New Richmond CEO Shane Dunne is a special guest on the final weekly episode of Talking Tigers for the year. In a wide-ranging interview, Dunne discusses his pathway to the key role, his involvement with Richmond’s 2019 VFL premiership team, the Club’s stance on wantaway players, changes in the football department, support for senior coach Adem Yze, the excitement being generated by the prospect of an excellent draft haul at the end of the year, the Punt Road redevelopment, and why he won’t...

Brendon Gale is a special guest on the latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The outgoing Richmond CEO reflects on his time in charge at Tigerland and reveals just how confident he was when he took over the role that the Club would achieve significant success. Gale also talks about his great surprise, and humility, with being inducted into Richmond’s Hall of Fame last Saturday. And he provides a good insight into his replacement as the Tigers’ CEO, Shane Dunne. ...

The latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers features a special tribute to retired triple premiership star defender Dylan Grimes. Richmond great Matthew Richardson reflects on Grimes’ rare ability to shut down dangerous opposition forwards of all shapes and sizes – from Charlie Cameron to Jeremy Cameron. The TT team also pour praise on Grimes for taking over as general of the Tigers’ backline when Alex Rance retired and filling the sizeable void so superbly. Also on this...

The latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers spotlights Daniel Rioli’s brilliance against St Kilda last Sunday. The TT panel ponder if there has been a better display by a Richmond player in a well-beaten team this century and assess Rioli’s prospects for an inaugural Jack Dyer Medal this year. Also on this week’s show, there’s plenty of positivity around the AFL career-best performances of young Tigers Sam Banks and James Trezise. The “Going up the Country” segment...

The magnificent AFL career of Richmond champion Dustin Martin is celebrated on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. In the wake of Dusty’s retirement announcement, the TT team pay special tribute to the Punt Road icon and reflect on the numerous wonderful highlights he has provided the Tiger Army with throughout the past 15 years. Also on this week’s show, the focus is on ever-reliable Richmond defensive duo Nick Vlastuin and Nathan Broad, along with talented...

Richmond’s wretched luck this season has now infiltrated the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. A key member of the Talking Tigers team has been struck down with illness and was a late withdrawal from this week’s show. Although he was clearly missed, the other TT team members stepped up in fine style to fill the significant void. An old TT favourite even came off the bench, as the sub, for an impactful cameo. There was plenty for the team to discuss, including an AFL career-best...

Richmond’s General Manager of Football Performance, Tim Livingstone, is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Taking Tigers. Livingstone discusses a broad range of Tiger topics, including the playing list’s horror injury run this season, the excitement being generated by several young players, first-year coach Adem Yze’s impressive attributes, the immediate future of stars Tom Lynch and Dustin Martin, Toby Nankervis’ inspirational leadership, and the Club’s...

Two energetic, young, small Richmond forwards are front and square on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast, Talking Tigers. The TT team sing the praises of Rhyan Mansell and Steely Green, who were valuable contributors for the Tigers against Greater Western Sydney at the MCG last Sunday with their forward pressure and goalkicking exploits (Mansell, two goals, Green, three goals). Triple premiership star midfielder Dion Prestia’s seamless return to the senior side following...

Toby Nankervis’ mighty performance in last Saturday night’s clash with Fremantle is the hot topic of discussion on the latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast powerhouse. Richmond great Matthew Richardson rates it the best game of the inspirational, triple premiership Tiger ruckman and current club captain’s AFL career. The TT team also ponder Nankervis’ prospects for the 2024 Jack Dyer Medal, and where he ranks among Richmond’s all-time top recruits from rival league clubs. Also on...

The latest episode of podcast powerhouse Talking Tigers features a tribute to Richmond captain and robust ruckman Toby Nankervis, who reached the AFL 150-game milestone in last Sunday’s clash with Carlton at the MCG. Tiger great Matthew Richardson tells why a new rule change this season is suiting ‘Nank’ down to the ground. ‘Richo’ and the other TT team members also discuss the significant improvement shown by Tiger tall Ben Miller throughout the year in his key-defensive role. There is a...

The latest episode of Talking Tigers provides the pre-eminent podcast’s legion of loyal listeners with plenty of positives and highlights from Richmond’s season so far, notwithstanding the team’s on-field struggles to the midway mark of the year. Dusty’s booming goal in the opening minutes of his recent 300-game milestone is right up there, as is the superb Round 3 victory over hot premiership favourite Sydney, along with Mykelti Lefau’s impressive arrival on the league scene, the exciting...

The latest episode of the groundbreaking Talking Tigers podcast has all the wash-up from Dustin Martin’s 300-game milestone at the MCG last Saturday. The TT team discuss how Dusty’s remarkable drawing power and the might of the Tiger Army combined to produce an extraordinary attendance number, and a truly memorable event. Also on this week’s show, there is a tribute to star midfielder Tim Taranto, who was a Tiger standout in Dusty’s milestone match. In the “Going up the Country” segment,...

It’s all about Dusty on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. The premier podcast pays special tribute to Richmond champion Dustin Martin in the lead-up to his 300th AFL game. There is plenty of reminiscing on Dusty’s remarkable finals feats and his glorious Grand Final achievements. And the TT team discuss where he ranks among the Club’s all-time greats. Also on this week’s show, Richmond’s stirring win against Adelaide at Adelaide Oval last Thursday night is thoroughly examined, with a...

Talking Tigers was a man down for this week’s show, but if you think that in any way diminished the premier podcast’s productivity, think again . . . It’s another bumper episode of TT, with the two other team members picking up the slack in superb style. There is plenty of love for the latest victim of Richmond’s ruptured ACL scourge, Mykelti Lefau, while the positives out of the Tigers’ spirited effort against Geelong last Saturday night are dissected, along with the impressive...

Richmond’s brave effort in last Saturday night’s Dreamtime at the ‘G’ blockbuster is front and square on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. There is a special focus on the dynamic Dreamtime display of Tiger champion Dustin Martin, with the TT team also examining the impressive performances of Shai Bolton, Dion Prestia, Toby Nankervis, Noah Balta, Hugo Ralphsmith, Mykelti Lefau, Seth Campbell, Kane McAuliffe, Thomson Dow and Tom Brown. The “Spirit of ‘74” takes...

Although the past couple of weeks have been tough for Richmond supporters, there is plenty of positive light shed for them on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The promise shown by talented, young midfield duo Kane McAuliffe and Thomson Dow is an example of this positiveness, as is the form of triple premiership pair Daniel Rioli and Dion Prestia. And Richmond’s strong draft hand at the end of the year also is a hot topic of discussion on this week’s show. In...

Talking Tigers pays special tribute to outgoing Richmond CEO Brendon Gale in the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast. The TT team suggest that a statue at Punt Road of “The Chief” would be an appropriate way of honouring him for all that he has achieved throughout his tenure at Tigerland. Also on this week’s show, there’s a call for Richmond supporters to stick together in the face of tough times for the Tigers right now, and keep the brighter, bigger picture in mind. In the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...