VFL Round 10: Richmond vs Footscray @ Punt Rd, Sat. June 20 [LIVE on Ch 7]

[one-eyed]

Richmond’s VFL coach Tim Clarke's summary of the Tigers’ AFL-listed players:

Kane Lambert
28 disposals, eight clearances, seven inside 50s, one goal

Produced a terrific three-quarter performance.  Came on after quarter-time due to management of an injury that had sidelined him for a couple of months.  Had nearly 30 disposals, including seven inside 50s and four shots for goal.  He gave us something our team has lacked for a little while – run and carry around the stoppages and plenty of energy.

Matt McDonough
28 disposals, five clearances, three goals

Had his best game for several weeks.  Won a lot of ball and also impacted the scoreboard.  If he can play like this on a consistent basis, he’s going to be pushing hard for senior selection.  It’s the standard that he needs to be at.

Matt Thomas
24 disposals, five clearances, nine tackles

Was very good after a quiet first quarter.  Really got going and gave us plenty of grunt inside. Led the way for us with his strong tackling.  We need his intensity around the ball for us to be a competitive side.

Matt Dea
21 disposals, nine marks

Keeps on ticking all the boxes playing in defence.  Just gets the job done.  Several of the nine marks he took were important interceptions from opposition kicks.  Continues to help set us up offensively, which has been a key focus of his. Is pressing strongly for senior selection.

Nathan Gordon
21 disposals, five clearances, one goal

Played a different role through the wings and up forward.  Has been a consistent performer over the past three weeks and we know that if the senior team needs his services, he’s ready to go.

Ben Lennon
20 disposals, two goals

Also had a different role, playing across the wings, with some patches at half- forward.  Was quite consistent throughout, but we’d still like him to get more of the ball because every time he gets his hands on the footy, something positive happens for the team.  Kicking two goals from the wing was a good return from him.

Sam Lloyd
19 disposals, 10 marks, two goals

Again was a dominant forward for us.  Plays small, plays tall, and wins critical contests. It’s something that is highlighted when you look at the marking ‘stats’, which indicate he took four contested marks.

Chris Newman
19 disposals, five marks

Was a good performer for us across half-back in his second game back from injury. Used the ball well and helped our backline set up.  His experience and composure has been really valuable for our young, inexperienced team.

Matt Arnot
15 disposals, four tackles

Had a different role across half-back and seemed to relish the change.  Helped to set us up offensively, but also did a good job in nullifying the small Footscray forwards.

Liam McBean
13 disposals, 16 hit outs, one goal

Started in his customary forward role and then provided us with something when he went into the ruck in the second half.  Was quite competitive against the strong Footscray rucking combination of Campbell and Cordy.  Also hit the scoreboard a couple of times, so it seems like it’s a good role for him.

Reece McKenzie
Eight disposals

Played one of his best games of the season.  Took only one mark, but had 10-15 contests where he brought the ball to ground. That’s the expectation we have of our forwards . . . if they can’t mark the ball, then they’re to at least provide us with a contest.  Really pleased with how he’s been performing and his development as a key forward.

Jayden Short
Eight disposals

Was well below the standard we’ve come to expect from him, in what was a really tough game for small forwards, with none of our boys able to have an impact.  We need him to bring more tackling pressure and greater intensity around the contest.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-06-23/the-vfl-report-round-10

[wayne]

Chris Newman
His experience and composure has been really valuable for our young, inexperienced team.

This sounds like a farewell to Chris from the VFL coach.... 

I'd prefer it to say:

His experience and composure has and will continue to be really valuable for our young, inexperienced team.

[Penelope]

yeah, well 19 disposals and 5 marks (playing loose in defence??) beats 28 disposal 5 clearances and three goals hands down, doesnt it?

[YellowandBlackBlood]

yeah, well 19 disposals and 5 marks (playing loose in defence??) beats 28 disposal 5 clearances and three goals hands down, doesnt it?

Easily for Dimma!

[WilliamPowell]

yeah, well 19 disposals and 5 marks (playing loose in defence??) beats 28 disposal 5 clearances and three goals hands down, doesnt it?

Certainly does especially when you are 2 points down and with your last 2 kicks you decide to chip it sideways rather than going down the line. That's the sort of leadership we need

[YellowandBlackBlood]

yeah, well 19 disposals and 5 marks (playing loose in defence??) beats 28 disposal 5 clearances and three goals hands down, doesnt it?

Certainly does especially when are 2 points down and with your last 2 kicks you decide to chip it sideways rather than going down the line. That's the sort of leadership we need

Yessssss!!!!  This is the Richmond way!!!!

[wayne]

yeah, well 19 disposals and 5 marks (playing loose in defence??) beats 28 disposal 5 clearances and three goals hands down, doesnt it?

Certainly does especially when are 2 points down and with your last 2 kicks you decide to chip it sideways rather than going down the line. That's the sort of leadership we need

Yessssss!!!!  This is the Richmond way!!!!

I didn't know this, poise personified, Newmo, woah  look out swans if you're 2 points up with seconds left and the ball is in Newys mitts.