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Re: Changes for Saints game next week?
« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2017, 06:12:56 PM »
Things are looking promising when we can potentially rest players like George, Rioli and even Lloyd. All are very dangerous when they are playing well and can turn a game on its head in a quarter.

It doesn't really matter at this stage who is rested as long as everyone is pushing the others to play well.

If we could only find that second tall forward to help Jack we are going places.


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Re: Changes for Saints game next week?
« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2017, 06:14:26 PM »
Restia Prestia
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Re: Changes for Saints game next week?
« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2017, 03:36:29 AM »
In the Mix - Round 16

Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
4 July 2017


RICHMOND

The Tigers have some decisions to make with their small forwards after Tyson Stengle made an impression in his debut with two goals.

The Tiger he replaced, Shai Bolton, was managed in round 15 and is available to return, while Daniel Rioli kicked one goal against Port Adelaide.

Bringing Bolton back for a fellow small looks to be the only likely change at this stage, with Nick Vlastuin (shoulder) still needing to pass a fitness test to be available.

Todd Elton (shoulder) is closing in on his return and needs to pass a fitness test, but it is unlikely he would force out a small forward with the combination working so well.

Anthony Miles (36 possessions) continues to win a stack of football in the VFL but can’t break into the midfield. Taylor Hunt (33 possessions) was also impressive at state league level and could come under consideration.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-04/in-the-mix-whos-pushing-for-selection-in-round-16

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Re: Changes for Saints game next week?
« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2017, 07:57:39 PM »
George has to be out. His kicking is pathetic

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Re: Changes for Saints game next week?
« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2017, 08:39:01 PM »
George has to be out. His kicking is pathetic
His kicking is really inconsistent at the moment agreed but imo he offers something different than Rioli and Bulter.
He does everything they do when it comes to chasing, tackling and harassing but he can also take a mark on a lead. He is a pretty good mark for a little bloke and unlike most forwards we have at the minute, knows where and when to lead.

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Re: Changes for Saints game next week?
« Reply #20 on: July 06, 2017, 02:28:40 AM »
George has to be out. His kicking is pathetic
His kicking is really inconsistent at the moment agreed but imo he offers something different than Rioli and Bulter.
He does everything they do when it comes to chasing, tackling and harassing but he can also take a mark on a lead. He is a pretty good mark for a little bloke and unlike most forwards we have at the minute, knows where and when to lead.

I'll pay that BUT I think Bolton and maybe even Stengle in time will be able to provide that to a higher standard than George has.

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Re: Changes for Saints game next week?
« Reply #21 on: July 06, 2017, 04:19:14 PM »
Shai, Vlas and Elton have been passed fit to play this weekend. The question is whether it's reserves or seniors.
Stengle Tiger will play again in seniors.
I'd imagine Elton in 2's, will they risk Vlastuin for Oleg and "rest" Georgie for Shai?
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Changes for Saints game next week?
« Reply #22 on: July 06, 2017, 06:23:13 PM »
George has to be out. His kicking is pathetic
His kicking is really inconsistent at the moment agreed but imo he offers something different than Rioli and Bulter.
He does everything they do when it comes to chasing, tackling and harassing but he can also take a mark on a lead. He is a pretty good mark for a little bloke and unlike most forwards we have at the minute, knows where and when to lead.

I'll pay that BUT I think Bolton and maybe even Stengle in time will be able to provide that to a higher standard than George has.
I think we all need to remember how far back George has come from. Basically pick 100 odd in his draft year.
He is not perfect by any stretch but he is a very handy player. Hard, quick and as I've said a pretty good mark.
We can only hope those players can go past him as that puts us in a really good position.