Changes for the Freo game next week?

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In the Mix - Round 8

Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
10 May 2017

RICHMOND

The Tigers are certain to recall ruckman Toby Nankervis after a one-match suspension, leaving them with a decision to make on talls Ivan Soldo and Todd Elton. Soldo is most likely to make way, despite an impressive debut, with Elton starting to find his feet as a marking forward. It is unlikely the Tigers would play all three.

Midfielder Dion Prestia (hamstring soreness) is a chance to return, but the match committee will need to replace Nick Vlastuin (shoulder), who has played a mix of midfield, forward and defence.

If the Tigers need another defender, Taylor Hunt is available after being named as an emergency last week.

If forward reinforcements are called for, Ben Lennon (three goals and 23 possessions in the VFL) and Sam Lloyd (two and 20), are next in line.

Corey Ellis had just six possessions in round seven against the Bulldogs, but the Tigers might give him another chance to make his mark.

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If the Tigers need another defender, Taylor Hunt is available after being named as an emergency last week.

Well someone just came in their pants

[🏅Dooks]

If the Tigers need another defender, Taylor Hunt is available after being named as an emergency last week.

Well someone just came in their pants

You just know Dimma would be fighting against the intelligence and logic of Balme and Caracella to gift a game to Hunt, being one of his dud mates. Fair headed, short, low skilled footballer who remind Dimma of Dimma. Just like Morris.

Probably gives them a participation trophy after the game too.

Talent wise, the Craig Biddescombe and Mark McQueen of the 2010's.

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Prestia only a 'slim' chance of facing Fremantle

Callum Twomey 
afl.com.au
May 10, 2017 11:42 AM

RICHMOND looks set to enter its clash with Fremantle on Sunday without star midfielder Dion Prestia, who is battling a hamstring complaint.

The Tigers had said the former Gold Coast Sun was a "50-50" chance to return to the side after missing last week's loss to the Western Bulldogs.

However, coach Damien Hardwick indicated on Wednesday that the 23-year-old was unlikely to boost Richmond's on-ball brigade by returning this week.

"He's touch and go this week. We probably think we'll be very cautious with Dion," Hardwick said.

"It's an injury that, if it happened on the game day, he'd be every chance to play. It's not a significant injury, it's very minor, but he's an important long-term player for us so we'll make sure he gets it right.

"The chance of him playing this week is slim."

Prestia was among the rehab group doing light duties at the start of Wednesday's main training session at Punt Road Oval dealing with the "tightness".

In better news for the Tigers, Shane Edwards is available to play after a five-week stint on the sidelines with a hip injury.

Hardwick said Richmond would most likely name Edwards on Thursday night, with a decision then to be made on whether he was ready to come straight back into the senior side or whether he requires a game at VFL level before returning.

The Tigers will also have first-choice ruckman Toby Nankervis back from suspension, and Richmond will consider keeping his replacement, Ivan Soldo, in the side to combat Dockers giant Aaron Sandilands.

"We were pretty pleased with Ivan and what he brought to the table with his pressure around the contest. It was a real learning curve for him and we were thoroughly impressed with the way he went about it. He certainly looks a player of the future," Hardwick said.

"Whether we go in with the two rucks … we'll have a look at that come selection, but we were really pleased with what we got out of Ivan on the weekend."

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