Richmond face Hardwick reunion, as Tassie makes VFL history

By Kyle Pollard

Topic:AFL

Richmond is reunited with the man who led them to three premierships in the last decade as Gold Coast looks to maintain its perfect start to the year.

Later on Saturday, the GWS Giants host St Kilda at Sydney Showgrounds from 4:15pm before Fremantle hosts Melbourne at Perth Stadium from 7:35pm (all times AEDT).

Meanwhile, the VFL gets underway with Tasmania playing its first game.

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By Kyle Pollard

A reminder, too, that the VFL has returned to the airwaves at the ABC and it's a move that seems to have been very popular with footy fans.

You can tune in right now to watch Footscray take on Casey at Whitten Oval, with the all simulcast to the ABC Listen app.

For a bit of history of the VFA/VFL on the ABC, check out this lovely feature from the excellent footy feature writer Shannon Gill.

By Kyle Pollard

It's an historic day in the VFL as Tasmania plays its first game, taking on Coburg in North Hobart.

Sam Siggins goes down in history as the club's first goalkicker, and it's an early lead for Tassie as they hold an 18-point margin in the second quarter.

By Kyle Pollard

Good afternoon or good morning footy fans and welcome to ABC Sport's online coverage of today's AFL action.

My name is Kyle Pollard and I'm jumping on the tools today to bring you all the news from the Tigers and Suns clash at the MCG, before Dean Bilton jumps in the driver's seat for GWS vs St Kilda, and Fremantle vs Melbourne.

Let's get cracking!

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