We need a speedy small Fwd..

[PerthBoy87]

Quite true. Leroy Jetta is a poor decision maker but is faster by foot than Andrew Krakouer ever was. However Andrew had cat like reflexes and was a good decision maker and could take a good grab. This made him a better small forward.

Yeah it's fair to say Andy was not the quickest player at Richmond and then at Collingwood towards the end of his AFL career and he was called "Snail" at Richmond. But not all players are blessed with quick foot speed, you either have it or you don't. But Andy made up for the lack of foot pace with a good football brain, good decision making, good foot passes and a great goal sense around goals - you either have those things or you don't and he had it.

I think Shane Edwards is doing a good job as the small forward role. He has very quick hands, especially in traffic and he seems to be a step ahead of the play especially when it comes to giving off the quick handpass. Plus he is doing damage on the scoreboard and 21 goals so far this season is testament to that. I have said it before on here a few times and I will say it again - "Tich doesn't have the tank to be a midfielder all the time during a game, his niche is as a small forward with bits and pieces of time in the midfield. If he can kick 25-30 goals a season then that is a win for Richmond"



Cheers.

 

[TigerImposter]

CFC has given us spuds for years now so I'm out on Gartlett
Best option is midfielders resting in the fwd line just like the old days. Ask KB

 

[sante]

Leroy Jetta as a FA , easy

* no

 

[Nerflardio2424]

Devon smith

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Yes we do need a speedy small forward that can kick the footy...

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Garlett for a 3rd rounder would do it in a heartbeat exactly what we need

 

[Pounce]

If Richmond were confident they could keep Garlett on the right path and Carlton agreed to trade him for a 3rd rounder I would have him at the club. A player with leg speed and is capable of crumbing is what I think our forward line is missing.

 

[Rich o man]

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William Hoskin Elliot

Would get Gartlett for depth if he was cheap enough though. Has more upside than Llyod. Llyod is unfortunately A.Edwards the second... Tall man trapped in a small mans body.


HF: S.Edwards/Deledio - Griffiths - WHE/Gordon
FF: Martin/Cotchin - Riewoldt - Vickery

WHE would complete our rotations. He would be our Fyfe

 

[tigerz18]

The small forward role is not necessarily a role for a player who is quick by foot. I'd take any small forward player with a good football brain, quick hands in traffic and goal sense over any quick footed small forward. You need a decision maker - a good decision maker for that small forward role.

completely agree with this sentiment.

 

[_RT_]

The small forward role is not necessarily a role for a player who is quick by foot. I'd take any small forward player with a good football brain, quick hands in traffic and goal sense over any quick footed small forward. You need a decision maker - a good decision maker for that small forward role.

I present the 150 gamer Shane 'Titch' Edwards. With more midfield depth we'd be able to rest him forward a little more too and he would be a 25-30 goal a season FP.

 

[DontArgue4]

I present the 150 gamer Shane 'Titch' Edwards. With more midfield depth we'd be able to rest him forward a little more too and he would be a 25-30 goal a season FP.

His hands are so valuable in the midfield though

 

[_RT_]

His hands are so valuable in the midfield though

I did say rest him forward, not playing him there permanently.

 

[DontArgue4]

I did say rest him forward, not playing him there permanently.

Yeh fair enough, i do believe without his hands in tight the last few weeks we would have lost

 

[jreesosb]

Lloyd shows good potential up forward. Two bags of 3 goals if I remember correctly, one of them on debut against the pies in front of a big crowd at the mcg.
Not fast but has great goal sense

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Pass on the good decision maker requirement. ..
Want an electrifying fast player who relies on his wits and instincts...does the unpredictable...evasive and can kick the footy...
A cross between milne and rioli...

 

[theflea]

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WHE would complete our rotations. He would be our Fyfe

And GWS would never get rid of him.

 

[SumTingWong]

No we don't. They are too easily taken out of games, especially in finals. Tall strong mids who can go forward are the way.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

If you want a small pocket dynamo, Caleb Daniel is the guy to go for. He is so short though he has to show ID when he enters his own High School because they think he is from the Primary School.

But he can play football……...

 

[The Rusty Trombone]

We do not need a speedy small forward!

We have Edwards, Lloyd, Martin and Lids!

And I forgot Lennon

And Madonna

 

[THE THIN MAN]

And Madonna

 

[Reservoir tiger]

Having players like dusty, cotch, lids, titch and maybe 2 of Lennon/McDonough/lloyd/Gordon being able to rotate through there is more than enough. I'm not after another small forward at all. Least of our worries.

 

[theflea]

Having players like dusty, cotch, lids, titch and maybe 2 of Lennon/McDonough/lloyd/Gordon being able to rotate through there is more than enough. I'm not after another small forward at all. Least of our worries.

Speedy medium defender?

 

[Dr Awkward]

We don't necessarily need a small forward. If they are a good player then we'll take them, but it's not like it's a position that you absolutely need. The problem is that they often get shown up in finals, where they can't get loose or they choke under the extreme pressure. Ballantyne, Milne, Leon Davis, Schneider are good examples of this.

 

[Billy Puller]

Banfield not able to fill that role? Sorry for the intrusion haven't heard a peep about him since he left brisbane I was a huge fan of him. How's he performing in the vfl

 

[tugga]

Leroy Jetta?
Holy *, just no.