Marlion Pickett celebrates kicking the first goal of the match between Richmond and North Melbourne at Metricon Stadium.

RICHMOND still has a lot of improving to do but took a nice step forward on Saturday night in defeating North Melbourne by 54 points at Metricon Stadium.

Six days after battling to win against Sydney at the Gabba, the Tigers put the Kangaroos away early with a rampant first quarter.

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They won 11.11 (77) to 2.11 (23) to move into fourth spot on the ladder.

The game was effectively over at quarter-time, with Richmond leading 27-0 on the back of an 18-1 inside-50 count.

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Richmond's road to premiership glory in 2020 will be re-lived through match reports and video highlights of each Tigers win during the season. Today we look at the Round 7 victory over North Melbourne at Metricon Stadium.

It was one-way traffic, and although losing Josh Caddy to a hamstring injury in the second term, the Tigers lost none of their hunger, playing with intensity right until the final siren.

While Dustin Martin (16 disposals and two goals) had his moments, and Dylan Grimes excelled in marshalling a defence that could not be penetrated, it was some younger faces that would excite Tiger fans.

Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (23), Jack Higgins (19) and Shai Bolton (19) were among the premiers' best players in an even team performance.

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The game was not much short of a nightmare for North Melbourne, losing skipper Jack Ziebell to a hamstring injury and never threatening after the disheartening first quarter.

To compound the Roos' woes, youngster Kyron Hayden was carried off the field in the third quarter after a heavy collision with Tom Lynch.

ROUND 7 WRAP UP
  • 06:32

    Round 7: Hardwick post-match

    Damien Hardwick addresses the media following the win over North Melbourne.

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  • 07:33

    Round 7: Match highlights

    Watch the highlights from the win over North Melbourne.

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  • 00:28

    Team song: Richmond

    Watch the Tigers celebrate their round seven win

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  • 00:56

    Round 7: Aarts reflects on first AFL goals

    Jake Aarts chats to Richmond media about playing senior footy and kicking two goals in the win over North Melbourne.

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  • 04:48

    Round 7: Chol on impacting on and off the field

    Mabior Chol chats to Channel 7 following the Round 7 win over North Melbourne.

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  • 03:47

    Round 7: Derek wins best on ground

    Derek Eggmolesse-Smith win B.O.G for his performance against North Melbourne

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  • 01:22

    Round 7: Grimes 'Played our way for four quarters'

    Dylan Grimes chats to Channel 7 following the Round 7 win over North Melbourne.

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  • 00:16

    Round 7: Aarts and crafty: Tiger's first goal a cracker

    Jake Aarts mobbed by teammates after breaking through for the first major of his career.

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Hayden courageously ran back with the flight of the ball but was inadvertently caught by Lynch's elbow before crashing to the ground.

It was the Kangaroos' fifth straight loss.

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Team song: Richmond

Watch the Tigers celebrate their round seven win

RICHMOND 4.3 6.5 9.7 11.11 (77)
NORTH MELBOURNE 0.0 2.3 2.6 2.11 (23)

GOALS
Richmond: Aarts 2, Chol 2, Martin 2, Castagna, Lynch, Pickett, Riewoldt, Rioli
North Melbourne: Dumont, Walker

BEST
Richmond: Eggmolesse-Smith, Bolton, Grimes, Short, Higgins, Martin.
North Melbourne: Higgins, Walker, Dumont, Hall

INJURIES
Richmond: Caddy (hamstring)
North Melbourne: Zurhaar (calf) replaced in selected side by McKay, Ziebell (hamstring), Hayden (head)

Round 07 - Richmond v North Melbourne

AFL 2020 Round 07 - Richmond v North Melbourne
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