Just want to point out the importance of young Matty Coulthard today.
The kid came on, had an impact.
7 disposals
100% DE
3 score involvements
All coming in the last quarter, what a debut.
Starting 22 next week.
#AFL
#AFLTigersHawks
#GoTiges
To those D-Heads bashing our coach, pull ya heads in.
He’s coached us for 9 games. NINE.
For the cattle he’s got at his disposal, he’s done a remarkable job up until last night.
The dam wall broke.
Dimma lost his first 10 games, he turned out alright.
Patience.
#GoTiges
Maurice Rioli.
Has had his fair share of knockers over the past 12 months.
Lacked confidence and belief at the level.
Today, he played his best game for the club in my personal opinion.
17 disposals, 7 tackles.
Polish will come with time.
He believes he belongs.
#GoTiges
That, was simply brilliant.
What a production, kudos to the media team at the club who pulled this together.
Shout-out to Dimma, Shedda, Peggy, Ralph & Jack for their insights on the great man.
Oscar worthy.
You can’t argue with that.
#Dusty300
Happy to sit in the minority here.
I am not trading Daniel Rioli under any circumstances. He is crucial to our future going forward.
Leadership potential there as we move forward.
There’s other ways to acquire 1st round picks than blowing up the fabric of the club.
#GoTiges
Those questioning why Mansell gets games, listen up.
The ferocity and aggression that this kid attacks the contest is unmatched by anyone on the list.
Laid 5 bone-crunching tackles in crucial positions.
The “poor ball use” thing is a complete myth.
Best 22, easy.
#GoTiges
Thinking of Marlion’s partner, and his beautiful family tonight.
They will be absolutely going through it.
I don’t believe for a second that Marlion is guilty of this.
Has a lot of Dusty chopsticks ring about it.
Categorically false.
Love ya, Marls. 💛
Haven’t been as effected by an ACL as I have with Mykelti.
Kelts has come into the side and has taken on every challenge that has come his way.
A fan favourite.
No club has been savaged by injury the way we have this season.
Shattered.
#GoTiges
@kanecornes
@theage
You even said it yourself, Kane.
The "Doctor" in question happens to be close to your family.
You're too emotionally invested to have a valid point.
I'm not even surprised, you're sticking up for a mate, but he has a track record of sending concussed players back on the park
What a win.
A gutsy, brave win.
Mini’s bravery in the coaches box was really admirable.
In no world would I have predicted Vlastuin being thrown forward.
T.Young, take a bow son.
What a defender we’ve got.
Thought MRJ played an improved game too.
#GoTiges
#AFLTigersSwans
Shoutout to Jack Graham.
His performance tonight was a brilliant response to his down form this year.
21 disposals
90% efficiency
6 score involvements
2 goal assists
4 tackles
Back to his traditional HF/MID role and shock,he plays his best game of the year.
#GoTiges
Now this round is finally over.
Let Dusty week begin!
Tough question I know, but what is your favourite Dusty moment of all time?
For me, a bit left field, but this moment sticks out.
To put us into finals, 9 wins in a row to make it.
It just had to be Dusty!
#Dusty300
Some footy porn for your Saturday night.
Rd22, 2017. We had begun our historic charge to September. Completely obliterated freo on their home deck.
5 minutes into the last, the king pulls this off. Brad Johnson describes it perfectly.
So glad Duz is a tiger!
#Dusty300
The morning after.
Proudest I've been of the group this year.
Media scum piling in on the king & Ooze, injuries still a pigs brekky.
The way we responded was all we can ask for.
Thought Prestia played another great game, Dusty played his best game in a while.
Something about this Pickett stuff stinks.
He’s on 6 figures, upwards of 300k a year.
Why would he do this?
I’ll believe it if the court finds him guilty.
Innocent until proven guilty.
Stay out of comment sections.
I’m standing with ya Marlion. 🖤💛
Wednesday positives:
Balta trained with the main group
Trezise trained with the main group
Prestia trained with the main group
Lynch’s timeline has reduced to 7-8 weeks
Tim at the club today running laps, cast off, now in a brace.
The nightmare is nearly over!
#GoTiges
I’ll be honest, the optimist in me got the best of me today.
Reality is, hawthorn made a commitment to a full rebuild and are 4 years into it.
We’re in year 1.
Flush out the old types, bring in elite talent, and we’ll get back to where we need to be.
Thick & thin.
#GoTiges
Never a bad day when you beat the blues.
We’d just blown a 40 point lead (classic old Richmond fashion).
The ramifications if we dropped this game would’ve been huge.
Dimma knew what to do, stick the champ at FF.
Dusty did the rest.
Gee we’re lucky to have had him.
#GoTiges
Happy Dusty day to all those who observe.
Possibly the greatest tiger ever.
Get down to the ‘G to support him and the lads, congrats to those who managed to snaffle tickets!
Massive opportunity to put 2 wins together on the bounce.
#Dusty300
#GoTiges
This bloke is hands down the reason we won in my eyes.
Had Maginnes hanging off him all day, had a crook ankle for the whole of the second half.
Yet by far has the most sprint efforts on the ground. Daniel worked himself to the bone.
In my eyes, a career best game.
#GoTiges
If you can, get down to the ‘G on Saturday.
Let’s sell the joint out, these 2 tiger legends in Jack and Cotch deserve it.
Cherish the last 120 minutes we get to see them play, it’s a new era at Richmond.
One I couldn’t be more excited for!
#GoTiges
I knew we won.
But I won’t let this slide.
If I hear any opposition supporter tell me there isn’t a clear double standard towards our team.
They can just go to bed.
I know I’m right.
These were 2 minutes apart.
One paid, one isn’t.
Any guesses why?
The sash.
#GoTiges
This is just another example of the
@AFL
's agenda against richmond. It's corrupt.
How does Pickett get a week for a fair shepherd, stays grounded the whole time, get's the hawks player in the side?
But cripps gets off after jumping up and knocking the BL player into next week.
Regardless of the result, which was unacceptable.
I’m so grateful for every moment I get to watch Dusty live. Obviously closer to the end than the beginning.
When he slots goals from 50 like he did today, cherish those moments.
He’s my hero, always will be.
#Dusty300
#GoTiges
Of all Dusty’s herculean finals dominations, this game sits clearly atop the tree for me.
To kick 6 goals from the midfield, in a final is a superhuman effort.
Only one man can do that.
Tomorrow can’t come quick enough!
#Dusty300
Words cannot describe what
@brendongale25
has given us supporters.
In 2010, he set the vision.
We laughed, but he believed.
Delivered us so much happiness during our golden era, and has set stronger foundations for our next run at it.
Grateful is an understatement.
#GoTiges
If i hear one more kitty litter supporter tell me Stewart is a good bloke.
I'll spew my guts up.
Very cheap yet again from the prick.
Class A wanker.
Does this stuff all the time.
Couldn’t be prouder of these 2 boys for their last 2 VFL games.
Rioli’s confidence with the ball is back. 3 goal assists, 12 tackles (!!) to go with 19 disposals. He’s damaging again.
Sonsie 31 disposals 2 weeks in a row. Keep chipping away son, your chance will come.
#GoTiges
I don’t care how long our injury list is.
Jayden Short cannot play next week.
The amount of unspeakable errors he has made this year is so unlike him.
He needs a spell.
#GoTiges
McCarthy just punched McIntosh.
In clear view of not 1, BUT 2 UMPIRES.
Yet the maggots don’t pay anything.
Double standards.
Yet again.
#AFL
#AFLLionsTigers
#GoTiges
I think it’s safe to say, Kane Cornes owes Tim Taranto a heartfelt and sincere apology.
Tim is putting together some season, and some month of footy.
36 and 2 goals tonight yet again.
Just say the words
@kanecornes
I. WAS. WRONG.
The kids ran out of steam.
This will happen in the phase we’re in as a club.
What’s important is that we as a fan base support the players through this time.
Proud of the first half, and the way we were able to dismantle a very good team.
We go again.
#GoTiges
Ben Miller.
I am prepared to eat my words on you my friend.
I didn’t think ya had that mongrel in you.
Finished off with 2 goals as a result.
If you keep that up, you’ll be a permanent 22 player son.
Gets a good chance with Ryan injured.
#GoTiges
#Cotch300
#AFLTigersSaints
All available this week:
Shai
Taranto
Prestia
Available for R14:
Lynch
Dusty
Hopper - 2 weeks
Marlion - 3-4 weeks
Maurice - 4-6 weeks
Ross - 6-8 weeks
Grimes still indefinitely out.
We’re starting to get the bones of our side back together, which is nice.
#GoTiges
I hope we don’t undersell how good Shai’s game was yesterday.
He’s our CHF at 176cm, taking marks most 200cm forwards would struggle to.
Kicked 2 magical goals from the pocket, and a roost from outside 50.
This bloke is a genuine Rolls Royce.
So glad we’ve got him.
#GoTiges
Marlion Pickett’s court case has again been pushed back for a 6th time due to a lack of evidence.
Was due to front court today.
The sooner this is over the better.
#GoTiges
Looking forward to seeing what the Mansell knockers say after tonight’s game.
He was absolutely sensational tonight, must be a permanent member of our best 22.
He’s my man, I’ve claimed him.
Keep playing son!
Would like to thank Mini for his efforts this year, and the 9 previous to this with the club.
This year would have been the most challenging, being thrust into the hot seat.
He rolled with the punches, & gave us supporters plenty of highlights.
All the best, Mini!
#GoTiges
Said it last week and had egg on my face by half time.
But I genuinely believe we’re a shot tonight.
This is the strongest side we’ve had in 6 weeks.
The dogs are on their knees, lets put their fire completely out.
#GoTiges
There is no way on gods green earth that petracca’s kick was touched.
Melbourne have been genuinely robbed here, the ARC/Umpiring decides yet another game this year.
Horrendous, and Carlton have won 8 in a row to rub salt into the wound 😂.
#AFL
#AFLBluesDees
Don’t any cats supporter fucking dare compare these 2.
Dusty is in a league of his own.
Season on the line, Geelong’s inspirational skipper, Dangerfield goes missing.
What is new.
#AFLSaintsCats
#GoTiges
Still processing how good of a game Tylar Young played.
We threw a kid in his 12th game, onto the greatest forward of this generation.
Won critical contests, and used the ball perfectly, going at 100% from his 6 kicks.
The Young knockers have gone real quiet…
#GoTiges
This is no slap to the bloke, but Thomson Dow has been playing as a full-time mid this year & has cracked 20 disposals once.
Sonsie showed more the last 2 games, than Dow has all year. Imagine if Sonsie got the same exposure Dow has got?
Sonsie needs more CB time.
#GoTiges
Stoked for Kaleb.
Has put together a consistent body of work at VFL level and deserves this opportunity.
Resting Prestia is smart given the pending 5 day break.
Let’s go down to alphabet park and give the kitty litter a run for their money!
#GoTiges
Ivan cannot leave the side under any circumstances. Not when Nank comes back. No way.
Dominated for the second week in a row.
Now has mongrel & aggression for the contest.
Now you see why I’ve been beating my drum to get him in the side.
#GoTiges
#AFL
Footy sometimes sucks.
One thing I know for sure, Bauer will walk back into the side once fit again.
We’ve got a talent here.
Chin up, son! 💛
#GoTiges
#AFLTigersSwans
Take notes, Karen
@kanecornes
This is how you rebuild.
Don’t question our list after this year.
Re-sign players required.
Test the waters of what we could get for certain players.
Get up the draft board.
4 picks inside 20.
Get educated, pal.
#GoTiges
Just like that.
My least favourite week of the year is over.
Bring on the Lions!
Going to be a tough challenge, especially for this young group.
But nothing we can’t do, and haven’t done before.
3-0 on the road this year, let’s make it 4.
Soo keen for Thurs night!
#GoTiges
Ryan has a massive opportunity here.
Doesn’t have to mark everything, just hold your ground, and make a contest.
Seth & Bakes back in welcome inclusions.
#GoTiges
McAuliffe should have started.
Dow has to come off, having an absolute Barry Crocker.
Hawthorn had it on their terms for the majority of that half.
Taranto, Rioli, Seth our best.
C’mon tiges.
#GoTiges
#Dusty300
Praying Bachar has a speedy recovery.
Praying Marlion is holding up alright, and praying for Jess and the kids.
Just spare a thought for what that family is going through.
Public trial.
Logging off Twitter for the night.
Can’t bare any more bad news.
Stick fat people! 💛🖤
Maurice Rioli 8-10 weeks
Seth Campbell 1-2 weeks
Sam Banks 1-2 weeks
Graham 2 weeks
All the casualties from Saturday nights shamozzel.
Lynch’s timeline down to 4-6 weeks (!!!!).
Hopper’s extended to 2-3 (👎)
Ahh, another week in the life of a Richmond supporter.
#GoTiges
Something that has escaped every tiger fans mind, but is so crucial.
Rhyan Mansell’s suspension ends this week.
Some supporters seriously undervalue his importance to the side.
Plays within his limitations.
I have to say, we’ve missed Mansell’s defensive intent.
#GoTiges
@WillSchofield
You’re so blatantly biased it makes me nauseous.
If a freo player laid the exact same tackle, you reckon you’d write that paragraph of biased word vomit?
Just seeing it confirmed that Shai, Tim and Dion are playing brought a smile to my dial.
Kosi has an enormous opportunity. The coaches have shown faith in recalling him again. Have a crack, son.
Sub will be Dow or McAuliffe I reckon.
#GoTiges
Although we saw it coming, I hate it when our champions retire.
Cherish the last 3 we have with Cotchy, there hasn’t been a Richmond man like him.
Completely transformed our culture, resulting in 3 unforgettable premierships.
Forever grateful.
Thank you, Cotch! 💛
#GoTiges
The same umpire gave 50 against Dusty for no good reason.
Umpire number 42 deadset has an agenda against us, as do a lot of them.
I want an investigation launched at the end of the season, they don’t even try to hide their bias.
#GoTiges
I mean, he’s not wrong.
Every week, without fail, we get absolutely reamed by the umpires.
Don’t say it’s tin-foil hat, go look at the numbers over the last 8 years.
Stone cold last with regard to the FK’s.
About time we got a dodgy one.
Stoked for Blight.
Has come into the club driven to make a good impression, which he has done.
Dominated VFL.
He’s ready for the big league.
Go get ‘em son!
I reckon we might be moving Balta forward again this week.
#GoTiges
Shai Bolton is the best player in the game currently.
Zak butters a very close second.
The standard of football Shai is playing is dusty like.
He’s only 24 years old.
#GoTiges
#AFLFreoTigers
Could we have 2 rising 🌟’s in a row?
Tyler Wonsie had:
20 disposals
9 score involvements
1 goal assist
4 inside 50’s
This was against a seasoned, big bodied port midfield with the likes of Boak, Wines, Butters and rozee in there.
Superstar already is Sonsie!
#gotiges
Judson Clarke manages to launch it through despite being on one leg.
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Jayden Short you can just about lock in to return this week.
Noah Balta still a chance, Trezise likely available.
Prestia aiming for the Dogs game.
Tim 5 weeks.
Ross may be a slow burn as it’s a stress related injury, his timeline still 8 weeks.
Lynch 2 months off.
#GoTiges
Absolutely shattered for him.
Playing career best footy.
Won’t get to play in the jersey that he designed.
Likely 2-3 months out, same as Lynch.
#GoTiges
Scans have confirmed that Maurice Rioli Jnr suffered a syndesmosis injury in last night’s game, which will likely require surgery.
The Club will provide a further update in the coming days.
I’m glad the season is over.
The umpiring all year has been terrible, it’s a shocking spectacle.
Ah well, the kids looked good.
I’ll be taking a break from Twitter and IG after this game.
Thank you for all your support, interactions & messages this year! 💛🖤
#GoTiges
I long for the day Lynch gets the free kicks he deserves.
He’s been scragged off the ball all night.
Frustration spilled over.
Finish strong, tiges.
#GoTiges
#Dusty300
Positives from yesterday?
These 2 boys.
We must persist.
Bauer attacked the ball with absolute ferocity all day. Doesn’t get out marked, great kick for goal.
Dow played like a bloke who wants another contract. If he can back it up, I’d be happy to give him one.
#GoTiges
There better be solid evidence to show that kick from Keays was a point.
The umpires and ARC decides yet another game.
Horrendous state the game is in.
#AFLCrowsSwans
#AFL
We've won the trade period.
We knew what we wanted, and we got what we wanted.
Unlike other clubs, we get shit done. None if this procrastinating that other clubs do.
So proud to be a tigers supporter!
#gotiges
#AFLTrade
@SENSportsday
@kanecornes
Jesus effin christ, Kane.
How about congratulating the girls on an outstanding tournament?
Bit of positivity aside from your own biases occasionally wouldn't hurt.
Went with them for 3 and 1/2 quarters.
Umpires & some inexperience brought us undone.
1 free kick for the entire 2nd half, despicable.
Finals is basically gone, have to win all 4.
Bolton, Martin, Young our best.
#AFL
#AFLTigersDees
#GoTiges
Thank god it’s over.
Positives out of McAuliffe, Mykelti’s first half, Cumberland and move on.
Injuries have tipped over the breaking point and the dam wall has broken.
Some senior players are really letting us down atm.
#GoTiges
I think we’ve found our next captain.
His name is Dustin Martin.
He’s put us on his back today.
Brilliant dashing play from MJ on the wing, big mark from Soldo.
Good reward for effort this quarter.
#AFL
#AFLPowerTigers
#GoTiges
Finished watching the replay | A thread
Some things really stood out on the 2nd watch.
The little things are what got us over the line.
Efforts of youngsters in Mansell, chasing all night. Deft touch from Sonsie & Brown. Tyler shouldn’t have been subbed, he was playing well.
Excited for Steely, has worked hard for this!
Cumberland I want to be given a full game.
The colt & McAuliffe have great opportunities, I fear one of them will be sub.
Whenever you get a 2 time premiership winger back, never complaints from me.
#GoTiges
Don’t think I’ve ever seen a player as far out of his depth at the level as I have Jacob Koschitzke.
He’s no chance.
We let them back into it that quarter, a bad 10 minutes cost us.
Coaches know this, backing us to respond.
That HTB against Tim was pigs arse.
#GoTiges
GET HIM IN!
Jacob Bauer has just won us the game off his own boot, at both ends of the ground.
21 disposals, 11 marks, 3 goals.
Sonsie good with 20 disposals and a goal.
Banks 18 disposals, but looked a class above.
MRJ 10 disposals and 8 tackles was solid.
#GoTiges
Jacob Bauer is a confirmed inclusion into the side.
Great news!
Looks like we’ll have 3 targets up forward. JR, Bauer & Nank.
Pickett is now back to the wing/midfield.
Finally.
Keen to see what other changes we make.
#GoTiges
Baker - Test
Bauer - Test
Seth - Test
Trezise - Test
Banks - Test
Available for selection.
Mansell - 1 week
Graham - 1 week
Hopper - 1 week
Taranto - 2 weeks
Due back in the fortnight.
Lynch back within a month.
It’s nearly over, just no more new injuries please!
#GoTiges
The next day after yesterdays disaster.
I think we have to take a glass half-full approach with this group.
Every team has a stinker, yesterday was just a stinker.
Take the positives like Mykelti’s progression, MRJ’s improvement etc.
We’re allowed a mulligan.
#GoTiges
Gee, Dow would want to have a good game today.
Mcauliffe is earning himself a one way ticket to gather round at the present time.
Looks assured and composed.
#GoTiges
4 goals today from Koschitzke in the VFL.
I’d leave him there for 3 more weeks, make that your standard.
The bar doesn’t drop, you’ve played 50 AFL games.
Keep that level up for the next 3 weeks, and we can’t not pick him.
Well played, Jacob!
#GoTiges