Guys

Draft night tonite,Richmond are predicted to go with a key forward as it’s first pick in the draft
RICHMOND is poised to find another forward in tonight’s draft to help lighten the goalscoring load on Jack Riewoldt next season.

In a surprise development yesterday, it emerged the Tigers were eyeing South Fremantle goalkicker Shane Kersten with its pick No.15.

The Tigers caused a major reshuffle of the draft order when rival clubs learned of their strong interest in the 191cm leading forward.

Kersten, 18, was thought to be headed to Fremantle at pick 20, but if he isn’t taken by Greater Western Sydney, he seems bound for Punt Rd.

– RICHMOND has posted an operating profit of just over $50,000 for 2011.
The Tigers also cut their debt from $4.5 million to $3.5 million, thanks largely to contributions from fans to the Fighting Tiger Fund.

Income from the fund, gaming and government grants was not included in the $51,000 operating profit.

“The underlying business of the Richmond Football Club is operating profitably and we expect it to continue to do so,” Tigers president Gary March said.

“The Fighting Tiger Fund was incredibly important for us this year and will continue to be so in 2012.

“The Fighting Tiger Fund has been the key to us reducing our debt and it will deliver us a superb Punt Rd Oval for the players to train on. I thank each and every Richmond member and supporter who donated.

The Tigers also announced they will not hold a board election this year, with football director Tony Free and casual appointments Carl Walsh and Malcolm Speed returned unopposed.
“As we have said from the outset, the Fighting Tiger Funds about simultaneously reducing debt and investing in football. It is not about being a competitive club, it is about being a great club.”

Re-Signings

RICHMOND has moved to secure its backline with contract extensions for young defenders Matt Dea and Jake Batchelor.

Dea, 20, and Batchelor, 19, have signed new deals that will keep them at the club until the end of 2013.

The Tigers also announced one-year deals for young ruckman Andrew Browne and wingman Jeromey Webberley.

Batchelor played 16 games in 2011 and earned a Rising Star Award nomination after being picked up at selection 30 in last year’s national draft.

Dea, a former basketballer who has been hampered by serious foot injuries, also impressed in defence late in the season when he was called up to cover for injured skipper Chris Newman.

The group follow fellow youngsters Alex Rance, Dylan Grimes, Reece Conca and Brad Helbig, who have all recently committed to the club.
Browne was consistently in the best for VFL club Coburg and will fight for ruck duties next year with trade week recruit Ivan Maric.

Webberley was used mainly as a substitute in seven matches in 2011.
RICHMOND has given Shane Tuck at least one more year at the top level, signing the veteran to a new contract.
Speculation about his future seems to follow Tuck, 29, who has been in an out of the side under coach Damien Hardwick but rarely lets the team down when given the chance.

After a stint in the VFL mid-season, he returned to play the final six games of the season, averaging 25 disposals and helping the Tigers win three of those games.

Richmond has also re-signed midfielder Daniel Jackson.

The Tigers did not reveal length of the deals but it is believed Tuck has signed a one-year contract.

“In a week where we’ve announced the re-signings of several of our promising young players, it’s also pleasing to confirm that Shane and Daniel – two of only six players at the club with more than 100 games’ experience – have also re-committed to the Tigers,” Richmond football manager Craig Cameron said.

Also resigning for one season was Brad Miller who provided good value for the Tigers in 2011

Players who have left the Club

Pat Contin
Mitch Farmer
Robbie Hicks
Tom Hislop
Ben Jakobi
Mitch Morton (trd)
Ben Nason
Jamie O’Reilly
Troy Taylor
Will Thursfield (ret.)
Nick Westhoff
Some of these players,I believe Jacobi,and Contin will be trialling for rookie contract
Former Colliongwood player John McCarthy and Melbourne midfielder Adam Maric
are training with Richmond in the hope of being drafted
2012 Committee
Finally following the recent AGM of the Sydney Tigers the committee for 2012
has been appointed.
This is a very good committee and comprises some really good business people
so we look forward to providing those Tigers supporters living in Sydney
with great leadership and to continue to grow and promote our group in Sydney
Our aim is to have 212 members in 2012,we are having a workshop on Sunday
and shortly you will receive an email from our Membership man Mike Minhan
about the benefits of being a member of the Sydney Tigers

Go Tigers,I have renewed my Richmond membership,I am excited about next year.
MARK MAUNDER
PRESIDENT SYDNEY TIGERS 0410036136

Guys

Here’s a preview of who will be in the mix to take home “Jack”
I am in a contest to pick the first 5,pretty tough

My picks
Cotchin
Deledio
Houli
Martin
Nahas
Rance unlucky not to be in top 5,also Ty not far behind Rance
With Richmond’s season over, attention now turns to the 2011 Jack Dyer Medal, which will be held at the Crown Palladium on Tuesday, September 13. Tony Greenberg provides a concise summary (in alphabetical order) of the leading contenders in this year’s Tiger Best and Fairest race . . .

Purchase your tickets to the Jack Dyer Medal

TRENT COTCHIN
Played all 22 games for the first time in his four-year AFL career and was inspirational with his creative midfield work. Second in total disposals at the Club, with 530, at an average of just over 24 per game. Had 20 disposals or more 17 times, with a career-best 38 v Geelong at Etihad Stadium in Round 18. No. 1 at Tigerland for clearances (135) and inside-50 entries (108). Also managed to kick 18 goals for the season.

BRETT DELEDIO
The dual Jack Dyer Medallist maintained the fine level of consistency that, basically, has been his trademark since his debut league season in 2005. Was ranked No. 1 at the Club in the total disposals category for the third year in-a-row, with a career-high 563, at an average of 25.5 per game in his 22 appearances. He had 20 disposals or more on 18 occasions. Also, the No. 1 Tiger for rebound-50s (82) and No. 4 for inside-50s (85).

BACHAR HOULI
Had a significant impact in his debut season at Richmond. His long, clearing dashes out of defence, and spearing left-foot kicks, helped set up many scoring opportunities for the team. Played all 22 games and was ranked No. 4 among the Tigers’ playing group for total disposals, with 478, at an average of 21.73 per game. Had 20 disposals or more 13 times. Led the Club for total marks (127) and was No. 4 for rebound-50s (68).

Pick your top 5 and win a jumper signed by the top 5

DUSTIN MARTIN
Combined powerful midfield work with potency in attack, to have a major impact in just his second season of AFL football. Third in total disposals at the Club, with 486, at an average of 22.09 per game. Had 20 disposals or more on 15 occasions. Ranked No. 2 Tiger for inside-50s (93), No. 2 for goal assists (20), No. 3 for goals (33), and No. 4 for clearances (82).

ROBIN NAHAS
Reaped the benefits of a big pre-season, producing his best season of league football, in his third year at the game’s highest level. No. 7 at Tigerland for total disposals, with 421, at an average of 19.14 per game (compared to 12.50 in 2010) in his 22 appearances. Had 20 disposals or more nine times. Finished fourth on Richmond’s goalkicking list, with 29 goals, and was No. 3 for tackles (94).

ALEX RANCE
Had a breakout season of AFL football. Missed three matches – all due to an early-season suspension, and mixed strong defensive play with attacking run in his role at full-back. Was ranked No. 8 at the Club for total disposals, with 345, at an average of 18.16 per game (compared to 12.10 in 2010). Had 20 disposals or more on eight occasions. No. 2 Tiger for marks (113) and equal No. 2 for rebound-50s (78).

JACK RIEWOLDT
Last year’s Jack Dyer Medal winner and Coleman Medallist wasn’t quite as prominent on the goal front in 2011, but still manage to score 62 in his 22 games, to win Richmond’s leading goalkicker award and finish equal second on the competition’s goalkicking table. Tiger coach Damien Hardwick was particularly pleased that Riewoldt’s goal assists were well up on last season. He was ranked No. 1 in this category at the Club, with 21, and was No. 4 for marks (102).

TY VICKERY
Another young Tiger, who enjoyed a breakout season in 2011. The 200cm forward/ruckman proved a major handful for opposing defences with his height, marking prowess and all-round footy ‘smarts’. In 22 games, he kicked 36 goals, to finish second on the Club’s goalkicking list behind Riewoldt. He was ranked the No. 5 Tiger for total marks (95) and No. 2 for hit-outs (156).

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MARK MAUNDER
PRESIDENT SYDNEY TIGERS
0410036136

Sadly Folks

It’s the last game for the Tigers on Sunday
4.40Pm against North Melbourne live on Fox Sports 1

I would love to see as many of you as possible at the Camelia Grove Hotel
to hopefully celebrate a win to finish the season.

Unbelievably we can finish 9th which will give supporters of other clubs
a chance to rubbish us again.

I am sure we are all disappointed the Tigers have not qualified for finals once again,we have
finished the season strongly but you gotta love them,they give us hope for next year,
I am sure the membership department will be happy.
.

Clearly next year is the time,we can’t wait any longer,the young players will be a year older,
they will have a full pre season at the new training facility and we will welcome back some key players.

With the improvement of Ty Vickery,Robbie Nahas and Alex Rance,along with guys like Jayden Post
and Matt Dea who have shown they can play senior footy,along with stars Trent Cotchin,Dustin Martin
Brett Deeldio and Jack Riewoldt,plus a group of seasoned players there is no reason why we can’t
be thinking top 8 next year.

Anyway more on that in the season review.

Why you should turn up on Sunday
It’s the last time to see our beloved Tigers go around,it’s a long off season
There will be a raffle with some great prizes
6 pack of Corona
600 g Favourites
Donated by yours truly-why because I appreciate all the guys who turn up every week.
6 pack of VB
225 g Cadbury Roses
Bottle of Red Wine donated by Camelia Grove
Plus we have a Matthew Richardson book to have as a lucky door prize or add to raffle.
Tickets for raffle are only $1-00 each

Unfortunately we cannot provide a free sausage sizzle as there is a function in the evening
but you will be pleased to know the Hotel has employed an award winning chef,so there will be some
great food available from the bistro.

Changes for this week
Jake King-disgracefully dobbed on by Adelaide-suspended for 2 weeks
so he will miss Round 1 next year again
In;s Nason,Dea,White,Dean Macdonald

It’s also Brett Deledio’s 150th,the fastest Richmond player in History to do so.

I pray that he is signed up in the off season beyound 2013 to ward off GWS.
We cannot lose this player under any circumstance.

I am pretty confident we won’t lose any of our young players,you only have to see
them celebrate a goal to realise that they have a great spirit and desire to remain
together.

So see you on Sunday,wear your Tigers gear,;let’s have one more game together,
one more win together and keep the faith.

Finally I just want to say how proud I am to be President of a fantastic
group of loyal,supportive Richmond supporters and to thank the support
I have received from the committee and those who have participated and attended
events and games this year.

I can’t wait for us to become a winning club again.

I think we deserve to follow a winning team next year.

MARK MAUNDER
PRESIDENT SYDNEY TIGERS
0410036136

G’Day Happy Tigers
A good omen on Friday night with my Roosters beating Parramatta.
The last 3 weeks both my teams Richmond AFL
Roosters NRL have won
A nice change for sure.

Another solid win against a club we have struggled to beat especially in Adelaide.
A famtastic effort to come from 24 behind and in the end win comoftably,a couple of Adelaide
goals in junk time flattered them,reality we could have won by 50.

Midway until the third quarter it was frustrating,it looked like Adelaide had so much more time
and they were coasting through the middle.
Then suddenly something came over the Tigers,a goal from Dustin Martin from a quick breakout from defense
and suddenly the Tigers started playing good footy.

We were running harder,able to get over the press,our forward line pressure was much better and we started to win contests around the ground.

Again we were lead brilliantly by Trent Cotchin,I would suggest Newey will remain captain next year,but I suggest Cotchy will be a leader for many years after that as he has outstanding leadership qualities.

One of the keys to our victory was our ability to get clearances from stoppages,Angus Graham
probably won’t be on our list next year but he has certainly played as well as he ever has the last few weeks.
I think with a quality ruckman and having a number of players who can get the ball from stoppages we
will be a much better team going forward.

The following players were named as our best and it’s always a good sign when you have 8 players
named in your best’

Vickery, Martin, Cotchin, Rance, Houli, Nahas, Jackson, Deledio

Through our association with his uncle Peter,we have a soft spot for Ty Vickery and it was great for him
to get his accuracy back today and he played a crucial part in our win,and showed great courage to come back on after injuring his shoulder.
There were other good performers,I like what Shane Edwards is doing in close and he is a player who does
have the ability to get the ball away from clearances,his disposal is improving so he is going to be an important player going forward.

With a 1-10 Sunday game it’s always hard for people to get to the pub but we had about 15 which
is a great turnout,and naturally we were all delighted with the win.

I think the team has shown great character and attitude to finish the last 3 games strongly which is
a great sign.
With the right recruiting and a full off season with the new training facilities we can feel confident
about 2012.

Now to next week,I want to make this our biggest turnout of the year.
We are the last home and away game of the season against the Kangaroos,who are always
tough opposition but we should feel confident about a win.

To encourage you to attend we will be having a free sausage sizzle at half time
We will have 5 rafflle prizes,so I urge you to get along for the last game of the year.
Enjoy the week,I always do after a win
Go Tigers

MATCH REPORT
RICHMOND has continued its late-season surge, coming from behind to upstage Adelaide by 22 points in a high-scoring game at AAMI Stadium on Sunday.

The Tigers trailed by 24 points early in the second quarter, but rallied to kick 10 of the last 14 goals and record their third straight win, 17.9 (121) to 15.9 (99).

Young stars Dustin Martin, Tyrone Vickery and Trent Cotchin led the Tigers’ fightback.

Martin (nine possessions) and Cotchin (10 possessions) were well held in the first half, but combined to gather 27 touches in the second half.

Martin also kicked two clutch goals after half-time and set up another with a clever cross-kick to Vickery in the goalsquare, which helped to keep the Crows at bay at the start of the final term.

Vickery overcame a shoulder complaint to finish with four goals, while Crow Jack Gunston enhanced his claims for a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination with five goals.

The loss was Adelaide’s second (and worst) under caretaker coach Mark Bickley.

In the lead up to the match, Richmond vowed to try and slow the attacking Crows down, but there was very little attention paid to defence in the first quarter.

The two teams took turns taking the ball out of the centre square without resistance, and combined to kick 12.5 for the term in an old-fashioned shoot-out.

Adelaide skipper Nathan van Berlo continued his rich vein of form under Bickley, kicking two goals from 14 possessions for the term.

Crows midfielders Scott Thompson and Bernie Vince also got in behind the Tigers defence and converted shots at goal, while Tyrone Vickery outpointed forward-turned-defender Shaun McKernan to slot two goals at the opposite end.

Tigers Daniel Jackson, Robin Nahas and Mitch Morton also got involved, but Kurt Tippett’s second goal saw the Crows edge 13 points ahead at quarter-time.

The scoring dried up in the second term, but it could’ve been a different story if the Tigers had kicked straight.

Richmond dominated the play early in the quarter, but recorded four straight behinds before ruckman Angus Graham kicked his team’s one and only goal for the term.

Gunston registered two goals from his team’s nine inside 50ms for the quarter to put the Crows 16 points clear at half-time.

The Tigers had several lapses in concentration in the third term, allowing the Crows to kick two of the first three goals of the quarter and skip to a 24-point lead early, but they didn’t panic.

Led by Cotchin, Martin, Vickery and a previously well-held Brad Miller (two goals for the quarter) Richmond gained the momentum, piling on five unanswered goals to snatch the lead for the first time.

The four-point deficit at three-quarter time appeared manageable for the Crows, but the Tigers kicked the first two goals of the term to snuff out any hope of an Adelaide comeback.

Toyota AFL Dream Team highlight
Richmond: Only three Tigers had 10 or more disposals by half-time, leading to some disappointing DT scores as Richmond looked to share the load. Dustin Martin was the best in the yellow and black, finishing with 19 disposals, nine tackles and 104 DT points.

The finish
Richmond: North Melbourne (Etihad Stadium)

MATCH DETAILS
Adelaide 7.3 9.6 12.9 15.9 (99)
Richmond 5.2 6.8 12.13 17.19 (121)

GOALS
Adelaide: Gunston 5, Vince 2, van Berlo 2, Tippett 2, Thompson, Douglas, Wright, Walker
Richmond: Vickery 4, Nahas 3, Miller 2, Martin 2, Morton, Jackson, Graham, Riewoldt, King, Cotchin

BEST
Adelaide: van Berlo, Vince, Dangerfield, Thompson, Gunston, Rutten
Richmond: Vickery, Martin, Cotchin, Rance, Houli, Nahas, Jackson, Deledio

INJURIES
Adelaide: Michael Doughty (illness) replaced in selected side by Brodie Martin, Dangerfield (right shoulder)
Richmond: Vickery (right shoulder)

SUBSTITUTES
Adelaide: Shaun McKernan replaced by Brodie Martin in the final quarter
Richmond: Jamie O’Reilly replaced by Jeromey Webberley in the third quarter

Reports: Nil

Umpires: Grun, Dalgleish, Wenn

Official crowd: 38,023 at AAMI Stadium

MARK MAUNDER
PRESIDENT SYDNEY TIGERS
0410036136

G’Day Folks
Another win for the Tigers,two in a row.
A great tonic for the loyal Richmond supporters

A great crowd at the Camelia Grove Hotel,very excited about the win.
We totally outnumbered Melbourne supporters,they couldn’t wait to get out of there
quick enough.

Thanks to all those who turned up,it was a great evening.

It was good for the boys to come back after giving up a handy half time
lead,my old mate Ron Moss said we would overrun them in last quarter,a good judge.
Showed great character and there were some inspiring pieces of play from our stars
Dusty’s grubber from the boundary
Jack’s second effort to kick a goal in the last quarter
Cotchy’s goal after a nice hand pass from Shane Edwards,he kicked a nice goal as well.
Lids tackle on Brad Green,deep in defense.

It was good to see my old mate Axel Foley have a big game after being down last week.
Shane Tuck again brilliant in close and getting clearances,he doesn’t always use it brilliantly
but he gets the ball and does most times use it effectively.

Good to see us get impact from our subsitute Jerome Webberly with a great goal.
Two weeks in a row our subs have kicked crucial goals.

One positive is that Bachar Houli probably didn’t have the influence he did last week.
Cotch was heavily tagged but we were still able to get over the line.
Other players stepped up,Shaun Grigg was good,Brad Miller had a good game,it’s
not all about Jack up forward.
Daniel Jackson had some great clearances and worked hard.

We have had a lot of players improve dramatically this year
particuarly Robin Nahas ,Alex Rance and our favourite son Ty Vickery
Kingy has had a good year,did some good things yesterday.
I think Jayden Post looks settled down back.
So after a few poor weeks the last two give us hope for next year,get a quality ruckman
next year and no reason we can;’t climb up the ladder.

PRIOR to this game, Richmond had only won three opening quarters for the year, so when the Tigers charged out of the blocks against Melbourne on Sunday afternoon, the result seemed a fait accompli.

And although this was the case with the Tigers winning by seven points, the Demons did their best to challenge the premature prophecy, grabbing the lead in the third term before eventually falling short.

The Tigers went into the final break eight points down after leading by 26-points at half-time, but showed maturity and composure in a tight final quarter kicking six goals to three, holding on to win 17.15 (117) to 17.8 (110).

The win was Richmond’s seventh for the season, and its first over Melbourne since round 18, 2009.

A terrific first half from the Tigers set up the win, winning the contested possessions 78 to 69 at half-time, and dominating the inside 50 count 30 to 18.

But the Demons returned after the long break seemingly a rejuvenated side.

Melbourne caretaker coach Todd Viney made some structural changes, moving key-position player Jack Watts and a frustrated Aaron Davey, who had just the one kick to half-time, behind the ball.

But it was the Demons improved work rate and renewed attack on the ball that saw them head into the three-quarter time break eight-points up.

Melbourne won the contested possession 40 to 21 in the third term and increased their pressure, winning the tackle count 20 to 13.

Just as Melbourne lifted in the third term, the Tigers responded in the final term with midfielders Trent Cotchin and Daniel Jackson stepping up to help propel their side to victory.

Former Demon Brad Miller kicked three goals against his old club and Melbourne’s Colin Sylvia booted four, was reported in the first term, and took a mark of the year contender in an eventful afternoon.

Up next
Richmond is on the road next week and will play the rejuvenated Adelaide at AAMI Stadium before finishing its season at Etihad Stadium against North Melbourne.

QUARTER BY QUARTER
First quarter
Three goals in seven minutes to Richmond suggested a one-sided affair was looming, particularly given the Demons managed just one inside 50 as the Tigers raced to their 18-point lead. Trengove snared the Dees’ first goal at the nine-minute mark after some nice work at a stoppage, before Sylvia – who had been reported earlier – followed up two minutes later with their second. Former Demon Brad Miller was involved for the Tigers as was Nathan Foley.

Richmond by 14 points

Second quarter
Aaron Davey, in his 150th game, continued to be targeted by the Tigers with Bachar Houli keeping him on a tight leash. A frustrated Davey gave away a free kick at the 13-minute mark for carelessly shoving Houli, which halted the Demons’ momentum. Davey ended the half with one possession and one tackle, and potentially in trouble for a crude elbow that felled Mitch Morton. Sylvia provided the highlight with a soaring grab over Matthew Dea, but after the Demons got within a straight kick twice, the wheels started to shake. The Tigers regained control and kicked three unanswered goals.

Richmond by 26 points

Third quarter
The Demons started the stanza with intent, and nailed two goals in four minutes.
The Tigers missed two opportunities before Jack Watts grabbed his first after a desperate lunge by Jordie McKenzie to keep the ball alive. Dustin Martin pegged one back but a snap from Nathan Jones finally gave the Demons the lead.

Melbourne by eight points

Fourth quarter
The first two goals went to Robbie Nahas and substitute Tiger Jeromey Webberley, who came on for Jayden Post at the five-minute mark. The second gave the Tigers the lead, but that was stolen back courtesy of a goal to Sylvia minutes later. Trent Cotchin broke free at the 17-minute mark to force the third lead change of the quarter and Jack Riewoldt and Shane Edwards kicked six pointers to give the Tigers a 15-point buffer.

Richmond wins by seven points

Melbourne 4.0 7.1 14.2 17.8 (110)
Richmond 6.2 10.9 11.12 17.15 (117)

GOALS
Melbourne: Sylvia 5, Jones 3, Jurrah 3, Trengove 2, Watts, Bennell, Green, Petterd
Richmond: Miller 3, Martin 3, Riewoldt 2, Foley 2, King, Graham, Jackson, Nahas, Webberley, Cotchin, Edwards

BEST
Melbourne: Sylvia, Jones, McKenzie, Bartram, Frawley
Richmond: Foley, Miller, Houli, Grigg, Tuck, Martin

INJURIES
Melbourne: Nil
Richmond: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
Melbourne: Howe substituted out for Green, midway through the third quarter
Richmond: Post substituted out for Webberley, early in the fourth quarter

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MARK MAUNDER
PRESIDENT SYDNEY TIGERS
0410036136

Obviously last 3 weeks very disappointing,we all would have hoped to at least win 2 of those games.

Need to bounce back strong,Gold Coast will not be a walkover,any team with G Ablett in their
side will be competitive.

Just watched League Teams,two panellists actually tipped Gold Coast and they highlighted
we are one of the worst teams at centre bounces.

This is not helped by not having a dominant ruckman,having Andrew Browne back this week
will help.
But I can’t explain why a midfield of Cotchin,Martin,Foley,Jackson can get beaten out of the middle
so easily at times,still can’t understand why Deledio isn’t thrown into the middle more often
and astounded why Shane Tuck who constantly wins ball out of the middle can’t get a game.

Clearly we need to improve our clearance game,if your’e not winning the ruck you must be
good defensively so this is an area we must improve on.

Gold Coast are ranked very high for clearances so if we are not on our game on Saturday
an upset is not out of the question.

The key is to win the footy and get in quick to our forward line to Jack,Tyrone and Ben Griffiths who really
showed some good signs on Saturday.
Very quick and took a great one handed mark,he will be good for us.

Let’s hope it’s not a repeat of the Port Adelaide debacle,by all accounts lessons
have been learned so hopefully after 3 weeks we can finally have a win and a comfortable one
at that,

Finally I spoke to one of the guys from Club 80 on Saturday night.
For those who don’t know Club 80 are a group who raise monies for the Club and it goes
direct to the footy club,as a result they get privileged information such as when the club
drafts new players,a bit about them,that was until last year when someone blabbed a lot
of info so they are a bit guarded about how much information they now give out.

My mate made the comment that we need an underbelly,he thinks that Andrew Browne should
stay,he is only 21,bring an experienced ruckman in and let Andrew Browne develop in the next few years,
fair point Ruckman do take time to develop.

Angus Graham and David Gourdis will be gone at the end of the year and possibly some others as well.
He made the comment that Will Thursfield should be retained because he is a better kick
than Luke McGuane,although he seems to go in and out of the side.

For this week’s game Andrew Browne and Matt White in,good inclusions
Jayden Post out,seems to be in and out a lot along with Tom Hislop,

I noticed with interest that Blair Hartley who is our list Manager is presently assessing
what type of players we need to recruit.
I know what you are saying
Ruckman
Key defender
Small Forward.
Blair was recruited from Port Adelaide is and is rated one of the best in the AFL so hopefullly
we fill the right holes.

MARK MAUNDER
PRESIDENT SYDNEY TIGERS
0410036136

G’Day Folks

2 Changes this week
Andrew Browne injured
Mitch Farmer ommitted

In Reece Conca-should be better after a rest
Luke McGuane

This means Ty Vickery into the ruck to be supported by Ben Griffiths.
Good to see Ben available after leaving the field last week.
He hasn’t had much luck with injuries.

Going to be a massive struggle against two quality Ruckmen,
but I back Ty to do a good job for us,will give us more around the stoppages.

It’s time for the players to say enough is enough,last week was unacceptable,
To me the big thing is consistentcy,players have a good game one week
and than are down the next week.

To take the next step we need consistent performances every week.

Unlike Carlton,Essendon aren’t a team that will blow you away,so if we win
the contested footy and tackle a lot better,we have a forward line that kick enough goals
to win.

Let’s hope so,I am off to Melbourne so hopeful of a victory.

Keep the faith

MARK MAUNDER
PRESIDENT SYDNEY TIGERS
0410036136

G’Day Folks

I know we are meant to hate Collingwood but me personally,dislike
Carlton even more,
there supporters love giving it to us,very smug.
Hope we can knock them off on Saturday,Carlton have won last six against us.

Lots of changes this week,Kingy back,he was really missed last
week,he’s not our best player
but he lifts the players around him,a real competitor.

IIN >
King, Griffiths, Thursfield, Post, Helbig

OUT <
Miller, Webberley, Conca, McGuane, Gourdis (omitted

Some good ins,good to see Will Thursfield back,a genuine defender
Also Ben Griffiths another tall up forward.
I suggest Helbig will be sub,as I said last week Webberley gave us no
impact off the
bench.

Interesting to see Conca omitted,I suggest he is tired,very hard first
year player.

Big week for the Club,expecting a big crowd and promoting the Fighting
Tiger Fund,
perhaps if people are interested we can take up our own collection at the Pub,
$5-00 or $10-00 per person,although I know you already give enough to the Club.

Hope to see a good crowd at the Camelia Grove on Saturday afternoon.
The game is on Saturday 2-10 and live on Channel 10,for some a good reason
to stay at home,but hopefully you feel the urge to head to the Cammy.

Finally you might recall a few weeks ago I mentioned Mitch Clarke from
Brisbane Lions
would be a good fit for our club.
Seems I was right as Richmond were keen on him but not at $500,000-00
to $600,000-00
a year.
With GWS coming in it’s going to be hard to recruit players from other
clubs without paying
overs,apparently Jackson Trengrove is an option.
First priority is obviously to hold onto our stars.
Go Tigers let’s beat Carltank.
MARK MAUNDER
PRESIDENT SYDNEY TIGERS
0410036136

Richmond have bounced back with a comfortable win against the Brisbane Lions
All be it with another slow start and the scores being close until
midway through the last quarter.

Richmond were able to run away with a victory finishing the game strongly.
Makes a mockery of the so called effects of a long bus trip.
The 9 hour bus trip could be a turning point for the rest of the season.

Whilst dusty at times the team played with passion and spirit and
Brisbane certainly did their
best to unsettle Richmond.

Sets up a big match against Melbourne on Saturday(I’ll be there) who
today have smashed
Fremantle and have jumped Richmond on percentage,this will be a very
tough match.

Richmond are now back in Melbourne for next 3 weeks
Melbourne,Carlton,Essendon
Should be aiming to win two of these.

At the start of the year the pundits said if Jack doesn’t kick goals
we don’t win.
He had Maguire piggy backing him all night,vefry hard to kick a bag
with that happeniong

Not this year,Tyrone Vickery a great option up forward,kicked 4,Uncle Peter said
he probably could have kicked 6.
And of course Dusty,5 goals,could have been 6 if you don’t mind,how good is he.
Cotchin again outstanding,my old mate Nathan Foley was great in his 100th game.
Backline very good,particuarly Alex Rance keeping Jonathon Brown to two goals
Bachar Houli again rock solid down back and what about Lids running
off Half Back.
Another good crowd at the Camelia Grove,good to see lots of kids,all
very happy with the win

MATCH REPORT
RICHMOND is only percentage outside the top eight after running away
from the Brisbane Lions in the final quarter to win by 31 points at
the Gabba on Saturday night.

The Tigers finished full of running to kick six of the final eight
goals after the Lions had drawn to within four points early in the
last quarter.

They won 18.17 (125) to 14.10 (94).

While the final margin flattered the Tigers after a close contest for
most of the night, it extended their unbeaten run at the Gabba to
seven seasons.

Dustin Martin kicked four of his five goals in the second half in a
performance full of class.

When the match was on the line, he put a space between the teams with
two running goals from outside 50m in the final term.

After a quiet night through three quarters, Robin Nahas produced a
match turning play midway through the final quarter, when his run-down
tackle on Simon Black in the middle of the ground won a free kick.

The play was quickly transferred to Tyrone Vickery, who coolly slotted
his fourth goal and gave the visitors a 10-point lead they would never
look back from.

Brett Deledio added a 50m goal, while Nathan Foley and Nahas added
others to put the nail in the Lions’ coffin.

For the home team it was their third loss in succession but they did
not go down without a fight.

While Richmond just shaded them in total possessions (330-315) and
clearances (32-30), the Lions were in the hunt right until the end.

The jumped out of the blocks quickly to lead by 23 points in the first
quarter, but not surprisingly Richmond made their move in the second.

The Lions have won just two second quarters this season – equal lowest
in the league – and Richmond ensured that trend would continue,
kicking five goals to three to take the half-time lead.

FIRST QUARTER

Hard, desperate football was the hallmark of the opening term and it
was the Brisbane Lions that started better at the Gabba. The home side
had the first four goals, to Rohan Bewick, Mitch Clark, James
Polkinghorne and Jack Redden, as the Tigers, who lead the league in
set shot accuracy, kicked three points from set shots. Shaun Griggs
kicked the Tigers’ first goal late in the quarter and Tyrone Vickery
followed up with another one soon after to cut the Brisbane Lions’
lead to nine.

Brisbane Lions 4.2 (26) Richmond Tigers 2.5 (17)

SECOND QUARTER

The Tigers kicked the first two goals of the quarter to take the lead
for the first time but it was quickly snatched back by the Lions,
courtesy of Mitch Clark’s second goal. Goals to Jack Riewoldt and Brad
Miller started to turn the momentum the Tigers’ way, and an ankle
injury to Clark and an interchange blunder that gifted Brad Miller a
goal threatened to crush the Lions’ spirits. However, a captain’s goal
to Jonathan Brown and another goal to Redden kept the Lions in the
game at half-time.

Richmond Tigers 7.9 (51) Brisbane Lions 7.6 (48)

THIRD QUARTER

The Lions started the second half as they did in the first, with two
goals from Todd Banfield and substitute and debutant Patrick Karnezis,
who came on for the injured Clark. Karnezis’ goal was from his first
AFL touch and he celebrated emphatically. However, the celebrations
soon stopped for the Lions as Richmond kicked the next four goals,
including two to Dustin Martin. Karnezis continued a promising debut,
marking and kicking his second AFL goal from as many touches close to
the break to keep the Lions in touch.

Richmond Tigers 12.13 (85) Brisbane Lions 10.9 (69)

FOURTH QUARTER

Brisbane Lions opened the quarter with two goals to move within four
points of the Tigers, but their challenge ended there. Richmond piled
on the next five goals, courtesy of Vickery, Martin, Foley, Deledio
and Nahas. Pearce Hanley and Ryan Harwood kicked consolation goals for
the Lions late in the quarter, and Martin kicked his fifth goal, from
50m out, to cap off a dominant quarter for the Tigers, who turned a
close game into a comfortable win.

Richmond Tigers 18.17 (125) Brisbane Lions 14.10 (94)

Richmond 2.5 7.9 12.13 18.17 (125)
Brisbane Lions 4.2 7.6 10.9 14.10 (94)

GOALS
Richmond: Martin 5, Vickery 4, Miller 2, Reiwoldt 2, Grigg, Cotchin,
Foley, Deledio, Nahas
Brisbane Lions: Redden 2, Karnezis 2, Brown 2, Clark 2, Banfield 2,
Harwood, Bewick, Polkinghorne, Hanley

BEST
Richmond: Cotchin, Martin, Vickery, Houli, Rance, Foley
Brisbane Lions: Leuenberger, Redden, Rockliff, Hanley, Banfield

INJURIES
Richmond: Nil
Brisbane Lions: Clark (ankle); Banfield (hamstring)

SUBSTITUTES
Richmond: Jayden Post replaced by Tom Hislop in the third quarter
Brisbane Lions: Mitch Clark replaced by Patrick Karnezis at start of
third quarter

Reports: Nil

Umpires: McBurney, Schmitt, Hay

Official crowd: 21,510 at the Gabba

–
MARK MAUNDER
PRESIDENT SYDNEY TIGERS
0410036136

After a week’s absence it’s back to the Camelia Grove Hotel this Saturday night for
the game against Brisbane-7-10PM.

A very successful weekend last week.
$2050-00 made on raffle
$270-00 on the door Saturday evening
Over $700-00 Sunday evening
And a lot of money made on silent auctions.

Thanks everybody for your support.

Its the Queensland Tigers turn to host the Tigers and I know they
are excited for the weekend.

They tend to get good support up there and the Tigers certainly have a good record
at the Gabba.

We all remember when we played the Lions a few weeks ago at the MCG,we struggled
to get over the line,with Simon Black and Luke Power almost inspiring the Lions to victory.
With Jonathon Brown back playing and a weakend backline this will be a tough game.

We are certainly having a tough time with injuries this year,particuarly in the backline
so it’s testing our depth,also young ruckman Tom Deryx fractured his ankle last week
and will be out for a while,plus Coburg got belted by over 100 points.

Mitch Morton has taken leave of absence for personal reasons and I can’t tell you the
exact reason,a shame because he does have talent.

Apparently the boys bonded well on the bus trip home from Sydney,probably
not such a bad thing to get a bit of morale and spirit going,plus it doesn’t
hurt the boys to go through a bit of discomfort,most AFL players are pampered these days,
recovery is important but I think it can be overdone.

Anyway hope you can make it to the Cammy this Saturday,I am sure they missed us
and looing forward to having us back this Saturday

The team for Saturday has been announced

B: Newman Rance Houli
HB: Grigg McGuane Deledio
C: Cotchin Martin Conca
HF: Edwards Vickery King
F: Miller Riewoldt Farmer
R: Browne Jackson Foley
IC Post Hislop Nahas Webberley

IN: McGuane Post Webberley
OUT: Batchelor Astbury White

MARK MAUNDER
PRESIDENT SYDNEY TIGERS