Richmond’s VFL coach Craig McRae provides an exclusive summary of the AFL and VFL-listed players who featured in last Saturday’s match against Sandringham.
AFL-listed
Jayden Short
26 disposals, 16 uncontested possessions, six tackles, five inside 50s
Played as a defender for the first time this season and showed that he’s got plenty of ability in using the ball effectively off half-back. His hard running to save goals also was a feature of his game. Was a really good contributor for us.
Taylor Hunt
24 disposals, 10 handball receives, 14 uncontested possessions
Returned from AFL duties and had 24 disposals, but handballed more than he kicked. We’re looking for him to drive his legs, use the space and his kicking skills more in coming weeks.
Andrew Moore
24 disposals, 15 uncontested possessions, five marks
He had 24 disposals, with 10 contested possessions, but only the two clearances. We need his hard body at the stoppages to provide more for us in that part of the game.
Adam Marcon
19 disposals, five tackles, six inside 50s
A quieter day by his standards. He didn’t have the impact of recent games, but with nine contested possessions his workrate was still really high.
Nathan Broad
18 disposals, 13 uncontested possessions, six inside 50s
Played wing and looked like he was, at times, working back really hard to help out our defence. We just need him to use the ball better coming off half-back and make smart decisions. It’s an important part of our game plan and at times he let us down there.
Jacob Townsend
18 disposals, 11 contested possessions, six clearances, six tackles
We need him to show better discipline in the contest, as well as spread hard when the opposition have the ball.
Todd Elton
13 disposals, five marks, two contested marks
His first half was the best he’d played this season. Took two really strong contested marks to save goals, and his aerial work throughout was impressive. As the game went on, a drop in concentration levels, or fatigue, caused a few fumbles, which led to opposition goals. This is an area of his game we need him to improve in.
Ben Griffiths
Two goals, five contested marks, nine marks, 13 disposals
Started up forward and kicked two goals. We then moved him back and he had big impact on the game there. He took five strong, contested marks and was the dominant big man on the ground. Looks ready for another AFL opportunity.
Callum Moore
11 disposals, six uncontested possessions, five handball receives
He’s learning his craft and how to play our way. Needs, however, to be consistent with his decision-making. Also needs to improve his work at ground level.
Dan Butler
Seven disposals, four contested possessions, three tackles
Struggled on the day as a small forward. Finished with just seven disposals, three tackles, and didn’t impact the scoreboard. He had poor ground-level fundamentals, which is something he has to work on.
Mabior Chol
One goal, seven disposals, two tackles
Didn’t have the impact of the previous match, where he kicked four goals, managing just one this time. As you’ll find at this level, or any level for that matter, after you play a good game, the opposition put more time into you. It was a good learning curve for him.
Ivan Soldo
20 hit-outs, one goal, seven disposals
Competed really hard against the opposition’s two ruckmen, who had been dominating the competition with regards to clearances and hit-outs. Held his own and kicked a really nice goal.
Liam McBean
One goal, four disposals, two tackles
Had a really quiet, disappointing game, with only four disposals and one goal. Needs to work harder at the contest.
VFL-listed
Tom Couch
25 disposals, 15 contested possessions, ten clearances, five centre clearances
Didn’t have quite the same significant impact he’d had in the first few rounds, but still had 25 disposals, with 10 clearances, and was a really good contributor.
Sam Darley
21 disposals, nine uncontested possessions, four tackles
Another solid game from our captain. Continues to lead from the front and he kicked the ball well off half-back. He’s an important player for us.
Daniel Coffield
15 disposals, eight contested possessions, five marks, three tackles
Played his first game as our 23rd man. Is a young player with a huge upside and we were really pleased with his output. Looked really composed and capable at the level.
Nick Mellington
15 disposals, five clearances, eight uncontested possessions
Played more forward than what he had in recent weeks. Didn’t have as much time in the midfield, but when he was in there he had five clearances, but unfortunately as a forward he didn’t impact the game as much. As with Jacob, we need him to have greater discipline in the contest.
Anthony Scott
13 disposals, four marks, seven uncontested possessions
Played his role, although didn’t impact the scoreboard or tackle. These are important parts of his game that he needs to improve on.
Ryan Gale
11 disposals, six marks, nine uncontested possessions
Was a solid contributor down back, but needs to keep his feet and not paddle the ball as a backman. Is competing hard for us.
Luke Conca
Ten disposals, five tackles, one goal
Looked a little rushed when in possession, and we need him to be more composed. Kicked a goal and could have had another one. His attack on the contest certainly isn’t an issue.
Tyson Kruse
Nine disposals, six uncontested possessions
Needs to have better composure with the football, as he’s turning the ball over too much off half-back. but he’s competing okay overall.
Tom Silvestro
Nine disposals, two tackles
Is a young player who’s learning the way. He runs hard, his work rate is enormous, and he has a big upside. We like where he’s going.
Anthony Forato
16 hit-outs, four disposals
Played his first game as a back-up ruckman, to help Soldo out. He had similar messaging to Soldo, to compete really hard. Finished with 16 hit-outs and looks like he’s capable of playing at the level.
Richmond VFL takes on Port Melbourne at North Port Oval this Saturday, May 7 from 2pm.
