VFL VFL Round 2 v Brisbane, Friday March 29 12:05pm @ Brighton Homes Arena.

[Jen2310]

 

[stormskye]

HH has all the traits to become a regular for us. Still only 20.

Richard’s has come from nowhere. I will happily put my hand up and had him delisted. If he continues his form, I’m happily proven wrong.

Against a strong opposition in Brisbane that was a perfect display of small forward crumbing and goals

 

[Jen2310]

HH has all the traits to become a regular for us. Still only 20.

Richard’s has come from nowhere. I will happily put my hand up and had him delisted. If he continues his form, I’m happily proven wrong.

Against a strong opposition in Brisbane that was a perfect display of small forward crumbing and goals

Yeah i had him on the delisted list at the coming into this pre-season, but credit to him, he's been really good this past summer and its showing in games.

 

[PieBeast]

Ryan and Allan

 

[Drought Break]

Allan was good in the first half. Did fade, but I’d argue fitness has a lot to do with that. Once he builds a bigger tank he can stay involved for longer. He linked up for some nice scoring chains

how long does it take for an AFL player to build a tank?. You would have to think a fit young draftee would have a bit of fitness to start with. A few years in an AFL club and there should be no excuses.

 

[Vicky Park]

Love the commentary on Richard’s’ six goals. It’s ’a good Friday’ for Joey - ha ha!

 

[Vicky Park]

HH has all the traits to become a regular for us. Still only 20.

Richard’s has come from nowhere. I will happily put my hand up and had him delisted. If he continues his form, I’m happily proven wrong.

Against a strong opposition in Brisbane that was a perfect display of small forward crumbing and goals

I’m starting to think our replacement for Ginni has been hiding in plain sight.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

I’m starting to think our replacement for Ginni has been hiding in plain sight.

Come on Vicky, Schultz hasn’t been that invisible…

 

[Fat Jesus]

Edward has a huge fitness tank. Comparable to WHE. Fly mentioned this.

 

[TradeDraft]

Richard’s has come from nowhere. I will happily put my hand up and had him delisted. If he continues his form, I’m happily proven wrong.

Against a strong opposition in Brisbane that was a perfect display of small forward crumbing and goals

I was in the same boat.

Felt he done Stuff All last year but 6 Goals gets your Attention

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Never noticed him once in all the time he's played.

Hopefully this performance wasn't a flash in a pan.

 

[No SPIN]

Never noticed him once in all the time he's played.

Hopefully this performance wasn't a flash in a pan.

He’s got all the tricks, footy IQ poise and great on both sides.
But he needs add another position because small fwd is pretty much covered.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

He’s got all the tricks, footy IQ poise and great on both sides.
But he needs add another position because small fwd is pretty much covered.

Apparently so in the past 2 weeks. Like I said, last year I thought he was Mr Invisible .. in games & at training. Never noticed him once.

If his form continues, that's great & Reid will be a genius.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

He’s got all the tricks, footy IQ poise and great on both sides.
But he needs add another position because small fwd is pretty much covered.

How many positions exist away from the forward line for tiny people whose main asset is goal kicking?

 

[No SPIN]

How many positions exist away from the forward line for tiny people whose main asset is goal kicking?

Is this a serious question?
Just look at our current
“tiny people” - where else are they picking up possessions other than in the fwd line?

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Is this a serious question?
Just look at our current
“tiny people” - where else are they picking up possessions other than in the fwd line?

Where else other than the forward line do we have players 175cm in height?

 

[Jen2310]

Where else other than the forward line do we have players 175cm in height?

JDaicos is 178cm and plays on the wing.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

JDaicos is 178cm and plays on the wing.

That's about as small as we feasibly could go, and probably only for exceptional players, but at the moment Richards is in the spotlight for his goal kicking not his ability to pick up disposals around the ground. He is not going to make the team as anything other than a small forward.

 

[No SPIN]

Where else other than the forward line do we have players 175cm in height?

Gulden is 175cm and doesn’t play fwd.
Similarly a number of other AFL players. Eg Caleb Daniels

The point I was making is that Richards won’t break into the team without adding some positional flexibility. Injuries aside of course.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Gulden is 175cm and doesn’t play fwd.
Similarly a number of other AFL players. Eg Caleb Daniels

The point I was making is that Richards won’t break into the team without adding some positional flexibility. Injuries aside of course.

The players you mention are exceptions to the rule, but also indicate what a tiny person with genuine skills and pace can achieve. In Richard's case, I don't see him as being suited to anything other than a forward role, if only for the simple reason that goal kicking is obviously the greatest strength of his game.

 

[Jen2310]

 

[cityslick1]

Yes! Apols…

Fantastic win by the boys. Up against it.

Will be a v tough year, as teams are so even now.

Great signs by both Billy’s, Bobby and all the usual suspects…

 

[stormskye]

Still shocked bytel had so much of the footy. He needs to dye his hair to stand out more

 

[Jen2310]

Still shocked bytel had so much of the footy. He needs to dye his hair to stand out more

Running on the wing to the point you dont notice him lol

 

[BigVic]

Good win by our 2nds