Collingwood’s Mason Cox was the goal of some Richmond consideration.Credit score: Getty Photographs
The Magpies gave marking tall Ash Johnson the chance to fill the injured Daniel McStay’s function inside 50, however he was goalless and had solely six disposals. Reef McInnes, additionally jostling for the function, was injected within the second half, contributed a aim however had solely three touches. Simply who will get the nod alongside the likes of Brody Mihocek, Jamie Elliott and Mason Cox, the latter having fun with a robust marking evening, and a scuffle with Marlion Pickett on the ultimate siren, stays some extent of debate.
Lipinski snapped the Magpies’ opening aim after 19 minutes, whereas former Docker Lachie Schultz introduced his famend strain near aim.
Nick Daicos had an early blunder when a retreat kick inadvertently discovered Balta on the lead, however he was quickly again to his easy transferring greatest with 10 first-quarter touches. Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill didn’t have a contact till halfway by way of the second time period, however got here alive with a aim off a left-foot snap from a stoppage.
The information
Martin has frolicked coaching with the midfield group this summer season, and has set private greatest data within the gymnasium, in keeping with teammate Jayden Brief. He discovered loads of uncontested ball within the first half, however couldn’t ship the benefit the Tigers needed.
Josh Daicos, having managed a foot subject over summer season, confirmed no indicators of concern. Brayden Maynard was again to full health after post-season shoulder surgical procedure.
Toby Nankervis’ absence (foot) – the captain may solely say he was “hopeful” of taking part in within the season opener – meant Sam Naismith and Samson Ryan had the ruck duties. Naismith was very good, having 10 contested possessions to half-time, and is locked in to face the Gold Coast Suns.
What it’s essential know
Veterans Scott Pendlebury (knee) and Jeremy Howe (calf cork) will head into the brand new season with out contact work towards an opposition facet. Every missed final week’s match simulation towards North Melbourne, and once more have been absent.
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“I copped a heavy knock a few weeks in the past. I simply don’t really feel proper … however I’ve a possibility to get it proper for the opening spherical,” Howe stated.
Tigers Lynch (foot), Nick Vlastuin (managed) Rhyan Mansell (syndesmosis) and Sam Banks (calf tightness) all sat out. Lynch informed Fox Footy he had not given up hope of dealing with Carlton in spherical one. “If it’s not spherical one, will probably be spherical two,” he stated.
Liam Baker, who’s off contract this season, captained the Tigers.
Knowledgeable’s view
Magpies ruckman Darcy Cameron could face scrutiny for a late try to spoil in a marking contest on Tylar Younger on the wing within the third time period, though the contact appeared minimal.
Key gamers
Darcy Moore
The premiership skipper had minor wrist surgical procedure earlier than Christmas, however confirmed no indicators of concern towards the Tigers within the three quarters he performed in defence earlier than resting. “I haven’t actually missed a beat in January and February, so I’m feeling actually good,” Moore stated at the AFL captains day on Monday.
Dustin Martin
The three-time premiership nice has had an excellent pre-season, and seems to have been re-energised underneath a brand new coach. He moved nicely up ahead and thru the midfield, and even did a spot of on-field teaching of teammates.
Dion Prestia
The hardnut midfielder has had hamstring points over the previous month, however moved nicely and can play within the season opener.
Jordan De Goey
The Magpies want the explosive midfielder to be at his greatest if they’re to keep up the trend this season. The way through which De Goey began suggests he’s prepared for a profession yr.
What they stated
Richmond coach Adem Yze:
“We obtained guys by way of the sport that we would have liked to get some recreation time in, and a few of our younger boys confirmed some very nice indicators. It’s spectacular what he (Gibcus) can do. We all know what he’s able to. He nonetheless has some demons to get by way of, and one other recreation in the present day was to get by way of and play excessive velocity, and play towards a extremely good workforce. He’s a terrific ball consumer and actually brave.”
Collingwood assistant coach Hayden Skipworth:
“After quarter time, I believed we began to see our recreation type come by way of. We obtained some good minutes into the youngsters later within the recreation. We aren’t locked into one factor (up ahead), whether or not we’re taller or smaller – Coxy (Mason Cox) and DC (Darcy Cameron) spent a while down there. We’re preserving our choices open in that function. Clearly, Dan is a tough one to switch, however we’ve got plenty of totally different choices. We’ll work our method by way of it all through the season. It may be a week-to-week factor, relying on who we match up towards.”
What’s subsequent
The 2 groups now put together for the season opener. The Tigers have a spicy twilight conflict towards previous coach Damien Hardwick and his Gold Coast Suns at Heritage Financial institution Stadium on Saturday, March 9. The Magpies, on the identical evening, have a preliminary closing rematch towards Larger Western Sydney at Giants Stadium.
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