NAB Cup 2015: Richmond vs Western Bulldogs - Sat. Feb. 28 @ Whitten Oval

[one-eyed]

Given the fact Richmond is taking a virtual under-23 side into the game, there’s added interest for the Tiger Army.

They will get their first look at the exciting crop of young players drafted by the Tigers late last year – the likes of Connor Menadue, Nathan Drummond, Daniel Butler, Reece McKenzie, Jason Castagna and Jayden Short.

And, they’ll also be keen to check the progress of those talented youngsters who have been on the Club’s playing list slightly longer, such as Nick Vlastuin, Ben Lennon, Matt McDonough, Anthony Miles, Liam McBean and Todd Elton.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-23/its-on-for-young-and-old

[WA Tiger]

Yes this is good, great to see all the recruits, some needing to improve and some needing to show what they have included in this side. Looking forward to it.

Would laugh if we actually won..

[Go Richo 12]

There is still grandstand seating available for the Port game.
Most of the GA seating at Lavghanistan is looking directly into sun.

[Diocletian]

Yes this is good, great to see all the recruits, some needing to improve and some needing to show what they have included in this side. Looking forward to it.

Would laugh if we actually won..

 Make the most of it...it'll likely be the last time we see them this year. Then it's Newy!!! Griggy!!! Ricky!!! Yaay!!!

[WA Tiger]

Yes this is good, great to see all the recruits, some needing to improve and some needing to show what they have included in this side. Looking forward to it.

Would laugh if we actually won..

 Make the most of it...it'll likely be the last time we see them this year. Then it's Newy!!! Griggy!!! Ricky!!! Yaay!!!

Mmmmm, lets hope not!!

[one-eyed]

NAB Challenge Specific rules

Nine points awarded for goals kicked from outside the 50m arc.

A player awarded a 50m penalty which takes them inside the 50m area can elect either to kick from outside 50 for nine points or kick from inside 50 for six points.

Longer breaks between quarters, if the weather requires.

Rookie list players can be used in games.

Interchange: Rounds one and two - six interchange players plus two substitutes per team.

Unlimited interchanges per team for game. Round three – four interchange players plus two substitutes per team; cap of 120 interchanges per team.

Tighter interpretation of blocking in marking contests.

Time-on/off: Rounds one and two – no time-on/off in first 15 minutes of each quarter unless a goal is scored or there is a major undue delay. The final five minutes of each quarter reverts to normal time-on/off scenarios. Round three – 20 minutes plus normal time-on/off scenarios.

Trialling of four-umpire system in games over first two weekends.

If any match is drawn, no extra time will be played.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-24/how-does-the-2015-nab-challenge-work

[Chuck17]

Great four umpire system = greater inconsistency

I hope we can get four all as fair as Stevic

[one-eyed]

Coming to Whitten Oval on Saturday? Be sure to pre-purchase your ticket to guarantee entry, and arrive early to avoid queues!

https://twitter.com/AFL/status/570175999301668864

[mightytiges]

Given the fact Richmond is taking a virtual under-23 side into the game, there’s added interest for the Tiger Army.

They will get their first look at the exciting crop of young players drafted by the Tigers late last year – the likes of Connor Menadue, Nathan Drummond, Daniel Butler, Reece McKenzie, Jason Castagna and Jayden Short.

And, they’ll also be keen to check the progress of those talented youngsters who have been on the Club’s playing list slightly longer, such as Nick Vlastuin, Ben Lennon, Matt McDonough, Anthony Miles, Liam McBean and Todd Elton.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-02-23/its-on-for-young-and-old

Putting together a virtual U23 side, it'll look something like this:

B:  Morris    Astbury   Batchelor 
HB:  Dea      Elton     Vlastuin     
C:  Lennon    Hunt      Lambert
HF: Gordon   Griffiths  Menadue
F:  McDonough Vickery   McBean
R:  Hampson   Miles     Arnot
Int/subs: Lloyd, McKenzie, Butler, Drummond, McIntosh, Short, Castagna, Soldo

[WilliamPowell]

Squad will be announced Thursday afternoon

[cub]

Probably be limited a,out on the day, but where else can I get a team list/numbers from. Cheers

[one-eyed]

Match Day Information: Western Bulldogs vs Richmond
February 25, 2015 10:56 AM

Western Bulldogs vs Richmond

Saturday 28 February 2014, 4:40pm
Gates open: 3:00pm
Venue: Victoria University Whitten Oval
Broadcast:
TV: Fox Footy (live)
Radio: Triple M (live), SEN (live – via CrocMedia)

 

Team selection

The squads for Saturday’s match between the Bulldogs and Richmond will be announced on westernbulldogs.com.au/teamson Thursday afternoon 26 February 2014.

 

Match Day ticketing

Ticket sales will be available on the day should the match not sell out in advance, via a ticket booth outside the main entrance to VU Whitten Oval on Whitten Avenue. This will be the only match day ticket purchase point.

Capacity or the venue is strictly limited to 12,000 and the Western Bulldogs strongly recommend members upgrade their membership to a general admission ticket and fans pre-purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry as once this capacity is reached, no further tickets will be sold.

Tickets can be purchase through Ticketmaster online here, via phone (136 100) or at any Ticketmaster outlet, including VU Whitten Oval.
 

Venue information

    ­Barkers Café as well as food and beverage outlets will be open before and during the match. Patrons bringing their own food please note glass is prohibited from being brought into the venue.
    As per AFL games, umbrellas will not be allowed to be put up.
    VU Whitten Oval is a non-smoking venue.
    No dogs besides the mighty Western Bulldogs taking the field are permitted into the venue.
    No chairs are permitted to be brought into the venue.

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-02-25/match-day-info-wb-v-rich


Check out the VU Whitten Oval precinct map here to see where everything is located:
http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/WesternBulldogs/Club%20Promos/2014%20Club%20Promos/Events/NAB%20Challenge%20Supporter%20Map.pdf

[one-eyed]

Mark Stevens @Stevo7AFL  twitter:

Richmond will play a raft of kids v Dogs .. Cotchin has what club says is hammy soreness, others to miss too @7NewsMelbourne was at training.

Riewoldt and Deledio also set to miss v Dogs .. Tigers adamant Cotchin back later in NAB

https://twitter.com/Stevo7AFL

[dwaino]

Who will present the Brown-McMahon cup?

[mat073]

Who will present the Brown-McMahon cup?

Gold