VFL: Richmond vs Northern Blues @ Punt Rd, Sun. June 25 [Curtain raiser]

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Our VFL game this Sunday is a curtain-raiser at Punt Rd prior to the main game at the 'G.

VFL Round 10

RICHMOND (4-5, 9th) vs Northern Blues (6-2, 4th)

Sunday, 25th June @ Punt Road Oval

Starts: 12:00 pm


Broadcast:

The Round 10 VFL contest between Richmond and the Northern Blues will be live-streamed on the VFL website.

Coverage will be made available on midday, with fans being able to watch the game either through VFL.com.au or on AFL Victoria’s Youtube page through a live broadcast.

http://northernbluesfc.com.au/?p=4952

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Richmond's VFL squad

B: 42. R. Garthwaite, 53. H. Beasley, 11. J. Batchelor

HB: 51. S. Darley, 28. T. Hunt, 35. N. Broad

C: 34. J.  Graham, 26. A.  Miles, 32. C.  Ellis

HF: 44. T. Stengle, 57. B. Wood, 38. S. Morris

F: 58. J. Aarts, 41. M. Chol, 1. N. Vlastuin

R: 47. I. Soldo, 54. J. Ballard, 21. J. Townsend

Int: 20. I. Maric, 55. R. Bathie, 64. T. Silvestro, 61. J. Fletcher, 78. D. Coffield, 62. J. Cass, 31. O. Markov, 15. J. Short, 46. J. Castagna, 7. B. Lennon, 29. S. Bolton, 37. C. Menadue

23P: 83. D. Smith

 

In: N. Vlastuin, S. Bolton, J. Short, J. Fletcher, C. Menadue, J. Castagna, J. Cass, I. Soldo

http://vfl.com.au/4375-2/

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Can't see Graham out there?

Vlastuin in No.72.

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Miles, Maric playing ...

NO Markov, 23rd man today?

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First quarter summary:

Straight away Ballard gets the clearance, Garthwaite takes the mark but his set shot is off to the right.

Yes! A trademark Stengle snap for our first of the day. RICH 7 NB 0

Kerr marks and goals for the Blues, the margin back to a point. RICH 7 NB 6

Garthwaite brings it to the deck, Morris shows clean hands to find Aarts, who kicks truly! RICH 13 NB 6

A few quick behinds now to Wood and Bathie. RICH 15 NB 6

Korcheck gets a second for the Blues with a looping set shot from 30. RICH 16 NB 12

The Blues get a bit of momentum, with Palmer's behind bringing scores level. RICH 16 NB 16

QT: Scores level after a closely fought opening term.

Richmond  2.4-16
Nth Blues  2.4-16

GOALS: Stengle, Aarts.

DISPOSALS: Ballard 7, Ellis 7, Silvestro 7, Vlastuin 7, Miles 6, Aarts .

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Can't see Graham out there?

Graham made the final squad. Perhaps they are limiting his game time still?

Miles, Maric playing ...

NO Markov, 23rd man today?

Yep.

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2nd qtr underway:

A MONSTER snap from Taylor Hunt puts us back in front by a goal!

Ballard finds space inside 50 and marks. He'll go back from 35 out. Ballard nails the set shot! A great start to the quarter.

RICH 4.4-28
NB    2.4-16

5 mins Q2

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Now Bathie goes back from distance, but his set shot is off to the right.

Darley hits Chol on the chest, and the big man nails it from 40!  .

RICH  5.6-36
NB     2.4-16

12 mins Q2

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Can't see Graham out there?

Graham made the final squad. Perhaps they are limiting his game time still?

Miles, Maric playing ...

NO Markov, 23rd man today?

Yep.

Correct WP, Graham came on Q2 around 20th minute.

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Batch with a ripper

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Fantastic ball movement from Stengle through to Hunt, who slams home his second! 

The Blues make the most of a turnover  , Sumner with the goal.

GET AROUND JACK GRAHAM! The young Tiger gets his first goal for the club, and the boys love it! 

Jake Batchelor with a moment of class, drifting forward to take a mark and nailing a tough set shot! 

RICH 8.7-55
NB    3.4-22

30 mins Q2

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Half Time:

A six goal quarter sees us 32 points to the good. Massive second half awaits!

RICHMOND   2.4     8.7-55
Nth Blues      2.4     3.5-23

Goals: Hunt 2, Stengle, Graham, Chol, Batchelor, Aarts, Ballard.

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DISPOSALS:

Miles 16,
Silvestro 15,
C.Ellis 13,
Hunt 13,
Ballard 12,
Darley 12.

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The Blues have the first of the second half after we cough up possession in the back half.

Miles crumbs well and snaps truly his first of the day! 

Ellis flies to pluck Coffield's centre and nails it from close range! 

Maric! A great snap after marking Miles' clever kick. 

RICH 11.11-77
NB      4.6-30

20 mins Q3

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Morris heads to the bench with the trainers. Updates will be provided when possible.

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