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The Age
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
AFL 2025 LIVE updates: Essendon Bombers, Richmond Tigers prepare for Dreamtime at the G
Go to latest Pinned post from 6.08pm Pre-game schedule The schedule for tonight's Dreamtime at the G events as per Essendon's media team. Key Timings 3pm – The Long Walk Naarm Festival (Birrarung Marr Hilltop) 5.30pm – MCG gates open 5.30pm – The Long Walk to the MCG commences from Birrarung Marr 6.15pm – The Long Walkers enter the arena 7pm – Dreamtime Pre-Game performance begins 7.28pm – Essendon enters the field 7.35pm – Pre-Game ceremony 7.45pm – First bounce Gift Exchange Before the first bounce at Dreamtime at the 'G, Essendon and Richmond will both partake in a gift exchange. Our Dreamtime gift exchange is The Roo Skin; this will be the first time in our history the Roo Skin has been gifted for a Dreamtime at the 'G gift exchange. With assistance from Ricky Baldwin, a Gunai Kurnai artist, the Roo skin has been wood burned, and hand painted with Ochre from Lake Tyers State Park on Krauatungalung Country (Gunai Kurnai). Alwyn Davey, Jade Gresham and Jack Peris all contributed to the design and art on the skin, and t he meaning behind the gift runs deep with themes of protection, unity and heading into the match. Dance Ceremony | Will Shake Spears Will Shake Spears began as a small group of Koori youth coming together to learn and carry culture. Entertainment | Briggs Adam Briggs, a Yorta Yorta man and passionate Dons supporter, is a prominent Indigenous Australian artist known for his work in hip-hop, comedy, and writing. First Bounce Countdown | Didgeridoo played by Lachie Hill Lachie Hill, proud Yorta Yorta man and lifelong Bomber's supporter, will be playing the Didgeridoo as the clock counts down to the first bounce for Dreamtime at the 'G. 6.30pm Richmond star to make rare VFL appearance Richmond are hoping a conservative approach through the VFL will help premiership midfielder Dion Prestia finally overcome his tortured run with soft-tissue injuries. Instead of returning in the Tigers' Dreamtime clash with Essendon at the MCG on Friday night, Prestia will make his comeback in Frankston when he plays two quarters against the Bombers' VFL side. After being restricted to 13 games last year, the 32-year-old is yet to play a game this season following an achilles injury. But Richmond coach Adem Yze believes the club has learnt valuable lessons on how to manage their star veteran. 'There always is, with the talent he's got and the leadership he provides,' Yze said of the temptation to bring Prestia straight back into the AFL. 'Last year, you could see how important he was when he came in and we probably did it the wrong way and he missed six weeks. We've got to learn from that. 'If he gets through, he'll be available the week after. 'We're playing the long game with him. 'I'm not sure the last time he's played VFL, but he's bought into that.' During Prestia's absence, the triple premiership player has taken a great interest in mentoring Tigers young guns Sam Lalor and Josh Smillie. Rebuilding Richmond have defied grim pre-season predictions to already win three games this year. Despite Essendon coming off a 91-point smashing by Western Bulldogs last Saturday night, the Bombers will start as warm favourites to beat the Tigers. Richmond will be without captain Toby Nankervis (managed), veteran forward Tom Lynch (concussion), star defender Noah Balta (court-imposed curfew) and former best-and-fairest winner Jayden Short (calf). Samson Ryan is back to take on ruck duties, with Maurice Rioli Jnr and Campbell Gray also recalled. 'We're going to be a really young side, on a big stage, which is an awesome opportunity,' Yze said. 'I sat in the forward line meeting and it felt like I was in a creche. 'It's hard to fill Lynchy's shoes ... they've just got to share the load. 'They're young but it will be exciting.' Essendon's Jade Gresham and Matt Guelfi are back from injuries and hard-running teen defender Angus Clarke will debut on the big stage. Dylan Shiel, Saad El-Hawli and Archer Day-Wicks have been dropped. AAP 6.08pm Pre-game schedule The schedule for tonight's Dreamtime at the G events as per Essendon's media team. Key Timings 3pm – The Long Walk Naarm Festival (Birrarung Marr Hilltop) 5.30pm – MCG gates open 5.30pm – The Long Walk to the MCG commences from Birrarung Marr 6.15pm – The Long Walkers enter the arena 7pm – Dreamtime Pre-Game performance begins 7.28pm – Essendon enters the field 7.35pm – Pre-Game ceremony 7.45pm – First bounce Gift Exchange Before the first bounce at Dreamtime at the 'G, Essendon and Richmond will both partake in a gift exchange. Our Dreamtime gift exchange is The Roo Skin; this will be the first time in our history the Roo Skin has been gifted for a Dreamtime at the 'G gift exchange. With assistance from Ricky Baldwin, a Gunai Kurnai artist, the Roo skin has been wood burned, and hand painted with Ochre from Lake Tyers State Park on Krauatungalung Country (Gunai Kurnai). Alwyn Davey, Jade Gresham and Jack Peris all contributed to the design and art on the skin, and t he meaning behind the gift runs deep with themes of protection, unity and heading into the match. Dance Ceremony | Will Shake Spears Will Shake Spears began as a small group of Koori youth coming together to learn and carry culture. Entertainment | Briggs Adam Briggs, a Yorta Yorta man and passionate Dons supporter, is a prominent Indigenous Australian artist known for his work in hip-hop, comedy, and writing.
The Advertiser
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Richmond star to make comeback in rare VFL appearance
Richmond are hoping a conservative approach through the VFL will help premiership midfielder Dion Prestia finally overcome his tortured run with soft-tissue injuries. Instead of returning in the Tigers' Dreamtime clash with Essendon at the MCG on Friday night, Prestia will make his comeback in Frankston when he plays two quarters against the Bombers' VFL side. After being restricted to 13 games last year, the 32-year-old is yet to play a game this season following a hamstring injury. But Richmond coach Adem Yze believes the club has learnt valuable lessons on how to manage their star veteran. "There always is, with the talent he's got and the leadership he provides," Yze said of the temptation to bring Prestia straight back into the AFL. "Last year, you could see how important he was when he came in and we probably did it the wrong way and he missed six weeks. We've got to learn from that. "If he gets through, he'll be available the week after. "We're playing the long game with him. "I'm not sure the last time he's played VFL, but he's bought into that." During Prestia's absence, the triple premiership player has taken a great interest in mentoring Tigers young guns Sam Lalor and Josh Smillie. Rebuilding Richmond have defied grim pre-season predictions to already win three games this year. Despite Essendon coming off a 91-point smashing to the Western Bulldogs last Saturday night, the Bombers will start as warm favourites to beat the Tigers. Richmond will be without veteran forward Tom Lynch (concussion), star defender Noah Balta (court-imposed curfew) and former best-and-fairest winner Jayden Short (calf). "We're going to be a really young side, on a big stage, which is an awesome opportunity," Yze said. "I sat in the forward line meeting and it felt like I was in a creche. "It's hard to fill Lynchy's shoes ... they've just got to share the load. "They're young but it will be exciting." Richmond are hoping a conservative approach through the VFL will help premiership midfielder Dion Prestia finally overcome his tortured run with soft-tissue injuries. Instead of returning in the Tigers' Dreamtime clash with Essendon at the MCG on Friday night, Prestia will make his comeback in Frankston when he plays two quarters against the Bombers' VFL side. After being restricted to 13 games last year, the 32-year-old is yet to play a game this season following a hamstring injury. But Richmond coach Adem Yze believes the club has learnt valuable lessons on how to manage their star veteran. "There always is, with the talent he's got and the leadership he provides," Yze said of the temptation to bring Prestia straight back into the AFL. "Last year, you could see how important he was when he came in and we probably did it the wrong way and he missed six weeks. We've got to learn from that. "If he gets through, he'll be available the week after. "We're playing the long game with him. "I'm not sure the last time he's played VFL, but he's bought into that." During Prestia's absence, the triple premiership player has taken a great interest in mentoring Tigers young guns Sam Lalor and Josh Smillie. Rebuilding Richmond have defied grim pre-season predictions to already win three games this year. Despite Essendon coming off a 91-point smashing to the Western Bulldogs last Saturday night, the Bombers will start as warm favourites to beat the Tigers. Richmond will be without veteran forward Tom Lynch (concussion), star defender Noah Balta (court-imposed curfew) and former best-and-fairest winner Jayden Short (calf). "We're going to be a really young side, on a big stage, which is an awesome opportunity," Yze said. "I sat in the forward line meeting and it felt like I was in a creche. "It's hard to fill Lynchy's shoes ... they've just got to share the load. "They're young but it will be exciting." Richmond are hoping a conservative approach through the VFL will help premiership midfielder Dion Prestia finally overcome his tortured run with soft-tissue injuries. Instead of returning in the Tigers' Dreamtime clash with Essendon at the MCG on Friday night, Prestia will make his comeback in Frankston when he plays two quarters against the Bombers' VFL side. After being restricted to 13 games last year, the 32-year-old is yet to play a game this season following a hamstring injury. But Richmond coach Adem Yze believes the club has learnt valuable lessons on how to manage their star veteran. "There always is, with the talent he's got and the leadership he provides," Yze said of the temptation to bring Prestia straight back into the AFL. "Last year, you could see how important he was when he came in and we probably did it the wrong way and he missed six weeks. We've got to learn from that. "If he gets through, he'll be available the week after. "We're playing the long game with him. "I'm not sure the last time he's played VFL, but he's bought into that." During Prestia's absence, the triple premiership player has taken a great interest in mentoring Tigers young guns Sam Lalor and Josh Smillie. Rebuilding Richmond have defied grim pre-season predictions to already win three games this year. Despite Essendon coming off a 91-point smashing to the Western Bulldogs last Saturday night, the Bombers will start as warm favourites to beat the Tigers. Richmond will be without veteran forward Tom Lynch (concussion), star defender Noah Balta (court-imposed curfew) and former best-and-fairest winner Jayden Short (calf). "We're going to be a really young side, on a big stage, which is an awesome opportunity," Yze said. "I sat in the forward line meeting and it felt like I was in a creche. "It's hard to fill Lynchy's shoes ... they've just got to share the load. "They're young but it will be exciting."
West Australian
22-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Richmond star to make comeback in rare VFL appearance
Richmond are hoping a conservative approach through the VFL will help premiership midfielder Dion Prestia finally overcome his tortured run with soft-tissue injuries. Instead of returning in the Tigers' Dreamtime clash with Essendon at the MCG on Friday night, Prestia will make his comeback in Frankston when he plays two quarters against the Bombers' VFL side. After being restricted to 13 games last year, the 32-year-old is yet to play a game this season following a hamstring injury. But Richmond coach Adem Yze believes the club has learnt valuable lessons on how to manage their star veteran. "There always is, with the talent he's got and the leadership he provides," Yze said of the temptation to bring Prestia straight back into the AFL. "Last year, you could see how important he was when he came in and we probably did it the wrong way and he missed six weeks. We've got to learn from that. "If he gets through, he'll be available the week after. "We're playing the long game with him. "I'm not sure the last time he's played VFL, but he's bought into that." During Prestia's absence, the triple premiership player has taken a great interest in mentoring Tigers young guns Sam Lalor and Josh Smillie. Rebuilding Richmond have defied grim pre-season predictions to already win three games this year. Despite Essendon coming off a 91-point smashing to the Western Bulldogs last Saturday night, the Bombers will start as warm favourites to beat the Tigers. Richmond will be without veteran forward Tom Lynch (concussion), star defender Noah Balta (court-imposed curfew) and former best-and-fairest winner Jayden Short (calf). "We're going to be a really young side, on a big stage, which is an awesome opportunity," Yze said. "I sat in the forward line meeting and it felt like I was in a creche. "It's hard to fill Lynchy's shoes ... they've just got to share the load. "They're young but it will be exciting."
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Richmond star to make comeback in rare VFL appearance
Richmond are hoping a conservative approach through the VFL will help premiership midfielder Dion Prestia finally overcome his tortured run with soft-tissue injuries. Instead of returning in the Tigers' Dreamtime clash with Essendon at the MCG on Friday night, Prestia will make his comeback in Frankston when he plays two quarters against the Bombers' VFL side. After being restricted to 13 games last year, the 32-year-old is yet to play a game this season following a hamstring injury. But Richmond coach Adem Yze believes the club has learnt valuable lessons on how to manage their star veteran. "There always is, with the talent he's got and the leadership he provides," Yze said of the temptation to bring Prestia straight back into the AFL. "Last year, you could see how important he was when he came in and we probably did it the wrong way and he missed six weeks. We've got to learn from that. "If he gets through, he'll be available the week after. "We're playing the long game with him. "I'm not sure the last time he's played VFL, but he's bought into that." During Prestia's absence, the triple premiership player has taken a great interest in mentoring Tigers young guns Sam Lalor and Josh Smillie. Rebuilding Richmond have defied grim pre-season predictions to already win three games this year. Despite Essendon coming off a 91-point smashing to the Western Bulldogs last Saturday night, the Bombers will start as warm favourites to beat the Tigers. Richmond will be without veteran forward Tom Lynch (concussion), star defender Noah Balta (court-imposed curfew) and former best-and-fairest winner Jayden Short (calf). "We're going to be a really young side, on a big stage, which is an awesome opportunity," Yze said. "I sat in the forward line meeting and it felt like I was in a creche. "It's hard to fill Lynchy's shoes ... they've just got to share the load. "They're young but it will be exciting."
Perth Now
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Tigers' ‘mindful' approach with recovering star
Richmond will consider easing premiership midfielder Dion Prestia through the VFL as he slowly returns from another soft-tissue setback. Prestia, 32, is yet to play a game this season due to a troubling achilles injury he sustained during the pre-season. The three-time premiership Tiger's delayed start to the season follows an injury-plagued 2024. Richmond coach Adem Yze says it will take an extra caution with Prestia after paying the ultimate price for rushing him back last year. 'We'll have that discussion now that he's getting closer to playing, (VFL) probably will be the plan, he will hate me saying it,' Yze said. 'With our fitness staff and our high-performance team, we've got to be really cautious with what happened last year. 'I don't think he played any VFL games last year and we got the result we got, if it means he needs half a game at VFL level well then we'll do that. 'We need a fit Dion at AFL level and we've got to be really mindful that he's such an important player and such a great leader for us out there. 'When he comes back we want him out there for the rest of the season, not just in and out, we'll make that decision in the next couple of weeks.' Dion Prestia was one of the first on the track on Thursday. Mark Stewart Credit: News Corp Australia Prestia is between one and three weeks away while forward Mykelti Lefau is available to play his first game since tearing his ACL last year. Lefau, who was among a handful of Tigers recovering from ACL injuries, will play a half in the VFL on Sunday. 'He'll play half a game in VFL, which is so exciting and I think the next three or four weeks we've got a few boys coming back,' Yze said. 'Tylar Young is due to play half a game the following week, Mate Colina and a few of our older boys, Samson Ryan, obviously Dion. 'The next three or four weeks we're going to start filtering some of the boys from rehab into the VFL program which is awesome. 'Our fitness staff are doing an amazing job, I think we've got 40 odd players training today which is exactly what we want as a footy club.' Richmond has an opportunity to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since Round 18 and 19 in 2023 when it faces North Melbourne on Sunday. Yze says the Tigers aren't looking at the value of successive wins and are instead focusing on how they can produce a consistent, four-quarter performance. 'I think any win is obviously important, back-to-back wins you're thinking about the result not the process,' he said. 'If we end up playing well enough and get another win, that's great, we'll tick that box but as a collective coaching staff and playing group we want to play consistent footy. 'Even on the weekend we didn't play four quarters of footy and the middle part of the game wasn't good enough, we're striving for consistency. 'Whether that provides wins, that's great.'
