Complete Brownlow Medal Guide – Richmond
1:21 PM Sun 23 September, 2007
for richmondfc.com.au
Who’s invited: Kane Johnson, Brett Deledio, Nathan Foley, Graham Polak, Matthew Richardson
2007 All-Australians: None
Betting: Nathan Foley 201, Brett Deledio 801, Joel Bowden 801
Ineligible: Daniel Jackson
Leading vote-getter in 2006: Troy Simmonds (11)
Past winners: Stan Judkins (1930 tied), Bill Morris (1948), Roy Wright (1952 tied, 1954), Ian Stewart (1971)
afl.com.au predicts the top three vote-getters and why:
After what has been a bleak year at Punt Rd, the words Brownlow and Richmond don’t really go hand in hand. Nevertheless, in a season that saw the Tigers win only three-and-a-half games and finish bottom of the ladder, there was one shining light in midfielder Nathan Foley. The 22-year-old should poll well and will give the Tigers much hope going into next year.
Nathan FoleyOne of the few positives in a poor year at Tigerland, Foley’s performances gave the Tigers’ faithful something to cheer about. A consistent performer all year, Foley averaged 24 possessions and had a career high 35 disposals in the club’s heavy round 18 loss to the Cats. Just elevated from the rookie list last year, 2007 has seen a sharp rise to prominence for the midfielder who isn’t the tallest competitor around, but makes up for his size with his endeavour and talent.
Brett DeledioThe 20-year-old had another solid season, averaging 18 disposals and showing yet again the class that secured him the 2005 NAB Rising Star accolade. Despite suffering a broken bone in his hand in round 14 against the Kangaroos, he returned only three weeks later to aid the team’s cause against the Cats. As one of the club’s brightest prospects, Tigers’ fans will be hoping that even further improvement from the midfielder can help them turn around their fortunes in 2008.
Matthew RichardsonThe much-loved Richo should poll well. The 32-year-old kicked 53 goals and showed immense courage to return a week after fracturing his eye socket despite being expected to miss up to six rounds. No doubt Richmond fans will be hoping that this Tiger can stay on and help see the club through what is a testing time for at least another couple of years.
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