Round 11 v Richmond Tigers @ SCG

[Nico]

No it wasn't Stevic. He was the one telling the officiating umpire that it wasn't 50.

According to SEN today it was Stevic who called the free from 70 metres away.

Having watched the replay it looked like Rampe found his poise when Mills was playing beside him. Maybe it might be wise for Mills to play back to steady the ship.

[giant]

We didn't get the 4 quarter performance I was hoping for, but we did get a nice win in the end.

• What a great young midfield duet Rowy and Chad have become, and they compliment each other so well. Chad is becoming a contested beast who can create so much offence, while Rowy works to stop the opposition when they win the stoppages. Chad still has work to do on his defence, but as noted in comments on previous games, he does care about defence and has been improving. His frequent appearances in our defensive zone shows how hard he's working. Rowy showed off his versatility with some excellent marking and precise kicking. He's a very quick thinker and has great field vision. Along with Mills and Parker, we look very solid in the midfield, which is the main reason I have disagreed with the media consensus that we need another inside mid. I would prefer to bring Heeney into the midfield more often if we want a 5th wheel.

I'd see it going like this: JR: I like your hair Chad, the way it bounces and curls. CW: Well, thanks I LOVE yours, you totally rock that Alice band. [Soz, cheap shot but I do love to play the grammar Nazi]

But yes, they were special together in H2, especially when you consider at times they were going head to head with Cotchin, Prestia, Martin & Nankervis. Brilliant energy and determination. Need to bring it for longer now!

[Mel_C]

According to SEN today it was Stevic who called the free from 70 metres away.

Yes it was Stevic that paid the initial free but he told the officiating umpire that it wasn't 50 and that the kick should be taken where the free occurred.

A shame that Stevic didn't see the high on Warner first and then we wouldn't have had this "controversy".

[111431]

Chad is a superstar

He is a good player but he needs to pull his head in and think team instead of him. He needs to stop the back chat and just play. He is a kid still learning the game

[TheBloods]

He is a good player but he needs to pull his head in and think team instead of him. He needs to stop the back chat and just play. He is a kid still learning the game

What a load of rubbish . He plays with full intensity and is a supreme talent . He is a fantastic young player , end of !

[Nico]

What a load of rubbish . He plays with full intensity and is a supreme talent . He is a fantastic young player , end of !

Agree. Free spirited players like him don't come along every day. Massive upside. Now get Campbell in there with him. That goal he kicked from outside 50 showed he should be playing midfield. He got caught in traffic in defence that stifles his creativity.

[TheBloods]

Agree. Free spirited players like him don't come along every day. Massive upside. Now get Campbell in there with him. That goal he kicked from outside 50 showed he should be playing midfield. He got caught in traffic in defence that stifles his creativity.

Its ridiculous . He is a top 5 player for us already and will only get better , but you come on here after games and theres always a but

But but but

He doesnt tackle enough , his kickings not good enough, he isnt good enough defensively , now hes not enough of a team player .

Absolute crap . He doesnt need to change a thing about himself or the way he plays . Only thing he needs to do is keep doing what he is doing because he will only get better . He will be a top 5 player in the comp

[Nico]

Its ridiculous . He is a top 5 player for us already and will only get better , but you come on here after games and theres always a but

But but but

He doesnt tackle enough , his kickings not good enough, he isnt good enough defensively , now hes not enough of a team player .

Absolute crap . He doesnt need to change a thing about himself or the way he plays . Only thing he needs to do is keep doing what he is doing because he will only get better . He will be a top 5 player in the comp

Are you referring to me with those comments? I think you have replied to the wrong post. I agreed with you for christ's sake.

[0918330512]

What a load of rubbish . He plays with full intensity and is a supreme talent . He is a fantastic young player , end of !

Its ridiculous . He is a top 5 player for us already and will only get better , but you come on here after games and theres always a but

But but but

He doesnt tackle enough , his kickings not good enough, he isnt good enough defensively , now hes not enough of a team player .

Absolute crap . He doesnt need to change a thing about himself or the way he plays . Only thing he needs to do is keep doing what he is doing because he will only get better . He will be a top 5 player in the comp

TB, I ask this out of genuine interest and with reservation and respect … are you perpetually angry when not at a keyboard? So many posts just come across as passive aggressive, or just plain aggressive. Some topics you display a genuine passion about the content. I can understand you getting a little riled by them or in response to others. But others it just doesn’t seem to be healthy to harbour such rile.

I honestly mean no disrespect, just curious

[TheBloods]

TB, I ask this out of genuine interest and with reservation and respect … are you perpetually angry when not at a keyboard? So many posts just come across as passive aggressive, or just plain aggressive. Some topics you display a genuine passion about the content. I can understand you getting a little riled by them or in response to others. But others it just doesn’t seem to be healthy to harbour such rile.

I honestly mean no disrespect, just curious

i am not angry , i say it as it is . But it is frustrating that i am accused of being negative and then i make a comment that is positive and every time someone gets critical and nit picks .Every time i have ever said something positive about Chad someones gotta argue with it .

[giant]

BTW loved Ramp's acceptance speech which avoided the usual cliches and spoke proudly about the indigenous legacy to our club and game.

[0918330512]

Where can I find out how many 50m were paid to each side in the game? The frees were 30:31 (us:them), but how about the 50s?

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Round 11 v Richmond Tigers @ SCG

Negatives…

Second quarter.
Heeney’s slump.
Umpiring being "blamed" for our win.

Positives…

Buddy. Looks as fit as ever.
Rowbottom and Chad leading the charge.
Mills is unstoppable.
We have fitness and heart.
Umpiring being "blamed" for our win, because wasn’t it bloody beautiful seeing how distressed Jack and Dusty were at the end and hearing the pain in BT’s voice.


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[Roadrunner]

Negatives…

Second quarter.
Heeney’s slump.
Umpiring being "blamed" for our win.

Positives…

Buddy. Looks as fit as ever.
Rowbottom and Chad leading the charge.
Mills is unstoppable.
We have fitness and heart.
Umpiring being "blamed" for our win, because wasn’t it bloody beautiful seeing how distressed Jack and Dusty were at the end and hearing the pain in BT’s voice.


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Loved your summary Deadly!
I’m a bit worried about Heeney, but maybe we’re expecting a bit too much? He is being used all over the ground to plug holes- can’t we just leave him up front? Give Paps a bit more time in midfield- I was not happy when Heens was added to the midfield group as he is a major weapon in our forward line and kicks goals!

[KTigers]

.... wasn’t it bloody beautiful seeing how distressed Jack and Dusty were at the end and hearing the pain in BT’s voice.


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On top of that it was third time Richmond had to play a game outside of Melbourne this year. It is always deeply unsettling for the
entire club on the rare occasions they have to leave "the bubble". Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.