Rookie draft

[MadTigerFan]

Ben Lennon, what are ya gonna do now?

 

[spinynorman]

Will we field 22 small forwards next year? Dynamic!

 

[TigersMP4]

Just watched Bakers highlights. Pretty impressed, capable of both sides of his body and reads and uses the ball pretty well i'll take him. Can also help Ben Miller get comfortable as both played for Subiaco this year.

 

[Tenilius]

This new rookie signals a serious strategy ,different than all the other clubs- Draft small quick tackling machines and be manic around the ball.

Pretty sure our entire 2017 season signalled that strategy, but carry on.

 

[TigersMP4]

Derek Smith from our academy is he a back flanker ?.

Yes he is. Looked the goods at VFL level as well, smooth mover with quick hands and can kick with both feet and takes a nice contested mark for his size.

 

[Socrates2]

Pretty sure our entire 2017 season signalled that strategy, but carry on.

Yes but this trade/period has taken it up another cog I reckon.

 

[THE THIN MAN]

This new rookie signals a serious strategy ,different than all the other clubs- Draft small quick tackling machines and be manic around the ball.

Richmond is planning to trade 3 small quick tackling players to Gold Coast for Tom Lynch

 

[TigersMP4]

Baker also appears to know Bolton already.

 

[Grrr]

Did you account for the extra 3cm he grew after we took him as a rookie?

It took about 5 seasons before they put Conca back to his correct height, the poor lad has shrunk 3cm. But then he has had a roller coaster ride.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

A very reliable source had told me tom lamb will be joining the club with our first rookie pick

Groupie ain’t a source of mail

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Actually quite smart look how rooted Butler/Rioli/George were at times last year now we have more we can rotate through and give others a rest

 

[DontArgue4]

Well there ya go

 

[ARES]

These days players are versatile

midfielders/forwards/defenders

 

[AstuteTiger]

Liam Baker
Date of birth: 27/1/1998
Height: 173cm
Weight: 67kg
Position: Midfielder/forward
From: Subiaco (WAFL)

http://m.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-11-27/baker-a-tiger-rookie

 

[tigernsw]

Don't know what the clubs strategy with all the smalls is, but whatever it is I'll back them 100%. Place is full of geniuses ATM!

Went to the draft on friday night and Naish Snr and Jnr walked past - both were absolutely over the moon. It looked like all their dreams had come true - god bless 'em. Tigers through and through.

 

[Tenilius]

Liam Baker
Date of birth: 27/1/1998
Height: 173cm
Weight: 67kg
Position: Midfielder/forward
From: Subiaco (WAFL)

http://m.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-11-27/baker-a-tiger-rookie

WAFL website lists him as 176cm and 70kg, not sure which is more accurate.

http://www.wafl.com.au/players/view/6106

 

[Punt rd end]

 

[mad_doggy911]

Geelong drafted the wrong smalls.

 

[Socrates2]

Here's the story with Lennon http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-11-27/axed-tiger-next-in-line-to-take-the-punt

 

[Charlie Pannam]

He did look very small in the clip on our website, but as my missus has always pointed out size isn't everything. Looks to be equally as good on left or right side.

 

[TJTIGER]

WAFL website lists him as 176cm and 70kg, not sure which is more accurate.

http://www.wafl.com.au/players/view/6106

I found the 173 & 67 kg in an article when he was going into the draft 2016. That may be where it comes from ?

 

[69vintage]

Suites his running capabilities .

 

[69vintage]

Griff might join him .

 

[DoItForCaptBlood]

We need a small forward!!

Seems I nailed it again

 

[AstuteTiger]

WAFL website lists him as 176cm and 70kg, not sure which is more accurate.

http://www.wafl.com.au/players/view/6106

K 176 sounds better, fwiw I got that info from tigers Website!