Richmond vs GWS @ the MCG - Round 17, 2019

[one-eyed]

We're now classed as favourite heading into this game.

AFL Round 17

RICHMOND vs Greater Western Sydney

Sunday, 14th July @ the M.C.G.

Start time: 1:10pm


Odds:
Richmond  $1.48
GWS         $2.60

https://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2019/17/rich-v-gws

[Tiger Khosh]

Kelly may miss. Sat most of the 4th qtr icing his calf.

[one-eyed]

The MCG website says they are expecting a crowd of 45k.

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Opening times

Gates
Public           11.30am
AFL Reserve  11.30am
MCC Reserve 11.30am

Parking
Gate 3: 9.00am
Gate 5: 11.00am
Gate 6: 9.00am
Gate 7: 7.30am* accredited and disability parking permit holders.

Estimated attendance
45,000

General admission seating

Great Southern Stand
Q1-Q15

Ponsford Stand
M28 Rows A-Q (DRY)
M29-M32
M33 Rows Q-NN
M34
Q29-Q36

Olympic Stand
Q49-52 Rows K-MM
Q53-Q57

Please note the general admission areas are subject to change.

Look out for the screens displaying the map of available general admission areas on a match day, located inside each entry gate.

Cheer squad locations
Richmond: M3 and M4 Rows A-K
GWS Giants: M33 Rows A-D

https://www.mcg.org.au/whats-on/events-calendar/2019/july/richmond-v-gws-giants-july-14

[one-eyed]

The AFL website is tipping us to win by 2 goals.


Match preview: Richmond v Greater Western Sydney

AFL.com.au
Sarah Black
Jul 9, 2019

Where and when: MCG, Sunday July 14, 1.10pm AEST

What it means for Richmond: A vital top-six scalp. The Tigers are yet to beat a team that currently sits above them, and with the Giants' patchy form both at the 'G and overall, the time is ripe.

What it means for GWS: Arresting an alarming form slump. The Giants have had a poor two weeks, losing to Essendon and Brisbane, and a rare win at the MCG will set them up well.

The stat: Richmond may have lost its past two games to GWS, but it holds the edge at the MCG. The Tigers have beaten the Giants on all four occasions the sides have met in Melbourne, the last match coming in the 2017 preliminary final.

The match-up: Jeremy Cameron v David Astbury

Cameron had a day out and a half against an inexperienced Ryan Garthwaite last time these sides met, but Astbury will be tougher. The Giant is his club's number one forward in the AFL Player Ratings (No.113 overall), with Astbury the Tigers' third key back (No.314).

It’s a big week for: Dustin Martin

Martin was poor against GWS last time the two sides met, succumbing to the tagging pressure of Matt De Boer and getting suspended for striking. With De Boer injured on the sidelines, Martin will be relishing the opportunity to rebound and put in a dominant performance.

Big call: Trent Cotchin will be determined not to lose to the Giants again and will dominate the clearances, recording 10 by himself.

Prediction: Tigers by 12 points

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-07-09/match-preview-richmond-v-greater-western-sydney

[one-eyed]

GWS has been dealt a blow with star midfielder Josh Kelly ruled out of Sunday's crucial clash with Richmond at the MCG.

The good news for GWS is he is to be replaced by Lachie Whitfield after missing four games with a broken collarbone.

Vice-captain Stephen Coniglio should also be fit for the trip to Melbourne after he was cleared of a serious knee injury.

Ruckman Shane Mumford is also expected to come into the team after he pulled up sore from the Giants' round 15 loss to Essendon and was rested against the Lions.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-07-09/giants-task-made-harder-with-star-mid-ruled-out-for-three-weeks

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Whitfield and Mummy are their 2 most important players IMHO.....

[Diocletian]

Yep those ins more than make up for Kelly missing...

[one-eyed]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/07/11/greene-allays-giant-injury-fear/

[one-eyed]

They wouldn't be talking like this if they weren't spooked by the 'G.

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GWS go into Saturday’s match facing an imposing record - the Tigers have beaten the Giants in all four of their clashes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Giants defender Sam Reid touched on the mental side of footy ahead of the game with Richmond.

“This week’s going to be more mental - make sure we’re mentally sharp and we’re fresh.

“Physically, you’ve got to get your prep right and you’ve also mentally got to get your prep right.

“This week, players will be spending more time mentally making sure they’re sharp and ready to go.”

Reid emphasised the emotional side of footy, and how the past two weeks have been felt by the players.

“It really hurts when we lose - we were gutted on the weekend, we’re very disappointed. It’s two weeks in a row. It hurts, it sticks with us.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/07/11/giants-gutted-by-losses-must-mentally-prepare-for-richmond-reid/

[one-eyed]

Dusty won't have to worry about De Boer either this time around.

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Since de Boer suffered a serious shoulder injury against Gold Coast in round 11, the Giants have lost three of their four matches.

In those defeats, they've been hurt by the opposition midfielder that most likely would have been the former Fremantle stopper's main target.

Adelaide's Matt Crouch (round 12, 34 possessions) and Essendon's Zach Merrett (round 15, 28) – who was shut down by de Boer in the season opener – enjoyed their midfield freedom against the Giants. Last week, it was Brisbane ball magnet Lachie Neale (31) who was highly influential.

When GWS belted the Tigers by 49 points in round three, de Boer frustrated Dustin Martin out of the contest, so much so that the Brownlow medallist was reported for striking Adam Kennedy and suspended.

The Giants will face Martin again on Sunday and will also have guns like Trent Cotchin, Dion Prestia and Shane Edwards to deal with.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-07-11/giants-ponder-how-to-tame-tigers-without-star-stopper

[YellowandBlackBlood]

No Mumford is good for us. They all walk taller with him in the team.....

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Anyone heard if Coniglio is in any doubt?
He must be sore, a nice early tackle to test out that knee will be required if he does play

[Jackstar is back!!!]

Anyone heard if Coniglio is in any doubt?
He must be sore, a nice early tackle to test out that knee will be required if he does play

Needs to train today to be on plane tomorrow 😉

[Tigeritis™©®]

Anyone heard if Coniglio is in any doubt?
He must be sore, a nice early tackle to test out that knee will be required if he does play

Needs to train today to be on plane tomorrow 😉

If he is as soft as Shiel, all we need is Cotchin to attack the footy in his general vicinity and he’ll be out for the rest of the game   

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

Anyone heard if Coniglio is in any doubt?
He must be sore, a nice early tackle to test out that knee will be required if he does play

Needs to train today to be on plane tomorrow 😉

If he is as soft as Shiel, all we need is Cotchin to attack the footy in his general vicinity and he’ll be out for the rest of the game   

He will tweet about it after the fact. Should be fun!