Changes for the Lions game next week?

[Tiger Khosh]

Yeah don't quite see Mansell as a vital cog when our best back six are all fit...far more pressing issues further up the ground atm...

EDIT: Hinges on where Baker too I guess...

My point was that in defence Mansell allows more versatility for Vlaustin and Houli to possibly play on occasion elsewhere considering our deficiencies in midfield.
 I don’t think Mansell is currently suited anywhere else

It’s why I called for him to be omitted for last weeks game. Nothing against him. Think he’s done relatively well in his first 5 games but it’s just with our first choice back 6 all in the team I didn’t see a spot for him back there. Him having to play forward for the majority of the game on Saturday night proved that to be the case.

[MintOnLamb]

Would like to see Naish and Baker delivering some pinpoint passes into our forward line. The high bombs we delivered against Geelong were hopeless and against Brisbane’s backline will not work imho.

Ralph was ok, would lean towards Rioli rested, Mansell rested and CCJ in along with Dow or Stack.
Ross looks as though RCD has taken his mid spot and unsure where he sits ATM.
 
Still these are only my ramblings, but we need to see what CCJ is made of and with a string of several games.

[one-eyed]

Team Tips: Richmond appears unlikely to be boosted by the return of a number of stars with Dion Prestia, Kane Lambert, Shai Bolton and Trent Cotchin appearing to be 1-2 weeks away from an AFL return. Josh Caddy slotted two goals from 32 disposals in the VFL and might press his case, while Callum Coleman-Jones is an option given the Tigers flirted with a number of options in the ruck against GWS.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2021-team-tips-round-10-team-lineups-predictions-ins-and-outs-changes-afl-injury-news-selection-whispers-news/news-story/8d850fb6bd5191f42877f93e780ba0bc

[one-eyed]

In the Mix: Round 10

Sarah Black
afl.com.au
18 May 2021

RICHMOND

After a spate of injuries to top midfielders, Richmond got through the weekend unscathed. The VFL team had a whopping 97-point win over an undermanned GWS. Callum Coleman-Jones kicked five goals, but the Tigers seem keen to load up with runners, rather than big men. After a few weeks off (soreness and a bye) Josh Caddy had a big day out with 32 touches and two goals, while young inside mid Will Martyn also recorded 32. The only change may see Jack Ross play a full VFL game, rather than be used as the sub.

Verdict: No change.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/616276/in-the-mix-r10-who-s-pushing-for-selection-who-s-under-the-pump-

[one-eyed]

RICHMOND will remain without five first-choice stars for its finals rematch with the Lions, thanks to their short six-day turnaround.

None of Shai Bolton (wrist), Trent Cotchin (hamstring), Shane Edwards (ankle), Kane Lambert (calf) or Dion Prestia (calf) will be ready in time for Friday night’s trip to the Gabba.

However four of them - Lambert excluded - are likely to be in the mix for Round 11’s game against Adelaide.

“It’s a good opportunity for those young boys that stood up on the weekend to have another opportunity against a really good Brisbane side,” Hardwick told reporters on Wednesday.

“As we get that more experienced talent back in the side it’s only going to hold us in good stead.

“The positive for us is we’ve found some players.

“Riley Collier-Dawkins was terrific again last week, Hugo Ralphsmith showed he’s going to be a player of the future.

“It’s been a little bit of a painful ride along the way but the fact of the matter is we’ve found some really solid gems out of it as well.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-teams-round-10-news-2021-team-whispers-selection-supercoach-oscar-allen-cast/news-story/1f998bdab50fd07b317619350c4a5ad5

[Diocletian]

Shouldn't bring back the injured players until after the bye...especially if we knock off Fitzbane...