Geelong defender Tom Stewart is accepting of whatever reception he gets from Richmond fans when the Cats face the Tigers at the MCG on Friday night.
The last time the sides met Stewart was key to the result in the three-point win as he collected 29 disposals as well as knocking out Tigers gun Dion Prestia with a sickening bump, leading to a four-week suspension.
Stewart said he expects a lot of noise coming his way from over the fence when asked about the reception he expects to receive, even admitting that he probably deserves those jeers.
The 30-year-old defender was asked if he expects some heat from the Tigers faithful this weekend.
“(I expect) a lot of noise,” Stewart replied on SEN Breakfast.
“I'm not sort of blind or naive to the fact that they're a pretty strong supporter base and I'm sure I'll cop a lot of feedback on the weekend.
“But, you know, it is all noise, I think once you're across the boundary line and you're out there playing, it's like most opposition crowds, you can sort of take it against you or just realise that obviously in that moment I did the wrong thing.
“It’s probably fair enough that they’re allowed to boo me.
“I mean, some of the things that happen throughout the league of, of those that are getting booed aren't just, I think.
“But I probably deserve it in this respect.”
Stewart and the Cats will hope to pick up their sixth-straight win when they face the Tigers on Friday with the bounce for the big game set for 7:20pm (AEST).