McIntosh says system key as Tigers eye improvement

McIntosh says system key as Tigers eye improvement

Kamdyn McIntosh is an “old fart” studying new tips as Richmond plot their return to AFL premiership competition.

At 28, McIntosh has performed 146 video games for the Tigers and is likely one of the league’s most underrated gamers along with his exhausting operating on a wing.

After lacking the highest eight in 2021, the three-time premiers from 2017-20 Richmond returned to the highest eight final season and misplaced their elimination ultimate to Brisbane by two factors on the Gabba.

The recruiting of GWS midfielders Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper made it clear that the Tigers really feel their premiership window stays open.

Speaking at a group camp on Monday at nation Mooroopna, McIntosh mirrored on his longevity and the season forward.

“I kind of feel like an old fart,” he stated.

“We had a few things last year that we wanted to work on – system stuff as well.

“We’re actually trying ahead this season to having plenty of consistency with our system, behind the ball.

“We had a lot of young players come into the side last year, so everyone being on the same page this year will be pretty key – and having a healthy list also helps.”

McIntosh pointed to the return of sacked Essendon coach Ben Rutten to an assistant teaching function at Richmond as a lift for his or her defensive methods.

While McIntosh performed 21 video games final season and is in Richmond’s finest 22, fellow premiership participant Jason Castagna has suffered an damage setback as he goals for extra consistency.

The small ahead, who performed 16 video games final season, suffered a hamstring tear at coaching final Friday and is about to overlook the beginning of the season.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au