Talking Tigers, the Official Richmond podcast

Talking Tigers takes the positives out of Richmond’s practice match loss to Collingwood this week in the latest episode of the premier podcast. Although the scoreboard might not have reflected it, there were several bright lights on the night from a Yellow and Black perspective, which the TT team dissect. Also on this week’s show, the ‘Going up the Country’ segment focuses...

The latest episode of Talking Tigers has a heavy focus on Richmond’s match simulation against West Coast in Perth. Richmond great Matthew Richardson makes a big statement about No. 1 draft pick Sam Lalor after seeing him in action for the first time. And the TT team list other positives out of the pre-season hit-out. Also on this week’s show is the return of the “Going up the Cou...

It’s a super-impressive performance by Talking Tigers second-up from a spell. Richmond’s premier podcast has a bumper second episode for the year with special guests new VFL coach Jake Batchelor and rising small forward Rhyan Mansell. Batchelor talks about his return to Punt Road following a coaching stint at Sandringham and tells how excited he is to be teaching Tigerland’s tale...

Talking Tigers couldn’t wait . . . With all the excitement surrounding Richmond’s 2025 season, the Club’s premier podcast has returned earlier than usual with a massive first-up episode for the year. New Richmond High Performance Manager Ben Serpell and esteemed Tiger veteran Nathan Broad are special guests on the show, providing TT listeners with a great insight into pre-season...

Richmond’s General Manager of Football Talent, Blair Hartley, is a special guest on the final episode for the year of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. In the wake of the Tigers’ incredible 2024 national draft haul, Hartley reveals how it all came about, and he provides a summary of the eight talented teenagers the Club selected. It is must-listening for Yellow and Black barrackers. Also,...

New Richmond CEO Shane Dunne is a special guest on the final weekly episode of Talking Tigers for the year. In a wide-ranging interview, Dunne discusses his pathway to the key role, his involvement with Richmond’s 2019 VFL premiership team, the Club’s stance on wantaway players, changes in the football department, support for senior coach Adem Yze, the excitement being generated by the prospect of...

Brendon Gale is a special guest on the latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. The outgoing Richmond CEO reflects on his time in charge at Tigerland and reveals just how confident he was when he took over the role that the Club would achieve significant success. Gale also talks about his great surprise, and humility, with being inducted into Richmond’s Hall of Fame last Saturd...

The latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers features a special tribute to retired triple premiership star defender Dylan Grimes. Richmond great Matthew Richardson reflects on Grimes’ rare ability to shut down dangerous opposition forwards of all shapes and sizes – from Charlie Cameron to Jeremy Cameron. The TT team also pour praise on Grimes for taking over as general of the Ti...

The latest episode of Richmond’s premier podcast Talking Tigers spotlights Daniel Rioli’s brilliance against St Kilda last Sunday. The TT panel ponder if there has been a better display by a Richmond player in a well-beaten team this century and assess Rioli’s prospects for an inaugural Jack Dyer Medal this year. Also on this week’s show, there’s plenty of positivity around the AFL career-best per...

The magnificent AFL career of Richmond champion Dustin Martin is celebrated on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. In the wake of Dusty’s retirement announcement, the TT team pay special tribute to the Punt Road icon and reflect on the numerous wonderful highlights he has provided the Tiger Army with throughout the past 15 years. Also on this week’s show, the focus is...

Richmond’s wretched luck this season has now infiltrated the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers. A key member of the Talking Tigers team has been struck down with illness and was a late withdrawal from this week’s show. Although he was clearly missed, the other TT team members stepped up in fine style to fill the significant void. An old TT favourite even came off the bench, as the sub, for an...

Richmond’s General Manager of Football Performance, Tim Livingstone, is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Taking Tigers. Livingstone discusses a broad range of Tiger topics, including the playing list’s horror injury run this season, the excitement being generated by several young players, first-year coach Adem Yze’s impressive attributes, the immediate future of...

Two energetic, young, small Richmond forwards are front and square on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast, Talking Tigers. The TT team sing the praises of Rhyan Mansell and Steely Green, who were valuable contributors for the Tigers against Greater Western Sydney at the MCG last Sunday with their forward pressure and goalkicking exploits (Mansell, two goals, Green, three goals). Tripl...

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...

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 improve...

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 fav...

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,...

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 stirr...

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...

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, Myke...

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 stro...

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 tou...

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” seg...

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 i...

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...