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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
Originally Posted by
Twodogs
You can tell from the photo that neither Lou nor Ron were real comfortable with the concept of handballing the ball.
They must have come from the "get ball, have shot at goal" school of football.
Looks like he's punching the ball with his knuckles
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
From the clubs website:
Imagine sitting in class as a 17-year-old and your English teacher calls you aside to say they were expecting a call from the Western Bulldogs about you.
That was the lot of Ed Richards, the 16th pick in Friday night’s NAB AFL Draft, and the person on the end of the phone was the Bulldogs’ Recruiting Manager Simon Dalrymple.
In a twist of fate, it wasn’t the first time Dalrymple had placed this call either, Richard’s shared the same English teacher as Jack Macrae, so the omens are good so far.
In all the of pre-draft analysis, Richard’s family tree was the lead, which was understandable in that he counts Collingwood greats Ron and Lou Richards among his relatives, but it’ll be the former Oakleigh Chargers’ football that should do the talking from here.
While the Magpies were the team he watched growing up, it’s new teammate Jason Johannisen that he’s been watching closely in more recent times.
“At the start of this year and moving through, I looked up to JJ, just way he takes on the game,” he told westernbulldogs.com.au
“Obviously he had a great 2016 Grand Final, that was a great game to watch. Just how he wanted to attack the ball and win for his team, which was great”.
With the new draftees expected to arrive at VU Whitten Oval on Monday, Richards will have the chance to start learning off of the Bulldogs speedster sooner rather than later.
In any case, he can’t wait to get started.
“I just can’t wait to get stuck into it,” he said.
“You sort of wait for it the whole year, the year sort of drags on a bit, then it finally comes to draft night. And then to get stuck into it on Monday and really have a red hot crack at it over pre-season.”
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
What are the expectations on how many games Richards might be able to achieve in 2018?
I'll go for 6 games probably more on a wing or even a forward flank than in the back line.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
What are the expectations on how many games Richards might be able to achieve in 2018?
I'll go for 6 games probably more on a wing or even a forward flank than in the back line.
On what we currently know 6 games would be a good result.
A better result would be any games including a flag as per Josh Dunkley's 1st year.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
Originally Posted by
Bulldog Joe
On what we currently know 6 games would be a good result.
A better result would be any games including a flag as per Josh Dunkley's 1st year.
Yep, that'd be my preference.
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
He might get a few games, HBF one of the easiest positions to start in
If you kicked five goals and Tom Boyd kicked five goals, Tom Boyd kicked more goals than you.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
If guys re-discover how to kick effectively inside 50, maybe 3 games.
If the guys don't, and Richards is doing it in the VFL, then up to 7 or 8 on the wing or high HFF. We need players who can kick to advantage going forward and especially inside 50.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
Good luck Sunday on Debut
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Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
Good luck red Ed Richards.
That's some mop of red hair!
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
Good luck Ed! Love the red mop of hair, a really striking colour. I am predicting he will be a bit of an excitement machine for us. Something for fans to look forward to on Sunday, along with a significantly more ferocious attack on the ball and opposition. Got a decent build on him for a young fella based upon above photo.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
20 Ed Richards
Height 185 cm DOB 03-07-1999
Weight 79 kg
My favourite number 20 was Jimmy Edmond. If he is anything like Jimmy he will be a beauty.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
Good luck Ed!
Hope you have a great debut.
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
In a team that struggled I thought it was a reasonable start
Seemed confident enough and comfortable at the level - made good decision by hand - didn’t quite hit his kicks as well as I think he can and will but solid start
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
Tough day to make your debut, but he equipped himself well .
Especially difficult with such inexperience around you
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Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards
How good was his second game? Ball use is outstanding.
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