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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #105 on: January 15, 2015, 07:39:04 PM »

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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #106 on: January 15, 2015, 08:10:11 PM »
Has anyone else heard the rumor that he's actually dropped a couple of kgs since arriving at the club?
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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #107 on: January 15, 2015, 08:13:09 PM »
Not possible unless you are a dandelion
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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #108 on: January 15, 2015, 09:00:18 PM »
Not uncommon.

New players have never been involved in full-time training programs before and often have trouble consuming enough calories to balance out initially because being hot, exhausted, full of sports drinks and training till you spew aren't great for the appetite.
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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #109 on: January 16, 2015, 11:02:49 PM »
Interview: Menadue makes Tigerland home...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-01-15/menadue-makes-tigerland-home

* Coming in to Richmond and knowing someone already [Corey Ellis] was really handy.  I felt a bit more comfortable. I think going through the TAC Cup and now to keep going at Richmond is a big bonus for each other. You can all relate to each other and understand what each other is going through. If you’ve got any problems you can speak to the younger blokes and just see how they’re going.  It’s good having other players around you that are your age and have the same interests.

* I was pretty relaxed in the lead-up to the National Draft.  I was trying not to think about it too much. I was just at home playing some Xbox, trying to keep my mind off it. I had some family and friends over.  We were all waiting and when my name got read out they all jumped up. It was pretty emotional – it was a great experience.  From the pre-draft meeting, Richmond seemed pretty interested.  I only spoke to them once. When my name got called out, I was really happy to be going to Richmond.

* It’s obviously different.  It’s not just the morning session but doing gym and pilates and making sure you’re always on time. I haven’t been late a meeting or anything like that, which is good. I think I’m handling it well and I’m really enjoying it.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-01-16/connors-comfort

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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #110 on: January 21, 2015, 02:54:26 PM »
Connor Menudo
Pass the dutchy on the left hand side... pass the dutchy on the left hand side
Man this friggen offseason is driving me MENTAL
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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #111 on: January 29, 2015, 02:15:37 PM »
Miked up at training on the RFC site. :thumbsup

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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #112 on: January 29, 2015, 02:28:31 PM »
Miked up at training on the RFC site. :thumbsup
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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #113 on: January 29, 2015, 02:48:40 PM »
Connor Menudo
Pass the dutchy on the left hand side... pass the dutchy on the left hand side
Man this friggen offseason is driving me MENTAL

I'll say - you just confused Menudo with Musical Youth.
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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #114 on: January 29, 2015, 04:47:47 PM »
Really impressed with Connor so far. He's not afraid to put his body on the line. Whilst he didn't finish with the ball, he contested really well against Rance especially considering the difference in body size and experience. And that tackle on Arnot was a ripper  :thumbsup

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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #115 on: January 29, 2015, 06:00:35 PM »
Miked up at training on the RFC site. :thumbsup
Here's the link:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-01-29/micd-up-connors-calls



Dimma's opinion of Menadue so far:

"Not only is Connor super quick, he also looks a quality player. He's a real student of the game, and we've been really impressed with his work rate."

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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #116 on: January 29, 2015, 07:32:51 PM »
Just remember how long it took for Tuck to develop physically. Magical things can happen after your mid-20's.
your kidding aint ya. tuck was always big and physically developed even whentaken by hawthorn as an 18 yr old  rookie in 2000.
he had his share of injuries and the hawks cut him. he wemt to west adelaide and played in a premiership as a big bodied mid  and we took him at the end of that yr   03 with a pick in the 70s. he was 90 kg when he came to us. i think we took him on andy collins recommendation.

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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #117 on: January 29, 2015, 07:58:55 PM »
Will be the pick of the draft. I was  :praywe used our first pick to get him so was over the moon we got him with the pick we did. Those wishing we selected Laverde will soon forget about him when they watch this jet play :thumbsup Pure footballer

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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #118 on: January 29, 2015, 09:13:15 PM »
me my vision he plays off hb in the bob murphy type role.

when i look at the traits of our players and the back half set up that has been very successful for other clubs then the comparisons would go cand this is just the traits that got players drafted in the first place some have really struggled but if what got em drafted came to the fore then a like for like would go.

lets use the premiers they are what everyone is aiming for.

b/  hodge 186/89  -   lake 195/98   -  gibson 189/95
b/  vlastuin 187/86 - astbury 195/95 - rance 194/96 they are like for like players with similar traits and strengths.gibson and rance third up and provide rebound.hodge and vlastuin arent quick but read it so well.astbury is a worry but if he can play on and stop the big kpfs then he gets a gig.

hb  birchall 193/91 - schoenmakers 195/94 - burgoyne 186/89 they now have frawley and played stratton as a tall.i think schoenmakers the forgotten man.
hb mcintosh 192/ 89 -  ######    #####  -  menadue 187/69. yes i realise mcintosh has done nothing. but its the traits im looking for tall good pace good run can defend.  we imo need another quality kpd to free rance up and quite frankly give good depth. its why i wanted sam durdin in the nd. menadue well not exactly like burgoyne but with size would provide fantastic run break lines defend well and use the ball well. the hawks won a flag with a bloke called clinton young who doesnt have menadues  polish.

lots of ifs but its the sort of set up i think we need to aim for.build from the back and always defend well. good height,good size,  smarts, good  skills.  run, pace  and a hard edge is what is needed in the back half.

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Re: Connor Menadue [merged]
« Reply #119 on: January 29, 2015, 09:54:15 PM »
Agree Claw.
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.