Richmond vs Port Adelaide - Round 7, 2013

[one-eyed]

Preview: Power v Tigers
By Harry Thring
afl.com.au
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

SUMMARY
Richmond has dropped three in a row and a fourth to the Power will raise serious questions about their ability to pose a serious threat to the top eight. Port lost its first game of the year last weekend to North Melbourne, although another fightback was almost enough to steal a win in Hobart. Slow starts are hurting the Power this year – they've lost four of their six opening terms. The Tigers haven't lost an opening quarter yet, so unless the home side comes out punching, another strong second half might be needed to seal victory.

WHERE AND WHEN:
AAMI Stadium, Saturday May 11, 1.15pm

LAST FIVE TIMES
R23, 2012, Richmond 16.10 (106) drew Port Adelaide 16.10 (106) at the MCG
R6, 2012, Richmond 13.13 (91) d Port Adelaide 8.6 (54) at AAMI Stadium
R10, 2011, Port Adelaide 13.11 (89) d Richmond 10.14 (74) at TIO Stadium
R22, 2010, Port Adelaide 18.14 (122) d Richmond 16.16 (112) at Etihad Stadium
R10, 2010, Richmond 10.17 (77) d Port Adelaide 3.12 (30) at AAMI Stadium

THE SIX POINTS
1. AAMI Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for the Tigers of late; they've won the last two there against the Power and three of the last four.

2. Centre clearances shapes as a telling statistic on Saturday. Richmond ranks second in the competition, while the Power have struggled all season and are ranked 12th.

3. The Tigers' tackling remains a huge issue – they're ranked last for tackles laid this season. Port Adelaide have been more impressive, ranking sixth.

4. Port Adelaide’s defence has been impressive in 2013, conceding the second fewest points in the competition. The Tigers have let through more and are ranked 10th.

5. Damien Hardwick’s first win as Richmond coach was in round 10, 2010 and was against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.

6. Port Adelaide and Richmond met twice in 2012 – the Tigers won by 37-points in round six at AAMI Stadium before their round 23 clash at the MCG ended in a thrilling draw.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-05-07/preview-power-v-tigers

[one-eyed]

Port is favourite with the bookies and footy journos ...

Richmond     $2.50
Port Adel.     $1.60

Line is 12.5 pts

https://www.tab.com.au/#!/nsw/sports/betting/standard/AFL/AFL/Port-Adelaide-v-Richmond/Head-To-Head

'Expert tips'

Herald-Sun   11 - 19
The Age         9 - 15

http://resources.news.com.au/files/2013/05/09/1226638/972110-afl-tipsters.pdf
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/expert-tipsters

[one-eyed]

Port late change: Daniel Stewart in for Cassisi.

Maric still in doubt according to SEN.

[one-eyed]

Well Ivan is playing according to the AFL website.   Foley is the sub.


LATE CHANGES
Port Adelaide: Dom Cassisi replaced in selected side by Daniel Stewart
Richmond: Nil

NO LATE CHANGES

FINAL INTERCHANGES
Port Adelaide: Angus Monfries, Hamish Hartlett, Oliver Wines
Substitute: Kane Mitchell
Richmond: Dustin Martin, Jake Batchelor, Nick Vlastuin
Substitute: Nathan Foley

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-05-11/live-port-adelaide-v-richmond

[one-eyed]

The tarpaulins are out ...


https://twitter.com/KiwiTiger12/status/333054182175154177/photo/1

[mightytiges]

FINAL INTERCHANGES

Richmond: Dustin Martin, Jake Batchelor, Nick Vlastuin
Substitute: Nathan Foley

I would've thought with Cotch out we would have Axel in front the start and then sub him out if he starts to run out of legs due to lack of AFL match fitness.

[gerkin greg]

just got here
havent seen coach
he might be under the chicken salt sign
crowd not looking great hopefully stays that way

[mightytiges]

Lloyd already bagging us and the game hasn't even started yet. Yep we have down the past 3 weeks in all those KPIs because that's what happens when you lose games Lloydy  .

[Loui Tufga]

just got here
havent seen coach
he might be under the chicken salt sign
crowd not looking great hopefully stays that way

I heard he's been working the frog cake stand. If you can't find him just look for the guy carrying 2 pie floaters after the game.

[wayne]

Orren to do most the rucking and Maric to play mostly forward?

[mightytiges]

Jacko 

[mightytiges]

Thankfully Redden turned it over to Jack. Goal 

Rich  6
Port  0

[wayne]

First blood Tiges! Jack intercepts a pass 20 out directly in front

[mightytiges]

Houli taken high - no free 

[mightytiges]

Lids 6 touches in 6 mins.

Free to Tucky 48m out. Goal 

Rich  12
Port    0