The Barometer - Round 19Herald-Sun
August 3, 2015RICHMOND
ON THE BLOCK: Any player would be unlucky to be dropped after what some have labelled the Tigers’ best win since the 1995 second semi-final. But forwards Sam Lloyd (starting sub) and Ben Lennon (subbed off) are most vulnerable if Shane Edwards returns. Reece Conca injected some pace in his first game for the season.
ON THE CUSP: Edwards would be a huge inclusion after three weeks out with a broken leg and if Shaun Hampson is fit, Damien Hardwick says he’s keen to play two rucks. A disappointing loss for Richmond’s second-tier side, with the highlight Liam McBean’s five goals, which moved him to the top of the VFL goalkicking ladder. Matt Thomas had 35 disposals, Matt Dea 28 and Matt McDonough 27. Chris Knights missed again for the second week in a row as the club continues to carefully manage his body in the hope of having him available for September.
AL PATON’S FORECAST: Plenty of newspaper inches have been used up already on the Tigers’’ fantastic performance, which thrust them into premiership discussions. But the win was just as valuable in shoring up a spot in the top eight. The top four now seems out of reach thanks to Sydney’s easy run home, so Richmond has to keep winning to keep pace with the Dogs and stay ahead of North Melbourne (two more teams with a pretty comfortable fixture). A win against Adelaide on Friday night would just about lock in a third straight September appearance.
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