Changes for next week?

[eliminator]

OUT: Edwards, Bolton, Castagna, Mansell

IN: Stack, Coleman-Jones, Grimes, Caddy

Not saying I have the answers but that is a very big speed change

I certainly don't have the answers but the real problem seems to me to be that not only are Edwards and Bolton quick they are very good at clearance work. Who helps Dustin out now? If you played Pickett as an inside mid it would allow us to bring in CJ as the second ruck.  Another problem is we are now very inexperienced in the middle. Perhaps the club sees Caddy as the solution to that problem. On another note it would be good to bring in Hugo and give him some experience at AFL level.

[one-eyed]

In a case of unfortunate timing, Richmond's VFL side had a bye over the weekend, but who are the possible replacements?

Patrick Naish
Has played the past two games as a substitute, and impressed with his pace and attack on the footy with his very limited minutes. Much more commonly found on the outside than at centre bounces, and could fill Pickett's stints on the wing, allowing the latter to spend more time in the middle.

Will Martyn
If the Tigers are looking for an inside midfielder, then Martyn's probably the answer. Recorded 17 touches against Werribee in his last VFL game, so is in decent form, but looked a tad overawed in his high-pressure AFL debut against Port Adelaide earlier this year.

Thomson Dow
Impressed in his handful of AFL matches last year, but only returned to the VFL on May 1 after missing a month with appendicitis. May need more footy under his belt before the step back up to AFL level, but is tough as nails and good in the packs.

Hugo Ralphsmith
The versatile Ralphsmith is yet to debut but has been in strong form in the VFL. More often found on the flanks or on the wing than as a pure midfielder.

Josh Caddy
The most experienced of the players in the mix, Caddy last played on April 24 in the VFL. He missed the Tigers’ next state-league match with general soreness, but is now available for selection. Has rarely been seen at centre bounces in his time at Tigerland, generally lining up either in attack or on the wing. Caddy played in the AFL side from rounds one to four.

Sydney Stack
Still building match fitness after being stuck in Western Australia until March, but when fit, he'll add the attacking flair that will be lacking without Edwards and Bolton.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/612193/kids-in-the-mid-wounded-tigers-put-depth-to-the-test

[georgies31]

I like Dow and Ralphsmith.CCJ has to come in perfect game for him against gws Nank was out worked last week by cats by there rucks that was great coaching by Dimma needs to realise Pickett isn't the solution.

[one-eyed]

RICHMOND should regain triple premiership defender Dylan Grimes but will have to make at least two forced changes for its match against the Giants this Saturday night.

Gun midfielders Shane Edwards (ankle) and Shai Bolton (wrist) will miss, leaving some gaps in the midfield.

Patrick Naish looms as a strong option after two straight weeks as the Tigers’ medical sub and good form in the VFL, averaging 27 disposals per outing.

Hugo Ralphsmith has been in the verge of senior selection for some weeks, while Will Martyn has already had a taste of AFL action after debuting against Port Adelaide in Round 4.

Dual premiership player Josh Caddy will also likely be considered, but hasn’t played a full game since his 16-disposal outing for the Tigers’ VFL side on April 24.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-teams-news-round-9-2021-whispers-selection-updates-malcolm-rosas-gold-coast-ronin-oconnor-adelaide/news-story/16e78efb160e4186d60e886e4184c7fb

[the claw]

Knowing Hardwick my money is on Caddy who hasnt played for three weeks whos papers should be stamped.

[one-eyed]

At least two changes according to Dimma today. Grimes in along with Ralphsmith.