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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on August 20, 2022, 10:31:32 PM
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Touchwood Lynch is okay :pray.
Graham will be available.
Possibly Dusty?
Fire away with your changes, if any?
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I think Graham may not be fit and Ross may stay.
In Martin
Out Edwards (to be sub), Castagna
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In: Dusty
Out: Ross
Sub: Aarts :snidegrin
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I think Graham may not be fit and Ross may stay.
In Martin
Out Edwards (to be sub), Castagna
Is a while away but that's my guess at this time.
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INS: Martin, Graham
OUTS: Gibcus, Ross or Sonsie, Castagna
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Tough selection call for the match committee.
As I said in the match thread I’m not sure how much Gibcus is adding to the team for the past month and more. So do they drop him and add another midfield number or does that leave us too short against a tall lions lineup especially if they bring in fort? Maybe we can push kmac into defence who we usually use in that role when we lose a defender mid game. Or we could push Miller back when he isn’t pinch hitting in the ruck. Does graham (if fit) even warrant selection considering he’s also been quiet in the past month.
At this stage assuming both dusty and graham get up for the game, I’m thinking:
In: Dusty, Graham
Out: Gibcus, Castagna
For the sub I’d pick between Edwards, Graham and Ross. Ross played a ripper on the weekend but do you trust him to repeat the dose in a final. Edwards has been poor for the most part of the season but he is a big game player and now that he has announced his retirement he may just be able to turn back the clock for a few more games.
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If he is ready I'd think seriously about naming Dusty as the sub. It gets him onto the plane & into the team without all the pressure of having to lead the charge, we could leave his inclusion til the very last minute too. It graduates his return without making him a focal point, he gives us fresh legs in the middle & a plan B up forward.
In the event of an injury one of the greats of the modern game comes on, throwing a tiger among the pigeons ... :clapping
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My heart tells me that’s too much of a gamble. If we don’t have a legit injury we have an A grader in Martin just sitting on the pine. He’s a champion and you can’t keep champions down. I’d back him to make some impact if he was in starting 22
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Could just fake an injury like we did with a certain gun forward Saturday night :lol it's not even a medical sub, clubs abuse it something shocking.
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Gibcus to stay in as they have 3 tall forwards.
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WHAT I WOULD DO
IN:
Martin, Graham
OUT:
Edwards, Castagna
My Elimination Final Team v Brisbane
B: Broad Tarrant Baker
HB: Rioli Balta Vlastuin
C: Pickett Cotchin McIntosh
HF: Bolton Riewoldt Martin
F: Rioli Jnr Lynch Cumberland
R: Nankervis Prestia Graham
I: Gibcus Miller Sonsie Short
Sub: Ross
Rotations:
Key Backs: Miller Balta Tarrant
Backs: Vlastuin Broad Gibcus McIntosh
Small Backs: Rioli Baker Short
Midfielders: Prestia Cotchin Graham Short Sonsie Bolton Martin Ross (Sub)
Key Forwards: Lynch Riewoldt Miller Nankervis
Forwards: Cumberland Martin Sonsie Bolton Graham Pickett Ross (Sub)
Small Forwards: Rioli Jnr Cumberland Bolton
Ruck: Nankervis Miller Balta
WHAT I THINK RICHMOND WILL DO
IN:
Martin, Graham
OUT:
Ross, Castagna
Elimination Final Team v Brisbane
B: Broad Tarrant Baker
HB: Rioli Balta Vlastuin
C: Pickett Cotchin McIntosh
HF: Bolton Riewoldt Martin
F: Rioli Jnr Lynch Cumberland
R: Nankervis Prestia Graham
I: Gibcus Miller Edwards Short
Sub: Sonsie
Rotations:
Key Backs: Miller Balta Tarrant
Backs: Vlastuin Broad Gibcus McIntosh
Small Backs: Rioli Baker Short
Midfielders: Prestia Cotchin Graham Short Bolton Martin Edwards Sonsie (Sub)
Key Forwards: Lynch Riewoldt Miller Nankervis
Forwards: Cumberland Martin Bolton Graham Pickett Edwards Sonsie (Sub)
Small Forwards: Rioli Jnr Cumberland Bolton Edwards
Ruck: Nankervis Miller Balta
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A good looking forward line.😁
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Lynch is fine. Shock horror lol
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Great work Torch :thumbsup great colour coordination :clapping
Loved your selected team too. :cheers
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In Dusty
Out George
Dusty as sub
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Dusty and Graham should both come in at the expense of Castagna and Ross.
Emergency is a tough one, maybe falls to the unfortunate sonesie.
Same team as last time we played Brisbane but with grimes out and gibcus in.
Could think about dropping gibcus for a bit more run, but this team has been winning games so may as well stick with it.
Go tiges !
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I agree that Ross makes way. Really impressed by his game against Essendon, but it's not his time to be dislodging Martin, Graham, and Edwards. Hate yo use a cliche, but he needs to keep building his 'body of work'.
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Dusty and Graham should both come in at the expense of Castagna and Ross.
Emergency is a tough one, maybe falls to the unfortunate sonesie.
Same team as last time we played Brisbane but with grimes out and gibcus in.
Could think about dropping gibcus for a bit more run, but this team has been winning games so may as well stick with it.
Go tiges !
Castagna is not an out as he was a sub - 23rd man
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Dusty and Graham should both come in at the expense of Castagna and Ross.
Emergency is a tough one, maybe falls to the unfortunate sonesie.
Same team as last time we played Brisbane but with grimes out and gibcus in.
Could think about dropping gibcus for a bit more run, but this team has been winning games so may as well stick with it.
Go tiges !
Castagna is not an out as he was a sub - 23rd man
Beat me to it
to bring in 2; you need 2 outs plus the sub.
that's why I suggested:
INS: Martin, Graham
OUTS: Gibcus, Ross or Sonsie, Castagna (sub)
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In: Martin if fit he loves playing Brisbane
Out: Gibcus
If Dusty not fit, no changes
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In: Martin if fit he loves playing Brisbane
Out: Gibcus
If Dusty not fit, no changes
who will take Cameron then? Has to be Broady or Floss you would think?
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In: Martin if fit he loves playing Brisbane
Out: Gibcus
If Dusty not fit, no changes
who will take Cameron then? Has to be Broady or Floss you would think?
Rioli from the start?
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Dusty and Graham should both come in at the expense of Castagna and Ross.
Emergency is a tough one, maybe falls to the unfortunate sonesie.
Same team as last time we played Brisbane but with grimes out and gibcus in.
Could think about dropping gibcus for a bit more run, but this team has been winning games so may as well stick with it.
Go tiges !
Castagna is not an out as he was a sub - 23rd man
Beat me to it
to bring in 2; you need 2 outs plus the sub.
that's why I suggested:
INS: Martin, Graham
OUTS: Gibcus, Ross or Sonsie, Castagna (sub)
Agree with your changes but hate to think of Ross or Sonsie missing out.
That's finals I guess though.
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In: Martin if fit he loves playing Brisbane
Out: Gibcus
If Dusty not fit, no changes
who will take Cameron then? Has to be Broady or Floss you would think?
Rioli to start. Shut him down well in our last match up. Broad next in line.
Balta to Daniher. Miller to Hipwood. Tarrant to McStay.
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Dusty over Ross any day. Ross hasn’t convinced me he can dispose of it cleanly under real pressure yet. Dusty has more than enough runs on the board
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Mock teams: Who's in for finals week one?
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
26 August 2022
RICHMOND
B: Nathan Broad, Noah Balta, Robbie Tarrant
HB: Liam Baker, Nick Vlastuin, Daniel Rioli
C: Marlion Pickett, Trent Cotchin, Kamdyn McIntosh
HF: Maurice Rioli jnr, Shai Bolton, Dustin Martin
F: Jack Riewoldt, Noah Cumberland, Tom Lynch
Foll: Toby Nankervis, Dion Prestia, Jayden Short
I/C: Shane Edwards, Ben Miller, Jack Ross, Jack Graham
Emerg: Ivan Soldo, Josh Gibcus, Jason Castagna, Tyler Sonsie
In: Dustin Martin, Jack Graham
Out: Tyler Sonsie, Josh Gibcus
UNAVAILABLE: Dylan Grimes (hamstring)
NOTES: The Tigers are blessed with an embarrassment of riches in terms of availability. Martin (hamstring) and Graham (foot) should be fit for next week's match, but if not, the Tigers could be unchanged. It's a flip of the coin between Sonsie and Ross as to who makes way for Graham, with Ross' strong performance against Essendon just giving him the edge. Miller's versatility means he can swap from a forward/ruck role to a defence/ruck role, pushing Gibcus out, and allowing for Martin to slip into the attack. Lynch (groin soreness) has been cleared to play.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/829376/mock-teams-who-s-in-for-finals-week-one-we-make-the-call
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Don't want Sonsie out for Graham unless he's 100% fit
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I previously thought of making edwards the sub, but I’m now thinking we back him in as a known big game player to produce the goods in his final game/games. That leaves graham/Ross/sonsie as the options for the sub. If graham is fit I think he’s in the 22 and if not I don’t think his style suits being the sub so I wouldn’t even have him in the team in that case. Out of Ross and sonsie I’m inclined to have Ross as the sub as I think sonsies classy ball use will come in handy and although Ross was excellent against the bombers he’s yet to prove he can deliver that over a stretch of games.
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Good night with Flea, Dion and Tim Livingston tonight, very casual and gave the group some good insights. SE Supporters Group organised it at the Wantirna Club.
Also said Noah C will be fine for next week 🤞. They said by the end of the day he was walking on the dinged foot. You’d think today they will know the full extent of any injury, if there is any.
Tim indicated Dusty would be playing, wait and see I guess but we can only go on what we see and are told.
https://twitter.com/tiger_hype/status/1562777448462200837
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Lynch a certain starter against the Lions, Dusty has one more session to tick off
Peter Ryan
The Age
August 27, 2022
Star forward Tom Lynch has declared himself a certainty to play against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba after a sore adductor muscle had him subbed in round 23, but champion midfielder Dustin Martin still has a training session to get through before being declared fit to return from a four-week lay-off.
Triple Norm Smith medallist Martin trained strongly in an open session at Punt Road, engaging in tackling drills and changing direction, while Lynch had a quieter session and left the track before his teammates. Lynch said that he was good to go unless, he joked, “‘Dimma’ [coach Damien Hardwick] doesn’t pick me”.
Lynch has been in superb form this year kicking 21 goals in the final four games when he returned from a minor hamstring injury that coincided with the Tigers dropping three winnable games by less than a goal.
He said once the scans cleared him of any adductor issue he enjoyed the chance to freshen up and would train Monday before the Tigers head to the Gabba on a chartered flight on Wednesday.
Lynch is arguably the Tigers’ most important player with the mercurial Martin having an interrupted year due to personal leave and a hamstring injury.
The key forward said it was stating the obvious to say the that Tigers would love Martin to be running out alongside them in the elimination final.
“I think he has got a couple of things to get through but I am sure that when we make the decision we’ll get that out to you guys,” Lynch said.
Emerging forward Noah Cumberland - who was once in the Brisbane Lions’ academy - was running laps after hurting his ankle in the middle of the week and Lynch said his teammate will be fine to play in his first final.
https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/lynch-a-certain-starter-against-the-lions-dusty-has-one-more-session-to-tick-off-20220827-p5bd77.html
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Would not be making Sonsie the sub. Would still drop Edwards to sub and keep Sonsie in the team.
Ones retired and clearly nowhere near his best the other is doing nicely thank you and the finals experience would do wonders.
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Would not be making Sonsie the sub. Would still drop Edwards to sub and keep Sonsie in the team.
Ones retired and clearly nowhere near his best the other is doing nicely thank you and the finals experience would do wonders.
I agree Sonsie is doing very well.
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Get set for September Dusty
By Josh Gabelich
afl.com.au
29 August 2022
RICHMOND superstar Dustin Martin is on track to return for Thursday night's elimination final against Brisbane at the Gabba after completing main training at Punt Road on Monday.
The 31-year-old hasn't played since straining his hamstring against West Coast in round 16 and has only managed eight appearances in 2022 – by far the lowest single season tally across his 13 seasons in the AFL.
After suffering a setback in his recovery from the hamstring strain, the Brownlow medallist has been targeting the first week of September for some time and looks set to play after increasing his training load during the pre-finals bye.
Martin completed a brief match simulation session at the Swinburne Centre on Monday afternoon and could be used in attack against the Lions in Queensland, given he has only played two games since the start of June.
Richmond has Tuesday off before the travelling party heads north on Wednesday morning ahead of a captain's run at the Gabba, before the team is named later that night.
"You guys usually find out before me, to be honest. He trained today and trained well, so it is up to him and the medical staff," Richmond star Nick Vlastuin said at a press conference on Monday afternoon.
"He looked pretty good so he might be able to force his way back in.
"He is a pretty handy player, so assuming he is right, and he says yes, he'll be in."
Therabody AFL All-Australian half-forward Shai Bolton didn't train on Monday due to a family reason but the club is certain the 23-year-old will be available to face Chris Fagan's side.
Star forward Tom Lynch is also expected to play in the knockout final after recovering from the groin issue that forced him to be substituted out of Richmond's round 23 win over Essendon.
Noah Cumberland will be available on Thursday night after sending a scare through the Tigers camp last Thursday when he was helped off the track with a lower leg injury.
Cumberland trained on Monday along with Jack Graham, who is running out of time to prove his fitness after missing the final game of the home and away season due to a bone stress issue in his foot.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/832501/get-set-for-september-dusty-tigers-confident-of-gabba-win
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Predicted ins, outs and lineups for week one of the AFL finals
Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
August 29, 2022
Richmond
The Tigers will likely welcome back superstar Dustin Martin from an ongoing battle with a hamstring issue, and just in time for September. The triple Norm Smith Medal winner will force someone out of the side, with no injuries sustained in their Round 23 win over Essendon that are worth noting. Tom Lynch has been deemed fit to play despite a groin niggle, while a leg injury for Noah Cumberland won't see the Richmond rookie sidelined. Jack Ross could be the unlucky man, but may be seen as a fit for the medical sub role. Jack Graham (foot) will need to prove his fitness but looks unlikely, while Dylan Grimes (hamstring) remains multiple weeks away.
Ins: Dustin Martin
Outs: Jack Ross
FB: Nick Vlastuin, Robbie Tarrant, Nathan Broad
HB: Daniel Rioli, Noah Balta, Jayden Short
C: Kamdyn McIntosh, Trent Cotchin, Marlion Pickett
HF: Shai Bolton, Jack Riewoldt, Shane Edwards
FF: Dustin Martin, Tom Lynch, Noah Cumberland
FO: Toby Nankervis, Dion Prestia, Liam Baker
INT: Josh Gibcus, Maurice Rioli, Ben Miller, Tyler Sonsie
EMG: Ivan Soldo, Jack Ross, Hugo Ralphsmith, Jason Castagna
https://www.zerohanger.com/predicted-ins-outs-and-lineups-for-week-one-of-the-afl-finals-126531/
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In Martin, Graham
Out Edwards, Gibcus
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Gibcus out for me. Feel for the kid but he has been Deer in headlights at times.
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Does dropping Gibcus leave us too light on in defence? Daniher, hipwood, mcstay, McCarthy, Cameron, potentially fort if they go with 2 rucks.
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I think we need Gibcus’s height.
If Graham comes in I think Sonsie might be in strife, as harsh as that is.
One or two players are going to be very unlucky, that’s the reality.
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I don't think they will drop either Sonsie or Gibcus
If both Martin and Graham are right then I reckon Ross goes and the other one? I have no idea.
But hope it isn't MRJ, we need his pressure
I'd drop Gibcus myself as his 2nd half of the season has been average
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Its a tough one.
Tarrant, Balta, Miller and Gibcus might leave us a bit top heavy.
Miller needed as back up for Nank you'd think.
Gibcus as sub might be the go.
But the Ross/Sonsie for Graham scenario is a really tough one.
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Its a tough one.
Tarrant, Balta, Miller and Gibcus might leave us a bit top heavy.
Miller needed as back up for Nank you'd think.
Gibcus as sub might be the go.
But the Ross/Sonsie for Graham scenario is a really tough one.
Ross out for Dusty.
Sonsie to stay in. Graham not been amazing lately.
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In: Dusty
Out: Jack Ross
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Sonsie to stay in. Graham not been amazing lately.
Considering Graham has been playing with a bad case of turf toe for most of the season I reckon he's been good
Dimma said the same last week :shh
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Good considering he's got turf toe or just good?
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Sonsie to stay in. Graham not been amazing lately.
Considering Graham has been playing with a bad case of turf toe for most of the season I reckon he's been good
Dimma said the same last week :shh
Would you drop Sonsie for him if he's listed as a test? I wouldn't. Sonsie is fit
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Sonsie to stay in. Graham not been amazing lately.
Considering Graham has been playing with a bad case of turf toe for most of the season I reckon he's been good
Dimma said the same last week :shh
Would you drop Sonsie for him if he's listed as a test? I wouldn't. Sonsie is fit
No I wouldn't drop Sonsie but at the same time I don't think Graham will get up.
But of Graham gets up, I reckon he will play
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If fit, Graham plays to lock down Neale if needs be.
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Predicted Finals Teams
Ben Cotton
Fox Sports
August 31st, 2022
Tigers’ predicted 22
IN: Martin, Graham
OUT: Sonsie, Ross
B: Broad, Balta, Tarrant
HB: Baker, Vlastuin, D.Rioli
C: Pickett, Cotchin, McIntosh
HF: M.Rioli, Riewoldt, Bolton
F: Martin, Cumberland, Lynch
FOLL: Nankervis, Prestia, Short
I/C: Gibcus, Miller, Edwards, Graham
Team Tips:
The Tigers are bolstered by the returns of Dustin Martin (hamstring) and Jack Graham (foot) as the club gets close to a full strength line-up. Whoever comes out of the side will be unlucky given Richmond is running-hot amid a four-game winning streak. Tyler Sonsie, Jack Ross and Josh Gibcus appear the most vulnerable, with the latter potentially edging ahead to keep his spot given Dylan Grimes (hamstring) is currently sidelined. Although both Sonsie and Ross impressed in the Tigers’ Round 23 win over Essendon, so it wouldn’t be a great surprise if Gibcus is among the names to make way, while you sense Ben Miller’s spot is safe due to his versatility and role as the backup ruck. Noah Cumberland is expected to line up despite suffering a foot injury scary last week at training.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2022-teams-predicted-lineups-for-week-1-finals-selection-ins-and-outs-injuries-fixture-news/news-story/3ea7f8932f5d63a42ee4d36e3963758d
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Rain forecasted I believe
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Rain forecasted I believe
Not really
30% chance of a shower and if it odes rain they are saying no more than 1mm
Expecting 23 up there tomorrow
Lots of rain for Friday arvo onwards
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Samson Ryan on the plane up to Brisbane (sitting behind Maurice in the right pic).
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1564780542901399552
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In the Mix: Finals week 1:
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
31 August 2022
(https://resources.afl.com.au/photo-resources/2020/11/17/8a4c2df0-2497-41a0-85ac-8cab8feed48a/richmond.jpg?width=952)
With nearly two weeks between games, Tom Lynch is well and truly right to play after being substituted with groin soreness. There'll be heartbreak for at least one Tiger, with the availability of both Dustin Martin (hamstring) and Jack Graham (foot) leaving just Dylan Grimes on the injury list. Jack Ross and Tyler Sonsie loom as the players who are most on the fringe of the team, but both played really well against Essendon and will be desperately unlucky to miss. Ben Miller could also switch roles from forward/ruck to defender/ruck to allow for the inclusions, pushing out youngster Josh Gibcus.
Verdict: Martin to come in for Sonsie, with the Tigers opting not to bring in two players returning from injury.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/832510/in-the-mix-fw1-who-s-pushing-for-selection-who-s-under-the-pump-