VFL v Blues

[caesar]

Biggie took a very nice grab going back with flight. Maybe the curve is going up

I thought Biggie played quite well.

 

[caesar]

Dow was huge in the mid, had a great game, but still can't use the ball. Reminds me of Dylan Shiel.

Thought his brother Paddy was BOG for the 3 quarters I saw, kicked 4 goals didn't he and a truckload of possessions.

 

[caesar]

Ryan was a class above the VFL today but only played 2 quarters and I missed the first 10 minutes of the first quarter. Definitely ready for the AFL now and at some stage Jack will have to be rested to give Samson games. This must happen in my view. He is the future and must play at least 10 games this year.

Samson is looking bloody good ain't he

 

[Coburgtiger]

I thought Biggie played quite well.

Didn't mention him, but agree.

He played like that most of last year too, I wonder whether that's his level.

 

[tigerdell]

Didn't mention him, but agree.

He played like that most of last year too, I wonder whether that's his level.

One way to find out.
Hope he gets a game or 2 this year

 

[Inspector]

Watched this game and noted the following:

Dow was BOG for mine racking up possessions through the middle. His disposal was quite good also. He is developing very nicely as an inside player. Becoming a ready made replacement.

Sonie was excellent also racking up possessions. His run from contest to contest was eye catching. I would expect him to play in the AFL side next week or the week after. Got tired in the second half.

Clarke was good without being outstanding in my view. His link play was important and his goal assist work was excellent as always. He has improvements coming.

Banks finally show signs of an AFL player that I hadn't seen before. He was very good on the wing and across half back to help. Positive signs.

Green will be a great Richmond player. Those who compared him to Baker are spot on. He is a Baker clone 100%. Has very good evasive skills.

Ryan was a class above the VFL today but only played 2 quarters and I missed the first 10 minutes of the first quarter. Definitely ready for the AFL now and at some stage Jack will have to be rested to give Samson games. This must happen in my view. He is the future and must play at least 10 games this year.

Bradtke was underwhelming in my view during this game. Having said that it is early days and he has plenty of time on his side. I was just a little disappointed that he didn't complete hard enough at times. No doubt he is adapting to VFL/AFL standard. He will get better.

Nyuon was ok without being a stand out. Played ok but nothing that stood out or AFL quality.

Young injured his ankle later in the game but his output was similar to Nyuon. Nothing special on the day.

Ralphsmith was my disappointment on the day but probably because I expect more from him. He had an okish standard game. As a player pushing for an AFL spot he needs to show more. We still need to see him dominate a VFL game like up and coming players do. Dow showed those signs today.

Overall the signs were very positive remembering that it was only a practice match. We certainly have good talent in the wings....

From memory Richardson changed position to allow Riewoldt time as a key forward this should happen with Ryan so he can play with Lynch

 

[Redford]

Ryan Sampson ? Sure. But watch out for the Steel Curtain. He’ll be the real “pleasant surprise” of the group by the end of the year.