Richmond vs Essendon @ the MCG --- Round 23, 2022

[PoppyTige]

So far so OK...

But what's up with socks? Some of our guys have the classic hoops, some plain black and I'm pretty sure that I spotted a pair with the purple Alannah & Madeline hoop.

Anyway, go Tiges!

[Fluffy Tiger]

Grimes gets a game straight into our defence. Who misses out I'm not sure but we do miss him down back.

[one-eyed]

Stats to Half-Time:

Prestia  17
Short   13
Baker   12
Ross    12
Floss   11
Balta   10
Lynch  10
D.Rioli 10
Broad   9
Cotch   9
Nank    8
Sonsie  8
Bolton  7
Miller   7
Tarrant 7
Sheds  6
Jack    6
M.Rioli 6
Cumberland 5
Gibcus  5
Pickett  5
Kmac   4
Castagna 0 .... ( sub not used )



Disposals:   187 - 180 .... ( contested: 63 - 67 )
Marks:          49 - 37
Clearances:  12 - 17 .... ( centre: 6 - 10 )
Inside 50s:   28 - 27
Tackles:       24 - 27
Hitouts:       11 - 16
Frees:           6 - 11

https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/4004#team-stats

[Tigeritis™©®]

Miller continuing his good work in the 22 tonight.

Agree. He’s a cool head and he has good skills and his decision making is very good.

[mightytiges]

Grimes gets a game straight into our defence. Who misses out I'm not sure but we do miss him down back.

Presumably Gibcus. However, no certainties by the sound of it Grimes comes back this year given it was a nasty high up hammy. Earliest Prelim week if he does come back.

[Tiger Khosh]

Grimes gets a game straight into our defence. Who misses out I'm not sure but we do miss him down back.

Gibcus. Has dropped off considerably from the start of the season. First year player so understandable.

Grimes won’t be fit until deep into finals but I’d still be inclined to drop him and just play an extra mid (depending on oppo forward matchups). Just not sure what he’s really adding to the side atm.

[Rampsation]

Our 2 wingers are lazy at thr moment. McIntosh in particular so far.

[mightytiges]

Only took to the 3rd quarter to get a head high free!

Cotch goal 

Rich  11.7-73
Ess     7.6-48

[Damo]

So far so OK...

But what's up with socks? Some of our guys have the classic hoops, some plain black and I'm pretty sure that I spotted a pair with the purple Alannah & Madeline hoop.

Anyway, go Tiges!

I noticed it last week with the socks
Interesting

[mightytiges]

Bolts lucky goal  bounces in the goalsquare with Essendon defenders too worried about Jack.

Rich  12.7-79
Ess     7.6-48



Got to love how the umps have finally realised we are out there.

[Tigeritis™©®]

So abusing the umpire clearly doesn’t matter now. 

[mightytiges]

Jack's footy smarts and vision finds Kmac 35 out. Goal! 


Rich  13.7-85
Ess     7.6-48

[mightytiges]

Sonsie around his body and Lynch is held. Goal! 


Rich  14.8-92
Ess     7.6-48

[mightytiges]

Short high around the body to the hot spot and Lynch marks 12 out. Goal! 


Rich  15.8-98
Ess     7.6-48

[mightytiges]

Bolts to the pocket and Lynch too strong again marks. Goal! 

Rich   16.8-104
Ess      7.6-48