Archive for August, 2011
There’s something about Richmond
Mediocrity has appeal, otherwise no one would follow Richmond. The club has failed every major challenge since their last premiership in 1980. Instead of memorable moments the Tigers have made a mockery of promise, of football and all the hype the club generates. Myriad coaches, no matter their pedigree or length of contracts, have consistently underperformed.
Fun with tanks – revisited
In 2007 I wrote a Ramble about tanking and the priority pick, refuting the belief that clubs were tanking to gain priority picks and hasten the rebuilding process. I briefly highlighted Carlton and their interim coach, Brett Ratten, and mentioned Melbourne and their interim coach, Mark Riley.
