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R1, 2019: Who makes the cut in your club's season-opener?
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
15 December 2018
RICHMOND
TEAM EXPLAINED: It's much of the same for Richmond's round-one team, with only three changes from the side which lost the preliminary final. Reece Conca (Fremantle) is replaced by classy forward Dan Butler, who had an ankle injury late in the season. The big off-season recruit, Tom Lynch, slots straight into full-forward, with a slight rejigging of the side – Shane Edwards moving further up the ground – meaning wingman Kamdyn McIntosh misses out. It's almost a flip of the coin between Brandon Ellis and Nathan Broad, as was the case late in the season. It comes down to opposition match-ups, with Ellis a running defender and Broad a lock-down who allows Alex Rance to roam free. Ellis just makes it on disposal ability. With all of Richmond's draftees being midfielders, none is able to break into the well-established Tiger engine room.
PRE-SEASON BATTLE: Will Shai Bolton force his way into the top echelon of Richmond's mosquito fleet over summer? The highly talented Bolton is coming into his third year at the club and has been unable to make a spot his own. Housemates Jason Castagna and Butler could be two within reach of Bolton, as Daniel Rioli and Jack Higgins are able to also push up the ground.
Round 1, 2019 team
B: Dylan Grimes, David Astbury, Alex Rance
HB: Bachar Houli, Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short
C: Shaun Grigg, Dustin Martin, Shane Edwards
HF: Dan Butler, Jack Riewoldt, Daniel Rioli
F: Josh Caddy, Tom Lynch, Jack Higgins
Foll: Toby Nankervis, Dion Prestia, Trent Cotchin
I/C: Brandon Ellis, Jason Castagna, Kane Lambert, Jack Graham
Defender depth: Nathan Broad, Oleg Markov, Ryan Garthwaite, Patrick Naish, Ben Miller, Derek Eggmolesse-Smith
Forward depth: Shai Bolton, Callum Moore, Jacob Townsend, Noah Balta, Mav Weller, Liam Baker, Mabior Chol, Jake Aarts
Midfield depth: Kamdyn McIntosh, Connor Menadue, Riley Collier-Dawkins, Luke English, Jack Ross, Fraser Turner
Ruck depth: Ivan Soldo, Callum Coleman-Jones
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-12-15/r1-2019-who-plays-in-your-clubs-seasonopener
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Unless we're going to continue with Grigg as second ruck (unlikely after what happened in the Prelim) then I don't see him and Houli as veterans both in the side together anymore.
We're also going to need a fringe player or newbie to have a breakout year like Short and Higgins did this year to improve and keep us up around the top of the ladder. Obviously, the spotlight will be on Bolton, Markov and Menadue. Last chance saloon for all three in 2019.
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Maybe Sydney Stack will be the under the radar player for us?
If we take him up where would he play??
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Castagna has to play in the forward line to add pressure. Someone else in the forward line has to give way for him IMHO
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Castagna has to play in the forward line to add pressure. Someone else in the forward line has to give way for him IMHO
Caddy is going to be the interesting one next year. He was effectively our second 'key-position' forward target this year. Where does he fit in with Lynch and Jack from now on being our two tall forwards? He might be the one to make way and play more gametime in the midfield rotation. Otherwise, it's Rioli, Higgins or even Butler spending more time in the midfield allowing George to remain in the forward line to provide that defensive pressure.
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FB: Vlastuin - AstburyBalta/Garthwaite - Grimes
HB: Rance - Balta/Garthwaite - Houli/Broad/Short/Markov/Naish/Turner/Ellis
Four certainties in the back half for me. Rance kpd, Grimes to play sml/med, Vlastuin Medium, Astbury kpd. Imo because of Grimes role there is a spot for a third tall. Really want us to get games into Balta and Garthwaite. Play Balta in Rances place and allow Rance to play third tall. Or we could just play either of the two kids as the third tall.
There are lots of options for the last spot at H/B. Unfortunately Houli imo is in front of the other options still. Only one spot imo available out a possible 7 options. Naish and Turner probably not ready, Ellis a hack, Markov with injury and failure to grasp chances so its probably down to three. Would like to see Broad played as a tagger in the midfield. leaves Houli and Short and i prefer Houli at this stage.Both have defensive failings.
C: Edwards - Martin - Lambert/Menadue/McIntosh/Markov
R: Nankervis - Cotchin - Prestia
For me McIntosh just doesnt get enough ball for a mid and he just is not clean enough when he does get it on top of that no one in the league fumbled as much as he did last yr. . Menadue and Markov have both had plenty of opportunity and failed to grasp their chances. Similar problem to McIntosh they just dont stay in games enough or get enough ball.
HF: Rioli - Riewoldt - Butler
FF: Moore/Caddy - Lynch - Castagna/Bolton/Aarts/Baker
Heaps of small fwd options and we will play three. Clearly Rioli, Butler and Castagna have the front running atm.
We know we are going to play two key fwds but could we play a genuine third tall as well.We could possibly play Moore instead of Caddy in the fwd half but i think we will stick with Caddy to start the yr at least.
INT From: Higgins - Graham - Grigg - R C-D - Ross - English
Pretty simple for me here we need to continue to get games into Higgins and Graham as mids, and Grigg remains well in front of most of if not all of our junior mids and will play in the 22.
We need a big inside mid in the team and if Caddy plays predominately as a fwd then i would really like to see R C-D or Ross if they show enough to get games.
To my way of thinking we could bring in three or four juniors and the only regulars who would miss are McIntosh, Ellis, Broad, Short, and Conca has gone thank god.
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FB: Vlastuin - AstburyBalta/Garthwaite - Grimes
HB: Rance - Balta/Garthwaite - Houli/Broad/Short/Markov/Naipoourner/Ellis
When did we draft an Indian cricketer? :huh
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NaishTurner with an extra T
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or an I before the T........:shh
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I thought Ike Turner was dead.... :shh
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Let the guessing games begin ... really early ...
From the horrible last match we played, the team:
B: David Astbury Alex Rance Dylan Grimes
HB: Jayden Short Nick Vlastuin Nathan Broad
C: Shaun Grigg Trent Cotchin Kamdyn McIntosh
HF: Daniel Rioli Shane Edwards Jack Higgins
F: Jack Riewoldt Dustin Martin Josh Caddy
FOL: Toby Nankervis Kane Lambert Dion Prestia
I/C: Jason Castagna Bachar Houli Reece Conca Jack Graham
Here are my changes and Round 1 line up:
OUT: Conca, Broad, Grigg, McIntosh
IN: LYNCH, BUTLER, BALTA, COLLIER-DAWKINS
B: SHORT RANCE GRIMES
HB: VLASTUIN ASTBURY HOULI
C: LAMBERT COTCHIN PRESTIA
HF: HIGGINS LYNCH EDWARDS
F: CADDY RIEWOLDT RIOLI
FOL: NANKERVIS MARTIN GRAHAM
I/C: BALTA CASTANGA COLLIER-DAWKINS BULTER
EM: ELLIS MARKOV MOORE
Make it happen Hardwick!
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Really like it! Although I can’t see grigg being dropped.
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Who should we play if Lynch isn't fit by round one? Chol? CCJ? Moore? Balta? Garthwaite? Miller? Or should we just stick wth the midget forward line? Can't imagine we're not training with the new two-tall set up though....:shh
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I'd be stunned if Balta and RCD played round one. Be great but they would have to have a special next 6 weeks.
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Agree!
They love Grigg. Grigg is taking a spot on the field.
Playing RCD is a risk but him playing games with Cotchin, Martin, Prestia, Lambert would help his intell dramatically and from reports is a sponge and clean in the contest.
Balta to play if Lynch not fit. Unleash The Balt!
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B Grimes Astbury Vlastuin
HB Short Rance Cotchin
C Edwards Graham Lambert
HF Butler Reiwoldt Rioli
F Caddy Lynch Higgins
R Nankervis Martin Prestia
IC Broad, Grigg, McIntosh, Ellis
Time to move Cotchy back to HB
Didnt include Castagna as he's injured
Lynch for Moore if out injured
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Garthwaite will hopefully play more games this year!
Otherwise I am also in favour of Cotch to HBF.
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I don’t recall seeing Cotchin at half back and hope I never do
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Move him back as in backwards.
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B: Grimes Ashbury Short
HB: Houli Rance Vlastuin
C: Broad Martin McIntosh
HF: Edwards Riewoldt Rioli
F: Butler Lynch Caddy
R: Nankervis Cotchin Prestia
I: Lambert, Bellis, Higgins, Graham
E: Grigg, Soldo, Bolton
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I find it interesting that people see Balta playing round 1 if Lynch doesn't play. Has Balta shown a lot so far in preaseason, or is the assessment based on him from last year?
I don't think we will risk Lynch against the Blues if he isn't 100% right.
If that occurs, does Balta actually take a place in the forward line, or does someone move forward and Balta goes down back?
Astbury could possibly go forward, and Balta could go back, but if we go two tall forwards, I assume the second tall forward would be the player who takes Lynch's (presumed) spot up forward.
Has Balta played much as a forward in the VFL? I'd have thought maybe Coleman-Jones might be in the mix.
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Wouldn't be surprised if Jack Graham loses his spot to Jack Ross.... :shh
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Assuming Lynch, Caddy, Grigg & McIntosh all miss round 1.
B: Grimes Astbury Vlastuin
HB: Houli Rance Short
C: Edwards Martin Broad
HF: Higgins Riewoldt Rioli
F: Butler Balta Castagna
R: Nankervis Prestia Cotchin
I: Lambert, Ross, Markov, Ellis
E: Soldo, Graham, Weller
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The Barometer - preseason
Herald-Sun
4 March 2019
RICHMOND
Pencil in Tom Lynch for Round 1 given Damien Hardwick’s demeanour after the win over Melbourne on Sunday night.
He is already in full training, has over two weeks to build his tank and only has to walk into Dimma’s office and tell him he is right to go.
The interesting selection issue if he does play is how many talls the Tigers can play.
Noah Balta thrust his name forward with a sparkling display but the Tigers seem to want to play Ivan Soldo as a second ruck alongside Toby Nankervis.
The Tigers already have four tall defenders — Alex Rance, David Astbury, Dylan Grimes and Nathan Broad.
Asked if they could also fit Balta in, Hardwick was frank: “I don’t know,” he admitted. — Jon Ralph
INJURIES
Josh Caddy (ankle)
Jason Castagna (ankle)
Ryan Garthwaite (achilles)
Shaun Grigg (knee)
Tom Lynch (knee)
Jacob Townsend (thigh)
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/the-barometer-we-take-a-look-at-every-afl-clubs-list-and-injuries-after-opening-jlt-series-matches/news-story/8e7b24ce8ea60d477123d1cff32d88e1
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Surely Balta plays before K.O. Slomo... :shh
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would like to see this team after jlt1. Assuming Caddy and Lynch are fit and Grigg is not
Grimes - Astbury - Vlastuin
Houli - Rance - Broad
Lambert - Cotchin - Ross
Nankervis - Martin - Prestia.
Rioli - Riewoldt - Edwards
Higgins - Lynch - Balta
INT FROM Caddy - Rcd - Graham - Markov - Butler - Castagna - Short
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No shatama pantsama..... but Short Step, Lambert Waltz, Butler's bounce away from the contest & Markov's miraculous side steps....:shh
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:shh The Markov Runov the other way.....the Markov a squib... :shh
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:shh :shh
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- Caddy, Castanga, Grigg, McIntosh
NO - Broad
B: Short, Rance, Grimes
HB: Houli, Astbury, Vlastuin
C: Ellis, Martin, Prestia
HF: Higgins, Lynch, Edwards
F: Bulter, Riewoldt, Rioli
R: Nankervis, Cotchin, Lambert
I: Balta, Graham, Ross, Weller
E: Soldo, Collier-Dawkins, Markov, Baker
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I like your wingers........:shh
But Broad plays R1............:shh :shh
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I reckon Lynch will play round one now. Just a feeling.
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I like that team torch. Only question mark would be Weller but I guess he’s holding caddy’s position. Will be interesting if Castagna and Mcintosh are available as I thought Ellis and butler were poor in JLT1.
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Baker for Butler.
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Post JLT2 assuming Caddy, Grigg & Castagna miss round 1.
B: Grimes Astbury Vlastuin
HB: Houli Rance Short
C: Markov Martin Broad
HF: Higgins Riewoldt Edwards
F: Butler Lynch Rioli
R: Nankervis Prestia Cotchin
I: Lambert, Graham, Weller, Balta
E: Soldo, Ross, McIntosh, Baker
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do we lack pace??????
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do we lack pace??????
Fair point, sdc. I went on both JLT games under this 6-6-6 rule being decided by contested possies and clearances. So that's why I've gone for more contested ballwinners.
I think Broad has one wing sewn up. I'm in a quandry with the other wing with McIntosh, Markov and Menadue. I was hoping one or more was going to stand out in the preseason with plenty of the pill and say pick me. Tonight was Kmac's first game so perhaps I'm being harsh having him as an emergency. He is a premiership player in that wing position after all although he doesn't win a lot of the ball and his 2018 was average. I'm not a Menadue fan. Just don't see him making it. Markov has probably been the best of the three over the preseason so that's why I have him in the side.
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Broad & Markov on the wings with Butler a walk up start in the FP. Seriously MT, hand in your badge mate. That is...if that's what you want in R1.
You are close to the RFC R1 team. Ellis in for Markov and I reckon you're spot on with what the club will pick....:shh
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Don't be surprised if there's a bolter for round one that we didn't see in the JLT....... :shh :shh
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Don't be surprised if there's a bolter for round one that we didn't see in the JLT....... :shh :shh
There maybe stacks of bolters....
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Don't be surprised if there's a bolter for round one that we didn't see in the JLT....... :shh :shh
There maybe stacks of bolters....
They rate Stack but it's hard to see a kid who hasn't even played a practice match in anger alongside his teammates getting an AFL debut call up for round 1. Dimma did say he was willing to play Lynch without any JLT games but only because he's a gun and a former captain with 8 years of AFL behind him already. Stack doesn't have that rap sheet yet.
The only other one they could be tempted to play is George but I don't think they will IMO even if he comes right in the next week. While Ellis is on the outer.
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Don't be surprised if there's a bolter for round one that we didn't see in the JLT....... :shh :shh
Ben Miller or Tom Lynch?
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do we lack pace??????
Fair point, sdc. I went on both JLT games under this 6-6-6 rule being decided by contested possies and clearances. So that's why I've gone for more contested ballwinners.
I think Broad has one wing sewn up. I'm in a quandry with the other wing with McIntosh, Markov and Menadue. I was hoping one or more was going to stand out in the preseason with plenty of the pill and say pick me. Tonight was Kmac's first game so perhaps I'm being harsh having him as an emergency. He is a premiership player in that wing position after all although he doesn't win a lot of the ball and his 2018 was average. I'm not a Menadue fan. Just don't see him making it. Markov has probably been the best of the three over the preseason so that's why I have him in the side.
On the second JLT form neither McIntosh or Menadue play R1. They were both fairly ordinary with a few turnovers. Think you are spot on with your team given form and injuries.It is sad that nobody else has stood up to push Weller off the bench.
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Mcintosh, Menadue, Weller & Ross combined had a whopping 18 more disposals combined than everyones favourite, The BEllis, had in JLT1....:shh
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Mcintosh, Menadue, Weller & Ross combined had a whopping 18 more disposals combined than everyones favourite, The BEllis, had in JLT1....:shh
And yet BEllis couldn't impose himself in a VFL practice match..... :shh
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Wind up needs more work. Only had 25, agree that a player of his quality should be getting 30+
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Mcintosh, Menadue, Weller & Ross combined had a whopping 18 more disposals combined than everyones favourite, The BEllis, had in JLT1....:shh
That and the turnovers are exactly why none if them deserve a gig R1. Unfortunately none, including BEllis have put their hand up for r1. To me we have 1 spot and have to pick 1 from that list unless somebody else is fit and knocking the door down.
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Some players that could hit targets would be nice!
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Could Balta or Bolton get in there somehow?
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Grimes - Astbury - Vlastuin
Houli - Rance - Broad
Lambert - Cotchin - Edwards
Nankervis - Martin - Prestia
Rioli - Riewoldt - Higgins
Butler - Lynch - Balta
Caddy - Graham - Ross - ????
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Could Balta or Bolton get in there somehow?
Balta is a lock IMHO as 2nd ruck and general utility. Can play forward, back, wing etc
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Grimes - Astbury - Vlastuin
Houli - Rance - Broad
Lambert - Cotchin - Edwards
Nankervis - Martin - Prestia
Rioli - Riewoldt - Higgins
Butler - Lynch - Balta
Caddy - Graham - Ross - ????
You do know Caddy is out 6 weeks, Ross had 6 touches & Jayden Short is as close to a lock as possible?
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Backs: Grimes - Astbury - Vlastuin
Half backs: Houli - Rance - Broad
Centre line: Lambert - Cotchin - Edwards
Half Forwards: Rioli - Riewoldt - Higgins
Forwards: Butler - Lynch - Balta
Rucks/mids: Nankervis - Martin - Prestia
Short - Graham - MacIntosh - Weller
If Lynch doesn't play, insert Markov on the bench.
Think that's what they they are likely to pick.
Personally, I'd play Bolton in the side as a mid as he has played two excellent VFL games in that position instead of Kamdyn who seems to be struggling with form. Would also love to see Stack as he has been sublime in the 6 quarters he has played so far in the VFL. :shh
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Mcintosh, Menadue, Weller & Ross combined had a whopping 18 more disposals combined than everyones favourite, The BEllis, had in JLT1....:shh
That and the turnovers are exactly why none if them deserve a gig R1. Unfortunately none, including BEllis have put their hand up for r1. To me we have 1 spot and have to pick 1 from that list unless somebody else is fit and knocking the door down.
That's how I saw it, Fluffy. Only one spot available out of the four out of necessity and the one chosen (Weller in my team) was just filling in until Caddy returns.
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Grimes - Astbury - Vlastuin
Houli - Rance - Broad
Lambert - Cotchin - Edwards
Nankervis - Martin - Prestia
Rioli - Riewoldt - Higgins
Bolton - Lynch - Balta
Caddy - Graham - Ross - RC-D - Stack if Caddy is not fit.
Changed my mind on Butler hes been poor both jlt games give a game to someone else. maybe Bolton.One of two smokies to get a go off the bench in Rcd or Stack.
5 new faces and Bolton.
Balta, Stack, Ross, RCD, Lynch Bolton
those who have been poor in the preseason and have issues.
Ellis, Butler, McIntosh, Short, with Caddy, Grigg injured and Conca gone.
Lynch for Caddy inj
Balta for Grigg inj
Bolton for Butler
RC-D for McIntosh
Ross for Ellis well anyone for Ellis would help.
Stack for Short.
Take the injured two out and we arent losing a thing imo.
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Could Balta or Bolton get in there somehow?
Balta is a lock IMHO as 2nd ruck and general utility. Can play forward, back, wing etc
Can't wait to see Balta in action on the big stage.
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This is the side I would pick for round 1, not what I think will happen
Grimes Rance Broad
Markov Vlastuin Short
Edwards Cotch Prestia
Higgins Jack Lambert
Bolta Lynch Rioli
Nank Dusty Graham
Ross McIntosh Baker Butler-although he has been putrid in the JLT
(Caddy and George are big outs and play if fit)
-Astbury has been horrible in the last 3 games he has played
-Houli still a liability when it comes to defending
-Ellis just isn’t any good
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Tigers’ biggest Round 1 selection headaches reviewed
JON RALPH,
Herald Sun
March 13, 2019
Richmond is likely to back in workhorse Toby Nankervis as their sole ruckman next Thursday despite new rules encouraging teams to play two genuine rucks.
The Tiger have trialled 204cm ruck Ivan Soldo during the pre-season but his lack of a second position could count against him against the Blues.
After playing almost exclusively as a forward in the JLT win over Melbourne, Nankervis was in 41 of the ruck contests against Hawthorn, with Noah Balta in 22 and Soldo in 19.
With backup premiership ruckman Shaun Grigg injured, 194cm swingman Noah Balta could yet squeeze into the team after strong ruck contributions in the JLT Series.
The Tigers are yet to come close to finalising their team but Balta is a much more adaptable player when not in the ruck than Soldo.
Richmond is still confident but not certain star recruit Tom Lynch will take part in the season opener, with the ex-Suns forward yet to officially thrust his name forward.
Richmond football boss Neil Balme said on Monday injured trio Grigg, Josh Caddy and Jason Castagna were not yet in a position to put their hand up for Round 1.
Lynch has been in full training for several weeks and trained again on Monday at Punt Road, with Balme saying he would be “surprised” if he didn’t take on Carlton.
But coach Damien Hardwick has said it is up to Lynch to declare his fitness and put his hand up for Round 1 after passing a series of medical test on his surgically repaired knee.
Soldo could still come into calculations against clubs with multiple quality ruckmen or teams with a dominant ruckman who needs to be neutralised.
Richmond’s medicos have made it clear they do not want Lynch playing in the ruck, so even if he does play the Tigers would still need someone to help out Nankervis for several minutes per quarter.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-will-be-surprised-if-tom-lynch-isnt-ready-for-round-1-as-the-tigers-consider-their-ruck-options/news-story/a3620fbf2465bccb8e06c65d2c580371
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This is the side I would pick for round 1, not what I think will happen
Grimes Rance Broad
Markov Vlastuin Short
Edwards Cotch Prestia
Higgins Jack Lambert
Bolta Lynch Rioli
Nank Dusty Graham
Ross McIntosh Baker Butler-although he has been putrid in the JLT
(Caddy and George are big outs and play if fit)
-Astbury has been horrible in the last 3 games he has played
-Houli still a liability when it comes to defending
-Ellis just isn’t any good
Lambert, Butler, Markov & Short are all squibs on par with Ellis and Short is an even bigger defensive liability than Houli .... :shh
Wouldn't even consider dropping Astbury or even Broad until Garthwaite is fit again... :shh :shh
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'George is a big out'
Big Tone is imploding
:cheers
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This is the side I would pick for round 1, not what I think will happen
Grimes Rance Broad
Markov Vlastuin Short
Edwards Cotch Prestia
Higgins Jack Lambert
Bolta Lynch Rioli
Nank Dusty Graham
Ross McIntosh Baker Butler-although he has been putrid in the JLT
(Caddy and George are big outs and play if fit)
-Astbury has been horrible in the last 3 games he has played
-Houli still a liability when it comes to defending
-Ellis just isn’t any good
Lambert, Butler, Markov & Short are all squibs on par with Ellis and Short is an even bigger defensive liability than Houli .... :shh
Wouldn't even consider dropping Astbury or even Broad until Garthwaite is fit again... :shh :shh
Still sore on getting Lambert wrong I see. (In the same ballpark as the Rance call IMO :shh)
Anyone else think Lambert is a squib?
Anyone else think Markov is a squib?
Your man Butler is definitely scared of a bit of body contact but not in the same ballpark as Ellis. Pretty sure that would be unanimous except for his dad that posts on here. :cheers
And Short is a star, end of..... I think you got him wrong too. :shh
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Ellis is fearless compared to all mentioned. He is courageous in the air...:shh
I think you're getting the 2IC mixed up with someone else when you say Butler is his man...:shh :shh
Let us not forget you bagged Jack Riewoldt mercilessly. Just because you carried a bit of water for Jade the Blade doesn't mean you know footy like we do.....:shh :shh :shh
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Ellis is fearless compared to all mentioned. He is courageous in the air...:shh
I think you're getting the 2IC mixed up with someone else when you say Butler is his man...:shh :shh
Let us not forget you bagged Jack Riewoldt mercilessly. Just because you carried a bit of water for Jade the Blade doesn't mean you know footy like we do.....:shh :shh :shh
Never bagged Jack, that’s just BS.
One of my all time favourites- in the Richo conversation.
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Foggy memory buddy. You won't back down on Rioli being less valuable than Castagna and Butler though, will you?
While you're here, please tell Claw that Shorty is a superstar. It will be the end of the Big Claw alliance....:shh
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Only the truly astute recognise the Lambert Waltz, the Markov Runov - Markov a squib
and the Short Step....and only the truly courageous publicly acknowledge them... :shh :shh
Just because you carried a bit of water for Jade the Blade doesn't mean you know footy like we do.....:shh :shh :shh
No wonder Coburg used to get belted every week ..... :shh :shh :shh :shh
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:shh :shh :shh :shh :shh
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Only the truly astute recognise the Lambert Waltz, the Markov Runov - Markov a squib
and the Short Step....and only the truly courageous publicly acknowledge them... :shh :shh
Just because you carried a bit of water for Jade the Blade doesn't mean you know footy like we do.....:shh :shh :shh
No wonder Coburg used to get belted every week ..... :shh :shh :shh :shh
Do you actually really think that it's courageous to call players squibs while posting on a internet forum under an alias?
:gobdrop
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Pretty stuffing rich coming from bloke who thought Tucky getting knocked out and nearly dying was funny...,... :shh
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Backs: Grimes - Astbury - Vlastuin
Half backs: Houli - Rance - Broad
Centre line: Lambert - Cotchin - Edwards
Half Forwards: Rioli - Riewoldt - Higgins
Forwards: Butler - Lynch - Balta
Rucks/mids: Nankervis - Martin - Prestia
Short - Graham - MacIntosh - Weller
If Lynch doesn't play, insert Markov on the bench.
Think that's what they they are likely to pick.
Personally, I'd play Bolton in the side as a mid as he has played two excellent VFL games in that position instead of Kamdyn who seems to be struggling with form. Would also love to see Stack as he has been sublime in the 6 quarters he has played so far in the VFL. :shh
This is the team I would select. Has great balance and flexibility on every line. Bolton has been impressive as has Stack...their time will come.
The only spot I see as being almost available is Broad. Markov or Menadue could take this position - they are both superior by foot.
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Pretty stuffing rich coming from bloke who thought Tucky getting knocked out and nearly dying was funny...,... :shh
Your memory is very very poor. I said he shouldn't be stepping into the ring as it was silly putting himself at risk. I never said it was funny. If you're going to mouth off get your facts right.
And it doesn't change the fact that you posted such a stupid and moronic post about being courageous above.
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I have checked that thread and you made a joke about how Tucky getting knocked out was funny because it's how we kept going in finals at the time. The man was fighting for his life, risked his body every game for our club and you laughed at him in a moment of need...Sickening
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Can I suggest people stick to the topic WITHOUT the insults, trolling and baiting
The umpire is at the plate ready to call stikes 1, 2 and even 3
Take it as the final warning
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Foggy memory buddy. You won't back down on Rioli being less valuable than Castagna and Butler though, will you?
While you're here, please tell Claw that Shorty is a superstar. It will be the end of the Big Claw alliance....:shh
All jokes aside, happy for you to show me a post where I bag Jack- that just isn’t true.
In fact over the summer I have been thinking that with another good year, he overtakes Richo as the best Tiger forward I have ever seen play.
Richo was an out and out champion but had his faults (kicking for one) but Jack has it all IMO. He can play anywhere and play it well. He really doesn’t have a weekness.
So again, happy for you to show me a post where I bag him.
George is definitely one of my favourites too. Mostly just for a bloke that has come so far and turned himself into a very important player for us in the past couple of years. He is no star but he has a crack and tries his guts out. (Unlike players I have bagged for years- Houli, Grigg and Bellis)
It’s a given Rioli has a much bigger upside but up to now they are on a par for output IMO.
Rioli had a free pass last year because of his injury but his form never really got anywhere near where we all woukd have hoped.
It’s a big year for all 3 small forwards but IMO Rioli should be going well ahead of both Butler and George purely on talent, and I hope he does but it’s no certainty going off what he has shown to date.
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Every AFL club’s predicted R1 team
March 14, 2019
by Ben Waterworth and Matt BalmerSource:
FOX SPORTS
One week out from the official opening-round teams being named, foxfooty.com.au predicts every club’s Round 1 line-up.
TIGERS
B: Jayden Short, Alex Rance, Dylan Grimes
HB: Nick Vlastuin, David Astbury, Bachar Houli
C: Dion Prestia, Shane Edwards, Kamdyn McIntosh
HF: Daniel Rioli, Tom Lynch, Jack Higgins
F: Dustin Martin, Jack Riewoldt, Dan Butler
Foll: Toby Nankervis, Trent Cotchin ©, Kane Lambert
I/C: Jack Graham, Noah Balta, Nathan Broad, Mav Weller
Jason Castagna is racing the clock to be ready for Round 1, but new recruit Mav Weller appears to be the man likely to be included should the premiership small forward not recover from an ankle injury. Shaun Grigg is set to miss the opening few rounds with a knee injury and the Tiger could hand youngster Noah Balta a debut, over Ivan Soldo, to partner Toby Nankervis in the ruck. Draftee Jack Ross won’t be far away from a debut after strong JLT form.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/every-afl-clubs-predicted-round-1-team-after-jlt-preseason-series/news-story/1a9a2c4ee5c35c290ca0cc252b8f4934
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It seems most including the media have the same 21 of 22. The last spot being a toss up between McIntosh and Markov.
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Stack or Bolton before either of those spuds.... :shh
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Mock teams: Your club's best 22 for round one
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
15 March 2019
RICHMOND
B: Dylan Grimes, David Astbury, Alex Rance
HB: Bachar Houli, Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short
C: Shane Edwards, Dustin Martin, Kamdyn McIntosh
HF: Daniel Rioli, Jack Riewoldt, Kane Lambert
F: Dan Butler, Tom Lynch, Jack Higgins
Foll: Toby Nankervis, Trent Cotchin, Dion Prestia
I/C: Nathan Broad, Maverick Weller, Jack Graham, Noah Balta
EMERG: Ivan Soldo, Callum Moore, Brandon Ellis, Oleg Markov
NEW: Noah Balta (debut), Maverick Weller (club debut)
UNAVAILABLE: Josh Caddy (ankle), Jason Castagna (ankle), Ryan Garthwaite (Achilles), Shaun Grigg (knee), Jacob Townsend (thigh)
NOTES: Star recruit Tom Lynch will be touch and go for round one, but the Tigers will be keen to get the key forward on the park for the clash against Carlton. Mav Weller has impressed in the JLT and may take Josh Caddy's role as a deep, contested-style forward. Oleg Markov just misses out with a strong Richmond backline, while Kamdyn McIntosh gets the nod over Brandon Ellis after playing JLT2 while Ellis played VFL. Noah Balta's flexibility in the ruck and both ends of the ground should get him over the line ahead of Ivan Soldo. The side contains 17 players from the 2017 premiership.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-03-14/mock-teams-your-clubs-best-22-for-round-one
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One of Balta or Callum Moore is set to partner Riewoldt in attack if Lynch fails to sufficiently recover in time for round one, Hardwick said.
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-03-17/theres-no-doubt-about-that-dimma-on-lynch-in-the-ruck).
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Surely Balta plays regardless of whether or not Lynch does... :shh
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Surely Balta plays regardless of whether or not Lynch does... :shh
I would think so...
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My round 1 team being:
Vlastuin Rance Astbury
Houli Grimes Short
Edwards Martin McIntosh
Rioli Lynch Butler
Lambert Riewoldt Higgins
Nankervis Cotchin Prestia
Broad Graham Balta Weller
Emg Markov Ellis Menadue Soldo
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In the Mix - Round 1
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
18 March 2019
RICHMOND
Star recruit Tom Lynch remains touch and go for round one, even suggesting at the club's season launch last Friday night he may make his Tigers debut in the VFL.
Former St Kilda small forward Mav Weller is a chance to play against Carlton, having played both JLT matches and with Josh Caddy and Jason Castagna missing (both ankle injuries).
Inside midfielder Jack Ross is the best-placed of the draftees to make his debut but may struggle to crack a well-established Tiger engine room.
Versatile big man Noah Balta, who is in his second year at the club, is also in line for his debut.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-03-18/in-the-mix-which-new-faces-could-debut-for-your-club
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Pigs will fly before it happens but one can only live in hope.
FB: Grimes - Astbury - Vlastuin. If Garthwaite was fit and playing well id pick him in front of Astbury.
HB: Houli - Rance - Broad. Only got room for one of Houli,Short or Ellis and Houli is the pick of a limited lot.
C: Rioli - Cotchin - Lambert. Time to see what Rioli can offer up the ground.
R: Nankervis - Martin - Prestia. Speaks for itself.
HF: Edwards - Riewoldt - Bolton. Bolton instead of the putrid Butler he has been good in the ressies and had a good preseason.
FF: Higgins - Lynch - Balta. Another sml fwd who can rotate thru the middle like Bolton and Edwards. Moore for Lynch if Lynch does not get up.
INT: Graham - Stack - Ross - RC-D. Think the first three have all done enough in jlt and preseason Like the idea of RC-D playing just gives us that big mid we lack. Failing that McIntosh we need the size in the team.
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Pigs will fly before it happens but one can only live in hope.
FB: Grimes - Astbury - Vlastuin. If Garthwaite was fit and playing well id pick him in front of Astbury.
HB: Houli - Rance - Broad. Only got room for one of Houli,Short or Ellis and Houli is the pick of a limited lot.
C: Rioli - Cotchin - Lambert. Time to see what Rioli can offer up the ground.
R: Nankervis - Martin - Prestia. Speaks for itself.
HF: Edwards - Riewoldt - Bolton. Bolton instead of the putrid Butler he has been good in the ressies and had a good preseason.
FF: Higgins - Lynch - Balta. Another sml fwd who can rotate thru the middle like Bolton and Edwards. Moore for Lynch if Lynch does not get up.
INT: Graham - Stack - Ross - RC-D. Think the first three have all done enough in jlt and preseason Like the idea of RC-D playing just gives us that big mid we lack. Failing that McIntosh we need the size in the team.
Yes I agree that Pigs might fly before this team is selected. Short is a definite starter for one. The main thing that I have to bring up is the bench. You say Graham , Stack and Ross have done enough to get a gig but what exactly have Stack and Ross done ? I haven't seen anything that gets them a start.
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Pigs will fly before it happens but one can only live in hope.
FB: Grimes - Astbury - Vlastuin. If Garthwaite was fit and playing well id pick him in front of Astbury.
HB: Houli - Rance - Broad. Only got room for one of Houli,Short or Ellis and Houli is the pick of a limited lot.
C: Rioli - Cotchin - Lambert. Time to see what Rioli can offer up the ground.
R: Nankervis - Martin - Prestia. Speaks for itself.
HF: Edwards - Riewoldt - Bolton. Bolton instead of the putrid Butler he has been good in the ressies and had a good preseason.
FF: Higgins - Lynch - Balta. Another sml fwd who can rotate thru the middle like Bolton and Edwards. Moore for Lynch if Lynch does not get up.
INT: Graham - Stack - Ross - RC-D. Think the first three have all done enough in jlt and preseason Like the idea of RC-D playing just gives us that big mid we lack. Failing that McIntosh we need the size in the team.
Yes I agree that Pigs might fly before this team is selected. Short is a definite starter for one. The main thing that I have to bring up is the bench. You say Graham , Stack and Ross have done enough to get a gig but what exactly have Stack and Ross done ? I haven't seen anything that gets them a start.
He doesnt pick the team based on who he wants in it he picks it based on who he doesnt want in it and then uses generic descriptions like "he has a crack" to justify their inclusion. And yes we wouldnt be losing much by omitting short, only the no.1 metres gained player in the game......
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Pigs will fly before it happens but one can only live in hope.
FB: Grimes - Astbury - Vlastuin. If Garthwaite was fit and playing well id pick him in front of Astbury.
HB: Houli - Rance - Broad. Only got room for one of Houli,Short or Ellis and Houli is the pick of a limited lot.
C: Rioli - Cotchin - Lambert. Time to see what Rioli can offer up the ground.
R: Nankervis - Martin - Prestia. Speaks for itself.
HF: Edwards - Riewoldt - Bolton. Bolton instead of the putrid Butler he has been good in the ressies and had a good preseason.
FF: Higgins - Lynch - Balta. Another sml fwd who can rotate thru the middle like Bolton and Edwards. Moore for Lynch if Lynch does not get up.
INT: Graham - Stack - Ross - RC-D. Think the first three have all done enough in jlt and preseason Like the idea of RC-D playing just gives us that big mid we lack. Failing that McIntosh we need the size in the team.
Yes I agree that Pigs might fly before this team is selected. Short is a definite starter for one. The main thing that I have to bring up is the bench. You say Graham , Stack and Ross have done enough to get a gig but what exactly have Stack and Ross done ? I haven't seen anything that gets them a start.
He doesnt pick the team based on who he wants in it he picks it based on who he doesnt want in it and then uses generic descriptions like "he has a crack" to justify their inclusion. And yes we wouldnt be losing much by omitting short, only the no.1 metres gained player in the game......
The flip side is hes the biggest squib in the afl reckon Houli is better value and theres only enough room for one of them imo.How ineffective was this bloke when push came to shove in finals.
Graham after jlt 2 will be a certain starter. Ross showed heaps in jlt1 and Bolton and Stack have had excellent preseasons and both have shown plenty in the vfl hitouts they have had.
RCD showed heaps in jlt1 as well with just 40% game time. They have done a bit more than blokes like butler mcintosh Ellis etc.
Give me the newbies instead of the squibs who leave far too much for their teammates to do.At least they will go when its their turn to go.Unless there is adequate change we will not win a flag this yr. some things really do need to change and we really do need to find some real depth and the way to do that is play the younger blokes in front of players whose glareing weaknesses let us down time and again.
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And then how many sub 10 disposal games is it gonna take before you start throwing the kids under the bus? Jack Graham’s played less than 25 games and you’re already on his case.
Yes short had a horrible prelim but I can name pretty much 21 other players who did too.
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And then how many sub 10 disposal games is it gonna take before you start throwing the kids under the bus? Jack Graham’s played less than 25 games and you’re already on his case.
Yes short had a horrible prelim but I can name pretty much 21 other players who did too.
Of course im on his grahams case he needs to play more games at jlt2 level and round his game out who in his right mind does not want to see that.Never have i considered him being dropped though we need to keep pouring games into the likes of him and we should be doing it with others.
Id like a dollar for every time ive heard oh so and so wasnt on his lonsome not everyone was as insipid as Short was i prefer Houli every day of the week and im not happy about aspects of his game just like a lot of other people.Broad imo has a spot in the backline broad instead of shortsteps every day of the week,
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Is it out tonight or tomorrow?
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Hardwick said yesterday that he might still play Grigg in the ruck again once he's fit.....surely not.... :help
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Short is much more important to broad in our team. We’ve got rance, astbury, grimes and at a stretch vlastuin who can defend the taller types already in the 22. Short is 1 of 2 players who primarily provide run off the backline.
If there’s a player better than short in that role than by all means let him take his place but it will require more than ‘a good preseason’ to displace him.
I mean you literally want to replace him with 3 guys who haven’t played a single vfl game let alone an afl game with one of them not playing any jlt. I’m excited about stack too as well as our other first year players but let’s see what they can produce before throwing them into the deep end.
And yes I’ve tried to forget as much as I can from that horrible game but from memory only jack Riewoldt came away with any merit from his performance and that came after half time when the game was already lost.
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Short Steps should only keep his spot whilever his pros outweigh his cons...after being badly exposed toward the end of last year, the new kick-in rules have probably tipped the balance slightly back in his favour and saved his arse......for now.....:shh
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I'll say again Short needs to learn to defend got exposed badly last year towards the end.I hope he has worked on that.
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Cellar dweller to Weller feller at Tigers
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall
The Age
20 March 2019
Axed by lowly St Kilda, Maverick Weller is poised to be picked by premiership favourites Richmond for Thursday night's season-opener.
Their opponents Carlton, meanwhile, will select former Collingwood forward Alex Fasolo as one of four recruits from other clubs to line up for the Blues for the first time, along with No.1 draft pick Sam Walsh and VFL recruit Michael Gibbons.
In all, the Blues are expected to have six newcomers for the opening game: ex-Crow Mitch McGovern, former Giants midfielder Will Setterfield, ex-Swans defender Nic Newman, Gibbons, Fasolo and the highly impressive Walsh.
Weller played in both JLT games for the Tigers and was impressive against Melbourne in Shepparton with a goal and five tackles.
The Tigers will look closely at whether new forward Tom Lynch is ready for round one but if, as seems likely, the highly prized recruit does not come up for the opening match it is likely athletic tall Noah Balta will make his debut. Also potentially in line for a debut for Richmond is big-bodied inside midfielder Jack Ross, a second-round draftee last year.
Richmond will be without the injured Shaun Grigg, Jason Castagna and Josh Caddy.
Weller fell victim to St Kilda’s poor season and niggling injuries that kept him at the fringe of the team last year. Out of contract at season’s end, Weller was a list casualty of being a middle-aged player in a team that had a poor year.
The forward and midfielder who began his career at Gold Coast was recruited as a depth player by the Tigers but looks likely to have pushed his way into the team for round one.
‘‘I think I have a lot of good footy left in me, I had a couple of little injuries this year and I think the collective form of the team affected [my situation],’’ Weller told The Age in October last year after being cut by the Saints.
‘‘I think I have a lot to offer a team, especially one knocking on the door of the finals where I can go in and just play a role and not worry about getting the most out of the other blokes, which is the role I played at St Kilda this year.
‘‘If I can go somewhere and just play a role and contribute I think I can offer something.’’
Weller played 89 games for the Saints after crossing from the Suns at the end of 2013 where he had played 32 games.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/cellar-dweller-to-weller-feller-at-tigers-20190319-p515kq.html
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If Lynch plays then I'd doubt he'll spend much if any time in the ruck given it's his first game back from a PCL. Surely that means Balta plays regardless swapping between high HF and 2nd ruck. If he's within 60m of goal he is within range.
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Play Balta in Griggs role on a wing.
I think he can easily do this but I’m not sure how long he would last.
Does anyone know how big his tank is?