Kamdyn McIntosh celebrates kicking his first goal of the season in the final quarter against Gold Coast.

Richmond survived a huge scare on Monday night, before overwhelming Gold Coast to win by 21 points at the Gabba.

The Tigers trailed by 10 points at half-time before kicking three unanswered goals in the third term and running away late to win 8.5 (53) to 4.8 (32).

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Punt Road to Glory: Round 12

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 12 victory over the Gold Coast Suns at the Gabba.

The victory solidifies their spot just outside the top four ahead of Saturday's Dreamtime game against Essendon in Darwin.

Tom Lynch and Jack Riewoldt kicked two goals apiece, while skipper Trent Cotchin (26 disposals) and defender Dylan Grimes were also solid.

Richmond won through weight of territory, finishing with 54 inside 50s to 29.

ROUND 12 WRAP UP
  • 05:40

    Round 12: Hardwick post-match

    Damien Hardwick addresses the media after the match against Gold Coast.

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  • 06:05

    Round 12: Match highlights

    Watch the highlights from the win over the Gold Coast Suns.

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  • 01:10

    Team song: Richmond

    Watch the Tigers celebrate their round 12 win

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  • 01:18

    Round 12: Cotchin post-match

    Trent Cotchin chats to the media following the Round 12 win over Gold Coast.

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  • 00:30

    Round 12: Riewoldt and Lynch link up again

    Tom Lynch takes a great mark to kick an important goal for the Tiges.

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  • 00:24

    Round 12: Pickett on the left

    Marlion Pickett kicks a great snap to put to Tiges back in front.

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  • 00:56

    Round 12: Jack kicks his second

    Jack Riewoldt takes a strong mark and kicks his second goal for the match.

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    Round 12: Lynch and Riewoldt combine for the first goal of the night

    Jack Riewoldt takes a strong grab and kicks the opening goal.

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Jack Lukosius (27 disposals) and Noah Anderson (26) were sensational for the losers, playing the best games of their young careers.

To mangle an old cliche, the first half was a genuine 'game of two quarters' with Richmond owning the first and Gold Coast the second.

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Team song: Richmond

Watch the Tigers celebrate their round 12 win

The Suns took a 10-point lead into half-time, largely on the back of manic pressure in the second quarter and a defensive 50 performance that was among the best in club history.

Richmond generated 17 inside 50s in the first quarter and 25 in the half, yet could muster just four scoring shots as Charlie Ballard and Wil Powell intercepted at will, Jack Bowes showed composure to get out of tight corners and Lukosius generated some much-needed drive.

Who was best on field?

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RICHMOND 2.1 2.2 5.2 8.5 (53)
GOLD COAST 2.1 3.6 3.8 4.8 (32)

GOALS
Richmond: Lynch 2, Riewoldt 2, Chol, McIntosh, Pickett, Soldo
Gold Coast: Flanders, King, Sexton, Ellis

BEST
Richmond: Cotchin, Grimes, Riewoldt, Short, McIntosh, Vlastuin
Gold Coast: Anderson, Lukosius, Bowes, Ballard, Powell, Ellis

INJURIES
Richmond: Nil
Gold Coast: Nil