Chol out plus other changes next week

[Diocletian]

Won't be surprised if Caddy ends up at a fourth club at some point...journeyman...

[one-eyed]

Sounds like Lynch trained fully today going by RFC twitter and pics from training .

[pmac21]

Wouldn't be surprised if Josh kicks 3 this week on return. 

[Andyy]

For me:

OUT
Chol
Aarts
Pickett

IN
Lynch
Caddy
Broad

Broad either wing/ruck relief, or backline with Balta to pop out for wing/ruck relief.

[one-eyed]

Predicted teams - Semi Finals

Matt Balmer
Source: FOX SPORTS
October 6, 2020 1:45pm

RICHMOND v ST KILDA

Friday October 9, 7.50pm at Metricon Stadium

TIGERS PREDICTED 22:

B: David Astbury, Dylan Grimes, Noah Balta

HB: Jayden Short, Nick Vlastuin, Bachar Houli

C: Kamdyn McIntosh, Jack Graham, Josh Caddy

HF: Kane Lambert, Jake Aarts, Dustin Martin

F: Tom Lynch Jack Riewoldt, Daniel Rioli

FOLL: Toby Nankervis, Shane Edwards, Trent Cotchin

I/C: Dion Prestia, Liam Baker, Jason Castagna, Shai Bolton

In: Tom Lynch, Josh Caddy
Out: Mabior Chol, Marlion Pickett


SAINTS PREDICTED 22:

B: Shane Savage, Josh Battle, Nick Coffield

HB: Callum Wilkie, Dougal Howard, Jarryn Geary

C: Bradley Hill, Seb Ross, Zak Jones

HF: Jack Billings, Tim Membrey, Dan Butler

F: Jack Lonie, Max King, Jon Marsh

FOLL: Rowan Marshall, Jack Steele, Hunter Clark

I/C: Dan Hannebery, Dean Kent, Ben Paton, Jack Sinclair



Team tips:

Richmond is certain to make at least one change with Tom Lynch coming back into the side after recovering from a hamstring injury. The Tigers may also consider adding Josh Caddy to the side, with tall Mabior Chol in the firing line after going goalless against the Lions. Marlion Pickett had some poor passages and might be another in the mix to miss out.

St Kilda appears likely to have at least three changes, with Jake Carlisle (personal), Paddy Ryder (injured) and Ben Long (suspension) set to miss the match. Carlisle has returned for the birth of his child, while Ryder is out for the rest of the year due to a hamstring injury. The Saints will take Long’s suspension to the tribunal on Wednesday, but appear unlikely to have it overturned. Coach Brett Ratten told Triple M Josh Battle was in the frame to return from injury, while Dylan Roberton could make a remarkable return with Jonathon Marsh also in the mix. Shane Savage and Nick Hind are among the candidates the replace Long.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-afl-2020-afl-teams-semi-final-teams-changes-ins-and-outs-team-news-selection-collingwood-geelong-st-kilda-richmond/news-story/a315c7219a1e3df34380ae46be474ef5

[mightytiges]

Caddy got left for dead on the wing the last time we played the Saints (granted he was underdone). The Saint wingers (Hill especially) just ran away from him and he couldn't go with their speed. If Caddy did come in it would be more as a forward you'd think. He and his physicality is going to be needed against Port though if we get that far.

[Andyy]

Caddy got left for dead on the wing the last time we played the Saints (granted he was underdone). The Saint wingers (Hill especially) just ran away from him and he couldn't go with their speed. If Caddy did come in it would be more as a forward you'd think. He and his physicality is going to be needed against Port though if we get that far.

Agreed.

Edwards on a wing? Elsewise they were training broad there too. I want him back in the side also.

[big tone]

Wouldn’t mind if Astbury missed this week.
Another runner would be good IMO against St Kilda.
Maybe even Broad is a better fit??
And the Saints are not super tall up forward either.

Balta to King
Grimes to Marsh
Vlastuin to Membrey

I personally think since Dave has been back, we have looked slower out of defence.

[one-eyed]

Caddy got left for dead on the wing the last time we played the Saints (granted he was underdone). The Saint wingers (Hill especially) just ran away from him and he couldn't go with their speed. If Caddy did come in it would be more as a forward you'd think. He and his physicality is going to be needed against Port though if we get that far.

Agreed.

Edwards on a wing? Elsewise they were training broad there too. I want him back in the side also.

Sheds could play wing but Caddy can't play Sheds current role either.

Broad's best footy IMO is playing on high tall-ish forwards who lead up to the wing (i.e. Adelaide's Tom Lynch) but he's been squeezed out of our backline due to a drop in form and Astbury coming back. Seems Astbury is now doing Balta's role on the stay at home tall forward while Balta has moved to Broad's old role. We could try Broad as a second ruck and play taller around the ground to try to win the game in the air but it could backfire against St Kilda's speed if conditions become dewy.

[eliminator]

Caddy got left for dead on the wing the last time we played the Saints (granted he was underdone). The Saint wingers (Hill especially) just ran away from him and he couldn't go with their speed. If Caddy did come in it would be more as a forward you'd think. He and his physicality is going to be needed against Port though if we get that far.

Agreed.

Edwards on a wing? Elsewise they were training broad there too. I want him back in the side also.

Sheds could play wing but Caddy can't play Sheds current role either.

Broad's best footy IMO is playing on high tall-ish forwards who lead up to the wing (i.e. Adelaide's Tom Lynch) but he's been squeezed out of our backline due to a drop in form and Astbury coming back. Seems Astbury is now doing Balta's role on the stay at home tall forward while Balta has moved to Broad's old role. We could try Broad as a second ruck and play taller around the ground to try to win the game in the air but it could backfire against St Kilda's speed if conditions become dewy.

I would play Caddy up forward. Perhaps because of concerns regarding St Kilda's speed Markov comes in and does a close checking role. Want Broad back in the team as well but not sure where they will fit him in.

[MintOnLamb]

I would play Caddy up forward. Perhaps because of concerns regarding St Kilda's speed Markov comes in and does a close checking role. Want Broad back in the team as well but not sure where they will fit him in.
[/quote]
Agree, headache for selectors, the only way this can happen is take Astbury out, ? but need speed.
Would be interesting to see Balta on the wing...

[Assange Tiger 😎]

We did look a bucket load better with Balta as the main big down back.

Horses for courses. Astbury out, Brave Brandos mate back in

[MintOnLamb]

We did look a bucket load better with Balta as the main big down back.

Horses for courses. Astbury out, Brave Brandos mate back in

Speaking of Brando, do you think we are missing anything about his game this year?

[Andyy]

We did look a bucket load better with Balta as the main big down back.

Horses for courses. Astbury out, Brave Brandos mate back in

Speaking of Brando, do you think we are missing anything about his game this year?

No, i dont think so.

Happy for Astbury to stay in. Played well vs lions. Need to move Balta up and bring in broad/caddy. Those two are tough, nasty men.

[one-eyed]

AFL website predicting just the one change.

Mock teams - Semi Finals

Ben Sutton
afl.com.au
7 October 2020

Friday, October 9
SEMI-FINAL ONE

Richmond v St Kilda, Metricon Stadium, 6.50pm AEST

Richmond

B: Dylan Grimes, David Astbury, Noah Balta
HB: Bachar Houli, Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short
C: Kamdyn McIntosh, Jack Graham, Marlion Pickett
HF: Jake Aarts, Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin
F: Jason Castagna, Jack Riewoldt, Daniel Rioli
Foll: Toby Nankervis, Trent Cotchin, Shai Bolton
I/C: Liam Baker, Dion Prestia, Kane Lambert, Shane Edwards

Emerg: Josh Caddy, Mabior Chol, Jack Ross, Nathan Broad

In: Tom Lynch
Out: Mabior Chol

UNAVAILABLE: Ivan Soldo (knee), Sydney Stack (suspension), Callum Coleman-Jones (suspension)

NOTES: Lynch returns to the side after missing last week's loss to Brisbane. Chol looks the likely one to make way despite Richmond usually going with two rucks, as well as Lynch and Riewoldt up forward. The Tigers will back Nankervis to do the majority of the ruckwork against the Saints, who will be without Paddy Ryder. Caddy and Broad will be in the mix if the Tigers opt for more experience, but it's hard to see who they replace.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/514841/mock-teams-who-s-playing-finals-in-w2-who-s-unlucky-we-make-the-call