Richmond Tiger Talk: Recent Episodes
Nick and Andy
Podcast by the fans for the fans of the Richmond Tigers aussie rules team. Feedback is welcome at richmondtigertalk@gmail.com
A fun episode, where we go through the pros and cons of a great performance that could have been a great outcome. A Tom Lynch tribute and all the usual.
Pretty upbeat pod post loss (except the VFL scheduling outrage!), lots of short and long term analysis and of course the big preview.
We look at the weekend, dish up some blame pie for the season and discuss a certain WA footballer.
Vale Andy K, Saints game, cracking VFL, early draft watch and is Massimo Raso the new Ratcat?
We are back, with a breakdown of the first hit out, as well as our emotional power ranking of ex Tigers.
We discuss night 2 of the draft and then give a full draft recap. We love draft content!
Look ahead to the AFL draft with strengths and weakness of the top prospects, and a review of a disappointing AFLW finals loss
Special guest Dylan Alexander joins the show to discuss the AFL draft, and a preview of the AFLW elimination final vs Port Adelaide.
Farewell to Jack Graham, big win in the AFLW, highs and lows of the 2024 Jack Dyer medal count and trade week update
We pay tribute to Brandon Ellis, recap the Pies loss, off-field changes, VFL and a Kangaroos preview.
Special guest co-host Simon Wallace joins the show to talk about the loss to the Dockers, AFL draft scouting, VFL and a look forward to GWS.
Tough loss to the Blues, Jacob Blight debut, Nank's great season continues. Plus a fun VFL win and a look forward to Freo.
After a week off we return with the usual as well as a look at out of contract players.
A more credible performance made for a cheerier pod before the all important mid-season draft preview.
After a tough night at the Gabba and in the VFL, Nick and Andy do an authoritative ranking of Richmond's most catastrophic injuries. Plus a look forward to Dreamtime
Tough loss to the Dockers, some love for Brown and Lefau, Another good win in the VFL and a Bulldogs preview.
Bumper show breaking down a tough loss vs the Dees, great win in the VFL, early draft views and prospects to watch, Punt road redevelopment and a Freo preview.
No pod this week, but written report below, also enjoy one of our favourite pods:
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Injury crisis - Taranto, Ross, Short - around 40% of salary cap injured (both quality and quantity, young, old and mid career players)
Great start (again)
Opposition string of unanswered goals (again)
McAuliffe flashes
Lefau showed power and some forward craft in air and on ground, tough match up, has big hands even for 195cm
Dow - needed more
Almost Jack 2010 levels of dependency on Shai
Baker in very good form
Young/Miller step back from last week
Eagles young brigade damaging - Yeo, McGovern, Kelly, Duggan
Wanted more from Brown and Campbell
Nice to see Steely warm up with team as emergency as part of large WA contingency
Loved Vlossy’s hanger
VFL competitive but undermanned away vs good Werribee team (lacked any AFL listed onballers)
Ryan v.good as fwd/ruck, Naismith dominating fwiw
Kaleb Smith good without being dominant
Glad for the bye
Andy TT going out felt like one of the last foundational supports being lost, I was surprised that we were still relatively strong favourites at the bounce The game was clearly lost in the midfield -23 in clearances, -7 in centre clearances and -21 in inside 50s.
As discussed in the preview, WCE actually has a mature and talented midfield.
Injuries obviously a disaster: the entire starting midfield, both key forwards, CHB and in-game injury to short. All 5 of our last B&F winners. Stat nerds like us generally believe that over the long run clubs have the same amount of injury 'luck', however, this year is testing the belief. Judson injury after being sent back on with a obviously injured leg is a terrible look, whatever the truth of the matter. Bye doesn't help that much, maybe Hopper and Grimes a possibility. Lynch's return date remains 10-12 weeks away. On the game -Pity they didn't end the game after the Flossy mark, we were up by 4 goals at the time. -Nice game from Lefau, hard to calibrate the future of a 25 YO, 4th game key position player playing on a team getting smashed in the midfield. But good on him for taking his chance. -Nank was dominate in the rucks but it was for naught . 13 CPs too. Having a career best year in tackles, clearances and CPs-Dow hopefully not fully fit, because he's struggling otherwise.-MJR another solid game, great goal. Disposal, tackle and goal stats all up this year. -Young and Miller struggled, exposed by the midfield struggles. -Tougher day at the office for Brown as well. Only 7 touches. Kaps may be in trouble. Kosi not taking his chance.However, to finish on a high note: Flossy leads the league in total intercepts, also going at 88% (!) for 22 disposals a game. The early AA talk is justified.
What we learnt from the pre-season, potential debuts and gameplan changes. Plus a Suns preview and some complicated Dimma feelings
We're back with pre-season news - injuries, position changes and rookie expectations. Plus a review of Jack and Trent's recent books, and AFLW draft review.
All the AFL draft, trades, picks and near misses. Plus ending the AFLW season on a high with a smashing win over the Pies.
We look into our new coach, AFLW, trade rumours, pay tribute to a man who gave so much to Richmond and finally power rank least worst Grand Final winners.
Some sizzling hot takes about reviewing the season, and the offseason to come, before we bring on a special guest to talk about the wonderful AFLW win.
We review the loss to Port Adelaide with some encouraging performances from the kids, some off-season news and then look forward to the AFLW season.
A tough loss to the Bulldogs, what went wrong plus a review of the younger players. Also VFL and a look forward to the Saints
Great quality game, and ruck battle, but sadly we came out on the wrong end of both. Still, we find some reasons for hope.
Amazing comeback win after an often frustrating afternoon, Coulthard’s impact on debut, VFL, Jayden Short and a look forward to possibly season-defining game against Melbourne.
A solid if not spectacular win vs the Eagles with Dan Rioli starring. Plus Tarrant, Lynch new, VFL and a look forward to the Hawks
Tough win vs the Swans with Shai and Dusty starring. Also VFL, father son update and an Eagles preview.
Delayed pod, but that gives us a good excuse to not dwell on last week and instead talk about the new kids.
Bye week special recapping the season so far, potential All-Australians, out-of-contract players, AFLW news and a look forward to a crucial Lions clash.
O captain my captain! A perfect night paying tribute to Trent Cotchin 300th game and a fighting win over the Saints. Plus a good win in the VFL.
We won a close one! That and other unexpected events are discussed, including Freo being good.
A very special episode as we pay tribute to the highs, lows and friends we made along the way of the Dimma era with special guests @KiwiTiger12 @danielflitton @sjhross @KonradMarshall @LozzzaC @ExiledVictorian and @swa11ace
*with editing added ending from Nick and Andy
Recap of the win over the Cats in loving detail, Samson and Dusty plus VFL and a look forward to dreamtime.
Flawed but fun win over the Eagles, Shai brilliant and Samson emerging. Plus Prestia's 200th and a preview of the epic Cats clash.
Sorting through the games, a little bit of good news and the statistics debate you didn't know you needed.
No pod this week, so sorry.
A few reflections
-Season has a hard reset after Lynch (our MVP) and Nank’s injury. Expectations have to change, but it’s an opportunity as well.
-Doggies game was lost on the key metrics, but the injuries give a good reason why we couldn’t kick on in the last. English delivered a big middle finger to the pod after last week’s slander by being BOG.
-Trying to take the 2017 positive vibe. Lynch being out means we lose the easy dump kick down the line, but forward line is partly about opportunity and it forces the coaches to refresh and think anew.
-lots of debate about Taranto, however as many have said by the hard data he’s actually been very good, including with his pressure. However, afl ratings (which include location tracking) don’t rate him, unusual to have this disparity. One to watch.
-As a collective group midfield not getting it done in the centre square, 2 last in the league.
-Shai back, Rioli great
-Cumby and Hugo 💪
-Tyler Young continues to get it done
-Judson’s first half made afl ratings melt, good pressure too
-Dusty good overall
-Flossy’s intercept numbers down and turnovers up in the first four games, one to watch.
-VFL was disaster, Biggy, Bradkte injured, Steely was good, Bauer played behind ball some and played well, career high 18
-Swans missing plenty too, we are a chance, more to come
Well, that was a... strange win versus the Crows. We run the game, VFL and preview the huge game verses the Pies.
Frustrating but exciting draw vs the Blues, mixed reviews on the new recruits and some encouraging signs for the season ahead. Plus VFL, AFLW news and a Crows preview
Our annual post-draft spectacular, plus the player review continues. Yes, the phrase "can't believe he was available" was used.
The first 30 minutes of the pod is about AFLW and the finals, and the second half is the start of the annual men's player review.
Post-trade period wrap, starting with the sad delistings and then moving onto the far happier topics, Soldo, the new GWS additions, Soldo, AFLW, Soldo and we finish with a self-indulgent story. Soldo.
It's the annual JDM podcast where we present the prestigious RTT medal for votes per game. Also a huge win for the AFLW and trade season.
It's the trade season phony war, and we talk through the latest news, coaching hires and the AFLW's back-to-back wins.
Monster show as we sift through the end to an exciting and frustrating finals loss. A big effort in the AFLW against the reigning premier Adelaide Crows and the off-season is in full swing with a detailed look at Tim Taranto.
Finals preview, AFLW, resignings...no men's game this week so we recorded a short and sweet podcast.... only kidding, it's an epic 50 minutes where we still run out of time to discuss other matters.
Epic pod featuring an interview with the @afl's Sarah Black (@_sjblack) on the Tigers AWFL season from about 47 minutes. Before that the usual product, including a heavy dose of schadenfreude at the expense of our rivals.
The old firm got together for a rousing victory against the Port, and lots to discuss as Nick takes personal umbrage to a David King stat.
A bittersweet show as we pay tribute to Kane Lambert on his retirement. Plus Shane Edwards incredible career ahead of his 300th game, the Dockers draw, VFL and the Lions preview.
Content warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of missed shots on goal and heartbreaking losses. And Noah Cumberland, he was good.
We work through a frustrating loss to the Suns despite an awesome game from Shai Bolton. What went wrong, some close game myths and some upside.
A big pod running through the Eagles/suns game, also a very special RTT exclusive review on Dusty's new fitness app!
Emergency pod! Stirring win against Carlton on Thursday as we beat them in the clearances and did not take a backward step. Plus a preview of another huge game vs the Cats.
Hard working win in front of faithful fans, an exciting debut for Judson Clarke, the start of AFLW pre-season, VFL and a preview of the monster clash with Carlton
Mid-season special as we break down out of contract players, a tribute to Dylan Grimes, Port preview, and the VFL debut of a mystery man.
Emergency Draft Pod! All the Bauer content you can handle, VFL, AFLW trades.... and yes the Swans game
Solid win on another fantastic Dreamtime occasion. More ruck domination, midfield grunt and a decent win for the VFL
In an act of amazing restraint, Nick and ANdy manage to talk about Dusty before the rucks.
Thumping win against the Bad News Eagles, we ponder what it all means and look forward to the Saturday afternoon football against the Pies.
A tough loss with some reason for optimism (Gibcus!) and concern (midfield). Plus tracking the youngsters in the VFL and a chance to bounce back vs the Eagles.
Tough loss to the Crows as the footy gods abandoned us. Some encouraging performances amidst the gloom and a stirring win in the VFL.
Deeply pleasing win vs the Dogs - a team effort of established stars and young talent coming through. Also recent draft picks showing out in the VFL
All that went wrong in a tough loss to the Saints, breakout performance in the VFL and Nick is irrationally hopeful for the Bulldogs this week with some returning stars.
Very happy show this week recapping a stirring win against the Giants, and proving the value of two rucks. Also a handy win in the VFLM season opener with several draft picks playing well on debut.
Lots to talk about as ever, and not all of it bad. Also an unexpected book review at the end.
Big show previewing the start of the men’s season against Carlton with new players and hope for the new year. Plus recap of the AFLW loss to the Pies and what could improve for next season.
We are back to recap the first half of the AFLW season and the AFLM preseason. The reasons for hope amidst the injuries, training the house down awards, as well as a special look back to 2011.
Btw the link to our first episode discussed in the pod is here https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-itewf-1a3fc6
It is a monster draft special as Nick and Andy review the exciting crop of new Tigers, plus the first AFLM training the house down award from pre-season and the Punt Road redevelopment.
Bumper off-season special - trades, delistings, coaching changes and AFLW pre-season. Plus a massive draft preview with 5 top 30 pick's in next week's draft.
Part two of epic off-season player review, including the art of violence and the injury that cost a finals berth. Plus trade rumour wrap
Part 1 of 2 of a bumper off season review. Catch up on off-season news including Balme staying and the start of draft season. Then we start a player by player recap of 2021.
We are proud to present our annual awards for votes per game winner at the Jack Dyer, as well as the Hawks game and delistings.
We pay tribute to Dave Astbury before he goes down the line for the last time, review the Giants game, and explain why Ben Miller is on the verge of history.
Well that was more fun! Career games for youngsters, Maurice Rioli jr debut, and a big second half comeback. Plus finals chances and a GWS preview.
Nick and Andy work through a frustrating loss (at length!), Stack’s career game, Dan’s defence and possible team changes. Plus off season rumours and VFL.
Bumper show with afl.com.au expert Sarah Black recapping the AFLW draft and free agency, plus a recap of the Cats game, celebrating Dan Rioli's new role and a Dockers preview.
Semi Emergency Pod: we celebrate the team celebrating Jack, Chol's redemption, Nank's return and the new-look backline.
Nick and Andy digest the Pies loss, break down all the stats from Jack’s unique career, plus AFLW resignings (Ellie!) and try to find hope for the Lions game.
Suns loss, Steve Hocking’s legacy, chasing Cerra and when to rebuild. Plus VFL standouts and a look forward at our off-Broadway matchup with the Pies.
Nick and Andy process a painful loss to the Saints, potential debutants, VFL recap and an in-depth look at the meaning of a dynasty.
A reluctant review of the heartbreaking Eagles loss. Plus AFLW trade period review, AFLM out of contract players, VFL, a shameful mistake by Andy and a Saints preview.
Recap of a fantastic Dreamtime win, led by Bolton, Dusty and CChol In the ruck. Plus draft pick Matthew Parker and an Eagles preview.
Andy carries on bravely through news of Nank’s injury, CCJ fever, Chol optimism and a fun recap of the Crows. Plus mid-season draft, AFLW trades and Bombers preview.
It’s CCJ time after a tough loss to the Lions, reinforcements are on the way as we look forward to the Crows. Plus VFL standouts and mid season draft preview.
Great win vs the Giants with unexpected midfielders, Dusty at his best and young players emerging. Plus the CCJ debate, and a look forward to a tough assignment at the Gabba.
Not a great game to review on tape, but some memorable moments, we discuss Leppa's comments on our list building, AFLW signings and preview the GWS.