Changes for the Port game next week?

[Tiger Khosh]

Biggie is learning a new role as backup ruck/forward. Has potential but will need to further develop. Miller played this role in the second half yesterday and looked good.

LOL - First time Miller has ever played as a back-up ruck and you reckon he is a better option than Biggy - please

Where did he say that?

Whoever it is will only need to ruck 20-30% of the game. More important is how they play their primary role. Was a very small sample size for sure, but Biggy did not look ready for seniors in his debut. Plus you’ve got Balta or Gibcus that can help in the ruck, doesn’t necessarily have to be Miller or Biggy.

[pmac21]

Not sure on others people's thoughts but we had too many pure defenders on Sunday against Brisbane.
Tarrant, Miller, Broad, Grimes.  Add Vlastuin. 
One too many and not sure the balance is right.   

[the claw]

I know Miller had a bit of a poor game but for me im hoping they keep on persevering with him down back. Failing that give him a crack at Ruck/fwd. We drafted him from Subiaco but he got to Subi via Railways in Kalgoorlie playing against men as a fwd.
He played for WA in 2015 and 2017 but id suggest people go have a look at him playing for WA IN 2017 he was very impressive in the ruck and his pace and athleticism really stood out.

Maybe just maybe we have it wrong with him we decided  early to play him back but perhaps we should have been developing him in the role that had us draft him.

Dunno what it is call it a feel but i can see him becoming a pretty good player for us his pace his size 198cm and his kicking generally all look great. Im sort of just waiting for him to break out of the shell and show us what he really has .

Just have to persevere and keep putting games into him in what ever role.
Like a lot of others he got his pants pulled down early but he was one who kept on giving 100%.

[Rampsation]

I agree claw. Ive been backing him in since we drafted him. Theres something there. Maybe defence has stifled him. I like his around the ground rucking. Thought he was competitive. He has some decent wheels when he is running full pelt too. Hes got weapons - his kicking is neat and kicks it 50 metres post high. We just need to work out how to use them.

[The Machine]

Yep, seems like a logical role for him to play.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Goood call clawski. Look ok in ruck

[one-eyed]

Team Tips:

 Richmond kept its finals hopes alive in a gutsy win over Brisbane, but it came at a cost, with Dylan Grimes potentially set to miss the rest of the home and away season with a hamstring issue. It likely opens the door for Josh Gibcus to return to the senior side. Richmond’s 22 otherwise looks well settled after strong performances from youngsters Tyler Sonsie and Noah Cumberland, while it’s hard to see Ivan Soldo coming back in against Port’s Jeremy Finlayson-Charlie Dixon ruck combo.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-teams-round-21-2022-team-tips-news-predicted-lineups-squads-injuries-changes-ins-and-outs-supercoach-analysis/news-story/6d55ccf24c869b8cae77ed1902721b67

[one-eyed]

In the mix, R21: Who's pushing for selection, who's under the pump?

Sarah Black
afl.com.au
3 August 2022



Given Dylan Grimes' hamstring injury, the Tigers have two options. Josh Gibcus can be recalled to the side, with either himself or Noah Balta to play in defence, or Balta definitely plays defence and Maurice Rioli progresses from medi-sub to starting 22. Other players who might come under consideration include Ivan Soldo, who dominated the ruck in the VFL with 36 hitouts and six clearances, but the forward mix of Jack Riewoldt, Tom Lynch and Noah Cumberland worked well against Brisbane. Thomson Dow (29 disposals, nine clearances) may once again come into the selection frame, as will Jason Castagna (18 disposals, two goals).

Verdict: Gibcus for Grimes.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/811992/in-the-mix-r21-who-s-pushing-for-selection-who-s-under-the-pump-

[mightytiges]

Would've thought we would keep the team structure of the 2nd half in the Brisbane game with Maurice in the 22 rather than going back to the first half set up with one too many defenders and no forward pressure.

In:  M.Rioli (into the 22)
Out: Grimes (hammy)

Sub can be another mid such as Dow or RCD as Port's one wood is contested footy. Alternatively one of Stack or Brown. Please Dimma NOT butchers like Aarts or George! 

The other question is whether we stick with Miller as second ruck who gives us some flexibility down back or bring in another recognised ruck in Soldo?

[WilliamPowell]

Sub can be another mid such as Dow or RCD as Port's one wood is contested footy. Alternatively one of Stack or Brown. Please Dimma NOT butchers like Aarts or George! 

If RCD cannot get a look in last week after his best VFL game in a number of weeks. He is no chance this week going by the coach's summary of his game. Different rules for different fools

[georgies31]

Sub can be another mid such as Dow or RCD as Port's one wood is contested footy. Alternatively one of Stack or Brown. Please Dimma NOT butchers like Aarts or George! 

If RCD cannot get a look in last week after his best VFL game in a number of weeks. He is no chance this week going by the coach's summary of his game. Different rules for different fools

Not sure about that looks like more to it attitude ,work rate hunger who knows to patchy for me RCD one good game then goes through the motions next couple of games.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Would've thought we would keep the team structure of the 2nd half in the Brisbane game with Maurice in the 22 rather than going back to the first half set up with one too many defenders and no forward pressure.

In:  M.Rioli (into the 22)
Out: Grimes (hammy)

Sub can be another mid such as Dow or RCD as Port's one wood is contested footy. Alternatively one of Stack or Brown. Please Dimma NOT butchers like Aarts or George! 

The other question is whether we stick with Miller as second ruck who gives us some flexibility down back or bring in another recognised ruck in Soldo?

I wondered if they might give Sampson Ryan a go? Balta stays back, Sampson can pinch hit in the forward line.
If we want to drop someone, drop Ross. Make him sub and start Rioli.

[MaccaDacca]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Sampson named but it would be at the expense of Miller I reckon.

Otherwise we would be too top heavy. Bad luck for Miller as he's been ok.

Rioli in for Grimes seems a given.

[Rampsation]

Gibcus in for Grimes

Maurice the sub. Itll be peeing down and when theyre knacketed half way through the third bring young Maurice on to give them a bit of a hurry up. Can see him doing a number on the in the last 45 minutes of the game.

[Francois Jackson]

why MRJ the sub? Is he not fit?

Play him the whole game, and if he aint fit then wtf is Burge doing?