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[ad_1] Several umpiring decisions came under scrutiny in Carlton’s gritty five-point win over Richmond in the first game of the AFL season in Melbourne on Thursday night. Richmond led by one point at halftime and two goals at three quarter time, but were overrun by the Blues thanks to final-quarter goals by Tom De Koning, … Read more
[ad_1] Richmond was dealt a cruel double blow in the opening half of their first game back at the MCG for 2024 with two injury-prone stars forced off the ground. Dion Prestia’s rotten luck continued after the midfielder suffered yet another hamstring injury late in the first term. Prestia has not played a full season … Read more
[ad_1] Four-time premiership player Jordan Lewis has urged Richmond to make an “honest” assessment of its list early in the season after a “pathetic” performance in its season-opener. The Tigers have confirmed three “tough” inclusions ahead of Thursday’s bout with Carlton after falling disappointingly to the Suns. Having trailed by as many as 67 points … Read more
[ad_1] Kane Cornes has called out several senior Richmond players and urged the Tigers to embrace a full rebuild after a lacklustre loss in Opening Round. Gold Coast defeated Richmond by 39 points at Heritage Bank Stadium on Saturday in an emphatic statement for new Suns coach Damien Hardwick against his old side. Watch every … Read more
[ad_1] Opening Round is here, with the AFL returning this week. The eight clubs opening the season face several key selection conundrums and injury voids to fill otherwise. Get the latest selection and injury news ahead of Opening Round in AFL Team Tips! The only place to watch every game of AFL’s Opening Round is … Read more
[ad_1] The AFL season kicks off next weekend with Opening Round. A host of clubs are battling injuries – some more serious than others – with many racing the clock to be available including several setbacks last weekend on the eve of the new campaign. Below is every AFL club’s injury state of play. The … Read more
[ad_1] Clayton Oliver won’t feature in Melbourne’s last tune-up for Round 1 – and will instead likely to play in the VFL game earlier – as the Demons and Carlton announced their squads for Wednesday night’s AAMI Community Series game. In addition to Oliver, Harrison Petty, Lachie Hunter and recruit Shane McAdam are also absent … Read more
[ad_1] Collingwood and Richmond will do battle at Ikon Park on Tuesday night in their final dress rehearsals before Opening Round. The Magpies are taking precautionary measures with a pair of premiership heroes who also sat out last Wednesday’s match simulation against North Melbourne. The Tigers, meanwhile, have shelved a premiership trio of their own … Read more
[ad_1] Footy returns as Melbourne and Richmond square off in a match simulation showdown at Casey Fields on Sunday. After a long summer of pre-season training and planning for the 2024 campaign ahead, the two clubs get their first real opportunity to test their prospects against real competition. The clubs will play 7 periods, 4 … Read more
[ad_1] Superstar midfielder Clayton Oliver will represent Melbourne on Sunday – but likely not with his senior AFL teammates. Oliver instead is set to be eased into the Demons’ match simulation against Richmond at Casey Fields, expected to feature in the final three periods of the seven-period hit-out, which is when the two clubs’ younger … Read more