Preview Fremantle v Richmond - 26/4/2013 6:30PM (AWST) @ Paterson Stadium

[Heisenberg_]

That's a pretty potent forward line actually

No it isn't, as soon as the ball hits the ground we are screwed, the ball would come out faster then it came in with next to no pressure on the defenders.

 

[Groupie_]

No it isn't, as soon as the ball hits the ground we are screwed, the ball would come out faster then it came in with next to no pressure on the defenders.

Who knows man, who knows.

 

[TOOs_Finest]

Surely Dimma was throwing up a ferfie with the whole four tall forward line thing.

 

[Equus]

No it isn't, as soon as the ball hits the ground we are screwed, the ball would come out faster then it came in with next to no pressure on the defenders.

We need a crumbing forward and unless they play Shedwards in the !50 the whole time, we got nuffing!

 

[Heisenberg_]

Another thing that shits me, assuming King gets up and plays. I really wish they would stop kicking it to him in a one on one contest, FFS that is not his role and 9/10 times it's a complete waste. He should be at the feet of Riewoldt, Vickery and McGuane where he will add value to the side.

 

[strobe00]

Does Freo have any talls in it's forward line with Pav out?

I assume Kepler plays the forward/ruck role? Then there's Mayne, and that's about it?

I'd think we'd go with Chaplin or Rance on Bradley and Grimes on Mayne?

Tall forward options cupboard is pretty bare. Options include Hannath (mainly a ruck), Smith (young fella that played against Hawks/Hale). More leftfield possibilities are Dawson, Silvagni (did ankle, on weekend so not sure if available) and even McPharlin (though I can't stand the idea of shifting him forward). Don't think Zac Clarke is available this week. I reckon we need another tall in the forward line.

Hannath would be very handy ruck backup, but isn't particularly mobile. Smith is very mobile but still very light, young and is mainly a back (but has been playing quite a bit forward in the WAFL I believe).

EDIT: Hannath and Smith seem the most likely options (to me anyway). Although Hannath played a game of WAFL on Sunday, so a Friday turnaround might be a tough ask. I reckon there's a good chance that Smith will get a run up forward.

 

[tora tora tora]

Surely we'd have to include one of Griffiths or Astbury for Chaplin.

maybe both under clouds...astbury didn't play this week, and griff possibly injured. Who else have we got?
if no one, I don't mind going a bit smaller.

 

[rfctiger90]

It's official - Richmond will debut young cub Nick Vlaustin this weekend.
https://www.facebook.com/aflseasoninformation?hc_location=stream

Oh someone posting on Facebook makes it official does it?

 

[tora tora tora]

mc intosh to debut?

 

[rfctiger90]

maybe both under clouds...astbury didn't play this week, and griff possibly injured. Who else have we got?
if no one, I don't mind going a bit smaller.

Griff minor calf strain in the VFL. Astbury hyperextended knee in the same game.

 

[Dragonss]

Vlastuin in for Morris
Nahas/Edwards for King if injured.
Griffo for Chaplin if concussed, or Batch in and Rance move to Chappy's position. Griffo will kick over their zone, but hasnt played the last two vfl matches, Batch has shown better.

 

[strobe00]

For what it's worth, I reckon Vlastuin (though young) would be a handy addition. Have heard he's very good contested, courageous, makes good decisions under pressure (and there'll be a bit of that) and uses the ball well. All will be handy over at Patterson's on Friday.

I know he's a young fella, but I reckon he'll do well.

 

[CotchinsClass]

Im sick of blokes bashing players after one game, assess players on form over the start of the season, one bad game should not mean they're getting dropped, you need to keep a settled lineup, not chop and change every week cause a player didn't get a touch for the last quarter or dropped a big mark, they're mistakes, humans make them.

 

[Rubber Hips]

Some are saying that Chaplin wont play cause of concussion, was he that bad when he went off....Just thought it was a mild concussion can anyone shed more light on this....

You might remember Chappy was concussed ( or took a head knock) couple of weeks ago v Saints/ Blooze

 

[Turka]

I reckon Tigga onto Ballentine, kid will be out to prove everything and wont get sucked in by the little pest

No assignments I reckon, just let him play midfield rotes, maybe even sub.
Playing on Ballantyne might be like Conca on Milne.

 

[mellowyellow]

Dimma said Kingy will be fine and will play

 

[Bazzar]

Dimma cracking gags about rooting his missus in the pre match interviews.
Tigerland is all crazy town by the sounds of it.

Will be on CH10 sports news in 5 minutes.

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Will be on CH10 sports news in 5 minutes.

Ah I missed it?

 

[bigange]

Unless Chaplin is confirmed out with concussion he is a lock in the 22 for mine. The more games the defensive unit plays together the better and he is a vital cog in that wheel.

 

[chrstphrwnstn]

Ah I missed it?

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-04-23/hardwick-press-conference-23-april.workstation

 

[Bazzar]

Ah I missed it?

Live was better because the journos were cracking up for a few minutes. CH9 didnt go with it... PG rating

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-04-23/hardwick-press-conference-23-april.workstation

Cheers

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Live was better because the journos were cracking up for a few minutes. CH9 didnt go with it... PG rating

Yeah I watched 9. Soft

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Was just on 360 which brings us to Bob Murphy and surely Dimma can get rascal of the week!

 

[Bazzar]

Plough said it was 100% certain their would be a few bottles of blue pills on his desk in the morning. lol.