Richmond AFLW fell to Greater Western Sydney by 16 points in its final pre-season hit-out on Friday at Blacktown International Sports Park.

The Tigers were competitive until the final term, but couldn't match the Giants' intensity as the hosts ran away with the 6.7 (43) to 4.3 (27) win.

The first quarter was an arm-wrestle which resulted in a low-scoring affair, neither side able to record a major.

Recruit Caitlin Greiser opened proceedings for the Tigers in the second term following a pinpoint pass from Katie Brennan who was hit up by Ellie McKenzie, before the skipper got in on the action with a goal herself. 

Richmond was up by four points at the half, and after a handy Emelia Yassir goal, still held a one-point lead at three-quarter time, but the Giants had started to lift their pressure. 

Yassir, who played on managed minutes, looked lively for the Tigers, while Monique Conti and Grace Egan were strong contributors through the midfield. 

New Tiger Courtney Jones showed her capabilities up forward and found the middle of the big sticks in the final term. But, a four-goal-to-one final quarter proved too costly for Richmond, who was outplayed in the end.

Coach Ryan Ferguson said there would be plenty of takeaways for the Tigers, who would look to "play our game and be more predictable for longer" ahead of Round 1.

"GWS came with a higher intensity than we had this week... it doesn't take much and if you're just off slightly with the intensity and pressure and consistency, then the game can look really different," Ferguson said.

"In patches, we were really good today, but just too inconsistent across the board.

"They were well-connected, hard and tough. And we know we're all those things, so we get to learn some lessons to put into practice in a couple of weeks' time."

Ferguson lauded the efforts of Yassir, in addition to second-year Tiger Amelia Peck, who played down back in her first official hit-out in the Yellow and Black.

"I was quite exciting to see (Yassir) doing her thing," Ferguson said.

"And to see Jess Hosking up forward and on the wing.

"I think we're a much more well-rounded team and much more flexible.

"There's a few things that get to come together and we'll be better for these last two games."

With both of Richmond's pre-season hit-outs now in the books, the Tigers will turn their attention to Round 1 of the 2023 NAB AFLW season, when they'll travel to Brighton Homes Arena to take on Brisbane on Sunday, September 3.