If Rawlings was the only one willing to lose games, why out of the 5 matches he's coached so far has he won 1 and drawn 1?
As for backmen hardly getting Brownlow votes, that's true to a degree, however defenders who get as much of the ball as Joel Bowden does do still get quite a few votes. Chad Cornes two 500+ disposal seasons have earned him 34 votes. Joel's last two 500+ disposal seasons have earned him 0 votes.
Imfamy let me tell you
Richmond dont disguise tanking very well. Thats why l been talking about it now for some 8 years.
Coaches can win / draw games & still be tanking. Actual fact is the draw gives them a higher chance of getting the wooden spoon & securing a priority pick.
also give them a better chance of a uncontracted player in the other draft if they get the wooden spoon.
My bet is Richmond are aiming to bottom out & take that wooden spoon this year & l will be very disgusted if they do.
As for Bowden getting Brownlow votes
well not many Richmond players have ever poled well in his era cause they been hopeless since 1982.
Richo outdid himself last year but whats he done this year, he be lucky to get more votes than Joel in his few games.
Richo gets the chance to go another season & is broken & older & cant kick for poo while Joel gets shafted for his loyalty, hows that work.
now that stinks & Gary march should be over-thrown cause he one of the biggest dicks the club has ever had run RFC
