Marchbank as the extra Defender and Link up player on the wing. Played that role really well in the 2nd half.

Ed Curnow to sit on Martin when he's playing midfield, and Byrne or Cuningham to take on Martin when forward.

Yeah, I thought he was impressive in that role as well.



I think Curnow will go to Martin. Ed struggles with the bigger midfielders.
I think Plowman will go to Martin when he heads forward. Martin is very strong in the marking contests. Don't think Byrne or Cuningham have the body strength or nous to match him.

Yeah, I thought he was impressive in that role as well.



I think Curnow will go to Martin. Ed struggles with the bigger midfielders.
I think Plowman will go to Martin when he heads forward. Martin is very strong in the marking contests. Don't think Byrne or Cuningham have the body strength or nous to match him.

If there was one really disappointing aspect of last week's game, it was that we couldn't stick tackles in the defensive fifty.

Bolton addresses the group:

"Boys I want you all go out there and stick 4 tackles each and 'we'll eat 'em alive.
Coaches are counting the ones that stick or cause problems for them.'"

"1 Fresh 8kg Tassie Lobster each to the top 3 tacklers."

"...and for every casualty from being unsocial, and within the rules, then...."

"You with me?"

I know Bondi's post is light hearted but it's important we don't place too much emphasis on tackling. Players will become reactive preying on the opposition winning the ball so they can tackle them.
It can detract from the primary principle of winning the contested ball. It's a very fine line to tread. Hopefully the coaches will focus on tackling technique and ramping up the pressure in general. If we focus primarily on tackling, it won't be the first time it's gone awry and we've spent the game watching while the opposition smash us at the contested footy.

I really believe we can knock Tiggers off.
Last year we were not that far off them imo.
We are a better finishing team this year, and last weeks experience against the frenetic attack of the Hawks will hold them in good stead this week.

My team for Round 1

B: Byrne Jones Plowman
HB: Simpson Weitering Cuningham

C: Marchbank Cripps Petrovski
R: Kreuzer Kennedy Curnow.E

HF: Fisher Curnow.C Murphy
F: Pickett Casboult Silvagni

I: Dow Garlett Thomas Wright Dow

E: Macreadie Lamb McKay

Marchbank as the extra Defender and Link up player on the wing.
Played that role really well in the 2nd half

Byrne and Cuningham give us genuine speed in the backline against the smaller Tigger Forwards

Fisher Murphy to play high forward and part of the midfield group, and SPS to provide the speed and class.
All provide a great outlet of outside speed...as would Pickett Dow and Garlett in support.

Ed Curnow to sit on Martin when he's playing midfield, and Byrne or Cuningham to take on Martin when forward.
Hopefully Umpires are onto the Don't Argue on the throat when Martin is fending off.

McKay isn't ready for this huge game, and would rather him being introduced in the following week or two and practises holding his marks in reserves.

If there's an injury to Kreuzer or Casboult there's always Weitering who can be a target forward, maybe Marchbank.

Plenty of marking power in forwardline with Casboult and the very mobile Curnow and Silvagni.

Lamb played really well against Hawks...really well...and I wouldn't be surprised if he holds his spot, but would like to see the express speed of Garlett in front of 90,000 fans.

Thomas may have shown enough in the JLT to secure a spot on a big day, plus his experience will be handy.

Macreadie like McKay is another young one I'd like to see more games from this year, and expect to.

Lang and probably Williamson would be in the 22 if they had a good prep before this game.

I expect us to strangle them with our team defense, and I also believe the Tiggers may be a tad over confident and believe their own hype following 2 huge wins against disappointing opponents in the JLT.

IMO we have the speed we need for this game.

Bolts, mate.. I'm allergic to seafood..

I know Bondi's post is light hearted but it's important we don't place too much emphasis on tackling. Players will become reactive preying on the opposition winning the ball so they can tackle them.
It can detract from the primary principle of winning the contested ball. It's a very fine line to tread. Hopefully the coaches will focus on tackling technique and ramping up the pressure in general. If we focus primarily on tackling, it won't be the first time it's gone awry and we've spent the game watching while the opposition smash us at the contested footy.

For the first time in years Richmond may have a few players missing with injury.
Geez I hope we belt them.

Win the ball and kick a higher score #2018blues