Non-Richmond games 2010

[mightytiges]

We've got Lids, Tambo, McGuane, Thursty, Polo still on our list from 2004. Yeah we didn't hit pay dirt for obvious reasons but if we had 5 players on our list capable of playing in our starting 22 from every draft year we wouldn't be in the mess we're in losing every game by 10 goals. We have zip from National drafts 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005. Just 1 from 2000 and 2 from 2003. All these drafts should be making up our current senior core and we have just 3 players from 6 drafts worth of picks. Then add we picked up just 3 kids in 2007 (1 already gone Putt) and 2 in 2008. Absolute disgraceful recruiting and especially list management.



Crows look absolutely stuffed now. 4 key players injured in one game - Dangerfield (nasty neck injury), Hentschel (ACL knee swollen), Bock (hammy), Tippett. Knowing the Adelaide media they won't care and will be gunning for Craig's head after 3 losses to start the season and losing to Melbourne.

Good game between the Dogs and Hawks.

[tiger101]

im tipping geelong even tho they got a few players out and freo are on a roll.
there still a champion team and should be able to still win.

[Tigermonk]

Freo rolled Geelong with some great football 

[mightytiges]

Best game I've seen Pav play by a mile. He finally stood up in a big game against a top side.

It also shows how important Otto is to the Cats in the ruck. Sandilands slaughtered Blake.

Just on Riewoldt (Nick version) - they are now saying he could be out for 16 weeks as it's a 9cm tear in the hammy that needs surgery. As well drilled the Saints are with their gameplan it's hard to see them winning the flag with him. They would need dopey injury-prone Kosi to live up to his junior potential and become number one banana in their forward line now.

[tiger101]

i still think saints will make the finals. come round 20 or so they would be hoping Riewoldt would be recovered and be able to start playing again and they'll have a good chance at the flag again.

[mightytiges]

Not sure what's worse tonight. The Eagles' all white strip  or the Bombers  . NicNat just owns Essendon doesn't he.

If the Bombers get down badly Knighter will come under huge pressure. Their midfield is ordinary and lacks class and it's another game where the opposition have kicked a run of goals without the Bombers kicking one. The only thing going wrong for the Eagles is they are down to just two on the bench. Kerr's the latest to do a high-up on the leg hammy.

[mightytiges]

Brisbane looking a genuine top 4 chance now especially with their 'Gabba form at home so strong. They have some ridiculous stat of kicking 15.16 to 5.5 in the last quarters up there. Just running over the top of every side they've played this year. Fev and Browny in combo are unstoppable at the moment.

The Pies will delude themselves again flogging a undermanned Hawthorn lol. Hawthorn's backline looked like us last night fumbling and turning over the ball under constant pressure.

Does anyone else think this year there will be far far more one-sided games this year? Feels like there's been very few competitive games so far and the H/A season is mostly predictable.

Finals certainties - St K, Geel, Bris, Pies, Syd and Dogs

In the mix for the lower top 8 - Freo (started well but it's Freo), Carl and Port (both mediocre but better than the crap sides), Haw (I think they'll just miss due to their injuries)

No chance - Rich, Melb, North, Adel, Ess, WCE

[the_boy_jake]

Fev and Browny in combo are unstoppable at the moment.

Best CHF-FF since Dermie/Dunstall, or better?

[mightytiges]

Fev and Browny in combo are unstoppable at the moment.

Best CHF-FF since Dermie/Dunstall, or better?

Brown = Dermie
Dunstall > Fev ...... Dunstall was super consistent over many years, awesome mark on the lead at any height especially his slip catches, and a more accurate kick for goal. Why he's 3rd on the all-time goal tally.

Fev/Brown best since combos of Lynch, Bradshaw and Brown himself

[mightytiges]

Melbourne 6 goals up on Brisbane at half-time  . Even we did better than the Lions  .


Is this St Kilda-Port game one of worst games ever?! "Saints footy" is bloody effective but sheesh it bores everyone to death. Low scoring ugly scraps.

As for Schulz - showing again tonight why we got rid of him. Missed a sitter, kicked an up and under that went nowhere except to a Saint (Quartermain just had to quip it was a Richmond kick  ), went up in the contest when he should have stayed down costing Port a goal, and about 3-4 times he couldn't get to the fall of the ball. Rodan doing well though. At least taking on the St Kilda zone and trying to break the lines.

[wayne]

"Saints footy" is bloody effective but sheesh it bores everyone to death. Low scoring ugly scraps.

Not looking too effective at the moment. Port up by a goal.

You're right though MT, it's ugly footy, especially when teams play them at their own game.

I think they play a soccer style, get in front and then just try and hold the lead.

[tiger101]

well looking at the score line of lions and melb doesnt make us look half as bad lol.

[jackstar is back again]

David Rodan =Sensational !

[Chuck17]

David Rodan =Sensational !

Schultz = Spud
Meyer = Spud

[jackstar is back again]

Would agree, Schulz and Meyer aint much good..
Why on earth we got rid of David Rodan is a disgrace.
His speed is unbelievable.
Considering only 2nd game back from knee op.
Deserved the medal last night