Nick Vlastuin [merged]

[MintOnLamb]

Never underestimate how important this bloke is

Was horribly out of form at the start of the season but has fought back and is back to his best

IIRC he has never been named all Australian??

[Tigeritis™©®]

Getting better and better with each game. What an amazing game 

[Fluffy Tiger]

Getting better and better with each game. What an amazing game

Cotch was good but I think Vlas was bog tonight.

[Tiger Khosh]

Horrible form at the start of the season well and truly in his rear view mirror now. Back to the vlas we know and love.

[TigerLand]

Welcome back Floss been unreal. Has been much better with Broad back and can play his natural role.

[one-eyed]

Floss had 11 intercepts and took 9 marks last night.

23 disposals (18k, 5h, 4c, 16u, 69.6% eff.)
9 marks
2 tackles
466 metres gained
11 intercepts
3 score involvements
1 goal
87% time on ground

[WilliamPowell]

BOG for me

His 3rd qtr was amazing

[one-eyed]

What no one is talking about: Vlastuin has rediscovered his best

Andrew Slevison
SEN
19 June 2023

Premiership defender Nick Vlastuin’s form had dipped around a month ago.

His regular output had dropped off and he had been making a few more errors than we’ve been used to.

In the one-point loss to Essendon in Round 10, Vlastuin showed that his form was starting to turn with 22 touches, 11 marks and five rebound 50s.

Unfortunately he copped a corky in that game which kept him out for two weeks, but since his return he has been superb in back-to-back wins over Fremantle and the Saints.

He was one of Richmond’s best few in the Dockers win where he had 26 disposals, 12 marks and seven rebound 50s.

On Saturday night, he was again in the top few Richmond players with an assured showing of 23 touches, nine marks and six rebound 50s in slippery conditions.

Vlastuin is so vital to the way Richmond plays with his ability to read the ball and intercept at will. His upturn in form is a massive boost for their finals hopes.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/06/19/overreactions-positives-negatives-and-undroppables-for-all-18-afl-teams-in-14/

[one-eyed]

In his last four games, Vlastuin is averaging 22.7 disposals, 10.0 marks, 3.0 tackles, 6.0 rebound-50s, 9.0 intercepts, 3.3 score involvements, 5.6 contested possessions, 3.5 one-percenters and 411.9 metres gained.

Vlastuin is again showcasing the elite marking and intercept ability, kicking skill, composure, courage and toughness that makes him one of the competition’s very best defenders.

Full article: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1371209/vlastuin-in-excellent-nick

[the claw]

No Vlastuin and it would have been well over 100 points. Agree with others struggled early this year to the point where he should have been dropped but has been excellent the last 4 or 5 weeks culminating in a superb effort against Brisbane.Shame a few of his team mates could not take a leaf out of his book.

[Tiger Khosh]

If he wasn’t such a damn good defender and so important intercepting the ball back there, could fill in as a fwd. great contested mark and beautiful kick.

[Andyy]

If he wasn’t such a damn good defender and so important intercepting the ball back there, could fill in as a fwd. great contested mark and beautiful kick.

If Banks come on nicely...late career change?

Otherwise Ross isn't a bad mark + shot tbh

[Tiger Khosh]

If he wasn’t such a damn good defender and so important intercepting the ball back there, could fill in as a fwd. great contested mark and beautiful kick.

If Banks come on nicely...late career change?

Otherwise Ross isn't a bad mark + shot tbh

Think Tom Brown is the vlas clone. Medium-tall defender with a good mark and kick on him.

[one-eyed]

Quirky stat of the day:

Last 10 games when Flossy kicks a goal, dating back to 2016.

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https://twitter.com/_tigertime/status/1677999164045807616

[one-eyed]

'We lost our way in that last quarter' - Vlastuin

WATCH HERE: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1392019/-we-lost-our-way-in-that-last-quarter-vlastuin