Which Tiger draftees will play? Hardwick answers your questionsAFL Facebook page
February 28, 2017 5:00 PMAFL Media's Ask the Coach series continued on Tuesday with Richmond boss Damien Hardwick answering your questions on Facebook.
Chris Dalmau:
Where do you see Corey Ellis fitting into the side with the likes of Houli, Brandon Ellis, and markov? I really like his foot skills and hope he can hold down a spot across half back.
Dimma:
We really like what Corey brings to the table, I agree with you on his great foot skills. I think he can play wing and half back.
Brendan Fisher:
Will any of the new draftees (Graham, Bolton, Garthwaite) get an opportunity in the JLT series or are they still in development stage?
Dimma:
They're probably still in the development stage, that's not to say they might make an appearance later in the #JLTSeries.
Brendan Fisher:
When will the decision be made to promote a rookie? Castagna and Butler both looked great on Friday, will you wait to see more potential in future games?
Dimma:
I think so, we have one available rookie spot at this stage and are fortunate to have competition for that spot from a number of players.
Aidan Berg:
Will our tackle numbers and pressure around the ground improve from what it has been over the past couple of years?
Dimma:
We would hope so, it is something we've focused on over the off-season.
Scott Buchholz:
How much midfield time are you looking to give caddy vs up forward?
Dimma:
That's a good question. It probably depends on how he and others are going. We'd like to rotate Martin, Cotchin, Caddy and Vlastuin through the forward line.
Tyron Kerr:
When will the leadership group be announced dimma?
Dimma:
When I know you'll be the first to know!
Steven Hampton:
Who would you say is doing the best in the pre-season so far of the new recruits?
Dimma:
It's probably unfair to name one, I have been impressed by them all at different stages.
James Laughlin-glen:
Will toby nankervis take the number 1 ruck role this season?
Dimma:
I thought Toby and Ivan were very good on the weekend. We have some tough decisions to make, can we play two?
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