The number 10 jumper has been worn by plenty of fine players over the past 40 seasons – but one big club missed out in Rodney Boyd’s selected side. Do you think they were hard done by?
Finals Week 2 – Richmond v St Kilda: Oh my god, they killed Kenny!
October 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
Tiger-loving Paddy Grindlay is picking up the vibe that his boys are the new bastards. [Astute Paddy – JTH]
2019 AFL Grand Final – Sal’s Preview: Can Jack Bring Down The Giants?
September 27, 2019 by 3 Comments
Sal’s got the field covered: a Grand Final preview, questions for the other 16 clubs to contemplate in the off-season, and a few tips for this weekend’s races. Plenty to digest here.
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Knowing
September 9, 2018 by 10 Comments
Tiger Gill is happy with Richmond’s imposing victory against the Hawks in the Qualifying Final.
Finals Week 1 – Qualifying Final: Richmond v Hawthorn: Dustin Martin, revisited
September 7, 2018 by 7 Comments
Dusty and the Tigers roar, plucking the Hawk’s feathers in an ominous premiership defining performance.
Round 16 – Richmond v Adelaide: Hatred at the G
July 7, 2018 by 7 Comments
First on the ladder and flying, Richmond have lost their underdog mantle. To beat them, you must work inconceivably hard for each miniscule victory. It is a position as unfamiliar to once-starved fanatics as their position as Premiers. And for Paddy, the pleasure of watching his Tiges power to victory over the Crows is immense as he articulates so well.
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.
AFLM Round 13 – Geelong v Richmond: Like September in June
June 20, 2018 by 5 Comments
Joe De Petro likes what he sees from the Balcony of the MCC: the skills of Edwards and Lambert and a brilliant last quarter goal from the returning Daniel Rioli.
AFLM Round 13 – Geelong v Richmond: Playing in the Puddles
June 20, 2018 by 8 Comments
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.
Round 11 – Essendon v Richmond: Dreams, legends, full circles and quick hands
June 8, 2018 by 7 Comments
Stainless ponders Kevin Sheedy’s legacy at both clubs during Dreamtime at the G.
Round 11 – Essendon v Richmond: Dreamtime at the ’G
June 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Gill and Richmond enjoyed their Saturday night family rivalry round: “twinkling of lights from phone torches,” the “gibbous moon,” and even “young lads trying their hardest to impress…”
Round 6 – Collingwood v Richmond: D.Wilson & B.Grundy
May 4, 2018 by 11 Comments
The Tigers run out 43-point winners on one of the rare occasions when everyone leaves the ground somewhat satisfied. The Pies showed enough to challenge the premiers, which bodes well for the rest of their year. And the premiers rose to the challenge, as very good sides do reports Jack.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Why we left three empty seats at the Grand Final
October 9, 2017 by 22 Comments
Thirty-seven years of heartbreak have come to an end for long-time Richmond supporter Joe De Petro, as his Tigers prevailed against the Crows to win the premiership cup.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: It’s Us
October 9, 2017 by 13 Comments
Jack Banister has had a lifetime of following Richmond. He contemplates his Grand Final week and Grand Final day state of mind before settling with the faithful at Punt Road. These are his observations. [Terrific piece – JTH]
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Crows mauled by a pair of SA Tigers
October 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
Peter Argent really knows SA footy. Here he looks at the heritage of two of Richmond’s premiership stars, Shane Edwards and young Jack Graham. And explains the cause for SA lament.
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: To Gerard
October 2, 2017 by 6 Comments
“The hardest years, the wildest years”… Callum O’Connor dedicates 15 years of football to his Uncle Gerard, the man who has led him all the way.
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: Old Testament Guy has put away his lightning bolts for the weekend
August 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Joe De Petro has been praying for Richmond to continue their fine form into the finals. A top four spot is theirs currently and a big test in Geelong is lined up next week.
Round 17 – Richmond v Brisbane: Back to West Melbourne’s concrete castle
July 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Richmond got over the line against Brisbane on the weekend to get back on the winners list. Joe De Petro is happy with the win but has already started thinking about next week’s big test against GWS.
Round 17 – Richmond v Fremantle: A Game of Halves
July 29, 2015 by 4 Comments
Sarah Black takes a ‘lose the battle, but win the war’ attitude to Richmond’s narrow loss to Fremantle from the weekend, and looks forward to seeing what happens IF they should meet again in September.
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