Damien HARDWICK"(At Punt Rd) there were 5000 to 7000 people there, they were hanging from everywhere. It's a great time of year to be involved in," Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said.
"We've gone in unchanged the last three weeks, we've been playing some really consistent footy and we're incredibly lucky that guys outside the team have been playing good football as well."
"We certainly learnt a lot out of that (Round 6 loss). We took a step back and worked on a few things that weren't to the level."
"Ball movement wise - we went long down the line a lot that week - and that has changed. As Pykey said we've developed a lot since then.
"I think they're the best team in moving the ball from defence into attack and that's a concern that we're looking to handle."
"We're capable of scoring as well, how the game pans out, we'll have to wait and see.
"The one thing about youth is they love whatever they throw at you."
It's different from when you're a player. You have very little control when you're not on the ground. I said earlier in the week, you get very nervous and I go and look at the team board and start to relax. I know what they're capable of."
"He's (Martin) one of the pieces. He'll play through the midfield and up forward. What that split is, it will depend on how the game pans out."
Even at the start of this year I was concerned. We're not the typical set-up - a strong centre half-forward and centre half-back - but the game is always evolving. We're prepared to back our boys in and we expect that to continue on Saturday afternoon.
"If I worried about all those (Crows) players I wouldn't sleep much tonight."
Damien Hardwick on Jacob Townsend: He's been in outstanding form in the VFL this year.
"The one thing you know about Jacob Townsend is he'll give you a contest every time. Sometimes I've got to pull him up at training because I'm worried he'll smash one of our guys.
Damien Hardwick on Mrs Hardwick: "She's had a good week ... I'll put that one to bed now."
Trent Cotchin: I don't think it's surreal, we've worked hard for the opportunity to play tomorrow.
"We've learnt a lot in 2017 and in previous years as well. There's definitely been challenging years in my career but I think every player would say that.
"I think (the biggest change) is role playing. Every week we go out and get the job done. And caring about each other, that's something that's been the strongest in my time.
It's one thing getting here, it's another performing."
"I think we've shown (we're ready) over the last couple of weeks. There's a lot of hype, a lot of talk and excitement. As soon as that's over we'll settle in and be ready to go.
"Aside from the great man (Dustin Martin) winning the Brownlow, it's been a pretty normal week," he said.
"The boys have been really good on the track and we're looking forward to getting out there."
"(Training) It was crazy. They've been with us through thick and thin."
"Being in Melbourne we'll go our own ways and come together tomorrow."
David Astbury:"The whole week's been electric and looking forward to what tomorrow brings," he told Fox Footy.
Dustin Martin:"Aside from Monday and today it's been a pretty normal week so it hasn't been too bad," he told Fox Footy.
"We'll just grab some lunch and maybe a massage.
"(Trent) has been a great leader and we're very grateful to have him."
Josh Caddy:"Ever since I walked in the doors the club's been really welcoming," he said.
"It was pretty amazing (training at Punt Rd) it's great to make so many people happy.
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