Richmond Ruck Stocks 2020 and Beyond

[tigerdell]

Yeah I’m the same and have been for a while.

Miller has moved ahead in that second ruck role, he owns it. Samson‘s VFL stats are interesting.

- Samson Ryan

vfl.aflmstats.com

But we’ve seen ruckman show glimpses at VFL and not be able to translate it to AFL.

Plenty of undersized rucks as competition to skew vfl stats

 

[Ridley]

You probably spell Griggs wrong too.

And Griffens. He always spells it Griffiths.

 

[spook]

And Griffens. He always spells it Griffiths.

Objection, Your Honour! Counsel is stating blatant falsehoods.

Search results for query: griffens

www.puntroadend.com

As much as I was a supporter of Ben Griffiths, it pales in comparison to my love for 'Griffens'.

 

[tigerman]

Really like what Miller brings to the table as 2nd ruck. Has the pace go forward and really trouble a tiring ruckman, that pace will allow him to get back when the likes of Jackson run forward.

 

[Dont Argue]

I’m a huge Soldo fan.
Miller in front due to flexibility especially forward

 

[tigerman]

I’m a huge Soldo fan.
Miller in front due to flexibility especially forward

Yep, I'm a fan of Soldo too, but for flexibility it has to be Nank & Miller or Soldo & Miller, we're too slow with Nank and Soldo in the same side.

 

[The Big Richo]

List management based on premiership teams would say that the overwhelming formula for success is you need a middle of the road ruckman who is physical and aggressive.

Is that Ryan?

 

[Scoop]

List management based on premiership teams would say that the overwhelming formula for success is you need a middle of the road ruckman who is physical and aggressive.

Is that Ryan?

That's Soldo way more than Ryan right now.

 

[spook]

Samson's years away from leading an AFL ruck division. But not so far off making an impact as a forward/2nd ruck. If he levels up again from last year he could be a real handful for defences hoping to double-team Lynch.

 

[Brodders17]

List management based on premiership teams would say that the overwhelming formula for success is you need a middle of the road ruckman who is physical and aggressive.

Is that Ryan?

While obviously not as developed at the same age, Ryan should be looking to follow Brad Ottens development. Starting as lighter mobile forward/ ruck before becoming a full time ruck in the mid to late 20s when a lot heavier.

 

[Brodders17]

List management based on premiership teams would say that the overwhelming formula for success is you need a middle of the road ruckman who is physical and aggressive.

Is that Ryan?

I reckon, like everything else, recent premierships show all types of rucks can win flags.
Stanley isnt physical or aggressive, and barely middle of the road.
Gawn isnt overly physical or aggressive but is the best ruck in the league.
Nank yes.
Lycett for the Weagles i wouldnt think is overly physical or aggressive.
Roughhead and Boyd dont really fit that category.
McEvoy yes, Hale no.

Thats just off the top of my head over the last 10 years.

 

[turk-d-tiger]

Samson's years away from leading an AFL ruck division. But not so far off making an impact as a forward/2nd ruck. If he levels up again from last year he could be a real handful for defences hoping to double-team Lynch.

That looks the case atm

I like the idea of having Miller , Ryan , Balta , Biggy in the team in 12-24 months time that would give us so much flexibility with these talls rotating through Ruck / Fwd / Defence