On the eve of Richmond’s first finals appearance in 12 years, Tony Greenberg tests Tiger fans’ September knowledge . . .
- How many goals did Kevin Bartlett kick in the 1980 finals series?
- Name the player who kicked three of Richmond’s eight goals in the 1972 drawn second semi-final against Carlton at Waverley.
- Who did the Tigers defeat in the 1973 first semi-final at the MCG?
- What was Richmond’s winning margin against Collingwood in the 1975 elimination final?
- Who was the oldest player in Richmond’s 1995 qualifying final against North Melbourne?
- Name the Tiger who made his one and only senior finals appearance in the 1971 first-semi final victory over Collingwood.
- Which two Victorian clubs have Richmond never played a final against?
- From 1969-1980, Richmond played Collingwood in five finals matches (including a Grand Final). How many did the Tigers win?
- Who was Richmond leading goalkicker, with six, in the 118-point demolition of Geelong in the 1969 first semi-final?
- In what year did Emmett Dunne played his first final with the Tigers?
- Who was the youngest member of the Richmond side that defeated Carlton by 42 points in the 1980 qualifying final at Waverley Park?
- How many finals matches did Tommy Hafey coach in at Richmond?
- Who was the last player to captain Richmond in a Grand Final?
- How many goals did Scott Turner kick for the Tigers in the inspirational 1995 semi-final win against Essendon?
- When was the last time Richmond and Melbourne met in a final?
- Who was Richmond’s leading goalkicker in the 2001 semi-final victory over Carlton?
- How many members of the Tigers’ 1967 second semi-final team that defeated Carlton had previous league football finals experience?
- Who played in more finals for Richmond – Paul Sproule or David Cloke?
- What was Richmond’s combined goal tally in the three finals it played in the 2001 season?
- Name the former Geelong player who was a member of the Tiger team that defeated the Cats by 24 points in the 1980 second semi-final at Waverley Park.
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- 21
- Marty McMillan
- St Kilda
- Four points (11.11 to 10.13)
- Greg Dear, 32 years, 144 days
- Eric Leech
- Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs/Footscray
- All five
- Eric Moore
- 1977
- Dale Weightman
- 20
- David Cloke
- Two
- 1940 (Grand Final)
- Brad Ottens (two)
- None
- Sproule (13 to 10)
- 25 goals
- Paul Sarah