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Curtain-raisers headline VFL pre-season campaign
Georgina Cahill,
richmondfc.com.au
January 18, 2017
Richmond’s VFL pre-season campaign will culminate with three practice matches to be played as curtain-raisers to the opening three rounds of the 2017 AFL season.
The VFL Tigers will play Northern Blues on Thursday, March 23, prior to Richmond's season opening AFL clash against Carlton at the MCG.
Craig McRae’s side then returns to Punt Road Oval the following Thursday to battle Collingwood, ahead of the Round 2 AFL match at the 'G.
The side will wrap up its pre-season campaign to align with Tigers third round clash, with a hit-out against Essendon at Punt Road Oval on Saturday, April 8.
In the first of four pre-season hit outs, the VFL Tigers travel to Footscray’s Whitten Oval to take on the reigning premier on Friday, March 10 at 6pm.
Hugh Beasley and Brandon Wood will make their debut in yellow and black, after joining Richmond's VFL side from the Brisbane Lions and Frankston respectively.
Entry is free and food and drink will be available at all matches.
The VFL Tigers will kick off their 2017 campaign against North Ballarat at Punt Road Oval on Sunday, April 16.
Practice 1
Footscray v Richmond
Friday, March 10 at 6pm
Whitten Oval
Practice 2
Richmond v Northern Blues
Thursday, March 23 at 4:30pm
Punt Road Oval
Practice 3
Richmond v Collingwood
Thursday, March 30 at 4:30pm
Punt Road Oval
Practice 4
Richmond v Essendon
Saturday, April 8 at 11am
Punt Road Oval
https://wcms.richmondfc.com.au/sites/Richmond/news/2017-01-18/vfl-tigers-to-be-tested-in-practice-matches
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Bump.
VFL Practice Match 1
Footscray v Richmond
Friday, March 10 at 6pm
@ Whitten Oval
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Is it on TV/streamed?
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Is it on TV/streamed?
Doubt it. More likely just twitter updates but no guarantee there either.
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14 AFL-listed players including Lennon in the VFL squad playing tonight.
Richmond VFL's squad:
7 Ben Lennon
11 Jake Batchelor
20 Ivan Maric
21 Jacob Townsend
23 Kane Lambert
29 Shai Bolton
31 Oleg Markov
32 Corey Ellis
33 Kamdyn McIntosh
35 Nathan Broad
36 Callum Moore
39 Nathan Drummond
42 Ryan Garthwaite
43 Todd Elton
62 Jayden Cass
63 Jack Holden
66 Harry Conway
73 Jack Davis
76 Alex Harnett
77 Tom Jok
79 Billy Coates
80 Antony Forato
81 Danko Bzenic
83 Derek Smith
85 Harrison Tanner
86 Zac McCubbin
88 Max O’Sullivan
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-10/vfl-tigers-take-on-bulldogs-
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Is anyone going who can provide some highlights please?
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Will be going to the Western Oval
Will report in 👍
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Todd Elton takes a big grab early and goals
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Goals to Moore and Lennon
3 goals to one
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Good work to those at the match!
Where is Corey Ellis and Markov playing?
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4.1 to 1.1 at 1/4 time
Short and Markov playing off half.back
Corey Ellis on the wing
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6.3 to 1.1
Ball movement is good
All attacking
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6.3 to 1.1
Ball movement is good
All attacking
Jackstar keep and eye on Stengle
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HT:
Richmond 8.3-51
Footscray 4.1-25
Source: Richmond_VFL twitter.
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Goals: Elton 2, Lennon, Bolton, Townsend, Moore, O'Sullivan, Cass
We lead by 7 goals to 1 at one stage but the Dogs kicked 3 of the last 4 of the half.
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6.3 to 1.1
Ball movement is good
All attacking
Jackstar keep and eye on Stengle
He is playing tomorrow not tonight
No 44 out there
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Best to half time
Lambert .Bolton .C.Ellis
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Jackstar is Ivan Soldo (47) out there also in the ruck? He is another that was named for Moe tomorrow.
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Jackstar is Ivan Soldo (47) out there also in the ruck? He is another that was named for Moe tomorrow.
No Soldo isn't playing
Tiges have kicked 3 very quick goals after half time
11.3 to 4.2
Townsend having a great quarter
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Jackstar is Ivan Soldo (47) out there also in the ruck? He is another that was named for Moe tomorrow.
No Soldo isn't playing
Tiges have kicked 3 very quick goals after half time
11.3 to 4.2
Townsend having a great quarter
Thanks mate. :thumbsup
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15.5 to 4.3
One way traffic here
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15.5 to 4.3
One way traffic here
Good ... confidence!
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Lennon with 5 goals.
Lennon again! This time he nails a set shot from 45 out on a tough angle for his fifth goal!
RICH 18.5.113
FOOT 4.3.27
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Lennon with 5 goals.
Lennon again! This time he nails a set shot from 45 out on a tough angle for his fifth goal!
RICH 18.5.113
FOOT 4.3.27
McRea's style or Richmond's style of play?
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Make that a half a dozen to Lennon.
RICH 20.5.125
FOOT 4.3.27
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Lennon kicks his 7th.
RICH 21.5.131
FOOT 5.4.34
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They played attaching footy
No sideways backwards crap
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92 point thumping :gotigers.
Final Score
Richmond 4.1 8.3 15.5 21.6-132
Footscray 1.1 4.1 4.3 6.4-40
Goals: Lennon 7, Bolton 3, Elton 2, Townsend 2, Moore, Lambert, McIntosh, O'Sullivan, Cass, Conway, ?
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By the way, the Dogs were playing an experienced VFL side against us tonight.
Footscray captain Jordan Russell said he was looking forward to seeing a strong blend of AFL and VFL listed players taking the field against the Tigers in the first VFL hit-out of the season.
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-03-09/experienced-vfl-side-to-take-on-the-tigers
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Tigers VFL coach Craig McRae on today's win: "A lot of guys played above their level, which is exciting for AFL opportunities".
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/840128695612272640
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6.3 to 1.1
Ball movement is good
All attacking
Jackstar keep and eye on Stengle
He is playing tomorrow not tonight
No 44 out there
Jack, how did Ryan Garthwaite go tonight?
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Ryan is no 42
Didn't star
Seems a bit awkward
Only young though
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Tigers VFL coach Craig McRae on today's win: "A lot of guys played above their level, which is exciting for AFL opportunities".
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/840128695612272640
They did the team things
Very good defensively
Very impressed with Bolton
Might be a find
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Tigers VFL coach Craig McRae on today's win: "A lot of guys played above their level, which is exciting for AFL opportunities".
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/status/840128695612272640
Their level or VFL level, could mean two completely different things
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Ryan is no 42
Didn't star
Seems a bit awkward
Only young though
Thanks mate
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I know some would be surprised but I went along with a couple of Doggy mates and I must say something has changed down at Tigerland. This VFL side was nothing like the rabble I saw implode at Williamstown Oval a couple of years ago under Tim Clarke. They went in hard, tackled and harassed all night and combined that with brilliance from Bolton and Lennon. Short and Ellis were like backline and midfield generals with their positioning and strategic kicking whilst McIntosh was a class above wherever he roamed. Another who surprised was lambert who played the role of the in-and-under midfielder and dominated. I don't know who 80 (ruck) and 81 (small forward) were but they stood out as well. Ivvy also had a great game. Back to Bolton and Lennon: Ben needs to relax at the Afl level and play on instinct as he did tonight - he destroyed Williams who is no slouch. Bolton did a couple of things tonight that made the small crowd gasp, including Dog supporters. The muffled question in the crowd was: Who is that guy???. At one point he flew from an impossible position to spoil a tall backman, landed on his feet crumbed his own spoil and 'dished off' for a goal. He will bring bums to the seats. A side note: I watched Daniel Rioli on the sidelines and his bi-play with Stengle, Chol and Graham tells me that he is the glue that will keep this young group together. They also laughed and carried on when Bolton did something mercurial like take the Mark of the game in a forward pocket. Oh, did I mention Bolton's tackling? 4 in the first quarter! He had the doggies backmen rushing everytime he was in their vicinity ala Cyril Rioli....gee it was impressive.
One more thing, the playing group looked much bigger and stronger than the Dogs. Did we change our conditioning coach pre-season?
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I know some would be surprised but I went along with a couple of Doggy mates and I must say something has changed down at Tigerland. This VFL side was nothing like the rabble I saw implode at Williamstown Oval a couple of years ago under Tim Clarke. They went in hard, tackled and harassed all night and combined that with brilliance from Bolton and Lennon. Short and Ellis were like backline and midfield generals with their positioning and strategic kicking whilst McIntosh was a class above wherever he roamed. Another who surprised was lambert who played the role of the in-and-under midfielder and dominated. I don't know who 80 (ruck) and 81 (small forward) were but they stood out as well. Ivvy also had a great game. Back to Bolton and Lennon: Ben needs to relax at the Afl level and play on instinct as he did tonight - he destroyed Williams who is no slouch. Bolton did a couple of things tonight that made the small crowd gasp, including Dog supporters. The muffled question in the crowd was: Who is that guy???. At one point he flew from an impossible position to spoil a tall backman, landed on his feet crumbed his own spoil and 'dished off' for a goal. He will bring bums to the seats. A side note: I watched Daniel Rioli on the sidelines and his bi-play with Stengle, Chol and Graham tells me that he is the glue that will keep this young group together. They also laughed and carried on when Bolton did something mercurial like take the Mark of the game in a forward pocket. Oh, did I mention Bolton's tackling? 4 in the first quarter! He had the doggies backmen rushing everytime he was in their vicinity ala Cyril Rioli....gee it was impressive.
One more thing, the playing group looked much bigger and stronger than the Dogs. Did we change our conditioning coach pre-season?
Nice. Thanks.
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I know some would be surprised but I went along with a couple of Doggy mates and I must say something has changed down at Tigerland. This VFL side was nothing like the rabble I saw implode at Williamstown Oval a couple of years ago under Tim Clarke. They went in hard, tackled and harassed all night and combined that with brilliance from Bolton and Lennon. Short and Ellis were like backline and midfield generals with their positioning and strategic kicking whilst McIntosh was a class above wherever he roamed. Another who surprised was lambert who played the role of the in-and-under midfielder and dominated. I don't know who 80 (ruck) and 81 (small forward) were but they stood out as well. Ivvy also had a great game. Back to Bolton and Lennon: Ben needs to relax at the Afl level and play on instinct as he did tonight - he destroyed Williams who is no slouch. Bolton did a couple of things tonight that made the small crowd gasp, including Dog supporters. The muffled question in the crowd was: Who is that guy???. At one point he flew from an impossible position to spoil a tall backman, landed on his feet crumbed his own spoil and 'dished off' for a goal. He will bring bums to the seats. A side note: I watched Daniel Rioli on the sidelines and his bi-play with Stengle, Chol and Graham tells me that he is the glue that will keep this young group together. They also laughed and carried on when Bolton did something mercurial like take the Mark of the game in a forward pocket. Oh, did I mention Bolton's tackling? 4 in the first quarter! He had the doggies backmen rushing everytime he was in their vicinity ala Cyril Rioli....gee it was impressive.
One more thing, the playing group looked much bigger and stronger than the Dogs. Did we change our conditioning coach pre-season?
Thanks - this result is so good for the groups confidence and for some individuals :clapping
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Thanks for the report lads.
It sounds like it was a good night for the footy club. If our senior side is to improve we need proformances like this to create competition for spots.
Really encouraging signs after a really decent preseason by the club.
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I know some would be surprised but I went along with a couple of Doggy mates and I must say something has changed down at Tigerland. This VFL side was nothing like the rabble I saw implode at Williamstown Oval a couple of years ago under Tim Clarke. They went in hard, tackled and harassed all night and combined that with brilliance from Bolton and Lennon. Short and Ellis were like backline and midfield generals with their positioning and strategic kicking whilst McIntosh was a class above wherever he roamed. Another who surprised was lambert who played the role of the in-and-under midfielder and dominated. I don't know who 80 (ruck) and 81 (small forward) were but they stood out as well. Ivvy also had a great game. Back to Bolton and Lennon: Ben needs to relax at the Afl level and play on instinct as he did tonight - he destroyed Williams who is no slouch. Bolton did a couple of things tonight that made the small crowd gasp, including Dog supporters. The muffled question in the crowd was: Who is that guy???. At one point he flew from an impossible position to spoil a tall backman, landed on his feet crumbed his own spoil and 'dished off' for a goal. He will bring bums to the seats. A side note: I watched Daniel Rioli on the sidelines and his bi-play with Stengle, Chol and Graham tells me that he is the glue that will keep this young group together. They also laughed and carried on when Bolton did something mercurial like take the Mark of the game in a forward pocket. Oh, did I mention Bolton's tackling? 4 in the first quarter! He had the doggies backmen rushing everytime he was in their vicinity ala Cyril Rioli....gee it was impressive.
One more thing, the playing group looked much bigger and stronger than the Dogs. Did we change our conditioning coach pre-season?
Cheers for that. Some good things coming from Bolton it seems.
Was Lennon played differently than he has played at AFL? I've lost all but the tiniest bit of hope for the kid
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Lennon played his usual role
He did attack the ball a lot harder I reckon
Thus he hit the scoreboard
His work rate was very good , but he needs to do they same at AFL level
Think Lambert is in the same boat
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No worries fellas, it was great to be able to legitimately say something positive about the club again. On the coaching: McRae has these blokes playing for him. I specifically looked at the faces in the huddle and saw genuine intensity and concentration on the kids faces. Caracella (who I reckon will be the next senior coach) and Clarke provided line coaching at the breaks and interchanges / bench instructions were seamless and deliberate. Everyone knew their role and there were plentiful instructions from AFL experienced players on the ground. It seemed surreal considering the mess we have become accustomed to over the last 7 years or more. Ok, it was only the ressies but I looked at the system on display and I liked what I saw.
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No worries fellas, it was great to be able to legitimately say something positive about the club again. On the coaching: McRae has these blokes playing for him. I specifically looked at the faces in the huddle and saw genuine intensity and concentration on the kids faces. Caracella (who I reckon will be the next senior coach) and Clarke provided line coaching at the breaks and interchanges / bench instructions seemed seemless and deliberate. Everyone knew their role and there were plentiful instructions from AFL experienced players on the ground. It seemed surreal considering the mess we have become accustomed to over the last 7 years or more. Ok, it was only the ressies but I looked at the system on display and I liked what I saw.
Nothing wrong with being positive mate. 👍
Looking forward to watching the seniors today. Let's hope they don't take the jam out of all our donuts.
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Lennon played his usual role
He did attack the ball a lot harder I reckon
Thus he hit the scoreboard
His work rate was very good , but he needs to do they same at AFL level
Think Lambert is in the same boat
ditto.......I'd just add that with Lennon it's not laziness but confidence that is holding him back imo. He needs a good run in a dynamic forward line to show his wares. Maybe drop Griff and bring in the mosquitos and have Jack at CHF and Lennon as a leading FF ??? Also, Lambert surprised me with his midfield awareness, I haven't seen that before.
For the Cellis watchers take heart I couldn't split him and Short for BOG at half time. The much touted 'vision and awareness in traffic' was on full display.
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No worries fellas, it was great to be able to legitimately say something positive about the club again. On the coaching: McRae has these blokes playing for him. I specifically looked at the faces in the huddle and saw genuine intensity and concentration on the kids faces. Caracella (who I reckon will be the next senior coach) and Clarke provided line coaching at the breaks and interchanges / bench instructions were seamless and deliberate. Everyone knew their role and there were plentiful instructions from AFL experienced players on the ground. It seemed surreal considering the mess we have become accustomed to over the last 7 years or more. Ok, it was only the ressies but I looked at the system on display and I liked what I saw.
Mate, it's great that someone who has been quite critical of the club can also allow himself to see and post the positives.
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Cheers for the reports fellas, lots of positives to take out of it.
Lambert is a genuine in an under mid, he's not a fwd pocket and not a half fwd come midfielder. I've said this a while ago, would have liked to see him given a genuine run as a starting mid in the seniors for a block of games to see what he's got. He struggles for impact at senior level playing out of position, gets dropped to the twos and plays in his position and people then comment 'that's his level'. Needs a fair crack so we know and given that most of our mids can play fwd too, seems crazy that he wasn't played in the centre last season when we put the cue in the rack.
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Cheers Forbes the reports fellas, lots of positives to take out of it.
Lambert is a genuine in an under mid, he's not a fwd pocket and not a half fwd come midfielder. I've said this a while ago, would have liked to see him oven a genuine run as a starting mid in the seniors for a block of games to see what he's got. He struggles for impact at senior level playing out of position, gets dropped to the twos and plays in his position and people then comment 'that's his level'. Needs a fair crack so we know and given that most of our mids can play fed to, seems crazy that he wasn't played in the centre last season when we put the cue in the rack.
Yep. He has always been a mid that can go forward and kick goals. Very different to a permanent small forward.
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Cheers for the reports fellas, lots of positives to take out of it.
Lambert is a genuine in an under mid, he's not a fwd pocket and not a half fwd come midfielder. I've said this a while ago, would have liked to see him given a genuine run as a starting mid in the seniors for a block of games to see what he's got. He struggles for impact at senior level playing out of position, gets dropped to the twos and plays in his position and people then comment 'that's his level'. Needs a fair crack so we know and given that most of our mids can play fwd too, seems crazy that he wasn't played in the centre last season when we put the cue in the rack.
Agree :thumbsup
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Lennon shines for VFL Tigers
Louis Gillett
richmondfc.com.au
March 11, 2017
RICHMOND 21.6.132 defeated FOOTSCRAY 6.4.40
Richmond forward Ben Lennon booted seven goals as the VFL Tigers defeated Footscray by 92 points in their first practice match on Friday night.
Lennon's haul, which included four majors in the fourth quarter, put the exclamation point on a dominant Tigers display against the reigning VFL premiers at Whitten Oval.
Richmond’s VFL and development coach, Craig McRae, said his side made the most of the opportunity to put their hard work in pre-season into action.
"Today was our first opportunity to test the things that we've been doing in pre-season against opposition," McRae said.
"A lot of guys played above their level, which is exciting for AFL opportunities".
The Tigers wasted no time in taking control of the match, nailing the first three majors of the game in the opening ten minutes.
Todd Elton displayed the form that earned him a call-up to the AFL squad in 2016, taking an impressive pack mark and kicking truly from 40 metres out to open the account for the day.
Callum Moore reaped the benefits of a well-worked fast break moments after, before Lennon registered his first goal of the day with a classy snap from a tight angle.
The Tigers’ relentless pressure continued into the second stanza, with Footscray's midfield engine struggling to make effective use of the football and coughing up possession.
Kamdyn McIntosh battled tirelessly, chasing down every loose ball and establishing a commanding presence in midfield.
Richmond's new draftee Shai Bolton wowed the travelling contingent of Tiger faithful with a breathtaking mark in the forward pocket, and while he missed the resulting set shot, he found himself on the scoresheet a minute later with a composed finish from 35 metres out.
Footscray found some rhythm with two quick-fire goals, but Jacob Townsend and Elton stepped up again, their majors handing the Tigers a 26-point lead at the main break.
While the Bulldogs bit back in the second quarter, the Tigers came out all guns firing in the third, booting an unanswered seven goals to put the contest to bed.
Bolton added two more goals to bring his total for the day to three, while Lennon and McIntosh assisted in hammering home the advantage.
Ivan Maric handled Bulldogs young ruckman Tim English well, dominating each contest and giving his midfield first use of the ball time and time again.
With the game all but won, McRae gave his young brigade a chance to prove their mettle alongside some of the club's elite playing personnel.
Defender Harry Conway stood up to the challenge, venturing into the midfield and launching a 50-metre bomb that sailed through the big sticks.
Billy Coates and Antony Forato also put their hats in the ring with strong performances in the second half.
However, the final quarter belonged to an inspired Lennon, who added four more goals to his tally to complete a memorable performance.
Thanks in no small part to a small but effective midfield stint from Bolton, Lennon made the most of quality service to put Footscray's defence to the sword.
With a commanding performance now under their belt, the Tigers can now enjoy a week off before their next practice match against Northern Blues on Thursday, March 23 at Punt Road Oval.
(http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/Bolton_10317.jpg)
(http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/Ivan_10317.jpg)
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-11/lennon-shines-for-vfl-tigers
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Very accurate report by Louis :thumbsup
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Vision of Lennon's bag of seven:
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-03-13/vfl-lennons-seven-snags
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Richmond's 2017 VFL list
51 Sam Darley
52 Anthony Scott
53 Hugh Beasley
54 Jacob Ballard
55 Ryan Bathie
57 Brandon Wood
58 Jake Aarts
59 Ash Morris
60 Tom Langford
61 James Fletcher
62 Jayden Cass
63 Jack Holden
64 Tom Silvestro
67 Brenton Credlin
69 Shaun Mannagh
74 Tyson Kruse
75 Lachlan McKenzie
76 Alex Harnett
78 Daniel Coffield
79 Billy Coates
80 Antony Forato
81 Danko Bzenic
86 Zak McCubbin
88 Max O'Sullivan
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-15/vfl-list-finalised-
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http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-15/vfl-list-finalised-
Good to see 80 and 81 made the list after their impressive games last Friday night.
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http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-15/vfl-list-finalised-
Good to see 80 and 81 made the list after their impressive games last Friday night.
I didnt really notice 81 - Danko Bzenic, but 80 Antony Forato was on the list last year & is a pretty good ruckman
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Pics from the VFL practice match last weekend:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-15/gallery-vfl-practice-match
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Richmond VFL season preview
vfl.com.au recently chatted to Richmond’s VFL senior coach Craig McRae about what could lie in store for the club on the field in 2017.
FACT FILE:
2016 FINISH: 9th (9-9)
2016 BEST AND FAIREST: 1. Adam Marcon / 2. Sam Darley / 3. Jason Castagna
2017 INS & OUTS:
- In: Hugh Beasley (Brisbane AFL) / Danko Bzenic / Jayden Cass (Frankston) / Billy Coates / Brenton Credlin (Frankston YCW) / Alex Harnett / Shaun Mannagh (North Albury, NSW) / Zak McCubbin / Lachlan McKenzie (St Kevin's) / Max O’Sullivan / Brandon Wood (Frankston)
- Out (selected): Luke Conca / Tom Couch (North Launceston) / Jarred Ellis / Gerard Gleeson / Andrew McQualter / Nick Mellington (Coburg) / Kelvin Williams
DEPARTED PLAYERS WHO’LL BE MISSED:
Tom Couch: “Tom got a great opportunity to coach North Launceston down in Tasmania so we wish him well and we’re sure he’s going to enjoy doing that. He’ll be missed. In the end he had an outstanding season for us last year even though he only played 10 or 11 games due to injury and his work.”
Nick Mellington: “Nick’s certainly someone we would have liked to keep on our list. He’s got great upside and he’s ambitious to play AFL footy, so he sees Coburg as an avenue for that to happen. He’s a very versatile player and I think he’s got great qualities that we’ll certainly miss.”
RECRUITS WHO COULD MAKE AN IMPACT:
Hugh Beasley: “We signed Hugh from Brisbane where he was on the rookie list and played six AFL games (from 2015-16). He’s a key defender who has the capability to play on the opposition’s big forwards. He’s a great character, has great leadership qualities and I think he’s going to be really important for us.”
Brandon Wood: “We targeted an inside midfielder with Nick Mellington leaving the club and fortunately we got Brandon. He’s an outstanding clearance player and brings good VFL experience from Box Hill and then at Frankston.”
Jayden Cass: “Jayden has come on board from Frankston. He’s currently one of a number of younger players that will go through the forward line with the likes of Jake Aarts and Tom Silvestro, but our AFL list is also full of young forwards who are aspiring to be regular AFL players.”
BEST-AND-FAIREST CONTENDERS:
“I think Jacob Ballard’s had an outstanding pre-season. I think he really got himself going at the back-end of last year and he looks like he’s come back above that level this year. He’s an ex-Fremantle rookie-list player with great endurance and he’s a really hard trainer who’s testing everyone out and telling everyone to be better. He’s got such a big, strong presence at 194cm – that prototype AFL midfielder’s size these days. He’s one that I think has set himself for a good season.
“Also, our captain Sam Darley’s a quality player off half back and Jake Aarts (pictured) has had an amazing pre-season. He’s a small forward who’s played over 50 VFL games now, but I think he’s got the capability to play in the midfield. Brandon Wood is an obvious one because he’s got so much VFL experience.”
BREAK-OUT CANDIDATES:
Shaun Mannagh: “Shaun played at North Albury last year. He’s really fit, a hard runner and committed to the cause. I think he’s going to play some games as a 23rd player this year.”
Brenton Credlin: “Brenton played at YCW in the Frankston league last year. He’s a third tall defender who has played in some AFL intra-club games and looked like he was capable of fitting in at that level.”
Jack Holden: “Jack is eligible as a 23rd player and looks really capable. He only played one game for us last year but has come back fitter and stronger.”
James Fletcher: “James played six games for us last year as a 23rd player. I think he’s got AFL traits.”
BIGGEST TEAM STRENGTHS:
“We finished last season strongly – we won our last six games. From what I’ve seen, I think some momentum has built from that in individual players – they’re hungry and have come back wanting more of that. I think our strength will be in our ability to maintain or build on momentum from last year.
“I also think our VFL list seems a bit stronger than it was last year and our leadership amongst that group seems a bit stronger too, so hopefully that holds us in good stead.”
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT FROM 2016:
“Other than the individual growth in players, our pressure around the football was something we finished last year really strongly with. There have been some changes in philosophy, if you like, at AFL level and we’ll look to mirror those at VFL level, in relation to our pressure around the contests.”
COACHING PANEL CHANGES:
“We’ve got a development coach at AFL level in Xavier Clarke, who’s just had three years as a senior coach at NT Thunder and experience as an AFL player at St Kilda (105 games from 2002-09) and Brisbane (one game from 2010-11). He comes on board as our VFL midfield coach. We’ve got Ben Waite – who has been a senior coach in the NEAFL – coming in as our stoppage coach, and we’ve moved Tom Hunter – an ex-Collingwood rookie-list player – from a midfield coaching role into the role as our forwards coach. Leigh Clarke was our previous forwards coach and he’s got the head coaching job at (the TAC Cup’s) Oakleigh Chargers. Ryan Ferguson remains our back line coach and Marc Sophoulis is our director of coaching.”
http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=53536619
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A reminder there's a VFL practice match curtain raiser at Punt Rd before our round 1 game on Thursday night.
Practice 2
Richmond v Northern Blues
Thursday, March 23 at 4:30pm
Punt Road Oval
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VFL squad: Practice match 2
7 Ben Lennon
11 Jake Batchelor
15 Jayden Short
20 Ivan Maric
21 Jacob Townsend
23 Kane Lambert
26 Anthony Miles
29 Shai Bolton
31 Oleg Markov
32 Corey Ellis
35 Nathan Broad
36 Callum Moore
37 Connor Menadue
39 Nathan Drummond
41 Mabior Chol
42 Ryan Garthwaite
43 Todd Elton
44 Tyson Stengle
47 Ivan Soldo
51 Sam Darley
53 Hugh Beasley
54 Jacob Ballard
57 Brandon Wood
58 Jake Aarts
61 James Fletcher
63 Jack Holden
64 Thomas Silvestro
67 Brenton Credlin
69 Shaun Mannagh
78 Daniel Coffield
The VFL Tigers have named an experienced squad for Thursday’s practice match against Northern Blues at Punt Road Oval.
The match will be played as a curtain-raiser to Richmond’s AFL clash against Carlton at the MCG.
The VFL Tigers will field a strong 30-player squad, that includes 19 AFL-listed players.
Richmond forward Ben Lennon will look to replicate his stellar form for the VFL Tigers, after booting seven goals in their first practice match.
VFL Tigers’ captain Sam Darley is among the 11 VFL-listed players who will feature in Thursday's hit-out, alongside new recruits Hugh Beasley and Brandon Wood.
Richmond finalised its 2017 VFL playing squad last week.
It marks the VFL Tigers’ second of four pre-season practice matches, before the season kicks off against North Ballarat on Sunday, April 16 at Punt Road Oval.
Thursday night’s match kicks off at 4:30pm and gates open at 4pm.
Entry is free for Richmond members and via a gold coin donation for other attendees. Donations will go directly to the Club’s preferred charity partner, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, to help keep children safe from violence.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-22/vfl-tigers-to-tackle-northern-blues
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Did ppl forget this was on now?
Anyway, current score:
Rich 55
Blues 29
Late 2nd qtr.
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First half summary:
We're underway at Punt Road! And straight away Lennon kicks the first! RICH 6 NB 0.
Elton with the intercept mark and goal! RICH 13 NB 0
Brilliant from Stengle, who finds Ben Lennon in the goal square who has two goals already! RICH 19 NB 1
Lambert, to Chol, to Aarts! What a start it's been! RICH 26 NB 1
Ivan converts a free kick from dead in front! RICH 5.2.32 NB 0.1.1
The Blues have their first of the day with Graham finishing well. RICH 32 NB 7
The Blues pushing, but we still hold the lead in the shadows of quarter time. RICH 38 NB 9
QT: A solid first quarter from the VFL tigers. RICH 6.2-38 NB 1.4-10
A classy set shot from McKay to pull one back for the Blues. RICH 38 NB 16
Blues add one more. RICH 38 NB 22
Lambert to Lennon, who misses to the right. 6.3.39 to 3.4.22
We're halfway through the second quarter, as Lennon narrowly misses a snap from close range. RICH 42 NB 22
Aarts rides two tackles and hands off to Elton, who nails his second! RICH 48 NB 22
Todd Elton with the 🙌 and the goal! RICH 55 NB 23
McKay adds one more before the siren for the Blues. RICH 55 NB 29
HT: The Blues got a few early but we fought back well.
RICH 6.2 8.7.55
NB 1.4 4.5.29
Goals: Elton 3, Lennon 2, Maric, Aarts, ?
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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Just heard that Bolton has been reported. Is that true?
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Lennon has kicked his 3rd but the Blues have two more.
Rich 9.8-62
NB 6.6-42
3rd qtr.
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elton for griff next week....is it too early???????????
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Lambert is found alone in the goal square and slams it home!
RICH 10.8-68
NB 7.7-49
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Just heard that Bolton has been reported. Is that true?
Don't know. I've sent a tweet to RFC_VFL asking if it's true.
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That's more like it! Huge mark from Soldo who kicks truly :gotigers.
RICH 11.8-74
NB 7.7-49
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Blues kick one but we respond straight back.
Townsend finds himself in a paddock, Soldo picks him out, and the rest is history!
RICH 12.8-80
NB 8.7-55
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3/4 time.
We lead by 18.
RICH 6.2 8.7 12.8-80
NB 1.4 4.5 9.8-62
Goals: Elton 3, Lennon 3, Maric, Lambert, Soldo, Townsend, Aarts, ?
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Just heard that Bolton has been reported. Is that true?
Don't know. I've sent a tweet to RFC_VFL asking if it's true.
tks OE but Bigfoolery has confirmed it. My contact at the game said it was serious, possibly weeks.
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elton for griff next week....is it too early???????????
Just watched the third quarter and I'd say NO!
I seen him do nothing except spill two easy marks the first one was a lace out to his chest and he still managed to fluff it. That said with the second dropped mark he did manage to rove the ball and kick it to the goal square (Townsend) for a goal.
How long has he been here now?
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elton for griff next week....is it too early???????????
Just watched the third quarter and I'd say NO!
I seen him do nothing except spill two easy marks the first one was a lace out to his chest and he still managed to fluff it. That said with the second dropped mark he did manage to rove the ball and kick it to the goal square (Townsend) for a goal.
How long has he been here now?
Elton drafted in 2011. So this is his 6th year at Tigerland.
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We got the all important first goal of the last qtr.
Townsend nails a set shot from 45 to bring the lead out to 24!
RICH 13.8-86
NB 9.8-62
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Chol puts his set shot across the face and out on the full.
RICH 86
NB 63
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15 minutes remaining and the breeze has picked up at Punt Road, Blues having trouble rebounding.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7lgvqFUwAIk8M3.jpg)
https://twitter.com/NBluesFC/with_replies
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Stengle crumbs well and slots home from close range! :gotigers
RICH 14.10-94
NB 9.10-64
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7 mins to go. Up by 29 pts.
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Back to 22 pts.
RICH 94
NB 72
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Tks for the updates OE :thumbsup
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3 mins to go.
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We won! :gotigers
Final Score
RICH 6.2 8.7 12.8 14.10-94
NB 1.4 4.5 9.8 10.12-72
Goals: Elton 3, Lennon 3, Townsend 2, Maric, Lambert, Soldo, Stengle, Aarts, ?
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C Ellis looks a level above vfl. Just play him in the seniors.
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VFL Tigers claim victory in curtain raiser
Louis Gillett,
richmondfc.com.au
March 23, 2017 7:47 PM
The VFL Tigers won their second consecutive practice match on Thursday afternoon, putting Northern Blues to the sword by 22 points at Punt Road Oval.
After a dominant first quarter, the Blues pushed to get back in the contest, but the VFL Tigers withstood the pressure to come out on top.
Richmond development coach Ryan Ferguson was impressed by the VFL Tigers’ high scoring first quarter, as well as their response to the Blues’ spirited fightback.
“We were able to make use of the ball, capitalise early and back our teammates one-on-one,” Ferguson said.
“As we expected, they really challenged us in the second quarter, and to see the group stand up to the challenge on numerous occasions was really positive.”
The VFL Tigers, still brimming with confidence after their victory over reigning premier Footscray two weeks prior, wasted no time in taking control of the contest at Punt Road Oval, with Ben Lennon slotting the opening goal after only a matter of seconds.
Todd Elton then added his first major with a clever intercept mark from a Blues kick-in, before nailing the resulting set-shot with aplomb.
The pace of Tyson Stengle was proving to be a thorn in the Blues' side and it was his run-and-carry that opened the door for Lennon’s second in the space of five minutes.
The VFL Tigers went on to score six goals in the opening term, while the Blues could only manage one in return.
However, with a strong wind backing the Blues in the second quarter, the travellers picked up the slack and mounted a serious challenge.
Harry McKay was showing dangerous signs, while Tommy Williamson was also a threat in the forward 50.
However, as soon as the Blues began to push, the Tigers answered back, with Elton taking another trademark grab and scoring to steady the ship.
Kane Lambert was a constant threat in midfield, feeding off quality service from Ivan Maric and Ivan Soldo in the ruck to supply the forward line with a host of opportunities.
The story was much the same in the third quarter, with McKay pulling one back for the Blues before Lennon stepped up with his third for the day.
Lambert and Soldo then got their names on the scoreboard as the VFL Tigers wrestled back the ascendancy in a heated contest.
Nathan Drummond worked tirelessly in the back half, with his intense tackling pressure forcing multiple turnovers.
Alongside Drummond, Jake Batchelor let his experience shine through, establishing a commanding presence at the heart of the backline.
Requiring a monumental effort against the wind to defend their three-goal lead at the final break, the VFL Tigers withstood the pressure to take home the spoils.
Jacob Townsend wasted no time in keeping the Blues at a distance, nailing a set shot from 45 out to give his side some much needed breathing space.
Stengle then crumbed cleverly and kicked truly from close range to extend the lead to 29 points with three minutes left to all but seal the victory.
Williamson pulled one more back for the Blues to make for a nervy few moments for the Tiger faithful, however, they were unable to edge any closer to the boys in yellow and black.
With two wins from two pre-season games under their belt, the VFL Tigers can now look forward to their third hit-out against Collingwood, to be played next Thursday, March 30 at 4:30pm at Punt Road Oval.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-23/vfl-match-report
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Did Miles play, not one mention?
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Did Miles play, not one mention?
Didn't play
Well held over
100% fit and was basically rested
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Forward Ben Lennon put his hand up for selection against Collingwood in round two with an impressive display in attack against Carlton on Thursday.
Lennon booted 3.5 to continue what has been an up-and-down pre-season. He created his chances both in the air and on the ground.
The No. 12 selection in the 2013 NAB AFL Draft booted four goals in an intraclub earlier this year but struggled to have in impact in two JLT Community Series games.
Tough onballers Kane Lambert and Jacob Townsend helped set the tone, while veteran ruckman Ivan Maric was particularly influential early as the Tigers shot out to a 26-point lead at quarter-time.
Mabior Chol was quiet in attack, while small forward Shai Bolton struggled to get through after playing with a corked thigh he suffered at training.
Bolton could also face suspension after he was involved in what was possibly a reportable incident.
Anthony Miles was an emergency for the senior team and didn't play as Richmond won at Punt Road Oval, 14.10 (94) to 10.12 (72).
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-26/around-the-state-leagues
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Why play Bolton with a bad corky in a practise match???? Btw he received 1 week from the vfl tribunal so I suppose they are doing the RFC medics job for them.
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Bump. Another VFL practice match curtain raiser at Punt Rd tomorrow arvo.
Practice 3
Richmond v Collingwood
Thursday, March 30 at 4:30pm
Punt Road Oval
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VFL website says a 4.30pm start yet the RFC website says 4.15pm (?)
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Thursday’s match kicks off at 4:15pm and gates open at 4pm.
Entry is free for Richmond members and via a gold coin donation for other attendees. Donations will go directly to the Club’s preferred charity partner, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, to help keep children safe from violence.
VFL squad: Practice match 3
B: Broad, Garthwaite, Batchelor
HB: Hunt, McIntosh, Markov
C: Drummond, Miles, C. Ellis
HF: Bolton, Lloyd, S. Morris
F: Elton, Chol, Stengle
R: Maric, Townsend, Menadue
I/C: Soldo, Darley, Beasley, Ballard, Wood, Aarts, Silvestro, Coffield, Harnett
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-29/vfl-squad
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We are starting to get some decent depth. Not a bad side.
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No Callum Moore ?
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VFL game has started. We kicked 3 of the first 4 goals but the Pies hit back to level the scores. We kicked the last goal to lead by that margin.
Rich 4.0-24
Coll 3.0-18
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Townsend gets us underway with the first goal of the day! RICH 6 COL 0
Wood wins the free kick and puts us back in front! RICH 12 COL 6
Stengle with the hard running and precise delivery to Townsend, who snaps truly! RICH 18 COL 6
Wood marks well and kicks his second from 40 out! The VFL Tigers back in front. RICH 24 COL 18
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/with_replies
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Crocker finds some room, marks and goals for Collingwood. We're up by a point in a crazy first quarter!
RICH 25
COLL 24
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The Pies took the lead but we've hit back with goals to Chol and McIntosh.
CHOL! The big man crumbs brilliantly and dribbles one home to give us the lead right before quarter time.
Now Kamdyn McIntosh hits the scoreboard with a classy snap 👏👏
RICH 38
COLL 31
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Townsend and Wood starring with two goals each as a frenetic first term comes to an end.
Quarter time
Richmond 6.2-38
Collingwood 5.1-31
Goals: Wood 2, Townsend 2, Chol, McIntosh.
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We've got a break with the first two goals of the 2nd qtr.
Wood makes the most of a defensive blunder from Collingwood to nail his third!
McIntosh with another impressive goal! The Tigers have come flying out of the gates.
RICH 50
COLL 31
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Ballard kicked another goal for us but we then gave the Pies a goal via a 50m penalty :scream.
RICH 57
COLL 37
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Soldo wins a free kick 30 metres out and kicks his first for the day!
RICH 10.3-63
COLL 6.1-37
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12 point play :gotigers.
A HUGE Maric mark saves a goal!
Miles marks cleverly 50 out and goes back for the set shot... Guess what happened next! :gotigers
RICH 11.3-69
COLL 6.1-37
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LLOYDY! Great mark and a composed finish.
RICH 75
COLL 44
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Lloyd has two in a row! He was well found by Maric and made no mistake on the set shot.
RICH 81
COLL 44
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A brilliant quarter from the VFL Tigers! We're up by 37 at the main break :gotigers.
Half-time
Richmond 6.2 13.3-81
Collingwood 5.1 7.2-44
Goals: Wood 3, Townsend 2, McIntosh 2, Lloyd 2, Chol, Miles, Soldo, Ballard.
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Scores?
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The Pies kicked the first of the 3rd qtr before we kicked the next two. The Pies hit back with the next one.
Stengle hands it to Soldo in an empty square! Ivan has two for the day.
A brilliant Markov kick finds Mabior Chol, who joins the two goal club as well!
RICH 94
COLL 58
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Three for Soldo! The big man is unstoppable today.
RICH 16.4-100
COLL 9.4-58
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Soldo has four! Brilliant transition from the Tigers: From Lloyd, to Drummond, to Soldo :gotigers.
RICH 107
COLL 59
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Worrying signs as Mabior Chol is down and receiving treatment.
The stretcher has been called and Mabior is being escorted from the ground.
:(
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The Pies get one against the run of play.
RICH 17.5-107
COLL 10.6-66
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SOLDO BAAAAM 4th goal :gotigers :gotigers
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We lead by 42 points with one quarter left to play.
3/4 time
Richmond 6.2 13.3 17.6-108
Collingwood 5.1 7.2 10.6-66
Goals: Soldo 4, Wood 3, Townsend 2, McIntosh 2, Lloyd 2, Chol 2, Miles, Ballard.
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Soldo looks good. Better than the big spud.
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Early 4th qtr.
Townsend gets the ball in the pocket, turns and unleashes a banana! All class for his third goal.
RICH 114
COLL 66
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Jake Aarts puts his boot through the ball from 45 out to register our 19th goal! :gotigers
McIntosh kicks it long for Lloyd, but it ends up rolling through on its own! Goal number 20 for the VFL Tigers :gotigers.
RICH 20.9-129
COLL 10.6-66
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Three practise matches, three wins!
We see off Collingwood by 64 points!
Final Score:
Richmond 6.2 13.3 17.6 20.10-130
Collingwood 5.1 7.2 10.6 10.6-66
Goals: Soldo 4, Wood 3, Townsend 3, McIntosh 3, Lloyd 2, Chol 2, Miles, Ballard, Aarts.
:gotigers
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Shame these games are only practice matches.
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Good to see we are building depth though, great to beat the pies !!
Did mcintosh play wing/forward ? I think that's his area.
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VFL Tigers secure third win
richmondfc.com.au
March 31, 2017
RICHMOND 20.12.130 def COLLINGWOOD 10.6.66
The VFL Tigers won their third consecutive practice match on Thursday, defeating Collingwood by 64 points at Punt Road Oval.
With only seven points separating the sides at the first break, the VFL Tigers took their pressure to another level to seal victory.
Ivan Soldo led the scoring charts with an impressive haul of four goals, while Kamdyn McIntosh, Jacob Townsend and Brandon Wood all finished with three majors to their name.
VFL Development and Midfield coach Xavier Clarke, who took the coaching reigns for the match, said his side improved after a challenging first quarter.
“We needed to adjust a few things at quarter time, it was almost like a shootout between us,” Clarke said.
“Once we adjusted those things and changed our structure we looked a lot better.
“As the game went on, we got a lot better as a team, including defensively, which was good to see."
In a tightly contested, attacking-flavoured first quarter, it was the VFL Tigers who gained the upper hand.
Townsend and Wood were clear standouts, nailing two goals each and showing composure with ball in hand.
Mabior Chol helped stem the flow of attacking pressure from Collingwood with a classy dribbled goal, while McIntosh did his best to outdo that effort with a brilliant snap from the pocket to help establish a slender seven-point lead at the first break.
With the travellers still in touching distance, the VFL Tigers came out all guns firing in the second stanza, putting on a seven goal quarter to set up a 37-point lead at the main break.
Wood pounced on a defensive mishap early in the piece to register his third for the game, before McIntosh hit home from 40 metres out to increase the margin between the two sides.
Soldo worked tirelessly across the ground and was rewarded for his persistence with his first goal of the day, from 25 metres out after winning a free kick.
With Collingwood on the ropes, Richmond forward Lloyd kicked into gear, nailing two goals in as many minutes to excite the Punt Road faithful.
The crowd were then on their feet again moments later, when Anthony Miles took a diving mark 50 metres out on a tight angle, before stepping back and nailing his set-shot.
At the other end, Jake Batchelor and Nathan Broad were typically sturdy in defence, while providing plenty of dash off the half-back flank to assist the midfield engine.
The third quarter provided a heart-in-mouth moment for Tiger fans, as Chol left the ground on a stretcher after being concussed in a hard contest.
Much to the relief of the Tiger Army, Chol later returned to the bench in good spirits to watch his side play out the match.
Meanwhile, his fellow big forward Soldo was giving the Pies defence a headache, nailing three more majors in a dominant third term display.
This was in no small part due to the electric pace of Tyson Stengle, who twice set up Soldo in the goal square with Collingwood’s defenders in his wake.
With a 42-point lead holding the VFL Tigers in good stead at the final break, the attacking intensity of the game began to tone down, but not without a few more moments of magic from the home side.
Townsend crumbed and snapped brilliantly from the boundary to get his third of the day, while McIntosh sent a looping ball from 55 metres out to match Townsend’s haul.
With three impressive pre-season wins under their belt, the VFL Tigers look to their final pre-season game against Essendon on Saturday, April 8 at Punt Road at 11am.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-30/vfl-tigers-take-down-pies
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Eddie Betts x Caleb Daniel = Tyson Stengle :shh
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Anyone know if Callum Moore is injured?
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Eddie Betts x Caleb Daniel = Tyson Stengle :shh
Don't mind the kid, nice skills and was good to seeing him pinging some boundary line goals at training the other week.
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A reminder that the final VFL practice match is this Saturday at Punt Rd as a curtain-raiser to the main game at the 'G.
Practice 4
Richmond v Essendon
Saturday, April 8 at 11am
Punt Road Oval
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How long usually is it between curtain raiser and the real stuff? Never been to the G(/punt road) when both were on
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How long usually is it between curtain raiser and the real stuff? Never been to the G(/punt road) when both were on
Most people leave at 3/4 to allow to get to the g to see the players run on.
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Thanks fella :clapping
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Have they announced the side for the Essendon practice match yet? Interested to see if Moore's playing this time.....
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Have they announced the side for the Essendon practice match yet? Interested to see if Moore's playing this time.....
Not yet, Dio.
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Richmond's VFL squad: practice match 4
21. Jacob TOWNSEND
26. Anthony MILES
27. Sam LLOYD
28. Taylor HUNT
29. Shai BOLTON
31. Oleg MARKOV
36. Callum MOORE
37. Connor MENADUE
38. Steven MORRIS
39. Nathan DRUMMOND
41. Mabior CHOL
44. Tyson STENGLE
47. Ivan SOLDO
51. Sam DARLEY
52. Anthony SCOTT
57. Brandon WOOD
59. Ash MORRIS
60. Tom LANGFORD
61. James FLETCHER
62. Jayden CASS
67. Brenton CREDLIN
69. Shaun MANNAGH
76. Alex HARNETT
78. Daniel COFFIELD
79. Billy COATES
80. Antony FORATO
88. Max O'SULLIVAN
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-04-07/vfl-squad
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what are we? 4-0 this pre-season or 3-0?
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what are we? 4-0 this pre-season or 3-0?
We're 3-0.
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Game underway.
Menadue gets us underway with the first goal of the day!
But Essendon kick the next two to take the lead.
Rich 7
Ess 12
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The scoring has slowed down here, we're five points down with 16 minutes played in the opening quarter.
Rich 1.2-8
Ess 2.1-13
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Essendon now has a break on us. 3 quick goals to them in succession :P.
Rich 8
Ess 32
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We're getting pumped :help. Last 6 goals to the Bombers.
8 - 38
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Forgettable quarter of footy from the VFL Tiges :help.
Quarter time
Richmond 1.2-8
Essendon 7.2-44
Goal: Menadue
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More of the same in the 2nd qtr :help. Getting really ugly now :help. Last 9 goals to Essendon. :help.
A turnover in defence leads to another Bombers goal.
RICH 1.2-8
ESS 9.2-56
DISPOSALS: Morris 10, Hunt 9, Darnley 8, Credlin 6, Markov 6.
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Hooray! We finally kick a goal after 45 mins.
Yes! Stengle gets a long overdue second goal for the Tiges.
And lo and behold another straight away :o.
Just like that we have another! Jayden Cass gets his first goal of the day.
RICH 3.2-20
ESS 9.4-58
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Well that mini 'comeback' was short lived.
Rich 20
Ess 64
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Ripping tackle from Stevie Morris on the wing! He's been impressive in his second game of the year.
After the ball was locked in our forward 50, Essendon get a break and register another.
Rich 3.2-20
Ess 11.4-70
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Stengle and Bolton both kick points.
22 - 70
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Another two missed shots to us :P.
24 - 70
23 mins Q2
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After locking it our F50, we finally nail one.
Great pressure leads to an Essendon turnover, and Moore ends up with the goal!
But the Bombers answer back straight away.
Rich 4.6-30
Ess 12.4-76
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30-76
Essendon are faster, stronger and clean. I would test them after the match.
Moore with our last goal. Lloyd intercept mark and placement kick to Moore.
No C.Ellis or Townsend.
31-76
Morris tackle holding the ball, Moore swooped for his 2nd in the quarter.
37-76
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A much better quarter, but still a big effort ahead.
Half-time
Richmond 1.2 5.7-37
Essendon 7.2 12.4-76
Goals: Moore 2, Menadue, Stengle, Cass
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DISPOSALS:
Morris 15
Hunt 14
Darley 12
Menadue 12
Markov 10
Drummond 9
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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No C.Ellis or Townsend.
Townsend was an emergency so he'd be over at the 'G as 23rd man in case there's a last-minute injury.
Corey Ellis?
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? How is Miles going?
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? How is Miles going?
He hasn't been mentioned on the twitter feeds.
Bombers with the first 5 goals of the 3rd quarter btw :help.
Rich 5.7-37
Ess 17.7-109
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Fletcher gets our first of the quarter!
RICH 43
ESS 109
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? How is Miles going?
"Miles has been Miles" according to BF.
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This one was cooked from the start.
3/4 time
Richmond 1.2 5.7 6.8-44
Essendon 7.2 12.4 18.11-119
Goals: Moore 2, Menadue, Stengle, Cass, Fletcher
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Sloppy disposal. Not sticking tackles. We've been like witches hat when they've had it. And we've just been hand balling in circles to blokes who are covered.
Poor entries inside 50, high press exposed on the counter.
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Wouldn't stress too much. This our weakest VFL team so far, sounds like we are missing Maric, Batchelor, CEllis, Townsend and a couple of drop downs from the AFL due to a few injuries.
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Exactly right, easily our weakest side so far
No backline either. Broad, garthwaite, bachelor all out and Elton who can swing back playing in the seniors.
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We have gone from 18 listed AFL players to 12 in this game.
Two of our better ball winners so far in the VFL McIntosh and Townsend aren't playing, along with our first string B line + Elton, Maric & C.Ellis.
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/richmond-vfl-vs-essendon-saturday-8th-april-11-00am-pro.1162070/page-5
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DISPOSALS:
Darley 19,
Morris 18,
Lloyd 17,
Markov 17,
Menadue 17,
Hunt 17.
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL
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Miles gets us on the scoreboard in the final quarter!
RICH 51
ESS 119
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Quiet start to the final quarter. 10 mins in and one goal scored.
Rich 7.10-52
Ess 18.12-120
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Chol hands it off to Harnett who snaps and goals!
RICH 59
ESS 126
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O'Sullivan follows in and soccers home his first goal of the day!
RICH 9.12-66
ESS 19.13-127
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FT: Not our day at Punt Road, as Essendon get the better of us by 73 points.
Final Score
Richmond 1.2 5.7 6.8 9.12-66
Essendon 7.2 12.4 18.11 21.13-139
Goals: Moore 2, Menadue, Stengle, Miles, Cass, Fletcher, Harnett, O'Sullivan
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DISPOSALS:
Lloyd 26
Darley 24
Menadue 21
Miles 21
Wood 19
Markov 18
Morris 18.
https://twitter.com/RichmondVFL/with_replies
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Only one preseason game but that's a huge drop away if losing 6 AFL listed players from our VFL side turns us from winning by 10 goals to getting thumped by 10 goals. It doesn't say much for any improvement in the quality of our VFL-listed players :P. Today was a repeat of what we've seen from our VFL side in recent years since we regained our own ressies side.
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Our vfl players have never been any good
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As others have stated, forget this game they are preparing for the first round. We will be a contender.
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Did Essendon play all their AFL listed players or just 12 like us?
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Was going to go to this before the main event but couldn't be arsed in the end...much like the side it seems.....
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Was going to go to this before the main event but couldn't be arsed in the end...much like the side it seems.....
I was there. Other than Morro the back line was full of 2nd stringers.
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Did Essendon play all their AFL listed players or just 12 like us?
They had a much stronger team. We rested plenty and Chol looked liked he was still struggling from concussion. Dea was a one man wall for them.
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VFL Tigers go down to Bombers
richmondfc.com.au
8 April 2017
Richmond 9.12.66 def by Essendon 21.13.139
The VFL Tigers have tasted defeat for the first time this year, going down to Essendon in their final pre-season match at Punt Road Oval on Saturday.
Essendon came out of the gates with a strong first quarter, and despite the best efforts of the Tigers, the Bombers remained in control for the rest of the game.
Richmond VFL and Development Coach, Craig McRae, said there were positive signs out of his VFL-listed players who had the opportunity to step up in preparation for the opening round of the home-and-away season.
"Going into the game, we wanted to give some guys an opportunity, and it was good to see some of our VFL guys step up", McRae said.
"Billy Coates, for example, had a great game in the back line.
"We exposed some guys to VFL footy, and hopefully it will hold us in good stead".
The day started well for the VFL Tigers, with Connor Menadue slotting the first goal of the day with a composed set shot from 35 metres out.
However, the travellers fought back to control proceedings by the first break, opening up a 36-point lead.
Steven Morris was outstanding in his second competitive game of the year, getting 10 disposals in the first quarter and applying his trademark pressure to every contest.
Taylor Hunt fought valiantly, gathering nine disposals and working tirelessly around the ground, while Oleg Markov also stood out with six disposals and two tackles.
Though it took a while for the VFL Tigers to get up-and-running in the second stanza, Tyson Stengle crumbed well for his first goal of the day.
Jayden Cass then followed suit with a classy effort on the run, before Essendon won a quick clearance and answered back with a goal of their own.
Captain Sam Darley led by example, collecting 12 touches by the half and taking three marks in the process.
Eventually, the VFL Tigers' persistence payed dividends, with Callum Moore slotting two quick-fire goals to halt the Bombers in their tracks.
Moore first made the most of a free kick 25 metres out, before nailing his second after bursting from the pack and snapping cleverly from long range.
Facing a 39-point deficit at the main break, the VFL Tigers continued to throw everything at the contest, but were ultimately unable to catch the Bombers as the wind picked up speed at Punt Road.
With the scoring slowing due to the blustery conditions, the Tigers pushed hard for a way back into the contest, and had a glimmer of hope when James Fletcher kicked truly from 35 metres out halfway through the third term.
However, the Bombers were in fine fettle, with Jackson Merrett and James Stewart both scoring five goals to put daylight between the sides at the final change.
Nonetheless, the VFL Tigers continued to fight until the siren, with Billy Coates' two strong contested marks a particular highlight for the onlooking Tiger faithful.
Anthony Miles capped off an industrious performance with a goal at the start of the fourth quarter to go with his 21 touches - 13 of which were contested.
Max O'Sullivan then crumbed well to add another major to the scoreline, before Essendon grabbed two more goals to finish the contest.
With their final practise match complete, the VFL Tigers can now look to the opening round of the home and away season next week, when they host North Ballarat at Punt Road.
The match will commence at midday on Sunday, April 26.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-04-08/vfl-match-report
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Went along to see how the boys went and it was a battle as the Dons had a good team compared to our mostly young team with plenty of VFL players playing. I must say the standard of umpiring at VL level is extremely poor.
Rested or did not play;
Batchelor
Maric
Townsend
Ellis
Graham
Broad
Gathwaite
VFL regular players;
Beasely
Ballard
Bathie
Kruse
Aarts
Miles - played well under the circumstances as he was the only real contested midfield player we had on the day. Was getting frustrated with young VFL team mates as many of them looked lost. We all know he is a solid player who is ready when required. Solid.
Lloyd - Dea beat him for most of his time forward and when he played in the middle, he got into the game and played well. Very vocal and used the ball well and one a few clearances. Ran out the game well with improved endurance. Was ok.
Hunt - Tried hard all game so a normal game from him and is really depth at this point.
Bolton - Showed some class a few times but the ball wasn't in the forward half that much and the delivery t the forwards was poor most of the day. Got involved up the ground at stages and took a great mark over Dea from a standing start. He has something I like and looks like a player who will play better at the next level and on the G.
Markov - Was ok without being outstanding. Moved well and took the game on when he had an opportunity but got caught out defensively a few times. Played on Francis at times and held his own. Every game I have seen Markov play at VFL is nothing special and IMO is another who plays better at the next level.
Menadue - Played well with lots of hard running and great kicking and was integral with scoring chains. Played across HB and spent time in the middle. I like Menadue so the sooner he plays in the seniors the better. Was good.
Morris - He is an unbelievable leader and just doesn't shut up. Always reminding players about structure and makes sure players hear praise when they put their head over the ball etc. IMO was our best player on the day as he is so hard and constantly does the team things. BOG.
Drummond - What a disappointing day and showed just about nothing. Dea absolutely toweled him up when he played on him and it looks like he has no confidence at all. I would love him to use his pace more in game if he has it as i actually haven't seen much of it. I am not sure about him at this stage as he just doesn't work hard enough or I haven't seen it in the many VFL games i have seen.
Moore - Kicking looks to be improving and it was a hard day for forwards so he didn't see much of it. Kicked 2 goals but I would love to see much use his pace more in game because if he does, no defender could catch him. I like the way he attacks the footy and I feel he would improve playing along side Jack if or when he gets a chance later in the year.
Chol - Looked like he was still feeling the affect of last weeks big hit. Hardly sighted.
Stengle - Has time and space and kicks the ball beautifully to advantage. Tackles and gets into the right position so his game sense is elite. When he gets more experience he could be anything. Jet!
Soldo - Was well beaten by Bellchambers but worked hard throughout the day and shows aggression. His development has been huge and has a future IMO.
Overall the VFL team has had a great practice series and looks set for a good year.
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Midfielder Anthony Miles' efforts didn't go unnoticed in the Tigers' final practice game, with his 21 disposals (13 contested) and one goal a highlight despite the heavy 73-point loss.
Forward Sam Lloyd led the possession count for Richmond with 26 touches, while midfielder Connor Menadue (21 disposals, one goal) also found plenty of the ball.
In his second straight game since overcoming a right knee injury, defender Steven Morris began brightly with 10 of his 18 possessions coming in the first quarter.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-09/around-the-state-leagues-whos-starring-in-your-clubs-second-tier
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Getting really ugly now :help. Last 9 goals to Essendon. :help.
A turnover in defence leads to another Bombers goal.
DISPOSALS: Morris 10, Hunt 9
Makes sense....
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Getting really ugly now :help. Last 9 goals to Essendon. :help.
A turnover in defence leads to another Bombers goal.
DISPOSALS: Morris 10, Hunt 9
Makes sense....
Gee whiz :(