Everyone has been made plainly aware this season of the injury crisis that’s gripped the Tigers. What isn’t grabbing as many headlines, however, is that – as of Round 14 – they’re ninth on the AFL ladder.
Last year’s minor premiers were viewed as a premiership contender coming into this season, and there’s no doubt they’re one of the best teams in the competition when they field their best 22.
But have they already fallen too far behind the finals pack?
With a whopping 16 percentage points between them and eighth place – and a tough run home – is there a chance the Tigers will sensationally miss the finals altogether?
We got Roar AFL expert Marnie Cohen to analyse Richmond’s run home and make a call on whether they’ll play September football.
Listen to the discussion:
Damien Hardwick’s charges have dealt with more than their fair share of injuries this season, losing a host of stars for extended periods including Alex Rance, Jack Riewoldt, Trent Cotchin, Shane Edwards, Toby Nankervis, Jayden Short, Kane Lambert and David Astbury.
After a promising start to 2019, the lack of star power has seen the Tigers fall badly out of form lately. Three straight losses in excess of five goals have them behind the eight-ball in a big way.
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anon
Roar Pro
They’ll struggle to make the finals now... Great tipping as you usual...
Peter Warrington
Guest
the bottom 3 is not locked in
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Port will be well abd truly out of contention by then. NM, Doggies,Bombers will all have gone past them.
Peter Warrington
Guest
diddums
Peter Warrington
Guest
on form so far we'd be pretty happy in Perth or Adelaide. our b-team has won there this year, already...
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Just the last 4 years. Context, Milo. Read the thread.
Milo
Roar Rookie
Freo have been cruelled by injury every year since 1995. Otherwise they woulda won every flag obviously.
Peter Warrington
Guest
oh. you want confirmation bias to only run in one direction? niiiiiice!
Peter Warrington
Guest
ha ha plastic lasts forever and can't be broken down. come on sing the song you know you want to.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
You might have missed the thrust of the article.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Wouldn't have thought so. They've already rolled all of the top 3 that they have played. Their biggest threat is the bottom 3 and they've played all of them.
PriddisJunior
Roar Rookie
You've skipped a year Peter, what happened in 16? No win over the suns to call "wins". To answer your question above about how good they are, I think about 5th or 6th, definitely could be a threat come September... if there is no travel involved.
PriddisJunior
Roar Rookie
Classic. 17' Wins; Brisbane - 18th, Gold Coast - 17th, Fremantle - 14th, Port - 7th (13 point smashing nonetheless). Plastic Premiers if ever there was one.
Peter Warrington
Guest
... points behind Carlton...
Peter Warrington
Guest
oh, i had forgotten that brilliant run of finals games to make the 8 in 14, beating co-contenders away again and again. and then the great wins in 15, like the win at the SCG. that shut everyone up, that one.
Peter Warrington
Guest
yes, Richmond's wins on the road in 17 were legendary, smashed Port over there, did the Lions and Gold Coast, won at Marvel, beat Freo by a thousand, lost to the Giants by a second. more brilliant wins away in 18 and what about 19, how good are we, destroyed Port with our reserve team and the dispatched super Freo. Ran the Crows and Giants close, with many outs. and have multiple wins at the bogey Marvel. i was doubting we really were a great team but you have convinced me otherwise. not as good as the Millennial Bombers, but great, nonetheless.
Peter Warrington
Guest
chance for the spoon, maybe?
Bangkokpussey
Roar Rookie
I think you meant tram ride.
PriddisJunior
Roar Rookie
Great sides can win away from home.
Gerry
Roar Rookie
Richmond will make finals I think but anyone who thinks they will make it to GF are dreaming.