I missed the very start of Cotch's interview but this is what I heard:
* Port this week will be a good challenge we're looking forward to. We pushed a top side like Sydney a couple of weeks ago so we go into the game with some confidence.
* Dimma been very good given he's been under pressure with the way we've gone this year. He's kept his focus and we haven't changed things up much since the start of the season.
* Positive signs - Miles coming into the side, Dusty's most consistent season, Ellis is having his best season, Astbury was having his best year before the injury.
* Criticism of him as captain? He was impatient. He was trying to be a perfect captain. Your peers vote you in to be yourself.
* Is Richmond cliquey? Unfair. We've come a long way from the past over the last 4-5 years. Now we're strong and solid. Before had guys that wanted to be liked rather than respected.
* Will you be a one club player? Would definitely think so.
* Sam asked if culture defines success. Only a couple of kms from Punt Rd are Hawthorn or Collingwood but those clubs have had success and Richmond hasn't?
Fair comment. Facts and figures show we haven't been successful. We've come a long way now as a club. The older players can now pass on what needs to be done to the younger players. The Club is in a strong financial position. We're not in the position [onfield] we want to be but the reality is that's the position we are.
* Dusty - understands what it takes now to play AFL including the important little things. Dusty doesn't drink coffee nor takes any caffeine anymore as it affects his anxiety. Choco has been a big help to Dusty.
