3 Tiger debutants to take to the stage (Australian)

[one-eyed]

Richmond's debutants take to the stage

  * Greg Denham
  * The Australian
  * March 19, 2010

RICHMOND is almost certain to introduce three debutants against Carlton next Thursday night at the MCG in the opening game of the season.

The Tigers' list of newcomers will be headed by ready-made teenage midfielder Dustin Martin, Richmond's first selection in last year's national draft and No 3 overall.

 Also in line for their first games are small forwards Ben Nason, 18, who could be one of the bargains of last year's November draft as he was secured with pick No 71, and Relton Roberts, 23, who was a mature-age selection in the rookie draft.

Nason's season appeared in jeopardy when he hurt a knee in the opening round of the NAB Cup against Hawthorn. Richmond medical staff feared an anterior cruciate ligament problem, but scans revealed he sustained bone bruising.

Roberts, who impressed Tigers recruiting manager Francis Jackson when representing the Northern Territory in the QAFL last season, has been elevated from the club's rookie list.

Also new to Richmond against the Blues will be former Port Adelaide defender Mitch Farmer, who was traded by the Power in October in return for Jay Schulz. Farmer played three games for Port Adelaide in his debut season in 2008, but none last year.

Missing for the Tigers will be Nathan Foley, Ben Cousins  ??? and the suspended Jake King.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/richmonds-debutants-take-to-the-stage/story-e6frg7mf-1225842562988

[Stripes]

And if Astbury hadn't of gotten injured he could have easily slipped into the forward pocket also. Great signs already. The more young kids that are pushing for selection the better. 

[one-eyed]

Ch 7 news said the 3 debutants with come from Martin, Farmer, Nason, Taylor and Roberts.

[the claw]

hmm 18 yr old nason  not quite right  hes 20 going on 21. do they ever do any research.

[Infamy]

I see no reason why we can't play Martin, Farmer, Nason & Roberts
Taylor still needs to develop further at Coburg

[torch]

well really, Farmer has played AFL.

but it will be Farmer and Martin.

it is out of Nason and Roberts.

if it was me, i would play all four!

 

[Infamy]

The Richmond website listed him with 0 games so I didn't think he'd debuted, however he played 3 games in his first year at Port
So in that case, 3 debutees would be about right with Martin, Nason & Roberts

[one-eyed]

Here's video of the debutants receiving their guernsey from Richo in the rooms before the game on Thursday

http://bigpondvideo.com/richmondtv/253350

[Hellenic Tiger]

Would like to see Webberley debut this week.

[torch]

Would like to see Webberley debut this week.

or Dea and Astbury or Post

 

[Tigermonk]

l wanna see Gourdis given Moore spot

[WilliamPowell]

Would like to see Webberley debut this week.

or Dea and Astbury or Post

 

Post has already played AFL so he cannot debut 

[Fishfinger]

He could if Jack was still around.

"Bamblett made a great debut last week, and an even better one today." Jack Dyer 1983.