Can Richmond challenge again in 2023?

[Tiger_In_Sicily]

If we make the 8 we can challenge but 2 things need to happen other than making the 8.
Lynch needs to be fit and firing.
Riewoldt needs to stop being a witches hat, find form or not play. He has played 2 good game all year. Other than that been a sooky spectator

[one-eyed]

AFL Power Rankings after Round 17

Ben Waterworth
Fox Sports
July 11th, 2023

9. RICHMOND (7-8-1, 96.9%)

Last week’s ranking: 9

There’s still a pulse in 2023 for Andrew McQualter’s Tigers after a tight win over Sydney. In fact, are their close game fortunes slowly changing? In the previous two seasons, the Tigers had struggled to emerge from close games victorious, with their win-loss record during that period in games decided by six points or less 1-8-2. But this year they’re 2-2 and while the final margin against the Swans was 13 points, there was only one point separating the two teams with under a minute to go. Co-captain Toby Nankervis seems destined for a lengthy suspension from the tribunal in what looms as a big blow for Richmond, unless Ivan Soldo can hit the ground running upon return.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2023-power-rankings-after-round-17-highlights-every-club-ranked-analysis-ladder-predictions-contenders-latest/news-story/61a06624a78274622f469d1a42c48cb8

[one-eyed]

Run Home: Every club’s last seven games, predicting where your team will finish

Carlton and Richmond won themselves back into top-eight calculations after round 17, but can they squeeze into the finals?

Chris Cavanagh
HeraldSun
July 11, 2023

12. RICHMOND

Played: 16, Won: 7, Lost: 8, Drawn: 1, Points: 30, Percentage: 96.9

RUN HOME
R18: West Coast, Optus (W)
R19: Hawthorn, MCG (W)
R20: Melbourne, MCG (L)
R21: Western Bulldogs, Marvel (L)
R22: St Kilda, Marvel (L)
R23: North Melbourne, MCG (W)
R24: Port Adelaide, AO (L)

Predicted finish: 11th (10-1-12)

A fighting win over Sydney last Thursday night kept the Tigers in the hunt for finals. However, that now looks an unlikely result as the side finds itself one game and percentage out of the top-eight with seven games to go. Richmond should chalk up wins against bottom-four sides West Coast, Hawthorn and North Melbourne. But they would also need to beat at least one top-eight side in Melbourne, Western Bulldogs, St Kilda or Port Adelaide to be any chance. That’s possible, but you wouldn’t say it’s likely.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/run-home-every-clubs-last-seven-games-predicting-where-your-team-will-finish/news-story/26805a9c04f83c905f8a05b36ef72239

[Andyy]

At face value I agree with their predictions but tbh I didn't see us beating GWS, Freo or Saints either.

If we can sneak 1 win against Dees, Dogs, Saints or Port we are a chance to make the 8. If we can win 2 of them we will make it.

[Tiger Khosh]

At face value I agree with their predictions but tbh I didn't see us beating GWS, Freo or Saints either.

If we can sneak 1 win against Dees, Dogs, Saints or Port we are a chance to make the 8. If we can win 2 of them we will make it.

We’ll need more than 1 win from those 4. 11.5 wins wouldn’t get you into the 8 in all but 1 of the past 10 seasons not including the covid shortened one. Magic number is usually 12 wins, then you have to remember this season is 1 round longer than in the past. So I reckon 13.5 wins would be the minimum we need to make the top8. If (and this isn’t garaunteed) we beat the 3 teams below us on the ladder then I think we’ll still need to win 3 of the 4 games against the sides currently in the 8. Tough ask.

[the claw]

If we make the 8 we can challenge but 2 things need to happen other than making the 8.
Lynch needs to be fit and firing.
Riewoldt needs to stop being a witches hat, find form or not play. He has played 2 good game all year. Other than that been a sooky spectator

Oh deary me stupidity really is a forte of yours.
If  you ever stopped and asked yourself  why JR is doing it tough then you would not have posted that dribble.
Italians play soccer id say you should stick to it going by that.

[the claw]

We will be doing well just to make finals. Challenge !!! well thats entirely another story.

[Tiger_In_Sicily]

If we make the 8 we can challenge but 2 things need to happen other than making the 8.
Lynch needs to be fit and firing.
Riewoldt needs to stop being a witches hat, find form or not play. He has played 2 good game all year. Other than that been a sooky spectator

Oh deary me stupidity really is a forte of yours.
If  you ever stopped and asked yourself  why JR is doing it tough then you would not have posted that dribble.
Italians play soccer id say you should stick to it going by that.

Never played soccer, hate that game and we are all very sorry we are not as intelligent as you. My apologies

[Diocletian]

You're in the wrong part of the world if you hate soccer.

[Tiger_In_Sicily]

You're in the wrong part of the world if you hate soccer.

Someone has to come here to show them what man's football is.. I already have 8 ppl here now into the tigers.  The numbers will grow!!! They all think Aussie footballers are nuts. I tell them all, this is a real man's game.  And for all the lefties who hate my language , bad luck .  I'm entitled to have my thoughts as everyone else.

[one-eyed]

Blockbusters galore: The games that will shape the eight

By Martin Smith
afl.com.au
12 July 2023

Here's a closer look at some of the most important games to look forward to in the run home.

Round 20
Richmond v Melbourne at the MCG

If we expect the Tigers to bank wins against the Eagles and Hawks in the next fortnight, their clash against the Demons on the Sunday afternoon of round 20 looms as season-defining. The Dees have a tricky fortnight coming up against the Lions and Crows, both at home, but a slip up there will have them desperate to right the ship against a Tigers side who should be in the eight at the start of the round.

Round 21
Western Bulldogs v Richmond at Marvel Stadium

A classic eight-point game that could determine the finals chances of both teams, the Tigers will have to 'travel' to their least favourite venue in the competition. The Bulldogs got the job done against the Tigers in round four by less than a kick and it should be another tight one against two teams that are evenly matched.

Round 22
St Kilda v Richmond at Marvel Stadium

Richmond's season may well be all but over by this point, with crucial games against the Demons and Bulldogs in the fortnight leading in. But a win in one or both of those means they will have plenty of momentum to face the Saints, who themselves have a relatively easy run against the Suns, Kangaroos, Hawks and Blues before this monster clash. Could be season defining.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/969068/blockbusters-galore-the-12-games-that-will-shape-the-eight

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Flat-track bullies and contenders: How every club has fared against the top sides

Josh Barnes
HeraldSun
July 12, 2023




https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/flattrack-bullies-and-contenders-how-every-club-has-fared-against-the-top-sides/news-story/1988a5c3b376a2cd04b25b937db6dd89

[one-eyed]

From Barrett's 'Sliding Doors' column:



IF ...
Tom Lynch is now officially out for the year ...

THEN ...
I'm not as buoyant as I had been about the Tigers' chances of a) making finals, and b) doing damage in finals.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/969161/if-the-cats-want-to-play-a-home-final-in-geelong-then

[rogerd3]

From Barrett's 'Sliding Doors' column:



IF ...
Tom Lynch is now officially out for the year ...

THEN ...
I'm not as buoyant as I had been about the Tigers' chances of a) making finals, and b) doing damage in finals.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/969161/if-the-cats-want-to-play-a-home-final-in-geelong-then

This serial flip flopper is the,worst.

[mightytiges]

Not sure how no Lynch is going to affect our finals chances. He was unlikely to comeback before the last round or two even he was. We would've had to make the top 8 without him in any case.