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Quote from: Lozza on March 11, 2016, 06:23:31 PMTownsend is tough but at times he reminds me of Dan Jackson who everyone would remember how he used to give away careless free kicks which at times were bona fide momentum killers. I understand Townsend's role but as others have also mentioned he needs to tone it down a little and carry out his role more intelligently and not just crash and bash continually. As Dermie said during the commentary last night he has to start getting some easier outside ball along with the inside hardball, you just can't physically maintain the battering ram method he is using at the moment.x 2I understand he's hard, tackles well etc., however, i've seen nothing to suggest he's an upgrade on Jackson/ Tuck.It seems he's been plugged into a role as a reactionary measure to the north EF contested ball debacle. Sure he might have helped with that issue somewhat but I don't see how him playing makes us generally any better.
Townsend is tough but at times he reminds me of Dan Jackson who everyone would remember how he used to give away careless free kicks which at times were bona fide momentum killers. I understand Townsend's role but as others have also mentioned he needs to tone it down a little and carry out his role more intelligently and not just crash and bash continually. As Dermie said during the commentary last night he has to start getting some easier outside ball along with the inside hardball, you just can't physically maintain the battering ram method he is using at the moment.
FJ is the only one that makes sense.
Quote from: Heart of Darkness on March 12, 2016, 12:31:21 PMQuote from: Lozza on March 11, 2016, 06:23:31 PMTownsend is tough but at times he reminds me of Dan Jackson who everyone would remember how he used to give away careless free kicks which at times were bona fide momentum killers. I understand Townsend's role but as others have also mentioned he needs to tone it down a little and carry out his role more intelligently and not just crash and bash continually. As Dermie said during the commentary last night he has to start getting some easier outside ball along with the inside hardball, you just can't physically maintain the battering ram method he is using at the moment.x 2I understand he's hard, tackles well etc., however, i've seen nothing to suggest he's an upgrade on Jackson/ Tuck.It seems he's been plugged into a role as a reactionary measure to the north EF contested ball debacle. Sure he might have helped with that issue somewhat but I don't see how him playing makes us generally any better. When did Hackson or even Tuck for that matter ever really protect out midfield? Biggest myth of all about Hackson. Saw our midfiekd bullied off the park many a time while he did nothing....running to fights, jumper wrestling and gut punching direct opponents at stoppages right in front of the umpire does not an enforcer make....
You're the bunch of wenches.
we have to set a tone...a big tone
lured here to see how sheds was going - alas
Richmond small-forward Shane Edwards has been cleared of major damage to his shoulder following his early exit from last night’s NAB Challenge match against Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium.Edwards left the game in the first quarter after hurting his shoulder, but the injury is not as severe as first thought.X-rays last night revealed no fractures, and further scans on Friday morning indicate the 27-year-old suffered severe bruising and some nerve swelling to his left shoulder.“Shane should recover quickly from the bruising, we’ll assess it further early next week, but at this stage we’re confident his preparation for Round 1 won’t be interrupted,” Richmond’s General Manager of Football, Dan Richardson said.http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-03-11/edwards-cleared-of-serious-damage-
From whipping boy to almost irreplaceable. Let's hope some others on the list can replicate this metamorphosis.
