Tigers eye midfielders, forward in draft (Age)

[one-eyed]

Tigers eye midfielders, forward in draft

  Jake Niall
     The Age
    June 28, 2014 - 8:30PM

Richmond has prioritised quality midfielders and a key forward in the draft and is not expected to pursue Melbourne free agent defender James Frawley.

The Tigers expect to make six or seven changes to the list, with a number of players’ futures still to be determined, but the club is staying the course and believes radical change is not necessary despite the team’s disappointing fall this year.

Richmond was seen as a potential destination for Frawley, but the club feels it is well-served for key backs, given Alex Rance’s return, the improvement – prior to injury – of David Astbury, with Dylan Grimes and Jake Batchelor also able to provide support.

But the Tigers are keen to find a stronger key forward to support Jack Riewoldt and feel they need more midfield class. They have made a midfielder or key forward their priority for the   draft, in which they are assured of a top 10 choice and could have one as high as five to seven depending on results.

Richmond is not likely to be aggressive in free agency, partly because few of the players potentially available fit their age profile. Fremantle’s David Mundy, 29 next month, is considered too old for the Tigers, who are more likely to get involved in trades  than chasing expensive free agents.

The club’s measured optimism – and wish to avoid radical change – is based on a view that the core of its  side remains relatively young, with Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin, Riewoldt, Rance, Brandon Ellis, Nick Vlastuin and Reece Conca all in their mid-20s or younger, and Brett Deledio still 27.

The Tigers signed a number of players on one-year contracts, which gives the club flexibility. Veterans Chris Newman and Jake King are among those out of contract, along with  Ben Griffith.

St Kilda and the Brisbane Lions are both keen on drafting a key forward, with Geelong Falcon Patrick McCartin and giant forward/ruck Peter Wright from Calder Cannons viewed, at least at this stage, as the obvious early selections, though recruiters say there are  fewer  standouts this  season. 

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tigers-eye-midfielders-forward-in-draft-20140628-zspop.html#ixzz35wLJXW4r

[🏅Dooks]

if this is genuine from the club its the first sign of admitting to a rebuild

[tdy]

Why no young half back? Our defense is just not that talented. But then again neither is our midfield depth good enough or half forward.

[TigerMonk]

if this is genuine from the club its the first sign of admitting to a rebuild

Not a rebuild. Moving players on & filling places where they should have done better the last few seasons. The forward line has always been a problem when we play top 8 teams they don't have the ability to produce at the level required.  Dont be surprised if there are some shock trades in trade season. Blokes like Griffiths could be moved on as they have had there chance & not produced. Clubs can't wait around for these players like they have done in the past. Some others who can't hit up forwards will go as well.

As for a half back flanker you will see players like McDonough who played well yesterday to fill that spot. l seen more in this player than some of our other players.

RFC does need another VFL coach to take control & knows how to get the best out of those who wanna play the top level.
 

[TigerMonk]

Lloyd is another player who stands out. l don't know much about him, But he could become a very valuable player if the right people show him how.

[Gigantor]

Agreed Monk.Of all the problems with this side the forward line has been a festering issue for a few seasons now

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Every side in the competition has a good group of core players. Ours are good but they have no point of difference from a Geelong, a collingwood, hawthorn, swans. In fact our best players haven't been able to deliver in big games which makes them a weakness not a strength. So, the list probably needs more work than they think unless they can wave a magic leadership wand when we play genuine top 8 teams

[the claw]

Tigers eye midfielders, forward in draft

  Jake Niall
     The Age
    June 28, 2014 - 8:30PM

Richmond has prioritised quality midfielders and a key forward in the draft and is not expected to pursue Melbourne free agent defender James Frawley.

The Tigers expect to make six or seven changes to the list, with a number of players’ futures still to be determined, but the club is staying the course and believes radical change is not necessary despite the team’s disappointing fall this year.

Richmond was seen as a potential destination for Frawley, but the club feels it is well-served for key backs, given Alex Rance’s return, the improvement – prior to injury – of David Astbury, with Dylan Grimes and Jake Batchelor also able to provide support.



Richmond is not likely to be aggressive in free agency, partly because few of the players potentially available fit their age profile. Fremantle’s David Mundy, 29 next month, is considered too old for the Tigers, who are more likely to get involved in trades  than chasing expensive free agents.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tigers-eye-midfielders-forward-in-draft-20140628-zspop.html#ixzz35wLJXW4r

aint delusion grand.so they have batchelor and grimes and astbury who isnt even truly established either to help out rance.  they are screaming out for a big bodied kpd and they are in denial.where is the longer term planning.
batchelor is only 188 cm should be cut grimes is a squib and has about as much size as a stickman., and chaplin is a mistake waiting to happenand aged 29 but we dont need any more kpds laughable.

and dave mundy a proven big bodied inside mid who goes and gets it and uses it well  would be a great fit, who gives a stuff what age he is  he wont cost a draft pick. mundy for 3 yrs or hacks.we will choose the hacks lol.   seems we are doomed to continue to make the same mistakes over and over.  where is the freakin revue of the footy dept.

[TigerMonk]

Every side in the competition has a good group of core players. Ours are good but they have no point of difference from a Geelong, a collingwood, hawthorn, swans. In fact our best players haven't been able to deliver in big games which makes them a weakness not a strength. So, the list probably needs more work than they think unless they can wave a magic leadership wand when we play genuine top 8 teams

We do win important big games against top 8 sides. We beat Dockers, Hawks, Sydney in their prime, in their finalist years. Our problem is we are not consistent &  that's because our players are not consistent every week or we don't field a stable team & have players that are saying they are fit, When in fact they are not & don't share the load when required. A fit 100% player will outrun a 80% Cotchin everyday of the week. If your ruckman is not right then your midfielders don't get their hands on the ball first. This impacts the team all over the ground. Then the key forward is used & this then makes a hole in the forward line & it goes on & on & everyone is under pressure & no-one is getting the required rest & the overrun occurs. This is what happened against Carlton before the finals & then happened again in the final & has carried over to this season. When Vickery & Griffiths needed to stand up & grab the bull by the horns the only thing they grabbed was their own horn & the rest is history. Maric at 100% takes the load of the whole team & its the same in the backline with Rance. We do have the list but it must be fit. So its important that Griffiths & Vickery at their age now need to left to the next level & be consistent & be a threat. The same applies to Rance, Batchelor, Grimes, Chaplin,    its plain simple football knowledge of how the modern game works. Fatigue in the modern game produces clumsy decision making & ugly skills. While our players are out playing with dogs & hair products. You got elite Collingwood players out playing other sports & getting tattoo's 

[Francois Jackson]

Just watch that Bontompelli bloke from buldogs then ask yourself if you would rather a pick 10 by beating up on stkilda and GWS or someone like that or a jaeger o'meara

[Gigantor]

Angus..where has 20 years of top draft picks got us?

[Francois Jackson]

Angus..where has 20 years of top draft picks got us?

I hear ya, though these days clubs don't screw top 5 picks up or not as often as they used to. Until we can start to identify talent post pick 20 we should be aiming for top 5 picks instead of beating up on kids when the season is shot

A top 5 pick these days is more valuable than a top 5 pick in 2004 IMO. We spend a lot more money than we ever have. I think we do more than watch videos when deciding who to select

[Gigantor]

Angus the issue for me anyway is not what number draft pick  we get but rather how we develop those picks.....I hate to say it because its one hell of an overused word these days but its the culture of the place that breeds success.

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Lmao

That's how STUPID they are.
Not going after frawley cos back line is fine but was a KF.

LOL. Frawley can play fwd and smash it.
What a pack of idiots.
NFI

[magic17]

Lmao

That's how STUPID they are.
Not going after frawley cos back line is fine but was a KF.

LOL. Frawley can play fwd and smash it.
What a pack of f ksticks.
NFI

It's you who has NFI... Frawley's no better than Astbury who we only need to pay half as much.