The Barometer - Round 17Herald-Sun
July 16, 2013 RICHMONDON THE BLOCK: Shaun Grigg might be nervous after starting as the sub and picking up just three kicks when he was activated. He replaced Aaron Edwards, who was taken off as part of a pre-game plan to make the most of the tropical conditions in Cairns, so back Edwards to play against the Dockers on Sunday. Not many worries at Tigerland, but Jack Riewoldt is overdue for a big game.
ON THE CUSP: Bachar Houli will come back after missing two weeks with a hamstring problem – he trained on Saturday and pulled up well. No game for Coburg in the VFL but Saturday’s emergencies Liam McBean, Matt Dea and Sam Lonergan are waiting for a call-up. Shane Tuck is also ready to go.
AL PATON’S FORECAST: Damien Hardwick was clearly happy to get out of Cairns with four points and write off some poor skills to the wind, rain and humidity. Although he did conceded goalkicking coach Mark Williams would be under the pump this week – the Tigers have registered 14.35 in their past two outings. Richmond controlled Saturday night’s proceedings from early in the second term and should have won by more, but it’s a whole new ball game against Fremantle. Richmond went close to knocking off Ross Lyon’s mob in Perth in Round 5 and will be desperate to claim a serious scalp to stamp itself as a legitimate finals contender. After that it’s Sydney (SCG) and Hawthorn (MCG) – lose all three and Richmond will be right back in the pack. So this week is huge.
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