Richmond vs St Kilda @ Etihad - Round 16, 2015

[WA Tiger]

Well we haven't played dry weather footy in 3 weeks now so the roof should be shut and this will be our chance to show our run and carry, leading and kicking for goal and really our skills. If we blow it, well...where are we at?

[MintOnLamb]

Lose Vickery and Edwards, regain Maric, dilemma for selection panel, if we are the real deal we should win this easily

[Yeahright]

Tv or live stream?

Foxtel or the AFL App

[one-eyed]

Match preview: Saints v Tigers

Nathan Schmook 
afl.com.au
July 14, 2015 4:07 PM


SUMMARY

It doesn't seem long ago that the Tigers were being spoken of as a club in crisis, with finals a long shot for Damien Hardwick's men. Since then, they have won seven of their past eight matches and top four has become the new goal. The Tigers’ recent streak of three wins has seen them play less flamboyant football, taking the points in scrappy, contested matches. It has pleased Hardwick. St Kilda, meanwhile, went away from the contested side of the game against Greater Western Sydney and lost as a result. In the inaugural 'Maddie's Match', to support the newly formed Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, the Saints will be keen to produce a tougher performance to honour captain Nick Riewoldt's sister Madeleine.

WHERE AND WHEN: Etihad Stadium, Sunday, July 19, 4.40pm AEST

PAST FIVE TIMES
R22, 2014, Richmond 15.8 (98) d St Kilda 10.12 (72) at the MCG
R15, 2014, Richmond 18.9 (117) d St Kilda 11.7 (73) at Etihad Stadium
R14, 2013, Richmond 17.17 (119) d St Kilda 8.7 (55) at the MCG
R2, 2013, Richmond 14.15 (99) d St Kilda 12.10 (82) at the MCG
R10, 2012, Richmond 18.13 (121) d St Kilda 16.17 (113) at Etihad Stadium

THE SIX POINTS

1. Jack Riewoldt was the difference between the sides when they last met, booting six goals. He has kicked 41 goals in just 11 games against the Saints, with five bags of six or more goals.

2. St Kilda has been strong for marks inside 50 in 2015, averaging 13.1 a game (ranked No.4 in the AFL). Josh Bruce is ranked No.2 in the League with 3.36 a game.

3. Despite their recent impressive form, the Tigers are ranked No.12 in the AFL for insides 50s this season, averaging 49.7 a game. The Saints are ranked No.7 with 52.2 a game.

4. In St Kilda’s favour is its record against Richmond at Etihad Stadium, with 11 wins from 16 contests. The Tigers, however, have won the past two.

5. Richmond remains the umpires' favourite in 2015, ranked No.1 for free kicks with a total of 329, 55 ahead of the next team. Anthony Miles and Trent Cotchin are both ranked in the top five.

6. Jack Riewoldt has overtaken Shane Edwards as Richmond's No.1 player in the Official AFL Player Ratings. He has jumped to No.37 overall, climbing from No.79 at the end of last season.

IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR …
Nick Riewoldt. This match will hold a special place in the St Kilda skipper's heart. He is committed to realising his younger sister Madeleine’s vision after her passing earlier this year. Riewoldt suffered a minor calf injury in last week’s loss to Greater Western Sydney and will be racing the clock to be fit. Madeleine’s cousin Jack will also be playing in what is sure to be an emotional afternoon at Etihad Stadium. 


PREDICTION: Richmond by 22 points


http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-14/match-preview-tigers-v-saints

[one-eyed]

Clash jumper this week with the Maddie logo.

From Richmond_FC twitter:

"Nick & @JackRiewoldt08 launch Maddie's Match at @ZoosVictoria this morning."

https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC


Tigers spearhead Jack Riewoldt hopes his cousin is fit for this weekend, regardless of the lift it will give the Saints.

"It would be fantastic for obviously the Saints for starters, but for the vision and the effort we've put into that, I would love to see him out there," he said.

Fans attending 'Maddie's Match' are asked to wear a touch of purple, Maddie's favourite colour, and $5 from every adult ticket sold will be donated to MRV.

Exclusive #FightLikeMaddie merchandise will be on sale at the Saints' Locker Outlets on the Etihad Stadium footbridge and inside gates three, five and seven, while match-worn guernseys and purple 'Budgy Smugglers' will be auctioned at mrv.org.au.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-15/riewoldt-still-a-really-big-chance-for-maddies-match

[Tiger Tragic]

Clash jumper against the Saints now?  WTF is the world coming to?

I remember watching games v St Kilda at Moorabbin - every player would be head to toe in mud and I could still tell the teams apart for the simple reason that yellow and red/white is enough to distinguish the black in both jumpers.

[Stalin]

What happens if they play pick1 paddy?

Bruce, nick, paddy

Who ever is Chaplin will run riot

[Diocletian]

Clash jumper against the Saints now?  WTF is the world coming to?

I remember watching games v St Kilda at Moorabbin - every player would be head to toe in mud and I could still tell the teams apart for the simple reason that yellow and red/white is enough to distinguish the black in both jumpers.

Yep it's all a scam - don't recall ever getting confused when Richmond played Essendon or Collingwood played North ....

[Yeahright]

What happens if they play pick1 paddy?

Bruce, nick, paddy

Who ever is Chaplin will run riot

Who this year has given Chaplin a bath?

[one-eyed]

ST KILDA v RICHMOND



Hot:
Shane Savage has climbed the overall standings from 261st to 135th this season.
Jack Riewoldt has climbed the overall standings from 58th to 37th in the past month.

Not:
Sean Dempster has averaged just 7.4 points this season – a drop of 27 per cent on last year.
Alex Rance has averaged just 7.2 points against St Kilda – his worst output against any club.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-17/player-ratings-round-16-the-hot-and-the-not

[Yeahright]

What happens if they play pick1 paddy?

Bruce, nick, paddy

Who ever is Chaplin will run riot

Who this year has given Chaplin a bath?

Being a bit quiet all of a sudden

[Stalin]

What happens if they play pick1 paddy?

Bruce, nick, paddy

Who ever is Chaplin will run riot

Who this year has given Chaplin a bath?

Cameron McCarthy
Tippett

Why don't u give a list of everyone his played on.
If you look at the Coleman. Very few players have kicked more 30 or 25 this season.

Of this small number, many as are small or mid forwards.

[WilliamPowell]

What happens if they play pick1 paddy?

Bruce, nick, paddy

Who ever is Chaplin will run riot

Who this year has given Chaplin a bath?

Cameron McCarthy
Tippett

Why don't u give a list of everyone his played on.
If you look at the Coleman. Very few players have kicked more 30 or 25 this season.

Of this small number, many as are small or mid forwards.

Tippett gave Chaplin a "bath"? You're kidding. Sorry Bents but you clear dislike for the bloke has you posting things that are just not true. Tippett was typical Tippett against the Tigers, did very little. 

As for Cam McCArthy - again your blind dislike for a player has you posting nonsense. Jake Batchelor as on McCarthy for the vast majority of that game and was his direct opponent. McCarthy had no impact on that game and to suggest otherwise is as I said nonsense

[Stalin]

How many

 a). Top 4
b) top 8
C) top 12

Team would troy get a game for ?


If Chaplin/grigg/Newman are not the glaringly obvious 'weak links' who is

[WilliamPowell]

How many

 a). Top 4
b) top 8
C) top 12

Team would troy get a game for ?


If Chaplin/grigg/Newman are not the glaringly obvious 'weak links' who is

Facts are Chaplin plays the role given to him by the coaches. Whether I agree with that role is not the issue. He is doing week after week exactly what is expected of him

Grigg - I've never been a fan but again the facts are he is currently having his best season playing his role. He has been good this year.

Difference between you and me is that I may not like a player but I will give them credit when credit is due. For the players you clearly don't like you won't budge even when they are going well

As for Newman he shouldn't be playing so there is no argument there.