Matthew Richardson has answered some of the toughest questions around footy circles with a simple yes or a no.
The Richmond great was probed on Sportsday about the state of the game, flag smokies, the best players in the game and more.
Read his responses below:
Charlie Dixon is the best forward in the game right now?
Richo: Yes
If the Tigers lose to the Dees this weekend they will not be contending for back to back flags?
Richo: Yes
The Zach Merrett suspension by the MRO was correct?
Richo: No
Steele Sidebottom’s four-week ban was appropriate?
Richo: Yes
Tom Green is the next best young player in the game outside of Matt Rowell?
Richo: Yes
Zones and starting positions are the way of the AFL future?
Richo: No
The Pies can’t win the flag without Jeremy Howe?
Richo: No (they can win the flag)
West Coast’s season is on the line against the Swans?
Richo: Yes
Coaches employing a defence first mindset is what is killing the game?
Richo: Yes
Players who refuse to hub should receive at least 50 per cent pay?
Richo: Yes
Players who refuse to hub should receive at least 75 per cent pay?
Richo: No
The minimum distance for a kick should be increased to 30m?
Richo: No
The minimum distance for a kick should be increased to 25m?
Richo: No
The minimum distance for a kick should be increased to 20m?
Richo: Yes
Interchange should be reduced to 60 next year?
Richo: Yes
Interchange should be reduced to 50 next year?
Richo: Yes
Interchange should be reduced to 32 next year?
Richo: No
Tim Kelly has been a disappointment so far this year?
Richo: Yes
The AFL should give a bonus point for scores over 100 points?
Richo: No
The Hawks are the biggest smokie to win the flag?
Richo: Yes
Lachie Neale has had a better season than Travis Boak?
Richo: Yes
Fremantle will beat Adelaide?
Richo: Yes
Nathan Fyfe should be classified as a champion?
Richo: Yes
Dustin Martin needs to lift?
Richo: Yes