I'd switch BJ to sub, or drop him. He has looked a bit out of his depth , which is completely understandable. The only issue with dropping him is I have no idea who to replace him
I'd switch BJ to sub, or drop him. He has looked a bit out of his depth , which is completely understandable. The only issue with dropping him is I have no idea who to replace him
Fully agree. I think Harry would have been the one to come in when BJ did if Harry had been fit. Give Harry a full game. There are many possibilities for the sub, including Shaw or even Gaz. Membrey, Towers, Morton and Tony are all fully fit possibilities; it probably doesn't matter all that much. I would be tempted to give Membrey or Towers a taste.
BJ to sub and Cunningham for a full game or maybe Morton in for BJ
While Shaw returning is great news, does he return straight back to the half back role that Malceski and McVeigh are currently filling, as both of these players are outstanding at this rebound role, do we really want to tamper with it? Does McVeigh go back to being an outside mid or does Shaw change his role to play more wing or forward?
Richmond will fancy their chances this Sunday, especially has they have (good) form against The Swans, but I'm pretty confident the current Tsumami footy Sydney are playing will bamboozle em. Am taking a Rugby League mate, who is undergoing a conversion (to AFL and The Swans) to his first game, so that's what I'm hoping.
HP
I was thinking about our current Ruck/forward setup with 4 'monster' players that can play both ruck and forward. At first it would seem that we are too top heavy, but now I am beginning to feel that this could be the killer strategy for 2013. The fact that no other team plays with this kind of setup makes us different and not the kind of offense that other teams get to play on during the season. Last game Richmond played only 2 tall defenders, Rance and Carlisle. These 2 would have enough trouble handling Tippo and Pyke. But who takes White and what happens when Mummy goes forward? I think they will have to bring in at least one additional tall defender.
Another possibility is to send Everitt forward at times, since Richmond only have 2 tall forwards.
We can also use a strategy to run Ivan Maric into exhaustion, so he can hardly function by the time the 4th quarter comes along. Mummy's got a big tank and can run him ragged, especially with help from other 3 monsters.
The WCE game shows that dealing with the 4 big men will have to be a focus for opposition teams. And that might make them forget that we have the best midfield in the comp.
I'm feeling confident.
Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way you'll be a mile away and he'll be shoeless.
I suspect our most chequered recent history is against the Tigers. We've lost our last three matches against them at the G, but have a great record at the SCG.
Sydney v Richmond: Past 10 matches
Overall: Sydney 7 Richmond 3
SCG: Sydney 5-0
MCG: Richmond 3-2
2012
Rd 7, MCG. Richmond 13.13 (91) d Sydney 8.14 (62)
2011
Rd 12, SCG Sydney 9.21 (75) d Richmond 9.11 (65)
Rd 21, MCG Richmond 14.15 (99) d Sydney 7.14 (56)
2010
Rd 3, SCG Sydney 16.15 (111) d Richmond 7.14 (56)
Rd 14, MCG Richmond 14.5 (89) d Sydney 12.13 (85)
2009
Rd 6, SCG Sydney 14.10 (104) d Richmond 11.9 (75)
Rd 14, MCG Sydney 18.15 (123) d Richmond 10.8 (68)
2008
Rd 10, SCG Sydney 21.13 (139) d Richmond 8.9 (57)
2007
Rd 2, MCG Sydney 13.10 (88) d Richmond 11.6 (72)
Rd 17, SCG Sydney 21.12 (138) d Richmond 10.12 (72)
The man who laughs has not yet heard the terrible news
Towers in for BJ.
Cunningham to get a full game.
Towers the sub.
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