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- Jun 20, 2013
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*Not sure what the go is with the preview threads this year but thought I'd start one this week. Feel free to replace if someone else is set to do one.
Can't underestimate them. Their game against the Giants was brutal. I watched it and was in awe at some of the efforts from both sides.
Rachele was playing predominantly in the midfield and was best on for the Crows. He is bloody good.
Laird had an absolute mare and will want redemption.
Rankine is a flat out jet and if we want to play Rioli on him, he would want to be switched on defensively. Same goes for Rankine. I watched Rankine closely at the Suns and when he actually wants to defend and tackle, that's when he is arguably playing his best footy. However, it is an opportunity for Rioli to work off him if Rankine isn't in a defensive mood.
I don’t think they have a match up for Bolton, but granted I don't know their defensive end very well.
It will be interesting to see who they put on Dusty. Smith and Milera appear to be their HBF's but Doedee was also providing them drive off of half back against the Giants. I assume Doedee will go to Martin, or maybe Butts?
GWS got the ascendency out of the middle when they put their dominant ball winners in there. Green, Coniglio and Ward were huge in the second half and really got the ball moving into Adelaide's D50 quickly and effectively.
I believe we can outpoint them in the middle with Taranto, Prestia, Bolton as our prime movers.
Riley O'Brien is a good ruck though, so our guys may need to try and shark some of his taps.
A couple of changes are required in my opinion.
Does Cotch get on a plane this year?
Did Mansell do enough?
Do we bring Cumberland back in?
If it was me, I would do the following:
Out: Ross, Mansell, Cotchin
In: Sonsie, Cumberland, Clarke (sub)
*I assume Tarrant might need a week in the two's if fit.
Normally, id keep Mansell in for the defensive pressure but Adelaide aren't abundantly quick off of half back. So, I think the pressure that a Cumberland or a Clarke can bring would be sufficient against Adelaide. Whereas it wasn't against the Blues.
Sonsie just needs to come in to improve our F50 entries. He has the poise, can kick on both sides and is just an obvious choice for me.
If Cotchin plays, I think he should be the sub, but im not sure if Dimma is prepared to make that move yet.
Prediction: Richmond by 18
Can't underestimate them. Their game against the Giants was brutal. I watched it and was in awe at some of the efforts from both sides.
Rachele was playing predominantly in the midfield and was best on for the Crows. He is bloody good.
Laird had an absolute mare and will want redemption.
Rankine is a flat out jet and if we want to play Rioli on him, he would want to be switched on defensively. Same goes for Rankine. I watched Rankine closely at the Suns and when he actually wants to defend and tackle, that's when he is arguably playing his best footy. However, it is an opportunity for Rioli to work off him if Rankine isn't in a defensive mood.
I don’t think they have a match up for Bolton, but granted I don't know their defensive end very well.
It will be interesting to see who they put on Dusty. Smith and Milera appear to be their HBF's but Doedee was also providing them drive off of half back against the Giants. I assume Doedee will go to Martin, or maybe Butts?
GWS got the ascendency out of the middle when they put their dominant ball winners in there. Green, Coniglio and Ward were huge in the second half and really got the ball moving into Adelaide's D50 quickly and effectively.
I believe we can outpoint them in the middle with Taranto, Prestia, Bolton as our prime movers.
Riley O'Brien is a good ruck though, so our guys may need to try and shark some of his taps.
A couple of changes are required in my opinion.
Does Cotch get on a plane this year?
Did Mansell do enough?
Do we bring Cumberland back in?
If it was me, I would do the following:
Out: Ross, Mansell, Cotchin
In: Sonsie, Cumberland, Clarke (sub)
*I assume Tarrant might need a week in the two's if fit.
Normally, id keep Mansell in for the defensive pressure but Adelaide aren't abundantly quick off of half back. So, I think the pressure that a Cumberland or a Clarke can bring would be sufficient against Adelaide. Whereas it wasn't against the Blues.
Sonsie just needs to come in to improve our F50 entries. He has the poise, can kick on both sides and is just an obvious choice for me.
If Cotchin plays, I think he should be the sub, but im not sure if Dimma is prepared to make that move yet.
Prediction: Richmond by 18
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