Prediction Round 11: Changes Vs Demons + pre-match discussion

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Wilksyy said:
Who was the medium tall for Richmond when they premierships?
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It's a fair point, as they played super small in 2017 (used caddy and townsend), super tall in 2019 (two rucks and two KPF), and somewhere in between in 2020.

But the answer is really Dusty isn't it? He effectively played forward, and was the point of difference in the front third?
 
Saw on fb that Eliza Reilly reported in the West that Tabs didn't get through training... it's he a late out?

Couldn't read the article cause of the pay wall
 
millsy said:
It's a fair point, as they played super small in 2017 (used caddy and townsend), super tall in 2019 (two rucks and two KPF), and somewhere in between in 2020.

But the answer is really Dusty isn't it? He effectively played forward, and was the point of difference in the front third?
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It helps having quality small forwards.
 

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Fremantle key forward Matt Taberner will face a late fitness test ahead of the club’s top-four clash with Melbourne at the MCG after struggling to get through training on Friday.

Greeted by clear skies, Fremantle’s selected squad took to the historic venue ahead of their sole match there for the season.

But after warming up with his teammates and spending the start of the session on light duties alongside defenders Alex Pearce and James Aish, Taberner made his way over to club doctors and physios and appeared to have work done on his right hip.

The spearhead failed to return to full training, instead spending some time as goal umpire and encouraging his teammates while they took shots at goal.

Taberner was also spotted in a brief conversation with travelling emergency Bailey Banfield as the fringe forward lined up for goal at the city end.

The 28-year-old was able to progress to a light jog as he moved to collect marks on the wing but he chose not to preserve himself and avoid kicking the ball.

Pearce and Aish trained away from the main group but moved freely.

Melbourne have been dealt a blow of their own, with premiership forward Tom McDonald ruled out with ankle soreness.

Sam Weideman comes into the side, with the Demons making three changes from last week’s win over North Melbourne after Jack Viney and Toby Bedford were recalled in place of injured winger Ed Langdon and omitted midfielder Luke Dunstan.

The undefeated Demons still remain favourites to extend their winning streak but emerging defender Hayden Young said Fremantle’s best football could stand up against any team.

“It’s definitely a significant challenge this week but it’s one we’ve been looking forward to for a while,” Young said.

“Melbourne have been playing some great football. And they’re the benchmark of the competition. It’s going to be great to see where we stand against them.

““It’s a big game for us. They’re a well drilled team and they’re still hungry for success. We’re expecting them to bring the heat early and be at their best.”

Young was also confident the Dockers could bounce back from consecutive losses to Gold Coast and Collingwood.

“We feel like we haven’t played our best footy over the past two weeks but there’s some pretty clear learnings that we can take into this game and hopefully get back to our best football,” he said.

“We don’t want to lose but I think by losing, we can realign to what we were doing at the start of the year and hopefully that can hold us in good stead going forward.

“I think there’s some areas in their game we can exploit. We feel like if we bring our best footy, there will be some opportunities for us to score.

“We strongly believe our best football is good enough to beat anyone so hopefully we can get back to that.”
 
Snuffaluphagus said:
Fremantle key forward Matt Taberner will face a late fitness test ahead of the club’s top-four clash with Melbourne at the MCG after struggling to get through training on Friday.

Greeted by clear skies, Fremantle’s selected squad took to the historic venue ahead of their sole match there for the season.

But after warming up with his teammates and spending the start of the session on light duties alongside defenders Alex Pearce and James Aish, Taberner made his way over to club doctors and physios and appeared to have work done on his right hip.

The spearhead failed to return to full training, instead spending some time as goal umpire and encouraging his teammates while they took shots at goal.

Taberner was also spotted in a brief conversation with travelling emergency Bailey Banfield as the fringe forward lined up for goal at the city end.

The 28-year-old was able to progress to a light jog as he moved to collect marks on the wing but he chose not to preserve himself and avoid kicking the ball.

Pearce and Aish trained away from the main group but moved freely.

Melbourne have been dealt a blow of their own, with premiership forward Tom McDonald ruled out with ankle soreness.

Sam Weideman comes into the side, with the Demons making three changes from last week’s win over North Melbourne after Jack Viney and Toby Bedford were recalled in place of injured winger Ed Langdon and omitted midfielder Luke Dunstan.

The undefeated Demons still remain favourites to extend their winning streak but emerging defender Hayden Young said Fremantle’s best football could stand up against any team.

“It’s definitely a significant challenge this week but it’s one we’ve been looking forward to for a while,” Young said.

“Melbourne have been playing some great football. And they’re the benchmark of the competition. It’s going to be great to see where we stand against them.

““It’s a big game for us. They’re a well drilled team and they’re still hungry for success. We’re expecting them to bring the heat early and be at their best.”

Young was also confident the Dockers could bounce back from consecutive losses to Gold Coast and Collingwood.

“We feel like we haven’t played our best footy over the past two weeks but there’s some pretty clear learnings that we can take into this game and hopefully get back to our best football,” he said.

“We don’t want to lose but I think by losing, we can realign to what we were doing at the start of the year and hopefully that can hold us in good stead going forward.

“I think there’s some areas in their game we can exploit. We feel like if we bring our best footy, there will be some opportunities for us to score.

“We strongly believe our best football is good enough to beat anyone so hopefully we can get back to that.”
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sounds to me like he ain't playing. And we didn't take Treacy with us.......fork in hell
 
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