Derek Eggmolesse-Smith delisted [update]

[Chuck17]

Has peaked

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Hardwick praised the debut performance of Next Generation Academy product Derek Eggmolesse-Smith, who finished with 19 disposals.

"We were really impressed with what he did today. He's a good ball user, wins his own ball really well and sees the game really well," he said.

"He's got a little way to go, had a couple of errors, but we're really pleased with what he put out there today and he'll certainly grow from that."

Source: AFL website

[WilliamPowell]

Very impressive 

[Owl]

What I liked was he was calm, and clean and has a bit of a grimes style lope about him lol

[Andyy]

Lots of poise, good by foot and certainly put up a contest. I like what I see!

[Hard Roar Tiger]

What I liked was he was calm, and clean and has a bit of a grimes style lope about him lol

Didn’t crack under pressure, scrambled opposition forwards and worked well with his teammates - egg sandwiched between short and Bachar won’t smell too bad!

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Richmond development and VFL backline coach Ryan Ferguson provides an insight into the progress of Derek Eggmolesse-Smith following his impressive AFL debut.

His skilful AFL debut

“His poise with the football and bringing others into the game with those sharp hands…He’s clever with the ball…once he has his hands on it, he can really do some things. He’s got that step and he’s got that vision. One of his points of difference to others is that he’s got a strong defensive mindset but he can also win the ball and be creative with the ball, so he’s got those two elements of the game that we value.”

Full article: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-07-09/coaches-corner-derek-eggmolessesmith

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Eggy is 22 today  .

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Creative half-back Derek Eggmolesse-Smith returns for his third senior outing, his most recent appearance being Round 17, 2019.

Speaking to Richmond Media last weekend, VFL and development coach Xavier Clarke spoke highly of Eggmolesse-Smith's impact in the reserves.

"He plays the system really well and he got a lot of the ball. The beauty of Derek is he can make things happen when he gets the ball. He's a very good attacking half-back for us," he said.

Source: RFC website

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Eggy won the TV on ch7 for best on ground. He had 23 disposals essentially playing Houli's role.

Dimma post-game said Eggy still has got a long way to go but is showing signs.

[Francois Jackson]

Very smooth. I like him

[Rampsation]

Developing really well. Might be automatic replacement for houli when bachar retires.

[Tiger Khosh]

His kicking is immense

[Andyy]

Awesome game. Gone past Short based on that effort

[The Machine]

Lethal lefty and has some pace about him. Has been playing this way for some 18 months at VFL level so not overly surprised