Nankervis: Balta a changed man since summer incident
Noah Balta played his first game of 2025 on Saturday night — and his skipper welcomed the return with open arms. Plus, Damien Hardwick takes aim at the Victorian Premier.
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‘Mockery’: AFL coach torches Vic Premier
Damien Hardwick has taken an unprompted swipe at Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, accusing her of putting her nose where it shouldn’t be.
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’.
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AFL No.1 pick’s devastating injury shock
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SuperCoach intel: The Tiger cheapie teams have forgotten
All the focus has been on Richmond’s exciting crop of draftees this pre-season. But it’s a second-year Tiger who looks destined to take his game to the next level after a strong showing against West Coast.
Richmond’s rejuvenation: Tigers CEO addresses future of veterans
It’s a long way back to the top for the Tigers, but new CEO Shane Dunne is urging fans to get on the train early, as Punt Rd prepares to undergo a serious makeover.
Every Tiger rated: Ugly number no Richmond fan wants to see
A mass exodus followed a wooden spoon season for Richmond last year. How quickly can the draftees turn things around? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane run the rule over the list.
Makeshift Tigers defence takes shape, bolter emerges
With players missing through suspension and injury to begin the year, Richmond will be forced to fill holes down back — and the mix is becoming clearer. Plus a round 1 bolter and more.
‘It’s a lot of crap’: Riewoldt slams ‘winless’ Richmond predictions
Jack Riewoldt is about to take on one of the leading roles in footy’s TV wars. And as he tells JON RALPH, he won’t be pulling any punches — whether it’s about his beloved Richmond or not.
AFL grand final hero faces tribunal on head-butting charge
Richmond premiership star Marlion Pickett has faced the music at the NTFL tribunal after being charged with head-butting another former AFL star. His penalty has been handed down.
Moorabbin to the Tiwis: Parker reignites his love for footy
Matt Parker burst onto the AFL scene as a high-flyer at St Kilda. Six years later — and after stints at Moorabbin and Punt Road — he’s rediscovering his love for the game in one of Australia’s most remote areas.
Tigers back Prestia after pub brawl probe
Richmond has backed veteran midfielder Dion Prestia after investigating allegations he was involved in a Sorrento pub brawl.
It was Dustin’s call: Hardwick revelation over Martin’s Suns move
Damien Hardwick has lifted the lid on why Richmond superstar Dustin Martin decided against a move to the Gold Coast Suns after the pair were “in dialogue” over a move north.
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