Rich V Melb - Saturday, March 4, 4.10pm AEDT, Casey Fields

[AstuteTiger]

Richmond has locked in a 26-man squad for Saturday's practice match against Melbourne at Casey Fields.

The clash will be the Tigers' final pre-season hit-out ahead of Round 1 against Carlton on Thursday, March 16.

Star key forward Tom Lynch has been named to play in his first outing of the pre-season after recovering from plantar fasciitis surgery in December.

Tough Tiger Liam Baker, who also didn't play in last week's match simulation against North Melbourne after having surgery to remove his appendix, will also run out, as will Nathan Broad, who returns from a hamstring complaint.

Tigers fans will get to see recruits Jacob Hopper Tim Taranto in action again after the duo impressed in last Friday's match simulation, while draftees Tylar Young and Steely Green also feature in the line-up.

Jack Graham and Marlion Pickett are among those who will miss through injury, while Jack Ross will be unavailable for the short-term after suffering a medial ligament strain in his left knee at training on Thursday morning.

Richmond's four emergencies for the pre-season clash are Sam Banks, Tyler Sonsie, Hugo Ralphsmith and Ben Miller.

Saturday's match against the Demons will be broadcast live on Kayo Sports and Fox Footy from 4.10pm.

In a curtain-raiser clash, the Tigers' VFL side will take on Casey at Casey Fields beforehand, kicking off at 12.00pm.

Backs	Dylan Grimes	2	Noah Balta	21	Tylar Young	45
Half-Backs	Liam Baker	7	Nick Vlastuin	1	Daniel Rioli	17
Centreline	Kamdyn McIntosh	33	Dion Prestia	3	Judson Clarke	42
Half-Forwards	Trent Cotchin	9	Shai Bolton	29	Dustin Martin	4
Forwards	Jack Riewoldt	8	Noah Cumberland	38	Tom Lynch	19
Followers	Toby Nankervis	25	Tim Taranto	14	Jacob Hopper	22
Interchange	Ivan Soldo	20	Nathan Broad	35	Jayden Short	15
	Thomson Dow	27	Maurice Rioli	10	Steely Green	48
	Rhyan Mansell	31	Samson Ryan	32
Emergencies	Sam Banks	41	Tyler Sonsie	40	Hugo Ralphsmith	13
	Ben Miller	46

 

[AstuteTiger]

Only a practice match but Interesting seeing Sonsie and Ralphsmith as emergencies and steely green, Dow and Mansell on the bench
Sonsie coming back from injury guess he'll play a full VFL game

 

[TigerForce]

No Ross or Pickett. Miller, Sonz and Hugo in EMG?? Why?

 

[turk-d-tiger]

Sad to hear about Ross , The kid had a good preseason and was looking like he was going to take a step up
hope he is not bad and comes back quick

Nice to see Young given a run

 

[Greenie]

Very surprised about Miller in particular

 

[Smoking Aces]

Good to see Young get a chance to show what his got with a Round 1 spot up for grabs.

Rotten luck for Ross. Would be in serious doubt for Round 1.

And I am wrapped that Ryan is named. Like I said I am very confident he plays Round 1.

 

[TigerForce]

Good to see Young get a chance to show what his got with a Round 1 spot up for grabs.

Rotten luck for Ross. Would be in serious doubt for Round 1.

And I am wrapped that Ryan is named. Like I said I am very confident he plays Round 1.

If Tarrant's still injured, you get the feeling Tylar will debut.

 

[Disco]

No Ross or Pickett. Miller, Sonz and Hugo in EMG?? Why?

I wonder if they are playing it safe with Miller, given the likelihood of Tarrant missing Rd 1. Cant afford him to go down as well.

 

[year of the tiger]

Young and Clarke are the interesting selection for me.

Steely and Ryan rewarded fro last weeks efforts and Millar the disappointing one - I thought he was almost a lock for Rd 1.

Ross ?

 

[TigerForce]

Jack Ross - medial ligament strain in his left knee at training on Thursday morning

Are we cursed already this season or what?

 

[Dont Argue]

Very surprised about Miller in particular

That’s probably near enough to the strongest team we can field atm.
Barring existing injuries, Soldo replacing Miller and Steely Green playing, looks like the biggest surprises.
Also looks like match committee seriously considering Tylar Young. Exciting

 

[craig]

Backs	Dylan Grimes	2	Noah Balta	21	Tylar Young	45
Half-Backs	Liam Baker	7	Nick Vlastuin	1	Daniel Rioli	17
Centreline	Kamdyn McIntosh	33	Dion Prestia	3	Judson Clarke	42
Half-Forwards	Trent Cotchin	9	Shai Bolton	29	Dustin Martin	4
Forwards	Jack Riewoldt	8	Noah Cumberland	38	Tom Lynch	19
Followers	Toby Nankervis	25	Tim Taranto	14	Jacob Hopper	22
Interchange	Ivan Soldo	20	Nathan Broad	35	Jayden Short	15
		27	Maurice Rioli	10
Emergencies

Just editing out some names, our round 1 team may look like this if the boys can get through unscathed.

Only real points of interest or caveats will be whether Marlion is ready to rumble and which 2 of Soldo, Miller, Tarrant, and Young line up against the Baggers.

 

[Tig3]

That’s probably near enough to the strongest team we can field atm.
Barring existing injuries, Soldo replacing Miller and Steely Green playing, looks like the biggest surprises.
Also looks like match committee seriously considering Tylar Young. Exciting

not all guys get a run in these games, last night Menegola sat the whole game on the bench, so Steely probably won't see much game time if any

 

[caesar]

That’s probably near enough to the strongest team we can field atm.
Barring existing injuries, Soldo replacing Miller and Steely Green playing, looks like the biggest surprises.
Also looks like match committee seriously considering Tylar Young. Exciting

@Dont Argue , this was my reply to your question as who my Smokie's were for this season:

"I've been on Tylar Young all pre season and he has only started to get press now.
Yes Juddy a smokey even for round 1".

(both it now seems are better than a smokie's chance for round 1 ).

Let's hope both have decent games against the Dee's.

 

[TigerForce]

@Dont Argue , this was my reply to your question as who my Smokie's were for this season:

"I've been on Tylar Young all pre season and he has only started to get press now.
Yes Juddy a smokey even for round 1".

(both it now seems are better than a smokie's chance for round 1 ).

Let's hope both have decent games against the Dee's.

Any idea why Hugo misses out? Judz on wing isn't a new spot for him is it?

 

[Dont Argue]

not all guys get a run in these games, last night Menegola sat the whole game on the bench, so Steely probably won't see much game time if any

Going to be hot tomorrow.
Reckon they all get a run.
We’ve got Lynch, Broad and Baker coming off injury who may not be structured to play more than a half.
Then there’s our aging stars Riewoldt and Cotchin.

 

[Redford]

Watch my boy Steely Green go tomorrow…..

 

[caesar]

Any idea why Hugo misses out? Judz on wing isn't a new spot for him is it?

Juddy has just had a stellar! pre-season.

I had Juddy in my team for round 1 on the bench to rotate forward with both MJ & Cumber's, even though his pre-season had him doing a lot more running in the Lambert role.
The amount of ground he covered against North, (the goal he kicked in the square started with his involvement at half back and a result of his hard running), shows he could potentially interchange on the wing as well, (more Gaff like than KMac and Marlion obviously).
As a forward who would you want hitting you on the tit Juddy or Hugo? his 60 metre left to Dusty on the weekend was exquisite.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Juddy also named in front of Shorty..

 

[Tigers of Old]

Very surprised about Miller in particular

Maybe a horses for courses selection. Don't want Gawn/Grundy dominating the hitouts when looking at structures.