One of Richmond’s all-time great cult figures, Jake King, is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers.
“The Push-up” King, who features in TT’s highly-popular “Where Are You Now?” segment, talks passionately and entertainingly about his time at Tigerland, and sensationally reveals how he almost quit AFL Football at one stage to play Rugby League with Melbourne Storm.
Also on this week’s show, the TT team pay tribute to triple Richmond premiership key defender David Astbury in the lead-up to him reaching the AFL 150-game milestone.
And, in its best combined Richmond premiership team from 1967-2020, Talking Tigers names the ruck- rover and looks at three nominations for the role as rover in the tremendous line-up.

<div>One of Richmond’s all-time great cult figures, Jake King, is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers.</div><div><br></div><div>“The Push-up” King, who features in TT’s highly-popular “Where Are You Now?” segment, talks passionately and entertainingly about his time at Tigerland, and sensationally reveals how he almost quit AFL Football at one stage to play Rugby League with Melbourne Storm.</div><div><br></div><div>Also on this week’s show, the TT team pay tribute to triple Richmond premiership key defender David Astbury in the lead-up to him reaching the AFL 150-game milestone.</div><div><br></div><div>And, in its best combined Richmond premiership team from 1967-2020, Talking Tigers names the ruck- rover and looks at three nominations for the role as rover in the tremendous line-up.</div>

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One of Richmond's all-time great cult figures, Jake King, is a special guest on the latest episode of the Club's premier podcast...

2021 Episode 18: "The Push-up" King pops in + a tribute to Dave's 150th

Talking Tigers has a bumper post-bye episode this week.

Although there is no Richmond match to review, the Club’s premier podcast is jampacked with Yellow and Black news, views, ideas, history lessons, humour and entertainment.

The TT team assess Adem Yze’s start to his coaching tenure at Tigerland and are full of praise for what he’s doing in the face of the Club’s injury plight.

‘Richo’ reflects on his debut season with Richmond in 1993, when the Tigers used nearly every player on their list, finished with just four wins, but made a significant rise up the ladder the following year.

The popular, new Going Up The Country segment focuses on a small Victorian town that produced a triple Tiger premiership player and Team of the Century member.

While in the Spirit of ’74, there is a review of Richmond’s fiery heavyweight clash with 1973 Grand Final opponent Carlton in Round 3 of the 1974 season.

For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.

<p>Talking Tigers has a bumper post-bye episode this week.</p>
<p>Although there is no Richmond match to review, the Club’s premier podcast is jampacked with Yellow and Black news, views, ideas, history lessons, humour and entertainment.</p>
<p>The TT team assess Adem Yze’s start to his coaching tenure at Tigerland and are full of praise for what he’s doing in the face of the Club’s injury plight.</p>
<p>‘Richo’ reflects on his debut season with Richmond in 1993, when the Tigers used nearly every player on their list, finished with just four wins, but made a significant rise up the ladder the following year.</p>
<p>The popular, new Going Up The Country segment focuses on a small Victorian town that produced a triple Tiger premiership player and Team of the Century member.</p>
<p>While in the Spirit of ’74, there is a review of Richmond’s fiery heavyweight clash with 1973 Grand Final opponent Carlton in Round 3 of the 1974 season.</p>
<p>For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.</p>

Talking Tigers: Round 7 Anzac Eve

Richmond great Matthew Richardson expresses his delight with the developing forward craft of Mykelti Lefau on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers.

‘Richo’ tells why the four-game Tiger forward can become an important, long-term member of the Richmond line-up.

Also on this week’s show, the TT team discuss the silver lining in the Tigers’ current injury crisis.

The popular, new Going Up The Country segment takes a look at an extremely small Victorian town that produced a Jack Dyer Medallist.

While in the Spirit of ’74, there is a review of Richmond’s Round 2 match against Fitzroy 50 years ago, when the fired-up Tigers went on an incredible, first-quarter rampage.

For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.

<p>Richmond great Matthew Richardson expresses his delight with the developing forward craft of Mykelti Lefau on the latest episode of the Club’s premier podcast Talking Tigers.</p>
<p>‘Richo’ tells why the four-game Tiger forward can become an important, long-term member of the Richmond line-up.</p>
<p>Also on this week’s show, the TT team discuss the silver lining in the Tigers’ current injury crisis.</p>
<p>The popular, new Going Up The Country segment takes a look at an extremely small Victorian town that produced a Jack Dyer Medallist.</p>
<p>While in the Spirit of ’74, there is a review of Richmond’s Round 2 match against Fitzroy 50 years ago, when the fired-up Tigers went on an incredible, first-quarter rampage.</p>
<p>For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.</p>

Talking Tigers: Round 6 BYE

The latest episode of Talking Tigers has an in-depth analysis of Richmond’s fighting effort in the Gather Round clash with St Kilda at Norwood Oval.

There is a particular focus on Shai Bolton’s scintillating showing, which thrilled the travelling Tiger throng and local fans alike.

The rapier-like right boot of talented, young Richmond defender Tom Brown also receives due recognition on the show.

‘Richo’ pays tribute to a veteran Tiger, whose strong form and inspirational leadership is flying under the radar.

While in the popular Spirit of ’74 segment, there is a review of Richmond’s Round 1 match against Hawthorn 50 years ago, including some extremely strong sentiments expressed by Tigers captain and champion centre half-forward Royce Hart.

For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.

<p>The latest episode of Talking Tigers has an in-depth analysis of Richmond’s fighting effort in the Gather Round clash with St Kilda at Norwood Oval.</p>
<p>There is a particular focus on Shai Bolton’s scintillating showing, which thrilled the travelling Tiger throng and local fans alike.</p>
<p>The rapier-like right boot of talented, young Richmond defender Tom Brown also receives due recognition on the show.</p>
<p>‘Richo’ pays tribute to a veteran Tiger, whose strong form and inspirational leadership is flying under the radar.</p>
<p>While in the popular Spirit of ’74 segment, there is a review of Richmond’s Round 1 match against Hawthorn 50 years ago, including some extremely strong sentiments expressed by Tigers captain and champion centre half-forward Royce Hart.</p>
<p>For all things Yellow and Black, tune in to Talking Tigers.</p>

2021 Episode 18: "The Push-up" King pops in + a tribute to Dave's 150th

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