NAB Challenge 2 - Richmond vs Collingwood

[one-eyed]

The team is about to arrive in Wangaratta.

@Richmond_FC twitter:

"Final pit stop before we hit Wangaratta #downball "


https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC

[tigs2011]

Reckon Petterd couldn't hit a target in downball either. 

[one-eyed]

@JakeBourke twitter:

"Wangaratta's Norm Minns Oval looking an absolute picture ahead of @Richmond_FC v @CollingwoodFC #NABChallenge "


https://twitter.com/JakeBourke/status/436732026188615680/photo/1


A couple of pics from training tonight in Wangaratta courtesy of Richmond_FC twitter:



https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC

[WA Tiger]

Lets hope we can snatch a win with NO bloody injuries!!!

[one-eyed]

Final teams: Collingwood v Richmond
afl.com.au
February 22, 2014 3:00 PM

RICHMOND
Out: Chris Knights, Brad Helbig, Nathan Gordon
Substitutes:  Nathan Foley, Anthony Miles

Final team
3. Brett Deledio, 4. Dustin Martin, 5. Brandon Ellis, 6. Shaun Grigg, 9. Trent Cotchin, 10. Shane Edwards, 11. Jake Batchelor, 12. David Astbury, 13. Ricky Petterd, 14. Bachar Houli, 16. Shaun Hampson, 18. Alex Rance, 19. Matt Thomas, 24. Ben Griffiths, 25. Troy Chaplin, 26. Anthony Miles, 27. Aaron Edwards, 28. Jake King, 29. Ty Vickery, 30. Reece Conca, 31. Nick Vlastuin, 36. Matt McDonough, 38. Steven Morris, 41. Nathan Foley, 42. Sam Lloyd, 44. Matt Arnot


COLLINGWOOD
Out: Taylor Adams, Ben Hudson, Marley Williams
Substitutes: Peter Yagmoor, Jonathon Marsh

Final team
1. Alex Fasolo, 3. Brent Macaffer, 4. Brodie Grundy, 6. Tyson Goldsack, 7. Ben Kennedy, 8. Heritier Lumumba, 9. Martin Clarke, 10. Scott Pendlebury, 12. Luke Ball, 14. Clinton Young, 16. Nathan Brown, 18. Jesse White, 19. Jamie Elliott, 20. Ben Reid, 21. Quinten Lynch, 22. Steele Sidebottom, 23. Lachlan Keeffe, 27. Tony Armstrong, 31. Jackson Ramsay, 32. Travis Cloke, 36. Dane Swan, 38. Peter Yagmoor, 41. Tom Langdon, 45. Jack Frost,
46. Jonathon Marsh, 48. Caolan Mooney

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-02-22/final-teams-collingwood-v-richmond

[WA Tiger]

Shame about Knights..

[one-eyed]

NAB Cup: Anthony Miles back on home turf with a point to prove
By Jake Bourke
Border Mail
Feb. 22, 2014

ANTHONY Miles says Richmond will attack today’s NAB Challenge clash with Collingwood at full bore after last week’s shock loss to Melbourne.

With pride on the line at Wangaratta this afternoon, the former North Albury midfielder said the Tigers were desperate to atone after being out-muscled by Melbourne last weekend.

“Everyone has pulled up well and is ready to go,” Miles said.

“We’ve got a strong side in. We’re obviously missing Jack Riewoldt but, other than that, it’s a reasonably full-strength side.

“We spoke about our ferocity at the contest and just being competitive, more than anything.

“Our will at the contest this week is something we’re looking to improve.”

Miles looks a certain starter at Norm Minns Oval following his impressive display on debut for the yellow and black.

He compiled team-high contested possessions (11) and clearances (eight) on his way to 16 possessions and two goals.

The Richmond rookie is now a strong chance of promotion and playing in the Tigers’ round one clash against Gold Coast.

The former Murray Bushranger said he was looking forward to playing at the Wangaratta Showgrounds again.

“I haven’t played here in three or four years,” Miles said.

“It’s in unbelievable nick.

“I walked into the Bushies’ changerooms once we got here and got a bit jealous because we used to be across the road when I was there.

“The new facilities look amazing.”

The Tigers had a light training run after arriving in the North East late yesterday, with big guns Trent Cotchin, Brett Deledio and Dustin Martin all taking part.

Richmond then mingled with Wangaratta-based fans, signing autographs and posing for pictures.

Cotchin, Deledio and Jake King proved most popular with the fans.

A capacity crowd of 11,000 is expected to attend today’s clash.

http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2106112/nab-cup-anthony-miles-back-on-home-turf-with-a-point-to-prove/?cs=10

[one-eyed]

Matt Thomas playing his first game for the Tiges today.

‏@Richmond_FC twitter:

In: Matt Thomas, Jake King, Matt Arnot, Ricky Petterd

Out: Chris Knights, Brad Helbig, Nathan Gordon

Substitutes: Foley, Miles”


12,000 sell out according to Hutchy.

[WA Tiger]

Hope Matt has a good game, there's one spot left on the list, supposedly.

[mightytiges]

Shame about Knights..

Yep WAT, it would've been good to see Knights and Gordon out there. You would Helbig's future at Punt Rd beyond this year is doubtful if as a fringe player he's been dropped after one practice game following a poor game against the Dees.

Interesting to hear how serious we take today's game and how our forward line functions. Still no Ivan and Jack of our big names so we're not completely at full strength yet.

[mightytiges]

Lids starting in the centre.

First goal to the Pies after a Morris turnover in the middle.

Rich  0
Coll   6

[Diocletian]

Nice spectating from Hamspud there.

[mightytiges]

Cotch out of the guts to Ellis to McDonough who finds Griffs 35m out on an angle. Point.

Turnover on the kick in and Edwards goals  .

Rich   7
Coll   6

[mightytiges]

That was Titch Edwards with the goal btw.

Petterd sucks in Grundy and gets 50m. Shot from 40m misses.

Rich  8
Coll   6

[mightytiges]

Good forward defensive pressure so far.

Grigg snaps another point.

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