Half forward flank or wing should be the next step for Richo. I mentioned this on another site but Richo has only eyes for the ball. He isn't malicious or intentionally selfish but he is holding back the progree of our young forwards, our forwardline and most importantly our team.
When was the last time you saw Richo screen/block for another forward?
When was the last time you saw Richo lead away from the ball to create space for the other forwards to lead into?
When was the last time you saw Richo pull out of marking contest or deviate from a lead when he saw another forward in a better position?
When did you ever see Richo apologising to a midfielder for leading to the wrong place or asking for the ball when other forwards were in a better position?
If Richo played across the F50 or up the wing he could utilise his greatest strengths - his pace, his size and his unparalleled marking ability to act as a link up player. Also playing in this area guarantees Richo will kick from long range when shotting for goal - his most accurate distance.
We need to start spreading the goalkicking around, we need to start becoming more unpredictable and we need to start developing a forward team rather than just a forward player.
If Richo is moved out of the forwardline then our midfielders are forced to look for the best option.
Sooner or later Richo will be gone and we will be forced to make this change regardless.
Why not start our future now!?
Stripes