Gypsy__Jazz said:
So with Astbury down too, and Marlion Pickett showing the recruiters to be unwaveringly resistant to myopia, Garth is all we’ve got. We need him to stand up and play like a player beyond his 20 years. We need him play like a player more experienced than his 8 games. We need him to deliver despite an interrupted preseason and without the help of three of our unrivalled premiership defence there to support him to do so. It sounds dire and perhaps in the short term it is. But this isn’t the Richmond of 1981 to 2016. This is the new Richmond and that means taking the long term view. And the new Richmond simply can’t be convicted of crimes against recruiting and list management in the most recent times. This isn’t a crisis either. This is Ryan Garthwaite’s opportunity to vindicate another unlikely selection by our recruiting staff. At pick 72 no less.
A very good synopsis Gypsy.
Marlion will be a very good player for us, and perhaps even a cult hero with his attack at the ball. Our list required a key position player though.
A big night for Garth tonight, but i have a lot of confidence in him.
With Miller not playing VFL this weekend, the cupboard is bare.
B: 78. D. Coffield, 53. H. Beasley, 31. O. Markov
HB: 43. D. Eggmolesse-Smith, 35. N. Broad, 37. C. Menadue
C: 64. T. Silvestro, 26. R. Collier-Dawkins, 28. F. Turner
HF: 39. J. Aarts, 40. C. Coleman-Jones, 56. B. Grewar
F: 29. S. Bolton, 79. W. Coates, 60. C. Thompson
R: 41. M. Chol, 54. J. Ballard, 16. M. Weller
Int: 67. B. Credlin, 65. J. Cusack, 61. J. Fletcher, 52. S. Mannagh, 62. L. Nelson, 68. C. Riley , 55. L. Street
23P: 58. C. Harris
In: C. Thompson, N. Broad, C. Riley , J. Cusack, O. Markov, L. Street, J. Aarts, S. Bolton
Out: P. Naish, B. Miller, J. Townsend, D. Rioli, J. Graham