R23 team changes v Brisbane | PUNT ROAD END | Richmond Tigers Forum
  • IMPORTANT // Please look after your loved ones, yourself and be kind to others. If you are feeling that the world is too hard to handle there is always help - I implore you not to hesitate in contacting one of these wonderful organisations Lifeline and Beyond Blue ... and I'm sure reaching out to our PRE community we will find a way to help. T.

R23 team changes v Brisbane

In Cotchin Out Ross
That's it. They won't mess with things too much.

Give Ross a full game on ball in the VFL. Wouldn't discount him yet.

Problem is there is no VFL game, Tigers have a bye. Looks to me one of Ross, Baker, Bolton is in the sights. I reckon it might be Baker. Balta for Chol? I'd like to see it.
 
I wouldn't consider Balta for Chol being a drastic change personally. Chol's form and lack of game time 49% and 53% will surely be a concern. Lack of efficient disposals 2,3,2 in last 3 games. Lack of marks, 3 in last 3 games (1 contested in last 6). Lack of scoring (1 goal and 0 goal assists) when playing forward. Lack of quality hitouts to advantage (2 in 10, 0 in 6, 1 in 6 in last 3 games).

I think it's been long overdue. CCJ or Balta has to come in. They can't do any worse and they've both been in good form in last few games, particularly CCJ.

I like your thinking, TL
 
I thought I saw Dylan in a shot on one of the news services last night walking into the club looking a little ginger.
Unfortunately I reckon he's gonna miss. His speed is one of his greatest assets and if he can't chase Cameron I think they'll give him the extra week.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I would like to see Cotchin and Balta in.
Not sure who gets dropped ... maybe Caddy and Chol
Aarts would be a real smokey to be selected ... maybe at Short's expense (but unlikely).
Ross stays, in my opinion.
 
are Essendon taking the *smile*?

resting players to finish 7th or 8th and hand Pies a bruise free evening?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
are Essendon taking the ****?

resting players to finish 7th or 8th and hand Pies a bruise free evening?

Likely to play against each other again first week of finals.
Woosha playing mind games with Bucks.
 
are Essendon taking the ****?

resting players to finish 7th or 8th and hand Pies a bruise free evening?

They are taking the ****. AFL will huff and puff and decide to stop teams resting players in the last round they extend the bye to two weekends.

Always knew introducing the bye was a farce.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 users
Haaarrgh, Cotch on the extended interchange list. FFS he plays or he's out injured, stop pissin around. Short named on McLuggage, now that's a scary proposition.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Haaarrgh, Cotch on the extended interchange list. FFS he plays or he's out injured, stop pissin around. Short named on McLuggage, now that's a scary proposition.

Couldnt agree more TM

You name the captain or you dont
 
Haaarrgh, Cotch on the extended interchange list. FFS he plays or he's out injured, stop pissin around. Short named on McLuggage, now that's a scary proposition.

Even if he is listed in the starting 18, he can still be a late withdrawal.
It’s been like that for the last 100 years.
It means *smile* being named on the bench.
The 6 on the bench could play and 6 players in the starting 18 could all be out.
Don’t you remember Sheedys sides in the early 2000’s??
 
Hi Ceasar
Do you know what time training is and if it's open or is it.... get upstairs @the royal with binoculars?
Tomorrow, (Friday), is the main training session but not an open session, (they never are), it is a matter of watching it through the fence near the Superstore or on Punt Road, if you have your membership on you they won't try to move you on.

Training usually starts at 9:30am and finishes about 11am.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I wouldn’t be surprised if Ross stays in.

I just think the MC rate Ross too highly not to be in.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
If grimes does miss , they might bring in Balta and kmac for grimes and chol , so in effect you bring in 2 players who can go back depending on match ups
 
There have only been three previous matches between sides having won at least 8 in a row each.

YearRdMatchConsecutive
201923Rich v Fitz8 & 9
200914St.K d. Geel13 & 13
1972SFCarl drew Rich8 & 10
1898PFFitz d. Coll8 & 9

thats a great stat.

do you know our MCG win /loss record since the start of 2017? 5 losses, but how many games? i estimate about 43-44?

I'd give Balta a run. We know what Chol brings. Let's see what Balta is like after another run in the twos. Then we need to lock one in for the finals unless Nank makes it back.

The more I think about it, the more I think Balta needs to be given a go as our second ruck. Chol has been OK, but I think Balta is more likely to get the ball and do something with it.

They are taking the ****. AFL will huff and puff and decide to stop teams resting players in the last round they extend the bye to two weekends.

Always knew introducing the bye was a farce.

introducing the bye has nothing to do with clubs resting players. wake up.