Kane Lambert retires [merged]

[TigerMonk]

Has been poor since his injury. Agree that playing him so deep doesn't suit him either. Needs s spell in the VFL.

l wouldn't spell him. l would force him to work harder. His a tad scared l think after his injury

[Diocletian]

Good to see our list managers still have their priorities.

Depth player. One year contract only. Not as if he'll walk or clubs are hovering.

[one-eyed]

Curbing Mitchell 'a privilege', says Tiger

AFL.com.au
9 April 2017

NO-FRILLS Tiger Kane Lambert says it was a "privilege" to get the call to curb Brownlow medallist Sam Mitchell in what became a match-turning stopping role.

The ex-VFL standout, who had to wait until he was 23 for his AFL shot, kept the four-time premiership Hawk and West Coast recruit to 13 disposals after quarter-time.

Mitchell was the chief reason the Eagles led by four points at the first break, compiling a game-high 12 possessions, but managed only seven across the next two terms.

Coach Damien Hardwick acknowledged Lambert's defensive effort after Richmond's 11.10 (76) to 8.17 (65) success.

"It's good the coach has that confidence in me to be able to go to a player and lock him down," Lambert told AFL.com.au.

"Whether that's through the midfield or in that half-back type role on players who are hurting us. If I can lock him down and play a role for the team, I'm more than happy to do that.

"(Mitchell)'s a privilege to play on, really. I learned a lot on him – just in those three quarters – so I'll take plenty out of that game."

Lambert, who had 19 touches against West Coast, was the No.46 selection in the 2015 rookie draft and was elevated onto the senior list ahead of last season.

The 25-year-old is now part of a Tigers team celebrating three victories to begin the season.

"We came here to get the four points and we're rapt to do that, but we'll quickly move onto Brisbane next week," Lambert said.

"There's plenty of energy around the place and it's feeling refreshed and the boys want to come into work on Monday to get going.

"So it's a great place to be and we're looking forward to Brisbane next week."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-09/curbing-mitchell-a-privilege-says-nofrills-tiger

[one-eyed]

Richmond utility Kane Lambert has taken his game to another level throughout the first half of season 2017.

Lambert, a mature-age, rookie-list recruit for the Tigers at the end of 2014, is quietly, but extremely efficiently, going about business in his third season of AFL football.

After averaging 15.6 disposals per match in 13 games in his 2015 debut season, and 14.7 disposals in 15 games last year, he has an average of 18.8 disposals in 10 games so far in 2017.

He has excelled as a run-with player, using his pace, running ability, discipline and determination to nullify the effectiveness of key opponents on a consistent basis.

“What I’ve liked about him is his ability to be able to go on to a player, shut them down, but still be able to get the ball himself,” Richmond great Matthew Richardson said on this week’s edition of the Club’s official podcast ‘Talking Tigers’.

“It’s not just a run-with role where he’s not getting the footy . . . he’s still getting his 18-20-odd touches a game.

“So he’s very disciplined, but still has the nous to be able to read the play and get off his man.

“And his versatility is a real asset.

“I think versatility is just about the most important thing you can have as a player, and ‘Dimma’ (coach Damien Hardwick) can use him in a number of different roles.

“He can go into the middle to give you another midfield rotation. And, when he’s playing forward half, he kicks goals.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-06-07/lamberts-solid-form

[Andyy]

Have enjoyed his season. Kicking could be better sometimes but his hardness and effort are great.

[tony_montana]

Im just going to go on record and say i called this one first   

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Im just going to go on record and say i called this one first   

Nice try TM, called it when watching him on the terraces of Burbank Oval.  Lucky Dimma and Blair were beside me 

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Only a moron couldn't see

[Chuck17]

Is just one bad run by RFC to getting back to whipping boy status

[🏅Dooks]

Im just going to go on record and say i called this one first   

Nice try TM, called it when watching him on the terraces of Burbank Oval.  Lucky Dimma and Blair were beside me 

Yep HRT called it.

[Chuck17]

Glad you are there to sort out who called what Dooks

Keep up the good work

[YellowandBlackBlood]

I used to watch him at the Preston City oval playing for the Northern Knights...

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

Have to say I've never been totally convinced of Lambert but this year he's looked at the level. Possibly moved beyond your Miles/Lloyd types.

[Willy]

Seems to have found his niche as a midfield terrier and part time tagger.

[🏅Dooks]

Glad you are there to sort out who called what Dooks

Keep up the good work

Thank you.

A bit of honesty and courtesy goes a long way in these times.