Autopsy Round 2: Richmond v Footscray @ Punt Road - 12pm Saturday, 16/04/16

[guruisatiger]

As long as your scouting doesn't reflect your current job.Otherwise any kid wouldn't arrive on the AFL scene for 5yrs.

Lol haha i only pick up the mail i don't process or deliver the mail

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Maybe Dimma and Co need to sit down at watch the 2's replay.
Mind you we couldn't even get into the forward 50 in the first half on Friday night, some ridiculous count.

Yeah the 1st qtr was a shocker.Even in perth our fwds were calling for long sleeve jumpers.

 

[Dr Awkward]

All we are sayingggg... is give Bean a chanceee

 

[Charlie Pannam]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-04-19/the-vfl-report-round-2

Richmond’s VFL coach Craig McRae provides an exclusive summary of the AFL-listed players who featured in last Saturday’s second-round win over Footscray.

AFL-listed

Anthony Miles
30 disposals, 19 contested possessions, 12 tackles, nine clearances

Anthony returned from AFL duties, had 30 disposals but started a little slowly. He worked his way into the game and had significant impact. He looks ready for AFL opportunity.

Liam McBean
Five goals, 17 disposals, eight marks, two contested marks

Liam’s best game this season and we’re really pleased that he’s coming at the ball instead of waiting for the ball to come to him. His work-rate really increased this week.

Jake Batchelor
19 disposals, 11 marks, five tackles, 10 uncontested possessions

Jake played his best game for the year — having 11 marks and setting everything up from the back — he was hard to score against. He looks ready for AFL opportunity.

Jayden Short
21 disposals, 16 uncontested possessions, six marks, three tackles

Jayden returned from the AFL and was the carry over player so he had to fly back on the red-eye and really contributed well. He had three tackles, kicked 1.2 and set-up many others.

Steven Morris
20 disposals, 12 uncontested possessions, seven marks, three tackles

Continues his leadership — he’s such a strong voice and an inspiration on the field with his effort. He’s playing really good footy at the moment.

Oleg Markov
19 disposals, six marks, 12 uncontested possessions, three tackles

Oleg continued his good form, he seems like he’s getting better every week. He’s really athletic, carries the ball, runs long and he was really important in the structure as a wingman.

Jacob Townsend
19 disposals, 12 uncontested and 10 contested possessions, five tackles

Jacob played his first VFL game for the club and was really tough inside — all the things you’d expect from him. I still think there’s more growth in him in that role.

Nathan Broad
18 disposals, 15 uncontested possessions, five marks, nine handball receives

Played his best game for the club. He played on a wing and then went to half-back. Looked really composed on the wing and used the ball well. It was really pleasing for him to take a step forward.

Adam Marcon
19 disposals, four clearances, three tackles

Played a little bit forward, mid and wing so a few different roles for him this week but he still ended up with 19 disposals and four clearances. He impacted everywhere he went.

Jason Castagna
17 disposals, 12 uncontested possessions, four tackles, one goal

Played forward mainly. He got a lot of ball as a forward and impacted the scoreboard too, kicking 1.2 and laying four tackles. His pressure is something that’s been a highlight.

Todd Elton
15 disposals, six marks, seven contested and seven uncontested possessions

Todd was another that took a step forward with his game. He got a lot more of the footy this week, but it was his aggression in the contest which was the most pleasing thing.

Dan Butler
Two goals, 13 disposals, eight contested possessions

Dan returned from suspension, had 13 disposals, two goals and was really important with his work rate and energy at the front of the packs.

Mabior Chol
10 disposals, five tackles, two goals

Mabior had a slow start, lacked intensity, but he looked like he sparked himself into gear in the second half. He’s not far away from having a big impact in one of these games. He dropped a lot of marks that he could have taken but still ended up with two goals and is improving.

Ivan Maric
11 disposals, four clearances, 11 hit-outs

Looks ready to return to AFL level, he’s fit and well and covering the ground.

Callum Moore
Nine disposals, eight uncontested possessions, four marks

Returned from illness and played as a key-back. Going for his marks and taking the game on are his strengths and it was pleasing to see those things.

Ivan Soldo
15 hit-outs, three tackles, one goal

Continued his development as a ruckman. Had 15 hit-outs, the most on the ground, and was really important to clearance work.

VFL-listed

Tom Couch
27 disposals, 16 uncontested possessions, 15 handball receives, seven tackles

Tom continued his great form with 27 disposals, 11 contested possessions, seven tackles, five clearances and a goal. Is inspiring teammates with his effort at the contest.

Sam Darley
25 disposals, 15 uncontested possessions, nine handball receives

Sam showed great leadership for the second week in a row. He’s leading from the front and getting on the end of everything. With 15 kicks, we want the ball in his hands.

Nick Mellington
18 disposals, two goals, 12 uncontested possessions, four clearances

Nick looks like a player in the making. Everywhere we put him he impacts. He ended up with two goals as we played him a little more forward this week, with the likes of Miles and Townsend in the midfield. We’re really happy with his development.

Tom Silvestro
12 disposals, four tackles, one goal

Our 23rd player, he’s really impressing with his energy and intent. His GPS running is through the roof. He was a really solid contributor for us.

Ryan Gale
11 disposals, seven marks

A great leader on the day for us. He was really hard to score against, he had seven marks and was really important in the backline set-up.

Tyson Kruse
11 disposals, 10 uncontested possessions, six marks

Tyson played his role really well and we’re pleased with his development. His ball use this week was much improved.

Anthony Scott
Seven disposals, three tackles

Anthony had limited game time but still played his role really well.

 

[SumTingWong]

Nick Mellington got a super write up. Anyone know if he would be someone who could be drafted this year?

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Nick Mellington got a super write up. Anyone know if he would be someone who could be drafted this year?

He played for our 2's last year, and I think a few games in 2014. So maybe we have a bit of interest.
I think I remember reading somewhere that there's a bit of a question mark over his kicking and leg speed.
Another VFL player that is killing it at the moment is Couch.
Thing is with these sorts that are really just depth players is you really only want 1 or 2 on your list, and we have Marcon and Lambert at the moment.

 

[nick1408]

s**t Craig McRae - who didn't play well???

Nick Mellington did get a great writeup but I think the way his brother left Fremantle and Essendon VFL will make a few recruiters question him a bit. In saying that, Josh is kicking goals for fun up in Albury at the moment so hopefully he has it all together again.

Is Ryan Gale a relation of Ben or Michael? I hope he is and also has his reletive's haircut from their playing days:

(Thanks Google for making me laugh when I typed 'Michael Gale Richmond')

 

[Bojangles17]

What about darley, seems to get a bit of it ea week, is he any good , still only 23

 

[Jack Richards]

Sorry to post without permission, but how is Broad tracking lately.. was almost a lock for round 1 in the preseason challenge matches but hasn't been named or reported on in AFL.com.au

 

[Deanos]

Sorry to post without permission, but how is Broad tracking lately.. was almost a lock for round 1 in the preseason challenge matches but hasn't been named or reported on in AFL.com.au

Been average to date and hasn't been even close to selection over last few weeks. Only watched the 3rd quarter on the weekend so not sure how he went in that game. Don't see him getting a look in anytime soon, our backline is starting to get back into shape with Rance and Grimes back. Only really a spot down back for flanker/someone to play on smaller types and Castagna and Markov are probably next in line.