News 2018 Pre-season, huff, puff, houses-trained-down and NEWS

[And_ROOS]

I wished we had kept Ruggles instead of GHS.

 

[Seeds]

Murdoch's 8 disposal match against the Tigers, his lowest disposal count since round 12 2016 would suggest the right decision was made to drop him.

He is a confidence player and after a performance like his against the Tiger's, it's hard to see him flipping that 180 degrees against either the Swans or Crows

He injured himself that game. Why does everyone this?

 

[Raggedy Man]

Poor old Jordan has all the weapons but hasn't really fired many shots worth a damn in the (seemingly endless) time he has been on the scene.QUOTE]

Where are you John 'Flash' Helmer?

 

[BORIS332]

Murdoch's 8 disposal match against the Tigers, his lowest disposal count since round 12 2016 would suggest the right decision was made to drop him.

He is a confidence player and after a performance like his against the Tiger's, it's hard to see him flipping that 180 degrees against either the Swans or Crows

James Parsons had nine games last year of less than 10 disposals. Including round 23 against the Giants where he had just one kick, and three disposals for the match.

Edit - just discovered that one of his possessions in that game was a clanger too. In the final against the Swans he had five disposals, four of which were clangers...

 

[Spazz Cat]

He injured himself that game. Why does everyone this?

I did not know this. I thought I remembered him running around in the last qr.
What did he do?

 

[Spazz Cat]

James Parsons had nine games last year of less than 10 disposals. Including round 23 against the Giants where he had just one kick, and three disposals for the match.

Yep and it was not a good decision to play him in the first final because he was poor again.
Also not a good decision to play him in the second final because he was poor in that one too. Finally he was dropped.
He would also not be a good decision to play rnd 1 either as his pre-season form has not been great.

 

[BORIS332]

He injured himself that game. Why does everyone this?

No mention of him on the injury list on the match report (link).

INJURIES
Geelong: C.Guthrie (calf), Kolodjashnij (calf)
Richmond: Nil

 

[cats_09]

He injured himself that game. Why does everyone this?

So if he was injured against the Tigers, why should he have then been selected for the preliminary final and should he have even been fit?

 

[cats_09]

No mention of him on the injury list on the match report (link).

INJURIES
Geelong: C.Guthrie (calf), Kolodjashnij (calf)
Richmond: Nil

Nor listed as injured in the team changes:

IN: Daniel Menzel, Darcy Lang
OUT: Cam Guthrie (calf), Jordan Murdoch (omitted)


He way also listed as an emergency, so clearly not too seriously injured if there was actually an injury:

Emerg: Rhys Stanley, Jordan Murdoch, Jackson Thurlow

 

[Pure_Ownage]

I wished we had kept Ruggles instead of GHS.

GHS was contracted for 2018 already so not realistically an option. It was basically re-rookie Ruggles vs rookie Crameri (we had already committed to take Hayball).

 

[Seeds]

Nor listed as injured in the team changes:

IN: Daniel Menzel, Darcy Lang
OUT: Cam Guthrie (calf), Jordan Murdoch (omitted)


He way also listed as an emergency, so clearly not too seriously injured if there was actually an injury:

Emerg: Rhys Stanley, Jordan Murdoch, Jackson Thurlow

he spent a large amount of time in the second half on the bench getting treatment from the medicos. it wasnt game ending but he was certainly hobbling for most of the second half.

 

[cats_09]

he spent a large amount of time in the second half on the bench getting treatment from the medicos. it wasnt game ending but he was certainly hobbling for most of the second half.

Maybe it was his heart muscle and they were hoping to find he still had some ticker

 

[David the Cat]

Maybe it was his heart muscle and they were hoping to find he still had some ticker

Really?

Murdoch has shortcomings I agree but I don't think this is one of them.

 

[Seeds]

Murdoch's 8 disposal match against the Tigers, his lowest disposal count since round 12 2016 would suggest the right decision was made to drop him.

He is a confidence player and after a performance like his against the Tiger's, it's hard to see him flipping that 180 degrees against either the Swans or Crows

Why not? Half the list did exactly that the next week.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

They bulk up at too early age. Some can take it others can't
That's one reason skinny starters like Mackie, Nankervis, Fletcher et al have long injury (soft tissue especially) free careers.

Yeah some players do bulk up too quickly which can sometimes create muscle imbalances leading to soft tissue injuries. On the flip side if they don't bulk up some of them won't be able to match it against their more mature opponents and therefore risk losing their spot on an AFL list. It's different for every individual and again, it's about finding the right balance.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Arguing over Murdoch's injury status. LOL
How about he's just crap not worth arguing over...

 

[Partridge]

Really?

Murdoch has shortcomings I agree but I don't think this is one of them.

He certainly deserves criticism for his finals performances. Which for the most part have not been good.

However, there is no way he should be singled out for this. Because there are plenty of others. So if Murdoch is going to be slagged off for not turning up in finals (and that's not necessarily inaccurate either), to infer he's alone in that is ridiculous.

 

[Seeds]

Arguing over Murdoch's injury status. LOL
How about he's just crap not worth arguing over...

im sure i can keep this discussion going until the teams are announced. have fun reading.

 

[dazbroncos]

Maybe it was his heart muscle and they were hoping to find he still had some ticker

normally like your stuff but cant agree here.

Murda does many things - frustrating things - fumbles, tries too much, over possession, poor decision making... but Im not sure backing out of a contest or not having heart fits his billing. IMO he's split many a contest and put his head over it or gone when its his turn....

Having a crack IMO not his weak point.

Go Catters

 

[CatsDoItBetter]

I think Murdoch can play a role in the team that clearly has other players with much more talent. But if he’s the difference between us winning or not we’re in trouble. Lots of similar players had good roles for Richmond last season

 

[calder_daddy]

On the AFL WEBSITE

 

[Catman]

Came across this on Facebook. First time I've seen these and they look like a bit of fun to attend and the players seem to get into it, which is a good thing.

 

[Mad_Hatter]

Came across this on Facebook. First time I've seen these and they look like a bit of fun to attend and the players seem to get into it, which is a good thing.

Gateway Corio.... yeah don't try to break away from that shitty stereotype of GFC supporters or anything....

 

[mtooler]

Not a lot of love for Murdoch here. Was hoping he'd hold onto his spot for round 2 for my draft league.

 

[And_ROOS]

Not a lot of love for Murdoch here. Was hoping he'd hold onto his spot for round 2 for my draft league.

Did you see the end of the match?