Had three goes at it. Jaaack just needs to learn to shut the *smile* up or he'll be giving multiple 50's away every game.
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Richmond vs Hawks in Tassie
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George always looks like he's going to do something. He's the most almost player in the comp. Got three dingly danglies though, the most beautifully cut zirconia there is.
the point is right but wrong year. In 2018 we had an 18-4 record and finished top.
Maybe it was 2019 you were think of?
In 2019 we finished full of steam. In 2018 we had some close wins against average opposition. We needed a home and away loss late in the season to kick us into action but it didn’t happen.
We were winning the final games in 2018, but only just. Nearly got rolled by Geelong, Essendon and the Dogs in the last few rounds. Disposed of Hawthorn easily in the QF, but then the injuries crashed down on us like a piano and coupled with a virus let the Pies beat us in the PF. ‘19 was the opposite, struggled through injury early, our quality returned in the back half of the season and we flew into the finals with an imposing winning streak.
As your comment says - STUPID RULE. Adds nothing to the game - makes it look like under 12 in my view. Just get rid of it. I think the boys in charge kept it so they did not look like fools introducing it in the first place..
Cumberland and Stack rise as Richmond overcomes Box Hill in practice match
Richmond VFL defeated Box Hill by 14 points in a practice match at the Swinburne Centre on Saturday morning.
As a blanket of Autumn drizzly gloom hovered over Punt Road Oval on Saturday morning, Richmond VFL hosted Box Hill in the first full dress rehearsal of the VFL pre-season.
In a game of shifting momentum, it was the Tigers who prevailed with an eight-goal-to-three second half, sealing a gritty 14-point win.
Noah Cumberland enhanced his reputation up forward with a team-high three majors, whilst Sydney Stack looked right at home on a wing, with the final score reading, 10.9 (69) to 8.7 (55).
Stack and Cumberland lit up the Swinburne Centre in the second half and were well supported by Tigers young and old.
Cumberland kicked all of his three goals after half-time, including back-to-back majors in the third term that turned the tide Richmond’s way.
The third-year forward is a dynamic player that seems to kick goals in clumps, feeding off the energy that he and his teammates around him create.
Stack spent the entirety of the game on a wing and was the player of the third term, kicking the opening goal from a forward-half intercept, helping turn defence into attack with his creativity and proclivity to provide support backward of centre.
He was prolific and prominent, roaming between the arcs, playing opposite Marlion Pickett.
The Tigers’ line-up boasted an exciting blend of premiership experience and ardent youth keen to make their mark in 2022.
Premiership duo Josh Caddy and Pickett provided the guiding presence for the likes of Riley Collier-
Dawkins, Thomson Dow, Stack and Rhyan Mansell, whilst the Tiger Army have already liked what they’ve seen from recent draftees, Tyler Sonsie, Tom Brown and Judson Clarke.
The excitement surrounding the club’s VFL side isn’t solely exclusive to the AFL listed players, with Dylan Cook and Misilifi Faimalo showing their wares in the recent intra-club match and last Saturday down in Geelong.
Collier-Dawkins showed no ill effects from his recent knock to the ribs, pounding the ball forward from the opening centre bounce and covered the ground well throughout the first quarter.
The fourth-year midfielder cuts a commanding figure and shows the consistent traits of a big-bodied AFL on-baller.
The young bull now exudes confidence without the ball, marshalling his fellow midfielders and stoppages and ensuring the team structures are adhered to.
The greasy conditions and moisture under foot did not lend themselves to slick, free-flowing and high scoring and with the ball constantly in dispute, the pressure and intensity levels were up.
Pickett laid three trademark stinging tackles, with the wiry wingman also having a hand in the opening goal of the game.
With Box Hill attempting to exit its defensive 50, Pickett’s keen anticipation allowed him to slide in front of a Hawks’ defender and cut off the exit.
Pickett’s set-shot drifted across the face of goal, with the ball landing in the outstretched hands of Matt Parker, who coolly played on from the tight angle and snapped truly on his right boot.
Parker’s goal was the only one for the first quarter, but he quickly added another just 15 seconds into the second quarter, opening up an 11-point lead.
Following that, the Hawks went on a five-goal run, flipping an 11-point deficit into a 19-point lead by halftime.
From a VFL list perspective, Misilifi Faimalo’s courage, dash, and dare stood out at half-back, whilst key position defender, Tylar Young possessed a defiant fist.
Tyler Sonsie and Thomson Dow teamed well with Collier-Dawkins with the trio working hard to support their defenders as well as provide the grunt and spark between the arcs.
Sonsie possesses enviable tranquillity with ball in hand, and balance when kicking with foot, but also has a hardened edge around the contest which will serve him well at AFL level.
The 2021 draftee runs natural midfield patterns, finding himself in the right spot more often than not, either winning the ball himself, or providing support for his teammates.
Dow stuck to his task and worked into the game in the second half, showcasing his clean hands in tight and want to expand his game on the outside and in transition.
Second-year ruckman Samson Ryan lifted his rating in the third term, along with Stack and Cumberland.
Ryan fed the midfield brigade at his feet, whilst also pushing back deep to the last line of defence, thwarting Box Hill’s forays forward.
Tom Brown started the game with the initial intercept mark and also had a hand in flipping the script after half-time.
Brown, like the Sonsie lends great support to his teammates either in the air, or at ground level and reads the play quite naturally.
At 186cm, Brown is the prototype modern-day half-back, which a real thirst to intercept the opposition’s thrusts forward and then use the ball with poise on the turnover.
With the ball like a cake of soap at times, Brown’s one-handed pick-up at full tilt in the third term stuck in the memory bank as a snippet of the cleanliness and what we hope to see more of from the young defender.
Rhyan Mansell’s second half would have helped increase the comfort levels of Brown, with the flint-hard defender unflinching in the air, both at the ball and man.
Mansell helped stem the flow of the Hawks run-on and then got the game played back on Richmond’s terms after half-time.
It was a gutsy performance from a young Richmond side that had to fight through periods of dominance from the Hawks to then cash in when it was its turn in the second half.
RICH: 1.3 2.4 5.7 10.9 (69)
BOX: 0.4 5.5 6.6 8.7 (55)
Goal Kickers:
Richmond: Cumberland (3), Parker (2), Olden (2), Pickett, Stack, Caddy
Cumberland and Stack rise as Richmond overcomes Box Hill in practice match
Richmond VFL defeated Box Hill by 14 points in a practice match at the Swinburne Centre on Saturday morning.
No, 2018. We tried to keep a high standard for too long, won some games late in the season we should have lost, won the QF but not very impressively. Club has said that season was not handled well.
Ok, I get what you mean. I am not sure if we tried to keep a high standard for too long, we were simply good enough to win when not playing particularly well. It is in our players' DNA to try and win games.
Correct...and we are going to need him for the next 10 years to stop the Kings tearing us a new one with their height.
Reading some posts saying the hawks are bottom 4 and are no good but I look more so at the way we played, our ball movement, the game plan has been tweaked and must say that some of the senior players look very sharp in their movement and coverage around the ground.
And some positional changes to the team have also improved us.
This follows on from last week's impressive win against the cats who made the prelim last year and on their home deck too.
I like what I see and would not be at all surprised if we finished top 4 and once again challenge for the flag!
And some positional changes to the team have also improved us.
This follows on from last week's impressive win against the cats who made the prelim last year and on their home deck too.
I like what I see and would not be at all surprised if we finished top 4 and once again challenge for the flag!
Thought there was some very good signs , especially with our attacking ball movement .
im an anti Balta permanently fwd , however was good signs , though I still prefer him in the back half , do love him having a run through the ruck , think that’s a must when we need a spark.
Thought Ross did all he could to lock his spot in for rd 1 , I’m still at the he’s a 22-30 player on the list , which is a good sign .
Not a chance George isn’t there rd 1
Old boys , especially the ol skip looking to be moving well.
Lot to like about Gibbo and Hugo
IMHO baring injuries will be top 4
im an anti Balta permanently fwd , however was good signs , though I still prefer him in the back half , do love him having a run through the ruck , think that’s a must when we need a spark.
Thought Ross did all he could to lock his spot in for rd 1 , I’m still at the he’s a 22-30 player on the list , which is a good sign .
Not a chance George isn’t there rd 1
Old boys , especially the ol skip looking to be moving well.
Lot to like about Gibbo and Hugo
IMHO baring injuries will be top 4
Keeping it VERY REAL hawks aren’t a club who’s playing great footy AND a club who’s in a major rebuild. Collywobbles beat them by 100 points last week with an average side
It’s was great to watch the tigers play on a small suburban country ground - it was a hot muggy day and the direct sunlight was brutal - very different to Melb weather and our players looked rooted at times coming to the interchange bench (I couldn’t see the hawks bench for comparison).
All I can say tiger faithful, get ready for a ride of your life this season - this team means business and can seriously play.
My take from the game
* Balta as a forward is a must. When we had 3 talls playing in the forward line we looked really dangerous - it’s the best functioning forward line I have seen the tigers put out there. They teamed well, split the Hawks defence which meant all our talls were able to take marks from a lead up to the ball carrier at some point - it’s no accident that we are kicking accurately in our two practise matches - most of our shots on goal are now from set shots.
* our two rucks are going to trouble most teams. Often the resting ruck was placed deep forward with either Lynch or Riewoldt playing up the ground - it worked as it freed up Tom and Jack - watching a tall take marks on the wing is a luxury I haven’t seen at the tigers for a few seasons now.
* Balta was the dominant player when he was rucking or roamed anywhere forward of centre. There is a chance he could become the AFLs dominant ruck rover this season - he reminded me of Adam Goodes with some of his plays - too fast, too tall, too skilful for the opposition.
* There were a few times during the game when we were defending deep in our defensive 50, we still had two talls and a small in the attaching 50 arc. Our players were spread across the whole ground, obviously there were other times all 36 players were in one half of the ground but I think we are trialling something quite different here.
* Bolton‘s first half was a laugh - he was untouchable, his skill is better than ever and he just played with the opposition. He has become the player we all dreamt he could be.
* Hugo has speed, size and smarts and now knows where and when to run - he could be the one to breakout of all our kids. If he keeps this form, can see him playing at least 18 games this year.
* Baker up forward is a masterstoke - he allows our dna of forward pressure to continue.
* our centre clearances could become a weapon, and I think all we need is one of Prestia or Cotch on the field for this to remain so, having both fit and firing will be a luxury.
* Cotch looks fit and motivated and he will leave nothing on the park.
* It felt Dusty is still building into the game - my guess is he is only going 75% with his physicality at the moment, but at 75% is better than most others - again, I think Dusty is ready and could produce another season like 2017.
* Gibcus doesn’t look like a person yet to play an AFL game - his body looked surprisingly bulky and he is always in the contest but he looked really tentative with some of his kicking and dropped some sodas, but once he tidies this up, watch out. I don’t think he realises how much time he has - he is one of those rare players who always looks like he has oodles of time.
* Tarrant is huge, but he is not Astbury. My worry was that he always spoiled when there were times he was in a position where he could mark. He also let his player lead him to the ball instead of backing himself to do that at times. He might still be a bit overawed playing in that team.
* our pressure and ball movement is back and is elite.
* we seem to have more depth this year than the last few years - necessary if we want to go deep into finals.
* Ross should play plenty this year but I reckon Graham may squeeze him out though.
For those worried about the second half, don’t. The tigers were clearly in cruise mode. Martyn and Biggie both looked good when they came on. Junior excited the crowd when he came on but still doesn’t know how to make the play rather he spent most of his time chasing tail - unlike Gibcus.
All I can say tiger faithful, get ready for a ride of your life this season - this team means business and can seriously play.
My take from the game
* Balta as a forward is a must. When we had 3 talls playing in the forward line we looked really dangerous - it’s the best functioning forward line I have seen the tigers put out there. They teamed well, split the Hawks defence which meant all our talls were able to take marks from a lead up to the ball carrier at some point - it’s no accident that we are kicking accurately in our two practise matches - most of our shots on goal are now from set shots.
* our two rucks are going to trouble most teams. Often the resting ruck was placed deep forward with either Lynch or Riewoldt playing up the ground - it worked as it freed up Tom and Jack - watching a tall take marks on the wing is a luxury I haven’t seen at the tigers for a few seasons now.
* Balta was the dominant player when he was rucking or roamed anywhere forward of centre. There is a chance he could become the AFLs dominant ruck rover this season - he reminded me of Adam Goodes with some of his plays - too fast, too tall, too skilful for the opposition.
* There were a few times during the game when we were defending deep in our defensive 50, we still had two talls and a small in the attaching 50 arc. Our players were spread across the whole ground, obviously there were other times all 36 players were in one half of the ground but I think we are trialling something quite different here.
* Bolton‘s first half was a laugh - he was untouchable, his skill is better than ever and he just played with the opposition. He has become the player we all dreamt he could be.
* Hugo has speed, size and smarts and now knows where and when to run - he could be the one to breakout of all our kids. If he keeps this form, can see him playing at least 18 games this year.
* Baker up forward is a masterstoke - he allows our dna of forward pressure to continue.
* our centre clearances could become a weapon, and I think all we need is one of Prestia or Cotch on the field for this to remain so, having both fit and firing will be a luxury.
* Cotch looks fit and motivated and he will leave nothing on the park.
* It felt Dusty is still building into the game - my guess is he is only going 75% with his physicality at the moment, but at 75% is better than most others - again, I think Dusty is ready and could produce another season like 2017.
* Gibcus doesn’t look like a person yet to play an AFL game - his body looked surprisingly bulky and he is always in the contest but he looked really tentative with some of his kicking and dropped some sodas, but once he tidies this up, watch out. I don’t think he realises how much time he has - he is one of those rare players who always looks like he has oodles of time.
* Tarrant is huge, but he is not Astbury. My worry was that he always spoiled when there were times he was in a position where he could mark. He also let his player lead him to the ball instead of backing himself to do that at times. He might still be a bit overawed playing in that team.
* our pressure and ball movement is back and is elite.
* we seem to have more depth this year than the last few years - necessary if we want to go deep into finals.
* Ross should play plenty this year but I reckon Graham may squeeze him out though.
For those worried about the second half, don’t. The tigers were clearly in cruise mode. Martyn and Biggie both looked good when they came on. Junior excited the crowd when he came on but still doesn’t know how to make the play rather he spent most of his time chasing tail - unlike Gibcus.
Nice write up YOTT.
Junior sounds a bit like me when I was at UNI. Spent a lot of time chasing tail without knowing how to make the play. And I'm not talking footy here.
Love the positivity @year of the tiger .... appeared like a great atmosphere and the faithful obviously loved it whenever Dustin went near it!
What do ya reckon the crowd split was? It sounded like we had them covered for numbers, which if true, doesn't say much for the massive membership base the Hawks always spruik over there!
What do ya reckon the crowd split was? It sounded like we had them covered for numbers, which if true, doesn't say much for the massive membership base the Hawks always spruik over there!
Tiger faithful dominated 70 : 30 at minimum would be a rough guesstimate. Your talking Richo land in Devonport with the Gales down the road in Burnie, Nank and Mansfield from Lonnie all close by.
Tassie has always run deep traditionally with saints and tiger supporters.
Stiff cheddar , don’t know if you’re aware there’s no % or ladder in practise matches , coz umm sorry to tell ya , they’re practise matches . So keep it real and evaluate for what they are PRACTISE matches
True but I guess I can turn your little negative into a positive by saying we beat the cats last week on their home deck and let's not forget they played off in the prelim last year!
