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Richmond Rant / Re: Kaleb Smith [merged]
« Last post by the claw on Yesterday at 11:02:18 PM »
I’m guessing by “we”do you mean Richmond FC. I would agree then that the coaches have a better idea than us on the background and attributes of the players. I’ve always been keen to give players a fair go but if Smith stays and we delist players who show more and regularly play seniors plenty here would want to know why.

Why do you need to know from the club, You watch players and those that have been around you have seen a fair bit of.
You must have an opinion on their upside by now.
Their attributes for roles are pretty clear. Smith was a fantastic late pick given the athletic attributes he displayed and his skill set.
They should have had him in contention for top 20 25.

For whatever reason he slipped to us but unfortunately he not  get  a great run at it in his first two seasons thru injuries.

He has not lost his attributes or talent that was displayed by performances at vfl level. To a lesser degree with glimpses at afl.

Given the time frame we have id rather keep him him and see him fail with us than keep a player like say Dow who is as ordinary as possible has probably hit his ceiling  but will offer more in the very short term.
We need to find late gems as well as hoping our early picks are spot on.
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Richmond Rant / Re: Trade talk, rumours & innuendo 2025
« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 10:30:39 PM »
How old is aah chee

grab him in the PSD? great player







In a heartbeat
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Richmond Rant / Re: Patrick Retschko
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 10:29:18 PM »
The Cats are pleased to see Retschko get a new opportunity at another Club after previously advising him he would not be offered a contract for 2026.

https://x.com/GeelongCats/status/1978361815366066365
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Richmond Rant / Re: Trade talk, rumours & innuendo 2025
« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 10:28:18 PM »
Reckon Ugle-Hagan will be very handy for GC.

Assuming pulls the finger out

They just about had to drug him and ship him off in a container with that trade outcome haha bloody hell P74...if you thought the Dees were happy to be rid of Clayton this one is probably even better
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Richmond Rant / Re: Patrick Retschko
« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 10:25:12 PM »
Wtf is this guy? Lol
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Richmond Rant / Re: Patrick Retschko
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 10:21:08 PM »
Another highlights video (this one of Retschko playing for Geelong's VFL side this year)


https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1915995/welcome-patrick-retschko
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Richmond Rant / Re: Trade talk, rumours & innuendo 2025
« Last post by Darth Tiger on Yesterday at 10:19:23 PM »
Timing is so critical to generate even an opportunity of top 4 success at AFL level.

Case Study of Melbourne. Goodwin rolls the dice at the end of 24 for 25 season survival when the premiership window has clearly passed and Alan Richardson lets him get away with keeping Petracca and Oliver when they could have maximised trade & draft timing in 2024.

At least they got something for Petulantacca in 25 however draft depth timing is out, and are 12 months closer to Tassie introduction.

Blair learnt the lesson after allowing Hardwick to spend draft capital for a tilt, however as a club had draft intel to quickly pivot.

We've just seen a couple of clubs have no coherent list & drafting strategy and be very reactionary.

The Bummers have not learnt from the Daniher exit and rinse & repeat outdated processes. Long may they yield.
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 10:16:53 PM »
'We feel like we are in a good spot' - Hartley

Richmond GM of Football Talent Blair Hartley spoke to the media this afternoon as the AFL trade period wraps up.


https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1915954/we-feel-like-we-are-in-a-good-spot-hartley


* We're excited about the draft.

* We are open to trading an early pick but we're comfortable where we now stand with them (picks 3 & 4) as they're a good spot in the draft.

* No contact from Essendon. "They've been a bit busy today." :snidegrin
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