Richmond and Adelaide have each made a quartet of changes for tomorrow night’s clash, with a key Tigers trio headlining the inclusions across both teams.
In hope that Dustin Martin’s absence won’t inflict on their chances of a rare away win, Richmond have finally welcomed back some key ins amid an incredible injury crisis at Tigerland.
Meanwhile, the Crows have made the bold call of dropping an 112-game ruck for his 28-year-old reserve, while also handing a debut to a young on-baller.
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The match which once loomed as Martin’s 300th will no longer be, as the three-time Norm Smith medallist misses through what the Tigers have listed as ‘management’.
Shai Bolton, Tim Taranto and Dion Prestia have all made a timely return for what now looms as a very winnable game given the Crows’ recent injuries to key players.
Jacob Koschitzke is the fourth in for the Tigers, and returns to the senior side for the first time since Round 5.
The four come in for Martin, Mykelti Lefau (knee), Marlion Pickett (calf) and Kaleb Smith (omitted).
At the Crows, Taylor Walker will join close friend Matt Crouch (shoulder) as an out, with his back not up to scratch off a five-day break.
Reilly O’Brien has been omitted after being Adelaide’s preferred ruckman since 2019, with mature-age back-up Kieran Strachan selected to take his place after another dominant start to his season in the SANFL.
Young midfielder Billy Dowling has also been rewarded for his impressive form in the reserves, and will make his debut as Crouch’s replacement.
Foxfooty.com.au understands that forward Brayden Cook suffered a late injury at training today, forcing him to miss after three goals against the Hawks last week.
Ned McHenry will join Adelaide’s attack with his recall, while Cook’s absence could force the Crows to think outside the box in attack, and potentially swing a defender up forward.
Will Hamill has been called up for his fifth game of the year, after some solid performances in the senior side.
The rest of the lineups this weekend will be announced at 6:20pm AEST tomorrow night.
ROUND 13 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)
ADELAIDE v RICHMOND
Thursday June 6, 7:30pm at Adelaide Oval
CROWS
B: B. Smith, J. Butts, M. Hinge
HB: J. Borlase, M. Keane, M. Michalanney
C: C. Jones, J. Soligo, L. Sholl
HF: B. Keays, D. Fogarty, J. Rachele
FF: L. Murphy, C. Burgess, J. Dawson
FOLL: K. Strachan, R. Laird, H. Schoenberg
I/C: N. McHenry, B. Dowling, L. Nankervis, W. Hamill, S. Berry
EMG: Z. Taylor, L. Gollant, R. O’Brien
TIGERS
B: B. Miller, N. Broad, N. Balta
HB: N. Vlastuin, T. Brown, D. Rioli
C: H.Ralphsmith, L. Baker, K. McIntosh
HF: J. Graham, R. Mansell, S. Campbell
FF: S. Bolton, S. Ryan, N. Cumberland
FOLL: T. Nankervis, T. Taranto, D. Prestia
I/C: T. Sonsie, J. Koschitzke, K. McAuliffe, T. Dow, J. Short
EMG: J. Blight, S. Banks, K. Smith
WESTERN BULLDOGS v BRISBANE
Friday June 7, 7:40pm at Marvel Stadium
BULLDOGS
TBA
LIONS
TBA
HAWTHORN v GWS
Saturday June 8, 1:45pm at UTAS Stadium
HAWKS
TBA
GIANTS
TBA
WEST COAST v NORTH MELBOURNE
Saturday June 8, 4:35pm at Optus Stadium
EAGLES
TBA
KANGAROOS
TBA
ST KILDA v GOLD COAST
Saturday June 8, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium
SAINTS
TBA
SUNS
TBA
SYDNEY v GEELONG
Sunday June 9, 3:20pm at the SCG
SWANS
TBA
CATS
TBA
ESSENDON v CARLTON
Sunday June 9, 7:20pm at the MCG
BOMBERS
TBA
BLUES
TBA
COLLINGWOOD v MELBOURNE
Monday June 10, 3:20pm at the MCG
PIES
TBA
DEMONS
TBA