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Alex Rance
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Read Big Fools- Santa Claws still thinks he's no good.
Though I'm quietly confident, I have to add that he is still only a one season wonder at this stage. Let's face it - we've been fooled by plenty of them over the years.
Though I'm quietly confident, I have to add that he is still only a one season wonder at this stage. Let's face it - we've been fooled by plenty of them over the years.
I reckon if you searched hard enough you would find a post from this guy saying Royce Hart was not good enough .Joe Lynn Turnip said:
Rance is a perfect example of why I want to give Post a bit more time. Still only young, but we have seen glimpses of what he is capable of.
I have done a complete 180 on Rance (or is that 360....maths was never my strong point), one of the highlights of the season. He is still capable of the odd poor decision (some of his kicks out of defence leave me with my heart in my mouth), but the other things he brings to the table more than outweigh that.
I have done a complete 180 on Rance (or is that 360....maths was never my strong point), one of the highlights of the season. He is still capable of the odd poor decision (some of his kicks out of defence leave me with my heart in my mouth), but the other things he brings to the table more than outweigh that.
Bloody hell! Thirty posts in four years. The darksiders must have beat the crap out of you for posting such positive comments about Rancealot way back then.R_for_Richmond said:
Was quietly confidant he'd be a lot better than most thought of his early form. Kid holds his form and doesn't get to carried away by the backslappers he'll be a gun full back for us. He's far exceeded where I figured he'd be this year, maybe throwing him the big job without much proper back up has just allowed him to go for it and back himself.
Rance becoming a favourite.
His passion and willingness to provide a contest hopefully rubs off and inspires others in the team.
His confidence is growing, you can easily tell. Hes also showing hes a smart footballer, reading the play very well.
With support down back, he will shine. If others aren't allowing him to play his game, hes left trying to hold it all together, I reckon thats when hes beeen seen to struggle. I reckon some of his percieved poor performances have come. Have to feel for him sometimes.
Hes definately got the good trait of not dropping his head and going into his shell. Leadership group beckons.
His passion and willingness to provide a contest hopefully rubs off and inspires others in the team.
His confidence is growing, you can easily tell. Hes also showing hes a smart footballer, reading the play very well.
With support down back, he will shine. If others aren't allowing him to play his game, hes left trying to hold it all together, I reckon thats when hes beeen seen to struggle. I reckon some of his percieved poor performances have come. Have to feel for him sometimes.
Hes definately got the good trait of not dropping his head and going into his shell. Leadership group beckons.
Sitting near the Punt Road end yesterday it is easy to see that he is a fan favorite, partly because of his reliability but also because of his willingness to kick the ball out of defence. Watching him play close up youreallyy become aware of how he imposes himself physically on the play. Predictability and reliability can be weaknesses but they can also be great strengths. I think they are what he brings to his play.
I'm trying to think of what other Richmond footballers he reminds me of but can't think of?
I'm trying to think of what other Richmond footballers he reminds me of but can't think of?
Good to hear Houli after the game say that Rancey shows great leadership down back :clap
Brian Lake was putrid when he started his career and only came good when he hit about 24 years of age. If Rance keeps the graph trending its current path he will be a ripper. His next step is to work on his aerial skills as his run and carry is good for a big bloke.
Brian Lake was putrid when he started his career and only came good when he hit about 24 years of age. If Rance keeps the graph trending its current path he will be a ripper. His next step is to work on his aerial skills as his run and carry is good for a big bloke.
TigerMasochist said:
Still suffering the effects thereof TM. Apart from the odd nightmare or three I'm almost over it. Might throw-in a couple more posts, however I'm more of a reader then contributor - keep up the good work.
I was thinking after the game on Sunday that 12 months ago Alex Rance couldn't take an overhead mark . His technique was poor and he lacked any confidence overhead . He is not the best mark around still but I had almost forgotten how I used to cringe when he tried to mark over his head . It's amazing what confidence can do but I suspect he has worked very hard on this aspect of his game .
A great example of how young players can get better . It's one thing I have noticed also about Browne having watched him at Coburg the last couple of weeks . He seems very confident overhead now , at least at that level . I don't remember that being in his game before.
A great example of how young players can get better . It's one thing I have noticed also about Browne having watched him at Coburg the last couple of weeks . He seems very confident overhead now , at least at that level . I don't remember that being in his game before.
Sintiger said:
Either that or he went to OPSM.
Seriously I wonder if the concussion he sustained had anything to do with his poor OH awareness last year.
Whatever the reason, it's been some turnaround that's for sure.
Sintiger said:
The Big Jaffa has apparently always been a good overhead mark at jnr level.
Said recently that's it's only this year that he's got the confidence in his body(size & strength) to start clunking them at senior level.
I think Browney is a ripper and think that there's plenty of development ahead of him.
Yep, this was what was holding back his career. His kicking skills are still not great.Sintiger said:
I always felt his kicking was ok but it was more about his decision making . You don't see him kicking back into the corridor into dangerous positions anymore which is a major improvement as well .Giardiasis said:
It wasn't just his awareness he was trying to mark with very flat hard hands . He grabs the ball now .Tigers of Old said:Either that or he went to OPSM.
Seriously I wonder if the concussion he sustained had anything to do with his poor OH awareness last year.
Whatever the reason, it's been some turnaround that's for sure.
The Big Jaffa has apparently always been a good overhead mark at jnr level.
Said recently that's it's only this year that he's got the confidence in his body(size & strength) to start clunking them at senior level.
I think Browney is a ripper and think that there's plenty of development ahead of him.
Re Browney I was not a believer but anyone who has seen him at Coburg the last 2 weeks will have had that view changed . He is no Dean Cox but if the improvement curve keeps going he will be a very decent AFL ruckman . I compared him to Jacobs who is now at adelaide , he could definitely be as good as him and is a similar sort of player and probably about the same level as Jacobs was at 20 . 2010 was Jacobs break out year and he was 22 then .
Tigers of Old said:Either that or he went to OPSM.
Seriously I wonder if the concussion he sustained had anything to do with his poor OH awareness last year. Whatever the reason, it's been some turnaround that's for sure.
The Big Jaffa has apparently always been a good overhead mark at jnr level.
Said recently that's it's only this year that he's got the confidence in his body(size & strength) to start clunking them at senior level.
I think Browney is a ripper and think that there's plenty of development ahead of him.
Thought the same last year. He kept misreading the fall of the ball sometimes by many metres. I thought he might have depth perception problems. I wonder if he is wearing contacts or like you say the effects of a number of head knocks have ameliorated.
Or maybe he is just confident at the level.
hopefully he keeps on developing, not unusual for a player to go backwards the following year at richmond, never to reach the level we'd all hoped. ie thursfield
Browne clunked a few marks when he came into the team last year. Far more authority in the air than Gus could ever hope for. The key to him making it will be his fitness/mobility.
Agree with Sin about Rance's marking. The man has come a long way in many areas. Kudos to him and RFC's maligned development staff.
Agree with Sin about Rance's marking. The man has come a long way in many areas. Kudos to him and RFC's maligned development staff.
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As always, the thread bump to congratulate Rance on his weeks game.
Great job again today, Albie. That spoil on Jurrah was sensational. :clap
Great job again today, Albie. That spoil on Jurrah was sensational. :clap
