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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on March 29, 2025, 07:21:35 PM
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Mansell with that shoulder but played out the game.
Smith went off with a hip pointer apparently but not sure if it's bad or not.
Fire away with your changes? :help
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Out: Bauer, Armstrong (to find some ball in the VFL), Mansell (will get rubbed out), Tresize
In: Banks, Faull, Gray, McAuliffe
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OUTS: Armstrong (to find some form, some leather), Green, Mansell (suspension)
INS: McAullife, Gray, MRJ or Algier
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OUTS: Armstrong (to find some form, some leather), Green, Mansell (suspension)
INS: McAullife, Gray, MRJ or Algier
I’d give Sims a crack
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How much more chances does Dow need? Should be first dropped. :banghead
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How much more chances does Dow need? Should be first dropped. :banghead
I actually think Dow has improved this year. The problem we have is the midfield mix is so unbalanced. Dow provided some zip and agility around contests, which actually stands out even more next to Taranto and hopper. If we bring in smillie it’s really only going to get worse. To me the common problem here is Taranto and hopper are too similar and not good enough to be 2 walk up starters at the centre bounce, but we have to play them there because they aren’t very versatile and the club signed them for 7 years. Not to mention we just lack seasoned midfielders.
Ideally a mix of Lalor, Smillie and Hotton is our future midfield. I just wonder when we start investing in them more and play them over Taranto and Hopper. Early days I know, but sooner or later it has to happen. Perfect example is the hawks with omeara and Mitchell. They have to be moved on to allow the young guys to grow
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Dow hasn't improved at all - if anything he's getting worse. Rancid footballer.
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.......meanwhile Davidson and D'Ambrosio were in our VFL team but we didn't think to Rookie them.
:rollin
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I actually think Lalor looks tired already since R1.
Trainor too and who can blame him with the constant siege our backline is under.
I'd consider:
OUT
Smith (hip)
Mansell (shoulder/susp/
Lalor (rest)
Trainor (rest)
INS
McAuliffe
Gray
Alger
MRJ sub
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Yeah Andyy, here come the changes. The best we can do is to shuffle the deck chairs though, but it is time to rest some. Armstrong struggled too, maybe swap him with Fawcett.
Rotate & try a few more, we all knew this was coming. Chins up boys ... :cheers
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Yeah Andyy, here come the changes. The best we can do is to shuffle the deck chairs though, but it is time to rest some. Armstrong struggled too, maybe swap him with Fawcett.
Rotate & try a few more, we all knew this was coming. Chins up boys ... :cheers
Fawcett isn't an option
As per the VFL matches day thread. Badly broken nose yesterday and concussion
He'll be in protocols
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Yeah Andyy, here come the changes. The best we can do is to shuffle the deck chairs though, but it is time to rest some. Armstrong struggled too, maybe swap him with Fawcett.
Rotate & try a few more, we all knew this was coming. Chins up boys ... :cheers
That's right. We knew it would be this sort of year.
The Carlton game wasn't an indication of our competitiveness this year, more of a red herring.
IMO the kids have looked buggered ever since. Lots of gut running and cramps in R1 etc.
The idea of dropping guys like TT and Hops is laughable. They will be carrying a heavy load all year while we rotate the kids.
It is what it is. Rebuild and development year.
Plenty to be excited about.
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I reckon Sims is next up for a turn.
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Do you guys think Faull is ready after 2 games in the VFL ?
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Do you guys think Faull is ready after 2 games in the VFL ?
He hasn't kicked a firkin goal yet. He is a mile off Seniors
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Outs: Mansell (suspension), Armstrong, Miller, Smith
In Alger, McAuliffe, Gray, Sims.
They won't drop Miller but I'd like to see Gray, see what he's got
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I'd like to see Short dropped but know that won't happen either. He needs a change of position, maybe try him forward or wing
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Like to see Taranto play as a half forward and McAuliffe and Rioli brought in. Ryan will be suspended and Smith maybe out injured.
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OUTS: Armstrong (to find some form, some leather), Green, Mansell (suspension)
INS: McAullife, Gray, MRJ or Algier
Will add Smith is highly doubtful so bring in both MRJ and Algier
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Outs: Mansell (suspension), Armstrong, Miller, Smith
In Alger, McAuliffe, Gray, Sims.
They won't drop Miller but I'd like to see Gray, see what he's got
bingo like these ins. Gray needs a shot at it.
id drop Ross or hopper as well while im at it.
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Sounds like Blight will play forward/ruck so Gray will likely take his place down back and doubt another tall forward will come in.One of Alger or MRJ will replace Mansell while the other will be sub, Banks will also return, Smith back to the VFL. Suspect the he Dow over KMac2 farce will unfortunately continue. :shh
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Hopper was in the best 3 yesterday
People need to lose the hate
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Hopper was in the best 3 yesterday
People need to lose the hate
Yep.
People want to drop on their expectations, not on best 23/form.
Not hoppers fault we paid that trade price.
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out: yze
in:longmire
there is no system, no gameplan, no method
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Hopper was in the best 3 yesterday
People need to lose the hate
I actually said in the match day thread at half time, he's game un to that point had been outstanding and I copped a few whacks ;D
His 2nd half was like most of the team ordinary
TBH I don't think it matters to many on here what he does, he's going to cop it. He's a very easy mark
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In the mix - Round 4
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
1 April 2025
Wingers Banks and Ralphsmith are chances to return against Brisbane, the latter having injured himself in the match simulation against West Coast six weeks ago, while Smillie is set to return through the VFL. Fawcett's VFL appearance lasted less than a quarter, suffering a broken nose and concussion that will sideline him for a handful of weeks. Clarke has a return timeframe for the first time after rupturing his ACL in April last year. Kane McAuliffe was once again Richmond's best in the VFL, with 28 and nine clearances, while draftee small forward Jasper Alger is putting pressure on after 12 touches and two goals.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1291016/medical-room-the-full-afl-injury-list-r4
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Mansells aggression will be missed. Would bring in mrj to at least lay some tackles.
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Mansells aggression will be missed. Would bring in mrj to at least lay some tackles.
I am quite sure Mansell won’t be missed. A trier at best. MRJ would probably create more angst from the opposition with his nearly tackles
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out: yze
in:longmire
there is no system, no gameplan, no method
Enjoy losing Grand Finals do you?
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Team Tips:
The Tigers battled early against St Kilda before fading badly, conceding 14 second-half goals to fall by 82 points, and changes both forced and unforced are coming.
Valuable forward Rhyan Mansell will miss three matches. If he wants a forward as a replacement, Adem Yze could opt for Maurice Rioli or draftee Jasper Alger after both hit the scoreboard at VFL level. Alger put his best foot forward against Sandringham, booting two goals along with 11 disposals, while Rioli dobbed one major as he continues to press his case for a season debut.
Meanwhile, provided he passes requisite testing, rebounder Sam Banks should return from a concussion he suffered against Port Adelaide.
Kaleb Smith was the tactical sub against the Saints and could be the man to make way for Banks after gathering seven disposals in his brief time on ground.
Elsewhere, hard-nosed midfielder Kane McAuliffe backed up a solid VFL hitout last week with 25 disposals, eight tackles and eight clearances against the Zebras. He could also be a consideration for Mansell’s spot if Yze isn’t desperate for a like-for-like.
Top-10 draftee Josh Smillie appears in line for some VFL match action after recovering from a pre-season hamstring complaint.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2025-round-4-team-tips-predicted-sides-and-squads-ins-and-outs-team-changes-injuries-latest-team-news/news-story/606d762d15a52068209dfdd65b1a4676