Richmond coach Adem Yze is looking forward to the Tigers redeeming themselves on Saturday night after a second half fadeout against Fremantle last weekend.
Richmond conceded nine goals, while kicking just one themselves, across the third and fourth terms in a disappointing Gather Round defeat to the Dockers.
Preparing for another challenge against the undefeated Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium, Yze is anticipating his Tigers to bounce back on Saturday night.
“We can't wait to get to Marvel and put on a really good show because last week we weren't happy,” Yze said.
“Our second half wasn't to AFL standard and our players know that. We reviewed that and we get a chance to go and show that against a really quality AFL team.
“We're coming up against a really strong top four team. Their metrics, all their KPIs are all top four and they're playing really good footy and for a reason.
“It gives our younger boys another opportunity against a quality side.”
Gold Coast possesses a strong Richmond flavour, with three-time premiership Tiger Daniel Rioli joining the Suns this past off-season.
The 28-year-old has had a strong impact for Gold Coast, averaging 20.8 disposals per game, and Yze does expect “a bit of banter” between Rioli and his former teammates.
“We're playing Gold Coast, but they do have one of ours and a premiership player and a great Richmond man in Daniel,” Yze said.
“I know there will be a bit of banter out there. He's a great kid and we love him, and we love everything he did for our footy club.”
The Suns are also led by triple premiership Richmond coach Damien Hardwick, with Yze always relishing the challenge of coaching against him.
“People in the building that have worked with him know that he's a great coach and you can't win three premierships and not be a good coach,” Yze said.
“It'll be really interesting. They play a similar way. They play similar roles. We can't wait to test ourselves.”
The Tigers host the Suns at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night at 7:35pm AEST. Fans can click here to buy tickets.
