Richmond's fixture won't harm its chances of finally returning to the finals, given it plays only one 2012 finalist (Fremantle) twice. Other return match-ups are against the Western Bulldogs, St Kilda, Carlton and Essendon. In a sign of their expected emergence, the Tigers have seven big night time clashes, including Easter Thursday against Carlton, two Friday night games, and a Monday night away game against West Coast on 'WA Day'. They have a good run home, with four of their last five matches at the MCG and the other away to the Giants.
CLUB REACTION
?"We were keen to maintain our season-opening fixture against Carlton. It launches the season in football's heartland and has grown into one of the biggest matches of the season. Playing 13 games at the MCG, including nine home games, is also something that will please our fans... From a commercial perspective, we are pleased our fans will be able to see Richmond on free-to-air television 12 times during the 2013 season. We have the same amount of Friday night games as we did in 2012, though next year they are both away games." - Tigers CEO Brendon Gale
HIGHLIGHTS
- Season opener against Carlton scheduled for Easter Thursday at the MCG.
- Will once again feature in the 'Dreamtime at the 'G' match against Essendon in round nine, the showpiece of Indigenous Round.
- Monday night match against West Coast at Patersons Stadium in Perth to be played in round 10, on the Foundation Day ('WA Day') public holiday.
- Home match at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns scheduled for the third consecutive season, against Gold Coast in round 16.
- Four of the last five matches to be played at the MCG, including the final round against Essendon, having travelled in round 23, 2012.
- Will play only one of the 2012 finalists twice - Fremantle.
To download a pdf version of the 2013 fixture, click here.
| RD | DATE | OPPONENT | VENUE | H/A | LOCAL TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday, March 28 | Carlton | MCG | Away | 7.40pm |
| 2 | Friday, April 5 | St Kilda | MCG | Away | 7.50pm |
| 3 | Sunday, April 14 | Western Bulldogs | Etihad Stadium | Home | 1.10pm |
| 4 | Saturday, April 20 | Collingwood | MCG | Home | 2.10pm |
| 5 | Friday, April 26 | Fremantle | Patersons Stadium | Away | 6.40pm |
| 6 | Saturday, May 4 | Geelong Cats | MCG | Home | 7.40pm |
| 7 | Saturday, May 11 | Port Adelaide | AAMI Stadium | Away | 1.15pm |
| 8 | Sunday, May 19 | Melbourne | MCG | Home | 3.15pm |
| 9 | Saturday, May 25 | Essendon | MCG | Home | 7.45pm |
| 10 | Monday, June 3 | West Coast Eagles | Patersons Stadium | Away | 5.40pm |
| 11 | Bye | ||||
| 12 | Saturday, June 15 | Adelaide Crows | MCG | Home | 1.40pm |
| 13 | Saturday, June 22 | Western Bulldogs | Etihad Stadium | Away | 7.40pm |
| 14 | Sunday, June 30 | St Kilda | MCG | Home | 4.40pm |
| 15 | Saturday, July 6 | North Melbourne | Etihad Stadium | Away | 2.10pm |
| 16 | Saturday, July 13 | Gold Coast SUNS | Cazalys Stadium | Home | 4.40pm |
| 17 | Sunday, July 21 | Fremantle | MCG | Home | 1.10pm |
| 18 | Sunday, July 28 | Sydney Swans | SCG | Away | 4.40pm |
| 19 | Saturday, August 3 | Hawthorn | MCG | Away | 2.10pm |
| 20 | Saturday, August 10 | Brisbane Lions | MCG | Home | 1.45pm |
| 21 | Saturday, August 17 | Carlton | MCG | Home | 1.45pm |
| 22 | Sunday, August 25 | GWS GIANTS | Skoda Stadium | Away | 3.15pm |
| 23 | TBC | Essendon | MCG | Away | TBC |
