Richmond vs Essendon @ the M.C.G., Rnd 11, 2018 - Dreamtime at the 'G

[Tigeritis™©®]

Dons hit some form tackling and pressure a big part and using speed need to be on our game.

I think they’ve stolen Caracellas gameplan since Neeld left. They’ve definitely played better the last two weeks a lot of fast ball movement and their tackling pressure has been the best in the league in those games.

A real worry if we don’t play our way.

[Lozza]

The most worrying  aspect of our play at the moment is our contested ball. Shown up big time by WC who have dominant tall forwards, that sort of side will always give our defence a problem.

Prestia is our other ball winning mid who makes a big difference. Otherwise too much reliance on Dusty and Cotch so if one of them gets successfully tagged then we are in trouble. We got away with it against the lesser teams but need to turn things around soon, think Miles is also a pkayer we should look at.

If we win the midfield battle vs the Bombers then we win the game but they dont have the key tall fowards to really hurt us which will help.

[one-eyed]

The MCG website has a crowd of 86k expected for this.

They recommend supporters to buy a reserved seat.


Opening times

Gates
Public           3.30pm
AFL Reserve  3.30pm
MCC Reserve 3.30pm

Parking

Car parking closed

For safety and security reasons, there will not be any public parking in Yarra Park.

A limited number of spaces will be available for disability permit holders via Gate 3 from 1.00pm but will fill well before game time.

Gate 3: PASSHOLDERS ONLY
Gate 5: CLOSED
Gate 6: CLOSED
Gate 7: CLOSED

Estimated attendance

86,000

Tickets

Public tickets are on sale at Ticketek here. It is strongly recommended that fans buy reserved seats in advance for this match.


Curtain raiser

A curtain raiser match for the Rio Tinto Cup will be played from 4.00pm-5.30pm.

Dreamtime at the 'G ceremony

Be in your seats by 6.40pm to witness the Dreamtime at the 'G cultural performance.

General admission seating

Ponsford Stand
Q34-Q36 (Rows S-MM)*

Great Southern Stand
Q1-Q5

*Available for pre-purchased general admission ticket holders and club members (subject to change).

Advice for train travellers

Buses will replace trains on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston lines.

Coaches will replace V/Line trains on the Gippsland line.

Free tram zone

The Free Tram Zone has been extended to the MCG for this match.

Cheer squad locations
Essendon: Bay M3 (Rows A-Z)
Richmond: Bay M33 (Rows A-S)

http://www.mcg.org.au/whats-on/events-calendar/2018/june/essendon-v-richmond-june-2

[one-eyed]

The AFL website is tipping us to win by around 4 goals.


Match preview: Essendon v Richmond

Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
May 29, 2018


SUMMARY

Two weeks ago this game held much less appeal, with the Bombers struggling with just two wins after eight rounds and the Tigers rampaging towards another top-four finish. But Essendon's form has turned around, with impressive wins over Geelong and Greater Western Sydney. Both were comprehensive victories that have given Essendon's season a pulse, and if John Worsfold's men can overcome the Tigers in the annual Dreamtime at the 'G contest then they will be back on track. Richmond has also shown a couple of cracks in recent weeks, losing to West Coast in Perth and being stretched by the out-of-form Saints last week before getting on top late in the game. Damien Hardwick says the Tigers still need to improve in a couple of areas, and the Bombers will be trying to pinpoint them and expose them on the big stage on Saturday night.

WHERE AND WHEN: MCG, Saturday, June 2, 7.25pm AEDT

LAST FIVE TIMES

R10, 2017, Richmond 11.15 (81) d Essendon 10.6 (66) at the MCG
R17, 2016, Richmond 16.6 (102) d Essendon 11.17 (83) at the MCG
R10, 2016, Richmond 16.9 (105) d Essendon 10.7 (67) at the MCG
R22, 2015, Richmond 10.14 (74) d Essendon 7.5 (47) at the MCG
R9, 2015, Richmond 10.12 (72) d Essendon 8.11 (59) at the MCG

THE SIX POINTS

1. Dustin Martin has collected seven Brownlow Medal votes in the past three games the Tigers have faced Essendon (two best-on-grounds and a one-voter in 2015). Can he continue his run of form against the Bombers?

2. Essendon ranks highly for tackles this season, placed sixth overall in the competition with an average of 68.6 a game. In the past two weeks the Bombers have laid a combined 176 tackles to their opposition's 126.

3. Richmond has dominated Essendon recently, winning the past six encounters between the sides. The Bombers last won in round 11, 2014.

4. The Tigers have been one of the strongest finishing teams this season, winning seven of 10 final quarters so far this season. Essendon has won just three final quarters.

5. Both sides have been strong in the air inside-50 this year. Richmond is ranked second in the competition averaging 13.7 marks a game, while Essendon is ranked fifth in the AFL with an average of 12.

6. Josh Caddy is in career-best form, which has seen him rise up the Schick AFL Player Ratings board. He started the season at No.148 but is now ranked 108.

IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR …

Bombers recruit Jake Stringer has enjoyed some strong form in recent weeks and booted three goals last week against Greater Western Sydney. This week will be his 100th AFL game, having crossed from the Western Bulldogs last year.

PREDICTION: Richmond by 23 points

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-05-28/match-preview-essendon-v-richmond

[MintOnLamb]

Is it our home game?

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

Is it our home game?

No 

[mat073]

Essendon have beaten quality this year - have also looked like the worse team in the comp at times .

Feel like we are catching them at wrong time  , then again same could be said when we faced North .

Just get the job done Tigers .

[torch]

Can I walk into the match with my membership as GA?

[WilliamPowell]

Can I walk into the match with my membership as GA?

Good luck

Seats will be back rows top deck of either Southern or Ponsford stands, commonly referred to as "the nose bleeds"

[georgies31]

As someone mentioned need to start to win our fair share of contested ball and also do better in centre clearances.Pressure and tackling needs to rise to and lets not just bomb it in our forward 50 straight to opposition.

[YellowandBlackBlood]

As someone mentioned need to start to win our fair share of contested ball and also do better in centre clearances.Pressure and tackling needs to rise to and lets not just bomb it in our forward 50 straight to opposition.

Prestia will help with that. Won't be back until after the bye.

[Eat_em_Alive]

As someone mentioned need to start to win our fair share of contested ball and also do better in centre clearances.Pressure and tackling needs to rise to and lets not just bomb it in our forward 50 straight to opposition.

Prestia will help with that. Won't be back until after the bye.

Maybe Miles could, oh wait 

[YellowandBlackBlood]

As someone mentioned need to start to win our fair share of contested ball and also do better in centre clearances.Pressure and tackling needs to rise to and lets not just bomb it in our forward 50 straight to opposition.

Prestia will help with that. Won't be back until after the bye.

Maybe Miles could, oh wait 

I'm not sure if their GPS numbers are the same. Prestia had run an insane number of k's to half time when he did his calf.

[Francois Jackson]

Anyone else got a bad feeling about this game? More so about losing to them this scum rather than losing in general

Might have to take the odds on offer of 3/1

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Tigers have beaten 0 sides that finished top 8 last year, bombers 4 wins have all been against top 8 sides....