If a change is as good as a holiday, then a holiday must have been good for a change: specifically a change in fortunes. The Mighty Tiges – no longer the holders of the “gallant defeat” title but instead were tonight crowned “comprehensive victors”. Richo pulled in about 17 marks for the night, Jake King put in an awesome effort on the half-backline (am I the only one who thinks he looks like Gavin Wanganeen?) as did Graham (aren’t you glad Freo traded him) Polak who has to be shaping for Richmond’s best and fairest this season. And do I even need to mention Nathan Brown! Three goals after 11 months out of senior footy is a pretty decent return.
Youth commitments meant that I didn’t see the first half of the game, but these are some great signs. Nathan Foley is turning into a midfielder. Thursfield gave Russell Robertson a bath and a half: these are long term prospects. Now if we can just sure up some long-term forward options, as well as perhaps one more decent tall defender, we’re going to build a side that can do some damage in the years to come.
GO TIGES!!