West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff’s place within the staff gained’t be confirmed till Friday after he was moved to the prolonged interchange bench for the primary time this season.
Gaff managed simply six disposals towards Brisbane final weekend and has struggled for type all season. Known for his ball profitable capability, the wingman has been restricted to lower than 20 possessions in eight of his final 10 video games.
He was solely held to lower than 20 touches 4 instances final yr and 4 instances in 2021 from a mixed 37 matches.
Former star Glen Jakovich referred to as for Gaff to be dropped after the Lions sport and coach Adam Simpson admitted the veteran was struggling for type.
Xavier O’Neill is at present the one Eagle to lose his place within the staff at this level of the week. Shannon Hurn, Luke Shuey, Luke Edwards and Sam Petrevski-Seton have all been added to the squad. Edwards and Petrevski-Seton are combating with Gaff for a spot on the bench.
Elijah Hewett, Ryan Maric, Jack Petruccelle, Alex Witherden and Rhett Bazzo are additionally on the eight-man prolonged bench. Three of the bench will miss choice and one will likely be named because the sub.
Hurn and Shuey each sat out the sport towards Brisbane after struggling to recuperate from the earlier loss to St Kilda.
O’Neill has struggled to retain his place all season and has been pressured out a number of instances.
Richmond couldn’t contemplate co-captain Toby Nankervis because of suspension whereas Jacob Bauer injured his hamstring on debut. Ivan Soldo got here into the beginning 18 because the ruckman whereas Samson Ryan, Judson Clarke, Hugo Ralphsmith and Rhyan Mansell are on the prolonged bench
Richmond have gained 4 of their final 5 video games beneath interim coach Andrew McQualter and can come to Perth only one win and share exterior the highest eight.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
