May 4, 2008
The AFL Football Operations Department wishes to advise it has reviewed the closing stages of last night's Round Seven match between Richmond and St Kilda at Telstra Dome, regarding the operation of the time clock. AFL Football Operations Manager Adrian Anderson said it had been confirmed an error had been made with the clock incorrectly running for 11 seconds late…
May 3, 2008
Both Richmond and St Kilda have made late changes to their selected sides for tonight's clash at the Telstra dome. For the saints Max Hudghton has been replaced by Raphael Clarke and for the tigers Graham Polak will miss and Daniel Jackson will come in.
Apr 28, 2008
Richmond Football Club are likely to test Mark Coughlan this week to determine if he is avaialble for selection. Couglan who has a number of serious injuries, the latest a hamstring, has had limited opportunity despite showing much promise early in his career. Other injuries at Richmond include: Danny Meyer (Hip) Available Matthew White (Leg) To be assessed Andrew Raines…
Apr 21, 2008
Richmond Coach Terry Wallace and forward Nathan Brown have accused Western Bulldogs defender Brian Lake of faking a hamstring injury in the dying seconds of Sunday's draw at Telstra Dome. Lake took an outstanding pack mark but was unable to take the kick after clutching his hamstring. Ruckman Will Minson who is regarded as one of the best kicks in…
Apr 17, 2008
Unlucky Richmond midfileder Mark Coughlan's AFL comeback has been postponed yet again with the former Tigers Best & Fairest winner suffering ongoing hamstring problems. Coughlan was due to make his long awaited return from two knee reconstructions this weekend, but has been put on ice. Richmond is not giving a concrete date for a return, only saying they need to…
Mar 23, 2008
Richmond captain Kane Johnson has been fined $5,000 and suspended by the Tigers for one match after police caught and arrested the 30-year-old on Sunday morning for urinating outside the St Kilda Road police station. The incident comes a week after Carlton fined forward Brendan Fevola $10,000 and axed him from its leadership group for urinating on the window of…
Mar 23, 2008
Just a week after Carlton’s Brendan Fevola was caught urinating in public, Richmond captain Kane Johnson has spent the night in a St Kilda lock-up precinct after being caught in the same situation. It is understood that Johnson urinated on one of the windows at the precinct. Channel Seven revealed the incident on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers, who have confirmed…
Mar 20, 2008
Richmond has opened the 2008 season with an impressive first-up victory over Carlton at the MCG on Thursday night in front of 72,552 fans. Veteran Tiger forward Matthew Richardson with five goals and speedy midfielder Jake King were outstanding in an at times scrappy affair. Scores were level after quarter time, but the Blues kicked out to a 25-point lead…
Mar 19, 2008
Richmond defender Andrew Raines is expecting a refreshed performance from his side in the opening AFL match of the year against Carlton at the MCG. The 22-year-old who has played 44 consecutive games for the Tigers since Round 1, 2006 told reporters prior to training on Wednesday morning that almost six months of off-season work has the club fit and…
Mar 18, 2008
Richmond coach Terry Wallace expects Carlton spearhead Brendan Fevola to line up at full-forward on Thursday night at the MCG, but his plans for the game will not change. Wallace said on Tuesday that no matter who was lining up at full-forward for the Blues, key defender Will Thursfield is certain to play at full-back. “Our natural full-back will be…
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