Tigers vs Blues game thread - the Fighting Tiger Fund match

[WilliamPowell]

72k would be a great result.

Agree 70-75k is what is likely

If we had won last week we would have got 80k but................ 

[Jackstar is back again]

will be 78000 less 1

[WilliamPowell]

will be 78000 less 1

  don't tell me you are not going Jack 

[Tigermonk]

will be 78000 less 1

  don't tell me you are not going Jack 

no his going to Thailand to buy my 20 maids for 5k haha 

[Dubstep Dookie]

will be 78000 less 1

  don't tell me you are not going Jack 

no his going to Thailand to buy my 20 maids for 5k haha 

Maybe he'll need the clinic

[one-eyed]

AFL site predicting Carlton by 37 points.


SUMMARY
Both of these teams hit road-blocks last weekend. The Tigers were knocked over by a resurgent Melbourne before a big crowd at the MCG, while the Blues suffered a shock defeat at the hands of West Coast at Etihad Stadium.

Richmond made some terrible skill errors against the Demons, handing them numerous goals in the process. It all added up to a disappointing 27-point loss, which left the Tigers four points and plenty of percentage outside the top eight.

On the positive side, Jake King returns from suspension this weekend. His tough tackling in the forward line has been invaluable this year.

Carlton needs to get back on the winners' list if it is going to stay in the top four. The Blues lacked their usual intensity against the Eagles. Many of their best players were down on form, including Chris Judd, who was held to only 17 possessions.

Making matter worse for Brett Ratten, his best defender, Michael Jamison, had to be subbed out of the game after suffering a knee injury. He has since had surgery and will be sidelined for a month.

When Carlton and Richmond last met, in round one, the Blues raced out to an early lead before Jack Riewoldt dragged the Tigers back into the contest. Carlton eventually prevailed by 20 points, but the game will have given Damien Hardwick's men plenty of hope that they can turn things around this time.

QUESTION MARKS
What's wrong with Richmond star Jack Riewoldt? The 2010 Coleman medallist has been out of sorts in the past month, and last weekend he kicked only one goal on Melbourne's All Australian defender James Frawley. Questioned about Riewoldt's fitness after the game, Hardwick said he was "just tired and sore like the other guys" and would "battle on".

How will Carlton cover the loss of Michael Jamison? The gun backman would most likely have lined up on Riewoldt, but that job is now expected to fall to Simon White, who is set to be recalled from the VFL.

PREDICTION
Carlton by 37 points.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/117355/default.aspx

[one-eyed]

Waite back this week for Carlton. He has only about two top games per year yet they are usually against us    .

[WilliamPowell]

Waite back this week for Carlton. He has only about two top games per year yet they are usually against us    .

maybe we can find someone to re-pay Waite's kick to Luke round 1 early in the game to get him subbed out again 

[one-eyed]

Opposition coaches now needing to focus on Vickery as well....


Brett Ratten said stopping Richmond's reigning Coleman Medallist Jack Riewoldt, who kicked six goals in a losing side against the Blues in the opening round, would be important.

But Ratten said controlling emerging Tigers tall forward Tyrone Vickery would be just as crucial, with the youngster having become equally pivotal to Richmond's attack in recent weeks.

"What Richmond have done, moving Jack out a little bit further and allowing Vickery to play out of the goal square has allowed him to grow as a player," the Blues coach said.

"He's playing really good football and the balance seems really good for them.

"So if you put too many eggs in the basket of stopping Jack, does Vickery get out and start to hit the scoreboard."

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/waite-robinson-back-for-blues-20110629-1gq6u.html#ixzz1QdvRfrAI

[gerkin greg]

Waite back this week for Carlton. He has only about two top games per year yet they are usually against us    .

maybe we can find someone to re-pay Waite's kick to Luke round 1 early in the game to get him subbed out again 

Get McGuane to do it himself, if he gets rubbed out it's a win-win

[Dice]

Get McGuane to do it himself, if he gets rubbed out it's a win-win

Or promote Wiilie Wheeler from the Burgers !....Terry the squirrel's son   

[one-eyed]

Those living in the western suburbs will have leave earlier over the next two weeks to make our games ....


Advice to footy patrons - rail line closures
Jun 29, 2011

The temporary closure of the Ballarat, Bendigo and Sydenham rail lines from Saturday July 2 to Sunday July 17 will cause significant disruption and longer travel times for people heading to AFL matches at the MCG.

The matches that will be affected are Richmond v Carlton (July 2), Collingwood v Hawthorn (July 3), Essendon v Richmond (July 9), Collingwood v North Melbourne (July 10) and Carlton v Collingwood (July 16).

The Regional Rail Network has advised that buses will replace trains on weekends along the Sydenham line between Watergardens and Footscray rail stations, stopping at all stations.

From Footscray, passengers catch a special line train through the City Loop or a Werribee or Williamstown line train from Footscray station straight to Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations (where they can change trains to Richmond or Jolimont).

After the footy, patrons should head back to Southern Cross where a special Sydenham, Werribee or Williamstown line train will travel back to Footscray station and then a replacement bus from Footscray to Watergardens, stopping all stations.

Journey times on the Sydenham line will be extended by up to 30 minutes.

http://www.mcg.org.au/News/News/2011/June/Rail%20closures.aspx

[wayne]

I just had a phone call from Jack Riewoldt....

[Tigermonk]

I just had a phone call from Jack Riewoldt....

l just got a call about 20 minutes ago, started with theme song then some recorded rubbish l hung up, rang the club & told them to ease off on the rubbish. Fair Dinkum the club is bordering on spam & harrassment. l told them, no stuffing more l had enough. Its just so over the top.
Produce on the field & they might get more from thier members response. l dont site in reserve seating as l'm a MCC member so they wouldnot know if l was there or not. l get more spam & harrassing calls from this club than any other l'm a member.
Stop wasting club money on all this rubbish & asking the members to pay for it with a stupid FTF 

[one-eyed]

Sportal tipping the Blues by 35


WE THINK:
The Blues have won the past six contests between these teams by an average of 10 goals. The margin in their most recent meeting in Round 1 this season was tighter, just 20 points, but Carlton's inaccuracy - 14.20 to 13.6 - was a major factor. Jack Riewoldt scored 6.1 for the Tigers that night and, in the absence of the injured Michael Jamison, will pose a serious threat despite a nagging hip complaint that's taken the edge off his recent form.

Damien Hardwick was scathing about the Tigers' failure to cope with Melbourne's pressure last Saturday. Expect Carlton to take that pressure to another level. While still well below full-strength the Blues will benefit from the likely return of Jarrad Waite and Mitch Robinson. Determined to rebound strongly from last Sunday's loss to the Eagles, they won't drop two in a row. It's Carlton by 35 points.

Full article at: http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/preview-richmond-v-carlton-128274