Preview 2017 AFL GF: Adelaide V Richmond 30/09/17 MCG 2.30 PM

[Maroo]

just wanna see our guys give all they got. ill be pissed at a loss but still happy we made it, as long as they give 100%. if players get lazy and dont go ******* hard at it that's when ill lose my shit

just watch some of cotchins tackles from the finals. everyone needs to look at that and do it all game. **** these crows up from the start

This is a good point. As a review/prep tactic for our intensity, I'd totally avoid clips of any missed tackles and just show a bunch of stuck tackles and hard at it bumps as a reminder of what's required.

Cotchin's tackle on S. Selwood
Cotchin's bump on Dangerfield
BEllis' bump on Dangerfield
Butler's tackle on (I think) Guthrie when he got into space on the city/southern corner of the square.
Prestia's tackle on J. Selwood
Prestia's tackle on the GSS wing for a HTB against Geelong
Riewoldt' tackle on Dangerfield
Grimes' bump on Himmelberg
Cotchin's 'bump' on Shiel
Cotchin's tackle on Josh Kelly
Nank's tackle on Whitfield (or was it Tomlinson?)
Cotchin's chase down effort against Davis

Etc Etc

 

[Helen Wheels]

Nice to see individual awards mean something to you.

Of course they do.
They recognise the specialised talents that individual members bring to our team, which, magically, is even greater than the sum of its parts, having been formed into an elite unit by the Coach of the Year.
Ha!

 

[dean33]

We're screwed. Darcy, BT, Watson and Carey have all tipped an upset with a Richmond win on Saturday.

I think we may have Clarko to blame for that spike of confidence. Hahaha

It's ok, on the flip side Healy, brown, dunstall and king all tipped the crows.

 

[_RT_]

Chucked $20 on Richmond for the flag earlier in the year @ $61... stand to make $1200 if you blokes get up.
Just got offered cash out of $350.....

Decide my fate....

Stick fat other wise

NO TICKET FOR YOU

 

[Helen Wheels]

Chucked $20 on Richmond for the flag earlier in the year @ $61... stand to make $1200 if you blokes get up.
Just got offered cash out of $350.....

Decide my fate....

How often do you get a 17.5 to 1 winner in a two-horse race?

 

[GoTigers2015]

Chucked $20 on Richmond for the flag earlier in the year @ $61... stand to make $1200 if you blokes get up.
Just got offered cash out of $350.....

Decide my fate....

Doesn't make sense to cash out. If you place $500 on the Crows @ $1.74 you will win $870 if Adelaide wins - $350 profit (-$20 from the original bet)
If the Tigers win you will make $680 profit. ($1200 - $520)

 

[Lsta062]

I think Geelong made a huge mistake starting Dangerfield forward last week, so we need to start Dusty in the middle. If we are on top by half time and the midfield is doing more than decently, then Dusty can go forward.

 

[tigs2010]

How often do you get a 17.5 to 1 winner in a two-horse race?

Next year when we play #lolnorf

 

[_RT_]

Dimma needs to channel Pacino Saturday

 

[Tiger Toffee]

Selection day already, geez this week has flown compared to last week, i know we had the week off that made it longer but the week leading into both finals seemed to drag on compared to this week leading into the Grand Final.

 

[THE THIN MAN]

It's ok, on the flip side Healy, brown, dunstall and king all tipped the crows.

Especially Brown who has always tipped against us in the final series.

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

For the love of God I hope Adelaides players feel like their fans, although it's highly unlikely.
The fan angle is all about "we have the better list, we have the talent...." Callan Ward basically said the same thing last week when he said "if we play like last week we will win" I knew we were home then. No actual consideration as to how the opposition might play and thinking it would just all happen.
Highly doubtful the Crows players are like the fans but we win for sure if they are. How over confident can you be??? Geelong had it too, it was so obvious that they sort of rocked up with the head wobble and got punched straight in the face from the start.

 

[LC_15]

I would assume that Clarko spoke to Dimma about how he would approach getting certain crows players out of the game.

 

[Maroo]

Could someone with HUN Paywall access please post the piece with the 1-44 rankings of the GF teams?

 

[M0557]

I am so fkin pumped for this weekend.
Now the excitement is building after the initial surreal feeling of the past few days.

We are in the Grand Final.

Anything can happen, we bring our A Game and we are every chance to take home the Premiership!

It's Tigers Time!!!!

 

[M0557]

I would assume that Clarko spoke to Dimma about how he would approach getting certain crows players out of the game.

It would have been:
"Dimma, don't go the fish here at the Paladium, it's shit...."

 

[turtle27]

I think Geelong made a huge mistake starting Dangerfield forward last week, so we need to start Dusty in the middle. If we are on top by half time and the midfield is doing more than decently, then Dusty can go forward.

The bigger mistake was leaving him there after the Crows kicked the first two. He should have been straight into the middle.

 

[mattt]

Could someone with HUN Paywall access please post the piece with the 1-44 rankings of the GF teams?

It's really long! I just googled Jon Ralph ranking and opened the first link.

 

[turtle27]

Could someone with HUN Paywall access please post the piece with the 1-44 rankings of the GF teams?

IT looms as an intriguing battle between the high-scoring Crows and frenetic pressure of the Tigers.

1. Dustin Martin (Richmond)

The complete player.

Born for footy and born for September, he holds the fate of this game in his hand after an awesome year and two epic finals.

Last week he set up the opening goal, had 20 disposals, finished with three clutch goals and gave two off as well. 13 of those 20 disposals led to scores.

Incredible.

2. Alex Rance (Richmond)

The game’s best defender has four All Australian nods and now is putting together the finals resume he needs to challenge Matthew Scarlett as this generation’s best full back.

Ranks second in intercept possessions but also a threat with ball in hand. And to think he might have walked away from footy.

3. Trent Cotchin (Richmond)

His redefined his reputation with a phenomenal finals series, highlighted by frenzied assault on the ball and man.

The baby-faced assassin won a staggering 78 per cent of his possessions against Geelong in the contest, and is in white-hot form.

Nine tackles in both finals.

4. Rory Sloane (Adelaide)

Identical stats to Cotchin this year but is shaded only by his inability to break the tag and a good-but-not-great 20 possessions in the prelim.

The boy from Upwey Tecoma is Adelaide’s fire-starter. He dominates, they win.

5. Eddie Betts (Adelaide)

Betts has such profound talent he could rip this game from Richmond’s grasp in the space of five minutes.

54 goals for the year, third for assists and with a penchant for the sublime. What a player.

6. Matt Crouch (Adelaide)

A faultless home-and-away season keeps getting better with an All Australian nod and two 31-possession finals.

Yet to be tagged this year but write him off at your peril as an accumulator who doesn’t hurt you. Freakishly good.

7. Tom Lynch (Adelaide)

Fresh from two goals and 10 score involvements in the prelim, Richmond might have to tag the AFL’s best connector.

Not even viral meningitis can stop the ginger ninja, who ranks 2nd for disposals and No.1 for score involvements as a forward.

8. Rory Laird (Adelaide)

Quick, agile, fearless, great skills, what a defender.

The best small defender in footy racks it up as an offensive weapon and cannot be allowed to run free if Richmond is to win.

Fresh off a brilliant preliminary final.

9. Brad Crouch (Adelaide)

Hard as a cat’s head, with comparisons to Joel Selwood for toughness this week.

Like brother Matt superb in two finals (27 and 28 touches), finally living up to the massive hype. Will end up going past Matt.

10. Sam Jacobs (Adelaide)

Rucks with aplomb then controls the game around the ground. His ruck dominance in Round 6 didn’t convert into scores, but will back himself to be a Tank-buster again.

11. Toby Nankervis (Richmond)

So much more than a bash-and-crash ruckman, the boy from North Launceston huge in two finals so far.

Richmond can’t win if Sam Jacobs smacks him like in Round 6, so he is elevated to a lofty ranking here.

12. Jack Riewoldt (Richmond)

Another Tiger to grow in front of our eyes, poor body language and indifferent second efforts now replaced by devotion to the cause.

Simply must bring the ball to ground, given Adelaide’s 21 intercept marks in Round 6 killed the Tigers.

13. Taylor Walker (Adelaide)

The boy from Broken Hill might not be Wayne Carey with his aerial contests but the No.1 assists player in the comp will have to do as a stunning stat.

And he came up with the Crows deathstare...

14. David Astbury (Richmond)

Huge role on Grand Final day. Should take Tex with Rance playing deeper, but colours lowered early v GWS after best year of his career.

Nearly left for Brisbane and now has the Grand Final as his defensive stage. Tigers can’t win if he doesn’t win aerial battles.

15. Dion Prestia (Richmond)

They paid him big bucks for midfield numbers but we rank him this high because he is Richmond’s cooler, shutting down Josh Kelly last week.

Now must go to Sloane or Matt Crouch. Tigers can’t win if they both fire.

16. Jake Lever (Adelaide)

In likely his last game for Adelaide, can the AFL’s best intercept player control the skies like Brian Lake in his Norm Smith Medal winning performance?

Jacob Townsend likely to go to him in negating role.

17. Daniel Rioli (Richmond)

Cousin Cyril set the MCG alight in his first Grand Final then won Normie in 2015.

Can he continue that family tradition like Cyril and Maurice before him? Elite pressure plus four prelim goals but likely opponent Luke Brown a jet.

18. Dylan Grimes (Richmond)

Elevated in this list because of likely role on Betts, who he kept goalless despite avalanche in Round 6.

The deep-thinking hobby farmer and vigneron might have this game’s toughest match up.

19. Daniel Talia (Adelaide)

Certain to get Jack Riewoldt, and needs only to push him under the ball and disrupt his aerial presence to play his role.

The AFL’s most miserly defender kept Hawkins to a single goal last week.

20. Charlie Cameron (Adelaide)

Has to be in your Norm Smith contenders, capable of ripping this tame apart after five in the prelim. Not sure the Tigers have a match-up for him.

21. Kane Lambert (Richmond)

The former Preston factory worker has had a career year, kicking the prelim’s first goal and averaging 21 possessions and five tackles.

What a great state-league success story.

22. Nick Vlastuin (Richmond)

Richmond will try to free up elite interceptor Vlastuin, who mixes rugged aggression with solid marking. Can he help hold back the dam wall on Douglas or Otten?

23. Richard Douglas (Adelaide)

Underestimate at your peril, with this dangerous half forward from Broadford bobbing up with 20 possessions and two qualifying final goals.

A Grand Final haul wouldn’t surprise.

24. Luke Brown (Adelaide)

Puts his opponents to sleep every single time, not conceding multiple goals to an opponent since Round 8.

Sure to get Daniel Rioli, fresh off four goals. Can’t wait for this match-up to unfold.

25. Shane Edwards (Richmond)

An underrated year for Richmond’s energiser with two big finals.

Wins so much contested ball at half forward, second only to Dusty for score assists. Beloved inside the club.

26 Bachar Houli (Richmond)

Richmond’s offensive weapon from half back, as well as an inspiration off the field. Under-rated in the air, creative on the ground.

Two excellent finals averaging 20 touches and 440 metres gained.

27. Kyle Hartigan (Adelaide)

Kyle who? Actually, the bloke who stopped Patrick Dangerfield last week and the man who will get Dustin Martin forward.

Since coming back from a serious hammy, he torched Josh Kennedy, kept Jeremy Cameron to a goal and didn’t conceded a goal to Danger or Dan Menzel.

28. Rory Atkins (Adelaide)

Just part of the Adelaide machine, a permanent winger averaging 22 touches and giving plenty of drive.

29. Dan Butler (Richmond)

Far more than a pressure player, this lightning-fast surprise packet has kicked 29 goals for the year. Cashed in on pressure with late 2 prelim goals.

30. Josh Caddy (Richmond)

A potential game-breaker who has 21 goals, buckets of hardness and a strong aerial presence.

31. Paul Seedsman (Adelaide)

What a story, playing 4 games Round 19 and kicking five goals and adding yet more run to the Crows outfit. And the Pies didn’t want him ...

32. Josh Jenkins (Adelaide)

Just how do we rate this bloke? He is the ultimate polarising player, labelled by some as the junk-time king but still huge for their structure with 45.21 for the year.

Just one disposal to quarter time last week yet the Crows were six goals up. But if he plays deep will get Alex Rance and need to keep him accountable.

33. Brandon Ellis (Richmond)

Career-best year for the West Coburg product who has averaged 23 disposals and six intercept possessions after his place in the side was questioned in the pre-season.

34. Shaun Grigg (Richmond)

The most unlikely Grand Final ruckman you have ever seen. Plus a hard-at-it mid who kicks goals (14) and can tag to boot.

Traded for Andrew Collins, a masterful trade for the Tigers.

35. Nathan Broad (Richmond)

Hasn’t missed a game since Round 17 recall and has lost just four of 22 one-on-one contests, twice this year keeping Toby Greene goalless.

But what a role — shutting down either Tom Lynch or Eddie Betts. Adelaide will try to exploit this WAFL recruit.

36. David Mackay (Adelaide)

This former Oakleigh Charger is key part of the midfield mix, fairly nondescript but so valuable. Won’t be winning Normie but won’t let Don Pyke down either.

37. Riley Knight (Adelaide)

Adelaide don’t often tag but if they do he is the bloke who Pyke will call on.

Having gone to Adam Treloar and Joel Selwood already, he’s the guy to put out a midfield bushfire.

38. Jason Castagna (Richmond)

Typifies the Richmond resurgence with relentless pressure and goal-a-game attacking prowess.

He has his tail up after 18 touches and a goal against GWS.

39. Hugh Greenwood

A season-low six disposals last week for Greenwood, who plays the least amount of game time in the AFL.

But the former Perth Wildcat pays his way with elite pressure skills.

40. Kamdyn McIntosh (Richmond)

The Pinjarra kid has been solid rather than explosive with 26 possessions in two finals but is another hard-running Dimma role player.

41. Jake Kelly (Adelaide)

How the hell did the Pies let this guy fall through the cracks?

The son of Craig might get Caddy or Townsend after keeping Dan Menzel goalless and Toby Greene to a goal. Another bargain-basement success story.

42. Andy Otten (Adelaide)

The ultimate utility who has played forward defence and even ruck this year and holds his spot with McGovern’s hamstring.

Has kicked 20 goals in 18 games and plays his role in the triangle offence which has worked to such stunning effect.

43. Jack Graham (Richmond)

A tackling fiend (eight a game) who after being taken at pick 53 plays midfield and half forward and could play in a flag in his fifth premiership.

44. Jacob Townsend (Richmond)

The JJ Liston Medallist was looking for a job five weeks ago.

Now the former Giant has a remarkable 14 goals from 28 kicks and might got to Jake Lever to make a pest of himself in the air.

 

[Lsta062]

The bigger mistake was leaving him there after the Crows kicked the first two. He should have been straight into the middle.

Yep. I think he remained forward for almost the entire quarter or something like that. I trust our coaches to be aware of that.

 

[Betts are off]

The bigger mistake was leaving him there after the Crows kicked the first two. He should have been straight into the middle.

We were all pretty shocked about that. Although we shouldn't be, Scott really is a pretty average coach when its all said and done.

 

[Maroo]

EDIT: Beaten to it....

It's really long! I just googled Jon Ralph ranking and opened the first link.

Weird, I tried to open the link from twitter and hit the paywall but then googled it and got straight in:

List below with commentary removed:

JON RALPH ranks every player based on their importance to the outcome.

44. Townsend
43. Graham
42. Often
41. Kelly
40. McIntosh
39. Greenwood
38. Castagna
37. Knight
36. MacKay
35. Broad
34. Grigg
33. Ellis
32. Jenkins
31. Seedsman
30. Caddy
29. Butler
28. Atkins
27. Hartigan
26. Houli
25. Edwards
24. Brown
23. Douglas
22. Vlastuin
21. Lambert
20. Cameron
19. Talia
18. Grimes
17. Rioli
16. Lever
15. Prestia
14. Astbury
13. Walker
12. Riewoldt
11. Nankervis
10. Jacobs
9. B Crouch
8. Laird
7. Lynch
6. M Crouch
5. Betts
4. Sloane
3. Cotchin
2. Rance
1. Martin

 

[turtle27]

We were all pretty shocked about that. Although we shouldn't be, Scott really is a pretty average coach when its all said and done.

Mate, couldn't believe it, just a really bad coaching move. Dusty has to start in the middle for the first few minutes, just like he did against GWS. Also letting Cameron come off the back of the square again and not making anyone responsible for him when he did it. I'd certainly hope we're onto it when and if he does it on Sat.

 

[Makeshft_Mauler]

We were all pretty shocked about that. Although we shouldn't be, Scott really is a pretty average coach when its all said and done.

I have it on good authority from the AFL media that Scott is a genius,

well thats what i heard directly after their sydney win.

 

[Betts are off]

IT looms as an intriguing battle between the high-scoring Crows and frenetic pressure of the Tigers.

1. Dustin Martin (Richmond)

The complete player.

Born for footy and born for September, he holds the fate of this game in his hand after an awesome year and two epic finals.

Last week he set up the opening goal, had 20 disposals, finished with three clutch goals and gave two off as well. 13 of those 20 disposals led to scores.

Incredible.

2. Alex Rance (Richmond)

The game’s best defender has four All Australian nods and now is putting together the finals resume he needs to challenge Matthew Scarlett as this generation’s best full back.

Ranks second in intercept possessions but also a threat with ball in hand. And to think he might have walked away from footy.

3. Trent Cotchin (Richmond)

His redefined his reputation with a phenomenal finals series, highlighted by frenzied assault on the ball and man.

The baby-faced assassin won a staggering 78 per cent of his possessions against Geelong in the contest, and is in white-hot form.

Nine tackles in both finals.

4. Rory Sloane (Adelaide)

Identical stats to Cotchin this year but is shaded only by his inability to break the tag and a good-but-not-great 20 possessions in the prelim.

The boy from Upwey Tecoma is Adelaide’s fire-starter. He dominates, they win.

5. Eddie Betts (Adelaide)

Betts has such profound talent he could rip this game from Richmond’s grasp in the space of five minutes.

54 goals for the year, third for assists and with a penchant for the sublime. What a player.

6. Matt Crouch (Adelaide)

A faultless home-and-away season keeps getting better with an All Australian nod and two 31-possession finals.

Yet to be tagged this year but write him off at your peril as an accumulator who doesn’t hurt you. Freakishly good.

7. Tom Lynch (Adelaide)

Fresh from two goals and 10 score involvements in the prelim, Richmond might have to tag the AFL’s best connector.

Not even viral meningitis can stop the ginger ninja, who ranks 2nd for disposals and No.1 for score involvements as a forward.

8. Rory Laird (Adelaide)

Quick, agile, fearless, great skills, what a defender.

The best small defender in footy racks it up as an offensive weapon and cannot be allowed to run free if Richmond is to win.

Fresh off a brilliant preliminary final.

9. Brad Crouch (Adelaide)

Hard as a cat’s head, with comparisons to Joel Selwood for toughness this week.

Like brother Matt superb in two finals (27 and 28 touches), finally living up to the massive hype. Will end up going past Matt.

10. Sam Jacobs (Adelaide)

Rucks with aplomb then controls the game around the ground. His ruck dominance in Round 6 didn’t convert into scores, but will back himself to be a Tank-buster again.

11. Toby Nankervis (Richmond)

So much more than a bash-and-crash ruckman, the boy from North Launceston huge in two finals so far.

Richmond can’t win if Sam Jacobs smacks him like in Round 6, so he is elevated to a lofty ranking here.

12. Jack Riewoldt (Richmond)

Another Tiger to grow in front of our eyes, poor body language and indifferent second efforts now replaced by devotion to the cause.

Simply must bring the ball to ground, given Adelaide’s 21 intercept marks in Round 6 killed the Tigers.

13. Taylor Walker (Adelaide)

The boy from Broken Hill might not be Wayne Carey with his aerial contests but the No.1 assists player in the comp will have to do as a stunning stat.

And he came up with the Crows deathstare...

14. David Astbury (Richmond)

Huge role on Grand Final day. Should take Tex with Rance playing deeper, but colours lowered early v GWS after best year of his career.

Nearly left for Brisbane and now has the Grand Final as his defensive stage. Tigers can’t win if he doesn’t win aerial battles.

15. Dion Prestia (Richmond)

They paid him big bucks for midfield numbers but we rank him this high because he is Richmond’s cooler, shutting down Josh Kelly last week.

Now must go to Sloane or Matt Crouch. Tigers can’t win if they both fire.

16. Jake Lever (Adelaide)

In likely his last game for Adelaide, can the AFL’s best intercept player control the skies like Brian Lake in his Norm Smith Medal winning performance?

Jacob Townsend likely to go to him in negating role.

17. Daniel Rioli (Richmond)

Cousin Cyril set the MCG alight in his first Grand Final then won Normie in 2015.

Can he continue that family tradition like Cyril and Maurice before him? Elite pressure plus four prelim goals but likely opponent Luke Brown a jet.

18. Dylan Grimes (Richmond)

Elevated in this list because of likely role on Betts, who he kept goalless despite avalanche in Round 6.

The deep-thinking hobby farmer and vigneron might have this game’s toughest match up.

19. Daniel Talia (Adelaide)

Certain to get Jack Riewoldt, and needs only to push him under the ball and disrupt his aerial presence to play his role.

The AFL’s most miserly defender kept Hawkins to a single goal last week.

20. Charlie Cameron (Adelaide)

Has to be in your Norm Smith contenders, capable of ripping this tame apart after five in the prelim. Not sure the Tigers have a match-up for him.

21. Kane Lambert (Richmond)

The former Preston factory worker has had a career year, kicking the prelim’s first goal and averaging 21 possessions and five tackles.

What a great state-league success story.

22. Nick Vlastuin (Richmond)

Richmond will try to free up elite interceptor Vlastuin, who mixes rugged aggression with solid marking. Can he help hold back the dam wall on Douglas or Otten?

23. Richard Douglas (Adelaide)

Underestimate at your peril, with this dangerous half forward from Broadford bobbing up with 20 possessions and two qualifying final goals.

A Grand Final haul wouldn’t surprise.

24. Luke Brown (Adelaide)

Puts his opponents to sleep every single time, not conceding multiple goals to an opponent since Round 8.

Sure to get Daniel Rioli, fresh off four goals. Can’t wait for this match-up to unfold.

25. Shane Edwards (Richmond)

An underrated year for Richmond’s energiser with two big finals.

Wins so much contested ball at half forward, second only to Dusty for score assists. Beloved inside the club.

26 Bachar Houli (Richmond)

Richmond’s offensive weapon from half back, as well as an inspiration off the field. Under-rated in the air, creative on the ground.

Two excellent finals averaging 20 touches and 440 metres gained.

27. Kyle Hartigan (Adelaide)

Kyle who? Actually, the bloke who stopped Patrick Dangerfield last week and the man who will get Dustin Martin forward.

Since coming back from a serious hammy, he torched Josh Kennedy, kept Jeremy Cameron to a goal and didn’t conceded a goal to Danger or Dan Menzel.

28. Rory Atkins (Adelaide)

Just part of the Adelaide machine, a permanent winger averaging 22 touches and giving plenty of drive.

29. Dan Butler (Richmond)

Far more than a pressure player, this lightning-fast surprise packet has kicked 29 goals for the year. Cashed in on pressure with late 2 prelim goals.

30. Josh Caddy (Richmond)

A potential game-breaker who has 21 goals, buckets of hardness and a strong aerial presence.

31. Paul Seedsman (Adelaide)

What a story, playing 4 games Round 19 and kicking five goals and adding yet more run to the Crows outfit. And the Pies didn’t want him ...

32. Josh Jenkins (Adelaide)

Just how do we rate this bloke? He is the ultimate polarising player, labelled by some as the junk-time king but still huge for their structure with 45.21 for the year.

Just one disposal to quarter time last week yet the Crows were six goals up. But if he plays deep will get Alex Rance and need to keep him accountable.

33. Brandon Ellis (Richmond)

Career-best year for the West Coburg product who has averaged 23 disposals and six intercept possessions after his place in the side was questioned in the pre-season.

34. Shaun Grigg (Richmond)

The most unlikely Grand Final ruckman you have ever seen. Plus a hard-at-it mid who kicks goals (14) and can tag to boot.

Traded for Andrew Collins, a masterful trade for the Tigers.

35. Nathan Broad (Richmond)

Hasn’t missed a game since Round 17 recall and has lost just four of 22 one-on-one contests, twice this year keeping Toby Greene goalless.

But what a role — shutting down either Tom Lynch or Eddie Betts. Adelaide will try to exploit this WAFL recruit.

36. David Mackay (Adelaide)

This former Oakleigh Charger is key part of the midfield mix, fairly nondescript but so valuable. Won’t be winning Normie but won’t let Don Pyke down either.

37. Riley Knight (Adelaide)

Adelaide don’t often tag but if they do he is the bloke who Pyke will call on.

Having gone to Adam Treloar and Joel Selwood already, he’s the guy to put out a midfield bushfire.

38. Jason Castagna (Richmond)

Typifies the Richmond resurgence with relentless pressure and goal-a-game attacking prowess.

He has his tail up after 18 touches and a goal against GWS.

39. Hugh Greenwood

A season-low six disposals last week for Greenwood, who plays the least amount of game time in the AFL.

But the former Perth Wildcat pays his way with elite pressure skills.

40. Kamdyn McIntosh (Richmond)

The Pinjarra kid has been solid rather than explosive with 26 possessions in two finals but is another hard-running Dimma role player.

41. Jake Kelly (Adelaide)

How the hell did the Pies let this guy fall through the cracks?

The son of Craig might get Caddy or Townsend after keeping Dan Menzel goalless and Toby Greene to a goal. Another bargain-basement success story.

42. Andy Otten (Adelaide)

The ultimate utility who has played forward defence and even ruck this year and holds his spot with McGovern’s hamstring.

Has kicked 20 goals in 18 games and plays his role in the triangle offence which has worked to such stunning effect.

43. Jack Graham (Richmond)

A tackling fiend (eight a game) who after being taken at pick 53 plays midfield and half forward and could play in a flag in his fifth premiership.

44. Jacob Townsend (Richmond)

The JJ Liston Medallist was looking for a job five weeks ago.

Now the former Giant has a remarkable 14 goals from 28 kicks and might got to Jake Lever to make a pest of himself in the air.

Interesting read, i'm not going to try and pick the eyes out of it as its obviously subjective, but its nice to see Tom Lynch finally getting some recognition. Taken the majority of the AFL 3 years to realize he pretty much sets our entire forward line up and although not flashy he essentially has no weaknesses (Good speed, massive gut runner, 2 way running, good skills, good set shot, good overhead mark, good defensive pressure and most importantly understands where to run better then any other high half forward in the game).

Who-ever you plan to match up on him you better hope he has a good nights sleep.... Cause they are in for a big big run on Saturday!