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AFL Round 4
RICHMOND vs Brisbane
Saturday 5th April 2025 @ the M.C.G.
Start time: 4:15 pm
Odds: (Sportsbet)
Richmond $8.00
Brisbane $1.08
https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/6997
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Am going.
Expecting another fisting but tbh if we're going to upset a side here and there Brisbane is a chance to fail at the G.
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$8? I will have a nibble on that. Lions have hardly blown it out of the water this year
Back at the G for us. Worth wasting $20 on
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Richmond v Brisbane Preview
afl.com.au
1 April 2025
What it means
Richmond (1-2) has come crashing back to earth after its round one heroics with a pair of chastening defeats by an average of 77 points. The Tigers might have already been handed a couple of reality checks but will now have to at least aim to limit the damage against the reigning premiers while giving their young talents time to learn from some of the best.
Brisbane (3-0) has won its past two clashes with Richmond by an average of 100 points and another thumping would hardly be a surprise this time around. The Lions have somehow flown under the radar even while starting their premiership defence with three consecutive victories and in ominous signs are closer to hitting top gear just as they host last year’s wooden spooner.
Game shapers
Jayden Short remains as one of a dwindling number of premiership winners still playing at Richmond as he turns his focus to helping to lead by example. The 29-year-old adds a touch of class to the Tigers’ defence while also finding himself in more contests around the middle of the field these days and aiming to deliver quality ball into attack for the young forwards to feast on.
Will Ashcroft had made a relatively slow start to the season after being awarded the Norm Smith Medal last year but his performance in the win over Geelong last week was worth the wait. The 20-year-old had 33 disposals in what coach Chris Fagan said was a superior display to his effort in the Lions' Grand Final triumph but in ominous signs his best is surely still to come.
Early tip: Brisbane by 57 points
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1291036/r4-preview-arch-rivals-clash-a-surprise-match-of-the-round
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$8? I will have a nibble on that. Lions have hardly blown it out of the water this year
Back at the G for us. Worth wasting $20 on
It is a waste lol
Well said
They will obliterate us
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I can see us losing this by 20-25 goals.
It's not going to be pretty.
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If we can outscore them in one quarter- that’s a win .
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Yze, Tigers embrace Lions challenge
Richmond coach Adem Yze says the perfect challenge against reigning premiers Brisbane awaits in Round 4.
By Luke Sicari
2 April 2025
Richmond coach Adem Yze can’t wait to see the young Tigers embrace the challenge of facing the reigning premiers on Saturday afternoon.
Richmond returns home to the MCG this weekend to host the undefeated Brisbane Lions, providing a brilliant opportunity for the Tigers’ youngsters to test themselves against the best the competition has to offer.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Yze said he had “no doubt” his players will welcome the obstacle Brisbane presents.
“They’re a good team for a reason and they won the premiership for a reason,” Yze said.
“The opportunity for Harry Armstrong to play on Harris Andrews, Sammy Lalor to be leaning on Lachie Neale, Luke Trainor to play on some of their key forwards and gun forwards … it’s just a great opportunity for some of our players.
“We want them to feel like they belong on an AFL field, and we are trying to really fast track that. What better way to do it against the best team in the comp at the ‘G in front of our Tiger Army? We can’t wait.”
After a resounding Round 1 victory over Carlton, the Tigers have suffered defeats to Port Adelaide and St Kilda, with Yze searching for a consistent four-quarter performance on Saturday at the MCG.
“We got to start to become a team that can play consistent footy over four quarters,” Yze said.
“Being a young team that might be harder, and it might take us a bit of time, but hopefully this week against a really strong team, we can have a really consistent performance over four quarters.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1746629/yze-tigers-embrace-lions-challenge
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Tigers’ burning question: Can they prevent another blowout?
Since their Round 1 boilover win against Carlton, it’s been a pretty disappointing fortnight for the Tigers, who have shown great effort in spurts but were largely completely outclassed by Port Adelaide and St Kilda in Rounds 2 and 3 respectively. Richmond allowed the Power 180 more disposals; the biggest disposal differential on record. The, against the Saints, Yze’s men surrendered a whopping 21 marks inside 50 — St Kilda’s second-best return in seven years — amid a 14-goal second half. Granted, this is largely a young and inexperienced group of players, and not much was expected of them heading into the year — but they’ve shown already this year they can commit themselves to a match-winning extent. And while their second win is highly unlikely to come against the reigning premiers this Saturday, a better sustained effort must be exhibited.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2025-the-blowtorch-round-4-every-clubs-burning-question-analysis-brisbane-lions-harry-sheezel-how-to-watch-on-fox-footy-latest-news/news-story/8d35626d75956640f8a875e2c7799988
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Richmond v Brisbane Preview
Andrew Slevison
SEN
3 April 2025
After a dream start to 2025 when knocking off Carlton, the season has turned very quickly for the Tigers. A 72-point loss to Port Adelaide preceded an 82-point drubbing at the hands of St Kilda last Saturday.
Adem Yze’s side trailed by eight points at half-time before they were obliterated by a 14-goal Saints onslaught, the Tigers kicking just two themselves. The Rhyan Mansell drama is now behind them and the unenviable task of a 3-0 Lions back at the MCG is next on the agenda.
The reigning premiers have already had plenty to deal with in the early stages of their title defence. They’ve handled a postponed fixture, key in-game injuries and found themselves behind at half-time in each of their three triumphs. Last weekend’s comeback win over Geelong was courageous, kicking seven goals to two in the second half to get up by nine points. They’ve had three stern tests so far, now they get a struggling Tigers at the scene of their greatest recent accomplishment.
The Lions have plenty of players in form, highlighted by Hugh McCluggage, Will Ashcroft, Josh Dunkley, Harris Andrews and Dayne Zorko. On the opposite end, Toby Nankervis has been flying the flag for Richmond, and the captain needs help. Yze’s Tigers were competitive for a half against the Saints and they’ll need a lot more to go toe-to-toe with Chris Fagan’s Lions. It might be a contest early but the cream should rise to the top.
Prediction: Brisbane by 54 points.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/04/02/who-will-win-and-why-tips-and-predictions-for-afl-round-4
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Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says the club will use the unwanted record of having not beaten Richmond at the MCG since 2009 as motivation.
https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby_league/brisbane-eye-end-of-unwanted-16-year-record-against-richmond/ar-AA1CbCSa
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NO LATE CHANGES
SUBSTITUTES
Richmond: Jacob Bauer
Brisbane: Will McLachlan
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1291030/follow-live-gold-coast-suns-v-adelaide-crows-richmond-tigers-v-brisbane-lions-north-melbourne-kangaroos-v-sydney-swans-afl-round-four-2025
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Cotch caught paying a visit from the enemy camp.
https://x.com/Richmond_FC/status/1908364370503229499
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Enjoying Armstrong so far.
Looks to be playing further up the ground and really getting involved.
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Frustrating to watch this.
Just basic errors from mostly the senior guys.
And we just don't chase hard enough.
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Half-time
Richmond 3.1 6.4-40
Brisbane 4.5 10.6-66
Goals: Campbell 2, Taranto, Green, Banks, Lalor
Effort is there but as expected we're being outclassed. They bat so deep compared to us.
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Can’t fault the effort and we’ve gifted them some really easy goals .
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Stats to HT:
Hopper 19 disposals
Taranto 16
Short 14
Trainor 13
Nank 10
Floss 10
Dow 9
Ross 9
Broad 8
Brown 8
Campbell 8
Lalor 8
Miller 7
Blight 6
Green 5
Smith 5
Banks 4
Kmac 4
Sonsie 4
Armstrong 3
Lynch 1
Bauer 0 .... sub not used yet
Disposals 179 - 200 ..... ( contested: 68 - 73 )
Efficiency% 70 - 79
Marks 44 - 43
Tackles 38 - 36
Clearances 23 - 23 ..... ( centre: 4 - 10 )
Inside 50s 18 - 35 :help
In50 eff.% 50 - 49
In50 marks 4 - 8
In50 tackles 2 - 8
Hitouts 23 - 28
Frees 7 - 11
https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/6997#team-stats
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There's something wrong with our defensive transition. Teams are just getting through our zone so easily.
Might just be were young or a fitness thing
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Amazed there isn’t a bunch of people blaming Hopper for our result today
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Just outclassed today but some good signs from the kids.
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The signs are there for some of the kids.
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There's something wrong with our defensive transition. Teams are just getting through our zone so easily.
Might just be were young or a fitness thing
Our overuse by hand that quarter killed us. Brisbane was waiting for it, and then we were wide open on the turnover. The Banks one at HB was worst example. He had Broad open at CHB to kick to, but Banks instead handballs to a teammate who was a sitting duck, and the ball gets turned over and the Lions goal.
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Bauer subbed on for Kmac.
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Happy with that outcome.
Would like Dow to go.
Elsewise plenty to be optimistic about.
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Final Score
Richmond 3.1 6.4 9.8 13.12-90
Brisbane 4.5 10.6 16.8 18.10-118
Goals: Campbell 2, Lalor 2, Green 2, Banks 2, Armstrong 2, Taranto, Lynch, Blight.
Could have been another 10+ goal flogging but we fought it out right to the end which was pleasing to see. A number of the cubs showed promising signs. Our midfield is our main weakness, but we all knew that already. It's most likely going to be our focus in this year's draft.
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Team stats:
Disposals 364 - 372 ..... ( contested: 128 - 134 ; uncontested: 224 - 243 )
Efficiency% 72 - 76
Kicks 203 - 214
Handballs 161 - 162
Turnovers 53 - 52
Marks 93 - 94 .... ( contested marks: 10 - 5 )
Tackles 53 - 73
Clearances 35 - 47 .... ( centre: 8 - 17 ; stoppages: 27 - 30 )
Inside 50s 40 - 60
In50 eff.% 58 - 47
In50 marks 15 - 13
In50 tackles 2 - 13
Hitouts 42 - 51
Bounces 5 - 2
One %ers 36 - 39
Frees 14 - 18
Individual possies:
Hopper 32
Taranto 29
Short 25
Lalor 24
Dow 21
Trezise 21
Broad 19
Trainor 19
Ross 17
Vlastuin 16
Campbell 15
Nankervis 15
Banks 14
Green 14
Brown 12
Sonsie 12
Armstrong 11
Smith 11
Blight 10
Miller 10
McIntosh 8 .... subbed off last quarter
Lynch 7
Bauer 2 .... subbed on last quarter
https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/6997#player-stats
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Amazed there isn’t a bunch of people blaming Hopper for our result today
The night is still young
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Whilst I am glad we fought it out. I never like losing a home game easily at the MCG.
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mostly pleased with the effort when compared to that rubbish last week. I trhink Greene is a keeper, and Sonsie is entering the thomson dow terrritory.
Not done with him yet, but if he is performing like that after 50 games its see ya later.
The rest of the kids are showing great signs.
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Gez some people need a reality check here the whinging midweek was laughable we're in rebuild that was a fair effort today will get up and downs week to week the main thing is the greenshoots in the kids.
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Amazed there isn’t a bunch of people blaming Hopper for our result today
The night is still young
Was the main reason we lost. :shh
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Amazed there isn’t a bunch of people blaming Hopper for our result today
The night is still young
Was the main reason we lost. :shh
Without doubt
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AFL Report Card - Round 4
Will Faulkner, Ben Cotton, Ben Waterworth
Foxsports
7 April 2025
RICHMOND
Tigers fans would’ve liked what they saw at the MCG against the reigning premiers, putting up 90 points on of the best defensive teams in the league. All the Richmond faithful could’ve hoped to see was effort, and it got it in spades. Adem Yze’s young side never stopped trying with grit and fight all game amid promising signs from several youngsters including five multiple goalkickers. There’s no real moral wins in footy, but they’d be feeling better about where they’re going after the weekend.
In the votes
Sam Lalor probably topped his Round 1 performance with 24 touches and two goals including a game-high 10 score involvements. Jacob Hopper and Tim Taranto battled hard in the midfield, combining for 61 disposals, 27 contested possessions and 14 clearances.
Room for improvement
The Tigers had a real crack but just didn’t have the same polish or class as Brisbane. Kamdyn McIntosh played a loose run-with role on Lachie Neale, but Richmond ultimately didn’t have enough starpower to match Brisbane’s loaded and experienced midfield.
Grade
B-
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2025-round-4-report-card-highlights-every-club-reviewed-and-graded-best-and-worst-players-stats-latest-news/news-story/48e1ef6b5f87aa7366d03f0afc3af9f7
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Coaches votes (Yze & Fagan)
Richmond v Brisbane
9 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
9 Lachie Neale (BL)
5 Will Ashcroft (BL)
3 Sam Lalor (RICH)
3 Jaspa Fletcher (BL)
1 Jacob Hopper (RICH)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1295646/coaches-votes-r4-saint-jack-sinclair-surges-ahead-six-perfect-10s-in-round-four
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Oh oh
Look who snuck in for one
Hope his body holds up … will stick it up a few
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What a strange thing to say, a bloke who got a 7 year contract, on good money and meant to be a leader of this club gets his first coaches votes of the year, less votes than an 18 year old, and you think this defends his play this year ?
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What a strange thing to say, a bloke who got a 7 year contract, on good money and meant to be a leader of this club gets his first coaches votes of the year, less votes than an 18 year old, and you think this defends his play this year ?
I think he’s been very good this year
And yep, I’ll defend
Will be very close to leading the best and fairest at the moment
20+ disposals every game, plenty of clearances and busting his arse
If his body holds up and he gets a solid run at it, he will be great as a big bodied mid protecting the kids
I think he gets a rough go on the forum. Not his fault he got offered 7 years on big coin.
Good luck to him
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What a strange thing to say, a bloke who got a 7 year contract, on good money and meant to be a leader of this club gets his first coaches votes of the year, less votes than an 18 year old, and you think this defends his play this year ?
I think he’s been very good this year
And yep, I’ll defend
Will be very close to leading the best and fairest at the moment
20+ disposals every game, plenty of clearances and busting his arse
If his body holds up and he gets a solid run at it, he will be great as a big bodied mid protecting the kids
I think he gets a rough go on the forum. Not his fault he got offered 7 years on big coin.
Good luck to him
If he stays healthy he certainly serves a purpose, but that purpose is basically to take the blows for the younger mids coming through and to protect them and let them ease into full time midfield roles. I think there are cheaper mids who could do the same thing, again not his fault we recruited him and at the time I thought we may as well go for another flag and it just didn’t work out.
If hopper is still playing more than 50% in the midfield in 2 years time I’d be really worried and peeed off to be honest. Problem is, I don’t think he can serve much purpose playing any other position
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I can't see a haul of draftees being the full time midfield at 20 years of age with about 30 games each to their names.
Guys like Hopper and Taranto will be necessary for at least 3+ years, at which point they'll be 5+ years into their 7 year contracts.
Also their wages aren't that big IMO. Above average at 700ish for Taranto sure but not like the 800-900+ you see guys like Perryman getting traded for.
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I’m not saying they won’t have a place, I’m saying they won’t have the priority anymore, atleast they shouldn’t. If they’re playing less than 50% midfield, which they should be at that stage imo, then I don’t see where else they can have an impact. I see it as a very similar situation to Mitchell and omeara at the hawks.