It's gonna be a big season for the Tigers and it all kicks off this Saturday Night against the Crows. Coach Terry Wallace is adament that his squad of 23 is fit and ready to play. But the Crows coach Neil Craig thinks otherwise, as speculation surrounds a late change by the Tigers.
We caught up with coach Terry Wallace on Saturday Nights game:
Press: "So Terry firstly how is the squad feeling, Nathan Brown is under scrutiny of a heavy quad strain at training yesterday. How do you fancy his chances?"
TW:"Nathan will play, no doubt. I have no idea where you got that from but Browny has been training hard and we fully expect him to play."
Press: "So the now obviously is the whole squad fit"?
TW:"Yep"
Press:"What type of mindset are the boys in at the moment"?
TW:"What do you think."
Press: "Thats what im asking you".
TW:"To win".
Press:" Now moving on, the weather has been hot in Adelaide recently, how do you expect the players will handle that".
TW: "We have practiced in heat chambers believe it or not during the week. So a number of the boys are quite familiar with the conditions. But we will obviously continue with more conditioning to help in recovery post match.
Press: "Thanks Terry good luck".
TW: "Thank You".
So it is shaping up to be a massive night of football in Adelaide. I dont know about you, but i cant wait.
Adelaide V Richmond:
Saturday Night-AAMI STADIUM
Weather- Fine, Humid, Warm
Match Wrap Up:
It has been a thrilling contest here at Aami Stadium with both sides putting in their all. It was a high scoring shoot out to start with Tyson Edwards booting 3 first term goals. This helped the Crows on their way to a 25 point lead.
The Quarter Time Score:
Crows 8.1 49
Tigers 4.0 24
In a much tight and tough second term a inspired Tigers got the jump on the crows early booting a hatrick of goals. But the Crows steadied with back to back goals late in the term.
The Half Time Score:
Crows 10.1 61
Tigers 7.2 44
The third term was largely dominated by Richmond but they failed to make do on the score board. This was pounced on by the Crows as they jammed on 2 quick goals to hold on for a 11 point lead at the final change.
The Three Quarter Time Score:
Crows 12.2 74
Tigers 9.9 63
In a thrilling final quarter it came down to a kick after the siren to win the match for Richmond. But it wasnt to be as Andrew Krakouer hit the post with no time left. The Tigers where stranded and fell just 2 points short. This however wasn't the only big miss as Richmond had another poor quarter in terms of goal kcicking as they kicked 2 goals 8 Behinds for the term.
The Final Score:
Crows 14.2 86
Tigers 11.18 84
Lets get back to the desk with all the match day highlights and news. It was the Crows at AAMI STADIUM by just 2 points over Richmond. Thank you and Good Night.
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Matthew Richardson played a big part in the Tigers grunt tonight with 2 goals.
