Round 1 team
B: Astbury, Rance, Grimes
HB: McIntosh, Hunt, B. Ellis
C: Vlastuin, Edwards, Cotchin
HF: Martin, Rioli, Castagna
F: Riewoldt, Lloyd, Butler
R: Nankervis, Grigg, Caddy
IC: Conca, Griffiths, Houli, Prestia
Em: Maric, Lambert, Miles
New: Butler, Caddy, Nankervis, Prestia
Personally would have a few positions different but still excited to see the season start and the new boys in action!
Personal best 22 would have been
B: Grimes, Rance, Short
HB: Houli, Astbury, McIntosh
C: Vlastuin, Martin, Grigg
HF: Caddy, Griffiths, Edwards
FF: Rioli, Riewoldt, Lloyd
R: Nankervis, Cotchin, Prestia
I/C: Castagna, Miles, Conca, Ellis
Taylor hunt shouldn't be best 22 and personally don't think there's a spot for both of Butler and Castagna
Only just realised because you highlighted it that Miles is emergency only?
Is that a surprise?
Quote from: Rusty00 on March 22, 2017, 09:36:57 PM
Only just realised because you highlighted it that Miles is emergency only?
Is that a surprise?
Honestly, he's one of those players that's good without being great. I'm a fan of the guy, but he was always gonna be one of those guys whose spot would come under pressure and was a little contentious to begin with (once Prestia/Caddy arrived). Didn't do much in preseason to cement his spot, so he'll be one who has to work his way back in and then impress to keep it week in, week out.
I certainly would have had Miles in ahead of hunt but unfortunately for Miles he's a one trick Pony. Contested in and under mid who can't play anywhere else and he now has to compete with Dusty, Cotchin, Prestia, Caddy, Vlastuin who can all be versatile and go forward
Can't wait to see how we go tonight my biggest concern is our side looks very short on paper don't know if the blues are good enough to exploit this but better teams will
Agree about Hunt, I'd have Oleg or Short in ahead of him but I guess Hardwick believes we need a more lockdown defender
But really liked our small forwards last night, Rioli, Butler & Castanga looked good!
Hunt actually wasn't to bad. The new guys were fantastic and how about Dusty 8) D.Martin 3 votes
Well it is nice to see the Tiges have started the season with 2 wins and even nicer to see that there tackling is way above what they produced last season even my friend Edwards is getting involved , think we can beat the Eagles next week if we keep this intensity up :)
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Well it is nice to see the Tiges have started the season with 2 wins and even nicer to see that there tackling is way above what they produced last season even my friend Edwards is getting involved , think we can beat the Eagles next week if we keep this intensity up :)
Yep, it's early days but there is clearly a better game plan and intensity to the way we play.
West coast will be tough but they can be vulnerable at the G. Looking forward to it!
Plus I don't care where they are positioned on the ladder or what time of year it is, it's always nice to beat Carlton and Collingwood
Don't think Ben Griffiths will get up to play this week, as he's had issues with concussion in the past.
Who comes in? Mabior Chol also suffered concussion in the VFL.
Ivan Soldo kicked four in the VFL imagine if he came in :o Also got Ivan Maric and Todd Elton (who I didn't even realise was still on our list lol)
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-03/soldo-to-debut-tigers-running-low-on-big-men
Little bit of extra interest in you boys considering you're our next opponents ;)
Couple of things; thoughts on Conca's new role across halfback? Is it working? Will it continue?
Jayden Short slotted into the Tigs defence and had 18 possies at 94%! Not bad in a pretty frantic game with a lot of skill errors. He appear in for the long haul?
To be honest, I wouldn't even bother with another tall. I'd go Griff > Lloyd and just be smart about the way we go inside 50.
Our scoring is happening from manic forward pressure so it will play to our strengths going small. Only issue is that we wouldn't have a chop out for Nank in the ruck.
In response to you Ele, I think Concas been ok. Haven't noticed him that much to be honest . He's in a bit of no mans land at the moment with no obvious position for him to slot into.
Shorts kicking is elite, hence why he's trusted with a lot of the kick ins. Think he's pretty safe in the 22 and I was surprised when he wasn't named round 1.
Shedda and Griff won't play this week, hip and concussion respectively.
Sounds like Marbz will play, I don't mind that. I'd prefer him over Soldo, Elton, Moore or Maric. Think we're better off going in smaller and trying to make it work though.
They've already put a line through Griff when it's only Monday?
Bit odd but I guess his history with concussion isn't great.
Whoever comes in is going to have to chop out in the ruck so I'd imagine Ivan or Chol come in and probably Lloyd for Edwards but I'd also look at Miles and play Dusty at FF
Quote from: quinny88 on April 03, 2017, 08:56:55 PM
They've already put a line through Griff when it's only Monday?
Bit odd but I guess his history with concussion isn't great.
Whoever comes in is going to have to chop out in the ruck so I'd imagine Ivan or Chol come in and probably Lloyd for Edwards but I'd also look at Miles and play Dusty at FF
Yeah, they've already ruled Griff out.
I'd say Chol for Griff, Lloyd for Shedda and potentially somebody for Lambert who I reckon didn't do enough to keep his spot. Could be any number of guys - Miles/Kamdyn/Oleg all chances I daresay.
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They've already put a line through Griff when it's only Monday?
Bit odd but I guess his history with concussion isn't great.
Whoever comes in is going to have to chop out in the ruck so I'd imagine Ivan or Chol come in and probably Lloyd for Edwards but I'd also look at Miles and play Dusty at FF
Yeah, they've already ruled Griff out.
I'd say Chol for Griff, Lloyd for Shedda and potentially somebody for Lambert who I reckon didn't do enough to keep his spot. Could be any number of guys - Miles/Kamdyn/Oleg all chances I daresay.
Didn't Chol get concussed as well ?
To answer my own question yes he did so he won't be playing Soldo kicked 4 goals looks like he will get a crack and Townsend had a good game in the mids and kicked 3 maybe it's time to give him another chance
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They've already put a line through Griff when it's only Monday?
Bit odd but I guess his history with concussion isn't great.
Whoever comes in is going to have to chop out in the ruck so I'd imagine Ivan or Chol come in and probably Lloyd for Edwards but I'd also look at Miles and play Dusty at FF
Yeah, they've already ruled Griff out.
I'd say Chol for Griff, Lloyd for Shedda and potentially somebody for Lambert who I reckon didn't do enough to keep his spot. Could be any number of guys - Miles/Kamdyn/Oleg all chances I daresay.
Didn't Chol get concussed as well ?
To answer my own question yes he did so he won't be playing Soldo kicked 4 goals looks like he will get a crack and Townsend had a good game in the mids and kicked 3 maybe it's time to give him another chance
You're right in that he did get concussed but the club themselves have said that he should be fine and is a likely inclusion. Soldo's still not ready I reckon, debuting him against West Coast could be disastrous.
Just get Kmac or Oleg in there and you'll be fine
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They've already put a line through Griff when it's only Monday?
Bit odd but I guess his history with concussion isn't great.
Whoever comes in is going to have to chop out in the ruck so I'd imagine Ivan or Chol come in and probably Lloyd for Edwards but I'd also look at Miles and play Dusty at FF
Yeah, they've already ruled Griff out.
I'd say Chol for Griff, Lloyd for Shedda and potentially somebody for Lambert who I reckon didn't do enough to keep his spot. Could be any number of guys - Miles/Kamdyn/Oleg all chances I daresay.
Didn't Chol get concussed as well ?
To answer my own question yes he did so he won't be playing Soldo kicked 4 goals looks like he will get a crack and Townsend had a good game in the mids and kicked 3 maybe it's time to give him another chance
Yeah Townsend the forgotten man, though I would have thought Miles was ahead of him for the similar role and he can't even make the team :o
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They've already put a line through Griff when it's only Monday?
Bit odd but I guess his history with concussion isn't great.
Whoever comes in is going to have to chop out in the ruck so I'd imagine Ivan or Chol come in and probably Lloyd for Edwards but I'd also look at Miles and play Dusty at FF
Yeah, they've already ruled Griff out.
I'd say Chol for Griff, Lloyd for Shedda and potentially somebody for Lambert who I reckon didn't do enough to keep his spot. Could be any number of guys - Miles/Kamdyn/Oleg all chances I daresay.
Didn't Chol get concussed as well ?
To answer my own question yes he did so he won't be playing Soldo kicked 4 goals looks like he will get a crack and Townsend had a good game in the mids and kicked 3 maybe it's time to give him another chance
You're right in that he did get concussed but the club themselves have said that he should be fine and is a likely inclusion. Soldo's still not ready I reckon, debuting him against West Coast could be disastrous.
Have not seen anything from club about Chol ? but he was taken off the ground on a stretcher so I would be amazed if he played
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They've already put a line through Griff when it's only Monday?
Bit odd but I guess his history with concussion isn't great.
Whoever comes in is going to have to chop out in the ruck so I'd imagine Ivan or Chol come in and probably Lloyd for Edwards but I'd also look at Miles and play Dusty at FF
Yeah, they've already ruled Griff out.
I'd say Chol for Griff, Lloyd for Shedda and potentially somebody for Lambert who I reckon didn't do enough to keep his spot. Could be any number of guys - Miles/Kamdyn/Oleg all chances I daresay.
Didn't Chol get concussed as well ?
To answer my own question yes he did so he won't be playing Soldo kicked 4 goals looks like he will get a crack and Townsend had a good game in the mids and kicked 3 maybe it's time to give him another chance
Yeah Townsend the forgotten man, though I would have thought Miles was ahead of him for the similar role and he can't even make the team :o
Miles lost the plot last year and obviously not regained his mojo no mention of him in practice match summary and Townsend is hard at it and has had plenty of time to fix up his disposal might be very handy around the ball against the Eagles
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They've already put a line through Griff when it's only Monday?
Bit odd but I guess his history with concussion isn't great.
Whoever comes in is going to have to chop out in the ruck so I'd imagine Ivan or Chol come in and probably Lloyd for Edwards but I'd also look at Miles and play Dusty at FF
Yeah, they've already ruled Griff out.
I'd say Chol for Griff, Lloyd for Shedda and potentially somebody for Lambert who I reckon didn't do enough to keep his spot. Could be any number of guys - Miles/Kamdyn/Oleg all chances I daresay.
Didn't Chol get concussed as well ?
To answer my own question yes he did so he won't be playing Soldo kicked 4 goals looks like he will get a crack and Townsend had a good game in the mids and kicked 3 maybe it's time to give him another chance
You're right in that he did get concussed but the club themselves have said that he should be fine and is a likely inclusion. Soldo's still not ready I reckon, debuting him against West Coast could be disastrous.
Have not seen anything from club about Chol ? but he was taken off the ground on a stretcher so I would be amazed if he played
It's on the injury report on the Website Shaker
“’Mabs’, with his concussion, has pulled up quite well . . . He’ll have to go through the standard testing protocol during the week, but given he’d had little history with concussion, we’d expect him to get up this weekend,†Burge said.
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They've already put a line through Griff when it's only Monday?
Bit odd but I guess his history with concussion isn't great.
Whoever comes in is going to have to chop out in the ruck so I'd imagine Ivan or Chol come in and probably Lloyd for Edwards but I'd also look at Miles and play Dusty at FF
Yeah, they've already ruled Griff out.
I'd say Chol for Griff, Lloyd for Shedda and potentially somebody for Lambert who I reckon didn't do enough to keep his spot. Could be any number of guys - Miles/Kamdyn/Oleg all chances I daresay.
Didn't Chol get concussed as well ?
To answer my own question yes he did so he won't be playing Soldo kicked 4 goals looks like he will get a crack and Townsend had a good game in the mids and kicked 3 maybe it's time to give him another chance
You're right in that he did get concussed but the club themselves have said that he should be fine and is a likely inclusion. Soldo's still not ready I reckon, debuting him against West Coast could be disastrous.
Have not seen anything from club about Chol ? but he was taken off the ground on a stretcher so I would be amazed if he played
It's on the injury report on the Website Shaker
“’Mabs’, with his concussion, has pulled up quite well . . . He’ll have to go through the standard testing protocol during the week, but given he’d had little history with concussion, we’d expect him to get up this weekend,†Burge said.
That surprises me it's almost automatic week off if you are knocked out cold and stretchered off but anyway someone has to come in our short team has worked so far but not replacing Griff is pushing our luck
So we have gone with Elton what's his story know zip about him is he going be able to do a job against Eagle talls or just a complete spud ?
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So we have gone with Elton what's his story know zip about him is he going be able to do a job against Eagle talls or just a complete spud ?
4 games in 5 years, says enough really. And I reckon he's worse than McBean. Not sure how or why he's still on the list, but he's arguably playing for his career tomorrow.
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So we have gone with Elton what's his story know zip about him is he going be able to do a job against Eagle talls or just a complete spud ?
4 games in 5 years, says enough really. And I reckon he's worse than McBean. Not sure how or why he's still on the list, but he's arguably playing for his career tomorrow.
Does not fill me with confidence our depth in tall players this year seems quite thin
Quote from: elephants on April 03, 2017, 03:32:53 PM
Little bit of extra interest in you boys considering you're our next opponents ;)
Couple of things; thoughts on Conca's new role across halfback? Is it working? Will it continue?
Jayden Short slotted into the Tigs defence and had 18 possies at 94%! Not bad in a pretty frantic game with a lot of skill errors. He appear in for the long haul?
Conca was one off our best, as I'm sure you would've seen Ele :P
Good win again but learnt that Caddy is no different than he was at the cats his first half was pathetic he needs to get involved every game from the first bounce
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Good win again but learnt that Caddy is no different than he was at the cats his first half was pathetic he needs to get involved every game from the first bounce
Bit harsh. He's 3 games into a season with a new club. Prestia hasn't exactly set the world on fire either but they will both get better as the season goes on and they get used to the game plan and new team mates.
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Little bit of extra interest in you boys considering you're our next opponents ;)
Couple of things; thoughts on Conca's new role across halfback? Is it working? Will it continue?
Jayden Short slotted into the Tigs defence and had 18 possies at 94%! Not bad in a pretty frantic game with a lot of skill errors. He appear in for the long haul?
Conca was one off our best, as I'm sure you would've seen Ele :P
Haha, can confirm I noticed him a lot :( :P
Ok Q he gets one more chance :P seriously he is a mature player now and he hardly touched the ball in the first 1/2 the real good players just don't do that well maybe once in a blue moon he has done it all his career he just goes missing
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Ok Q he gets one more chance :P seriously he is a mature player now and he hardly touched the ball in the first 1/2 the real good players just don't do that well maybe once in a blue moon he has done it all his career he just goes missing
Not sure what sort of minutes he's spending in the middle but it seems to me that he's in the forward line most of the time.
What I do love is that even though he and Prestia haven't done anything major you can clearly see the difference it's made to Dusty and Cotch. Dusty fast becoming one of the best players in the comp and Cotchin finally getting back to his 2012 form again
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Ok Q he gets one more chance :P seriously he is a mature player now and he hardly touched the ball in the first 1/2 the real good players just don't do that well maybe once in a blue moon he has done it all his career he just goes missing
Not sure what sort of minutes he's spending in the middle but it seems to me that he's in the forward line most of the time.
What I do love is that even though he and Prestia haven't done anything major you can clearly see the difference it's made to Dusty and Cotch. Dusty fast becoming one of the best players in the comp and Cotchin finally getting back to his 2012 form again
I thought with his big body they would be using him more in the mids maybe he is a bit slow I noticed he got outrun by Rowe in R1 I am hoping he can become more consistent , we have had a great start big test against the Lions at home this week
Bad luck for young Drummond think he will be a good player if he can get a run at it
Another gritty win. So impressed with the fight we're showing this year.
Can't ignore the first 3 quarters though. We were lucky not to be further down the way we were getting smacked in the midfield and inside 50s. Have to bring in some more grunt around the ball if we're going to get near the crows.
Vlastuin will be back for Markov and I would bring in Miles too.
I would like to see Townsend given a go he has being going good in the 2's he has the grunt and has had a year to work on his disposal ?
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I would like to see Townsend given a go he has being going good in the 2's he has the grunt and has had a year to work on his disposal ?
Prefer him over Miles, shaker?
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I would like to see Townsend given a go he has being going good in the 2's he has the grunt and has had a year to work on his disposal ?
Prefer him over Miles, shaker?
Miles has been a shadow of his former self since last year hence why he is not getting a game and at some stage they need to give Townsend another crack fair enough his disposal last year was no good but keep seeing his name mentioned as being in the best in the 2's lately and we are going to need another hard nut to have any chance against Adelaide
Ageee about needing another big body mid in. But I think they'll give Miles a go first.
In another news, Griffo suffered another concussion. Shocking news firstly for him but we need him back desperately too.
http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-25/its-not-looking-good-for-him-tigers-fear-for-big-man-after-another-concussion
Miles is a good player and playing well in the 2's. His only issue is that he can't go forward so has been squeezed out.
Corey Ellis apparently BOG on the weekend is promising.
Think I would rather go with who played last night than risk bringing in someone who might not bring the intensity they are playing with ATM although Elton is a bit of a spud would not hurt to bring Chol in he could not do any worse might even snag a goal or two
Chol did kick 3 in the VFL this week too, I think there's a good chance he could come in for Elton.
Heading to the great Adelaide Oval for the match and other than a crows win .......
I really looking forward to watching Dusty and also the Tex v Rance matchup.
Mostly though (Other than Tex) I really want the full field view on what Dannnn Rioli actually does! He just excites me, worth the admission fee plus the $29 beer just to see DR in the flesh!
#Champ #Gun #CultHero
I'm thinking either Brown or my boy Lairdy plays on Rioli. Personally I'd like Browny so Lairdy can do his thing!
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Heading to the great Adelaide Oval for the match and other than a crows win .......
I really looking forward to watching Dusty and also the Tex v Rance matchup.
Mostly though (Other than Tex) I really want the full field view on what Dannnn Rioli actually does! He just excites me, worth the admission fee plus the $29 beer just to see DR in the flesh!
#Champ #Gun #CultHero
I'm thinking either Brown or my boy Lairdy plays on Rioli. Personally I'd like Browny so Lairdy can do his thing!
Actually don't think Rance will go to Tex, I think Astbury might get the job.
Should be a good game. Personally I'll be happy if we get within 5 goals!
Yep Astbury will be given the first crack, he's actually been quite impressive this year
I'm also 100% with us bringing in Morris to shut down Eddie.
Reality check or did we expect it to go like that?
Such a fall off after quarter time but we're not the first and won't be the last team to get belted by the crows at Adelaide oval.
Morris was ordinary. Try's hard but just doesn't have the skill level required to be an AFL player.
We desperately need another Key forward. Having 1 tall isn't going to cut it, especially when it means Grigg has to go into the ruck at times. Griffiths is out indefinitely and Elton just isn't up to it so might be time to give Chol a chance. Also think Nank will get a week for that elbow so may need to bring big Ivan back in
Honestly, that wasn't a complete disaster. Let's be honest for a moment, Adelaide are currently the best team in the comp by a mile right now and haven't put a foot wrong. They're absolutely proficient in every area of the ground. Kudos to them for being dominant. In a way, no harm done.
We had a very good first quarter which shows exactly what we're capable of. We kept up with them and were basically on top. ...and then we shat the bed like the Richmond of old. Nank's probably gonna cop a week I reckon, which means Ivvy will get a chance to show he's not completely washed up even though it saddens me to say I'm pretty sure he's cooked and not suited to the modern game. A number of blokes were ordinary and shouldn't have two bad games in a row. Wouldn't mind a hard call being made on someone like Brandon Ellis who has coasted along all season but it won't happen. Morris didn't really shut down Eddie like he was brought in to do, I think he loses his spot.
We definitely need another tall and somebody to pinch hit. Put your house on us going hard at some tall forward over the offseason (Schache?). The Elton experiment should be dead in the water, so I reckon it's time to give Chol a run. He's got the tools to be a decent ruck/fwd type and given the Dogs might be running with Tom Boyd as a ruck (dunno if Campbell comes back in or not), there shouldn't be too much to worry about if Chol doesn't hold his own.
If we lose to the Dogs next week, we drop down to 7th at worst which isn't a bad thing, but a win to steady the ship is exactly what we need otherwise tonight's loss and a loss next week could snowball into a brick wall.
Think Morris was playing more of a defensive forward role. Didn't work whatever the role was.
Personally I would go
Nank > Maric (if suspended)
Morris > Chol
But would also like to see Corey Ellis, Miles and Lloyd in the side. Can't make too many changes though I guess
Bit of drift backwards to old Tigers the last 3/4 's and there is no place for Morris in this team I thought he was being brought in to hard tag Eddie the sooner the coach wakes up to that the better
what do u guys think of Prestia i expected more from him
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what do u guys think of Prestia i expected more from him
I didn't. His knee injury was pretty severe. I didn't expect to see anything amazing from him this season, maybe next year.
Caddy however...
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what do u guys think of Prestia i expected more from him
6 games bit early to tell yet
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what do u guys think of Prestia i expected more from him
I didn't. His knee injury was pretty severe. I didn't expect to see anything amazing from him this season, maybe next year.
Caddy however...
Prestia has been ok at at times but far from his best. Caddy is a mile off it and lucky not to be dropped imo.
The one thing I have noticed though is how much better Cotchin is playing as a result of having them in the team so that's been a big bonus
I thought that we had turned a corner this season but in reality things are no different than the last few seasons :(
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I thought that we had turned a corner this season but in reality things are no different than the last few seasons :(
Very frustrating. Too many of the kids have hit a wall at the same time. They have to give them a spell.
What more does Lloyd have to do to get a game? He's in the best every week in the 2s.
I know they want to fast track some of our younger guys but they still have to give guys a spell when they are struggling to go and recapture some form and reward VFL form.
Out: Markov, Batchelor, Castagna, Butler
In: Lloyd, Miles, Prestia, Bolton
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I thought that we had turned a corner this season but in reality things are no different than the last few seasons :(
Very frustrating. Too many of the kids have hit a wall at the same time. They have to give them a spell.
What more does Lloyd have to do to get a game? He's in the best every week in the 2s.
I know they want to fast track some of our younger guys but they still have to give guys a spell when they are struggling to go and recapture some form and reward VFL form.
Out: Markov, Batchelor, Castagna, Butler
In: Lloyd, Miles, Prestia, Bolton
Yeah he can make some changes but I see the same things happening all over again , stringing together a group of good wins , losing close games against good teams , and finally the most frustrating one losing games here against teams we should comfortably beat from 5-0 to 5-4 probably after this week .... they have to match GWS this week like the Pies did cannot afford a blowout
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I thought that we had turned a corner this season but in reality things are no different than the last few seasons :(
Very frustrating. Too many of the kids have hit a wall at the same time. They have to give them a spell.
What more does Lloyd have to do to get a game? He's in the best every week in the 2s.
I know they want to fast track some of our younger guys but they still have to give guys a spell when they are struggling to go and recapture some form and reward VFL form.
Out: Markov, Batchelor, Castagna, Butler
In: Lloyd, Miles, Prestia, Bolton
Yeah he can make some changes but I see the same things happening all over again , stringing together a group of good wins , losing close games against good teams , and finally the most frustrating one losing games here against teams we should comfortably beat from 5-0 to 5-4 probably after this week .... they have to match GWS this week like the Pies did cannot afford a blowout
Certainly frustrating but that's what happens with young players unfortunately.
We won't beat GWS but I can garuntee we play a lot better than the first 3 quarters against Freo. We seem to get up for certain games and I reckon this will be one. Just listening to Hardwicks presser and it sounds like changes are going to be made
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I thought that we had turned a corner this season but in reality things are no different than the last few seasons :(
Very frustrating. Too many of the kids have hit a wall at the same time. They have to give them a spell.
What more does Lloyd have to do to get a game? He's in the best every week in the 2s.
I know they want to fast track some of our younger guys but they still have to give guys a spell when they are struggling to go and recapture some form and reward VFL form.
Out: Markov, Batchelor, Castagna, Butler
In: Lloyd, Miles, Prestia, Bolton
Yeah he can make some changes but I see the same things happening all over again , stringing together a group of good wins , losing close games against good teams , and finally the most frustrating one losing games here against teams we should comfortably beat from 5-0 to 5-4 probably after this week .... they have to match GWS this week like the Pies did cannot afford a blowout
Certainly frustrating but that's what happens with young players unfortunately.
We won't beat GWS but I can garuntee we play a lot better than the first 3 quarters against Freo. We seem to get up for certain games and I reckon this will be one. Just listening to Hardwicks presser and it sounds like changes are going to be made
I hope you are right Q they got smashed last year by GWS they just cannot go back to efforts like that if they do then Dimma may as well clean his desk out
could Soldo come in for Elton since he was quiet
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2017, 06:27:31 PM
could Soldo come in for Elton since he was quiet
Won't happen imo. We were desperate for a ruck which is why he got called up, he's not really a forward. I think we'll just persist with Elton until season's end, then delist him and acquire someone else via trade or FA. If we don't want the tall, we'll just drop him and go a bit smaller by bringing in someone like Lennon, Lloyd etc.
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Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2017, 06:27:31 PM
could Soldo come in for Elton since he was quiet
Won't happen imo. We were desperate for a ruck which is why he got called up, he's not really a forward. I think we'll just persist with Elton until season's end, then delist him and acquire someone else via trade or FA. If we don't want the tall, we'll just drop him and go a bit smaller by bringing in someone like Lennon, Lloyd etc.
Chol is the guy that should be coming in ahead of Elton. Better ruck and kicking goals in the VFL every week.
What the hell is happening with Griffiths?
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Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2017, 06:27:31 PM
could Soldo come in for Elton since he was quiet
Won't happen imo. We were desperate for a ruck which is why he got called up, he's not really a forward. I think we'll just persist with Elton until season's end, then delist him and acquire someone else via trade or FA. If we don't want the tall, we'll just drop him and go a bit smaller by bringing in someone like Lennon, Lloyd etc.
Chol is the guy that should be coming in ahead of Elton. Better ruck and kicking goals in the VFL every week.
What the hell is happening with Griffiths?
Elton's a bigger and stronger body I think is the reason he's getting games, that and Chol had the concussion the week Elton got the nod initially iirc.
Griff's had a few concussions now, so I think they're being extra cautious with him given his history with them and injuries in general.
As I've said before, I think we'll almost certainly go hard at least or two tall-ish forwards over the offseason to increase our depth. Sam Reid and Josh Schache are two being mentioned at the moment.
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Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2017, 06:27:31 PM
could Soldo come in for Elton since he was quiet
Won't happen imo. We were desperate for a ruck which is why he got called up, he's not really a forward. I think we'll just persist with Elton until season's end, then delist him and acquire someone else via trade or FA. If we don't want the tall, we'll just drop him and go a bit smaller by bringing in someone like Lennon, Lloyd etc.
Chol is the guy that should be coming in ahead of Elton. Better ruck and kicking goals in the VFL every week.
What the hell is happening with Griffiths?
Elton's a bigger and stronger body I think is the reason he's getting games, that and Chol had the concussion the week Elton got the nod initially iirc.
Griff's had a few concussions now, so I think they're being extra cautious with him given his history with them and injuries in general.
As I've said before, I think we'll almost certainly go hard at least or two tall-ish forwards over the offseason to increase our depth. Sam Reid and Josh Schache are two being mentioned at the moment.
Yep, a CHF that can pinch hit in the ruck has to be our absolute #1 priority this off season.
Reid is a good player but very injury prone as well. I've heard Mccartins name mentioned as well who I wouldn't mind us going after
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Quote from: kilbluff1985 on May 17, 2017, 06:27:31 PM
could Soldo come in for Elton since he was quiet
Won't happen imo. We were desperate for a ruck which is why he got called up, he's not really a forward. I think we'll just persist with Elton until season's end, then delist him and acquire someone else via trade or FA. If we don't want the tall, we'll just drop him and go a bit smaller by bringing in someone like Lennon, Lloyd etc.
Chol is the guy that should be coming in ahead of Elton. Better ruck and kicking goals in the VFL every week.
What the hell is happening with Griffiths?
Elton's a bigger and stronger body I think is the reason he's getting games, that and Chol had the concussion the week Elton got the nod initially iirc.
Griff's had a few concussions now, so I think they're being extra cautious with him given his history with them and injuries in general.
As I've said before, I think we'll almost certainly go hard at least or two tall-ish forwards over the offseason to increase our depth. Sam Reid and Josh Schache are two being mentioned at the moment.
Yep, a CHF that can pinch hit in the ruck has to be our absolute #1 priority this off season.
Reid is a good player but very injury prone as well. I've heard Mccartins name mentioned as well who I wouldn't mind us going after
Honestly, I don't see the point in going after McCartin. He's had a number of concussions himself and I'm not sure that's worth risking, especially if Griffiths is still an unknown. Reid's in his prime now and looks to be okay (touch wood) which is I think is really important. I think Schache has all the right attributes as well, but he's obviously a bit younger and still will take a year or two to really become good. Regardless, it should be interesting to see who the club decides to pursue and what decisions we make in regards to guys like Griffiths, Elton and Chol.
Schache would be a good pickup even though young steer clear of Reid something wrong the Reid's soft tissue wise Ben out again must be in there genes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stve09CjNaw&t=2s
hey guys not a tigers fan but love dusty and made this vid, if you like would be great to give a like. cheers
Just to summarise the last three weeks:
1. Give up a five goal lead, lose by under a goal and robbed a chance in the dying moments.
2. Claw back a five goal lead, hit the front, lose by under a goal in the dying moments.
3. Give up a five goal lead, get the game winning goal, have it overturned through review, lose by under a goal in the dying moments.
Richmond is legitimately bad for mental health.
One thing Dimma can take with him when his coaching time is up is the title of undisputed kings of the choke , being able to lose games that no other team could possibly match and it is good to see the experienced players are passing on the skills that are needed to the young guys so that this can continue into the future :P
I have never really rated Hardwick as a coach, if you miss finals surely he goes ?
Quote from: Hawka on May 21, 2017, 01:12:24 PM
I have never really rated Hardwick as a coach, if you miss finals surely he goes ?
Who knows they will probably extend his contract we used to have a reputation of burning through coaches but that was a generation ago now it seems that they are still scared of that type of thinking , I really have no idea of what the future holds or how long they will give Dimma and starting to care less TBH :-\
Saw this stat on the AFL website.
Most broken tackles in 2017
27: Dustin Martin (Richmond)
13: Adam Saad (Gold Coast)
12: Sam Powell-Pepper (Port Adelaide), Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (Essendon),Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)
10: Jarman Impey (Port Adelaide), Lance Franklin (Sydney), Jake Stringer (Western Bulldogs)
How ridiculous is that from Dusty??
Quote from: LaHug on May 30, 2017, 09:40:16 AM
Saw this stat on the AFL website.
Most broken tackles in 2017
27: Dustin Martin (Richmond)
13: Adam Saad (Gold Coast)
12: Sam Powell-Pepper (Port Adelaide), Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (Essendon),Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)
10: Jarman Impey (Port Adelaide), Lance Franklin (Sydney), Jake Stringer (Western Bulldogs)
How ridiculous is that from Dusty??
Hahaha I also saw this, unbelievable!
Quote from: LaHug on May 30, 2017, 09:40:16 AM
Saw this stat on the AFL website.
Most broken tackles in 2017
27: Dustin Martin (Richmond)
13: Adam Saad (Gold Coast)
12: Sam Powell-Pepper (Port Adelaide), Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (Essendon),Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)
10: Jarman Impey (Port Adelaide), Lance Franklin (Sydney), Jake Stringer (Western Bulldogs)
How ridiculous is that from Dusty??
Dusty is irreplaceable they must keep him at all costs so if Dimma is still there long term is not important he is replaceable but Dusty is not , all this talk about paying some kid from Brissy big bucks or chasing some spud like Reid should be abandoned until Dusty signs on
Think it's only a matter of waiting for the TPP deal to be finalised and they will make their final offer.
Not even worried about him leaving tbh
Just hand Dusty a blank check and tell him to write down whatever he likes haha
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Just hand Dusty a blank check and tell him to write down whatever he likes haha
Gotta be seven figures.
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Quote from: quinny88 on June 04, 2017, 12:36:26 AM
Just hand Dusty a blank check and tell him to write down whatever he likes haha
Gotta be seven figures.
Yeah will be for sure. It's just a matter of what the 2nd number in those figures says
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Quote from: quinny88 on June 04, 2017, 12:36:26 AM
Just hand Dusty a blank check and tell him to write down whatever he likes haha
Gotta be seven figures.
Yeah will be for sure. It's just a matter of what the 2nd number in those figures says
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Just hand Dusty a blank check and tell him to write down whatever he likes haha
Gotta be seven figures.
Yeah will be for sure. It's just a matter of what the 2nd number in those figures says
Are you calling it 1.2 ? I think it may be more :-\ think Richmond will offer around 1m though
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Quote from: quinny88 on June 04, 2017, 12:36:26 AM
Just hand Dusty a blank check and tell him to write down whatever he likes haha
Gotta be seven figures.
Yeah will be for sure. It's just a matter of what the 2nd number in those figures says
Are you calling it 1.2 ? I think it may be more :-\ think Richmond will offer around 1m though
Yep 1.2
Ivvy announced he's retiring at the end of the season. :(
Quote from: Nige on June 29, 2017, 03:31:34 PM
Ivvy announced he's retiring at the end of the season. :(
Well done to him has been a great servant for the club three cheers for Ivan
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Ivvy announced he's retiring at the end of the season. :(
Well done to him has been a great servant for the club three cheers for Ivan
Hip, Hip!...
Anyone know who the woman is that was talking to Dusty at 3/4 time before he went to the huddle did not look like any medical staff and Dusty looked far from happy , the longer this contract stuff goes on I'm starting to think that he is doing a Buddy or Gaz and if he has then where do we stand if the Tiges match it and he still wants out ? then do the clubs have to agree on satisfactory trades or do we still get just a compensation pick ?
Quote from: shaker on July 10, 2017, 12:27:32 PM
Anyone know who the woman is that was talking to Dusty at 3/4 time before he went to the huddle did not look like any medical staff and Dusty looked far from happy , the longer this contract stuff goes on I'm starting to think that he is doing a Buddy or Gaz and if he has then where do we stand if the Tiges match it and he still wants out ? then do the clubs have to agree on satisfactory trades or do we still get just a compensation pick ?
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Anyone know who the woman is that was talking to Dusty at 3/4 time before he went to the huddle did not look like any medical staff and Dusty looked far from happy , the longer this contract stuff goes on I'm starting to think that he is doing a Buddy or Gaz and if he has then where do we stand if the Tiges match it and he still wants out ? then do the clubs have to agree on satisfactory trades or do we still get just a compensation pick ?
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Cheers wondered who she was and maybe that why he looked unimpressed surely that can wait till post game
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Anyone know who the woman is that was talking to Dusty at 3/4 time before he went to the huddle did not look like any medical staff and Dusty looked far from happy , the longer this contract stuff goes on I'm starting to think that he is doing a Buddy or Gaz and if he has then where do we stand if the Tiges match it and he still wants out ? then do the clubs have to agree on satisfactory trades or do we still get just a compensation pick ?
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Cheers wondered who she was and maybe that why he looked unimpressed surely that can wait till post game
Yeah she was annoying the flower out of them when they were practicing goal kicking an hour before the game. Like being 2m away from the players and shower when they go for set shots.
Quote from: shaker on July 10, 2017, 12:27:32 PM
Anyone know who the woman is that was talking to Dusty at 3/4 time before he went to the huddle did not look like any medical staff and Dusty looked far from happy , the longer this contract stuff goes on I'm starting to think that he is doing a Buddy or Gaz and if he has then where do we stand if the Tiges match it and he still wants out ? then do the clubs have to agree on satisfactory trades or do we still get just a compensation pick ?
If the Tiges matched any offer, I believe the options are either:
- Dusty accepts the offer and stays
- The teams agree on a trade for Martin
- If a trade can't be made and Dusty still doesn't want to stay, he enters the pre-season draft
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Quote from: shaker on July 10, 2017, 12:27:32 PM
Anyone know who the woman is that was talking to Dusty at 3/4 time before he went to the huddle did not look like any medical staff and Dusty looked far from happy , the longer this contract stuff goes on I'm starting to think that he is doing a Buddy or Gaz and if he has then where do we stand if the Tiges match it and he still wants out ? then do the clubs have to agree on satisfactory trades or do we still get just a compensation pick ?
If the Tiges matched any offer, I believe the options are either:
- Dusty accepts the offer and stays
- The teams agree on a trade for Martin
- If a trade can't be made and Dusty still doesn't want to stay, he enters the pre-season draft
Cheers lets see what unfolds but this " no decision till season over " on past players usually means they are off
He never actually said that he's waiting till the season is over. He was waiting for the new payment agreements which are done now.
Would put money on it that he signs in the next month and if he doesn't I'll be worried
Quote from: quinny88 on July 11, 2017, 11:51:27 PM
He never actually said that he's waiting till the season is over. He was waiting for the new payment agreements which are done now.
Would put money on it that he signs in the next month and if he doesn't I'll be worried
Herald Sun the other day Carr said decision will not be made till seasons end I hope you are right Q but if that is the case about not till seasons end then it has Buddy , Gaz , and Danger written all over it and if so the Tiges need to play extreme hard ball
The Dusty saga rolls on he's off to NZ with manager to speak to dad if you can believe whats said in the media and the old man was not happy with the Tiges after the last contract even though it was Carr that flowered that up , the Roo's have lifted there offer to 1.5 mil for 7 years don't know if the Tiges can or will match that and I'm sure the old man will tell him take the cash.
Dusty will have no future in footy coaching or media when he retires going by his personality so not so sure he will be in yellow and black next year and I'm kind of thinking that I don't want the club to pay that much for him as we will probably lose good young players in the future because of salary cap issues so I hope the club is looking at players like Kelly or Rocky or Hopper or others think I would be happier to hear we signed Rocky up for 700 or 800K than keep waiting and get no one.
It's a pretty simple equation. If he's signing it will be be before the finals. If he doesn't then he's as good as gone.
I want him to stay obviously but if he leaves at least we will go to the draft with 3 first round draft picks plus around 1.2 million that we didn't spend on him. Not all doom and gloom if he goes. I expect him to stay though.
On his dad, he knows what Richmond have done for him and allowing him to go visit him throughout the year.
He is from the rebels MC who consider the most important things in life to be loyalty and brotherhood so if it's based on his opinion I would imagine he says to stay loyal.
Dusty might not have a media career on the cards but AFL players have many more ways than that to make money. Brandon Ellis owns a watch company that makes him more money than his AFL contract. Plenty of opportunities to buy into real estate, clothing lines, resteraunts and bars etc.
I'm still fairly confident Dusty will stay.
He'll probably go visit his old man during the week off which has been happening for a while.
North have got a slightly bigger offer on the table and I don't think the difference in the offers will be enough to make him jump ship.
Pretty sure he's very comfortable with us and all the club has done for him, I really don't see much of a reason for him to leave.
Quote from: quinny88 on August 24, 2017, 12:56:20 PM
Dusty might not have a media career on the cards but AFL players have many more ways than that to make money. Brandon Ellis owns a watch company that makes him more money than his AFL contract. Plenty of opportunities to buy into real estate, clothing lines, resteraunts and bars etc.
Dusty's got his own clothing line, got some pretty cool tees!
Quote from: quinny88 on August 24, 2017, 12:56:20 PM
Brandon Ellis owns a watch company that makes him more money than his AFL contract.
Haha shower! I have two Uncle Jack watches, and no idea Brandon Ellis co-owned the company!
Quote from: Nige on August 24, 2017, 01:19:21 PM
I'm still fairly confident Dusty will stay.
He'll probably go visit his old man during the week off which has been happening for a while.
North have got a slightly bigger offer on the table and I don't think the difference in the offers will be enough to make him jump ship.
Pretty sure he's very comfortable with us and all the club has done for him, I really don't see much of a reason for him to leave.
Quote from: quinny88 on August 24, 2017, 12:56:20 PM
Dusty might not have a media career on the cards but AFL players have many more ways than that to make money. Brandon Ellis owns a watch company that makes him more money than his AFL contract. Plenty of opportunities to buy into real estate, clothing lines, resteraunts and bars etc.
Dusty's got his own clothing line, got some pretty cool tees!
Norf 1.5 Tiges 1.2 or so reported that's 2.1 million dollars over the contract .... slightly bigger offer wow you must be well off did not realize we had a tycoon on FF :P
Who comes out of our side? Caddy has to come back in, but surely Townsend has to stay now. I'd rather Short in over Broad/Oleg too
Oleg, Graham, Castagna, Broad, Townsend the ones under pressure
Quote from: JROO8 on August 28, 2017, 12:21:05 PM
Who comes out of our side? Caddy has to come back in, but surely Townsend has to stay now. I'd rather Short in over Broad/Oleg too
Oleg, Graham, Castagna, Broad, Townsend the ones under pressure
Townsend can't possibly be omitted after 11 goals in 2 games, he's our best forward right now and it almost makes you wonder why/how he didn't play earlier. He takes pressure off Jack too which is good.
Graham's been fantastic, but Caddy does have the experience and can play through the middle (I think he's better as a mid anyway).
I agree re: Broad/Oleg and bringing Short back. Personally I thought Broad was the worse of the two.
Miles is still in ripper form but there's just no spot for him.
I really hope we don't rush or even bring Conca/Griffiths in tbh.
Team structure looks good right now, don't mess with it. Plus last time we did something like that, it didn't end so well.
Yeah completely agree, really don't want to be changing our structure going into the finals
A lot of people from the outside looking in seem to reckon we're a bit crazy going in with Nank as ruck and having nobody to pinch hit, but it's also part of the reason we're doing as well as we are. It's his value around the ground and the ability to play someone who'll have more impact than Soldo or Elton... or even Griffiths really.
I agree that Nank solo is the best call.
Out: Graham
In: Caddy
Not sure we need to make any other changes tbh... If we bring Short back, it might have to be for Markov because of size, but I'm not sure we need to make that change.
Don't know who will get dropped but the double chance and a home game against the hand baggers could not have worked out any better :)
What a great season. So proud of the boys considering how dire things looked coming into this year.
The board should be applauded for sticking to the plan and putting their faith in Hardwick and getting better people around him to help out. Let's not forget that after last year that "focus on footy" group tried to take over the club and sack everyone. What a disaster that would have been.
Next challenge is to win a final! 2 cracks at it now. Tough ask considering we play Geelong who we haven't beaten since 2006 and then will likely play Sydney if we lose. A straight sets exit would be a disaster but I've underrated our boys all year and they have proved me wrong time and time again so who knows where this year can go.
Hopefully some good news from Dusty to kick things off then a big win against the cats infront of 95,000 at the G
As far as changes go, I think our entire list will be available which is a great position to be in. Some guys in great form in the VFL too and we will get another look at them in their first final this weekend.
Personally at this stage I think Caddy in for Graham who hasn't put a foot wrong but Caddy more experienced for finals.
Maybe short or Conca in for Markov who hasn't done much wrong either. I'd like miles in too
FB: Vlastuin, Astbury, Grimes
HB: Houli, Rance, B.Ellis
C: Grigg, Martin, Edwards
HF: Caddy, Riewoldt, Lambert
FF: Castagna, Townsend, Rioli
R: Nankervis, Cotchin, Prestia
Foll: Conca, Butler, Miles, Mcintosh
I don't want to bring Conca in. I remember what happened last time we brought Conca into the team for finals coming back from injury...
Quote from: LaHug on August 29, 2017, 09:47:13 AM
I don't want to bring Conca in. I remember what happened last time we brought Conca into the team for finals coming back from injury...
Haha very true
Just secured my finals tickets for week 1 8)
It took ages to get through, Ticketek need to improve their server, happens every big event. You would think they'd be onto it by now
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Just secured my finals tickets for week 1 8)
It took ages to get through, Ticketek need to improve their server, happens every big event. You would think they'd be onto it by now
I'm MCC but wanted to get a reserved seat on the wing (no way I'd get there early enough to get one without reserving as I've gotta come from Hobart). Tickets were live at 12:00pm yesterday and they said there were none left in the section I wanted by 12:01pm. I had to keep refreshing and then, all of a sudden, got seats in Row B. So I'm right at the front on the wing. So pumped!
Absolutely devastated that I don't have the money to go. :'(
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Just secured my finals tickets for week 1 8)
It took ages to get through, Ticketek need to improve their server, happens every big event. You would think they'd be onto it by now
I know Ticketek is flowering shower, took me 30 mins to get tickets and now I'm up the top
But at least I'll be there :)
Got my tickets too, not exactly the game I wanted though haha
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Quote from: quinny88 on August 29, 2017, 11:04:05 AM
Just secured my finals tickets for week 1 8)
It took ages to get through, Ticketek need to improve their server, happens every big event. You would think they'd be onto it by now
I know Ticketek is flowering shower, took me 30 mins to get tickets and now I'm up the top
But at least I'll be there :)
Was that with a membership? I got on first thing at 9am and by the time I got through most of the bottom level Richmond areas were sold out lol. Managed to get 2 seats bottom level though
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Got my tickets too, not exactly the game I wanted though haha
Don't worry mate, us a Richmond supporters are all too familiar with experiencing things like Melbourne managed to do
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Quote from: quinny88 on August 29, 2017, 11:04:05 AM
Just secured my finals tickets for week 1 8)
It took ages to get through, Ticketek need to improve their server, happens every big event. You would think they'd be onto it by now
I know Ticketek is flowering shower, took me 30 mins to get tickets and now I'm up the top
But at least I'll be there :)
Was that with a membership? I got on first thing at 9am and by the time I got through most of the bottom level Richmond areas were sold out lol. Managed to get 2 seats bottom level though
Yep, I tried at 9am too but it took so long to actually get thorough ::)
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Quote from: quinny88 on August 29, 2017, 11:04:05 AM
Just secured my finals tickets for week 1 8)
It took ages to get through, Ticketek need to improve their server, happens every big event. You would think they'd be onto it by now
I know Ticketek is flowering shower, took me 30 mins to get tickets and now I'm up the top
But at least I'll be there :)
Was that with a membership? I got on first thing at 9am and by the time I got through most of the bottom level Richmond areas were sold out lol. Managed to get 2 seats bottom level though
Yep, I tried at 9am too but it took so long to actually get thorough ::)
Yeah it's crazy. Think it's already sold out :o have a few mates that can't get tickets at all
Rance the AA captain, how good is that!
Apparently Dusty has re-signed. 1.3 million over 7 years.
Expected to be announced on the Footy Show tonight.
Quote from: Nige on August 31, 2017, 05:50:29 PM
Apparently Dusty has re-signed. 1.3 million over 7 years.
Expected to be announced on the Footy Show tonight.
Glad he has signed if true great boost for the team in the finals :)
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It's done!Dusty is a done deal . $1.3mill over 7 years. Great day for the Tigers. Footy show announcement tonight. #dustinmartin
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Onya Dusty, congrats Tiger fans. ;)
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It's done!Dusty is a done deal . $1.3mill over 7 years. Great day for the Tigers. Footy show announcement tonight. #dustinmartin
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Onya Dusty, congrats Tiger fans. ;)
Not even 200k a season, what a bargain!
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It's done!Dusty is a done deal . $1.3mill over 7 years. Great day for the Tigers. Footy show announcement tonight. #dustinmartin
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Onya Dusty, congrats Tiger fans. ;)
Not even 200k a season, what a bargain!
Haha thought the exact same
Was always going to happen I thought
Seems like a genuine bloke who values people/relationships over more money
Glad for Richmond supporters :)
Great news and a massive relief!
Carr said Dusty knocked back over 2 million dollars over the 7 years to stay so if Norf offer was 1.5 a year that means we are paying him 1.2 a year not the 1.3 being reported but it's over now onto the finals :D
Quote from: shaker on September 01, 2017, 10:37:15 AM
Carr said Dusty knocked back over 2 million dollars over the 7 years to stay so if Norf offer was 1.5 a year that means we are paying him 1.2 a year not the 1.3 being reported but it's over now onto the finals :D
Yeah heard a few reporters say that it wasn't 1.3 and closer to the 1.2 mark
Quote from: quinny88 on September 01, 2017, 01:45:18 PM
Quote from: shaker on September 01, 2017, 10:37:15 AM
Carr said Dusty knocked back over 2 million dollars over the 7 years to stay so if Norf offer was 1.5 a year that means we are paying him 1.2 a year not the 1.3 being reported but it's over now onto the finals :D
Yeah heard a few reporters say that it wasn't 1.3 and closer to the 1.2 mark
It's 1.25
Wow what a win the monkey well and truly off the back now and a prelim at the G against a interstate team and another monster Tigers crowd fantastic , I will have to eat some humble pie I thought after last year that big change needed to be done coach included but are quite happy to say I was wrong the inclusion of Leppitsch , Caracella, Balme in the coaching and football dept. plus a new look lineup and game plan seems have done the trick ;D
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the skip was ferocious and set the tone early with his bump on danger!
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Cotch was massive last night and Dusty was Dusty
But how good was Vlossy last night, been a rock in defence since coming back in the side
I posted a picture of where I was sitting on Discord last night. I'll post everything up here in the next couple of days. Just amazing!
Who's going to the prelim this week? Sold out with only 1200 odd tickets sold to GWS supporters, the atmosphere will be amazing, can't wait!
Anyone think there will be changes? So many of the VFL boys in unbelievable form having got through to the grand final themselves but I don't think I would make any changes
Yep got tickets easily this time, going through ticketek on your mobile is much quicker!
Don't think there will be any changes, the only guy in danger of being dropped is George he's been quite for a few weeks and bringing in Bolton for him wouldn't be the worst move. But I remember George had a really good game against GWS a few weeks ago so I'd go in unchanged
Yeah, I think Shai in for George is the only possible change but I don't think that's gonna happen.
George has played every game so far this season, I don't think that's about to change now.
Really hope there's no changes. I got tickets but it was really crap on Ticketek for MCC this time. Took about 35 minutes to get them and I was worried I would miss out.
Never thought I'd say Richmond and a lot of depth in the same sentence.. :o
Stengel, Griff, Bolton, Lloyd, Miles, Short, Lennon, Conca could all step in seamlessly.
I wouldn't touch it either though, winning form is good form.
Quote from: quinny88 on September 20, 2017, 07:12:56 PM
Never thought I'd say Richmond and a lot of depth in the same sentence.. :o
Stengel, Griff, Bolton, Lloyd, Miles, Short, Lennon, Conca could all step in seamlessly.
I wouldn't touch it either though, winning form is good form.
Surely you guys wouldn't entertain the thoughts of Conca?
Quote from: nas on September 20, 2017, 08:08:40 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on September 20, 2017, 07:12:56 PM
Never thought I'd say Richmond and a lot of depth in the same sentence.. :o
Stengel, Griff, Bolton, Lloyd, Miles, Short, Lennon, Conca could all step in seamlessly.
I wouldn't touch it either though, winning form is good form.
Surely you guys wouldn't entertain the thoughts of Conca?
Yep a lot of depth this year but really a lot of the above will have to be moved on when contracts expire we have to pay Dusty remember :P would like to see Stengel , Bolton kept maybe Lloyd or Short but the rest need to go plus Morris but that's next year lets enjoy this year first :)
Quote from: nas on September 20, 2017, 08:08:40 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on September 20, 2017, 07:12:56 PM
Never thought I'd say Richmond and a lot of depth in the same sentence.. :o
Stengel, Griff, Bolton, Lloyd, Miles, Short, Lennon, Conca could all step in seamlessly.
I wouldn't touch it either though, winning form is good form.
Surely you guys wouldn't entertain the thoughts of Conca?
No but he's been in ripping form in the VFL. Was playing well earlier this year before injury
Quote from: shaker on September 20, 2017, 08:38:21 PM
Quote from: nas on September 20, 2017, 08:08:40 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on September 20, 2017, 07:12:56 PM
Never thought I'd say Richmond and a lot of depth in the same sentence.. :o
Stengel, Griff, Bolton, Lloyd, Miles, Short, Lennon, Conca could all step in seamlessly.
I wouldn't touch it either though, winning form is good form.
Surely you guys wouldn't entertain the thoughts of Conca?
Yep a lot of depth this year but really a lot of the above will have to be moved on when contracts expire we have to pay Dusty remember :P would like to see Stengel , Bolton kept maybe Lloyd or Short but the rest need to go plus Morris but that's next year lets enjoy this year first :)
Some will request a trade but I wouldn't be getting rid of any apart from Maybe Griff if we land Schache. Morris done also
Townsend was out the door a month ago and look at him now. The way our VFL is set up now where it is fully allinged with the club, its having a massive positive impact and helping players come seemlesly into the seniors when they are called upon.
Broad, Graham, Townsend etc look like they have always been there.
Like you said though, let's just enjoy this ride for now, if we can win the flag I don't care what anyone does haha
Go Tiges it has been a long wait for me and I suspect it is a first for many Tige fans on this site a GRAND FINAL GO YOU BLOODY TIGES ;D
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Congrats all you Tiger fans.
Huge week coming up. ;) #WeFlyAsOne
Well done Tigers :)
Woken up with no voice at all haha. What an atmosphere. Already have my GF tickets sorted, cannot wait.
Does Cotchin play? Gonna be a long wait for that decision
Flights weren't too cheap but happy I'm all good to go now.
Good news lads, both Cotchin and Ellis have been cleared by the MRP
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What a relief we needed them to play and picking Cotchin for the Norm Smith he has been unbelievable so far in the finals
I'm so so pumped. Got my flights booked and my ticket.
Quote from: LaHug on September 25, 2017, 02:20:58 PM
I'm so so pumped. Got my flights booked and my ticket.
Nice mate! Where are your seats?
Dusty :-*
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Quote from: quinny88 on September 25, 2017, 05:06:50 PM
Quote from: LaHug on September 25, 2017, 02:20:58 PM
I'm so so pumped. Got my flights booked and my ticket.
Nice mate! Where are your seats?
Level 4 on the wing.
Yeah sweet, I've got level 1 forward pocket of the punt road end. Can't wait!
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Quote from: LaHug on September 26, 2017, 10:21:31 AM
Quote from: quinny88 on September 25, 2017, 05:06:50 PM
Quote from: LaHug on September 25, 2017, 02:20:58 PM
I'm so so pumped. Got my flights booked and my ticket.
Nice mate! Where are your seats?
Level 4 on the wing.
Yeah sweet, I've got level 1 forward pocket of the punt road end. Can't wait!
That's awesome guys! Shame I missed out on tickets in ballot :'(
Hoping I can somehow find one otherwise I'll go to Punt Rd probs the next best thing to being there at the G!
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Quote from: LaHug on September 25, 2017, 02:20:58 PM
I'm so so pumped. Got my flights booked and my ticket.
Nice mate! Where are your seats?
Level 4 on the wing.
Yeah sweet, I've got level 1 forward pocket of the punt road end. Can't wait!
That's awesome guys! Shame I missed out on tickets in ballot :'(
Hoping I can somehow find one otherwise I'll go to Punt Rd probs the next best thing to being there at the G!
Nice one, quinny! I wanted Level 1 in MCC but I'm not a full member yet (and I guess rocking up at 3am probably sucks).
Bummer Nige. Good luck finding one somewhere else. I've heard looking around on BigFooty and the likes is a possibility. Also try to find Geelong and GWS fan pages for anyone that had a guaranteed ticket but now doesn't want to go because their team didn't make it.
Seeing my team play in a Grand Final is my dream, enjoy it boys! Absolutely soak up the week!
Quote from: elephants on September 26, 2017, 04:47:50 PM
Seeing my team play in a Grand Final is my dream, enjoy it boys! Absolutely soak up the week!
It's great, also seeing the clubs very first one makes it even more special.
Enjoy the day lads.
Quote from: nas on September 26, 2017, 04:50:22 PM
Quote from: elephants on September 26, 2017, 04:47:50 PM
Seeing my team play in a Grand Final is my dream, enjoy it boys! Absolutely soak up the week!
It's great, also seeing the clubs very first one makes it even more special.
Enjoy the day lads.
You sure as hell wouldn't have wanted to see the second one :P
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Quote from: nas on September 26, 2017, 04:50:22 PM
Quote from: elephants on September 26, 2017, 04:47:50 PM
Seeing my team play in a Grand Final is my dream, enjoy it boys! Absolutely soak up the week!
It's great, also seeing the clubs very first one makes it even more special.
Enjoy the day lads.
You sure as hell wouldn't have wanted to see the second one :P
Ha got that right, missed it completely as in the USA. Phew.
WE flowerING DID IT
Happy for Tiger supporters like I was for the Dogs last year.
Maybe one day I'll experience it.
My Richmond loving grandfather is in his 90's and will be over the moon. Football and the emotions it brings is a beautiful thing.
Well done Tigers!
Tiges premiers 2017 unbelievable I wish I could be down in Richmond tonight I was there in 1980 but live a long way from there now and have had far to many beers enjoy Tiges fans this is a dream come true hope my old mum is ok she is 92 I am so glad she has been able to see the Tiges get up once again visited her earlier today in nursing home and she was excited but she has a Tiger ticker might take her beer tomorrow ;)
Best weekend of my life
Quote from: LaHug on October 01, 2017, 04:10:05 AM
Best weekend of my life
I second that! Still feels like a dream. The whole day was unbelievable. So proud of the boys and dimma.
Got home from the game at 10pm and watched the replay twice already. Will no doubt watch it another 10 times through the week!
GO YOU MIGHTY TIGERS!
why wasn't big ivvy in the motorcade of retiring players?!!
Quote from: Donnie Brasco on October 01, 2017, 11:04:43 PM
why wasn't big ivvy in the motorcade of retiring players?!!
Is there a minimum games requirement for the motorcade? That could be it. He only had 154 or something like that and it could be a 200 game minimum.
One of the best days of my life ;D
Punt rd was going off, couldn't imagine what it would've been like if you actually got a ticket to the game
Did not realize Jack Graham was only 19 maybe mixing him up Broad , he is built like a brick out house sign him up long term :P
50 year old manager at my companies Melbourne depot rocked up to work this morning with a "Dusty" hair cut. I'm try to get someone to send me a pic because apparently its hilarious :)
Quote from: JROO8 on October 02, 2017, 12:59:54 PM
One of the best days of my life ;D
Punt rd was going off, couldn't imagine what it would've been like if you actually got a ticket to the game
Absolutely phenomenal. I cried. I hugged strangers. I was shaking. My heart was going crazy. It was the greatest experience of my life.
just purchased this little beauty, framed:
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Nice one. I bought this because I'm crazy: https://premiership-tigerland.shopdesq.com/memorabilia/richmond-tigers-premiers---team-signed-guernsey
ooh yeah!
Nice one boys money well spent ;)
I definitely didn't plan for it because I don't have enough money in my regular account to pay off my credit card until my pay check (fortunately, it should time ok). Impulse buy at its finest.
couldn't resist, haha...
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Love it