I realise that there is no such thing as an untouchable player if the right deal comes up, but all the talk here is of who will go at the end of the season.
Who does everyone think are the top 5 players we should actually keep to build the team around and why?
1- Ottens is my number 1 player to keep, unless we get another top young ruckman in his place.
Otto is younger than our other talls and is still developing.
He's has a couple of restricted seasons due to his own injuries, but also team injuries forcing him to play roles he wouldn't normally play.
A ruckman/key forward is vital to the make up of the team, so imo trading Otto would be a mistake.
2-Coughlan seems almost a fluke for Richmond. A real drafting success story.
Not only tough, but is also consistant and reliable, and a real general of the midfield.
He really gets in and does what needs to be done. He typifies everything I'd like to see in a player wearing yellow and black. Future captain.
3-Newman because I think we need to go with the youth policy if they have what it takes. Chris seems to go unheralded to a large degree but has improved heaps this year and consistantly puts in.
4-Chaff or AK. We need some toughness and consistancy in the backline. They are both rarely, if ever, beaten.
Their courage and work ethic is an exapmle for all kids to follow.
5-Rodan. He has the ability to really spark the crowd and the team. A young player who has the personality and attitude to get kids barracking for Richmond. They are our members of the future we need to guarantee Richmond remains a successful club. Future leader.
Who does everyone think are the top 5 players we should actually keep to build the team around and why?
1- Ottens is my number 1 player to keep, unless we get another top young ruckman in his place.
Otto is younger than our other talls and is still developing.
He's has a couple of restricted seasons due to his own injuries, but also team injuries forcing him to play roles he wouldn't normally play.
A ruckman/key forward is vital to the make up of the team, so imo trading Otto would be a mistake.
2-Coughlan seems almost a fluke for Richmond. A real drafting success story.
Not only tough, but is also consistant and reliable, and a real general of the midfield.
He really gets in and does what needs to be done. He typifies everything I'd like to see in a player wearing yellow and black. Future captain.
3-Newman because I think we need to go with the youth policy if they have what it takes. Chris seems to go unheralded to a large degree but has improved heaps this year and consistantly puts in.
4-Chaff or AK. We need some toughness and consistancy in the backline. They are both rarely, if ever, beaten.
Their courage and work ethic is an exapmle for all kids to follow.
5-Rodan. He has the ability to really spark the crowd and the team. A young player who has the personality and attitude to get kids barracking for Richmond. They are our members of the future we need to guarantee Richmond remains a successful club. Future leader.
