Hardwick's post-match media conference

[one-eyed]

Dimma post-game ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-03-05/jlt-2-hardwick-postmatch-

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The Tigers have a six-day break before they face Collingwood next Saturday in Moe, Victoria. Hardwick wasn't impressed.

"It's incredibly baffling, to be perfectly honest. It just staggers me. We're playing practice matches and we've got six-day breaks," he said.

Shane Edwards will play in that game after he was left out on Sunday, suffering from a virus.

Hardwick was happy to see his side win the contested ball count 136-123, after it ranked 12th in the competition for that stat last year.

"Our game over the previous three years (2013-15) has been built off the back of contested ball," he said.

"We were disappointed in that factor last year and our contested ball and clearance numbers have been a lot more steady in the first two games."

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-05/nankervis-boosts-no1-ruck-bid

[FlashGordon]

We have progressed from wanting to throw in the towel in practice games, to complaining about 6 day breaks 6 months after the schedule came out....He is becoming even more embarrassing

[Rodgerramjet]

I would say, he's become a little more buoyed by the 2 wins, gained a little lost confidence, wants to beat Collingwood, worried about lack of recovery time obviously.

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Pre season -The March of the fool.

[Ruanaidh]

I'm enjoying the endeavour and flair but as Ox stated March form means nought. On the other hand it's better than being Carlton ATM.

[mat073]

I remember the farcical fashion we started last year and it was reflective in a less than inspiring effort against Carlton - and losing from a seemingly unlosable position against Collingwood the following week . Season over.

Early days , blah blah blah - but this year already has a different vibe .

Think we will put Carlton to the sword this year.

[one-eyed]

More from Dimma ...


Hardwick happy with tougher Tigers

Improvements in the key on-field areas of defensive pressure and contested-ball work have been a highlight of Richmond’s JLT Community Series campaign so far.

The Tigers have displayed a keen desire throughout the two games they’ve played to apply plenty of pressure to the opposition, particularly in their forward-50.

As a result, they’ve been able to lock the ball in and have more scoring opportunities, which has been a significant factor in their JLT Community Series victories over Adelaide first-up, and then Port Adelaide in Mt Gambier on Sunday.

Also, importantly, Richmond has won the contested-ball count in both games – 141-128 against the Crows and 136-123 against Port.

“Our defensive intensity has been very good, our tackle pressure, our pressure inside 50 . . . we had 15 tackles again today (v Port Adelaide).  So we’ve been pleased with that aspect,” Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said at his post-match press conference yesterday.

“We’ve still got a bit of work to do – there are some areas we have to clean up – but it’s been a positive step, the first two games . . .

“Our contested-ball numbers were disappointing last year, as were our clearances, so we’re looking to rectify that.

“(Toby) Nankervis certainly helps in that area and (Trent) Cotchin and (Dustin) Martin only played two and a bit quarters today.  But once those guys get up and going . . .

“Then we bring (Dion) Prestia back in the side – he didn’t play this week – and Josh Caddy’s had an influence . . . I thought (Anthony) Miles was terrific as well (against Port).

“So, we’ve got a great deal of depth through there, and it’s probably our strength.

“We’ve just got to make sure we spread that strength around, and use some of those guys up forward at various stages, also.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-06/hardwick-happy-with-tougher-tigers

[Chuck17]

I remember the farcical fashion we started last year and it was reflective in a less than inspiring effort against Carlton - and losing from a seemingly unlosable position against Collingwood the following week . Season over.

How did we lose that game anyway

[🏅Dooks]

I remember the farcical fashion we started last year and it was reflective in a less than inspiring effort against Carlton - and losing from a seemingly unlosable position against Collingwood the following week . Season over.

How did we lose that game anyway

Hampson

[Chuck17]

I remember the farcical fashion we started last year and it was reflective in a less than inspiring effort against Carlton - and losing from a seemingly unlosable position against Collingwood the following week . Season over.

How did we lose that game anyway

Hampson

That's right and derailed our whole season

[FlashGordon]

I remember the farcical fashion we started last year and it was reflective in a less than inspiring effort against Carlton - and losing from a seemingly unlosable position against Collingwood the following week . Season over.

How did we lose that game anyway

Hampson

No way, Hampson was a revelation last season and was rewarded for his stellar improvement which included an overhead mark and a goal with a 2 year contract extension.  This was backed up with a vote of confidence in him by re-signing Ivvy complete with walking frame,  I wont touch on the lunacy that transpired during the trade period that nearly had Toby Nankervis left stranded at the Swans..that bit of farcical list management is one for the ages 

[Chuck17]

I remember the farcical fashion we started last year and it was reflective in a less than inspiring effort against Carlton - and losing from a seemingly unlosable position against Collingwood the following week . Season over.

How did we lose that game anyway

Hampson

No way, Hampson was a revelation last season and was rewarded for his stellar improvement which included an overhead mark and a goal with a 2 year contract extension.  This was backed up with a vote of confidence in him by re-signing Ivvy complete with walking frame,  I wont touch on the lunacy that transpired during the trade period that nearly had Toby Nankervis left stranded at the Swans..that bit of farcical list management is one for the ages 

I think you are under rating his 1.2 average disposals

[Owl]

I am still waiting to see that tougher, harder squib Ellis.  prick is terrified of contact.

[FlashGordon]

I remember the farcical fashion we started last year and it was reflective in a less than inspiring effort against Carlton - and losing from a seemingly unlosable position against Collingwood the following week . Season over.

How did we lose that game anyway

Hampson

No way, Hampson was a revelation last season and was rewarded for his stellar improvement which included an overhead mark and a goal with a 2 year contract extension.  This was backed up with a vote of confidence in him by re-signing Ivvy complete with walking frame,  I wont touch on the lunacy that transpired during the trade period that nearly had Toby Nankervis left stranded at the Swans..that bit of farcical list management is one for the ages 

I think you are under rating his 1.2 average disposals

imagine if he upped his average to 6.8 ? if 1.2 got him  a 2 year extension, 6.8 would have got him 5 years at a mill a year 

[FlashGordon]

What is blooddy hilarious is that and it isnt talked about to much, most lilkely more to do with the board hiding from its ineptitude, but harking back pre 2016, we get the 2 year extension given to Hardwick, to avert any media speculation and all that crap they put up as their reasons for the extension, because it would allow him to focus on the real deal stuff, onfield. And now with that masterstroke back then, Hardwick goes into 2017 as the coach that will be most under the pump because of the 2 year extension...great work Benny, you really have got your finger on the pulse man lmaooo....I hope Benny has told Balmey to make sure Hardwick doesnt run players into the ground in his desperate attempts to save his career as a few before him have done.