Rulebook’s take on week one of the finals, including that Shuey free, as well as his thoughts on the 2nd Test in Chittagong. All brought to you from the Coopers box at The Parade.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Richmond: The Tigers need a Hero
September 11, 2017 by 3 Comments
Richmond needed to step up as a team to win their first final in 16 years and that they did. One player in particular rose above (as he has done all season) to dominate the game.
Finals Week 1 – Six (Talking) Points
September 11, 2017 by 14 Comments
Swish goes all SFT (Serious Footy Talk) with some serious (and not so serious) talking points from the first weekend of finals.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Richmond: The rough diamond
September 11, 2017 by 3 Comments
The rough diamond Dustin Martin blitzed the Cats midfield, helping the Tigers to a massive win and a home preliminary final.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Richmond: Tiger dreaming
September 11, 2017 by 15 Comments
Richmond fans enjoyed every second of their dominant performance against Geelong on Friday night. Now a Grand Final dream awaits.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Richmond: Musings on history
September 11, 2017 by 17 Comments
The Tigers broke their finals (and Cats) hoodoo with a brilliant win over Geelong. A home preliminary final awaits but Stainless is weary of history going against the Tigers.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Richmond: From nervousness to pure joy
September 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
Like a prodigal son, the Richmond Tigers have returned back to their rightful place. The MCG is September and aren’t the Tiger faithful enjoying the homecoming
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Richmond: A Nutshell Analysis
September 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The lid is off in Tigerland after an emphatic victory over the Cats last night.
2017 Finals – Anyone Can Win!
September 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
Stainless parades some WEG style artwork by his nephew in his preview of week one of the AFL finals.
1931 Grand Final Newsreel Footage – Geelong v Richmond
September 6, 2017 by 11 Comments
Further to John Harms’ article on the 1931 Grand Final, we’ve come across this newsreel footage from this first Grand Final meeting of these teams. What takes your eye?
Round 23 – Richmond v St Kilda: Rooey chaired off and Montagna no mention
August 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
Yoshi is so heartbroken by Rooey’s retirement, he still hasn’t watched any of the champion’s final game.
Footy Almanac Plebiscite
August 30, 2017 by 43 Comments
Geelong will be forced to play at the MCG instead of their home ground, Simonds Stadium, in this weekend’s second qualifying final. Dips asks does the team that finishes second deserve a home final, no matter the ground capacity.
Round 23 – Richmond v St Kilda: Saints fall at the Final(s) hurdle
August 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Saints couldn’t find the miracle needed to make the finals in 2017. Nick Riewoldt’s retirement and chairing off by cousin Jack Riewoldt had the crowd emotional.
Round 23 – Richmond v St Kilda: “Who’s having fun?”
August 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
Jack Banister successfully coached his Brunswick hockey club to their first unbeaten first XI season. Richmond defeated the Saints locking in a top four spot, making life sweet for Jack.
Round 23 – Richmond v St Kilda: A Tale of Two Riewoldts
August 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Nick Riewoldt’s retirement yesterday marks the end of an era for St Kilda. While Richmond have finished in the top 4 and look set to put up a serious challenge for the 2017 premiership.
Round 22 – Fremantle v Richmond: Posting the ton
August 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
Sam Steele was over the moon with a rare 100 point victory for the Tigers; on this occasion against the hapless Fremantle.
Round 21 – Geelong v Richmond: Sleepy Hollow No More
August 17, 2017 by 7 Comments
Tigers fan Sam Steele, at Kardinia Park for the Geelong v Richmond game, has noticed the transition of Geelong from a country town to progressive city. Mirroring the rise of the city’s football club. But were the Tigers robbed?
Round 20: Richmond v Hawthorn – The Richmond supporter’s guide to barracking for a good team
August 11, 2017 by 8 Comments
After Richmond defeated Hawthorn and seemingly locked in a top 4 spot, Jack Banister resorted to Google to find out just how the finals series works when you finish that high.
Round 20 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Onwards and upwards
August 9, 2017 by 1 Comment
A final quarter shoot out provided entertainment as Richmond proved too strong for the Hawks. The Tigers charge towards the finals continues.
Round 20 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Cheering for Dusty
August 8, 2017 by 7 Comments
Dustin Martin has risen to a whole new level in 2017. Stainless couldn’t help but be mesmerised with his last quarter performance against the Hawks.
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