'Tigers Roar Passion' - Round 9, 2012 Wrap.

Richmond came away with a surprise win this round against what proved to be a very lacklustre Hawks outfit, who struggled all day. It was a case of role-reversals, with the Hawks lacking any real intensity - ironically attributed to Richmond in recent times - whereas the Tigers were actually playing like the flag favourites.

One man who has rose to Brownlow prominence over the past few weeks is that of Richmond young gun Trent Cotchin. He played an absolute blinder and should be well in contention for 2 or 3 votes at the very least. He has emerged as a genuine smokey, and has all the makings of a future Brownlow medalist, so keep an eye on the markets if his form continues as his odds will definitely be reeled in by the ever nervous bookies.

Below is a list of those who I thought were 'KEY PLAYERS' in each match. Take note that I am deliberately randomising the list, and in no way does the order I list them in reflect who I think will get the 3, 2, 1's.

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Western Bulldogs vs. Geelong:

Possible Votes: S. Johnson, P. Chapman, S. Motlop

Richmond vs. Hawthorn:

Possible Votes: T. Cotchin, S. Tuck, I. Maric

Gold Coast vs. Port Adelaide:

Possible Votes: T. Boak, B. Ebert, D. Pearce

St. Kilda vs. Sydney:

Possible Votes: L. Hayes, J. Steven, D. Armitage

GWS vs Essendon:

Possible Votes: D. Zaharakis, J. Watson, T. Bellchambers

Adelaide vs. Collingwood:

Possible Votes: S. Sidebottom, D. Beams, S. Pendlebury

North Melbourne vs. Brisbane:

Possible Votes: T. Goldstein, J. Redden, A. Swallow

Carlton vs. Melbourne:

Possible Votes: M. Robinson, B. McLean, D. Ellard

West Coast vs. Fremantle:

Possible Votes: L. Shuey, M. Rosa, B. Waters