Crawf tips Richmond to finish 8th / Rohan Connolly says 9th

[one-eyed]

8. RICHMOND

BOTTOM LINE: Surely, the Tigers can't miss out again. The planets have seemingly aligned this time. It possesses one of the strongest midfields in the AFL, a better backline with Troy Chaplin's inclusion and a dual Coleman Medal winner in attack. As a one-time Tiger fan, surely it is time for another finals appearance.

WORRY: Coach Damien Hardwick knows the team needs to rely less on Jack Riewoldt and to develop more options in attack.

ONE TO WATCH: Dustin Martin has had a big pre-season on the track and hopefully will be putting behind him what was - on his ability - a modest 2012 season.

UNDER THE PUMP: Same as above. Martin was the subject of off-field scrutiny during the pre-season. The pressure will be on him to perform on and off the field.

PASS MARK: Finals and finals only. The fans will be demanding it.



CRAWF'S HOME-AND-AWAY LADDER

Pos Team Wins

1. Fremantle 15-18

2. Collingwood 15-18

3. West Coast 15-18

4. Hawthorn 15-18

5. Sydney 15-18

6. Carlton 12-15

7. Geelong 12-15

8. Richmond 12-15
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9. Adelaide 12-15

10. North Melbourne 12-15

11. Essendon 11-13

12. St Kilda 11-13

13. Brisbane Lions 9-12

14. Melbourne 6-8

15. Port Adelaide 5-7

16. Western Bulldogs 5-7

17. Gold Coast 3-5

18. Greater Western Sydney 2-5


FIVE THINGS CRAWF WANTS TO SEE IN 2013

2. Richmond to make the finals again which would get the Tiger army roaring.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/shane-crawford-predicts-west-coast-to-topple-collingwood-in-this-years-grand-final/story-fnelctok-1226598923690

[one-eyed]

ROHAN CONNOLLY'S 2013 LADDER

WEST COAST

HAWTHORN

SYDNEY

FREMANTLE

COLLINGWOOD

CARLTON

GEELONG

ADELAIDE
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Richmond

North Melbourne

Essendon

St Kilda

Brisbane Lions

Port Adelaide

Melbourne

Western Bulldogs

Gold Coast

Greater Western Sydney

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/eagles-to-soar-highest-20130316-2g7is.html#ixzz2NisRfq1F

[Tigers of Old]

I think the Hawks are going to be big sliders.

[Phil Mrakov]

Roweena Connoly very original putting us 9th.

Gets paid to do that does she as an expert?

[Yeahright]

I actually reckon we'll end up 9th

[Hellenic Tiger]

Hawthorn will side so will Sydney.
I will go as far and say Hawthorn will finsish 7-10.
Sydney will finish 5th or 6th.

I can't understand the love for Carlton or Mick Malthouse.
I think Adelaide may slide too.

I expect the WA teams to make Perth a real fortress again and both to finish top four along with Collingwood.

Rohan Connolly has about as much character as work carpet. Old, flat, lumpy, stretchy, worn out, torn and battered.

[Danog]

Roweena Connoly very original putting us 9th.

Gets paid to do that does she as an expert?

Had Rohan on radio with us last Sunday.  We discussed the following:

- Round up of the NAB Cup and what it means for the finallists
- Every AFL team reviewed
- We discuss the new rules implemented for the season ahead
- Our season predictions including Premiers, Brownlow Medallist and Coleman Medallist

It was a very long show, but the Richmond part is at:

http://youtu.be/mGsXWyHZcDc?t=52m56s

[Phil Mrakov]

Roweena Connoly very original putting us 9th.

Gets paid to do that does she as an expert?

Had Rohan on radio with us last Sunday.  We discussed the following:

- Round up of the NAB Cup and what it means for the finallists
- Every AFL team reviewed
- We discuss the new rules implemented for the season ahead
- Our season predictions including Premiers, Brownlow Medallist and Coleman Medallist

It was a very long show, but the Richmond part is at:

http://youtu.be/mGsXWyHZcDc?t=52m56s

Doesn't work on iPad. Can I hear it anywhere else?

[torch]

David King on AFL360 has us finishing 5th.

Soft draw and ready to pounce King believes.

[Danog]

Roweena Connoly very original putting us 9th.

Gets paid to do that does she as an expert?

Had Rohan on radio with us last Sunday.  We discussed the following:

- Round up of the NAB Cup and what it means for the finallists
- Every AFL team reviewed
- We discuss the new rules implemented for the season ahead
- Our season predictions including Premiers, Brownlow Medallist and Coleman Medallist

It was a very long show, but the Richmond part is at:

http://youtu.be/mGsXWyHZcDc?t=52m56s

Doesn't work on iPad. Can I hear it anywhere else?

Really?  It should work on PC.

[Phil Mrakov]

Roweena Connoly very original putting us 9th.

Gets paid to do that does she as an expert?

Had Rohan on radio with us last Sunday.  We discussed the following:

- Round up of the NAB Cup and what it means for the finallists
- Every AFL team reviewed
- We discuss the new rules implemented for the season ahead
- Our season predictions including Premiers, Brownlow Medallist and Coleman Medallist

It was a very long show, but the Richmond part is at:

http://youtu.be/mGsXWyHZcDc?t=52m56s

Doesn't work on iPad. Can I hear it anywhere else?

Really?  It should work on PC.

Don't own one

[Danog]

Roweena Connoly very original putting us 9th.

Gets paid to do that does she as an expert?

Had Rohan on radio with us last Sunday.  We discussed the following:

- Round up of the NAB Cup and what it means for the finallists
- Every AFL team reviewed
- We discuss the new rules implemented for the season ahead
- Our season predictions including Premiers, Brownlow Medallist and Coleman Medallist

It was a very long show, but the Richmond part is at:

http://youtu.be/mGsXWyHZcDc?t=52m56s

Doesn't work on iPad. Can I hear it anywhere else?

Really?  It should work on PC.

Don't own one

Try this:

https://soundcloud.com/boundforgloryradio/bfg-season-2-week-1

Skip to 52:55

[dwaino]

David King on AFL360 has us finishing 5th.

Soft draw and ready to pounce King believes.

Was one of the more optimistic about us last year too. I hope we've gone up a gear and our draw actually is soft.

[one-eyed]

David King on AFL360 has us finishing 5th.

Soft draw and ready to pounce King believes.

Was one of the more optimistic about us last year too. I hope we've gone up a gear and our actually is soft.

IIRC David King tipped us to finish 6th last year.

[tigs2011]

Very positive about us despite us giving him the arse years ago. Someone else could take a leaf out of his book.