We take a look at some key facts relating to Richmond’s opening round performances throughout league football history.
Total games played: 110
Won: 53
Lost: 56
Drawn: 1
Best Round 1 winning streak: six, 1931-1936.
Longest Round 1 losing streak: 12, 1983-1994.
Highest score: 25.24 (174) v Carlton, MCG, 1978.
Lowest score: 4.4 (28) v Collingwood, Victoria Park, 1917.
Greatest winning margin: 78 points v North Melbourne, Punt Road, 1928.
Greatest losing margin: 115 points v Western Bulldogs, Etihad Stadium, 2006.
Most goals by an individual player: Jack Titus, nine v North Melbourne, Punt Road, 1938.
Biggest crowd: 87,043 v Carlton, MCG, 2009.
