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Bit of both.
We've got the midfield depth and fitness to run over the top of them, I just hope that we trust in that at the selection table instead of seeking structural selections (outside of defence).
I'm hoping that Armfield comes up so we don't have to roll the dice with Lamb's form. We'd also have enough run to carry Phillips if we really think he can make an impact; I don't see it myself.
Any team using White in defence or midfield while Rowe is in the side (as he probably should be given Maric, Hampson, Griffiths and Vickery will be in the selection frame for Richmond) is another no-no.
We have the midfield under control, they have an advantage in terms of the ruck, but aside from Riewoldt and Rance, everything else is somewhat even. A good team defence will blanket Jack because he's not athletically blessed and we have a couple of good direct match ups for him in Weitering and Jamison.
Negating Rance comes down to how we utilise our talls in our entries (i.e. less pack situations, more switches) and forward pressure if they take possession at ground level.
Richmond are excellent at their spread and have some good tall talent, particularly in defence, but they really do lack a killer blow beyond Jack and Cotchin.
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