IT WAS a victory for the true believers as the Tigers toppled GWS by 36 points to make their first Grand Final since 1982.
Check out all the best AFL Photos images from Richmond's brilliant win in front of 94,258 screaming fans.
Josh Caddy and Daniel Rioli celebrate an early goal to the fast-starting Tigers
Jason Castagna heads to earth after an spectacular attempt to mark
Dylan Shiel heads to the changerooms
David Astbury and Dylan Grimes wrestle with Josh Kelly and the Giants
Dylan Grimes catches Harrison Himmelberg in a marking contest in the first term
Brett Deledio, Dustin Martin and Aidan Corr contest the ball in the second term
Steve Johnson claims 'no contact' with Alex Rance right on half-time
Trent Cotchin leads from the front
Daniel Rioli breaks the game open with a brilliant goal in the third term
Toby Greene tries to shrug off Dylan Grimes
Tiger ruckman Toby Nankervis flies for a mark
Adam Tomlinson, who was one of the Giants' best, burns off Josh Caddy
Dusty, Rioli and Castagna celebrate as the Tigers book a Grand Final spot
Dan Butler rejoices after his final-quarter goal ices the game for Richmond
The Tiger Army in full voice as their Grand Final dream is realised
Dustin Martin gets a taste for the glory after kicking a goal in the final term
A tearful Steve Johnson departs the MCG for the final time
The moment: Daniel Rioli and the Tiger Army celebrate on the final siren
Alex Rance consoles former teammate Brett Deledio after Richmond's win
The victorious Tigers belt out their song in the rooms