Richmond will meet the Western Bulldogs in Round 4 this Saturday night at the MCG.

MATCH DETAILS

Richmond v Western Bulldogs
Saturday, April 9
7.25pm, MCG 

WHERE TO WATCH

The Round 4 clash will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy from 7.00pm AEST. It will also be live streamed on Kayo.

TICKETING

Tickets to this match are available via Ticketek. Public ticket sales will also be available via Gates 1 and 3 on match day.

General Admission allocations for Round 4:

Level 1
M31 – M32
M34 – M35

Level 4
Q1 – Q15
Q29 – Q36
Q49 – Q55 (Rows P – MM)

For any Richmond Membership or ticketing enquiries, please head to our Membership marquee on match day from 4.30pm, located at Gate 1 and Gate 3.

All ticketing information gets sent directly to members via email. To update or change an email address or view your membership barcode please log in to your MyRichmond account.

GATES OPEN

MCC Reserve: 5.30pm
AFL Reserve and Public: 5.30pm

GETTING TO THE GAME

Public Transport

Plan your trip to the 'G via Journey Planner. All Victorians are being asked to play their part to keep one another safe, including making responsible choices about using our public transport network.

Parking

Parking in Yarra Park is limited for this match. Click here for parking information and continue to check regularly for updates.

Car Park 

Gate 3: 4:00pm
Gate 5: 5:00pm
Gate 6: 4:30pm
Gate 7: 12:00am*

*Access via Gate 7 is restricted to accredited and disability permit holders only.

Metered parking is available around Fitzroy Gardens, the Botanical Gardens and along the Yarra River.

The 'G Train Mobility Shuttle Service

The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges and in 2022, the G-Train will also feature vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access.

Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations:
Richmond Station
Jolimont Station
Accessible Parking Area

For more information, click here.

Security

In 2022, the process for entry into the MCG will take longer than usual. To ensure you are inside the MCG in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

Download your seat ticket prior to your arrival at the MCG. To gain entry into the match, please show staff your proof of check-in and vaccination status before scanning your digital ticket at the turnstiles.
For those who require extra access at the MCG, click here.

COVID-19 VACCINATION CONDITION OF ENTRY

In line with the Victorian Government health directives for major events at the MCG, entry will only be granted to fully vaccinated patrons. Patrons must also check-in to the MCG upon entry via QR code using the Service Victoria App. Patrons 18 years and over must provide proof of vaccination status and proof of check-in.

For further information, click here.

WHAT'S ON?

Pre-game

The Richmond Round 4 Match Day Raffle opens from Wednesday April, 6 at 9.00am AEDT until Tuesday, April 12 at 11:59pm AEDT or until tickets sell out. Click here to purchase tickets - T&C’s apply.

Score a free juice, thanks to nib

Don’t watch the game empty handed, visit the nib Health Hub in front of the Roar Store ahead of Saturday’s game to grab a free healthy juice, courtesy of nib!

All you need to do is sign up to Basic GreenPass, our new free health membership and grab a healthy and delicious juice at the bar. You’ll also be placed in in the draw to win a $500 Roar Store Voucher just by signing up. * T&Cs apply.
It’s that easy!

*The offer is limited to the first 1,500 people who visit the nib Health Hub in front of the Richmond Roar store between 4.30pm and 7.00pm AEDT, and subject to availability. There is a maximum of one beverage per person.

Jungle Beat

The sounds of Tigerland are back again in 2022 with Jungle Beat. Keep an eye out for Jack Graham’s top 5 tracks!

Tigers Trivia

Make sure you’re in your seats to get involved in Tigers Trivia, presented by crypto.com.

Homecoming Hero

This weeks Homecoming Hero is Joel Bowden.

¼ time

This Saturday nib is giving one lucky Tiger fan the chance to kick and win not $500 but a doubled amount of $1000 CASH at this week's game with the nib Health Kick to Win.

MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room

The new MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons.
Located on Level B1 of the Great Southern Stand (at approximately M13), the room is able to cater for more than 50 patrons at one time, and is suitable for patrons of all faiths including Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu. The room is accessible for all patrons from across the stadium, regardless of where they are seated.

OPEN TRAINING

Friday, April 8
Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval
Entry via gate 1 (near Roar Store entrance) from 10.15am

Training starts at approximately 10.30am

Due to AFL protocols, player are currently unable to do signings.

More info - Click here.

WHAT ARE WE WEARING?

Richmond will be wearing the 2022 PUMA Home Guernsey

ROAR STORE

The Roar Store will be open from 10:00am on match day right through to the opening bounce and will then re-open for an hour after the final siren.

You can always shop online for the latest Roar Store merchandise.

LAST TIME WE MET

RICHMOND 1.4 2.8 7.10 11.11 (77)
WESTERN BULLDOGS 3.6 5.9 6.10 7.13 (55)

GOALS
Richmond: Lynch 3, Bolton 3, Aarts, Riewoldt, Graham, Baker, Houli
Western Bulldogs: Naughton 3, Scott, Bruce, Smith, Schache

BEST
Richmond: Lynch, Cotchin, Bolton, Houli, Short, Broad
Western Bulldogs: Dale, Liberatore, Bontempelli, Treloar, Daniel, Macrae

RICHMOND MEMBERSHIP

The best way to access games in 2022 is by purchasing a membership and enjoy being able to attend all Richmond matches in Melbourne, find out more or call 1300 742 466 if you have any concerns or questions relating to your 2022 membership.

For any Richmond Membership or ticketing enquiries, please head to our Membership marquee on match day from 4.30pm, located at Gate 1 and Gate 3.

Location: Outside of Gate 3 (MCG)
Open: 4:30pm
Close: ¼ time 

Member choice item

2022 member choice items (cap/scarf) will not be available for collection on game days.
Member caps and scarves are available both online and in-store. Members can put their $20 voucher towards these items. For FAQs on member choice, member Roar Store discounts or login details, click here.

FUNCTIONS & EVENTS

Elevate your match day access with Strong and Bold Hospitality and experiences. Our Strong and Bold Hospitality provides the opportunity to host family, friends or guests in an environment tailored to your preference. From casual to premium functions and corporate suites there's something for everyone in season 2022.

Whether it be in our official Presidents Function within the glass-fronted Olympic Room, within our newly renovated Corporate Suites or at our all-inclusive Beyond the Boundary cocktail functions that will impress. For more information or to book, click here.

VFL

Round 3
Richmond v Footscray Bulldogs
Saturday, April 9
2.05pm Swinburne Centre

Gates open: 1:30pm via Gate 1 (near Roar Store)

Tickets go on sale from 12.00pm on Tuesday, April 5. To purchase tickets, click here.

VFL access for Richmond members

You can guarantee your ticket by activating this online before Game Day, please see important information below.
Your digital or physical membership card will also gain you entry at Gate 1 (near Roar Store).

Please note, we cannot guarantee entry with just your membership card if you have not activated an online ticket and we reach capacity. 

• FREE entry for 2022 Richmond members, pre-purchase your $0 individual ticket to attend the game
• Enter your 12-digit membership barcode number as the UNIQUE PASSWORD to redeem your free ticket - If you need help finding this, phone our friendly Membership Team on 1300 742 466
• Booking fee will not be applied at checkout, only one ticket per transaction
  
  

SOCIAL MEDIA

Keep up to date with Richmond’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts for all the latest news and behind-the-scenes action on game day.

Download the Richmond Official App using the links below for LIVE scores and stats of every game delivered to your phone or tablet:

RICHMOND got its 2022 campaign motoring with a 38-point win over the Western Bulldogs at the MCG on Saturday night

After giving up good leads to drop games against Carlton and St Kilda this season, the Tigers seemed intent on making a statement to the rest of the competition, running away 15.8 (99) to 7.19 (61). 

Returning from injury, Dion Prestia showed how important he is to the Tigers' fortunes, racking up 27 disposals and slotting an important goal, while twin targets Tom Lynch (four goals) and Jack Riewoldt (two) showed they are still a force to be dealt with by opposition defences.

Bailey Smith was the Dogs' best with 36 disposals in a consistent midfield display and Marcus Bontempelli (33 and a goal) was also important, but ultimately the Dogs' lack of polish around goal hurt and they conceded eight goals to three after half-time.

The Dogs started the night with the yips in front of goal, kicking seven behinds in the opening term in a deluge of opportunities. But it was only a clever right-foot snap from Aaron Naughton in the final seconds of the quarter which handed them a five-point break at the first change. 

But the Tigers tightened the screws in the second term. Marlion Pickett goaled early in the quarter, then Jason Castagna and Dion Prestia were beneficiaries of 50-metre penalties. When Lynch marked strongly and converted his shot close to goal, Richmond had jumped to an 18-point lead.

After missing a set shot, Naughton then curled through another snap on his non-preferred right foot to help cut the Dogs' deficit to 11 points at half-time.  

Bontempelli's goal in the first two minutes of the third term saw the difference drop to five points, but Richmond kept responding in the arm wrestle. There was Lynch's opening goal after Liam Baker's tough intercept, then Shai Bolton's sensational, freakish goal from the boundary line and then another from Lynch, who enjoyed his best game of 2022 so far.

But there was more to come, with Jack Riewoldt kicking the final two goals of the term – the second an ugly but effective tumbling torpedo that just got over the line to hand the Tigers a 24-point break at three-quarter time.

With their last-quarter fadeout against St Kilda in round three fresh in the mind, Richmond afforded the Dogs no such chances this time around.    

Shai's screamer
Richmond game-changer Shai Bolton collected the mark of the year last season and could be on his way to the goal of the year in 2022 after his magnificent effort against the Dogs. Midway through the third quarter, Bolton intercepted Bailey Smith's handball, cut through traffic, weaved through potential trouble and pinned himself up against the boundary line. On his non-preferred left foot, Bolton's drop punt curved through perfectly on a near-impossible angle. If there are any better goals kicked in 2022, we're looking forward to seeing them.  

RICHMOND                   2.2     7.3    12.5    15.9 (99)
WESTERN BULLDOGS   2.7    4.10    6.17    7.19 (61) 

GOALS
Richmond: Lynch 4, Bolton 2, Riewoldt 2, Castagna, Dow, Nankervis, Parker, Pickett, Prestia, Short
Western Bulldogs: Naughton 2, Bontempelli, English, MacRae, Treloar, Vandermeer

BEST
Richmond: Pickett, Broad, Prestia, Short, Bolton, Nankervis
Western Bulldogs: Bontempelli, MacRae, Smith, English

INJURIES  
Richmond: Nil
Western Bulldogs: Vandermeer (hamstring tightness), Anthony Scott (head)

SUBSTITUTES  
Richmond: Jack Ross (unused)
Western Bulldogs: Mitch Wallis (replaced Vandermeer in the third quarter)

Crowd: TBC at the MCG