AFL 2023 spherical 9 LIVE updates: Prestia’s objective the spotlight as Tigers make sturdy begin towards Cats
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HT: Richmond 8.3 (51) to Geelong 5.11 (41)
Sam Simpson’s late objective has stored Geelong in contact at half-time however the Tigers have a deserved 10-point lead.
Trent Cotchin has led from the entrance with two objectives whereas Jayden Brief (18 disposals) and Tim Taranto (14 disposals) have received loads of the ball.
Tom Hawkins lead the Cats with two objectives whereas Max Holmes has 14 disposals.
Dion Prestia celebrates a objective together with his teammates.Credit score: Getty Pictures
Cotchin, Rioli again on floor
Trent Cotchin was patched up in a matter of minutes after choosing up a reduce at the back of his head.
Daniel Rioli doesn’t look too good after hurting his ankle however he has come again on and is pushing to remain within the recreation.
He could possibly be spending a while up ahead within the second half.
Dustin Martin has kicked a objective for Richmond to increase their lead.
Tigers 51, Cats 34 with three minutes to go in Q2.
Mitch Duncan of the Cats and Daniel Rioli of the Tigers.Credit score: AFL Images
Geelong ends streak as oldest workforce
Geelong has ended a 77-game streak because the oldest workforce in matches courting again to spherical 2 in 2020.
Some accidents to key veterans sees the Cats discipline a youthful aspect, on common, than Richmond tonight in keeping with revered statistician Sir Swampthing
Cotchin, Rioli pressured off attributable to blood rule, harm
Trent Cotchin has been pressured off after being reduce at the back of his head whereas Daniel Rioli is off with a leg harm.
The pair have been amongst Richmond’s greatest within the first half so each will likely be wanted again ASAP by the Tigers.
Tigers 44, Cats 32 with 10 minutes to go in Q2.
Mansell kicks his second
Rhyan Mansell has helped regular the ship for the Tigers profitable a free kick on Tom Stewart after which going again to kick the objective from virtually 50m out.
The Tigers have come to play.
Tigers 42, Cats 32 with 14 minutes to go in Q2.
Cameron, Smith have Cats firing
Geelong have kicked two early objectives within the second time period with Jeremy Cameron opening his account adopted by a affected person play for Ollie Dempsey who held up the ball, whereas beneath stress, earlier than forcing a handball to Isaac Smith who snapped the objective.
Tigers 36, Cats 32 with 15 minutes to go in Q2.
Eagles gamers delayed by automobile accident in Perth
By Roy Ward
The West Coast Eagles have reported all their gamers have arrived at Optus Stadium after some had been delayed by a automobile accident within the Polly Farmer Tunnel in Perth.
Seven information journalist Ryan Daniels reported some gamers had been caught within the visitors delays however the Eagles have since confirmed all their gamers are on the floor.
“We are able to verify that each one of our gamers have arrived on the floor,” the Eagles tweeted.
“Considering of these concerned within the accident and as at all times, grateful to our emergency companies.”
First bounce between West Coast and Gold Coast is due at 8.40pm AEST.
QT stats
QT: Richmond 6.0 (36) to Geelong 2.6 (18)
Richmond are the extra skilled aspect and so they have hit the bottom working with six objectives within the opening time period towards the reigning premiers.
The Cats have had their possibilities too however haven’t matched the effectivity of Richmond led by Trent Cotchin’s two objectives and a team-lifting objective from 200-gamer Dion Prestia.
Tom Hawkins has two objectives and is probably the most harmful Geelong ahead.
Dion Prestia celebrates his first objective together with his teammates.Credit score: AFL Images
Cotchin kicks his second
Trent Cotchin is profiting from his time within the ahead line roving the ball off the again of the pack and soccering it dwelling for his second objective.
Tigers 36, Cats 17 with 90 seconds left in Q1.
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