Last night at the B&F, Gary March apparently read the riot act to the playing group according to Caro....
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... in a year of heartburn that prompted March to caution players that a repeat of the wooden spoon season next year would not be tolerated.
"Sure there have been excuses — serious injuries to key players, an extremely difficult draw, average training facilities — but in reality that's all they are — excuses. And for far too long now, this club has made excuses," March told the team and fans.
"This year we once again escaped serious scrutiny as a playing group due to four AFL coaches being sacked and far too much emphasis on our coach and past recruiting.
"Next year is a pivotal year for the club, being our centenary in the VFL/AFL.
"Another year like this would not only be embarrassing but devastating for our supporters who have been unbelievably supportive over an extremely lean past 20 years.
"Simply put: it is time for this playing group to deliver … The club has now put in place the resources to ensure we are on a level playing field and unlike this year the media — and for that matter our supporters — will not allow sub-standard performances to go unscutinised.
"You owe to our supporters, the club and most importantly each other to give yourselves every opportunity to be successful next year — the 100th year of the Richmond Football Club in the VFL/AFL.
"It's time for us to make tough decisions. We will no longer accept mediocrity."
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