Richmond Football Club
Coach: Damien Hardwick
2010
6 wins, 16 losses, 15 place
2011 byes: Kolo 11:19
List of Changes
U: Shaun Grigg, Reece Conca, Jake Batchelor, Brad Helbig, Dean MacDonald, Tom Derickx, Bachar Houli, Ben Jakobi (Rookie), Brad Miller (Rookie)
Out: Andrew Collins, Ben Cousins, Alroy Gilligan (Rookie), Jordan McMahon, Graham Polak (Rookie), Dean Polo, Relton Roberts (Rookie), Troy Simmonds, Richard Tambling, Adam Thomson
Injuries
Until now, little injury to complain of injuries Tigerland.Samo in mind are those that occurred in 2010, including a hamstring injury and Daniel Jackson, Ben Griffths shoulder care and recovery Nathan Foley. There are several players training in the rehabilitation group, but no further injury, all players should be available for the first st.
See
2010 is the year of new beginnings for Tigers.Novi coach Damien Hardwick arrived at Punt Road has brought with him new assistants, new gameplan and a whopping 14 new players. It was expected that the season will be a year of learning for the Tigers, but nobody could predict how dramatic it would be a learning curve.
After nine rounds Richmond record read 0-9 and they just sat in last place with a percentage of over 50 years. The team was struggling in all aspects of the game and were fighting with the comparisons with the former 90-'smrt 'team Fitzroy. Some betting agencies have already paid to punters who supports Richmond in the bucket. This is a downpour at AAMI Park and a lot of courage from Richmond players to record their first win of the season 2010 and Hardwick's first ever win as a coach.
Since that win, Richmond managed to win 5 more games for the season, including a streak of 4 games in a row. They even managed to scrape the bottom of the charts thanks to a large extent the performance of Coleman Medal from Jumping Jack. There was no doubt the young Richmond list was improved in 2010 under rookie coach Damien Hardwick, but what does this mean for 2011?
2011 will be another learning curve for the Tigers, but you would not expect to be very steep as it was in 2010. With another large influx of players will be many who will learn their role within the team structure and Hardwick gameplan. One would expect to see the natural improvements come from the developing young players and this should result in a few more wins. Although the finale was not considered for any team, expect to see Richmond in the bottom 4 or 5 teams again in 2011.
2011 see Richmond with a fairly neutral extract for Supercoach and Dream Team coach. Their bye in the round of 11 will provide benefits for those shooting for the car while their round of 19 match with the bye week off the Dream Team and Supercoach game for those whose goal is to win the league.
Dream Team wise Richmond always had its share of players who shone in a fantasy land. Joel Bowden is one that comes to mind as one of the top defenders ever to rack up huge Dream Team and Supercoach results. 2010 saw the emergence of Riewoldt as a key cog in the front row of many AFL Fantasy teams worldwide, and players like Deledio, Tuck and Newman continued their usual high production results.
While Hardwick simple gameplan to 'kick it long Jack' would mean less points for the Dream Team Tiger players last year, in 2011 will still be a few players to hold back the eye. Having them in your team can make or break your season.
Stars
Brett Deledio (Back / Mid) (2010 DT Pros: 89) (2010 SC Pros: 102)
Brett Deledio (Back / Mid) (2010 DT Pros: 89) (2010 SC Pros: 102)
...Brett Deledio (Back / Mid) (2010 DT Pros: 89) (2010 SC Pros: 102)
...Brett Deledio (Back / Mid) (2010 DT Pros: 89) (2010 SC Pros: 102)
...Brett Deledio (Back / Mid) (2010 DT Pros: 89) (2010 SC Pros: 102)
...Brett Deledio (Back / Mid) (2010 DT Pros: 89) (2010 SC Pros: 102)
...Brett Deledio (Back / Mid) (2010 DT Pros: 89) (2010 SC Pros: 102)
...Make no mistake, Deledio should be one of the first players picked up in the fantasy team this year. Having spent much of 2010 as a half flanker, Brett is now on the list of veterans, as well as a midfielder. Deledio has always been a consistent scorer and as such can be relied on to score a minimum of 80 points for his team each week, which is especially nice if it was selected as a defender.
...Make no mistake, Deledio should be one of the first players picked up in the fantasy team this year. Having spent much of 2010 as a half flanker, Brett is now on the list of veterans, as well as a midfielder. Deledio has always been a consistent scorer and as such can be relied on to score a minimum of 80 points for his team each week, which is especially nice if it was selected as a defender.
...Make no mistake, Deledio should be one of the first players picked up in the fantasy team this year. Having spent much of 2010 as a half flanker, Brett is now on the list of veterans, as well as a midfielder. Deledio has always been a consistent scorer and as such can be relied on to score a minimum of 80 points for his team each week, which is especially nice if it was selected as a defender.
...Make no mistake, Deledio should be one of the first players picked up in the fantasy team this year. Having spent much of 2010 as a half flanker, Brett is now on the list of veterans, as well as a midfielder. Deledio has always been a consistent scorer and as such can be relied on to score a minimum of 80 points for his team each week, which is especially nice if it was selected as a defender.
...Smokies
Mitch Morton (Fwd / Mid) (2010 DT Pros: 76) (2010 SC Pros: 77)
On May be news to some, but Mitch Morton May well be the linchpin in a Fantasy team in 2011. After a troubled start to 2010 Morton was asked his coach to return to the VFL and work on becoming a midfielder. Mitch has done just that and ended their year with a bang in the Richmond side. In the last 6 games in a season, Mitchell averaged a whopping 24 sales game as a midfielder / forward. The only thing still to be seen is weather Mitch can continue this form of short term for the entire season. Although Morton will not achieve enough points to really consider midfielder, no doubt it should be seriously considered for the permanent forward in your team.
Bachar Houli (Mid) (2010 DT Pros: 77) (2010 SC Pros: 83)
Bachar comes to Richmond after managing just five games for Essendon in 2010. It is somewhat difficult to see why Houli did not get more games last year, when he played a solid average of 20 sales, including 24 touches in round of 18. Bachar, you should see a significant increase in the games at Richmond, although the Tigers are calling Houli for some time before trade week and obviously felt that corresponds to the well. Under Hardwick, Houli could very well have to switch the season and at least offer a decent cash cow.
Avoid
Avoid
...Do not get me wrong, Nason had a very good year in 2010 and has all the makings of the hand the player, but the Dream Team wise I would stay away this year. After starting the 2010 playing the first 15 games this season, is a form of Nason and sales dropped off as the season wore on. It is not uncommon for a first year player in 2011 but did not expect enough improvement in statistics-wise to justify what will be a higher price tag from 2010.
Rookies of note
Reece Conca (Mid) (2010 DT Average: N / A) (2010 SC Average: N / A)
One advantage of Richmond have such a young list is that many of his first year and therefore cheap players will play several games in 2011. Richmond deeply infatuated with Reece before the draft and nabbed their man, much earlier than others had predicted. With his skills and leadership qualities, Reece Conca will definitely be the first Rookie of Richmond debut in 2011, Prohibition of injury. In fact, it is very likely that we will see the first round Tiger choose to play most games in 2011, including the Round 1 blockbuster against Carlton. Do not expect to see huge points from the child, but no doubt you will play enough games to warrant selection of your team as a way to purchase a better midfielder later in the season.
Best of the Rest
Veterans
Chris Newman (Back) (2010 DT Pros: 82) (2010 SC Pros: 93)
Richmond captain again should be a solid scorer in 2011. Although it is rare for Newman and the incredibly high scores will rarely if ever see him after the incredibly low ratings either. If you choose Newman will be as a guardian and you can lock it in, knowing that it will achieve its 80 odd points every week.
Daniel Connors (Mid / Back) (2010 DT Pros: 92) (2010 SC Pros: 86)
Connors is one which has improved significantly in 2010, increasing its average Dream Team of 36 in the 2009-92 year. Although Connors is not quite as reliable as Deledio in terms of scoring, he has the ability to find plenty of the ball across half back, and then after a big question mark over rezultate.Samo Connors is his consistency in playing games as evidenced last year when he missed almost half of the season because of 'violations'. If you want an alternative to the possibility of common soldiers no doubt that Connors is a viable option. Select it, although knowing that there is no guarantee of him playing every round, regardless of its 'keeper' status.
Midfielders
Dustin Martin (Mid) (2010 DT Pros: 71) (2010 SC Pros: 78)
Martin wonderful start his AFL career, an average of 20.2 sales and has an incredible impact on the hose Tigers. This year should see further development of the young guns, although he failed to turn up to training a bit raw after the Christmas break. Picking him would still pose a risk as it will now come with much more expensive price tag, a lot more attention to it from the opposition.
Forwards
Shane Edwards (Fwd / Back) (2010 DT Pros: 70) (2010 SC Pros: 75)
Edwards had a solid year in 2010, managing to play all 22 games for the season. Shane found himself as something of a swingman, playing forward and up and down the back, and playing the occasional role in midfield. If it can be found in the middle of this year and more often then Edwards could provide an opportunity for those coaches looking for a forward or backline option.
Rucks
No
If you are looking for a ruckman in 2011, then it's probably best not to look at any Richmond player. All Tiger has ruckmen develop youth and as such they are struggling to have a major impact on their larger bodied opponents. If you were to look at the player Richmond, then maybe it would be best to look at a mature age rookie in Derickx who could play at some stage offer little time to upgrade.
best set
B: M. Farmer ... K. Moore .... C. Newman
HB: D. .... D. Connors Astbury .... B. Deledio
C: T. Cotchin .... D. Martin .... S. Grigg
HF: M. Morton .... B. Griffths .... S. Edwards
F: J. King ........... J. Riewoldt ..... B. Nason
R: A. Graham .... S. Tuck .... N. Foley
INT: B. Houli ... D. Jackson ... T. Vickery
SUB: R. Conca
EMG: L. McGuane .... T. Taylor .... M. White
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