Yeah they released the QLD based member figures of all finals clubs a few weeks ago, Richmond had 3,000 odd members here. If you’re in Category 2 or 3 (I’m Cat 2) definitely hope Richmond make it for two big reasons.
Their may be enough Richmond fans not from Vic & NSW to make up the remaining numbers.
I don't fully understand them all either but i would imaging most are located in Victoria
Any club membership for people in Melbourne and probably Sydney this year is nearly a donation
absolutely
Just to rub salt into the wounds did you also pay the equivalent of September membership for both
Great review. Only comment I would make is I think Hinge in his 1 game showed enough to at least get another year.Wanted to go through the team and think back on the season, so I wrote down a short thought about each player even if some didn't need anything said and had a look to see when they are contracted to. Hopefully I didn't miss anyone and please forgive any spelling errors and ramblings.
1. Brock Smith – Contracted 2021: No games hopefully next year gets to show his run off half back in the reserves and push for 1st team selection.
2. Deven Robertson – Contracted 2021: Played round 1, might be our biggest loser from the COVID shutdown, who knows if he would have got a run of games and what might of happened. But hopefully a big preseason will see him pushing for round 1 selection.
3. Allen Christensen – OOC: No games most likely delisted, was great last year, if he wants to go on hopefully he gets picked up.
4. Callum Ah Chee – Contracted 2022/2023: Played every game but round 1, thought he got better as the year went on and will be a permanent fixture in the team going forward.
5. Mitch Robinson – Contracted 2021: Played every game, brings intensity and effort every minute of every game, however was down on his 2019 form but played a slightly different role in 2020. Might be on the fringes of the team next year.
6. Hugh McCluggage – Contracted 2021: Played every game, class player and if his kicking for goal was better would have been All Australian. Sign him to a 5 year deal.
7. Jarrod Berry – Contracted 2024: Missed 2 games with a shoulder, going to be an important cog in the side as we push for a premiership. Next year I hope to see him get more of the ball and start averaging 20 touches a game.
8. Ely Smith – Contracted 2022: No games, hard to see where he’s at with no scratch match coverage this year.
9. Lachie Neale – Contracted 2023: BROWNLOW, ALL AUSTRALIAN AND CLUB B&F (to come)
10. Daniel Rich – Contracted 2021: Missed rounds 9, 10 and 13 with a hammy and 12 by suspension. Elite kicking and only lost 1 defensive 1 on 1 all year.
11. Lincoln McCarthy – Contracted 2021: Suspended round 15 and injured round 17. Kicked 15 goals and provided a decent target with his leap at the ball.
12. Stefan Martin – OOC: Missed extended periods of the year with injury. Been a wonderful clubman but 2020 will probably be his last year especially if list sizes are reduced.
13. Thomas Berry – Contracted 2022: Played 6 games. Showed a bit; courage with that mark and has speed to chase and tackle. Needs to improve his skills by foot to push for a spot in the 22 next year.
14. Grant Birchall - Contracted with a trigger for 2021: Was serviceable and took the ‘difficult’ kick coming out of d50 and made the team a more corridor team, remarkably only missed 3 games during the year (A+ to the medical team). I would contract him next year but only play if injury permits and maybe play 10ish games in the VFL team.
15. Dayne Zorko – Contracted 2021: Missed round 3 and 5 with the achilles problem. Still had a fantastic year but maybe slightly down on years past. I think will play more forward again next year.
16. Cam Rayner – Contracted 2021: Missed rounds 11 and 12 in injury. Took more marks around the ground and had a lot of score involvements. Hopefully, he can explode into 2021 with more power and endurance. Sign him up on a 3 year deal.
17. Jarryd Lyons – Contracted 2021: Played every game. Super consistent throughout the year only had 2 regular season games below 20 touches. How did the lions get him for nothing? Asses at the end of 2021 for a contract extension.
18. Keidean Coleman – Contracted 2021: Played rounds 15-18 plus a final. Looked lively when he came into the team applying forward half pressure and looks like he has plenty of time with the ball. Pushing for best 22 next year.
19. Jacob Allison (R) – OOC: No games. Most likely delisted.
20. Cedric Cox – OOC: No games. The likes of T Berry and Coleman have gone past him and will most likely be delisted.
21. Sam Skinner (R) – OOC: Played rounds 9 and 10. One of the hardest luck stories of the AFL with 3 knee recos have put a dent in his career. Unfortunately, will probably be delisted.
22. Mitchell Hinge – OOC: Played round 10. Been on the list for 4 years. Most likely delisted
23. Charlie Cameron – Contracted 2025: Played every game. Had a slight dip in form when he was playing sore. Thought he was better this year even though he kicked fewer goals playing up the ground more.
24. Marcus Adams – Contracted 2022: Played round 1. Medical team need to get him right for next year to give him the opportunity to push for the best 22.
25. Daniel McStay – Contracted 2022: Missed rounds 9 and 10 via suspension. Looked like he was going to set the competition on fire after his game against Port but never really got to that level again but still played an important role for the team around the ground. His position in the side will be under threat next year with the signing of Daniher.
26. Connor McFadyen – Contracted 2021: No games, hard to see where he’s at with no scratch match coverage this year.
27. Darcy Gardiner – Contracted 2022: Played every game but missed the prelim. Always does the job and his performances when Andrews was out showed why he’s held in such high regard around the club. Only 25 so still has at least 5 years of good footy ahead.
28. Cam Ellis-Yolman – Contracted 2022: Played 8 games plus a prelim. Provided depth for the midfield but failed to make a huge impact on the team.
29. Alex Witherden – Contracted 2022: Played round 1 and 9 to 13. Kept out of the side by the Birchall and Rich partnership. I thought he was pretty good when he came into the side but his defensive positioning and mainly lack of speed kept him out of the side. Really would like to see him push for selection next year but might be on the trade table if there is a list squeeze.
30. Eric Hipwood – Contracted 2023: Played every game. Very important to the team around the ground and attacked the ball in the air exceptionally well in the 2nd half of the year, if not for his wayward goal kicking could of kicked 35+ goals instead on 24 goals 19.
31. Harris Andrews – Contracted 2025: Missed rounds 16 to 18 due to injury. Not much needs to be said rock solid and deserved the All Australian nod again. Future captain.
32. Thomas Joyce – Contracted 2021: No games, hard to see where he’s at with no scratch match coverage this year.
33. Zac Bailey – Contracted 2021: Played every game. The biggest improver this year and really cemented himself in the lions long term plans going forward. Next year may see him take robbos spot on the wing, sign him up for 3 more years.
34. Toby Wooller – OOC: No games. Will most likely be delisted.
35. Ryan Lester – OOC: Didn’t play round 1 but then only missed 4 games due to injury. Where did this year come from? Was very reliable throughout the year and should be offered a 1 year extension. Will provide good injury coverage in 2021 if he isn’t in the best 22 come round 1 2021.
36. Rhys Mathieson – Contracted 2021: 1 game for beast mode this year. His disposals just aren’t quite up to AFL standard, has 1 more year to turn it around and provide injury cover to the midfield. Maybe an outside chance to be traded if required to get Daniher as his good mate Parish plays for the dons, so might be open for the opportunity to play more footy.
37. Brandon Starcevich – Contracted 2021: Missed round 17 due to concussion but played the rest. Another like Bailey, super consistent performer throughout the year and will be part of the lions long term plans. He also might push for Mitch’s wing position in 2021, sign him up for 3 more.
38. Connor Ballenden – Contracted 2021: Played 2 games in rounds 9 and 10 and showed that he has elite kicking skills and can take a mark on the lead. However need to improve his combativeness and hit the packs and ground balls with more aggression, still only young and I think there’s a quote that says a small bloke has 5 minutes to show me he can play but a big bloke has 5 years to show me he can’t.
39. Corey Lyons (R) – OOC: No games. Most likely delisted.
40. Jack Payne – Contracted 2021: Played 4 games plus a prelim. A bit overawed in his 1st game, but showed he has what it takes to make it in footy when Andrews was injured. Pushing for best 22 next year and if he does sign him up for a couple.
41. Matt Eagles (R) – OOC: Played 2 games in rounds 11 and 12. Didn’t set the world on fire but brought effort, probably delisted from all reports he’s a great person around the club so will be missed.
42. James Madden (R) – Contracted 2021: No games. From reports he has a lot of pace so hopefully next year sees him develop into a Hanley type backman in the VFL.
43. Noah Answerth – Contracted 2022: Played round 1 then didn’t play again until round 9 before injury put a halt to his season in round 18. Was surprised that he wasn’t in the side after the break but when he did come in played his role as a lock down defender well. 2021 should see him become an important member of the 22.
44. Archie Smith (R) – Contracted 2021: Played 5 games and was unfortunately injured as well when Stef was out so never really got an extended run. Was ok against Nic Nat and has 1 more year to show what he’s got especially if Stef retires.
45. Jaxon Prior - Contracted 2021: No games, hard to see where he’s at with no scratch match coverage this year.
46. Oscar McInerney - Contracted 2021: Played every game. Stood up and became the number 1 ruck when Stef went down and proved he is the man going forward. At 26 a 3 year deal seems reasonable.
47. Tom Fullarton (R) – Contracted 2021: Only played a game and a bit but during that time showed why the lions are bullish on him, plenty of athleticism and competitiveness around the ground. I expect him to be around the 1st team next year.
BRING ON 2021
He has ability but 4 years on the list and only 3 career games plus list sizes reducing doesn't bode well for him for 2021.
And for what ever reason some players just can't make the step up to AFL level but are brilliant at NEAFL/VFL level.
Did he miss the year with an ACL? Not 100% if remembering that right but think thats why he was missing. Still could be an interesting option if he gets himself a shot
yeah he did in July against Adelaide in the 2s
Hey y22, hopefully it is a long way off but I have an idea for your tombstone when you pass this mortal coil.
