‘Strange’ scenes as ‘distraught’ Tigers star Jacob Hopper keeps playing with hamstring injury

Richmond midfielder Jacob Hopper has caused confusion after appearing “distraught” by a hamstring injury in his return game — only to remain on the field. The 27-year-old grabbed at his leg following a marking contest in the third quarter of the Tigers’ clash with Melbourne at the MCG on Wednesday night. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more

Daniel Turner’s rare goals floor teammates as Melbourne defeat Richmond

Unlikely spark Daniel Turner has surprised his teammates and helped Melbourne to a 43-point win over Richmond, keeping the Demons firmly in the race for the top four. Richmond will await news on the severity of a left hamstring injury to midfield gun Jacob Hopper, who had only just returned from knee surgery, suffered in … Read more

Melbourne spearhead Ben Brown left out of Anzac Eve blockbuster as Richmond swing changes

Melbourne spearhead Ben Brown has been dumped from the side to play Richmond in the Anzac Eve blockbuster on Wednesday night. Brown has kicked just six goals from five games this year, and last start against Brisbane failed to record a single kick until the last quarter. Scroll below for all the ins and outs. … Read more

Trent Cotchin’s shock answer reignites Dustin Martin rumour as Liam Baker faces tough decision

Trent Cotchin has surprised the Talking Footy panel with a very confident declaration that “one of, if not both” Dustin Martin and Liam Baker will not be in Richmond colours next year. The Tigers are facing a fork in the road with about half their list out of contract at the end of the season. … Read more

Richmond under fire after Judson Clarke plays on with ACL tear as injury crisis deepens

Questions are being asked of Richmond’s medical team after young gun Judson Clarke was sent back onto the field during a VFL game despite suffering a serious knee injury. Clarke will miss the remainder of the season after scans confirmed he ruptured the graft in his right ACL during Sunday’s clash against Werribee. WATCH THE … Read more

West Coast taste first win of the season with massive upset of Richmond

Star draftee Harley Reid and gun veteran Elliot Yeo have inspired struggling West Coast to their first win of the AFL season, downing Richmond by 39 points. Yeo (27 disposals, two goals) was back to his All-Australian best and Jake Waterman kicked a career-high six majors as the hosts delivered their strongest first half since … Read more

Richmond pair Dion Prestia and Josh Gibcus suffer worrying injuries in blockbuster against Carlton

Richmond have been dealt a triple blow in the first half of Thursday night’s blockbuster against Carlton. Star midfielder Dion Prestia was subbed out with a hamstring injury at quarter-time before the sold out MCG fell silent during the second term when young gun Josh Gibcus was stretchered off with a knee injury. WATCH THE … Read more

Carlton hold off injury-hit Richmond after controversial 50m penalty in thrilling final term

Carlton have won yet another close game, holding on to defeat injury-hit Richmond by five points at the MCG on Thursday night. In a topsy-turvy clash, the Blues benefited from a controversial 50m penalty to hit the front before keeping a spirited Tigers outfit at bay in the dying stages. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The … Read more

Richmond confirm Dustin Martin, Tom Lynch and Toby Nankervis will play in Round 1 clash with Carlton

Richmond royalty Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and captain Toby Nankervis will play in Thursday night’s AFL blockbuster against Carlton at the MCG. It’s exciting news for Tigers fans who haven’t seen Lynch — their 2022 best-and-fairest winner — since Round 4 last season due to a foot injury. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Richmond stars back … Read more

Gold Coast defeat Richmond in Damien Hardwick’s first match as Suns fans make Dustin Martin pitch

Damien Hardwick has copped the full Gold Coast experience in a wildly fluctuating win against former club Richmond to begin his Suns era. The Suns’ 14.15 (99) to 9.6 (60) victory in front of a full house at home on Saturday was far from regulation — Gold Coast up by 67 points but facing anxious … Read more