What is the future of the RFC

[Ramps]

Imagine being a kid on draft day and getting your name called out by us...theyd almost cry I reckon.

[wayne]

Imagine being a kid on draft day and getting your name called out by us...theyd almost cry I reckon.

Unless you barrack for them....

It'd be the easiest job around, show a little glimpse of skill, get a big fat contract, then never tackle, gut run or mind an opponent till next contract time.

[WilliamPowell]

Fair point WP. We have drafted well last year and Collins is getting big wraps as a coach.

But do you think Terry and co are good enough to bring them on? I'm not overly impressed with the development of the class of 2004.

I reckon with the exception of Meyer the class of 2004 have all shown enough for me to think they'll be OK.

I think the improvement in Pattison this season has been above expectation and this year because of what he has had to do has probably been incredibly beneficial to his long term development. When I look at Pattison I similarities to Benny Gale who took a few years longer than the likes of Knights, Free & Campbell to develop.

I know people are critical of Tambling but I have seen marked improvement in him this year, defensively he's improved but having said that still needs to improve. What he needs more than anything is consistency. But hey is is still only 20.

McGuane has come on this year - yep needs to get bigger but compared to this time last year - improved.

McCrae has been a huge win for the RFC - excellent at his job and definitely staying (especially now Voss has made a smart decision and opted out of coaching in 2008). He's only been there 10 months - I think we will see the benefits of his work in 2008 more so than 2007

[mightytiges]

Fair point WP. We have drafted well last year and Collins is getting big wraps as a coach.

But do you think Terry and co are good enough to bring them on? I'm not overly impressed with the development of the class of 2004.

I reckon with the exception of Meyer the class of 2004 have all shown enough for me to think they'll be OK.

I think the improvement in Pattison this season has been above expectation and this year because of what he has had to do has probably been incredibly beneficial to his long term development. When I look at Pattison I similarities to Benny Gale who took a few years longer than the likes of Knights, Free & Campbell to develop.

I know people are critical of Tambling but I have seen marked improvement in him this year, defensively he's improved but having said that still needs to improve. What he needs more than anything is consistency. But hey is is still only 20.

McGuane has come on this year - yep needs to get bigger but compared to this time last year - improved.

McCrae has been a huge win for the RFC - excellent at his job and definitely staying (especially now Voss has made a smart decision and opted out of coaching in 2008). He's only been there 10 months - I think we will see the benefits of his work in 2008 more so than 2007

Agree WP. All the more reason to boost $$$ in development as well as recruiting as the Club plans to do.

[one-eyed]

Last week's game against the Pies was the 7th most watched Friday Night match this year.

Friday Night Football TV Ratings

RND            TEAMS                             Channel    Total      Syd      Melb      Bris       Adel      Perth

RND 10: COLLINGWOOD V FREMANTLE Seven 863,000 20,000 433,000 35,000 146,000 228,000
RND 13: ESSENDON V MELBOURNE      Seven 808,000 27,000 499,000 11,000 149,000 122,000
RND 17: W.BULLDOGS V WEST COAST Seven 807,000 21,000 351,000 9,000 130,000 295,000
RND 3: COLLINGWOOD V RICHMOND    Seven 804,000 22,000 485,000 14,000 159,000 125,000
RND 15: ST KILDA V ADELAIDE           Seven 802,000 41,000 409,000 18,000 226,000 108,000
RND 14: ESSENDON V GEELONG          Seven 799,000 16,000 500,000 14,000 145,000 124,000
RND 19: RICHMOND V COLLINGWOOD  Seven 789,000 24,000 477,000 21,000 132,000 134,000
RND 2: BRISBANE LIONS V ST KILDA*  Seven 781,000 37,000 382,000 117,000 142,000 103,000
RND 7: KANGAROOS V ESSENDON        Seven 754,000 34,000 425,000 17,000 143,000 135,000
RND 8: ADELAIDE V RICHMOND            Seven 741,000 35,000 382,000 11,000 201,000 113,000
RND 6: ST. KILDA V CARLTON               Seven 720,000 24,000 421,000 34,000 128,000 113,000
RND 16: GEELONG V W.BULLDOGS         Seven 720,000 31,000 449,000 10,000 122,000 109,000
RND 12: RICHMOND V MELBOURNE       Seven 719,000 36,000 409,000 22,000 135,000 117,000
RND 12: CARLTON V HAWTHORN          Seven 718,000 38,000 443,000 16,000 126,000 96,000
RND 18: W.BULLDOGS V ST KILDA        Seven 712,000 24,000 405,000 9,000 149,000 126,000
RND 1: MELBOURNE V ST KILDA           Seven 709,000 19,000 385,000 14,000 168,000 123,000
RND 9: FREMANTLE V ST. KILDA           Seven 708,000 30,000 317,000 18,000 122,000 220,000
RND 4: RICHMOND V W.BULLDOGS       Seven 692,000 17,000 396,000 12,000 142,000 126,000
RND 5: PORT ADELAIDE V ST. KILDA     Seven 670,000 25,000 327,000 5,000 184,000 129,000

*Easter Thursday game

http://www.mediaspy.org/forum/index.php?s=d0ae491e53e67c52747773f66c98594c&showforum=55

[mightytiges]

The future is looking pretty good  even if it was only a win against Dad's Army  . We've just got to make sure we tank next week   

[Ramps]

Today was great from several points of  view. We have some big game players who are not afraid of the big stage- Brett Deledio is the next captain.

Some worrying signs, some efforts early on were pitiful and soft. Anyway we won, now lets lose next week coz we need the picks.

[bluey_21]

Today was great from several points of  view. We have some big game players who are not afraid of the big stage- Brett Deledio is the next captain.

Some worrying signs, some efforts early on were pitiful and soft. Anyway we won, now lets lose next week coz we need the picks.

nah, lets do a subtle carlton tank 

[Ramps]

by the way im not gonna name the players whose efforts early were very very soft, but plough needs to look at it.

[julzqld]

Towards the end of the game, I think the players could be excused.  The pace seemed pretty quick all night and fatigue would have set in.  Shame James Hird and Sheeds were so inconsiderate to make all the players wait for them in the guard of honour whilst they slowly did a lap of honour, delaying the players of their cool down.

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once we have a key forward who can kick str8 and not choke infront of big crowds we will be ok