NAB Cup Challenge to Alice Springs vs Port

[wayne]

lol Carltank playing GWS!!

(hope we don't draw them at all in the following weeks) 

[one-eyed]

Tigers to play Power in Alice
richmondfc.com.au
12:03 PM Mon 21 Feb, 2011

Richmond will play Port Adelaide in Alice Springs in the first match of the NAB Challenge Series this week.

The Tigers, who were scheduled to play the Indigenous All Stars on February 4, will take on the Power at 7pm on Friday February 25 at Traeger Park.

The travelling squad will be boosted by the return of several senior players, as preparations continue for the opening home and away game of the season against Carlton on March 24.

The full squad will be available on richmondfc.com.au later this week.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/108014/default.aspx

[Smokey]

Is anyone going from OER to provide us with a match report? 

Isn't al from up that way??

Almost walking distance.  He's a fit bugger is Al!   

[Dubstep Dookie]

Cheers Al.  

Lets all hear it for Al!

 

[Penelope]

Is anyone going from OER to provide us with a match report? 

Isn't al from up that way??

Almost walking distance.  He's a fit bugger is Al!   

  just the thought of walking 1500 km makes me want to curl up and die.

[one-eyed]

Cotchin returns in the Alice
By Kim Hagdorn
Sports News First
21 February 2011

Cotchin, 20, has completed a strategic summer training program to protect against any repetition of previous ankle problems and was always planned for release in the second round of NAB action.

The Tigers head to nation’s “red centre” after having their clash with the AFL Indigenous team cancelled firstly in Darwin and then in the Alice due to torrential rain fall from Cyclone Yasi early this month.

The Alice Springs clash is the first of the next phase of NAB games for clubs that have been knocked out of the summer competition.

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick will announce his travelling party for the Alice on Thursday when he will reveal immediate plans for Tigers big guns Chris Newman, Brett Deledio and reigning Coleman medallist Jack Riewoldt.

It remains unclear if the top trio will make this week’s trip.

The top three Tigers were all rested from opening NAB duties against Collingwood and Carlton last week.

Cotchin will play after completing his first full pre-season since joining the Tigers as the nation’s number draft pick in 2007.

Despite missing five games last season the classy ball-winner finished seventh in Tigers fairest and best voting and is a crucial cog in their 2011 midfield and plans to push up the AFL premiership ladder.

He averaged just under 20 possessions a game in 2010.

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/02/21/cotchin-returns-in-the-alice/

[one-eyed]

Ticketing Information:

All tickets are Premium General Admission or General Admission. Please note premium general admission are not reserved seats, they give patrons access to more amenities and food and drink outlets.

Prices:
     Premium General Admission / General Admission
Adult                  $15.50  /  $10.50
Concession         $12.50  /  $7.50
Junior Under 15    $7.50  /  $2.50

Where to purchase tickets:
Hot Stuff 4 the Sporting Buff, Shop 3, 28 Railway Terrace, phone: 08 8952 9093

Dymocks, Alice Springs Plaza (opposite Target), phone: 08 8952 9111

Paper Shoppe, Yeperenye Shopping Centre, phone: 08 8952 5546

Subject to availability, tickets will be available to purchase from the gate on match day. We recommend purchasing in advance to ensure your entry.

Corporate Ticketing: $120 per ticket or $1,100 for 10 tickets
Includes exclusive access to the Grandstand & Mona’s Members Lounge plus premier food and beverage package (beer, wine, champagne, soft drink and water) from 6.30pm until the end of  the match (approx 9.30pm).

Please contact AFLCA Office, Traeger Park, phone 08 8952 1670.

2011 AFL Members and 2011 members of the competing clubs can show their memberships at any gate to obtain entry.

http://www.afl.com.au/aflhq/2011preseason/nabchallenge/tabid/17072/default.aspx

[one-eyed]

Brett Deledio and Brad Miller are meeting and greeting the fans at Dick Smith's Alice Springs store (courtesy of RFC twitter)

http://yfrog.com/h4llimpuj


RFCO also said they'll be covering the game tomorrow night some capacity. Announcement tomorrow.

[one-eyed]

Lids interviewing Rance on piano. Alex has a baby grand at home.

Link: http://richmondfc.com.au

* Rance checked out the ground in Alice. It's a spongy deck. They were told to stay off the centre wicket area.

* He'll play a talls/smalls hybrid role in defence.

* Working on diving in for the ball without banging his head lol.

[one-eyed]

Live radio coverage tonight from ABC Radio Alice Springs from 8pm AEDT

http://ow.ly/432bp

http://www.abc.net.au/res/streaming/audio/windows/local_darwin.asx

 

[Penelope]

RFCO on BF talking about trying to get a video stream up, but lack of 3g coverage is making it hard.

[Penelope]

Video will be streamed live;

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/season2011/nabchallenge/tabid/17196/default.aspx

Top stuff RFC 

[RFC_Official]

Thank you thank you.

I will be honest, it may not work tonight, but we've tested it so far and it has. Coverage up there in that part of Alice is pretty pathetic, so its very much fingers crossed. In reference to quality: No commentary, no scores, its just footage. We're uploading from a wireless Telstra USB stick. It won't be HD. We're uploading to uStream so there shouldnt be a buffer issue, only the issue of internet speed/camera.

Basically (and this is for everyone) dont expect TV quality

[one-eyed]

Thanks for going to the effort whether it comes off or not RFCO  . If you can pull it off you'll be a very popular man .

Are there any bandwidth issues/limits? I remember a preseason game in Mildura and the poor local radio station's live internet link couldn't handle a whole hoard of Tiger supporters all connecting at once lol.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Thank you thank you.

I will be honest, it may not work tonight, but we've tested it so far and it has. Coverage up there in that part of Alice is pretty pathetic, so its very much fingers crossed. In reference to quality: No commentary, no scores, its just footage. We're uploading from a wireless Telstra USB stick. It won't be HD. We're uploading to uStream so there shouldnt be a buffer issue, only the issue of internet speed/camera.

Basically (and this is for everyone) dont expect TV quality

Love the initiative. thanks Tigers!