Richmond VFL development coach Max Bailey provides an exclusive summary of how the AFL-listed players performed at VFL level in Saturday’s loss to Williamstown.

Ty Vickery
1 Goal, 14 Disposals, 13 Hit-outs 
Kicked the first goal in the first 35 seconds of the match, but inside-50 entries were hard to come by after that, resulting in a frustrating day for the key-forward. Kept a positive attitude playing in the VFL for the week.

Jake Batchelor
30 Disposals, 13 marks
Batchelor was good defensively, really stood up and won some crucial one-on-one battles. Also got a lot of the ball and helped with the team’s attack.

Todd Banfield
16 Disposals
Was moved back in the second half and had 15 touches, his run and dash off half back was really good. Need to get him kicking a few more goals when he’s up forward. 

Anthony Miles
31 Disposals (12 contested), 6 Clearances
Another standout performance, the contested side of his game is going really well, getting a lot of the ball. He’s been a shining light so far in the VFL.

Jake King
1 Goal, 10 Disposals
Has been toughing it out with a toe injury, which impacted his ability to play the way he’s used to. His leadership has been exceptional with a lot of selfless acts.

Brad Helbig
18 Disposals
Been playing off half-back and one of our hardest players, good to see him impact a few contests, but we need to get him more of the ball.

Kamdyn McIntosh
11 Disposals, 5 Tackles
Had a tagging role early on in the game which he executed really well. Was then freed up to play on the wing and his run was pretty invaluable to us, if he can keep doing that he’ll be going well.

Liam McBean
3 Goals, 11 Disposals, 5 Marks
Didn’t do much in the first half but really shifted a gear and kicked three second-half goals. He gave us a forward focus, which we needed. 

Ben Lennon
28 Disposals, 16 marks
Getting more of the ball and growing in confidence. His ability to read the play is pretty important. We need to get the ball to him more often.

Matt McDonough
20 Disposals, 4 Clearances
A really good performance playing half-back and through the midfield. He impacts the game really well and manages to keep finding the footy.

Orren Stephenson
45 Hit-outs,10 Disposals
Dominated the ruck with 45 hit-outs giving us first use of the ball. Has been contributing really well to the matches so far.

Todd Elton
1 Goal, 10 Disposals, 5 Marks
Was getting himself in really good positions but not quite finishing off with his marks, which will be a big focus for him this week.

Brett O’Hanlon
20 Disposals
Playing really well on the wing and has been getting a lot of the ball. Had another 20 touches in the weekend’s game.

Ben Darrou 
10 Disposals, 5 Marks
Probably beaten on the day, but good experience for him playing against good quality opposition. He’ll only be better for it the experience.