Preview Round 2 v Port MCG Sunday 24th March 4pm

[AstuteTiger]

Perfect time to have played Hugo and Banks out to work on his game in the ressies.

Clarke has been doing well in the ressies. Id have him ahead of Banks and Mansell in a heart beat.

Hugo Ralphsmith (11 disposals, seven marks, five inside-50s)

"His run and carry once again stood out, and I thought his ball use was excellent. I think he's got a great balance between offence and defence at the moment, and he's in some really good form."

 

[Groupie_]

Our revolving door of injuries man...

But I’m so happy to see Trezise, Brown, Lefau, and Banks in the side. At least I can handle a loss better if we give kids like this a good run. Miller makes sense too.

Would’ve like Clarke to play instead of Banks though. But Banks played decently last week, so I’m fine with it.

remember the 2010 win against the swans

our side was full of kids and 70% were spuds!

no excuses just farrken win !!!!

 

[beema limapep]

Round 2, Richmond v Port Adelaide, Sunday, March 24, 4.00pm AEDT, MCG

In: Tom Brown, James Trezise, Sam Banks, Mykelti Lefau, Ben Miller
Out: Dion Prestia (injured), Josh Gibcus (injured), Jacob Hopper (injured), Nathan Broad (injured), Tylar Young (concussion)

New: Mykleti Lefau

Backs	Dylan Grimes	2	Ben Miller	46	Nick Vlastuin	1
Half-Backs	Jayden Short	15	James Trezise	36	Daniel Rioli	17
Centreline	Kamdyn McIntosh	33	Tim Taranto	14	Marlion Pickett	50
Half-Forwards	Seth Campbell	44	Shai Bolton	29	Rhyan Mansell	31
Forwards	Noah Balta	21	Dustin Martin	4	Tom Lynch	19
Followers	Toby Nankervis	25	Thomson Dow	27	Liam Baker	7
Interchange:	Tom Brown	30	Jack Ross	5	Sam Banks	41
	Maurice Rioli	10	Mykelti Lefau	42
Emergencies:	Samson Ryan	32	Judson Clarke	23	Hugo Ralphsmith	13

 

[jesterx]

 

[biaseddustyfan]

How long is hopper out for

they'll say 3 weeks but it'll be 9

 

[Growapair]

The amount to hate Ralphsmith gets is proof a famous surname blinds people.

He's objectively a far better footballer than Maurice - who is somehow still in the team.

Who cares ... he will be at StKilda next year.

 

[Lsta062]

what the hell has cumbo done wrong not even an emergency.

I hate to say this as a self-proclaimed Cumberland “fanboy”, but he needs to work on his confidence before he is recalled. He’s down on it right now, which is evident by how much he beats himself up for every little mistake he makes. I worry that he would only hurt his confidence further if he plays AFL in this state.

If he plays one or two great VFL games with confidence and slows his decision-making down over the next two weeks, then I’m right back on the Cumberland train.

 

[Tiger V]

I hate to say this as a self-proclaimed Cumberland “fanboy”, but he needs to work on his confidence before he is recalled. He’s down on it right now, which is evident by how much he beats himself up for every little mistake he makes. I worry that he would only hurt his confidence further if he plays AFL in this state.

If he plays one or two great VFL games with confidence and slows his decision-making down over the next two weeks, then I’m right back on the Cumberland train.

yeah i hope you are right, I'm a bit of a fan as well.

 

[STRUGGLETOWN EST1885]

On paper you'd think we're absolutely no chance but hey, last time I looked games of footy aren't won on paper. I'll be there supporting the boys. Hoping to see Lefau scare the bejesus out of the Port defenders, a few Mankind run throughs to put the fear of god in em. Let's Go Tiges.....

 

[Rubber Hips]

Yesssss…I said a few days ago Trigger, brown Miller …and Mykelti a Smokey would come in v port

This is a good opportunity for the young esters to come in and show us the next generation…just like they did a few years ago against port at moron park

 

[Rubber Hips]

 

[Rubber Hips]

see u at west gate

See you at the pub would be best

 

[Rubber Hips]

Good luck to him, think he's a bit raw, but what the hell, roll the dice and see what happens.

Exactly RT…he’ll be more than fine …I have faith in the kids…no matter how raw

 

[Rubber Hips]

Cumberland missed out on playing a game at either level in opening round because he was a travelling emergency v the Suns which may have been a factor in not getting a look in this week as they want continuity.

That sucks for the player…reckon we won’t see Cumbo at our club next year…he’ll seek opportunities elsewhere

 

[Ashman OG]

We're a sneaky chance this week I reckon, just a pity we won't get much of a home crowd to support us at 4pm on a Sunday vs an Interstate side.

OUT: Gibcus, Young, Prestia, MRJ, Pickett, Dow

IN: Miller, Brown, Mansell, Sonsie, McAuliffe, Clarke

Broad, Miller, Brown
Vlastuin, Grimes, Short
McIntosh, Hopper, Ross
Baker, Balta, Mansell
Bolton, Lynch, Campbell
Nankervis, Martin, Taranto
D. Rioli, Sonsie, McAuliffe, Clarke


How was Dow?

What’s the excuse for not going?
Grow a pair farken

 

[guruisatiger]

I see everyone is taking this well.

Yze gets a good look at the younger players now - this is definitely a silver lining and probably a blessing in disguise.

Yes yes and yes

 

[Drunken Wookie]

hope its mrj sub, hes best as an impact player, come on with that pace in the last half when the oppos getting tired and slowing down.

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

* we are having some great luck early!

 

[smurfin]

Wasn't expecting the extra couple of outs, but happy enough with the ins.
I was expecting Miller and one of Brown/Trezise - but with Broad also out, all three makes sense.
Lefau was unreal in the VFL last week and is perfect structure-wise as a third tall forward especially with Balta playing second ruck.
Probably most concerned about losing two midfielders and bringing in Banks & Lefau as the replacements - Ross, maybe Pickett getting a few centre bounces? Sonsie and McAuliffe must be not quite ready yet.

I also would have gone Judson ahead of Banks. Excellent in the VFL and has more forward craft to allow Dusty/Shai/Bakes to run through midfield, but no big sticking point.

 

[biaseddustyfan]

So hopper only had 5 disposals in the second half last week as he also did an ACL

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Cumbo still can’t get a look in. Gonna be embarrassing when he goes to another club and carves out a good career.

That’ll never happen.
Needs to pull his head in and play for the team or the game will spit him out.

 

[SavDog23]

I see Meehan has been busy this week.

We are gonna get walloped.

 

[Crumpet_avenger]

That sucks for the player…reckon we won’t see Cumbo at our club next year…he’ll seek opportunities elsewhere

Wouldnt blame him to be honest

 

[captain cotch 9]

so will all those changes does Balta still play forward?

 

[Noidnadroj]

Well is a relative term. He touched the ball 8 times. No other team in the AFL is promoting a player off an 8 touches 2 goal VFL game. Not even North.

To me this screams "we're going to get blown out here so how do we create some hope and optimism with fans"

Let's debut an exciting but raw player

I think more likely it screams ‘Broad, Young and Gibcus are out, so Balta is likely to be needed in defence and we need another big body to bring it to ground up forward’….. I’m glad they’re giving Lefau a chance over Kosi.


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