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Richmond Rant / Re: Preseason scratch match: Richmond vs Essendon

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 06:40:43 PM »

Friday February 20
Essendon v Richmond, NEC Hangar at 10.30am
 (4 x 30-minute quarters, no time-on)

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-preseason-fixture-2026-full-aami-community-series-schedule-practice-match-simulations-matchups-start-times-and-dates-venues/news-story/088cf30e560a4946e44bda805a24632a

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Richmond Rant / Re: Kane Cornes rates the last 26 AFL premiers (SEN)

« Last post by Hard Roar Tiger on Yesterday at 05:05:44 PM »

I listened to this segment as I thought one of Bill Simmons better segments that he has plagiarised. The main issue that I had was that he used talent that resulted in flags and used role players almost as a byproduct of what it took to win a flag. So, I assume, a role player is part of a coaching strategy or tactic that gives less talented players something to do. I think he misses the point - particularly when those role players win multiple flags. Take David Astbury as one example. He was cited by Kornes as an example of a role player that diluted the talent pool of that premiership team but was given a role by the coach that helped win a flag. I think that is selling him a bit short. He also cited Shane Edwards who was a super star but Kornes had him as a rolw player.

When a side wins 3 flags, it’s hard for me to buy into the concept that 2 of those flags had less talent that another one in this century that just jagged the one. Collingwood (both flags), Swans (both flags), Eagles 2006 and 2018, Port (2004) all to me had less talent that was spread evenly across all lines if the ground.

I’ll finish with this from Lethal when previewing the 2017 GF - he said Adelaide had more stars in the team but Richmond has superstars across each line of the ground with the right balance of support to those stars.

That balance of our talent coupled with the game plan made those players the best 2 or 3 teams this century which I think highlights a flaw in Kaneo’s logic

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Richmond Rant / Kane Cornes rates the last 26 AFL premiers (SEN)

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 02:07:04 PM »

Today was 22-26. Two of ours were in his bottom 5.

Cornes rates the last 26 AFL premiers

By SEN
21 Jan 2026

26 - Western Bulldogs (2016)

25 - Sydney (2005)

24 - Richmond (2017)

“They also broke a drought, 37 years, off the back of a 13th placed finish win 2016.

“They had two All-Australians (Alex Rance and Dustin Martin) that year and it was the emergence of one of the greatest players we’ve ever seen with one of the best individual years (Martin).

“Hosted a Qualifying Final when they didn’t deserve it and beat Geelong. They definitely had some fortune to have that game played in front of 70 per cent of your fans on your home deck.

“The year was built off swarming front-half pressure, almost revolutionised the game with that tactic and everyone tried to copy it.

“It’s remarkable that this group won. A different story as they went on to build this dynasty but when looking through the names - Astbury, Grimes turned out to be an excellent player but at that stage probably wasn’t, Ellis, Grigg, Lambert, Butler, Caddy, Edwards, Broad, Graham, McIntosh - a lot of role payers.

“A great story because it was a pivotal moment for the club. But in terms of superstars throughout the lineup at that stage in 2017, they weren’t there, other than the emergence of Dusty.”

23 - Richmond (2020)

“That was a strange year.

“At the Gabba in that Grand Final Dustin Martin turned it on again.

“But I don’t think they were the best team that year.”


22 - Collingwood (2010)

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/01/20/kane-cornes-afl-premiership-rankings-2000-to-2025

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Richmond Rant / Re: Who is our most reliable player?

« Last post by Assange Tiger 😎 on Yesterday at 01:57:13 PM »

Correct answer is Vlastuin if youre talking about reliability on field.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Patrick Retschko

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 11:03:04 AM »

He can't be more underwhelming that Ralphsmith surely.

Give him a go.

Agree I’d be giving him the wing spot to start the season and see how he goes.

We know what we are getting with HRS - I can’t see him taking any significant steps fwd in his game.

Retschko has elite pace and endurance and is a good size. Let’s see how his footy skills stack up.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Who is our most reliable player?

« Last post by wayne on Yesterday at 07:30:02 AM »

I think they mean durable

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by Wazza on Yesterday at 07:28:29 AM »

Faull          5
Gray         15
Lalor        18 +
Hotton     17 -

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Richmond Rant / Re: Preseason scratch match: Richmond vs Essendon

« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 07:10:15 AM »

Great scheduling! The majority of us who work won't be able to watch it .

Same happened last year in the game against Melbourne. The one that had 7 or was it 8 periods. IIRC it was on at 11.30 or midday

And last year these match simulation games were streamed on Kayo

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 07:08:04 AM »

Faull          5
Gray         15 +
Lalor        17
Hotton     18 -

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Richmond Rant / Re: Preseason scratch match: Richmond vs Essendon

« Last post by mightytiges on Yesterday at 12:32:32 AM »

Great scheduling! The majority of us who work won't be able to watch it .