It is not hate it is envy.
Many people who support clubs who have under achieved in the last 10 to 15 years want what Richmond achieved in 2017 and continue to do so - win consistently with a proven system. Green eyed monsters are out in force when it comes to where Richmond are at. Many are in denial mainly because of our complete lack of success for 37 years - and they no longer have the easy target whipping boy to make them feel good about their own team's inadequacies - and they want to believe 2017 was a fluke, the minor premiership in 2018 was a fluke (however being beaten in the prelim was expected), and beating West Coast on Saturday was lucky because of the rain. It doesn't matter though we could have won by 100 points with 2 men down and these people would come up with reasons why we were lucky or advantaged.
It is illogical people bring up rain as a reason we were lucky against West Coast, as AFL is a winter sport - it rains regularly right, der. Where is the luck when a team has a system that suits all weather conditions. It is also illogical people say the rain advantaged us on Sunday as we pulled backed more of the 29 point West Coast in the dry (20 points) than we did in the wet. Logic does not apply to those in envy though so no point trying to rationalise with them. Keep off Big Footy would be my advice. I wish all commentators were like our own Richo - wears his heart on his sleeve - and is also measured and logical in his commentary and gives credit where credit is due,. I would put Carey in the same category , and even Lingy as well. I am sure there are others.