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Matthew Richardson carried the hopes of Richmond fans for 16 years and has stood unchallenged as the Tigers’ greatest modern forward. But is it time to relinquish the throne? VOTE
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When it comes to modern Richmond heroes, Matthew Richardson is in a league of his own.
Richardson carried the hopes of the Tiger faithful for 16 tough years, kicking 800 goals but playing in just three finals, for one win.
Jack Riewoldt has to kick another 170 goals to surpass Richardson, but he now has two pieces of silverware Richo could only dream of after playing in his second premiership last Saturday, booting five goals against GWS including three in a game-breaking second quarter.
Riewoldt has won Richmond’s goalkicking nine times, Richardson won it 13 times. Both have been selected in three All-Australian teams, Jack has two Jack Dyer Medals to Richo’s one.
Richardson never won the Coleman Medal — a trophy Riewoldt has pocketed three times — although he did boot 91 goals in 1996 when he was pipped by Tony Lockett’s 114 majors. Riewoldt’s season-best is 78 goals in 2010.
Their standing in the Tigers pantheon was up for debate on this week’s SuperFooty Podcast.
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Veteran Herald Sun footy journalist Jon Anderson said there would be two obvious changes if Richmond revised its Team of the Century, which was selected in 1999.
“Dustin Martin clearly gets in. Alex Rance gets in. They would be in the 18 if they re-did their Team of the Century, no doubt,” he said.
“Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin would be right on the edge.
“That might seem surprising but Jack would be up against Royce Hart, Jack Titus — who kicked around 1000 goals — and Matthew Richardson. He starts competing with Matthew Richardson.”
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Get takes from Ando, reporter Lauren Wood and Channel 7 commentator — and former Richmond and Collingwood full-forward — Brian Taylor, plus a recap of the Tigers’ flag and all this week’s hot footy topics.
PODCAST TIMES
3:10 — Favourite moments from the Grand Final
6:47 — Who of Richmond’s current crop would get into their team of the century?
8:20 — Richmond’s 2019 flag v 2017 flag
11:20 — Phil Davis fitness test prior to the Grand Final
15:50 — BT’s prep for calling a Grand Final
18:11 — What will the Channel 7 team look like next year?
22:21 — Justin Longmuir’s appointment as Fremantle coach
26:06 — Peter Sumich, is he out of chances
27:55 — What punishment will Willie Rioli get?
30:44 — Where does Dustin Martin sit amongst the best of the 21st century?
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