Richmond vs Carlton @ the M.C.G. - Round 15, 2015

[one-eyed]

MCG website tipping a crowd of only 57,000.

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ROUND 15

RICHMOND vs CARLTON

Date: Friday, July 10

Time: 7:50 PM

Venue: M.C.G.

Betting Odds: (CrownBet)
 
Richmond  $1.33
Carlton     $3.30

http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2015/15/rich-v-carl

Opening times

Gates
Public             5.30pm
AFL Reserve   5.30pm
MCC Reserve  5.30pm

Parking

Gate 3: 3.30pm
Gate 5: 4.00pm
Gate 6: 4.00pm
Gate 7: 7.00am

Other information

General admission seating

Great Southern Stand
Q1-Q4
Q5-Q15

Ponsford Stand
M30-M36
Q29-Q36

Olympic Stand
Q49-Q53 (Rows K-MM)
Q54-57

Estimated attendance

57,000

Cheer squad seating

Richmond - Bays M3 (Rows A-K) and M4 (Rows A-K)

Carlton - Bay M33 (Rows A-T)

http://www.mcg.org.au/whats-on/events-calendar/2015/july/richmond-v-carlton

[Go Richo 12]

Line in the sand game.

[WilliamPowell]

Which Tiger side will turn up?

As the legendary Yogi Bera once said about playing sport

"It's 99% half mental"

 

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

Its about time we gave this mob a hiding after the embarrassments they've handed out. Was it 05 when we last smacked them, Nathan Brown putting on a clinic?

[rogerd3]

They are putrid club.

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Must win game!

[TigerMonk]

Smash them l say. The worst club in the AFL ever Carlscum & its supporters

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Which Tiger side will turn up?

As the legendary Yogi Bera once said about playing sport

"It's 99% half mental"

 

yeah. The same guy said that when you come to a fork in the road, you pick it up!  It's not over till it's over! Nobody goes to that restaurant anymore because it's too crowded.

[WilliamPowell]

Which Tiger side will turn up?

As the legendary Yogi Bera once said about playing sport

"It's 99% half mental"

 

yeah. The same guy said that when you come to a fork in the road, you pick it up!  It's not over till it's over! Nobody goes to that restaurant anymore because it's too crowded.

Absolute legend is Yogi Bera, champion of his sport 

[torch]

Must win!

[one-eyed]

Match preview: Tigers v Blues

Jennifer Phelan 
afl.com.au
July 7, 2015


SUMMARY


Six wins from seven games has Richmond sixth on the ladder and on track for a third consecutive finals berth. On Saturday afternoon, the Tigers won "ugly" against Greater Western Sydney, according to coach Damien Hardwick, and had to overcome a 15-point deficit to get over the injury-riddled Giants. Carlton pushed the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night but fell 11 points short in what was another competitive effort in John Barker's fifth game in charge. The Blues won their two previous games against Port Adelaide and Gold Coast, and are 16th on the ladder.

WHERE AND WHEN: MCG, Friday, July 10, 7.50pm
 AEST


LAST FIVE TIMES

R1, 2015, Richmond 15.15 (105) d Carlton 11.12 (78) at the MCG
R2, 2014, Richmond 14.14 (98) d Carlton 12.14 (86) at the MCG
1EF, 2013, Carlton 18.8 (116) d Richmond 14.12 (96) at the MCG
R21, 2013, Carlton 16.10 (106) d Richmond 14.12 (96) at the MCG
R1, 2013, Richmond 14.22 (106) d Carlton 14.17 (101) at the MCG

THE SIX POINTS


1. It was the Tigers' forwards who were the difference in their round one win over the Blues. Jack Riewoldt kicked four goals, and Ben Griffiths and Sam Lloyd three each.

2.Riewoldt has been in form since the Tigers turned their season around in round seven. He's kicked 20 goals from seven games, including three bags of four or more.

3. While the Tigers have recent good form against the Blues, you have to go back to 1977-78 for the last time they won three consecutive clashes against them.

4.Neither side has been strong on the tackle front this season. The Blues are ranked 18th with an average of 57.2 per game, and the Tigers 17th with 60.2.

5.The Blues have been better in the middle though, and are ranked the No.1 centre clearance team this season with an average of 41.2. In comparison, the Tigers have struggled and are 14th with 36.8.

6.Riewoldt has soared up the Official AFL Player Ratings this season with his impressive run of form. He started the year at No.79 overall and is now No.38, and is the top-ranked Tiger.

IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR …


Shaun Hampson. With Ivan Maric suspended for a week, the opportunity has presented itself for Hampson to return to senior level against his former club. Despite not playing at any level since round nine because of a knee issue, the fact Hampson was held over from his VFL return on the weekend indicates an imminent return to the AFL stage.


PREDICTION: Richmond by 35 points

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-07/match-preview-tigers-v-blues

[one-eyed]

Carlton look set to be bolstered significantly by the return of key players for their meeting with arch rivals Richmond at the MCG on Friday night.

The club expects Andrew Walker (knee), Troy Menzel (knee), Sam Docherty (hamstring), Andrew Carrazzo (toe) and Sam Rowe (back) to overcome their injuries this week and be available for selection while Bryce Gibbs is due to return after a two-game suspension.

However, promising youngster Nick Graham is set to miss two to three weeks due to a stress reaction in his foot.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/carlton-set-to-welcome-back-key-players-for-game-against-richmond-20150707-gi75y7.html

[Lozza]

Have no confidence this week, our intensity since the bye has been questionable to say the least. With the forced changes I believe we are at our most vulnerable and given the Blues always seem to find their best against us its going to be an uphill battle to get the 4pts. Maric is a huge loss for us and along with Lids has proven to be one of our most important players. If Hamspud comes in then we lose a lot around the ground which is made worse given we are also missing Griff. Contested marks is not our strong point so losing a couple of our best won't make things easy.

[dwaino]

If Carlton make 5 or 6 changes like the article suggests then they will be up against it to win.

[1965]

If Carlton make 5 or 6 changes like the article suggests then they will be up against it to win.

Shhhh