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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on May 07, 2023, 02:55:16 PM
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AFL Round 9
RICHMOND vs Geelong
Friday, 12th May @ the M.C.G.
Start time: 7:20 PM (AEST)
Odds: (Sportsbet)
Richmond $4.00
Geelong $1.25
https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/4858
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Hope our players are watching Collingwood with their intensity. Great game of footy so far.
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It's Geelong so won't be sighted, but Will Day got two weeks for a similar head-first driving/dumping tackle from behind as Stewart has done here.
Stewart's tackle: https://twitter.com/laceoutofficial/status/1655021061510164480
Day's tackle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkh8K6j8HWo
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It's Geelong so won't be sighted, but Will Day got two weeks for a similar head-first driving/dumping tackle from behind as Stewart has done here.
Stewart's tackle: https://twitter.com/laceoutofficial/status/1655021061510164480
Day's tackle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkh8K6j8HWo
Similar?
Squash and badminton are similar to tennis I guess
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NO Danger or Brad Close ( 1 week)
We have to get close. They have a lot of very important outs.
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NO Danger or Brad Close ( 1 week)
We have to get close. They have a lot of very important outs.
There’s a Danger we will lose but should be a Close game. :rollin
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:lol :lol :lol
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We could make a film about the upcoming game and call it Danger Close.
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Is there are reason the title to this thread is Round 9, 2021??
Or are we just not acknowledging the premiers from 2022 nor the debacle results this year??
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My vote is for the latter
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NO Danger or Brad Close ( 1 week)
We have to get close. They have a lot of very important outs.
Geelong are challenging the suspension of Close.
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We can beat Geelong.
Revenge for last years snipper acting dogs and the lose.
We win this, we are back.
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Wankley sure to back Close appeal while wanting Broad rubbed out for 6+
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Is there are reason the title to this thread is Round 9, 2021??
Or are we just not acknowledging the premiers from 2022 nor the debacle results this year??
I wish it was the latter, Gracie :laugh:.
Nah, it's just a typo. I was using a previous entry and didn't update the year :booboo.
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Geelong is appealing the Close suspension.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/922008/three-clubs-to-head-to-the-tribunal-after-bruising-weekend
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Richmond vs Geelong
West Coast are one of the trio of false-dawn teams of the AFL. Forget getting too excited about beating West Coast, North Melbourne or Hawthorn, the results are basically pre-ordained and performances mean little.
Just look at Carlton last week to this.
So Richmond won’t be frothing about beating the Eagles. They will though be encouraged by Shai Bolton having his best game of the year.
Geelong, likewise, will be pleased to be back winning again but victories over Sydney when Callum Mills had to play stuff and Essendon, who had no tall backs, will have left them cautiously pleased. Beating a vastly improved Adelaide, at home, was the best of those wins.
Now the hamstring injury to Paddy Dangerfield, coupled with the toe injury to Cam Guthrie, has ushered in the moment for Geelong to look at their next-generation midfield. Max Holmes was excellent moving on the ball from a wing on Saturday and Tanner Bruhn was brought into the club for just this type of role.
They face Richmond on Friday night, and it is a Tigers team that was run into better form by the Eagles. Richmond always look vastly different with Dion Prestia in the team and, yes, Bolton had his best game of the year, but Jacob Hopper was the one. He has been good after a slow start this year and was very good on Saturday. This is the moment Hopper can stamp himself as the Tigers’ midfield leader.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/four-points-the-self-destructive-blues-the-plan-to-stop-daicos-in-his-tracks-20230506-p5d6ai.html
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Geelong's appeal has failed. So, Brad Close will miss for them.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/geelongs-brad-close-found-guilty-by-afl-tribunal-c-10597187
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Would give my left nut to beat these mongrels.
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You might need to
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Make it so
Thanks for taking one for the team
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Well I am away this round, up in Brisbane for a wedding
So we are a huge chance now :rollin
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They have some serious outs. This is a real opportunity for us to get our season back on track if we are good enough….which we probably aren’t…. :lol
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The Blowtorch: Every AFL club’s burning question for Round 9 of 2023 season
Ben Waterworth, Ben Cotton and Max Laughton
Fox Sports
May 11th, 2023
Tigers’ burning question: Is there a spark in their season?
Richmond looked like the Tigers of old last week in a 46-point win over West Coast, albeit a very undermanned Eagles side that currently occupy 17th place on the ladder. But it was the way Damien Hardwick’s side stuck to its system that’s served it so well in recent years that really stood out plus standout performances from Jacob Hopper and Tim Taranto as they continue to mesh with their new teammates. The Tigers face a much bigger test this week though against an in-form Cats side, but David King pointed out on Fox Footy’s First Crack the Tigers had their highest handball metres gained game for the year against West Coast, adding: “I was looking signs of life and I think we saw them, that explosive half-back to half-forward run … This is Richmond of two or three years ago and I don’t think it’s that far away.”
Cats’ burning question: Could the loss of Danger expose their midfield?
Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield is set to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury, leaving a key void in Geelong’s more vulnerable midfield amid a dominant stretch from the superstar. Crucially, it comes in a week the Cats face Richmond’s much-improved on-ball brigade from recent years, now led by Jacob Hopper and Tim Taranto in an area Damien Hardwick’s side could get ascendancy in the contest, while both sides are missing their first-choice ruckmen. With Dangerfield and Cameron Guthrie out for a few more weeks, the responsibility will now fall on Mark Blicavs and Max Holmes, who Leigh Montagna dubbed the “odd couple” on Fox Footy’s First Crack, adding: “It’s an unlikely duo that are going to the No. 1 and 2 midfielders for this Cats side … but what they do is unique and important. Holmes now with the added responsibility is going to get the opportunity to flourish. I think it’s great to see a bit of a changing of the guard.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2023-the-blowtorch-round-9-preview-every-clubs-burning-question-fox-footy-commentators-tv-broadcast-guide-analysis-fixture/news-story/31caaaab6a696a304cb24ed6008a23d9
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Umps this week:
Brett Rosebury (8 )
John Howorth (17)
Andre Gianfagna (27)
Martin Rodger (37)
https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/4858#line-ups
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Richmond v Geelong Preview
Hugh stuff
SEN
11 May 2023
The depleted Cats head to the MCG as one of the form teams in the competition having won their last five games by an average of 55 points.
Unfortunately for Chris Scott’s side, they’ll be without premiership stars Patrick Dangerfield and Brad Close who will both miss this big clash due to injury and suspension respectively.
As for Richmond, they’ve had a very disappointing 2023, battling both injury and form.
They enjoyed their second win of the year last week against West Coast, smacking the helpless Eagles by 46 points with a number of their stars finding form.
Geelong’s recent record of the Tigers is strong, they’ve won their last three by an average of 33 points all in which have been played at the MCG. In those wins, it’s been Tom Hawkins and Jeremy Cameron who have done damage, the forward duo have kicked 17 goals between them in the wins and one of those wins was without Cameron!
If Tom Lynch was playing, I’d be giving the Tigers a big chance considering the players that are missing for the Cats, but it’s so hard to tip Richmond with any confidence give how their playing.
Tip: Geelong by 27 points.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/05/11/who-will-win-and-why-the-predictions-and-tips-for-round-9-1/
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I give us a chance. More guess work as last week wasnt great.
I think after last year we are going to be up for this one.
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What a difference a year makes: Cats, Tigers face new-look challenge
Sarah Black
afl.com.au
12 May 2023
GEELONG and Richmond will clash on Friday night in the latest instalment of their fierce rivalry, but it will be two very different midfields than we've seen in the past.
The two clubs have won four of the past six flags between them and faced off in the 2017 qualifying final, the 2019 prelim and the 2020 Grand Final, with the Tigers winning all three contests.
The Cats and Tigers share a curious rivalry, driven by Geelong's dominance over Richmond before their premiership treble (the Cats won 20 of 21 games against the Tigers prior to the 2017 qualifying final), the subsequent finals face-offs, Tom Stewart's late hit on Dion Prestia last year and a passionate dislike between supporter groups.
Throwing back further, Tiger fans of a particular vintage speak of the dominance of Gary Ablett snr with a slightly pained look, with the champion Cat kicking 118 goals at an average of 5.9 against the Tigers, his highest tally against any club.
Currently, the Cats are purring despite their injury issues, but the Tigers are somewhat spluttering and appear to have started their post-flag transition while they've been hit by injuries to key talls.
Driven by injury and recruitment, we take a look at how much have the engine rooms of both clubs have evolved in less than a year, and what the numbers say ahead of Friday night.
New year, new look
Comparing both clubs' midfields from the last time they faced off - round 15, 2022, a nail-biting affair capped off by a winning goal from Jack Henry - with how they lined up last week tells the story of the evolution at both clubs.
Rucks have also been included in the below centre bounce attendance numbers, given the difficulty in separating the ever-versatile Mark Blicavs' ruck and midfield time.
It's also worth noting that former Tigers skipper Trent Cotchin did not play in either of the below two matches, but will return to face the Cats this week.
Richmond Centre Bounce Attendance Percentage, minimum 20
Round 15, 2022 Last week
Toby Nankervis 70 Injured
Jayden Short 67 44
Jack Graham 63 0
Jack Ross 57 0
Liam Baker 47 0
Dustin Martin 33 33
Ivan Soldo 23 Injured
Shai Bolton 23 52
Dion Prestia 10* 33
Tim Taranto Not on list 67
Jacob Hopper Not on list 70
Ben Miller DNP 48
Samson Ryan DNP 52
*subbed off due to concussion
Geelong Centre Bounce Attendance Percentage, minimum 20
Round 15, 2022 Last week
Rhys Stanley 87 Injured
Cam Guthrie 87 Injured
Patrick Dangerfield DNP 52*
Joel Selwood 80 Retired
Mark Blicavs 13 83
Tom Atkins 77 83
Max Holmes 17 34
Jonathon Ceglar DNP 72
Tanner Bruhn Not on list 59
*subbed off due to injury
Essentially, it will be two entirely different midfields that go head-to-head on Friday night, and both teams have also been running with completely new ruck pairings due to injury.
The Tigers have brought in Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper, pushing Jack Ross and Jack Graham to the wing and half-forward respectively, while Shai Bolton played greater midfield time last week against West Coast than he did against Geelong last year.
For the Cats, Tanner Bruhn has crossed from GWS, filling the retired Joel Selwood's spot in the 22, and in the absence of Cam Guthrie and Patrick Dangerfield (second half last week), the explosive Max Holmes and Blicavs have increased their time on the ball.
Brandan Parfitt and debutant Jhye Clark will also face the Tigers this week, adding yet another new dimension to the Cats' side.
What does this mean in terms of raw numbers?
One area Richmond should have the edge on Friday night is contested possessions. The Tigers are sitting fourth overall for contested possessions so far this year, while Geelong is 15th.
Of extra concern for the Cats will be the absence of Dangerfield – clearly their best contested player this year – and the fact key forward Hawkins makes their top five. It's a big tick for the key forward's work in attack, but a little worrying for their midfield depth.
Top total contested possession winners, 2023
Geelong Total Richmond Total
Patrick Dangerfield 99 (15th) Tim Taranto 108 (9th)
Mark Blicavs 68 (55th) Shai Bolton 76 (37th)
Tom Atkins 67 (60th) Jacob Hopper 70 (52nd)
Max Holmes 66 (64th) Dustin Martin 66 (64th)
Tom Hawkins 50 (126th) Dion Prestia 62 (77th)
When it comes to clearances, though, the numbers are flipped; the Cats are sixth and the Tigers 13th, with this metric a traditional Achilles heel for Damien Hardwick's side.
While Geelong has been a better clearance side than Richmond this year, Dangerfield is out of the equation, while fifth-ranked Guthrie is also sidelined having played six of eight games this year.
Nankervis' impact on Richmond's clearances can't be understated either; he sits fourth overall at the club despite having only played four of eight matches, and will miss again this week.
Top total clearance winners 2023
Geelong Total Richmond Total
Patrick Dangerfield 52 (11th) Tim Taranto 53 (9th overall)
Tom Atkins 38 (29th) Jacob Hopper 35 (37th)
Mark Blicavs 35 (37th) Shai Bolton 29 (58nd)
Max Holmes 28 (62th) Toby Nankervis 21 (84th)
Cameron Guthrie 19 (95th) Dion Prestia 20 (88th)
Who could break the game open?
For the Tigers, the obvious answers are the former Giants pairing of Taranto and Hopper, while Bolton possesses a spark that few can match. If Dion Prestia is up and running freely, he also provides steel around the contest that can sometimes be lacking.
The young Bruhn had a final 10 minutes to remember against Adelaide last week, but it would be rough to put the weight of an entire game on him. But with the support of Holmes – who the Tigers don't quite have an answer for defensively if he's in top gear – the duo could be dangerous.
And then there's Blicavs. Samson Ryan may have the mobility to run with the star Cat, but at 22, doesn't yet have the strength to physically match the man who's a decade older. He could be the Cats' match-winner, both in the ruck and as a midfielder.
Whatever happens, it's a new-look chapter in the long, long history between these two famous clubs.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/922819/what-a-difference-a-year-makes-geelong-cats-richmond-tigers-stuff-challenge
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THE 4 CERTAINTIES FOR ROUND 9 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY
Andrew Slevison
SEN
12 May 2023
Richmond versus Geelong
Prestia and Martin to combine for 40+ disposals and 2+ goals
Dion Prestia found scoring form in a more attacking role against West Coast last week.
He kicked three goals from 23 disposals in a sharp performance, while Dustin Martin also got amongst it with 27 touches and a goal.
The Tigers must beat Geelong tonight to keep their season alive, therefore need two of their better players to stand up.
What’s more, it’s Prestia’s 200th game so he should be primed to really have an impact.
We’re backing Dion and Dusty to combine for at least 40 touches and to kick at least two goals between them under the Friday night lights at the ‘G.
Stewart to have 20+ disposals and take 5+ marks
Tom Stewart has once again been as consistent as they come for Geelong.
After his early-season injury, he has resumed normal transmission and is averaging 24 touches and 8.6 marks since his return in Round 3.
He could be public enemy no.1 with Tigers fans tonight following his bump on Prestia last year, but that won’t stop him from getting a kick.
Stewart will assume acting captain responsibilities from Patrick Dangerfield and we expect him to stand up in his absence.
He is unlikely to have a key matchup so could do as he pleases in defence if the Tigers aren’t clever with their ball movement going forward.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/05/12/the-4-certainties-for-round-9-friday-night-footy/
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Richmond has more premiership players than Geelong tonight despite their last flag coming three years ago.
15 for the Tigers, 14 for the Cats. Eight of last year’s flag winners out through injury or suspension #AFLTigersCats
https://twitter.com/cleary_mitch/status/1656787625355931649
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NO LATE CHANGES
SUBSTITUTES
Richmond: Judson Clarke
Geelong: Jhye Clark
https://www.afl.com.au/news/922408/final-teams-in-for-tigers-cats-follow-live-from-7-20pm-aest
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Balta thankfully is ok [touchwood :pray].
I hope I'm wrong but unless we dominate them in the stoppages/clearances and our mids hit the scoreboard like last week, I sadly don't see us getting near them tonight simply due to the respective forward lines.
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OMG we actually and finally kicked a goal with our first set shot :gotigers.
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I don't understand. Why are we 2.0.12? Why aren't we 0.2.2?
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Balta is a stupid football player. :help
Wouldn’t be able to tie Rances shoe laces
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Esava and Stewart are gonna have massive nights if we keep bombing it long to an outnumbered Riewoldt.
Also Balta is never going to take the next step if he doesn’t improve his decision making/footy IQ. Very silly decision to play on and turn it over in front of goal before.
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Only listening on the radio but the difference so far? You guessed it: 83% disposal efficiency and kicking straight for goal.
Good kicking is good football.
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We have a certain player that is far more scared than petrified ..
Just time and time again he wont go hard at it when it's his time to go
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Our transition defence is horrendous.
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We have a certain player that is far more scared than petrified ..
Just time and time again he wont go hard at it when it's his time to go
Ralphsmith?
Surprised Dimma puts up with it.
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We have a certain player that is far more scared than petrified ..
Just time and time again he wont go hard at it when it's his time to go
Ralphsmith?
Surprised Dimma puts up with it.
Yep and agree
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Everything going our way tonight.
I'm surprised and not used to it.
Enjoying the sniper boos and still hoping someone breaks a few of his ribs.
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Our tackling needs improving because I can’t believe we will continue to maintain this kicking accuracy.
The defensive side of our game is not even half as good as it use to be.
I suppose I should be up an about but I can already see where this is going unless we can nail our tackles. :help
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Good quarter
:clapping
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Only listening on the radio but the difference so far? You guessed it: 83% disposal efficiency and kicking straight for goal.
Good kicking is good football.
x2 :yep. It's not a hard game when you take your chances in front of the sticks. We are so far and Geelong isn't.
The main negative is Geelong is smashing us in the centre clearances :banghead. We can't spend 4 quarters trying to score from the back half.
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Balta again. :banghead
Kicks to an outnumber every time.
Has no clue where to kick the footy. Dumb Dumb
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Our defensive structures need a lot of work
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Here is our QTR of crap
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I see the Geelong cheer squad is commentating on Tele tonight.
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Underground handball :banghead
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Our forward entries are atrocious. Even worse than normal tonight.
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Is Rioli injured?
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DUSTY!!!
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Is Rioli injured?
he’s back out
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They had to concede that goal at the end they just had to! :banghead
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Our forward entries are atrocious. Even worse than normal tonight.
Agree.
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Our forward entries are atrocious. Even worse than normal tonight.
Agree.
Yeah well Jack is going to be two out all night with an oversized Rat jumping over the top of him because we couldn't find another tall forward to back him up despite recruiting Bauer and Bradtke.
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Take being in front. Just being more efficient compared to the Cats so far. Although we blew a couple of chances that quarter. Some of our lesser likes need to know their limitations.
Getting smashed in the clearances is still the glaring problem. 9 - 25 overall and 3 - 11 at centre clearances :help.
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Our forward entries are atrocious. Even worse than normal tonight.
Agree.
Yeah well Jack is going to be two out all night with an oversized Rat jumping over the top of him because we couldn't find another tall forward to back him up despite recruiting Bauer and Bradtke.
isn’t Bradke injured?
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Our forward entries are atrocious. Even worse than normal tonight.
Agree.
Yeah well Jack is going to be two out all night with an oversized Rat jumping over the top of him because we couldn't find another tall forward to back him up despite recruiting Bauer and Bradtke.
isn’t Bradke injured?
Returning to the VFL tomorrow, Julz. Having said that he's not ready for AFL level yet IMO.
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Ryan our only multiple center clearance winner :help
We are getting smashed. No one can lay a tackle at the centre bounces. It’s a major concern.
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Sheesh, that was a generous mark paid to Cameron.
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Transition defence every time :banghead
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Transition defence every time :banghead
Got to hit our targets at HF otherwise it opens us right up.
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Hopper subbed?
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I am assuming Hopper is injured
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Hopper subbed?
Calf.
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One more quarter boys. Don’t give up now :pray
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Hopper subbed?
Looks like it.
Has been starting quarters on the bench a lot. Wonder if he's not well or got a niggle.
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Better in terms of the clearances that quarter especially in the first bit of it. But our efficiency dropped off.
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Make sense of that’d one. Geelong are the best team in the comp right now… unbelievable
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Dusty!!!
Good man. Should be home now.
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Geelong all class at the end staying out for Prestia being chaired off
:bow :bow :bow
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Well, that was a sweet victory :highclap :veryhappy :gotigers.
First time all year we've got even close to a four quarter effort of high intensity. Getting off to a good start and kicking straight lifted the confidence and belief. Got our mojo and pressure game back.
Up yours Geelong! :lol.
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The boys sure know how to keep the oppo in it not standing defensive side at stoppages :lol
Always a better weekend when we can secure the 4 points on a Friday night :thumbsup
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Would give my left nut to beat these mongrels.
Thank you for your sacrifice :bow
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All hail tiger land’s left nut
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Geelong all class at the end staying out for Prestia being chaired off
:bow :bow :bow
Give me a spell.
Knocked him out deliberately the last time he played.
We don’t want their pathetic, insincere applause.
Crawl back to your corio bay cesspool cats.
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Inject that into my veins. Long train ride home
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, I got that one wrong , thought we had lost our Mojo, so glad I was wrong
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Would give my left nut to beat these mongrels.
Thank you for your sacrifice :bow
:clapping
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Just reminding the media making excuses for Geelong tonight that we were missing a host of our best 22 or thereabouts players too - Lynch, Nank, Tarrant, Maurice, Gibcus, Soldo plus Hopper going off injured.
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They had a heap missing.
They problematic thing is that they lost to 16th.
Their much vaunted depth looked as hollow as their sleepy digs.
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I told you we’d win!! :lol
Carn the tiges!
We’re back baby!!!
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All hail tiger land’s left nut
Couldn't be happier
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Gez that Scott do salty happy with loss lol full of bs.
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Highlight: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1328870/round-9-match-highlights
Team song: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1328716/team-song-richmond
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Stats:
* Richmond's pressure in the second half was a key difference in the contest. After recording a pressure factor of 170 in the first half, the Tigers recorded a factor of 194 in the second half. The AFL average is 180.
* Geelong finished the game with a kicking efficiency of just 46% in their forward half compared to 60% for the Tigers.
Team stats:
Disposals: 343 - 357 .... ( contested: 130 - 148 ; uncontested: 204 - 208 )
Efficiency%: 71 - 67
Kicks: 234 - 217
Handballs: 109 - 140
Turnovers: 75 - 76
Marks: 103 - 94 .... ( contested: 10 - 13 )
Tackles: 63 - 46
Clearances: 31 - 48 .... ( centre: 11 - 15 ; stoppages: 20 - 33 )
Inside 50s: 56 - 57
In50 eff.%: 43 - 44
In50 marks: 13 - 15
In50 tackles: 4 - 11
Hitouts: 38 - 43
Bounces: 5 - 6
One %ers: 59 - 42
Frees: 21 - 14
Individual disposals:
Taranto 28
Short 26
D.Rioli 23
Baker 21
Bolton 20
Prestia 19
McIntosh 19
Martin 19
Broad 19
Graham 17
Balta 17
Vlastuin 15
Ross 13
Ralphsmith 13
Riewoldt 12
Cotchin 12
Ryan 10
Hopper 10 .... subbed off in 3rd qtr injured.
Mansell 9
Pickett 7
Miller 6
Grimes 6
Clarke 2 .... subbed on in 3rd qtr.
https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/4858#player-stats
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Gez that Scott do salty happy with loss lol full of bs.
The Cats were victim to two disputed umpiring decisions in nearly identical spots on the MCG in the second and fourth quarters, when Tom Stewart was pinged for holding Rhyan Mansell and Mark O’Connor appeared to be pushed by Dustin Martin.
Scott said he didn’t agree with either of those decisions, which both led directly to Richmond goals.
https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/afl-dion-prestia-urges-richmond-supporters-not-to-boo-tom-stewart/news-story/5ee9832bf9bb0ace2d1fddc66576147e
Didn't the AFL last week warn coaches about complaining about the umps in their post-match pressers?
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Just at Brisbane airport waiting for our flight home
Going to enjoy watching the replay this arvo ;D
Maybe i need to stay away more often :rollin
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I wonder if Geelong will blame the loss on their medical staff? I mean, 9 injured players! Geez ...
So far they have blamed their loss on the umpiring & a few of their own players are in the cross hairs, but pretty soon one bright spark will turn on their medical staff. Its inevitable ... ::)
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I heard they had 19 of their premiership team out there ?
Is this true ?
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I heard they had 19 of their premiership team out there ?
Is this true ?
Nope that had 9 of their premiership players missing
We actually had more of our 2020 premiership players out there
We had 15, they had 14
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Cool
Thanks
Great win all the same, so good to watch exciting attacking footy
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No it was all down to bad luck apparently as well as those 2 free kick the led directly to goals , what a sore loser, no mention that Richmond were just too good on the night.
Suck it up Scotty
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I wonder if Geelong will blame the loss on their medical staff? I mean, 9 injured players! Geez ...
So far they have blamed their loss on the umpiring & a few of their own players are in the cross hairs, but pretty soon one bright spark will turn on their medical staff. Its inevitable ... ::)
Personally, I blame the Cats' injury woes on Luke Meehan.
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I wonder if Geelong will blame the loss on their medical staff? I mean, 9 injured players! Geez ...
So far they have blamed their loss on the umpiring & a few of their own players are in the cross hairs, but pretty soon one bright spark will turn on their medical staff. Its inevitable ... ::)
Personally, I blame the Cats' injury woes on Luke Meehan.
:lol :lol :lol :lol
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Nathan Brown on the changes Damien Hardwick made to get the Tigers going again against the Cats (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f447.svg) #9AFLSFS | @Channel9
Watch here: https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1657548022954459136
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Also, I have no stats to back it up, but it feels like we are scoring from forward 50 stoppages more than we used to (which wouldn't be hard), probably due to having more pure mids around the stoppage than we might have had previously.
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The Tigers of old are back
After a stuttering start to the season, the old Richmond roared to life in Friday's victory over Geelong. The unpredictable, fast, and chaotic style of play the Tigers proudly made their brand in recent years was back and it was stunningly effective. More impressive for the club was the shift in role executed by several of the old guard. Dustin Martin played the majority of the game in attack, as did former captain Trent Cotchin, and both were able to make a significant impact on the scoreboard. Regardless of personnel, it was all about the Tiger brand, which all 23 men brought for the full four quarters in what was an ominous sign for the remainder of the year. - Gemma Bastiani
https://www.afl.com.au/news/922166/nine-things-we-learned-the-blues-are-wasting-their-twin-towers
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Tigers looking like Tigers of old
The upside for Richmond of playing one of that trio [ed. Eagles, Hawks, Norf] – West Coast – was that they ran the Tigers into form. Richmond this week continued the form from that win against Geelong.
Undoubtedly, Richmond looked more Richmond than they have all year, as both coaches acknowledged after the game. Partly that was because their method looked like Richmond again.
They worked hard to adjust to combating Geelong’s possession game, which was accentuated by having their best midfielders out. The Cats were playing a short kick-mark game to work the ball up the ground, until, in basketball terms, they could ‘post-up’ Tom Hawkins. It was very effective.
Richmond took time to adjust to push up hard at the man on the mark. They also had Nathan Broad follow Jeremy Cameron up field and pull numbers into defence to congest the space for Cameron – and others – to post-up Hawkins.
But the most critical features to come out of the game were that Dustin Martin played his best game in two years. Richmond’s fortunes this season – and any season, really – would be informed by how good Martin would be. Could he get back to something closer to his best again. Until Friday, he hadn’t been close. Friday was very close.
Maybe it was because Richmond looked like Richmond. Did he cause that, or did they bring it out in him? Chicken. Egg.
The other critical difference was the effectiveness of Trent Cotchin as a small forward. Who knew? It was a side of Cotchin’s game not really seen before, certainly not to this level. He has kicked goals before, but they felt like midfielder’s goals. These were genuine small forward goals. Whether we are talking about him this way as a small forward in a month’s time will be the question but, for now, he showed something that will excite the prospects for Richmond.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/four-points-the-struggles-of-the-bottom-three-tigers-looking-more-like-tigers-carlton-s-uncertainty-20230514-p5d884.html
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Reliving Friday night's win :thumbsup.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1331245/vintage-tigers-topple-the-cats
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Scott arrogance is so putrid.Even mentioned Cameron was off Broad gave him a bath where is his formula to beat Richmond . His full of it deep down his hurting with that loss both sides had injuries.
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WINNERS AND LOSERS: THE RESULTS FROM ROUND 9 AND WHO IT SAYS MORE ABOUT
Nathan Buckley
SEN
15 May 2023
Richmond (102) - (78) Geelong
Buckley: “Richmond, their pluck, it said something about their positivity and their fight.
“They talk about raising the fight flat out.
“They went in with another young team with a couple of a couple of troops back in Nathan Broad who did a fantastic role on Jeremy Cameron.
“But the other part that they were playing for was Dion Prestia (200 games), they're very good at celebrating their own at putting certain people on a pedestal in regards to their contribution to team and to club and the sacrifice that they made and Prestia is one of those.
“So for them to be able to get up for that game against Geelong, who have been very good.
“But they looked flat but Richmond took full toll and deserved the win.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/05/15/winners-and-losers-the-results-from-round-9-and-who-it-says-more-about/
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AFL Report Card: Round 9
Ben Waterworth, Max Laughton, David Zita and Ben Cotton
Foxsports
15 May 2023
RICHMOND
As triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown declared on Fox Footy, the Tigers looked like “Richmond of old” in their win on Friday night. To be fair, there had been ample signs in recent weeks the Tigers were on the verge of clicking, only for their poor forward-half efficiency bringing them undone. But against Geelong, Richmond produced its slickest performance of the season to date – against one of the best teams in the competition – as the Tigers rank out 24-point winners. The win was set up by an outstanding first quarter, with the Tigers booting 6.0 to Geelong’s 2.6. There’s life in Richmond’s 2023 campaign again.
In the votes
Two players in particular who played their roles magnificently were key backs Nathan Broad and Noah Balta who got the better of Geelong superstars Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins respectively. Daniel Rioli was the firestarter for the Tigers, sparking them in the first half and finishing with 23 disposals and a goal, while champion duo Dustin Martin and Trent Cotchin produced their best games of the year, booting four and three goals respectively to cause havoc up forward.
Room for improvement
Nothing to see here. Richmond’s best performance of the season to date.
Grade
A+
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2023-round-9-report-card-highlights-grades-analysis-every-club-reviewed-best-and-worst-video-stats/news-story/cd1cfeb83b2a508f8ec157313bb8b0fa
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Coaches' votes: (Hardwick & Chris Scott)
Richmond v Geelong
8 Nathan Broad (RICH)
7 Jayden Short (RICH)
6 Dustin Martin (RICH)
5 Daniel Rioli (RICH)
3 Tom Atkins (GEEL)
1 Liam Baker (RICH)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/927303/coaches-votes-r9-dees-star-power-gun-keep-rising
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Nice to see broadly recognised. Sensational game by him.
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OVERREACTIONS, POSITIVES, NEGATIVES & UNDROPPABLES FOR ALL 18 AFL TEAMS IN ROUND 9
Andrew Slevison
SEN
16 May 2023
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The Key Takeaway: The return of pressure, chaos and manic movement
Richmond’s famous game style looked to be back against Geelong on Friday night.
The blend of pressure, manic ball movement and chaotic attack, which was in vogue during their recent premiership years, seems to have returned.
It looked like a Richmond game and that’s exactly what Damien Hardwick would have wanted.
Of course, it wasn’t a dominant performance as the Cats had their chances, but it did look much better than in previous weeks.
Could that again be the blueprint going forward?
The Overreaction: The Tigers are back
There has been a little bit of a media overreaction from some key voices saying the ‘Tigers are back’.
While it was a good win and one the club badly needed, let’s not overstate it too much.
A few more wins over the likes of Essendon, Port Adelaide and GWS might suggest they’re back. But until then, the Tigers are still sitting 13th with a 3-5-1 record.
Footy can change quickly, especially over the course of a week, so best to be prudent with your reactions.
Nevertheless, it was a win which could potentially spark the season.
The Positive: Played the greatest hits
Richmond’s veterans played all the greatest hits.
It was nice to see the likes of Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt combine for nine of the side’s 16 goals against a quality opponent.
Martin (19 disposals, nine marks, four goals) was sharp and kicked big goals at crucial moments, Cotchin (12 touches three goals) was clever in attack and Riewoldt (12 touches, two goals) was serviceable.
While the Tigers don’t want to be constantly relying on their 30-pluses, it always helps when they stand up and perform in big games.
What no one is talking about: Broad’s importance
Nathan Broad’s job on Coleman leader Jeremy Cameron was so crucial to the win.
He kept him to just one goal and one mark inside 50, forcing Cameron to roam up the ground for his kicks.
Yes, Cameron did have 21 touches and took nine marks, but he was largely non-existent as an attacking threat.
Broad himself had 19 disposals, 11 intercept possessions, seven marks and six rebound 50s.
The backline has looked much sturdier since his return from suspension a few weeks ago.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/05/15/overreactions-positives-negatives-and-undroppables-for-all-18-afl-teams9/
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1. Is Richmond’s winning brand sustainable?
“I think the performance was admirable and they dug deep to produce it and they got themselves up for a big Friday night game, it was a trademark performance, the pressure was back…” Cornes began.
“I just don’t know if it’s sustainable. Clearly, Geelong’s injuries were a factor, not saying Richmond doesn’t have a couple of key players out but they always seem to.
“Nine out of their best 22, the Cats. They kicked 2.7 in the first quarter, they dominated contested ball and I think Richmond lose that game eight out of 10 times.
“You’re never going to get three goals from (Trent) Cotchin again, for the rest of his career.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/05/16/kane-cornes-seven-observations-from-round-9-of-the-2023-afl-season/