Daniel Rich #2

[Grimreepah]

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Summary:

Thread #1 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521559)

* Scott Watters advises Freo to draft Rich (#4 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13139380&postcount=4))
* some draft camp results (#11 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13142143&postcount=11))
* assigned guernsey number 10 (#80 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13184696&postcount=80))
* debut: round 1 2009 (#237 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13989731&postcount=237))
* round 1 Rising Star nomination (#278 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521559&page=19))
* starts getting tagged (#392 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14813188&postcount=392))
* courageous mark as he gets crunched by Chaplin (#449 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14984860&postcount=449))
* Judd/Selwood/Rich stats (#534 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=15514304&postcount=534))
* Rising Star winner (#544 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=15598838&postcount=544))
* AFLPA best first year player (#569 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=15660526&postcount=569))
* first year stats (#586 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=15845200&postcount=586))
* 2009 review (#602 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16629109&postcount=602))
* head clash with Merrett (#628 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=17085889&postcount=628))
* trialled at half back (#682 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=18325950&postcount=682))
* 130kg bench press (#686 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=18354250&postcount=686))
* 2010 review (#719 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19347061&postcount=719))
* GWS target (#729 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19765469&postcount=729))
* 50th game (#827 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20731283&postcount=827))
* stress reaction in foot (#922 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=21473153&postcount=922))
* first game for reserves (#966 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=21900244&postcount=966))
* 2011 review (#983 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=22382201&postcount=983))
* grand final sprint (#987 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=22459513&postcount=987))

Thread #2

Contract status: 2012 - 2013 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=21670047&postcount=942)

Merrett-Murray Medal results:

2009: 6th (41.5 votes)
2010: 8th (24.5 votes)
2011: 15th (16 votes)

Coach's votes:

2010 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19105247&postcount=56): 15
2011 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=22443663&postcount=59): 6

Tribunal record:

none

[Grimreepah]

Video: Jonathan Brown (http://bigpondvideo.com/BrisbaneLionsTV/407408/jonathan-brown-pre-season-update/)

"Daniel Rich has really been training the house down from an individual point of view and looking forward to a big year from him."

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photo courtesy of stitchface

[Grimreepah]

Link (http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/127324/default.aspx) ....

Green nominated Daniel Rich, Ryan Harwood and James Polkinghorne as some of the early standouts on the training track.

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photo courtesy of Jorgo

[Grimreepah]

Rich to reap dividends (http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/127373/default.aspx)
By Michael Whiting
2:45 PM Mon 19 Dec, 2011

Speak to a number of Lions players and Rich's name is one of the first trotted out when they're asked which player has made the biggest strides since resuming training in early November.

"I've definitely made a few inroads and gains but I want to get bigger and stronger and faster and fitter, just like everyone else," Rich said.

"It's only Christmas time and I've made inroads, so a couple of months to go before the season starts, it's good fun."

"It's been a big focus this pre-season to get fitter and stronger and have a big year," he said.

"There are a few bits and pieces I need to improve on and they've been a big focus this pre-season, working with the coaches … just the basics, the endurance, strength, simple things really have been a focus."

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6507712933_863cf02a4f.jpg
photo courtesy of Jorgo

[Mavlions1961]

Link (http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/127324/default.aspx) ....

Looking at these two pics, he actually looks a lot leaner.:thumbsu::thumbsu:

[drummond2fevola]

Looking at these two pics, he actually looks a lot leaner.:thumbsu::thumbsu:

He really knows how to wear that bra

[Grimreepah]

Brisbane Lions midfielder Daniel Rich ready for a big season in 2012 (http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/brisbane-lions-midfielder-daniel-rich-ready-for-a-big-season-in-2012/story-e6frepf6-1226226123249)

by: Laine Clark
From: AAP
December 19, 2011 6:18PM

Rich, 21, claimed he not only had second year but also third year syndrome after bursting onto the AFL scene two years ago, claiming the Rising Star award.
The low point came when his run of 59 consecutive games since his 2009 debut was snapped by a foot injury last season, sidelining him for six weeks.
But Rich saw a silver lining in the injury cloud.
"You want to contribute as much as you can to the team, but it was good in a way to take a backward step, watch a bit of footy and come back fresh going into a new season," Rich said.

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footytragic (http://www.footytragic.com/blog/team-depth-charts/brisbane-lions-list-analysis/)

Redden, Rich and Rockliff are not strictly inside midfielders, but are probably best defined as that at this stage – all three would be comfortable in a run and receive role though and these three players form the strongest point of Brisbane’s list.

You feel that as guys like Callum Bartlett, Claye Beams, Josh Green and Ryan Harwood develop it could potentially free some of the star trio to play a bit more in a strictly outside role, but until one or two of those guys come along it leaves the three R’s mostly in the thick of things.

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photo courtesy of Jorgo

[Grimreepah]

Kick Builders (http://www.kickbuilders.com/daniel-rich.php)

There is no doubt that Daniel Rich is one of the great long kicks in the AFL. However it's his kicking under pressure as well as his ability to control the short pass that is a concern.
Daniel Rich holds the ball on the top near the stitching which means he will not have optimum control as he guides the ball.

Rich also doesn't set his balance hand properly so under pressure he is not stable in the upper torso.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6518331949_2a5ba96f73.jpg
photo courtesy of Jorgo

[TheBrownDog]

Ooh, judged by the almighty "Kick Builders" :confused::confused::confused:.

Everyone's biomechanics are different. If it works for him, who cares.

Plus he has short arms, so he needs to hold the ball at the top to reduce the ball drop. :p

[inaralover]

Ooh, judged by the almighty "Kick Builders" :confused::confused::confused:.

Everyone's biomechanics are different. If it works for him, who cares.

Plus he has short arms, so he needs to hold the ball at the top to reduce the ball drop. :p

So we send him to 'Kick Builders' for three weeks, then straight on to 'Arm Lengtheners' afterwards.

[IanHaso84]

So we send him to 'Kick Builders' for three weeks, then straight on to 'Arm Lengtheners' afterwards.

With the help of 'Kick Builders', Daniel Rich can really make it in the AFL.

[Lets Roar like '44]

Looks extremely fit and well built now

[IanHaso84]

Looks extremely fit and well built now

I totally agree, LRL '44, he looks both strong and fit. If the reports of his training are to be believed, and based on his negative self-assessment fo his 2nd and 3rd years, I look forward to seeing him play in the coming months.

[Grimreepah]

footytragic (http://www.footytragic.com/blog/club-previews/club-previews-brisbane-lions/)

Rich has done very little with his football career since winning the Rising Star award in his debut year, but many are saying the penny seems to have dropped for him this pre-season. He is working much harder on the track, improving his fitness base to be much closer to where it should be at AFL level. A new, determined attitude also won’t go astray.

Another positive could be the form of Rockliff and Redden around him – Rich has copped the #1 tag most weeks for the past two years, so with more attention likely to be given to his teammates, we may see him given more freedom to step up.

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[Grimreepah]

Video: Tweet a Lion (http://www.lions.com.au/video%20%20audio/tabid/8533/contentid/418083/default.aspx)

@sam_dickens22
How is your pre-season going and are you looking forward to the start of the season?

Yeah, so far it's been quite enjoyable. The boys are looking good. Everyone's training really well. There's a lot of guys running PBs. I can't wait till the start of the year.

@poll_phone
Do you get sick of being tagged each week?

That's a good question. I wouldn't say I get sick of it. It's be a it easy if there was no one following you around each week. I suppose it's a bit of a compliment from the opposition teams and players and coaching staff. You've just got to take it as it comes, and it's a good challenge week in week out if you're getting tagged. So I don't look at it as a negative and try to take it as a compliment.

@SBurston_40
Why are you growing your hair and when are you going to cut it?

That's a pretty good question and I actually do not know the answer to it. There's no one reason why I'm growing my hair. I'm copping a bit of flak from the boys and I probably have to give it a trim before the season but I am going to keep it long for this year and we'll see how it goes. Maybe the next Dermott Brereton in terms of the long golden locks.

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[Grimreepah]

Link (http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/brown-hungry-to-rip-into-nab-cup-20120206-1r15i.html) ....

With a decision yet to be made whether a replacement will be made for Clark in Brisbane's leadership group, Brown said a handful such as Daniel Rich, James Polkinghorne, Jack Redden and Matthew Leuenberger were all deserving.

"The more guys you can get displaying the right behaviours is important and that's what we're starting to get at the Brisbane Lions which I thought was pretty lean for a few years," he said.

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Link (http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/128611/default.aspx)

Brown said the growing strength of the Lions was the number of young voices that were starting to take ownership of the team at training.

"I think we've got a number of guys that are bracketed in a similar position. Daniel Rich has had a fantastic pre-season after an injury interrupted and disappointing season last year, he's been fantastic," Brown said.

"James Polkinghorne, Jack Redden, Matthew Leuenberger: I think there's five or six guys that are really pushing up to be in that leadership position and then I think we're in a good position with a lot of veterans that are healthy and have been training, so it's probably unfair to name one person."

[whatboutbob]

AFL Prospectus 2012 (http://store.championdata.com/store/afl_prospectus_2012.html)


With the ball in his hands Rich is the most damaging of any Lion midfielder. Of his disposal count in 2011, 31% were involved in a scoring chain - ranked 18th in the competition of the permanent midfielders. We just need him to lift that 19 disposals per game to around the 23-25 mark.

[Grimreepah]

2012 Jumper Presentation (http://www.slideshare.net/brisbanelions/2012-lions-jumper-presentation?from=ss_embed)

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@FlyingBelgian (https://twitter.com/#%21/FlyingBelgian/status/169549023215235073)
Dan rich sitting out the #lionsintra.

[Grimreepah]

Link (http://www.news-mail.com.au/story/2012/02/15/lions-on-the-loose-afl-brisbane-community-camp/) ....

PLAYERS and supporters are set for a treat during the Brisbane Lions Community Camp in Bundaberg tomorrow.

Former rising star Daniel Rich was originally named in the touring party but Brothers Bulldogs AFL Club vice-president Mark Mason, who is coordinating the day, said that he had unfortunately succumbed to an ankle injury.

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[TheBrownDog]

Lions.com.au (http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/128971/default.aspx)

Rich has a stress reaction in the same foot that cost him six matches on the sidelines last season, and despite missing the past two weeks of training, Harvey said he was running again and would play in the NAB Cup.


Not ideal that that foot is giving him trouble again. At least they caught it early this time before it got too bad.

[Grimreepah]

Brisbane Lions midfielder Daniel Rich declares himself certain starter for round 1 of AFL season (http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/brisbane-lions-midfielder-daniel-rich-declares-himself-certain-starter-for-round-1-of-afl-season/story-e6frepex-1226271929422)

by: Greg Davis
From: The Courier-Mail
February 16, 2012 12:00AM

While his teammates went toe-to-toe in steamy conditions, Rich participated in boxing and stationary handball drills.
The leaner looking Subiaco junior has trained the house down over summer and is set to kick a ball in anger for the first time on March 10 when Brisbane takes on Carlton at Maroochydore in round 3 of the pre-season competition.
"It's all good. I'll start running again next week," Rich said.
"It's just a precaution. I'll be right".

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[Grimreepah]

Michael Voss (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/129074/default.aspx)

Voss said resting Daniel Rich from the match was a precautionary measure only.

Rich has a stress reaction in the same foot that sidelined him for six games last season.

"We're being fairly cautious there because we have no reason to accelerate him," Voss said.

"He's completed a full pre-season, he's in as good a condition as I've seen him. We're just being ultra cautious and that makes it ultra frustrating for him because I can guarantee you he wants to play right now, he thinks he's ready to go.

"It's on the minor end of the scale. The first game he'll play, baring any hiccups, will be round three of the NAB Cup."

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[thoselionslads]

Probably more so before Christmas, but I've seen Rich doing extra solo sessions at my local school oval. Hope this injury doesn't hinder his fitness base.

[Grimreepah]

Link (http://yfrog.com/keq83ymj) ....

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Rich & Blacky presenting Kelly Slater with a Lions #11 jumper?

[Grimreepah]

Dean Warren (http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/judd-joins-the-rich-list/story-e6frepf6-1226289836051)

Rich also missed the opening of the NAB Cup when the foot injury that cost him seven games last year flared up after Christmas.Rich did the majority of the running pre-Christmas before the foot began to hurt and his training load was eased off in the lead-up to the season. Lions football manager Dean Warren said Rich had been back in full training for the past few weeks and would play about half a game.

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[POBT]

Sounds like he missed about a month of training. Not ideal but shouldn't cost him too much if he gets gametime in the next couple of weeks.

[Grimreepah]

Video: Shane Woewodin (http://www.lions.com.au/video%20%20audio/tabid/8533/contentid/429037/default.aspx)

"He's had a bigger pre-season than last year, which he needed to have. He needed to get fitter and stronger to be able to run at AFL level a bit harder. It's really unfortunate he had a mishap with his foot again but he didn't miss too much training, but it's great to get him back and he'll get some valuable match practice in before round 1."

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[TheBrownDog]

One word to describe him today... INFLUENTIAL.

And his season is only just getting started.

[Ceebee]

Please let him be injury free this year.

[cotter101]

Will silence his doubters this year.

[Old Den]

Will silence his doubters this year.

He's got doubters?:eek:

[dlanod]

He's got doubters?:eek:

They're called "supporters of teams who picked before #7".

Especially Carlton supporters. ;)

[charles202]

Showed why despite the improvement from Redden and Rocky, he will continue to be the midfielder that oppostion coaches choose to tag.

We are just a different team when we are able to get the ball into his hands - and onto his boot.

[Grimreepah]

Track Specialist (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/131338/default.aspx)

Despite a late injury scare with a recurring foot problem, Rich has set the training track alight during the pre-season. Now in his fourth year, the West Australian has improved his endurance and is ready to jump to the next level.

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[Grimreepah]

I must lift, says Rich (http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/131632/default.aspx)
By Michael Whiting
12:21 PM Wed 28 Mar, 2012

"To step up from the last couple of years. My own personal expectations and goals haven't been to where I want them and where the team needs them," Rich said.

"I'm really looking forward to this season. There's been a lot of focus on getting better as an individual over the pre-season.

"I've probably done a lot more than I have in previous years. Being able to do 85 to 90 per cent of the program definitely helps, being able to complete a lot of the sessions. Just doing it and enjoying it and having fun at the same time."

"As midfielders these days you have to be able to play lots of different positions with wing, half forward, could be half-back, could be inside, outside, so having different strings to your bow so you can get called on and go anywhere in the heat of the moment."

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[Lace Out]

Looking forward to his season.

Would also like to see him in his fourth year physically intimidating the opposition.

[IanHaso84]

I must lift, says Rich (http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/131632/default.aspx)
By Michael Whiting
12:21 PM Wed 28 Mar, 2012

This is so good to see from the player themselves. I can't wait to see him get stuck into it this year. This is the kind of attitude that is missing from one or two other players.

[Grimreepah]

Lions 'distraught' after loss (http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/132459/default.aspx)
By Michael Whiting
1:18 PM Fri 06 Apr, 2012

Rich - who was the Lions' best with 27 disposals - said the Lions got trapped in the Blues' run-and-gun game.

"It's only early in the year," he said.

"The positive is we're 1-1 after two games, it's better than being 0-2. The good thing is we get a couple of days off now, the boys can relax and recover, review the game and get stuck into next weekend."

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[IanHaso84]

Early days, but there are signs that Rich is lifting this year as promised.

[Grimreepah]

Round 4 vs Gold Coast (http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/lions-thump-gold-coast-in-qclash-172667)

Daniel Rich kicked his third goal of the match on the final siren to seal the rout.

Link (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/133713/default.aspx)

Michael Rischitelli was one Sun to earn praise from his coach for the work he did on dangerous Lion Daniel Rich.

[BeamStar17]

Daniel Rich showing signs of that 2009 form once again.

22 Disposals, 2 Marks, 8 Tackles and 3 Goals.

:thumbsu:

[TheBrownDog]

Great game. He was desperate for us to win and his work on and off the ball showed it.

Played like a leader. Loved his goal celebrations.

[Grimreepah]

Daniel Rich showing signs of that 2009 form once again.

22 Disposals, 2 Marks, 8 Tackles and 3 Goals.

:thumbsu:

vs Rischitelli

20 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles and 0 goals.

Rich wasn't a dominant player in the game, but Rischitelli is a good defensive player, so I don't think he did too badly there. Rich was still running strongly towards the end, which I am encouraging by.

[lionshine]

Yeah great game by Rich. He should of had 4 goals but Browny went for the mark in the goal square instead of sheepherding it through, which is ok, because it is Browny:p

I agree with TBD that he does not deserve the knocks he is getting on here after last nights game. Stood up at peak times and worked extremely hard all night to break Rischitelli's hard tag. His endurance has improved massively since he first arrived here and he is kicking goals this year which is great to see!

[jackess]

9 clearances last night. :thumbsu:

[IanHaso84]

Yeah great game by Rich. He should of had 4 goals but Browny went for the mark in the goal square instead of sheepherding it through, which is ok, because it is Browny:p

I agree with TBD that he does not deserve the knocks he is getting on here after last nights game. Stood up at peak times and worked extremely hard all night to break Rischitelli's hard tag. His endurance has improved massively since he first arrived here and he is kicking goals this year which is great to see!

His two late goals, one on the siren were icing on the cake for me. Very well played overall.

[TheBrownDog]

Don't know how it sounded on TV but the last goal was CLEARLY after the siren.

Loved it! :p

Discussion Thread: Rich's kick at the end - goal or no goal? (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=935538)

[IanHaso84]

How good was this celebration from Richy after goaling to get the boys to 21 points in the lead.

http://i.imgur.com/M3uTp.png

Top stuff. This is the sort of thing that really gets the team mates going as well.

[Grimreepah]

Round 6 vs Essendon (http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/bombers-destroy-poor-lions-175005)

For Brisbane there wasn't much to write home about as Jack Redden posted 30 disposals while Daniel Rich had 29, although several errors marred his display.

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5199/danielrich.jpg

[Grimreepah]

In all our big wins, Rich seems to be the one running the hardest late in the game. There has been talk about his improved fitness, but there also seems to be an attitudinal change in embracing a big work rate within games, whereas in the past he might have been thinking more about conserving energy when possible.

Discussion thread (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=948172)