Changes for next week's game!

[mightytiges]

Sports Tonight said Richo may even need surgery so Richo doesn't have to get his knee drained just before every game  .

Sounds like there gonna scope it and clean it out!

That's usually a 3-4 week job isn't it?

I think you're right Razor 

[Ox]

Richo is only good for about 14-16 games per season and has been for years.

[WilliamPowell]

Richo is only good for about 14-16 games per season and has been for years.

You may have a point Ox - I think 2001 was the last time we got 20 odd games from him.

You do have to wonder what pressure bulking up last season caused on his knees.

[julzqld]

2001 = 22 games played
2002 = 13 games played
2003 = 19 games played
2004 = 18 games played

[mjs]

............and in every one of them he played his heart out.

[Razorblade]

............and in every one of them he played his heart out.

Get your hand off it mate! 

[WilliamPowell]

2001 = 22 games played
2002 = 13 games played
2003 = 19 games played
2004 = 18 games played

Missed close to 1 month of footy in each of the last 2 seasons

thanks Julz

[mightytiges]

2001 = 22 games played
2002 = 13 games played
2003 = 19 games played
2004 = 18 games played

I can live with him missing only 3-4 games per year at 30 years of age.

[Tiger Spirit]

Going by what TW said on WLF last night, you’d say there are two chances of Tiv being dropped this week.  None and absolutely none.

The reasons for that are partly because of depth, but mainly because he would prefer to work with Tiv to improve his game, rather than give up on him.  TW made the point that Tiv helped turned the game against WC in the second half.  He spoke to him through the week and they have put some things in place that can help his game.  If it turns out that things don’t ultimately improve from there then obviously he will have to suffer the consequences.

Highly unlikely that Tambling will be picked.

[Roar]

Probably only 2 changes this week- Schultz & Hyde in for Richo & Jackson seeing as Tiv is getting another chance, let's hope he makes the most of it.

[WilliamPowell]

Going by what TW said on WLF last night, you’d say there are two chances of Tiv being dropped this week.  None and absolutely none.

The reasons for that are partly because of depth, but mainly because he would prefer to work with Tiv to improve his game, rather than give up on him.  TW made the point that Tiv helped turned the game against WC in the second half.  He spoke to him through the week and they have put some things in place that can help his game.  If it turns out that things don’t ultimately improve from there then obviously he will have to suffer the consequences.

Well the challenge is well and truly there for Tivva now - got love the way Tezza operates

And he is right about the WC game - Tivva was the one who took 'em on in the third quarter in particular.

And I suppose if you are going to lose experience in Richo you cannot really afford to get rid of anymore experience.

[bg25]

Going by what TW said on WLF last night, you’d say there are two chances of Tiv being dropped this week.  None and absolutely none.

The reasons for that are partly because of depth, but mainly because he would prefer to work with Tiv to improve his game, rather than give up on him.  TW made the point that Tiv helped turned the game against WC in the second half. 

Did TW mention that Tivva (and his errors) had a lot to do with us being so far down in the first half in the first place

Ok WP - I am getting over it...until Saturday night, probably

[Ox]

If i hadnt' committed to supporting Terry 100% I'd be dirty he
(Tivendale)was still getting a game.

[mightytiges]

The reasons for that are partly because of depth, but mainly because he would prefer to work with Tiv to improve his game, rather than give up on him.  TW made the point that Tiv helped turned the game against WC in the second half.  He spoke to him through the week and they have put some things in place that can help his game.  If it turns out that things don’t ultimately improve from there then obviously he will have to suffer the consequences.

Fair enough. The ball is now in Tivs court. Find a right foot and not leave his brain back in the rooms or your out.

[one-eyed]

I also heard on SEN that Tezza had said as part of "Tuesday's with Terry" that both Stafford and Knobel had suffered slight groin strains as a result of the centre circle area of Telstra Dome and both will be rested from training this week

Richmond coach Terry Wallace has launched a stinging attack on the surface in the middle of Telstra Dome, claiming his ruckmen had suffered groin strains because the surface was 'far too slippery'.

Telstra Dome has acknowledged there was excess moisture in the centre area for last Sunday's game between the Kangaroos and Richmond.

New turf for Dome centre
2:29:03 PM Thu 16 June, 2005
Sportal for afl.com.au

Telstra Dome will replace the turf in the centre circle of the ground in time for Saturday night's match between Richmond and Adelaide.

Telstra Dome’s operations manager, Andrew Travis said arena management reviewed the centre circle on Thursday morning following Wednesday night’s EJ Whitten Legends Match.

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"The match took its toll on the area and we felt it would be best to replace the turf to ensure we deliver the best playing surface for Saturday’s round 13 clash," said Travis.

"The verti draining procedure we used on Tuesday had been effective reducing excess moisture in the area, but the mid week encounter had taken it’s toll on the circle."

Earlier in the week, Richmond coach Terry Wallace was critical of the state of the turf in and around the centre circle, blaming 'slipperiness' for groin injuries sustained by Tigers ruckmen Trent Knobel and Troy Simmonds against the Kangaroos last Sunday.

Telstra Dome invited the Richmond Football Club and the AFL to view the playing field on Thursday morning and gain feedback.

According to Telstra Dome management, all parties are happy with the outcome.

The centre circle turf will be replaced on Friday.

http://richmondfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=209672

So much for Pagan saying Wallace was being precious.