Changes for next week against the Roos?

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In the Mix: Round 23

Sarah Black
afl.com.au
16 August 2023



Richmond will make at least two changes, with Trent Cotchin to return for his final game after two weeks off with soreness.

Formerly concussed pair Jacob Hopper and Ben Miller are also available for selection.

Thomson Dow (21, four clearances) showed some nice signs in his second AFL game for the season, but unfortunately looks the most likely of the inside mids to make way for Hopper.

The Tigers have to fit Cotchin in somehow, and it could be Matt Coulthard (seven disposals) who loses his spot, but he could be pushed out to the sub role.

Tyler Sonsie racked up another 31 touches in the VFL, while Maurice Rioli jnr starred with 20, 13 tackles and seven clearances.

Sam Banks should be on standby if Daniel Rioli's ankle doesn't come up.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1009340/in-the-mix-r23-who-s-under-the-pump-pushing-for-selection-

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At RICHMOND, Dan Rioli appears likely to miss his side’s meeting with North Melbourne on Saturday due to a lingering ankle injury.

Channel 9 journalist Joshua Dawe reported Rioli, who was bothered by the issue against St Kilda last weekend, immediately took off his boots after going through a fitness test at training on Thursday.

The Tigers are set to welcome back Trent Cotchin for his farewell match alongside Jack Riewoldt that’s sure to give Andrew McQualter’s side plenty of extra zip when it takes on the Roos.

Richmond could also be bolstered by the return of Jacob Hopper from his concussion in a welcome return to the midfield as well as Ben Miller from the same issue as it looks to bounce back from last week’s disappointing performance against St Kilda.

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Daniel Rioli has whipped the boots off straight after a fitness test at Richmond training.

Doesn’t appear his ankle has recovered in time to take on North Melbourne. @FootyonNine


https://twitter.com/joshuadawe9/status/1691976542094754300

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2023-team-news-whispers-updates-for-round-23-selection-squads-supercoach-latest/news-story/d9fb69b0b72ceb5b7dac1b3c69b7a308