Been a long time…

Browny after the winIf a change is as good as a holiday, then a holiday must have been good for a change: specifically a change in fortunes. The Mighty Tiges – no longer the holders of the “gallant defeat” title but instead were tonight crowned “comprehensive victors”. Richo pulled in about 17 marks for the night, Jake King put in an awesome effort on the half-backline (am I the only one who thinks he looks like Gavin Wanganeen?) as did Graham (aren’t you glad Freo traded him) Polak who has to be shaping for Richmond’s best and fairest this season. And do I even need to mention Nathan Brown! Three goals after 11 months out of senior footy is a pretty decent return.

Richo and Browny - how could you not love ‘emYouth commitments meant that I didn’t see the first half of the game, but these are some great signs. Nathan Foley is turning into a midfielder. Thursfield gave Russell Robertson a bath and a half: these are long term prospects. Now if we can just sure up some long-term forward options, as well as perhaps one more decent tall defender, we’re going to build a side that can do some damage in the years to come.

GO TIGES!!

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2 Comments

  1. Mark E
    Posted 23 June, 2007 6:02 pm at 6:02 pm | Permalink

    It was a great win by Richmond, and I wonder if their good attitude had something to do with NB being back in the side? Imagine if Richo had kicked straight? It was particularly impressive when the Dees mounted a comeback in the 2nd half, the Tiges did not fold, but came back at them.
    Melbourne looked shocking, but that is not to take anything away from the Tiges

    As to Polak, we are still glad we got rid of him, email me and I will let you know why….if you dont know already, but lets just say… not lets not.
    He is a fantastic mark, shocking kick….but most defenders look good when they are left loose to do what they want in the back half (shocking coaching by the Rev)

    dont forget you have Troy S to come back as well, maybe next year you can
    re-assume your position in 9th :)

  2. Matt
    Posted 25 June, 2007 3:29 pm at 3:29 pm | Permalink

    glorious 9th!! Oh, the wonder, the joy. To think it was ours for so long, and still we complained…

    Don’t see the Wanganeen thing – King is too short – but how about a little Robert Harvey in N Foley?

    Most of all, am I the only one who sees a LOT of Benny Gale in the way Polak is playing? All he needs is bigger hair and shoulders, and a more-crook nose?…