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3. Grigg
2. Tuck
1. Chimp
3. Grigg
2. Tuck
1. Chimp
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2012 PREmier Fighting Tiger Award- THE AWARDS THREAD
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Re: The 2012 PREmier Fighting Tiger Award - Round 3 vs Melbourne - VOTE HERE
3. Tuck
2. Grigg
1. Foley
3. Tuck
2. Grigg
1. Foley
Re: The 2012 PREmier Fighting Tiger Award - Round 3 vs Melbourne - VOTE HERE
opps i forgot to vote
3 Foley
2 Conca
1 Tuck
apologies to rance grigg grimes and nahas
opps i forgot to vote
3 Foley
2 Conca
1 Tuck
apologies to rance grigg grimes and nahas
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The 2012 PREmier Fighting Tiger Award - Round 3 vs Melbourne - RESULTS POSTED
2012 PREmier Fighting Tiger Award
Voting Results for Round 3 vs Melbourne
RICHMOND 4.4 6.8 15.11 20.13 (133)
MELBOURNE 2.3 5.6 6.6 11.8 (74)
GOALS
Richmond: Cotchin 3, Miller 3, Conca 2, Nahas 2, Deledio 2, Maric, Martin, Riewoldt, Houli, Vickery, Grigg, Jackson, Tuck
Melbourne: Clark 2, Howe 2, Trengove 2, Dunn 2, Watts, Jones, Sellar
Total Voters=87
MATCH REPORT
by TOT70
How does one approach a game between Richmond and Melbourne? The Tigers have spent the best part of 30 years disappointing their fans, dashing their hopes against the cold, unyielding ice-bergs of reality. Here they are playing against their true rival in mediocrity. Only Melbourne has given its fans less joy and done so for a longer period of time, to boot. Was Norm Smith really sacked 47 long, barren winters ago?
The game was played on Saturday, 14th of April, 2012. This scheduling is such cruel irony, given that this date marked the 100th anniversary of the clash between the ill-fated RMS Titanic and the Ice-berg that caused it to sink on the next day. Someone at the AFL has a sick sense of humour.
Who would be the Titanic today? Who would be the ice-berg?
The game began well for the Tigers. They have played more carefully in 2012, their ball movement is precise, perhaps a little unimaginative, but at least the ball is not handed to the opposition as easily as in previous seasons. Richmond does most of the early scoring, opening up a comfortable lead. As the first quarter progresses, Melbourne begins to peg it back. The opening stanza is inconclusive. Richmond control the ground through midfield dominance from Foley, Grigg and Tuck, Melbourne control the air through Howe and Watts. The Tigers lead by 2 goals at the first break. It should be more but its key forwards are well-held and Clark is dangerous around goal for Melbourne.
Melbourne begins to work their way into the game in the second quarter. They score consecutive goals and, by mid-stanza, they have hit the lead. Is this the Titanic moment? Has Melbourne’s ice-berg just demolished the hull of Richmond’s luxury ocean liner? True to the spirit of these two great clubs, it is no more than another false dawn. The Tigers right the ship with a couple of late goals and go to the main break eight points to the good. They have been unconvincing, but at least they have the lead.
Half-time is a period for reflection. Richmond have done well in all of the statistical categories, contested possession, uncontested possession, total disposals, marks, kicks, hand-balls. The midfield is on top, their defence has been tight. What wouldn’t they give for someone who could snag a goal or two?
The third quarter begins with Cotchin deep forward and Deledio forward of centre. A touch of class near the goals is all that is needed and they rise to the challenge. Both kick inspiring goals during the third quarter as the tide turns. Conca joins in, with a brace of goals of his own in two minutes.
The definitive ice-berg moment is left to Richmond’s Mr Don’t Argue, Dustin Martin. Winning a ball in the centre square he scoots menacingly towards goal and unloads from 60 meters, straight through the middle. Who better to swat away an ice-berg on the 100th anniversary of that fateful day?
The damage done, all that is left is the rescue mission. A valiant Melbourne fight the game out, but they are lacking is resources and resolve. The Tigers win by 59 points. Melbourne, tragically, sinks again.
EDITORIAL
by Panthera tigris FC
It was great to see a win by the boys in Yellow and Black last Saturday and the goal avalanche in the 3rd quarter gave a glimpse of what the Tigers can put together when they get some momentum.
The voting this week was dominated by the so-called depth players. Voters found it hard to split the top 2 on the day, but Shane Tuck managed to secure the mantle of best Tiger afield after a dominant performance in the midfield, racking up 30 possessions and a staggering 12 clearances and 11 tackles. Shaun Grigg ran free all day and was consistently utilised as a link man. His 37 possessions were too hard to ignore for most of the voters and he ended up in a close run second place. One of the highlights of the match was the form of Reece Conca who showed what he is capable of and set a new benchmark for himself. In doing so he also attracted plenty of votes and has now crept up the leader board into 6th position overall.
The Tigers now face the challenge of Geelong at the Cattery on Sunday arvo. It is not generally a happy hunting ground for the Tigers and with the Cats playing at home, coming off an upset loss and unfurling their premiership flag I expect to see them fired up for the battle. As a local of G-town and surrounded by Cats supporters everyday it would be sweet if the Tigers could repeat their performance at this ground from the NAB cup!
Carn' the Tiges!
2012 PREmier Fighting Tiger Award
Voting Results for Round 3 vs Melbourne
RICHMOND 4.4 6.8 15.11 20.13 (133)
MELBOURNE 2.3 5.6 6.6 11.8 (74)
GOALS
Richmond: Cotchin 3, Miller 3, Conca 2, Nahas 2, Deledio 2, Maric, Martin, Riewoldt, Houli, Vickery, Grigg, Jackson, Tuck
Melbourne: Clark 2, Howe 2, Trengove 2, Dunn 2, Watts, Jones, Sellar
| Rank | Change | Player | 3 VOTES | 2 VOTES | 1 VOTE | RD TOTAL | TOTAL | VOTES | AVG |
| 1 | - | Trent Cotchin | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 331 | 2 | 110.3 |
| 2 | - | Alex Rance | 3 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 237 | 12 | 79.0 |
| 3 | - | Brett Deledio | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 168 | 1 | 56.0 |
| 4 | ↑4 | Shaun Grigg | 29 | 26 | 8 | 147 | 162 | 63 | 54.0 |
| 5 | ↑8 | Shane Tuck | 33 | 19 | 16 | 153 | 155 | 68 | 51.7 |
| 6 | ↑8 | Reece Conca | 11 | 30 | 20 | 113 | 114 | 61 | 38.0 |
| 7 | ↓3 | Nathan Foley | 9 | 7 | 13 | 54 | 112 | 29 | 37.3 |
| 8 | ↓3 | Ivan Maric | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 16.3 |
| 9 | ↓3 | Jack Riewoldt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.0 |
| 10 | - | Dylan Grimes | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 9 | 6.7 |
| 11 | ↓4 | Steven Morris | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 5.7 |
| =12 | ↓4 | Jake Batchelor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| =12 | NEW | Robin Nahas | 1 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 5.0 |
| 14 | ↓3 | Brad Miller | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2.0 |
| =15 | ↓1 | Bachar Houli | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1.7 |
| =15 | ↓3 | Dustin Martin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1.7 |
| =17 | ↓3 | Addam Maric | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 |
| =17 | ↓3 | Chris Newman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.3 |
MATCH REPORT
by TOT70
How does one approach a game between Richmond and Melbourne? The Tigers have spent the best part of 30 years disappointing their fans, dashing their hopes against the cold, unyielding ice-bergs of reality. Here they are playing against their true rival in mediocrity. Only Melbourne has given its fans less joy and done so for a longer period of time, to boot. Was Norm Smith really sacked 47 long, barren winters ago?
The game was played on Saturday, 14th of April, 2012. This scheduling is such cruel irony, given that this date marked the 100th anniversary of the clash between the ill-fated RMS Titanic and the Ice-berg that caused it to sink on the next day. Someone at the AFL has a sick sense of humour.
Who would be the Titanic today? Who would be the ice-berg?
The game began well for the Tigers. They have played more carefully in 2012, their ball movement is precise, perhaps a little unimaginative, but at least the ball is not handed to the opposition as easily as in previous seasons. Richmond does most of the early scoring, opening up a comfortable lead. As the first quarter progresses, Melbourne begins to peg it back. The opening stanza is inconclusive. Richmond control the ground through midfield dominance from Foley, Grigg and Tuck, Melbourne control the air through Howe and Watts. The Tigers lead by 2 goals at the first break. It should be more but its key forwards are well-held and Clark is dangerous around goal for Melbourne.
Melbourne begins to work their way into the game in the second quarter. They score consecutive goals and, by mid-stanza, they have hit the lead. Is this the Titanic moment? Has Melbourne’s ice-berg just demolished the hull of Richmond’s luxury ocean liner? True to the spirit of these two great clubs, it is no more than another false dawn. The Tigers right the ship with a couple of late goals and go to the main break eight points to the good. They have been unconvincing, but at least they have the lead.
Half-time is a period for reflection. Richmond have done well in all of the statistical categories, contested possession, uncontested possession, total disposals, marks, kicks, hand-balls. The midfield is on top, their defence has been tight. What wouldn’t they give for someone who could snag a goal or two?
The third quarter begins with Cotchin deep forward and Deledio forward of centre. A touch of class near the goals is all that is needed and they rise to the challenge. Both kick inspiring goals during the third quarter as the tide turns. Conca joins in, with a brace of goals of his own in two minutes.
The definitive ice-berg moment is left to Richmond’s Mr Don’t Argue, Dustin Martin. Winning a ball in the centre square he scoots menacingly towards goal and unloads from 60 meters, straight through the middle. Who better to swat away an ice-berg on the 100th anniversary of that fateful day?
The damage done, all that is left is the rescue mission. A valiant Melbourne fight the game out, but they are lacking is resources and resolve. The Tigers win by 59 points. Melbourne, tragically, sinks again.
EDITORIAL
by Panthera tigris FC
It was great to see a win by the boys in Yellow and Black last Saturday and the goal avalanche in the 3rd quarter gave a glimpse of what the Tigers can put together when they get some momentum.
The voting this week was dominated by the so-called depth players. Voters found it hard to split the top 2 on the day, but Shane Tuck managed to secure the mantle of best Tiger afield after a dominant performance in the midfield, racking up 30 possessions and a staggering 12 clearances and 11 tackles. Shaun Grigg ran free all day and was consistently utilised as a link man. His 37 possessions were too hard to ignore for most of the voters and he ended up in a close run second place. One of the highlights of the match was the form of Reece Conca who showed what he is capable of and set a new benchmark for himself. In doing so he also attracted plenty of votes and has now crept up the leader board into 6th position overall.
The Tigers now face the challenge of Geelong at the Cattery on Sunday arvo. It is not generally a happy hunting ground for the Tigers and with the Cats playing at home, coming off an upset loss and unfurling their premiership flag I expect to see them fired up for the battle. As a local of G-town and surrounded by Cats supporters everyday it would be sweet if the Tigers could repeat their performance at this ground from the NAB cup!
Carn' the Tiges!
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3. Grigg
2. Foley
1. Deledio
3. Grigg
2. Foley
1. Deledio
Re: The 2012 PREmier Fighting Tiger Award - Round 4 vs Geelong - VOTE HERE
3. Foley
2. Grigg
1. Deledio
3. Foley
2. Grigg
1. Deledio
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3. Grimes ,,,,it's so good to have some safe hands in the backline
2. Rance ....continuing to lead the backline, so often under seige
1. Deledio ... class player (though wish he'd kicked that goal in the last quarter)
Honorable mentions: Morris, Houli, Batchelor, the Chimp, Dusty, Foley, Grigg and Ivan...lots of good players in a tough match
3. Grimes ,,,,it's so good to have some safe hands in the backline
2. Rance ....continuing to lead the backline, so often under seige
1. Deledio ... class player (though wish he'd kicked that goal in the last quarter)
Honorable mentions: Morris, Houli, Batchelor, the Chimp, Dusty, Foley, Grigg and Ivan...lots of good players in a tough match
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3-Grigg
2-Rance
1-Crazy Ivan
3-Grigg
2-Rance
1-Crazy Ivan
Re: The 2012 PREmier Fighting Tiger Award - Round 4 vs Geelong - VOTE HERE
3 Deledio
2 Cotchin
1 Tuck
Another good game from Grigg. An improvement from Martin, I'm glad I kept him in my Supercoach side.
3 Deledio
2 Cotchin
1 Tuck
Another good game from Grigg. An improvement from Martin, I'm glad I kept him in my Supercoach side.
Re: The 2012 PREmier Fighting Tiger Award - Round 4 vs Geelong - VOTE HERE
3. Grimes
2. Foley
1. Deledio
3. Grimes
2. Foley
1. Deledio
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3- Del
2- Rance
1- Tuck
3- Del
2- Rance
1- Tuck
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3. Foley
2. Deledio
1. Batchelor
3. Foley
2. Deledio
1. Batchelor
