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Reply #60 –
1st Quarter, 4 goals to one Richmond's way. 2nd Quarter, 4 Goals to none our way. 3rd Quarter, 6 goals to 2 Richmond's way. Final quarter, 7 goals to 1 our way. I think there was a breeze favouring one end. If you don't kick it to your team mates, there can be no game plan. The kicking and ball handling in the first quarter was what we have been use to in the past. However, other than a little period in the third quarter, I felt our field kicking was generally pretty good. Once again, kicking into the swirling breeze may have something to do with it. I thought we could win by between four and six goals. We had 31 to 21 scoring shots, which is basically 50% more, and won by 3 goals 7, so we could have won by more. Despite hitting the post five times, I thought our goal kicking was pretty good. If you don't win the ball in the contest, and the other team doesn't gift you possessions through turnovers, no matter how slick you are on the outside, you are not going to win games. Richmond doesn't have enough ball winners and that Martin has been covering up this weakness for years.
I would have Marchbank, Stocker, Walsh and Cuningham in the side when fit. So on the evidence of one game, Newman, McDonald, Owies and O'Brien would be in the firing line though I thought they all played their role. Hopefully it is going to be very competitive for spots this year.

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Reply #61 –
Quote from: LP – on
Is anyone able to explain to me how Lynch and Riewoldt can dead in front of a field umpire blatantly double handed push opponents directly in the back and not be penalised?
The Lynch non-decision was possibly the most blatant miss of the night.

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Reply #62 –
One of the more noticeable things that I observed was the number of times that our players were able to successfully lay a tackle on 'Don't argue' Martin - committing multiple players to the tackle was good to see.

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Reply #63 –
Late to the party again so apologies if I cover points already raised.

On the strength of the last two games (Melbourne practice game and tonight), Cripps looks back to his best. Looks to have slimmed down a bit but not lost any power...he was a beast last night and gave us first possession outta the middle so many times. And then had Cerra and Hewett in there to feed it out to....not that they weren't getting it themselves either.

Have always maintained that Kennedy was unfairly dealt with at selection over the last couple of years given the others that were getting games before him. Won his spot back late last year and, like Cripps, his two games this year have been sublime. And has the added advantage of being able to go forward and take a strong mark and is usually a pretty reliable set shot.

Said it before too but Pittonet is under-rated. Nankervis is not unlike him in his style so that might've helped a bit but he cracks in non-stop and offers a contest...not afraid to put his body into the contest. TDK is a good foil being able to drift forward but then jump over opponents in the middle. Another 40 odd games into him and he'll be cherry ripe.

To be able to kick a winning score and not have any real input from Harry or Charlie was a huge upside. Must've hit the post 3 or 4 times too.

Silvagni still a huge player for us with his 2nd and 3rd efforts when the ball is on the ground are amazing. Could've easily ended up with 3 or 4 goals last night.

Was Docherty playing back or wing....or a bit of both? I reckon he can play that role....drift up the ground as he reads it well and is generally a good user of the footy.

I think McDonald/McGovern are capable of bing a good foil for Weitering. They'll take some time to gel but McGovern's kicking is a feature. SPeaking of kicking being a feature, how good is Adam Saad....his kicking is elite and it's like having two blokes out there....his run and carry is priceless and reckon we'll see an even better season from him this year and I'm more than happy to have given up the pick to get him.

Cerra/Hewett....enough said but reckon the pundits will be talking about Hewett come season's end when talking about "recruit of the year". Tough and hard at it, can run with an opponent but can get it himself and uses it pretty well.

Most pleasing thing....4 points obviously....but in season's past, we would've coughed up those 3 goal bursts and let it become a 4-5-6 goal burst and never recovered. Last night that had a Voss stamp all over it....never gave up, didn't deviate from the plan and players executed it. Early in the first it was a bit like last year...miskicks, sloppy handballs, dropped marks etc but reckon he would've just spoken to them at 1/4 time, not screamed and ranted...just stick to the game plan. We seemed to be able to play fast and move it quickly but then adjust the tempo and get it onto our terms and slow it down when needed.

One game doesn't make the season but most pundits had Richmond jumping back up the table this year. THey lost Prestia but we were without Walsh....and absolutely smashed them out of the middle and in the contested ball.

Tough one this week against Bulldogs who'll be savage...but we match up well against them, have the midfield to go with them more now and reckon we've got more up forward than them.

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Reply #64 –
Quote from: RiverRat – on
One of the more noticeable things that I observed was the number of times that our players were able to successfully lay a tackle on 'Don't argue' Martin - committing multiple players to the tackle was good to see.
Seeing Cerra give Dusty some of his own medicine was also mighty satisfying! ;D
 
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

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Reply #65 –
Quote from: Micky0 – on
TBH I think the Tigers have had a very very good run of playing dirty and getting away with it with their frenetic ball use - it was nice to see them getting pinged for things. Yes a few were missed but they used to get away with all of those 50/50’s.
Indeed. They have pushed the boundary for a long time, nor have they been alone. Having them penalized for it was about time. To see they way they donated 50 me penalties also shows how stupid they can be.

I think we punctured a few egos last night. I would very much like to see more of it.
Live Long and Prosper!

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Reply #66 –
Quote from: RiverRat – on
I think Lynch ran through the protected zone on the side
Indeed. Just trotted along, nowhere near his opponent, ignoring the rule like it didn't apply to him. Gross stupidity. Got exactly what it deserved.
Live Long and Prosper!

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Reply #67 –
Quote from: WASurfer – on
On the strength of the last two games (Melbourne practice game and tonight), Cripps looks back to his best. Looks to have slimmed down a bit but not lost any power...he was a beast last night and gave us first possession outta the middle so many times. And then had Cerra and Hewett in there to feed it out to....not that they weren't getting it themselves either.
He's playing fully fit for the first time in a long time. It makes a difference. He has still has work to do on his kicking.

Quote from: WASurfer – on
Have always maintained that Kennedy was unfairly dealt with at selection over the last couple of years given the others that were getting games before him. Won his spot back late last year and, like Cripps, his two games this year have been sublime. And has the added advantage of being able to go forward and take a strong mark and is usually a pretty reliable set shot.
Matthew has really put his best foot forward from the time he got back into our side in the second half of last season. It could be argued that he was a little unlucky earlier, but if this is what he gets for going through some bad times, I'm willing to live with it. His form at the moment is showing why we were interested. His work rate has been excellent.

Quote from: WASurfer – on
Said it before too but Pittonet is under-rated. Nankervis is not unlike him in his style so that might've helped a bit but he cracks in non-stop and offers a contest...not afraid to put his body into the contest. TDK is a good foil being able to drift forward but then jump over opponents in the middle. Another 40 odd games into him and he'll be cherry ripe.
Pitto was workmanlike against Gawn, but last night he played one of his better games. Really took the ruck away from Richmond, which hasn't happened for a long time. Kreuzer used to do it in patches, and then get hurt. But nobody has consistently outdone the Richmond rucks for a long time. It was a great effort. May it continue for a long time.
As for Tom de Koning, his early ruck work was not impressive: he tried to out-body his opponents and generally failed. In the last quarter he started using his leap. We got clearances, two of them from Tom himself. It really hurt Richmond, which was the best part. You could see the confidence coming into him. More please!

Quote from: WASurfer – on
Silvagni still a huge player for us with his 2nd and 3rd efforts when the ball is on the ground are amazing. Could've easily ended up with 3 or 4 goals last night.
Jack hit the post twice himself. He didn't have a big game and he got his hands to balls he didn't hold, but when it comes to heart ... Honestly, he deserved 4 goals.

Quote from: WASurfer – on
I think McDonald/McGovern are capable of being a good foil for Weitering. They'll take some time to gel but McGovern's kicking is a feature. Speaking of kicking being a feature, how good is Adam Saad....his kicking is elite and it's like having two blokes out there....his run and carry is priceless and reckon we'll see an even better season from him this year and I'm more than happy to have given up the pick to get him.
McGovern was so unlucky to hit the post like he did. He was going to punish Richmond when we needed a lift. Saad was slow early, but the longer the match wore on, the better he became. Like you, I love his kicking, no matter how strange it may look.
Live Long and Prosper!

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Reply #68 –
Quote from: Baggers – on
Who else had a little 'dust in the eyes' when Doc slotted his goal?

Not me.
I had streams on my cheeks😭
Coming together is the beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford.

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Reply #69 –
Quote from: LP – on
Seeing Cerra give Dusty some of his own medicine was also mighty satisfying! ;D
 

Indeed it was.
I’ll admit I wasn’t thrilled with the Cerra trade. I saw him as somewhat vanilla with average disposal. That’s very different from what he’s shown so far. He’s clean, composed, and confident.
Great recruiting 👏

For the most part, the midfield looked like they’d played together for years. Add Walsh and natural progression, and we’re going to be very competitive. The edge might be one Michael Voss.

Early days but the difference to previous years is quite staggering.

Go Blues
Coming together is the beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford.

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Reply #70 –
Montangna said our midfield has gone from Batman and Robin (Cripps and Walsh) to The Avengers.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

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Reply #71 –
Quote from: madbluboy – on
Montangna said our midfield has gone from Batman and Robin (Cripps and Walsh) to The Avengers.

...and some folk in the media have picked up on 'The Avengers' monica for our midfield and run with it - it may stick. (I had to Google The Avengers... not a fan of superhero movies).
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

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Reply #72 –
Quote from: Baggers – on
...and some folk in the media have picked up on 'The Avengers' monica for our midfield and run with it - it may stick. (I had to Google The Avengers... not a fan of superhero movies).
I'd rather them be labelled as The Boys!
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

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Reply #73 –
Quote from: LoveNavy – on
Early days but the difference to previous years is quite staggering.

Go Blues

Yep exactly what I think. This list has very little holes and a ton of upside. It’s taken longer then I would have liked but I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say there is no reason this list won’t be going deep in September for at least the next 5 years. We have had a lot of pain but those days are gone now.

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Reply #74 –
Very good start to a season. Lots of positive in this side. I will be very interested to see what Voss has learned since he had his first exposure to coaching a club as the main man.
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