Preview Round 13 2018: Geelong v Richmond | MCG, Sun Jun 17 3.20pm

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Round 13: Richmond v Geelong


Where: MCG
When: Sunday 3.20pm
TV: Fox Footy
Radio: Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC​

HISTORY
Round 21 @ Simonds/GMHBA Stadium/Salty Park

Richmond made a meal of its opportunity to challenge for a top 2 spot and solidify it's top 4 spot against an injury-depleted Geelong side. The Big HT kicked 4 goals to put us on toast before Mots drowned us in his honey to seal a famous Cats victory

Qualifying final @ Geelong's home ground AKA the MCG

Despite the massive travel all the way from Geelong, fans turned up in their droves to witness Richmond throw approximately 27.3 monkeys off their back. The manic pressure was too much for Geelong, who were able to keep some control until the Tigers 7 goal last quarter blew them off the park
Highlights include the Astbury -> Martin -> Riewoldt -> Prestia goal which created a roar so loud it awoke the Richmond Tiger after it's 35 year slumber, and Trent Cotchin last quarter goal that defied not only the score review system but also the laws of physics.

Quick Trivia question: Who kicked 5 goals in the 2017 2nd Qualifying Final

Spoiler

Geelong

THE CONTEXT
Geelong has the opportunity to leapfrog Richmond with a win on Sunday.
For Richmond, a win will ensure an overall successful pre-bye 2018, taking them to 10-3 and likely a spot in the top 2 when we return from the bye, a near perfect platform for a push for B2B; while a loss takes us to 9-4 and put any premiership defence talks on hold until we can defeat a fellow contender
A win for Richmond should also quash any discussion that we cannot beat contenders away from home.

TIP
Richmond will know a win is vital this weekend, and will hopefully be buoyed by the return of key midfielder Dustin Martin, along with premiership small forward Daniel Rioli. I'm expecting us to cop a slight loss in the midfield battle, but our defence and forward line will pick up the slack for a tight 17pt win, with a couple of clutch goals from 'Mr September' Josh Caddy sealing victory.

 

[djspank]

I feel like such a dummy for clicking on the spoiler cos I didn't know the answer!

 

[GoTigers2015]

Dusty fine, Astbury more likely than not, Rioli tracking well and in consideration.
Bachar likely after the Swans game, but Prestia tracking for a return for the Swans game.

 

[Gosha]

Dusty fine, Astbury more likely than not, Rioli tracking well and in consideration for the Swans game.
Bachar likely after the Swans game, but Prestia tracking for a return for the Swans game.

That was all really positive. It sounds like Prestia is good to go now but they’re just getting him fit and making sure he’s good to go in the second half of the season.

 

[Crumpet_avenger]

Wonder what small forwards we will go in with this week.. butler looks either injured or disinterested lately. Higgins maybe not quite ready. Stengle killed it early in the year with no reward and rioli will almost certainly play...

Menadue was shit on the weekend and should be dropped also. But we are usually reluctant to make alot of changes.

Interesting week the selection comittee has

 

[Punt rd end]

Just bloody well win

 

[Shazza_]

Dusty fine, Astbury more likely than not, Rioli tracking well and in consideration.
Bachar likely after the Swans game, but Prestia tracking for a return for the Swans game.

as if they will bring back Prestia on the hard concrete disneyland surface

 

[Shazza_]

Best side in a while this week


Out: Miles, Moore, Higgins
In: Martin, Towna, Rioli

 

[69vintage]

5-10 mm Saturday
5mm Sunday
Don't know who this favour's this week .

 

[Martin#4]

Very positive injury report.

Martin, Rioli and Townsend back in on Sunday will just about be the strongest side we’ve had all year.

Houli and Prestia to return straight after the bye.

 

[Shazza_]

5-10 mm Saturday
5mm Sunday
Don't know who this favour's this week .

rubbish

its tuesday

wont rain

 

[Tiger Toffee]

LOL we are going to be full strength for the run home, i said this had a 2017 feel to it. Banking early wins always pays off because it allows you to manage your list, always felt we tanked this round with a view to the rest of the season with the luxury of both seniors and reserves sitting pretty up the top.

 

[Lsta062]

Very important game to win. If we win, we have the potential to clear 2 games ahead of 5th (although some teams have a bye at hand). If we don't, then Geelong have the potential to overtake us. We may not beat Sydney at Etihad either given their strong form there, so we need to bank this one.

 

[biaseddustyfan]

tigs by 98, 11 goal first quarter by us

In dusty Rioli Stenglein prestia Townsend Bolton

 

[tunksy]

Wonder if they will try cellis in the guts over miles?

 

[Rubber Hips]

Best side in a while this week


Out: Miles, Moore, Higgins
In: Martin, Towna, Rioli

Graham?

 

[Shazza_]

Graham?

Don’t know how to fit him in

 

[17Dream]

Menadue and Moore, eight disposals apiece, and Miles, could be dropped.
Plenty of leeway for talented players to return.
No way known Prestia returns to play on Etihad surface, in my book.

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Time to get hostile! Boooooooooooooo!


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[TigerImposter]

Don’t know how to fit him in

Easy xxxx Conca off.

 

[tigernsw]

5-10 mm Saturday
5mm Sunday
Don't know who this favour's this week .

Us for sure

 

[Shazza_]

Easy xxxx Conca off.

conca gun on the G

 

[Waca Jr]

Dumb question. Are squads out tomorrow with a Thursday game this week?

 

[TigerImposter]

conca gun on the G

Water pistol.

 

[Tigers123]

Dumb question. Are squads out tomorrow with a Thursday game this week?

Not 100% sure, but likely just the 22 for that game, then Thursday as usual