Changes for the Kangaroos game?

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Richmond vice-captain Brett Deledio should be fit to take his place in the team for Friday night's important clash with North Melbourne.

The Tigers star forward is still feeling the effects of a jarred neck sustained in a dangerous tackle applied by Bomber Courtenay Dempsey.

Richmond has ruled out a concussion, although Larkins is not so sure.

"He had a sore neck out of that reportable incident and he's likely to be right to play," Larkins said.

"Whether or not there was a minor concussion is contentious because there wasn't time left (in the game) to go through the concussion process.

"But it was interesting his own comment was 'I came to when the trainers were treating me on the ground,' so that tells me that he didn't know where he was and he at least was somewhat disorientated and therefore potentially concussed.

"By that very comment, it tells me that there was more than just a simple jarred neck.

"I’m sure Tigers medical staff will assess him as required to cover all medical aspects.”

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-08-31/doc-larkins-injury-update-round-22

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would we rest dids last thing we would want is him going down??? Who knows if north rest these players could bring in dogs and hurt our senior players so not available for the following week wouldn't put that past scott...
 

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The Barometer - Round 23
Herald-Sun
September 1, 2015

RICHMOND

ON THE BLOCK: Brett Deledio has a stiff neck but says he’ll be right to play after being dumped on his head by Courtenay Dempsey. Hard to make too much of the stats on a waterlogged Saturday night slog but Sam Lloyd had just three kicks after coming on as the sub. The conditions suited Matt Thomas (20 disposals, six clearance) but he’s likely to be back out of the side for the returning skipper. Dustin Martin will be looking to bounce back after being blanketed by Heath Hocking.

ON THE CUSP: Trent Cotchin will return after taking a week off to rest a sore back. Richmond’s VFL side ended their season with another loss, with a late comeback falling short against Essendon at Windy Hill. Matt Dea (31 disposals) and David Astbury (23 disposals, 10 marks) were the Tigers’ best, Liam McBean kicked two goals and Chris Knights (29 touches, one goal) kept the finals flame flickering.

AL PATON’S FORECAST: The conditions and a gallant Essendon put paid to any plans for a pre-finals percentage boost but the Tigers did what they had to do, pocketing their eighth win from the past 10 games. This Friday night is massive. Win against the Kangaroos - something Richmond hasn’t done since 2011 - and it sets up a likely return date in an elimination final. Lose and Tiger fans could be booking their bus tickets for another trip to Adelaide in week one of the finals. Not ideal.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/barometer-lindsay-thomas-brett-deledio-michael-walters-nick-smith-jeremy-mcgovern-in-doubt-for-round-23/story-fnp04d70-1227506024057

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In the Mix - Round 23
Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
September 1, 2015

RICHMOND

Captain Trent Cotchin has declared he will return from a one-week break with a back injury to tune up for the finals. Midfielder Reece Conca could also be available, leaving the Tigers with a decision to make after three weeks sidelined with a hamstring. The risk of bringing Conca straight into a final would likely be too much of a risk, so do they roll the dice now and hope he holds up? The incentive to win the final home and away game is clear for the Tigers to avoid an away final against Adelaide, so the prospect of resting players is unlikely. Brett Deledio is the only star the club could rest if it decides later in the week he would benefit after suffering neck tightness.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-01/in-the-mix-round-23

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Everyone is saying Lids will play Friday night but there's still no guarantee based on what our club doctor told the Tribunal tonight.


Deledio is expected to face North Melbourne on Friday night after training and passing a concussion test on Tuesday.

He was, however, unconscious briefly after the tackle and Dr Hickey told the Tribunal he would be monitored for the rest of the week.

Source: AFL website

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