(03-16-2023, 11:47 AM)pinot link Wrote:We played on Richmonds terms all game and did not lose
That was my takeaway from the game as well.
They didn't dictate the game but they were suited by the way it was played. I know that seems a bit vague, and it's a little hard to explain but it was what I was feeling through the game.
It was helped by some sloppy efforts by our guys.
Cobwebs that needed shaking out, and with a few new guys we'll be better for the run.
McGovern takes that first missed mark 9 times out of 10...and credit to him that he settled pretty much after that, although he had a few poor moments again at the end.
McKay slipping over at the end was costly and he missed a few goals, but he was pretty active and seemed in good touch.
Charlie on the other hand seemed out of sorts early in the game and took a while to work into it.
Things like that will work themselves out as the season goes and the touch comes back.
Looking on the bright side....
They went in as favourites and will probably be a part of the pointy end of the year.
I thought our defence was really good, especially the three tall backs, with a special mention to Young.
We lost the first minute and we lost the last minute but outscored them in the remaining part of the game.
Our last draw against Richmond was in 1972.
We had some good tussles with them that year...and it finished on a bright note.
So here's hoping.