Richmond’s VFL squad has suffered another disappointing loss, going down to Williamstown by 40 points at the ME Centre on Saturday.
Despite three goal hauls from young forward Jayden Short and Sam Lloyd, the Tigers struggled offensively much of the day, making it difficult to apply scoreboard pressure.
Williamtown was inaccurate all day, allowing Richmond to stay within striking distance for much of the first half.
However, after half time the Seagulls stamped their dominance on the game, finishing with 64 ventures inside 50 to the Tigers 51.
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After taking a 32-point lead into three quarter time, Williamstown burst out of the blocks in the final quarter, with three quick goals to put the result beyond doubt.
Matt Thomas was a consistent performer for the Tigers all day. He collected 30 possessions and continued that intense tackle pressure he has brought all year, finishing with a game-high 10 tackles.
Lloyd worked tirelessly up forward and spurred several passages of Richmond momentum. He finished with 16 possessions, 12 of which were contested, and took five contested marks.
The game also marked the return of key target David Astbury after recovering from a hamstring strain. Although only gathering nine disposals, mostly in defence, he managed to get through the game with relative ease.
The Tigers will venture to Eureka Stadium next Sunday to take on North Ballarat, who currently sit just above Richmond on the ladder.
FINAL SCORES
Richmond 3.0 5.6 7.6 10.7.67
Williamstown 4.3 7.8 10.20 14.23.107
GOALS
Richmond – Lloyd 3, Short 3, Menadue 2, McKenzie, Wynne
Williamstown – Gibbons 2, Casley 2, Anastasio 2, Jolley, Bewley, Masters, Dunell, Currie, Johnstone, Myers, Clousten
BEST
Richmond - Thomas, Lloyd, Short, McDonough, Lennon, Wall, McQualter
Williamstown - Banner, Gibbons, Marcon, Wheeler, Jolley, Carr, Casely
