8 minutes ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

Having listened to Selwyn's report, I reckon there is a chance Campbell comes in for Fullarton too. Seems Campbell was clearly managed with an eye towards Thursday night....

Could be four changes: IN: May, McVee, Fritsch and Campbell. OUT: Turner, Howes, Melksham and Fullarton.

I'd be highly surprised if Campbell comes in to the seniors. Casey play Thursday morning, also off a 5 day break, so probably making sure he's right to go and not miss any footy at the lower level.

At this point any return involving Steven May shouldn't be headlining the nightly sport report.

2 hours ago, SthSea22 said:

AFL site has them both as starters mate

I was going by Goodwin in the presser, who said “We won’t know until tomorrow…he’s still got a few things to get through today and tomorrow but we’re hopeful”.

On 21/04/2025 at 12:59, sue said:

Sorry to go off topic, but your mention of that is what makes me so mad about the way they do the TV broadcasts. I'd like to see a wide shot as soon as someone marks the ball or gets a free. Instead we get a close up of the player with the ball. I don't care if he shaved that morning, I want to see what's ahead of him FCS!

Touché.

I too would love a down the ground shot prior to every centre bounce and kick in at least.

Who gives a stuff if a player is smiling or scowling - give us some idea of the player’s options. Who has made space or made a lead??

7 hours ago, layzie said:

At this point any return involving Steven May shouldn't be headlining the nightly sport report.

8 hours ago, layzie said:

At this point any return involving Steven May shouldn't be headlining the nightly sport report.

Why not?

As I posted earlier

1. stop Taranto & Hopper at the contest.

2. Stop the distribution of Vlastin and Short out of their defence.

AFL UPDATE - Richmond

Best ave metres gained: Jayden Short, 458.33m (24th overall)
Top 5 players: Jayden Short (24th), Nick Vlastuin (39th), Tom Brown (76th), Jack Ross (92nd), Tim Taranto (142nd)
Best game in 2025: Nick Vlastuin, 661m gained v GC, R6

I'm finding Richmond hard to read this year, but they're a lot better than first anticipated.

They've had 2 stirring wins, 3 ten goal + losses and an honourable loss to Brisbane. All over the place and who knows which version we'll get tomorrow night.

I do expect them to fall away in the second half of the season.

6 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I'm finding Richmond hard to read this year, but they're a lot better than first anticipated.

They've had 2 stirring wins, 3 ten goal + losses and an honourable loss to Brisbane. All over the place and who knows which version we'll get tomorrow night.

I do expect them to fall away in the second half of the season.

Well, I hope we get the poor version as coming down from Brisbane with 2 Sons and Twin Grand Sons to watch first Anzac Eve game live. In fact, first time at G since our stirring win against the Cats in QF back whenever. Making it a Footy weekend as going to Magpies/Bombers then Saints/Lions before returning home Sunday. Trust the Demon faithful will be out in force tomorrow night and looking forward to a good win.

42 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I'm finding Richmond hard to read this year, but they're a lot better than first anticipated.

They've had 2 stirring wins, 3 ten goal + losses and an honourable loss to Brisbane. All over the place and who knows which version we'll get tomorrow night.

I do expect them to fall away in the second half of the season.

The Brisbane loss was a thumping until Brisbane put the cue in the rack late. But your point remains.

My view is pretty clear - if the Round 6 version of us shows up, or even the Round 1 version, we’ll be ok. But if the Rounds 2-5 version shows up, we’ll be beaten, and IMO pretty well.

23 hours ago, BoBo said:

Windsor was graded as careless conduct, low impact, high contact (he did get him in the head with his shoulder albeit not hard), which by the grading system is a fine.

Ok cool. No worries.

Bailey Smith should be graded as intentional conduct, low impact, high contact.

By the current grading system, that’s a week, because it was intentional and high.

What team does he play for again?

It will tell you all you need to know!

Edited April 23, 2025Apr 23 by YesitwasaWin4theAges

I actually think Richmond’s backline is still really decent with Vlastuin and Broad being two good backs with Banks and shortShort roaming around and Miller to an extent. Can add Trainor who will be very good. Hopefully we don’t go back to putting the ball inside 50.

If Richmond create that pressure we may go back into that whole but we need to be patient and handball our way out of it.

33 minutes ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

What team does he play for again?

It will tell you all you need to know!

Yerp. Never in doubt.

On 22/04/2025 at 13:43, SthSea22 said:

Dee Brief Facebook page mate

The unctuous pod bros are hardly a doyen of journalistic integrity

Might want to wait for the teams to be released mate

53 minutes ago, Demongirl35 said:

shortShort roaming around

He needs to be tagged closely. Who wears shortShort?

6 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

He needs to be tagged closely. Who wears shortShort?

Warwick Capper comes to mind.

On 22/04/2025 at 10:43, Flowergirl said:

He's lucky. He could have killed that guy.

His brother seems like a real piece of work!

49 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

He needs to be tagged closely. Who wears shortShort?

In: May, McVee, Fritsch

Out: Turner, Melksham, Howes

Personal reasons?

Just now, Demonland said:

Personal reasons?

Past his bed time!!

Club says Melksham has been “managed”, doesn’t refer to the cut on his knee.

Billings, Howes and AJ the emergencies. No Campbell.

Just now, titan_uranus said:

In: May, McVee, Fritsch

Out: Turner, Melksham, Howes

Happy with that. Assuming Melksham is around the short break.

Didn’t think Fritsch would be out long. Move the ball like we did against Freo and he’ll get on the end of a few.

Not sure about Fritsch getting an immediate recall after a so-so VFL performance.

Saying that, if we play like we did against Freo, Fritsch will be one who'll highly benefit.

Edited April 23, 2025Apr 23 by Demon Jack

I like these changes. As ‘like for like’ as we could get, while maintaining team balance and selection integrity, after a great win vs Freo.

Edited April 23, 2025Apr 23 by Deeoldfart
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