The Barometer - Round 20Herald-Sun
Monday, Auguest 5, 2013RICHMONDINJURIESMatt Dea (shoulder) test
Jake King (hamstring) test
Ty Vickery (concussion) test
Ricky Petterd (groin) 1 week
Matt Arnot (back) season
Chris Knights (knee) season
Cadeyn Williams (shoulder) season
ON THE BLOCK: Block shmock. No fresh injuries and can’t find any Tigers who deserve to be dropped on form after their best win of the season. Steve Morris had only three disposals (no kicks) but held Cyril Rioli to zero impact, Dave Astbury (10 disposals) took Jack Gunston out of the game and Shane Tuck proved an inspired choice as sub, coming on when the storm hit to grab 12 barn-storming disposals and kick a vital last-quarter goal.
ON THE CUSP: The problem for Damien Hardwick and his match committee is there are players ready to come back and others bashing down the door with strong VFL form. Jake King and Ty Vickery are both strong chances to pass fitness tests, which puts Luke McGuane (two goals against the Hawks) under the pump. Coburg scored a come-from-behind win against North Ballarat with Liam McBean kicking six goals and Aaron Edwards three. Sam Lonergan had 30 disposals, including 14 in the final term, while Robin Nahas and Jake Batchelor were also in the best.
AL PATON’S FORECAST: Stop dreaming, Tiger fans, and start planning your September diary (it might be a good idea to vote early!). Richmond can make its third finals appearance in 31 years official with a win against Brisbane at the MCG on Saturday. And the Tigers’ other games – against Carlton, GWS and Essendon – are also winnable. Get on board for what could be a very exciting ride.
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