Talk about a stacked forwardline! Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 18 side has a glittering goalkicking group who would scare the pants of any bunch of defenders.
From Red & White to Yellow & Black: The Baan Baa Richmond Supporters’ Club
October 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Unbeknown to Stainless, his sister was writing about The Baan Baa Richmond Supporters’ Club at the same time his account was posted to the site. Here is her story.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: Bidding a fond farewell to the Tigers of old
October 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
With two Richmond premierships in three years, it has now made the Tigers a great football team according to Jump Ball.
Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: The “Fab Four” no more
April 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
All was not lost when Paul announced the end of the Fab Four almost 50 years ago [“Imagine” and “Live and Let Die” still to come – Ed.] and for John Green, the sky has yet to fall on his hobbled Tigers as they pulled off a stunning upset of Port Adelaide sans stars.
Round 2 – Richmond v Collingwood: Victorious and home satisfied
April 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell made it home despite delays to his train trip – what he saw was a dominance from the Pies over fierce rivals Richmond. At their best, Collingwood are sublime, but will they stop all stations successfully on the quest for the flag?
Round 2 – Richmond v Collingwood: Tigers tamed as Pies swoop!
March 29, 2019 by 2 Comments
Magpies swoop and stifle the Tigers’ roar in an impressive display of footy in their Round 2 match at the MCG.
“These shall not be forgotten years” Richmond: 1981 – 2016: An occasional series of reflections on the triumphs and tragedies that made 2017 so worth the wait.
March 28, 2019 by 7 Comments
Stainless is back with an occasional series about the life and times of the Richmond Football Club since the “infamous Ben Cousins” game against Carlton 10 years ago.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Traditions
March 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
Joe De Petro relives the 1972 VFL Grand Final and the rivalry established between Richmond and Carlton, while watching the Round 1 match between the Tigers and the Blues at the MCG.
Almanac Football: 1993 Revisited
August 24, 2018 by 9 Comments
Stainless takes a fascinating trip down memory lane as he recalls the 1993 AFL season. [With a nod to the Brettig-Collins-Gill podcast – Ed]
The Pooncarie Letter: Mr Wrap Returns
August 24, 2018 by 7 Comments
Mr Wrap returns off the long run to support the traditions of the great game and flay the jellyfish from Jellymont House.
Round 20 – Richmond v Geelong: Be careful what you wish for
August 5, 2018 by 6 Comments
A flippant pre-game wish makes for a nervous final quarter. Will responsibility fall on John Green’s shoulders?
Round 20 – Richmond v Geelong: The Benchmark v The Tom Toms
August 3, 2018 by 4 Comments
The Benchmark v The Tom Toms!
Round 19 Preview – Please do not adjust your settings
July 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sal presents his weekly thoughts and predictions for the coming weekend of footy.
Round 18 – St Kilda v Richmond: A Quiet Storm
July 22, 2018 by 10 Comments
The battle of St Kilda v Richmond was the most agonizing kind of quiet storm, writes Joe De Petro.
Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: Red-blooded humanity amidst the gloom.
June 29, 2018 by 5 Comments
For Stainless, Docklands Stadium despite its many re-brandings,has always been a cold, soulless venue as he recalls a disproportionate number of serious, freakish injuries on its hard, patchy surface sustained by Richmond players. But, Stainless was more than happy by the team’s performance against the Swans.
Round 12 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Up against it in Adelaide
June 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
A trip to Adelaide for Port v Richmond is filled with memories for Cheryl Critchley – not so pleasant ones. But the Tiges were undermanned.
Five Reasons To Watch Richmond In 2020
The absence of the footy season sends some minds off in ‘interesting’ directions. Sam provides this take on why we should keep an eye on Richmond.