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Match Details
A VFL practice match between Richmond and Northern Blues will be played at Punt Road Oval from approximately 4:15pm to 6.55pm.
Richmond's premiership flag unfurling ceremony will commence at 7.05pm.
Car Parking Closed
For safety and security reasons, there will not be any public parking in Yarra Park. However, there will be a limited number of spaces available via Gate 3 for disability permit holders.
Team News
Richmond
Richmond has made four changes from its 2017 premiership side for Thursday night’s blockbuster 2018 season-opener against Carlton at the MCG.
Bachar Houli (calf), Dion Prestia (hamstring), Daniel Rioli (foot) and Nathan Broad (suspension) are missing from the Tigers’ team that defeated Adelaide by 48 points in last year’s Grand Final.
They have been replaced in the line-up by a quartet of impressive performers over the course of Richmond’s pre-season – Jayden Short, Corey Ellis, Reece Conca and Shai Bolton.
Short, 22, made 16 senior appearances in 2017 and was named as an emergency for the Tigers’ Grand Final team.
He underwent shoulder surgery at the end of last season, but made a strong recovery.
Ellis, 21, played six senior games in the 2017 season and also was an emergency for the team on Grand Final day.
Conca, 25, managed only six senior games last year because of further injury problems, but now appears set to capitalise on an uninterrupted pre-season this time around.
Bolton, 19, produced some flashes of sheer brilliance throughout six games at senior level with Richmond in his 2017 debut season of AFL football, as well as across the recent JLT Community Series.
The Tigers’ four emergencies for the opening round clash are Anthony Miles, Sam Lloyd, Callum Moore and Ivan Soldo.
Carlton
CARLTON has named four club debutants for Thursday night's season opener against Richmond at the MCG.
Prized draft pick Paddy Dow headlines the new Blues selected, joined by Matthew Kennedy, Jarrod Garlett and Aaron Mullett.
Selected at pick No.3 in last year's national draft, explosive midfielder Dow showcased his class in the Blues' pre-season campaign, playing both JLT Community Series matches alongside former Giant Kennedy and former Kangaroo Mullett.
Garlett will play his first AFL game since Round 22, 2016, having been picked up with the final selection in last year's draft.
Matthew Kreuzer has overcome a pre-season ankle injury and takes his place in the line-up, while Patrick Cripps and Ed Curnow return to the midfield after having their 2017 seasons cut short by injury.
Teams
TIGERS
B Alex Rance, David Astbury, Dylan Grimes
HB Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short, Brandon Ellis
C Shaun Grigg, Shane Edwards, Trent Cotchin
HF Jason Castagna, Jack Graham, Jacob Townsend
F Jack Riewoldt, Josh Caddy, Dan Butler
Foll Toby Nankervis, Kane Lambert, Dustin Martin
I/C Reece Conca, Shai Bolton, Kamdyn McIntosh, Corey Ellis
Emerg Anthony Miles, Sam Lloyd, Callum Moore, Ivan Soldo
BLUES
B Kade Simpson, Liam Jones, Caleb Marchbank
HB Dale Thomas, Jacob Weitering, Lachie Plowman
C Aaron Mullett, Patrick Cripps, Marc Murphy
HF Zac Fisher, Levi Casboult, Jarrod Garlett
F Matthew Wright, Charlie Curnow, Jack Silvagni
Foll Matthew Kreuzer, Matthew Kennedy, Sam Petrevski-Seton
I/C Ed Curnow, Ciaran Byrne, Paddy Dow, Jed Lamb
Emerg David Cuningham, Cameron Polson, Harry McKay, Cameron O’Shea
- Richmond v Carlton
- AFL Match Centre
- MCG Event page
- Time: 7.50pm
- Date: Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Weather: 26° Sunny
- Tickets - Starting $25 Adult, $5 Children, $17 Concession
- MCG Predicted Attendance: 90,000
- FTA Broadcast: 7, 7HD (Melbourne, Adelaide), 7mate (Perth, Brisbane & Sydney)
- STV Broadcast: Foxfooty
- Streaming: Foxtel Now, watchafl.com, AFL Live app
- Radio: Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC
A VFL practice match between Richmond and Northern Blues will be played at Punt Road Oval from approximately 4:15pm to 6.55pm.
Richmond's premiership flag unfurling ceremony will commence at 7.05pm.
Car Parking Closed
For safety and security reasons, there will not be any public parking in Yarra Park. However, there will be a limited number of spaces available via Gate 3 for disability permit holders.
Team News
Richmond
Richmond has made four changes from its 2017 premiership side for Thursday night’s blockbuster 2018 season-opener against Carlton at the MCG.
Bachar Houli (calf), Dion Prestia (hamstring), Daniel Rioli (foot) and Nathan Broad (suspension) are missing from the Tigers’ team that defeated Adelaide by 48 points in last year’s Grand Final.
They have been replaced in the line-up by a quartet of impressive performers over the course of Richmond’s pre-season – Jayden Short, Corey Ellis, Reece Conca and Shai Bolton.
Short, 22, made 16 senior appearances in 2017 and was named as an emergency for the Tigers’ Grand Final team.
He underwent shoulder surgery at the end of last season, but made a strong recovery.
Ellis, 21, played six senior games in the 2017 season and also was an emergency for the team on Grand Final day.
Conca, 25, managed only six senior games last year because of further injury problems, but now appears set to capitalise on an uninterrupted pre-season this time around.
Bolton, 19, produced some flashes of sheer brilliance throughout six games at senior level with Richmond in his 2017 debut season of AFL football, as well as across the recent JLT Community Series.
The Tigers’ four emergencies for the opening round clash are Anthony Miles, Sam Lloyd, Callum Moore and Ivan Soldo.
Carlton
CARLTON has named four club debutants for Thursday night's season opener against Richmond at the MCG.
Prized draft pick Paddy Dow headlines the new Blues selected, joined by Matthew Kennedy, Jarrod Garlett and Aaron Mullett.
Selected at pick No.3 in last year's national draft, explosive midfielder Dow showcased his class in the Blues' pre-season campaign, playing both JLT Community Series matches alongside former Giant Kennedy and former Kangaroo Mullett.
Garlett will play his first AFL game since Round 22, 2016, having been picked up with the final selection in last year's draft.
Matthew Kreuzer has overcome a pre-season ankle injury and takes his place in the line-up, while Patrick Cripps and Ed Curnow return to the midfield after having their 2017 seasons cut short by injury.
Teams
TIGERS
B Alex Rance, David Astbury, Dylan Grimes
HB Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short, Brandon Ellis
C Shaun Grigg, Shane Edwards, Trent Cotchin
HF Jason Castagna, Jack Graham, Jacob Townsend
F Jack Riewoldt, Josh Caddy, Dan Butler
Foll Toby Nankervis, Kane Lambert, Dustin Martin
I/C Reece Conca, Shai Bolton, Kamdyn McIntosh, Corey Ellis
Emerg Anthony Miles, Sam Lloyd, Callum Moore, Ivan Soldo
BLUES
B Kade Simpson, Liam Jones, Caleb Marchbank
HB Dale Thomas, Jacob Weitering, Lachie Plowman
C Aaron Mullett, Patrick Cripps, Marc Murphy
HF Zac Fisher, Levi Casboult, Jarrod Garlett
F Matthew Wright, Charlie Curnow, Jack Silvagni
Foll Matthew Kreuzer, Matthew Kennedy, Sam Petrevski-Seton
I/C Ed Curnow, Ciaran Byrne, Paddy Dow, Jed Lamb
Emerg David Cuningham, Cameron Polson, Harry McKay, Cameron O’Shea
