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Richos Hammy Again... Hello Priority Picks..
« on: June 18, 2004, 02:36:10 PM »
Richmond spearhead Matthew Richardson looks in doubt for Saturday night's clash against Carlton at Telstra Dome after leaving training to receive treatment on a hamstring injury.

Richardson lasted just 30 minutes of the indoor session and Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park on Friday before leaving to attend a nearby sports medicine centre.

During the session, he had repeatedly grabbed at his troublesome hamstring, and after repeated stretching exercises, he and a club physio departed the stadium.

Prior to the session, coach Danny Frawley had praised Richardson's commitment over the past few weeks.

"Matty's form's been really consistent I think that's been swept under the carpet," Frawley said. "It's been really positive for him and the club to settle down in a position and play some good consistent footy."

"He's playing with a lot more control and looks a lot more relaxed. I think a lot of our players need to take a leaf out of his book."

Frawley said the Tigers had decided on the indoor training session because he felt his players didn't need a tough hit out on a wet ground just 30 hours before the game.

"It's pointless training on Punt Rd when you know you are playing on a terrific surface like Telstra Dome. It's just a good opportunity to get indoors and get off our legs for a while."

If Richardson is ruled out then the door could be opened for emergency Shane Tuck to play his first game for the club. Tuck, son of former Hawthorn legend Michael, was drafted last year after an injury-riddled time on the Hawks' rookie list.

http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155719

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Positives out of this is see what other avenues we have to goal rather than richo and who stands up. And also the debut of Tuck and also we are closer to the picks.
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Re: Richos Hammy Again... Hello Priority Picks..
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2004, 02:51:29 PM »
One things for sure Tuck can't be denied!

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Re: Richos Hammy Again... Hello Priority Picks..
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2004, 02:58:03 PM »
How many has he missed so far?

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Re: Richos Hammy Again... Hello Priority Picks..
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2004, 04:13:20 PM »
Richo went off early on in the game against the Saints (Round 3) and then missed the next 3 games.

The media (Andrew Maher in particular) said his sources said Richo would miss last week but he played and got through.
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Re: Richos Hammy Again... Hello Priority Picks..
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2004, 11:47:27 PM »
Richo had some soreness in a hamstring or back related like last week. He's had his hammies/back massaged at training today (onya Julz  ;D) and is expected to play tomorrow night.
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Richo in doubt for clash with Blues
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2004, 01:49:17 AM »
Richo in doubt for clash with Blues
By Melissa Ryan
realfooty.theage.com.au
June 19, 2004

Doubts hover over Richmond forward Matthew Richardson for tonight's clash against Carlton, with the star having to seek medical attention for a lower back/hamstring problem during training yesterday.

Richardson lasted for less than 30 minutes of the indoor training session at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. During drills, he clutched at his hamstring a number of times. He then pulled up to complete some stretches with the club physiotherapist before heading off to the nearby sports medicine clinic for aid. Richardson later returned to the session, which by that stage had been closed to the media.

Afterwards, football manager Greg Hutchinson insisted that Richardson had resumed training and would take his place tonight against Carlton.

"Matthew had some problems associated with his lower back and he had to leave training and get some treatment," Hutchinson said.

"He's since come back and done everything that we wanted him to do, so our expectation and understanding is that he's available to play and he'll be playing tomorrow night. The way things are at the moment, he's pretty good and he's got through what he had to do, so we're very confident that he'll be available to play."

Earlier, Tigers coach Danny Frawley had spoken of how pleased he was with Richardson's consistency this season, which he thought had been largely overlooked.

"Matty's form's been really consistent and I think that's been, not swept under the carpet somewhat, but I think a lot of focus has always been on him and I think it's been a real positive for him and the club to finally settle him down in a position and play some good consistent footy," Frawley said.

"He's playing a lot more controlled, a lot more relaxed, and I think all our players need to take a leaf out of his book."

The Tigers face the sizeable task of containing Blues goalkicker Brendan Fevola. Since his brief stint in defence on Fraser Gehrig in round 10, Fevola has gone on to kick 13 goals in matchwinning performances against Adelaide and Hawthorn.

With such a potent forward to curb, the Tigers had to ensure "the supply is nice and spasmodic" to Fevola. Recalled defender Ty Zantuck looked like the frontrunner for the job.

"We've got Zantuck there as well, who's got good form on him. We've got Ray Hall, who's had some big jobs this year, and we've got (Darren) Gaspar as well, so our options are fairly well open there," Frawley said.

"One thing about Ty, he's had some really good form on some really key forwards, so he's probably going to get another great opportunity tomorrow night."

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/18/1087245112848.html
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Re: Richos Hammy Again... Hello Priority Picks..
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2004, 01:32:00 PM »
Richo had some soreness in a hamstring or back related like last week. He's had his hammies/back massaged at training today (onya Julz  ;D) and is expected to play tomorrow night.
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