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Brave Tigers storm home as Franklin and Tippett face MRP trouble

Jordan Chong 
afl.com.au
June 26, 2015 10:20 PM

SYDNEY SWANS     3.4   8.7   10.8     11.11 (77)
RICHMOND             2.4   3.5   10.10   14.11 (95)

GOALS
Sydney Swans: Franklin 2, Parker 2, Rohan 2, Derickx, Hannebery, Kennedy, Mitchell, Tippett
Richmond: Riewoldt 6, Newman, Cotchin, Deledio, Vickery, Ellis, Gordon, Maric, Miles

BEST
Sydney Swans: Kennedy, Parker, McVeigh, Hannebery, Rohan, Grundy
Richmond: Riewoldt, Cotchin, Miles, Rance, Ellis, Maric

INJURIES
Sydney Swans: Nil
Richmond: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
Sydney Swans: Tom Mitchell replaced by Zak Jones at three quarter-time
Richmond: Kane Lambert replaced by Kamdyn McIntosh in the last quarter

Reports:
Lance Franklin (Sydney Swans) reported for engaging in rough conduct on Shane Edwards in the second quarter.
Kurt Tippett (Sydney Swans) reported for striking Dylan Grimes in the third quarter

Umpires: Schmitt, Chamberlain, Meredith

Official crowd: 37,579 at the SCG

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SIX GOALS from spearhead Jack Riewoldt and a huge second half from skipper Trent Cotchin has led Richmond to a stunning 18-point comeback win against the Sydney Swans.

In a physical, often niggly affair, the Tigers stormed back from a lacklustre first half to claim a 14.11 (95) to 11.11 (77) victory, having trailed by 32 points at half-time.

The win consolidated Richmond's position inside the top eight, while the Swans have some worries, not least the reports of star forwards Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett.

Despite a bright start, the Swans were distracted and sloppy for a lot of the contest, ensuring their six-game unbeaten run came to an end.

The 9-3 Swans also face the prospect of being without Franklin and Tippett in the short-term after the pair was reported in two separate incidents.

In the second term, Franlkin ran past the footy just outside the Swans' attacking 50m and, with his left arm tucked into the side of his body, collected Shane Edwards in the head.

Field umpire Justin Schmitt reported the star forward.

Although Edwards got to his feet immediately and managed to take his free kick, he looked dazed and came off the ground shortly afterwards.

Edwards was late to return from the rooms after half-time as he underwent a concussion test. And in further drama, the Tigers were penalised for an interchange infringement in the third term when they tried to get Edwards back on the ground before the player had served the mandatory 20-minute concussion period.

Tippett was the second player to go into umpire Schmitt's book early in the third term, when the 28-year-old raised his right elbow in a marking contest and struck Dylan Grimes in the head.

Grimes looked shaken after the clash, staying on the ground for a few moments before regaining his feet.

But amongst the carnage, Riewoldt lit up the SCG on a chilly Friday night. The star Tiger kicked his sixth goal at the 22-minute mark of the final term to put his team in front for good in an enthralling encounter witnessed by 37,579 fans.

And Tigers skipper Cotchin also had a big impact on the contest, providing most of the visitors' drive forward on his way to 27 possessions.

The Swans, who had looked in control for most of the first half when they extended a one-goal quarter-time advantage to a 32-point lead at the main break, found themselves under pressure after the Tippett clash as the Tigers worked their way bravely back into the contest.

Cotchin, who had good support from the likes of Anthony Miles (28 touches), Dustin Martin (24) and Shaun Grigg (24) got things started for the visitors with the first of four unanswered Richmond goals in a 12-minute burst that reduced the margin to single digits.

And although the Swans responded with goals from Tom Mitchell and Luke Parker, it was Richmond that took a deserved two-point lead into the final term thanks to a pair of goals from the mercurial Riewoldt.

All up, the Tigers booted 11 goals to three after the main interval to post another significant road win, having overcome Fremantle two weeks ago in Perth, and establish their credentials as a genuine finals contender. The men from Punt Road face GWS at the MCG next Saturday afternoon.

Meanwhile, the Swans will be anxiously awaiting the findings of the Match Review Panel, and spend the next six days ahead of their round 14 meeting with Port Adelaide on Thursday night wondering how they let slip a more than five-goal advantage.

Lance Franklin won the early skirmishes but Alex Rance dominated the big forward. Picture: AFL Media

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-06-26/brave-tigers-storm-home

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Lance Franklin, Kurt Tippett reported as Richmond stun Sydney

  Andrew Wu
     The Age
    June 27, 2015


RICHMOND 2.4 3.5 10.10 14.11 (95)
SYDNEY     3.4 8.7 10.8   11.11 (77)

GOALS
Richmond: Riewoldt 6, Miles, Deledio, Ellis, Newman, Maric, Gordon, Cotchin, Vickery.
Sydney: Rohan 2, Franklin 2, Parker 2, Hannebery, Kennedy, Tippett, Derickx, Mitchell.

BEST:
Richmond: Riewoldt, Cotchin, Rance, Miles, Deledio
Sydney: Kennedy, Parker, Hannebery, Rohan, Jack

UMPIRES Schmitt, Meredith, Chamberlain.
CROWD 37,579 at SCG.

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To understand the madness that happened in Sydney it is best to break the game into two: what happened before Lance Franklin was reported, and the events after.

There will be few more extraordinary matches this season than Richmond's stunning resurrection, or the Swans' shock capitulation depending on your point of view.

Talking points were aplenty. There was the booking of Franklin, followed not long after half time by that of Kurt Tippett, leaving Sydney facing the possibility of being without their two glamour forwards next week, and a bizarre interchange infringement. Not to mention the question of how a premiership contender blew a 32-point lead to lose by three goals - a turnaround of 50 points in one half.

Let's start with Franklin. The superstar forward was having the better of a fiery duel with Alex Rance until he chose not to contest the ball but instead clean up Shane Edwards, who had his eyes only for the ball, in the second term.

The 15 cm gap in height between the pair meant Franklin was bound to make head high contact. He had his number taken and will learn his fate on Monday from the match review panel.

Fortunately for Franklin, Edwards returned to the field after passing a concussion test, which means the impact of the hit is likely to be deemed low. This could be the difference in whether Franklin escapes with a fine or spends a week or two in the stands.

Up until now, the Swans were the dominant team - hardly a surprise given their standing as a genuine contender while Richmond were largely considered a tease. That might need reassessment given the Tigers have now knocked off Sydney and Fremantle.

Gary Rohan and Franklin were shaping as the Swans' match-winners and their blue-chip quartet of Dan Hannebery, Luke Parker, Josh Kennedy and Kieren Jack controlled the midfield.

But after the long break the Swans switched off in a most un-Swans-like manner and the Tigers pounced.

Franklin, Hannebery and Lewis Jetta had been among the most influential players but had their colours lowered, none more so than the superstar forward, who had just one touch.

If there was a contest which highlighted how fortunes had changed it came in the third quarter when Rance beat Franklin for possession then, with his opponent flailing in his wake, picked out Tyrone Vickery on the lead.

The Swans had just three players who managed more than 10 possessions in the second half.

To understand Richmond's dominance in the third term, when they kicked seven goals to two, consider this. They won the possession count 113-61, smashed the Swans 44-26 for contested possessions. The Swans' defence, normally so organised, could not withstand wave after wave of yellow and black attack.

Jack Riewoldt was the star, bagging six goals in arguably one of the best games of his career. He made Dane Rampe and Ted Richards look pedestrian with his strong marking on the lead and ability to lose his opponent after pushing up the ground.

He had been dangerous even when the Tigers were outplayed in the first half so it was only logical his game went to another level once his teammates found their mojos.

With Trent Cotchin becoming the most important midfielder on the ground, the Tigers made their move after half-time with four unanswered goals.

Such was their temperament, they were able to withstand not only the Swans wresting the momentum back with the next two but also an interchange infringement which cost Vickery a shot at goal.

The Tigers were punished for allowing Edwards, who had been undergoing a concussion test, back on the ground before his 20 minutes had elapsed.

A two-goal swing loomed but Nick Smith, noted for his coolness in saving goals rather than scoring them - sprayed his 40-metre shot out on the full.

Three goals in time on ensured the Tigers headed into the final chance full of belief in causing another major upset.

The ball lived in Sydney's forward half for long periods of the last term but they had nothing to show for it other than a goal to Tippett.

Riewoldt's sixth put the Tigers back in front before Ivan Maric sealed the points in the manner of a striker finding the back of the net.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-match-report/lance-franklin-kurt-tippett-reported-as-richmond-stun-sydney-20150626-ghyzgy.html

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Tigers roar back to life, claim gutsy win

Neil Cordy
Herald-Sun
June 27, 2015


A MATCH-WINNING six-goal haul from Jack Riewoldt has given Richmond a courageous 18-point win and a massive dose of credibility in a night at the SCG which literally had everything.

The Swans look likely to pay a much higher price than the four points with superstar pair Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett both on report.

On a night which celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the historic 2005 premiership, the party turned sour when the Swans’ twin towers both went into the umpires’ books just minutes either side of half-time.

Franklin was the first to be reported when he bumped Tiger Shane Edwards high late in the second quarter. Edwards got up and took his kick without any trouble, but was tested for concussion by medical staff during the half-time break.

Adding to the drama, Edwards returned from the concussion test earlier than the 20 minutes, which meant the Swans were awarded a free kick and 50 metre penalty. All-Australian defender Nick Smith kicked poorly with the resulting shot on goal.

Of more concern after the break was the report on Tippett, who caught Richmond defender Dylan Grimes with an elbow to the head in a marking contest.

Grimes took his kick as well but looked stunned from the solid contact to the side of his head. Like Franklin, the report was made without any hesitation from the umpire.

The reports clearly unsettled the Swans, with Franklin picking up just one second-half possession.

The Tigers took full advantage to bang on four goals straight to open the third quarter and outscore Sydney eight goals to two to lead by two points at the last change.

The Swans’ small defence of Ted Richards, Heath Grundy and Dane Rampe struggled to deal with the height of Riewoldt, Ty Vickery and Ben Griffiths.

Riewoldt was the man who capitalised and finally put the game out of Sydney’s reach with another two in a tense final quarter to take his tally to six for the night.

Ivan Maric provided a bizarre sealer, which somehow was the perfect finish to a night which had everything. With the poise of a seasoned striker, he side-footed a spot kick from five metres out past two Sydney defenders, who had overrun the ball into an open goal.

Richmond has now stamped itself as a genuine top-four prospect.

The Tigers have now won five of their last six matches, including wins over premiership contenders the Dockers in Perth and the Swans in Sydney.

The win moves them two spots up the ladder and improves their record to 7-5.

The swans face Port Adelaide at the SCG next Thursday night followed by Brisbane at the Gabba and then one of the matches of the year when they take on premiers Hawthorn at ANZ Stadium.

How many of those matches Franklin and Tippett play in remains to be seen as John Longmire waits nervously for the findings of the Match Review Panel.

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RICHMOND         14.11 (95)

SYDNEY SWANS 11.11 (77)

GOALS

Richmond: Riewoldt 6, Newman, Cotchin, Deledio, Vickery, Ellis, Gordon, Maric, Miles

Sydney Swans: Franklin 2, Parker 2, Rohan 2, Derickx, Hannebery, Kennedy, Mitchell, Tippett

BEST

Richmond: Riewoldt, Cotchin, Miles, Rance, Ellis, Maric

Sydney Swans: Parker, Kennedy, McVeigh, Hannebery, Rohan, Grundy

VOTES

3. Jack Riewoldt (Rich)

2. Trent Cotchin (Rich)

1. Luke Parker (Syd)


Official crowd: 37,579 at the SCG

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2015-richmond-defeats-sydney-swans-by-18-points-at-scg-in-round-13/story-fnelctok-1227416730770