Changes for Next Week

[one-eyed]

The Barometer - Round 7
Herald-Sun
May 12, 2015

RICHMOND

ON THE BLOCK: Damien Hardwick flagged changes this week and a few players will be nervous after another disappointing weekend. Taylor Hunt and Kamdyn McIntosh have tired after starting the year well, Nathan Gordon failed to fire as the sub, Shaun Grigg had six clangers and Dave Astbury is struggling. Chris Newman is almost certain to miss against Collingwood and Ben Griffiths is doubtful.

ON THE CUSP: Is it McBean time? Big man Liam McBean kicked five goals in the VFL and must be on the brink of a long-awaited AFL debut. Ty Vickery is a likely inclusion after booting three himself and setting up several more in the 82-point VFL win against North Ballarat. Human rake Connor Menadue also kicked two and could be fast-tracked while Matt Arnott and Matt Thomas won plenty of the footy. Nathan Foley missed with general soreness but should play VFL this week.

AL PATON’S FORECAST: Useless stat quiz — Q. Only two teams have won the inside-50 count in every game this season, can you name them? A. Hawthorn and Richmond. The Tigers have won more quarters than Essendon, Geelong and the Bulldogs and have a higher percentage than North Melbourne and Port Adelaide. So what the hell is going on? List depth is a broader (and serious) issue but in terms of getting a win on the board against Collingwood — another team the Tigers have a poor recent record against, having not beaten the Pies since 2007 — avoiding disastrous concentration lapses would be a good place to start. Richmond conceded four goals in five minutes against Geelong then seven in third-quarter implosion on Saturday. Win on Sunday and the Tigers are back in the pack. Another loss and they are 2-5 with a trip to Port Adelaide to follow. Massive week.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/james-frawley-matthew-kreuzer-on-cusp-before-round-7-in-the-barometer/story-fnelctok-1227350303107

[Lozza]

The Hawks aren't exactly setting the world on fire this season, therefore the more important stat is efficiency once inside 50m and i would guess we would be close to the bottom of the pack for that stat.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

The Hawks aren't exactly setting the world on fire this season, therefore the more important stat is efficiency once inside 50m and i would guess we would be close to the bottom of the pack for that stat.

Is there a kicking in hope stat?
If so, we'd be right up there

[Phil Mrakov]

The Human Rake 

[DCrane]

The Hawks aren't exactly setting the world on fire this season, therefore the more important stat is efficiency once inside 50m and i would guess we would be close to the bottom of the pack for that stat.

The inside 50 stat is a blight on Hardwick. The efficiency once you are inside 50 is super important but it will suffer if you chip it sideways and wait for all 18 opponents to get back into the 50 before you go in. We just don't allow ourselves to get a clean touch in there.

[one-eyed]

In the Mix - Round 7

Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
May 12, 2015

RICHMOND

Damien Hardwick declared it was time for the Tigers to blood more young players after another disappointing loss, potentially opening the door for third-year forward Liam McBean. The 20-year-old, who is yet to debut, kicked five goals in the Tigers' VFL win and must be in the selection frame this week as a replacement for Ben Griffiths, who could be unavailable due to concussion. Ty Vickery (three goals) is another option if the Tigers go down the same path. The Tigers could also opt to elevate rookie midfielder Matt Arnot (24 possessions and five clearances) or half-back Jason Castagna, who pushed forward to kick two goals in the VFL. The intriguing question is, who won't make the cut if the Tigers swing the axe and look to the future?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-12/in-the-mix-round-seven

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I think we can all guess this one, won't be a favourite....

[Simonator]

After seeing the VFL match report would love to see

Elton in Astbury out

McBean in Griff out

Castagna in Gordon out

[Tigeritis™©®]

Our potential ins fill me with a lot of excitement & enthusiasm I'm bursting in anticipation.

Good ol' FJ, Blair & Co. building playing lists that just keep on keeping on...

my feet haven't touched the ground. 

[big tone]

After seeing the VFL match report would love to see

Elton in Astbury out

McBean in Griff out

Castagna in Gordon out

Sounds good to me 

[Hellenic Tiger]

The Hawks aren't exactly setting the world on fire this season, therefore the more important stat is efficiency once inside 50m and i would guess we would be close to the bottom of the pack for that stat.

Is there a kicking in hope stat?
If so, we'd be right up there

Post match presser reference from Dimma coming right up.

[Diocletian]

The Hawks aren't exactly setting the world on fire this season, therefore the more important stat is efficiency once inside 50m and i would guess we would be close to the bottom of the pack for that stat.

Is there a kicking in hope stat?
If so, we'd be right up there

Post match presser reference from Dimma coming right up.

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