The Wrap has a comprehensive analysis of all the week’s big moments including the Brownlow Medal, the VFL, Grand Final tickets and a detailed preview of the massive Grand Final clash on Saturday afternoon.
Tiger Art: Prophecy Fulfilled
September 29, 2017 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone shares a piece of Tiger indigenous art that demonstrates the power of faith.
Of flags, kids and ‘curses’
September 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A cursed flag from the 1982 VFL Grand Final has been in Chris’ family while the Tigers have struggled over the last 35 years. Will Richmond remove the curse once and for all this weekend?
1980 Premiership Port – Harry Tinson
September 28, 2017 by 28 Comments
Matt Watson has his late grandfather’s unopened bottle of 1980 Richmond Premiership port. How much potential in a bottle of alcohol? As he uncovers the story behind the bottle, Matt pledges to open it if the Tigers salute on Saturday.
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: Richmondy no more?
September 28, 2017 by 13 Comments
John Butler wonders whether Richmond can finally remove the ‘Richmondy’ tag this Saturday with a premiership win over the minor premiers Adelaide.
Richmond v Adelaide 1993 – Die Hards
September 27, 2017 by 9 Comments
1993 was a tough season for Richmond. Adelaide certainly had their measure, Tony Modra kicking 23 goals against them, gloats Swish.
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: The Day I Went to the ‘G with 90,000 of my closest friends.
September 26, 2017 by 5 Comments
The MCG (and the city) was awash with the yellow and black of Richmond as 90,000 Tiger fans filled the stadium to watch their team make the Grand Final. Joe De Petro was ecstatic but he also couldn’t help but feel for the GWS supporters.
Raving Rulebook No 7
September 26, 2017 by 26 Comments
Rulebook, Adelaide’s own Sunny Boy, is not a Happy Man this week as he takes on the MRP, gives out a Baggy Green and mentions two kinds of Boycott. He’ll be alone with himself on Grand Final day.
VFL Grand Final – Port Melbourne v Richmond: The Borough win the VFL Grand Final
September 26, 2017 by 15 Comments
Port Melbourne once again proved how successful stand alone clubs can be with a spectacular 4 point victory over Richmond in the VFL Grand Final.
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: The Universe is Aligning
September 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Thomas Foster is seeing Richmond succeed in the finals for the first time in his life and and believes 2017 is already a big tick. A premiership win will only make things so much sweeter.
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: Caught in the Richmond Wave – the Orange Year is Over
September 26, 2017 by 5 Comments
After making the trip to Melbourne, Mark O’Sullivan wonders where to next for the Giants. At least he got to enjoy the Dior and Hokusai exhibitions at the NGV.
MRP Raffle: Cotchin-Sloane
September 26, 2017 by 45 Comments
Rulebook is fiercely adamant Trent Cotchin must receive a fine for his bump on Dylan Shiel that ended the GWS star’s preliminary final early.
The Wrap Report: Finals’ Edition 2
September 25, 2017 by 8 Comments
The Wrap has returned for analysis of the preliminary finals including Adelaide’s massive win, Richmond’s surge to a Grand Final for the first time in 35 years, Cotchin’s bump and Dusty’s Brownlow night.
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: The Miller-Banister Trophy awaits
September 25, 2017 by 16 Comments
Jack Banister reflects on the Tigers crushing Preliminary Final win and the significance of a Grand Final match-up against the Crows, where the Miller-Banister Trophy will be on the line on the biggest stage of all.
Adelaide and Richmond: Helter skelter, particle physics and the indisputable romance of swashbuckling
September 25, 2017 by 12 Comments
On Preliminary Final weekend, Adelaide and Richmond each carved the idea of footy anew. They were superb. Cavalier, high-wire playing styles, shared spirits of Errol Flynn, and two enormous cresting waves of emotion make this Grand Final a footy follower’s dream.
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: Roaring Tigers and Emotional Yoshi
September 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Japanese correspondent traveled to Coolabah to catch up with a Richmond supporter mate. His mate may not have been there, but he made friends with Tigers supporters and watched a cracking game of preliminary finals footy.
Grand Final Week Headlines
September 22, 2017 by 7 Comments
No stereotype is safe from Swish’s preview of next week’s footy headlines.
The 2017 Christopher Hitchens Cup
September 22, 2017 by 5 Comments
Earl O’Neill on Club Culture, Coleslaw and Confetti.
My Preliminary Finals Tipping
September 21, 2017 by 6 Comments
Aidan Hammond with his Preliminary Final tips.
The 2017 Bob Skilton Cup
September 14, 2017 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill watched all four week one AFL Finals. Well, mostly. Should there be a mercy rule? (Happy birthday to Perky Girl from all at the Almanac)
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