The Richmond Off-Season Megathread

[Mailman the 2nd]

On the trade radio seemed like its unlikely that Greenwood is leaving North.

[Bully]

Dean Gore ran a 2.94 20 metres, he's just rocketed up the charts for our second rounder.

[Nige]

Dean Gore ran a 2.94 20 metres, he's just rocketed up the charts for our second rounder.

If we picked up Dean Gore, I will cry a river in joy. :')

[Nige]

A few questions fellas.

Who was the most improved in 2014?
Who was the most disappointing in 2014?
Who do you think will be the most improved in 2015?
Who do you think needs to have a big year in 2015?

[Bully]

A few questions fellas.

Who was the most improved in 2014?
Who was the most disappointing in 2014?
Who do you think will be the most improved in 2015?
Who do you think needs to have a big year in 2015?

Most Improved - Griffinator
Most Disappointing - Conca but his lack of preseason needs to be taken into account
Most Improved 2015 - Hopefully Vlaustin who went backwards
Who needs a big year - Conca again, his form in the first 7 rounds was great then fell apart, skinfolds looked disturbing I might add

[_wato]

Most Improved - Griffiths/Miles/Astbury
Most disappointing - Shaun Hampson/Reece Conca
Most Improved 2015 - Nick Vlastuin - as stated, he went backwards, needs to get his 2013 form back/ Nathan Gordon - think he could become a regular starter and kick 25+ goals next year
Who needs a big year - Vickery - Has to kick 40+ goals or else he'll be trade bait, has to prove a lo if Richmond are to take the next step, he needs to be the foil to Riewoldt/ Conca - needs to get his form back up where it was at the back end of last year, will need to show a lot also

One thing I have noticed is that some players are relied upon immensely around the ground and maybe too much - Cotchin 116 clearances to the next best Miles who had 84, then Edwards with 72.. Rebound 50's - Ellis 90 then Houli who had 59.. GOALS - Reiwoldt 58, Dusty 27, Vickers 23.. Such drastic decreases across the board, and with that said they simply need more blokes putting in if they are to become consistent. Very big year for Richmond and Dimma, as they need to strike soon - Newman, Chappy, Ivan etc won't be around forever, and I think they're important to their success with them playing good footy.

[Nige]

Richmond head of football, Dan Richardson has ruled out trading for Carlton pair Mitch Robinson and Jeff Garlett, while contracted Tigers Shaun Grigg and Tyrone Vickery would not be offered up.



I'm actually fairly happy with this news.

[Bully]

Neal-Bullen has just proved he's an elite endurance runner, I like him a lot, would definitely be a viable candidate for our second.

[Jroo]

Jay Clark just tweeted this:
Levi Greenwood thanked people at the club but said nothing about his future. Still un-signed.

Get him to the Tigers! We're one of a couple.clubs interested. Out of contarct, so if he wants to comes to us our second rounder should get it done.;)

[Nige]

Jay Clark just tweeted this:
Levi Greenwood thanked people at the club but said nothing about his future. Still un-signed.

Get him to the Tigers! We're one of a couple.clubs interested. Out of contarct, so if he wants to comes to us our second rounder should get it done.;)

That's kinda interesting.  :o

[Nige]

Apparently this is the case...

Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs have made strong plays for out-of-contract North Melbourne midfielder Levi Greenwood, who is weighing up his future this weekend.

The Magpies, who have a more urgent need for mature midfielders given the imminent exit of Heritier Lumumba and likely departure of Dayne Beams, are understood to have offered a more significant contract to Greenwood than North, which is awaiting word on the 25-year-old's decision.

The Bulldogs, too, have made a pitch for Greenwood, having lost free agent Shaun Higgins to North and received a second-round draft pick in return.

Collingwood have reportedly tabled a four-year deal, which trumps the Bulldogs' offer of three.



It really looks like we're just sitting on our hands and waiting for the draft this year.

[Jroo]

It really looks like we're just sitting on our hands and waiting for the draft this year.

Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Tbh I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't complete a single trade.

[Nige]

It really looks like we're just sitting on our hands and waiting for the draft this year.

Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Tbh I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't complete a single trade.

Reading an article just before and seeing what Dan Richardson had to say, it appears we're still definitely interested but the club feels like he will stay at North and that's why they haven't actually bothered with offers. If he decides he wants to leave North, then we'll get involved.

Not too sure what I think of that approach though seeing as the Pies and Dogs have seemingly made offers.

[roo boys!]

It really looks like we're just sitting on our hands and waiting for the draft this year.

Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Tbh I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't complete a single trade.

Reading an article just before and seeing what Dan Richardson had to say, it appears we're still definitely interested but the club feels like he will stay at North and that's why they haven't actually bothered with offers. If he decides he wants to leave North, then we'll get involved.

Not too sure what I think of that approach though seeing as the Pies and Dogs have seemingly made offers.

I like the tigers approach. Tell the other clubs to do that :P Give him some space and let him realise how good he has it at North. Repay the faith Greenwood!

[shaker]

Roos have increased there offer to Greenwood in $ and length think he will stay but what about Kyle Martin seen lots of people singing his praises but could not even crack it for a game at the Pies even with 27 possie avg. and 28 goals in 15 games in VFL , I would not be against giving him a chance for one year to prove himself , worth a go ?