How will Richmond respond to finals exit?Paul Gough
Sportal
10/09/2013 12:04 PMIt is going to be fascinating to see just how Richmond respond from the disappointment of throwing away victory in their first final for 12 years, against Carlton at the MCG on Sunday.
The Tigers' return to the September action inspired the largest elimination final crowd in history - 94,690 - and once again showed just how much potential the sleeping giant of the competition has when it gets its house in order.
But while the mistakes that were made after that 2001 finals appearance - which led to the club's decline - are unlikely to be repeated, neither should it be taken as a given that the Tigers will automatically return to the September action next season.
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