It's not like Richmond are unbeatable. Maybe a few % above the other top sides. What successful sides have is a slight mental edge overall, but of course they can be beaten and will be by better sides on the day. Winning Premierships tis all about timing your run and hoping you don't come up against a side on an equal run of form. 2018 could have gone either way due to 2 very evenly matched sides and both hitting their peak at the same time. Hence a knife edge game as opposed to this year where Richmond played 2 inexperienced sides in Brisbane and GWS, and were good enough to get over the line against Geelong who weren't quite good enough.Great analysis, bunny :saracasm:
It shows the opposite. It shows that Tigers game plan isn't built around winning clearances. Also shows a blueprint to hurt them on the scoreboard. Win clearances, and move the ball forward quickly and precisely. We have seen teams do this to Richmond and get on top of them, even during their 12 game winning streak. Easier said than done, however we have seen teams do this for periods of time:
West Coast in Round 22
Brisbane QF
Geelong PF
West Coast tore Richmond apart in the first quarter, Geelong was well on top for majority of the first half, even after they conceded 3 goals, and Brisbane was wasteful with their chances in front of goal early and that kept the Tigers closer than they should have been at QT.