St Kilda coach Scott Watters says Richmond midfield is the best in the AFL Rebecca Williams
From: Herald Sun
May 31, 2012 11:27AMST KILDA will have to combat what coach Scott Watters has rated as the best midfield in the AFL in tomorrow night's blockbuster against a resurgent Richmond.
Asked today to rate the Tigers' improvement this season, Watters said their midfield was a standout in the competition.
"Their midfield is arguably the best midfield in the AFL,'' Watters said today before Saints training at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
"We have had many people say that throughout the week.
"Have a look at the depth - (Trent) Cotchin, (Dustin) Martin, (Brett) Deledio, (Nathan) Foley, the list goes on and on.
"I think if it's not the best midfield, it's certainly close.''
Watters said the Saints, who have experienced their own form resurgence to sit seventh with a 5-4 record, were primed for the challenge against a "red-hot'' Richmond at Etihad Stadium.
"It's a huge challenge,'' Watters said.
"Obviously, we have seen a lot of the vision this week, they were very impressive against a quality side in the Hawks.
"Our guys are just relishing the challenge...in-form Richmond side, Tiger Army on the march, it's fantastic.''
Watters confirmed midfielder Jarryn Geary had been ruled out of the Tigers clash after suffering a minor facial fracture in last week's match against Sydney.
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