Kane Lambert retires [merged]

[Lozza]

Think we might be expecting too much too soon from this guy. A rookie one minute and most expecting the world from him so soon after being elevated. Give him some time, has the smarts no doubt, the pace of AFL will take a little while but really think he can make a valuable contribution in the future be it this season or next.

[one-eyed]

Richmond rookie Lambert says he wants to repay the faith

Darren Parkin
afl.com.au
July 22, 2015 8:35 PM


FIRST-year Tiger Kane Lambert is relishing his belated chance at AFL level after producing his best game of the season in Sunday’s 16-point win over the Saints.

Lambert collected 19 disposals and kicked an important goal during Richmond’s 10th victory of the season.

The mature-age rookie entered the AFL system later than most draftees and at 23, he says he is making up for lost time.

"(Richmond coach Damien Hardwick) showed a lot of faith in me, playing me in round two,” Lambert told Crocmedia on Wednesday.

"It was unfortunate to get injured (he suffered a severe shoulder during his debut against the Western Bulldogs) but that’s footy.

"But to come back and play one game in the VFL before coming straight back in is something I’m very fortunate for and I’m very grateful, so I’m just determined to repay him for that faith in me."

Lambert was overlooked in several drafts despite excelling at junior level with the Northern Knights and then with VFL teams the Northern Blues and Williamstown.

Despite fearing he may never be drafted, Lambert said he was calm before last year’s event.

"It was probably the most relaxed I’d ever been going into a draft," he said.

"I wasn’t expecting anything and I was really just watching and hoping that a couple of mates might get picked up.

"I ended up going with pick 46 (in the rookie draft) and about 10 minutes after that finished I got a call saying they wanted me on a plane to Townsville at 5.30 that night, so it was quite surreal the way it all happened.

"About 6am the next morning I was doing the hard yards next to Dustin Martin and Jack Riewoldt in Townsville, so it was a pretty crazy 24 hours.”

The Tigers this week have a crucial clash with ladder leaders Fremantle in a game that could propel Richmond into to the top four.

"I’m definitely looking forward to it," Lambert said.

"Fremantle are a quality side and very disciplined so hopefully we can play like we did last time against them.

"It’s going to be Troy Chaplin’s 200th and hopefully it’s a big crowd down at the ‘G on Saturday afternoon."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-22/richmond-rookie-lambert-says-he-wants-to-repay-the-faith

[Penelope]

started to look comfortable with the pace and intensity on the weekend.

[bojangles17]

Yep I was in the fence, last two games , less of the two yard dart handballs and more some run and carry and a lot more kicks , gets into good spots , and has those steel trap hands,,,,,put it down to another fj black book special 

[Stalin]

Looked good from the clouds of the GSS too

Knows where to be

[Jonah Vark]

Gradually improving - actually starting to look like he can play.

[bojangles17]

lol  I meant I was sitting on the fence whether he was any bloody good

[Stalin]

My bad

[Stalin]

20 t / 3 quarters

[Lozza]

One of our best today, will be a good pickup if he can stay fit, will get more of his own ball as he gets used to the pace of the game.

[Swooper]

I think he is a super good player. Tough. First class vision. Beautiful disposal. Pagan was right

[No More]

Much improved today and showing good signs now. Has a place on the list and is close to a 22 player.

[Tigeritis™©®]

I think he is a super good player. Tough. First class vision. Beautiful disposal. Pagan was right

I think your alittle too excited there swoop.

He's ok cause he goes in and likes the hard ball but he's still has to work on his disposal and get used to the pace of AFL

He's doing alright at the moment.

[The Machine]

Played better than alright, played fantastic!

[tony_montana]