Richmond VFL and development coach Craig McRae provides an exclusive summary of the AFL and VFL-listed players who featured in last Saturday's match against Footscray.
AFL-listed
Adam Marcon
35 disposals, one goal, seven marks, four tackles, three clearances
Continued his outstanding form at VFL level. He had 35 disposals — including 15 in the first quarter from the wing. All his stats are really positive, he’s winning the ball on the inside and the outside, and impacting on the scoreboard. He’s playing way above the level at the moment.
Kane Lambert
32 disposals, 10 clearances, one goal, four tackles
Returned from AFL duties for his first VFL game for the year. He had 32 disposals, 10 clearances, and clearly played above the level as well.
Andrew Moore
24 disposals, nine tackles, six inside-50s, four clearances
A solid game without being outstanding. He’s still finding the ball frequently — 24 disposals and nine tackles are good numbers. He did a lot of hard stuff inside the contest.
Ben Lennon
23 disposals, 14 contested possessions, four tackles, six inside-50s
Was thrown around a little bit playing midfield, back and forward. He ended the game with 23 disposals and also showed good courage in the air with two contested marks a standout.
Nathan Drummond
20 disposals, eight marks, eight handball receives
A bit below the standards he set himself in his first five games back from injury. He still ended up with 20 disposals, but his ball-use off half-back wasn’t at the level it had been. We’re looking for him to bounce back in his next opportunity.
Dan Butler
19 disposals, five tackles, seven inside-50s
Played the best VFL game that I’ve seen him play. His 19 disposals as a small forward, and his intensity and tenacity to fight and win the ball back and tackle, was a real standout. He played above the level.
Ty Vickery
17 disposals, six marks, three tackles
Played his first VFL game for the year after coming back from the AFL. Again, another who started the game extremely well. He ended up with 17 disposals and six marks, and had two scoring opportunities but didn’t take his chances on the day. As the game wore on he didn’t have the impact as he did at the start, but still a solid game from him.
Jake Batchelor
15 disposals, six marks, six tackles
In a common theme for all these players, his first-half was outstanding. He was probably best on the ground through his tackling and attack at the contest. As the game wore on he showed effects that he hadn’t played in a number of weeks and didn’t have the impact that he had in the first half.
Mabior Chol
15 disposals, eight marks, two tackles
Continues to improve. He had moments in the game where his team defence had let us down, but fundamentally, his contest and ball-use was a real standout. He continues to show AFL traits.
Troy Chaplin
14 disposals, six marks, four handball receives
Did a great job on Tom Boyd - I think (Boyd) kicked one goal from a free-kick. “Chappy” continues to be a great ally for “Marbs” (Chol) with his leadership, and helping him with his positioning as a defender. A really solid game from him.
Callum Moore
12 disposals, six marks, three tackles
Solid contributor with highs and lows in the game. He was really strong in the air with six marks. He attacks the ball at the highest point really well. A capable game from him.
Jacob Townsend
11 disposals, eight tackles, two goals
Played forward mainly and ended the game with eight tackles and two goals which is really hard to do and he was really important inside-50 for us. We just need him to impact more when he’s an inside-mid.
Todd Elton
Six disposals, four marks, one goal
Played limited game time back from his foot injury. Attacked the ball well — four of his six possessions were from marks - which shows he’s playing to his strengths.
Ivan Maric
30 hit-outs, six disposals, two tackles, two clearances
Didn’t have the impact with ball in hand, but was critical around the stoppages with 30 hit-outs, allowing us to win that area on the day. Not the impact he would have liked in the air which he has been giving us and failed to take a mark when he had opportunity to. That's where we will be looking for improvement this week.
Ivan Soldo
12 hit-outs, two disposals, two tackles
Had limited game time, but we want more impact from him.
VFL-listed
Sam Darley
26 disposals, eight marks, four clearances
Continues his good form in leading from the front. He had probably his best first quarter for the year, winning the contest and using the ball well, as we expect. Late in the game he went away from all of the things that make him a good player. He was still a really strong contributor.
Jacob Ballard
17 disposals, 12 contested possessions, one goal
Continues his solid form at VFL-level after a heavy clash last week. Started the game extremely well, gathered 17 disposals and kicked a great crumbing goal from his enormous work rate.
Tom Langford
17 disposals, eight marks, 12 uncontested possessions
Played off half-back and provided great rebound, his second quarter was his strongest for the day. We continually need his leadership in tight moments to drive the younger players around him.
Daniel Coffield
14 disposals, five marks, three handball receives
Returned after being left out the week prior. He was back to his defensive best and was really strong at the contest. He was a solid contributor for us and important in playing his role.
Jake Aarts
13 disposals, one tackle, one goal
Played as a small forward, he kicked a goal and had an opportunity to set up another one. He was tough inside, didn’t have the tackles we would have liked, but still played his role.
Tom Silvestro
13 disposals, five marks, two clearances
His game wasn’t as classy or didn’t have the impact of the week prior where he was a clear standout. He still played his role with his hard running and huge GPS numbers. Plays on the wing and plays his role every week.
James Fletcher
Nine disposals, four marks, five tackles
Our 23rd player and another who was down on his recent output. Still a solid contributor, but we need to work on the defensive side of his game, which will make him a better player for us.
Nick Mellington
Eight disposals, four tackles, one clearance
Had a really quiet day and was poor compared to his standards. Only the eight possessions from an inside-mid is not enough.
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