’ll be stuffed
I agree with our Sicilian Tiger a million percent
Smartest post you’ve ever made , as TigerTimeII or as Tiger In Sicily
This is a special moment
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Phillips' high bump on O'Brien in the Ess vs Adel game is similar to Nank's. Only difference is O'Brien wasn't concussed.
https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1677954197424328705
It's the same motion so should be the same outcome.
It should be but won't be. The MRO/Tribunal determines the punishment based mainly on the outcome (whether the player is concussed or not).
Phillips has been given one week. Rated as careless conduct, medium impact & high contact.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/969048/match-review-dockers-star-bombers-tall-cop-bans
Nank by comparison was rated severe impact given Lloyd was concussed.
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You’re not disadvantage Johnny boy. That’s the whole reason for the sub.
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Red card proposal uncalled for and unnecessary
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What we need to do is get the rule book and interpretations from the 80s and go back to that . We are Aussie RULES FOOTBALL!!! and let's stick to that.
Well I’ll be stuffed
I agree with our Sicilian Tiger a million percent
Smartest post you’ve ever made , as TigerTimeII or as Tiger In Sicily
This is a special moment
:huh
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Nank was interviewed on Nine News tonight.
"As the leader of the footy club that's not good enough". (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f62c.svg)
Richmond skipper Toby Nankervis is full of remorse as he awaits a lengthy ban for his hit on Jake Lloyd.
WATCH HERE: https://twitter.com/9NewsMelb/status/1678326646510608385
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Richmond skipper Toby Nankervis reveals apology to Jake Lloyd as ban looms after ugly hit
By Chris De Silva
Nine
10 July 2023
Richmond skipper Toby Nankervis says he has already apologised to Jake Lloyd after his brutal bump left the Sydney Swans star concussed.
Nankervis was referred directly to the AFL tribunal for his bump and is facing a lengthy suspension of at least three weeks.
The Tigers sit 12th on the ladder, four points adrift of the top eight, and Nankervis' absence could have a major impact on his club's finals chances.
"I sent Jake a message," Nankervis told 9News Melbourne.
"It's obviously disappointing for me, I never want to see anyone concussed.
"Absolutely I have (let the team down). As the leader of the footy club that's not good enough. I need to be better than that and I take full responsibility for it."
Nankervis' hit, which came in the second quarter of a tightly contested clash, again prompted discussion over whether the AFL should implement a send-off rule.
https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/news-2023-richmond-captain-toby-nankervis-reveals-jake-lloyd-apology-after-brutal-hit-tribunal-verdict/82c13f9a-1f7d-414d-afff-feabcd6f2d68
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Philips action pretty similar gets 1 week because the player he hit has a tougher head.
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Nank's tribunal hearing has started.
Toby Nankervis contests no elements of the charge. He "takes full responsibility". This will be a hearing to determine penalty.
Tribunal panel: Renee Enbom (Chair), Shane Wakelin and Jason Johnson.
Legal teams: Sally Flynn (AFL) and Sam Tovey (Richmond).
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/fremantle-dockers/afl-tribunal-live-blog-updates-2023-news-guidelines-toby-nankervis-bump-caleb-serong-tackle/news-story/52f91be3feec376b324b195092df536c
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Audio-visual problems seem to be fixed.
Toby Nankervis will give evidence.
Toby Nankervis does not confirm his name is Toby Nankervis.
The man who may or may not be Toby Nankervis confirms he accepts "full responsibility".
Nankervis: I'm extremely sorry for the situation and for his friends and family.
Nankervis says he spoke to Lloyd after the game in person and said he was "really sorry" for what occurred. He then messaged Lloyd two days later and reiterated his mistake and apology. Lloyd responded and said he'd had a quiet couple of days but acknowledged his message.
Nankervis: As a leader of the football club, I'm accountable and need to be better than that.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
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Can they suspend him if they don't know for sure he's Toby Nankervis
Club could be onto something here
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The AFL is proposing a sanction of four matches.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
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Can they suspend him if they don't know for sure he's Toby Nankervis
Club could be onto something here
Off to the Appeals Board to get off on a legal technicality #CarltonLawyer.
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Flynn (AFL): There was no effort to minimise the contact. He has failed to exercise an appropriate duty of care. It's not at the lower end of carelessness when looking at rough conduct.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
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Nankervis executes a "stutter step", according to Tovey (Richmond), as he waits to see what Lloyd does with the ball. He is initially looking to "legitimately contest the ball" at the outset of the incident.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
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Tovey (Richmond) says contact between Nankervis and Lloyd was "inevitable", even though Nankervis ultimately made the wrong decision by making high contact.
Tovey (Richmond) says, if anything, there was a "slowing of momentum" from Nankervis. It's a "clear" breach of the duty of care but not "egregious".
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
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Tovey (Richmond) says Nankervis could feel a "justifiable sense of grievance" if he is handed a four-match ban rather than three.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
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Flynn (AFL) says contact was only inevitable because Nankervis elected to bump.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
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Flynn (AFL) says the breach of the duty of care from Nankervis was "more egregious" than Jordan De Goey's when he bumped Elijah Hewett and received a three-match ban.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
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Like I said all along , 4 weeks. Should be 6 for stupidity. And to ensure he starts using his brain when he plays
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The Tribunal is now deliberating.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
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Flynn (AFL) says the breach of the duty of care from Nankervis was "more egregious" than Jordan De Goey's when he bumped Elijah Hewett and received a three-match ban.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
It's the same as what De Goey did. In fact, De Goey left the ground. Not sure how it was less egregious than what Nank did :huh3. Both equally stupid acts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8r86VXO6LQ
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Flynn (AFL) says the breach of the duty of care from Nankervis was "more egregious" than Jordan De Goey's when he bumped Elijah Hewett and received a three-match ban.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
It's the same as what De Goey did. In fact, De Goey left the ground. Not sure how it was less egregious than what Nank did :huh3. Both equally stupid acts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8r86VXO6LQ
You know it's a circus and the decision was already made 3 minutes after the game . This is all theatre , clown show to waste time and get clicks
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30 minutes gone and the Tribunal is still deliberating.
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(https://i.imgur.com/Hct3A7G.gif)
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45 minutes gone and the Tribunal is still deliberating.
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We're back. Standby for verdict.
Toby Nankervis has been banned for three matches.
He’ll miss against West Coast, Hawthorn and Melbourne.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
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Fair enough for a stupid act. The Tribunal actually consistent for once :o. 4 weeks would've been overkill.
Having said that it makes the Mansell suspension even more ridiculous. Given the same penalty for a footy act where he simply protected himself as he was told to do.
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Inb4 AFL appeal against the leniency after the usual suspects in the media kick up a stink.... :shh
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Reasons for Tribunal's decision:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0vY16ZaYAAdIkc?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/DavidZita1/status/1678673785006993408
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Fair enough for a stupid act. The Tribunal actually consistent for once :o. 4 weeks would've been overkill.
Having said that it makes the Mansell suspension even more ridiculous. Given the same penalty for a footy act where he simply protected himself as he was told to do.
Nank is very lucky to only get 3.. re Mansell the tigers defence for him was pathetic and weak. He should have got off and they just did night fight that charge properly
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Agree could have been worse.
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Flynn (AFL) says the breach of the duty of care from Nankervis was "more egregious" than Jordan De Goey's when he bumped Elijah Hewett and received a three-match ban.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
It's the same as what De Goey did. In fact, De Goey left the ground. Not sure how it was less egregious than what Nank did :huh3. Both equally stupid acts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8r86VXO6LQ
You really have to question the integrity of the AFL with comments like this. In what world was nanks any worse than de goeys? Why are they looking to suspend one player for 4 weeks and another for 3 weeks.
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I would argue strongly it was nothing more than a footy act. last time i looked the bump is still a legal act.
In fact id argue it was not even a bump per se.
You know what lets bring in a rule that all teams have to be the same height and size. and under no circumstances can you be physically intimidating.
In the mean time if your taller and bigger you can execute a bump perfectly but cops weeks because your just too big.
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I would argue strongly it was nothing more than a footy act. last time i looked the bump is still a legal act.
In fact id argue it was not even a bump per se.
You know what lets bring in a rule that all teams have to be the same height and size. and under no circumstances can you be physically intimidating.
In the mean time if your taller and bigger you can execute a bump perfectly but cops weeks because your just too big.
Of course it was a bump. A late one. Nank got what he deserved, and was lucky to get 3. A late bump on a bloke who is wide open after disposal isn't tough or intimidating. It's dumb.
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Reasons for Tribunal's decision:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0vY16ZaYAAdIkc?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/DavidZita1/status/1678673785006993408
Hang on...
So if you don't suck up and apologise afterwards they give you more weeks? Lol
How absurd.
Incident is over in a split second.
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Flynn (AFL) says the breach of the duty of care from Nankervis was "more egregious" than Jordan De Goey's when he bumped Elijah Hewett and received a three-match ban.
https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/6x2mv1m?v=2
It's the same as what De Goey did. In fact, De Goey left the ground. Not sure how it was less egregious than what Nank did :huh3. Both equally stupid acts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8r86VXO6LQ
You really have to question the integrity of the AFL with comments like this. In what world was nanks any worse than de goeys? Why are they looking to suspend one player for 4 weeks and another for 3 weeks.
According to The Age, we also compared Nank's bump to Dangerfield's on Jake Kelly in 2021 in which Danger also got 3 weeks.
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Tigers lawyer Sam Tovey successfully argued against the lengthy ban, claiming there were “specific and discreet” parts before and after the tackle which showed Nankervis attempted to slow, and later prevent the contact.
He pointed to two previous tribunal cases – Jordan De Goey in round 12 of this season, and Patrick Dangerfield in round one of the 2021 season – which both resulted in three-match bans.
Tovey said these two similar cases were more serious than Nankveris’ because of the risk and seriousness of injury, and therefore: “Nankervis might well be left with a justifiable sense of grievance if he were to be handed a four-week ban.”
However, Flynn said both cases were not relevant, noting that the AFL sought a four-match ban for the De Goey case.
“The contact occurred slightly later in the De Goey incident ... Nankervis made the decision to bump significantly earlier [than De Goey did] – meaning it wasn’t a split-second decision,” she said.
In response to the Dangerfield example, Flynn said while she conceded the incident itself is similar, it was not relevant because the MRO and AFL Tribunal have taken a much stronger approach to head-high contact since the penalty was handed down.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-co-captain-nankervis-cops-three-match-ban-for-lloyd-bump-20230711-p5dnbw.html
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Reasons for Tribunal's decision:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0vY16ZaYAAdIkc?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/DavidZita1/status/1678673785006993408
Hang on...
So if you don't suck up and apologise afterwards they give you more weeks? Lol
How absurd.
Incident is over in a split second.
I cannot believe this garbage.
MRO/tribunal indicates clearly that outcome determines the punishment and intent has virtually nothing to do with it.
But hey if you appear remorseful later they reduce your sentence?
This process needs a damned overhaul. There is nothing about it that will curb player's behaviour.
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There isn’t a court case in any field (sport or non sport) where the jury/judge doesn’t factor in whether the person on trial is remorseful. That’s just how it goes.
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If you compare phillips action to Nanks they are reasonably identical
One gets a week and the othe tree weeks, the difference being the injury result to the player who was hit and the history of the player
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If you compare phillips action to Nanks they are reasonably identical
One gets a week and the othe tree weeks, the difference being the injury result to the player who was hit and the history of the player
That has nothing to do with it. The difference is Nank wears a RFC Guernsey
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Lol, that’s not what the AFL tribunal said ,
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Unfortunately it has become a result based system. There is no answer to this problem of protecting the players and having a full contact sport with our current rules. It would require a complete rewriting of the rules to protect the players they way they want. Then it wouldn't be football the way we know it. We all can see where it will head and unless players agree to some form of liability exemption then our game will have to change.
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This game is turning farcical.
Fair enough we need to get rid of the bad stuff like Nanks stupid action and what that Geebung sniper did to Meatball last year.
But incidental contact has alway been part of the game that’s why the suspension for Mansell was ridiculous. How many would Dangerfield get now with his hit on Vlaustin if it were to happen again?
What about the knee to the head in a marking contest?
Get the players to sign a waver and let’s get on with playing footy.
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"Toby put his hand up pretty much straight away and acknowledged that he got it wrong," McQualter said.
"Rather than acknowledging the (playing) group, he certainly is aware that he was disappointed with his action (but we) move forward.
"I'm disappointed that Toby is going to miss three weeks of football - he's a great player for us - but Toby goes after the ball and is one of our best contested-ball players.
"Unfortunately he got it wrong in that circumstance."
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/976882/tigers-ponder-ruck-replacements-for-suspended-skipper).
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Nank was interviewed during the game tonight and said he can't put a timeframe on it but he has his fingers crossed to play in Round "Zero".
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Would play Naismith ahead of him anyway... :shh
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Would play Naismith ahead of him anyway... :shh
Same
But at the same time Nank is kidding himself
Plantar fasciitis... we know how it goes :whistle :help :shh
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Appreciate Nank for what he has done and will keep doing.
But decision to be captain continues to frustrate me. How many games will he have missed as captain. Same with Grimes. An injured or suspended captain, is weakened compared to one that isn't.
Should have been any number of Baker, Broad, Vlastuin or even Dusty.
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Turned back the clock but he had a couple of games like this last year too and will probably have a couple more again this year....at his best he can still drag the side with him but they're getting fewer and farther between and against the top rucks in the game he looks like a bush footballer......am looking forward to him going up against Slomo next week though...one of the few ruckman he could probably still beat in a sprint.... :shh
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Thought first game back Nank was tremendous
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Agreed Willy. He should’ve kick that goal, t’was a soda.
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Never count on ruckmen to kick goals... :shh
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Best game for a long while. Onya Nank. :cheers
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‘Nank’ stands tall for Tigers
Richmond coach Adem Yze has paid tribute to club captain and inspirational triple premiership ruckman, Toby Nankervis, who returned to the line-up for the Round 1 match against Carlton at the MCG last night after battling with a foot injury during the pre-season.
Nankervis was excellent first-up in season 2024 with 19 disposals, 12 contested possessions, three marks, a game-high eight clearances, six rebound-50s, five score involvements, a game-high eight tackles and 21 hit-outs.
“He’s an amazing leader of our footy club,” Yze said in his post-match press conference.
“He’s in contest and he’s fighting when we send it down the line.
“Not only that, we were up against a team that likes to go down the line and take contested marks, and he was in a heap of those contests.
“His ruck craft, he’s been working really hard on it.
“The guys love having him in there.
“There’s no secret having our captain back was a big bonus for us."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1505930/nank-stands-tall-for-tigers
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The Richmond captain’s hit-outs to advantage was up there with the best in Round 1, with 47.6 per cent of his hit-outs finding his teammates at stoppages.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/port-adelaide-power/afl-2024-ivan-soldo-matchup-against-richmond-toby-nankervis-port-adelaides-number-one-ruckman-trade-recruit-analysis-latest-news/news-story/7352fe510dc41fefb60e8291a692978e
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The Match Review Officer has completed their review of Sunday's Round 2 match, with Toby Nankervis offered a financial sanction.
Charge laid:
Toby Nankervis, Richmond, has been charged with rough conduct against Port Adelaide's Ivan Soldo during the second quarter of the Round 2 match between Richmond and Port Adelaide played at the MCG on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The incident was graded as careless conduct, low impact and high contact.
In summary, he can accept a $2500 sanction with an early plea.
The incident was classified as a $3750 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $2500 sanction with an early plea.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1094952/match-review-no-case-to-answer-for-gold-coast-sun-david-swallow-fines-aplenty
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What happened?
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What happened?
After playing the first of his half a dozen good games for the year the previous week, he once again proved his unfitness for the captaincy by returning to his post 2020 form and lashing out due to the embarrassment of getting toweled up by his former understudy and the only ruckman in the AFL even slower than him.... :shh
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Voted BOG by the West Coast midfield..... :shh