Kane Lambert retires [merged]

[one-eyed]

Lambert averaged 12 possessions during the NAB Challenge playing as a defensive forward despite playing most of his career as a midfielder.

 He said the new position was taking some getting used to. "It's a little bit of a new role for me, but I feel like I can make it mine at some stage. I'm still learning the Richmond way and the way we want to play but hopefully there's a spot there for me and I can play my role there."

"In terms of the running capacity in that role I think I can handle that, it's just sort of learning the patterns and understanding our forward structures, being in the right places at the right time."

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/richmond-recruit-kane-lambert-eyes-round-one-debut-after-being-elevated-from-rookie-list-20150323-1m5wbv.html

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He speaks with such youthful enthusiasm and confidence.

Hardwick will see that this stops.

[WA Tiger]

He speaks with such youthful enthusiasm and confidence.

Hardwick will see that this stops.

Hardwick already has, didn't you get that bro;

" Lambert averaged 12 possessions during the NAB Challenge playing as a defensive forward despite playing most of his career as a midfielder"

So there you go...

[Yeahright]

So you think his ready to be put straight into the midfield WAT?

[pmac21]

This guy should be playing the Morris role as he can actually hurt the opposition on the scoreboard.
Send Morris down back or as sub.

[camboon]

I suspect he will play the Morris ( King) role and will give Titch a rest in the middle from time to time, A natural forward who will punish if not checked closely. Has a burning desire to make it at the top level and seems to have all the attributes.
Great bloke who deserves his opportunity and all going well will be a good player for the Tiges - Good Luck Kane

[Willy]

He was quiet on the weekend but I still think he'l be handy. Proof will be in the puddin' I guess.

[Owl]

Go Klambo Klown

[WA Tiger]

So you think his ready to be put straight into the midfield WAT?

So you think his ready to be put straight into the AFL YR? Why the hell not, he has been playing against AFL players for years in that position!!

[Loui Tufga]

So you think his ready to be put straight into the midfield WAT?

So you think his ready to be put straight into the AFL YR? Why the hell not, he has been playing against AFL players for years in that position!!

Yeah training two nights a week.
I agree, playing him forward with bursts through the mid field is where he need to be.
I very much doubt he has the tank yet for a full time midfield roll.

[JP Tiger]

I'd hate to play my debut game in front of 70k+ at the G if it was my job to shut down Chris Yarran on live national tv!  Seems like too much for a first gamer.  I don't think Lambert has the leg-speed for that job anyway.
 
I'd give Titch first shot at Yarran to match him for speed & agility, even if it takes away an attacking option.  Malthouse would love to see us put a defensive plodder on Yarran, that would just be the signal for Yarran to run & carry all night!
I can see Lambert playing as a small forward & second line midfielder, but I can't see him matching it with Yarran in a foot race. 

[Willy]

Morris is the ideal match up for Yarran. Quick, hard and plays close. Best defensive small we have. No brainer for me.

[No More]

Hunt should play on yarran

[Diocletian]

Hunt should play on yarran

Master Coach says....



No, that's just what they'll be expecting us to do....

[Yeahright]

So you think his ready to be put straight into the midfield WAT?

So you think his ready to be put straight into the AFL YR? Why the hell not, he has been playing against AFL players for years in that position!!

Never against the good ones. Needs time to get adjusted even if it is only one game.