Port will overtake them if they only win 1 and we beat Sydney.They play Freo and Saints. At least 1 win there. Which will keep them 4th as long as we beat the Swans. Its also about keeping the Swans out of the top 4.
If players are declared fit by the club at this stage, knowing everything that they know, then they are good to go. No point in resting them for a rests sake. With the Bye we may be in the spot where we only play 2 games in 4 weeks. They will have lots of time to rest up.
If Richmond win 2 like they should then they will quite possibly finish 3rd above Geelong.
So risking Tex and Sloane so we get Richmond would be more than foolish. Not to mention could backfire they are due to win a final!