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General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by one-eyed on December 07, 2025, 08:34:23 PM »

Smith wins the test with a six.

Words between Archer and Smith during the over before.
Smith said "Bowl fast when there's nothing going on, Champion".

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-2025-26-1455609/australia-vs-england-2nd-test-1455612/ball-by-ball-commentary


Aus  2/69 ..... Smith 23* (9 balls), Weatherald 17*, Head 22, Labuschagne 3. 

Aussies win by 8 wickets and lead the series 2-0 

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General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by mightytiges on December 07, 2025, 08:12:33 PM »

Not going to affect the overall result but why stop for the dinner break when it will take just 6 overs or so to finish the match?!

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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond in 2026 will have the 3rd youngest & inexperienced list (AFL site)

« Last post by one-eyed on December 07, 2025, 08:06:46 PM »

All-Australians: 1 (Tom Lynch)

Rising Star winners: 0

Top-10 draft picks: 9 (Sam Lalor, Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper, Sam Cumming, Josh Smillie, Sam Grlj, Nick Vlastuin, Dion Prestia, Josh Gibcus)


No. of top-10 draft picks on list in 2026   

Gold Coast    12
Essendon      10   
GWS Giants    9   
North Melb.    9   
Richmond       9
Carlton          8   
St Kilda         8   
Adelaide        7    
Fremantle      6   
Brisbane        5   
Port Adelaide 5   
W.Bulldogs    5   
Collingwood   4   
Geelong        4   
Hawthorn      4   
Melbourne     4   
Sydney         4   
West Coast    4

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1444582/list-analysis-which-club-has-the-most-all-australians-top-10-picks

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by Wazza on December 07, 2025, 07:41:43 PM »

Alger   8
Balta   6
Clarke  1 -
Lynch  10 +

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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]

« Last post by one-eyed on December 07, 2025, 07:27:22 PM »

Who's the likely number one pick.  Are they an absolute gun?

TOP OPEN POOL PROSPECTS

While this year’s draft pool for some isn’t as deep as last year’s, the top of the class is tantalising.

The consensus among sources spoken to by foxfooty.com.au is that Oakleigh Chargers ball magnet Chloe Bown is the No. 1 open pool prospect. One source said Bown was a “pretty clear standout”.

A consistent, reliable on-baller with an incredible work ethic and ability to kick well on both feet, Bown had a near perfect draft year. She was crowned the best and fairest player of 2025 national championships and selected as All-Australian captain after steering Victoria Metro to back-to-back title wins. Her season was book-ended by a best on ground medal when representing the Australia Under 18 team against the All Stars in April and the Coates Talent League best and fairest award in September after averaging 29 disposals and six tackles per game.

It’s understood multiple clubs are keen to get their hands on Pick 1 to give them first access to a player of Bown’s quality.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/womens-afl/aflw-trade-news-rumours-whispers-2025-trade-and-draft-updates-and-dates-eden-zanker-fremantle-taylor-smith-sydney-swans-chloe-bown-gold-coast-academy-prospects/news-story/d6e2023f22a297c1cf5ebbb5289fee96

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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]

« Last post by one-eyed on December 07, 2025, 07:23:29 PM »

Richmond AFLW List and Recruiting Manager, Trent Mosbey, said the trade was an exciting one for the Club.

“We are thrilled to have first access to who we think is the best player in the upcoming draft pool,” Mosbey said.

“Bringing in the highest-quality talent is always a priority, and we are pleased to also add pick 56 and an additional future selection to strengthen our hand.

“We are excited for next week’s draft, and we are sure the Tiger Army will be as well.”

Richmond last held the number one pick at AFLW level in 2020, selecting powerful midfielder Ellie McKenzie.

Richmond 2025 AFLW Trade Period Current Summary

IN: Pick 1, Georgia Stubs, Pick 56, Future Third-Round Selection (Gold Coast), Future Fourth-Round Selection (North Melbourne)

OUT: Pick 4, Pick 22, Future Fourth-Round Selection

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1939735

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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]

« Last post by one-eyed on December 07, 2025, 07:22:24 PM »

We have pick 1 now

Richmond get: Picks 1, 56 and Gold Coast's future third.

Richmond give up: Picks 4 and 22.

https://x.com/_sjblack/status/1997492105732886911

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General Discussion / Re: Socceroos / Matildas / World Cup / Asian Cup

« Last post by one-eyed on December 07, 2025, 07:18:56 PM »

The venues and dates/times have been released. We're playing our group games in Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco.


https://socceroos.com.au/news/fifa-confirms-commbank-socceroos-kick-times-and-locations-fifa-world-cup-2026tm

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General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by one-eyed on December 07, 2025, 07:12:13 PM »

England all out for 241.

Neser with 5/42.

Aussies need 65 runs to win.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]

« Last post by pmac21 on December 07, 2025, 06:37:54 PM »

Who's the likely number one pick.  Are they an absolute gun?