Richmond - The big improvers?

[GVGjr]

Lets lose any personal vendettas with the Tigers but I'd like to hear if people think they are likely to step up a few positions on the ladder in 2013?

They have a very good midfield with the likes of Deledio, Cotchin, Martin, Foley, Tuck and Conca. A nice back line with Rance, Chaplin, Griffiths, Ellis, Morris and Newman and they have a dangerous forward line with Riewoldt, Vickery, King, Nahas and Knights.

Can anyone else see them making a big improvement next season?

[Eastdog]

Some are saying that Hardwick's job is in trouble if Richmond don't make the 8 in 2013.

[dog town]

Tried to address the right areas but I think they lack real depth much like Carlton. I think they will improve and push hard for the 8 but thats about it. Too many of them go missing when the heat really gets turned up. It is a massive step up for them.

[Greystache]

I'm on the fence about Richmond. They have some developing talent but they haven't been able to play together consistently both from week to week and within games themselves. I think the culture within the club celebrates mediocrity and I think that will play a role in limiting how much they progress.

I have concerns about the off field habits and dedication of some of the younger players they are relying on to take them forward. Martin and Conca for example have a lot of maturing to do before they can be considered certainties to take the Tigers forward.

I think they'll finish between 7-11 depending on luck with injuries.

[Maddog37]

I can't see them being top four, which in essence means they have bugger all chance of winning anything.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Agree that their depth isn't great and this will be their downfall.

They need to make the 8 though. They've made solid progress since Hardwick came on board, but if they fail again next season to play finals, it would be a big step backwards.

[bornadog]

Their biggest issue is the backline. Rance isnot a KPP, he is just not tall enough and they don't really have a centre half back. If they are going to make finals then I think 2013 is their best chance, but they won't be top four.

[Remi Moses]

Their biggest issue is the backline. Rance isnot a KPP, he is just not tall enough and they don't really have a centre half back. If they are going to make finals then I think 2013 is their best chance, but they won't be top four.

That's what I reckon as well. They're to Riewoldt centric as well.
Chance for the eight yes, but not top 4 for mine.

[boydogs]

Don't get sucked in to the hype, every year they are top 4 material then it falls in a screaming heap after round 1.

In the running for the 8, but nothing more.

[chef]

They've topped up with a lot of average players too.

Bottom half of the top 8 for me as long as they have a good run with injuries.

[AndrewP6]

Might squeeze into top eight, then will crash and burn. They're not as good as the hype.

[LostDoggy]

I predict they will finish ninth

[Ghost Dog]

I think they will do well next season. Their midfield will get them pretty far, but doubt they have the icing to finish the job in finals.

[Murphy'sLore]

I'm on the fence about Richmond. They have some developing talent but they haven't been able to play together consistently both from week to week and within games themselves. I think the culture within the club celebrates mediocrity and I think that will play a role in limiting how much they progress.

I have concerns about the off field habits and dedication of some of the younger players they are relying on to take them forward. Martin and Conca for example have a lot of maturing to do before they can be considered certainties to take the Tigers forward.

I think they'll finish between 7-11 depending on luck with injuries.

Stache, what exactly do you mean by that? How does it manifest?

[Ghost Dog]

Not sure how they celebrate mediocrity. They are still paying for their time with Terry Wallace but less so over time. Once they get over that hangover, will be a force to be reckoned with.