Richmond vs GWS @ Engie Stadium --- Round 12, 2025

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AFL Round 12

GWS Giants vs RICHMOND

Saturday, 31st May @ ENGIE Stadium (Sydney Showgrounds)

Start time: 4:15 pm


Odds: (Sportsbet)
GWS         $1.08
Richmond  $8.00

https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/7066

[Chuck17]

Ouch

[Andyy]

$8.

Worth a tenner haha

[Diocletian]

$8.

Worth a tenner haha

For the quarter time scoreline maybe.

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GWS v Richmond Preview

Andrew Slevison
SEN
29 May 2025

There is renewed hope in the GWS camp on the back of a 28-point win over Carlton last weekend.

It was a tough five-week stretch there for Adam Kingsley and his men who had lost four matches but did manage to beat the Cats in Geelong.

They celebrated captain Toby Greene’s 250th game in style by downing the Blues and it has put a spring in their step ahead of what is seen on paper as a fairly straightforward home Richmond fixture.

The Tigers were competitive in the Dreamtime clash with Essendon before eventually falling by 23 points in a game that saw them field 14 players with less than 50 games of experience.

Adem Yze’s young Tigers are coming along nicely with the likes of Sam Banks, Kane McAuliffe, Tom Brown and Kaleb Smith all showing promising signs of late.

They were able to push the Bombers for much of the night, but this presents as a completely different challenge.

When the Giants are at their best they are a high quality team and you’d expect them to peel off another win here at home.

The Tigers have won two of the past three matchups between the two clubs so there is some hope, but the Giants have the advantage with form, talent, personnel and game style and should be saluting comfortably.

Prediction: Giants by 38 points.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/05/29/who-will-win-and-why-tips-and-predictions-for-afl-round-12

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Tigers’ burning question: Can experience spark Tiger cubs?

The Tigers have relied upon their young guns in the early parts of 2025 and they’ve shown plenty of promise, but is now the time their old heads stand up? The Tigers are likely to be bolstered by the return of a premiership trio in Tom Lynch, Dion Prestia and Toby Nankervis this weekend for their clash against the Giants. That’s eight premiership medallions and over 600 games experience to be added to Adem Yze’s side. Not only are they stars of the game, their on-field leadership and presence will undoubtedly make the young Tiger cubs walk taller. Number one pick Sam Lalor is set for a stint on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, while midfielder Thomson Dow will also miss an extended period with a knee issue. The young Tigers have been incredible to start the year, but now it’s time for the senior heads to steady the ship.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2025-the-blowtorch-round-12-preview-every-clubs-burning-questions-analysis-stats-how-to-watch-on-fox-footy-commentators-latest-news/news-story/47a3f45f3012ac80ce68b2ecd12bba88

[WilliamPowell]

I'm heading up for the day.

Good old fashioned day at the footy, ressies then seniors...like it was when I was a kid 

[Andyy]

I'm heading up for the day.

Good old fashioned day at the footy, replies then seniors...like it was when I was a kid 

Sounds great WP. Have a safe trip, doubt they'll get up for us but should be nice regardless.

At least the ins are good.

Think we're a chance against Sydney...

[Diocletian]

I'm heading up for the day.

Good old fashioned day at the footy, replies then seniors...like it was when I was a kid 

Replies to who? 

[Andyy]

I'm heading up for the day.

Good old fashioned day at the footy, replies then seniors...like it was when I was a kid 

Replies to who? 

ressies

[Hard Roar Tiger]

We are sure things when our odds are over $8. Like a Darren Weir horse in the old days, Ooze applies the jigger as we run out to play…

[WilliamPowell]

I'm heading up for the day.

Good old fashioned day at the footy, replies then seniors...like it was when I was a kid 

Replies to who? 

ressies

Yes bloody auto-correct

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Tigers hope to combat Giants' run

Assistant coach Ben Rutten explains how Richmond will look to stop GWS' ability to run and carry on Saturday.

By Henry Milic
RFC website
30 May 2025

As Richmond prepares to face GWS in enemy territory on Saturday, assistant coach Ben Rutten hopes his side can create opportunities on the counterattack and limit the Giants' dangerous ball movement off turnovers.

“I think for the group to get away and spend some time together and travel and perform in a different environment is a great opportunity for us,” Rutten said.

“The Giants are a really strong team, and a big threat is their turnover game.

“Their ability to get some run and carry with their handball off halfback is something that we understand is a threat, but we think we have some strategies in place to be able to nullify that and hopefully get some opportunities on the counterattack.”

Rutten had high praise for Richmond’s younger players and their ability to rise to the AFL level, however, he is still hoping the side can put together more four-quarter performances.

“Some of the real positives have been the performances of our younger guys. We have had a lot of first-year gamers this season,” Rutten said.

“We are still a little bit inconsistent through games and throughout quarters at times as well, so that is certainly something that we are aware of.

“That is certainly a big focus for us, and that’s to improve our consistency throughout games.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1793646/tigers-hope-to-combat-giants-run