Preview Changes Vs Tiggers round 12

[Johnno22]

IF The Gov is able to get up but not a 100% we could bring in Barrass to help him out. But do we lose some run by dropping a player for him?

And structure.

 

[Suma Magic]

Best to match him up on Jack then. Barrass is more a full back than a CHB so Jack may try to run him about. Jack is best at judging the marks with his leap and less on muscling an opponent off the ball.

Would be a tough gig first up. We may want to minimise situations where Barrass is one out deep.

 

[new breed]

I think of Richmond as the AFL's Wacky Tourists , they are good spirited but never really a Premiership threat in recent times .....

Having said that , they are favourites against us and am hoping for a good win to West Coast ....but not overly confident .

 

[dean33]

Our three decades of history tell us differently 6 days breaks always hurt us.
Especially considering the hours we spend on a plane.
Mean nearly all the players dont do track work during the week as there concentrating on recovery.

We generally start games slowly in the first quarter after six days break.

spare me the excuses already.. we had back to back 6 day breaks the last few weeks and that included a win against essendon(no biggie) and then the win against freo away. lots of excuses already from eagle fans..

 

[The Falcon Strike]

IF The Gov is able to get up but not a 100% we could bring in Barrass to help him out. But do we lose some run by dropping a player for him?

Drop Ellis for him.

Horses for Courses

Drop a small defender for a large defender.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

spare me the excuses already.. we had back to back 6 day breaks the last few weeks and that included a win against essendon(no biggie) and then the win against freo away. lots of excuses already from eagle fans..

Yes you did - but not against a team off a bye - rather against a team also off a 6 day break who played interstate at night.

 

[Suma Magic]

Tiger fans are up and about. Usually a good sign for their opposition.

 

[Johnno22]

spare me the excuses already.. we had back to back 6 day breaks the last few weeks and that included a win against essendon(no biggie) and then the win against freo away. lots of excuses already from eagle fans..

Yes you are right. Richmond have got it tough and this on the back of the Tigers having to travel across the country every second week.
And the added complication of their players not having the brain power to fill in that air time. Can you imagine having to talk to Dusty for four hours.

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Drop Ellis for him.
Horses for Courses
Drop a small defender for a large defender.

I do not think it will happen but I would support Barrass for Ellis given Gov OK to play.

My conservatism on Barrass is to ensure we do not sacrifice Yeo in midfield.

I would then want probably then go with Cripps or Duggan as the sub. Both been good but ..... Sheed over the past 2 weeks looks like he needs a full 4 quarters as part of his development and cementing his place in the side.

 

[dean33]

Yes you are right. Richmond have got it tough and this on the back of the Tigers having to travel across the country every second week.
And the added complication of their players not having the brain power to fill in that air time. Can you imagine having to talk to Dusty for four hours.

dusty doesn't need to talk, you'll watch him weave around your blokes friday night

 

[lmach]

Tiggers fans don't like the pressure being on them so they're trying to brush off the six day break talk.

 

[dean33]

Yes you are right. Richmond have got it tough and this on the back of the Tigers having to travel across the country every second week.
And the added complication of their players not having the brain power to fill in that air time. Can you imagine having to talk to Dusty for four hours.

you get 10 games a year with the most advantageous home ground in the comp, we only really have a home ground advantage a few times a year when we play interstate teams... and surely travelling every 2nd week would make you a better travelling team than a victorian one who doesn't travel enough?

that home ground advantage alone should see you win enough games every year to play finals.

 

[dean33]

Tiggers fans don't like the pressure being on them so they're trying to brush off the six day break talk.

i just find it funny that all west coast fans are mentioning 6 day breaks... 5 day breaks i could understand but 6 day breaks? You are right though, pressure is all on us, this is a game we should win and have no excuses if we don't. See no excuses.

 

[lmach]

i just find it funny that all west coast fans are mentioning 6 day breaks... 5 day breaks i could understand but 6 day breaks? You are right though, pressure is all on us, this is a game we should win and have no excuses if we don't. See no excuses.

This will be our third game in 12 days including flights from Perth to Tasmania to Perth to Melbourne against a team coming off a 14 day break. It's not an excuse, it's just a clear disadvantage. In saying that, I still think we're a big chance because I think West Coast are a better side and Richmond are known for losing these kinds of games.

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

I think of Richmond as the AFL's Wacky Tourists , they are good spirited but never really a Premiership threat in recent times .....

Having said that , they are favourites against us and am hoping for a good win to West Coast ....but not overly confident .

I cant believe you have any confidence at all

The Gov a likely out, 2, 6 day breaks and Richmond in form off of a bye and I'm expecting a comfortable Richmond win by 15 - 30

 

[Johnno22]

you get 10 games a year with the most advantageous home ground in the comp, we only really have a home ground advantage a few times a year when we play interstate teams... and surely travelling every 2nd week would make you a better travelling team than a victorian one who doesn't travel enough?

that home ground advantage alone should see you win enough games every year to play finals.

I did say you had it tough.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

 

[dean33]

This will be our third game in 12 days including flights from Perth to Tasmania to Perth to Melbourne against a team coming off a 14 day break. It's not an excuse, it's just a clear disadvantage. In saying that, I still think we're a big chance because I think West Coast are a better side and Richmond are known for losing these kinds of games.

I remember a few years ago every team coming off the bye lost, we were in form, I would have preferred not to have the bye and keep the momentum going. Of course you think your side is better just like I think my side is better. We'll see what happens friday.

 

[Tiger71]

Tiger fans are up and about. Usually a good sign for their opposition.

Funny the last 4 clubs supporters said the same thing

Jokes a side, with McGovern. Would be best you leave him out of the side if he is injured or 80% fit. If you play him hurt, i could see that playing right into our hands as if he gets Jack, jack will just run him all over the place to break him down. That would not work if he was fit.

 

[Tiger71]

That validates why you de listed him after 28 games. He knows nothing about footy

 

[Suma Magic]

Funny the last 4 clubs supporters said the same thing

Jokes a side, with McGovern. Would be best you leave him out of the side if he is injured or 80% fit. If you play him hurt, i could see that playing right into our hands as if he gets Jack, jack will just run him all over the place to break him down. That would not work if he was fit.

We may play Schofield on Jack.

An 80% McGovern will be better than Barrass, but they will just have to weigh up the risk I suppose.

FWIW I think the tiges will win.

 

[Tiger71]

We may play Schofield on Jack.

An 80% McGovern will be better than Barrass, but they will just have to weigh up the risk I suppose.

FWIW I think the tiges will win.

Thats the thing. kids sometimes really surprise and play above themselves in there first game. I hope Barrass gets a run, I actually rate the kid

 

[dean33]

can't believe you quoted a tweet from someone who is a nobody... says a lot about the person that he has a pic on his account wearing a west coast jumper like he still plays... oh dear..

 

[Johnno22]

Brennan is currently playing in Darwin in same team as Jack Anthony.

 

[new breed]

I cant believe you have any confidence at all

The Gov a likely out, 2, 6 day breaks and Richmond in form off of a bye and I'm expecting a comfortable Richmond win by 15 - 30

I agree we are vulnerable but I have been impressed and surprised by West Coast this season .... so we are a chance .