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Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« on: April 11, 2018, 02:14:30 PM »
Why can't he get a game?


afl.com.au
11 April 2018

RICHMOND

Anthony Miles

The hard-at-it midfielder hasn't had a look in so far this season after just five games last year. He didn't play in the AFL team's finals campaign but was retained on a one-year deal as a depth player. The 26-year-old is highly regarded for his work ethic and dedication, which doesn't change even when he can't get into the team. Wins plenty of the ball, dominates at the clearances and tackles hard, and while he isn't doing anything obviously wrong to keep him out of the side, he simply lacks the flexibility to play a second role as midfield teammates Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin, Kane Lambert, Jack Graham, and this year Reece Conca, can.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-11/why-cant-he-get-a-game
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2018, 04:41:38 PM »
Brains far larger than ours obviously know something, for me he could be rotated with Lambert to give him a shake up?
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2018, 06:22:56 PM »
the same reason why Conca will never be dropped on form
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2018, 01:21:19 PM »
Lambert's endurance will have him ahead of Miles.

If there was a time for Miles to get a game it would've been in the first few rounds with Prestia (and last week Caddy) out.
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2018, 02:28:36 PM »
Honestly thought we'd play Miles in the absence of Prestia. Not as big, but definitely an inside mid, and brings the much-needed hardness I have thought is lacking the first 1-3 rounds...
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2018, 06:46:19 PM »
For the amount of frees he wins, I could easily see Miles being quite handy in the forward line.... :shh
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2018, 09:32:14 PM »
I was suprised he stayed.  I thought a Brisbane or GC or Carlton would have given him games. Even Hawthorn would have but he must like the club.
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2018, 09:37:40 PM »
Either that or as no other club wanted him he saw his best chance at playing AFL was sticking with the Tigers
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2018, 09:45:56 PM »
Quote from: Chuck17 on April 12, 2018, 09:37:40 PM
Either that or as no other club wanted him he saw his best chance at playing AFL was sticking with the Tigers
do you think he deserves a game in the seniors, big boy?
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2018, 10:00:03 PM »
Quote from: Assange Tiger on April 12, 2018, 09:45:56 PM
Quote from: Chuck17 on April 12, 2018, 09:37:40 PM
Either that or as no other club wanted him he saw his best chance at playing AFL was sticking with the Tigers
do you think he deserves a game in the seniors, big boy?

Well yes sir I do, I would have him as a meatballs replacement in front of Conca that’s for sure
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2018, 10:29:17 PM »
Quote from: Chuck17 on April 12, 2018, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: Assange Tiger on April 12, 2018, 09:45:56 PM
Quote from: Chuck17 on April 12, 2018, 09:37:40 PM
Either that or as no other club wanted him he saw his best chance at playing AFL was sticking with the Tigers
do you think he deserves a game in the seniors, big boy?

Well yes sir I do, I would have him as a meatballs replacement in front of Conca that’s for sure
:thumbsup :shh
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2018, 06:20:09 AM »
Quote from: Chuck17 on April 12, 2018, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: Assange Tiger on April 12, 2018, 09:45:56 PM
Quote from: Chuck17 on April 12, 2018, 09:37:40 PM
Either that or as no other club wanted him he saw his best chance at playing AFL was sticking with the Tigers
do you think he deserves a game in the seniors, big boy?

Well yes sir I do, I would have him as a meatballs replacement in front of Conca that’s for sure

agree
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2018, 06:21:20 AM »
Quote from: Diocletian on April 12, 2018, 06:46:19 PM
For the amount of frees he wins, I could easily see Miles being quite handy in the forward line.... :shh

agree. Shown in past can be a goal kicker.
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2018, 07:26:22 PM »
Maybe it’s just  not wet enough yet  :huh3
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Re: Why can't Anthony Miles get a game? (afl site)
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2018, 07:37:23 PM »
Quote from: tdy on April 12, 2018, 09:32:14 PM
I was suprised he stayed.  I thought a Brisbane or GC or Carlton would have given him games. Even Hawthorn would have but he must like the club.

I think he was convinced he'd get a fair go this year. Probably from Balme.
As can be seen so far, he's seen by Hardwick as behind Conca, CEllis, Lloyd, Higgins and Bolton.
Unless Hardwick does a(nother) total change in his thinking there is no way Miles gets a(nother) game with Richmond.
Feel so sorry for the kid. AFL careers are short and he's wasted the last two under Hardwick.
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