Richmond has won its fifth game in a row for the first time in Damien Hardwick’s tenure, defeating a spirited GWS side at the MCG by 27 points.
The Tigers kicked five goals in a row in the second term and held the Giants goalless, in what turned out to be the difference in the game.
The Giants fought valiantly, but were unable to eat into the margin in the second half.
Shane Edwards was one of the Tigers’ most consistent players throughout the match with his hands in tight a feature.
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He finished 21 disposals (11 contested), four clearances and a brilliant set-shot goal from the boundary in the first term.
Brandon Ellis continues to produce big numbers, with another 34-disposal game and a courageous intercept goal inside 50 in the last term.
Brett Deledio was again strong in the midfield and through half-forward, finishing with 31 disposals, seven inside 50s, and two long goals in the second quarter to start the Tigers’ run.
Trent Cotchin worked hard and found the ball 30 times (18 contested) and won six clearances, while Dustin Martin found some form in the second half after a quiet start, kicking two goals.
Alex Rance stood Jon Patton throughout the game, which proved to be a tough task, but he provided some excellent rebound with 22 disposals.
RICHMOND 3.2 8.5 10.10 13.11 (89)
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY 2.3 2.7 6.10 8.14 (62)
GOALS
Richmond: Petterd 2, Deledio 2, Martin 2, Cotchin, Thomas, Edwards, Griffiths, Ellis, Riewoldt, Houli
Greater Western Sydney: Boyd 2, Patton 2, Hoskin-Elliott, Ward, Treloar, Palmer
BEST
Richmond: Deledio, Ellis, Rance, Petterd, Cotchin, Edwards,
Greater Western Sydney: Ward, Greene, Davis, Treloar, Patton, Kennedy
INJURIES
Richmond: Nil
Greater Western Sydney: Hunt (quad)
SUBSTITUTES
Richmond: Nathan Gordon replaced Sam Lloyd in the third quarter Greater Western Sydney: Tim Golds replaced Josh Hunt in the third quarter
Reports: Reece Conca (Richmond) for striking Devon Smith (Greater Western Sydney) in the second quarter.
Umpires: Hay, Foot, Mollison
Official crowd: 23,093 at the MCG
