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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: Andyy on September 20, 2019, 11:15:25 PM
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Maybe slightly dependent on opponent, but for me:
Out:
Nank (too slow, unfit, not capable enough)
Graham (shoulder)
In:
Balta or Chol, depending on the game tomorrow?
One of KMac, Pickett or Ross.
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Interesting to see who we bring in for Graham. Trying to think who is next in line out the mids in our VFL side and as far as inside mids it's the likes of Towner, Ross and Pickett.
Alternatively, Floss moves into the midfield to replace Graham and we bring in a backman instead to play Floss' role. However, that may unbalance the connection in our defence as far as quality intercept options, especially if Broad misses with concussion as well. Floss is a gun back there. Obviously there's a guy called Stack who has shown he can play well in defence who is trying to make a last minute shot at returning quickly after his ankle injury. McIntosh will be the other experienced option. Eggy has been in good form in the VFL but it's a big ask to bring him in to an AFL Grand Final.
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In: Ross, Balta/Chol
Out: Graham, Nankervis
Stack or Pickett should come in for Shorsteps but won't No doubt the usual suspects who thought he as good last match will say so again and like last match it will be based on his flashy front running once the opposition's pressure dropped right off, while they completely ignore the turnovers, panic and complete lack of defensive accountability that led to at least 3 Geelong goals when they were well on top in the first half..not to mention the 4th goal he gave away for a clumsy head high in the third quarter for good measure....#downhillchamp :shh
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Ins- Rioli
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What a story if Pickett could come in and play his first game in the Grand Final :rollin
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Apparently the club's considering resting a few for the VFL Granny in case they need to play next week....not sure that's altogether wise... :shh
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Several VFL Tigers a 'strong possibility' to be rested due to key AFL injuries
AFL.com.au
Riley Beveridge
Sep 21, 2019
RICHMOND will consider resting a host of players from Sunday's VFL Grand Final, as it waits on the extent of injuries to midfielder Jack Graham and defender Nathan Broad.
The Tigers bravely fought from 21 points down to overcome that Cats on Friday night, qualifying for their second AFL Grand Final in three years with a 19-point win.
It did so despite Graham being hampered by a dislocated shoulder sustained in the first term and having lost Broad to a nasty concussion late in the third quarter.
Graham soldiered on, though will have scans on his injured shoulder in the coming days, with the Tigers currently unsure over the damage he sustained in the opening stages.
Meanwhile, Broad didn't return after copping some friendly fire from Jayden Short.
Richmond will subsequently consider holding players from this Sunday's VFL Grand Final against Williamstown, with an eye on next Saturday's crucial AFL premiership decider.
Mabior Chol, Dan Butler, Jack Ross and Marlion Pickett were the club's four emergencies for Friday night's game and could therefore find themselves as the most likely to be withdrawn.
"It's a strong possibility," Hardwick said on Friday evening.
"We'll go back tonight and figure it out. We're not too sure with Jack … and Nathan was obviously ruled out with concussion. (But) we've got an eight-day break, so we'll assess those guys and give you the information as soon as we've got it."
Sydney Stack will feature in Sunday's VFL Grand Final, attempting to reclaim his place in the senior side having made a remarkable five-week recovery from a syndesmosis injury.
As for what he needs to do to earn his spot, a jovial Hardwick set his expectations high.
"What does he have to do? Just six goals would be nice," Hardwick laughed.
"(But) I'm not too sure. We thought our boys played pretty well tonight. Once again, we'll take stock, review the game, take a look at Sunday and figure it out."
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin and captain Trent Cotchin also looked ginger throughout the first half, though Hardwick quickly extinguished any concerns over their availability.
Martin appeared to cop a cork in the early stages of the game, though played out the match, while Cotchin returned after sustaining a kick to his leg from Joel Selwood.
"(Trent) is all fine," Hardwick said.
"He cops knocks every week, it's the way he plays. He's a ballistic player, so his physicality is something that does inspire, but it also gets him hurt every now and then.
"(Dustin) is fine. He's all good."
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-09-20/tigers-lose-premiership-defender-for-final-quarter
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Broad will be fine tuff as nails.I hope Graham is to we need him I don't think he is to bad.
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You would think broad would be fine with 8 days rest although everyone recovers differently from concussion.
If graham misses out which looks likely then the most like for like replacement would be Ross although if stack gets through the game on Sunday I’d find it hard not to bring him in instead.
Other than that I think the only other change we need to look at is the rucks. Second ruck is a tough role with limited time on ground to get into the groove. I will always think that your second ruck should be a very capable forward which I don’t see in nank. Looks like soldo has claimed the no.1 ruck role and deservingly so given his performances so I would consider Balta/Chol for nank depending on the opposition and how vfl granny goes.
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Jack Ross is the like-for-like swap for Graham, while Sydney Stack will return for the Tigers in the VFL tomorrow and could push his case if he proves his fitness.
Nathan Broad is the other issue and was ruled out with a concussion suffered in the second half. If Broad is unavailable, his replacement may depend on whether they’re facing GWS or Collingwood.
The Giants boast a tall forward line, which could see the Tigers go to another key defender like Ryan Garthwaite, otherwise they may have to roll the dice with Stack or turn to someone like Kamdyn McIntosh.
Source: SEN (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/09/21/broad-believes-hell-be-fine-following-prelim-concussion/)
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Richo reckons tomorrow we'll time manage those in the running for a senior spot rather than not playing them at all in the VFL GF.
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Tigers consider handing Marlion Pickett an historic grand final debut
Jon Pierik, Jake Niall
The Age
21 September 2019
Graham's injury means there are likely to be players held out of the Tigers line-up for Sunday's VFL grand final.
Sydney Stack, having recovered from a syndesmosis injury, was left out of the side on Saturday night. Jack Ross and indigenous rookie Marlion Pickett were also likely to be rested, for they, along with Stack, are potential candidates to replace Graham if he is not available.
Pickett, 27, would be an amazing story should he be handed an AFL debut. The midfielder spent more than two years in jail in his teenage years, including for burglary, is a father of four, and had been overlooked by several clubs until the Tigers took a chance on the South Fremantle product in the relaunched mid-year draft.
He has been close to senior selection for several weeks. Should Pickett play, he would be the first man to make his senior debut in a grand final since Keith Batchelor in Collingwood’s loss to Geelong in 1952, and only the second since 1926.
Ross has played seven senior matches since debuting against Port Adelaide in round four, the latest in round 22 against the West Coast Eagles.
Broad, who also played in the 2017 premiership, was knocked out by friendly fire and the Tigers say he will be tested through the week. Mabior Chol and Dan Butler, the latter a part of the '17 triumph, were two of the four emergencies on Friday night and could also find themselves in grand final contention.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/tigers-consider-handing-marlion-pickett-an-historic-grand-final-debut-20190921-p52tkc.html
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If you told me 2 weeks ago I would say ruck combo of Soldo and Nank,but Nank is slow looks unfit not taking marks etc.Chol has to be considered.
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Although Nank is not at his best. His tackling and aggression have been good. He has now got two tough games under his belt which he will greatly benefit from. Need him to curb aggression of Mumford.
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pickett has to be odds on now to replace graham
he has one thing that kmac and ross lack....skillful disposal
dimma is busting to pick him
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pickett has to be odds on now to replace graham
he has one thing that kmac and ross lack....skillful disposal
dimma is busting to pick him
Error NO, still long odds
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pickett has to be odds on now to replace graham
he has one thing that kmac and ross lack....skillful disposal
dimma is busting to pick him
No chance
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I think McIntosh will play.
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Pickett looked good yesterday and several weeks ago I would've been keen for him to get a call up but it's too late now it's a GF not a qualifying final. He may have been awarded best on ground but I'm not 100% convinced he is what we need for Saturday
I want to see someone like Macca who has been there before and can execute.
FWIW I'm not 100% on the dual ruck combo, cos I feel that we lose leg speed with two.
What are people thoughts on that?
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Pickett looked good yesterday and several weeks ago I would've been keen for him to get a call up but it's too late now it's a GF not a qualifying final. He may have been awarded best on ground but I'm not 100% convinced he is what we need for Saturday
I want to see someone like Macca who has been there before and can execute.
FWIW I'm not 100% on the dual ruck combo, cos I feel that we lose leg speed with two.
What are people thoughts on that?
Big no from me. Nank didn't look up to it.
Soldo + Balta. Soldo to mostly ruck, Balta to relieve + cover Mumford around the ground (IE run circles around him). Chol even. But no to Nank, he's too slow.
Graham out for me. KMac in is my first preference, then maybe Ross.
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I think McIntosh will play.
for whom?
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I think McIntosh will play.
for whom?
Jack Graham
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I'd say Ross is coverage for Graham & McIntosh is coverage for Broad... :shh
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Pickett looked good yesterday and several weeks ago I would've been keen for him to get a call up but it's too late now it's a GF not a qualifying final. He may have been awarded best on ground but I'm not 100% convinced he is what we need for Saturday
I want to see someone like Macca who has been there before and can execute.
FWIW I'm not 100% on the dual ruck combo, cos I feel that we lose leg speed with two.
What are people thoughts on that?
Big no from me. Nank didn't look up to it.
Soldo + Balta. Soldo to mostly ruck, Balta to relieve + cover Mumford around the ground (IE run circles around him). Chol even. But no to Nank, he's too slow.
Graham out for me. KMac in is my first preference, then maybe Ross.
I love the narrative of Pickett playing in the GF but realistically we cannot possibly have a guy debut in a bloody GF.
I'd probably have Soldo and Chol rather than Balta, I think Chol's been the more likely forward throughout the season.
Ross feels like the obvious replacement for Graham, but Kmac does have the credits in the bank, so I'd be tempted to go with him as well.
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Think we need to keep Nank in for Mumford.
Ross in for GRaham.
McIntosh back up in case for Broad.
Pickett in for either of Rioli or Bolton, probably Rioli.
Been very ordinary for a while and Bolton has shown some very brief glimpses.
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I would say lucky one change that's all.Broad be fine.I was in the camp to replace Nank ,but he will be better for the run and need him against Mumford to and was hoping Chol play a blinder in vfl.A few guys need to lift Jack,Rioli and Lambert to.
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The only changes will be forced ones...might've been a different story had we been playing Collingwood.... :shh
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exactly... and if graham is passed fit there will be NO change...broad will be 100%
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McIntosh in for Graham is the smart move IMO.
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"We'll definitely have a lot that we can go to and we've shown this year that it doesn't really matter who's out there playing, We can still play our system and it works." - Prestia.
https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/27675777/fringe-tigers-ready-afl-grand-final
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Why Tigers should resist the urge to debut Pickett
Mitch Woodcock
West Australian
24 September 2019
Hawthorn premiership defender Campbell Brown has called for Richmond to resist the urge to give Marlion Pickett a fairy tale grand final debut this Saturday.
The South Fremantle product won the Norm Goss Medal for a best-on-ground performance in the Tigers’ three-point VFL grand final win over Williamstown.
Pickett had 20 disposals, nine tackles and a goal in the victory, adding further weight to the calls for the 27-year-old to come into the side should premiership player Jack Graham not be available because of his dislocated shoulder.
Brown, who played 159 games for the Hawks and 46 for the Gold Coast Suns, said if he was coach Damien Hardwick he would not be selecting Pickett this week.
“I know exactly what I would be doing if I was Dimma. I wouldn’t be bringing in Pickett, as good as he was,” Brown told SEN.
“He was the best man on the ground, but it was not like he had an absolute blinder.
“I wouldn’t bring in a player to play his first AFL game in a grand final irrespective of him being 27 years of age and having a lot of experience.
“I would bring in Jacob Townsend as a defensive forward to play finger in the back on Nick Haynes and just terrorise him. He is hard, he’s tough, he can take a mark above his head.
“Jacob Townsend can kick a goal, we have already seen that, he can take a mark and he is tough and that’s what wins grand finals.”
If Pickett was to play at the MCG on Saturday he would become the first player in 67 years to make their debut in a grand final.
“It would mean a lot (to play in a AFL grand final) but if it happens I’ll be over the moon. But if it doesn’t, I am not too fussed about it,” Pickett said after the VFL grand final.
Fellow West Australian Sydney Stack is also unlikely to earn a recall for the decider after seemingly re-injuring his ankle in his first game back after a five-week layoff.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/richmond-tigers/afl-grand-final-campbell-brown-says-richmond-should-resist-the-urge-to-debut-marlion-pickett-ng-b881332033z
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load of crap....have ross and kmac performed better than pickett during the vfl finals???
have they shown more courage or skill than pickett during the finals??
pickett would be no worse than any other inclusion if graham doesnt come up...
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Grand Final injuries: Tigers have reason to be cheerful
Glenn McFarlane, Jon Anderson,
Herald Sun
24 Sept. 2019
Richmond defender Dylan Grimes is growing in confidence teammates Nathan Broad (concussion) and Jack Graham (dislocated shoulder) can overcome their issues to play in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against Greater Western Sydney.
Both Broad and Graham took to the track this morning for a light session at Punt Rd in a positive sign for their chances.
Graham’s shoulder was heavily strapped and he didn’t complete one shoulder stretch drill, but he won’t be pushed hard until Thursday’s session which will determine whether the pair play.
He did train without any noticeable discomfort and took a few marks overhead late in the session.
Broad completed all the drills and is firming to play, while a handful of Tigers on standby including Sydney Stack and Marlion Pickett also trained today.
Asked about Broad, Grimes said: “He’s In good spirits and seems back to normal.”
“I’m not sure if he has passed the testing and that sort of stuff yet but from taking to himself before he seems back on earth which is a good result.”
Grimes said Graham told him earlier today that he would be fit to take on the Giants.
“I’m really shocked how good he is looking ... all the signs are positives. We hope to see him out there because he is such an important player for us,” he said.
Dustin Martin and Trent Cotchin, who copped knocks in the preliminary final, trained without any discomfort.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/afl-grand-final-injury-news-jack-graham-pushing-to-play-after-shoulder-injury-stephen-coniglio-5050/news-story/622f86dcb46ebcfb3e6626fb27638f65
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Broad trained fully in Tuesday's session, at least until it was closed to media, alongside Graham who had heavy strapping on his shoulder.
The midfield bull appeared to comfortably take marks in front of him as well as pick up ground balls, but only partially extended his injured arm while stretching.
Livewire utility Sydney Stack's hopes of a shock AFL Grand Final recall appear distant, only walking laps and completing handball drills.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-09-24/broad-graham-hit-the-training-track-in-bid-to-play
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load of crap....have ross and kmac performed better than pickett during the vfl finals???
have they shown more courage or skill than pickett during the finals??
pickett would be no worse than any other inclusion if graham doesnt come up...
Yup Pickett has performed well but vfl is not afl and throwing someone in for their debut without knowing how they can run out a game (Pickett struggled to stay in the game for 4 qtrs in the vfl finals) and how they’ll perform is a massive risk. You ask whether Ross or kmac performed better than Pickett in the vfl but has Pickett performed better than either of them at AFL level?
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I think Graham will play.
If it pops out again he has history of being able to make decent impact with it restrapped and a jab.
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load of crap....have ross and kmac performed better than pickett during the vfl finals???
have they shown more courage or skill than pickett during the finals??
pickett would be no worse than any other inclusion if graham doesnt come up...
Yup Pickett has performed well but vfl is not afl and throwing someone in for their debut without knowing how they can run out a game (Pickett struggled to stay in the game for 4 qtrs in the vfl finals) and how they’ll perform is a massive risk. You ask whether Ross or kmac performed better than Pickett in the vfl but has Pickett performed better than either of them at AFL level?
cant answer that obviously...but im sure he would play at a higher level with higher calibre players around him...9 tackles is graham like and that mark he took running into the pack a couple of weeks ago shows what he's all about... anyway pretty sure graham will play so we'll see how he goes next year...
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Out: Graham (sad face)
In: I would go with Ross as he is a high disposal player. McIntosh to play if they want more defensive cover.
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How has Ross form been in vfl ?.
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How has Ross form been in vfl ?.
turnover king
there was a reason both he and kmac got dropped....now suddenly people think theyre superstars...get ready for pickett :thumbsup
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Ross had one ad game against eagles and was rushed back.
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Dimma just said on afl360 that broad passed his concussion test today and will play :thumbsup
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Dimma just said on afl360 that broad passed his concussion test today and will play :thumbsup
That's great news. Cheers TK :cheers.
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I feel a little sorry for Chronicles, reluctant to be pulled from the VFL GF as cover and now probably no chance of playing in the AFL GF.
Is he looking at new clubs next week?
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Feel for Graham. Hope team lift for him. Graham's tackling and pressure are outstanding. His replacement must have the same attributes.
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I feel a little sorry for Chronicles, reluctant to be pulled from the VFL GF as cover and now probably no chance of playing in the AFL GF.
Is he looking at new clubs next week?
Who is cronicles? Kmac?
I hope I'm wrong about Ross but what I saw in his last massive hit out against the eagles I think? is a kid who can't handle pressure just yet
You have the back the club whoever they choose.
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I feel a little sorry for Chronicles, reluctant to be pulled from the VFL GF as cover and now probably no chance of playing in the AFL GF.
Is he looking at new clubs next week?
Who is cronicles? Kmac?
I hope I'm wrong about Ross but what I saw in his last massive hit out against the eagles I think? is a kid who can't handle pressure just yet
You have the back the club whoever they choose.
100% correct...hence all the turnovers. Ross aint ready yet...its Kmac or Pickett...Im telling you now Dimma will play Pickett...its so obvious
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I feel a little sorry for Chronicles, reluctant to be pulled from the VFL GF as cover and now probably no chance of playing in the AFL GF.
Is he looking at new clubs next week?
Who is cronicles? Kmac?
I hope I'm wrong about Ross but what I saw in his last massive hit out against the eagles I think? is a kid who can't handle pressure just yet
You have the back the club whoever they choose.
100% correct...hence all the turnovers. Ross aint ready yet...its Kmac or Pickett...Im telling you now Dimma will play Pickett...its so obvious
You’ve been saying that for over a month now lol
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He'll be right eventually
Definitely feel for Ross/KMac if neither of them play. At least one of them is missing out on a medal this year
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SEN reporting that Houli has said he expects Ross to replace Graham.
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All choices to replace Graham are a risk.
Ross would be a like-for-like swap but I just don't think he is in the form at VFL level to warrant promotion. His best footy was earlier in the season prior to the injury. Not unusual for first year inside mids to tire by the end of a long season.
McIntosh would be the 'safer' pick in terms of experience and handling the pressure as he's been there done that in 2017. He also adds versatility given GWS playing tall forward of centre. However, he isn't an inside mid so it isn't a direct swap and our midfield and defence would have to be reshuffled even slightly by this one change. Not really the time to alter your team structure.
Pickett is another like-for-like swap but is an unknown at AFL level. The tempo is much faster to VFL normally in a H/A game let alone throwing a newbie into the cauldron of an AFL Grand Final where time and space is barely existent.
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Townsend a sneaky chance... :shh
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to run through mumford????
YES please
that prick is going to do a lynch
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All choices to replace Graham are a risk.
Ross would be a like-for-like swap but I just don't think he is in the form at VFL level to warrant promotion. His best footy was earlier in the season prior to the injury. Not unusual for first year inside mids to tire by the end of a long season.
McIntosh would be the 'safer' pick in terms of experience and handling the pressure as he's been there done that in 2017. He also adds versatility given GWS playing tall forward of centre. However, he isn't an inside mid so it isn't a direct swap and our midfield and defence would have to be reshuffled even slightly by this one change. Not really the time to alter your team structure.
Pickett is another like-for-like swap but is an unknown at AFL level. The tempo is much faster to VFL normally in a H/A game let alone throwing a newbie into the cauldron of an AFL Grand Final where time and space is barely existent.
Who of the three is best tackler?
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Probably Pickett followed closely by Ross...though he's improved somewhat in that are, McIntosh is still a fairly poor tackler, particularly for his size... :shh
to run through mumford????
YES please
that prick is going to do a lynch
You mean Cameron? Can't see Mumford kicking a bag.... :shh
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to run through mumford????
YES please
that prick is going to do a lynch
If Townsend comes in I would like to see him have a few run throughs on De Boer. Soldo and Nank can handle Mumford
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I wanna see Brave Brando go out in a blaze of glory. 6 week late start to his GC career courtesy of a kung fu boot to Toby Greene's mug.
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'He's built for AFL football': Did Bachar give away Tigers' Grand Final changes?
AFL.com.au
Sarah Black
Sep 25, 2019
BACHAR Houli has declared young Richmond teammate Jack Ross is "built for AFL football", as the 19-year-old looms as a possible Grand Final replacement for the injured Jack Graham.
Graham was ruled out on Tuesday ahead of the decider against Greater Western Sydney, the dislocated right shoulder suffered last Friday night proving to be too big a hurdle to overcome.
Midfielder Ross has played seven games in his debut season, which was interrupted by a serious ankle syndesmosis injury that sidelined him for 11 weeks mid-year.
Averaging 17 disposals and three clearances a match in his AFL career to date, Ross, along with Kamdyn McIntosh, was held over from the VFL premiership win on Sunday in preparation for this weekend.
"I haven't really had a proper word with him yet, but he's built for AFL football. We saw him come in before he hurt his ankle, and he was a solid performer," Houli said.
"He accumulated possessions, and more importantly [showed] hardness at the football, that's what finals football is built upon. It's about contested ball, putting your body on the line and sacrificing for your teammates.
"He's very similar to Jacky Graham as well. Does he come in? Him and Jack are similar players, but I'm sure whoever comes in will be well prepared and well supported by the rest of the playing group."
With Graham now sidelined after playing a crucial part in the preliminary final win over Geelong, Houli enthusiastically threw his support behind the idea of giving all players from the flag-winning club premiership medals, rather than just the 22 who play the game itself.
"Oh yeah, absolutely, I'm all for it. A guy like Alex Rance – who I can't speak enough of and his contribution to the football club – I'm sure if we win, there'll be some sort of medal around his neck, from a player or coaching staff.
"To make 22 or 23 medals, let's make 44 or 45, everyone's happy. But then again, the VFL won a premiership, so is it fair they take home two medals?" Houli asked with a laugh.
"We truly mean this, it's not about the 22 players. We've got something very significant with our football club, a photo which signifies us as a unified group. [We're] with our wider team members celebrating the (2017) cup and also the members, who we're very proud of as well, the Tiger army."
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-09-25/hes-built-for-afl-football-did-bachar-give-away-tigers-grand-final-changes
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Probably Pickett followed closely by Ross...though he's improved somewhat in that are, McIntosh is still a fairly poor tackler, particularly for his size... :shh
Thank-you.
to run through mumford????
YES please
that prick is going to do a lynch
You mean Cameron? Can't see Mumford kicking a bag.... :shh
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Tom Browne on Ch7 news tonight stating the obvious. That the choice is down to four: Ross (like-for-like), McIntosh (versatility), Stack (17 games this year) & Pickett (b.o.g. VFL GF).
https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1176781003165073408
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2017 GF Team v 2019 GF Team
OUT IN
Rance Short
Grigg Soldo
Townsend Bolton
Butler Lynch
Graham Pickett
McIntosh Baker
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Tom Browne @TomBrowne7
The tigers really are undecided Pickett, Ross or McIntosh. Tigers scouts think Pickett relished big time games in WA. They’ll be no emotion though. Fairly even race. Teams first @7NewsMelbourne
https://twitter.com/TomBrowne7
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I think ross for Graham is a no brainer like for like in under Pickett would be a massive gamble to be honest thu he did win the medal I think u need him to have played a few games first.. Imagine you play him has a shocker we lose could set him back
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Asked whether the Tigers would make just one change, Leppitsch said: "It looks like it at this stage, yes – one change."
Graham is expected to be replaced by either like-for-like teenager Jack Ross (who hasn't played at AFL level since round 22), versatile 2017 premiership player Kamdyn McIntosh (round 17), mid-season recruit and would-be debutant Marlion Pickett and possibly even first-year sensation Sydney Stack.
Leppitsch said Tigers selectors faced an agonising choice, revealing they had been "texting and emailing and sending through teams and (having) chats and all sort of things over the last couple of days to figure that position out."
"Every player we bring in we think has got a great role to fill – Kamdyn's a great, experienced player, Jack Ross is a great, hard, inside mid that's a good, ready-made replacement for Jack Graham; Marlion adds a bit more X-factor," he said.
"We've got a feeling that three or four of them are probably of the same level at the starting gate – that's what's made this decision so tough. We're still talking about it now."
Leppitsch spoke glowingly of Pickett, a noted big-occasion performer at state league level who was best-afield in Richmond's VFL premiership on Sunday.
A debut for the 27-year-old West Australian would make him just the sixth player in League history to be blooded in a Grand Final, and the first in 67 years.
"If it was round 17 it (wouldn't) be as big an issue," Leppitsch said.
"Given all the circumstances I think most of us would crumble … but our recruiters are of the opinion he's done things like this a lot through his football career.
"He's had a history in his life that has been troubled that he's been able to overcome to get to AFL, so this is probably nothing compared to most of that."
Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-09-26/defender-passes-tests-tigers-set-to-make-one-change-for-grand-final)
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out of the three pickett runs rings around the other 2 in every department BUT they will take the soft option and pick ross with his massive afl experience and great skills.....
nothing about pickett indicates he wouldnt be able to handle the pressure of a GF
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out of the three pickett runs rings around the other 2 in every department BUT they will take the soft option and pick ross with his massive afl experience and great skills.....
nothing about pickett indicates he wouldnt be able to handle the pressure of a GF
at the end of the day dont care who plays as long as we get No 12
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Question,
Did you know who Pickett was 5 months ago?
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Going by his recent comments, he still doesn't know who Ross is....:shh
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Question,
Did you know who Pickett was 5 months ago?
no...why??????
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Tom Morris saying Pickett is in!
https://twitter.com/tommorris32/status/1177084427127574528?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
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HUGE
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Will either be a masterstroke or a massive blunder... :shh
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massive
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Pickett in. WOW
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Confirmed on RFC website.
Wow! Exciting
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Norm Smith medal coming up.
😁
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haha! sorry to the ross fanboys (he aint ready...horrible by foot)....but as i said it was and has been obvious for a while that dimma has been busting to pick him ( and with good reason)...hope he kicks ass and we smash em
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Question,
Did you know who Pickett was 5 months ago?
no...why??????
Just figured you knew him personally or had studied him for a long time going off how you strongly you've been backing. Don't really agree with the statement or see how you came to the conclusion that he's "better than the other 2 in every department". The other 2 being Kmac and Ross obviously. Then again I don't know a whole lot about Pickett so maybe you're correct
Was just curious
Confirmed on RFC website.
Wow! Exciting
What a game to debut in. Mid year pick playing off in a Granny. Hope he kills it
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Norm Smith medal coming up.
😁
$151 for the Norm Smith. Hmmm
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Jack G only had a handful of games before playing in 2017 without much experience at all. Doomsayers making out it's a huge risk to bring Pickett in, am confident he will lift to another level as I am sure most would given the occasion.
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Unbelievable. WOW!
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Norm Smith medal coming up.
😁
$151 for the Norm Smith. Hmmm
Damn he is already into $51.
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Question,
Did you know who Pickett was 5 months ago?
no...why??????
Just figured you knew him personally or had studied him for a long time going off how you strongly you've been backing. Don't really agree with the statement or see how you came to the conclusion that he's "better than the other 2 in every department". The other 2 being Kmac and Ross obviously. Then again I don't know a whole lot about Pickett so maybe you're correct
Was just curious
Confirmed on RFC website.
Wow! Exciting
What a game to debut in. Mid year pick playing off in a Granny. Hope he kills it
all good...with KMac you know what youre getting...whether becase of something to with his recent injury or otherwise Ross was buthering the ball with his kicks pretty badly in the finals that he played in....pickett on the other hand showed a fair bit in terms of hardness and quality... honestly couldnt care less if got picked or not as long as we get No12...i was just reacting to some experts here who need to learn how to read between the lines....and watch more closely
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Tell him to keep it simple tackle and presssure and the ball fill come to him.
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Benny Gale on Ch 7 arvo news said although it's a great football story and Pickett has faced many challenges during his life and prevailed each time, Marlion's form has been very good and as a result he's picked himself.
https://twitter.com/7Sport/status/1177087433717899264
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really feel for both Jack Ross & Kam
Both didn't get the opportunity to play last week, so missed out on a premiership
Now they miss out on the opportunity this week
Great for Marlion, got to be devastating for those 2 blokes
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really feel for both Jack Ross & Kam
Both didn't get the opportunity to play last week, so missed out on a premiership
Now they miss out on the opportunity this week
Great for Marlion, got to be devastating for those 2 blokes
Gutted for them too. However, they are AFL players and their job is to support the AFL team. They are not there to play VFL Grand Finals as harsh as that may sound. By sacrificing themselves they gave us security. If Marlion either played poorly or got injured, Ross would be playing. If Broad hadn’t come up, Kamdyn would have played. They have played their role and if we win on Saturday, they will be part of the reason we have another flag.
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I feel more sorry for Sydney Stack.
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Jack G only had a handful of games before playing in 2017 without much experience at all. Doomsayers making out it's a huge risk to bring Pickett in, am confident he will lift to another level as I am sure most would given the occasion.
Jack G had played with these teammates.
Jack G had played in front of huge crowds
Jack G had actually played on the MCG.
Marlion has done none of these and hence comparing the two is just wrong.
I am not a fan of this decision but I hope like hell it pays off. I have nothing against Pickett but don't think he has shown enough for such a big risk.
Really feel for Ross and MacIntosh. Ross was the choice for me.
We will soon find out. Go Tiges
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I feel more sorry for Sydney Stack.
Why? He got to play in a VFL flag over blokes who were in better condition. Has had a great first year and will be important for years to come, it's only the start for him.
really feel for both Jack Ross & Kam
Both didn't get the opportunity to play last week, so missed out on a premiership
Now they miss out on the opportunity this week
Great for Marlion, got to be devastating for those 2 blokes
Gutted for them too. However, they are AFL players and their job is to support the AFL team. They are not there to play VFL Grand Finals as harsh as that may sound. By sacrificing themselves they gave us security. If Marlion either played poorly or got injured, Ross would be playing. If Broad hadn’t come up, Kamdyn would have played. They have played their role and if we win on Saturday, they will be part of the reason we have another flag.
Understand what you are saying but it's never good to see blokes miss out on grand finals under these circumstances no matter what level. VFL is a great standard of footy in the grand scheme of things, probably just misses out on being the 2nd best competition in Australia given the SANFL is sublime. I know if I were to miss out on the big day at AFL level I would be very keen to add a VFL medal to the trophy room.
Who knows. If we let the world come to us and rested no one, maybe Mcintosh recaptures his best form and Ross has 40 touches. Instead neither got the chance to play in a premiership or push their case for the AFL one.
poo situation for those boys. Hard to swallow I'd imagine.
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No matter what someone has to be gutted ,but you do the best for your club and pick the best 22 no matter what.
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really feel for both Jack Ross & Kam
Both didn't get the opportunity to play last week, so missed out on a premiership
Now they miss out on the opportunity this week
Great for Marlion, got to be devastating for those 2 blokes
These are my thoughts also.
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lids must be cursed...leaves richmond...we win flag
gws makes grand final....cant play
destiny can be a bi@#h
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I’m wrapped at the decision to play Pickett. It shows real balls by the coaches IMO.
Tough on the other two but that is footy at the highest level.
And to be honest if you are a senior footballer like McIntosh has shown, you couldn’t give two poos about a reserve premiership. Harsh but true....
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I’m wrapped at the decision to play Pickett. It shows real balls by the coaches IMO.
Tough on the other two but that is footy at the highest level.
And to be honest if you are a senior footballer like McIntosh has shown, you couldn’t give two poos about a reserve premiership. Harsh but true....
Was thinking this myself.
With all due respect, do the AFL players care that much?
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'We backed in our gut': Hardwick's take on shock Tiger selection
AFL.com.au
Riley Beveridge
Sep 27, 2019 12:18PM
MARLION Pickett will not be the be-all and end-all for Richmond, with coach Damien Hardwick warning against expecting the AFL Grand Final debutant to be a match-winner.
Pickett was remarkably confirmed for his senior debut on Thursday, making the mature-aged rookie the first player in 67 years to be making his maiden appearance in a Grand Final.
It caps an incredible journey for the 27-year-old, who arrived at the Tigers via the NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft in May with a finger injury, before breaking into the VFL team and earning his spot in the senior side on the biggest stage of all on Saturday afternoon.
Damien Hardwick expects Marlion Pickett to be "a valuable player" in the Grand Final. Picture: AFL Photos
"He's just unfazed," Hardwick said of Pickett.
"Every challenge he's had this year, he's raised the bar. I look at our VFL final against Essendon, we weren't playing that well and his last quarter helped get them over the line.
"Don't get me wrong, Marlion is going to be an important player. But he's not going to be the difference in the game. We've got some really good players who I expect to play a great brand of footy against a formidable opponent in Greater Western Sydney.
"We just expect him to play his role, we don't expect him to be a match-winner. But we're looking forward to him bringing his strengths on the big stage."
Richmond captain Trent Cotchin also reiterated that Pickett wouldn't be deterred by the occasion, suggesting his maturity and leadership at VFL level reflects his calm demeanour.
"It's a funny one," Cotchin said.
"Obviously there's a lot of excitement about a guy where his background speaks for itself.
"The way he's come into the footy club, it's been impressive. He's been unassuming.
"You speak to the guys who have played with him at VFL level and they look to him just for that level of maturity and calmness.
"On the flipside, it's disappointing for the likes of Jack Graham to have the injury he did and for the guys who have unfortunately not been given the opportunity to play."
Richmond said it treated the Grand Final like any other game during its team selection process, leading to Pickett's unlikely and surprising inclusion in the side.
It comes after the lively midfielder won the Norm Goss Medal for the best player in the VFL Grand Final last week, having finished with 20 disposals, nine tackles and a goal.
"We made the call (on Thursday)," Hardwick said.
"We had a fair idea. There were three or four guys we were throwing around, but in fairness you think about the event that's coming up and you look at the first game … but we thought if it was round 16, we'd pick the kid to play. We backed in our gut.
"It's a great story and a lot of people will tell you that, but the reality is this kid can play, so we're really excited to give him an opportunity. He's worked incredibly hard to get that and he's played some really good footy along the way.
"We think he's going to be a valuable player for us tomorrow."
Richmond had been considering Pickett for his senior debut much earlier in the season, but couldn't fit him into a side that has won its last 11 matches in a streak dating back to June.
However, an unfortunate shoulder injury to young midfielder Graham – sustained in last week's preliminary final win over Geelong – now gives the former WAFL star his chance.
"We'd started to solidify our side a little bit," Hardwick said.
"An unfortunate incident with Jack Graham opened that door.
"There are a couple of boys who are very stiff not to play. Jack Ross and Kamdyn McIntosh were very close, as was Sydney Stack. We were hoping to get him back also.
"But Marlion enjoys his chance, and I'm sure he'll be a good player for us."
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-09-27/watch-live-grand-final-captains-coaches-face-media-from-1115am-aest