AFL 2017 - R5 - Richmond v Melbourne - AFL Rd 5, 2017 - Mon Apr 24 - MCG@7:25

[Chief]

RICHMOND V MELBOURNE
ROUND 5 - 19:25 AEST, APR 24, 2017
MCG
22° EARLY FOG SHOWERS INCREASING​

RECENT
R5, 2016, Melbourne 20.9 (129) d Richmond 14.12 (96) at the MCG
R4, 2015, Melbourne 12.11 (83) d Richmond 6.15 (51) at the MCG
R9, 2014, Melbourne 14.7 (91) d Richmond 9.20 (74) at the MCG
R8, 2013, Richmond 15.16 (106) d Melbourne 11.6 (72) at the MCG
R15, 2012, Richmond 13.23 (101) d Melbourne 11.12 (78) at the MCG

RICHMOND

B Alex Rance, David Astbury, Dylan Grimes
HB Reece Conca, Bachar Houli, Brandon Ellis
C Kane Lambert, Josh Caddy, Shaun Grigg
HF Daniel Rioli, Todd Elton, Dan Butler
F Dustin Martin, Jack Riewoldt, Kamdyn McIntosh
FOL Toby Nankervis, Trent Cotchin, Dion Prestia
I/C Jayden Short, Connor Menadue, Jason Castagna, Oleg Markov
EMG Jacob Townsend, Anthony Miles, Sam Lloyd
NO CHANGE
IN
Oleg Markov
OUT
Nick Vlastuin (Concussion)
MILESTONES: Josh Caddy - Playing 100th game, Dion Prestia - Playing 100th game


MELBOURNE

B Neville Jetta, Tom McDonald, Jake Melksham
HB Jayden Hunt, Sam Frost, Bernie Vince
C Billy Stretch, Nathan Jones, Christian Salem
HF Christian Petracca, Jesse Hogan, Alex Neal-Bullen
F James Harmes, Jack Watts, Jeff Garlett
FOL Jake Spencer, Clayton Oliver, Jack Viney
I/C Dom Tyson, Michael Hibberd, Jay Kennedy-Harris, Timothy Smith
EMG Mitch Hannan, Oscar McDonald, Tomas Bugg
NO CHANGE
IN
Jesse Hogan, Michael Hibberd, Jay Kennedy-Harris, Timothy Smith
OUT
Tomas Bugg (Omitted), Mitch Hannan (Omitted), Dean Kent (Omitted), Sam Weideman (Omitted)
NEW
Michael Hibberd
MILESTONES: Timothy Smith - Played 1st game

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[kozi]

5-0.

 

[smasha]

Richmond versus the World part five.

 

[Tigersfan35]

We haven't beaten Melbourne since may 2013 so it is a massive match for us. We need to go 5-0 and prove we have put our old habits behind us before some big matches against Adelaide, Bulldogs and GWS.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Going with a Melbourne win. Hogan will want to repay the club after costing them over the last couple of weeks.

Hibberd a huge inclusion

 

[VanDemonxx]

Pretty confident about tonight. We normally bring it against the Tiges and the boys will be eager to respond after last weeks shattering finish

 

[LightTower4]

5-0.

3-2

 

[Ray Donovan]

I'm going to come over and say it I hope Richmond wins today!

And Dustin martin plays for the sole reason of him being in my super coach side haha !

 

[Kram]

Looking forward to this, should be a good game.

 

[ezard15]

Richmond versus the World part five.

Not sure if too many neutrals would care about the result would they?

I am looking forward to the game though.

Will be a ripper I reckon.

 

[ezard15]

I changed my tip to Melbourne at the last minute but have put a sneaky $20 on Richmond so theoretically I should be happy either way.

But i have a feeling Melbourne will want it a bit more and come out firing. So in other words I have no idea who will win.

 

[Bazza97]

Really looking forward to this one. Richmond look a different side this year and regardless of their struggles against us in the past few games they look a good shot at winning this. Big game for both sides.

 

[StillAtLarge]

Game of the round

 

[gavaniacono]

I've had butterflies in my tummy the last 4 weeks, a pleasant and exciting feeling, which augured well for the Tiges and was followed by satisfying victories. However this morning I feel more like it's moths flapping about and I have a dark feeling it will not be a happy day for us. Really hope I'm wrong. Did anyone else have nightmares about a certain chap named Hogan last night?

 

[Power Raid]

Richmond should win easily but you can't right off the Demons.

Hoping for an upset.....demons by 4 points

 

[Demonic Ascent]

Got a bad feeling about tonight, Richmond are due for a win against us. However would absolutely love to get the win and send them crashing back to reality. Not feeling it though, even if they haven't beaten anyone of note to date.

 

[Ron The Bear]

Richmond has the edge on form but Melbourne has more raw talent. A fair test for both clubs with the 22's almost identical in age. No excuses for the loser.

 

[Royce Hafey]

The last few years we have relied on two relatively small-bodied midfielders in Cotchin and Miles to do the bulk of the inside extraction. As a consequence, sides blessed with big-bodied extractors such as Melbourne and North Melbourne have been our kryptonite. Hopefully the the recruitment of Prestia and Caddy has ended this. Tonight will be the test. For the same reason, I would be guessing that Dusty will spend more time in the centre this match.

 

[SportsCentre]

Heads - I don't know
Tails - I still don't know

 

[Bluelegs]

Reckon this will be the best Anzac eve game yet. Both sides look much better than they have the past few years. Especially Richmond.

 

[Johnny_Dogg4]

the dees by 14 points

hopefully an ugly wet tough game

 

[Johnny_Dogg4]

crashing back to reality

wouldn't we all love that

 

[willydave]

We'll get the job done tonight by 3 goals+

The Tiges haven't played a good midfield yet. Look forward to them wilting under the pressure as per our recent meetings.

 

[BuffDog]

Really looking forward to this one.

Think the Dees are the better team but in saying that I'm not sure they'll win tonight

 

[Dr Whoooooooo]

Ive got a really positive feeling about the game ... the Demons have had their measure so I'm expecting the Demons will win. Either way Im off to the game and looking forward to singing it's a grand olde flag after the game.