One of the matches of the round, in the coveted Saturday evening slot, it is a battle of the eighth and ninth placed sides.

Both coming off good wins last week, Richmond against premiership favourites Brisbane and Gold Coast against a late surge from Port Adelaide, it will really be a fight of will in the contest.

What the Tigers did so well last week was remove Brisbane's opportunity to put together meaningful passages of play, but the Suns have won games with chaotic footy this season so will be up for the challenge.

Players like Jac Dupuy and Courtney Jones aren't looking to kick pretty, methodical goals, they will just get the ball on their boot and that means they are dangerous every time the Suns send the ball forward. 

Richmond's defensive unit has been its starring line this season, with recruit Eilish Sheerin leading the competition for intercepts it may seem like it is thanks only to her inclusion, but it is in fact the way the group has worked together that makes it so dangerous.

They have a determination that means they are just never out of a contest.

Maddie Shevlin is in career-best form, Gabby Seymour's work rate from the ruck into the backline to support, Libby Graham's athleticism and Beth Lynch's attack on the ball - and ball carrier - has combined to create something special.

This game will boil down to the small opportunities taken. If the Suns can continue to take those chance kicks on goal once in attack and maintain a positive perspective, they will be in with a chance.

If the Tigers' backline is as relentless as last week, they will be exceptionally difficult to beat.