Every club state of play: Richmond (Foxsports)

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Every club state of play

Ben Cotton
Fox Sports
May 2nd, 2024

RICHMOND

Strength

In what’s been a period of change for the Tigers including Adem Yze taking over the coaching reins, they’ve shown defensive improvements over the last month. During that stretch, Richmond has ranked eighth in opposition score per inside 50 percentage (43%) and points against from turnovers (42%), with a new-look back six holding up without Noah Balta and Josh Gibcus down there.

Weakness

The Tigers midfield has never been a great strength — not even during their golden era — and that trend has continued. Richmond has ranked 17th in contested possessions and 18th in both clearances and points from stoppages. Of course, it hasn’t helped that the likes of Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper and Dion Prestia have missed considerable time due to injury.

Tactical changes from last year

Though only a minor tweak, the Tigers are kicking shorter under Yze. Ranked first in the competition in kick long percentage last year, they’ve dropped down to eighth in 2024.

Health check

63 games lost to injury (3rd-most)

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