Jack Banister remembers the good times of playing wet-weather footy and what it means to look like a footy player while watching Geelong v Richmond on a sodden MCG deck.
Mid-Season Review: Contenders and Pretenders
June 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
Daniel Saunders tries to read the state of the season to come up with his predictions about who will play in the finals in 2018 and comes up with a few big calls.
Round 11 – Essendon v Richmond: When Tribes Collide
June 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
On a cool winter’s night touched with tradition both old and very old, Joe De Petro saw Richmond continue their Dreamtime dominance over the Bombers
Round 10 – Richmond v St Kilda: Saturday’s Child
May 30, 2018 by 3 Comments
Joe De Petro’s take on Richmond’s win over the Saints, which featured an eyebrow-raising tactical change
Round 10 – Richmond v St Kilda: My big hope fading easily but positives seen
May 28, 2018 by 4 Comments
Yoshi is staying positive in the face of difficult times: the Saints didn’t win, but positives were there to see
Round 9 – West Coast v Richmond: Bloody Sunday
May 23, 2018 by 5 Comments
Richmond flew to the West but were swooped on by the Eagles. Paddy Grindlay saw his Tigers not so much clawed but out-tigered. Here he pays his respects.
Round 9 – West Coast v Richmond: Superheroes League
May 22, 2018 by 16 Comments
Superman, Batman, Spiderman and Wolverine got together in Perth on Sunday to overpower the reigning premiers. Peter Baulderstone reports on the feats of this League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Round 7 – Richmond v Fremantle: The view from the top
May 7, 2018 by 2 Comments
On a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon, Gill headed to the ‘G to watch the ladder-leading Tigers dismantle the Dockers – despite Nat Fyfe’s best efforts
Almanac Teams: Tasmanian Tigers
May 2, 2018 by 3 Comments
As far as Tasmanian footballers go, Richmond has played home to plenty of them – hailing from all corners of the island state. Liahm O’Brien, prompted by Jack Riewoldt’s ascension to the Tasmania Hall of Fame, put together this side.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Richmond: Playing the champs (Floreat Pica Society)
April 30, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Pies ran into the best team in the competition; despite the loss, there were definite positives to be found according to Dave Nadel
Round 6 – Collingwood v Richmond: Just like the good old days
April 30, 2018 by 7 Comments
When the Pies and Tiges are on, games don’t get much bigger or passionate. Cheryl Critchley was on hand to witness a revival (of sorts) of the memorable clashes of the 1970-80s
Round 4 – Richmond v Brisbane: The State of the Lions
April 15, 2018 by 2 Comments
Greejoh contextualises Richmond’s smashing of Brisbane with the performance of Lions elsewhere. The ‘whole team’ were Richmond’s best, while, Brisbane, well, they just played like the bottom team.
Round 3 – Richmond v Hawthorn: In Town Versus Not a Fairy Tale
April 12, 2018 by 7 Comments
A livewire debuts, the sun is out and the beer is cold in the members. Another win safely in the bank for Joe De Petro’s Tigers.
Round 3 – Richmond v Hawthorn: The Hawks keep hanging around
April 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
John Green enjoys the arrival of Jack Higgins and the durability of Clarkson’s Hawks on a balmy autumn Sunday afternoon.
Yellow & Black – Leave nothing to chance: an extract form Konrad Marshall’s book on the Tigers’ premiership
April 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In this extract from Konrad Marshall’s celebrated book Yellow & Black the Tigers are in the City of Churches. Here’s an insight into what happens both on and off the field as the Tigers prepare for a big clash with the Crows at Adelaide Oval – historically not a happy hunting ground for interstate visitors.
AFLM Round 2 – Adelaide v Richmond: Not Our Night
March 30, 2018 by 8 Comments
For the Richmond faithful, watching on as the umpire crosses his arms and uncrosses them again for the sake of theatre, you can only avert your eyes, remind yourself it’s round two, and gently proclaim, “it’s just not been our night.”
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: No more winters of discontent
March 25, 2018 by 3 Comments
It’s a new world for John Green and the whole Tiger fraternity.
The AFL season for a Tiges supporter in Denmark
January 18, 2018 by 2 Comments
It’s become a lot easier to be a Tiges’ fan in Denmark, but when his beloved Richmond started to look so good Ian Hill thought about making plans, then made plans – and had the time of his life. [Terrific Tiger life story which Ian was motivated to write after he received his copy of The Tigers’ Almanac in Denmark – yes we can get copies to you overseas JTH]
Yellow and Black Heart – An open letter to Richmond FC
October 16, 2017 by 4 Comments
The Tigers flag is the gift which keeps on giving. Damian Gibson pens an open letter to the Richmond Football Club.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: If You Ain’t First You’re Last
October 11, 2017 by 5 Comments
Ben Footner, still trying to make sense of the Crows’ Grand Final loss, turns to Will Ferrell for inspiration.
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