Talking Tigers, the Official Richmond podcast

In the latest episode of Talking Tigers, the premier podcast panel members pay tribute to a trio of triple premiership players who are busting their guts trying to lift the current undermanned, inexperienced Richmond side. Also on this week’s show, Tiger great Matthew Richardson has a bold prediction about the team’s exciting new forward Mykelti Lefau. In the popular, nostalgic “Spirit of ’74” segment, there is a remarkable tale of a fishing trip that went horribly wrong for a Richmond star on the eve of an important game this time 50 years ago. And in “Chief Watch”, ‘Richo’ ponders why ‘The Chief’ has been strangely low key of late, and if it is a sign of something pretentious that he’s planning. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The exciting development of talented Tiger cub Maurice Rioli Jr is a hot topic of discussion on the latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. Richmond great Matthew Richardson outlines the impressive improvement in Rioli’s game this season, and tells why he has become such an important member of the Yellow and Black line-up. Also on this week’s show, the TT panel highlight the individual player positives out of the Anzac Day Eve match against Melbourne, with particular attention paid to Jacob Hopper, Mykelti Lefau, Hugo Ralphsmith, Thomson Dow, Marlion Pickett, Nathan Broad, Tom Brown and Tylar Young. The popular, new “Going Up the Country” segment spotlights a small Victorian town where the brother of an Australian Test cricketer was recruited from by Richmond. In the “Spirit of ’74”, a young Mike Sheahan reports in The Age newspaper on the John Pitura saga hotting up, with South Melbourne going to extreme lengths to ensure its rebel star never pulls on a Richmond guernsey, despite the Tigers offering plenty of money and some players to the Swans in exchange for his services. While in “Chief Watch”, ‘Richo’ reveals why ‘The Chief’ is filthy with a member of the TT team. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Tigers has a bumper post-bye episode this week. Although there is no Richmond match to review, the Club’s premier podcast is jampacked with Yellow and Black news, views, ideas, history lessons, humour and entertainment. The TT team assess Adem Yze’s start to his coaching tenure at Tigerland and are full of praise for what he’s doing in the face of the Club’s injury plight. ‘Richo’ reflects on his debut season with Richmond in 1993, when the Tigers used nearly every player on their list, finished with just four wins, but made a significant rise up the ladder the following year. The popular, new Going Up The Country segment focuses on a small Victorian town that produced a triple Tiger premiership player and Team of the Century member. While in the Spirit of ’74, there is a review of Richmond’s fiery heavyweight clash with 1973 Grand Final opponent Carlton in Round 3 of the 1974 season. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond great Matthew Richardson expresses his delight with the developing forward craft of Mykelti Lefau on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. ‘Richo’ tells why the four-game Tiger forward can become an important, long-term member of the Richmond line-up. Also on this week’s show, the TT team discuss the silver lining in the Tigers’ current injury crisis. The popular, new Going Up The Country segment takes a look at an extremely small Victorian town that produced a Jack Dyer Medallist. While in the Spirit of ’74, there is a review of Richmond’s Round 2 match against Fitzroy 50 years ago, when the fired-up Tigers went on an incredible, first-quarter rampage. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers has an in-depth analysis of Richmond’s fighting effort in the Gather Round clash with St Kilda at Norwood Oval. There is a particular focus on Shai Bolton’s scintillating showing, which thrilled the travelling Tiger throng and local fans alike. The rapier-like right boot of talented, young Richmond defender Tom Brown also receives due recognition on the show. ‘Richo’ pays tribute to a veteran Tiger, whose strong form and inspirational leadership is flying under the radar. While in the popular Spirit of ’74 segment, there is a review of Richmond’s Round 1 match against Hawthorn 50 years ago, including some extremely strong sentiments expressed by Tigers captain and champion centre half-forward Royce Hart. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers revels in Richmond’s rousing victory over Sydney at the MCG last Sunday. There is delighted discussion among the TT team about Nick Vlastuin’s brilliant, brick-wall defence, Shai Bolton setting the tone for the Tigers with his electric start to the game, Tim Taranto returning to his 2023 Jack Dyer Medal-winning form, Daniel Rioli’s blitzing bursts out of the backline, AFL career-best performances by Maurice Rioli Jr. and Ben Miller, the promise shown by talented young players Seth Campbell, Tom Brown, Thomson Dow and Tyler Sonsie, and Mykelti Lefau’s two team-lifting goals. Richmond great Matthew Richardson tells how star key forward Tom Lynch’s latest long-term injury could prove to be a silver lining for him. ‘Richo’ also offers his opinion on who should replace Lynch for Sunday’s Gather Round clash with St Kilda at Adelaide’s Norwood Oval. And in the popular, new “Going Up The Country” segment, the focus is on a small Victorian town that produced two Richmond players, including an extremely popular, valuable member of the 1980 premiership team. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers highlights how Richmond’s current on-field situation can generate excitement among Yellow and Black barrackers. One member of the TT panel is particularly excited by the imminent AFL debut of a talented Tiger teenager, predicting he will develop into a star of the competition. In the “Spirit of ‘74” segment, reliving Richmond’s triumphant 1974 year, the focus is on Ian Stewart’s shock retirement announcement on the eve of the season, before a quick backflip by the champion centreman due to a strange reason. And the new “Going Up The Country” segment looks at a Victorian town that produced a Richmond high-flyer who subsequently became a Brownlow Medallist at another club. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond’s brave performance against Carlton in Round 1 is front and square on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The TT team reflect on the fighting spirit within the Richmond side and pay special tribute to the efforts on the night of star players Nick Vlastuin, Noah Balta and Toby Nankervis. There’s plenty of discussion around who will fill the Tigers’ key defensive posts for Sunday’s match against Port Adelaide, along with a comprehensive preview of the clash. In the “Spirit of ‘74” segment, reliving Richmond’s triumphant 1974 season, Tigers captain and champion centre half-forward Royce Hart tells The Age newspaper it is only a matter of time before he is forced into premature retirement because of a chronic condition. And in the new “Going Up The Country” segment, the focus is on a Victorian town that produced a key member of Richmond’s drought-breaking 1967 premiership line-up, who later became the father of one of the Club’s all-time greats. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Talking Tigers has an in-depth review of Richmond’s season-opener against Gold Coast – from the shell-shocked start to the stirring fightback. The TT team members look at how new Richmond coach Adem Yze ignited the comeback through several positional changes. They also acclaim the impressive debut of talented, young forward Seth Campbell, pay tribute to experienced defender Nick Vlastuin for his heroic efforts against the Suns, and ponder the Shai Bolton conundrum. In the “Spirit of ‘74” segment, reliving Richmond’s triumphant 1974 season, the Club takes a huge swipe at the VFL in a sign of things to come that year. And in the new “Going Up The Country” segment, the focus is on a small Victorian town that was home to two top Tigers of the 1980s-90s. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown to bouncedown for the start of the 2024 season is heating up and the latestepisode of Talking Tigers has a strong focus on Richmond’s Opening Round clash with Gold Coast. The TT trio each have a crack at selecting the senior side for Saturday’s big game and they calculate where the Tigers could gain an edge over the Suns. Also on this week’s show, an exciting new wheel segment is launched, along with the “Spirit of ‘74”, which will relive Richmond’s glorious premiership triumph 50 years ago, in 1974. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Tigers has hit the ground running in 2024. The first episode for the year of Richmond’s podcast phenomenon features a special interview with former club captain and now assistant coach Chris Newman. ‘Newy’ provides an insight into the impressive pre-season progress of talented young midfielders Thomson Dow and Kane McAuliffe, tells why experienced ruck recruit Sam Naismith is such a valuable addition to the Punt Road playing stocks, and discusses the tweaks made to the team’s game plan by new senior coach Adem Yze. For all things Yellow and Black, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers for 2023 is crammed with insights, opinions, information and entertainment bound to please every Yellow and Black barracker. Distinguished former Richmond captain Chris Newman, who has returned to the Club as an assistant coach, is a special guest on the show. Throughout a wide-ranging interview, ‘Newy’ discusses: • The excitement permeating Tigerland with all the off-season change that has taken place. • Going through the process for Richmond’s senior coaching position.• Why Adem Yze is such a good fit as the Tigers’ new coach. • Working alongside fellow new assistant coach Jack Ziebell with the team’s midfielders. • Dusty’s flying start to the pre-season. • The young Tigers who have particularly impressed him so far.• Hawthorn recruit Jacob Koschitzke’s on-field attributes that will benefit the Richmond line-up. The TT team also pay a glowing tribute to Richmond’s AFLW superstar Monique Conti on her resounding victory in the 2023 AFLW Best and Fairest Award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a bumper final episode for the season of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The TT crew discuss the positives out of the Round 24 match against Port Adelaide . . . the impressive AFL debuts of Tiger cubs Tom Brown and James Trezise, Dustin Martin’s dynamic finish to the season, Thomson Dow’s best game for the Club, Noah Balta’s impact up forward, and the strong performances of ruck duo Toby Nankervis and Ivan Soldo. Each member of the TT team names their Yellow and Black season highlights, predicts the top five in the Jack Dyer Medal and declares what the Tigers need during the off-season to boost their prospects for the 2024 season. They also nominate their best bargain-basement Richmond player. And the Spirit of ’73 segment winds up with a comprehensive look at the Tigers’ dramatic preliminary final and Grand Final triumphs in 1973. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers focuses on all the highlights from the emotional farewell appearances of champion duo Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt in last Saturday’s match against North Melbourne at the MCG. Also on this week’s show, the TT team members name one player each from throughout Tigerland history that they believe retired too soon. The Spirit of ’73 segment examines Richmond’s opening two games of the 1973 finals series – the qualifying final against Carlton and the cut-throat semi-final clash with St Kilda. And ‘Richo’ reveals how ‘The Chief’, somehow, managed to make last Saturday’s moving Cotchin and Riewoldt send-offs about himself. For all things Richmond-related, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The magnificent playing careers of retiring Richmond champions Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt are celebrated on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. Cotchin and Riewoldt, who will both play their final game of AFL football against North Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday, are feted by the TT team, with reflections of numerous wonderful memories of the dynamic duo’s time at Tigerland. Also on this week’s show, the Talking Tigers crew name the Richmond player who has had the biggest impact in 50 games or less at the Club. And the Spirit of ’73 segment focuses on Kevin Morris’ goalkicking spree for the Tigers in the final rounds of the 1973 home-and-away season. For all things Richmond-related, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no sugar-coating Richmond’s Round 21 loss to Western Bulldogs on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The disappointing defeat is dissected, but there also are some positives unearthed from the match – the efforts of Noah Balta, Liam Baker, Jack Ross, Sam Banks and 150-game milestone man Jayden Short. From a longer-term perspective, the TT team tell why the vacant Richmond coaching job is such a plum gig. Also on this week’s show, the Talking Tigers crew name their biggest Richmond controversy. The Spirit of ’73 segment focuses on the match-winning exploits of Rex Hunt for the Tigers this time 50 years ago. And ‘Richo’ reveals the real reason why ‘The Chief’ knocked back the big job at AFL headquarters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the business end of the season, and Talking Tigers is rising to the occasion in trademark superb style. The latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast is jam-packed with information, insightful opinion, entertainment and nostalgia for Yellow and Black barrackers from all parts of the globe to enjoy. There is a review of the Tigers’ Round 20 match against Melbourne, underlining several positives, with Dusty’s hot form a major discussion point. The interest surrounding team selection for Friday night’s big clash with Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, off a five-day break, is front and square as well. And, also on this week’s show, the TT team name the best Richmond set-shot kicks for goal they have seen. For all things Richmond-related, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond’s mighty comeback victory over Hawthorn at the MCG last Saturday is the hot topic of conversation in the latest episode of the Club’s powerhouse podcast Talking Tigers. The TT team dissect how the Tigers were able to turn a 30-point three-quarter time into a thrilling one-point win, with players Liam Baker, Dion Prestia, Tim Taranto, Noah Balta, Daniel Rioli, Jack Graham, Jack Ross, Dustin Martin and debutant Matt Coulthard front and square in the discussion. Also on this week’s show, the podcast members name the Richmond players from the pastwho would make an ideal interchange tactical substitute in today’s game. The Spirit of ’73 segment reflects on the great Francis Bourke’s battle with a severe knee injury late in the 1973 season. And ‘Richo’ reveals some news about ‘The Chief’ that really takes the cake. For all things Richmond-related, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of podcast powerhouse Talking Tigers, there is a strong push for two top-class Richmond players to be rewarded with first-time All-Australian selection this year. The TT team tell why Daniel Rioli and Noah Balta should be in All-Australian contention and how important they are within Richmond’s line-up due to their elite playing attributes. Also on this week’s show, each podcast member names the player they’ve see who most embodies Tigerland’s famous “Eat ‘em Alive” catchcry. And the Spirit of ’73 segment reflects on newspaper speculation of a sensational player swap at the end of the 1973 season involving Richmond’s Kevin Sheedy and Collingwood’s Peter McKenna. For all things Richmond-related, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers, there is a comprehensive analysis of the side’s stirring Round 17 victory over Sydney. The TT team discuss Shai Bolton the ‘fire-starter’, Dusty flying under the radar with his impressive form, Toby Nankervis’ strong and bold efforts, Jack Ross maximising opportunity, Tim Taranto maintaining a high level of performance, Jacob Hopper’s impact, Mini’s move of Nick Vlastuin forward, Jack Graham’s crucial last-quarter goals, Noah Balta’s All-Australian claims, plus plenty more out of the match. Also on this week’s show, the podcast panellists name the best debut they each have seen by a Richmond player. And Ian Wilson’s appointment as the Tigers’ president in 1973, is the subject of the Spirit of ’73 segment. For all things Richmond-related, make sure you tune in to Talking Tigers. Click on the link to hear the latest episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.