Footy Barometer - Round 5Herald-Sun
April 23, 2012RICHMOND
ON THE BLOCK: The entire Tigers forward line could be in trouble. Brad Miller had a shocker, Jack Riewoldt is a shadow of his 2010 self , Ty Vickery is struggling and Addam Maric was subbed out without hitting the scoreboard. Hardwick won’t drop a player in the ilk of Riewoldt, but the rest would be sweating over a possible return to Coburg.
ON THE CUSP: Unfortunately for Richmond, there isn’t much in the VFL. Coburg lost to straggler Frankston yet again on Sunday, with Matt Dea and Jeromey Webberley a couple of players who tried hard. Dan Connors returned and although his usual drive was absent he should get an opportunity at some stage.
SAM LANDSBERGER’S FORECAST: Hats off to defenders Dylan Grimes and Alex Rance, who led the way for Richmond on Sunday, while trade acquisitions Ivan Maric and Shaun Grigg are also enjoying healthy seasons. A tricky month awaits the Tigers. Games against West Coast (home), Port Adelaide (away), Sydney (home) and Essendon are all tough but potentially winnable. A season-defining spell awaits.
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