Richmond vs Geelong @ the MCG --- Round 15, 2022

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AFL Round 15

Geelong vs RICHMOND

Saturday, 25th June @ the M.C.G.

Start time:  4:35pm

https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/3932

[tdy]

Quick someone put something in the water supply to Geelong tFC to give them the runs

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Patrick Dangerfield and fellow superstar Dustin Martin will return to action as the headline acts when Geelong and Richmond face off in an AFL heavyweight battle in round 15.

Dangerfield’s return for Saturday night’s MCG showdown was confirmed by coach Chris Scott, who said the stage is set for a blockbuster clash between fourth and sixth on the ladder.

“We’re pumped because this is the first time we’ve played in Melbourne for a little while where there shouldn’t be any barriers to our fans getting up to the ground,” Scott told Fox Footy.

“We’ve played games when trains haven’t been running ... but Dustin Martin’s back, Paddy Dangerfield’s back and it’s Saturday afternoon at the ‘G, so get there Cats fans.”

https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/dangerfield-martin-back-for-big-afl-clash-c-7233858

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Geelong vs Richmond Preview

Matthew Lloyd
SEN
21 June 2022

“I’m really liking the Tigers. I see Robbie Tarrant has got his hand all strapped up, but I that’s not a bad thing, I don’t think Robbie’s going too well.

“No Noah Balta either, but I think the way they are moving the ball the Tigers, I think they might be too quick for Geelong.

“That’s going to be a great game, could go either way, but I’m tipping the Tigers in the form they’re in.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/06/20/matthew-lloyds-tips-for-crunch-top-eight-clashes-in-round-15/

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Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield to return, six more Cats available

 Geelong Head of Medical and Conditioning Harry Taylor declared that the dangerous midfielder is set to return in time for a Saturday blockbuster against the Tigers.

Meanwhile, fellow veterans Gary Rohan and Shaun Higgins appear to be available for selection once again.

Multiple players made a return to the Cats VFL team this week for their clash against Werribee, including small forward Max Holmes, star defender Jack Henry, key forward Esava Ratugolea and youngster Nick Stevens.

Their opponents Richmond will welcome back three-time Norm Smith medallist and Brownlow Medallist Dustin Martin from illness.

However, they will be likely to be without Noah Balta, Trent Cotchin and Robbie Tarrant, who all sustained injuries against the Blues last Thursday night.

https://www.zerohanger.com/geelong-superstar-patrick-dangerfield-to-return-six-more-cats-available-122266/

[Andyy]

Big outs for us. Mostly Balta and Cotchin.

Leaves me a lot less confident.

Think Dangerfield's cooked tho so not worried about that.

[Gracie]

After beating Carlton this game v Geelong is a free hit.

Lose and we are still right in hunt but win and our top 4 chances improve

[crackertiger]

They will need to bring in another mid to replace Cotchin. Ross or Dawkins?

[Damo]

They will need to bring in another mid to replace Cotchin. Ross or Dawkins?

Hopefully RCD. They always say they are grooming him to play the Cotch role

We will kick their arses regardless

[crackertiger]

To me the Hawkins contest is the most concerning issue. The old push in the back cheat needs to be kept in his place. We need to plan well for his tactics. The Umpires always favour him and I feel that this needs to be understood. Perhaps we should find a way to accidentally knock him out Early... 😃

[lamington]

Completely left field question. Is Soldo mobile enough to go body on body with Hawkins to stop him clunking marks?

[WilliamPowell]

Completely left field question. Is Soldo mobile enough to go body on body with Hawkins to stop him clunking marks?

No but more than that he simply doesn't have the footy smarts.

[JP Tiger]

Completely left field question. Is Soldo mobile enough to go body on body with Hawkins to stop him clunking marks?

No, he isn't.  But if Soldo parked himself 30mtrs in front of Porkins then at least he becomes annoying!  If Porkins crashes into his back (more than once) the umpires will penalize it.  Expect Porkins to play the victim (ooh, they are blocking me) but he can't just crash into Soldo from behind (at least that's how the rules are supposed to go).      

[georgies31]

It will be a collective defence effort cut the supply to there forwards as we did with blues.Our pressure and intensity needs to be all over the ground.

[Andyy]

Maybe Soldo could just punch Porkins' lights out. Make up for the knee.