Herald-Sun's 'The Barometer'Tuesday, April 22, 2013RICHMONDON THE BLOCK: After a settled opening to the season, the Tigers’ match committee might have some work to do. Jake King looked very sore when he hobbled off with a leg injury on Saturday while defender Steve Morris is set to sit out a week after being charged by the match review panel. Shane Tuck was subbed off and has had a slow start to the year, while Luke McGuane had no impact and Ricky Petterd might be nervous after a couple of costly fumbles.
ON THE CUSP: Brad Helbig continuing his strong run of form with 27 disposals for Coburg and Aaron Edwards kicked seven goals. Interestingly, Nick Vlastuin was rested for the first quarter and Robbie Nahas for the whole first half – both performed well after taking the field – indicating the coaches might have had Friday’s trip to Perth to play Fremantle in mind. The best news from the game was the successful return of Nathan Foley, who picked up 18 disposals in a half playing his first match since snapping his Achilles tendon in the middle of last year. After the game Foley said he pulled up well but would need a few more runs in the twos before a senior call-up.
AL PATON’S FORECAST: This shapes as a very big week for the Tigers, who need to bounce back from a disappointing showing on the big stage. Richmond couldn’t find a way through Collingwood’s intense full-ground pressure and it won’t get any easier against the Dockers. The Tigers’ record in Perth isn’t good – three wins from their last 16 visits, in fact. Ryan Crowley has gone to Brett Deledio in recent meetings.
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