No. 8: The Tigers must maximise opportunities in order to take the next step.
Ultimately, however, Richmond’s inability to make the most of all those opportunities, proved to be its downfall.
Despite averaging a highly-impressive 57 inside-50s per game, the Tigers managed to score a goal from only 25% of those entries (ranked No. 12 in the competition for this category).
In terms of scoring accuracy, Richmond was ranked No. 14 in the competition, going at 55.5%, compared to the AFL average of 58.3%. North Melbourne was ranked No. 1 in this area at 63.7%.
Had the Tigers been able to reach that competition scoring accuracy average of 58.3%, it would have resulted in another 15 goals for the season. Given the number of close losses they experienced throughout the season, that would have been fairly handy.
If Richmond can maintain those 2012 inside-50 and scoring shots numbers in 2013, but boost its overall efficiency, Yellow and Black barrackers will need to keep September free . . .
Tomorrow, the focus is on Jack Riewoldt.
