Changes for next week

[one-eyed]

In the Mix - Round 7

Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
2 May 2017

RICHMOND

Ruckman Toby Nankervis (suspended) is a big loss for the Tigers, but his forced absence could open the door for veteran Ivan Maric, who had 36 hit-outs and 15 possessions in the VFL at the weekend. If the match committee wants to look to the future, rookie Ivan Soldo could make his debut despite a quiet six possessions in the loss to Port Melbourne.

The Tigers took a risk against Adelaide by going small and it backfired, so expect tall reinforcements against the Bulldogs. Key forward Todd Elton was an emergency against the Crows, while athletic big man Mabior Chol is available. One of the two will likely be selected to provide ruck support and a target down the line.

Elsewhere, Sam Lloyd (four goals and 26 possessions in the VFL) is pushing for a chance, while Anthony Miles (26 and six clearances) continues to produce solid performances in the state league. Corey Ellis (21 and four inside 50s) is not far away if spots open up.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-02/in-the-mix-whos-pushing-for-selection-in-round-seven

[Diocletian]

So Schmook the Schmuck reckons Chol is available for selection...another football "journalist" who apparently either doesn't know a player is still on the rookie list or doesn't know the rules regarding rookie listed players or more likely just can't be arsed doing any research and just shytes out copy for the sake of it.........

[mat073]

Play both Ivans

[one-eyed]

Reckon Ryan Garthwaite is a sneaky chance to make an AFL debut this weekend for Richmond.

https://twitter.com/NCreely

[the claw]

dont we have the ability to upgrade a few of the rookies though.
I am Not sure about this.If it is possible then my preference would be to play both Chol and Moore fmd they can give no less than what Elton and Griffiths have.They would at least be on their bikes with their pace and agility unlike Elton and Griffiths.
We just need to find some tall fwds if it means throw em in and see what happens so be it.

Lloyd, Miles, Chol, Moore, Maric all in.
 Vlastuin, Nankervis, Short, Morris, Ellis  all out we all know old softie Ellis is not going to be dropped ever though fmd he is a weak prick.

FB: Grimes - Astbury - Conca.
HB: Houli - Rance - Castagna

R: Maric - Cotchin - Prestia
C: McIntosh - Martin - Grigg

HF: Butler - Chol - Lloyd
FF: Rioli - Riewoldt - Moore

INT: Caddy - Miles - Markov - Lambert.

[Harry]

Prestia and Morris the first to be dropped.  Prestias efforts were disgraceful.  And morris is just poo

[tony_montana]

Wouldnt mind garthwaite getting a crack.

Reckon INS: Garthwaite, Ivan, Lloyd and Miles

[Tigeritis™©®]

 We are in nomansland with no decent KP options to choose from.


I thinks it's all about to unravel. 


What's the bet Morris stays in, Miles gets overlooked again & Hunt gets a call up 

[one-eyed]

Reckon Ryan Garthwaite is a sneaky chance to make an AFL debut this weekend for Richmond.

https://twitter.com/NCreely

RFC website last night posted an article about Garthwaite.  A clue?

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-05-03/garthwaite-on-song

[one-eyed]

Clash of the Ivans: Cousins in Tiger ruck battle

[i[afl.com.au
4 May 2017[/i]

FORGOTTEN Richmond ruckman Ivan Maric would be battling conflicting emotions this week as he jockeys for selection with cousin and potential debutant Ivan Soldo.

With No.1 ruckman Toby Nankervis suspended for Saturday night's clash against the Western Bulldogs, the Tigers face a choice between project rookie Soldo and his 157-game mentor.

Given the amount of work Maric has put in to bring his 21-year-old cousin up to AFL standard, football manager Neil Balme said the club veteran would see the positives in whatever choice the match committee made.

"He's got some conflicting motivations I reckon, because he's doing a lot of work with our ruckmen, but particularly Soldo who he is quite close to," Balme told AFL.com.au. 

"He's working hard with those blokes, but he's also working hard on his own game.

"He's still contributing enormously as a person and that's the sort of man that he is, but he would love to play seniors again, there's no doubt about that.

"He's managing to balance all of that and let someone else make the decisions."

Balme said the choice for a replacement ruckman would likely come down Maric and Soldo, with Mabior Chol coming off a quiet VFL hit-out.

Maric, who has overcome a back complaint, led the ruck against Port Melbourne and finished with 36 hit-outs and 15 possessions.

Soldo, meanwhile, was used in the forward line after some reasonable VFL performances to allow the match committee to see what else he could offer in attack.   

The Tigers have room to upgrade the rookie on Thursday, with Nathan Broad, Jack Graham and Shaun Hampson all on their long-term injury list and only rookie Jason Castagna upgraded at this stage.

"If it's not this week it'll be at some point … we reckon he'll play almost certainly at some point," Balme said of Soldo. 

The Tigers will also consider recalling tall forward Todd Elton after selecting a small forward line against the Adelaide.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-03/clash-of-the-ivans-cousins-battle-stuff-role

[Yeahright]

Conca out. Might get the dream team of Morris and Hunt down back

[mat073]

Bring in Miles for the love of god .

Bring in Lloyd too , 26 pos + 4 goals . Much better than seeing Vlastuin being played out of position. 

Play Vlastuin down back to replace Conca

[FooffooValve]

Soldo promoted, so looks like that decision has been made.

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

Like it. Let the boy play.
C Ellis in for Conca?

[WilliamPowell]

Soldo promoted, so looks like that decision has been made.

Yep see
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=26184.0