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Agree, and seemed committed to stay in the contest after the ball up.I reckon Riccardi was the most impressive in the first 4 for me, has added to his game a bit and competed well as the relieving ruck
If the Riccardi breakout/development is real I think this really changes the ceiling of this team, when Hogans fit we have 2 guys (in theory) capable of taking contested marks and being a leading target for the midfield plus Toby, however without him we're just crossing our fingers hoping Hogan doesn't get injured especially in these first 5 games cause we'd be in real tricky spot without either of Toby or Hogan. Now this way if Hogan is injured or managed we sort of have someone that can theoratically step in his place although likely won't be as good, but the structure still remains the same and a dramatic change in gameplan isn't needed. Also a Riccardi/Hogan duo puts less pressure on HH to be a big marking forward which he's okay at but is certainly not one of his strengths thought he pushed up the ground a bit more yesterday and we saw some real nice set up kicks from him for others. Very difficult to see if the Riccardi breakout is real or not based off a fake practice game but to see him do it early in the game against the Swans stronger side is really encouraging.I reckon Riccardi was the most impressive in the first 4 for me, has added to his game a bit and competed well as the relieving ruck
How did Fahey go, out of curiosity?Says a corked hip in the article.
Amazing that we get to see a bit of Callaghan.
Fahey might surprise some people as well.
Got plenty of it but the game was a training run by that stageHow did Fahey go, out of curiosity?
Very impressive. Looks like he has added some size which will hold him in good stead as KPF and backup ruck.I reckon Riccardi was the most impressive in the first 4 for me, has added to his game a bit and competed well as the relieving ruck
Honestly thought he was Hogan at several times given the stream quality, which suggests how broad he's built up to.Very impressive. Looks like he has added some size which will hold him in good stead as KPF and backup ruck.
IIRC, it was mentioned as some soreness after an off-season knee op. I don't recall mention at the time of it, so presumably it was relatively minor, perhaps just a bit of a clean up that often happens.Encouraging first hit out against a side close to full strength..Anyone know anymore about Hoppers absence.Heard knee.Minor?
I agree with you about the talls in the forward line.IIRC, it was mentioned as some soreness after an off-season knee op. I don't recall mention at the time of it, so presumably it was relatively minor, perhaps just a bit of a clean up that often happens.
Otherwise, still the Pies game to go, but certainly the Swans trial indicates Riccardi is firmly in the thinking to be the third forward, and take the relief ruck role. I've been in the camp with Flynn as the third forward/relief ruck, but he seems more likely to be the first choice ruck, and Riccardi showed pretty good promise. I'd certainly be happy to see that. Hogan - Himmelberg - Riccardi could be a solid combo. Hogan will have to rest through the season, so likely opportunities for Brander and possibly Briggs. But I do like the firepower that would seem to come with a Hogan-Riccardi pairing.
Hill-Stone-? as the small/medium forwards. No Bruhn last night, Peatling played essentially with the seconds. Lloyd was out there in the early quarters, so clearly remains an option for the Best 22.
When did Bruhn get the corkie?I agree with you about the talls in the forward line.
Ricca looks like a strong marking no 2 option. Opens things up for Himmel.
I have been harping on about Stone all off season. I'm backing him in to be he's to replace when Toby comes back and probably steals that spot off Lloyd.
Bobby is looking fired up. I like it. We just need one more small forward option. I think it's gonna have to be Bruhn with us investing in cogs as a full time mid.
Once he comes back from the corkie in his hip I think Bruhn will be a tough nut this year.
Callaghan looked in control late but I wanna see him play in a a proper hit out soon.
Dont think MdB makes itHaynes Davis Cumming
Perryman Taylor Whitfield
XOH Cogs Ash
Taranto Riccardi HH
Hill Hogan Stone
Flynn Hopper Kelly
DeBoer Lloyd Idun Ward
Anyone know why Taylor missed.?.Backs were good and team defence was solid in limiting the way Swans change there angles.We should make it difficult aerially especially with Taylor back and to score in general .Especially if Papley missesDont think MdB makes it
Green gotta be a lock this year .... although MdB might have a role on occasion
Taylor has a facial injury from last week’s match sim, so think they were just resting himAnyone know why Taylor missed.?.Backs were good and team defence was solid in limiting the way Swans change there angles.We should make it difficult aerially especially with Taylor back and to score in general .Especially if Papley misses
Oops… yep… Greene in for DeBoer. Although I think they like his pressure in the front half.Dont think MdB makes it
Green gotta be a lock this year .... although MdB might have a role on occasion
What about Tom?Oops… yep… Greene in for DeBoer. Although I think they like his pressure in the front half.
Who plays the small forward role.Some nice surprises:
Keeffe is a very welcome addition… even if it is depth or injury cover early on.
Riccardi took some pack marks and played his role well.
Cogs is back to his old self.
Preuss was dominant while he was on… watch his ruck work closely… got into position and couldn’t be moved.
Don’t forget Hopper and Taylor didn’t play.
Barring the small forward role… competition for spots is hot.
Hill will be there for sure, and with Toby out and Binga injured, Stone would seem to be a certainty too. There should be one other place with Binga out of action, so Bruhn and Lloyd are probably at the forefront of options.Who plays the small forward role.
Hill / Stone?
What’s Tanners injury?Hill will be there for sure, and with Toby out and Binga injured, Stone would seem to be a certainty too. There should be one other place with Binga out of action, so Bruhn and Lloyd are probably at the forefront of options.
Corked hipWhat’s Tanners injury?
Timeline?Corked hip
Not sure they’ve put one on it .... imagine he goes next week against the piesTimeline?