In the Mix: Round 23Sarah Black
afl.com.au
20 Aug 2019RICHMONDGet them in: Skipper Trent Cotchin (hamstring) should be right to go, with coach Damien Hardwick saying he could have played last week if required. Versatile big man Noah Balta (21 hitouts, 18 disposals, two goals) was best in the VFL, while Jacob Townsend was also strong.
Under the pump: It was a very well-rounded performance from the Tigers, with young Tigers Jack Ross (11 disposals) and Mabior Chol (four and 10 hitouts) the ones who could come out of the side.
Medical room: Integral defender Dylan Grimes sent an almighty scare through the Tiger camp when he went down with an ankle injury, but he later returned. At this stage, he's hopeful to play against Brisbane. Sydney Stack had surgery on Monday for an ankle syndesmosis injury suffered in the VFL. Toby Nankervis is battling groin soreness.
Verdict: Ross for Cotchin, with Ryan Garthwaite waiting in the wings for Grimes if required. Given Ivan Soldo's strong form, Nankervis is a chance to be given another week's break. Chol holds on for now, but Balta's building strong form.
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