Team Tips: It wasn’t pretty, but the young Tigers got some much-needed reward against Essendon after a string of beltings. And importantly, they got through without any injury concerns, with substitute James Trezise tactically replacing Tyler Sonsie — who managed four effective kicks and a single rating point in 59 per cent time-on-ground — at three-quarter-time.
Jacob Koschitzke and Tom Sims each recorded negative ratings against Essendon, meanwhile.
Debutant Taj Hotton provided more than a few glimpses of what he’ll bring to this Richmond side, and you get the sense he won’t find himself out of this senior side, barring any injury setbacks.
Small forward Steely Green bagged another three goals in the reserves, with Maurice Rioli a possible casualty despite applying some good pressure against the Bombers.
Josh Gibcus got through his second VFL game unscathed, gathering seven disposals and four intercepts in managed match time.
Once again, Noah Balta will miss Saturday night’s clash with West Coast in what will be his last missed game due to his imposed curfew, which lifts on July 22.
In the reserves, Jacob Blight responded to his axing with 25 disposals, 16 marks and 11 intercepts. Harry Armstrong, Jasper Alger and Josh Smillie are nearing returns to action.
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