Preview Richmond vs Hawthorn @ Shepparton Next Week

[RichoRox12]

Anyone know how long it takes to get to Shepp from the CBD roughly...

 

[tugga]

Some great memories of Deakin Reserve Tug, both good and bad. Some great finals wins with Rochy, but also broke my collarbone in four places.

The mighty Tatura Bulldogs won some classic GFs there. Also my home ground when I played cricket for Shepparton. Such a thrill walking out to bat on Deakin Reserve as a 17 year old in A grade debut. Great batting deck at Deakin.

Anyone know how long it takes to get to Shepp from the CBD roughly...

About 2 hours, but Friday arvo traffic on the Ring Rd willbe mayhem. Leave lunchtime and you should do it in 2 hours. Of course I can always give you a ride Roxy.

 

[turtle27]

The mighty Tatura Bulldogs won some classic GFs there. Also my home ground when I played cricket for Shepparton. Such a thrill walking out to bat on Deakin Reserve as a 17 year old in A grade debut. Great batting deck at Deakin.

That they did Tug. Was there the day Rochy got them by 2 points in 92 which was Rochy's first GVFL flag, and then again when the Dogs beat us by 50 odd in 98.

 

[tugga]

That they did Tug. Was there the day Rochy got them by 2 points in 92 which was Rochy's first GVFL flag, and then again when the Dogs beat us by 50 odd in 98.

Good times. I remember turning up to David Williams pub when Rochy beat Euroa in my capacity as sports journo after being forced by my sports ed to make a prediction and what I do if it didn't turn out true. So I said Euroa would win and if they didn't I would sweep the floor of Williams pub the following day. I copped plenty.

 

[TOOs_Finest]

I guess that explains why they played Bulldogs vs Lions at Visy Park.

Some might consider Visy Park to be quite 'regional' for the Lions. The Lions also played at Visy Park last year, dunno, maybe the AFL want to give their Melb based members another chance to see them.

 

[PHX]

I guess that explains why they played Bulldogs vs Lions at Visy Park.

Always exceptions to a rule but Tiger_Stripes is spot on.

 

[Ryannn]

Any ticketing information yet guys? Me and the brother are going to head down from NSW.

 

[RFC_Official]

Any ticketing information yet guys? Me and the brother are going to head down from NSW.

Buy at ground for now.

 

[BILC]

Ill be heading to the game
Hopefully its a bit better than our last outing at deakin reserve, saints had pretty much their best 22 in and gave us a hiding

 

[RichoRox12]

About 2 hours, but Friday arvo traffic on the Ring Rd willbe mayhem. Leave lunchtime and you should do it in 2 hours. Of course I can always give you a ride Roxy.

Thanks Tuggmeister, but you'll probably get me drunk & take advantage of me - Ricky Nixon style.

Probably won't be able to make it, can't offload my precious pain in the bum until at least 4pm, and trekking up in Friday night traffic won't be fun.

 

[tugga]

Thanks Tuggmeister, but you'll probably get me drunk & take advantage of me - Ricky Nixon style.

Probably won't be able to make it, can't offload my precious pain in the bum until at least 4pm, and trekking up in Friday night traffic won't be fun.

I'm younger and far better looking than Ricky Nixon.

 

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Squad for Friday night has been released. Fairly strong lineup with only Jack missing from the established players:
2 Will THURSFIELD 3 Brett DELEDIO 4 Dustin MARTIN 6 Shaun GRIGG 9 Trent COTCHIN 12 David ASTBURY 13 Brad MILLER 14 Bachar HOULI 15 Mitch FARMER 16 Luke McGUANE 17 Chris NEWMAN 18 Alex RANCE 19 Daniel CONNORS 20 Mitch MORTON 21 Shane TUCK 23 Daniel JACKSON 25 Angus GRAHAM 26 Robin NAHAS 28 Jake KING 29 Tyrone VICKERY 30 Reece CONCA 31 Jake BATCHELOR 32 Brad HELBIG 34 Andrew BROWNE 35 Matthew WHITE 36 Dean MACDONALD 41 Nathan FOLEY 43 Matt DEA

For mine:
B: Rance McGuane Newman
HB: Deledio Astbury Conca
C: Connors Cotchin Morton
HF: Houli Miller Grigg
F: King Vickery Nahas
R: Graham Tuck Martin
I/C: Thursfield Farmer Jackson Batchelor Helbig Browne White MacDonald Foley Dea

 

[_RT_]

Thanks Tuggmeister, but you'll probably get me drunk & take advantage of me - Ricky Nixon style.

Probably won't be able to make it, can't offload my precious pain in the bum until at least 4pm, and trekking up in Friday night traffic won't be fun.

Leaving around 4pm, bonus for me is I don't have to go on the Ring Rd Friday night, I'll simply take the back roads to Craigieburn then jump on the Hume from there. Should save me about 4 hours of travel time.

 

[Barnzy]

Squad brings a few questions.

- Where's Moore, is that injury rumour true? If so, big blow.
- Where's Post? Hasn't played once yet this pre-season. Injured? Surely should get a go even if not cemented best 22.
- Riewoldt only 1 practice game now before round 1 if he plays next week? Not ideal.
- Are guys like Derickx and Edwards out on rotation (because they've already played a couple times) or more because we're working towards our best 22 as we edge closer to round 1 and the coach sees them on the fringe?

 

[sante]

No Post again?

I'd say that Edwards and Derickx are getting a rest.

 

[RichosGuns]

Squad brings a few questions.

- Where's Moore, is that injury rumour true? If so, big blow.
- Where's Post? Hasn't played once yet this pre-season. Injured? Surely should get a go even if not cemented best 22.
- Riewoldt only 1 practice game now before round 1 if he plays next week? Not ideal.
- Are guys like Derickx and Edwards out on rotation (because they've already played a couple times) or more because we're working towards our best 22 as we edge closer to round 1 and the coach sees them on the fringe?

Yer certainly a few questions...

- Why are Hellbig, Dea and McDonald getting games in front of O'Rielly and Webberly? I would have though the latter two (especially O'Rielly would have had a decent chance of our best 22. Seems as though some at the RFC is pretty keen on Dea - is certainly getting a good crack.
- Wheres Post, Griffiths and Gourdis? Obviously Gourids didn't have a great pre season, but what about Post? And even if Griff is only 90% isn't that's what the extended interchange is for, just to give him a quarter or two?
- It would seem as though Miller has made his way into the round 1 side.


I reckon the rotational changes for next week will be something along the lines of OUT: Morton, Nahas, Vickery, Dea, King - IN: O'Reilly, Edwards, Derickx, Post, Nason/Webberly


Ps. Really hope Moore isn't injured

 

[Barnzy]

- Wheres Post, Griffiths and Gourdis? Obviously Gourids didn't have a great pre season, but what about Post? And even if Griff is only 90% isn't that's what the extended interchange is for, just to give him a quarter or two?
- It would seem as though Miller has made his way into the round 1 side.

Yes, Miller getting preseason games in front of Griffiths and Post (if not injured) is extremely disappointing.

 

[_RT_]

Yer certainly a few questions...

- Why are Hellbig, Dea and McDonald getting games in front of O'Rielly and Webberly? I would have though the latter two (especially O'Rielly would have had a decent chance of our best 22. Seems as though some at the RFC is pretty keen on Dea - is certainly getting a good crack.
- Wheres Post, Griffiths and Gourdis? Obviously Gourids didn't have a great pre season, but what about Post? And even if Griff is only 90% isn't that's what the extended interchange is for, just to give him a quarter or two?
- It would seem as though Miller has made his way into the round 1 side.


I reckon the rotational changes for next week will be something along the lines of OUT: Morton, Nahas, Vickery, Dea, King - IN: O'Reilly, Edwards, Derickx, Post, Nason/Webberly


Ps. Really hope Moore isn't injured

2 reasons why Helbig Dea & MacDonald are getting games ahead of O'Rielly & Webberley. Firstly, its gives them invaluable experience at AFL level and also allows the coaches to have a good look at them. Secondly perhaps these guys have shown they are better players than O'Rielly and Webberley, lets face it neither of them are anything overly special.

Given Griffiths is coming back from major shoulder surgery I wouldn't be rushing him back for pre season games. Better let him get back to 100% and then find some form in the reserves. As for Post last I saw he was in the rehab group with a thigh injury of some sort, again if he isn't right no need to push him. It would seem Gourdis just hasn't performed since being elevated to the main list.


As for next week the only changes I'd be making at this stage would be Dea or Helbig out for Edwards.

 

[Tigermad2011]

Looks like Jack's knee has not come up this has to be a worry.
Heel injury to lids can not be good.

 

[jihg]

Was going to head over until young feller just got himself grounded. Will get to try out the stream from the club at least.

 

[Kellabrations]

Obviously Gourids didn't have a great pre season

Can you expand on this?

 

[Googstar]

Squad brings a few questions.

- Where's Moore, is that injury rumour true? If so, big blow.
- Where's Post? Hasn't played once yet this pre-season. Injured? Surely should get a go even if not cemented best 22.
- Riewoldt only 1 practice game now before round 1 if he plays next week? Not ideal.
- Are guys like Derickx and Edwards out on rotation (because they've already played a couple times) or more because we're working towards our best 22 as we edge closer to round 1 and the coach sees them on the fringe?

Lot's of good questions Barnzy. Must say Edwards seems to be shanking his kicks this pre-saeson. Is he carrying a niggle as well?

 

[Dragz]

By all accounts, our team is:

2. Jarryd Roughead
4. Rick Ladson
5. Sam Mitchell
6. Josh Gibson
7. Michael Osborne
8. Xavier Ellis
11. Clinton Young
12. Brad Sewell
13. Kyle Cheney
14. Grant Birchall
16. Isaac Smith
17. Cameron Bruce
20. David Hale
21. Shane Savage
23. Lance Franklin
24. Ben Stratton
26. Liam Shiels
28. Paul Puopolo
31. Matthew Suckling
33. Cyril Rioli
34. Brent Renouf
36. Jordan Lisle
37. Brendan Whitecross
40. Jordan Williams
43. Will Sierakowski

 

[RichosGuns]

By all accounts, our team is:

2. Jarryd Roughead
4. Rick Ladson
5. Sam Mitchell
6. Josh Gibson
7. Michael Osborne
8. Xavier Ellis
11. Clinton Young
12. Brad Sewell
13. Kyle Cheney
14. Grant BirchallB
16. Isaac Smith
17. Cameron Bruce
20. David Hale
21. Shane Savage
23. Lance Franklin
24. Ben Stratton
26. Liam Shiels
28. Paul Puopolo
31. Matthew Suckling
33. Cyril Rioli
34. Brent Renouf
36. Jordan Lisle
37. Brendan Whitecross
40. Jordan Williams
43. Will Sierakowski

I reckon we are fielding the stronger side...

They are missing Hodge, Lewis, Guerra, Batemen, Burgouyne, and Gilham from there best 22. Plus they are missing guys like Morton, Schoenmakers, and Murphy who would be upgrades on a few of the young guys...

By comparison we are probably only missing Edwards, Moore, Riewoldt and a couplenof fringe guys from our best 23

 

[CraigB]

Woo Hoo Making a weekend of it, Just booked some accomodation, So will head up on Friday arvo, then back on Saturday Arvo...

Time for some SPC cheapies on Saturday morning I think