The Tigers will be a good litmus test for our newfound team defence, composure, and crisp ball skills. I've liked the zigzag handball on display in the praccie against Melbourne - a change from our usual hot potato handballs. But the swarming strategy the Tigers employ will apply much more pressure than a practice match could ever do.
The talls down either end will have a good test. In F50, Charlie & Harry should have relatively favourable match-ups, particularly if Grimes doesn't come up 100% and Balta plays forward. Tarrant will probably need some time to gel with the back 6 and Gibcus is a bit raw if he is chosen to fill in for Grimes. And down the other end, Lynch, Riewoldt & Balta will test whoever we pick as FB. That'll help us decide whether we've picked wisely.
The talls down either end will have a good test. In F50, Charlie & Harry should have relatively favourable match-ups, particularly if Grimes doesn't come up 100% and Balta plays forward. Tarrant will probably need some time to gel with the back 6 and Gibcus is a bit raw if he is chosen to fill in for Grimes. And down the other end, Lynch, Riewoldt & Balta will test whoever we pick as FB. That'll help us decide whether we've picked wisely.