While the Tigers have lost a wealth of key position players this season, it’s been the midfield which has taken arguably the biggest hit, with Richmond uncharacteristically last in the league for clearances (439) as a result.
Following their premiership year, the Tigers registered 90 less clearances, while this season – much of which can be attributed to the loss of Toby Nankervis – sit at rock bottom with Hawthorn.
Dion Prestia has picked up the slack in the absence of several key mids and has lived up to his nickname of 'The Human Meatball' to great effect.
The big-bodied Tiger tops his side for clearances (74), contested possessions (143), tackles (64) and inside-50s (64), with his strong form and bullish presence around the contest a damaging attribute.
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