AFL Batman & Robin Rankings: 9
Richmond
Batman - Matthew Richardson
By percentage, really the Batman of their club: 100%
Robin - Jack Riewoldt
Other Robin contenders: Nathan G Brown, Mitch Morton
Their Batman, their big forward, is overused as he plays in a bunch of other spots too. He is a cape-worthy player as Richmond's undeniable superhero.
Richardson is fast, can leap and is strong. The problem for the last decade or more at Richmond is that there hasn't been a player close to Richardson in ability, no worthy sidekick.
There have been times when Pettifer was the number 2 forward, Deledio has also been experimented with there and while he could be very good in that position he is needed more in the middle. Nathan Brown may have been acquired to fill that spot, but injuries curtailed that and at present he is also used in the middle more than he has before.
If there is a new sidekick it could be Riewoldt or Morton, Riewoldt in some ways is a mini-Richardson who brings similar athleticism, Morton is a dependable kick for goal and has the ability to kick as many goals as Richardson can per game.
AFL Batman & Robin Rankings: 10
Batman - Matthew Richardson
By percentage, really the Batman of their club: 100%
Robin - Jack Riewoldt
Other Robin contenders: Nathan G Brown, Mitch Morton
Their Batman, their big forward, is overused as he plays in a bunch of other spots too. He is a cape-worthy player as Richmond's undeniable superhero.
Richardson is fast, can leap and is strong. The problem for the last decade or more at Richmond is that there hasn't been a player close to Richardson in ability, no worthy sidekick.
There have been times when Pettifer was the number 2 forward, Deledio has also been experimented with there and while he could be very good in that position he is needed more in the middle. Nathan Brown may have been acquired to fill that spot, but injuries curtailed that and at present he is also used in the middle more than he has before.
If there is a new sidekick it could be Riewoldt or Morton, Riewoldt in some ways is a mini-Richardson who brings similar athleticism, Morton is a dependable kick for goal and has the ability to kick as many goals as Richardson can per game.
AFL Batman & Robin Rankings: 10
