“There’s no doubt we can play offensively . . . we can score. The biggest improvement we need to make is defensively and that’s not just in the back 50 - it’s all across the ground,” Newman said on SEN’s ‘Morning Glory’ program today (February 1).
“That’s certainly been a focus this pre-season. We’ve been doing a lot of work on our defensive reaction stuff and, hopefully, we see the benefits of that . . .
“We’ve got a long way to go. We haven’t played finals for a long time, so we definitely need to improve, and that improvement’s going to come from the defensive training that we’ve been doing.
“I think there’s no doubt if we do that, we’re going to be right up there and competitive with all those teams.”
Newman also believes increased midfield depth will play an important part in Richmond’s progression this year.
“I think that depth is something we’ve been building and will become a strength of ours,” Newman said.
“Reece (Conca) is one of those guys who can go in there. He provides a bit of toughness and a bit of silk around the football.
“There’s also no doubt that Brett Deledio will go in there at some stage and add a bit of class.
“I’ve been putting my hand up, too. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance . . . I’ve had my hand up for about 10 years, so I’m hoping Damien (Hardwick) can give me a chop-out,” he joked.
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