Changes vs Richmond/Injury List

[imuninformedtwo]

There's going to be at least one debutant, based on some content Swans just dropped on social media.

[UUaswan]

Phillipou a chance i think

Low possy, high impact

[Jimitron5000]

Obviously Papley and Rosas out, possibly Mills too.
I would bring Dattoli in and give him a few weeks in Papley's spot. Cootee probably for Rosas and would like to see Snell come in for Mills.

[UUaswan]

I have a long held belief that he's best in there. People forget how good his '21 and '22 seasons were in particular. I think Heens needs the help on the grunt work, given Rowie has been pushed out, and the weird way we're using Chad (though I don't think the inside stuff is his strength).

But, having said that, I suspect Cox will want one of Ramps or Mills as part of his backline for leadership and organisation, and until Ramps comes back, Mills ain't moving, if he does at all.

When Ramps is back having Mills in the middle with Heens and Warner would be ideal, be a formidable midfield

Injury aside

[dejavoodoo44]

I have a long held belief that he's best in there. People forget how good his '21 and '22 seasons were in particular. I think Heens needs the help on the grunt work, given Rowie has been pushed out, and the weird way we're using Chad (though I don't think the inside stuff is his strength).

But, having said that, I suspect Cox will want one of Ramps or Mills as part of his backline for leadership and organisation, and until Ramps comes back, Mills ain't moving, if he does at all.

Apparently Mills is now in doubt after leaving training early, while looking a bit sore. Groan.

Although, that might increase the chances of Snell debuting.

[imuninformedtwo]

The chance of Snell coming in, makes me wonder if Mills has been spending any time practising in the midfield?

I have a long held belief that he's best in there. People forget how good his '21 and '22 seasons were in particular. I think Heens needs the help on the grunt work, given Rowie has been pushed out, and the weird way we're using Chad (though I don't think the inside stuff is his strength).

But, having said that, I suspect Cox will want one of Ramps or Mills as part of his backline for leadership and organisation, and until Ramps comes back, Mills ain't moving, if he does at all.

[dejavoodoo44]

I think it would be a good week to give Patrick Snell his debut. Richmond have few KPF options this week and Snell has earned is chance, not only with his excellent play this year, but also how well he has played since we drafted him. Perhaps in for Melican.

The chance of Snell coming in, makes me wonder if Mills has been spending any time practising in the midfield?

[imuninformedtwo]

I think it would be a good week to give Patrick Snell his debut. Richmond have few KPF options this week and Snell has earned is chance, not only with his excellent play this year, but also how well he has played since we drafted him. Perhaps in for Melican.

Good to have you back on here occasionally, and good call. I thought our three talls were all very good last week given what was incoming, but Snell has been in stellar form in reserves. Needs a run.

[UUaswan]

Couldn’t agree more with you. The Cats and Freo will have their injury run. Having players fit at the end of the home and away season is critically important

Freo are in an injury run

All teams have had a few out

We aren't alone here, we will just add Grundy to the list if we dont play 2 permanent rucks

[BRS328]

I’m more convinced than ever the side with the least injuries at the right time will win the flag this year. It’s always an element but there’s no mistake the Hawks and to a degree us, slipped a bit as they copped a few, and Freo and the Cats are flying as they’re largely full strength.

The good news is Errol was on AFL360 tonight saying that if everything goes to plan he might be available for the Lions game post-bye. Still got some heavy weight and contact training to do but … fingers crossed.

Couldn’t agree more with you. The Cats and Freo will have their injury run. Having players fit at the end of the home and away season is critically important

[BRS328]

Means we won't have the capacity to drop the two non performers we promoted for the Cats game and will need to find a couple of small forwards to replace Paps and Rosas. Only blokes giving a yelp in the twos are the talls.

I disagree with saying we're lucky we're playing the lower sides over the next few weeks as they are the ones we need to make sure we win against. Playing Freo etc we're possibly likely to lose anyway.

So we now have six players out of our best team - Errol, Braedan, Matt Roberts, Dane, Paps, Mal.

At least they are not long term injuries and it gives some of the depth contenders to show what they can do. Players like Paps and Ramps are going to have to be managed as both are susceptible to calf injuries. Time to give the likes of Snell and Datolli etc some game time to see what they can do. It is a long season

[Ludwig]

I think it would be a good week to give Patrick Snell his debut. Richmond have few KPF options this week and Snell has earned is chance, not only with his excellent play this year, but also how well he has played since we drafted him. Perhaps in for Melican.

[Thunder Shaker]

For mine,
OUT: Papley (inj), Rosas (inj), Grundy (managed)
IN: Co Warner, Dattoli, Ladhams

Emerg: Cunningham, McLean, Cootee

Looks good to me.

[UUaswan]

Datolli, we may as well send him to Vic now if he doesnt play with Paps and Rosas out

Ladhams
Might as well test the 2 ruck theory against a poor team, Bye in a few weeks, Grundy can rest then.

Can't deny the requirement for 2 ruck in todays game after Chris Scott just provided the blueprint to beat Grundy, 1 of his ruck was 19

[KSAS]

For mine,
OUT: Papley (inj), Rosas (inj), Grundy (managed)
IN: Co Warner, Dattoli, Ladhams

Emerg: Cunningham, McLean, Cootee