Richmond looks to kickstart its 2024 campaign after starting it with a pair of losses, while Port Adelaide is hoping to stay undefeated in the new season.
The Tigers (0-2, 76.2%) are rebounding from a narrow loss to arch-rival Carlton last Thursday, on a night where three players were struck down by injury — Dion Prestia (hamstring), Tylar Young (concussion) and Josh Gibcus (knee) were ruled out. They then lost Jacob Hopper (knee) and Nathan Broad (calf soreness) during the week.
The Power (1-0, 171.4%), on the other hand, started the season on a winning foot after toppling the Eagles at Adelaide Oval in Round 1.
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Travis Boak is celebrating his 350th AFL game.
Former Melbourne Storm development player Mykelti Lefau is making his AFL debut for the Tigers, just five weeks after signing with the club.
The match gets underway at 4pm AEDT from the MCG.
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QUARTER BY QUARTER MATCH REPORT
Richmond were off to the perfect start when Tom Lynch got out the back and slotted the Tiges’ first – overcoming the very late withdrawal of Maurice Rioli Jnr (back) just moments before the first bounce.
New Zealander Mykelti Lefau, who enjoyed a touching pre-game haka in the Richmond rooms, was elevated into the starting side as a result of the late change, with Judson Clarke coming into the team as the sub.
Only a defensive error allowed Willie Rioli to pounce for Port and get them on the board.
But like they did against West Coast last week, the “wayward” Power blew repeat opportunities in front of goal, letting Richmond off the hook.
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