Richardson doubt still lingers
17 June 2005
Herald Sun
Jordan Chong
RICHMOND spearhead Matthew Richardson is no certainty to face Adelaide at the Telstra Dome, despite being named last night.
Tigers football manager Paul Armstrong said last night the club was yet to make a final assessment on Richardson's fitness.
The 30-year-old has been plagued by knee soreness for six weeks and has had fluid drained before matches.
"The decision will be whether to nurse him through this week or whether to give him this week and next week with the bye off, and have him up and about for the second half of the season," Armstrong said.
"It's all about the welfare of Richo. If he can get through this week, terrific. If not, then we'll make the decision to give him a rest."
The Tigers made only one change, bringing in Rory Hilton for the axed Danny Meyer.
Wet weather has forced the Tigers to cancel this morning's training session at Punt Road.
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