Coburg vs Box Hill - Saturday, August 1

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Richardson's return in doubt
Brent Diamond | August 2, 2009

MATTHEW Richardson’s career hangs in the balance after the Tigers’ star forward re-injured his hamstring and lower buttock in Coburg’s five-point loss to Box Hill at ABD Group Stadium yesterday.

And the injuries kept coming at Geelong with David Johnson sustaining a groin injury and Nathan Djerrkura suffering a quad injury, while Brad Ottens is understood to have pulled up sore after playing just 50 minutes and is a "week-by-week proposition" according to Cats’ VFL coach Dale Amos.

But Richardson, the oldest player in the AFL at 34, was taken off the field within the first 10 minutes of the opening term in his comeback match following an 11-game stint on the sidelines from a hamstring injury sustained in round six against Sydney at the SCG.

Scans tomorrow will confirm whether Richardson will play again this season, but Richmond officials last night feared his 2009 campaign could be over.

Richmond assistant and Coburg coach Craig McRae said it was disappointing for Richardson.

"(His attitude was) absolutely fantastic," McRae said. "He embraced the young group. He was really excited about playing today."

Richardson had just two disposals but appeared to be lively early before feeling the pinch and taking himself off the ground.

It was better news for Tigers ruckman Troy Simmonds, who got through the game unscathed, and booted three goals.

But he was beaten in the ruck by Hawthorn’s Robert Campbell, who had 33 hit-outs and 13 disposals, while Max Bailey had 22 hit-outs.

"He (Simmonds) was better forward than what he was in the ruck," McRae said.

"I think he took some time to get into the game."

Joel Bowden (33 disposals), Shane Tuck (26) and Mark Coughlan (24) were the best for the Tigers.

"Tuck’s numbers weren’t as high as last week but I think he was pretty important," McRae said.

"Joel (Bowden) was fantastic … he’s done everything that’s been asked of him.

‘‘He’s a true professional in the way he goes about his footy and to the young guys he’s a great leader."

McRae admitted it was a challenge to coach the experienced Richmond-listed players at Coburg.

"I’ve had many different challenges and I think the hardest one has been getting the Richmond guys who haven’t got a long-term future or (are) seeing the light at the end of the tunnel just dimming a little bit, keeping them on track," he said.

"That’s been the major challenge."

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/richardsons-return-in-doubt/2009/08/01/1248977242310.html

Coburg coach Craig McRae was disheartened but realistic about his team.

"I’m worried about things that I can control and two out of the six games that I’ve coached here have been after the siren, so I think we can move on," McRae said.

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/lastkick-goal-sinks-the-tigers/2009/08/01/1248977242322.html

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Some Pics from the Coburg game yesterday.

http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=89435110&editorialproduct=2#

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Round 16 Match Report
By Glenn Robertson
coburgtigers.com.au

COBURG TIGERS v BOX HILL
ABD GROUP STADIUM
SATURDAY 1st AUGUST

The Burgers returned home to ABD Group Stadium on Saturday to take on the Box Hill Hawks. It was a vital game for the Burgers with a win desperately needed to keep within touch of the top eight. The Hawks sat just above Coburg on the ladder and a tight contest was expected. The big hype before the match was around the return of Richmond star Matthew Richardson, however sadly he reinjured his hamstring and left the field during the first term.

Coburg got off to a great start in the first term and finished the quarter sixteen points up. The only disappointing note to the term was the accuracy at goal, with the boys spraying a few shots kicking three goals six behinds. Shane Tuck and Mark Coughlan again lined up for the Burgers and both played solid games collecting over twenty five possessions each.

Coburg Tigers 3.6 (24)   Box Hill 1.2 (8 )

After the great first quarter the boys let the foot off the pedal in the second term. Box Hill got on top in the middle of the ground and the ball rarely entered the Burgers forward fifty. Coburg’s defence stood up well, but couldn’t prevent the Hawks slotting through five goals for the term. Graham Polak was again a solid contributor for the Burgers holding strong marks and using the ball effectively. He has become a key component of this Burger side. The Hawks went into the main change thirteen points up.

Coburg Tigers 4.8 (32)   Box Hill 6.9 (45)

Joel Bowden was back to his best form playing through the middle of the ground. His left foot bullets set up multiple Burger scoring opportunities all day and he finished with a match high thirty eight disposals and two goals in a best on field display. Bowden along with Tim Clarke and Ben Clifton lifted in the third term and helped Coburg to within four points at the final change. The Burgers kicked five goals to three for the term.

Coburg Tigers 9.9 (63)   Box Hill 9.13 (67)

Troy Simmons lifted his work rate in the final term and slotted through two majors to put the Burgers in a winning position. All was looking good for the Burgers ahead by a point with only a minute remaining. However then the inevitable happened; with Sam Iles from the Hawks marking 45 meters out. He slotted the goal causing heartbreak for the Burgers players and their supporters. The loss now makes it very difficult for the boys to make the finals, with each match remaining needing to be won. It starts on Saturday as the Burgers take on the winless Bombers at ABD Group stadium starting at 2pm.

Coburg Tigers  3.6  4.8   9.9    14.11 (95)
Box Hill Hawks  1.2  6.9  9.13   14.16 (100)

Goal Kickers: T. Simmonds 3, B. Clifton 3, J. Bowden 2, N. Liddle 2, A. Gilligan, G. Polak, D. Rayson, A. Horne

Best Players: J. Bowden, T. Clarke, M. Coughlan, B. Clifton, G. Polak, S. Tuck


RESERVES

The Coburg reserves had their work cut out for them this week up against top placed Box Hill. After an even first term the Hawks shot out to a six goal lead at half time and the Burgers never got back in the game, and only managed two majors after quarter time. Lachlan McQuilken and Tom Groves played their best games for the year, while captain Rhett Jordan was again dominant. The boys still hold onto third spot on the ladder.

Coburg Tigers   3.3  3.3  4.4    5.4 (34)
Box Hill             2.1  9.3  9.7  13.12 (90)

Goal Kickers: J. Bassi, J. Hislop, R. Jordon, J. Oakley-Nicholls, N. Wood

Best Players: L. McQuilken, T. Groves, R. Jordon, J. Hislop, M. Ambrose, J. Kandilakis

http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=1-118-10471-0-0&sID=56260&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=9653367&sectionID=56260

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RESERVES

The Coburg reserves had their work cut out for them this week up against top placed Box Hill. After an even first term the Hawks shot out to a six goal lead at half time and the Burgers never got back in the game, and only managed two majors after quarter time. Lachlan McQuilken and Tom Groves played their best games for the year, while captain Rhett Jordan was again dominant. The boys still hold onto third spot on the ladder.

Coburg Tigers   3.3  3.3  4.4    5.4 (34)
Box Hill             2.1  9.3  9.7  13.12 (90)

Goal Kickers: J. Bassi, J. Hislop, R. Jordon, J. Oakley-Nicholls, N. Wood

Best Players: L. McQuilken, T. Groves, R. Jordon, J. Hislop, M. Ambrose, J. Kandilakis

http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=1-118-10471-0-0&sID=56260&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=9653367&sectionID=56260

Does anybody know if young Rhett has a future?

1965 (in the middle of parent teacher interviews)