St Kilda have torn Richmond to shreds, bursting their bubble with a 67-point AFL demolition at Etihad Stadium.
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Final score
St Kilda Saints 21.12.138
Richmond Tigers 10.11.71
An interesting contest that is virtually almost impossible to tip awaits at Etihad Stadium tonight as the St Kilda Saints take on the Richmond Tigers. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match on Saturday night at Etihad Stadium, starting from 7:25pm AEST.
Richmond came out of the gates early in 2017, but a mid-year slump had everyone questioning their ability to be a real contender in the finals.
They’ll be buoyed by a victory over Port Adelaide last week at Adelaide Oval which proved they are not out for the count by any means just yet in 2017.
St Kilda is clinging onto eighth spot, but in this tightly contested season several sides are breathing down their neck.
They’ve won the last three games in a row and will be keen to show that they too are the real deal in 2017.
A loss here could see them lose a spot in the 8. On paper, they’re a side that deserves to be in September but they’re yet to deliver the goods with any real consistency.
It’s a big night for Nick Riewoldt. The veteran is still going strong for St Kilda, and this game is #MaddiesMatch in memory of his late sister. Look for him to lift for his side and his family on such an important occasion.
Prediction
This game will be impossible to tip. I’m going to say Richmond by 8 points with no real basis whatsoever.
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match between the St Kilda Saints and the Richmond Tigers on Saturday night at Etihad Stadium, starting from 7:25pm AEST.
St Kilda and Richmond are collecting for Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, finding a cure for Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, at the game. Donate here.
Leanne Irving
Guest
Why is Richmond not playing another tall forward to help jack he can't to it all on his own the small forwards need help to. hopefully against Brisbane they will play another tall forward.
Leanne Irving
Guest
Why is Richmond not playing another tall forward to help jack he can't do it all on his own hopefully against Brisbane they will play a mother tall
Leanne Irving
Guest
I want to know why Richmond are not playing a another tall forward to help jack he can't to it on his owner's
peter chrisp
Guest
The Tigers faves for premiership really? Congrats Saints a hammering!
Leanne Irving
Guest
What happened to the team that beat port Adelaide Richmond were taugat a foot ball lesson to night got a bit ahead of them self's tonight
Leanne
Guest
What happened to the team that beat port Adelaide Richmond were taugat a foot ball lesson to night got a bit ahead of them self's tonight
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
https://www.mrv.org.au/donations That's the link, for all those who can't find it above. Very worthy cause.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
» Click here to read the full match report Well, St Kilda you did Maddie proud. The Saints were absolutely astounding tonight, particularly in the first half. They won the contested ball with absolute ease and smoothed swiftly through the middle. Jack Steven had an amazing game in the midfield collecting 33 possessions, while statesman Montagna joined in with 32 touches. the top 7 possession getters were all Saints players and over half the side kicked a goal for the Saints. Another contender puts their hat in the ring for September 2017. Well Richmond... that was so quintessentially Richmond. It's a long standing joke in the AFL but the club really didn't turn when it mattered. Martin was held to just 6 touches in the first half and they scored just one point in the second quarter. The margin was 82 points at half time and th game had already been lost. The Tigers will want to take a long hard look at that performance (or lack thereof heading into next week). On a touching note, on #MaddiesMatch a Riewoldt kicked a goal to start and finish the match. This cause helps remind us that some things are more important than football. Please see the links above to help fund a researcher team to help find a cure for bone marrow disease. Final score:- St Kilda 21.12.138 Richmond 10.11.71
Steve
Guest
The best thing tonight is the winner is the fund rasrfor maddie
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
GOAL Jack Riewoldt kicks the last goal for his cousin. It's one back for the Tigers, but it was St Kilda's night... St Kilda 21.12.138 Richmond 10.11.71
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
GOAL Another one for the tigers. This time Stagna joins in. The margin is 70 points.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
BEHIND Butler kicks a behind for the Tigers as the game slowly winds down.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
GOAL Ellis kicks one for the Tigers and we finally get a glimpse of the Richmond that have been all season.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
GOAL Another one on the board for the Saints. Another two and they could be in the top 4 this evening!
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
The Richmond defence has been awful this evening. Stellar example of that right there.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
GOAL Membrey gets a bag of 5 goals for the evening. Great pressure from an exhausted St Kilda. The damage is done for the Saints and in memory of Maddie.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
GOAL Another goal for the Tigers, helping fight back with the percentage just a tad.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
GOAL Butler slots one through for the Tigers. They've clawed back a touch of respectability in this final term.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
No, they were just beyond awful in the first half...
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Saints tiring just a bit now...