Richmond forward Daniel Rioli set for delayed start to pre-season but rest of list fit and firingCHRIS CAVANAGH,
Herald Sun
November 13, 2017 RICHMOND forward Daniel Rioli will have an interrupted start to pre-season but the Tigers are otherwise in tip top shape as they prepare for a return to the track later this month.
This year’s premiers will officially begin pre-season training on November 27 but many players have already started trickling back into the club to begin their own programs.
There are few other injury concerns at Punt Rd, with other off-season surgery recipients including David Astbury and Jayden Short (both shoulder) not expected to be greatly impacted in their preparations for next year.
Forward Ben Griffiths (concussion) and ruckman Shaun Hampson (back) are also ready to attack pre-season after both being sidelined for much of the 2017 season.
Richardson said it had been pleasing to see some players already back training in their own time, indicating the hunger was there to further develop next year.
“Just because you win a flag doesn’t mean you can rest on your laurels,” he said.
“I noticed Dion Prestia was in the gym on Saturday, young Ryan Garthwaite was there was well. I’ve noticed Rancey (Alex Rance) and Jack (Riewoldt) being back around the club the past week or so doing some running. I would take from that they’re all starting to get into their programs and thinking about getting back into training.”
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