Welcome #41 Kye Annand

[Bojangles17]

He’s a ripping lad.
Reckon he debuts sooner rather than later.

Impressive highlights takes a nice strong grab

 

[STRUGGLETOWN EST1885]

First Retschko, now Annand. Have Geelong just become our new feeder club.

 

[Handsuper47]

Don't mind his highlights reel, and he's 22 years old so we got nothing to lose and everything to gain. Welcome to Tigerland Kyle!

 

[Yze does it]

we didn't lose anyone either

 

[Ctl]

looks reasonably brave in the air, prepared to go full extension in front of a pack. No turtling

 

[AstuteTiger]

 

[Drunken Wookie]

looked gutted

 

[Azzleberry]

Feel bad for El Nour. Torn it up at VFL for us for years, and we take a defender from another club ahead of him...

I know, what do you have to do? Miles ahead of some of our young defenders.

At AFL level, El Nour isn't going to be a KPD, he's an interceptong or rebounding defender. Similar to Trainor, Broad, Gibcus.

Difference being he would be behind all of them and not sure he's as damaging skills wise which is critical for the role. Can see why he's overlooked as most clubs don't have a need for that role (moreso for actual KPD)

 

[Madtiger2006]

Welcome

 

[AstuteTiger]

looked gutted

Big smile on his face. Already knew he was going to get picked by us.

 

[Hydatina Physis]

22

Nice. Was hoping we'd pick someone 22-25

 

[tiger_tough]

Feel bad for El Nour. Torn it up at VFL for us for years, and we take a defender from another club ahead of him...

Both defenders but not apples and apples though. We clearly wanted a bigger body.

 

[AstuteTiger]

A 200cm competitive key defender with a great balance between defending & his intercept game. We love his combativeness & courage & his rate of improvement over the past few seasons." Click below to read more about the newest Tiger, Kye Annand!

Kye Annand becomes a Tiger

Richmond has selected Kye Annand in the mid-season draft.

www.richmondfc.com.au

 

[tropicaltiger]

looked gutted

Annand's reaction when named called out
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[Claws_Up]

clearly we dont rate gibsus playing too much more, and we dont rate el nour, feel for the kid but lets see what this kid can do

Unfortunately Gibcus is like peanut brittle. So I understand the pick here. Hopefully he works out

 

[kozi]

Serpell’s licking his lips

Will be waiting for him in the car park

 

[Lord of the Wings]

Back pocket plumber that’s what I want a bloody back pocket plumber. Enough with all this finessing

 

[tiger_tough]

Go well son.

 

[Groupie_]

we finally got one of them blonde geelong headband campaigners

 

[RJK Tiger]

Hmm. I understand why we picked him. Not very excited though.

If we start getting players back then he seems likely to be surplus.

Anyway welcome Kye

Not really. The best KPD we have is Miller & I think he is at a level that shouldn't suggest he is a "lock".

Having "options" does not mean having "the answer".

Know nothing about him as a player, but - his height, position, skillset - sounds like the exact type of bloke we do need. What i'm not sure about is if getting that type of player is gettable in a MSD - i think the MSD/rookie drafts are better to poach smaller, "dime a dozen" role players - guys like Castagna etc.

But, a big lockdown defender is certainly something we need. Don't think any of the blokes we have currently are good enough to be a lock for a top 4 side anytime soon

 

[sabso]

Hope he stays fit. The shoulder strapping worries me a bit

 

[RJK Tiger]

Looking at his stats over his 4 years at the cats VFL and he’s pretty much stayed on 7-11 touches a game, not really a standout in any way.

EL Nour a level above.

Dylan Grimes career averages - 11.3 Disposals. 3.8 Marks. 2.3 Tackles.

David Astbury career averages - 13.1 Disposals. 5.3 Marks. 1.4 Tackles

Stephen Silvagni career averages - 12.1 Disposals. 3.9 Marks. 1.4 Tackles


Good defenders you might as well throw the stats in the bin. All comes down to the eye-test.

 

[Groupie_]

 

[kozi]

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Now burn the suburb of richmond

 

[Groupie_]

Now burn the suburb of richmond