Tenacious T
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- Jun 6, 2018
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Ferrari v Rolls Royce
The Ferrari
I clearly recall back then like so many of us, that clubs like Richmond were never meant to be successful and the suffering we endured was going to continue for many years to come.
However, it’s fair to say when Leon Cameron was appointed coach in 2014 he was given the keys to the most talented football list ever assembled and had at his disposal an incredible group of footballers that should’ve set up the franchise for the next ten years.................................................Enter Richmond 2017
Flashy manufactured banged up franchise that’s all go but very little to show
The Rolls Royce
Enter Brendan Gale, Peggy O’Neal and Damien Hardwick......
Selecting a smart competent coach is one thing but for Benny to also start the Fighting Tiger Fund was a stroke of genius. However to finally commit to tearing down rat and possum infested club rooms and social club and invest in state of the art training facilities for players along with providing clean modern offices for staff, in my mind was a major turning point.
After a significant culling of many players during his first few years Dimma finally got the mix right with a simple but specific game plan catered to each individual player that revolved around focusing on defence first, immense forward pressure and lots of fast run & carry from half back. Since 2017 after a few honest and confronting team discussions, this club has gone onto success no one could honestly see coming and which also brought a culture of care & consideration that every other AFL player could only wish was at their club (hello Tex).
Simply............................ we are the Rolls Royce of Football Clubs
Proud traditional club smoothly led by Benny, Peg and Dimma
Confirmed 2022 new sponsorship deal - Out: Jeep In: Rolls Royce
GOAT covered with class
Current Form
GWS: Giants form of late has been up and down like a pros panties but recent win against furballs at ABCD Stadium was impressive given their injuries. Toby Greenes absence from another brain fart moment on Stagerfield will help, but their quick ball movement and clean disposal by foot is an area we need to be aware of. Hopper and Taranto are both leading in disposals with 27 each, but Taranto also leads in clearances and handballs, so must be kept in check. Expecting Finlayson (if playing) to have more than 2 disposals by 3qtr time.
Proud traditional club smoothly led by Benny, Peg and Dimma
Confirmed 2022 new sponsorship deal - Out: Jeep In: Rolls Royce
GOAT covered with class
Current Form
Richmond: Fair to say form over past six weeks has left a lot to be desired but any team that loses eight quality and experienced key position players in the space of a few weeks is always going to feel it. Those players would be walk straight into any other club with open arms. Its NOT an excuse but simply a FACT! Nonetheless, we plough on and do whatever we can to at least make finals with whoever we have and cause some sort of carnage. We're too good a club to just lie down and dismiss the season. If there's life, there's hope.
Possible Key Match Ups
Nank v Mummy: If available this should be an interesting contest. Mummy has a history of white line fever........ with a habit of 'recklessly' falling onto a players back claiming he's just being careless. Reckon 110kg frame would end your game right there. Believe it or not Mumford is classed as elite in tackles, but only averages 2 marks and 3 kicks. Nank on the other hand has the mobility to impact the game so much more being elite in handballs and tackles. Expect him to dominate and roam around half back to assist our back six.
Just another careless accident.............ummmm
Riewoldt v Nick Haynes: JR8 enjoys playing against the short people. Seems to register more contested marks against them than any other team and no doubt has left deep scars from 19 GF. Haynes though was an incredible game that day amassing 15 marks and continues to be a gun reliable defender. Would expect JR to be the lead up forward while Lunch stays at home to hopefully clunk those marks and for the sake of humanity......kick straight!
Game Summary
Providing Shocking doesn't come up with last minute overnight rule change to justify his salary, I'm confident we can come home with the bickies. We appear to be gradually getting back our players but whether we've left our run too late time will tell. One of the keys is simply to kick straight. Our inside 50 opportunities are as good as anyone but our conversion rate at Marvel has been ordinary. Giants midfield is the one area for concern as all their mids are clean slick runners. As a minimum we must break even at centre clearances.
One thing for certain is we CANNOT just bomb it long expecting grabs from Lynch/JR or crumbing from our smalls. Short 30m delivery to a lead up forward is the way to go imo as evidenced by our 2nd half against norf. This is simply an absolute must win....................... otherwise we'll be planning for our first full pre season in 5 years.
Tip: Tigs by 15
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