The Quick Fix

[blue4life]

At the moment, this is the way I feel. So long as we don't lose key players to homesickness, long term injury etc.

We've already lost arguably our best player for the season so that's about as bad as things can get on that score, imagine Richmond without Martin, Cotchin or Rance.
As far as the go home factor that's a problem for every team, the best you can do is to make sure that the players are all in it together and if the urge is too strong get the best price for them that you can.
It helps if they're getting a game and not cooling their heels in the seconds like Jacobs and Grigg, but teams often lose out under those circumstances.
I'm fairly certain that Brisbane would see pick 30 odd for Docherty as a loss.