Richmond Vs Melbourme RD5

[YellowandBlackBlood]

THIS MATCH MUST BE CALLED OFF!!
WE have far too many injuries.

Isn't there a rule which prohibits calling off line in the sand type games Ox?

[WA Tiger]

This is now the funny thread.

Why?

Batch on Watts

Let me guess, Batch playing tall again

Just like how he played tall on Waite .....

Watts is a different player to Waite. He plays more as a medium mobile player even though he is tall. Waite takes quite few pack marks. Watts very few. Batch just matches up better on a bloke like that. I would have put Grimes on Watts if he was ok but that's not an option.

Unreal. 

[YellowandBlackBlood]

This is now the funny thread.

Why?

Batch on Watts

Let me guess, Batch playing tall again

Just like how he played tall on Waite .....

Watts is a different player to Waite. He plays more as a medium mobile player even though he is tall. Waite takes quite few pack marks. Watts very few. Batch just matches up better on a bloke like that. I would have put Grimes on Watts if he was ok but that's not an option.

Unreal. 

Who do you suggest plays on Watts then?

[🏅Dooks]

THIS MATCH MUST BE CALLED OFF!!
WE have far too many injuries.

Injuries and malformed neocortexes

[🏅Dooks]

It will be ok.
Our list management team has scoured the world for a speaker to inspire tthe players before the game.
Sally Robbins.

Grant Hackett will also be giving a speech, on integrity and self respect.

[taztiger4]

This is now the funny thread.

Why?

Batch on Watts

Let me guess, Batch playing tall again

Just like how he played tall on Waite .....

Watts is a different player to Waite. He plays more as a medium mobile player even though he is tall. Waite takes quite few pack marks. Watts very few. Batch just matches up better on a bloke like that. I would have put Grimes on Watts if he was ok but that's not an option.

Unreal. 

Who do you suggest plays on Watts then?

Doubt you will get an answer, that would involve thinking about the game & tactics

Its easier to post stuff like this

[Yeahright]

I saw Rance get beaten by Cloke once. I guess he can't play tall

[YellowandBlackBlood]

I saw Rance get beaten by Cloke once. I guess he can't play tall

Not sure what you mean by that. I am assuming Rance takes Hogan as he would be too mobile for Astbury (especially with a sore ankle).

[Yeahright]

I saw Rance get beaten by Cloke once. I guess he can't play tall

Not sure what you mean by that. I am assuming Rance takes Hogan as he would be too mobile for Astbury (especially with a sore ankle).

Well Batch can't play tall because he got beaten by Waite and Rance got beaten by Cloke (and even Hogan last year) so I guess we have no talls to go to either of them. We're stuffed

[YellowandBlackBlood]

I saw Rance get beaten by Cloke once. I guess he can't play tall

Not sure what you mean by that. I am assuming Rance takes Hogan as he would be too mobile for Astbury (especially with a sore ankle).

Well Batch can't play tall because he got beaten by Waite and Rance got beaten by Cloke (and even Hogan last year) so I guess we have no talls to go to either of them. We're stuffed

Agree that we don't have good match ups. I was just making the point that Watts plays more that lead up forward rather than a big pack mark like Waite and Cloke. Batch maybe better suited to that style of player.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I think Yeah Right was being ironic

[one-eyed]

Match preview: Melbourne v Richmond

AFL.com.au
19 April 2016

SUMMARY
Richmond's season is slipping away, and at 1-3, the Tigers are a long way from where they thought they would be after the first month of football. Seeking a win to get its season back on track, Ivan Maric is set to return to the Richmond side following a lingering back concern. The Demons will be no easy-beats as they proved against Collingwood last week. However, Melbourne has not won back-to-back matches since the middle of 2011 and it again proves as a potential stumbling block. But the return of Bernie Vince from suspension and Jeff Garlett from an ankle complaint, plus an increased belief amongst the team, gives Melbourne momentum heading into Sunday night's game.


Where and When: MCG, Sunday, April 24, 7.10pm AEST

LAST FIVE TIMES

R4, 2015, Melbourne 12.11 (83) d Richmond 6.15 (51) at the MCG
R9, 2014, Melbourne 14.7 (91) d Richmond 9.20 (74) at the MCG
R8, 2013, Richmond 15.16 (106) d Melbourne 11.6 (72) at the MCG
R15, 2012, Richmond 13.23 (101) d Melbourne 11.12 (78) at the MCG
R3, 2012, Richmond 20.13 (133) d Melbourne 11.8 (74) at the MCG

THE SIX POINTS

1. This is the second time in three seasons the Tigers have started a season 1-3. Melbourne will be looking to go 3-2 for the first time since 2011 when it won three of its first six games, including one draw.

2. The Demons are the most accurate team in the AFL, converting 58 goals and 32 behinds to be operating at 59.8 per cent.

3. Melbourne has averaged 95 points per game in 2016, a major increase from the 71 it averaged in 2015.

4. Richmond is ranked last in the AFL for contested possessions (126.5 per game). Melbourne is ranked equal fifth with 147.5 per game.

5. Richmond holds a clear overall advantage against Melbourne, winning 103 games to 81, with two draws.

6. Powerful Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver places fourth out of all the competition's first-year players (behind Marcus Adams, Darcy Parish and Jacob Weitering) in the Schick AFL Player Ratings.

IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR …
 Damien Hardwick. The Tigers coach, who recently re-signed until the end of 2018, is under the pump with his team slumping to 13th on the ladder. Richmond was in a similar position this time last year and the microscope will be squarely fixed on Hardwick if his side fails to get over the top of Melbourne.


PREDICTION: Melbourne by 24 points

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-18/match-preview-melbourne-v-richmond

[WilliamPowell]

From the AFL Website:


Six clubs to feature Anzac-themed guernseys

Staff writer   
April 20, 2016 9:55 AM
SIX CLUBS will wear specially designed guernseys this weekend to commemorate Anzac round.

In the Sunday night game at the MCG, Melbourne and Richmond will pay tribute to Frank 'Checker' Hughes, a giant of both clubs who also served Australia in World War I.

....
...The Richmond jumper pays tribute to servicemen and women, past and present. This is the Tigers' first Anzac-themed guernsey and features the Anzac logo, remembrance poppy and RSL 100-year logo on the front and 'Lest we Forget' on the back.

Full article
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-20/six-clubs-to-feature-anzacthemed-guernseys

NB: before anyone ask, no pics of it yet

[(•))(©™]

This will be ours

[one-eyed]

From the MCG website:

Estimated attendance: 55,000


General admission seating:

Great Southern Stand
M1
M2 (Demon Heartland)
M3-M9

Ponsford Stand
M28-M36
Q29-Q36

Olympic Stand
M53 (Rows A-W)
M54-M57
Q49-Q57

Car parking in Yarra Park

Driving to the game? Pedestrians will be given priority when exiting Yarra Park after the match. Drivers can expect some delays when leaving the park.

Cheer squad seating:
Melbourne: Bay M3 (Rows A-T)
Richmond: Bay M33 (Rows A-S)

http://www.mcg.org.au/whats-on/events-calendar/2016/april/melbourne-v-richmond-apr-24