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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on November 24, 2021, 08:15:29 PM
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Welcome to Tigerland, Josh :cheers
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Josh Gibcus
Position: Key defender
Size: 196cm, 87kg
Club: GWV Rebels/Eastpoint/St Pat’s College/Vic Country
AFL player comparison: Jake Lever
The quintessential modern-day tall defender at 195cm that can intercept with aplomb, as well as hold his own one-on-one. Recruiters say his vertical leap is “ridiculous” – highlighted by his 95cm running vertical jump result at the draft combine, which was ranked third nation-wide – while he also has strong aerobic capacity, good footy nous and strong spoiling ability.
(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/josh-gibcus-of-the-nab-afl-academy-marks-the-ball-during-the-match-picture-id1314102441)
Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-phantom-draft-2021-phantom-mock-draft-afl-2021-fox-footy-predictions-news-analysis-draft-order-hawthorn-fremantle/news-story/aa71fa4c430c71ed4483f7b36f441086)
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Said he's happy to be at Punt Rd :thumbsup.
"I couldn't jump any higher because of the roof" :snidegrin.
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Seemed like a nice, funny bloke.
I like the boy!
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Kid has class . Raising money with Movember at 18 show type of person.
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Highlights of Gibcus.
Click to watch:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=empz3nklqAE
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The moment Josh Gibcus became a Tiger:
WATCH: https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1463437571539668992
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Gibcus lands at Tigerland
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Richmond has used its first selection (No. 9 overall) in the 2021 national draft to recruit Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country key defender Josh Gibcus.
Recruited from: Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country
Position: Key defender
Height: 196cm
Weight: 87kg
DOB: 4/4/03
What the Richmond recruiters say about Gibcus...
An athletic key position prospect from the GWV Rebels, we are super excited to add Josh to our list.
Josh has been very comfortable playing in defence at both NAB league level, VIC Country and for Australia as a member of the AFL Academy.
Standing at 196cm, Josh has played on some of the very best forwards in his age group, demonstrating his ability to nullify their influence while also being a strong intercepting player.
He was the number #1 intercept player in the NAB league in 2021 averaging 8 intercepts with 3 Marks from opposition kicks.
Recently Josh tested at the VIC Combine testing day with some outstanding results for the running verticals, speed and 2km time trial.
Josh is a product of the St Patricks College system in Ballarat that has helped shape many outstanding AFL footballers and young men.
We view him as a versatile prospect that has attributes to play at either end of the ground.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1033073/gibcus-lands-at-tigerland
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Josh Gibcus
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Height: 195cm
Weight: 84kg
D.O.B: 04-04-2003
Leagues: NAB League Boys
POSITION: Key Defender
SNAPSHOT: “The standout key defender in this year's draft pool, Gibcus is an athletic intercept marker with sticky hands who defends just as well as he can attack”
With the most ideal combination for a modern day key defender, Josh Gibcus possesses a great leap to go with good speed but most importantly, he knows how to use it in his game. Although his traits could be used up forward and even in the ruck, which he has done on the odd occasion, it's down back where his eye-catching traits are highlighted best. Spending the most amount of time with GWV Rebels in the NAB League, Gibcus also turned out for school team St Patricks College, a team filled with many of his Rebels teammates which won the BAS football grand final. Gibcus shares plenty of traits with 2020 top five pick Denver Grainger-Barras, which is another reason why he is a likely top five draft chance this year as one of the crop's big improvers.
STRENGTHS:
+ Vertical leap
+ Intercept marking
+ Closing speed
+ Clean hands
+ Composure
+ Upside
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Kicking
- Production
Gibcus represented Vic Country in the 2019 Under 16 National Championships and also participated in the SSV Under 15 carnival a year prior, showing he has been rated highly from a young age. As such, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Gibcus would put in the performances which have him poised as a potential top 10 pick this year. Gibcus got to represent the AFL Academy in its annual game against a VFL club, getting to play against AFL-listed players like Darcy Fort and Sam De Koning and more than holding his own. At NAB League level, Gibcus averaged almost 13 disposals a game over 10 outings, headlined by his 17 disposals and nine marks against Murray Bushrangers in Round 4, where he properly announced himself as the best key defender in the draft pool.
The most obvious standout trait you will notice with Gibcus is his leap, and it was no surprise to see him blitz pre-season testing with a 75cm vertical jump, and a running vertical jump of 95cm. That leap is used in every marking contest he gets to, which helps him not only take spectacular leaping marks but also sneak in timely spoils which helps considerably against taller opponents - although Gibcus isn't exactly undersized at 195cm. The other thing that helps Gibcus take so many intercept marks and spoil on the lead is his closing speed, which makes him a very difficult player to get separation from. There are plenty of tall and athletic key forwards in the AFL, so having these traits will hold Gibcus in good stead.
Gibcus has clean hands at ground level which also sets him apart from other talls. He can move like a midfielder at times when the ball hits the deck, able to pick it up cleanly and showing great composure under pressure, which is a great trait to have in defence. Gibcus is never out of the contest and even if he doesn’t take a mark, he will follow up his efforts time and again, showing good desperation and effort. That energy could see him play some senior football early despite the light frame, with plenty of size still to add and with his athletic profile, the upside is huge for Gibcus. He is projecting to be an elite AFL defender, especially with his ability to read the play like the best key defenders in the competition, combined with natural football smarts that are hard to teach.
Gibcus doesn’t have many weaknesses to his game as a developing key defender but the one area that can undo his hard work is his kicking, where he has often bitten off more than he can chew. He punted a few out on the full kicks trying hard to hug the boundary this season, although he often just marks the kick that comes back anyway, but smart teams will try to avoid kicking it straight to Gibcus on the way back. Production is another area to improve, which should get better with more years in an AFL system and some bolstered endurance and size. Two games with only seven disposals shows he can struggle to impact games offensively on occasion, but he can still be effective as a stopper who can shut down a gun key forward.
DRAFT RANGE: Top 15
SUMMARY:
It’s hard not to get excited about Gibcus with the energy and athleticism he can showcase each week, and the club that drafts him will likely be keen to play him early so fans can see him leap at the ball and take nice grabs while also giving his all at ground level. Not many of the teams with top 10 picks this year are screaming for key defenders, but a club like Sydney could push up the order to nab him and he could be a real steal if he slides outside the top 10. With all his key traits, it would seem unlikely he lasts too long.
https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/josh-gibcus/
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Unbelievable pick up :cheers
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Kid has class . Raising money with Movember at 18 show type of person.
Great point this.
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Well say hello to the future.
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Fair pick. Good selection.
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Gibcus' message to Tiger supporters:
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1463442212000178180
Already in a Tiger guernsey.
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Easily the best tall after Darcy albeit in a supposedly weak draft for talls..... :shh
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Draft call and Footy Fox's summary & interview:
Click to watch:
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/JoshGibcusDraftNightInterview.png) (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1033221/2021-afl-draft-pick-9-josh-gibcus?videoId=1033221&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1637745879001)
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1033221/2021-afl-draft-pick-9-josh-gibcus
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Freo we're spewing we took him.
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Mo man welcome
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Welcome aboard Josh.
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Freo we're spewing we took him.
The got an amazing player in Aymis
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...and we got the bloke who's gonna shut him down for years to come... :shh
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https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1463462408492490758
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lmao at the replies not even acknowledging the kid and just bitching about the green nib logo.... ::)
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Hmmm...
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1033073/gibcus-lands-at-tigerland
We view him as a versatile prospect that has attributes to play at either end of the ground.
:shh
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No complaints here. We have several list weaknesses moving fwd and he shores up one of them.A tall here or with our next pick was the likely scenario imo.
Just a few questions though.
KPD was not the highest need on the list so i can only summise they thought him best available on talent. If thats the case then great.
My own preference here was Neil Erasmus or failing that Hobbs. I was confident A very good defender would be there later and i still maintain i would have taken Erasmus top 5. Imo key fwd and contested mids or a clearance mid was to be taken here.
Having taken the tall early i would have thought a genuine mid became the priority with our next pick. Instead we took a medium sized h/b. No criticism of the kid he may turn out great and god forbid we have so few medium defenders around 185 189cm but we have a plethora of smaller mids similar to him in style.As far as numbers go a medium defender was a list need but we had smalls performing the role.
For me mids and key forward were the two biggest areas that needed addressing and we have ignored those areas so far.
Not griping here but from purely a list greatest needs view i dont think we have addressed them. Also possibly taking best available in the Brown case im asking the question did we.
The silver lining out of all this is a lot of highly touted kids are still available and with 26 27 28 we are really in a great position to snare not only some list needs but highly toted kids.
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Freo we're spewing we took him.
No they weren't they got exactly who they wanted. They took Amiss first for fear that we would take him at 9.
Would have loved for us to Grab Erasmus at 9 but ffs i can not blame the club taking a highly rated tall there as the cupboard moving fwd is close to bare.
The pick i question is Brown and have to ask why not a badly needed highly rated mid.
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Freo we're spewing we took him.
No they weren't they got exactly who they wanted. They took Amiss first for fear that we would take him at 9.
Would have loved for us to Grab Erasmus at 9 but ffs i can not blame the club taking a highly rated tall there as the cupboard moving fwd is close to bare.
The pick i question is Brown and have to ask why not a badly needed highly rated mid.
Brown is an elite kick… bachar replacement running out of the backline … can play mid too 😉
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Can we nickname Gibcus - Neck or Giraffe.
Enormous throat on him.
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No complaints here. We have several list weaknesses moving fwd and he shores up one of them.A tall here or with our next pick was the likely scenario imo.
Just a few questions though.
KPD was not the highest need on the list so i can only summise they thought him best available on talent. If thats the case then great.
My own preference here was Neil Erasmus or failing that Hobbs. I was confident A very good defender would be there later and i still maintain i would have taken Erasmus top 5. Imo key fwd and contested mids or a clearance mid was to be taken here.
Having taken the tall early i would have thought a genuine mid became the priority with our next pick. Instead we took a medium sized h/b. No criticism of the kid he may turn out great and god forbid we have so few medium defenders around 185 189cm but we have a plethora of smaller mids similar to him in style.As far as numbers go a medium defender was a list need but we had smalls performing the role.
For me mids and key forward were the two biggest areas that needed addressing and we have ignored those areas so far.
Not griping here but from purely a list greatest needs view i dont think we have addressed them. Also possibly taking best available in the Brown case im asking the question did we.
The silver lining out of all this is a lot of highly touted kids are still available and with 26 27 28 we are really in a great position to snare not only some list needs but highly toted kids.
Claw which one of our small defenders or half backs give us run and carry and creativity like Houli use to do mate ?.This kid can and wouldn't surprise me goes in the guts.
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Freo we're spewing we took him.
No they weren't they got exactly who they wanted. They took Amiss first for fear that we would take him at 9.
Would have loved for us to Grab Erasmus at 9 but ffs i can not blame the club taking a highly rated tall there as the cupboard moving fwd is close to bare.
The pick i question is Brown and have to ask why not a badly needed highly rated mid.
That's according to you mate look at the tape again and see there faces.
Edit: Fixed quoting.
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Articles about Gibcus:
Off the charts: The well-travelled draft prospect with a monster vertical leap
COVID-19 disruptions haven't stopped draft prospect Josh Gibcus from rocketing into top-five contention
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
Oct 29, 2021
JOSH Gibcus was born in Brisbane and spent the first seven years of his life in Queensland, where he started Auskick and first got his hands on a footy. His family then moved to Perth for his father's work, where he was based for his next seven years, including making the West Australian under-12s state side.
When he was 14, the Gibcus family moved to Ballarat, where the teenager's path to the AFL took shape and where he has developed into one of the leading prospects in this year's NAB AFL Draft and the best key defender available.
Where Gibcus ends up next is most exciting. Early in 2022, his parents are planning to move back to Perth and by then Gibcus will be on an AFL list – somewhere. Be it Sydney, Victoria or Western Australia, the teenager knows his upbringing will hold him in good stead for his next move.
"I don't mind where I go. I've travelled around a fair bit which I think has helped me and I can understand how moving works. I'll just take the opportunity as it comes and whoever picks me on draft night I'll go and give it everything I've got," he told AFL.com.au.
"Moving to new places has meant I've had to adapt and moving to new school meant I have had to make a whole bunch of new friends. It's helped quite a bit looking ahead and if I did have to move at the end of the year it wouldn't be too much of a problem."
Gibcus' rise into top-five considerations begun early this year, with the intercept key defender starting his season in impressive form for the Greater Western Victoria Rebels.
It was recognised and saw him added to the NAB AFL Academy side to take on Geelong's VFL team in April, and although the Academy was trounced, Gibcus showed some of his aerial exploits by backing himself with some strong marks. He is a key defender who attacks: at 196cm he is confident to play off his opponent when he can and also adept at shutting someone down.
"My vertical leap and intercept marking are some of the biggest strengths of my game. Reading the ball is something I've always prided my game on, and I always thought if I could improve on that as much as possible it could become a real weapon for me," he said.
"I model my game off Harris Andrews at Brisbane and Jake Lever at Melbourne. I like that they can read the ball really well and know when they should come off their man, they're both really great intercept markers who don't like to lose."
In another season hit by COVID-19 interruptions, following last year's strikeout in Victoria, Gibcus has worked hard to maintain his edge. He was assigned a running coach who worked with him on his technique and also hit the gym for extra sessions to ensure when he was back on the field he had made the most of his break.
His athleticism was on show at the recent NAB AFL Draft Combine for Vic Country prospects in Bendigo. Gibcus topped the group for the running vertical jump with a leap of 89cm, although circumstances worked against him.
Due to the inclement weather conditions and COVID-19 protocols forcing the testing outside, Gibcus jumped higher than the top of the yardstick device, which couldn't be pushed any taller. He had been aiming for 97cm, having earlier this year jumped 95cm, but clubs were already well aware of his traits.
"I was hoping to go for quite a bit bigger than the 89cm but it wasn't to be," he said.
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https://www.afl.com.au/news/686164/off-the-charts-well-travelled-draft-prospect-josh-gibcus-has-a-monster-vertical-leap
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‘Ability to jump over small buildings’: Gibcus leaps into top 10 draft reckoning
By Owen Leonard
The Age
November 18, 2021
Defending the modern key forward is no simple task.
Think of the King twins, Harry McKay, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and even the incoming Sam Darcy.
If not through their height and leap, they often impose themselves with their speed and silk. Clearly, there is a new need to combat the growing contingent of athletically gifted tall forwards. Enter Josh Gibcus.
The likely top-10 pick has cemented his standing as the best key back in the draft, and appears set to forge an AFL career as an athletic, intercept-marking defender who is equally adept at playing shutdown roles.
“My athleticism helps me to play that higher key defender role, as like a centre-half back, roaming around and taking intercept marks but also shutting my opponent down,” Gibcus told The Age.
“My one wood in my game is my ability to come off my player, read the ball and take that big mark, [but] I can play both those roles: peel off and intercept, or a lockdown defender.”
When quizzed on the bevy of young tall forwards making their mark as athletic beasts, Gibcus gave a self-assured response: “I reckon I could match up against those guys.”
David Loader, who coached Gibcus at the Greater Western Victoria Rebels this season, is also confident in the key back’s ability to provide an answer to the modern forward.
“He’s a physical freak, and I say that in the kindest way,” Loader said. “He’s got the ability to jump over small buildings. He’s really quite quick as well, and he’s got good endurance.
“With the changing of the game and some of the young stars that are playing as key forwards in the competition now, they’re not necessarily big, stand and deliver contested beasts, but really athletic talls that mark the ball at the highest point.
“You’re going to need a hell of an athlete to play on these guys, and Josh, he fits that mould pretty well.”
Gibcus has only played as a defender since being successfully trialled in the position in a state under-16 match. He was previously deployed as a forward-ruck.
The 196-centimetre tall commenced his football journey in Brisbane, where he spent most of his childhood.
“I’ve been playing from when I was five years old up in Queensland. From there I really fell in love with the game and everything about it. A team sport that you go out and play with mates, I saw that as my passion,” Gibcus said.
He moved to Perth due of his father’s work, but arrived in Victoria as a 14-year-old to be closer with extended family.
Gibcus recalls relishing the move to the football-mad state. “I really did want to come down here because I’d heard about the strength of football, the vast majority of good players were from Victoria,” he said. “I wanted to test my talent against those sorts of blokes.”
The defender is also confident in his ability to direct teammates, and would have considered becoming a teacher as an alternative to football.
“If it wasn’t for footy, I think I’d go down a teaching pathway,” he said. “I think I have an ability to pass on information to others.”
Football, however, remains a clear priority. When recently questioned by one club on which three items he would save if his house was on fire, his first answer showed his passion: “A footy.”
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/ability-to-jump-over-small-buildings-gibcus-leaps-into-top-10-draft-reckoning-20211118-p599zj.html
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Shifter Sheehan's pre-draft view of Gibcus:
Josh Gibcus
GWV Rebels, NAB League / Eastpoint FC / St. Pat’s College
State: Victoria (Country)
Height: 196cm
Weight: 87kg
Date of Birth: 04/04/03
Developing tall defender who has emerged this year to be included in the Australian U18 Academy team against Geelong (VFL) where he was one of his side’s best. He also showed his skill to be one of Victoria Country under-19s better performers in the NAB AFL Challenge game against Victoria Metro in July. Blessed with an elite vertical jump, his intercept marking and aggressive spoiling are both features of his rapidly developing game. With similar traits as Melbourne’s Jake Lever, he also played 10 matches with the Rebels, averaging 12.5 disposals and 4.4 marks to win selection in the NAB League Team of the Year. Reminded scouts of his athleticism with his impressive NAB AFL Draft Combine performances, including his 95cm running vertical jump, 3.04 seconds for 20 metres, and 6:38 for 2km at Victoria Country testing in Bendigo in September.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/686447/kevin-sheehan-reveals-his-top-nab-afl-draft-prospects-tall-defenders
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TIGERS SCORE A ‘STEAL’
After the departures of David Astbury (retired) and Ryan Garthwaite (delisted), the Tigers were looking for a young key defender to partner Dylan Grimes (30 years old) and Robbie Tarrant (32) in the twilight of their careers.
They ticked the box on Wednesday night by using Pick 9 to snare Josh Gibcus – a freak key defensive talent that had interest from as early as the Giants at Pick 2.
Despite midfielder Ben Hobbs still being on the board, Richmond opted to select Gibcus to bolster its key defensive stocks.
Foxfooty.com.au reported minutes prior to the draft the Giants were trying to find a club to trade with and help them move up the draft order – ideally ahead of the Tigers – to snare Gibcus. They identified Fremantle as a potential suitor, but a deal never came to fruition.
That left the Tigers to pick up Gibcus, who has a highlights reel like Hawthorn champion Peter Knights, according to dual premiership Kangaroo David King.
“He’s diligent enough to start with his opponent. But then he just assesses really quickly where it’s likely to fall,” King told Fox Footy.
“Dropping off his man, assessing the ball in flight really early – that’s AFL level already. That’s the classic intercept mark player that we see in the competition right now.
“I think this guy is a steal at this pick. Richmond have got an absolute ripper. We know they’re looking to rebuild in that back half, there’s no doubt they’ve lost some key position talent – Pick 9 is a steal.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-2021-picks-leek-alleer-gws-giants-north-melbourne-trades-matt-johnson-hawthorn/news-story/f7be169783697745f22cec83d3049dab
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TIGERS SCORE A ‘STEAL’
After the departures of David Astbury (retired) and Ryan Garthwaite (delisted), the Tigers were looking for a young key defender to partner Dylan Grimes (30 years old) and Robbie Tarrant (32) in the twilight of their careers.
They ticked the box on Wednesday night by using Pick 9 to snare Josh Gibcus – a freak key defensive talent that had interest from as early as the Giants at Pick 2.
Despite midfielder Ben Hobbs still being on the board, Richmond opted to select Gibcus to bolster its key defensive stocks.
Foxfooty.com.au reported minutes prior to the draft the Giants were trying to find a club to trade with and help them move up the draft order – ideally ahead of the Tigers – to snare Gibcus. They identified Fremantle as a potential suitor, but a deal never came to fruition.
That left the Tigers to pick up Gibcus, who has a highlights reel like Hawthorn champion Peter Knights, according to dual premiership Kangaroo David King.
“He’s diligent enough to start with his opponent. But then he just assesses really quickly where it’s likely to fall,” King told Fox Footy.
“Dropping off his man, assessing the ball in flight really early – that’s AFL level already. That’s the classic intercept mark player that we see in the competition right now.
“I think this guy is a steal at this pick. Richmond have got an absolute ripper. We know they’re looking to rebuild in that back half, there’s no doubt they’ve lost some key position talent – Pick 9 is a steal.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-2021-picks-leek-alleer-gws-giants-north-melbourne-trades-matt-johnson-hawthorn/news-story/f7be169783697745f22cec83d3049dab
Interesting, Giants probably should have taken him at 2.
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RICHMOND DRAFTEE THE “PICK OF THE TOP 10”, SAYS KING
By Andrew Slevison
SEN
25 November 2021
Josh Gibcus could be a draft “steal” for Richmond, according to David King.
The Tigers selected the GWV Rebels and Vic Country product with pick 9 on the first night of the AFL Draft on Wednesday.
While most phantom drafts had Gibcus going inside the top 10, King feels he is great value at 9 given his attributes as a high-marking intercept defender.
The two-time North Melbourne premiership player had the draft’s standout key backman going much higher and believes the Tigers could have a “special” player on their hands.
“We did a little exercise where we had to rank them ourselves,” King said on SEN Breakfast.
“I’ve crammed, I don’t see these kids during the year, but then watch all the vision that’s available to try and build a profile of what they look like and what their attributes are.
“I had him at four. I had him behind (Jason) Horne-Francis, (Nick) Daicos and Sam Darcy.”
Co-host Sam Edmund chimed in: “You said he had a highlights reel like Peter Knights!”
King added: “He’s a classic aerialist in terms of the way he flies for intercept marks.
“He starts next to his man, but then he goes for the football. That’s what you want.
“It’s very difficult to get young players to think like that. When they do, and they’ve got the capabilities in the air to match, you end up with a pretty special player.
“I said it was a steal last night at pick nine. I think it’s almost the pick of the top 10 at that value.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/11/24/richmond-draftee-the-pick-of-the-top-10-says-king/
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Tiger draft bargain’s ominous warning to competition
Josh Gibcus has issued a warning to his future opponents and the Tiger Army.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft/afl-draft-2021-all-the-reaction-and-interviews-from-draftees/news-story/bd6b500dbd35af40bdcc763bd28c4d03
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"Can't wait to get started" - Gibcus
WATCH: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1033485/-can-t-wait-to-get-started-gibcus?videoId=1033485&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1637809829001
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TIGER BARGAIN’S WARNING TO COMPETITION
HeraldSun
26 November 2021
Josh Gibcus has issued an ominous warning for the Tiger Army and the new-age key-forward monsters of the competition.
“Watch out guys, I’ll take down any player,” Gibcus told the Herald Sun moments after being drafted.
The high-leaping key-defender also wants to propel Richmond to its next premiership.
This confidence isn’t for show.
Gibcus, who became a Tiger with the ninth selection in the AFL Draft, walks the talk on the field.
And he is up for any challenge, highlighted by his shut-down job on the leading key-forward in the draft, Western Bulldogs father-son and No. 2 selection Sam Darcy.
Coming off a dominant six-goal haul in a Victorian trial which saw him rocket up draft boards, the red-hot Darcy was restricted to six disposals and two goals by Gibcus in the Under-19 Victorian Challenge clash in July.
The 197cm draftee attacks the ball in the air like his life depends on it, resembling All-Australian Demon Jake Lever in the NAB League for the Greater Western Victoria Rebels this season with his intercept marking prowess, remarkable spring, and speed off the mark.
The traits that can stop athletic goalkicking machines Harry McKay, Ben King and Max King in the future.
The East Point product led the NAB League for intercept marks and intercept possessions and shapes as an exciting replacement for retired three-time premiership Tiger David Astbury, another graduate from the Rebels program.
A Brisbane supporter after living in Queensland during his early life, Gibcus has kept a watchful eye on the Tigers, with members of his family following the club.
While key-position players generally take time to develop, the St Patrick’s College graduate is eager to help the Tigers win their next flag.
“I’ve been following them for quite a bit … got to watch them win a couple of flags and hopefully when I get there, I can help them win a flag,” he said.
“I have had a dream to be in the AFL since about five years old when I started Auskick up in Queensland, and honestly just to be called out tonight by Richmond at pick nine … I’m stoked.
“I’m an athletic key-defender, I’m pretty much an intercept marking defender. I’ll bring my vertical leap, my marking ability and my ability to read the play.”
Considered by Greater Western Sydney and Gold Coast with its early selections, Gibcus looms as a value pick-up for the Tigers.
Rebels coach David Loader said Gibcus is the modern prototype key defender.
“He’s the new-age defender. If you look forward to what the gun up and coming forwards of the competition are like – Harry McKay, the two King boys, we are looking at guys who are 200cm but incredibly athletic,” Loader explained.
“He’s 197cm, he’s quick, he’s got good endurance, he’s quite agile and he’s got a massive leap. He is the perfect prototype to play on the up and coming gun forwards of the competition.
“Athletically, Josh is really, really gifted and a super exciting player.”
Source: HeraldSun (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft/afl-draft-2021-all-the-reaction-and-interviews-from-draftees/news-story/bd6b500dbd35af40bdcc763bd28c4d03)
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Leigh Montagna says: “There’s a little birdie saying maybe Richmond are flirting with Gibcus as a forward. We know they didn’t take a tall forward in this draft and we know Tom Lynch and Jack Riewoldt are closer to the end than the start of their careers and they’ve lost Coleman-Jones and Mabior Chol. Maybe keep an eye over the pre-season on whether Gibcus trains with the forwards. We know he can be an elite intercept defender if need be and can always go back in time, but they’ve got Noah Balta and while they’ve still got Grimes and a few others maybe they can experiment with him forward.
Kevin Sheehan says: “I haven’t seen Gibcus forward but he’s a wonderful athlete and a coachable athlete. We’ve seen so much of that over time where we think they’re such and such but they change as they get into the professional era with the clubs.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-2021-every-clubs-picks-expert-analysis-josh-gibcus-richmond-flynn-kroeger-geelong-review-of-all-selections/news-story/5b8c4706ef6367fe29cbc827dfda8b0b
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I was wondering....
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If the club thinks Miller and Biggie can be serviceable backmen alongside Balta, then Gibcus forward would make sense.
Still think JVR at 17 over Brown was a good idea myself.
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I'm glad they used their pick on a defender. KPDs take forever to build, look at Rance, Astbury and Grimes. All took 5 years minimum. Sets us up for 5 years time to have a decent backline after much of the current lot retire. Still we have 2 or 3 more draft years to set up the next group. Also I really like they pick talent and put it in the backline. All premierships are won with great defenders.
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Forwards can win games, defenders win premierships! :thumbsup
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I think we should have taken Bazzo as well. Should have opened up one more list spot and taken Bazzo especially if Gibcus goes forward.
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Or JVR at our second pick.
Oh well,It doesn’t matter now, only time will tell
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‘Strong defence’: Richmond’s youth movement ready for senior challenge
Jon Pierik
The Age
November 27, 2021
Blue-chip Richmond draftees Josh Gibcus and Tom Brown know they have work to do but the two defenders shape as key pieces in the Tigers’ bid to remain a sustained power.
Gibcus, taken with pick No.9 in the national draft, and Brown, also a first-round pick at No.17, cannot wait to get started in their new lives at Punt Rd this week.
The high-marking Gibcus, a product of St Patricks College in Ballarat, was the No.1 intercept player in the NAB League last season.
He comes on board at a time when David Astbury has retired and Dylan Grimes is in the latter stages of his career.
“They picked two of the best defenders, I reckon,” Gibcus said in a light-hearted moment.
“Definitely, Richmond will have a strong defence in the coming years.”
That comment may have been said with a laugh but it’s exactly why the Tigers took Gibcus and Brown with their top two selections.
The Tigers secured Robbie Tarrant, the veteran North Melbourne backman, through the trade period to plug a hole but the Tigers have used this draft, with five selections in the top 30, to hopefully lay the platform for another decade of success.
Through the Tigers’ premiership run from 2017, that game plan was built on intense forward-half pressure, but changing times now appear to mean a premiership blueprint is built on rebound and clever kicking from half-back, as Melbourne showed this season.
That suits Gibcus, also from the GWV Rebels and Vic Country, just fine.
“I see myself as more of an attacking defender … I am more of an intercept key back. That’s how I go about my game. I try to focus my game a bit on Jake Lever, see what he is doing down back and bring that into my game as well,” he said.
The welcome messages have flown thick and fast for the pair, including from coach Damien Hardwick.
“I had a few calls and texts and had a good call from Dimma … he is over in Los Angeles at the moment, it was good to get a call from him,” Gibcus said.
“I got a text message from Cotchy (Trent Cotchin), I was pretty happy with that one. It was just a welcome to the club and the boys can’t wait to meet us all. I am just so rapt to be chosen by them.”
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/strong-defence-richmond-s-youth-movement-ready-for-senior-challenge-20211126-p59ce6.html
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Gibcus is a liability as a key forward at this point in his development. I find it staggering Richmond would even flag that as a possibility. He has had a few games there and struggled to impact in each of those games to any degree this year.
If he's to be a success, it's as a key defender and one who focuses on going for intercept marks. He reads it better behind the ball. As a forward he isn't great at ground level and hasn't shown any of the key forward talent/instincts to be a success there.
The improvements players make can often be unpredictable. It's like looking back at Fischer McAsey, who saw him having this poor of a start to his career? I didn't see that coming. And it can equally work the other way just as easily where guys can become amazing as Harris Andrews did.
Since the start of the year, Gibcus has grown 1cm and gained 3kg. Nothing extraordinary and definitely does based on that fit the late bloomer category, but still some growth.
Both for floor and ceiling, I have Alleer ahead of Gibcus because we've got the standard of play from Alleer now, but then he is that later developer, newer to playing in defence, still learning the game and really despite being older going through a physical transformation stage where he's really putting on a lot of muscle and should be in particular in contested situations become even more of a force.
At this stage, we're all making our calls off of what we've seen and how we believe things will track based on how things have trended recently.
I fully expect Gibcus to become a best-22 player and he should I'm projecting at this stage become a good if not a very good key defender, particularly if he's encouraging to really go for his intercept marks because that's when he's at his best. I can't say I'm seeing anything transcendent with him where I can see him becoming one of the competition's very best key defenders.
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/knightmares-2021-draft-almanac.1257391/
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Good, that means we got a star on our hands.
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I think Balta can definitely play forward. Gibcus I think we should properly develop him in ONE position first and not just throw him all over the park . As an aerialist I’d say defence is better for him. My wet dream would be if he became a wingman and marked every long kick out of D50
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Listen to the kid speak he 100% sees himself as a defender. Why recruit arguably the best KPD in the draft to straight away try and turn him into a forward.
Said it before if we wanted a Key forward then we should have drafted one at pick 17.
Other thing is if we think we need a key fwd then i know Balta is way better suited to the role. This can only happen if a another player steps up im hoping like hell Ben Miller steps up this year.
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Your club’s most important recruit of the off-season
Whether it was through trading, free agency or the draft, we’ve identified the recruits set to have the biggest impact at their new clubs.
By Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
November 30, 2021
Richmond - Josh Gibcus
While the Tigers were able to secure Robbie Tarrant from North Melbourne to further strengthen their rearguard, it's the selection of Josh Gibcus via the National Draft that is sure to bode well for Richmond's premiership credentials.
The GWV Rebels defender will be capable of holding down a key role in Damien Hardwick's backline next year, able to play both tall and small.
As opposed to the recruitment of Tarrant, Gibcus firms as a name for the long run that can further extend the Tigers' premiership window.
https://www.zerohanger.com/your-clubs-most-important-recruit-of-the-off-season-95122/
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With just one high mark (not this one) in the short match simulation at open training, new recruit Josh Gibcus gave those fortunate enough to be there a mouthwatering glimpse of his obvious talent. Cannot wait to see much more of this kid. Think it's going to be a fun ride.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGXFZFVVQAIulUo?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/Tigers_of_Old/status/1469798717746126852
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As an aside, Gibcus came second in the club’s 4x1-kilometre time trials of first-to-fourth-year players last week. He is 196 centimetres. He beat the midfielders.
Source: HeraldSun.
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Love it , say to that he’s in a hurry to get there
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If he's fit I say play him now with Tarrant and Grimes around to take more experienced opponents.
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Great to see Josh Gibcus working hard, back home in Ballarat working with the elite Radcentre - Definitely think we have a player here #gotiges
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FHPcPewVUAA4pkM?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/wonderbonzi/status/1473763669490036737
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CUBS ARE PURRING
A recent trip to Bright – with an Amazing Race theme under Damien Hardwick’s watch – further solidified the strong relationships at Tigerland and confirmed Jack Riewoldt’s suspicion that the five new Tigers are more than ready for what the AFL system will bring. Josh Gibcus was Richmond’s top pick at the draft and has lived up to the hype, and could well feature early in the season. Has shown plenty in recent weeks and is providing plenty of excitement at Punt Road.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2022-jack-riewoldt-weighs-in-on-richmonds-big-captaincy-call/news-story/1cf3bd0f4fb0b4e25d7f6ddcc1109c86
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Lock him in for round one
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If and i say its a big if, this kid is ready to play then it still fees up Balta to play fwd.
Personally i like the idea of a dour big one on one shut down player to take over from Astbury for me the one with the size height strength should be Miller.
If Miller is only a magoos player then why did we keep him.
Ideally the future that is three year time would be Miller= Astbury Gibcus = a taller Grimes and Balta = hopefully Rance but after his season im not sold on that.
Right now we have Grimes and Tarrant that frees a natural fwd like Balta up to actually go fwd while we get games into the other two.
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If and i say its a big if, this kid is ready to play then it still fees up Balta to play fwd.
Personally i like the idea of a dour big one on one shut down player to take over from Astbury for me the one with the size height strength should be Miller.
If Miller is only a magoos player then why did we keep him.
Ideally the future that is three year time would be Miller= Astbury Gibcus = a taller Grimes and Balta = hopefully Rance but after his season im not sold on that.
Right now we have Grimes and Tarrant that frees a natural fwd like Balta up to actually go fwd while we get games into the other two.
Can tell you Miller has had a very good pre-season and is keen to step up this year. Can also play as a running defender (Broad type) which provides us, and him, flexibility.
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Riewoldt on Richmond’s ‘very special’ new player
By Jon Pierik
The Age
February 17, 2022
Richmond great Jack Riewoldt has hailed draftee Josh Gibcus as a “very special player” who is as athletically gifted as any young key-position player he’s seen.
Gibcus, a top-10 selection in last year’s national draft who attended St Pat’s college in Ballarat, was regarded as the best key defender in the draft, and is seen as the archetypal, new-age, defensive tall.
Riewoldt, now in his 16th season, said he had never seen a rookie as athletic as the 196-centimetre youngster.
“Gibcus has played every single minute on me [in the pre-season] and I think he is going to be a very special player that the Richmond faithful should be very excited about what he brings,” he said.
“I had dinner with my cousin [Nick Riewoldt] last night and I was chatting to him about him and I said he is as athletically gifted as I have ever seen a young key position come in. And he has got a real thirst and want to learn.
“In terms of the profile of player who you want to get into the club, he fits the mould. I don’t want to put too much pressure on him, he probably does a little bit of that himself, but we expect him to be a very good player for us going forward.”
The Tigers have young, exciting talent to unleash or give further opportunity to. But they are also stacked with talent heading towards the end of their careers.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/riewoldt-on-retirement-legacy-and-richmond-s-very-special-new-player-20220216-p59wv7.html
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Josh Gibcus
The reviews out of Richmond on Josh Gibcus this summer have been pretty effusive, and he didn't put a foot wrong in his first showing.
The intercepting defender is still lightly framed, but even so he held his own matched up on Jeremy Cameron. Gibcus will get games this year.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-28/rookie-round-up-from-the-first-weekend-of-afl-preseason-games/100867146
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Josh Gibcus has recorded a team-high seven intercept possessions for Richmond.
13 disposals (9k, 4h, 6c, 6u, 69.2% eff.)
2 marks
3 tackles
7 intercepts
1 inside 50
79 metres gained
2 score involvements
2 frees for
81% time on ground
https://www.afl.com.au/matches/4009#timeline
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Impressive
Reckon he is a look for round 1
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Impressive
Reckon he is a look for round 1
Lock even +1 . Ver impressed.
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Great matchup for silvagni round one.
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People seem to be evenly divided as to whether he's ready to go or still miles off it....reckon he demonstrates signs of both which puts him in front of most first year tall kids who are usually just the latter... :shh
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At the KFC SuperCoach launch event Herald Sun reporter Jon Ralph revealed to passengers on “The SuperCoach” (SuperCoach’s official bus) that Josh Gibcus ($171,300 DEF) looks likely to play every match in 2022 as long as he remains fit.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/supercoach-news/kfc-supercoach-2022-latest-whispers-selection-and-injury-news-from-every-club/news-story/86c842ddfd98213bee3e6f15a93a33b3
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Debut confirmed!
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“Look forward to it, mate. Just bring your strengths, that’s all you’ve gotta do.” (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f49b.png)
The moment Dimma told Josh Gibcus that he would debut in Round 1.
WATCH: https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1503527602170269696
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(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2022/03/14/dbc7da74-4636-4a08-84e0-6ab8708f9db2/RFC4174-DIG-22-Social-Graphics-DebutArticle-Image.png?width=952&height=592)
Josh Gibcus will make his senior debut in Richmond's season opener against Carlton on Thursday night at the MCG.
The 18-year-old key defender, 196cm and 87kg, was Richmond's first selection in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft, taken with pick No. 9.
The athletic Tiger was born in Brisbane and grew up in Queensland and Western Australia before moving to Ballarat.
He was touted as the best intercept defender in last year's draft pool, leading the NAB League for intercept marks playing for Greater Western Victoria Rebels in 2021.
Announcing the news to the playing group on Tuesday morning, coach Damien Hardwick said Gibcus had done a power of work to earn his guernsey.
"There’s nothing more exciting than when you add a new face," Hardwick said.
"It’s exciting, first and foremost, for Josh and his family, but it’s exciting for us as a team.
"We’re very fortunate to have first gamers come in and make an immediate contribution.
"Look forward to it, mate. Just bring your strengths, that’s all you’ve gotta do."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1077652
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Congrats Gibby. All the best on Thursday night :clapping.
What a way to make your AFL debut - at the 'G in front of 80K+ fans! :thumbsup
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Wishing him al the best. He’s gonna be in fine company. Hope they give him a block of at least 4 games to let him play with a bit more freedom and not freezer up when he’s going to have his colours lowered a bit which is inevitable for a first gamer
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(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2022/03/17/919981.jpg)
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2022/03/17/919980.jpg)
Source: AFLphotos.com.au
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The only positive for mine tonight. A promising debut. Well done Gibby. You stood up and did your job. Sadly your senior teammates upfield didn't do theirs.
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This kid was good under pressure. Will clearly struggle to back it up week after week. He looked exhausted at the end.
Nice debut though. Very promising.
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Next grimes in the making.
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Was OK and clearly will get better
A positive on an otherwise poor night
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This kid :bow. Does get a bit lost but stuff me sideways he can play.
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This kid :bow. Does get a bit lost but stuff me sideways he can play.
I agree 100%. He knows the caper just needs experience and some extra size. Looking like our draft picks will be ok from last November.
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Hands like a steel trap and a laser leg...:shh :shh
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Hands like a steel trap and a laser leg...:shh :shh
Nailed it
Just what you want in a KPD.
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This kid is going to be very good
But give him the time he deserves
There will be some poor games along the way
But he is showing there's a lot to like
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This kid is going to be very good
But give him the time he deserves
There will be some poor games along the way
But he is showing there's a lot to like
Yep, well put. He will have bad days too, as do all defenders. What stood out today was his kicking! Very composed & very capable with the ball. A couple of excellent marks too ... keep up the good work Gibby ... :clapping
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His kicking was excellent. Kicks it to where the player should be going not just to the player.
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Not a real big test today but you could still clearly see the kid's gonna be siomething special... :shh :shh
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(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/GibcusMarkR22022.gif)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1507948514479083526
:highclap
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Thinking he will be a special player :clapping
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Shown enough in 2 games with his marking, spoiling and kicking to know he is going to be as good as any key back in comp in 2 years time.
His selection also enables Balta to play forward which is a nightmare match-up for the opposition now.
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Gibcus’s vision, decision & execution here was rather lovely for a 197cm second gamer.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/GibcusR22022.gif)
https://twitter.com/rfcswallace/status/1508532100558774272
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Was that Miller running from CHB to take the handball from Edwards and kick into the forward 50?
Two good efforts in the one play by our two young defenders.
Will that become a long term feature of our backline with those two?
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Gibcus’s vision, decision & execution here was rather lovely for a 197cm second gamer.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/GibcusR22022.gif)
https://twitter.com/rfcswallace/status/1508532100558774272
Farts drops the mark and then gives off a crap handball. :wallywink
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I really liked the kick from Miller, after the great work down back from Gibcus. More of this, thanks.
When a third gamer playing KPD takes the initiative to run through the middle & deliver so faultlessly to a leading forward, you know something is going right ... :clapping
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Compilation of his kicking:
https://gfycat.com/cluelesswindingdegu
The kick to Bolton.... :bow :shh
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Gibcus’s vision, decision & execution here was rather lovely for a 197cm second gamer.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/GibcusR22022.gif)
https://twitter.com/rfcswallace/status/1508532100558774272
Farts drops the mark and then gives off a crap handball. :wallywink
Actually think the dropped mark worked in our favour. If Aarts marks the GWS player wraps him up and he has to go back to take the kick. Allowing GWS to flood back
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Compilation of his kicking:
https://gfycat.com/cluelesswindingdegu
The kick to Bolton.... :bow :shh
Yep and looked like he was out for a stroll while he did it. You get the sense this kid could have a serious boot on him if he wanted to go 60m.
Also what sensational vision. You often see kids take a while to adjust to the AFL pace but this boy is looking good in that sense.
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Tiger breaks barrier: AFL Rookie Rankings
Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
April 4, 2022 - 1:29PM
The weekend's action has seen the leaderboard of our Rookie Rankings take a new shape, with Tigers defender Josh Gibcus breaking into the top five as Saint Jack Hayes falls out of the frame.
4. Josh Gibcus (New)
The Tigers defender makes his debut in our rankings after another strong outing in Richmond's defence.
While his side wasn't able to come away with a win, Gibcus was resilient in his efforts throughout the loss to St Kilda - holding down a key role in the absence of Nick Vlastuin and Dylan Grimes, with the latter subbed out of the match.
Having earned an honourable mention for Round 2, Gibcus' past fortnight has seen the teenager shoot up our rankings thanks to his strong aerial abilities and ball movement out of defence.
https://www.zerohanger.com/tiger-breaks-barrier-saint-slides-afl-rookie-rankings-117599/2/
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Gez he looks good going to be special.
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Smart
Athletic
Agile
Composed
What a pick. Well done RFC.
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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick acknowledged Gibcus’ progress at the game’s highest level during his post-match press conference.
“He’ll get some good learnings out of it once again,” Hardwick said.
“He’s not shy. He will support the attack, which is a great asset to have.
“He’s got some areas that he can certainly improve on, but for a guy that’s played five games, he’s been a really good contributor for us.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1111064/young-tiger-boosts-rising-star-stocks
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Had a couple of howlers last night. Still plenty to like
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Playing so well for a young key- amazing really.
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Can’t wait to watch his next 295 games! :clapping
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Kid is a gun. I also like Josh Ward at the Hawks. This draft shaping up to be special which augers well for us
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Surely Gibcus is due for a rising star nomination playing key position in his first year of AFL.
12 disposals (8k, 4h, 6c, 6u, 83.3% eff.)
6 marks (2 contested marks)
3 tackles
8 intercepts
2 inside 50s
174 metres gained
4 score involvements
92% time on ground
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Blue chip.
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So natural with footy doesn't panic and calm.
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AFL Rookie Rankings
Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
MAY 2, 2022 - 11:31AM
5. Josh Gibcus (+1)
Had his best game of the season against an experienced West Coast attack, often popping up at the contest and getting first hands to the loose ball.
Gibcus was able to not only often shut down his direct opponent but worked to intercept and negate any forward movement the Eagles had pressed on Richmond's backline.
Again having to fill the void left by an absent veteran - this week being Robbie Tarrant - Gibcus stood tall to record eight intercepts, six marks and 12 disposals at a rate of 83.3% while managing not to lose a single one of his defensive one-on-one contests throughout the night.
ROUND 7 STATS
6 Marks
12 Disposals
3 Rebound50s
With Tarrant anticipated to return for this weekend's bout with the Magpies, Gibcus could be given an even more flexible role in Round 8 as he continues his impressive run of form.
https://www.zerohanger.com/debut-blue-mature-eagle-on-the-radar-as-don-rises-afl-rookie-rankings-119522/2/
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Any chance this kid can get a "Rising Star " nomination?
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Any chance this kid can get a "Rising Star " nomination?
Needs to dye his hair platinum.
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Magnificent selection by Clarke this time. Gibcus is a 250 gamer in the making.
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Any chance this kid can get a "Rising Star " nomination?
Not this week :thumbsdown. They gave it to Horne-Francis.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/753832/a-rising-star-is-horne-north-s-no-1-pick-gets-r7-nod
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Any chance this kid can get a "Rising Star " nomination?
Not this week :thumbsdown. They gave it to Horne-Francis.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/753832/a-rising-star-is-horne-north-s-no-1-pick-gets-r7-nod
What a stuffen joke! Johnson and Shifty Sheehan should be sacked the incompetent campaigners
JHF - 52 supercoach points
Gibcus - 64 " "
Shifty Sheehan just another salty Geesook sycophant
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Not a mid or smart arse forward so won't get one
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Or even his game vs Dees? 12 marks ffs
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How many backmen have been given a rising star nomination. Just another midfielders award
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Does anyone really care? Stack finished 3rd back in 2019 and it’s barely mentioned. Did Baker even get nominated and he’s a key in our team.
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Agree HRT. Why are some bothered by this? we know and fully understand the talent he has and I, for one, am thankful to Matthew and his team for the selection.
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With out a doubt he looks a real good un.Its not just his athleticism either his ball use is great. Can just see him in two or three years time with some genuine strength and size to him.
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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick: "His last 2 weeks have been exceptional. You're looking at an 18yo key position player who's gone under the radar of the media. He's been fantastic, growing into that role."
https://twitter.com/HoneyballAFL/status/1522030641793044480
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Surely Gibcus gets the rising star nomination this week!
That mark today where he started behind and out of position and ended up in front to clunk it cleanly was freakish.
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Draftee Gibcus has been growing in stature week by week, and Broad said the first-round selection is "probably the most athletically gifted player" he's seen in his time at the Tigers.
"His endurance capability is amazing, his leap is ridiculous and he's a really smart kid, he learnt the structures so quickly," he said.
"His progression has been amazing, and he took another step forward on the weekend again, and for a key back, he manages to find the ball a lot, which is pretty impressive as well. It's pretty crazy to think he's only 18, so I think we're going to see and hear about Josh Gibcus for a very, very long time.
Source: RFC website (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1122731/unassuming-tiger-now-a-backline-boss)
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Gibcus overlooked for a rising star nomination once again :thumbsdown.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/758187/happy-chappy-dockers-defender-the-latest-rising-star
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crappy Sheehan hates us - confirmed
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It’s still the early rounds which is generally where the nominees are based moreso on strong individual performances in a given round. Gibcus will get nominated as soon as there isn’t a standout single round performance and he’ll be rewarded for his consistent performances throughout the season.
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It’s still the early rounds which is generally where the nominees are based moreso on strong individual performances in a given round. Gibcus will get nominated as soon as there isn’t a standout single round performance and he’ll be rewarded for his consistent performances throughout the season.
Yep it's so predictable it's pathetic.
Then they'll award it to the mid who get the most touches throughout the year basically.
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Yep, it’s like a Brownlow but with training wheels …. Midfielders only…. :sleep
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Fremantle defender got the Rising Star nom this week
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Who cares
Bigger fish to fry than the rising star award
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Damo gets it :shh
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Gibcus is out this week due to Covid protocols.
Biggie to debut? Or do we go with Miller?
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Miller no chance - it will be Tarrant
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Tarrant is struggling with a hip problem apparently.
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Miller if no Tarrant
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Rookie rankings after Round 10
Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
23 May 2022
3. Josh Gibcus (+1)
Has continued to stand tall in defence, playing a relied-upon role for Damien Hardwick both on the back foot and with ball-in-hand.
Was given some relief with the return of senior lockdown defender Robbie tarrant, with Gibcus lining up on Aaron Francis for most of the night and limiting the Bomber to just four disposals.
The teenaged Tiger collected 12 disposals, seven intercepts, seven contested possessions and only lost one contested one-on-one encounter against Essendon.
The Tigers will head top Sydney this week for their clash with the Swans, with Gibcus closing his game on the top two of our rankings.
JOSH GIBCUS
Defender
Richmond
ROUND 10 STATS
3 Marks
12 Disposals
3 Tackles
2. Nic Martin
1. Nick Daicos
https://www.zerohanger.com/pie-back-in-pole-position-saint-makes-maiden-appearance-afl-rookie-rankings-120832/4/
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Roaming Tiger cub now at home in Richmond's backline
Josh Gibcus may have only been at Richmond for five minutes, but he's already looking like part of the furniture
By Josh Gabelich
afl.com.au
24 May 2022
JOSH Gibcus is used to packing up his life and moving somewhere new. He spent the first seven years of his life in Brisbane. Then the family moved to Perth for the next seven years, before they headed to Ballarat. Now Gibcus' parents are back in Western Australia, while he is in Melbourne, living in an apartment owned by his new senior coach Damien Hardwick.
Football has always been central to Gibcus' life in different states. He started Auskick in Queensland, played as a key forward in the WA under-12s at the opposite end of the ground to Jye Amiss – who was taken with the pick before him last November – before moving into defence during his time at St Patrick's College and Greater Western Victoria Rebels.
The 19-year-old is accustomed to adjusting seamlessly to new environments and that’s what has happened at Punt Road. Gibcus has slotted into Richmond's backline in a manner that makes it look like he has been part of the furniture for five years, not five minutes.
Gibcus looked set to earn a Rising Star nomination in round six when he recorded 18 disposals, 12 marks and seven rebound 50s against Melbourne, but then Collingwood goalsneak Jack Ginnivan bobbed up and kicked five goals on Anzac Day.
It will only be a matter of time before he gets the nod. Right now, the kid that has allegiances to three different states is learning how to fend for himself at home and learning how to play in front of 70,000 people like he did for the second time on the weekend.
"I have moved a fair bit throughout the course of my life. From Brisbane to WA, WA to Melbourne. I saw it as a positive that I have that experience and I have moved around a fair bit, so I know what to expect and know what challenges come with that," Gibcus told AFL.com.au after Saturday night's Dreamtime win over Essendon at the MCG.
"To be able to do that and having my parents move back to WA was a little bit easier on me because I knew exactly what was going to happen and keep being myself in the club. Now I'm currently living with the head coach. He has an apartment which is good. It has been great for me moving from Ballarat."
Richmond supporters have quickly fallen for the 196cm key defender. But before the Tigers pounced at pick No.9 in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft, Richmond recruiting manager Matthew Clarke gave little away to Gibcus and his family.
The Tigers had tracked Gibcus since the under-16s carnival in Queensland when he moved from attack into defence. They spoke to him at the start of last year in a 10-minute speed dating session during a camp. Then twice more via Zoom during the season, before Clarke visited Gibcus at his family home in Ballarat a week before they read out his name.
Clarke and the recruiting department inside the Swinburne Centre had done their work behind the scenes, visiting his school and talking to those around Gibcus. The Tigers have never been a club that tells potential draftees of their plans – unless that player is named Dustin Martin – but they were confident he was made of the right stuff.
"Actually, it was a funny one. I actually didn’t know they were going to pick me. They had an interview with me a week before the draft with Matty Clarke and he gave absolutely nothing away," Gibcus said.
"I think they decided to keep their cards pretty close to their chest. When I was picked up by Richmond, it was a bit of a surprise. Going back and looking at it, it was a great thing that I was picked up by them."
After missing the round nine win over Hawthorn due to entering the AFL's health and safety protocols, Gibcus came straight back into the 22 for Saturday night's clash against the Bombers, alongside off-season signing Robbie Tarrant.
"It was a little bit frustrating, but you can't do much about testing positive for COVID," he said.
"It was bound to happen at some point. I got some equipment into where I live and just tried to keep up with my fitness and my strength and all that. I got through it and was able to play this week, which was a positive."
Richmond's backline no longer contains David Astbury and has been without Alex Rance for some time, but it is still built around Dylan Grimes and Nick Vlastuin, with Nathan Broad also an integral part. Now it includes a teenage sensation who won't be going anywhere.
"You look up to them as a kid, but I guess playing out there, they are really supportive. We are a close backline group. We have good connection. Coming in they gave me a lot of help, a lot of mentoring to help me adjust coming from NAB League to the AFL," he said.
"It is a dream come true. Growing up one of the biggest things you want to do is play on the big stage with all the other players. I've had to adjust what I'm eating, how much sleep I'm getting and all the training I'm doing to keep my body fit and ready for the next game that comes up."
Gibcus pulled up sorer than usual this week after having the week off, but he has become accustomed to the rhythm of the week in the AFL, placing a greater emphasis on recovery than ever before to ensure he is fresh heading into each weekend.
He knows others are banging on the door for an opportunity from below and doesn’t feel like his spot is anywhere near a certainty, even if some do. Now that he has had a taste of AFL football, he wants more. Much more.
"I'm always competing for my spot," he said. "There is the likes of Biggie Nyuon and Ben Miller and the other players that can come in. I've got to keep on my toes and keep getting better with my craft, keep improving my game to be able to hold down that spot. Hopefully I will be able to keep that spot for the rest of the year and moving forward as well."
After living here, there, and everywhere, Richmond Football Club is now home for Gibcus.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/767682/roaming-tiger-cub-now-at-home-in-richmond-s-backline
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Hardwick's post-game comment about Gibcus:
'I thought he was really good. He's got good leg speed and we rate Josh highly. It's a good opportunity for him to learn from the one of the best players. Hard to say we had Buddy under control but I thought up until 3/4 time Gibcus had done a reasonable job. Buddy got three in the last. Josh in fairness probably got a bit tired and we moved Grimes onto Buddy. Josh had a couple kicked on him as did Dylan. Buddy was a very impactful player but we were pretty happy with the way the kid did his job tonight as well.'
ps. One of the journos said Gibcus held Buddy to just 3 possies in the first half.
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Thought Gibcus did great on buddy. Buddies end goal tally might suggest otherwise but only what, 1 of those was kicked directly on gibby?
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All goes back to recruitment , playing Gibcus forward because we failed with the big forwards cost us. We have no big forward back ups because we are obsessed with back flankers.
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I thought until 3/4 time he done really well
I think got lost in the coverage because the commentators were continually gushing over Buddy
Who should get a week for his "hit" on Cotchin...a week for stupidity
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Thought he looked good in the forward line albeit briefly.
Quick on the lead and although he makes the odd clanger here and there his kicking action is beautiful.
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He’s gonna be a gun. Gotta learn to deal with the growing pains
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Playing his 9th game and standing one of the superstars of the comp and was fairly good. Very few 9th gamers could produce what he did last night.
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Playing his 9th game and standing one of the superstars of the comp and was fairly good. Very few 9th gamers could produce what he did last night.
This 👆
And
This 👇
He’s gonna be a gun. Gotta learn to deal with the growing pains
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He should’ve played forward the whole game as good as he did it was a silly decision to have him play on Buddy for the whole game. We didn’t need extra defenders vs Sydney we needed another forward target to at least bring the ball to ground.
We didn’t have hardly any marks inside 50 and they had Mills, McInerney, O’Riordan, McCartin etc. marking all our fifty entries, Reiwoldt double and triple teamed found it difficult to bring the ball to ground for all our crumbers.
We don’t have tall forwards that can come in at all. Why we didn’t use him up forward from the beginning was a mistake IMO
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He should’ve played forward the whole game as good as he did it was a silly decision to have him play on Buddy for the whole game. We didn’t need extra defenders vs Sydney we needed another forward target to at least bring the ball to ground.
We didn’t have hardly any marks inside 50 and they had Mills, McInerney, O’Riordan, McCartin etc. marking all our fifty entries, Reiwoldt double and triple teamed found it difficult to bring the ball to ground for all our crumbers.
We don’t have tall forwards that can come in at all. Why we didn’t use him up forward from the beginning was a mistake IMO
You make a valid point but we scored 100 points which is more than enough to win any game. It was our brain fades in defence in the last qtr which lost us the game.
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Rookie rankings after Round 11
Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
30 May 2022
3. Josh Gibcus (-)
The emerging Tiger was given one of the toughest jobs in football on Friday night, with Damien Hardwick electing Gibcus to go head-to-head with Swans veteran Lance Franklin.
The GWV Rebels product was more than admirable in his efforts, having tamed Franklin for a majority of the match before the 1000-goal superstar inevitably took over in the final two terms.
Gibcus was soon shifted to new opponents and continued to play a critical lock-down role, before moving into attack and even slotting his first major in the dying stages.
The decision to start Gibcus on Franklin shows the faith Hardwick and his teammates have in the teenager, with his efforts arguably some of his best for the season.
JOSH GIBCUS
Defender
Richmond
ROUND 11 STATS
3 Marks
10 Disposals
3 Rebound50s
2. Nick Daicos
1. Nic Martin
https://www.zerohanger.com/don-back-on-top-as-teammate-joins-top-six-afl-rookie-rankings-121207/4/
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Richo excited by Gibcus’ forward potential
Matthew Richardson, who kicked 800 goals during his illustrious AFL career with Richmond and is regarded as one of the competition’s best-ever key forwards, was impressed with Gibcus’ cameo in attack.
“Just that one lead that he did make . . . They had numbers back and he still found a leading lane. And he had to adjust his lead because Nick went to kick and then didn’t . . . ‘sold a bit of candy’ and then did kick,” Richardson said on the latest episode of the Club’s Talking Tigers podcast.
“For him to go down there and straight away find a leading lane and time his lead, that was really good.
“And the way he floats . . . That mark he took down half-back, where he turned it over and, unfortunately, ended up costing a goal. But the mark he took leading up to that, floating across . . .
“And just his spring. If he could do that in the forward line . . .
“Bit of composure, too, to nail the goal.
“I’d love to see him tried up forward a bit.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1140547/richo-excited-by-gibcus-forward-potential
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Player we’re not talking about enough
Andrew Slevison
SEN
4 June 2022
Josh Gibcus
The No.9 draft pick has been superb in his first season to date.
Josh Gibcus is yet to be nominated for the Rising Star, meaning his name has not been mentioned as much as it should have been.
Richmond fans are enamoured by the young defender, as is the club’s coaching staff, and the rest of the footy industry is now starting to take notice.
This kid will be a star.
Source: SEN (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/06/03/your-clubs-b-and-f-biggest-surprise-and-who-needs-a-big-second-half-of-2022/)
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Gibbo is still waiting for that rising star nomination.
Brandon Walker is the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for Round 13 ⭐️
- 16 disposals
- 6 tackles
- 6 score involvements
- 1 goal
https://twitter.com/AFLExchange/status/1536625781325336576
https://twitter.com/AFL/status/1536627177877164032
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Gibbo is still waiting for that rising star nomination.
Brandon Walker is the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for Round 13 ⭐️
- 16 disposals
- 6 tackles
- 6 score involvements
- 1 goal
https://twitter.com/AFLExchange/status/1536625781325336576
https://twitter.com/AFL/status/1536627177877164032
He was never going to get it this week. He had a bad one
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Q: Surprised Josh Gibcus has been overlooked so far for a rising star nomination?
Dimma:
"Not really, he plays for the Tigers so it probably has a bit to do with that [laughs]. I think he is a wonderful player. Those key backs ... you look how challenging it is. He's 18 years of age. He's getting the big jobs every week as well which is very important. He's getting beaten every now and then but he's going to learn some lessons. You can play 50 games at VFL level but if you play one game on Charlie Curnow or Harry McKay you're going to learn a hell of a lot. So he's been a revelation. He's only going to get better. You know ... Get stronger. Get a greater understanding of the game. But we already love what he is bringing."
Source: Hardwick's post-match presser. (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1150755/round-14-hardwick-post-match?videoId=1150755&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1655388103001)
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Think he’s been down the last few weeks since his rest. How has everyone else seen him?
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I think he is going ok. You can see how badly he hates getting beaten.
Once he learns to use his god given talents he’ll be a freak.
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He should play next week against geelong but get rested against west coast or north imho.
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He should play next week against geelong but get rested against west coast or north imho.
Great idea. Just play Miller instead.
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I like how Dimma has gave him roles on gun forwards at times and said swim and sink put him in good stead for the future
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I thought last night was his best performance thus far.
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Essendon midfielder Ben Hobbs is the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for round 14.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/784102/bombers-ball-magnet-earns-rising-star-nod
Still no nomination for Gibbo.
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Essendon midfielder Ben Hobbs is the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for round 14.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/784102/bombers-ball-magnet-earns-rising-star-nod
Still no nomination for Gibbo.
Yep. 22 touches at 59% DE and kicked 0.3.
Great game. What a gun!
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Who cares about the rising star .. such a BS award
Let him continue to fly under the radar .. perfect
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Think he needs a break. He has been great for a first yr player but IMO just needs a spell in the two's to get a bit of pill and confidence.
ATM give me Miller and to play on big blokes.
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Think he needs a break. He has been great for a first yr player but IMO just needs a spell in the two's to get a bit of pill and confidence.
ATM give me Miller and to play on big blokes.
Totally 👍.
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He is a a ripper, both ends of the grounds will only get better.
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Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan was asked about Gibcus and a rising star nomination. Shifter replied that Josh is "right on the edge" and as they move closer to the end of the season the weighting moves more towards choosing those with season long performances over best of the round efforts.
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Aside from that 1-on-1 where Darling was too big for him, Gibbo has done well. Nice goal too. Another half like the first and surely he'll receive a RS nomination this week.
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The kid doesnt need a rising star nomination hes chasing a premiership medallion.
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The kid doesnt need a rising star nomination hes chasing a premiership medallion.
Yep
Who cares about the Rising Star?
He can’t win it anyhow
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Aside from that 1-on-1 where Darling was too big for him, Gibbo has done well. Nice goal too. Another half like the first and surely he'll receive a RS nomination this week.
Can't agree. I reckon he was average in the first half , his 3rd qtr was poor apart from that mark
He has to get this punching back into the centre corridor out if his game very quickly it is costing us
Kids going to be a star, no doubt but there are some little things that are becoming bad habits
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Been poor and has been avg for 6 or so weeks now. First year player with plenty of upside but still need to call it as I see it. When Balta returns I’m not sure he’s in our 22 with Tarrant playing well lately.
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Needs a rest imho
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I agree, he's struggled a little. I think he will struggle for best 22 when Balta comes back as I think Nank and Soldo combo works and Balta up forward doesn't work.
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He is 19 years old FFS.
A must keep IMHO.
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He is 19 years old FFS.
A must keep IMHO.
What are you talking about?
No one is saying to get rid of him. People like me are saying currently he isn't playing very well and probably needs a rest in the VFL to get his confidence back
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He is 19 years old FFS.
A must keep IMHO.
What are you talking about?
No one is saying to get rid of him. People like me are aging currently he isn't playing very well and probably needs a rest in the VFL to get his confidence back
My apologies.
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I think he should have 2 weeks off footy altogether then play 1 game in 2s then come back the next week. We need him to stand up and play as best he can in the finals.
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I'm clearly in the minority :outtahere but I rewatched the game on TV and I didn't think Gibbo was that bad in relation to how the team performed. He made 3 bad blues - two trying to open the play and the third when our defence was under siege in the 3rd qtr thanks to our asleep midfield up the ground. It was still less errors than some of his senior teammates on the day such as Floss and Graham. Perhaps I still judge him as a first year 19 year old KPP so I give him some slack. It was Dimma who started Gibcus on Darling leaving Tarrant as the loose man rather than other way around. Dimma isn't protecting him out there. For mine Gibcus did his job more often than not as his direct opponents did little damage. It was West Coast's midfield and half-forwards (Cripps) who were the ones we lost control of during the game and that sits squarely on our mids upfield.
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I think Gibcus is going to be a very good AFL player for us. Not sure yet whether he’ll be the bees knees as some other people believe but time will tell. Rancey made just as many if not more errors early days and he didn’t even play in his debut season and he ended up being an all-timer.
But rightly or wrongly I can only judge him on his performances and to me he’s just been making too many basic errors lately that directly result in goals. Something you need in defence is to be cool under pressure and gibby has started turning the ball over when not under any direct pressure i.e. his cross field kick off halfback yesterday.
While we are going all out for a flag and whether people think it’s achievable or not, it’s clear that’s what we’re doing, we’ve just got to play our best 22 regardless of age. With Tarrant playing well lately and balta due back within a couple of weeks, I just don’t know if there’s a spot for him atm.
Nothing wrong with going back to the reserves and developing his game especially in his first season. He’s got all the time in the world.
Surely Tarrant, Balta, Grimes and Broad (could throw in vlas at a stretch) provides enough options against key position forwards. If they do want another body, would like to see Miller get a chance ahead of Gibcus on current form.
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For about 4 weeks now i have thought he needs a rest or a change.
People go on at me about list management and team structure but Josh is not and should not be playing KPD ATM. at the moment means exactly that SO THERE CAN BE NO MISUNDERSTANDING.
Really believe we need to get games into kids but as usual its a balancing act.
Strongly believe we need a second really big bodied KPD and have thought that all year. for me that one should have been Miller and he should have played just as many games as Gibcus.
Look if honest even im starting to think maybe if we can stay healthy we can give it a nudge but we have to address some key areas where we have ABSOLUTELY NO DEPTH so injuries can't derail us.Maybe its a already a bit late in the year for that.
Imo i want to keep getting games into Gibcus and that should have been the last three or four weeks up fwd with Miller playing kpd. Especially with no Balta in the team.
FFS lets find ways to get games into areas where we are deficient in depth.
Personally i think Balta should play fwd the need is also for a big bodied kpd to partner Tarrant he fits that bill also... Thinking is if JR and TL are fit then its a third tall we want and thats where maybe Gibcus can play allowing Balta to play back. we need some tall cover fwd so why not Gibcus. Get him up high and make him a threat from 50 out.Let Jack and Tom get the heat and he can drift deep and be a threat.
For me it is the third tall fwd we lack and with dusty and injuries etc struggling for continuity, play Dusty mostly fwd as well if the other mids are fit and then allow Junior yes as a critic i think he has continually improved each game and Shai thats a a fantastic structure and it is formidable as well.
Bottom line is im just looking at where i think we have little or no cover and depth and do something about it in case we need said cover.
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Dimma post-game confirmed Gibbo has a shoulder injury but not sure yet to what degree or how many weeks he will miss.
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One of the top 5 nominees for the AFLPA's best first player award.
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Richmond General Manager- Football Talent Blair Hartley said that the highly talented Gibcus was important to the Club’s future.
“Josh has had an exceptional debut season of AFL football and is continuing to learn and improve his craft,” he said.
“To play so much senior football in his first season is a great achievement for Josh as a young key position player and is a credit to the hard work he has put in since first arriving at the Club.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1207969/impressive-young-tigers-commit-to-richmond
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Gibbo, despite being the lowest ranked player on the ground last night (after the injured McInerney), hopefully as a future KPD takes the most learnings from last night and this year (18 games) into next preseason.
8 disposals (2k, 6h, 5c, 2u, 50% eff.)
0 marks
1 tackle
1 inside 50
6 intercepts
106 metres gained
1 score involvement
94% time on ground
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Looks great athletically but he has had a nervous and fumbly back half of the year IMO.
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Was disappointing last night
Looked very much over awed
But as Willie highlighted back half of the year he's been fumbly
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Cost us a few times. Lacked poise which is understandable
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Was disappointing last night
Looked very much over awed
But as Willie highlighted back half of the year he's been fumbly
yep
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Brisbane kicked two goals directly from errors Gibcus made.
But plenty of other - more experienced - players made errors cosing us on the scoreboard
Hate the term he will learn from it but that is exactly what he needs to do. Has plenty of time at 19 to become a rock in defence.
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28. Josh Gibcus
Had “a touch of the fumbles” according to Channel 7’s Brian Taylor, dropping several marks. Looked like the occasion got to him.
Foxsports rating: 2
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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28. Josh Gibcus
Had “a touch of the fumbles” according to Channel 7’s Brian Taylor, dropping several marks. Looked like the occasion got to him.
Foxsports rating: 2
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
Reading all these ratings
So far the only one they've got spot on.
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Hope we continue to play him as a regular next season. Looks very likely and he will be so much better for the off season with another season in the gym.
Imo would be a huge step backwards for us if we fail to continue to pump games into him.
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He will be better with a preseason and this years experience behind him. I have high expectations
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@Richmond_FC defender Josh Gibcus joins us in studio!
https://twitter.com/brayandethan/status/1589914472889868291
Got any questions for Josh while he’s in Perth?
#BrayandEthan #Perth #AFL #Footy #Richmond #RichmondFC
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“I DO PINCH MYSELF”: GIBCUS LOVING “UNREAL” RICHMOND EXPERIENCE
By Andrew Slevison
SEN
11 November 2022
Josh Gibcus impressed many with the way he went about his business for Richmond in 2022.
The no.9 draft pick featured in 18 games in his debut campaign in the yellow and black and picked up the club’s Best First Year Player award for his troubles.
Gibcus’ first experience at AFL level came in front of more than 72,000 fans at the MCG against Carlton in Round 1 and it is something that he won’t forget anytime soon, even if it did end in defeat.
“Shane Edwards put it in a good light which was walking out before the game and to take a look around the whole stadium and the crowd and take it all in,” he said on SEN’s Overnights.
“You couldn’t hear your own thoughts with (almost) 75,000 people there. Playing in that match, you couldn’t hear yourself or your teammates or anything, but it was just unreal to be able to say that I did play Round 1 against Carlton.
“It was an unfortunate loss but it was a good starting point (for me).”
After what many would consider a more than proficient debut season, Gibcus admits he at times has to pinch himself just to remember where he is and what he does for a living.
Especially considering the company he keeps, namely co-captain Dylan Grimes, three-time premiership skipper Trent Cotchin and superstar Dustin Martin.
“I do pinch myself quite a bit saying that I have been picked by Richmond and got to play a few games this year,” he added.
“It’s big to realise that I have lived out my dream as a kid to be able to play on the big stage with a couple of big names such as ‘Grimesy’, ‘Cotch’ and ‘Dusty’.
“I was honoured to be able to put on the jumper first of all and to be named Best First Year Player was a good honour.”
The GWV Rebels product, who slotted in nicely to Richmond’s defence this year, was also able to experience living with triple premiership coach Damien Hardwick during the season.
“‘Dimma’ is an unreal bloke,” the 19-year-old said.
“He’s probably one of the better blokes I’ve met. I got to actually live with him for a couple of months so I got to know him a bit better.
“He loves Richmond, he loves the boys and he’ll do anything for us. You can see that, on and off the field.
“He’s one of the best coaches I’ve had over my footy career.”
Having lost the Elimination Final narrowly to Brisbane, 2023 looms as a massive year for the Tigers who many believe may have lost their shot at another flag with the current playing list.
However, there are some pundits who are adamant that Richmond, after adding Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper, remain well and truly in contention.
Gibcus concurs.
“We just got Taranto and Hopper and obviously they’re unreal players,” he said further.
“I got to play against both of them in the early rounds of the year. They were standouts for them and I think they’ll help us a lot coming into our side.
“I think the run is not over. We still have a chance to be top four by the end of next year and even have a run for the premiership as well.
“I don’t think it’s quite over yet.”
With this month’s draft rapidly approaching, Gibcus recalls last year’s edition when the Tigers grabbed him inside the top 10 ahead of St Kilda.
And he has not looked back since.
“It was between Richmond and St Kilda. There were a couple of other clubs as well,” said the key back.
“But Richmond, it was a great pick (to have). To be able to get picked up by them and play for them this year was obviously a great honour and I’m privileged to be able to put on the jumper.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/11/11/i-do-pinch-myself-gibcus-loving-unreal-richmond-experience/
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7news last night mentioned that Gibcus has added another 4kg to his frame on top of the 8kg he put in his first year at Punt Rd.
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He came listed at 87kg...so are they suggesting he's now up to 99kg? Haha not likely.
Draft profile had him at 84kg and I doubt/would be thrilled if he was at 96kg but it seems a little quick IMO. Don't want him to lose pace.
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Looking at the vision and granted it was training it was some sort of fashion shot thing he didn't look like he'd bulked up that much ;D
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Young player X has bulked up [insert number] kgs.
Player Y is training the house down.
This is player's Z first full preseason in [insert number] years and he's never been fitter.
Welcome to preseason news ;D.
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And in the draft, we can’t belive this player slipped to our picker, we rated him much higher
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And in the draft, we can’t belive this player slipped to our picker, we rated him much higher
Yeah lmao.
Thrilled we managed to get this kid sliding down to pick 50-odd. Sheesh I guess they have to say something positive for the fans don't they.
Can't exactly say 'we took a punt on a kid with a worthless 3rd rounder, fingers crossed'.
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And in the draft, we can’t belive this player slipped to our picker, we rated him much higher
Yeah lmao.
Thrilled we managed to get this kid sliding down to pick 50-odd. Sheesh I guess they have to say something positive for the fans don't they.
Can't exactly say 'we took a punt on a kid with a worthless 3rd rounder, fingers crossed'.
To be honest fans would probably like or prefer that. Like something along the lines of how they handled mason cox when he first came over. Like look he has some attributes but obviously has serious deficiencies. We’ll support player X and hopefully help them realise their dream of making an afl debut
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And in the draft, we can’t belive this player slipped to our picker, we rated him much higher
Yeah lmao.
Thrilled we managed to get this kid sliding down to pick 50-odd. Sheesh I guess they have to say something positive for the fans don't they.
Can't exactly say 'we took a punt on a kid with a worthless 3rd rounder, fingers crossed'.
To be honest fans would probably like or prefer that. Like something along the lines of how they handled mason cox when he first came over. Like look he has some attributes but obviously has serious deficiencies. We’ll support player X and hopefully help them realise their dream of making an afl debut
Exactly and this is why I don't agree with the talent > need attitude once you're out of the first say 10-15 picks.
Like I understand we weren't going to take Jacon Van Rooyen last year over Gibcus, but once you're getting towards the end of the first round you're probably running out of that genuinely elite top talent and may as well draft a likely kid to a position that you're forecasting a need for.
Definitely anything 3rd round onwards too. Let's face it if we didn't draft some of these kids so late there's a good chance nobody would have and if they play 100+ games we will be both surprised and thrilled.
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And in the draft, we can’t belive this player slipped to our picker, we rated him much higher
Yeah lmao.
Thrilled we managed to get this kid sliding down to pick 50-odd. Sheesh I guess they have to say something positive for the fans don't they.
Can't exactly say 'we took a punt on a kid with a worthless 3rd rounder, fingers crossed'.
To be honest fans would probably like or prefer that. Like something along the lines of how they handled mason cox when he first came over. Like look he has some attributes but obviously has serious deficiencies. We’ll support player X and hopefully help them realise their dream of making an afl debut
Exactly and this is why I don't agree with the talent > need attitude once you're out of the first say 10-15 picks.
Like I understand we weren't going to take Jacob Van Rooyen last year over Gibcus, but once you're getting towards the end of the first round you're probably running out of that genuinely elite top talent and may as well draft a likely kid to a position that you're forecasting a need for.
Definitely anything 3rd round onwards too. Let's face it if we didn't draft some of these kids so late there's a good chance nobody would have and if they play 100+ games we will be both surprised and thrilled.
Agree with all of that. Yep we were going to take Gibcus and others in front of Van Rooyen but the exact thing your talking about Brown instead of Van Rooyen late in the round at 17. For gods sake how many hbf did we need.
One point i disagree on 3rd round picks are not worthless every year there are enough very good kids taken after the first round and they are spread right thru to the rookie draft. Just go and have a look at players taken after say pick 20 over the last 10 drafts.
Further to your post in the last 10 yrs we have taken way too few talls especially fwds which includes the nd, psd, rookie draft, trades and f/a. We simply are not investing in very many at all. Gibcus is the only top 10 CCJ is next at 20 and imo with him we did what we always do hedge our bets. Balta at 25 and then you have to go deep into the draft to find a tall.
Gotta ask why are supporters not concerned with our ND drafting. again look at our first round picks over the last 10 seasons.
2013 Lennon 12. Gone
2014 C Ellis 12. Gone
2015 D Rioli 15. Was just an okay pick until he went to the hb flank recently.
2016 Bolton 29. best pick since Dusty in 2009.
2017 Higgins 17. Gone and a ordinary pick imo.
2017 CC-Jones 20. Gone and just like Higgins .
2018 RC-D 20. Gone and to be honest probably will never get back.
2019 T Dow 21. Has to be on his last legs if he cannot improve.
2020 #### ## Traded out of the Draft
2021 J Gibcus 9. Early days looks the goods. Being a top 10 pick you would hope so.
2021 T Brown 17. Way too early to say.
2022 #### ## Traded out of the draft
We have used 10 first round picks in the last 10 seasons
5 are gone
1 likely on his last legs
3 good gets
1 too early to call
A side note is just two talls taken with first round picks in the last 10 seasons, one ruckman who is no longer there and one kpd entering his second season.
Point is if as people are discussing you need to find the best players early and the ND is no good after the early rounds then we are not doing so well where you should be expected to be at your best.
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Claw you could be a bit more honest with CCJ and Higgins as we received picks equivalent to the picks we originally gave for those players so they are not failures.
How ever Ellis and Lennon were butchered picks and I hope in the review the recruiting staff or coach involved in the selection were reamed out.
For 1st round picks their flaws were to great to even be considered.
Lennon lack of pace and agility
Ellis lack of production and mainly an outside player.
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Claw you could be a bit more honest with CCJ and Higgins as we received picks equivalent to the picks we originally gave for those players so they are not failures.
Still a failure as it’s years lost and starting from scratch again
But yes , we did get picks back
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Claw you could be a bit more honest with CCJ and Higgins as we received picks equivalent to the picks we originally gave for those players so they are not failures.
How ever Ellis and Lennon were butchered picks and I hope in the review the recruiting staff or coach involved in the selection were reamed out.
For 1st round picks their flaws were to great to even be considered.
Lennon lack of pace and agility
Ellis lack of production and mainly an outside player.
Okay if you want to go down that path. Mind its more about the use of the pick at the time but CC-J was a part of the Tarrant trade where Tarrant was almost the steak knives thrown in. We got a 2022 third round selection also.
The Higgins trade we recieved pick 20 which we traded to Geelong for their future first round pick which was i think either 28 or 29 and a 2021 second round pick which became Judson Clarke.
The simple fact does not alter the fact we took Higgins at pick 17 which was a big mistake at the time.
Claw you could be a bit more honest with CCJ and Higgins as we received picks equivalent to the picks we originally gave for those players so they are not failures.
Still a failure as it’s years lost and starting from scratch again
But yes , we did get picks back
And the jury is well and truly out on how well we did with what we got back.It does not alter the fact that imo the initial draft picks were ordinary.
FFS Here we were in 2017 screaming out for genuine tall fwds and bigger bodied ball winning mids and we took small fwd Higgins and Ruckman who could pinch hit fwd in ccj.Neither pick looked right at the time and does not look right now.
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And in the draft, we can’t belive this player slipped to our picker, we rated him much higher
Yeah lmao.
Thrilled we managed to get this kid sliding down to pick 50-odd. Sheesh I guess they have to say something positive for the fans don't they.
Can't exactly say 'we took a punt on a kid with a worthless 3rd rounder, fingers crossed'.
To be honest fans would probably like or prefer that. Like something along the lines of how they handled mason cox when he first came over. Like look he has some attributes but obviously has serious deficiencies. We’ll support player X and hopefully help them realise their dream of making an afl debut
Exactly and this is why I don't agree with the talent > need attitude once you're out of the first say 10-15 picks.
Like I understand we weren't going to take Jacob Van Rooyen last year over Gibcus, but once you're getting towards the end of the first round you're probably running out of that genuinely elite top talent and may as well draft a likely kid to a position that you're forecasting a need for.
Definitely anything 3rd round onwards too. Let's face it if we didn't draft some of these kids so late there's a good chance nobody would have and if they play 100+ games we will be both surprised and thrilled.
Agree with all of that. Yep we were going to take Gibcus and others in front of Van Rooyen but the exact thing your talking about Brown instead of Van Rooyen late in the round at 17. For gods sake how many hbf did we need.
One point i disagree on 3rd round picks are not worthless every year there are enough very good kids taken after the first round and they are spread right thru to the rookie draft. Just go and have a look at players taken after say pick 20 over the last 10 drafts.
Further to your post in the last 10 yrs we have taken way too few talls especially fwds which includes the nd, psd, rookie draft, trades and f/a. We simply are not investing in very many at all. Gibcus is the only top 10 CCJ is next at 20 and imo with him we did what we always do hedge our bets. Balta at 25 and then you have to go deep into the draft to find a tall.
Gotta ask why are supporters not concerned with our ND drafting. again look at our first round picks over the last 10 seasons.
2013 Lennon 12. Gone
2014 C Ellis 12. Gone
2015 D Rioli 15. Was just an okay pick until he went to the hb flank recently.
2016 Bolton 29. best pick since Dusty in 2009.
2017 Higgins 17. Gone and a ordinary pick imo.
2017 CC-Jones 20. Gone and just like Higgins .
2018 RC-D 20. Gone and to be honest probably will never get back.
2019 T Dow 21. Has to be on his last legs if he cannot improve.
2020 #### ## Traded out of the Draft
2021 J Gibcus 9. Early days looks the goods. Being a top 10 pick you would hope so.
2021 T Brown 17. Way too early to say.
2022 #### ## Traded out of the draft
We have used 10 first round picks in the last 10 seasons
5 are gone
1 likely on his last legs
3 good gets
1 too early to call
A side note is just two talls taken with first round picks in the last 10 seasons, one ruckman who is no longer there and one kpd entering his second season.
Point is if as people are discussing you need to find the best players early and the ND is no good after the early rounds then we are not doing so well where you should be expected to be at your best.
3rd rounder these days after some bids and slides we're talking at least pick 40+ and for a club like us that's been at least moderately successful and not bottom 4 we're talking about pick 50-55? I know there's plenty of good kids are pick 20 but there sure as hell are a lot less after pick 50. Sure you can check every draft and find a gem who slid but for most guys going at 50+ I think most clubs are taking a punt and hoping for the best, not honestly thinking they'll get 100-200+ games out of a kid that late.
Agree re: drafting talks heck if it was me I'd be expecting 1 tall to be drafted basically every year you give them 2-4 years to show a bit and if they're not then you should have multiple more to try out.
Our drafting lately has sucked too, I agree with you quite comprehensively on your assessments and appreciate your recognition of Dan's contribution at HBF.
Boggles me that we took Brown over JVR.
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Claw you could be a bit more honest with CCJ and Higgins as we received picks equivalent to the picks we originally gave for those players so they are not failures.
How ever Ellis and Lennon were butchered picks and I hope in the review the recruiting staff or coach involved in the selection were reamed out.
For 1st round picks their flaws were to great to even be considered.
Lennon lack of pace and agility
Ellis lack of production and mainly an outside player.
Okay if you want to go down that path. Mind its more about the use of the pick at the time but CC-J was a part of the Tarrant trade where Tarrant was almost the steak knives thrown in. We got a 2022 third round selection also.
The Higgins trade we recieved pick 20 which we traded to Geelong for their future first round pick which was i think either 28 or 29 and a 2021 second round pick which became Judson Clarke.
The simple fact does not alter the fact we took Higgins at pick 17 which was a big mistake at the time.
Claw you could be a bit more honest with CCJ and Higgins as we received picks equivalent to the picks we originally gave for those players so they are not failures.
Still a failure as it’s years lost and starting from scratch again
But yes , we did get picks back
And the jury is well and truly out on how well we did with what we got back.It does not alter the fact that imo the initial draft picks were ordinary.
FFS Here we were in 2017 screaming out for genuine tall fwds and bigger bodied ball winning mids and we took small fwd Higgins and Ruckman who could pinch hit fwd in ccj.Neither pick looked right at the time and does not look right now.
Could have taken Oscar Allen, Tim Kelly, Balta all in the same draft.
Club was always going to give Naish a go for his dad.
So far I'm happy with Miller at 63.
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I just don’t agree with the one dimensional review of first rounders - there aren’t many clubs who nail it year in, year out for multiple years.
It’s one element of recruiting along with late picks, father/son, rookie and trading.
I think we’ll know in 2-3 years how the regen of the list is looking. My guess is that we’ll trade into key position players because they are tricky to draft.
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Reports online that Gibcus was carried off by two trainers today at training with 'a non-collision leg injury'.
https://twitter.com/potsclub32/status/1614811052797227008
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Tweeted on BF that it's a bad hamstring :(.
https://twitter.com/DustyTheGoat/status/1614863994879344641
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Ffs.
Not concerned about 2023 necessarily, just don't want him to have to go through a Dylan Grimes first five years.
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Confirmed now by the media.
Josh Gibcus suffered a suspected serious hamstring injury at training this morning. Carried off the track by two trainers. Will meet with a specialist tomorrow to determine if surgery is required @AFLcomau
https://twitter.com/JoshGabelich/status/1614869154347249665
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"Unfortunately, Josh suffered what we think is a pretty serious hamstring injury (on Monday). It's pretty fresh, he will consult specialists in the next couple of days and we'll know the plan of action from there."
Source: Richmond’s Physical Performance Manager Luke Meehan (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1261808/injury-report-2023-training-commences).
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That sucks! Gibbo had put on size in the upper body and looked like he was having a ripper preseason too.
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Take it and run...
Will be out for a period of time but might be back in time for round 1.
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Ffs.
Not concerned about 2023 necessarily, just don't want him to have to go through a Dylan Grimes first five years.
I feel you, although Grimes has had a gun career after that. I thought he was never going to get on the park for a while there.
If our other talls stay fit we are well placed to cover him with all of Grimes, Balta, Tarrant etc. Biggie backup. Don't need to rush the kid back and he can recover properly.
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Ffs.
Not concerned about 2023 necessarily, just don't want him to have to go through a Dylan Grimes first five years.
I feel you, although Grimes has had a gun career after that. I thought he was never going to get on the park for a while there.
If our other talls stay fit we are well placed to cover him with all of Grimes, Balta, Tarrant etc. Biggie backup. Don't need to rush the kid back and he can recover properly.
Agreed. Luckily it's not 1997-2010 and we aren't expecting a kid to save us. Get his body right. We already know he's a gem.
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If it needs surgery could be out for 4 months. I don't know anything specific and hope it's not that bad.
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7news tonight showed Gibcus on crutchers.
Watch here: https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1614894040193044480
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/GibcusHammy16012023p1.png)
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/GibcusHammy16012023p2.png)
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Take it and run...
Will be out for a period of time but might be back in time for round 1.
unsure why my post thanking you for the inside information was deleted.
Some clarity re deleting posts would be good so we know why
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Take it and run...
Will be out for a period of time but might be back in time for round 1.
unsure why my post thanking you for the inside information was deleted.
Some clarity re deleting posts would be good so we know why
The words said "thanks" but the tone said "stuff off".
Or something like that. :rollin
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Take it and run...
Will be out for a period of time but might be back in time for round 1.
unsure why my post thanking you for the inside information was deleted.
Some clarity re deleting posts would be good so we know why
It was removed because it was a clear bait of another poster. To suggest otherwise is fanciful.
Baiting is against site rules and can result in a suspension. Take this as your final warning.
:banghead
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:outtahere
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Ffs.
Not concerned about 2023 necessarily, just don't want him to have to go through a Dylan Grimes first five years.
I feel you, although Grimes has had a gun career after that. I thought he was never going to get on the park for a while there.
If our other talls stay fit we are well placed to cover him with all of Grimes, Balta, Tarrant etc. Biggie backup. Don't need to rush the kid back and he can recover properly.
Agreed. Luckily it's not 1997-2010 and we aren't expecting a kid to save us. Get his body right. We already know he's a gem.
Agree with this. Very disappointing for the kid as by all accounts he did all the right things during the off season and came back in ripping shape in the pre-season. Hopefully with the new head physio we have we can get him right and not see a repeat injury once he does come back. Only silver lining team wise is that it’s an area we have a bit of cover in.
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Won't be back in time for round one unfortunately. Didn't grab the link so I'll just palm it off as inside info but it's also on the RFC website ;D
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Richmond young gun Josh Gibcus will miss the start of the season after being booked in for surgery on a hamstring tendon injury he suffered at training on Monday.
Gibcus will go under the knife on Thursday, ruling the defender out of the early rounds of the 2023 season.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/872767/tigers-blow-as-young-gun-booked-in-for-surgery
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Bloody hell what a shame.Balta now needs to pull his finger out and stop living on the old potential tag.
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Richmond youngster Josh Gibcus has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2023 AFL season.
The 20-year-old had been ramping up his training loads in his recovery before experiencing further hamstring discomfort at training last week.
Richmond General Manager Football Performance Tim Livingstone said that Gibcus’ long-term future had been the priority throughout the rehabilitation process.
“We have decided to rule Josh out for the season and allow him and our medical staff to turn our focus towards next year and beyond,” he said.
“It has been a frustrating year for Josh, and his recovery has had its challenges, but we have been pleased with his attitude and efforts to recover throughout the year.
“Unfortunately, he will not play any football this year, but we view him as a long-term player for us that will grow from this experience.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1392948/gibcus-ruled-out-for-the-season
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Well this is sure to go down well lol
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Well this is sure to go down well lol
Good move IMHO. Looking forward to next year.
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Well this is sure to go down well lol
Good move IMHO. Looking forward to next year.
Keeping up appearances
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Well this is sure to go down well lol
Good move IMHO. Looking forward to next year.
Keeping up appearances
:shh
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You can say what you want how does a bad hamstring keep player out for the year even if it was off the bone at his young age how many relapses has he had on the hammy ?.To many excuses for our fitness and conditioning department utter garbage.
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I’d imagine recovery isn’t assisted when theres post surgery infection
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Similar injury to the one that Grimes had early in his career - Dylan lost about 50 games from the hammy tendon and related problems in the first 5 years of his career. Though Grimes didn't have the post-op infection that Gibcus had. Don't mind them being ultra conservative with Gibcus, as much as we'd like to see him out there.
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Well this is sure to go down well lol
Good move IMHO. Looking forward to next year.
Keeping up appearances
:shh
:shh :shh
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Well this is sure to go down well lol
Good move IMHO. Looking forward to next year.
Keeping up appearances
:shh
:shh :shh
:shh :shh :shh
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Surprised they did not call it earlier given the difficulties he has had recovering. A real shame for him.
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Poor bloke must be gutted, hopefully not a career ending injury, fingers crossed and wish for the best for him.
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Similar injury to the one that Grimes had early in his career - Dylan lost about 50 games from the hammy tendon and related problems in the first 5 years of his career. Though Grimes didn't have the post-op infection that Gibcus had. Don't mind them being ultra conservative with Gibcus, as much as we'd like to see him out there.
Think they may need to send Gibcus to Germany for the calves blood treatment that was the remedy for Grimes' hammy problems.
At least Grimes can give them first hand info as well as the club having the related IP in house
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Didn’t these German drs fix Cyril rioli’s hamstrings as well?
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They have ways of making you walk.... :shh
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Anyone know how Gibcus is going??
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Anyone know how Gibcus is going??
I the interview that Jon Raplh did with Yze he gave an update
He said
"After a wildly exciting 18-game debut season No. 9 draft pick Josh Gibcus tore his hamstring tendon, with a reinfection ending his season before it started.
But Yze says he is off to Dubai to finetune his body with a training program that prioritises injury prevention.
“He is on a program where everything is tracking really nicely,” he says.
“They will even send him overseas to see the experts over there to set a really clear plan for next year. It’s awesome. He’s going over to Dubai. Strong footy clubs look at all avenues. He is progressing nicely and touch wood he shouldn’t miss any of our pre-season. It’s about giving him the best chance to strengthen (his hamstrings) and not go through this again.”
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=32738.705
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Anyone know how Gibcus is going??
I the interview that Jon Raplh did with Yze he gave an update
He said
"After a wildly exciting 18-game debut season No. 9 draft pick Josh Gibcus tore his hamstring tendon, with a reinfection ending his season before it started.
But Yze says he is off to Dubai to finetune his body with a training program that prioritises injury prevention.
“He is on a program where everything is tracking really nicely,” he says.
“They will even send him overseas to see the experts over there to set a really clear plan for next year. It’s awesome. He’s going over to Dubai. Strong footy clubs look at all avenues. He is progressing nicely and touch wood he shouldn’t miss any of our pre-season. It’s about giving him the best chance to strengthen (his hamstrings) and not go through this again.”
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=32738.705
Thanks WP, exciting news
Maybe Tom Lynch is on a similar program
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Thanks WP, exciting news
Maybe Tom Lynch is on a similar program
Read the article MintOnLamb, there's an update on Lynch in it as well
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Thanks WP, exciting news
Maybe Tom Lynch is on a similar program
Read the article MintOnLamb, there's an update on Lynch in it as well
👍🏿
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Young Tiger to seek help overseas for nightmare injury
By Josh Gabelich
afl.com.au
9 October 2023 7pm
RICHMOND young gun Josh Gibcus is heading to Qatar to spend a week at an internationally renowned sports medicine practice after his 2023 campaign was wiped out due to a nightmare hamstring injury.
The 20-year-old played 18 games in his debut season after being selected at pick No. 9 in the 2021 AFL Draft, but didn’t appear once this year after undergoing surgery in January to repair the hamstring tendon he damaged at training.
Gibcus was initially expected to return in the first half of the season but suffered multiple wound infections, muscular atrophy and damage to the nerve supply in the hamstring before he was ruled out for the rest of the campaign by the end of July.
Now the highly rated key defender is set for an intensive rehabilitation block at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha ahead of the start of a new era under Adem Yze this pre-season.
Gibcus will depart on Friday with Tigers physiotherapist Anthony Schache – who has worked for the Tigers for more than 20 years and has a strong relationship with Aspetar – and will spend the week trying to overcome the frustrating injury once and for all, returning with a plan to execute over the summer months.
Aspetar was established in 2007 and is now widely regarded as the beacon of sports medicine with international football superstars Erling Haaland, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe all spending time recovering from injuries at the world-class destination in the desert.
Richmond's high performance department dealt with a complex hamstring problem with Dylan Grimes more than a decade ago, but Gibcus' hamstring injury is understood to be far more complicated than the issue the co-captain faced early in his career.
Tigers physical performance boss Luke Meehan has spent recent months engaging with external experts across the globe to get to the bottom of an issue that has left specialists stumped, finding only one athlete based in the United Kingdom who has faced something similar, underlining the task the club is facing.
The Tigers view Gibcus as a crucial plank in the club’s plans for the next decade and are determined to invest in the raw talent to get him back on the park, confident this overseas mission will put the Victorian on a path towards returning.
Gibcus is back running at up to 85 per cent but will follow a carefully curated program ahead of Christmas before ball work is introduced, with the club hopeful of slowly transitioning him into the main group in the new year ahead of a return.
West Coast has also invested in Aspetar with Jeremy McGovern and Elliot Yeo among a group of Eagles set to spend time at the facility during the off-season break following a horror injury run.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1051622/young-tiger-to-seek-help-overseas-for-nightmare-injury
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LISTEN | A young Tiger is set to travel abroad to seek medical treatment for his troubled hamstring
Listen here: https://twitter.com/traderadio/status/1711551780423897240
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"Josh Gibcus had a great debut season, he had hamstring surgery in January, has had some nerve issues with his hammy. Gibcus is heading to Qatar on Friday to one of the world leaders in sports medicine. Jeremy McGovern has been there, Kylian Mbappe has been there. There is no timeline for a return date to playing for Gibcus. Richmond are stumped on this one."
- Josh Gabelich on the issues with Josh Gibcus hamstring
https://twitter.com/traderadio/status/1711542746664906899
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Far more complicated than Grimes? wtf have they done all year with him?
That doesnt read well at all and boy do we need him to come on.
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Far more complicated than Grimes? wtf have they done all year with him?
That doesnt read well at all and boy do we need him to come on.
I'm no expert but Geez I've never seen a kid so young do a hammy that's put him out for 12 months what the hell.
You wonder if the surgery was botched.
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Far more complicated than Grimes? wtf have they done all year with him?
That doesnt read well at all and boy do we need him to come on.
I'm no expert but Geez I've never seen a kid so young do a hammy that's put him out for 12 months what the hell.
You wonder if the surgery was botched.
It all seems odd until they provide us more detail.
When did he actually tear it off the bone?
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Why wasn't he send earlier obviously they had no idea all year puzzling.
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It all seems odd until they provide us more detail.
When did he actually tear it off the bone?
He tore it off the bone originally in the pre-season. All that detail is in this thread.
And since then, form the most recent article posted just 2 days ago
"Gibcus was initially expected to return in the first half of the season but suffered multiple wound infections, muscular atrophy and damage to the nerve supply in the hamstring before he was ruled out for the rest of the campaign by the end of July."
Hence, why they've made the call to send him to Qatar to see experts in the field. And just on the above article it is pretty clear that yes, this hamstring problem is more severe than Grimes. I don't remember Dylan ever having nerve supply issues or severe muscular atrophy
Why wasn't he send earlier obviously they had no idea all year puzzling.
Gee I don't know maybe because the experts over here you know the surgeon and sports scientist types from around Australia (AIS) initially said we've got this covered, you just need to do A, B, C.
Clearly that hasn't worked so our club has decided to look further and found this place in Qatar
Again read the article from 2 days ago where it says
Tigers physical performance boss Luke Meehan has spent recent months engaging with external experts across the globe to get to the bottom of an issue that has left specialists stumped, finding only one athlete based in the United Kingdom who has faced something similar, underlining the task the club is facing.
So it would appear that the Club heaven forbid may have gone about this the right way
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https://twitter.com/jamesdevennn/status/1711955437015499049
#meehanmagic :shh
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Pretty obvious that Gibcus will not play in 2024 given the state of his hamstrings and the need to get them completely right
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Why did he tear it off the bone in the first place.... :shh
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They used to send players to Germany, now Qatar!!! Just shows how pathetic the medical system in Australia is. Really, no experts in Australia. WTF
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It all seems odd until they provide us more detail.
When did he actually tear it off the bone?
He tore it off the bone originally in the pre-season. All that detail is in this thread.
And since then, form the most recent article posted just 2 days ago
"Gibcus was initially expected to return in the first half of the season but suffered multiple wound infections, muscular atrophy and damage to the nerve supply in the hamstring before he was ruled out for the rest of the campaign by the end of July."
Hence, why they've made the call to send him to Qatar to see experts in the field. And just on the above article it is pretty clear that yes, this hamstring problem is more severe than Grimes. I don't remember Dylan ever having nerve supply issues or severe muscular atrophy
Why wasn't he send earlier obviously they had no idea all year puzzling.
Gee I don't know maybe because the experts over here you know the surgeon and sports scientist types from around Australia (AIS) initially said we've got this covered, you just need to do A, B, C.
Clearly that hasn't worked so our club has decided to look further and found this place in Qatar
Again read the article from 2 days ago where it says
Tigers physical performance boss Luke Meehan has spent recent months engaging with external experts across the globe to get to the bottom of an issue that has left specialists stumped, finding only one athlete based in the United Kingdom who has faced something similar, underlining the task the club is facing.
So it would appear that the Club heaven forbid may have gone about this the right way
Agree do the research etc , but it took nearly 10 months to gather this information find that a bit strange especially with alot of information shared online etc. Each to there own I got no confidence in our conditioning and performance staff.
We got no exuse to not invest in our football department that Dimmer was taking a large portion of 2 assistant coaches gone to surrounding Yze by quality will go a long way.
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https://twitter.com/jamesdevennn/status/1711955437015499049
#meehanmagic :shh
This is a stuffen disgrace. Is people aren’t sacked for this incompetence then the club is rooted
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We need a fit Gibcus so we do whatever it takes and wait as long as it takes. Managed well and he still plays 200 games. No rush on this important key defender :shh
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We need a fit Gibcus so we do whatever it takes and wait as long as it takes. Managed well and he still plays 200 games. No rush on this important key defender :shh
Loser attitude - how the stuff does a player have a 2 year hammy?
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We need a fit Gibcus so we do whatever it takes and wait as long as it takes. Managed well and he still plays 200 games. No rush on this important key defender :shh
Loser attitude - how the stuff does a player have a 2 year hammy?
Go and invest time to read all about it :shh 2024 is not out of the question so cool your jets.
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Agree do the research etc , but it took nearly 10 months to gather this information find that a bit strange especially with alot of information shared online etc. Each to there own I got no confidence in our conditioning and performance staff.
We got no exuse to not invest in our football department that Dimmer was taking a large portion of 2 assistant coaches gone to surrounding Yze by quality will go a long way.
See here is the thing, so many on here keep going on and on and on about it being the fault of the conditioning staff.
Gibcus had surgery and I've said this time and time again and people ignore it because it doesn't suit their narrative and the Club followed the advice of the surgeon all through his rehab. Now again people may not like hearing this but that is what generally happens after anyone has surgery you tend to follow the advice of the experts also known as the surgeon.
Clearly at some point the Club has decided to go looking for answer somewhere else as things did not go to plan as per what the surgeon expected.
So here we are, the Club still doing the right thing to get this kid right and people are still sooking, sulking and potting.
I don't have great confidence in our strength and conditioning department either on alot of things but on this particular injury they are not to blame no matter how much people want to blame them
On assistants you are assuming that the Club are not going to replace those who have left. I would think that is a watch this space at the moment
You are correct about their being more soft cap available now Dimma's gone; so it will interesting to see where it is invested
And finally the other part of this regarding the soft cap is will the cost of this trip have to be included in the soft cap? My guess is yes, it shouldn't but knowing how HQ works it will be a yes
Loser attitude - how the stuff does a player have a 2 year hammy?
Did you actually read the article Knighter about how bad this injury and issues are? This isn't your stock standard hammy or torn of the bone hammy tendon. to suggest otherwise is simply wrong
And I'd suggest if they treated it like just another hammy and he did some more serious damage you'd be one of the first to go absolutely ballistic at the Club for ruining the kids career
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WP, how do you actually know that the conditioning staff are not at fault or didnt contribute to this delay. Lukey was handed this role on a platter with no competition.
seriously how do you know? You will say he say the same im sure.
Lynch ditto but even more odd considering he was rushed back for r1.
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https://twitter.com/jamesdevennn/status/1711955437015499049
#meehanmagic :shh
This is a stuffen disgrace. Is people aren’t sacked for this incompetence then the club is rooted
So this so called "passionate" Tiger person who works in recruiting not sports medicine takes some bits from an article puts his spin on things and you take it as gospel
The only person at the moment I'd sack is the bloke who wrote the tweet. :shh
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All of 24 you must be joking
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This is a big topic for us. Gibcus, hold enormous currency for our list and next build. He's the only first round pick on our list in the last 4 drafts 23, 22, 21, 20). 2019 our highest pick is Tom Dow.
None of us know the ins and outs of this. Where the constant frustration comes from is there are continued issues and longer lay offs compared to other clubs and out conditioning staff keep being replaced by internal 2ICs who lack first hand experience compared to other clubs. This magnifys it.
Regardless this has to get better.
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This is a big topic for us. Gibcus, hold enormous currency for our list and next build. He's the only first round pick on our list in the last 4 drafts 23, 22, 21, 20).
Brown was first round (17) in the same draft.
But yeah, it would be a real blow if Gibcus's career ended or was significantly affected by this injury. But sometimes things just happen that way, look at Pat McCartin or Matthew Egan. Shyte happens sometimes, and it isn't necessarily anyone's fault, it's just terrible luck.
Putting the blame on S & C staff for an injury like this is infantile to say the least.
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Update about Gibbo.
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https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun
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Hearing that he’s doing the 2km time trial today.
(Hopefully not in a wheelchair)
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Hearing that he’s doing the 2km time trial today.
(Hopefully not in a wheelchair)
Mobility scooter... :shh
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Hearing that he’s doing the 2km time trial today.
(Hopefully not in a wheelchair)
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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/albums/1464384/afl-pre-season-november-13-2023
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GIBCUS SHINES AT TIGER TRAINING
The Richmond fans peering through the fence from Punt Rd on Friday morning were in for a welcome sight with youngster Josh Gibcus powering through a strong running session.
The Tigers defender spent a week in Qatar last month in a bid to solve his ongoing hamstring problems, an injury that ruled him out of the entire 2023 season.
But Gibcus appeared to be running at full speed on Friday, charging through some sprint work away from the main group of mostly first to four year Tigers.
Gibcus worked on some leading patterns as a forward and had no problems pushing off into a sprint on hook leads and marking at speed.
He also joined in some early drills.
Richmond sees the young tall as a budding star defender and he showed strong signs of that trajectory across 18 games in his debut year in 2022.
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Source: HeraldSun (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-track-watch-collingwood-north-melbourne-and-richmond-hit-the-track-for-preseason/news-story/0ad8ccbecbc1137a3104d5d55242e10d).
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Richmond young gun Josh Gibcus is on track to make a return early next year after enduring an injury-hit 2023 campaign.
Gibcus didn't appear once this year due to a complicated hamstring injury that initially required surgery to repair the tendon in January, before multiple wound infections, muscular atrophy and damage to the nerve supply ended his season in July.
The 2021 No.9 pick travelled to Qatar last month to spend a week at world-renowned sports medicine practice Aspetar in a bid to find some answers, after the complex injury left the Tigers' high-performance department and specialists around the world stumped.
Gibcus started pre-season training with the club's first-to-fourth-year players a fortnight ago and will follow a modified program this side of Christmas.
Speaking to the media for the first time since being unveiled as Richmond's new senior coach, Adem Yze preached patience with the 20-year-old key defender, but there is growing confidence Gibcus will be ready to resume his career early next season.
"He is tracking really nice. Up until Christmas we need to be really careful with this kid. He has had a tough time with it. It would have been a really frustrating year for him. We need to be mindful that we can't rush this," Yze told reporters at Punt Road on Wednesday.
"Right now, he wants to get involved in everything, and he probably can, but we're just going to temper that, just get him to Christmas and set a nice base for him, so when he comes in he doesn't have any setbacks.
"He is a terrific talent for us. We can't wait to see him out there. he is really close to joining full training – he will do a little bit more today – but we will get him to Christmas."
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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1471562/key-tigers-duo-on-track-for-strong-start-to-2024
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I have my fingers crossed for Josh, wish him all the best and hope he goes well
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From The Age:
Yze said Gibcus was close to resuming full training, but the club needed to hold him back before Christmas.
“He is tracking really nicely. We hope that he progresses really strongly and, up until Christmas, we have to be really careful. He has had a tough time of it, it would have been a frustrating year for him last year, so we have got to be mindful that we can’t rush this,” Yze said.
“He wants to get involved in everything, and he probably can, we are just going to temper that and get him to Christmas and really set a nice base for him. So when he comes in, he doesn’t have any setbacks, and he can move forward because he is a terrific talent, and we can’t wait to see him out there.”
Yze said the specialists in Doha had helped Gibcus with] his running technique.
“He has, obviously, had a history with the hamstring, but it was more about the mechanics, the way he runs, the way he picks the ball up. So, [it was] just trying to look at the finer details about how we can get him back into the program, and we are starting to see the benefits of that. So, like I said, he is really close to joining full training,” Yze said.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/dusty-s-big-decision-lynch-no-certainty-to-be-fit-for-round-one-shiel-s-multiple-surgeries-20231129-p5enma.html
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PLAYERS RETURNING FROM INJURY WHO COULD BE LIKE A NEW RECRUIT IN 2024
Andrew Slevison
SEN
30 November 2023
Josh Gibcus (Richmond)
Josh Gibcus is one Tiger who barely played last year and will be crucial to the side’s development under Adem Yze.
The youngster was so impressive in his debut season in 2022, winning the club’s Best First Year Player award for his efforts, primarily in defence.
The former no.9 draft pick missed all of 2023 with a hamstring injury and ensuing complications surrounding the initial issue. It prompted the club to send him to Qatar for specialist treatment.
Yze said this week that the club won’t rush Gibcus in his bid to return, before ramping things up in the New Year.
That will be music to the ears of Richmond supporters who would love to see the talented 20-year-old back in the thick of the action in 2024.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/11/30/seven-players-returning-from-injury-who-could-be-like-a-new-recruit-in-2024/
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Josh Gibcus joined the defenders for line drills as he pushes to return to senior football after a complex hamstring injury derailed his entire 2023 season.
Broad called the 20-year-old a “freak” as he began to ramp up his training amid great caution from Richmond.
“He’s a freak, Gibby, he’s tall, he’s quick, he’s fit. He’s probably ready to go at the moment, but just with the past history and where he’s been at, we don’t want to push it,” he said.
“He came and joined in a couple of back(line) things today and the boys got around him … he’s going to be a great player for the future.”
Source: HeraldSun (https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2024-dustin-martin-assessed-after-head-knock-at-richmond-camp/news-story/487f7d72346d26a54c62b28e439ffaa6)
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Gibcus 'on the up' following successful trip to Qatar
After a testing year of injury, emerging Richmond defender Josh Gibcus is tracking well as he looks towards his return in 2024.
By Grace Kalac
Richmond Media
23 December 2023
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It's been a testing year of injury, but things are "on the up" for emerging Richmond defender Josh Gibcus as he eyes his return in 2024.
The 20-year-old spent a successful week in the Middle East in October, undergoing intensive rehabilitation at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital.
Gibcus travelled with Tigers physiotherapist Anthony Schache to visit the world leading sports medicine practice in Doha, where they worked with specialist Dr Enda King.
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Josh Gibcus in Doha, Qatar.
A complex hamstring issue derailed Gibcus’ second season in the league, after an initial tendon injury in January, which required surgery, was followed by further complications that eventually ruled him out for the year.
Relieved to now have the injury under control, Gibcus said the trip was an eye-opening experience.
"It was a hard-hitting, high-intensity stretch of strength work. Putting me in positions that aren't really comfortable for a hamstring and applying weight to it, but also improving muscles that are also around the hamstring to help it with some overload as well," he said.
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Josh Gibcus at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha.
"(It was) obviously a frustrating year last year. It was a struggle (for me)... But, hopefully now it's all fixed and (I'm) ready for next year.
"I do appreciate what the Club did for me going above and beyond. Taking me to the facility that we went to, which was state of the art. A lot of top athletes around the world go there to do their rehab and pre-season training."
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Josh Gibcus at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha.
Gibcus said he returned back to Melbourne with valuable insights that would propel both him and the Club forward.
"I got a lot out of it and Schache did as well," he said.
"It was very different over there, it was a fun and exciting journey that we went on to help me and the Club.
"Dr Enda King was unreal... He actually took me out for a round of golf while I was over there, he was an unbelievable bloke.
"It's very fast-moving over there, it was a good experience."
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Josh Gibcus in Doha, Qatar.
Gibcus, Richmond's No. 9 pick from the 2021 NAB AFL Draft, said he was likely to resume full training in the coming weeks.
"It's a bit of a relief that I've been in certain situations where I'm putting my leg in uncomfortable situations and being okay," he said.
"That's how in my head I know we're going well and are on track."
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While "having a year off your favourite thing to do is tough", it's given Gibcus an appreciation for what's ahead.
"It makes me hungry... I've missed it, I'm excited for next year," he said.
"My first year, playing a handful of games, I got to learn how quick the speed of the ball was, how other teams like to play, and just overall getting a feel for what the game was like.
"My second year, I was able to watch a lot more footy from above, just to have a look at what they're doing on the field. So, there was learning still.
"(In 2024) I want to keep chipping away at what I want to get better at and then improving what I'm already good at. That's what I want to keep my focus on."
As the team wraps up their first pre-season training phase ahead of the Christmas break, Gibcus said the "vibe has been very good" at Tigerland.
"Camp (in Iverloch) was really fun, except for the 10-kilometre run, 20-kilometre bike ride and beach sprints," he joked.
"It was a lot of fun to have that connection and get to know our new coaches a bit more. I think it's been very positive for all the boys and coaching staff.
"Coming in with the first to fourth years, we tried to set the bar where we wanted it to be at. And when the older boys came in, they met it and I think we're going very well right now.
"(Adem) Yze has been very good, he's demanded a lot of us but he's also encouraged us to become better, not just as AFL players but as people.
“I think the new coaches and players have adjusted to our way of football very easily and have been quick to learn about who we are and what we want to achieve."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1480006/gibcus-on-the-up-following-successful-trip-to-qatar
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Tonight on @7NewsMelbourne - Emerging @Richmond_FC defender Josh Gibcus on his trip to Qatar and timeline back from injury
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https://twitter.com/cleary_mitch/status/1740642145936216428
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Emerging tiger Josh Gibcus has detailed his journey back from injury after a nightmare 2023. A trip to the same Middle East facility used by some of the biggest names in world sport finally has the young defender fit and firing.
@cleary_mitch @7AFL #7NEWS
Click to watch:
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https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1740649630558474630
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Josh Gibcus is as crucial as any Tiger in the Richmond reset.
18 games in his debut year, none in 2023.
He’s headed abroad to change his running style and put an end to hamstring troubles.
Now eyeing a date against his old coach in the opening round.
https://twitter.com/cleary_mitch/status/1740846797130793029
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Every AFL club’s pre-season player to watch
Ben Cotton and Max Laughton
Fox Sports
February 15th, 2024
RICHMOND
Josh Gibcus
After missing all of last year with an ongoing hamstring injury, Gibcus, one of Richmond’s most important players – both for now and the future – will make his long-awaited return to the field. The Tigers’ next wave of players stepping up will be crucial to the club’s fortunes in 2024 in a new era under Adam Yze, and Gibcus, Pick 9 in the 2021 AFL Draft, is probably the most important of their young crop. Set to hold down a key defensive post, Gibcus also gives the club flexibility to reshuffle its magnets, like Noah Balta’s mooted move forward. Perhaps most importantly, Tigers fans would want to see what sort of physical condition Gibcus is in and if he looks ready to man some of the best power forwards in the competition.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2024-players-to-watch-at-every-club-over-the-preseason-breakout-players-recruits-draftees-latest-news/news-story/9a6043c2b06b3a35bf63d45ed66de1f0
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“WORKED ABSOLUTE WONDERS”: FORGOTTEN TIGER FULLY HEALED
Seb Mottram
SEN
16 February 2024
Josh Gibcus is set to reprise his position in Richmond’s back six after returning from an overseas trip that has “worked wonders” on a dodgy hamstring, according to his teammate Nathan Broad.
Gibcus hasn’t played since the 2022 Elimination Final, a season where he burst onto the scene after being taken with a top 10 draft pick the year prior.
The now 20-year-old had his 2023 campaign corrupted by a hamstring injury, leaving him searching for answers.
Those answers came in Qatar, where Gibcus went post-season alongside Tigers physiotherapist Anthony Schache,
Now, he’s set to reap the rewards.
“He’s going awesome, Josh,” Broad told SEN WA Breakfast of his younger teammate.
“He went to Qatar with our head physio in the break and I don’t know what they did to him but it’s worked absolute wonders. He’s flying around the track and he’s making my life a hell of a lot easier having him down there.
“He’ll run around this Sunday against the Dees which is super exciting for the club but also for Josh, it’s obviously been a long road in the rehab group and everyone is excited for him to get a red hot crack at it.”
Gibcus’ initial hamstring grief revolved around a tendon issue that eventually required surgery. Further setbacks meant he wasn’t able to play any professional football in 2023 after 18 games in his debut season.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/02/16/worked-absolute-wonders-forgotten-tiger-fully-healed-the-latest-on-lynchs/
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Josh Gibscus (RICHMOND)
He took an intercept mark within the first minute to give him confidence after missing last season following hamstring surgery. He had a good battle with Van Rooyen.
Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/fresh-tigers-remind-demons-that-forward-woes-remain-20240218-p5f5t6.html).
Gibcus return went to plan
Tigers fans would have been happy to see gun youngster Josh Gibcus back out there.
The 20-year-old defender, who missed all of 2023 with hamstring problems, took some nice marks in defence and appears to returned in good order.
His presence alone was a nice sight but the fact he played well was even sweeter for the yellow and black.
Source: SEN (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/02/18/the-key-takeaways-from-melbourne-v-richmond-practice-match/).
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Considering the seriousness of epwhat he is coming back from it was a really good performance
Didn't looked worried about the hammy. There was a leap for a mark in the 3rd I think it was where although he didn't take it when he hit the ground he bounced straight up and he went to the next contest.
Great signs
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Kid can play. When Lynch is back i still think for the first half of the season Young and Balta play kpp and Gibcus gets Grimes third tall spot.
And no thats not being disrespectful to Grimes i think its time we looked to the future.
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Gibbo in defence and getting through unscathed was a rare positive from tonight.
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Will be an even better defender than Rance....and probably a better forward than Balta... :shh
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Tim Livingstone just said it's a suspected ACL :'(. Will go for scans tomorrow.
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Gonna be a really rough recovery for the young man. There is light at the end of the tunnel though and he needs to look no further than grimes… riddled with injuries in his early days and managed to come back.
In terms of his replacement I’m really worried balta will get thrown back and Kosi forward. Young is barely a kpd so without gibcus who isn’t really a kpd either, our defence is stuffed.
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stuffen cruel game AFL. If the umps don’t stuff us over injuries will.
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Heartbreak for the kid & club.
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Really sad for him. I hope it's not an ACL but it doesn't look promising at all.
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Genuinely gutted.
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More depressing than the loss, ruined the night and the season for me....woulda still be as peeed off even if we'd won.... >:(
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Really feel for him. Hope he has a speedy recovery. Rotten luck.
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Life is not fair - but you have time on your side champ .
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Have a feeling this kid is gonna have a real bad luck story to tell his kids... What could have been . I hope I'm wrong
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Get ready for the 'we could have drafted' posts one day in the future.
My tips:
Soligo
Van Rooyen
Windhager
Wanganeen-Milera
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We picked the absolute right kid.. Gibcus had the goods. Potential to be one of our greatest players.. unfortunately his body is on a different page..
Is this injury the same leg as his hammy?
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We picked the absolute right kid.. Gibcus had the goods. Potential to be one of our greatest players.. unfortunately his body is on a different page..
Is this injury the same leg as his hammy?
yes, though he is in great hands with Luke. :shh
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1262640/josh-gibcus-injury-update
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1505779/gibcus-injury-update
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We picked the absolute right kid.. Gibcus had the goods. Potential to be one of our greatest players.. unfortunately his body is on a different page..
Is this injury the same leg as his hammy?
yes, though he is in great hands with Luke. :shh
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1262640/josh-gibcus-injury-update
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1505779/gibcus-injury-update
So who does Luke really work for?
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yes, though he is in great hands with Luke. :shh
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1262640/josh-gibcus-injury-update
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1505779/gibcus-injury-update
Luke a surgeon now ::)
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Can't blame anyone for this injury. Was just pure bad luck for landing awkwardly.. hamstrings were looking fine, if anything it seemed like gibcus even gained a yard of pace . poo happens, can't always point the finger to blame someone..
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yes, though he is in great hands with Luke. :shh
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1262640/josh-gibcus-injury-update
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1505779/gibcus-injury-update
Luke a surgeon now ::)
who said he was?
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yes, though he is in great hands with Luke. :shh
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1262640/josh-gibcus-injury-update
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1505779/gibcus-injury-update
Luke a surgeon now ::)
Are you dating the bloke or are you related to him or something? :shh
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yes, though he is in great hands with Luke. :shh
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1262640/josh-gibcus-injury-update
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1505779/gibcus-injury-update
Luke a surgeon now ::)
Are you dating the bloke or are you related to him or something? :shh
Maybe his ex
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yes, though he is in great hands with Luke. :shh
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1262640/josh-gibcus-injury-update
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1505779/gibcus-injury-update
Luke a surgeon now ::)
Are you dating the bloke or are you related to him or something? :shh
Stupid comment :banghead
And my point was what does Meehan have to do with the Gibcus injury and surgery? Frankie's post was just another cheapshot around the fitness bloke.
As I said whack him for the things he's responsible for not; not stuff that he has nothing to do with
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Get ready for the 'we could have drafted' posts one day in the future.
My tips:
Soligo
Van Rooyen
Windhager
Wanganeen-Milera
Can i be the first?
Na imo we took the best kid i just wanted us to go about that draft differently. Talls and big mids has been my mantra for us for manyseasons now.
For me and it is well documented i wanted Erasmus at 9, JVR at 17, Bazzo at 28 Sonsie at 29 and Howes at 30.Was ultimately happy with the Gibcus and Banks selection and said so at the time. So far of all mentioned despite injuries Gibcus looks to be the best of them all.
Was hopefull we could trade into another pick . I liked all of Windhager Owens and Draper and felt we should bid on the two stkilda lads. The late pick i wanted to trade for if memory serves me right i wanted to use on Jack Williams a kpf from E/Freo or Draper.
Outside of Gibcus we have not got a lot from the others but time is still on their side.
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GIBCUS HAS “ALREADY PENCILLED IN THE DATE” OF HIS RETURN AS YZE SPEAKS ON SHATTERING BLOW
Seb Mottram
SEN
17 March 2024
Josh Gibcus has already pinpointed when he wants to return from ACL surgery with his coach, Adem Yze, revealing an insight into the Tigers youngster.
Gibcus went down in heartbreaking circumstances on Thursday night in Richmond’s eventual narrow loss to Carlton and was fearing a diagnosis of a ruptured ACL in the aftermath.
The devastating blow was confirmed on Friday.
The 20-year-old key defender missed 2023 in its entirety with persistent hamstring setbacks but had found full fitness after visiting specialists in Qatar.
He’s now out for the entire 2024 season and Yze – speaking on SEN’s The Run Home - said the club was shattered.
“Waking up this morning, walking into the footy club and seeing Josh Gibcus, it puts everything in perspective,” Yze said on Friday.
“He’s walking out with his mum, just been told he’s going to miss 12 months, it’s shattering for the kid. He’s a terrific player but an amazing character, he’s already pencilled in the date of when he’s going to be back and things like that.
“He’s already setting goals but you feel for him.”
Gibcus' ACL is the third for the code less than two weeks into the new season, with Brisbane's Keidean Coleman and Carlton star Sam Docherty also going down.
Recovery from ACL surgeries typically takes between nine and 12 months but can be longer. Blues defender Zac Williams ruptured his in February last year and returned in time for Round 1.
Gibcus played 17 games in his debut season, back in 2022, after being picked up with pick 9 in the year prior’s National Draft.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/03/16/gibcus-has-already-pencilled-in-the-date-of-his-return-as-yze-speaks-on/
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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1773257615805395130
:facepalm
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Can’t catch a break
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FFS
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We can't rely on him ever coming good. May never happen which is a shame.
Same leg as his hamstring issues which is a concern.
Hopefully Brown can play every game this year.
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Hopefully he comes right, best wishes to him
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Sack our surgeons and doctors along with fitness staff useless.
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It seems that every time a player has surgery lately there's a set back.
Maybe we shouldn't be using this guy. :rollin
(https://i.gifer.com/embedded/download/MF2A.gif)
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Sack our surgeons and doctors along with fitness staff useless.
We don't have surgeons
There are a few surgeons used by all clubs
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Gibbo's 21st today.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKR2LEFaQAAwuOC?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1775674093150581244
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Gibbo's 21st today.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKR2LEFaQAAwuOC?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1775674093150581244
(https://i.imgur.com/yLjzU3Q.gif)
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Hope Josh comes right, sliding doors moment Van Rooyen was the next pick after Gibcus, 🫣😰
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Hope Josh comes right, sliding doors moment Van Rooyen was the next pick after Gibcus, 🫣😰
brown im pretty sure.
i think brown now has a better chance at making it than Gibcus unfortunately
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Gibbo's 21st today.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKR2LEFaQAAwuOC?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1775674093150581244
(https://i.imgur.com/yLjzU3Q.gif)
That’s the best thing I’ve seen posted this year. :lol