Welcome Hugo Ralphsmith

[caesar]

Where has Michael Gale's mullet gone, i wanted a mullet to mullet guernsey presentation

Ralphsmith jumper presentation

Hugo Ralphsmith is presented with his first AFL jumper.

www.richmondfc.com.au

 

[tigerdell]

A bit of hype from the commentators which inflated things, but his 2nd half was good for a deb. Lot to like and likely gets a few more runs

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

Where has Michael Gale's mullet gone, i wanted a mullet to mullet guernsey presentation

Ralphsmith jumper presentation

Hugo Ralphsmith is presented with his first AFL jumper.

www.richmondfc.com.au

Good to see Balme front and centre and looking healthy. Has faded from the news a bit, I assumed due to health issues.

Didn't know Hugo was related to the Hawthorn player, but I guess it shouldn't be a surprise.

Moved well and gave a glimpse of better things to come. Shame about Rioli's handball to his ankles in the third quarter!

 

[ToraToraTora]

Think it will be a big step up. Far more experienced side is Brisbane than the one GWS put out. And they're in great form.

Thought Ralphsmith acquitted himself well. Only thing is I thought he let opponents get around him too easily at times. Will need to work on that.

Geez I don't. GW threw the kitchen sink at us.

 

[tigerlove]

Geez I don't. GW threw the kitchen sink at us.

First half maybe, 2nd half they turned to putty. I"m surprised anyone thinking Brisbane won"t be a bigger challenge than GWS if that's what you're implying.

 

[TigerFlag2017]

Not intending to pot the kid as I think he has plenty of potential.

But it looked like he did not understand the game plan or his role yesterday. Often lost in no man's land.

Again not a criticism. Thinking he is better for the exposure but not ready yet.

 

[MB78]

Had his taste. Needs to go back to the VFL to get his craft up to a higher standard.

 

[jb03]

Reckon he looks a far better player than Martyn and Ross at least

 

[DavidSSS]

Looking fine, clearly a fair way to go but I'd have the flowing locks in front of Ross.

DS

 

[Mr Brightside]

Reckon he looks a far better player than Martyn and Ross at least

I like this kid too JB , however I think MartYn is going to be a player too, different type but just as good

 

[Mr Brightside]

Not intending to pot the kid as I think he has plenty of potential.

But it looked like he did not understand the game plan or his role yesterday. Often lost in no man's land.

Again not a criticism. Thinking he is better for the exposure but not ready yet.

You may be correct TF , Generally they learn the “Richmond way” at VFL , maybe a lack of VFL over the past year may have a bit to do with that .

 

[jb03]

I like this kid too JB , however I think MartYn is going to be a player too, different type but just as good

Fair enough. I was a tad disappointed in Martyn after liking what I had seen in the VFL.

 

[Mr Brightside]

Fair enough. I was a tad disappointed in Martyn after liking what I had seen in the VFL.

I think we were all too tough on him considering the pressure cooker type of game he debuted in

 

[AngryAnt]

I think we were all too tough on him considering the pressure cooker type of game he debuted in

Yep, he's played 1 game (?), still a fair way to go before he gets written off.

 

[Scoop]

I’ll say this for him, he was fearless. Crashed and bashed.

And looked to go fast when he had the ball.

Long way to go but had a dip.

 

[AngryAnt]

I’ll say this for him, he was fearless. Crashed and bashed.

And looked to go fast when he had the ball.

Long way to go but had a dip.

yeah, thought he did ok in a tough environment, got involved, didn't look scared, ran with the ball and good disposal. Like most of the young mids is not up to speed on the defensive side, that will come.

 

[Mr Brightside]

Yep, he's played 1 game (?), still a fair way to go before he gets written off.

I can see him ripping up the VFL And then having a real impact next year

 

[tigerhalsey]

Comparisons to Maxfield are uncanny, can we nicknamed him Maxy?

 

[spook]

Will be a player in time. Out for Pickett next week, though.

 

[St Kevin]

Great to see him kick his goals. We have something here, but agree, a likely out for Pickett.