Richmond vs Gold Coast @ the M.C.G. - Round 20, 2015

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MCG website says they are expecting a crowd of 35,000 on Sunday.

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Expected attendance:   35,000


General admission seating areas

Great Southern Stand
M1-M6
Q1-Q15

Ponsford Stand
M28-M36
Q29-Q36

Olympic Stand
Q49-Q50 (Rows AA-MM)
Q49 (Rows K-MM)
Q50-Q57 

http://www.mcg.org.au/whats-on/events-calendar/2015/august/richmond-v-gold-coast

[WA Tiger]

There is no if buts or maybes with this game, lose and we are pathetic.

[🏅Dooks]

There is no if buts or maybes with this game, lose and we are pathetic.

I generally agree.

[WA Tiger]

There is no if buts or maybes with this game, lose and we are pathetic.

I generally agree.

 

[Stalin]

There is no if buts or maybes with this game, lose and we are pathetic.

Unless someone gets cough

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Match preview: Tigers v Suns

Ben Guthrie 
afl.com.au
August 11, 2015


SUMMARY 

The Tigers and Suns will face off at the MCG for the first time on Sunday. Richmond is well and truly in the finals hunt, while September action is out of the question for Gold Coast but this clash could be closer than the sides' ladder positions suggest. Led by Tom Lynch, Gold Coast's forward line has fired of late and the Tigers will face stiff competition. Richmond has struggled in front of the big sticks, booting 10 goals or less in five of its six games since round 14. However, the Tigers' class, led by Dustin Martin and Brett Deledio, who is a likely inclusion from illness, should help them get over the line.

WHERE AND WHEN: MCG, Sunday 1.10pm AEST


LAST FOUR TIMES 

R1, 2014, Gold Coast 12.15 (87) d Richmond 10.9 (69) at Metricon Stadium
R16, 2013, Richmond 6.17 (53) d Gold Coast 6.8 (44) at Cazalys Stadium
R16, 2012, Gold Coast 13.12 (90) d Richmond 13.10 (88) at Cazalys Stadium
R17, 2011, Gold Coast 12.13 (85) d Richmond 9.16 (70) at Cazalys Stadium

THE SIX POINTS
1.   Gold Coast averages less disposals than any other side (323.3 per game). The Tigers are only marginally better, ranked 14th with 355.8 disposals per game.
2.   This is the fourth meeting between the sides with Gold Coast holding a clear advantage winning three games, as well as two wins in Cairns at Cazalys Stadium.
3.   Since round 14, the Tigers have kicked 10 goals or less in five of six games.
4.   This match will mark the first time the Suns have played Richmond at the MCG.
5.   The Suns average less marks inside 50 than any other side (9.3 per game). Richmond is eighth with 12.3 per game.
6.   Gold Coast's Aaron Hall was the fifth-highest scoring player in the Official AFL Player Ratings last weekend, notching 24.3 points in the game against the Brisbane Lions.

IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR… Trent Cotchin.
Cotchin and his leadership group have been questioned in the past for allowing these kinds of games to fall out of their grasp. The Tigers skipper queried reporters' questions during the week about the 'typical' Richmond style leading to inconsistent performances. Breaking free of that tag, and getting the job done against a team like the Suns, is important as the Tigers mount their finals tilt.

PREDICTION: Richmond by 25 points

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-08-11/match-preview-tigers-v-suns

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Cotchin said it was exciting to play Gold Coast in Melbourne for the first time since the Suns' inception and described them as "quality opposition" despite the expansion club having registered only three wins and a draw after 19 rounds.

"They drew with West Coast who have obviously shown they have been one of the standouts for the season so far," Cotchin said.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/richmond-captain-trent-cotchin-brett-deledio-will-be-certain-starter-against-gold-coast-20150811-giwci3.html

[Diocletian]

If we lose this Hardwick should resign at the post match press conference.

[🏅Dooks]

Look, lets not work ourselves into a lather, but if we do end up actually losing we are in big big trouble. Big trouble.

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Gold Coast expects Richmond to come out firing after loss

    Greg Davis
    The Courier-Mail
    August 12, 2015 2:11PM

GOLD Coast defender Steve May says the Suns are braced for a ravenous Richmond — not timid Tigers — this Sunday at the MCG.

A week after dismantling reigning premiers Hawthorn in Round 18 to surge into flag contention, Richmond produced a listless and lacklustre effort to fall to Adelaide last Friday night.

May expects the Tigers to bounce back strongly and bare their claws with September just around the corner.

“I think they are going to be on high alert. They’ve got a chance to play finals,’’ May said.

“They’ve just had a tough loss to Adelaide so Sunday at the ’G, they are going to really want to put us away.

“We know they are not going to take us lightly.

“They play well at home at the MCG so there’s no secret we’ve got a big task ahead of us.’’

But the Suns will not be going through the motions. After a draw with second-placed West Coast in Round 18, the Suns accounted for Brisbane in last weekend’s QClash 10 after barely getting out of second gear.

The mood at Wednesday’s skills session at Metricon Stadium was decidedly upbeat and the Suns travel to the home of football with a spring in their step and hope of an upset.

“On ladder positions, it should be an easy win for them but as we know in the AFL, sometimes the bottom teams…,’’ he said.

“We took on West Coast and we drew with them.

“We’ve put up some good performance against West Coast and Adelaide for three quarters and Richmond is going to be no different.

“We are going to have to take it up to them for four quarters.’’

May expects to get the match-up with Tigers spearhead Jack Riewoldt and anticipates having his hands full.

“I assume I get Jack Riewoldt. He had a quiet game last week so that means he’s probably in for a big one this week,’’ May said.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/gold-coast-expects-richmond-to-come-out-firing-after-loss/story-fnia415y-1227480413341

[Hard Roar Tiger]

If we lose this Hardwick should resign at the post match press conference.

They:-
Match up well on us (won 3 of 4)
Have nuttin to lose

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Children under 15 years of age will gain free General Admission entry to Richmond’s Round 20 match against Gold Coast at the MCG on Sunday, August 16.

To be eligible for the free kids’ tickets, please register via the form in the link below.

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email explaining how to collect your tickets.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/kidsfree

[Simonator]

Excited for selections tonight. Hopefully gaining 2 of our best 22 in Edwards and Deledio.
Hopefully play dea and give him his first chance this year.
Hopefully bring in mcbean for Hampson and go back to 3 talls.

[mat073]

We owe these boys a flogging.

[Diocletian]

Excited for selections tonight. Hopefully gaining 2 of our best 22 in Edwards and Deledio.
Hopefully play dea and give him his first chance this year.
Hopefully bring in mcbean for Hampson and go back to 3 talls.

Edwards won't be back. London to a brick Hamspud keeps his spot.

Can hear Hardwick now: "Oh look Liam was very close but unfortunately for him  our VFL side's just come off a bye so he's probably still short of a run..."