Round 10 – Essendon v Richmond: When the quips dry up

When John Green’s Tigers play Essendon, there has been plenty of mirth to be had in recent years, but as he found out at the Dreamtime match – those who laugh last, laugh loudest.

Round 8 – Richmond v West Coast: On selling the family farm

John Green braves the cold to see which of these sides can break their losing streak. He was, of course, hoping for his Tigers.

Round 6 – Melbourne v Richmond: We Can Say That We Were Warned

John Green knew his wounded Tigers would be up against it on Anzac Eve.

Round 3 – Collingwood v Richmond: A Model of Civility

Behaving like English country vicars on a butterfly-collecting ramble discussing the merits of each other’s parishes, a Magpie and Tiger supporter provide a model of civility to others at the football.

Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: The Running of the Bulls

John Green is ready for the first match of the 2023 AFL season. He never tires of the lead-up, especially on the day. He compares barracking for a footy team to the running of the bulls in Spain.

Finals Week 1 – Brisbane v Richmond: Lessons from Ford Park

Tigers fan John Green laments what could have been while taking solace from some junior footy finals.

Round 22 – Richmond v Hawthorn: The Twelfth Dimension

John Green muses on the big picture questions around Richmond’s place in the universe…or at least the top eight and beyond following their huge win over the Hawks to cement a spot in September once more.

Round 15 – Geelong v Richmond: The ties that bind

John Green talks family ties, the appeal of Geelong and hanging in there with his beloved Tigers after one of the games of 2022 filled with heroics, villians and heartbreak.

Round 13 – Richmond v Port Adelaide: We fight you in San Jose

Port had to travel to Melbourne (San Jose?) for their clash with ladder-rivals Richmond. They didn’t take a ruckman, and a few things didn’t go their way, and the Tiges did enough to get a key four points. John Green was there.

Round 11 – Sydney v Richmond: Return to Sin City

John Green and his wife head to Sydney for a weekend of footy and taking in the sights. It’s a tight (and controversial) game.

Almanac Short Stories: Spymaster Tiger

    John Green turns his hand to the short story genre:     So why does a so-called ‘spymaster’ go to the footy on his own?   It’s something I’ve done for years. I’m a Richmond member but have never taken out a reserved seat. I like to sit in different places at home [Read more]

Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: The Uninvited Escapee

The ANZAC eve match always start with a moving ceremony. Tigers supporter John Green was there for the showdown between Richmond and Melbourne.

Round 4 – Richmond v Western Bulldogs: Just when you least expect it

John Green and his son weren’t feeling too confident about Saturday night’s game at the MCG. There was no vibe before the game. Just resignation. What unfolded was a pleasant surprise.

Round 2 – Richmond v GWS: The charge of the Height Brigade

The Tiges were under some pressure going into Round 2 and John Green had his concerns. Although missing players the Richmond talls did the job.

Round 21 – Richmond v North Melbourne: In praise of the humble matchday report

John Green remembers the glory days of the matchday report with this example of the genre.

Round 20 – Fremantle v Richmond: All roads lead to Rome

Like all great empires, their reign eventually ends, and sadly for Richmond, their dominance of the past years is beginning to fade according to John Green.

Round 16 – Gold Coast v Richmond: The crashing of the seats

Tiger John Green was just recovering from his Tigers loss to St Kilda and thought an easy win against the Suns would be further tonic. That’s not how it turned out.

Round 13 – West Coast v Richmond: The West Coast Sound

The classic West Coast Sound is sublime – but this modern, southern hemisphere version is hard listening for John Green. Despite the agony of a lost four points in hostile territory, he’s still thankful for everything Richmond has provided. [Pet Sounds seems just the tonic – Ed.]

Round 12 – Essendon v Richmond: Inside information

John Green ruminates on what constitutes a good modern football side, before wondering just how costly the loss of former assistant coaches may be when Essendon close in on his Tigers in the annual Dreamtime clash.

Round 11 – Richmond v Adelaide: Anywhere they roam

John Green reviews the Richmond win over Adelaide.