McCartney said the Dogs would complete their pre-season by assembling a near-full strength side for this weekend's practice match against Richmond.
As many as a dozen experienced players may be brought in for the Dogs' final hitout, with captain Matthew Boyd, Ryan Griffen, Robert Murphy, Daniel Giansiracusa, Shaun Higgins, Daniel Cross and Dale Morris among the missing against Fremantle.
Adam Cooney, who did, continued his solid pre-season form collecting 15 touches (six contested) and kicking a goal.
McCartney said Tom Williams and Jake Stringer would be the only two Dogs not available for the Richmond game.
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http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tough-test-for-dogged-defender-20130310-2fu6n.html#ixzz2N9hg97f9Are these final practice matches being televised or on the radio?
Certainly not on the tellie
Cheers WP.