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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick compares Noah Balta to a ‘young Alex Rance’ after dismantling Dogs – Wide World of Sports
‘He’s a prodigious talent and we’re really excited’
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has admitted young defender Noah Balta reminded him of a “young Alex Rance” after his display in the Tigers’ domination of the Bulldogs.
While Brownlow Medallist Dustin Martin rightfully took most of the plaudits for his 26-disposal, three-goal performance, Balta made his veteran coach stand up and take notice.
The 20-year-old’s statline looks modest on paper: 15 disposals and four marks, but Hardwick saw something that reminded him of the player the Tigers stil…
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