Richmond vs Port Adelaide @ the MCG --- Round 13, 2021

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AFL Round 13

RICHMOND vs Port Adelaide

Thursday, 9th June @ the M.C.G.

Start time:  7:20 pm


Broadcast: Ch 7, Fox Footy & Kayo.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/matches/3917

[pmac21]

I need to stop my negativity.  This is a game we absolutely should be expecting to win. If it was in Adelaide they would be expecting the same.

[Tiger Tragic]

I need to stop my negativity.  This is a game we absolutely should be expecting to win. If it was in Adelaide they would be expecting the same.

Can't see how we could possibly lose this game.  Port struggled to beat the Bummers at home and got smashed by the Cats the week before.  If we bring our effort from the past 3 or 4 weeks (with the exception of the 4th qtr v Swans), we should be a shoe in.

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General Admission allocations:

Level 1
M5 – M6
M30 – M32
M34 – M36
 
Level 4
Q1 – Q15
Q29 – Q36
Q49 – Q50 (rows P-MM)
Q51 – Q57
 
Public ticket sales will be available from Gates 1 and 3.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1141414/game-day-hub

I'd doubt there will be any trouble finding a seat given it's a Thursday night in winter against an interstate club with few members in Victoria.

[georgies31]

For some reason when we play Port in Melbourne not often we struggle.

[Rampsation]

Must win game

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Richmond v Port Adelaide preview

Laurence Rosen
SEN
8 June 2022

Thursday night football is back and with it, comes a clash which promises plenty of intrigue.

Both Richmond and Port Adelaide are fresh coming off their mid-season bye and enter the opening game of Round 13 on the back of contrasting fortunes in their last game – Richmond went down to Sydney in a nailbiter at the SCG, while the Power beat Essendon last time out.

Ken Hinkley’s side will relish another chance to play at the MCG, after their close to Carlton at the home of football earlier in the season.

Richmond will regain Noah Balta, Marlion Pickett and Kane Lambert in a big triple boost ahead of the match, with Balta a good chance to head to Charlie Dixon on the night.

This is one of several games coming up for the Tigers which they’ll need to win as the race for the top eight heats up.

Heading into what should be a tight battle, Richmond is favourites but after resurrecting their season in the last month, Port Adelaide shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Tip: Richmond by eight points.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/06/07/who-will-win-and-why-the-predictions-and-tips-for-round-13/

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Tigers retain AFL fear factor: Hinkley

Steve Larkin
AAP
Wed, 8 June 2022 12:30PM

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley describes playing Richmond at the MCG as a "scary proposition".

Hinkley is adamant the Tigers retain a fear factor forged from winning three flags from 2017 to 2020.

"They do," he told reporters on Wednesday.

"They're a fantastic football club and incredibly well coached.

"And they have got their personnel back, I think bar Tom Lynch, I'd say they're close to full strength.

"I would suggest everyone is watching Richmond at the moment and I have certainly been watching Richmond over the last two or three weeks very, very closely.

"And they're a scary proposition at the MCG. Your best is the only way you have got a chance."

... Hinkley was demanding improvement in Port's contested possession output to continue their upward trend.

"Every team in the competition, when you drop off in any part of your game, it's quite simple, you have just got to keep working at it," he said.

"For us, we are not the only team in the competition when you get beat badly in contested possession you lose games.

"It's a pretty accurate stat."

https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/tigers-retain-afl-fear-factor-hinkley-c-7092057

[mightytiges]

Surprised Port know what playing us at the 'G is like given we've only had 6 actual home games against them in the 25 years since they joined the AFL. In Hinkley's time at Port (since 2013) we've only played them twice (2016, 2019) at the 'G.

Richmond home game (MCG):  6 (W3 L2 D1)
Docklands 'home' game:          4  (W2 L2)
Other (Darwin):                      1 (loss)
Port home game (FP/AO):      24 (FP W5 L10 ; AO W4 L5)

https://afltables.com/afl/teams/richmond/allgames_tm.html#13

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Another thriller on the cards? Unlikely rivalry keeps delivering

Richmond and Port Adelaide have delivered some classic matches in recent meetings

By Sarah Black
afl.com.au
8 June 2022

WHEN traditional footballing rivalries are spoken about, it's safe to say Port Adelaide and Richmond usually doesn't feature.

But the two sides have built up an unlikely history of late, with four of the past five games going down to the wire.

While the pair are sitting a little further down the ladder than in recent years, Thursday night's battle at the MCG shapes to be another blockbuster affair.


Round four, 2021 – Port Adelaide 11.13 (79) def. Richmond 11.11 (77) at Adelaide Oval

Robbie Gray continued to build his reputation as a cool-headed match-winner, kicking the winner with four minutes remaining. Port had taken an 11-point lead into the final term, before the Tigers clawed their way in front. It took some Gray magic to seal the win for the Power. Aliir Aliir earned the three Brownlow votes for his 23 disposals and six marks, while Kane Lambert kicked two goals to go with his 24 touches.


Preliminary final, 2020 – Richmond 6.10 (46) def. Port Adelaide 6.4 (40) at Adelaide Oval

The biggest margin of the match was just two goals, in an absolute armwrestle of a preliminary final. The Tigers kicked 2.4 to Power's 2.0 in the final term to just clinch victory. Lambert was once again vital with two fourth-quarter goals, Toby Nankervis (19 hitouts, 13 touches) almost dragged the Tigers over the line through sheer willpower, while the magic touch of Connor Rozee (14, two goals) was dangerous throughout.


Round 11, 2020 – Port Adelaide 13.15 (93) def. Richmond 11.6 (72) at Adelaide Oval

Don't let the final margin deceive you – this was a closely fought affair. Port Adelaide consolidated its spot at the top of the ladder with the win over the reigning premier. Richmond had been statistically outplayed for the majority of the first three quarters but was grimly hanging onto a one-point lead at the final break. Three quick goals from the Power sealed the victory, having previously held a 26-point advantage in the first term.


Round 18, 2019 – Richmond 15.11 (101) def. Port Adelaide 9.9 (63) at the MCG

The one rare blowout in recent times between the two teams. Richmond jumped out to a three-goal lead at quarter-time and were never headed from there. Dustin Martin polled the three Brownlow votes for his 30 disposals and five clearances, while Tom Rockliff (26 and seven) was a battering ram in the middle for the Power.


Round four, 2019 – Richmond 15.9 (99) def. Port Adelaide 14.8 (92) at Adelaide Oval

Yet another thriller at Adelaide Oval, the 2019 clash was a see-sawing affair. The lead changed four times in the last quarter after the Tigers had taken a two-point advantage into the final term. Port Adelaide held Richmond at arm's length until halfway through the third term, then the battle was on. The Tigers were without Martin, Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt and Alex Rance, which, at the time, was unheard of, with debutant Jack Ross finishing with 25 disposals.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/776154/another-thriller-on-the-cards-unlikely-rivalry-keeps-delivering

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THE FOUR CERTAINTIES FOR RICHMOND VERSUS PORT ADELAIDE

By Nic Negrepontis & Andrew Slevison
SEN
9 June 2022

Labelling something a ‘certainty’ in any sport is fraught with danger.

But we’ll attempt to find some anyway.

Here is what we consider certainties for Friday night’s clash between Richmond and Port Adelaide:

Grimes to have 4+ intercepts, 3+ marks and 6+ pressure acts

Richmond co-captain Dylan Grimes has always given his heart and soul.

In his 200th game on a Thursday night at the MCG, you can expect much of the same from the gun defender.

Grimes is not a huge ball winner, but always puts in with the little things like pressure acts, tackles, one percenters and spoils.

He is also an important intercept player for the Tigers, averaging 6.5 intercept possessions across his seven games this season.

We have Grimes having a solid impact against the Power where he should amass 4 or more intercepts, take 3 or more marks and provide 6 or more pressure acts.

Martin to have 18+ disposals, 1+ goals and 3+ inside 50s

Dustin Martin has been in decent form without setting the world on fire in his four games back since personal leave.

Across the season, he has averaged 20.2 disposals as well as 4.8 inside 50s and 1.4 goals.

He has a fairly good record against Port of late, averaging 25.4 touches, 4.8 inside 50s and 1.2 goals in his last five outings.

While he hasn’t been as prolific this year, Martin should knock off at least 18 disposals, kick at least one goal and have at least three inside 50s.

Port Adelaide will lose the hit-out count

Port Adelaide has dropped their only recognised ruckman in Sam Hayes, with Charlie Dixon and Jeremy Finlayson set to carry the load.

They will do so against a pair of rucks in Toby Nankervis and Ivan Soldo.

It’s hard to imagine a world where the Power pair even get close in terms of raw hit-out numbers.

Wines for 25+ disposals

It’s been a bit of a down year numbers wise for the reigning Brownlow Medallist, but tonight presents a great opportunity for Ollie Wines.

Richmond don’t tend to put a whole lot of defensive work into opposition inside midfielders. Luke Parker, Darcy Parish, Zach Merrett, Jack Crisp, Pat Lipinski, Taylor Adams and more have all exceeded the 25-disposal mark in recent weeks against the Tigers.

Expect Wines to find plenty of the footy at the MCG tonight and pick up 25 or more touches.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/06/09/the-four-certainties-for-richmond-versus-port-adelaide/

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Cornes is backing Richmond to get the chocolates on Thursday night given the Power are going in without a ruckman.

“They may pull something out of the box, but you’re going to go to the footy as a Port Adelaide fan and Charlie Dixon and Sam Powell-Pepper are going to be doing the rucking,” he said.

“How does that happen? How does a list management error of that significance happen?”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/06/09/why-cornes-doesnt-have-much-confidence-in-port-adelaide-ahead-of-season/

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No late changes.

Lambert is the sub.

[georgies31]

4 qtr effort tonight no fades out cost us big time and no sill6 undisciplined.

[Broadsword]

Free kick 1 second into the game for nothing.

Switched it off already.

Thanks AFL, now I can only stand to watch 1 second of your "game".