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Rd 1 team vs Geelong (Live on ABC TV)

Clanga said:
Hi Guys,

I made it along to the game today and have similar views to others. Here is my take for those unable to see the game:

White - This bloke played a ripper game today, he chases, tackles, runs hard and fast and runs all day. He was often breaking the lines and getting space and had a number of entries into forward 50 and good tough work around the clearances aswell. His foot injury is clearly behind him and it's starting to pay dividends. He looks really fit and I was very impressed on what i saw today. The only weakness is sometimes his skills let him down. He should have probably kicked 3-4 goals today IMO as he missed a few gettable shots.

Morton - Classy and skilful, not overly quick or tall and is very similar to a Pettifer type player. The beauty of this bloke is when he gets the ball anywhere near the goals you can be assured he'll kick the goal or go very close. Very good skills and a natural forward but will be completing for spots with others in the forward line.

Riewoldt - Has put on some weight this year and looks even more confident. This kid is a real leader and team player and is developing well. Was involved in many goals and kicked straight when he had set shots. Flew for everything. Not overly quick though. He went down back at one stage and contested well and punched from behind. I think this kid has potential to play anywhere on the ground even possibly in the midfield or as a tall backman. So this guy will be a regular soon it's just a matter of finding him a spot in the team balance wise.

Edwards - I thought he was quiet today, but this guy has great evasiveness and the ability to blind turn, baulk and weave which appeals and he tackles and does a lot of one percenters. Does look stronger this year too so has built up but didn't have a great day. Needs to find more of the ball before getting a game in the one's I think but does have skill and plays a team game

Tivendale - Yeah he had plenty of the ball and played well but to be honest I think it's a good sign if this bloke is playing 2's. Keep playing the kids ahead of him in my opinion as he's not going to help you win a Grand Final.

JON - I can see why Miller thought this bloke was going to be somethign special but unfortunately it just hasn't worked out. He constantly turns the ball over, started on the bench and spent quite a bit of time on the pine in the first half. Rawlings obvsiouly doesn't have much faith in him. His skills are just too poor at the moment and often gets caught/tackled too and doesn't get much of the ball either.

Collins - Really impressed me Collins he is quite a tallish midfielder which is unique for Richmond. Still very young and needs to put on more bulk but he certainly wasn't pushed off the ball or anything. Prepared to chase and tackle also and although his decision making wasn't great a few times (kicking inside 50 to a stationary small foward) but he does have poise and skill and definitely like to see him debut at some stage this year.

Connors - This bloke oozes class and poise. His left foot is superb and lhe inked up well all day. Doesn't seem fit though so i'd expect to see him pushing for a game in 3-4 weeks time.

Coburgers - Geez i love some of these small blokes at Coburg. Fortunato is a llittle ripper and they all go in hard and play for each other. Hopefully this will rub off on the listed players.

In summary a great effort by the boys and the listed players look to be improving and coming along well. The only negative for my mind is the lack of tall defenders in the two's who could push for a spot in the seniors. Now we have Cotchin this year our recruiting team should be out there scouring the planet for a tall CHB/FB. I don't understand why Collingwood can find Nathan Brown and Geelong Harry Taylor and we are unable to find a solution for our backline. We need to fix this problem by focusing our recruiting on a tall backmen because we clearly have a lot of talented small/medium height players at Coburg and Richmond but not many tall developing kids.

Hope you enjoyed the post boys as I've read many of yours before and thought it was time I paid my dues.
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Top report....... thanks Clanga :clap
 
Sounds like most views on the game are very similar with who went well, who is developing, fitness wise and who is still struggling.
Will be very interested with which Coburg boys go ok this year with a view for a rookie spot. Seem to be some good mids.
Are there any young kpps/rucks going around for the burgers?
Has/is Gourdis playing?
 
AstuteTiger said:
Tames uve stated JON "slow running" he has been anything but slow today actually taken guys on and using his pace to accelarate away.
Mate ive given JON expecially last year a bit of criticism about his kicking and decesion making but he wasnt that bad today.
In the last Q there were 4 possessions in a row that he had which hit the target from 30 to 40 mtrs out and i was happy to see that from the kid.
Like i said long way to go but id rather see him get 8 to 10 possies beat his man and not have constant turn overs like he did last year when at times he would rack up 12 to 15 possies and 10 would more than likely miss the target.
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When I say he is slow running, I mean, as soon as he gets the ball and starts to move, his mind is ticking over what to do with it, which is having a negative influence on using his natural speed. He was caught in at least two tackles taking guys on yesterday, which at that level - really isn't great.

I wish him well, and hope he comes good, but like I said, I was only commenting on yesterday game.
 
willo said:
Can anyone advise as to where Gourdis is playing or has played this week. Ta
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Playing 2'nds today. I hoping someone will be Tiger crazy enough to go watch the game to write a report because Collard, Putt, Rance and Gourdis are all playing.
 
Col.W.Kurtz said:
Playing 2'nds today. I hoping someone will be Tiger crazy enough to go watch the game to write a report because Collard, Putt, Rance and Gourdis are all playing.
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Thanks Colonel.
Yeah that would be handy
 
Harry said:
White - BOG - should get a game next week. Would definately play him ahead of Raines.
Morton - a class above - should get a game next week.
With Johnson coming back next week which need 3 to come out.
Jack was good and may replace Hughes if he has a shocker tomorrow
Edwards was poor
Connors was ok - class above when gets the ball but was blowing very very hard. Would put him on an extreme fitness regime. If this kid could get as fit as a White or a Howat he would be a genuine gun of the AFL.
Collins showed glimpses of composure and genuine ability. Still raw though.
McGuane - didn't do much.
Silvester - didn't do much
Cartledge - Good but had no real opposition.
Tivendale - Put his hand up for a spot next week. Hopefully doesn't get one.
JON - massive worry.

Coburg players -
Fort Caruso - Fine little player. Front and square all the time, great little terrier with great skills. Should have got a rookie spot instead of Howat. Still young enough.
Shelton and Carnell - Both very solid inside mids - set us up time and time again. RFC should seriously look at these 2.
Liddle - very good game
Morris - solid down back
Horne - solid game.
Coburg have many solid small players that are hard at it and reliable.

Where was Gazzo? Injured? It would be a massive injustice if he were fit and missed out to someone like JON who would struggle in the Coburg seconds.
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Thanks for the summary Harry. Totally agree about Caruso and Howat. Didn't Connors have an interrupted pre season? Could account for the lack of fitness.
 
Col.W.Kurtz said:
Playing 2'nds today. I hoping someone will be Tiger crazy enough to go watch the game to write a report because Collard, Putt, Rance and Gourdis are all playing.
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U would have hoped at least one of them were playing in Coburg's 1sts
 
French Tiger said:
U would have hoped at least one of them were playing in Coburg's 1sts
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don't know for sure, but I guess we exceeded the allowable Richmond listed players for Couburg 1's - can anyone confirm?
 
willo said:
Is that right Disco? We're allowed 12 listed players in Coburg 1's then the rest have to play in Coburg 2's.
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AFAIK willo, otherwise known as the 12/10 rule.
 
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