Richmond Ruck Situation 2021

[Rayzorwire]

Nank would do fine against the Port pair for me didn't play last time correct Ladhams not great around the ground .If Chol could work harder and smarter in the ruck will be better did people see his leap in scratch match we need that intensity.

They've both got height and leap on Nank and Lycett is capable of dominating on his day. Ladhams has had over 20 possessions twice this year (averaging around 60% of them contested too), he's improved out of sight.

It is a massive ask for Nank to go with both of them over four quarters with Chol for backup, no offense intended to Marbs.

 

[Roksman]

I'd trade for Aliir Aliir and you solve multiple problems.

You get a 2nd ruck and another KPD for depth. He's no superstar but definitely has the potential to thrive on our team.

Wouldn't cost a lot in terms of a trade either. Low risk, high reward.

 

[juss]

if CCJ does ask for a trade, then we need to bring in another ruck from somewhere. Can't go into 2021 with just Nankervis, Chol and a bloke that hasn't played footy.

 

[DannyS]

Would Nathan Vardy be an option if CCJ leaves? Hard to get a game at WC whilst Nic Nat is going But I think Vardy would suit Tigers style of play.

 

[G String]

if CCJ does ask for a trade, then we need to bring in another ruck from somewhere. Can't go into 2021 with just Nankervis, Chol and a bloke that hasn't played footy.

imagine the outrage if CCJ asks for a trade. Surely he is thinking he owes the club after almost derailing the season. Surely he would understand the current predicament with ruck stocks and feel a strong obligation to give his all to the club next year.

 

[tora tora tora]

When off the injury list....Can run, jump, tackle & mark. Looked skinny early in the year but might've bulked up a ibt

 

[G String]

When off the injury list....Can run, jump, tackle & mark. Looked skinny early in the year but might've bulked up a ibt

Wow - haven't seen his highlights before - looks like a natural footballer. very smooth kicking action, fast and great attack on the ball/man

 

[db26]

I was rapt when we drafted him his not like others uncoordinated saints might regret passing.

 

[tora tora tora]

 

[Tiger22]

An injury to Nank will be scary.

 

[G String]

When off the injury list....Can run, jump, tackle & mark. Looked skinny early in the year but might've bulked up a ibt

Looks like he plays bigger than his physical stats - he's wiry and springy - he looks like he towered over the opponents in those highlights. Don't think he'll be the type of ruck that'll stand and deliver - more of a jump early kinda ruck style then follow up on the deck

I don't want to label the kid too early but I'm going to anyway - I'm going with 'excitement machine' and 'X Factor'.

In fact after seeing that I'm pretty bullish about our ruck stocks going forward - we just need to get over the 2021 hump

 

[juss]

When off the injury list....Can run, jump, tackle & mark. Looked skinny early in the year but might've bulked up a ibt

Looks exciting as that 2nd ruck/utility role.

Realistically though how many rucks can play number 1 at 196cm and 98kg even if he did fill out a lot? It'd be a hard ask to carry the ruck at that size which is why we don't see it.

I think Richmond are set for back ups, Balta, Chol, Biggy, maybe even CCJ. What we lack without Soldo is true depth at starting ruckman.

 

[HTT]

Honestly what an amazing experience to have

 

[Meteoric Rise]

Honestly what an amazing experience to have

Yes it is not every day of your life you get to train with Shedda and Biggy, Gary Abless Jnr must be pinching himself.

 

[Dr Tigris]

Yes it is not every day of your life you get to train with Shedda and Biggy, Gary Abless Jnr must be pinching himself.

OK, that post is awesome. The highlight of GAJ's career.

 

[Phar Ace]

imagine the outrage if CCJ asks for a trade. Surely he is thinking he owes the club after almost derailing the season. Surely he would understand the current predicament with ruck stocks and feel a strong obligation to give his all to the club next year.

He might feel all that....................And then there is his Manager seeing a nice contract over there..................

 

[tora tora tora]

OK, that post is awesome. The highlight of GAJ's career.

GAJ asking Biggie, whats it like to train with Dusty & Cotch?

 

[Marcel Proust]

Trade up for Riley Thilthorpe

 

[living_in_syd]

Massive issue if nank goes down (which is likely even in the next few weeks going solo)

Our cupboard is bare is an understatement.

 

[tigerdan]

Geelong are hating on Ragutolea, mainly because he's a s**t shot on goal.

Play him as ruck, he's a monster.

 

[Rifles]

We have the answer already and it's CC Kebab. If he flies, I reckon Goldstein for a year. All in for a premiership. He would have competed much better last night - ruck and fwd

 

[Tzatziki_Man]

Yep Goldstein for sure. Whoever says no, doesn't want a premiership, Nank cannot cut it in the ruck. He got smashed last night.

 

[living_in_syd]

Yep Goldstein for sure. Whoever says no, doesn't want a premiership, Nank cannot cut it in the ruck. He got smashed last night.

is he still contracted though? If so it may cost too much. Although hes the best available we need a cheap solution

 

[Punt Road Feral]

Wouldn't mind seeing us go for Preuss.
He's openly searching for opportunities and with Soldo down there's a spot for him straight away.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Yep Goldstein for sure. Whoever says no, doesn't want a premiership, Nank cannot cut it in the ruck. He got smashed last night.

Has nothing to do with not cutting it in the ruck.
Worked well last yr with Soldo.
Simply he can't do it all himself.