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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #255 on: March 26, 2012, 09:54:04 PM »
They have usually sent an email by now and I haven't seen one yet! So NFI and wont be happy if not.

Havnt seen an email yet either which leads me to believe they'll have nothing for rd 1.
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Tigers, Blues to make a statement (Age)
« Reply #256 on: March 27, 2012, 04:01:31 AM »
Tigers, Blues to make a statement
Jon Pierik
The Age/ Ballarat Courier
27 Mar, 2012


FOR Carlton and Richmond, their now traditional season-opener on Thursday night is a chance to make a statement of intent for the season, culminating in what each hopes will be an extended campaign come September.

This statement is collective and individual as there will be players from each side keen to show they belong at the elite level - whether for the first time or after being recycled - and deserve greater opportunities.

Tough defender Steven Morris and former Adelaide ruckman Ivan Maric appear to be two for the Tigers. For the Blues, recalled defenders Paul Bower and Jordan Russell will be given this opportunity as three frontline defenders - Michael Jamison, Jeremy Laidler and Nick Duigan - are still not fit.

Russell, off contract this year, was squeezed out of the line-up last season through injury, poor form and a drop in confidence.

Bower played just three senior games and struggled for momentum because of foot, quad and calf injuries and the emergence of Chris Yarran and Duigan across half-back.

He sought a trade in October but a deal could not be done. He would remain a Blue - only because Setanta O'hAilpin was cut - and be handed a modest contract.

''[Thursday night] is going to give some players the opportunity to rekindle their career with Russell down back and Bower as well, from last year to this year,'' Blues coach Brett Ratten said yesterday.

''We have spoken about that even at the start of pre-season. That was one year, now it's another season, so they can really change perception or I suppose the landscape around them in regards to how they are perceived and how they perform in 2012.''

Bower told The Sunday Age in January he had tinkered with his running technique under the tutelage of new fitness and conditioning coach Joel Hocking in a bid to avoid more injury.

''He's taken really big steps forward in regards to his versatility in the team,'' Ratten said. ''We trialled him through some different spots in the NAB Cup and been really pleased with his development in certain areas of the ground.''

Maric is seen as key for the Tigers as they were desperate for a frontline ruckman last season.

Tigers captain Chris Newman yesterday said Morris, who is the son of 1973-'74 premiership player, Kevin, had impressed through his work ethic. The small defender, 23, was secured last year after being a Greater Western Sydney pre-listed player.

It's hoped his inclusion will allow Brett Deledio to spend more time on the ball.

''He has done everything right. He is the sort of guy that always is nagging you to work on his 'extras' and definitely deserves an opportunity,'' Newman said.

''He has had some good form over the summer. He will be one of those guys you feel confident running out with because you know what you are going to get.''

Newman said Morris was indicative of where the improvement needed to come from in the team this season if the Tigers were to challenge for the top eight.

''We just need a lot of those mature-age players in the 23 to 26-year-old bracket to step up as well as the younger players,'' he said.

The Tigers will also want to make a statement after dropping their past seven matches against the Blues, including a loss by 103 points when the clubs last met, in round 15 last year.

Newman insisted that result would count for nought, as did Ratten.

Newman said he believed it was time for the Tigers to begin the season positively.

''We haven't won a first round for a few years now,'' he said. ''I would say the pressure is on us to perform.''

http://www.thecourier.com.au/news/national/national/sport/tigers-blues-to-make-a-statement/2501708.aspx?storypage=0

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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #257 on: March 27, 2012, 09:10:44 AM »
To give you an idea of the bandwagon that is forming:

They had a poll on SEN this morning on which club would win a flag next? Richmond or carlton?

58% of callers said tigers... The deluded band wagon has started...

Brace yourself if there's a meltdown...
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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #258 on: March 27, 2012, 09:20:03 AM »
To give you an idea of the bandwagon that is forming:

They had a poll on SEN this morning on which club would win a flag next? Richmond or carlton?

58% of callers said tigers... The deluded band wagon has started...

Brace yourself if there's a meltdown...

Carlton is closer but what happens if they dont get over the line for a flag and Judd retires in 2 or 3 years. How does Carlton replace a Judd?

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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #259 on: March 27, 2012, 09:22:15 AM »
Have you forgotten that Brock McLean is waiting in the wings :banghead

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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #260 on: March 27, 2012, 02:59:37 PM »
A preview without a prediction on the AFL website  :huh

Preview: Richmond v Carlton
By Paul Daffey and Jason Phelan
afl.com.au
Tue 27 Mar, 2012



WHERE AND WHEN: MCG, Thursday, March 29, 7.45pm
LAST TIME: Carlton 28.16 (184) d Richmond 12.9 (81), round 15, 2011, at MCG
TV AND RADIO: Click here for broadcast guide

This is a mouth-watering clash. Carlton is widely tipped to play off in the Grand Final and yet many pick it to lose its opening-round clash to the once hapless Tigers. The key is NAB Cup form. Richmond's scalps included Hawthorn and Geelong while Carlton lost all five games. It remains to be seen whether the Blues can overturn that form when the real stuff begins.

Richmond
1. Dustin Martin's performance in gaining 12 possessions in the first quarter of the Tigers' NAB Cup match against Geelong posed a juicy question. Could the Tigers' midfield actually mix it with the best midfields in the competition? Trent Cotchin and Nathan Foley were in fine form during the NAB Cup, while Brett Deledio kicked four goals in his return from a hamstring injury. Carlton's much-heralded midfield would seem to hold no terrors for the Tiger tyros.

2. Jack Riewoldt last year kicked six goals in a losing team in the opening-round match against Carlton. So what could he do against the Blues' depleted backline on Thursday night? Riewoldt started the pre-season late, having recovered from a series of operations after the 2011 season, but he was jumping out of his skin during the NAB Cup games, especially, it should be noted, when he was moved upfield against Fremantle. Lachie Henderson is likely to be his opponent. He would want to be completely on his game or he'll be munched.

3. Defenders Steven Morris and Brandon Ellis are likely to be Richmond's two AFL debutants, while Addam Maric will play his first game in the yellow and black after turning out for 21 games at Melbourne. Morris and Ellis are a study in contrasts regarding their kicking. Morris needs to add some shine while Ellis's kicking could barely be shinier. The 18-year-old was entrusted with kick-in duties during the NAB Cup. It'll be interesting to see whether he'll receive the same trust in a big match in front of 80,000 fans.

4. Richmond's kicking has long been considered deplorable, but the stats now say otherwise. While the Tigers were ranked 15th in kicking efficiency in 2010, they rose to become the 10th most efficient team by foot in 2011 and the fifth most efficient team last year. Carlton was ranked below Richmond last year. The Blues did, however, have the fewest clanger kicks in 2012 while Richmond was ranked second on that score. If the Tigers show more composure than the Blues with their kicking skills, they can win.

Carlton
1. How will the Blues' makeshift defence hold up? With Michael Jamison, Nick Duigan and Jeremy Laidler looking on from the stands, Brett Ratten has called on the likes of Paul Bower and Jordan Russell to step in and play a role.

2. Chris Judd and his blue-chip midfield corps will need to ease the pressure on the back six. The skipper had an interrupted pre-season thanks to pre-Christmas shoulder surgery and looked rusty when he did take the field. He'll need to be right back at his peak here.

3. Carlton has won its last seven matches against Richmond. The Blues can rightfully feel like they've had a mental edge over the Tigers over that period, but solid pre-season form and the recent signings of Damien Hardwick and Brett Deledio has them up and about at Punt Road.

4. Mitch Robinson will play his 50th AFL game. The combative midfielder quickly became a fan favourite with his hard-headed approach and he has plenty of skill to boot. He made great strides forward in the second half of last season and looms as a key figure in 2012.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/131531/default.aspx

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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #261 on: March 27, 2012, 06:02:50 PM »
Well lets hope we just thrash the crap out of them, I don't want a close games so the maggots can come in and start applying their annual anti RFC bias.  I couldn't take it...
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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #262 on: March 28, 2012, 12:48:13 AM »
A couple of decent practice matches and we're flavor of the month. (for whatever they have counted for in the past)
Nervous as hell and hope it once again doesn't all turn to poo in front of my eyes, tomorrow night can't come fast enough! Time for action boys  :gotigers

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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #263 on: March 28, 2012, 10:08:52 AM »
Nervous as hell and hope it once again doesn't all turn to poo in front of my eyes, tomorrow night can't come fast enough! Time for action boys  :gotigers

This. Got the day off tomorrow and it will be a hard effort not to hit the cans at breakfast to calm the nerves. I've had enough of losing to this mob, and you can stick the honourable loss up your ass too. I can't handle the smirks, it'll be shotgun and machete time. Time for a Tiger ambush of epic proportions and tear these poachers limb from limb.

Anyway, one thing that I did notice during the pre-season that I do think translates to the season proper was our fast or break even starts - something that needed to be rectified from last year that I think the boys have got sorted out. We jumped the Cats and Giants early and were never headed. eff I hope we bring that tomorrow.

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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #264 on: March 28, 2012, 10:13:57 AM »
Nervous as hell and hope it once again doesn't all turn to poo in front of my eyes, tomorrow night can't come fast enough! Time for action boys  :gotigers

This. Got the day off tomorrow and it will be a hard effort not to hit the cans at breakfast to calm the nerves. I've had enough of losing to this mob, and you can stick the honourable loss up your ass too. I can't handle the smirks, it'll be shotgun and machete time. Time for a Tiger ambush of epic proportions and tear these poachers limb from limb.

Anyway, one thing that I did notice during the pre-season that I do think translates to the season proper was our fast or break even starts - something that needed to be rectified from last year that I think the boys have got sorted out. We jumped the Cats and Giants early and were never headed. eff I hope we bring that tomorrow.

Curriculum day?

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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #265 on: March 28, 2012, 10:18:39 AM »
Sorry I'm not Jewish. Please don't even insinuate it. I find it quite offensive.

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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #266 on: March 28, 2012, 10:25:00 AM »
Sorry I'm not Jewish. Please don't even insinuate it. I find it quite offensive.

Not your best there Gerks.

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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #267 on: March 28, 2012, 10:25:47 AM »
Sorry I'm not Jewish. Please don't even insinuate it. I find it quite offensive.
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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #268 on: March 28, 2012, 10:38:52 AM »
Sorry I'm not Jewish. Please don't even insinuate it. I find it quite offensive.

Not your best there Gerks.

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Re: Richmond V Carlton Round 1
« Reply #269 on: March 28, 2012, 10:40:52 AM »
Sorry I'm not Jewish. Please don't even insinuate it. I find it quite offensive.
Gerkins are not binded by race, they grow wherever they can  :rollin

And the more poo you feed em the better :lol