http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...mised-in-afl-nrl/story-e6frg7t6-1226017305814Patrick Smith said:This column's football birthright was Essendon, one legacy that is now entering a fourth generation.
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So it is time to follow Richmond. An old Bomber, Damien Hardwick, is coach and he appears a man prepared to stand firmly by his beliefs. The club, too, has adopted a philosophy of excellence in everything. It has set itself a daunting standard and will trip up from time to time. But if it is not wilful but a mis-calculation then it loses no ground.
Good luck Tigers. We will be watching with interest. And respect.
No longer our problem.
Following the beacon of excellence that is Richmond FC.
Thank ****, personally.
Just remember kids: Brad Miller, Bachar, Tom Hislop, etc aren't shabby, borderline journeymen who wouldn't get a look-in at a top 8 club.
They are EXCELLENCE.
Just remember, 5-17 record isn't the same old shit.
That is EXCELLENCE.
Just remember, keeping Cus and Simmonds on into their 30s wasn't trying to cushion the blow.
That was (ruthless) EXCELLENCE.
He's always been a whinger, now he's where he belongs.






