Player Watch #26 Riley Collier-Dawkins

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Solid debut by RCD.
Should make next week against an aging cats midfield seem like a walk in the park.

 

[Muddiemoose]

Solid debut by RCD.
Should make next week against an aging cats midfield seem like a walk in the park.

Want to see him hurt duck wood

 

[dusty1234!]

I think everyone was just aching to see this kid play, and last night showed just why. He is of course a long way off his best, but what impressed me is his ability to stand up to the hardened and mature bodies of possibly the best midefiled in the competition. 11 contested showed he has ball winning ability, and it works against the best. I hope to see him get a run of games, as we will play some easier teams and we should be able to see glimpses of the best that he can offer. My dream is that he turn into a player who can stand up on tackles and dish the ball off, or break through them. With his height he would be a great option as a dangerous Mid/Fwd as well, if he can work on his marking craft. Overall pretty pleased to see his first game. Well done RCD

 

[THE_GUN]

Gave us 14 disposals 3 marks 5 tackles 1 I50 5 clearances 10 contested possessions & 11 effective disposals from 69% TOG. Solid start and should get him a chance to run around again next week.

5 clearances 10 contested possessions & 11 effective disposals from 69% TOG

^^
That against what is the best midfield group in the comp

 

[JackNah_8]

Great debut.

 

[beema limapep]

Also laid 5 tackles. Love him!

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

Looked very good.He goes to ground too easily atm but he should keep his spot for a while.

 

[Muddiemoose]

SMartin down to space, BSmith to Macrae tackled by Shedda, RCD attacks the footy and gives to Baker but unfortunately he turns it over going I50

 

[Hamsatma]

Exactly what we realistically wanted to see, hard at it and not afraid to put his head over the ball. Glad to see that reflected on the stats sheet with CP, tackles and clearances. Would love to see him after a run of games with some more confidence

 

[TiggerDK]

Absolutely stoked with RCD
awesome debut, really tough in the clinches, well done to everyone concerned
Arguably our greatest non finals win ever

I’ll argue 2014 v Swans Rd23.
Bloody great win last night though, stunned.

 

[joelsyt]

What a game by the debutant. I was so happy for him, I hope he plays against Geelong, he definitely earned it last night.

 

[THE_GUN]

Go Riley
Go Riley
Go Riley

 

[Bojangles17]

he cracks in so hard , i was impressed with the kid, has some real tools to work with. play him

 

[tigerfan1961]

Dimma summed him up really well I thought. Some players don’t show much at VFL level but when promoted to AFL level, they just look natural.
I think Riley is one of those types, did not look overawed at all

 

[theyellowsash]

Pretty solid debut, the clearances is the stat that stands out. Hopefully he can keep it up and after a few games to get his confidence can be averaging in the high teens for possessions as part of the mid rotation.

 

[Tetley Tigers]

Could he become a Clayton Oliver type player?


Tetley Tiger

 

[NZ_Tiger]

RCD had most CBA last night for Richmond with 15 and all 5 of his tackles were at stoppages.

Raises a question on what we do with him if Prestia comes back or he doesn’t have a good matchup? His lack of versatility might hamper him in getting heaps of games this season.

Anyway just some speculation, was great to see him finally get a run.


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[Rubber Hips]

Great first up game by RCD...didn’t look out of place...in actual fact played his role very well..lots of pressure

keeo it up Riley...we could have easily found yet another player

 

[daird]

Reckon he'll do even better against Geelong's midfield.

 

[aislegi]

Could he become a Clayton Oliver type player?

 

[loser 81 2 16]

What a strange post game interview...sounded like our next higgins...so swans or blues?

 

[NaturalDisaster]

What a strange post game interview...sounded like our next higgins...so swans or blues?

It was more the interviewer the RCD, she was talking to him like he was 5 years old.

 

[HTT]

Port 19 in port was better.

I dunno, really rated last night. Not quite as undermanned but it was a proper Richmond game in the end against quality opposition.

 

[ohhhBigMalcho]

nice debut, will definitely be given opportunity with Cotch out now

 

[Vassp]

Dimma summed him up really well I thought. Some players don’t show much at VFL level but when promoted to AFL level, they just look natural.
I think Riley is one of those types, did not look overawed at all

This^^^^^^ x 1000.

its harder to play in the VFL sometimes than it is to play in the AFL.
why? because mentally players lift gears when faced with the prospect of playing afl footy and when playing with their peers, they rise to the occasion.

RCD really impressed me last night. Super effort. Hope he gets a good run. Same with mansell.