Would you trade pick 1 for Richard Tambling?

[Bentleigh]

Hypothetically, of course.

 

[Waite_30]

How about no

 

[juzza316]

Does he come with a proper set of hamstrings?

 

[Lajon]

Not in a million years.

Would rather Murphy, Ellis, Hurn all before Tambling .. and who knows what other quality will emerge come draft time.

 

[Funkalicous]

I had doubts over Tambling when you drafted him. So far he's showed zilch. I would rather Travis Cloke

 

[celtic_pride]

Hell no.

 

[Silvagnis]

No way! But I would trade it for Franklin or Griffen.

 

[archibald]

Tamblings a dud, how about a swap for Walker?

 

[Silvagnis]

Tamblings a dud, how about a swap for Walker?

How about we swap McGrath for Tambling as they are players of similar ability?

 

[richcogs]

Richard Tambling
Details:
Club: Southern Districts/Northern Territory
DOB: 12 September 1986 Hgt: 181cm Wgt: 74kg
Position: Onballer/Half forward flank
Natural Foot: Right

Honours:
AIS/AFL Academy 2001
Allan McLean Medal 2002 (best player in Division 2 of Under 16's Carnival)
Northern Territory 2002, 2003, 2004 (Captain)
H.G Harrison Medal 2004 (best player in Division 2 of Under 18's Carnival)
All Australian 2004
MVP of Northern Territory 2004
National Draft Camp 2004

Strengths: Tambling is football’s version of the Human Highlight Reel. An extremely exciting onballer and flanker, he has blistering pace and is capable of the extraordinary. He has the ability to tear a game apart with his brilliant skills, running and ability to kick impossible goals. He has a big leap on him and is very agile.

Tambling is a good leader and was captain of the NT side in the recent carnival. He works very hard defensively, his tackling and smothering is a real feature. His hands are extremely clean and he can be damaging at the stoppages.

Weaknesses: Only weighs 68kg and may take time to put on the bulk required to play at AFL level. Can tend to concentrate on winning the football and not his direct opponent.

Footydraft.com comment: This kid is truly a pleasure to watch. He is already been called the best Aboriginal player of all time, which I think is a bit over the top, but he is going to take the league by storm in time with his extraordinary ability.

Tambling would probley go gone 1 in this years draft, if he was ranked as highly as he were last year.

 

[Bentleigh]

Tamblings a dud

lol.

Richard Tambling
Weaknesses:Can tend to concentrate on winning the football

What have we drafted

 

[Silvagnis]

Richard Tambling
Details:
Club: Southern Districts/Northern Territory
DOB: 12 September 1986 Hgt: 181cm Wgt: 74kg
Position: Onballer/Half forward flank
Natural Foot: Right

Honours:
AIS/AFL Academy 2001
Allan McLean Medal 2002 (best player in Division 2 of Under 16's Carnival)
Northern Territory 2002, 2003, 2004 (Captain)
H.G Harrison Medal 2004 (best player in Division 2 of Under 18's Carnival)
All Australian 2004
MVP of Northern Territory 2004
National Draft Camp 2004

Strengths: Tambling is football’s version of the Human Highlight Reel. An extremely exciting onballer and flanker, he has blistering pace and is capable of the extraordinary. He has the ability to tear a game apart with his brilliant skills, running and ability to kick impossible goals. He has a big leap on him and is very agile.

Tambling is a good leader and was captain of the NT side in the recent carnival. He works very hard defensively, his tackling and smothering is a real feature. His hands are extremely clean and he can be damaging at the stoppages.

Weaknesses: Only weighs 68kg and may take time to put on the bulk required to play at AFL level. Can tend to concentrate on winning the football and not his direct opponent.

Footydraft.com comment: This kid is truly a pleasure to watch. He is already been called the best Aboriginal player of all time, which I think is a bit over the top, but he is going to take the league by storm in time with his extraordinary ability.

Tambling would probley go gone 1 in this years draft, if he was ranked as highly as he were last year.

If you put it that way I stand by my other posts! Franklin,Griffen,Deledio and Roughead are better prospects and draft summaries are aren't worth the paper they're printed on.

 

[Bentleigh]

If you put it that way I stand by my other posts! Franklin,Griffen,Deledio and Roughead are better prospects and draft summaries are aren't worth the paper they're printed on.

Micheal Long, his junior coach and a host of others calling the lad the best Aboriginal ever doesn't mean much either?

 

[mattyc2422]

Micheal Long, his junior coach and a host of others calling the lad the best Aboriginal ever doesn't mean much either?

Doesn't equate to him being the best Aboriginal at AFL level.

Plus, he mustn't have seen much of Buddy.

 

[Funkalicous]

I never even had Tambling in my top 5 before the draft.

I listed them as:

1. Deledio
2. Griffen
3. Roughead
4. Franklin
5. Lewis

 

[jackson_rules]

I never even had Tambling in my top 5 before the draft.

I listed them as:

1. Deledio
2. Griffen
3. Roughead
4. Franklin
5. Lewis

thats abit silly of you then isnt it

 

[aker_rulz1]

dont rate tambling and he is the cockiest bastard ever did u see him on that fox footy special with him and deledio, Deledio is like i am just happy to be drafted and then tambling goes i thought i would got higher than pick 4 i am disappointed, cocky ********er

 

[Bentleigh]

I never even had Tambling in my top 5 before the draft.

I listed them as:

1. Deledio
2. Griffen
3. Roughead
4. Franklin
5. Lewis

Funny that.

Most had him 1 or 2.

dont rate tambling and he is the cockiest bastard ever did u see him on that fox footy special with him and deledio, Deledio is like i am just happy to be drafted and then tambling goes i thought i would got higher than pick 4 i am disappointed, cocky ********er

Confident.

Set highs standards.

 

[Funkalicous]

thats abit silly of you then isnt it

Yep, that Bling-Bling sure is making me look like an utter tool...

 

[blues4flag]

No, although I do rate him more than some others on this board are.

 

[Bentleigh]

Funny how Tambling is a hack whilst Betts is a God.

 

[Silvagnis]

Funny how Tambling is a hack whilst Betts is a God.

Betts has done more than Tambling who can't get his body right, perhaps partially due to not enjoying Melbourne's winter.

 

[Bentleigh]

Betts has done more than Tambling

Does it matter how much they do in their first year?

How was Luke Balls first year

 

[Tigerbob]

Doesn't equate to him being the best Aboriginal at AFL level.

Plus, he mustn't have seen much of Buddy.

Buddy will end up doing a Tarrant. Being overrated and each week passes withot him doing nothing. He has good athletic qualities but his knowledge of the game and thought processes mean he wont become much. Each to their own I spose. Tambling is a far better player and will be than Franklin and Roughead, although I do rate Roughy highly. Tambling was in the top 3 mix with Deledio and Griffen.

Those who are ripping into Tambling, please stop, dont make me laugh. He will be an awesome player. Thats all ill say, so keep talking trash and ill just sit back and watch Richie very proudly for the rest of his career.

 

[gandaal]

Yes I would. Tambling will be a great player once he gets his body right (injury free and a bit of added bulk) and Richmond is lucky to have him.