McGuane: Time for ’selfish’ Tigers to leave egos on the hookRichmond had a dominant era from 2017-20, now that time is over. But the Tigers are still running around with an ego despite playing to a level that isn’t up to AFL standard.
Mick McGuane
HeraldSun
23 April 2023Footy can be a game of snakes and ladders. Football analyst Mick McGuane takes a look at the teams that have risen and those that have fallen in 2023 – what’s to like, and what’s to fix?
THE SNAKESRICHMOND (7th in 2022, currently 15th)TO LIKE: Creating forward half intercepts
TO FIX: Effective ball use and discipline
The next month will be telling for the Tigers — starting on Monday night against the Demons.
I sense Damien Hardwick’s review of last week’s disappointing loss to Sydney would have been direct, assertive and no holds barred considering the ill-discipline and skill level that certain players displayed.
It simple terms it wasn’t up to AFL standard. Some home truths needed to be told and I’ve got no doubt they would have been.
It would have been perfect timing to wield the axe but the injury toll means his hands are tied.
The Tigers have played in patches. Their good is very good but they have been far too inconsistent and lapses are hurting them.
Defending forward half is one example. At times, Richmond failed to work hard enough to lock the ball in. The Swans then moved the ball from one end of the ground to other and scored far too easily.
Their ball security has to improve as they are missing too many simple targets.
Ill-discipline just damages your brand and what you stand for – to give up goals to opposition is selfish and demoralising. Come Monday, it’s time for some to leave their ego on the hook.
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