PREGAME: Match SIM vs Richmond

[WERRIDEE 5,491]

17 minutes ago, Demonland said:

From @Tough Kent and others ( @WERRIDEE, @kev martin ) observations in the Training Thread today this is the closest we can expect to an announcement of teams.

Senior squad: May, JVR, McVee, Petracca, Windsor, Viney, Lever, Gawn, Billings, Langdon, Laurie, Bowey, Schache, Tomlinson, Howes, Rivers, Verrall, ANB, Fritta, Sparrow, Kozzie, Chandler, K Brown.

 

Possible 2nds: Clarry, Salem, Hore, Tholstrup, Adams, Sestan, KFW.

 

Missing due to Injury/Managing: Brayshaw (?), Spargo (Achilles?), Petty (Toe), Hunter (Calf), Melksham (Knee), B Brown (Knee), TMac (Calf), Fullarton (Hamstring), Turner (?), AMW (?), McAdam (Calf), Jefferson (load management), Woewodin (Concussion), Smith (Suspension?)

Jefferson will play in the 2's just load management.

[Demonland 72,762]

According to Tigers BigFooty these are the Tigers Available Players.

Available Players:
1. Nick Vlastuin
5. Jack Ross
7. Liam Baker
10. Maurice Rioli
13. Hugo Ralphsmith
14. Tim Taranto
15. Jayden Short
17. Daniel Rioli
18. Josh Gibcus
20. Jacob Koschitzke
21. Noah Balta
22. Jacob Hopper
23. Judson Clarke
24. Sam Naismith
27. Thomson Dow
28. Kane McAuliffe
29. Shai Bolton
30. Tom Brown
31. Rhyan Mansell
32. Samson Ryan
33. Kamdyn McIntosh
34. Jack Graham
35. Nathan Broad
36. James Trezise
37. Liam Fawcett
38. Noah Cumberland
39. Mate Colina
40. Tyler Sonsie
41. Sam Banks
44. Seth Campbell
45. Tylar Young
46. Ben Miller
47. Oliver Hayes-Brown
48. Steely Green
49. Kaleb Smith
50. Marlion Pickett
SSP - Mitch Schofield
SSP - Mykelti Lefau

[george_on_the_outer 7,656]

31 minutes ago, Demonland said:

According to the Tigers the following players are unlikely to be playing tomorrow:

Dustin Martin, Tom Lynch, Dion Prestia, Toby Nankervis

Toiyges have announced:

Missing from Richmond’s team is Dion Prestia (hamstring), Dustin Martin (managed), Tim Taranto (managed), Liam Baker (family reason), Toby Nankervis (managed), Tom Lynch (building match fitness), Jacob Bauer (hamstring) and Liam Fawcett (back). 

Veteran Dylan Grimes, who has returned to the main training group after a calf complaints, has also been managed.

 

So we haven't got a forward line, they haven't got a backline, and their midfield is Hopper, Ross and Bolton....should be a ripper match!

Edited February 17 by george_on_the_outer

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3 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

Toiyges have announced:

Missing from Richmond’s team is Dion Prestia (hamstring), Dustin Martin (managed), Tim Taranto (managed), Liam Baker (family reason), Toby Nankervis (managed), Tom Lynch (building match fitness), Jacob Bauer (hamstring) and Liam Fawcett (back). 

Veteran Dylan Grimes, who has returned to the main training group after a calf complaints, has also been managed.

Just saw that. https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1491043/

Here is the Tigers official squad:

Richmond's pre-season match simulation squad against Melbourne: 

1 Nick Vlastuin
5 Jack Ross
10 Maurice Rioli
11 Judson Clarke
13 Hugo Ralphsmith
15 Jayden Short
17 Daniel Rioli
18 Josh Gibcus
20 Jacob Koschitzke
21 Noah Balta
22 Jacob Hopper
24 Sam Naismith
26 Matthew Coulthard
27 Thomson Dow
28 Kane McAuliffe
29 Shai Bolton
30 Tom Brown
31 Rhyan Mansell
32 Samson Ryan
33 Kamdyn McIntosh
34 Jack Graham
35 Nathan Broad
36 James Trezise
38 Noah Cumberland
39 Oliver Hayes-Brown
40 Tyler Sonsie
41 Sam Banks
44 Seth Campbell
45 Tylar Young
46 Ben Miller
48 Steely Green
49 Kaleb Smith
50 Marlion Pickett

19 Mykelti Lefau (SSP train on)
33 Mitch Schofield (SSP train on)

VFL players taking part in the final three intervals:

52 Mohammed Yassine
53 Joel Garner
54 Chad Harris
55 Lachlan Street
56 Harry White
57 Mutaz El Nour
58 Cam Olden
59 Nick Girolami
60 Sam Frangalas
61 Tom Brindley
62 Nick Guiney
66 Luke Teal
67 Liam George
70 Will Bravo
71 Archie May
76 Tom McCarthy

*Numbers are subject to change throughout the duration of the match simulation

[Bigfoot 296]

It would be nice if the MFC could release a similar squad list for the supporters or even update us on our injuries. Why do other clubs do this so much better than us?

[Demonland 72,762]

MATCH SIM SQUADS: Dees' shock Clarry call, Tiger returns

MELBOURNE has named Clayton Oliver for its match simulation against Richmond on Sunday despite the star midfielder only rejoining his teammates for pre-season training three weeks ago, while Tigers young gun Josh Gibcus will have his first serious hitout since the 2022 elimination final.

The action at Casey Fields on Sunday will be played across seven periods, with the number of players taking part up to the clubs involved. It means it's not clear how much Oliver will take part in the action, but it's likely the star midfielder will be on limited minutes given his interrupted summer.

After battling injuries and medical issues for most of last season and facing questions over his off-field behaviour during a tumultuous Trade Period, Oliver took extended leave from the club in December to focus on his personal wellbeing and only returned to training in the rehab group on January 31.

Gibcus hasn't been seen since his eye-catching debut season in 2022 when he played 18 games after being selected at pick No.9 in the 2021 AFL Draft.

The young Tiger's complex hamstring tendon injury required surgery early last year and eventually resulted in a trip to an internationally renowned sports medicine practice in Qatar during the off-season.

Melbourne defender-turned-forward Harrison Petty, who missed the finals last year due to a Lisfranc injury, suffered a fresh setback this week with a toe injury keeping him out of the match sim, while winger Lachie Hunter will also miss due to a persistent calf issue.

Angus Brayshaw won't play as he continues to integrate back into full training following the concussion injury he sustained in the qualifying final last year, while Ben Brown (knee) Tom Fullarton (hamstring) and Jake Melksham (knee) will also miss due to injury.

Charlie Spargo, Shane McAdam and Tom McDonald are notable absentees from the squad.

Richmond will also be without a host of big names for the clash including skipper Toby Nankervis, former co-captain Dylan Grimes, midfield trio Dion Prestia, Dustin Martin, and Tim Taranto as well as forward Tom Lynch.

Grimes (calf), Martin (ankle) and Prestia (hamstring) are all expected to feature in the Tigers' AFL Community Series match against Collingwood on Tuesday, February 27, while Lynch (foot) has only just returned to the main group and isn't expected to play until round one after being ruled out of the Tigers' Opening Round clash against Gold Coast.

Nankervis is managing a sore foot but isn't considered in any doubt for Opening Round at this stage.

East Perth forward Mitch Schofield and New Zealander Mykelti Lefau will both get one final chance to impress for a spot on the rookie list in the practice match against the Demons. The pair joined the club when the pre-season supplemental selection period opened on November 27 and have completed the full program across the pre-season.

AFL-listed players Hugo Ralphsmith, Judson Clarke, Matthew Coulthard, Noah Cumberland, Oliver Hayes-Brown and Kaleb Smith have been named in Richmond's 'B' squad to play in the second half of the match.

Sunday's match simulation will be broadcast live on Fox Footy, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.

Gates open at 9.30am with the match to start at 10am. Entry is free.

The eight other club-arranged match simulations will be played between February 21-24, with the format, including the length of quarters or periods and squad sizes, determined by the clubs involved.

Following the match sims, all 18 clubs will play official practice games in the AFL Community Series between February 27 and March 3.

Melbourne v Richmond at Casey Fields, 10am AEDT
(Seven-quarter match sim)

MELBOURNE

1. Steven May, 2. Jacob van Rooyen, 3. Christian Salem, 4. Judd McVee, 5. Christian Petracca, 6. Caleb Windsor, 7. Jack Viney, 8. Jake Lever, 11. Max Gawn, 13. Clayton Oliver, 14. Jack Billings, 15. Ed Langdon, 16. Bailey Laurie, 17. Jake Bowey, 19. Josh Schache, 20. Adam Tomlinson, 21. Matt Jefferson, 22. Blake Howes, 24. Trent Rivers, 26. Jed Adams, 27. Marty Hore, 28. Will Verrall, 30. Alex Neal-Bullen, 31. Bayley Fritsch, 32. Tom Sparrow, 36. Kysaiah Pickett, 37. Kade Chandler, 38. Oliver Sestan, 39. Koltyn Tholstrup, 41. Kynan Brown, 43. Kyah Farris-White

Notable absentees: Charlie Spargo, Angus Brayshaw, Lachie Hunter, Jake Melksham, Shane McAdam, Tom McDonald, Tom Fullarton, Harrison Petty, Ben Brown

RICHMOND

1. Nick Vlastuin, 5. Jack Ross, 10. Maurice Rioli, 15. Jayden Short, 17. Daniel Rioli, 18. Josh Gibcus, 19. Mykelti Lefau, 20. Jacob Koschitzke, 21. Noah Balta, 22. Jacob Hopper, 24. Sam Naismith, 27. Thomson Dow, 28. Kane McAuliffe, 29. Shai Bolton, 30. Tom Brown, 31. Rhyan Mansell, 32. Samson Ryan, 33. Kamdyn McIntosh, 34. Jack Graham, 35. Nathan Broad, 36. James Trezise, 40. Tyler Sonsie, 41. Sam Banks, 44. Seth Campbell, 45. Tylar Young, 46. Ben Miller, 48. Steely Green, 50. Marlion Pickett

Notable absentees: Dylan Grimes, Dion Prestia, Dustin Martin, Liam Baker, Tim Taranto, Tom Lynch, Toby Nankervis

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24 minutes ago, Demonland said:

According to Tigers BigFooty these are the Tigers Available Players.

Available Players:
1. Nick Vlastuin
5. Jack Ross
7. Liam Baker
10. Maurice Rioli
13. Hugo Ralphsmith
14. Tim Taranto
15. Jayden Short
17. Daniel Rioli
18. Josh Gibcus
20. Jacob Koschitzke
21. Noah Balta
22. Jacob Hopper
23. Judson Clarke
24. Sam Naismith
27. Thomson Dow
28. Kane McAuliffe
29. Shai Bolton
30. Tom Brown
31. Rhyan Mansell
32. Samson Ryan
33. Kamdyn McIntosh
34. Jack Graham
35. Nathan Broad
36. James Trezise
37. Liam Fawcett
38. Noah Cumberland
39. Mate Colina
40. Tyler Sonsie
41. Sam Banks
44. Seth Campbell
45. Tylar Young
46. Ben Miller
47. Oliver Hayes-Brown
48. Steely Green
49. Kaleb Smith
50. Marlion Pickett
SSP - Mitch Schofield
SSP - Mykelti Lefau

Lot of fake news on here surely

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,400]

I’m glad Oliver is named, I don’t see this as him being rushed.

[Gator 17,397]

There's zero chance of Oliver playing in the seconds.  He may only play 2 or 3 quarters, but he's not playing seconds.

[Demonland 72,762]

[Demonland 72,762]

Just now, Gator said:

There's zero chance of Oliver playing in the seconds.  He may only play 2 or 3 quarters, but he's not playing seconds.

Only reason people are positing that he plays in the seconds is based on who he trained with this morning. 

[Neil Crompton 5,584]

4 minutes ago, Gator said:

There's zero chance of Oliver playing in the seconds.  He may only play 2 or 3 quarters, but he's not playing seconds.

Maybe it's more than just fitness that might keep Clarry away from the ones.

[Gator 17,397]

7 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Only reason people are positing that he plays in the seconds is based on who he trained with this morning. 

I see.

Fair enough.

[Diamond_Jim 12,622]

9 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Only reason people are positing that he plays in the seconds is based on who he trained with this morning. 

Article in the Age says he will play the last three quarters

Clayton Oliver will play in Melbourne’s match simulation against Richmond on Sunday – but not with the senior side – as he races the clock to be ready for the start of the home-and-away season.

Oliver will not be part of an under-strength Demons team, also missing a host of stars including Christian Salem, Harrison Petty and recruit Shane McAdam, for the first four of the seven periods set aside for the AFL team and will instead take the field with the reserves for the final three stanzas at Casey Fields.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/he-has-the-potential-to-be-the-game-s-best-why-josh-weddle-has-the-afl-world-on-notice-20240216-p5f5jo.html

[kev martin 10,275]

8 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

Maybe it's more than just fitness that might keep Clarry away from the ones.

I doubt that.

Fitting in well at training.

Just hasn't done much with a group.

Looked ready and drilled well today with the Casey group.

The seconds also did more extensive sims, I believe, so they get know each other.

The selectors may change their minds given he had no trouble with fitness, but I doubt it.

Those young ones get an opportunity with Clarry out.

Edited February 17 by kev martin

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Some updates on the injury front filling in the blanks above.

Turner (stress fracture leg) 10-12 weeks

Melbourne have also noted that Angus Brayshaw (illness), Taj Woewodin(concussion) and Andy Moniz-Wakefield(thigh) won't feature in Sunday's match simulation.

The Demons are already without the likes of Ben Brown (knee) and Tom Fullarton(hamstring) for the start of the 2024 season.

[FTB 278]

With Salem playing the last three ‘quarters’ only, is he in any doubt for opening round, as far as anybody here knows?

[58er 6,511]

54 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

Toiyges have announced:

Missing from Richmond’s team is Dion Prestia (hamstring), Dustin Martin (managed), Tim Taranto (managed), Liam Baker (family reason), Toby Nankervis (managed), Tom Lynch (building match fitness), Jacob Bauer (hamstring) and Liam Fawcett (back). 

Veteran Dylan Grimes, who has returned to the main training group after a calf complaints, has also been managed.

 

So we haven't got a forward line, they haven't got a backline, and their midfield is Hopper, Ross and Bolton....should be a ripper match!

George what has happened to the Membership total forum. Can you please advise ? 

[Tough Kent 2,137]

When the seniors were done and all the Casey boys were out there with Salo, Clarrie, etc. for one drill the coach yelled out "If you're not in the 18 tomorrow, put on a yellow bib." Clarrie, Salo, Marty Hore, Jed Adams, etc. didn't put on bibs. 

[Demonland 72,762]

12 minutes ago, Tough Kent said:

When the seniors were done and all the Casey boys were out there with Salo, Clarrie, etc. for one drill the coach yelled out "If you're not in the 18 tomorrow, put on a yellow bib." Clarrie, Salo, Marty Hore, Jed Adams, etc. didn't put on bibs. 

Interesting. Did any other Demon listed players put on a yellow bib? Eg: Tholstrup?

[kev martin 10,275]

10 minutes ago, Tough Kent said:

When the seniors were done and all the Casey boys were out there with Salo, Clarrie, etc. for one drill the coach yelled out "If you're not in the 18 tomorrow, put on a yellow bib." Clarrie, Salo, Marty Hore, Jed Adams, etc. didn't put on bibs. 

I imagine he was talking about the second 18 side.

Means we should see Salem and Clarry run around in the 4th quarter tomorrow.  

[kev martin 10,275]

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

Interesting. Did any other Demon listed players put on a yellow bib? Eg: Tholstrup?

Tholstrup will be raring to go. Has a point to prove. Would love to see him and Sestan kick plenty.

[Lefty 412]

Can’t wait for the footy. Just no injuries please. This preseason has been challenging. We don’t need more angst with just over 2 weeks to go. 

[Kick_It_To_Pickett 3,293]

The injuries tht we have are bloody concerning. We are less than 20 days out from the start of our season and we are missing way too many players. Whilst hopeful they get up in time, I’m expecting a horror start to 2024, which will only drive more questions from the media and a return of a lot of negativity amongst supporters. Just my take 

Edited February 17 by Kick_It_To_Pickett

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