Richmond VFL coach Tim Clarke provides an exclusive summary of how the AFL-listed players performed at VFL level in Saturday’s loss to Collingwood.
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Orren Stephenson
2 goals, 14 disposals, 21 hit outs, 7 marks
Very good in the ruck. Most dominant big man on the ground, went forward and kicked goals and gave our midfielders first use. Continues to keep pushing and playing good football, hopefully senior selection isn’t too far away.
Matt Arnot
1 goal, 30 disposals, 6 clearances, 5 tackles
Was very good offensively. Probably the best link game he’s played for us this season, he brought others into the game. Still needs to improve on the defensive side of his game but we’ve been working on that.
Ben Lennon
1 goal, 23 disposals (10 contested)
Continued playing an inside midfield role. Contested possessions have been a real focus of his over the last few weeks. Contributed when we went forward as well. Really solid game from him.
Daniel Jackson
21 disposals, 8 clearances
Played a serviceable game inside – a grunt game. Got lots of inside ball and crashed packs, which is what we expect him to do. Just needs to convince senior selectors that his body is ready to go.
Shaun Hampson
8 disposals, 29 hit outs
Started the game well with a couple of big contests but couldn’t hold the ball. Got to contests but was well spoiled. Needs to be stronger with his hands.
Sam Lloyd
2 goals, 21 disposals
Had a solid game. We’ll look to play him deeper forward and change his role a bit this week but he’s been our best forward in recent weeks.
Matt McDonough
17 disposals, 4 inside 50s
Played a combination of roles – through the midfield early and then had to go to half back to give us stability there. We wanted more inside work from him and expect a four-quarter performance.
Ben Darrou
15 disposals, 4 spoils
Started poorly and was beaten early, but fought back into it and played his role for three quarters, which is what we expect.
Nathan Gordon
15 disposals
Played on a wing and worked back hard to help out defenders. He did some good things but we need him getting more ball and doing more.
Liam McBean
1 goal, 15 disposals
Much better this week, he bounced back. Played a lot higher up the ground to get him more involved in the game. Got on the end of a couple of kicks and started marking well. We’re hoping for a bigger and better performance this week.
Cadeyn Williams
1 goal, 14 disposals
Bit quieter this week. Played mostly on a wing and through the forward line but must win more footy than he did.
Todd Banfield
2 goals, 12 disposals
The most active game he’s played. Really close to playing a good game of footy. Hit the scoreboard but over the next couple of weeks he’s going to play a standout game because of his hunger and work rate.
Todd Elton
8 disposals
Had to play as a permanent key forward this week. He’s been battling to get his hands on the footy. Provided us with an option all day, tried hard, but couldn’t impact the game as a forward.
