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Changes for the QF?
« on: September 19, 2020, 07:48:34 PM »
Apparently we got through unscathed (touchwood).

Fire away with your changes?

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2020, 07:57:40 PM »
Aarts looked seriously sore with his left shoulder.

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2020, 08:06:41 PM »
Chol Castagna and Lambert out.
Lynch, Bolton and Prestia in.

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2020, 08:09:11 PM »
INS: Bolton, Lynch (if fit),

OUTS: Ross (unlucky), Aarts

Risk to big to bring Prestia back in
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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2020, 08:20:35 PM »
Chol out for me.

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2020, 08:38:22 PM »
INS: Bolton, Lynch (if fit),

OUTS: Ross (unlucky), Aarts

Risk to big to bring Prestia back in

Think Ross is showing good signs.

In Bolton Lynch Prestia
Out Aartz Chol Pickett
« Last Edit: September 20, 2020, 12:53:07 PM by Rampsation »

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2020, 08:44:08 PM »

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2020, 08:46:34 PM »
Caddy is a tough choice. I’ve been talking up his selection all week and he didn't disappoint with 2 goals.

What was missing was his chasing and tackling pressure that as a team has made us who we are and the reason we rate it so highly.

1 pressure act and 0 tackles doesn’t cut the mustard for our team.

If Lynch is back I’d be surprised if he’s there for our first final.
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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2020, 08:56:42 PM »
In: Bolton, Lynch, Prestia (assuming all fit)

Out: Ross and Chol. No idea who the last one would be, glad on not on the match committee.

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2020, 09:07:34 PM »
I thought Aarts was our best small forward tonight- I don’t think he will get dropped (unless he is injured)

Out- Chol - would rather take my chances with a part, part time ruckman.

Nank to ruck most of the day with Lynch and Jack rucking in our forwardline and Astbury and Bolts helping out in our backline. Nank to play between the archs. 

Bolton in for Caddy
Lynch in for Chol

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2020, 09:15:34 PM »
Ross will be out before Aarts

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2020, 10:06:34 PM »
Impressive Tigers set to regain more stars for first final

Dion Prestia is firming to return for Richmond's first final, along with Shai Bolton and Tom Lynch


By Marc McGowan
afl.com.au
19 September 2020 10pm


RICHMOND'S reigning club champion Dion Prestia is on track to be one of three Tigers to return from injury for their first final in a fortnight.

Prestia underwent ankle surgery in July after suffering a syndesmosis setback in Richmond's round five win over Melbourne and hasn't played since, but is well on the way to being back.

Dual premiership coach Damien Hardwick said after his team's 44-point defeat of Adelaide on Saturday that the 27-year-old onballer planned to fit in match practice next week and was set to be ready for finals.

"Dion is a wonderful player – a best and fairest winner – and hasn't played for us for a long period of time, but he just makes us better by being out there," Hardwick said.

"If he's putting his hand up to play, I'm picking him."

Shai Bolton (corked calf) is certain to be available for the Tigers' qualifying final, while Tom Lynch (hamstring) should be as well, although Hardwick said they wouldn't risk him if there was any doubt.

In-game injuries to Josh Caddy (knee) and Jake Aarts (shoulder) aren't expected to rule them out.

The victory over the Crows sealed third spot for Richmond, extending the club's run of top-four finishes to four years as it hunts a third flag in that period.

Making the result sweeter was the successful returns of key pair Shane Edwards and David Astbury – last seen in rounds five and four, respectively – after Bachar Houli also came back in recent weeks.

With more talent incoming, the pressure for spots at Tigerland will be enormous come finals time.

"There are going to be some good players miss out, but you know your list has to run deep to go as far as you can," Hardwick said.

"We've earned the opportunity in the top four. Our guys have hung tough throughout the year and every player plays a role.

"Some will play in a final; some will help those guys playing in a final. The good thing about our playing group is they have a really good understanding of what makes us great."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/508375/impressive-tigers-set-to-regain-more-stars-for-first-final

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2020, 10:50:23 PM »
Chol wasn't great tonight but dropping him for Lynch isn't a straight swap. Lynch would come in for Caddy. Bolton in for Ross. If we play Prestia, Pickett misses. Tough calls. Not sure we can go into a final with just Nank in the ruck.

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2020, 10:22:12 AM »
Out
Chol
Ross

In
Lynch
Bolton

If Prestia is fit I'm not sure who comes out- maybe Caddy?

Ross stiff but like Broad and Markov, we have such a strong list someone makes way.

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Re: Changes for the QF?
« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2020, 10:56:28 AM »
Ross will be out before Aarts

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“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.