Herald-Sun Barometer Round 7Staff writers
May 7, 2012RICHMONDON THE BLOCK: It wasnt the prettiest display, but the Tigers got the job done against Port Adelaide. Unfortunately it was a dirty day for Ty Vickery. Two kicks and a red vest could spell trouble after an underwhelming start to the year. Can’t see any other changes at Tigerland ahead of a huge clash against Sydney at the MCG which Richmond will fancy itself in.
ON THE CUSP: Dan Connors remains stuck in the wilderness but was better for Coburg in its loss on Saturday. Not much else out there screaming for a recall although Angus Graham remains in the mix, particularly of Hardwick’s patience with Vickery runs out. Andrew Browne had a staggering 97 hitouts for the Coburg development squad on Saturday but given he was playing two levels below looks some time away. Not a bad effort, though!
SAM LANDSBERGER’S FORECAST: The Tigers past three weeks have been extremely encouraging. They’ve pushed two top-four candidates and thrashed the Power on the road. Suddenly they will enter this week’s clash with the Swans at the MCG favourites and have a near-full squad to choose from. Roll the Swannies and it’ll be Tiger Time with fans finally starting to believe the club is suddenly not too far away.
SYDNEYINJUREDAdam Goodes (quad/hip) 6 weeks
Shane Mumford (back) 2 weeks
Gary Rohan (leg) season
IN THE BLOCK: Adam Goodes will miss at least six weeks with a torn quad sustained late in the Swans’ loss to Adelaide. Big Lewis Roberts-Thompson (nine touches, seven uncontested) was well held in the forward line along with rising star Sam Reid, who coach John Longmire says is being hampered by “niggling” injuries.
ON THE CUSP: Tiger reject Mitch Morton continues to impress in the sub-standard NEAFL competition with 10 goals in the Swans’ 203-point win over Sydney University. Forward Trent Dennis-Lane, who was named as the first emergency last week, is also in contention.
GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Longmire won’t be reaching for his axe just yet. The Swans’ first loss of the season was merely a hiccup after being jumped by the Crows (five goals to one in the first quarter). Even without Goodes, the Swans should be too good for Richmond.
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