Richmond
54
Match Complete
Melbourne
76
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| Rushed |  | 28:00 | ||
| D. Rioli |  | 20:16 | ||
| 19:32 | | C. Petracca | ||
| J. Riewoldt | | 14:17 | ||
| 10:35 | | Rushed | ||
| 4:50 | | S. Weideman | ||
| 1:59 | | B. Brown | ||
| 7.4 (46) | Third Quarter [+] | 8.19 (67) | ||
| 29:21 | | J. Hunt | ||
| 26:58 | | C. Petracca | ||
| J. Riewoldt | | 24:54 | ||
| 23:37 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| 21:06 | | C. Petracca | ||
| 19:07 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| 15:52 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| 13:58 | | E. Langdon | ||
| 13:07 | | Rushed | ||
| 10:01 | | T. Sparrow | ||
| 5:56 | | S. Weideman | ||
| S. Bolton | | 3:57 | ||
| 3:12 | | A. Neal-Bullen | ||
| 2:15 | | E. Langdon | ||
| T. J. Lynch | | 0:37 | ||
| 5.3 (33) | Second Quarter [+] | 3.12 (30) | ||
| L. Baker | | 26:03 | ||
| J. Riewoldt | | 22:12 | ||
| 21:05 | | C. Spargo | ||
| J. Graham | | 19:51 | ||
| 15:43 | | C. Spargo | ||
| 13:25 | | B. Brown | ||
| 10:03 | | A. Neal-Bullen | ||
| 8:43 | | C. Oliver | ||
| 6:03 | | K. Pickett | ||
| 4:32 | | C. Spargo | ||
| J. Castagna | | 3:01 | ||
| 2.2 (14) | First Quarter [+] | 2.6 (18) | ||
| 30:52 | | S. Weideman | ||
| 28:20 | | B. Brown | ||
| T. Nankervis | | 26:37 | ||
| 23:57 | | T. Sparrow | ||
| 17:00 | | K. Pickett | ||
| 15:50 | | M. Gawn | ||
| T. J. Lynch | | 14:12 | ||
| 12:11 | | Rushed | ||
| 9:24 | | M. Gawn | ||
| D. Prestia | | 5:32 | ||
| 4:20 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| S. Bolton | | 2:04 | ||
The traditional ANZAC Day eve game sees Richmond facing the toughest task in footy: finding a way to stop the rampant Melbourne. Join The Roar for live scores, coverage and analysis from 7:25pm (AEST).
The Tigers had their chances to take control of their game against the Crows last week, but they failed to capitalise on their chances inside forward 50.
They were blown away by a dominant Adelaide forward line, and even with the return of Nick Vlaustin, they were unable to keep the Crows’ talls under control.
Dion Prestia once again continued his dominant form in midfield, amassing 27 disposals, five marks and three tackles. Trent Cotchin was not far behind with 24 disposals, five marks and a goal. These two are the key to try and match an undefeated Melbourne side.
The Dees continue to be the benchmark of the competition after defeating the Giants on Saturday night and stretching their current winning streak to 12 matches.
The Demons kicked 10 goals in the third quarter with ruthless efficiency to rip the Giants limb from limb.
Clayton Oliver dominated in the midfield with 31 disposals and six tackles. His partner in crime, Christian Petracca, was also dominant, with 30 disposals, seven marks and two goals. Bayley Fritsch continues to get it done in the forward line, kicking four goals and taking seven grabs of his own.
Prediction
The Demons are just too good at the moment and the Tigers are just a little too inconsistent at the moment. Demons by 14 points.
Game information
Opening bounce: 7:25pm (AEST)
Venue: MCG
TV: Fox Footy, Channel 7
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Betting: Tigers $3.80, Demons $1.27 (odds via PlayUp)
Richmond
B: J. Gibcus, R.Tarrant, N. Broad
HB: J.Short, N. Vlastuin, D. Rioli
C: J. Ross, T.Cotchin, K. McIntosh
HF: J. Castagna, L. Baker, S. Edwards
F: T.Lynch, J. Riewoldt, N. Balta
FOLL: T. Nankervis (c), D. Prestia, T. Dow
I/C: R. Collier-Dawkins, S. Bolton, R. Mansell, J. Graham
EMG: M. Parker, T. Sonsie, S. Banks, M. Rioli
IN: Gibcus, McIntosh, Mansell, Collier-Dawkins
OUT: Miller, Ralphsmith, Pickett, Parker
Melbourne
B: J. Hunt, S. May, H. Petty
HB: T. Rivers, J. Smith, J. Bowey
C: E. Langdon, C. Petracca, A. Brayshaw
HF: K. Pickett, S. Weideman, A. Neal-Bullen
F: C. Spargo, B. Brown, B. Fritsch
FOLL: M. Gawn (c), C. Oliver, T. Sparrow
I/C: J. Harmes, L. Jackson, J. Jordon, L. Dunstan
EMG: T. Bedford, J. Melksham, A. Tomlinson, T. McDonald
IN: Brown, J Smith, Dunstan
OUT: Viney, Lever, McDonald
Spanner
Roar Rookie
The bloke attention seeker above only team he dont comment on is team he barracks for he has painted face some call it a clown
Spanner
Roar Rookie
Put Edwards in there with them
Spanner
Roar Rookie
Too be honest think time for richmond put stack few kids in side shane Edwards been a great player for club but has gone down hill very fast maybe richmond want get him too 300 games thats only reason can be in side on how hes playing time too drop
pablocruz
Roar Rookie
Cotchin has nothing to answer to. Don't like Richmond all you want but your constant sniping is very childish. Tiger fans have given the Eagles credit, I know I have, but are merely responding in kind to your incessant nastiness. Do what you have to do.
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Cotchin whacked a bloke with his elbow who had to come off with the blood rule. Do you care about fair? I'm allowed to not like Richmond. I like Baker and Bolton. I've never seen your cabal of Tigers fans give credit to the Eagles.
pablocruz
Roar Rookie
He's one of those sad, lonely people I referred to. No family or friends.
Dusty does Danger
Roar Rookie
Your right, You can live in the past - they have coloured the old black and white footage so you can sit in your lounge and watch the Carlton finals like your grandparents did! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Dusty does Danger
Roar Rookie
BTW Diablo, it was also going to be a night final - after the monsoon, the city was in clouds and lights were turned on at 3.30.
pablocruz
Roar Rookie
All this sniping, dude. And you call yourself a doctor! Balderdash!
Dusty does Danger
Roar Rookie
BTW Lambert didn’t play VFL, so the talk is they rested him for the short break and may head West. Need him badly at the stoppages!
pablocruz
Roar Rookie
Geez, the resident knockers here must be very lonely having to tap away at their keyboards during Tiger games. Sad and lonely individuals to say the least.
pablocruz
Roar Rookie
Don't live in Qld, do you?
pablocruz
Roar Rookie
3 in 4 years is a mighty fine effort, dude. Your tears of laughter say more about you than the Tigers. Enjoy your time in the sun, it's been over 5 decades and it won't last forever.
pablocruz
Roar Rookie
Any concerns with your own side? Their fall has been more dramatic than ours. We won THREE flags though, lost a lot of depth, had full bellies, aged, etc. What's your excuse? You're most adept at using them.
pablocruz
Roar Rookie
Carried way too many passengers to be any chance of winning. Melbourne are beatable though if you take their game off them.
pablocruz
Roar Rookie
Comprehension fail, DD. The point is too much is being made of all your scoring shots. Melbourne are a good side, of course! But you weren't allowed to play your game for much of the night despite us carrying a number of passengers. You are beatable.
pablocruz
Roar Rookie
Burn, burn, burn! Most Eagles supporters here are fair minded, not you. You spruik your own history whenever you get the chance.
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Damp squibs. Already fading into history. How many home games are you gifted this season?
Dusty does Danger
Roar Rookie
I’ll correct you - it was a nightmare final for Geelong :boxing:
Dusty does Danger
Roar Rookie
I just want to know - are you a Guest Melbourne supporter?