Brad Johnson will be watching the YouTube highlights clips for the 1st time today. Shifter must be sitting there thinking HTF is this guy sitting next to me?
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2021 Draft Thread
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I can see those opposition supporters and bandwagoners whinging.....Bloody Richmond....they think they're the greatest.....blah blah blah (we need a dopey face emoticon on here)
While he is at it, can he announce the new rule change to derail the Melbourne Football club
I’m not entirely convinced that we’re as bereft of inside ball winning ability as many think. Although we did make our name as kind of coalface counterpunchers, I recall us flicking a switch late in 2020 and suddenly becoming a contested ball midfield (or was it 2019?). We dished out a couple of late season contested spankings and sailed through the finals on the back of this. Anyone else recall this?
This year Prestia, Lambert, Edwards and Nankervis all copped multuple medium term injuries. That is, they were out for 4-8 weeks, came back for a while, then went back out for 4-8. Tough to get much output in those circumstances, even in the games they did play. Cotchin carried a knee and missed a few games as well. Martin missed the last quarter of the season, and Soldo rehabbed a reco. Fridge Graham was runner up in the B & F on the back of 19 touches a game because he was The Only Mid Standing. Plug the corresponding mids/rucks of any team into that kind of injury mess and you aint winning many inside contests.
The caveat is the possibilty that our first-string mids are permanently banged up, and the fact that our mid depth has been a bit skinny all the way through.
The upshot is that I’m just not sure about throwing a high pick at Hobbs, or stacking our list with mid-draft tractors to address a need that might just be addressed with a half-decent injury run and a desire to actually play that way.
This year Prestia, Lambert, Edwards and Nankervis all copped multuple medium term injuries. That is, they were out for 4-8 weeks, came back for a while, then went back out for 4-8. Tough to get much output in those circumstances, even in the games they did play. Cotchin carried a knee and missed a few games as well. Martin missed the last quarter of the season, and Soldo rehabbed a reco. Fridge Graham was runner up in the B & F on the back of 19 touches a game because he was The Only Mid Standing. Plug the corresponding mids/rucks of any team into that kind of injury mess and you aint winning many inside contests.
The caveat is the possibilty that our first-string mids are permanently banged up, and the fact that our mid depth has been a bit skinny all the way through.
The upshot is that I’m just not sure about throwing a high pick at Hobbs, or stacking our list with mid-draft tractors to address a need that might just be addressed with a half-decent injury run and a desire to actually play that way.
That would definitely throw the cats amongst the pigeons!We really want Rachele.
Don't be surprised if we trade up for Adelaide's pick in return for 7 and 26.
Adelaide can then pick Wanganeen-Milera and Draper.
Watch this space.
He reminds me of that show bag at GC, RankineWe really want Rachele.
Don't be surprised if we trade up for Adelaide's pick in return for 7 and 26.
Adelaide can then pick Wanganeen-Milera and Draper.
Watch this space.
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Prospects in the mix at every club and the latest whispers
The AFL Draft is only hours away. What is the last minute buzz? Check out our Q&A for all the latest news about what your club is planning.9. Richmond
Josh Gibcus (GWV Rebels)Key defender, 196cm 87kg
Things might play out differently if the Dockers opt for a key forward, but Josh Gibcus may be too good to resist if Ward and Hobbs are off the board when the Tigers are up. The intercept defender reads the play extremely well and has the athletic make-up to play on the key-forward monsters, like the King twins, bursting on the scene.
IN THE MIX: A midfielder may be the first-choice for the Tigers, with Hobbs and Ward set to be snapped up if they get to Richmond’s selection. Jye Amiss is another player in consideration for the Tigers, who they have done their work on. A live trade between Adelaide and Richmond is one to watch on the first night.
No major midfield experience, kicking question marks and endurance levels questions. Huge pass for me at 17.
How many more red flags do you want?
No apparently there's been too many rule changes in recent years & Brad Scott now wants a period of consolidation..
It was late 2020 TJ. We completely turned it around in the last 3 finals against Saints, Port and Cats and smashed them in clearances and contested ball.
You make some fair points about personnel availability but my concern is that the personnel has been to the well many times and may not be able to get back. All of those older players you mention are champions of the club but none are at their peak any longer with the possible exception of Dusty who is coming off a serious injury. Prestia is very injury prone now and struggles to get on the park, Cotch, Sheds and Lambo are all the other side of 30; Dusty is as well. They all have the ability to still be strong contributors but can they match it with the Melbourne midfield? Even the Dogs? What we have seen in the past 2 finals series is that contested ball and winning clearances is key to winning the games. A fit Nank and Soldo will also help but there are question marks on both of these guys as well.
But we do need KPPs as well and I can appreciate the interest in Gibcus. I'm just not sure about the quality of the youngsters coming behind our main midfield warriors from the past 4-5 seasons. I think we need to start addressing it now for the future. You can never have too much midfield depth but still it's no easy task to get the balance right.
No apparently there's been too many rule changes in recent years & Brad Scott now wants a period of consolidation..
The Innovation Boss calling for a moratorium on change?
whilst welcome, its a textbook Scott slight of hand.
both brothers could have swapped a gherkin pumpernickel sandwich for a bag of fairy floss at pre-school,
and had the other kid nominating them for 'Buddy of the Week'
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