The Crows are serious contenders in 2016, as they’ve knocked off a finals aspirant in convincing fashion for the second straight week.
It was a close first quarter, but the Crows kicked away from that point to record a 19.14 (128) to 13.14 (92) victory. It was the turnover that produced most of their scoring, as they kicked 12.10 (82) from that avenue, compared to 5.9 (39) from the Tigers.
The Crows have shown that they’re very dangerous so far this season, as they’ve gone over 120 for the second straight week. Douglas, Walker, and Betts all kicked three goals, while they had a further four players with two. This spread makes the Crows a very dangerous proposition for opponents, and if they can keep this up, they’re every chance to go deep into September.
The Tigers have been disappointing so far in 2016, and this just continues that start. After their heartbreaker last weekend, to come out with this kind of effort is inexcusable. Although they had a lot of the ball (three players with 30+), their skills are somewhat lacking, and Hardwick has a lot of work to do to get this squad into form.
Final score
Richmond 13.14.92
Adelaide 19.14.128
The Richmond Tigers are out for redemption when they host the Adelaide Crows at Etihad Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 2:10pm (AEST).
Last week the Tigers gave up the three late goals, including one with less than five seconds to go, to lose by a single point to the Magpies.
As a result, Damien Hardwick has swung the axe, with Taylor Hunt, Jacob Townsend, and Ben Griffiths all to play in the reserves (and Dylan Grimes out injured), while Troy Chaplin, Daniel Rioli, Shane Edwards, and Ben Lennon come into the side.
The Crows were impressive last weekend, downing the Power by 58 points in Showdown 40. They dominated the first quarter and a half to win that game, as they led by more than ten goals before the midway point of the second term.
Adelaide have named an unchanged side for this clash, and with good reason after their performance last weekend. Brodie Smith is due to play in his 100th game of AFL Footy.
This game should see two of the best go head-to-head, as Alex Rance should start on Taylor Walker. If one of those two can have a good win in that contest, they’ll go a long way to leading their side to a victory.
Prediction
The Crows were impressive last weekend, but the Tigers in Melbourne are a different challenge. While they haven’t been impressive yet this season, the Tigers are a very good side, and they should put it together this weekend.
Tigers by 16.
Kieran
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I'd be very impressed if the Crows go deep into DECEMBER.
Dimitrios hondzeas
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Premiers 2016
Bobbo7
Guest
I am honestly surprised they got within 50. Same with Essendon last night, knew that would be a massacred. Like Essendon, Richmond are rubbish.
Joel Erickson
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MVP VOTING 3. Scott Thompson 2. Brodie Smith 1. Rory Sloane
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STATS Disposals: Tigers 410-368 Free Kicks: Tigers 20-16 Clearances: Crows 39-32 Inside 50: Crows 57-53 Contested Possessions: Tigers 132-130 Tackles: Tigers 56-53 Hit Outs: Tigers 42-38 Interchanges: Tigers 87; Crows 81
Joel Erickson
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The Crows are serious contenders in 2016, as they've knocked off a finals aspirant in convincing fashion for the second straight week. It was a close first quarter, but the Crows kicked away from that point to record a 19.14 (128) to 13.14 (92) victory. It was the turnover that produced most of their scoring, as they kicked 12.10 (82) from that avenue, compared to 5.9 (39) from the Tigers. The Crows have shown that they're very dangerous so far this season, as they've gone over 120 for the second straight week. Douglas, Walker, and Betts all kicked three goals, while they had a further four players with two. This spread makes the Crows a very dangerous proposition for opponents, and if they can keep this up, they're every chance to go deep into December. The Tigers have been disappointing so far in 2016, and this just continues that start. After their heartbreaker last weekend, to come out with this kind of effort is inexcusable. Although they had a lot of the ball (three players with 30+), their skills are somewhat lacking, and Hardwick has a lot of work to do to get this squad into form. Thanks for joining me for this clash, and make sure to stay with The Roar for the remainder of Round 3.
Joel Erickson
Roar Guru
GOAL TIGERS 0' One more shot for the Tigers, as Edwards will have a shot after the siren. He nails it, but it's a 36-point win to the Crows!! FULL TIME Richmond 13.14 92 Crows 19.14 128
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BEHIND TIGERS 1' Jake Lloyd almost takes mark of the millennium, and now McIntosh will mark a clearing kick. He hits the post. Tigers 12.14 86 Crows 19.14 128
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BEHIND CROWS 1' David Mackay goes on a searching run through the middle of the ground, but his shot goes off to the left. Tigers 12.13 85 Crows 19.14 128
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3' Daniel Talia with one of the worst kicks you'll see, and Lambert won't take an easier mark in his life.
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BEHIND TIGERS 5' Corey Ellis with a big up and under ball that floats to the left. Tigers 12.13 85 Crows 19.13 127
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6' The Crows have five players around the footy, but they've managed to give away a silly free kick to the only Tiger. Not that it matters at this stage. Tigers 12.12 84 Crows 19.13 127
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GOAL CROWS 7' Downfield free kick for the Crows, but McGovern can't slot the gift. Tigers 12.12 84 Crows 19.13 127
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GOAL CROWS 7' And that's all she wrote!! Another bad turnover from the Tigers, and Douglas will make them pay!! Tigers 12.12 84 Crows 19.12 126
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BEHIND CROWS 7' Dustin Martin with a poor turnover, but Eddie Betts can't take advantage. Tigers 12.12 84 Crows 18.12 120
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BEHIND CROWS 9' The Crows have managed to hold up the Tigers' momentum, and it's becoming harder with every elapsed second. Ellis punts it outside 50, but it'll come back inside through McGovern. Cheney drops an easy mark, and now Brown goes long. It's off to the left. Tigers 12.12 84 Crows 18.11 119
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BEHIND CROWS 9' Milera kicks a behind after some magnificent work from McGovern. Tigers 12.12 84 Crows 18.10 118
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11' Strong defensive mark from Martin, and now Short is free on half back. He goes short to Chaplin who has a win against two Crows. Houli handballs back to Chaplin, and he'll send it inside 50. Riewoldt and Hampson both fly for this one, and they get in each others way. That's another offensive mistake from the Tigers. Tigers 12.12 84 Crows 18.9 117
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BEHIND TIGERS 13' The Crows win the clearance, but the Tigers win the footy at half back. Now a brave mark by Grigg, and that'll get them free. Chaplin marks on the wing, and he comes inside to Brandon Ellis. Houli handballs to Martin, and he'll go short to Lennon. He hits Grigg inside the 50, and he's got a chance for the Tigers' fourth on the trot. He won't make the distance from 50, and it's punched through. Tigers 12.12 84 Crows 18.9 117
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GOAL TIGERS 14' Three in a couple of minutes now for the Tigers, as Hampson takes a great mark directly in front. Hampson hasn't kicked a goal in a couple of years, but he gets this one. Surely they couldn't... Tigers 12.11 83 Crows 18.9 117