The Barometer - Round 19Herald-Sun
25 July 2016RICHMONDON THE BLOCK: Liam McBean struggled up forward and had no impact but the Tigers need to know whether he can play at the level. Sam Lloyd struggled, managing just eight disposals and didn’t score, while Jason Castagna found the going tough. Ben Griffiths had a horror day, running at just 27 per cent efficiency from his 11 disposals and had a nightmare moment into defence when he handballed straight to Jack Gunston in the goal square.
ON THE CUSP: The Tigers will be hoping Brett Deledio can overcome his tight calf to play against the Giants in Sydney, while Bachar Houli made a successful comeback from a wrist injury with 24 disposals in the VFL. Ty Vickery had 12 disposals and kicked two goals, while rookie Adam Marcon could come into sonsideration after another impressive performance, finishing with 21 disposals.
KATE SALEMME’S FORECAST: Coach Damien Hardwick blasted his team post-match for its “shameful” last quarter against the Hawks where it conceded nine goals as the margin blew out. The Tigers wasted opportunities in front of goal, which would have only frustrated Hardwick further. The task doesn’t get any easier this week, having to fly to Sydney to play GWS before returning to play Collingwood at the ‘G. Can the Tigers to regain some confidence and salvage something from the season with games against the Cats, Saints and Swans looming? Ouch.
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