Anthony Miles set to continue career at another club (Herald-Sun)

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Anthony Miles set to continue career at another club after struggling to break into Richmond’s best 22

JON RALPH,
Herald Sun
19 September 2017  6:30pm

RICHMOND’S VFL Grand Final will almost certainly be Anthony Miles’ last game with the Tigers as rival clubs chase the clearance specialist.

Miles has been largely overlooked in the Tigers’ campaign despite finishing fourth (2015) and sixth (2016) in the past two Jack Dyer Medals.

At just 25 and with elite clearance statistics, he is certain to move on to a club where he can play regular senior games.

He was best afield with 34 disposals in the VFL preliminary final win against Box Hill but has not played AFL since Round 20.

His chances of an AFL recall would rest on a preliminary final injury to a Tigers star rather than continued good form.

Clubs including Essendon, Carlton, West Coast and Brisbane need to build the engine room of their midfields and are likely to be among the contenders for his services.

He has averaged 32 disposals, 15 contested possessions and eight clearances at VFL level this year, all in the elite bracket.

Miles was promoted to play Gold Coast in Round 19 and had 23 disposals, eight clearances and eight tackles, but was dropped a game later.

He has been told his lack of versatility has counted against him in a midfield where many players can push forward or play half-back.

The Tigers have secured most of their big-name stars for future seasons after signing Dustin Martin on a seven-year deal.

They seem certain to re-sign Jacob Townsend after a star cameo late in the season as an accountable forward on a goalkicking hot streak.

The Tigers will also look to extend Shai Bolton’s contract past 2018 with manager Ralph Carr after a first year of growth.

He has played only six AFL games after being recruited with pick 29 in last year’s draft, but showed flashes of brilliance.

He is likely to play in the VFL Grand Final rather than AFL preliminary final but is pushing hard to replace one of the club’s fleet of small forwards.

Ivan Maric has retired and Ben Lennon seems destined for the trade table again after failing to win a regular place in the AFL.

Shaun Hampson and Sam Lloyd are contracted for 2018, with the ex-Carlton ruckman back in solid VFL form after recovering from a serious back injury.

Lloyd has banged down the selection door with solid VFL performances but the last of his eight AFL games this year was in Round 16.

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[Dougeytherichmondfan]

Shame we won't get anything for him. He's worth at least a third rounder. Almost better off to offer him a 1 year contract (not that he'd sign if he gets stronger offers elsewhere).

[torch]

that's disappointing!

why wouldn't he stay? what's to say he couldn't get back into the team?

[the claw]

that's disappointing!

why wouldn't he stay? what's to say he couldn't get back into the team?

so much bunkum going around about  flexability  or versatility.
And outside of Martin and possibly Caddy what mids do we have that can play consistently well fwd or back.Cotchin is not a goal kicker Townsend is not a mid. Prestia fmd has one role he does well.Grigg omg we hang onto that softie and let miles go.Ahh whats the point the debate has raged all yr and moaning about it wont change a thing.

All ive got left is Every club has pure inside mids but when it comes to miles that is ignored. Cant play him hes not versatile enough lol.

[Assange Tiger 😎]

Shut the stuff up claw

[Stripes]

Were spoiled having such a strong inside midfielder waiting in the wings this year. He is too good to be a VFL player. Does irk me that we'll have to effectively give him away for free. Is worth a draft pick (I agree with you Dougey - 3rd rounder) but out of our hands. Graham has left past him due to his excellent defensive skills and running. The recruitment of a certain Father&Son should help ease the pain somewhat but I'll be sad to see him go

[the claw]

Were spoiled having such a strong inside midfielder waiting in the wings this year. He is too good to be a VFL player. Does irk me that we'll have to effectively give him away for free. Is worth a draft pick (I agree with you Dougey - 3rd rounder) but out of our hands. Graham has left past him due to his excellent defensive skills and running. The recruitment of a certain Father&Son should help ease the pain somewhat but I'll be sad to see him go

How the eff has Graham gone past Miles jeezus h Geez. Im enthused about Jack Graham as the next bloke but its ga ga land to say hes a better player than Miles maybe in a few yrs time and he may never be as good inside.

[MintOnLamb]

Were spoiled having such a strong inside midfielder waiting in the wings this year. He is too good to be a VFL player. Does irk me that we'll have to effectively give him away for free. Is worth a draft pick (I agree with you Dougey - 3rd rounder) but out of our hands. Graham has left past him due to his excellent defensive skills and running. The recruitment of a certain Father&Son should help ease the pain somewhat but I'll be sad to see him go

How the eff has Graham gone past Miles jeezus h Geez. Im enthused about Jack Graham as the next bloke but its ga ga land to say hes a better player than Miles maybe in a few yrs time and he may never be as good inside.

Pearls of wisdom C, agree 100 pc

[Francois Jackson]

Agree with Claw on this one.

[YellowandBlackBlood]

I disagree.

It's not about player A being better than player B because Miles is a far more accomplished player than Graham at this point in time. It's what they bring to the table that can benefit the side so we can win. It's like a jigsaw puzzle where Miles is the bigger piece but Graham just fits better.

In the first quarter against Geelong he had laid 6 great tackles which together with Cotch set the tone of the game. We won the inside ball anyway so having Miles instead would not have given us anything more in that area but we have lost his tackling pressure.

Graham in the team just gives us better balance IMHO.

[MintOnLamb]

I disagree.

It's not about player A being better than player B because Miles is a far more accomplished player than Graham at this point in time. It's what they bring to the table that can benefit the side so we can win. It's like a jigsaw puzzle where Miles is the bigger piece but Graham just fits better.

In the first quarter against Geelong he had laid 6 great tackles which together with Cotch set the tone of the game. We won the inside ball anyway so having Miles instead would not have given us anything more in that area but we have lost his tackling pressure.

Graham in the team just gives us better balance IMHO.

Miles does lay the odd tackle or 2 as well.
I guess Graham is the future and we do have a wealth of mids.
Anthony just misses because of Prestia, if we lose him it is very unfortunate.
Gee remember how long it took for Dimbo to give him a game? He is probably related to Tucky.
Best of luck to him as he has a great ethic.

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There goes the depth 

[Slipper]

I guess Graham is the future and we do have a wealth of mids.

I know Miles can't get a game, bit I am not sure we do have a wealth of mids.

[🏅Dooks]

I disagree.

It's not about player A being better than player B because Miles is a far more accomplished player than Graham at this point in time. It's what they bring to the table that can benefit the side so we can win. It's like a jigsaw puzzle where Miles is the bigger piece but Graham just fits better.

In the first quarter against Geelong he had laid 6 great tackles which together with Cotch set the tone of the game. We won the inside ball anyway so having Miles instead would not have given us anything more in that area but we have lost his tackling pressure.

Graham in the team just gives us better balance IMHO.

yep im with you on this.

and if Miles goes we should get a reasonably decent pick/player in return. remember we got him for nothing. in this context its a win.

[MintOnLamb]

Where would Miles sit in our best 28 players??