This is probably not the page you’re looking for The second game on Sunday’s slate sees the Hawks looking to cement their place in the top four when they take on Richmond at the MCG Can Hawthorn flex their muscle as one of the best sides in the competition Or will the Tigers pick up another upset win Also, Before You Bet will be providing free previews and betting tips for EVERY game in the 2025 AFL season, so make sure to head over to out our AFL Tips regularly to keep up to date with all of our free content Odds: Hawthorn ($1.07) vs Richmond ($8.50) Odds and lines provided with thanks to Dabble Note that odds and lines can fluctuate throughout the week Hawthorn have been forced into three changes with young gun Cam Mackenzie out with a fractured hand while Jack Scrimshaw and Karl Amon both miss with concussion The Hawks have more than capable inclusions with Luke Bruest Finn Maginness and Changkuoth Jiath brought into the 23 Richmond have made one change to their side from Round 7 with Noah Balta back in the side due the game being played during the day The Hawks ended their two-game losing streak with a dominant 50 point win over West Coast last week The win could've been closer to 100 points if the Hawks had kicked straighter Veteran Jack Gunston continued his excellent season kicking 4 goals to take his season tally to 17 to be seventh in the Coleman Medal The Tigers put up another competitive performance in a 20 point defeat against Melbourne on Anzac Day eve with a third quarter lapse the big difference in the game Richmond conceded 6 goals to 1 in the third quarter after being down by just 4 points at half time The Tigers did respond in the fourth quarter Hawthorn have been an outstanding team going forward this season ranking fifth in the AFL for points per game (93 points per game) The Hawks have been outstanding in generating attacking opportunities from set plays ranking second for scores from centre bounces and sixth for scores from stoppages Hawthorn also ranks third for scores from kick ins showing how well drilled their side is at executing from dead ball situations The defensive side of the Hawks game doesn’t get enough praise but it’s as good as any side in the competition Hawthorn are ranked first for pressure acts second in tackles and fifth for tackles inside 50 If the Hawks dominate stoppages in the manner they should and are able to generate repeat inside 50’s through their pressure against an inexperienced Richmond side The Tigers have been the worst team in the competition in taking the ball from defensive 50 to forward 50 and have turned the ball over consistently in their back half Over their past six games Richmond have conceded 50 Hawthorn beat Richmond twice in 2024 by margins of 63 and 48 points and this clash shapes up to be another big win One of the best attacking teams in the competition going up against one of the worst attacking teams is only going to end one way and that’s with a convincing win to the Hawks Throughout the 2025 AFL season we’ll be putting together a fun same game multi for every match at BoomBet using their BetShare feature just click on the BoomBet BetShare button below and our same game multi selections will be added straight into your bet slip on BoomBet You can then enter how much you wish to wager Jai Newcombe 25+ Disposals: Jai Newcombe loved playing the Tigers last season recording 33 and 26 disposals in his two games against Richmond With Cam Mackenzie out of the side this week there will be even more ball winning opportunities for Newcombe Tim Taranto 25+ Disposals: Taranto has been in outstanding form over the last month and hitting the scoreboard in 3 of those 4 games Taranto has reached the 25+ disposal mark in 4 out of his last 6 games against Hawthorn Jack Ginnivan 2+ Goals: Ginnivan responded upon return from being dropped kicking 2 goals against the Eagles to go with 17 disposals With Nick Watson and Dylan Moore receiving most of the attention from opposing 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since 2004. It has been targeted by the Greens for more than two years, with healthcare, the cost of living and climate change among key issues. You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream. You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream. You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream. Over the next few months, Tigers defender Noah Balta will miss all of Richmond’s night and interstate games due to his court-imposed curfew. Richmond’s General Manager of Football Performance Tim Livingstone joined 3AW Football and detailed the club’s plan for Noah Balta when AFL games clash with his curfew. “It’s his job to be playing footy, so if there’s an opportunity for him to play VFL, we will,” Livingstone on 3AW Football.  Press PLAY to listen to the full interview with Tim Livingstone on 3AW The VFL Tigers defeated Box Hill by 25-points on Saturday night in Frankston, staving off a late comeback. Richmond responded perfectly to last week’s big loss against Casey, kicking six goals in the first quarter to establish a 19-point quarter-time lead. Young Tiger Jasper Alger kicked a goal in the first 30 seconds of the game, followed by Massimo Raso only minutes later. Ruckman Oliver Hayes-Brown also started well, kicking two first-quarter goals.  Richmond carried on the momentum in the second quarter, piling on a further five goals with Kaleb Smith and Kane McAuliffe starring. Second-gamer Sean Lai also kicked his first VFL goal with a brilliant running effort. Going into the main break, Richmond established a comfortable 39-point lead and looked to be running away with the game.  Catch all the highlights from the Tigers win over Box Hill. However, the Hawks came out of half-time looking like a different side, running the gauntlet on offence and moving the ball quickly as they worked their way back into the contest. Goals to Max Ramsden and Ben Cavarra reduced the margin back to 24 points at three-quarter time as the Tigers could manage only a solitary point for the term. In the last quarter the match really tightened up, with goals to Kye Declase and Sam Butler making things tense for Richmond. The Tigers needed something special to gain back ascendancy, and it came in the form of McAuliffe, who won a free kick and booted a goal with a massive bomb from outside 50. Alger then kicked his third of the match to seal the game, as Richmond ran out 25-point winners and secured their first win since Round 3. For Richmond, Smith continued his great form with a game-high 31 disposals and 10 marks, while McAuliffe (23 disposals and two goals) was also crucial. Small forwards Raso and Alger (three goals) were at their dangerous best and provided plenty of headaches for the Box Hill defence. Richmond  6.2. 11.4.  11.5. 14.7. (91)  Box Hill  3.1  5.1  7.5  9.12 (66) Goals: Alger 3, Raso 3, McAuliffe 2, Hayes-Brown 2, Lai 2, Bauer, Johnson Richmond has signed experienced AFLW defender and winger Lauren Brazzale to its AFLW list for the upcoming season. Several Richmond players have received fines after a melee in Sunday's MCG clash. Richmond draftee Zoe Hargreaves will unfortunately miss the 2025 AFLW season through injury. Five changes have been made to the Tigers' VFL side ahead of Saturday night. Richmond has signed defender Lauren Brazzale. Check out her highlights. Check out all the Super Plays from our Round 8 clash against Hawthorn thanks to Hostplus. Hear from Richmond coach Adem Yze after the Tigers Round 8 loss to Hawthorn. Check out all the Match Highlights from the Tigers clash against Hawthorn. Seth Campbell's impressive 2025 season rolls on. We extend our deepest respect to First Peoples and Traditional Owners of the land, air and waterways where we live and work. Link copiedShareShare resultsBy chief election analyst Antony Green posted Fri at 2:00pmFriday 2 May 2025 at 2:00pmFri 2 May 2025 at 2:00pm Updated 3m ago3 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 11:07am updated 18m ago18 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 10:52am | Covering 2,133 square kilometres in the north-east tip of NSW, the electorate of Richmond includes Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah in the Tweed local government area, Byron Bay and the whole of Byron Shire, plus Ballina and the northern parts of Ballina Shire. The electorate includes Cape Byron, the easternmost point of the Australian mainland. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining.) Nolan has lived in the Richmond electorate for 30 years in which time she has raised her five children. Nolan is a performer, comedian, MC, writer, author, artist, teacher, ambassador and activist. She was the candidate for this seat at the 2022 election. Hone has a work history of helping disadvantaged and struggling children and young people. With her husband she founded a business coaching firm more than a decade ago. She is also a member of the local SES and has been involved in flood clean-up and recovery across the region. Hone was the National candidate for this seat in 2022 and was elected to Tweed Shire Council at least year's local government elections. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Match: Hawthorn vs Richmond Date: Sunday Sunday afternoon at the MCG sees old enemies Hawthorn and Richmond set to do battle in the Hawks' centenary match in a symbolic clash as the Tigers were the Hawks first opponent backs in 1925 the Tigers proved too good for the Hawks in a 39-point result as Donald Don booted for for Richmond did keep the Tigers goalless during the final term There's been plenty of water pass under the bridge in the century since that clash with the Hawks adding 13 premierships to their record – they didn't win their first 'til 1961 as well – while Richmond have won 11 of their 13 flags over the last 100 years both these teams have been the powerhouse clubs of the last 15 years winning three flags apiece but whether we'll see a classic in this one remains to be seen have been better than many expected posting wins over Carlton and Gold Coast so far this season The problem for the Tigers is consistency as even in their victories they haven't produced four-quarter efforts It's when Richmond drops the momentum that other teams have pounced hard and piled on goals and Hawthorn The problem for Hawthorn is they haven't quite hit their straps either despite posting five wins so far this season They bounced back from two losses to Port Adelaide (30 points) and Geelong (7 points) with a 50-point victory over winless West Coast last Sunday but it still didn't feel like a statement performance they will also be missing Jack Scrimshaw and Karl Amon – both with concussion – along with the suspended Connor Nash and will have to come up against a Richmond outfit that will be hard at it for long periods especially with Noah Balta back in defence after missing last week with curfew We still think Hawthorn will be too good here as they look to keep track with the top bracket of teams but it may not be the walk in the park they would hope for Hawthorn have won just three of their last 12 clashes with Richmond dating back to 2017 There was also one draw thrown in during 2021 in a Covid match at the MCG without a crowd 2025 – 11:00am) for Hawks vs Tigers on Sunday across multiple bookmakers Hawthorn vs Richmond – AFL Round 8 | 2025 Check out our Hawthorn vs Richmond prediction now See all the Hawks vs Tigers odds for the AFL Round 8 match at the MCG Match: Hawthorn vs Richmond Date: Sunday FOUR-TIME premiership coach Alastair Clarkson returned to the fold as Hawthorn celebrated its AFL/VFL centenary in style with a 65-point drubbing of Richmond Clarkson was one of the dozens of club greats among the 62,321 spectators on hand to see fan favourite Jack Gunston kick his 500th career goal in the Hawks' 16.13 (109) to 6.8 (44) triumph at the MCG HAWKS V TIGERS Full match details and stats Clarkson figured prominently in the pre-match ceremony back in brown-and-gold for the day after being estranged from the club since his 2021 exit The 57-year-old joined retired greats Luke Hodge and Jordan Lewis to present the spoils of last decade's three-peat when the Hawks' 13 premiership cups were paraded for the crowd Sunday's win won't be remembered as fondly as any of those Grand Final triumphs but was another box ticked on the path to a possible 14th flag Extended highlights of the Hawks and Tigers clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round eight’s match against Richmond Watch Richmond’s press conference after round eight’s match against Hawthorn The Hawks and Tigers clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Richmond surrounds James Trezise after snaring his maiden major in the big league A costly kick from Jayden Short ends up in the hands of Josh Weddle Nick Watson shows a clean set of heels to step his marker and slot his third goal in the process Jack Gunston is hailed by his teammates as he converts another milestone as part of an illustrious career Seth Campbell puts the finishing touches on a well-worked inside 50 to kickstart the Tigers' day scoring-wise Tim Taranto flies the flag for teammate Maurice Rioli jnr after being run down by the Hawks’ skipper prompting big fireworks on the half-back flank Tom Barrass appears to be at his intercepting best this afternoon with an early contender on the shoulders of Jonty Faull Sam Mitchell unites past and present Hawthorn players before the bounce in a powerful moment that celebrates 100 years of history Hawthorn is 6-2 ahead of a clash with Melbourne in round nine while Richmond (2-6) will look to bounce back against winless West Coast The Hawks' superior class and efficiency was on show as they proved far too strong for the Tigers pulling away after half-time to post their biggest win of the season to date 12 marks) and captain James Sicily (24 possessions) all shone tempers flared in the second term when Sicily caught Maurice Rioli holding the ball and threw the Tiger to the ground Tim Taranto flew the flag for Rioli - gifting Sicily a 50-metre penalty and goal by shoving him over - while most players were involved in the ensuing melee Sicily's goal helped Hawthorn to a 34-point lead before Richmond kicked its first major through Seth Campbell after more than 52 minutes of action Gunston reached his milestone in the third quarter snapping his second goal for the day as the margin grew to 49 by the final change It blew out when Hawthorn finished full of running kicking five goals to two in the last quarter Gunston and Hawks cult hero Nick Watson were the best of the goalkickers with three each and Jack Ginnivan added two from 14 disposals five) were the Tigers' busiest on a tough day for the club as they kicked their lowest score of the season Richmond defender Noah Balta returned to the sound of boos from Hawthorn fans after a week on the sidelines because of his court-imposed curfew It was Balta's first match since being sentenced last month for assaulting another man on December 30 last year Balta limped off in the final few minutes after rolling his right ankle Spice from Sicily heats up the brewA frustrating first quarter combined with a vocal crowd and some notoriously short fuses saw things ignite in the second term Maurice Rioli tried a bit of fancy footwork but came up short when James Sicily tackled him and won the free kick The Hawks skipper gave Rioli a little extra lip eliciting a physical response from Tim Taranto who gave away a 50 metre penalty and sparked some fireworks An extra celebration in the midst of Hawks' partyClub stalwart and fan favourite - although that includes most in brown and gold - Jack Gunston entered Sunday's clash on 498 career goals It took till late in the third quarter before the moment came but when Gunston crafted a bender from the pocket teammates came from everywhere The joy was such that it wouldn't have surprised if a few former teammates jumped the fence to start the after-party early HAWTHORN    2.5    7.8   11.11   16.13 (109)RICHMOND     0.3    2.4    4.4      6.8 (44) INJURIESHawthorn: NilRichmond: Balta (ankle) replaced Dylan Moore at three-quarter timeRichmond: James Trezise replaced Maurice Rioli in the third quarter Gold Coast Academy’s Usher on her ACL injury rehab battles and best friend Havana Harris incredible misses and more in our look back on the April action of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership season Three-time premiership coach Mick Malthouse gives host Bharat Sundaresan the rundown on how Australian football began and how it became such a significant part of Australian culture Port Adelaide is desperate to respond to its mauling from the Western Bulldogs with a win over fierce rivals Adelaide in Showdown 57 Hugo Garcia is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round eight Matthew Lloyd says West Coast should let Harley Reid go at season's end to allow room for new recruits who want to be at the club Damian Barrett and Matthew Lloyd with the latest news and opinions from Round 8 Sydney records a much-needed win over its fierce rivals at the SCG Footy Feed: Sarah Olle and Riley Beveridge with the latest news Check out the Rising Star for AFL’s Round 8 Will a hard tag from Jack Viney be the reason Harley Reid leaves the Eagles Vote now on your favourite marks from Round 8 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season Caleb Serong has backed Dockers coach Justin Longmuir amid Fremantle's rollercoaster run of form In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today If you want further proof of just how well Seth Campbell is going in his second season at senior level with Richmond who won the Cosgrove-Jenkins award in 2024 as the Club’s best first year player has become the youngest Tiger to score a dozen goals or more one-third of the way through a season since the great Dustin Martin in 2011 Campbell was 20 years and 126 days of age when he kicked his 12th goal of the 2025 season in the Round 8 clash with Hawthorn at the MCG He is Richmond’s leading goalkicker to this point of the season with 12 Dusty was 19 years and 323 days old when he cracked the dozen-goal mark a third of the way into the 2011 season (he finished with a total of 33 for the season) Other Richmond players to have achieved this feat throughout the past 60 decades 12 goals to the one-third stage of the season (36 in total for the season).Brad Ottens in 2000 18 goals (30 for the season).Matthew Richardson in 1994 24 goals (56 for the season).Chris Naish in 1991 14 goals (38 for the season).Stephen James in 1985 24 goals (49 for the season).Brian Taylor in 1982 31 goals (71 for the season).Rex Hunt in 1969 33 goals (55 for the season).Royce Hart in 1967 Richmond has signed experienced AFLW defender and winger Lauren Brazzale to its AFLW list for the upcoming season Several Richmond players have received fines after a melee in Sunday's MCG clash Richmond draftee Zoe Hargreaves will unfortunately miss the 2025 AFLW season through injury Richmond has signed defender Lauren Brazzale Check out all the Super Plays from our Round 8 clash against Hawthorn thanks to Hostplus Hear from Richmond coach Adem Yze after the Tigers Round 8 loss to Hawthorn Check out all the Match Highlights from the Tigers clash against Hawthorn Seth Campbell's impressive 2025 season rolls on We extend our deepest respect to First Peoples and Traditional Owners of the land as a staunch supporter of the Richmond Football Club Whilst serving under five former Prime Ministers - Harold Holt and Malcolm Fraser - he followed the fortunes of Tigerland from within the inner sanctum always having the ear and respect of powerbrokers Graeme Richmond Peter Nixon is the wisest man I know,” Wilson said in 2012 “Pete’s been a super bloke to this football club He’s been a hell of a help and a great mentor to me when I was President.” A search across the Richmond Archive shows his name popping up everywhere – in Annual Reports and on the donors’ board showing significant financial contributors to the Jack Dyer Foundation Peter Nixon as a special guest at the infamous 1987 AGM with Alan Bond as President Nixon went to Wesley College where he played football on a Saturday morning before heading off to a League match And one day Jack Dyer took the three of us we were standing in the corner of the race and he took us into the room and the three of us remained Richmond for the rest of our lives,” Nixon said While the Member for Gippsland in the Federal Parliament for 21 years Nixon held the portfolios of the Minister for the Interior 26 days after the Tigers' drought breaking Premiership in 1967 Nixon was asked during The House of Representatives sitting is the Minister for the Interior aware that recently two honourable members have been attacked by marauding magpies in the vicinity of Parliament House “as a supporter of the Richmond Football Club which won this year's Melbourne premiership I have frequently been attacked by a certain Magpie supporter who sits in a corner of this chamber” but also the first time the phrase “Richmond Football Club” was entered into the esteemed Hansard transcripts for a question without notice In 1981 he was appointed a Premier Patron of the Richmond Football Club RFC Minute Book January 1979 - Nixon invited to speak at Premier Patrons dinner At the end of 1984 he was selected as one of the four original VFL Commissioners on the League’s governing body a special team photograph was taken with him at the Punt Road Ground the same venue where around 80 years earlier “If you want to know how famous he is...if you go east of Bairnsdale the people up there aren’t quite sure if God’s God AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon said Mr Nixon had lived an incredible life serving the people of Victoria as a Federal member for the National Country Party and serving as Chair of Southern Cross Broadcasting as well as working to assist the formation of the national competition “Australian football has undergone enormous change across the last 40 years as the VFL competition grew into our national AFL competition,” Mr Dillon said of which Peter Nixon was one of that group of four began to implement the massive change that sees us with an incredibly even competition today where all teams can plan for success and with clubs based in every mainland state and the leaders who have followed on from Peter and his colleagues were steadfast in their determination to ensure our game had both a broad base at the community level and it was an exciting game at the elite level played by the best athletes in our country it was always a pleasure to be able to spend time with Peter at our Grand Final Day function and I know that he took great satisfaction from the recent premiership successes of Richmond The Richmond Football Club sends its condolences to his family and friends The Tigers defeated the Hawks in VFL action on Saturday night Richmond coach Adem Yze says his side lacked polish in their Round 8 loss to Hawthorn lamenting wasted chances in the forward half Despite leading the inside 50 count 16-10 at quarter time the Tigers scored just three behinds in the opening term It was a trend that continued throughout the clash with the half-time inside 50 count being 25 apiece while the ball spent 51% of the game inside Richmond’s forward half The Tigers unfortunately failed to turn strong field position into goals with their six majors being their lowest return of the season Yze provided his assessment of where things went wrong in the attacking half we thought our system and our method was really strong in the first half but we just couldn't finish our work,” Yze said I can't fault their effort and their intent “They (Hawthorn) are very good with the ball They were tough in the contest at the start of the game we denied them a lot of flow with their ball movement “They've got their game at a level that we're aspiring to be and get ours too “The scoreboard started to create a bit of anxiety and pressure on the players I thought we then started taking some more risks to obviously arrest that and we probably gave up a couple extra scores that we shouldn't have Yze added how the differential in scores off turnovers had a major impact on the result “We created enough opportunities from turnover They kicked 10.3 and we kicked 3.7,” Yze said their spirit goes up because their execution is working and ours isn’t and it can deflate a young group and I felt like that did deflate us a little bit.” Key defender Noah Balta limped off in the final minutes after appearing to roll his ankle but Yze confirmed he suffered “a bit of a corky” Tempers flared between both sides in the second quarter when Tim Taranto shoved Hawks captain James Sicily after he threw Maurice Rioli to the ground after a tackle Taranto needs to lead by example for the young Tigers "Sicily's a fiery character and he got into one of our younger players so for our vice-captain to step in and fly the flag…there's obviously a method to it when one of your players is going in to help one of your younger players and fly the flag and lead by example but I'd rather him do that than not go in there at all." 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Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out Richmond failed to spoil the party of Hawthorn’s centenary game on Sunday afternoon with the Hawks defeating the Tigers by 65-points A slow start doomed Richmond as it never recovered after conceding the first five goals of the game Two straight goals late in the second quarter from Seth Campbell and Jonty Faull gave the Tigers some hope but the Hawks quickly responded before the main break to lead by 34-points at half-time as he applied strong pressure with a chase-down tackle in the middle of the ground and then ran back into the forward 50 to finish the chain with a major Hawthorn flexed its muscle in the second half Jacob Hopper was the Tigers’ leading ball-getter with 28 disposals The Tigers return to the MCG next Sunday to face the West Coast Eagles HAWTHORN 2.5 7.8 11.11 16.13 (109)RICHMOND 0.3 2.4 4.4 6.8 (44) INJURIESHawthorn: NilRichmond: Balta (ankle) replaced Maurice Rioli in the third quarter (tactical) The Richmond Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Nixon AO Richmond will host Gold Coast on Saturday night at Marvel Stadium in Round 6 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season The match will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo from 7:30pm Tickets are available to purchase via Ticketmaster. Get 2 tickets for the price of 1 - Redeem here$40 family tickets - Redeem here Reserved seat and Reserved Bay members: Redeem your $0 reserved seat using their barcode via Ticketmaster or scan in for general admission access. General Admission members: Simply scan in on game day using your barcoded membership card, e-card or digital card via the Official Richmond App. All ticketing information gets sent directly to members via email. To update or change an email address or view your membership barcode please log in to your MyRichmond account Join us for Open Training at the Swinburne Centre with Easter giveaways and much more.Good Friday Friday For more information or upcoming sessions, click here. Easter Chocolate Egg-stravaganza - Stadium Square and Gate 5 Score sweet Easter treats – While stocks last Internal Concourse Swing by the Kids Zone at L1 Gate 6 open to everyone from 5:30pm until 8:00pm for activities games and fun for young Tiger Cubs.- Free face painting (also at L1 Gate 4 Hub) - Easter and Disney-themed colouring  - Visits from our mascots Sash and Stripes Want to be in the running to win a match footy Guess the final crowd attendance at our Round 6 match against Gold Coast The competition will close at the end of half time keep an eye on the big screen for more details The sounds of Tigerland are back again in 2025 with Jungle Beats, powered by Milwaukee. Your DJ for this week is Luke Trainor Catch the Colonel, presented by KFC Make sure you’re in your seat at ¾ time to be a part of the action Pre-game dining is available to all ticket holders. 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The game will be at the same speed as the Radio caller, and you can choose from one of our Broadcast Partners. nly via the Visit Page on the Marvel Stadium App. Post-match at Marvel Stadium These spaces will remain open for approximately 90 minutes post-game Stadium Square (Gates 2 & 3)View Bar with DJ Booth - Level 2 Stadium Square (Gates 2 & 3)Craft & Peroni Bar - Level 2 The Roar Store will not be at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, however, it will be open at the Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval, from 10:00am to 2:00pm on match day or shop online at the Roar Store. Visit our friendly membership team from 2:45pm at the Club Hub located on the concourse between Gates 3 and 4 until quarter time We will be there to help with any questions and queries Not a member of the Tiger Army? We have memberships that cater to all, whether you support from your couch, the front row of the MCG or among family and friends - Browse our range of packages to find one that suits you! Or explore our Tiger Insider Membership which includes general admission access to 3 Richmond home games $50 credit to order your membership pack on our member-exclusive online store The perfect membership to catch our upcoming home games Southern Cross Station is located adjacent to Marvel Stadium It is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge For up-to-date public transport information in Victoria, including timetables, service disruption information, ticketing or special event services, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or download the PTV App To pre-book your parking at Marvel Stadium, please click here. Sensory Bags are available to hire for the event duration from the following locations: Prayer RoomThe stadium has prayer rooms located on Level 1 Aisle 17 with a maximum capacity of 12 people at any given time Patrons can report any anti-social behaviour by sending an SMS to 0427 767 768 Richmond will be wearing the 2025 PUMA home guernsey and black shorts Live-streamed here on the AFL website Keep updated with Richmond’s Instagram, Facebook and X accounts for all the latest news and behind-the-scenes action on game day.Download the Richmond Official App for LIVE scores and stats of every game delivered to your phone or tablet. Tom Brown was a shining light for Richmond in the Round 5 loss to Fremantle. Richmond’s forward line has impressed across the first seven rounds of the season, with many of the Club's youngsters showcasing how dangerous they are in front of goal. The likes of Sam Lalor, Harry Armstrong, Jonty Faull, Seth Campbell, Rhyan Mansell, Steely Green, Jacob Bauer, Maurice Rioli, and Liam Fawcett have all booted goals and showed strong promise up forward across the first seven games of the season. Former 268-game Tiger, now Assistant Coach/Forwards Coach Chris Newman, said he is happy with the “progress” the young forward line is continuing to show. “There have been some positives to come out of our games so far,” Newman said. “Some patches in the games that we have played, perhaps we have fallen out of the contest at times and have allowed too many scores. “But there has also been some really good and pleasing passages of play where our younger guys have had some real impact in games. “I think with the group that we have got right now, we are trying to get that balance in games and trying to be as consistent as possible.” Assistant Coach Chris Newman speaks about his top moments from rounds 4 to 7 of the season. Newman credited the success of the forwards to the experience of two-time premiership player Tom Lynch, whose leadership has helped fast-track his teammates' development. “I’m happy with the progress that a lot of the forwards are making. We’ve got a relatively young group, apart from big Lynchy," Newman said. “But he has been really good in some of his leadership that he has providing some of those younger guys. “Particularly some of the keys that he is playing alongside, like Harry Armstrong, Liam Fawcett, Jonty Faull and those types of guys who have tried to absorb as much information as possible from him.” Newman also previewed this Sunday’s clash against Hawthorn, who are sitting in fourth spot. “They are obviously in some really good form and are playing some outstanding football,” Newman said. “We know we will have our work cut out for us, but a lot of our guys now have had a really solid week on the track, and I feel like we are prepared as well as we possibly can be to put on a good show.” Jacob Hopper will play his 150th AFL game this Sunday when Richmond faces Hawthorn. There's a bit of added feeling in Sunday's clash between Richmond and Hawthorn Richmond has made five changes to its VFL side ahead of a primetime Round 6 clash with Box Hill on Saturday night After last week’s disappointing defeat to Casey Joel Garner and Liam George have all been re-called into the team Gray returns to the team after his AFL debut Sims is back after recovering from illness Johnson has been named on the wing after being a late withdrawal last week while George and Garner are set to pull on the Yellow and Black once again Sam Flockart and Nick Guiney have all been omitted The first bounce at Kinetic Stadium is set for 7:10pm on Saturday night All matches in the 2025 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons will be live streamed free via the AFL website To follow match updates, stay tuned to Richmond VFL on X, and Instagram Richmond has finalised its team of 23 that will face off against Hawthorn on Sunday at the MCG Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Hawthorn forward Nick Watson is likely to cop an AFL fine for an obscene finger gesture after footage emerged of him flipping the bird to Richmond supporters on Sunday On a day the Hawks celebrated their VFL-AFL centenary Watson was seen engaging with Tigers supporters in the goal square before giving the middle finger salute and then pointing toward the scoreboard Watson was almost certainly was sparked into action by the spirited Tigers’ supporters The flipping of the bird has become a slow-burn trend this season West Coast Eagles star Harley Reid was sanctioned for his actions towards Brisbane fans at the Gabba while Geelong recruit Bailey Smith has been fined twice There was the double bird he gave Adelaide fans during Gather Round while he as also sanctioned for taking aim at Hawthorn supporters when he left the field during the game at the MCG Smith and Reid were handed a “please explain” by the AFL Smith was sanctioned $1875 for his second offence AFL footy boss Laura Kane told this masthead last week she did not believe the league had been prudish when fining Smith and Reid It’s just not behaviour we want to see,” Kane said Tigers coach Adem Yze backed Tim Taranto’s decision to “fly the flag” and concede a 50-metre penalty and goal on Sunday when he knocked over Hawthorn captain James Sicily in a fiery melee just before half-time that will cause about a dozen players to be fined Yze said the vice captain might have overstepped the mark in giving away the penalty but preferred he did that in sticking up for his younger teammate Maurice Rioli jnr who Sicily roughed up after earning a free kick for tackling Rioli as the Tiger tried to evade him “I’d rather him do that than not go in there at all,” Yze said of Taranto The Hawks and Tigers get into a scrap during their clash at the MCG.Credit: AFL Photos The incident led to huge melee involving half a dozen players from each team with Hawks veteran Jarman Impey appearing uncharacteristically riled when he took on Tigers youngster Jonty Faull after trying to drag Toby Nankervis off Nick Watson but agreed he was more fired up than usual that just happens organically when you are having a bit of a blue,” Impey said He was adamant nothing untoward had happened to provoke him I am the type of guy who likes to follow-up pretty quickly so even out there I couldn’t really move on until I spoke to them,” Impey said “It was nothing and we all sort of laughed about it There was nothing too serious whatsoever.” Richmond defender Noah Balta – in his first game back since being convicted for an assault outside the Mulwala Water Ski Club late last year – was booed every time he touched the ball Hawks coach Sam Mitchell also dismissed the encounter physical games” and he thought his players were good in that area as they defeated Richmond by 65 points He said the sight of so many legends of the club at the ground to celebrate the Hawks’ 100-year anniversary (and 13 premierships) had made the build-up to the game different and he was pleased his team – although scrappy in their execution at times – handled the occasion understanding of the 100 years and the weight that carried and then to go and play 10 minutes later I thought they did a great job,” Mitchell said “I found it quite difficult on a personal level to get back to it.” said spending time with people like Shane Crawford and David Parkin who have been so instrumental in his career and then hearing Robert DiPierdomenico before the game saying he wanted to run out on the ground all added to a different atmosphere but the Hawks did the job with a commanding win Mitchell praised Tom Barrass for his performance in the first quarter when the ball was living in Richmond’s front half and the Tigers were racking up forward-half turnovers He also said he was not concerned about Sicily’s kicking struggles with the brilliant defender not hitting targets by foot in his usual fashion “Sic is a captain of the club and a fantastic player .. his last couple of weeks he hasn’t been at his best and he is working hard on his game,” Mitchell said “The best of James Sicily is in front of him .. the thing that makes him a great player is that he doesn’t shy away from it He knows he has to keep going for those kicks The Hawks just kept building their form as the game went on moving the ball from the back end better in the second half with Impey and Massimo D’Ambrosio instrumental in creating that run building on the defensive foundation Barrass laid in the first half such as when triple-premiership hero Jack Gunston kicked his 500th goal late in the third quarter to move to eighth on the Hawks’ list of leading goalkickers and 754 behind Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend Jason Dunstall Richmond kicked just six goals for the game with their first coming minutes before half-time – allowing them to avoid being the first Tiger team to go goalless in the first half since round 18 as the Hawks again showed why they remain a force to be reckoned with in 2025 What can still be achieved remains to be seen Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter Watson was almost certainly was sparked into action by the spirited Tigers\\u2019 supporters Smith and Reid were handed a \\u201Cplease explain\\u201D by the AFL \\u201CWe don\\u2019t want to see [the bird] Adults might not think it\\u2019s a big deal It\\u2019s just not behaviour we want to see,\\u201D Kane said Tigers coach Adem Yze backed Tim Taranto\\u2019s decision to \\u201Cfly the flag\\u201D and concede a 50-metre penalty and goal on Sunday when he knocked over Hawthorn captain James Sicily in a fiery melee just before half-time that will cause about a dozen players to be fined \\u201CI\\u2019d rather him do that than not go in there at all,\\u201D Yze said of Taranto that just happens organically when you are having a bit of a blue,\\u201D Impey said so even out there I couldn\\u2019t really move on until I spoke to them,\\u201D Impey said \\u201CIt was nothing and we all sort of laughed about it There was nothing too serious whatsoever.\\u201D Richmond defender Noah Balta \\u2013 late last year \\u2013 was booed every time he touched the ball he said his Hawks \\u201Cwant to play tough physical games\\u201D and he thought his players were good in that area as they defeated Richmond by 65 points He said the sight of so many legends of the club at the ground to celebrate the Hawks\\u2019 100-year anniversary (and 13 premierships) had made the build-up to the game different and he was pleased his team \\u2013 although scrappy in their execution at times \\u2013 handled the occasion \\u201CThis was a big occasion for the club I thought they did a great job,\\u201D Mitchell said \\u201CI found it quite difficult on a personal level to get back to it.\\u201D Mitchell praised Tom Barrass for his performance in the first quarter when the ball was living in Richmond\\u2019s front half and the Tigers were racking up forward-half turnovers He also said he was not concerned about Sicily\\u2019s kicking struggles \\u201CSic is a captain of the club and a fantastic player .. his last couple of weeks he hasn\\u2019t been at his best and he is working hard on his game,\\u201D Mitchell said \\u201CThe best of James Sicily is in front of him .. the thing that makes him a great player is that he doesn\\u2019t shy away from it He still continues to want the footy.\\u201D with Impey and Massimo D\\u2019Ambrosio instrumental in creating that run such as when triple-premiership hero Jack Gunston kicked his 500th goal late in the third quarter to move to eighth on the Hawks\\u2019 list of leading goalkickers and 754 behind Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend Jason Dunstall with their first coming minutes before half-time \\u2013 allowing them to avoid being the first Tiger team to go goalless in the first half since round 18 \\u201CThe sky is the limit,\\u201D Impey said Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country Richmond coach Adem Yze is looking forward to the Tigers redeeming themselves on Saturday night after a second half fadeout against Fremantle last weekend across the third and fourth terms in a disappointing Gather Round defeat to the Dockers Preparing for another challenge against the undefeated Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium Yze is anticipating his Tigers to bounce back on Saturday night “We can't wait to get to Marvel and put on a really good show because last week we weren't happy,” Yze said “Our second half wasn't to AFL standard and our players know that We reviewed that and we get a chance to go and show that against a really quality AFL team “We're coming up against a really strong top four team all their KPIs are all top four and they're playing really good footy and for a reason “It gives our younger boys another opportunity against a quality side.” Adem Yze speaks to the media ahead of the Tigers Round 6 match against Gold Coast Gold Coast possesses a strong Richmond flavour with three-time premiership Tiger Daniel Rioli joining the Suns this past off-season The 28-year-old has had a strong impact for Gold Coast and Yze does expect “a bit of banter” between Rioli and his former teammates but they do have one of ours and a premiership player and a great Richmond man in Daniel,” Yze said “I know there will be a bit of banter out there and we love everything he did for our footy club.” The Suns are also led by triple premiership Richmond coach Damien Hardwick with Yze always relishing the challenge of coaching against him “People in the building that have worked with him know that he's a great coach and you can't win three premierships and not be a good coach,” Yze said The Tigers host the Suns at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night at 7:35pm AEST. Fans can click here to buy tickets. Richmond's AFLW squad have confirmed their guernsey numbers for 2025, with seven players handed fresh digits. Richmond VFL has confirmed its line-up to take on Coburg in Round 1 of the Smithy’s VFL premiership season. The VFL Tigers will kickstart their 2025 campaign against Coburg at Holm Park Recreation Reserve in Beaconsfield. 10 AFL-listed Tigers will feature on Sunday morning, including Campbell Gray, Jacob Koschitzke, Kane McAuliffe, Jasper Alger, Jonty Faull, Samson Ryan, Thomas Sims, Oliver Hayes-Brown, Tyler Sonsie and Mate Colina. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richmond VFL (@richmondvfl) Three Tigers have been named to make their debuts in Beaconsfield, Massimo Raso, Jhett Haeata and Sam Toner. Raso joined Richmond VFL after a couple of strong seasons with the Western Jets in the Coates Talent League.  The 18-year-old is a crafty half forward, and is very clean at ground level with great speed and agility. Haeata, also 18, is a dynamic utility with elite speed and agility.  Throughout his time playing midfield, wing, and half-back with the Sandringham Dragons in the Coates Talent League, Haeata showcased his ability to burst forward and create scoring opportunities.  Hailing from Narre Warren, 19-year-old Toner is a natural goal kicker who burst onto the scene after dominating local footy. The forward made an immediate impact in the Coates Talent League with his speed, energy, and vertical leap. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richmond VFL (@richmondvfl) Also featuring in Sunday’s side is 2024 Guinane Medallist Lachlan Wilson as well as vice-captains Joel Garner and Mutaz El Nour Richmond’s three emergencies for the clash in Beaconsfield are Nicholas Girolami The first bounce at Holm Park Recreation Reserve is set for 11:05am Opposition members - $5 (proof of membership required) Richmond members can access Sunday’s game for free with proof of membership All matches in the 2025 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons will be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richmond VFL (@richmondvfl) To follow match updates, stay tuned to Richmond VFL on X, Facebook and Instagram Richmond and Collingwood have now delivered over 206,000 meals to Foodbank Victoria after competing for the Charity Shield across the past two years a towering figure in Australian public life and a lifelong supporter of the Richmond Football Club Known for his dual legacy in national politics and Australian football Nixon leaves behind a remarkable record of service A former Cabinet Minister and one of the original architects behind the transformation of the Victorian Football League (VFL) into the national AFL competition marking the end of a life dedicated to both public service and the sport he loved Peter Nixon served as the Federal Member for Gippsland for 21 years Nixon held senior portfolios including Minister for the Interior and Minister for Primary Industry under five Australian Prime Ministers—Holt Nixon famously referenced the Richmond Football Club during a 1967 House of Representatives sitting playfully responding to a question about swooping magpies: “As a supporter of the Richmond Football Club which won this year’s Melbourne premiership I have frequently been attacked by a certain Magpie supporter who sits in a corner of this chamber.” That quote was not only clever—it marked the first time “Richmond Football Club” appeared in Hansard without being tied to a formal debate Peter Nixon’s influence extended beyond Canberra he served as one of the four original VFL Commissioners helping to steer the league’s transition into the AFL now a national competition with clubs in every mainland state and soon Nixon was appointed Premier Patron of the club in 1981 He was deeply embedded in club life—mentioned in minute books and seen at key events such as Tommy Hafey Club functions and the historic 1987 AGM A photograph taken in 2024 at Punt Road Oval where Nixon’s love for Richmond first ignited as a young student captured his connection to the Tigers—nearly 80 years after his earliest visits to the club as a boy “If you want to know how famous he is… if you go east of Bairnsdale or Peter Nixon is God,” said former Richmond President Ian Wilson “Peter Nixon was instrumental in shaping the modern AFL and integrity to the game during a transformative time His contribution was vital to the competition we enjoy today.” Dillon also recalled Nixon’s loyal presence at AFL Grand Finals and his unwavering support for Richmond’s premiership wins: “He took great satisfaction in Richmond’s recent successes and remained a Tigers man to the core.” Peter Nixon is remembered not only for his political wisdom but for his mentorship and dedication behind the scenes at Richmond Football Club As a consultant to the club’s board from 1995–2004 and a significant contributor to the Jack Dyer Foundation his fingerprints are all over the club’s modern history he recalled how Jack Dyer himself welcomed him and his friends into the Richmond change rooms—a moment that would shape a lifetime of allegiance The AFL and the Richmond Football Club have both extended their deepest sympathies to Nixon’s family Peter Nixon AO’s passing marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Australia’s story—a man who gave his life to the service of his country and the game he loved Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled celebration at Family Fest as One Richmond packed with activities for everyone to enjoy hosted by Jack RiewoldtWHERE: Yarra Park (Next to the Roar Store Swinburne Centre) OPEN TRAINING: 2:30pm until 4:30pm at the Swinburne Centre KICKING OFF EARLY WITH OPEN TRAININGFans arriving early can watch open training at the Swinburne Centre - A perfect way to kick off the excitement before the Family Fest begins Don’t miss your chance to see the AFL team in action BBQ and bar open on the hill for the duration of the session ROAR STOREOpen from 10:00am and throughout the event, the Roar Store at the Swinburne Centre is the place to get kitted out in the latest yellow & black merch RICHMOND MEMBERSHIP - 1:30PMHead to our membership tent in Yarra Park for all your membership enquiries and uncover the benefits waiting for you this season. There will be giveaways, Richmond Member Rewards display and more! Join the Journey and become a member TIGER CUB HUB - 3:00PM to 5:30PMYoung tiger cubs can enjoy a range of activities including a petting zoo visits from Sash and Stripes and Richmond inflatables FOOD & BEVERAGEThere will be a great selection of food and beverage options from Ben & Jerry’s and fresh pizza – Something for everyone to enjoy PLAYER SIGNING SESSION - 6:15 to 7:15PMMeet your favourite players and grab an autograph to take home RICHMOND GREENVisit the Richmond Green marquee to see our upcycled merchandise line in partnership with Sisterworks Sisterworks is a social enterprise that economically empowers refugee and migrant women In 2024 Sisterworks created a merchandise line from unwanted materials from around Punt Road RICHMOND PRIDEHave you ever wanted to design your own pride guernsey Come to the Richmond Pride tent to have a go at creating and designing your own jumper PHOTOBOOTHCelebrate your Richmond Journey at the Member Photobooth and share your pictures on socials using #JoinTheJourney CELEBRATING 140 YEARS OF RICHMONDIn celebration of the Club’s 140th anniversary on February 20 take a trip down memory lane and explore a selection of guernseys that have shaped Richmond’s journey PUBLIC TRANSPORTWe strongly encourage fans to take public transport to Family Fest. Plan your trip to Yarra Park via Journey Planner. For up-to-date information on your train, tram or bus line, and upcoming disruptions, please visit Public Transport Victoria. PARKINGParking in Yarra Park is available for $10, but spaces are limited. If you wish to drive it is advised you arrive early.Enter via Gate 3 (off Wellington Parade) from 2:30pm. Car park will close at 8:15pm. Click here for alternative parking options close to the MCG Richmond will travel to Perth to face West Coast in match simulation on February 17 The Richmond Football Club is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, and we want YOU to Join the Journey with us As we enter this new chapter in Richmond’s history and we have a wave of fresh talent ready to make their mark This is more than just another season of footy; it’s a call to action for every Tiger fan Whether you're a long-time supporter or a new member of the Tiger Army this is your chance to be part of something special “My whole adult life has largely been at the football club and my journey has been amazing” says Richmond captain “There's been so many great people along the way who have invested their time in me and I feel now that it's my responsibility to invest the same time and effort to the next generation coming through” Joining the journey is about being part of a community that thrives on connection reflects on her fondest memories watching the Tigers at the MCG "We may not know everyone outside of game day The Tiger Army is an integral part of this family we’re welcoming the next generation of players who are ready to lead the charge a young Richmond member of seven years and junior player sponsor is excited to see the new-look team emerge in 2025 "I can’t wait to see the draftees play and the excitement they'll bring to the team." Our players certainly feel this connection too Toby Nankervis still feels the thrill of running out in front of the Tiger Army and we get so much support that it gives us so much energy." We’ve been through the highs and lows together and now it’s time to take the next step forward This season, get ready for some thrilling match-ups, including our iconic Round 1 blockbuster against Carlton, a Round 4 clash with the reigning premiers, and a highly anticipated Round 20 home showdown with old rivals Collingwood — all at the MCG. Become a Richmond member to secure your reserved seat during the member pre-sale The excitement of 2025 spreads across all our programs can’t wait to contribute to the next chapter in Richmond’s journey: "Hopefully and I know our team is working strongly towards that too." Richmond isn’t just a football club; it’s a place where connections are formed and where the Tiger Army plays an integral role in driving success describes his journey as surreal: "I still pinch myself every time I put on the guernsey I’m very honoured to wear the Yellow & Black." continues her connection to the Club through membership each year sharing a special connection with the Tiger Army: "The reason we're here is to win There’s never been a better time to become part of the Tiger Army and we need you alongside us as we take on the 2025 season "When the club makes that commitment to you you fall in love." – Hugo Ralphsmith AFL #13 Let’s make 2025 unforgettable. Join the Journey today and be part of something truly special Click here to join or renew your membership with the Tiger Army Have questions? Give our friendly membership team a call at (03) 9426 4400 or email us at membership@richmondfc.com.au. Richmond Media will sit down with each of the five Tigers recovering from an ACL rupture, during their trip to Samoa, to hear how they are travelling. Richmond competed in a pre-season hit-out at the Swinburne Centre on Friday morning. Teams were split into Yellow and Black, with VFL Tigers (Mutaz El Nour, Tom McKenzie, Harry Scott, Tom McCarthy, Nick Girolami, Liam George and Sam Toner) also featuring in the match. Tom Lynch was potent early, registering two scoring shots in the opening five minutes, including the first goal of the morning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richmond (@richmond_fc) Luke Trainor showed promising signs as an intercept defender, while Harry Armstrong hit the scoreboard up forward. Samson Ryan made a strong start to the match with a couple of marks inside 50 and finished with two majors. Also hitting the scoreboard was defender Nick Vlastuin. Vlastuin was one of the Tigers’ best on the day, as was Tim Taranto, who was prominent in the midfield, finishing with three goals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richmond (@richmond_fc) Sam Lalor showcased his power out of the midfield with some exciting bursts Also performing strongly in the midfield was Jack Ross “The boys turned up today and we had a really good hit-out,” Ross said Jack Ross speaks to Richmond Media following todays Intra-club match at Punt Road Oval We’ve been training really hard on a few offensive and defensive patterns and trying to play a little bit faster throughout the middle of the ground.” Spending his time playing inside midfield on Friday morning Ross said “I feel like I'm tracking in the right direction.” “The last couple of years I’ve kind of floated in and out (between) inside midfield and a bit of wing,” he said “This year I'd like to play a little bit more inside but also with the flexibility going outside and a little bit forward as well Ross labelled the performance of Lalor on Friday morning as “really exciting.” “He’s a big bull…I think the Richmond army are going to love him,” Ross said but he just wants to learn…he asks lots of questions and I love playing with him.” Richmond Football Club has appointed Rhy Gieschen as the Club’s new National Recruiting Manager Richmond will travel to South Australia to take on Fremantle this Sunday afternoon at Barossa Park as part of the AFL's Gather Round Round 5 (Gather Round)Richmond v FremantleSunday The match will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo from 12:30pm (AEST) & 12:00pm (ACST) Our Gather Round match against Fremantle at Barossa Park has officially sold out No further tickets will be released via the Ticketmaster website Catch FREE public transport to all matches during Gather Round by showing a valid game day ticket Free travel will be available from 12:00pm Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday Adelaide Metro trains run frequent daily services from Adelaide to Gawler free shuttle buses will be running directly from Gawler train station to Barossa For more information regarding public transport options, please visit the Adelaide Metro website. Public transport to all matches during Gather Round is FREE by showing a valid game day ticket Free travel will be available from 12:00pm Thursday and Friday Drive directly to the Barossa using the Northern Connector this drive is an average 1-1.5 hour drive from Adelaide's CBD Please be aware of road closures in the region due to the event There will be no parking available at Barossa Park. Park n Rides are recommended There is a sensory room and prayer room available on Barossa Valley Way Both entrances are accessible by wheelchair There is also accessible seating available around the ground Patrons can report all anti-social behaviour to 0481 174 237 via SMS The South Australia supporter group is proud to be hosting a special function for Gather Round this Saturday Join Richmond legend Dale “Flea,” Weightman assistant coaches Steve Morris & Ivan Maric This special event will be held directly after Richmond's Open Training session on Saturday For more details about the event and to purchase your tickets, please click here. Gather Round Footy Festival at Elder Park is back April 11Player Appearances2:00pm – 3:00pm (ACST)Get up close with your favourite AFL players at the Centre Bounce Stage at the Footy Festival April 12Visit the Richmond Club Cube 3:30pm – 6:30pm (ACST) Visit our friendly membership team at Open Training on Saturday Not a member of the Tiger Army? Join the Journey as an Interstate Member and get the ability to redeem a ticket for a Richmond game in your state and any five home games played in Melbourne along with $50 credit to order your membership pack on our member exclusive online store Keep updated with Richmond’s Instagram, Facebook and X accounts for all the latest news and behind-the-scenes action on game day.Download the Richmond Official App for LIVE scores and stats of every game delivered to your phone or tablet The future of Richmond's attack was on display during the Round 4 clash with Brisbane Richmond has announced their final team of 22 that will take on Fremantle at Barossa Park on Sunday afternoon SCROLL DOWN FOR THE FULL RICHMOND ROUND 5 TEAM>>  Find out who has been selected as the Tigers take on Fremantle in Round 5 Jonty Faull will officially make his debut for Richmond who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury who was selected with pick 14 in the 2024 National Draft kicking two goals in the Tigers' Round 3 win over Brisbane He becomes the fifth Tiger to debut this season Luke Trainor and Armstrong from last year's Draft class Hugo Ralphsmith has also regained his spot in the team after being sidelined with a hamstring injury in the off-season Jonty Faull calls his family to let them know he's debuting this weekend at Gather Round The 23-year-old also featured prominently in the VFL victory last week He makes up the interchange alongside Jacob Blight one of which will be named sub an hour before the match Speedy small forward Maurice Rioli has also earned his call up into the side for the first time in 2025 Jack Ross and Seth Campbell rounding out the forward line Thomson Dow speaks to Richmond Media before the team heads over to Adelaide for Gather Round to face Fremantle Richmond coach Adem Yze will lead the side out for his 300th AFL game as a player and coach Campbell Gray and Kaleb Smith round out the final team as emergencies The Tigers face off against Fremantle at Barossa Park on Sunday from 12.35pm (AEST) Tune into the broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports we look back at a pre-season clash in Hamilton South Australia’s Barossa Park became the 38th venue Richmond has played at in its 117-year League football history when the Tigers clashed with Fremantle in Round 5 Richmond has an overall winning record at 13 of the grounds The Tigers’ loss to the Dockers at Barossa Park means they haven’t won first-up at a new AFL venue since defeating Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval in Round 21 of the 2014 season Here is how Richmond has fared at all the grounds Bellerive Oval/Blundstone Arena (North Melbourne)Played 2 Kardinia Park/GMHBA Stadium (Geelong)Played 52 Marrara Oval/TIO Stadium (Northern Territory)Played 2 Moorabbin Oval/RSEA Park (St Kilda)Played 19 Sydney Showground/Engie Stadium (Greater Western Sydney)Played 9 Whitten Oval/Western Oval (Western Bulldogs/Footscray)Played 59 York Park/University of Tasmania Stadium (Hawthorn)Played 1 Richmond has announced their extended squad of 26 that will head to South Australia to take on Fremantle in Gather Round SCROLL DOWN FOR THE FULL RICHMOND ROUND 5 SQUAD>>  Richmond has locked in a squad of 26 that will head to the Barossa Valley to take on Fremantle as part of the AFL's third annual Gather Round who was drafted by Richmond with pick 14 last year has impressed at VFL level over the opening three rounds The 19-year-old is a mobile forward who is also agile when the ball comes to ground Adem Yze gives Jonty Faull the news he will be making his AFL debut this weekend in Adelaide Harry Armstrong will miss Sunday’s clash due to a suspected hamstring injury following a collision today at training with the Club to provide a further update next week Sam Lalor (hip) will also miss the trip to the Barossa after pulling up sore from last Saturday’s game Hugo Ralphsmith has been recalled to the squad after a successful VFL hit out last week saw him collect 19 disposals Defender Noah Balta has not been named in Richmond’s 26-man AFL squad with the Club opting for him to play in the VFL team against the Australia U/18s on Sunday having served a six-game suspension across the pre-season and the first four AFL rounds “Noah will return through our VFL team this weekend given the time he has spent out of the game,” Richmond General Manager – Football Performance “This is purely a football decision that we have made to ensure Noah builds important match conditioning before returning to AFL level.” Balta has not played since Richmond’s final-round clash against Gold Coast in August last year Campbell Gray and Samson Ryan make up the extended bench alongside Ralphsmith and Faull The final Richmond team will be announced on Friday at 5pm on richmondfc.com.au Jonty Faull is the latest Richmond draftee who will make his debut Richmond VFL has kickstarted their 2025 campaign with an impressive 13-point win over Coburg downing the Lions 13.10 (88) to 11.9 (75) on Sunday afternoon in Beaconsfield A chaotic football and strong wind helped the young Tigers brigade take control early while restricting Coburg to just two goals in the opening term headlined by a debut goal from Massimo Raso that sent the Tiger Army into a frenzy Massimo Raso kicks the first goal of the year for the Tigers in his first VFL game Raso spun his way through traffic and kicked the Club's first of the VFL season But the Tigers were drawn to a standstill in the second quarter as Coburg managed to control the football and not allow it inside Richmond's forward line The Lions added five goals of their own to take a 13-point lead into the main break Kane McAuliffe kicks a magnificent running goal to kick start the Tigers third term A much-needed reset after half time saw a firing Tigers side hungry for first use with Kane McAuliffe collecting clearances and allowing the forward line to set up as they pleased and take scoreboard control McAuliffe also kicked Richmond's first goal of the third while Tyler Sonsie's run off the wing set up Samson Ryan for his third of the day after a spectacular one-handed grab in the third term resulted in the side's second goal But it was Vice-Captain Joel Garner who brought the Tigers back to life with a snap from just inside 50 to give the home side a four-point lead Catch all the action from the Tigers VFL win against Coburg Jasper Alger's brilliance and running power saw Richmond stretch out to a 10-point lead deep into the third plucking another impressive pack mark to slot his second Richmond found themselves out to a 15-point lead thanks to clearance work from Sonsie and McAuliffe But Coburg refused to make the final quarter easy before Raso snapped another blinder out the back of the pack to stretch the lead back to nine points halfway through the last Austin Johnson kicks a brilliant goal to close the game for the Tigers Sonsie proved his worth throughout the second half with a final term goal to put Richmond up by 15 points before Johnson kicked his second to stretch the margin to 21 points Sonsie lead the day with a stellar 33 disposals and a whopping 10 clearances while McAuliffe impressed with 29 and a goal Ryan booted three majors and Sims had two on his Club debut while Jonty Faull was promising in his first game in the Yellow and Black Adem Yze admits the roller-coaster that will be season 2025 is something Richmond must prepare for You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Stay on current site or go to US version. Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL and AFLW analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Veterans Max Gawn and Patrick Dangerfield showed they can still star, but finals hopefuls Carlton and Fremantle got a massive reality check. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 8. The Western Bulldogs have navigated injuries and drama in the early part of the season, but now sitting 5-3 with stars back on the park, the competition should be on notice, writes Rohan Connolly. Jesse Hogan ended Charlie Curnow's Coleman Medal reign in 2024 by booting 69 majors to claim the award. Who will win it in 2025? The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2025, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor. Hawthorn show their class with a clever passage of play against Richmond. Richmond VFL defeated the AFL Academy by 13 points on Sunday afternoon at RSEA Park, 12.7 (79) to 9.12 (66). The VFL Tigers controlled the contest from the outset. Despite a spirited second-half fightback from the country’s top Under-18 talent, the Tigers’ commanding 31-point lead at half-time proved too great for the AFL Academy to overcome. Lively speedy small forwards Massimo Raso and Mohammed Yassine hit the scoreboard once again for the Tigers, while Liam Fawcett was impressive on return from concussion protocols, finishing with three majors. Liam Fawcett kicks a classy snap to close the first quarter Among the VFL's brigade of new faces on Sunday afternoon, Tom Ferguson led all-comers with 23 disposals to go along with five clearances, five inside-50's and a goal. Off the back of making his debut against Sandringham at the same venue in Round 2, 196cm hybrid footballer Sam Flockart was potent in the forward half to finish with two goals. Tom McCarthy was strong from half-back once again for the Tigers, collecting 20 disposals, while 2024 Guinane Medallist Lachlan Wilson gathered 16 disposals, six marks and a goal from the midfield to earn the medal for best afield for his side. Catch all the best moments from the Tigers VFL Practice Match win against the Australia U18 team. VFL coach Jake Batchelor said the chance for so many fresh faces to come in and play a role today was "so important". "That might be the only chance they get to pull on a Richmond VFL jumper for this year...everyone had a reason to play and perform really well today and learn our system," he said. Hear from VFL coach Jake Batchelor after the Tigers VFL Practice Match win against the Australia U18 team. "It was a great opportunity for us to see, as a coaching and match committee, where our next players are going to come from." Off the back of an undefeated start to the 2025 Smithy's VFL season, he said "we just want to keep playing good football". "We want to expose as many players as possible to our system...so really pleased for the boys," Batchelor said. Richmond VFL will look ahead to their next challenge against Frankston on Friday, April 18 at Kinetic Stadium. Goals Fawcett (3), Raso (2), Flockart (2), Hayes-Brown, Toner, Wilson, Ferguson, Yassine Adem Yze gives an honest assessment of the loss to Fremantle. Richmond’s rousing Round 1 comeback victory over Carlton is the equal-fifth biggest in the Club’s history. The Tigers turned a 41-point deficit in the second quarter into a memorable 13-point win. Here are the other top five Tiger comeback wins . . .  Richmond was 51 points behind at one stage during the second quarter, but, amazingly, had hit the front less than a quarter later after kicking a staggering 14 consecutive goals, and ended up winning the match by 20 points – 18.7 (115) to 14.11 (95). Kane Johnson (30 disposals) and Wayne Campbell (29 disposals, two goals) were excellent through the midfield, while Mark Coughlan and Greg Stafford led the way on the goalkicking front with three apiece. A post shared by Richmond ?? (@richmond_fc) on Apr 26 The Tigers were completely blown away in the opening quarter kept goalless while the home team slammed on eight goals But they responded superbly in the second term with nine goals and wore the Swans down to win by 17 points – 19.13 (127) to 16.14 (110) Gun full-forward Brian Taylor kicked seven goals veteran star Kevin Bartlett booted three goals while rover Robert Wiley with 38 disposals Richmond trailed by as much as 45 points during the second quarter and was still 36 points behind at half-time But champion centre half-forward and inspirational captain Royce Hart provided the impetus for an incredible Yellow and Black fightback after spending the first half on the bench nursing an injured knee Hart kicked two goals and had a hand in several others as the Tigers stormed home to win by seven points – 15.15 (105 to 14.14 (98) Big forward Neil Balme starred with five goals After conceding the first six goals of the game and still trailing by 36 points at half-time Richmond produced a top-class third quarter to reduce the deficit to just 11 points at the final change The Tigers hit the front midway through the last quarter and held on to win by seven points – 15.14 (104) to 14.13 (97) Young forward Noah Cumberland kicked five goals and Shai Bolton was superb with 24 disposals and two goals Watch as Tom Lynch kicks four goals against the Lions Behind by 41 points early in the third quarter Richmond managed to halt the Hawks’ momentum and went into the final term only two goals down The Tigers eventually prevailed by four points in a shootout – 20.17 (137) to 21.7 (133) Superstar key forward Matthew Richardson kicked four goals Ray Hall scored three goals and ball-magnet midfielder Shane Tuck racked up 31 disposals in a highly-productive performance Seth Campbell was a valuable contributor throughout the match for Richmond in their Round 1 win over Carlton Nick Daicos showed no signs of being slowed down by an off-season foot injury putting any ill effects behind him to dominate in an AAMI Community Series win for Collingwood over Richmond who saw his summer preparations delayed by plantar fasciitis was at his scintillating best as the Pies ran up a commanding score against a youthful Tigers outfit to win 21.6 (132) to 6.13 (49) at Ikon Park on Wednesday night While the scoreboard didn't flatter Richmond a baby-faced Tigers side still showed glimpses of promise amid the Collingwood onslaught Adem Yze's side had more inside 50s and the same amount of scoring shots It was the lack of forward-half class at one end and the distinct absence of any senior bodies at the other that ultimately cost Richmond despite a night of industry and flashes of hope Rhyan Mansell takes a February flight on the shoulders of Dan Houston before converting it was otherwise the club's experienced players that did prove the best contributors with Jacob Hopper (31 disposals six marks) all among the side's big ball-winners Richmond youngster Jacob Blight competed hard and did some nice things behind the ball He looks certain to add to his three senior games from last season with just seven senior appearances to his name He demonstrated a nice leap on several occasions and finished with two goals 11 score involvements and four goal assists for the Magpies while playing in just over a half giving fans a tantalising taste of his next evolution at AFL level Tom Lynch speaks with Nick Dal Santo at the half time break of the Charity Shield match against Collingwood seven marks) was classy in the backline and kicked a long-range bomb one goal) played the whole game as a centre-bounce midfielder and looked accomplished in the role four goals) was a dangerous presence in attack one goal) played as a purely inside midfielder starting the majority of centre bounces and proving very influential seven marks) provided plenty of run from half-back and also impacted on the scoreboard Collingwood also found potency from its forward line group as Brody Mihocek Dan McStay and Jamie Elliott combined for 16 of the side's 21 goals in a clinically efficient attacking display RICHMOND 1.7 4.10 5.10 6.13 (49)COLLINGWOOD 6.0 13.1 19.1 21.6 (132) Talking Tigers takes the positives out of Richmond’s practice match loss to Collingwood Mitchell describes 'emotional' game Yze disappointed with lack of 'polish' Mitchell reacts to Clarko's Hawks return Toby Nankervis has been confirmed as Richmond’s captain for the 2025 AFL season following the completion of the Club’s annual leadership process Nankervis stood out to his teammates and the broader football department having initially been appointed co-captain along with Dylan Grimes in 2022 JOIN THE JOURNEY IN 2025 Whether you’re looking for access to games or supporting from afar, there’s a membership option for everyone The 30-year-old took on the reins as Richmond’s sole captain for the first time in 2024 and had an excellent individual season winning the Maurie Fleming Medal as third in the Club’s best and fairest Nankervis was commended throughout the process for his team-first approach The experienced ruckman also leads by example as one of the most combative players in the league His uncompromising approach saw him ranked No clearances and contested possessions in 2024 Adem Yze announces Richmond's 2025 leadership group Nankervis will be joined in the Club’s 2025 leadership group by Nathan Broad, Tim Taranto, Tom Lynch and Jayden Short Broad’s depth of leadership experience at the Club is extensive and he has again been backed in by his teammates to continue The consistent defender had a career-best fourth place finish in last year’s Jack Dyer Medal and is renowned for his excellent training standards and reliability is also a great connector among teammates and is a popular figure around the group Taranto joins Richmond’s leadership group for the first time following an excellent two seasons to start his Richmond career The 27-year-old has rarely played a bad game among his 38 matches for the Tigers and has continually lifted his leadership qualities across his time at the Club such is his desire to drive the group forward Short and Lynch continue in leadership positions again in 2025 recognition for their standing within the group is a former AFL club-captain that has been admired and respected by teammates since arriving at Richmond at the end of 2018 Despite being sidelined for large portions of the past two years he has remained a vocal and attentive leader among the group that takes a hands-on approach to aiding the development of young players who is the longest-serving Richmond player among the leadership group having been drafted in the 2014 Rookie Draft He has been a consistent performer across 175 games for the Club and a continually outstanding role-model for his teammates in the way he prepares to play Rounding out the model for 2025 is Dion Prestia and Nick Vlastuin both experienced club leaders who will take on mentoring roles given the important influence they have both on and off the field Toby Nankervis (captain)Tim TarantoTom LynchNathan BroadJayden Short The 2025 Tigers Leadership Group speaks at the Richmond Family Fest Richmond Next Generation Academy (NGA) Tigers Oscar Roberts Melvic Pambai and Tanner Armstrong recently trained with the AFL side