Hibberd vs Newman

[The F.A.R.K.]

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[Toga]

Too close to call for me!

I'd probably lean towards Hibberd because we know he can average 80-90 playing his regular rebounding half-back role, whereas if Newman has a role change during the season and goes back to playing in defence he might have a drop in output...

[essendon2]

RICHMOND
Players: Ben Darrou, Sam Lonergan, Ricky Petterd, Orren Stephenson, Steven Verrier, Cadeyn Williams
Status: The Tigers can elevate through the nominated rookie rule. They don't have any long-term injuries - although Nathan Foley remains a bit of an unknown - so at this stage they will have to use the rule if they want to elevate.
Clubhouse leader: Petterd, Stephenson and Lonergan have played the most with Petterd the most notable in a new role at half-back. The decision to elevate will come down to what the Tigers think they need more; Petterd's work in a position he played in as a junior that could release Chris Newman up the ground, Stephenson as a back-up in case Ivan Maric gets hurt or Lonergan on the inside in the event Foley is out for n extended period. Petterd is probably leading.

If Petterd gets elevated I'm locking in Newman at D3

[Toga]

Reckon there's much chance of that changing during the season though e2? :-[