Nick Vlastuin

[DavidSSS]

Caddy completed the tackle and Rioli hit the ground on his side then rolled to face down. Caddy went down onto Rioli on his side then momentum carried him over onto Rioli's back. So if the Ump did not see the initial fall to the ground - as the ball had gone after the tackle - and looked back it would seem like a fall into the back. And of course it is Richmond transgressing so it is a penalty

From where I was sitting in Bay M1 it was bleedingly obvious that there was no push in the back. If the umpire did not see the initial fall to the ground then he can hardly pay a free for something happening well after the tackle and when the player is already on the ground. What is the umpire's claim here, that a Richmond player somehow pushed Willy Rioli through the ground? Furthermore, the umpire should be dropped for making bad position to see the play if he didn't see the initial fall to the ground.

Just gross incompetence, no excuses, this is not a volunteer umpire in a suburban under 14s game, this is the peak competition in the sport. Not good enough.

DS

 

[tigerman]

Tigga is a dead set champion.
If he and Grimsey aren't All Australians i'll

 

[CarnTheTiges]

7 intercept marks. He was immense today.

 

[Jason King]

Clearly BOG. Just about the most impact you could have on any game.

 

[Omarkum]

Vlaustin Grimes and Houli will be all Australian..no doubt about it.

 

[artball]

as somebody said, "he doesn't go the fist, he just marks it ! "

 

[tiger76]

He and Grimes are absolute warriors. A privilege to watch.

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

He and Grimes are absolute warriors. A privilege to watch.

How good are these two guys.
Vlastuin was simply awesome, as per usual.
And Grub just got the job done, despite playing under some sufferance no doubt.

 

[UKTiger]

Not flashy, just class, pure class. Has to be AA and our next captain

 

[BT Tiger]

How good is this bloke?

The perfect mixture of size, speed, aggression and skill. Reckon the Grundy vs Vlastuin debate is well and truly alive.

Did make one howler but he is always looking to attack so i can forgive the odd turnover.

 

[happytige]

BOG today.

Tough as nails and always looks like he’s enjoying the game.

Great judgement marking the ball and first to help a team mate.

So glad Vlaus is a Tiger!

 

[Scoop]

Immense. A one man wall. Playing the game with extreme arrogance, not even thinking of losing a contest. Can’t fathom it.

This is Corey Enright, Luke Hodge level back flankerry. Just entering his prime.

 

[Harry]

Don't know who I love more Rance Grimes or Vlastuin

 

[zippadeee]

Don't know who I love more Rance Grimes or Vlastuin

Guaranteed Not Rance

 

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[Scoop]

I'm still outraged he didn't make the AA side let alone the squad.

He is playing the game with Dusty like arrogance at the moment.

 

[MD Jazz]

Solid game, Mr reliable

 

[artball]

thought Vlast was all over it today. really great game, and part of a defensive unit that are the best ..

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

Vlastuin just goes about the business in his usual professional, business-like fashion .
Gets the job done. Dependable and reliable and really good at what he does.

 

[UKTiger]

Nothing flashy, just a straightforward hard at it defender who reads the game so well. Our captain in waiting