Dimma's aftermatch media conference / Tigers not hard enough or good enough

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VIDEO: Hardwick's post-match media conference ...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-07-28/round-18-hardwick-postmatch

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Tigers not hard enough or good enough, Hardwick says

By Jordan Chong
afl.com.au
8:36pm AEST Sunday, July 28, 2013


RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick concedes his side has some work to do if it is to challenge the top sides after receiving a "kick up the backside" from the defending premiers.

The Tigers were looking to claim a big scalp on Sunday by knocking off the Sydney Swans at the SCG and continuing their bid for a top-four berth.

And while they gave the Swans some early concerns - Richmond led by 13 points after 10 minutes  - the home side proved too strong and came away 47-point winners.

Hardwick said the Swans ran over the top of the Tigers and he was disappointed with the way his players controlled the footy.

"We got a kick up the backside today," Hardwick said.

"We probably weren't hard enough at stages."

"They were just too good, they were slick, they way they moved the ball through hands was fantastic and we just weren't good enough."

Despite the loss, the Tigers stay in sixth spot with an 11-6 win-loss record, ahead of Collingwood on percentage.

The club, which came into the match with six wins from its past seven matches, faces another premiership contender the next week when it faces Hawthorn at the MCG.

The loss was compounded by a couple of injury concerns after Ty Vickery was concussed in a last-quarter collision and Ricky Petterd hurt his groin late in the match.

Hardwick said it was too early to know the full extent of their injuries.

Richmond struggled to contain the Swans' big forwards - Jesse White booted four goals on the smaller Ricky Petterd while Kurt Tippett kicked three on Troy Chaplin.

Meanwhile, the Tigers' midfield was unable to get its running game going against the best on-ball brigade in the competition, with Brett Deledio held in check by Craig Bird.

"The pressure they put around the contest was outstanding," Hardwick said.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-28/not-hard-enough

[WA Tiger]

"The pressure they put around the contest was outstanding," Hardwick said.

Damien, honestly you should of been prepared for this!!!!

[Rampstar]

"The pressure they put around the contest was outstanding," Hardwick said.

Damien, honestly you should of been prepared for this!!!!

with what ... you gotta have the players to do what you ask. Ask yourself do we really have the players to go with the Swannies? Truth is we dont. There midfield is more talented and runs far deeper. Honestly if you cant understand that then theres nuffin you can say.

[Chuck17]

"The pressure they put around the contest was outstanding," Hardwick said.

Damien, honestly you should of been prepared for this!!!!

with what ... you gotta have the players to do what you ask. Ask yourself do we really have the players to go with the Swannies? Truth is we dont. There midfield is more talented and runs far deeper. Honestly if you cant understand that then theres nuffin you can say.

Isn't there a whole host of replacement players at Coburg?

McBean is the only one that can be deemed positive at this stage.

Nanas, McGuane we have moved on from thank goodness.
Donut and McIntosh still too raw
Griffiths I doubt he will ever get in to the senior side
Astbury maybe but his level is probably at Coburg