R1 Preview: Richmond vs. Carlton

Time to let the football do the talking. The freshly cut grass at the MCG is about to see its first bit of action for the 2025 AFL season as Carlton prepares for an 'away' match against the Tigers.

Well, here we are. 186 days have passed since a Carlton team took to the field and were embarrassed at Gabba on Elimination Final night. The journey of 2025, the journey of redemption, starts here.

Dubbed as the ‘traditional season opener’, expect in excess of 80,000 fans at the MCG to be cheering every bump, goal, tackle, and smother.

And it would appear that the tables have turned. For so many years, it was the rebuilding Blues taking on the might of Richmond. Now, it’s the rebuilding Tiger cubs up against a Carlton team seeking to write their missteps in 2024.

Let’s delve into what this match looks like for the Blue Baggers.

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