Talking Tigers, the Official Richmond podcast

Renowned football author and passionate Richmond supporter Elliot Cartledge is a special guest on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Cartledge discusses the newest football book he’s written, “From Hafey to Hardwick”, which is a follow-up to his original Tigerland history book “The Hafey Years”. “From Hafey to Hardwick” is a fascinating look at half a c...

Cumming’s courage and contested ball-winning ability, Hotton’s heartening efforts, Mansell’s mighty return, Retschko’s ripping run-and-carry, Taranto’s top-notch display, Vlastuin’s fine form . . . They are the key topics of discussion on the latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers following last Saturday’s clash with Collingwood...

The latest episode of Talking Tigers focuses on the positives in Richmond’s disappointing display against North Melbourne last Sunday, primarily the exciting first-term form of highly-talented teenager Sam Cumming, as well as the impressive efforts throughout the match of defenders Tom Brown, Ben Miller and Kye Annand. Also on this week’s show . . . The TT team throw the magnets around...

The hot form of exciting, young Richmond forward Jasper Alger is a hot topic of conversation on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. The Club’s latest AFL Rising Star nominee has captured the imagination of the TT team and the Tiger Army with his highly-impressive four-goal display against reigning back-to-back premiers Brisbane in Hobart last Sunday, following on from a three-goal haul v 2...

The latest episode of Talking Tigers provides a list of Richmond playing group positives at the midway mark of the 2026 season – from Jack Ross’ impressive improvement and Tim Taranto’s consistency, through to the exciting signs shown by debutants Sam Grlj, Sam Cumming and Patrick Retschko, along with several other plusses Also on this week’s show . . . There is a preview o...

Talented young Richmond forward Jasper Alger is front and square on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. The TT team (minus one) discuss Alger’s impressive three-goal display against Sydney at the SCG last Saturday and tell why he is such an exciting prospect for the Richmond side. Also on this week’s show, ‘Richo’ rants about the competition’s excess of byes and pro...

Richmond development coach Jack Ziebell is a special guest on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Ziebell provides an interesting insight into the progress of Richmond’s large group of young players, and the senior side’s overall progression up to the midway mark of the 2026 season. Also on this week’s show, the TT team pay tribute to veteran star Jayden Short, following the hi...

Former Richmond excitement machine Michael Mitchell is a special guest on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. Mitchell discusses designing the “Dreamtime” guernsey (together with his daughters) that the Richmond players will wear in Friday night’s blockbuster against Essendon, his playing career at Tigerland, which included the dazzling double that he achieved in 1990 – M...

The rise and rise of Jack Ross, the running power of Patrick Retschko, the reinvention of Noah Balta, the ripping return of Tim Taranto and the robustness of Tom Lynch all feature heavily on the latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The TT team pay tribute to those players following their impressive performances in last Sunday’s clash with Adelaide at the MCG. Al...

Richmond CEO Shane Dunne is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. Dunne tackles a broad range of topics in his interview with the TT team, including the playing group’s large injury list and what’s being done to solve the problem, the plans to fix talented, young Tiger Josh Smillie’s frustrating injury issue, an update on the Pu...

It’s a tale of three Tiger Sams on the latest episode of Richmond’s powerhouse podcast Talking Tigers. The TT panel express their excitement about the 2024 No. 1 draft pick Sam Lalor, Round 7 debutant Sam Cumming, and this week’s AFL Rising Star nominee Sam Grlj, in the wake of their performances in the Anzac Day Eve blockbuster against Melbourne last Friday night. Also on this w...

Richmond’s General Manager of Football Performance, Tim Livingstone, is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. Livingstone provides TT listeners with an update on injured Tiger young guns Taj Hotton, Josh Smillie, Tom Sims and Judson Clarke, tells why the imminent return to the playing field of veteran key forward star Tom Lynch is so import...

Richmond great Matthew Richardson has praised two Tiger tall forwards and jumped to the defence of another one in the latest episode of Talking Tigers. ‘Richo’ tells why he was especially impressed with the performances of Mykelti Lefau and Liam Fawcett in last Sunday’s Gather Round match against Greater Western Sydney at Barossa Park. And he relates his own experience as a young...

Richmond great Matthew Richardson tells why he’s a big rap for young key forward Liam Fawcett in the latest episode of Talking Tigers. ‘Richo’ was taken with Fawcett’s strong performance against Port Adelaide at the MCG last Saturday and believes he has the necessary attributes to become a permanent fixture in Richmond’s attack. Also on this week’s show, the TT...

The latest episode of Richmond’s podcast powerhouse Talking Tigers pays tribute to star midfielder Tim Taranto for the way he stepped up as the team’s captain for the first time last round in the absence of injured skipper Toby Nankervis. Taranto’s inspirational efforts through the midfield, as well as up forward against Fremantle at Optus Stadium, draws plenty of praise from the...

Young Richmond forward Seth Campbell has captured the imagination of Yellow and Black barrackers, including the Talking Tigers team, with his exciting exploits. On the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast, Richmond great Matthew Richardson tells what makes Campbell such a hot prospect for the future at Tigerland, in the wake of arguably his AFL career-best performance against Gold Co...

The sizzling Round 1 AFL debut of Richmond young gun Sam Grlj is a hot topic of conversation on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. The TT team tell what excited them about Grlj’s performance against Carlton, and why he’s going to be a pivotal member of Richmond’s line-up. Another super-talented teenage Tiger Sam, Lalor, receives plenty of praise as well for his dynamic display...

Richmond’s big Round 1 clash with arch-rival Carlton is the hot topic of conversation on the latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast. The TT panel turn selectors, choosing their Richmond line-up to take on the Blues, and they assess where the Tigers can gain an edge in what shapes as an absorbing contest. Also on this week’s show, an exciting, new wheel segment is launched. Club h...

Richmond young guns Sam Lalor, Kane McAuliffe and Sam Grlj are front and centre on the latest episode of the Club’s powerhouse podcast Talking Tigers. The TT team analyse the impressive performances of Lalor, McAuliffe and Grlj in last Friday’s practice match against Melbourne in Ballarat and predict big things for the exciting trio this season and beyond. Also on this week’s sho...

Jack Dyer Medal winner, Nick Daffy joins the Talking Tigers crew to speak about his reconnection with the Richmond Football Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Tigers is back – bigger, brighter and bolder than ever! Richmond’s podcast juggernaut launches into its 15th year in grand style with a first-class, first-up episode for 2026. The TT team discuss what they need to see from the Tigers this year, with responses ranging from increased midfield time for young gun Sam Lalor, Maurice Rioli having a breakout season, through to Seth Ca...

Richmond National Recruiting Manager Rhy Gieschen joins Matthew Richardson for a special one-on-one interview following the 2025 AFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A much-loved segment from the 2025 edition of Talking Tigers has been Rhett Bartlett's, 'Hidden Tigerland' To celebrate the Club's 140 year anniversary, Historian Rhett Bartlett takes you on a journey through time to discover unknown facts about the Tigers. All thirty editions of Hidden Tigerland can be found in this special edition of Talking Tigers, enjoy listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

It’s a huge season finale from Talking Tigers. Richmond’s National Recruiting Manager Rhy Gieschen is a special guest in the TT studio, and he discusses the progress of the Club’s cracking 2024 draft class, while also looking ahead to this year’s draft. Also, in this episode, the TT team list their top 10 Tiger positives of the season. The “Going up the Country”...

Talking Tigers pays a special tribute to Kamdyn McIntosh on this week’s show. The TT team recount their memories, both on-field and off-field, of the dual premiership Tiger who played his last game for the Club in the final home-and-away round of the 2025 season and tell why he is such a great Richmond man. Also, in the latest episode of the Club’s podcast juggernaut, there’s ple...