Can Richmond challenge again in 2022? [merged]

[Rampsation]

Well Sonsie has been terrific in his games for a kid, Clarke has shown he knows how to kick goals in games when he played seniors, Brown is really coming on in terms of his development in the twos and Banks I think hes going to be terrific in the midfield in the future, just a really classy kid with the footy.

[Damo]

Our path to the finals can get easier if Freo keeps going

[Tigeritis™©®]

Our path to the finals can get easier if Freo keeps going

Our path was pretty easy but we stuffed it by losing to Geelong, Gold Coast and the worst loss to Norf  . And the ridiculous draw with Freo  .
Absolutely our own fault.

Why we have abandoned what made us successful is mindboggling.

And our fitness this season has been below standard as we can’t compete for 4 quarters.

[mightytiges]

All the result so far this weekend have gone our way  . Now we don't have to rely on anyone else. Just got to make sure we do our part focusing on beating Hawthorn next week.

[one-eyed]

[Broadsword]

Anyone else thinking that if we win next week and Saints lose to Brisbane we rest a dozen players in the last round to give them two weeks off to get fit for a four game post-season?

[Rampsation]

Anyone else thinking that if we win next week and Saints lose to Brisbane we rest a dozen players in the last round to give them two weeks off to get fit for a four game post-season?

Yep

[WilliamPowell]

Anyone else thinking that if we win next week and Saints lose to Brisbane we rest a dozen players in the last round to give them two weeks off to get fit for a four game post-season?

Nope

[Francois Jackson]

No chance.

One week off and that’s it. If Burge did his job properly one would be enough.

[Broadsword]

I can't remember a time when it's worked. Recent examples I can think of are North Melbourne 2015 (prelim) and Fremantle under Ross Lyon in 2013 (grand final loss).

[Francois Jackson]

I can't remember a time when it's worked. Recent examples I can think of are North Melbourne 2015 (prelim) and Fremantle under Ross Lyon in 2013 (grand final loss).

Can you recall if there was a week off after H&W in those examples?

I actually can’t remember.

I see cats have already started to rest players over the weekend. Different position to ourselves obviously.

[torch]

Need to win next two matches.

Don’t flirt with form.

[Andyy]

No rest for me unless someone key to our structure is limping week to week. Bye before finals is more than enough.

[Broadsword]

Not sure about challenging again in 2022, but hopefully we can wave to Carlton as we overtake them next week ...

[one-eyed]

The Run Home
afl.com.au
7 August 2022

7. Carlton
48 points (12 wins, eight losses) 109.6 per cent
There are nervous times ahead for Blues fans following Sunday's loss to Brisbane. Although teams outside the eight stumbled at the weekend, Carlton still needs one more win to lock away a berth in the finals. They should regain ruckman Marc Pittonet to face Melbourne next Saturday night, but will wait nervously for the MRO's findings on skipper Patrick Cripps. It all could boil down to an absolute blockbuster final Sunday afternoon of the home-and-away season against arch rival Collingwood at the MCG. - Michael Whiting

The run home
R22: Melbourne @ MCG
R23: Collingwood @ MCG

8. Richmond
46 points (11 wins, eight losses, one draw) 115.8 per cent
Despite a horror patch last month, consecutive wins against Brisbane and Port Adelaide mean Richmond's finals destiny is back in its own hands. The Tigers have a two-point buffer on St Kilda, and are six points clear of the Western Bulldogs in 10th. Hawthorn and Essendon have both thrown up a few curveballs throughout the season, so it's not the straightest run to September, but the Tigers should be good enough to scrape through. - Sarah Black

The run home
R22: Hawthorn @ MCG
R23: Essendon @ MCG

9. St Kilda
44 points (11 wins, nine losses) 101.1 per cent
The loss to Geelong on Saturday night, coupled with Richmond's win over Port Adelaide, means the Saints have fallen to ninth and sit two points behind the Tigers heading into the final two games of the season. Now, a horror fortnight awaits the Saints who quite simply need to beat Brisbane at Marvel Stadium under the bright lights of Friday night football. After that, another monster clash against top-four fancy Sydney awaits in the final game of the home and away season. But two wins still may not be enough for Brett Ratten's charges, who require one of Hawthorn or Essendon to upset the Tigers in the final fortnight, or for Carlton to go winless in the final fortnight. It's a big ask, but there's still a chance. - Nick D'Urbano

The run home
R22: Brisbane @ Marvel Stadium
R23: Sydney @ Marvel Stadium

10. Western Bulldogs
40 points (10 wins, 10 losses) 107.9 per cent
Following their loss to Fremantle, the Western Bulldogs will need to win both games across the final fortnight to play in September. And even then, Luke Beveridge's side will need other results to fall in their favour after back-to-back losses against premiership contenders Fremantle and Geelong. The past three games were always the challenge, but now they must beat Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn – who both won on the weekend – if they are going to feature in the finals. - Josh Gabelich

The run home
R22: Greater Western Sydney @ Marvel Stadium
R23: Hawthorn @ UTAS Stadium

https://www.afl.com.au/news/812637/the-run-home-five-teams-three-spots-who-misses-top-four-