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Big challenge on Hawkins, will need help.
Even if he gets beaten he will compete and Hawkins will have less impact. In addition, if he can't match or beat Hawkins, who is in very good form, then Balta will learn a lot. Seems to be a good learner too.
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Even if he gets beaten he will compete and Hawkins will have less impact. In addition, if he can't match or beat Hawkins, who is in very good form, then Balta will learn a lot. Seems to be a good learner too.
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Balta's played almost twenty-five games. He's earned a chance to go one-on-one with Tomahawk, who has been pretty much the best forward in the game over the year. (If not the best player.) Imperious and smart. Tomahawk has been a thinker this year more than ever. Brilliant.
He's bigger than Balta, more powerful, maybe nimbler, a bit more experienced. A veteran star in career-best form and sharp as a tack.
Balta has been imperious himself. At times, recently playing full back, he looks above the level. He had one bungle tonight gently resting his hand on the the neck of the bloke he was flogging. Didn't work out for the young Richmond star.
But the fury. The cold fury of Noah Balta after that was a revelation.
If we can get our 2020 game going it doesn't matter if we finish fourth or eighth. (This is a freak year.) The focus has to be on getting the game going. And if we are to beat Geelong in the big time we let Noah Balta learn or establish his position in this game.
This is a learning match. Geelong learns. Richmond learns. You see how it might be bad from a Geelong POV for Tomahawk to teach Noah Balta a lesson?
This is a huge breakout year for Noah Balta. Dimma told us square - He's been watching replays. Let the man learn.
He's bigger than Balta, more powerful, maybe nimbler, a bit more experienced. A veteran star in career-best form and sharp as a tack.
Balta has been imperious himself. At times, recently playing full back, he looks above the level. He had one bungle tonight gently resting his hand on the the neck of the bloke he was flogging. Didn't work out for the young Richmond star.
But the fury. The cold fury of Noah Balta after that was a revelation.
If we can get our 2020 game going it doesn't matter if we finish fourth or eighth. (This is a freak year.) The focus has to be on getting the game going. And if we are to beat Geelong in the big time we let Noah Balta learn or establish his position in this game.
This is a learning match. Geelong learns. Richmond learns. You see how it might be bad from a Geelong POV for Tomahawk to teach Noah Balta a lesson?
This is a huge breakout year for Noah Balta. Dimma told us square - He's been watching replays. Let the man learn.
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Balta is the right player & athlete to play on Hawkins. He’ll compete fine. If he kept him to a couple of goals, that’s ok. Our issue is with clearance/contested ball - exactly like last year’s prelim. Flogged in the contest in the first half & lifted in the second half when Soldo in particular thrashed Stanley.
With Astburty unlikely to return at this late stage, it's comforting to know he can play on a gorilla like Taberner.
He's unbelievably strong for a 20 year old. It's quite ridiculous tbh.
Can he play on & defeat Hawkins? Can't wait to find out..
He's unbelievably strong for a 20 year old. It's quite ridiculous tbh.
Can he play on & defeat Hawkins? Can't wait to find out..
Forlorn hope but imagine this defence if Rance came back. It’d be unbeatable basically.
I can’t see a side kicking a winning score against us if we get Astbury back for the finals.
Bigs - Astbury/Balta
Med - Grimes/Vlastuin/Broad
Small- Baker/Houli/Short
You can have 6 All Australians in your backline but if the midfield isn't doing its job and allows easy kicks inside 50 then any defence can be beaten.
True. Especially if we don't address clearance/contested ball.
I think we'll get the chance to see, waiting. Exciting times ahead.
'Tabs was on a good player but I thought he made some opportunities.' Longmuir from the post-match. It's an unusual comment. Maybe it's Longmuir's way of complimenting Taberner on a reasonable game. I'll be interested to see the coach's votes.
Just saw this and I haven’t seen this posted anywhere so apologies if it has.
Great result for all three boys on making the squad.
Recognition deserving.
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Great result for all three boys on making the squad.
Recognition deserving.
Tiger trio make 22under22 squad
Three emerging Richmond youngsters have been rewarded with selection in the AFL Players' Association's 2020 22Under22 squad.
