Preview Round 14, 2024 : Richmond v Hawthorn, 4:35pm Sat 15th June MCG

[Hawkspot]

A few saying nobody deserves to be dropped for Watson, and in a way I agree, but you can’t not play a player who improves your team.

I’ve been forever on Mitchell’s side but he might have to miss to make way, or Dear if he’s not 100% and Hardwick stays forward.

There’s always someone unlucky missing out when a better player comes in.

I’d be dropping Breust regardless of his solid performance as I simply think Watson would be better. More flexibility as Watson can play 4 quarters too, and Mitchell can be sub. I don’t see this happening though, and fair enough.

 

[QuietB]

Has Dusty already decided to leave? Maybe they don’t play for him at all?

 

[hawkman]

Amazing change from going to the Dogs game where I went hoping we would be competitive to the Lions game thinking we are a chance then the Crows game thinking we should win. Now I will be going expecting a win. Amazing transformation in 6 weeks.

The only problem going with expectations of winning is I get more annoyed when we make errors and struggle in games

 

[The Kipster]

I think this too. Watson kicked 4 so needs to come in.
Hopefully Meek in for Reeves.

The last two teams pressure has been nil, let us see what happens against VFL contenders first in my view.

 

[Mrzohs]

Has Dusty already decided to leave? Maybe they don’t play for him at all?

They have been setting themselves up for this game ( Prestia,Taranto) back last week. Martin rested and Lynch touch and go it won't be easy. This is there Grand final for the season.

Hopefully we start of strong and wear there energy down. A win this week and our season is alive we are on a huge momentum run.

 

[hawkman]

The last two teams pressure has been nil, let us see what happens against VFL contenders first in my view.

That is a good point. They have been against 16th and 17th ranked VFL teams. As exciting as he has been it isn't really comparable to AFL level. Richmond are at least 9th so a bit more competitive than a bad VFL team

 

[TylerDurden]

Dimma has to go back to take Dusty. He's the perfect match up.
Wiz fwd .

 

[Mrzohs]

Dimma has to go back to take Dusty. He's the perfect match up.
Wiz fwd .

I like this start Dimma back lockdown and see how the game flows.

I think Jiath or Mitchell might be squeezed out for Wiz in this case.

 

[kirbatron]

CJ isn't getting dropped.. Sam loves him & he needs games to keep building

 

[hardway]

Dimma has to go back to take Dusty. He's the perfect match up.
Wiz fwd .

I know Dusty has been a super player but has he been the same Dusty this season? I haven’t watched any of their games.

 

[TylerDurden]

I know Dusty has been a super player but has he been the same Dusty this season? I haven’t watched any of their games.

Being his 300, he'll be out to inflict maximum damage.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

We need suitable matchups for Dusty and Bolton when they are playing forward.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

CJ isn't getting dropped.. Sam loves him & he needs games to keep building

Sams not keeping a player in the senior team because he loves some one.

Form will keep you in the team. In saying that I think CJ’S second half keeps him in the game V Tigers.

 

[hardway]

Being his 300, he'll be out to inflict maximum damage.

Play our game and it’s them with major concerns on who to worry about.

 

[Leather Poisoning]

There's probably someone with a niggle that will get dropped and make it easy to include Wizard.

In Meek and Watson
Out Reeves and random injury player

 

[MightyFightings]

Ricky Ponting used to say to his sides “play em on skill & not emotion and we’ll win 9 times out of 10”.

That may not be the case for all our opponents in 2024, but certainly is for this weekend.

Start well and go into QT in front and they’ll be no emotion from the “Tiger Army” outside the glory days of them eating their own.

Bruests leadership on the bench and when he comes on is way too important for us if his groin is okay.

Would love to see Wiz in but will take some Sammy tinkering to make it happen if all are fit.


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[Mojo]

Amazing change from going to the Dogs game where I went hoping we would be competitive to the Lions game thinking we are a chance then the Crows game thinking we should win. Now I will be going expecting a win. Amazing transformation in 6 weeks.

The only problem going with expectations of winning is I get more annoyed when we make errors and struggle in games

Say it, it's ok..

whispers #Flagthorn

 

[extractasam]

We need suitable matchups for Dusty and Bolton when they are playing forward.

About time someone said it. Dusty is good but Bolton is the real threat

 

[parsons nose]

Gotta say, that cringeworthy Dusty promo with Riewoldt is already getting on my goat, they seem to have it running on a loop. And it’s only Monday.

 

[mustang]

I wonder how long before Day gets a hard tag seeing we are playing alot better since his came back into the side.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

I wonder how long before Day gets a hard tag seeing we are playing alot better since his came back into the side.

Not sure who Richmond could send to him, maybe Graham? I doubt they will though.

But who knows in the games coming up.

 

[extractasam]

I wonder how long before Day gets a hard tag seeing we are playing alot better since his came back into the side.

I’d welcome it. Newcombe copped it a few times. Great for our development having sides actually plan for us other than the other way around every week

 

[Walshawk]

Side note but it’s a replacement game for us, but is there any danger of GA being sold out for this and then us not being able to get in or does the replacement game mean the club has already ‘bought up’ enough for us to come in?

GA already sold out.

 

[A Diakos]

GA already sold out.

what does this mean ? im going with a non member friend he can't buy a ticket at the door ?

 

[Walshawk]

About time someone said it. Dusty is good but Bolton is the real threat

Mitchell is the best match up for Bolton.

This week will be the biggest crowd most of our team has played in front of - I bet nobody has a niggle.

Ruckman aside, no change.