Player Watch Joe Richards

[cwoodgal]

He’s a keeper! Very impressive. Please keep


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[jmac70]

Fantastic debut.
He’s a player.

 

[whiskeytown]

What a pleasant surprise

Only one game against ordinary opposition … but Richards game today… and Reefs


Plus Harrison and Sullivans games recently…

Really just shows how playing congested VFL footy on small, thick underfoot, weather affected grounds… is not a best indicator of a players ability at senior level

For months I’ve been calling for more rotation of the squad…cause the promotion of these fringe players to the seniors is not only good for the clubs depth going forward… but necessary to better gauge a players talent and suitability to senior football

And sometimes a rough diamond is discovered along the way

 

[rand corp]

A wonderful debut, really pleased for him and must hold his spot

 

[pablo disco bar]

See what happens when ya just play them..

Great debut with no rotations tired in the 2nd half

 

[windchimes]

At last.

Our long lost Kirk Ugle

Kirk Ugle

Age

32

Ht

172cm

Wt

73kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

6.0

1star

K

2.3

1star

HB

3.7

3star

M

1.3

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.0

1star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

2.3

1star

HB

3.7

3star

M

1.3

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.0

1star

replacement

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Great debut by Joe. A little terrier who definitely knows how to find a team mate.

 

[Mollythedolly]

What a pleasant surprise

Only one game against ordinary opposition … but Richards game today… and Reefs


Plus Harrison and Sullivans games recently…

Really just shows how playing congested VFL footy on small, thick underfoot, weather affected grounds… is not a best indicator of a players ability at senior level

For months I’ve been calling for more rotation of the squad…cause the promotion of these fringe players to the seniors is not only good for the clubs depth going forward… but necessary to better gauge a players talent and suitability to senior football

And sometimes a rough diamond is discovered along the way

And for months, many of us have been saying it’s a long season, the opportunity will come for these kids without making changes for the sake of change.

 

[stormskye]

Still can’t believe the change in him since his first season. What an insane debut. Outstanding.

And yes, I’m one of those that expected him to be delisted.

Now I can see what Reid saw

 

[Mooresome]

Was good to see Joe take his chance when handed to him , if he can keep performing even close to that level he stays in the side, excellent game.
Well done Joe

 

[sr36]

Just so clean and balanced.

 

[manicpie]

Just so clean and balanced.

It was two weeks ago when we said he's a very classy player, he might be even better than that. That was impressive

 

[TheVillageIdiot7]

Just so clean and balanced.

He started to show this last year in VFL.
He rarely fumbles and makes wicked decisions. Disposal matches his decisions.

Completely unsurprised he did well on the offensive today given to lack of intensity.

What surprised me was his defensive efforts. Haven’t seen that at VFL. But he was great defensively.

 

[Tippy78]

Just outstanding! Really clean and composed. As per others, he must play next week

 

[Mollythedolly]

He started to show this last year in VFL.
He rarely fumbles and makes wicked decisions. Disposal matches his decisions.

Completely unsurprised he did well on the offensive today given to lack of intensity.

What surprised me was his defensive efforts. Haven’t seen that at VFL. But he was great defensively.

Yep, this. Led the team for PA’s I think, and =2nd for the team in tackles.

 

[whiskeytown]

And for months, many of us have been saying it’s a long season, the opportunity will come for these kids without making changes for the sake of change.

True to form you’ve jumped in to spin it that you were right.. the other person wrong

 

[sr36]

Yep, this. Led the team for PA’s I think, and =2nd for the team in tackles.

What's a PA?

 

[doofdoof]

I see zero chance of him making it.

Was a most peculiar draft pick. I get the Ben Reid connection, but suspect they'll never listen to Ben again.

I was wrong. Very happy to admit. He added a real spark today.

What a pleasant surprise

Only one game against ordinary opposition … but Richards game today… and Reefs


Plus Harrison and Sullivans games recently…

Really just shows how playing congested VFL footy on small, thick underfoot, weather affected grounds… is not a best indicator of a players ability at senior level

For months I’ve been calling for more rotation of the squad…cause the promotion of these fringe players to the seniors is not only good for the clubs depth going forward… but necessary to better gauge a players talent and suitability to senior football

And sometimes a rough diamond is discovered along the way

Amen.

Thrilled we've had some injuries and suspension which has forced these inclusions. Player development is crucial to sustained success. We looked far more dynamic than we have all year with some of these young and hungry players - Sullivan, Reef, Richards, Fin

 

[manicpie]

What's a PA?

It's the thing the principal talks into when he calls your name to come to the office

 

[TheVillageIdiot7]

True to form you’ve jumped in to spin it that you were right.. the other person wrong

I’ve been a fan from late last year. Thought he was absolutely delist material early last year. But his last few games in VFL he looked super clean.
I was expecting him to be put in the rookie list this year….
Upon reflection, the step up was huge. He’s grown steadily.

Pre-season, I was surprised at what I saw: wasn’t commented on by Jen and Co….which is fine. But from what I saw, he looked fantastic offensively. Hidden away in videos and no commentary? But I loved what I saw from footage.

VFL this year….he’s clean as and most disposals are a win.

Absolutely looked at the level.
Made Some mistakes early as I presume he felt rushed….but ultimately he was so clean!! (Can’t overstate what that means as a small fwd!!)

 

[sr36]

It's the thing the principal talks into when he calls your name to come to the office

He talks into his personal assistant? No wonder she's so surly.

 

[3rdMan]

It's only one half but clearly looks an AFL player. Dangerous inside the 50 with his pace and smart ball use, plus great defensive pressure. Then also looked confident up the field, presenting to half back and running through half forward, linking up with handballs and executing short passes.

This is the sort of performance we'll want to be seeing more of from Schultz, great to get it from a first gamer.

 

[Robroy22]

Well done Joe. Smart footballer with some pretty clean skills.

Anyone else remember Ian McOrist?

 

[Mollythedolly]

What's a PA?

Pressure act.

 

[cityslick1]

I’ve been a fan from late last year. Thought he was absolutely delist material early last year. But his last few games in VFL he looked super clean.
I was expecting him to be put in the rookie list this year….
Upon reflection, the step up was huge. He’s grown steadily.

Pre-season, I was surprised at what I saw: wasn’t commented on by Jen and Co….which is fine. But from what I saw, he looked fantastic offensively. Hidden away in videos and no commentary? But I loved what I saw from footage.

VFL this year….he’s clean as and most disposals are a win.

Absolutely looked at the level.
Made Some mistakes early as I presume he felt rushed….but ultimately he was so clean!! (Can’t overstate what that means as a small fwd!!)

I was always bullish on Joe, from his first training sessions, and posted us such.

Then, was both surprised and disappointed when he couldn’t rack up more than 11 touches in the VFL… until he arrived a few weeks ago with 6 goals.

Kid is so clean and smart.

this is from Dec 2022…

Post in thread 'Training Reports and Updates'
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/training-reports-and-updates.1337091/post-77526992