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Does Kade make the grade, or will it be Chandlermonium

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I'm just all round happy for the guy. He's someone who has not been handed anything to him and worked his butt off. His ability to chase, tackle and get scoring opportunities was a big part of what kept us in this game. 

His goals were all quality goals when it mattered, those moments needed someone who would step up and take responsibility which he did. Good small forwards do damage with few opportunities. 

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    I remember watching Kade after our Granny win hugging Jake Lever, he was crying and I remember thinking jeez this kid is really invested, he played a pearler in the Casey Granny and is now producing the goods at AFL level. If he can maintain his current form he will be an automatic lock in the 23, he is young and relatively inexperienced but you wouldn’t know it. He helped keep us in the game Monday night, really starting to like this kid. Go Kade Chandler.!!!

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    I've been a fan of Chandler for a while now (when many others at least on here were not).  While I'm not super surprised with his inside 50 tackles stats (6th in the league) or his goal assists (3rd in the league) I didn't expect him to be so reliable in front of goal.  Chandler is playing one of the most important and difficult roles in the team and couldn't be going much better.  Good story of persistence - he has one injury away from being a premiership player in 2021 and then Bedford had his nose in front last year. I'm so glad we hung on to him and he stayed on!

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    Finally getting some reward for effort - hope he can continue with his form and become an even better player

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    Reminds me of previous left foot opportunistic swooper like half forwards like our Tunbridge in the 50s and 60s and our former coach swooper Northey. Knows how to find space, where the goals are and doesn't waste his chances.

    Go Kade.

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    1 hour ago, DeeZone said:

    I remember watching Kade after our Granny win hugging Jake Lever, he was crying and I remember thinking jeez this kid is really invested, he played a pearler in the Casey Granny and is now producing the goods at AFL level. If he can maintain his current form he will be an automatic lock in the 23, he is young and relatively inexperienced but you wouldn’t know it. He helped keep us in the game Monday night, really starting to like this kid. Go Kade Chandler.!!!

    Great observations. The club has done some wonderful recruitment and investment in Rivers, Mcvee, Bowey, Jvr and Chandler. 5 players who probably have the collective total games of less than maybe 60 odd. 

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    Very happy with his development.

    Whilst Richmond aren't the powerhouse they once were, to kick 3 goals and lay that important tackle on Vlaustin on the big stage in front of 84,000 is a massive performance and a good sign ahead that he could step in September.

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    5 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Very happy with his development.

    Whilst Richmond aren't the powerhouse they once were, to kick 3 goals and lay that important tackle on Vlaustin on the big stage in front of 84,000 is a massive performance and a good sign ahead that he could step in September.

    His physical presence for his size is a great attribute. Still remember his debut, thumped by the Swans but Kade had 9 tackles that game, equal most with Jack Viney. 

    Obviously covid impacted his development but happy he's forced his way into the team and now finding goals after a few blanks in previous seasons. 

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    Once the Kosi deal is done, we have to move onto signing him up.

    He is a very smart operator, great goal sense, faster than you think, and a real team player. 

    Will allow Kosi more midfield minutes as well.

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    3 hours ago, Engorged Onion said:

    I think Kade certainly makes the grade - and he reminds me of my 7 and 8 year old self admiring Ricky 

    12 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

    Yeah, sure no worries there David 😉

    You are right in a sense.  I haven't been keeping much of an eye on Casey, but I can assure you that there is Buckley's chance Kade will loose his spot to Dunstan even if Dunstan might get 100 possessions.

    Kade is our second highest goal kicker this season, plays with great pressure, intensity and team first attitude and yet he's at risk of loosing his spot in the side to anyone - yeah sure.

    Maybe Clayton Oliver or Jack Viney might get ommited for Luke Dunstan since they play his position? 🤔

    Kade has an intensity that burns bright. For AFL that’s a gift that not all possess for 4Q. Sure he has good skills but it’s that intensity and enthusiasm that makes hum an AFL player and a player that coaches and fans love. It would have been a crime to let him go to the Crows or anywhere else. He’s a bloody beauty. 

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    12 hours ago, Tracca said:

    Spargo is going nowhere. He’s our best pressure forward by a mile according to all the champion data stats and kicked 6 goals in 4 games prior to his concussion. We can play the 3 smalls as one will push up the ground, it worked prior to last week. Laurie would probably make way for him and potentially could be a sub to get him back into the team

    Like this, tbc wasn't potting Spargo, just that chances are difficult.

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    11 hours ago, DEE fence said:

    Like this, tbc wasn't potting Spargo, just that chances are difficult.

    They will probably rotate them up the field as spargo and koz do look really damaging kicking into f50 they are both great users of the ball. It’s a good dilemma to have!

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    Never saw this coming, but great stuff Kade! Defensively and offensively he has been brilliant.

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    His left foot snap is an absolute weapon

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    Love this bloke. He epitomises everything about hard work and never giving up. 

    I was worried we were going to lose him by keeping him in the 2s, but has taken his spot in the 22 and doesn’t look like giving it up.


    He is a very good offensive weapon.

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    Loved how his game has developed.

    I wonder if Bedford is looking at Chandler cementing himself in the 22 and thinking that could have been him, injury notwithstanding. 

    His move has probably worked out well for both of them.

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    On 3/16/2023 at 2:05 PM, JimmyGadson said:

    Chandler will be a revelation for us this year imo. 

    He has mastered his VFL apprenticeship and is chomping at the bit to play and he'll play like a madman to keep his spot. 

    Crafty, smart, tough and skilled. What he lacks in elite speed he makes up in all other facets. He has a desire to defend and pressure and what this will do to allow Pickett to get off the chain will materialise through the course of the season. 

    I love him, always have. 

    Top post, agree with this. 

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