Liam McBean [merged]

[tony_montana]

  good to hear

[the claw]

B:   Bernie Smith (Geelong)   Stephen Silvagni (Carlton)   John Nicholls (Carlton)
HB:   Bruce Doull (Carlton)   Ted Whitten (Footscray) Captain   Kevin Murray (Fitzroy)
C:   Francis Bourke (Richmond)   Ian Stewart (St Kilda, Richmond)   Keith Greig (North Melbourne)
HF:   Alex Jesaulenko (Carlton, St Kilda)   Royce Hart (Richmond)   Dick Reynolds (Essendon)
F:   Leigh Matthews (Hawthorn)   John Coleman (Essendon)   Haydn Bunton, Sr. (Fitzroy)
Foll:   Graham Farmer (Geelong)   Ron Barassi (Melbourne, Carlton)   Bob Skilton (South Melbourne)
Int:   Gary Ablett, Sr. (Hawthorn, Geelong)   Jack Dyer (Richmond)   Greg Williams (Geelong, Sydney, Carlton)

Reckon if we lined up like this on the weekend with all players in their prime Claw would still tell us we need to turn the list over and find upgrades. I don't think he can grasp the fact no team ever looks like this...

and you never ever seem to grasp that im not looking for a team full of A graders. the number of retreads and state league players i advocate we take should tell you this.
while we can do with some more a graders and v/good players the real problem is the over all lack of players with the required minimum skillset smarts and physical attributes to play at the level.
dont you ever wonder why so many of our players are so up and down with form sometimes from week to week and especially from yr to yr.
we can and should be looking to vastly improve on many on the list.

ya know reading these boards you would actually think we have achieved something for yrs on end when the simple fact is we have done nothing.
ffs we have a thread asking who should we play mcguane  edwards or griffiths there is no other option what the hell does that say.

mate you could improve our list just by cutting 5 and giving some state leaguers and blokes not getting a go at other clubs a crack at it.

we play so many battlers it has got me stuffed wondering how the hell we made finals the only thing i can come up with is the footy gods are smiling god help us if the smiles turn to anger,

[Yeahright]

You don't think the club continues to plan to turn over the list and continually improve? It's like you expect them to do it over night. Maybe you should hang off the list management talk until after the final delistings because you're not really giving the club a fair crack

[lamington]

B:   Bernie Smith (Geelong)   Stephen Silvagni (Carlton)   John Nicholls (Carlton)
HB:   Bruce Doull (Carlton)   Ted Whitten (Footscray) Captain   Kevin Murray (Fitzroy)
C:   Francis Bourke (Richmond)   Ian Stewart (St Kilda, Richmond)   Keith Greig (North Melbourne)
HF:   Alex Jesaulenko (Carlton, St Kilda)   Royce Hart (Richmond)   Dick Reynolds (Essendon)
F:   Leigh Matthews (Hawthorn)   John Coleman (Essendon)   Haydn Bunton, Sr. (Fitzroy)
Foll:   Graham Farmer (Geelong)   Ron Barassi (Melbourne, Carlton)   Bob Skilton (South Melbourne)
Int:   Gary Ablett, Sr. (Hawthorn, Geelong)   Jack Dyer (Richmond)   Greg Williams (Geelong, Sydney, Carlton)

Reckon if we lined up like this on the weekend with all players in their prime Claw would still tell us we need to turn the list over and find upgrades. I don't think he can grasp the fact no team ever looks like this...

It's because that team doesn't have Kevin Bartlett.

[WilliamPowell]

Beware McBean
By richmondfc.com.au
9:29am AEST Friday, September 13, 2013

Justin Leppitsch knows a good forward when he sees one . . .

The triple Brisbane premiership player and three-time All-Australian representative, carved an illustrious league career as a centre half-back, consistently beating the best centre half-forwards in the competition over more than a decade.

So, when Leppitsch, now an assistant coach at Richmond, declares young Tiger tall forward Liam McBean a hot prospect, you clearly take notice.

McBean, who was Richmond’s second pick (No. 33 overall) in the 2012 AFL National Draft, kicked 37  goals from 14 games, in an impressive first-up season playing for the Club’s VFL affiliate Coburg.

“We were disappointed we didn’t get to see him (at AFL level),” Leppitsch told SEN.

“Just watching his VFL form, he’s very exciting

Full article:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-09-13/beware-mcbean

[one-eyed]

Beware McBean
By richmondfc.com.au
Friday, September 13, 2013

McBean, who was Richmond’s second pick (No. 33 overall) in the 2012 AFL National Draft, kicked 37  goals from 14 games, in an impressive first-up season playing for the Club’s VFL affiliate Coburg.

“We were disappointed we didn’t get to see him (at AFL level),” Leppitsch told SEN.

“Just watching his VFL form, he’s very exciting.

“Probably his weight (93kg, to go with his 202cm height ), was the only thing that kept him out of the team.

“He’s a little bit light to go as a second ruckman, but he’s certainly a talented forward.

“I think next season, when he gets a little bit more weight on, he’ll be ready (for AFL action).

Read more and the full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-09-13/beware-mcbean

[Smokey]

Your club's next big thing

By staff writers  9:30am AEST Wednesday, October 2, 2013
...................

RICHMOND
Liam McBean
Taken with the club's third selection in last year's draft, the Tigers initially considered McBean to be a long-term prospect who needed time to develop. The tall forward/ruckman who can play like a midfielder arrived at the club light for his 202cm height but showed sufficient signs, kicking 37 goals from 14 VFL games to push himself close to senior selection. With another pre-season under his belt, the Tigers are expecting to see him at AFL level next year after being disappointed he missed out on a debut in his first season. - Jennifer Phelan

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-02/your-clubs-next-big-thing

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Offer him a contract extension now. If he plays seniors and plays well he'll be offered a lot by clubs like Brisbane at the end of the year.

Get it done tiges!

[Judge Roughneck]

Vickery, too.

[WilliamPowell]

Jack and McBean talk
richmondfc.com.au 
October 3, 2013 12:07 PM

Star Richmond spearhead Jack Riewoldt has expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing alongside talented Tiger tall prospect Liam McBean in the team’s forward line next season.

Full article:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-10-03/jack-and-mcbean-talk

[Lozza]

Jack and McBeanstalk 

[Judge Roughneck]

B:   Bernie Smith (Geelong)   Stephen Silvagni (Carlton)   John Nicholls (Carlton)
HB:   Bruce Doull (Carlton)   Ted Whitten (Footscray) Captain   Kevin Murray (Fitzroy)
C:   Francis Bourke (Richmond)   Ian Stewart (St Kilda, Richmond)   Keith Greig (North Melbourne)
HF:   Alex Jesaulenko (Carlton, St Kilda)   Royce Hart (Richmond)   Dick Reynolds (Essendon)
F:   Leigh Matthews (Hawthorn)   John Coleman (Essendon)   Haydn Bunton, Sr. (Fitzroy)
Foll:   Graham Farmer (Geelong)   Ron Barassi (Melbourne, Carlton)   Bob Skilton (South Melbourne)
Int:   Gary Ablett, Sr. (Hawthorn, Geelong)   Jack Dyer (Richmond)   Greg Williams (Geelong, Sydney, Carlton)

Reckon if we lined up like this on the weekend with all players in their prime Claw would still tell us we need to turn the list over and find upgrades. I don't think he can grasp the fact no team ever looks like this...

Doubt i t   

[one-eyed]

Liam McBean ‏@liammcbean twitter:

"The life I'm living #sloth #GTA #dontratetheoutdoors"


http://t.co/id9qKYbaHX

"ankle going alright mate, hopefully be right to start pre season!"

[tiga]

Bugger GTA5. If he's housebound, he should have the 1980 grand final on high rotation and hand passing the footy off the ceiling. Kids these days have too many distractions.

[lamington]

What's the beanstalk weighing in at now? How close is he from being 100kg or whatever the desired weight is for his role?