Analysis Richmond's run-on style and possible counters ...

[GreyCrow]

Again, easily accounted for; numbers around the ball, kick and catch, control the ball keep it off the deck, and you win. They are front running pea hearted short people. Keep it above their heads and you win.

Why no one has cottoned on yet is beyond me. They actually want it on the deck cause they are grubs.

We will smash these flogs!

The problem with numbers around the ball is that everybody is trained to get the ball. Its harder to sit outside the contest like a seagull. Old school Malthouse hates spectators , Hardwick wants them.

I do agree keeping the ball off the deck is important.

 

[Thegibbsgamble]

In the last three years we've dismantled them unlike anyone else. Especially 2017 and 18 at ao.

It's all in tape if you want to know how to do it. It's sad really. Hawthorn are trying to play our way. Weve gone to shit with a unique system.

There's not the players available anymore because of too many teams. Richmond have found a style that wins with what's available. Lots of mid sized athletic players in the draft these days. But when they play a side with structure, who move the ball fast, not always direct, but ways fast, and mids prepared to zone as they move forward.

In 2017 and 2018, we forced them back and then cLeaned up across the back of the square, all thier scraps.

I can see Gws beating them. They have 3 intercept defenders and two contested marking forwards. They have 2 hard running hard nuts in the middle and one kicks goals and pulls hair.

If one of thier forwards or defenders or mids cut loose, Richmond system falls down. Specifically if its a Gws defender or 3 who dominate. And they have been all finals.

Martin won't bully thier best player out of the game like he did Dangerfield.

 

[CrowBloke]

I can see Gws beating them. They have 3 intercept defenders and two contested marking forwards. They have 2 hard running hard nuts in the middle and one kicks goals and pulls hair....

... and gouges eyes.

Really good post, thanks.