Talking Tigers, the Official Richmond podcast

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 this week’s show, there’s praise for the efforts of Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper, Shai Bolton, Nick Vlastuin, Noah Balta and Jacob Koschitzke against the Dockers. The popular “Spirit of ‘74” segment examines Kevin Sheedy’s superb 1974 season, with particular focus on his outstanding Grand Final display against North Melbourne. While “Going Up the Country” features a “picture perfect”, small Victorian town that was the home of a talented Tiger from the 1960s, who later successfully coached the Club’s under 19s team. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 focus, too, on the impressive debut of young, key backman Jacob Blight. While in the popular “Spirit of ‘74” segment, an article in Inside Football around this time 50 years ago revealed that star Richmond rover Kevin Bartlett was considering a lucrative offer to join SANFL club West Adelaide. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 emergence of talented Tiger cub trio Tom Brown, Seth Campbell and Kane McAuliffe, and the significant improvement shown by Hugo Ralphsmith, Ben Miller and Maurice Rioli Jr. Also on this week’s show, the “Going up the Country” segment takes a look at a charming, small Victorian township that produced a dual Richmond premiership player, who also coached the Tigers. While in the “Spirit of ‘74”, the focus is on Richmond’s goalkicking spree and massive win against Fitzroy in Round 13 of the 1974 season at VFL Park, Waverley, with the father of an Australian star in another sport hitting the scoreboard hard. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, the focus is on a small Victorian town that produced a dual Jack Dyer Medallist and Richmond captain. While in the “Spirit of ‘74”, champion Richmond rover Kevin Bartlett, so dominant during the 1974 season, finally gets the seal of approval from legendary opposition coach Ron Barassi. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 strong call for a talented Tiger cub to receive a rising star nomination. The “Going up the Country” segment is particularly timely, featuring the small Victorian town that Dusty grew up in. While in the “Spirit of ‘74”, the focus is on a furious Richmond official, in further fallout from the Windy Hill brawl. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 performances at VFL level of the Club’s two mid-season rookie selections Jacob Blight and Campbell Gray. The “Spirit of ‘74” takes a look at another outstanding display by champion Tiger rover Kevin Bartlett during the 1974 season. And the “Going up the Country” segment features a Victorian town that housed a secret air force base during World War 2, and subsequently produced a Richmond player of the 1980s, who holds a unique record in the AFL/VFL competition. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a look at a Bulldogs star who was traded to the Tigers this time 50 years, and went on to play an important role in the 1974 Grand Final triumph over North Melbourne. And the “Going up the Country” segment features a Victorian town, prominent in the state’s gold rush period, that produced a gold-class player and cult hero for Richmond. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the popular “Spirit of ‘74” segment, the focus is on a sensational player swap that took place between the Tigers and Geelong this time 50 years ago. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 popular new “Going Up the Country” segment, the focus is on a small Victorian town that produced a No. 1 draft pick for Richmond. And, in the “Spirit of ‘74”, the 50-year anniversary of the infamous Windy Hill brawl on May 18 is remembered, in all its fury. For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.