Changes for the Crows game?

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The Barometer - Round 21
Herald-Sun
August 11, 2014

RICHMOND

ON THE BLOCK: Matt Thomas in on the brink after copping the red vest on Friday night following 11 minimal-impact disposals. Hard to find many other candidates after a six-match winning streak; Steve Morris made some bad blues but Damien Hardwick loves his toughness while Dylan Grimes and Jake Batchelor don’t get much of the footy but they are doing their jobs down back.

ON THE CUSP: Some big numbers in a 98-point VFL win against Bendigo. Liam McBean now tops the VFL goalkicking table after another bag of five, but with Ben Griffiths showing a bit against the Bombers it’s hard to find a spot for him unless the Tigers go very tall in attack. More likely is Ben Lennon, who starred with 25 disposals and a goal. Chris Knights, Matt Arnot and Sam Lloyd (23 disposals, four goals) were also prominent.

AL PATON’S FORECAST: Richmond is fulfilling its end of the finals bargain by winning, this time in particularly impressive fashion after being on the ropes more than once against Essendon. A visit to Adelaide Oval on Saturday night will be even bigger, but the Tigers are high on confidence and have an extra two days to prepare. Win this and overcome St Kilda the next week and the Tigers will set up a massive Round 23 showdown with Sydney. Lose and they can start planning for 2015.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/breaking-news/the-barometer-jobe-watson-and-dane-swan-likely-to-return-in-round-21-nat-stuff-lecras-no-certainties/story-fnect155-1227020496333

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Jackson is expected to train this week and put his hand up to face the Crows at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.

Source: afl.com.au

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In the Mix - Round 21
Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
August 12, 2014

RICHMOND

After missing more than three months with a serious knee injury, Chris Knights is close to playing his first senior game for the year. The half-forward was outstanding in the VFL at the weekend, racking up 29 possessions, six clearances and two goals from the midfield. It was his fourth game in the state league since returning from injury.

Ben Lennon, who last played at senior level in round 13, was also influential in the Tigers' big VFL win, finishing with 25 possessions and a goal.

Club champion Dan Jackson has missed three games with a glute injury but he could prove his fitness this week.

Tall forward Liam McBean has kicked 20 goals in his past five VFL games, including five at the weekend. Yet to debut for the Tigers, he sits atop the VFL goalkicking table and remains an in-form option.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-12/in-the-mix-round-21

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Wouldn't rush in Jackson.