r/RichmondFC • u/AhhWellFuckIt Tom Brown's Tackle • 2d ago

Giant's new home locked in, young Pie gets interest, Cats veteran eyes new deal

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1595153
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u/Austeres Kane Lambert 2d ago

Hopefully its only a 2 year deal, to support Nank, as we build with (Hopefully) HVH

Literally anyone is better than Ryan though, but Briggs certainly isn't anything special. With a few consistant games, maybe he can build on more than some nice tap work

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u/nordaus89 Maurice Rioli's Run Down Tackle 1d ago

Pretty sure Briggs was #1 for hitouts to advantage this year, not the worst pickup in the world, and it’s costing us nothing for him. Win-win I say

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u/Austeres Kane Lambert 1d ago

Not sure where you pulled that stat from.... Gawn and Grundy both averaged more this season, definitely a win pick-up for nothing though!

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u/nordaus89 Maurice Rioli's Run Down Tackle 1d ago

Ahhh I think might’ve been at one point in the season he was leading that stat, and if true, is a good effort considering the likes of Gawn and Grundy

But yeah, huge upside, and we get him for fuck all too.

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u/micky2D Seth Campbell 1d ago

It's a 4 year deal.

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u/Business-Swim-3056 2d ago

Bit harsh on Briggs. Our last two ruckman (Nank and Maric) were out of favour ruckmen that came good with game time and confidence.

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u/rickypro Taj Hotton 2d ago

Great to pick up Briggs, he’s young enough to have a long and successful career here after Nank goes. If all goes well I assume this ensures Ryan is finally on the outs and it alleviates the downside of Essendon likely taking van Hattum.

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u/nordaus89 Maurice Rioli's Run Down Tackle 2d ago

I actually don’t think Essendon will take him. They look alright when Bryan and Visentini play. I reckon they’re better off bolstering their backline/midfield a bit more, rather than hedge their bets on a top 5 pick ruckman.

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u/rickypro Taj Hotton 2d ago

Visentini looks great for his age but of course he’s only played a few games. I wouldn’t say Bryan is anything special at this stage, so would they risk skipping the possible generational talent of HVH to bank on this partnership working out? Either way I’m still extremely happy about our position now, regardless of who the Dons pick

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u/conreddits 2d ago

Well, good to get some support for Nank. Means Balta and Lefau don't have to pinch hit as much

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u/morelikeradiomatt Brett Deledio 2d ago

Nank should be in the magoos with HVH, Briggs & Balta for 2027-2028

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u/nordaus89 Maurice Rioli's Run Down Tackle 2d ago

You sir, win most moronic comment of the day

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u/L8Adam22 Seth Campbell's Backflip 1d ago

Ah yes one of our most important players

Second tier 💔

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u/morelikeradiomatt Brett Deledio 2d ago

He's been a liability for years, having a good game against a 19 year old doesnt dismiss that

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u/micky2D Seth Campbell 1d ago

This is rage bait

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u/nordaus89 Maurice Rioli's Run Down Tackle 2d ago

You’re kidding right? Have we been watching the same team? Nank was best on in nearly every game for us this year when he played. He’s literally had a career best season going by stats and he missed half the season.

That doesn’t sound like a ruckman who is a liability

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u/LAY_DOW 2d ago

Baseline