He had 51 disposals against us in 2019. Took the L!!They can sure as hell lose you games, especially when you are giving guys like Lachie Neale first use.
37 the next week in Dusty's 6 goal final. Again, he took the L!!
He had 51 disposals against us in 2019. Took the L!!They can sure as hell lose you games, especially when you are giving guys like Lachie Neale first use.
Wrong, there are no points for tapping it to a neutral position, there is in fact a point penalty for tapping it to the opposition & only hit outs to advantage add to a player's points tally.Where the ruckmen get hundreds of points for just tapping the ball, and who cares where it goes and who gets it
Some have called us winning it. One of the biggest upgrades we have seen to a team that was already close if these two guys are fit.I'm confused?
After the trade period ends, then it's time to see the best 23 for 2023.
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Geelong
B: Jake Kolodjashnij, Sam De Koning, Jack Henry
HB: Zach Guthrie, Tom Stewart, Jed Bews
C: Max Holmes, Patrick Dangerfield, Isaac Smith
HF: Gryan Miers, Jeremy Cameron, Brad Close
F: Tyson Stengle, Tom Hawkins, Gary Rohan
FOLL: Rhys Stanley, Mark Blicavs, Cameron Guthrie
I/C: Mitch Duncan, Brandan Parfitt, Mark O’Connor, Tom Atkins
Medical Sub: Zach Tuohy
"Not many changes are needed to a side that won the Grand Final by 81 points. The defence is young and healthy.
Elder statesman Mitch Duncan may play a similar role to Joel Selwood this season, coming off the bench and missing a game here and there to keep him fresh. New recruit Jack Bowes will likely be the first cab off the rank to fill a midfield or back-flank spot should form/injury warrant a change.
In the forward line, Gary Rohan’s age may mean he also misses the odd game to rest up, with Ollie Henry a handy replacement as he tries to earn a regular spot in the dynamic, pressurised Cats forward line.
Others on the outer such as new recruit Tanner Bruhn, Sam Menegola, Jonathon Ceglar, and Esava Ratugolea may have to wait their turn to break into the reigning premiers’ side.
With Pick 7 also in the upcoming National Draft, it is an enviable position Geelong finds itself in."
So from me - As well as losing their inspirational leader, a four-time premiership player not one of the three new recruits from the '10/10 media graded' trade period are named in their best 23?
Richmond
B: Nathan Broad, Robbie Tarrant, Dylan Grimes
HB: Nick Vlastuin, Noah Balta, Daniel Rioli
C: Marlion Pickett, Tim Taranto, Kamdyn McIntosh
HF: Maurice Rioli Jr, Jack Riewoldt, Shai Bolton
F: Noah Cumberland, Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin
FOLL: Toby Nankervis, Dion Prestia, Jacob Hopper
I/C: Trent Cotchin, Jayden Short, Ivan Soldo, Liam Baker
Medical Sub: Jack Graham
"Richmond was one of the many winners from the trade period as it put itself firmly back into premiership contention in 2023.
Although the Tigers have lost experienced premiership players, Shane Edwards and Kane Lambert, their midfield won’t lose much talent bringing in two former Giants in Jacob Hopper and Tim Taranto.
With the depth of the midfield group now expanded, Richmond can use its best six in many different ways. Both Taranto and Hopper are powerful inside midfielders, who can roll forward which will allow the likes of Shai Bolton and Dustin Martin to push through the middle as well."
From me - So they named both the Richmond in-comings in the best 23.
How did they win the draft? Bringing in bench sitters?
Agree man. Especially about bringing in players who don't fix your needs.The long term evidence is that when Grundy was at his best he was number 1 ruckman and playing the majority of his time on the ball. He will now play 50% at best in that role. So will the undisputed best ruckman in the AFL
It's not that I don't think Grundy was and can still be a very good player, it is that he won't be able to replicate the role he had when was so good.
To me it's like Carlton recruiting Tom Lynch when the already have McKay and Curnow.
If the bench increases to 5 players I suspect many clubs will roll with 2 ruckmen, Richmond won a premiership with 2 rucks in the same side, no one would be complaining with a Cox/Naitanui combo, I think there are definite situations where 2 rucks are viable.The long term evidence is that when Grundy was at his best he was number 1 ruckman and playing the majority of his time on the ball. He will now play 50% at best in that role. So will the undisputed best ruckman in the AFL
It's not that I don't think Grundy was and can still be a very good player, it is that he won't be able to replicate the role he had when was so good.
To me it's like Carlton recruiting Tom Lynch when the already have McKay and Curnow.
There's always that ONE GUY!!Wasn't The Ben King thing a tongue in cheek made up rumour. Not based on any substantial evidence..
I do know the clubs are all incommunicado with the player's agents during the year - is your guy happy there, is he going to re-sign or is he looking to move, we'd like to facilitate a move when he's contracts done or when he's ready, etc etc.Wasn't The Ben King thing a tongue in cheek made up rumour. Not based on any substantial evidence..
What ? No way ! BB wouldn’t do that to us ? Surely ? 110% certainty.Wasn't The Ben King thing a tongue in cheek made up rumour. Not based on any substantial evidence..
I hear this argument about 5 on the bench but it doesn't change the amount of time Grundy would spend on the ball. All it does mean is that it is more likely clubs will play 2 rucksIf the bench increases to 5 players I suspect many clubs will roll with 2 ruckmen, Richmond won a premiership with 2 rucks in the same side, no one would be complaining with a Cox/Naitanui combo, I think there are definite situations where 2 rucks are viable.
I'm confused?
With Pick 7 also in the upcoming National Draft, it is an enviable position Geelong finds itself in."
So from me - As well as losing their inspirational leader, a four-time premiership player not one of the three new recruits from the '10/10 media graded' trade period are named in their best 23?
Yes it’s nothing short of a coup, a complete 180. It’s going to take a while for everyone else to catch on. Let them keep their delusions.I have been saying it since the trades finished. We were easily the best in this trade period, bringing in elite talent. Now, Bruhn, Henry and Bowes will play games here and there. They will not change the fortunes of Geelong in 2023, Taranto and Hopper will. Yes cats did well but some media giving them A+ is a deadset crock.
I found myself debating with some cats fans. I just told them the only reason the media are harping on about your trading period is pick 7 more than the players you brought in, now if you didn't get that pick no one would bat an eyelid. It's unbelievable that hey think they did so much better than everyone else.
Trying to explain that we actually brought in elite talent Taranto and Hopper and they go on about Bowes lol, Bruhn who has potential but was in and out of the GWS side. Herny shows a bit but unless there are injuries he'll be playing reserves.
I even said to some, If 16 other clubs had a choice between Taranto/Hopper duo and Bruhn/Bows/Henry who do you think they would choose, this ain't a trick question.
Man, these cats fans are delusional. If the cats nabbed Taranto and Hopper we would be envious.
I'm still in awe with Blair pulling this off, you just don't get two elite mids in one shot. Both these two are big-bodied, play the game hard and also kick goals.
111%…confirmed by his uncle Wayne in the pub last night.What ? No way ! BB wouldn’t do that to us ? Surely ? 110% certainty.
Any list of best finals players of the last 10 years that doesn’t include Houli or Prestia cannot be taken seriously
1. Martin
2. Shuey
3. Neale
4. Petracca
5. Oliver
6. Grundy
7. Liberatore
8. Wines
9. Bontempelli
10. Edwards
Absolutely correct.Yes it’s nothing short of a coup, a complete 180. It’s going to take a while for everyone else to catch on. Let them keep their delusions.
Especially as one was courted by Geecheat and told them no.Absolutely correct.
We’ve confused them by recruiting two A grade gun midfielders.
It would be easier for them to digest us getting one star but two has boggled their minds.
Arguably as good a midfield as Melbourne who appear the benchmark.
The results next year will wake a few of them up.