The Saints made one of the great errors in rejecting Thorp, who went to Richmond in 1910. In its early seasons in the VFL, Richmond frantically turned over dozens of players looking for a combination that could compete with the best in the competition.
The Saints made one of the significant mistakes by rejecting Thorp, who moved to Richmond in 1910. In its early years in the VFL, Richmond rapidly changed many players in a desperate attempt to find a lineup that could match the best teams in the league.