Richmond’s policy in playing the youth has extended into the club’s official podcast, Talking Tigers, with the great Matthew Richardson put on the pine for a week with an upgrade from the VFL in his place.

Regular VFL reporter, and regular conductor of cash gigs, Brenton ‘Manfred’ Mann stepped up to the plate as a late replacement for the, it must be said, ill ‘Richo’ and delivered a debut performance Dean Polo would be proud of.

With last Sunday’s on-field performance not worth delving too deep into, the TT team tapped in to Fox Footy’s ‘Retro Round’ theme, discussing the many things which made attending the footy in the days of old memorable and enjoyable.

Many of the regular segments appeared throughout the episode, some in different formats than ever heard before, but let’s just say we were all happy for the experience and can’t wait to get the big fella back in the side next week.

Remember, if the Tigers turn you on, then turn on to Talking Tigers, live each Tuesday at midday, following the bye week.

Want to get in touch with the TT team? Email talkingtigers@richmondfc.com.au or use #TalkingTigers on Twitter.