Richo could be making footy comeback at Yarrawonga .... (Herald-Sun)

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Richmond champion Matthew Richardson could fill in for suspended Brendan Fevola at Yarrawonga

    Staff writer
    From: Herald Sun
    November 19, 2012 2:01PM

THE Yarrawonga Pigeons need a full-forward to cover for suspended star Brendan Fevola - and Richmond champ Matthew Richardson could be the man.

Richardson, who booted 800 goals for Richmond before retiring at the end of 2009, is at the centre of speculation as the Pigeons prepare to bring more big-name recruits to the Ovens and Murray league in 2013.

The Pigeons have already convinced Fevola to return next year, hoping the two-time AFL Coleman medallist can repeat his 100-goal effort from last season.

But with the former Carlton and Brisbane gun set to miss the Pigeons' Round 1 Easter Sunday blockbuster through suspension, rumours are rife the club is working on another former AFL champion to help launch its premiership defence.

Retired Richmond star Richardson is the name at the centre of speculation, tipped to line-up in Fevola's place.

The Weekly Times reports Geelong premiership hero Brad Ottens is also set to play a handful of games.

"It all depends on draws and once we find out all that, then we can sit down and work out what's in front of us," club president Glenn Brear said.

"Fevola is our man and we want him playing."

Another former Richmond player Kayne Pettifer has reportedly signed with Yarrawonga, joining former teammate Craig Ednie in the Pigeons line-up.

Fevola will play his first game for the season against Jason Akermanis’ North Albury in Round 2.

Akermanis presided over his first training session at the Hoppers last week.

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[Phil Mrakov]

Won't happen

[Coach]

Won't happen

How the stuff would you know?

[Loui Tufga]

Won't happen

How the stuff would you know?

Big footy told him

[mightytiges]

Surely it depends if Richo's hammies can hold up. They were stuffed by the time he retired.

[Coach]

Surely it depends if Richo's hammies can hold up. They were stuffed by the time he retired.

Yep. All thanks to our brains trust who wanted him to play when he could hardly run. As if Richo was ever going to sit out if the club gave him the option of playing. He would roll out onto the G in a wheelchair just to play for Richmond. Considering he is 38 nest year (his hammies won't be getting better with age  ) you would think it's unlikely for him to play although it would be a massive draw if he did.
Love the Cho

[Fluffy Tiger]

Go Pigeons  lol. 

[tiga]

Do they have wider goals in the O&M League? If so, Richo will be a special for a bag.

Get it done Pigeons.

[Phil Mrakov]

Won't happen

How the stuff would you know?

Big footy told him

No.

He's got too many commitments

[tiga]

Won't happen

How the stuff would you know?

Big footy told him

No.

He's got too many commitments

Are you his P.A?

[Phil Mrakov]

Won't happen

How the stuff would you know?

Big footy told him

No.

He's got too many commitments

Are you his P.A?

Was

[tiga]

Won't happen

How the stuff would you know?

Big footy told him

No.

He's got too many commitments

Are you his P.A?

Was

Did you get the sack for spending too much time on the Internet?

[Loui Tufga]

Won't happen

How the stuff would you know?

Big footy told him

No.

He's got too many commitments

Are you his P.A?

Was

Did you get the sack for spending too much time on the Internet?

Big footy told him to do it....

[Phil Mrakov]

I gave him the sack because he kept stepping on my feet

[Fluffy Tiger]

Just heard that he was going to play the first game here in Yarra from sombody in the know. Fev and Richo in the same foward line, Easter, should draw over 10,000.