Round 10 - Other Matches

[Eastdog]

Another round of football is upon us and it all starts tomorrow night with an interesting match with St. Kilda vs Richmond at Etihad Stadium. This is for all discussion of all the other Round 10 matches not involving us.

[azabob]

Richmonds biggest test all year tonight, as in smashing Hawthorn last week can they back it up tonight?

[chef]

Looking forward to tonight's game should be a cracker.

[bornadog]

Richmonds biggest test all year tonight, as in smashing Hawthorn last week can they back it up tonight?

I bet they lose:D

[Eastdog]

I tipped the Saints for tonight. I still think they will win and it's at Etihad.

[Remi Moses]

Just some half time observations
Richmond remind me of the Dogs circa 05 06.
Stkilda opening up Richmonds back 50( to many goals out the back)
Stkilda's backline can't control the non diver Riewoldt.
Amount of possession the Toiges should be further up.

[comrade]

Tigers starting to dominate. It's like watching a game of basketball, back and forth from the defensive 50.

Barely a tackle being laid.

Fun to watch though.

[Mantis]

^^^^

When you don't care about the result, you don't want to watch a slog... Atleast I don't.

[boydogs]

Richmond remind me of the Dogs circa 05 06

Who was our Riewoldt? ;)

[Remi Moses]

Who was our Riewoldt? ;)

We had more options than they have .

[Eastdog]

Saints storming back.

[comrade]

You can't touch Nick Riewoldt when the umpires are in this mood.

[Mantis]

Pretty reasonable last qtr of footy.

[Eastdog]

Great crowd for Etihad over 49,000 treated to a great match.

[comrade]

The Tigers have gone from one of the worst kicking teams a few years ago to being one of the best right now.

Hopefully we can make the same transformation.

[Remi Moses]

You can't touch Nick Riewoldt when the umpires are in this mood.

Every time the ball came near him he wanted a free!:rolleyes:

[Remi Moses]

Big win by the Tiges ( someone will need to find a lid me thinks)
Cotchin J Riewoldt and Deledio superb, Stkilda's weaknessess down back and in the ruck are glaring.

[SlimPickens]

Big win by the Tiges ( someone will need to find a lid me thinks)
Cotchin J Riewoldt and Deledio superb, Stkilda's weaknessess down back and in the ruck are glaring.

Throw big Ivan into that mix, very dominate.

[Remi Moses]

Throw big Ivan into that mix, very dominate.

I agree with Watters a lot of circle work.
The game was played on Richmonds terms I thought, and Maric has shocked me with how good he is. All I remember at the Crows is Craig giving him both barrels constantly!!

[Sedat]

Jack Riewoldt is the Joe the Goose king of the AFL. Massively overrated game tonight. It was Richmond's defence and midfield that won them the game.

Cracker of a match by the way, although I'm not sure the coaches would have loved the absolute ease with which goals were scored. Richmond have some genuine substance to this rebuild.

[comrade]

Jack Riewoldt is the Joe the Goose king of the AFL. Massively overrated game tonight. It was Richmond's defence and midfield that won them the game.

Cracker of a match by the way, although I'm not sure the coaches would have loved the absolute ease with which goals were scored. Richmond have some genuine substance to this rebuild.

He kicked 3 or 4 of the easiest goals you'll ever see.

Against a classy midfield, the St Kilda back line will continue to get carved up. I struggle to comprehend how we got beaten so badly by them, but I guess we just butchered the ball over and over again.

Back on Richmond - I'm not sure how well their game style will hold up in September (if they get there), but it'll be fun watching them.

Rance is a massive improver. He looks very assured in a one on one contest and reads the play very well. A number of times he peeled off his man to effect a spoil he had no right getting to. Batchelor is a very solid third tall and uses the ball well.

They're still too reliant on Riewoldt but having Deledio, Martin and Cotchin as goal kicking mids will help cover a lack of forward depth.

[FrediKanoute]

Jack Riewoldt is the Joe the Goose king of the AFL. Massively overrated game tonight. It was Richmond's defence and midfield that won them the game.

Cracker of a match by the way, although I'm not sure the coaches would have loved the absolute ease with which goals were scored. Richmond have some genuine substance to this rebuild.

Jack Reiwoldt was who we should have taken at 11 in 2006 rather than Everitt.

[Greystache]

Jack Reiwoldt was who we should have taken at 11 in 2006 rather than Everitt.

Unfortunately he wasn't skinny enough or speculative enough for our tastes, neither was Frawley who was taken with the next pick.

Skinny, soft, and with no defined position to play, that's how Scott Clayton likes his key position players.

[Sedat]

Jack Reiwoldt was who we should have taken at 11 in 2006 rather than Everitt.I'm aware of that, but he really is overrated. He cheated tonight and got on the end of 4 absolute cheapies - the lack of handball to Nahas for his 8th goal was a perfect illustration of his individualistic mindset.

[SonofScray]

Was at the game tonight, it was played in a manner that you can really appreciate as a neutral. Big grabs and some classic goals in amongst a hot footy and some solid heavy work.

I thought Jack was immense, but Richmond's defence was even mores. Just kept turning the Saints away. Captain Collapse being the rat he is got some cheapies through flopping and cooking and crying but it just wasn't enough to break the Tigers backs. I hated feeling obliged to get around the Tiges, but I hate the Saints and the way Richmond played made for great footy.

It was only the 2nd game of AFL/VFL not featuring the Dogs I've been to. In 28 years. Geez they're all feral.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Richmond are great to watch.

I love the trio of Cotchin, Martin and Deledio -- such a dynamic group.

Still need another 2 good forwards as it's really only Riewoldt and Nahas.

Side note: it disgusts me that we still can't beat St. Kilda.

[chef]

Great crowd for Etihad over 49,000 treated to a great match.

Bit sad we could only pull 29,000 last week:(

[chef]

Jack Reiwoldt was who we should have taken at 11 in 2006 rather than Everitt.

Clayton didn't think he would end up a KP player:o

[bornadog]

Bit sad we could only pull 29,000 last week:(

That was our worst crowd number for 6 or 7 years at Eithad versus Geelong. It was a very cold and miserable night and with live TV, I guess alot of Geelong supporters ( and Bulldogs) didn't show up.

On Richmond, they have surprised me so far as they are starting to beat some of the more fancied teams. I wonder how far they can go.

[Greystache]

That was our worst crowd number for 6 or 7 years at Eithad versus Geelong. It was a very cold and miserable night and with live TV, I guess alot of Geelong supporters ( and Bulldogs) didn't show up.

The Werribee train line being closed due to a crash also probably played a role in the low number too.

[G-Mo77]

Having put Dal Santo in my SC team I watched him pretty closely which I never really have. This guy will not go in for the ball at all and only tackles if he has to. I know he's an outside player but when it's your turn to go, you go, don't stand there and watch your opposition get the ball and wait out the back for cheapies.

[chef]

Feel for Menzal doing his other knee in his first game back.

[FrediKanoute]

I'm aware of that, but he really is overrated. He cheated tonight and got on the end of 4 absolute cheapies - the lack of handball to Nahas for his 8th goal was a perfect illustration of his individualistic mindset.

Every forward does though. I;ve been impressed with JR from way back, when he bagged a few against us at Etihad in the game we drew with Minson's kick. He is quality.

[Remi Moses]

Bit sad we could only pull 29,000 last week:(

Gee that's a bit harsh considering the atrocious weather, no trains from Werribee, flooded roads.

[Remi Moses]

Just got home !!
Norf are getting pantsed :eek:

[Greystache]

Could be another nail in the B. Scott coffin today. Hawks up by 100+, Buddy with 11 goals.

[Greystache]

Make that 12 goals. Aah Norf, you do provide me with some joy.

[Greystache]

Make that 13 on the siren!

[LostDoggy]

Norf's backline is the equal to our forward line.

[LostDoggy]

Enjoyed watching The Buddy Show.

The last time 13 goals was kicked was by Lloyd in 1999 at the G vs Sydney.

Edit: And Scott Cummings kicked 14 in 2000.

[Remi Moses]

Norf fans on Big footy going on about shinboner spirit , the color of the guernsey, get Norf people blah blah blah!
Franklin's a freak, north rely to much on Harvey and Wells

[jazzadogs]

Feel for Menzal doing his other knee in his first game back.
Shattered for him. Talented guy, really enjoyed watching him play towards the end of last year. Hopefully it doesn't ruin what could be an excellent career.

[Eastdog]

Norf fans on Big footy going on about shinboner spirit , the color of the guernsey, get Norf people blah blah blah!
Franklin's a freak, north rely to much on Harvey and Wells

Franklin 13 goals you don't get that every day. North look really look bad after they were talking them up making finals before we beat them.

[Eastdog]

Carlton struggling against Port and they weren't great last week either until they ran away in the end.

[Go_Dogs]

Make that 12 goals. Aah Norf, you do provide me with some joy.

Agreed, enjoyable result.


Port looking pretty good thus far against Carlton, hopefully they can continue on.

[AndrewP6]

The Powder Blues not looking flash, 33 pts in arrears 5 minutes from 3 qtr time.

[Remi Moses]

Are any of the Morton brothers any good?
Staggered watching him play, as he's just not AFL Standard.
Melbourne having a dip and the Bombers look way off.
Set shots in this game combine total 1 goal 8.

[comrade]

Carlton, Essendon and St Kilda all losing = great round of footy :D

[AndrewP6]

Great to see the Dees get up to record their first win of 2012. The Bombres kicking 6.16 says a lot.

[LostDoggy]

Yeah was great to see the dees get up, they fought so hard. Didn't neeld look happy with the result.

[Greystache]

Are any of the Morton brothers any good?
Staggered watching him play, as he's just not AFL Standard.

Just think about it, if Melbourne hadn't drafted him at pick 4 we'd have taken him at pick 5. Tall, skinny athlete who's soft and doesn't have a defined role, that's a Scott Clayton first round special.

[comrade]

You have to feel happy for Neeld. He's been put through the ringer and has stuck to his guns and now has a massive scalp.

[Remi Moses]

Melbourne just smashed them in the clearances.
Just great for Mark Neeld who's been battered .
Oh dear Caaaaaaaarlton:D

[Remi Moses]

Just think about it, if Melbourne hadn't drafted him at pick 4 we'd have taken him at pick 5. Tall, skinny athlete who's soft and doesn't have a defined role, that's a Scott Clayton first round special.

Without a doubt, I'd say.
Mitch is fairly talented who just bludges through games.

[Remi Moses]

Shattered for him. Talented guy, really enjoyed watching him play towards the end of last year. Hopefully it doesn't ruin what could be an excellent career.

Top young player real shame. What's the brother like?

[Eastdog]

So much for Carlton being talked up for the premiership. Very good win for Melbourne tonight against are very in form Essendon to get their first win. Richmond supporters now going wild after last night. Buddy's 13 goals. Has been a fascinating round so far.

[Ghost Dog]

Great to see the Dees get up to record their first win of 2012. The Bombres kicking 6.16 says a lot.

The firs time in AFL history, such a team high on the ladder, beaten by a cellar dweller. Awesome!:D

[Sedat]

Could be another nail in the B. Scott coffin today.Nah, he's at the cutting edge of sports science and tactics, and he speaks the language of Gen Y - look, he even wears a hoodie :rolleyes:

[bornadog]

Carlton, Essendon and St Kilda all losing = great round of footy :D

tipping looks really good so far:o

[Greystache]

Nah, he's at the cutting edge of sports science and tactics, and he speaks the language of Gen Y - look, he even wears a hoodie :rolleyes:

Indeed. I'm sure he'll sit down with his players and have a "forensic" review of the game where he'll "educate" them on what they did wrong. ..For the 50th time

[Sedat]

Indeed. I'm sure he'll sit down with his players and have a "forensic" review of the game where he'll "educate" them on what they did wrong. ..For the 50th timeHe is the quintessential jerk-off. I look forward to his cutting edge insights on AFL Insider this week.

Norf supporters have aspirations to play finals in 2012 - to be fair, today would have felt exactly like a final for them considering their record in finals this century.

[jazzadogs]

Top young player real shame. What's the brother like?
Think someone on here mentioned he was a similar kind of player, likely top 10 pick? Might have even been top 5...

[azabob]

Could be another nail in the B. Scott coffin today. Hawks up by 100+, Buddy with 11 goals.

Ratten also could be on the chopping block. That is a huge loss and will be lost amoung other results such as Hawks and Dees.

What do posters think about Clarkson and his coaching ability?

[azabob]

Indeed. I'm sure he'll sit down with his players and have a "forensic" review of the game where he'll "educate" them on what they did wrong. ..For the 50th time

He wont do that as it seems they lost because of Franklin and only Franklin. He appears the master of deflecting blame.

[chef]

Ratten also could be on the chopping block. That is a huge loss and will be lost amoung other results such as Hawks and Dees.

What do posters think about Clarkson and his coaching ability?

They should throw everything they have got at Paul Roos.

[Ghost Dog]

Jetta - what a diver. Second time in the season. Hope he gets pinged.

[bulldogsman]

Think someone on here mentioned he was a similar kind of player, likely top 10 pick? Might have even been top 5...

His brother is more of a midfielder.

[comrade]

Forgot to mention the North shellacking. Another reason why this is a great round of footy!

[Maddog37]

Ratten also could be on the chopping block. That is a huge loss and will be lost amoung other results such as Hawks and Dees.

What do posters think about Clarkson and his coaching ability?


They have been fairly innovative at times and obviously have a GF win. I think not being able to produce a quality ruckman or good big backman has hurt them.

I do not like the bloke though from all I have seen via the media and I do remember him as a player which also clouds my perspective.

[bornadog]

Brisbane serving it up to West Coast in the third quarter. If Brisbane get up my tipping this week is right down the gurgler.

[Eastdog]

Brisbane serving it up to West Coast in the third quarter. If Brisbane get up my tipping this week is right down the gurgler.

Everyone's tipping this round will be bad. It was round with shock results. Whoever gets 7,8,9 this round can really pick them.

[Eastdog]

Collingwood as expected are going to win which means the Gold Coast is the only team without a win. Lots of critics say the Suns have gone backwards a little.

[Ghost Dog]

Gablett had 54 possessions!! Little did it do

[Eastdog]

Gablett had 54 possessions!! Little did it do

Amazing performance in a team that got done by close to 100 points. It's a 3 brownlow vote performance.

[Remi Moses]

Think someone on here mentioned he was a similar kind of player, likely top 10 pick? Might have even been top 5...

Heard today the brother's had a knee reco as well! Had Lars surgery, sounds like a family of bad knees

[Remi Moses]

Gablett had 54 possessions!! Little did it do

Great game, but is it beneficial for Gold Coasts development?
They seemed to perform better when he's not in the side

[jazzadogs]

Amazing performance in a team that got done by close to 100 points. It's a 3 brownlow vote performance.
Daisy Thomas deserves the 3 Brownlow votes. Ablett was getting a lot of his touches helping to mop up across half back. Was only 19 contested I think, out of 53? Daisy had 35 touches, 20 contested and 3 goals.

[Eastdog]

Daisy Thomas deserves the 3 Brownlow votes. Ablett was getting a lot of his touches helping to mop up across half back. Was only 19 contested I think, out of 53? Daisy had 35 touches, 20 contested and 3 goals.

In that case maybe 1 brownlow vote.

[Ghost Dog]

Great game, but is it beneficial for Gold Coasts development?
They seemed to perform better when he's not in the side

Some journo said " He played like a Dad in an Auskick game".:D