Richmond vs GWS Giants - Round 9, 2017

[one-eyed]

Not surprisingly, overwhelming underdogs this week with the bookies.

GWS Giants vs Richmond

Saturday 4:35 PM AEST @ Spotless Stadium.


Odds (CrownBet):
GWS  $1.22
Rich   $4.35

http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/9/gws-v-rich

 

[Diocletian]

GWS playing two in a row at home? Thought the interstate sides always alternated H & A fixtures with their local rivals?

[mat073]

GWS are only just going atm and playing bruise free footy .

If we can find our mojo again we are definitely in with a chance .

Who would of predicted Melbourne would smash the Crows . Its that kind of year .

Team selection is vital .

[🏅Dooks]

GWS are only just going atm and playing bruise free footy .

If we can find our mojo again we are definitely in with a chance .

Who would of predicted Melbourne would smash the Crows . Its that kind of year .

Team selection is vital .

We are no chance mate. They will wipe the floor with us

[tony_montana]

Team selection is vital .

well then we're stuffed arent we?

[mat073]

Dont think they are playing well enough to wipe the floor with us . However I fear another honourable loss coming up .

[WilliamPowell]

Heading up for this game

Booked flights pre Xmas 

 

[Lozza]

They will play the contested mark game and it will be like taking candy off a baby, we will get well and truly smacked, whenever a team has be out of sorts it seems when they finally find their mojo its usually against the Tigers, we have the undeniable ability to play opposition teams back into form.

[tony_montana]

They will play the contested mark game and it will be like taking candy off a baby, we will get well and truly smacked, whenever a team has be out of sorts it seems when they finally find their mojo its usually against the Tigers, we have the undeniable ability to play opposition teams back into form.

Been happening for years

This games definitely got that feel to it, call it an instinct most tiger supporters have developed over the years 

[one-eyed]

Match preview: Greater Western Sydney v Richmond

Adam Curley
afl.com.au
15 May 2017


SUMMARY

These two teams couldn't have been further apart after round eight, with Giants coming off a thrilling last-minute win over Collingwood, and the Tigers suffering a heartbreaking loss after the siren to the Dockers. It will be tough, but Richmond must find a way to move on quickly and get their heads right for a daunting trip to Spotless Stadium, and they'll give themselves a sniff given the Giants' injury toll continues to mount. GWS midfielder Josh Kelly is just about the form player of the competition at the moment, and with Dylan Shiel, Callan Ward, Tom Scully and Lachie Whitfield as support, the home side's midfield is imposing. Richmond captain Trent Cotchin and fellow star Dustin Martin will have plenty of responsibility, as will Toby Nankervis, who will enjoy his battle with another aggressive ruckman in Giant Shane Mumford.

WHERE AND WHEN: Spotless Stadium, Saturday, May 20, 4.35pm

LAST FIVE MEETINGS
R19, 2016, GWS Giants 17.9 (111) d Richmond 3.5 (23) at Manuka Oval
R14, 2015, Richmond 10.18 (78) d GWS Giants 10.9 (69) at the MCG
R19, 2014, Richmond 13.11 (89) d GWS Giants 8.14 (62) at the MCG
R10, 2014, Richmond 24.10 (154) d GWS Giants 5.11 (41) at Spotless Stadium
R22, 2013, Richmond 25.13 (163) d GWS Giants 6.6 (42) at Spotless Stadium

THE SIX POINTS

1. GWS thrashed Richmond from the opening bounce when the teams last played, kicking eight goals to one behind in the first quarter, and the Tigers managed only 1.2 in the first half.

2. No team has been better in the clearances this season than the Giants, who are ranked first averaging 42.3 per game. They're also ranked second in centre clearances, with Richmond equal 16th.

3. Richmond has won six of the seven clashes with the Giants, with two of those being by more than 100 points.

4. The Tigers are ranked last for possessions, averaging 349.4 per game, compared to the Giants, who are ranked equal eighth at an average of 388.8. In contested possessions the Giants are third and Tigers fifth.

5. The teams have played three times at Spotless Stadium and Richmond is undefeated, with wins by 12, 121 and 113 points. The Tigers have won four of their last five games in Sydney.

6. Powerful Tiger Dustin Martin (14th) is this game's highest ranked player in the Schick AFL Player Ratings, and could go head to head with GWS co-captain Callan Ward (23rd) in what should be a classic match-up.

IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR… Alex Rance.
If the Tigers are any chance of causing an upset, the game's best tall defender must do a job on star Giant Jeremy  Cameron. Rance likes to be Richmond's extra man in the defensive 50, but for the sake of his team, he has to take responsibility for shutting Cameron down.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-15/match-preview-greater-western-sydney-v-richmond

[Owl]

Wonder if we will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory this week or get flogged like a teenagers trouser snake

[Jackstar 1960]

GWS are only just going atm and playing bruise free footy .

If we can find our mojo again we are definitely in with a chance .

Who would of predicted Melbourne would smash the Crows . Its that kind of year .

Team selection is vital .

We are no chance mate. They will wipe the floor with us

Have a great chance
Very winnable game
Pies should of won last week

[Eat_em_Alive]

They will play the contested mark game and it will be like taking candy off a baby, we will get well and truly smacked, whenever a team has be out of sorts it seems when they finally find their mojo its usually against the Tigers, we have the undeniable ability to play opposition teams back into form.

So true, my old man always says this

[Simonator]

GWS are only just going atm and playing bruise free footy .

If we can find our mojo again we are definitely in with a chance .

Who would of predicted Melbourne would smash the Crows . Its that kind of year .

Team selection is vital .

We are no chance mate. They will wipe the floor with us

I recall you saying something similar about the doggies ? May have been someone else.

[mat073]

Dooks thought we would beat the dogs . Almost did.