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

Richmond superstar Dustin Martin in doubt for AFL opening round clash against Gold Coast

Richmond superstar Dustin Martin is in doubt for the Tigers’ AFL opening-round Gold Coast reunion with former coach Damien Hardwick after suffering a corked calf. Martin went for precautionary scans which came back all clear on Tuesday after copping a knock in training, four days out from the Suns clash. But with Richmond playing Gold … Read more

AFL orders clubs to stop ‘ridiculous’ tactic in 2024 season

The AFL has officially ordered clubs to end the ‘ridiculous’ tactic of labelling injuries as ‘short, medium or long term’, with expected return dates now required for the 2024 season. Geelong, Richmond and Essendon were among those to come under fire from fans and broadcasters for the strategy. But all clubs must now share its … Read more

Injury drama hits Richmond but Dustin Martin among big names to take on Collingwood in practice match

Richmond captain Toby Nankervis is in a race to be fit for the AFL season-opener against the Gold Coast Suns on March 9. The new details around the skipper’s injury have come to light as the Tigers name their squad for their first official practice match against Collingwood on Tuesday night. See the full teams … Read more

New Richmond coach Adem Yze erases club’s prized premiership photo: ‘Why is that in this room?’

New Richmond coach Adem Yze has been entrusted to prise open the premiership window for the powerhouse AFL club, but he soon realised to do that he needed first to let in some “clean air”. Speaking exclusively to 7NEWS, Yze has revealed one of his first acts as a senior coach at the club’s famous … Read more

Much-loved Richmond legend Dale Weightman sends Damien Hardwick a surprise Dustin Martin message

One of Richmond’s most beloved icons has a surprising message for the club’s former coach, Damien Hardwick. And it’s a message the Tigers faithful will be hoping falls on deaf ears. Speaking at the club’s pre-season camp in Mildura, Richmond legend Dale Weightman said Hardwick “would be mad” to not try and lure Dustin Martin … Read more