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POSTGAME: Match SIM vs St. Kilda

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23 hours ago, loges said:

Didn't even raise a murmur from the crowd 

Ex selfish Richmond players have a habit of getting  picked up by saints.

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    On 2/27/2023 at 2:59 PM, In Harmes Way said:

    There's got to be a one-eyed joke in there somewhere?

    I will invoke copyright 👁️

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    On 2/24/2023 at 7:34 PM, mo64 said:

    I'll be honest, I thought that McVee would be the least likely of the 2nd year players to debut this year. But based on that game, he'll be pushing for round 1. He was excellent 1 on 1, read the play well, and his disposal was neat and effective.

    Others to impress were Hunter, Rivers, Bowey and Chandler. If Kozzie is playing further up field, then Chandler should be a lock for round 1. Rivers should be challenging Harmes for a spot in the side. 

    The Grundy/Gawn combo went as how I thought it would. Gawn is vastly superior around the ground, and despite kicking 3 between them, neither were effective as marking forwards. Grundy's ruckwork was largely ineffectual, and was cumbersome at ground level.

     

     

    Re Young man Rivers.....hope he's back in best form. Not his best last year but hopefully he will get back to it and play all season.  I wonder if Grundy will do the bulk of the ruck. He certainly lacks doggas ground skills and isn't as good as Max in this department either. It will be interesting to see how this duo will work.

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    Having watched the match sim I was quite impressed with Will Verrall he is very mobile for an 18yo tall and already seems comfortable playing at senior level. He competed strongly and seems to have all the potential in the world. Feel like we might have unearthed another good kid with Will hope he continues to improve over the season - may just surprise a few in the next year or two

    McVee was very good - he has always shown some dash at Casey but rarely seemed to impact the game - His ability to sidestep, compete aerially, accelerate out of trouble and kick efficiently was really impressive. If he keeps that form up, he must be in the frame for seniors this year.

    I also thought young JVR competed really well, got a couple of goals (one an excellent set shot on a tight angle) and took some nice one grab marks. Given the blustery conditions and the sometimes-mediocre delivery into F50 I thought his efforts were pretty good. He was certainly as effective as  Schache who for mine was a bit disappointing - his great weakness is a lack of intensity and unfortunately that still seems to be the case.

       

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    On 2/28/2023 at 2:59 PM, leave it to deever said:

    Re Young man Rivers.....hope he's back in best form. Not his best last year but hopefully he will get back to it and play all season.  I wonder if Grundy will do the bulk of the ruck. He certainly lacks doggas ground skills and isn't as good as Max in this department either. It will be interesting to see how this duo will work.

    Vast underestimation of an AA and his skills.  He is not generally cumbersome and is quite good below his waist. Also must have been a real off day for Brodie. Remember he is coming off virtually a full season out. Thank goodness he looked good contributing vs Tigers. Hope you agree? .

    Rivers was injured then rushed back with his bandage on nearly all season last year and has started 2023 with plenty of vigour and speed adapting to his new cameo role on the ball  promisingly. Has great potential ( Think Yeo of WC) in this role and his penetrating kicking could be a real weapon. 

    Agree with you re  McVee. 

     

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