[PAFC]

Player development is what the problem is at Richmond. I'm not sure if there is a gym at Punt Road but it sure doesn't seem like it. Name one player that has a bit of bulk at Richmond, you'd struggle to find any. Tambling still has no strength on him, yet Franklin and Roughead who should have taken longer to develop are looking like elite athletes. It's worrying when you see some more skinny kids like Edwards and Riewoldt come through, as you can't doubt the talent but what Richmond do to it that could ruin their careers.

List wise, they lack a ruckman but the rest of the team if pretty settled. McGuane and Thursfield look like good future key defenders which could free up Bowden to play a midfield role. Hughes and Riewoldt are coming through as a replacement for Richo and they have Schultz for backup. Midfield is a bit of a worry, possibly too many HFF'ers rather than genuine midfielders(Tambling, Krakouer, Edwards, Pettifer). Need to look at getting a ruckman but their problems aren't as bad as Carltons or the Dogs.