Your 08 lineup

[Mr Magic]

Browny has been our only forward who consistently can team with Richo. He appears to be able to read Richo's mind when no one else can lol.

Agreed. Lids showed he might be able to as well but with respect they aren't key forwards.

The harsh reality is that Richardson is closer to the finish line than many care to think. I don't buy for a second that he has three or four years left in the tank and expect him to finish up at the end of '08 or injury free possibly '09. Father time is beckoning.

Wallace needs to work out life post Richo pretty quickly or their will be a gaping hole up front when the champ retires.

[Francois Jackson]

yes and that hole aint gonna be filled by the likes of schultz, especially with his attitude.

if no one steps up in the next 12 months and richo goes end of this year we can look forward to a few more spoons.
we need to develop forwards and quick. none of this one game for burg then one game in the seniors. play them in the seniors and leave them there.

its the only way

[sabartooth]

as great as richo has been l dont believe if he leaves that richmond wont cotinue to improve

[mightytiges]

The harsh reality is that Richardson is closer to the finish line than many care to think. I don't buy for a second that he has three or four years left in the tank and expect him to finish up at the end of '08 or injury free possibly '09. Father time is beckoning.

It would be great if Richo could go through the next 2 years injury free and reach 300 games.

When Richo finally does retire, our forward line won't be dominated by one KP forward which may finally force our mids to use their brains and spot up the best forward option instead of lazily and predictably kicking it in Richo's direction. 

[richmondrules]

It would be great if Richo could go through the next 2 years injury free and reach 300 games.

When Richo finally does retire, our forward line won't be dominated by one KP forward which may finally force our mids to use their brains and spot up the best forward option instead of lazily and predictably kicking it in Richo's direction. 

Spot on. I love Richo with a passion, and I will miss him roaming around up forward, but the prospect of a forward line without him I find quite exciting.

Doesn't mean I want you to retire just yet Richo. Take your time ya big lug! 

[bluey_21]

Richo can go on for ages and i will have no qualms as long as he spends most of the time out of the attacking 50

[Francois Jackson]

unlike a lot of people who i hear week in week out bagging the crap out of him in the stands, i really love this bloke. He is one player who i can honestly say gives his all week in week out. if only we had 21 players like him we would be top 8 most years. he plays with his heart on his sleeve unlike some others

[torch]

Richo Man !!!

I hope he continues and reaches 300 matches ...

but we need other Key Forwards to kick our goals ...

if we have Richo as a Half-Forward/CHF ... my god ...

that will be a tough forward line ...

Richo needs space to run as we all know ...

so HF is best with him ...

could you imagine ...

Richardson, "CHF", Brown - half forward line

just need 1 Key Forward ... Gourdis is the man !

[Mr Magic]

just need 1 Key Forward ... Gourdis is the man !

You're kidding.
By the time Gourdis gets up to speed Richo will be doing his farewell lap of honour.

My firm belief is that as long as Richo is contributing and not inhibiting he should play.
No more and no less.

TBH I could care less about the 300 game milestone unless he gets there on his merits.

I'd hate to see the great man go on a season too long for the sake of a few extra games to appease the fans.
Look how Jimmy Hird went out or Campbo for that matter. They knew when the time was right despite the fact that they were still contributing plenty. Buckley on the other hand stayed a year too long.

Richmond's team success is significantly more important than any personal milestones.

Our results next season will determine whether Richo goes on in '09 IMO.
If we struggle again, it might be the right time to go.

[one-eyed]

AFL Lineups 2008: Richmond
aflinsider.net
December 24th 2007

FB: Chris Newman, Luke McGuane, Jake King

HB: Joel Bowden, Alex Rance, Andrew Raines

C: Richard Tambling, Nathan Foley, Daniel Connors

HF: Jack Riewoldt, Graham Polak, Kane Johnson

FF: Nathan Brown, Matthew Richardson, Kayne Pettifer

Foll: Troy Simmonds, Brett Deledio, Trent Cotchin

Bench: Adam Pattison, Shane Tuck, Shane Edwards, Mark Coughlan


Emergency: Jordan McMahon, Will Thursfield, Mitch Morton



2008 Predictions

Most goals: Matthew Richardson
Most possessions: Brett Deledio
Most marks: Jack Riewoldt

Ready for a breakout year: Jack Riewoldt
Fantasy AFL sleeper: Daniel Connors
Most Brownlow votes: Brett Deledio

http://www.aflinsider.net/afl-lineups-2008-richmond/

[richmondrules]

Gee I think the emergencies are interesting.

[wayne]

I think that they have no idea....

Thursfield and McMahon emergencies??

[bluey_21]

I think that they have no idea....

Thursfield and McMahon emergencies??

esp seeing as it is an 08 lineup

rance is not ready to step straight into CHB and neither is Cotchin straight into an onball role  ???

[Hellenic Tiger]

I think Raines will struggle to cement a place in the 22 if last season was an indicator.

[Ox]

i thought u stuffed off jack

we all hoped you had.........