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Richmond says Noah Balta is available to play, but are being tight-lipped about his selection. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BALTA NEWSVideoCommentsNoah Balta in frame to make AFL return three days before sentencing

‘He’s been working on himself and he can’t wait to get out and repay us.’

Anna Harrington

CCTV of Noah Balta assaulting a man outside a Mulwala club. Supplied.

AFLPremium‘Punished him enough’: Tigers make Balta call

Richmond coach Adem Yze has declared his stance on playing Noah Balta ahead of his sentencing for assault next week.

Tyler Lewis

Richmond’s Steely Green celebrates his brilliant goal against Fremantle.

Brilliant goalCommentsYoung WA Tiger earns weekly goal of the year nomination

Upper Great Southern product Steely Green has been nominated for the NAB AFL Goal of the Year after a superb snap for Richmond in Gather Round on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Hayden Young adds something few Fremantle players have.

analysis
analysis
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Young up to old tricks is a good sign for Freo’s flag hopes

Fremantle are better off with an underdone Hayden Young than no Hayden Young at all. It took less than a quarter & only two touches in 2025 for that much to become abundantly evident, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sean Darcy will play his first game of the year.

AFLVideoCommentsYze expects the best from Darcy despite limited preparation

Richmond coach Adem Yze is expecting the best of Sean Darcy despite the Fremantle ruckman heading into their Gather Round clash with barely any football under his belt this year.

Mitchell Woodcock

Richmond's Noah Balta.

AFLVideoCommentsYze: Balta’s non-selection purely football decision

Richmond coach Adem Yze says the non-selection of Noah Balta is purely a football decision as the defender awaits sentencing for assault later this month.

Mitchell Woodcock

Shai Bolton will face his former teammates for the first time on Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsBolton to lead X-factor attack against old Tigers mates

Star Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton will face his former team Richmond for the first time in Sunday's Gather Round clash at Barossa Park.

Justin Chadwick

Tim Taranto has starred in a tough season for Richmond this year.

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analysis
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The numbers that show Freo MUST put time into Taranto

Richmond’s opponents have found success in tagging midfielder Tim Taranto this season, in-depth statistics have revealed, as Fremantle weigh up a similar move. 

Jackson Barrett

The Dockers could send a tag to Tim Taranto

AFL VideoCommentsTim time? Dockers weighing up Taranto play in Tigers clash

Fremantle are weighing up giving Richmond’s Tim Taranto extra attention on Sunday in a bid to stop him spearheading their young midfield group. 

Jackson Barrett

Noah Balta has been left out of Richmond’s side to take on Fremantle on Sunday.

AFLTigers leave Balta out of side amid assault furore

Richmond has officially resisted bringing Noah Balta straight back into their AFL side as he awaits sentencing over a serious assault charge. 

Jackson Barrett

Sean Darcy and Sam Switkowski. Fremantle Dockers train at their Cockburn headquarters.

AFL PremiumTrio cleared to play as Dockers weigh up a ruck partnership

Injured stars Sean Darcy, Hayden Young and Sam Switkowski have all been cleared to travel to South Australia for Sunday’s clash with Richmond, but it leaves a new fan favourite in the gun.

Jackson Barrett

Noah Balta won’t play for Richmond this week.

BALTA CALLVideoRichmond finally make call on Noah Balta return

The decision comes as the club faces a chorus of criticism over the incident.

Ben Sutton

Fremantle should not hesitate to bring Sean Darcy back if he’s fit.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Darcy backed to return if given tick to tackle Tigers

Former Fremantle ruck coach Beau McDonald says the Dockers shouldn’t hesitate in picking Doig medallist Sean Darcy if he’s  given the tick that he’s ready to go.

Mitchell Woodcock

Noah Balta is on the cusp of a return for Richmond.

AFLVideoCommentsAFL won’t stand in way of Balta returning to face Freo

The AFL isn’t set to stop Richmond defender Noah Balta from returning against Fremantle despite still awaiting sentencing for assaulting a man late last year.

Mitchell Woodcock

Ben Cousins has paid tribute to Andrew Krakouer

AFLCommentsCousins’ touching tribute to fallen great

Former West Coast champion and Richmond Tiger Ben Cousins has posted a heartfelt tribute to Andrew Krakouer following the death of the WA footy great on Sunday.

Jake Santa Maria

Andrew Krakouer is a remarkable story of resilience.

AFLCommentsPremiumKrakouer’s legacy will live on well beyond the field

‘No matter how down you are, you can always work yourself out of it’; Andrew Krakouer shall be remembered as a shining example of what is possible, following his tragic passing on Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Richmond No.1 pick Sam Lalor has earned the Rising Star nomination for round one after a blistering debut against Carlton on Friday night.

AFLVideoPremiumTiger cub earns Rising Star nod, beats out Dockers debutant

Richmond No.1 pick Sam Lalor has earned the Rising Star nomination for round one after a blistering debut against Carlton on Friday night.

Samantha Rogers

James Trezise is tackled by Nick Daicos.

AFLDaicos stars, recruits impress as Pies beat Tigers

Nick Daicos appears set to kick his game up another gear in 2025 after starring in Collingwood's 83-point pre-season win over Richmond.

Anna Harrington

Richmond great Matthew Richardson is confident the club is already building their next premiership list following a record haul of talent in last year’s draft. 

AFLVideoCommentsRicho reveals when investing in Tiger cubs will pay off

Richmond great Matthew Richardson is confident the club is already building their next premiership list as he detailed what he has impressed him about No.1 pick Sam Lalor so far.

Samantha Rogers

Richmond defender Jacob Blight playing in the match simulation clash with West Coast.

AFL VideoCommentsPremium‘Ruthless competitor’ Blight ready to take on AFL’s best

Richmond defender Jacob Blight has declared himself ‘a ruthless competitor’ and says he will relish the opportunity to take on the best key forwards in the competition.

Samantha Rogers

Sam Lalor has a fractured jaw. Inset: Reuben Ginbey.

AFLVideoCommentsGinbey awaits MRO fate as Lalor injury worsens

Richmond have confirmed No.1 pick Sam Lalor suffered a broken jaw to go with a concussion following a nasty collision against West Coast, adding to calls for Reuben Ginbey to face Match Review scrutiny.

Samantha Rogers

Ollie Hayes-Brown.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHow Perth Wildcat turned Tiger transformed himself for AFL

Former Perth Wildcat Ollie Hayes-Brown has revealed how he completely transformed his body over the past year in order to play AFL.

Samantha Rogers

Sam Lalor feels the pinch.

AFL VideoCommentsPremium‘Needs to be looked at’: Eagle may face heat for Lalor push

An AFL great has called for West Coast’s Reuben Ginbey to come under scrutiny for a push that left Richmond’s No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor in concussion protocols.

Jake Santa Maria

Oscar Allen in action against Richmond.

AFLVideoCommentsAllen’s reminder of class as Eagles enjoy summer hit-out

Uncontracted co-captain Oscar Allen has reminded West Coast powerbrokers of his importance with a standout performance in match simulation against Richmond at Mineral Resources Park this morning.

Mitchell Woodcock