Changes vs the mighty dees

[one-eyed]

The Barometer - Round 5
Herald-Sun
18 April 2016

RICHMOND

ON THE BLOCK: There will be at least two changes with Shaun Hampson and David Astbury set to miss through injury. Andrew Moore had no impact in his first game as a Tiger and could be sent back to the VFL, Troy Chaplin is plugging holes and Ty Vickery can’t get near it. Shane Edwards and Nick Vlastuin aren’t likely to be dropped but the Tigers need them to find form fast.

ON THE CUSP: Some good news! Richmond’s VFL team came from 19 points down at quarter-time to win by 52 with Ivan Maric tuning up for his senior return with an influential display. Anthony Miles responded to his demotion with 30 touches, Jayden Short had 20, Steven Morris 20 and Jacob Townsend and exciting draftee Oleg Markov 19 each. And Damien Hardwick has to think about seeing what Liam McBean can do at senior level after he bagged five goals. Brett Deledio is again being talked about as a possible inclusion but he is unlikely to be rushed back after playing just half a game this season.

AL PATON’S FORECAST: Has a Round 5 game ever carried more weight? The under siege Tigers have nine days to fix their “broken” game plan before facing Melbourne in an Anzac eve Sunday night clash at the MCG. Adding more pressure is the recent history between these teams — the Demons have won the past two encounters and are riding a wave after a win against Collingwood. Simply, the Tigers can’t afford to lose this with games to follow against Port Adelaide (MCG), Hawthorn (MCG), Sydney (MCG) and Fremantle (Subiaco).

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/footy-form/the-barometer-whos-hurt-whos-on-the-cusp-at-selection-at-your-club/news-story/2cc7d8ee7643fae3f4651cbc32210866

[🏅Dooks]

Would like to see Moore get 1 more week where he is not expected (as a mid-fielder) to ruck against a behemoth due to the fact that the only alternative left was a 202cm 'skipping girl'. 

Out: Hunt, Astbury (inj), Hampson (inj), Vickery (scared)

In: Castagna, McBean, Maric,  Chol/Batch.

Last night Sideshow Bob was in the ruck against Nicnat at the centre bounce & he did the even contest, he literally just got out of the way with his arms shielding his face in terror.

It was awful.

Yep he was embarrassing in the ruck, actually made me embarrassed for ever thinking he could be a ruckman.

FHO! he and griff are both poomen and not the future

Natinui couldn't believe his luck. And I might add, they were both taken in the same draft only a few picks apart. Yet we get the guy who wouldn't even contest.

[TigerMonk]

Got to ask this but who the hell starts a topic with the headline They Mighty Dees.

Only thing MIGHTY in this place is the TIGERS unless your not 100% behind the club

[Stalin]

Got to ask this but who the hell starts a topic with the headline They Mighty Dees.

Only thing MIGHTY in this place is the TIGERS unless your not 100% behind the club

Me

Paul Roos 

[Diocletian]

Got to ask this but who the hell starts a topic with the headline They Mighty Dees.

Only thing MIGHTY in this place is the TIGERS unless your not 100% behind the club

Me

Simon Goodwin 

e.f.a 

[one-eyed]

In the mix: round five

Nathan Schmook
AFL.com.au
April 19, 2016

RICHMOND

Ruckman Ivan Maric is set to return after two VFL hit-outs, just in time to take over from injured big man Shaun Hampson (corked quadricep).

Midfielder Anthony Miles responded well to being surprisingly dropped, racking up 30 possessions in the VFL to earn a likely recall.

The Tigers could add a third tall forward to their line-up this week after Liam McBean booted five goals in the VFL.

Also under consideration would be defender Jake Batchelor, who was among the VFL team's best players and could replace injured teammate

David Astbury (ankle), who needs to pass a fitness test this week.

Midfield recruit Jacob Townsend (20 possessions and six tackles in the VFL) is waiting in the wings if coach Damien Hardwick wants to add hardness to the midfield.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-19/in-the-mix-round-five