3. Defining Period

There is the burning question around whether or not the Tigers have the same hunger as those they defeated last year (and the year before), the answer has to be "surely not". But that doesn't mean there isn't hunger there.

They will be tested through rounds 7-10 when they play some of their top four competitors, they face the Western Bulldogs (round 7), Geelong (round 8) and Brisbane (round 10) with a clash against the GIANTS sandwiched in there.

2020 AFL Grand Final - Richmond v Geelong
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Dustin Martin of the Tigers slips past Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats during the 2020 AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 24, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

This will be a big chance for the reigning premiers to stand up and be counted and make a statement against those trying to take their crown.