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General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by Damo on Yesterday at 01:21:29 PM »

It's a shame. We'll need to find a new spinner. At least he made it count but he won't be seen again this series/maybe ever.

Todd Murphy should be the 1st option.

He's young and showed enough in his couple of tests

Cameron Green has to be dropped. Can't keep carrying him based on "potential"

You had Khawaja retired days ago
Now we are dumping Green

If Green gets dropped it would be a terrible decision .. put him at 6 where he belongs

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General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 12:38:06 AM »

Australian captain Pat Cummins said he is unlikely to play in the Boxing Day Test.

“Now that the series has been won, there might be a sense of job’s done and let’s kind of reassess the risk.

“We’ll work it out over the next couple of days.

“I doubt I’ll be playing Melbourne and then we’ll have a chat about Sydney.

“Certainly before the series, it was while the series is alive lets take on the risk and have a crack at it.

“Now that’s it done, I think we’ll need to have a chat about it.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/i-doubt-ill-play-three-changes-loom-for-boxing-day-as-cummins-reveals-bazball-surprise/news-story/e5c3bfdb7b06c6dc2961d7fdcc05c329

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General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by Andyy on December 21, 2025, 10:40:19 PM »

It's a shame. We'll need to find a new spinner. At least he made it count but he won't be seen again this series/maybe ever.

Todd Murphy should be the 1st option.

He's young and showed enough in his couple of tests

Cameron Green has to be dropped. Can't keep carrying him based on "potential"

Agree on both points.

Same as Inglis.

My dad was saying Cummins wasn't bowling/was hurt - anyone see this? I didn't tune in for the last 45min or so.


Out: Lyon, Inglis, Green.

In: Murphy, Smith, Webster.


If Cummins doesn't play and Hazelwood isn't fit then I guess they'll have to play a guy like Nesser.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Who will make their debut first in 2026?

« Last post by Andyy on December 21, 2025, 10:38:09 PM »

Josh Smillie

Do you think that?

He's not due to return to training proper until Feb.

I'm guessing there will be a block of training and probably some VFL games. Wouldn't surprise me if he's 2nd half of the year.

Retschko, Cumming or Grlj for me.

Although I think Peucker and NRT will be looking at games too this year coming.

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General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by WilliamPowell on December 21, 2025, 09:46:10 PM »

It's a shame. We'll need to find a new spinner. At least he made it count but he won't be seen again this series/maybe ever.

Todd Murphy should be the 1st option.

He's young and showed enough in his couple of tests

Cameron Green has to be dropped. Can't keep carrying him based on "potential"

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Richmond Rant / Re: Who will make their debut first in 2026?

« Last post by WilliamPowell on December 21, 2025, 09:41:51 PM »

Josh Smillie

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by WilliamPowell on December 21, 2025, 09:39:37 PM »

Banks     5
Gibcus    5
Hotton    6
Lefau      5
McAuliffe 7 +
Prestia    4
Rioli       6
Ryan      2 -
Sims      5
Trainor   5

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by JP Tiger on December 21, 2025, 07:09:10 PM »

Banks     5
Gibcus    5
Hotton    6
Lefau      5
McAuliffe 6
Prestia    4 -
Rioli       6 +
Ryan      3
Sims      5
Trainor   5

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Richmond Rant / Re: Who will make their debut first in 2026?

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on December 21, 2025, 06:45:55 PM »

I’d expect 2 maybe 3 for round 1 but if I had to pick one that’s the most certain, I rekn it will be Grlj.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Financial Results 2025 - $4.741 Mil Profit

« Last post by one-eyed on December 21, 2025, 06:37:22 PM »

Victorian AFL Clubs received 207.19m in distributions from the AFL in 2025, up 10.75% on 2024, up 51% over 5 years and up 44% since 2018.

Led by North (28), Saints (26m), Dogs (23m), Dees (22m).




https://x.com/footyindustryAU/status/2001867951318921708

25% of Victorian Club Revenues come from the AFL Distribution - this is fairly consistent over the last 8 years. The Roos take 48% of their revenue from the league, followed by the Saints (42%), Dees (40%) and Dogs (37%).

Bear in mind that ALL clubs are entitled to a base distribution, as well as AFL club support, signage, and AFLW funding - and this is included in the distro.


https://x.com/footyindustryAU/status/2001869607012094100