Richmond
88
Match Complete
West Coast Eagles
82
Fourth Quarter | ||||
J. Riewoldt | 28:43 | |||
26:54 | J. J. Kennedy | |||
25:21 | W. Rioli | |||
T. J. Lynch | 23:24 | |||
21:31 | J. Waterman | |||
19:42 | J. Cripps | |||
T. J. Lynch | 18:15 | |||
14:32 | W. Rioli | |||
S. Edwards | 10:54 | |||
I. Soldo | 6:12 | |||
S. Bolton | 4:01 | |||
Rushed | 1:49 | |||
8.8 (56) | Third Quarter [+] | 9.3 (57) | ||
D. Martin | 25:46 | |||
J. Ross | 23:15 | |||
19:45 | J. Cripps | |||
Rushed | 17:40 | |||
K. Lambert | 13:17 | |||
K. Lambert | 10:53 | |||
2:08 | L. Shuey | |||
6.5 (41) | Second Quarter [+] | 8.2 (50) | ||
J. Castagna | 27:31 | |||
J. Riewoldt | 21:54 | |||
J. Riewoldt | 16:38 | |||
M. Chol | 15:28 | |||
13:30 | L. Ryan | |||
12:20 | J. J. Kennedy | |||
T. J. Lynch | 7:35 | |||
S. Bolton | 5:32 | |||
J. Caddy | 2:14 | |||
3.1 (19) | First Quarter [+] | 7.1 (43) | ||
31:00 | S. Hurn | |||
J. Short | 28:59 | |||
27:28 | J. Cripps | |||
24:01 | O. Allen | |||
22:17 | J. Petruccelle | |||
19:48 | W. Rioli | |||
J. Castagna | 15:05 | |||
13:13 | T. Hickey | |||
T. J. Lynch | 10:22 | |||
J. Caddy | 7:37 | |||
3:40 | J. Darling | |||
1:32 | J. Darling |
The Richmond Tigers win a classic over the West Coast Eagles in one of the games of the round.
The Tigers started slow against the reigning premiers, conceding seven goals to three with Jack Darling kicking two in the first few minutes.
The Tigers responded well in the second, adding three goals and four behinds while keeping Eagles to one goal and one behind. Though despite their efforts, the Tigers couldn’t gain the lead and struggled at times to convert from set shots.
In the third term, West Coast kicked just one goal and one behind again, while Richmond add two, closing the gap to one-point at the break.
The final term was huge for both sides. Richmond added five goals to West Coasts’ four, closing out the game with a six-point victory in one of the best quarters seen all year.
Dustin Martin led the game in AFL Fantasy Points on 134, recording 35 disposals, one goal, four marks, nine tackles, six clearances, 13 inside 50s and 818 metres gained.
Bachar Houli was also big for Richmond, recording 34 disposals, nine marks, three rebounds and five one percenters on his way to 124 AFL Fantasy Points.
Tom Lynch and Jack Riewoldt kicked three and two goals respectively.
For the Eagles, Elliot Yeo was standout with 117 AFL Fantasy Points, 26 disposals, eight tackles, six inside 50s and 15 clearances.
Jamie Cripps, Willie Rioli and Jack Darling kicked three, two and two goals respectively.
Richmond move back into the top-4 with one round left in the regular season.
Final score
Richmond Tigers 13.10 (88)
West Coast Eagles 13.4 (82)
The Richmond Tigers will continue their chase for the top-two when they host the similarly wrought West Coast Eagles this Sunday. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 1:10pm (AEST).
Despite substantial injuries in Alex Rance, Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin in periods throughout the season, the Tigers have remained one of more damaging teams in the competition.
Along with the Brisbane Lions, Richmond currently hold a place as one of most in-form sides in the competition – recording their seventh consecutive win over Carlton last week.
In the contest, Jack Graham was in the form of his life – recording 22 disposals, four goals, 14 tackles and 146 AFL Fantasy Points.
Shane Edwards also starred in his 250th, kicking a goal with 27 disposals, six marks and nine tackles on his way to 127 AFL Fantasy Points.
This week, Dustin Martin and Ivan Soldo return to the side in place of Sydney Stack and Toby Nankervis.
In Martin’s last three games he recorded 111, 133 and 94 AFL Fantasy Points with four goals – including 34, 38 and 30 disposals, and 11, 8 and 8 inside 50s for each respective game.
West Coast’s season has been similarly impressive – currently sitting equal-first (third) with Brisbane and Geelong.
They have won four of their last five games – having lost to the Magpies by a point (77-78) in Round 17. Prior to that, recording three consecutive wins – with five more preceding them.
In last week’s match-up against the Adelaide Crows, West Coast walked away 10-point victors (90-80).
Jack Darling was in terrific form, recording three goals, 16 disposals, nine marks and seven tackles, on his way to 120 AFL Fantasy Points.
Jake Waterman and Oscar Allen also kicked three goals apiece, while Andrew Gaff and Luke Shuey led West Coast in disposals with 29 each.
Gaff continues to average the fourth most disposals (31.8) in the league, while Shuey sits eighth in clearances (6.5) and Elliot Yeo places first for total tackles (148).
This star-studded midfield, along with their two big forwards in Jack Darling and Josh J. Kennedy, present a big chance of upsetting Richmond’s reign.
Prediction
This contest could fall either side, but the Tigers hold the home advantage.
Richmond by 8 points.
First bounce: 1:10pm (AEST)
Venue: MCG, Melbourne
TV: Fox Footy, Kayo Sports, AFL Live Pass
Richmond Tigers
B: Astbury, Broad, Grimes
HB: Houli, Vlastuin, Short
C: Ellis, Prestia, Caddy
HF: Rioli, Castagna, Lambert
F: Graham, Lynch, Riewoldt
FOLL: Soldo, Edwards, Martin
I/C: Ross, Bolton, Baker, Chol
EMG: Stack, Balta, Aarts, Pickett
West Coast Eagles
B: Sheppard, Barrass, Schofield
HB: Hurn, McGovern, Jetta
C: Redden, Shuey, Sheed
HF: Rioli, Darling, Ryan
F: Cripps, Kennedy, Allen
FOLL: Hickey, Yeo, Gaff
I/C: Waterman, Petruccelle, Nelson, Hutchings
EMG: Vardy, Masten, Rotham, Cameron
Gerry
Roar Rookie
I cannot wait when Brisbane beat the cocky overrated Richmond and to see all the excuses the pathetic Richmond fans will come up with. Roll on next weekend.
The real SC
Roar Rookie
Richmond holds 104k membership numbers (greater than the MCG Capacity) West Coast achieves 91k membership numbers (greater than the ANZ Stadium, SYdney Capacity of 84.5k)
Punter
Roar Rookie
Was a great game, congrats to the Eagles for standing up in the last when the game could have easily slipped away. To my fellow Tigers try to be humble. The positives I took from it, we came back after being blown away in the 1st, we have proved to the doubters that we are the real deal, our top 4 chances remain strong and 1 more week to go so lets show the Lions what finals will be like in Melbourne.
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Your poor players. I feel so sorry for them.Will they need the bye to recuperate? So hard to make the long trip to the MCG each week.
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Where were the 100000 Tigers members, let alone supporters. Surely they're not stuffed toys and other furbabies.
PriddisJunior
Roar Rookie
I hope so, a big win for Richmond will help eagles. Also hope for a Blues win so the tigers can come to play at our fancy stadium and get some vitamin D.
Iambillbob
Roar Rookie
He a spud
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
That was your response last year before the prelim and big Mason.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Unfortunately only the first quarter. I was going to the game but had to sort some things in Melbourne whilst I was here. Pretty sure lamb and anon wouldn’t claim me.
PriddisJunior
Roar Rookie
I commented the last qtr was all lions, that's what i saw. Did you watch the game today or are you like the typical geelong supporter who only watches cats games? Care to say anything about which team looked good today and how? Or are you just a anon/billbob clone?
PriddisJunior
Roar Rookie
A fit dusty changes things.
Klompy
Guest
I have see no Eagles Supporters making excuse after this game Ghost. I will now wait and see if the Eagles play you team Richmond in the Grand Final. It was a disappointing effort in the wet in the second half by my team against your Team Ghost. Now Please do not try and say that Richmond is the best Team. Like you are trying to get me to say that the eagles will win Three peat.
Klompy
Guest
It is disappointing to see some of the senior players making mistakes in such a big game. Come on Eagles get second spot by smashing Hawthorn On Saturday night. Go Eagles.
PriddisJunior
Roar Rookie
Good win for tigers. Eagles beaten by the next top 4 when they've played. Point to prove come September.
anon
Roar Pro
Of course I tipped them.
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
29 points down in the first though.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Well did you predict tigers today?
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Really wanted to see your game today. Had to sort a replacement car for my wife today while I was back in Melbourne. Shame.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Nobody. He just wants to be obnoxious to all. Read his post below. Geelong won’t choke. If you beat us it won’t be from choking.
RT
Roar Rookie
Yes with 95000 seats you will see at lot of empty ones with 57000 in attendance. Anyway must be great to have crowd bragging rights. Makes up for the loss today?