AFL Round 2 2017 Discussion

[GVGjr]

Hard to tell if the Tigers are going to be any good this year. They certainly have their confidence up, but one thing, games in the first 6 rounds are played very differently to games for the rest of the year. Every year the first few rounds start off free flowing and high scoring, (Tigers love that) but when the pressure is put on, we will see if the Tigers are any good.

They haven't answered too many questions but if we were satisfied enough to grab a hard fought win over the Pies last week I could see why Richmond would be happy with last nights result.

Still there is plenty of time for their supporters to cut up their membership cards and send them to Benny Gale after a couple of losses.

[bornadog]

They haven't answered too many questions but if we were satisfied enough to grab a hard fought win over the Pies last week I could see why Richmond would be happy with last nights result.

Still there is plenty of time for their supporters to cut up their membership cards and send them to Benny Gale after a couple of losses.

Got a text from a mate this morning gloating they are on top of the ladder. I said enjoy it while you can.

[GVGjr]

Got a text from a mate this morning gloating they are on top of the ladder. I said enjoy it while you can.

I don't mind Richmond and it would be a great thing for AFL attendances if they had a strong year but I'm more focused on our own performances and attendances.

I think we have them in round 7.

[Twodogs]

I don't mind Richmond and it would be a great thing for AFL attendances if they had a strong year but I'm more focused on our own performances and attendances.

I think we have them in round 7.

On last nights performance I'd be disappointed if we didn't beat by 10 goals in round 7. They played in bursts last night and a lot of the time when the game had a bit of tang to it some of their players didn't want to know.

[Topdog]

On last nights performance I'd be disappointed if we didn't beat by 10 goals in round 7. They played in bursts last night and a lot of the time when the game had a bit of tang to it some of their players didn't want to know.

10 goals is a bit much but yes I don't expect too much from Richmond this year. Doubt they will be gunning for the top 8.

Important to remember that teams like Collingwood and Richmond are about 4-6 weeks ahead of us in preparation (pre season training)

[GVGjr]

10 goals is a bit much but yes I don't expect too much from Richmond this year. Doubt they will be gunning for the top 8.

Important to remember that teams like Collingwood and Richmond are about 4-6 weeks ahead of us in preparation (pre season training)

I'm not sure what the expiry is on that but how long into the season can we use that reasoning for?

We played a month more than both of those sides last year so over a 2 year period we've probably all done the same amount of work

[Mantis]

On last nights performance I'd be disappointed if we didn't beat by 10 goals in round 7. They played in bursts last night and a lot of the time when the game had a bit of tang to it some of their players didn't want to know.

Our round 7 game comes in a tough stretch for us so it will be interesting to see how we approach that game.

[Twodogs]

Our round 7 game comes in a tough stretch for us so it will be interesting to see how we approach that game.

The bonus is we should be getting Dale Morris back round that stretch sometime.

[1eyedog]

Collingwood are horrible, Richmond are too actually. There's top line talent making 80% of the plays but it felt like the game was won by second / third tier players (Houli, Griggs, even Ellis did a few things) and Richmond's were simply better. Aish looked like a bad VFL player last night.

[LostDoggy]

Richmond always win the April Flag. I love when they start well, it makes their eventual demise even better to watch.

[comrade]

Richmond have a habit of dragging decent teams down to their level. It must be so frustrating to support them.

[whythelongface]

Richmond always win the April Flag. I love when they start well, it makes their eventual demise even better to watch.

except for last year where they were 1 from 7. But yes agree it is good to see them get their hopes and then plummet into the abyss. Even better still is seeing Collingwood struggle to win early on in the season. Poor Ed and Nath must be starting to feel some pressure.

[chef]

Richmond always win the April Flag. I love when they start well, it makes their eventual demise even better to watch.

This.

[boydogs]

They played in bursts last night

They're good at locking the game down when they need to, and scoring quickly when they need to

Won't make top 4 but they're better than St Kilda and Melbourne IMO as top 8 chances

[Twodogs]

They're good at locking the game down when they need to, and scoring quickly when they need to

Won't make top 4 but they're better than St Kilda and Melbourne IMO as top 8 chances

Fair point. Agree that they are a better chance than St K and Melbourne to make the eight.