3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

[GVGjr]

You know the drill, please list 3 new things you learned from our Round 3 clash against the Richmond.

[macca]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. We can win ugly, even with poor forward setup, in tough ,wet and slippery conditions.
2. Richmond are a team in transition and our mature bodies probable won more of the ball through physical contact.
3. our contested ball was excellent today and smashed their mids.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. 2 and 2 is a good response to what we were facing down couple of weeks back. A tough two games to come, both away against Port and Freo, but not as tough as they seemed a few weeks ago either. Some opportunity to really turn a corner on the season awaits.

2. I just wish our amazingly talented, tough, and skillful midfield could work the heck out how to stop the run ons. We just go from looking a million dollars to penniless and bereft of all skill and hope in a matter of seconds.

3. Tim English. That's some performance. When he can hold his own at the ruck contest, his other skills just make him a nightmare match up. When he's storming through a stoppage as a mid and to soccer them off the ground for goals, that's just ridiculous.

[Happy Days]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. Lemonade was a popular drink, and it still is. Think Richmond are still decent.

2. We still have the capability to be the most dominant stoppage team in the league. The loss of Dunkley has been more than offset by the gains big Tim has made.

3. Jamarra is capable of influencing a game without it showing up on the scoreboard.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. Lemonade was a popular drink, and it still is. Think Richmond are still decent.

2. We still have the capability to be the most dominant stoppage team in the league. The loss of Dunkley has been more than offset by the gains big Tim has made.

3. Jamarra is capable of influencing a game without it showing up on the scoreboard.

Nice call on Jamarra's game. When Naughts finishes like tonight the prospect of he and Jamarra as a one two forward duo just seems like a wrecking ball of beauty to look forward to. Jamarra was the workhorse tonight, and didn't get reward, but he is demanding attention now. He's definitely arriving as an every-week-ready AFL footballer now.

[MrMahatma]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. Scrappy wins count as much a clean ones.

2. We’re close. 17 behinds sucks but we had 29 shots on goal!

3. Season is back on track.

[AshMac]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. We look good when we have a good spread of contributors

2. The tigers put that one in the bank on Wednesday and we?re arrogant at half time

3. The rain at the start of the 3rd helped

[hujsh]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. We look good when we have a good spread of contributors

2. The tigers put that one in the bank on Wednesday and we?re arrogant at half time

3. The rain at the start of the 3rd helped

Honestly I stopped watching after the first half and checked the score later to make sure we weren't just blown out of the water but after catching up it looked to me like the rain turned the game into one that suited our strengths and blunted Richmonds. Essentially it feels like the rain won the match for us.

[Bornadog]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

Honestly I stopped watching after the first half and checked the score later to make sure we weren't just blown out of the water but after catching up it looked to me like the rain turned the game into one that suited our strengths and blunted Richmonds. Essentially it feels like the rain won the match for us.

I was at the G and the rain didn't really effect the game for long periods - maybe 5 min in each of the last two quarters.

[Dry Rot]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. Richmond is not a top 4 side and they will struggle to make the eight. They are in transition and while they can be threatening, I think their finals run might be coming to an end. Dusty has gone from killer elite to handy and useful in his old age.

2. The Bulldogs are not a top four side and could even struggle to make the 8. Various serious issues over the past recent season have not been rectified and good sides well coached will catch us out.

3. This is the season when Marra could really make it if only we had decent forward delivery from the mids and an AFL standard forward system.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. The dominance of Bont English Libba Treloar and B Smith was a major factor in our win
2. Bailey Dale and Ed Richards have emerged as two fine defenders and again with 49 disposals between them showed their class
3. Two good wins against Brisbane Lions and now Richmond have shown that our team can match it with two potential finalists

[angelopetraglia]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. Lemonade was a popular drink, and it still is. Think Richmond are still decent.

2. We still have the capability to be the most dominant stoppage team in the league. The loss of Dunkley has been more than offset by the gains big Tim has made.

3. Jamarra is capable of influencing a game without it showing up on the scoreboard.

Agree about Dunkey. But also, what is helping is Treloar back in the middle rather than a half forward to half back flank. The man is a natural mid.

[Eastdog]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

I was at the G and the rain didn't really effect the game for long periods - maybe 5 min in each of the last two quarters.

I can vouch for BAD

[SonofScray]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. Caleb Daniel at CHF is the best version of Caleb we’ve seen for a while.

2. JJ might be turning the clock back a bit, I thought he was cooked, but they’re signs emerging that he can still produce his best footy.

3. We are at a significant tactical disadvantage when teams recognise the opportunity to get out the back and can execute coast to coast goals. Richmond knew exactly when to go and what to do. Just like Melbourne. Just like the Saints.

[Bornadog]

Re: 3 things I've learned - R4 vs Richmond

1. Our defence really tightened up and Richmond could only manage 2 goals in the second half. Great job.

2. Clearances and Contessed Poss. are still kings in football

3. Tim is coming of age over the past 4 games