Richmond Tigers v Carlton Blues: AFL preview, news and how to watch live

Tigers v Blues preview

Carlton was expected to improve under Michael Voss, but top of the table? Perhaps not. And that is exactly where the Blues will find themselves with a win over arch rivals Richmond, albeit temporarily.

Blues’ midfielder Adam Cerra is out with hamstring soreness for Thursday night against the ninth-placed Tigers. It is a ladder position Richmond and its fans were all too familiar with until breaking their 37-year premiership drought in 2017.

Power forward Tom Lynch is expected to end three weeks on the sidelines, with his own hamstring injury, while superstar Dusty Martin will miss the match with the flu.

Last week’s debutant for Richmond, Judson Clarke looks set to retain his place.

What time is Tigers v Blues?

The game starts at 7.20pm (AEST), 6.50pm (ACST) and 5.20pm (AWST) on Thursday 16 June.

Where is it being played?

The Melbourne Cricket Ground.

How do I watch the game?

The game will be broadcast live on Kayo as part of its AFL coverage. Not only can you catch the LIVE fixture and also the replay, but if you miss the action, you can catch up with Kayo Minis and Kayo Bites.

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How can I watch more Tigers and Blues matches?

Richmond Tigers team page on Kayo

Carlton Blues team page on Kayo

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What AFL news do I need to know ahead of Thursday night?

CodeSports has the latest news and analysis from around the AFL.

INCLUDING the latest power rankings by WILL SCHOFIELD, every team’s run home and ladder predictions, plus relief for football departments with much needed soft cap boost.

PLUS does the ultimate baptism of fire await new Blues?

History between the Tigers and Blues

Carlton’s win earlier this season was its first since its 2013 elimination final at the MCG. In between the Tigers won 11 straight. The two clubs first met in 1908 and have played 224 matches against each other with Carlton ahead 126 wins to Richmond’s 96.

There have been two draws. Last time they met in round one, Carlton prevailed by 25 points.

Team Lists

All the ins and outs for Thursday night:

Richmond Tigers

B: N.Broad, D.Grimes, R.Tarrant

HB: L.Baker, N.Vlastuin, J.Gibcus

C: M.Pickett, J.Short, K.McIntosh

HF: J.Clarke, K.Lambert, H.Ralphsmith

F: J.Riewoldt, S.Bolton, T.Lynch

FOLL: T.Nankervis, D.Prestia, T.Cotchin

I/C: D.Rioli, S.Edwards, J.Graham, N.Balta

IN: T.Lynch

OUT: D.Martin (illness), I.Soldo (omitted)

Carlton Blues

B: A.Saad, Le. Young, L.Plowman

HB: N.Newman, S.Durdin, S.Docherty

C: M.Cottrell, P.Cripps, L.O’Brien

HF: J.Martin, C.Curnow, M.Owies

F: Z.Fisher, H.McKay, J.Silvagni

FOLL: T.DeKoning, S.Walsh, M.Kennedy

I/C: J.Boyd, G.Hewett, J.Newnes, C.Durdin

IN: S.Durdin

OUT: C.Marchbank (injury), A. Cerra (injury)

Live score update

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Where can I watch more round 14 AFL matches?

St Kilda v Essendon

Port Adelaide v Sydney Swans

West Coast Eagles v Geelong Cats

GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs

Gold Coast Suns v Adelaide Crows

Where can I read more AFL?

See the AFL section on CodeSports, or visit the AFL section on your main state news website – Herald Sun / Adelaide Advertiser / Daily Telegraph / Courier Mail