The Tigers already had top spot secured, meaning they could have greater focus on helping Jack Riewoldt claim his third Coleman Medal. Riewoldt booted five goals, extending his season tally to 65. The race won’t be decided until Sunday's match between North Melbourne and St Kilda, but Ben Brown is seven goals behind Riewoldt.
Hardwick said the players knew where Riewoldt had stood in the Coleman race because he was the primary target inside attacking 50 more often than usual. ‘‘Subconsciously, it’s in their mind and they start looking at Jack a bit more.
‘‘Once again, that will sort itself out once this weekend is done, and we will probably get to a more even spread inside 50 and play a little bit more Richmond-like inside the arcs as well. He has had a great season ... he has become an even better player, which is really pleasing.
‘‘He is just one of those players that works on something – he gets better every year.’’
Source: The Age
