‘I love Melbourne’: Fritsch on VFL circuit breaker, trade rumours
Bayley Fritsch believes he has done enough to stay in Melbourne’s side for now as he opens up on his future and the week he spent in the twos.
Richmond
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Melbourne v Richmond
It’s official, the big man in red and blue is back and firing. It’s the second-straight clinic from Max Gawn, is he in your side or did you lose faith?
Curfew buster? Tigers rule out AFL request for more day games
Richmond will leave its fixturing in the AFL’s hands as it waits to learn whether Noah Balta will miss more games due to the night curfew imposed on him by a magistrate.
‘Stupid’ AFL star breaks his silence
Richmond defender Noah Balta has spoken for the first time since he was spared jail time for assault, apologising for his actions.
More Stories
How young Tigers caused another spectacular boilover
They weren’t supposed to win a game in 2025 – but the rebuilding Tigers have done it again, stunning former coach Damien Hardwick and the Suns at Marvel Stadium.
‘Wrong and dangerous’: Premier doubles down on Balta criticism
Premier Jacinta Allan has doubled down on criticising Richmond over selecting Noah Balta this weekend after Adem Yze this week said the swingman had been ‘punished enough’.
Why Hardwick made right call to swap Tigers for Suns
In the 19 months since ex-Richmond coach Damien Hardwick joined Gold Coast, the Suns and Tigers have turned over almost 40 per cent of their playing lists. Was he right to jump ship?
Tigers’ Balta issue isn’t his selection – it’s that he’s available
When it comes to football, teams will always do what they can to try and win. Josh Barnes writes, Adem Yze has done his job by picking Noah Balta. The issue is, he shouldn’t have been able to.
‘Punished him enough’: Tigers make Balta call
Richmond coach Adem Yze has declared his stance on playing Noah Balta ahead of his sentencing for assault next week.
Dockers hit their straps as Bolton comes back to haunt Tigers
Fremantle have continued their rich vein of form, proving too strong for Richmond in the Barossa Valley, as Shai Bolton showed Tigers fans what they are missing.
Win a pair of signed boots from your AFL club
Tell us in 25 words or fewer why you want to win a pair of signed boots from your club’s star player.
‘A footy decision’: Yze reveals why Balta was left out
Despite Noah Balta awaiting sentencing for assault charges, Richmond coach Adem Yze says that isn’t the reason for the defender’s absence from their AFL side this weekend.
Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/page/3