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Welcome to the Tigers - Connor Menadue

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Play him on Jetta next week as will match him for size and pace.
 
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I thought he played too selfish, like he had to get out of the way of the senior players, or give it off to one asap instead of backing himself.
 
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I liked his first few touches. Quick on his feet, Hands looked good. Chased hard. But I can't recall seeing much of him after that.

(And I think you mean "selfless" Wayne) :)
 
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Seems he's been called out as having a bit of a sooky game after being dropped to the VFL.
Put that down to a bit of immaturity. Hopefully responds in the right way this week.
 
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We weren't expecting him to be ready for 3 years so I think we can afford to let him grow up a bit in the seconds
 
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Tony Braxton-Hicks said:
He could also simply be tapering off as young kids can do.

More likely. Nothing I've seen or heard about the kid would suggest he'd chuck a 'sooky'
 
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from what i have seen he is a bit of a goer so to be a sooky as well would be a suprise. could be just out of form.

tho don't forget he's been the sub in 4 of his 5 games so match fitness won't be where it should be
 
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Tigers of Old said:
Seems he's been called out as having a bit of a sooky game after being dropped to the VFL.
Put that down to a bit of immaturity. Hopefully responds in the right way this week.

Could of said the same for the entire team that day! Hate how Menadue was singled out for this! He tried valiantly all day.
 
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Connor Menadue
25 disposals, three clearances, five marks, one goal

Produced the best performance of his debut season with the Club. Played the majority of time at half-back, picking up 25 possessions. He helped set up our offense, and he’s really starting to feel comfortable in this role. Importantly, from a long-term perspective, he now has the ability to play through half-back, wing and half-forward. It’s been a really good opportunity for him to show his on-field flexibility.
 
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actually would be a good inclusion to help nullify the run of smith, hill and hartung. agree - get him in.
 
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Smoking Aces said:
Connor Menadue
25 disposals, three clearances, five marks, one goal

Produced the best performance of his debut season with the Club. Played the majority of time at half-back, picking up 25 possessions. He helped set up our offense, and he’s really starting to feel comfortable in this role. Importantly, from a long-term perspective, he now has the ability to play through half-back, wing and half-forward. It’s been a really good opportunity for him to show his on-field flexibility.
Yep - watched him on Saturday and with CEllis - this bloke did some really good things.
And he made me feel old when at the 1/4 and 3/4 time huddles I got to see him close up and (understandably I suppose) he's looks just like a skinny little school kid.
But it indicates some good signs for the future.
 
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With Kids do we get them in after one good game? He's been quiet the weeks earlier...

Agree with others his pace would be nice this week
 
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Might get a chance to give us some fresh legs over the next few weeks. And he might make the most of that chance.
 
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Good to hear. Hopefully keeps up that sort of form and provides us with some depth over the latter part of the season.
 
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He just looks like being a bloody good player this kid. Really like him.
 
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Dyer'ere said:
Might get a chance to give us some fresh legs over the next few weeks. And he might make the most of that chance.

Need to manage him so that he is still running on top of the ground in October.
 
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DragicevicFan said:
Need to manage him so that he is still running on top of the ground in October.

:hihi
 
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Connor Menadue (Four disposals)
Struggled to find the ball at half-back. Was moved to a wing in a bid to get him more involved in the match, but still couldn’t exert an influence. We expect better from him, and it will be a focus at training during the week to work out how we can improve his involvement in the contest.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-08-19/the-vfl-report-round-18

Worry a little that some of these younger players are getting a little dispirited in the VFL.