Port and Richmond, why isn't there a rivalry?

[Tigerlaird]

Maybe because when Adelaide was introduced into the AFL we were the only side that voted "Yes" for Port to be the side added to the AFL first.

Richmond supported PA's bid to join the AFL, and in return they gave us Dimma It's almost like a love story.

 

[BruceTempany14]

Richmond have been sh*t for decades whereas Port have always been up and about since their inception into the league. It's difficult to build any rivalry if you are as inconsistent as what Richmond are.

Foundation club with only 10 flags .
44 year premiership drought broken only in 2007.
One average season away from going broke . .
And Richmond is inconsistent??
What a genius .

 

[Grin]

Not rivals, brothers in arms since the 2017 GF.

I remember returning home after that game to a hero's welcome. Port supporters were absolutely thrilled. I had to keep reminding people that I hadn't actually played.

 

[Grin]

Richmond have been sh*t for decades whereas Port have always been up and about since their inception into the league. It's difficult to build any rivalry if you are as inconsistent as what Richmond are.

Geelong supporters are so triggered by Richmond.
I find it quite humorous.

 

[Farang83150]

Bogan love unites them.

 

[smasha]

Bogan love unites them.

Putting on some Miles Davis while drinking my
Peroni Doppio Malto…….

 

[Farang83150]

Putting on some Miles Davis while drinking my
Peroni Doppio Malto…….

How cheap and yesterday of you.

 

[Tigerlaird]

Not rivals, brothers in arms since the 2017 GF.

Haha this is true.

 

[White Dogg]

Another chapter could be written this week, or if Hinkley becomes Richmond's next coach, or if Hardwick becomes Port's next coach, or all of the above or one or two of the above.

 

[Lawnchair Larry]

I reckon both Port and Richmond understand they are 90% club and 10% entertainers.
That 10% is important.
I mean free flowing, professional and hard at it.
Without it the clubs' support base runs morbid.
We've been without it for a few years, but it seems in the last few weeks we have rediscovered it. Who knows if it lasts.
When supporters are up and about it's the perfect incubator for rivalry.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Another chapter could be written this week, or if Hinkley becomes Richmond's next coach, or if Hardwick becomes Port's next coach, or all of the above or one or two of the above.

Wouldn't have thought so.

Hinkley will sign an extension at Port and Richmond are most likely to go for a young/non experienced assistant as their new coach.

 

[Football Tragic]

The only points of interest I have in this game is to see how the Richmond side reacts to Dimma's absence and to watch Port's midfield in full flight.

A 'rivalry' is so far from important this week, it's not funny.

 

[GhostofJimJess]

Port were magnificent last Friday night, so impressive. A lot tougher than I previously thought, and if it's wet again I reckon they might give us a bit of a lesson. Be interesting to see that up against the typical "caretaker sugar hit" most teams seem to get.

And if the Tiges truly on the way out for the next year or three, I'd have no problem watching that Port Power side from last week go all the way this year.

Sorry if that doesn't sound like a furious rivalry should.

 

[Daka]

We've beaten them a few times at Adelaide Oval in important games we beat them twice last year but I feel we are going worse this year and they going a lot better this year should be interesting.

You would feel the boys are up for this one.

 

[PAFC_FOREVER]

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