Preview Changes V Fremantle

[richmond_14]

astbury did not even play for Coburg last week.

Any news on why?

 

[Groupie_]

We had to activate our sub early in that game and Fyfe wasn't playing. It won't be that close this time around.

You won't thrash us.

 

[peejay]

Any news on why?

Nope, but it would seem unrealistic to come stright into the Richmond side without playing for the burgers.

 

[Reginald Perrin]

You won't thrash us.

Probably not, but then that's not what I said.

Somewhere in the spread of 27-38 points is my prediction.

 

[richmond_14]

Probably not, but then that's not what I said.

Somewhere in the spread of 27-38 points is my prediction.

Good luck with that

 

[TOOs_Finest]

Probably not, but then that's not what I said.

Somewhere in the spread of 27-38 points is my prediction.

Must say, I pretty much agree.


But if we kick accurately, it will be more.

 

[Put a Lids on it]

Are you saying that Deledio has a bigger tank than Scott Thompson? Crowley kept him to his lowest possessions in a game since the previous time Adelaide played Freo.

Crowley is old, time is running out for him although he has had a decent year he will not help you in future matches.

 

[TigerBlood87]

Probably not, but then that's not what I said.

Somewhere in the spread of 27-38 points is my prediction.

Interesting. We've only been beaten once by above 21 points this year and that was in our first game. The weather being forecast is ideal for Richmond's uncontested gamestyle so that should help us more than it does Freo who love the inside, contested footy. The last time we played was in horrendous conditions which is conducive to the Ross Lyon gamestyle which hopefully doesn't happen this week. Freo do have some big ins, Fyfe, McPharlin and Sandilands but our midfield is better than yours even without Foley so I think it will be closer than what you are saying. If Richmond can contain Pavlich which is easier said than done we will win.

Freo by 8 points.

 

[Groupie_]

Bit of cockyness from Freo:

"Big trouble for Tiger backs"

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7009/newsid/144769/default.aspx

 

[Groupie_]

Ins: O'Hanlon

Outs: Conca

Freo:


IN: McPharlin, Fyfe
OUT: Roberton, Neale

 

[_DBF_]

In: O'Hanlon
Out: Conca (toe)

 

[richmond_14]

Batch and Dea continue to be unlucky! Good for O'hanlon though. Has shown he can play.

 

[Groupie_]

I thought Sandilands was a certainty Ross Lyin again?

 

[bananatigz]

sandilands an emergency, will play you would think

 

[_DBF_]

sandilands an emergency, will play you would think

ugh

 

[prattsta]

Crowley is old, time is running out for him although he has had a decent year he will not help you in future matches.

What about this weekend? Crowley is only 28. Somehow, I don't think he'll age that much between last Saturday and this Saturday that it will end his career. He will limit the performance of one of your key midfielders this weekend, it's what he does. If he's at his best he will kick a goal or two as well.

 

[Andy Brennan]

I thought Sandilands was a certainty Ross Lyin again?

Ross the Boss will probably pull him out of his bag of tricks as a late replacement

 

[Groupie_]

Ross the Boss will probably pull him out of his bag of tricks as a late replacement

What's the point? We aren't going to change anything wether he plays or not..

 

[prattsta]

What's the point? We aren't going to change anything wether he plays or not..

It's not 'ducks and drakes' or whatever people want to call it. This isn't Mark Harvey or Kevin Sheedy we're talking about. Lyon has made two late changes all season; both due to injury. It's just a case of giving Sandilands until the last minute to prove his fitness.

Prior to the Adelaide game Sandilands was still listed as 2 weeks away. If he plays he will play predominately forward and it will probably be at the expense of Bradley. One of your KPD will go from being slightly undersized to massively undersized and faaar more athletic. As you say, it's not a big deal.

 

[Groupie_]

It's not 'ducks and drakes' or whatever people want to call it. This isn't Mark Harvey or Kevin Sheedy we're talking about. Lyon has made two late changes all season; both due to injury. It's just a case of giving Sandilands until the last minute to prove his fitness.

Prior to the Adelaide game Sandilands was still listed as 2 weeks away. If he plays he will play predominately forward and it will probably be at the expense of Bradley. One of your KPD will go from being slightly undersized to massively undersized and faaar more athletic. As you say, it's not a big deal.

I'm sure Ben Griffiths can take him.

 

[Spoken4]

I'm sure Ben Griffiths can take him.

Not that Sandilands has played much as a forward, but when he has, no one has been able to take him. He's 1 million feet tall and weights 5000 kgs. What can any defender do when the ball is coming in high into the goal square that is not going to result in a mark or free kick to Sandi?

 

[Tigez 4 Life]

Not that Sandilands has played much as a forward, but when he has, no one has been able to take him. He's 1 million feet tall and weights 5000 kgs. What can any defender do when the ball is coming in high into the goal square that is not going to result in a mark or free kick to Sandi?

whilst i agree with your view, Griff is 200cm and can get up quite high so we can only see what happens on the day if Sandi actually plays that is.

 

[DrMike]

O'Hanlon sub then you'd presume? Either way I'm happy, I'll either get to see a full game of Helbig or a full game of O'Hanlon

 

[Bazzar]

Love the 1 forced change.

Not so much cause im an O`Han fan (do like him) but because last week Dimma said no gifted games, no trying youngsters out, but from now they have to earn and keep their spot.

The last 3 weeks will send a clear message going into preseason that games are earnt.

 

[Livonski]

In: Browne. esp if Sandilands is in. While he is a plodder I reckon his ruckwork is pretty good and his effort is 100%. Issue is what to do with him when Ivan is in the ruck. Stick him in the goalsquare? Cotch, Dusty and Lids have done that well for us. Put him on the bench? Robs rotations, as mentioned. Can certainly rest Ivan in the square for a while. So it's a risk to bring him in, but hands up who wants to have a look at him in the 1s before year end?
Griff (heck he's fragile) will be out so there's the change.

You are an idiot, pal. We all thought Griff might have done an ACL last week and look at that, he's still in the side and playing this week...at this stage. And you said he's fragile!!!!

Sorry Griff.