Is Richmond's midfield better than Hawthorn's midfield?

[Gargoyle]

The only way the dawks midfield will be better than ours is if our players play blindfolded.

[one-eyed]

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson and Richmond counterpart Damien Hardwick are great mates and share similar game plans.

Champion Data statistics show the teams are the bottom two in contested possessions, and the top two for uncontested possessions. A further breakdown shows they are ranked in the top three for short kicks, behind only Essendon, and uncontested marks.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/hawks-keen-to-resign-sewell-20120525-1zadb.html#ixzz1vtmOrbrJ


RICHMOND might be 13th on the ladder but it is No 1 for uncontested possessions and Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has warned his side of the dangers of allowing the Tigers to get their running game going.

Sixth-placed Hawthorn has an edge in experience ahead of today's round nine clash at the MCG, but Clarkson said ruckman Ivan Maric had made a big difference since crossing from Adelaide to Richmond.

"They've got potent forwards. They've brought (Ty) Vickery back into their side this week, who can do some real damage in the front end of the ground as well," Clarkson said yesterday.

"If we allow them to get some free ball on the outside they can be quite damaging.

"If Richmond win that midfield battle it will make it very difficult for us. We're very mindful that they've got a very powerful midfield, in particular, and a ruckman who's in stellar form.

"We've got a lot of respect for Dimma (Richmond coach Damien Hardwick) and his coaching staff and the way they've gone about it. They've really built well over the last three years.

"We also like to think our experience and knowledge of Richmond will help us get over the line tomorrow."

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/clarkson-wary-of-tiger-attack/story-fnca0u4y-1226367417212

[Tigermonk]

You are ignoring this user, 4 in a row  l bet they are all dribble & drool

[Coach]

You are ignoring this user, 4 in a row  l bet they are all dribble & drool

They do, especially tiger-from-tas. He's a moron

[sabartooth]

Are we better?  Yes!

[Willy]

Hawthorn's midfielders are far more quality & damaging than Richmond.

Another great call from one of our favorite experts!

        

[Gigantor]

was gob smacked with cotches game today...played an absolute blinder ,especially early on when the game was in the balance...His second and third efforts are something special..Died away somwhat in the latter stages but the game was won by then..In my eyes is clearly the best midfielder going around at the moment...

[WA Tiger]

Have always said it and will keep saying it, we have one of if not the best centre lines in the comp. Finally and I called this for years, Deledeo is in the centre, with him Cotch, Martin (finding form in the last 2 weeks), Tuck the unsung hero and Foley we have so much talent! Get the back line sorted and we have a team!

FOLEY KNOCKERS stuff OFF!!!!

[the claw]

midfield was awesome.ivan, tuck, cotchin,deledio, martin, grigg, ellis, conca and foley have carried us all yr.still not enough if you ask me. we do want another 4 or more  to come thru we have had no real injuries to date and the tier below this lot is nothing to write home about.
if we are going to build it lets go the whole hog.

[bojangles17]

to answer the OP...lol...how many players did we have > 30 possies, almost 50 more contested possies, CASE CLOSED

[Gigantor]

claw give conca and ellis a chance to develop and you just might not need to recruit anymore midfielders for the time being.

[WA Tiger]

midfield was awesome.ivan, tuck, cotchin,deledio, martin, grigg, ellis, conca and foley have carried us all yr.still not enough if you ask me. we do want another 4 or more  to come thru we have had no real injuries to date and the tier below this lot is nothing to write home about.
if we are going to build it lets go the whole hog.

4...... ....and forget the back line depth????

[Chuck17]

Hawthorn's midfielders are far more quality & damaging than Richmond.

Another great call from one of our favorite experts!

      

LMAO I wish I could fit a bigger signature

[Hellenic Tiger]

Hawks were minus Hodge, but having said that
on todays showing they were not in the same league as us.
A competitive ruckman also helps.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

A mate bumped into Mattie Priddis at the airport afyer our match vs Eagles and Priddis said our mids really surprised them. Rated us ahead of the Hawks as a matter of fact

Good judge priddis