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PUNT ROAD END | Richmond Tigers Forum
Having been deprived of actually going 2 the game most of this year through work, i luckily got 2 watch us yesterday against the saints... yer lucky me!
But a few things i noticed....
Richo is and ABSOLUTE SUPERSTAR! The motor and effort from this man is awesome. Runs all day presenting, giving us an option even if his up against it will still run hard just to make a contest and bring the ball to ground. He demands the footy and rightly so! he runs hard to get into position and he wants his efforts rewarded. Alot of our players should demand the footy like richo... wouldnt see us so flat footed and one dimensional all the time!
Tambling is very quick on the lead has a good leap but either is backing himself in to use his body to win the hard ball or is intimidated (definetly not scared coz he does the hard stuff). Which is a confidence thing i hope and with another pre season in the gym will hopefully cure. But if he can muscle up and hit a pack hard could really dominate up forward. Goal kicking was poor... hopefully just a bad day!
Schulz leads in short bursts... I found alot of times when the ball carrier was coming down he didnt commit to a lead enough to give the ball carrier enough of an indication of where he wanted it delivered. Small leads can work pefectly depending on the opponent... yesterday it wasnt very effective. Just needs to be aware that sometimes the ball carrier cant run and carry all day and he needs to get on his bike to provide a target even if his not gonna leave his opponent for dead.
Petifer was barely seen up forward all game... dunno wat happened but he was presenting very well across the forward flanks earlier this year
Patrick Bowden is very similar to Jason Cloke... plays well when there is no opponent but seems to struggle when he gets some mild attention.
Delivery to the forwards has improved but still has a long way to go.
But as far as people saying richo should move out to leave schulz the forward 50... keep dreaming! schulz has gotta want the ball alot more! Richo wont give up his territory very easily so his gonna start demanding the space!
As far as Cleve and others coming in... well lets hope when richos gone we have options up forward!
But a few things i noticed....
Richo is and ABSOLUTE SUPERSTAR! The motor and effort from this man is awesome. Runs all day presenting, giving us an option even if his up against it will still run hard just to make a contest and bring the ball to ground. He demands the footy and rightly so! he runs hard to get into position and he wants his efforts rewarded. Alot of our players should demand the footy like richo... wouldnt see us so flat footed and one dimensional all the time!
Tambling is very quick on the lead has a good leap but either is backing himself in to use his body to win the hard ball or is intimidated (definetly not scared coz he does the hard stuff). Which is a confidence thing i hope and with another pre season in the gym will hopefully cure. But if he can muscle up and hit a pack hard could really dominate up forward. Goal kicking was poor... hopefully just a bad day!
Schulz leads in short bursts... I found alot of times when the ball carrier was coming down he didnt commit to a lead enough to give the ball carrier enough of an indication of where he wanted it delivered. Small leads can work pefectly depending on the opponent... yesterday it wasnt very effective. Just needs to be aware that sometimes the ball carrier cant run and carry all day and he needs to get on his bike to provide a target even if his not gonna leave his opponent for dead.
Petifer was barely seen up forward all game... dunno wat happened but he was presenting very well across the forward flanks earlier this year
Patrick Bowden is very similar to Jason Cloke... plays well when there is no opponent but seems to struggle when he gets some mild attention.
Delivery to the forwards has improved but still has a long way to go.
But as far as people saying richo should move out to leave schulz the forward 50... keep dreaming! schulz has gotta want the ball alot more! Richo wont give up his territory very easily so his gonna start demanding the space!
As far as Cleve and others coming in... well lets hope when richos gone we have options up forward!