Richmond vs Sydney @ Marvel Stadium - Round 5, 2019

[julzqld]

I'm coming down to Melb for Easter and plan to get the Sydney game and the Anzac Eve game.  Currently in the process of getting reserved tickets for the Anzac Eve game but do I need to reserve a ticket for the Sydney game or will I be able to just get in GA?

[WilliamPowell]

Should be Ok for GA Julz but the game is at Marvel so GA is up in the nose bleeds

[julzqld]

ok reserved seat it is then.

[mightytiges]

Over the years, our crowds against the Swans have been around the mid-30ks. However, it's jumped up in the past two years with our success. 58k at the 'G in 2017 and when we played the Swans in round 15 last year at Docklands we got a crowd of 43k. So the best bet would be to get a reserved seat, Julz, just in case.

https://afltables.com/afl/teams/richmond/allgames_tm.html#16

[julzqld]

OK my next question is I've heard things about train disruptions in April - will this still be applicable then and if so, what's the best options for parking at Marvel?

[Jackstar is back!!!]

OK my next question is I've heard things about train disruptions in April - will this still be applicable then and if so, what's the best options for parking at Marvel?

Park at District Docklands Shopping Centre
$10 in Multi Car Park and a 5 min walk

[julzqld]

OK my next question is I've heard things about train disruptions in April - will this still be applicable then and if so, what's the best options for parking at Marvel?

Park at District Docklands Shopping Centre
$10 in Multi Car Park and a 5 min walk

[one-eyed]

AFL Round 5

RICHMOND vs Sydney

Saturday, April 20, 7:25 PM AEST

@ Marvel Stadium


Odds:
Richmond  $1.48
Sydney      $2.65

https://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2019/5/rich-v-syd

[mightytiges]

We beat the Swannies at Docklands last year but it still ticks me off that we have to play our home game at a venue we hardly play at.

In any case, the question for this game is who gets the match-up on Buddy with Rance not there? Do we go with the more experienced but less agile Astbury or do we put our faith in the more athletic but less experienced Balta?

[JP Tiger]

We beat the Swannies at Docklands last year but it still ticks me off that we have to play our home game at a venue we hardly play at.

In any case, the question for this game is who gets the match-up on Buddy with Rance not there? Do we go with the more experienced but less agile Astbury or do we put our faith in the more athletic but less experienced Balta?

Yes, who to play on Budgie Franklin ...? 
Astbury is a likely starter but some might say he isn't agile enough.  Then some would say Balta for starters & be prepared to make a change if Franklin gets on top.  Our ace in the hole is Dylan Grimes, who has played on Franklin before & flogged him pointless!
I'd start with Balta with a view to gaining some experience as a KPD, then go straight to Grimes if Noah can't hold him ...     

[Diocletian]

Putting Balta on Franklin for two hours would fast track his development by twelve months.....

[one-eyed]

Goes both ways too. Swans have to worry about who they will play on Lynch.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-04-15/swans-mulling-over-important-matchup-with-inform-tiger

[Slipper]

Given the really short turn around to the Anzac eve clash, I'd be really tempted to get some fresh legs into the side.

I haven't seen much VFL this year, only the second half of the Port Melbourne game really, but I thought Naish was a class above with his disposal.

Would love to see him debut against the Swans, especially with Markov out.

[Tiger Tragic]

If Astbury plays on , Fred Fanning's record is at risk. He will run him into the wall. Crimes must play on Buddy

[one-eyed]

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

Match preview: Richmond v Sydney

AFL.com.au
Sarah Black
Apr 16, 2019

Where and when: Marvel Stadium, Saturday April 20, 7.25pm AEST

Last time they met: Marvel Stadium, round 15, 2018: Richmond 14.9 (93) defeated Sydney 11.1 (67)

Richmond held Sydney at bay for most of the match until a flurry of Swans goals cut the margin to just four points at the first minute of the last term. It was the last time Sydney would score.

What it means for Richmond: After an undermanned team caused an upset win on the road over Port Adelaide, another four points would boost confidence in the young cubs even further at Punt Road.

What it means for Sydney: At one and three, the ledger could get ugly for the Swans if they don't start getting wins on the board, especially ahead of a battle with crosstown rivals Greater Western Sydney.

How Richmond wins: The Tigers were back to their hassling best last week, and have the speed across the ground to beat the Swans, particularly in the midfield and across half-forward.

How Sydney wins: The blueprint has been set for how to defeat Richmond. Retain possession across half-back using kicks, denying the small forwards the opportunity to pounce on a loose ball.

The stat: Richmond is averaging 339.3 disposals a match after four weeks, the fewest of any club. While in recent years, the Tigers haven't been the biggest ball-winners, (averaging 366.8 in 2018 and 364.7 in 2017), the downward turn is an issue.

The match-up: Lance Franklin v Dylan Grimes

Franklin (12th overall in the Official AFL Player Ratings) v Alex Rance has been an enthralling battle over the years, but with Rance injured and David Astbury not quick enough, the shorter but agile Grimes (196th overall) will have to stand up.

It's a big week for: Aliir Aliir

After taking on one of the biggest men in the game in Braydon Preuss, Aliir will be faced with another big task, lining up on the in-form Tom Lynch. After a pre-season on the sidelines, Lynch is just starting to hit his straps in his new colours, coming off a six-goal haul.

Big call: It's been a relatively quiet few weeks for the lookalike pair, but Richmond's Jack Higgins and Sydney's Ben Ronke will kick three goals each under the roof.



Prediction: Tigers by 22 points


https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-04-16/match-preview-richmond-v-sydney