Changes for the Bombers game?

[Stripes]

I don't think there will bring Maric in for this game. One of the reasons why we grabbed Hampson was that he could match up better than Maric against the tall, jumping ruckmen such as Ryder. They could experiment with the Hampson/Maric combination but I hope they don't - I don't believe it ill work.

Jackson out (if inj.) - Miles in.

[tigs2011]

INS: Petterd, Miles, Arnott,

OUTS: Jackson (inj), McDonough, Thomas or Ellis

Maric needs another week, huge step up from VFL to AFL needs more match fitness

McDonough is probably a tough call but what stood out yesterday is in the clinches he decision making is very slow. Great example was right in front of us and he stood back believing the ball was going out of bounds, it didn't and it was until his opponent ran past him he decided to go after the ball. It didn't look good, it wasn't good = poor decision, slow decision

Thomas, well just butchers the ball and puts his teammates under ridiculous pressure with his poor disposal. Said it before will say it Gaian he must play to his obvious limitations

As for Ellis, don't let the 25+ possessions fool you! Yet again stood back off contests, refused to chase, and chimes on the with those little "dinky" nothing kicks.

Neither Ellis or Thomas will be dropped because they are favourites but I can dream can't I?   

More fool those that would drop Thomas, he was clearly amongst best 3 on the ground , instrumental with his contested ball dominance , arnot needs more than 12 possies in the vfl to knock thomo from the side 

Lets be honest if they drop Thomas for Arnot you'll be pumping it up as a masterstroke. 

[WilliamPowell]

Lets be honest if they drop Thomas for Arnot you'll be pumping it up as a masterstroke. 

Absolutely....

Wouldn't you? 

[tigs2011]

Lets be honest if they drop Thomas for Arnot you'll be pumping it up as a masterstroke. 

Absolutely....

Wouldn't you? 

[one-eyed]

The Barometer - Round 11
Herald-Sun
May 26, 2014

RICHMOND

ON THE BLOCK: The block is clear at Tigerland for the first time in a while. Daniel Jackson might struggle to come up for Saturday night’s Dreamtime game against Essendon but it’s hard to see anyone being dropped on form. If Damien Hardwick really wants to make a change Matt Dea, Ben Lennon and Matt McDonough were serviceable rather than spectacular against GWS, but none of them did much wrong. The one dilemma will be finding a spot for Ivan Maric if the big man is ready to rock — can the Tigers play Maric, Shaun Hampson, Ty Vickery and Ben Griffiths in the same side?

ON THE CUSP: Maric had 41 hit-outs, 19 disposals and two goals in the VFL to put up his hand for his first game this year. Anthony Miles (eight clearances) is the logical replacement for Jackson if required, while Ricky Petterd and Brett O’Hanlon continued their strong VFL form to remain on the fringe of senior selection.

AL PATON’S FORECAST: No microwaves, no chook poo — things are looking up at Punt Rd after a much-needed win. The opposition wasn’t much but the best part of Richmond’s demolition job on GWS (apart from Jack’s 11 goals) was under-fire players such as Bachar Houli, Troy Chaplin and Ty Vickery repaying the coach’s faith with their best games in weeks. They will be placed under a lot more pressure against the Bombers but if they can carry the confidence and slick ball movement from Saturday the Tigers have to be a chance given Essendon’s form issues. That would set up another mini-final against the Kangaroos the next week — Tiger fans might have to get used to hearing that phrase.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/the-barometer-whos-in-the-mix-and-whos-out-of-form-ahead-of-round-11-in-the-afl/story-fnelctok-1226931656673

[one-eyed]

In the Mix - Round 11
Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
May 27, 2014

RICHMOND
Ivan Maric should be a welcome return after a commanding second game back in the VFL. The ruckman kicked two goals and had 41 hit-outs in the club's VFL loss to Werribee. Daniel Jackson will be tested this week after being subbed out of the Tigers' landslide win over Greater Western Sydney with a leg injury. In his place, Anthony Miles appears primed to come in after being elevated last week and playing well in the VFL. Aaron Edwards and Ricky Petterd were also mentioned as having standout games while Orren Stephenson looks set to miss a week with a hamstring and Todd Elton has injured his shoulder.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-05-27/in-the-mix-round-11

[Dice]

INS: Petterd, Miles, Arnott,

OUTS: Jackson (inj), McDonough, Thomas or Ellis

Maric needs another week, huge step up from VFL to AFL needs more match fitness

McDonough is probably a tough call but what stood out yesterday is in the clinches he decision making is very slow. Great example was right in front of us and he stood back believing the ball was going out of bounds, it didn't and it was until his opponent ran past him he decided to go after the ball. It didn't look good, it wasn't good = poor decision, slow decision

Thomas, well just butchers the ball and puts his teammates under ridiculous pressure with his poor disposal. Said it before will say it Gaian he must play to his obvious limitations

As for Ellis, don't let the 25+ possessions fool you! Yet again stood back off contests, refused to chase, and chimes on the with those little "dinky" nothing kicks.

Neither Ellis or Thomas will be dropped because they are favourites but I can dream can't I?   

More fool those that would drop Thomas, he was clearly amongst best 3 on the ground , instrumental with his contested ball dominance , arnot needs more than 12 possies in the vfl to knock thomo from the side 

Better than Jack, Lids, Dusty, Rance, Conca, Hampson,Houli.

Yep clearly amongst the best 3 at 74% efficiency.

I may be seen as a perfectionist but I'll take quality over quantity any day of the week. Whoa.

86% eff as a matter of fact+ 10 tackles + 28 pressure acts, but oooohhhhh no he didn't play so good 

Against a side who weren't even trying lost their last game by 111 points before yesterday.
Yeah real impressive numbers but I digress.
He wasn't the best, he was no where near it but if you think that is the fact good for you.
I know what game I was watching and I stand by the fact there were at least half a dozen blokes yesterday better than him regardless of stats but as I said quality over quantity wins out 100% of the time.
Never did I say drop him but if you want to take that stance to present your feeble thoughts then so be it also.

Funny how we all see things differently. I thought Thomas was instrumental in the win and can't see how we'll win many games at the moment without him in the team.
 His clearance work is the best at the club ( an area we're sadly lacking in ) and his disposal seemed fine to me. Thought he was quite clearly among our best few players on the park last week and he'll be one of the first players picked this week.


i'm also biased coz he got me 147 supercoach points    Highest score by a tiger player all year bar Jack's 180 odd

[lamington]

His clearance work is the best at the club ( an area we're sadly lacking in ) and his disposal seemed fine to me.

You mean 2nd to Cotchin right?

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I'm a bit baffled why they bag Thomas as he's also honest in his efforts week in, week out. I recall a premiership coach once saying different players bring different qualities to the team that supporters don't always see.....

[one-eyed]

Mark Stevens on Ch 7 news tonight said in good news for the Tigers, Maric got through training well today and after a good game in the VFL is likely to line up in the Dreamtime game. Ivan just needs to get through a final check at Thursday training now.

Stevens also said Cotch is a carrying a slight ankle but is right to play. They showed vision of Cotch and Ivan running and joking together at training today. Jackson is the iffy one as he didn't do much in the rehab group.

[Phil Mrakov]

So is that Achilles for Cotch ?

[bojangles17]

Maric will come in, he s an inspiration ,his teammates feel 10 ft tall along side him, there I said it 

[Golfprotiger]

As long as they keep Ryder quiet every year, Paddy Ryder.......

[(•))(©™]

Maric will come in, he s an inspiration ,his teammates feel 10 ft tall along side him, there I said it 

Why couldn't u say it, until just then ^^ ?

[tony_montana]

Who goes out, Hampson, griff or TV?