Richmond secure massive win at Adelaide Oval
TODAY’S LINE-UP: Jimmy Bartel, Karl Langdon, Bruce Eva, and Nick Butler.
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THE WASH-UP
Exciting young Tiger Dan Butler spoke to 3AW on Sunday afternoon.
He spoke about the great running goal he kicked in the second quarter.
“The coaches all back me in to use my pace,” he said.
He also explained how teammate Jason Castagna ended up with a tattoo of a table tennis bat with Butler’s initials on it.
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Tiger star Jack Riewoldt spoke to 3AW in the rooms.
He said wins on the road can be really important.
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FULL TIME
Richmond has beaten Port Adelaide by 13 points.
It was an impressive win on the road, one that Jimmy Bartel said can launch a season.
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HALF TIME
Port leads by 15 points at the main break.
It’s been gritty and low-scoring, but it’s compelling viewing.
Jimmy Bartel said he’s been very impressed by Chad Wingard’s work in the contest.
Meanwhile, Melbourne has reportedly suspended four players for drinking after a VFL match.
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Richmond assistant Blake Caracella spoke to 3AW before the game.
He said debutant Tyson Stengle is a player “reminiscent of the 1980s”.
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Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley spoke to 3AW before the game.
He said Jack Hombsch hadn’t come up from a knee injury and would be replaced in the selected side by Jake Neade.
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Richmond can announce their Top 4 credentials with a win on the road.
The Power can do the same with a win over a 2017 challenger.
It’s all on the line on Saturday night and 3AW Football has it all covered!
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