Recent Posts

21

Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]

« Last post by one-eyed on January 08, 2026, 10:31:48 PM »

Your club's best 21: Who's in, who's out, who's new

Gemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team ahead of the 2026 season

By Gemma Bastiani
afl.com.au
Jan 8, 2026



Throughout the player movement period, the Tigers targeted some athleticism and speed. One inclusion along those lines is untried Roo Georgia Stubs who seems ready to take up a place at half back. Irishwoman Aoibhin Cleary will be better for her taste of the top level late in 2025, and will make the wing her own, as will Beth Lynch as she graduates from half back. In the moments Lynch played higher in 2025, she was exceptionally creative with her use, setting up plenty of attacking forays. No.1 draft pick Olivia Wolmarans will take her place at centre half forward, as nippy duo Mackenzie Ford and Emelia Yassir work at her feet, as Katie Brennan resumes her post. Caitlin Greiser remains in the side for now, but once ruck Montana McKinnon is back at full strength, there is a high likelihood that it is Greiser who makes way for her return. The evolution of Sierra Grieves, Isabel Bacon's impressive year in the middle, the addition of Dana East from Fremantle, and the likely emergence of Zoe Hargreaves from injury all makes life tough for players like Ally Dallaway, Montana Beruldsen, and Charli Wicksteed to break into the team.

*players in italics are new to the club

B: Libby Graham, Bec Miller

HB: Sarah Hosking, Gabby Seymour, Georgia Stubs

C: Aoibhin Cleary, Ellie McKenzie, Beth Lynch

HF: Katie Brennan, Olivia Wolmarans, Mackenzie Ford

F: Emelia Yassir, Caitlin Greiser

Foll: Poppy Kelly, Monique Conti, Isabel Bacon

I/C: Sierra Grieves, Laura McClelland, Paige Scott, Dana East, Zoe Hargreaves

Depth: Charli Wicksteed, Ana Mulholland, Fina Dethfelsen, Baia Pugh, Maddie Shevlin, Kate Dempsey, Ally Dallaway, Montana Beruldsen, Montana McKinnon

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460641/your-clubs-best-aflw-21-whos-in-whos-out-whos-new

22

Richmond Rant / Re: Ben Miller - 2026 expectations?

« Last post by Hard Roar Tiger on January 08, 2026, 07:21:37 PM »

it is his 9th year.

Would like him to be better again in 1v1. Still gets moved too easily at times. Also think he can improve in the air taking a few more contested marks.

We’ve had this debate and I think it’s striking the right balance between spoiling and going for the mark. IMV,  when going for the mark and being out of position is where he gets exposed

23

General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by one-eyed on January 08, 2026, 05:54:54 PM »

Aussies win the series 4-1  .

England 2nd inns 342. Starc with the last two wickets.

Aussies 2nd inns 5/161. Labuschagne 37, Weatherald 32, Head 29, Green 22*, Carey 16*.

Head the MOM.

Starc won the Compton-Miller medal for player of the series.

24

Richmond Rant / Re: Ben Miller - 2026 expectations?

« Last post by the claw on January 08, 2026, 04:54:04 PM »

it is his 9th year.

Would like him to be better again in 1v1. Still gets moved too easily at times. Also think he can improve in the air taking a few more contested marks.

25

Richmond Rant / Re: Forward line

« Last post by the claw on January 08, 2026, 04:46:04 PM »

Heres a list of the Forwards we have it includes players whose primary role is mid but are proficient forwards. Have named my senior preference first and reserves team second.

KPF  Lynch, Armstrong, Faull.
KPF Lefau, Fawcett, Sims.

General Fwd. Mansell, Algar,
General Fwd. Green, Rioli, Peucker

Mid Fwd. Hotton, Lalor, Cumming, Campbell, Taranto.
Mid Fwd. Clarke, Sonsie, Ross.

I have named 10 players who can play forward in the senior section including the kpf's.

Can reduce that by one if Campbell plays on a wing which im adamant about.

Most named are still juniors. Hence i firmly believe no matter what we think of him as a player, Mansell will play as a general forward. He is  sort of a good fit for the youngsters atm with his aggression at the man and toughness.

Hotton i think will play primarily as a forward with decent mid time a bit like we did with Bolton.
Algar is the most promising forward we have of the rest, he too may in time end up playing primarily as a mid or even hbf.

That leaves three primary  mids Lalor, Cumming and Taranto rotating thru their and the bench with Campbell on a wing.

It only leaves the question are Green Rioli and Ross better options as general forwards or mid/fwd than those named i  dont think they are.
The Talls well i think all will get exposure at some time i just went with our best Lynch and the two kids who showed the most last year.

Rather than looking for ways to play  seniors im looking at ways to play the kids ie Campbell to a wing and Algar into the 23.A move like this actually addresses things that were not great last year although you could argue Campbell to a wing is like  robbing peter to pay paul.
I think Algar and Hotton are highly promising forwards though and it ensures we get games into them while addressing what was a horrible centre line last year that was slow and poorly skilled.

26

General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by Damo on January 08, 2026, 04:01:10 PM »

Webster love is out of control.
He performed rubbish (as did Green) in the West Indies.

Green is 26yo and Webster 32yo

First class cricket
Webster averages 37.48 after 192 innings
Green averages 44.75 after 125 innings

Bowling, they are much of a muchness average wise, BUT Webster can bowl part time off-spin if needed. That still isnt the answer to our spin bowling.

Inglis for what its worth, only averages 35.22 and offers nothing with the ball. How he got a game is beyond me.

As for the Sydney test, Green was looking well and truly in control and his dismissal was inexcusable. He was absolutely cruising.

But to spruik up Webster as someone with some huge value on his wicket, take the blinkers off. The facts are these -
1 - Green batted ahead of Webster
2 - Green was first option seamer ahead of Webster

Lastly. If we are going to pot Green for the slips debacle (and it was atrocious), at least show the ticker to give him his due for what was a superb catch (funnily enough off Webster's bowling).

I'd persist with Green 100%. As it so happens, I would consider playing them both. Although Webster might be better suited of the pair in Bangladesh, playing both in South Africa is a definite option.

As for younger batting options coming through. Im not a fan of Konstas at all. One to keep a real close eye on is Campbell Kellaway.

27

General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by WilliamPowell on January 08, 2026, 07:28:14 AM »

Lucky it's the final test because Green should be dropped for stuffing up that Smith catch just now

Yep what was he thinking?

And on Wevwter... biggest difference between he and Green? Webster pits value on his wicket as good test players do, sadly Green doesn't.

28

Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by WilliamPowell on January 08, 2026, 07:26:57 AM »

Armstrong  5
Faull          9 -
Gray         11 +
Lalor        12
Rioli          2
Taranto     3
Hotton     13

29

Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by Wazza on January 08, 2026, 07:22:17 AM »

Armstrong  5 -
Faull          10
Gray         10
Lalor        12 +
Rioli          2
Taranto     3
Hotton     13

30

Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by mightytiges on January 08, 2026, 07:03:07 AM »

Armstrong  6
Faull          10 +
Gray         10 -
Lalor        11
Rioli          2
Taranto     3
Hotton     13