Opinion Can Ben Griffiths fill the hole in Richmond's attack?

[THE THIN MAN]

Richmond aren't going to seriously contend for a premiership unless they provide Jack Riewoldt with a legitimate, tall, key-position running mate in the forward half of the ground.

Damien Hardwick has tried to share the scoring load as best he can, given the resources at his disposal, to the point that Riewoldt has spent increasing amounts of time as anything but their focal point when they go forward.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl...hole-in-richmonds-attack-20150410-1mi86g.html

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

I think he has the makings of a bona fide star half forward . His ability to stand up at key times last year further indicated to me that he has the ability at AFL level already , just not the confidence .

 

[RichoLedio]

He's a great fit to play with Riewoldt, complement each other nicely

 

[I Rock]

Much like Vickery his biggest flaw is consistency over four quarters. Except (it seems to me) Vickery is a work rate issue and Griffiths has always been a belief issue.

From the day Griffiths was drafted most on here spoke of his natural ability, with the big concern being his injuries. He is (knock on wood) and has been injury free for some time now. Has all the natural ability in the world, would expect if he plays a full season he will kick 40-50 goals this season whilst also delivering a heap of ball into the forward 50.

 

[Schlurp]

At the moment it's a definite maybe with a firm leaning towards yes. If Ben can stay injury free and incrementally build on his progress to date, I believe we'll have solved half of our key weaknesses. That would allow us to challenge for a top four position. Then for two more mobile defensive talls of the quality of Frawley or Lake and it's game on for the GF.

 

[BF Tiger]

Most surprising thing about that article is that Lyon didn't actually lay the boots into Richmond.

 

[Morro]

Goods article and spot on

 

[tunksy]

Lyon didnt bag us the hell. Hes on the money though. Desperately need another quality tall target. Possibly even two the way the games going now.

 

[TheDyerLegacy]

Good read.. Griffo is fast becomming my fav player at the Tigs

 

[Mr Unbelievable]

Richmond aren't going to seriously contend for a premiership unless they provide Jack Riewoldt with a legitimate, tall, key-position running mate in the forward half of the ground.

Damien Hardwick has tried to share the scoring load as best he can, given the resources at his disposal, to the point that Riewoldt has spent increasing amounts of time as anything but their focal point when they go forward.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl...hole-in-richmonds-attack-20150410-1mi86g.html

Wow, a decent article by Garry Lyon, FMD

 

[Calcium Man]

Most surprising thing about that article is that Lyon didn't actually lay the boots into Richmond.

Did give Hogan a plug like he was already on that level He did have a very good first game though

 

[SpudsLoveChild]

When does Taylor Walker become a free agent?

 

[Punt_Road_Roar]

About time big ben took the game by the scruff of the neck and backed himself for a change.

 

[Morro]

For a great kick he is a shit kick for goal

 

[Punt_Road_Roar]

For a great kick he is a shit kick for goal

Kicking off 1 or 2 steps isn't helping either, back yourself in and take a little run up FFS