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Members of the Richmond cheer squad at the MCG. Picture: Michael Klein
Members of the Richmond cheer squad at the MCG. Picture: Michael Klein

Tigers roar: The best Herald Sun pictures from the Richmond v GWS Giants AFL preliminary final

1 min read·September 23, 2017 - 9:04PM
Sunday Herald Sun

PICTURE SPECIAL: THE Tigers have emerged victorious after a nailbiting finish which propelled Richmond into its first Grand Final in 35 years.

From fans pouring into the MCG to all the action on the field and the celebrations and street parties afterwards, the Sunday Herald Sun was there to capture the moment.

Scroll down to see the best Sunday Herald Sun pictures of the Richmond team, diehard Tigers fans, and all the action from the MCG showdown.

— SOUVENIR EDITION: More than 15 pages of coverage in your Sunday Herald Sun

Tigers supporter Fraser Cameron showing off his fake Dusty neck tattoo at the Corner Hotel after the Richmond victory. Picture: Tony Gough
Tigers supporter Fraser Cameron showing off his fake Dusty neck tattoo at the Corner Hotel after the Richmond victory. Picture: Tony Gough
Fans in the street after the clash at the MCG. Picture: Rob Leeson
Fans in the street after the clash at the MCG. Picture: Rob Leeson
The streets, the pubs and the aftermath of the clash at the MCG. Picture:Rob Leeson
The streets, the pubs and the aftermath of the clash at the MCG. Picture:Rob Leeson
Richmond fans leaving the MCG after winning the semi-final. Picture: Tony Gough
Richmond fans leaving the MCG after winning the semi-final. Picture: Tony Gough
Steve Johnson of the Giants waves goodbye after playing his last game. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Steve Johnson of the Giants waves goodbye after playing his last game. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Richmond wins. and fans react. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richmond wins. and fans react. Picture: Alex Coppel
Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin and Jack Riewoldt of the Tigers react after winning the second AFL preliminary final between the Richmond Tigers and the GWS Giants. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin and Jack Riewoldt of the Tigers react after winning the second AFL preliminary final between the Richmond Tigers and the GWS Giants. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Fans after the final siren. Picture: Jason Edwards
Fans after the final siren. Picture: Jason Edwards
Richmond celebrate their win. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richmond celebrate their win. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richmond celebrates their win. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richmond celebrates their win. Picture: Alex Coppel
Dustin Martin greets fans after the win. Picture: Alex Coppel
Dustin Martin greets fans after the win. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richmond celebrate their win. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richmond celebrate their win. Picture: Alex Coppel
Jack Riewoldt celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Preliminary Final. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Jack Riewoldt celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Preliminary Final. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Dan Butler celebrates his goal in the fourth quarter. Picture: Michael Klein
Dan Butler celebrates his goal in the fourth quarter. Picture: Michael Klein
Daniel Rioli celebrates a goal. Picture: Alex Coppel
Daniel Rioli celebrates a goal. Picture: Alex Coppel
Dustin Martin after kicking a goal at the MCG. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Dustin Martin after kicking a goal at the MCG. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Jacob Townsend celebrates a goal. Picture: Alex Coppel
Jacob Townsend celebrates a goal. Picture: Alex Coppel
Dustin Martin celebrates a goal. Picture: Alex Coppel
Dustin Martin celebrates a goal. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richmond's Dustin Martin celebrates a third quarter goal with Richmond’s Josh Caddy and Jack Riewoldt. Picture: Michael Klein
Richmond's Dustin Martin celebrates a third quarter goal with Richmond’s Josh Caddy and Jack Riewoldt. Picture: Michael Klein
Tigers fans at Melbourne’s MCG for the clash with GWS. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers fans at Melbourne’s MCG for the clash with GWS. Picture: Jason Edwards
Jason Castagna of the Tigers in action. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Jason Castagna of the Tigers in action. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Richmond's Dustin Martin in the third quarter. Picture: Michael Klein
Richmond's Dustin Martin in the third quarter. Picture: Michael Klein
Richmond's Dustin Martin marks the GWS Giants’ Heath Shaw. Picture: Michael Klein
Richmond's Dustin Martin marks the GWS Giants’ Heath Shaw. Picture: Michael Klein
Josh Kelly celebrates a second quarter goal. Picture: Michael Klein
Josh Kelly celebrates a second quarter goal. Picture: Michael Klein
Josh Caddy and Jason Castagna of the Tigers react after Castagna kicked a goal during the second AFL preliminary final. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Josh Caddy and Jason Castagna of the Tigers react after Castagna kicked a goal during the second AFL preliminary final. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Giants’ Rory Lobb and Richmond's Toby Nankervis during the AFL Preliminary Final match. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Giants’ Rory Lobb and Richmond's Toby Nankervis during the AFL Preliminary Final match. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Trent Cotchin in action: Picture: Alex Coppel
Trent Cotchin in action: Picture: Alex Coppel
Tigers fans at Melbourne’s MCG for the clash with GWS. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers fans at Melbourne’s MCG for the clash with GWS. Picture: Jason Edwards
Giants Harrison Himmelberg takes a strong mark during the AFL Preliminary Final match. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Giants Harrison Himmelberg takes a strong mark during the AFL Preliminary Final match. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Josh Kelly of the Giants is tackled by Jacob Townsend of the Tigers. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Josh Kelly of the Giants is tackled by Jacob Townsend of the Tigers. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Josh Caddy and Jason Castagna. Picture: Alex Coppel
Josh Caddy and Jason Castagna. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richmond's Jason Castagna chases GWS Giants’ Heath Shaw. Picture: Michael Klein
Richmond's Jason Castagna chases GWS Giants’ Heath Shaw. Picture: Michael Klein
Alex Rance of the Tigers handballs while being tackled by Matt De Boer of the Giants. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Alex Rance of the Tigers handballs while being tackled by Matt De Boer of the Giants. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Richmond's Daniel Rioli after kicking a first quarter goal. Picture: Michael Klein
Richmond's Daniel Rioli after kicking a first quarter goal. Picture: Michael Klein
Tigers are ready to road at the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers are ready to road at the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards
Giants fans arrive at the MCG. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Giants fans arrive at the MCG. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Tigers fans arrive for the second AFL preliminary final between the Richmond Tigers and the GWS Giants at MCG in Melbourne. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Tigers fans arrive for the second AFL preliminary final between the Richmond Tigers and the GWS Giants at MCG in Melbourne. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Richmond Tigers fans converged on the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards
Richmond Tigers fans converged on the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards
A Richmond Tigers fan outside the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards
A Richmond Tigers fan outside the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards
The Richmond cheer squad ready to go. Picture: Michael Klein
The Richmond cheer squad ready to go. Picture: Michael Klein
Jesse Huggan, 8. Picture: Jason Edwards
Jesse Huggan, 8. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers fans on the march. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers fans on the march. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers fans on the march. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers fans on the march. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers fans outside the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers fans outside the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers fans have converged on the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards
Tigers fans have converged on the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards
Jesse Huggan, 8. Picture: Jason Edwards
Jesse Huggan, 8. Picture: Jason Edwards
Thousands of fans line up to get into the MCG. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Thousands of fans line up to get into the MCG. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Tigers fans have shown up in full force early at the MCG. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Tigers fans have shown up in full force early at the MCG. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Craig Brackman, Yogi Thurairatnam and Trout Woodend are ready to roar in the MCG car park. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Craig Brackman, Yogi Thurairatnam and Trout Woodend are ready to roar in the MCG car park. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Dustin Martin in action at the MCG. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Dustin Martin in action at the MCG. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Alex Rance of the Tigers gathers the ball during a Richmond training session at Punt Road Oval. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images
Alex Rance of the Tigers gathers the ball during a Richmond training session at Punt Road Oval. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images
Tigers head coach Damien Hardwick looks thoughtful during a Richmond Tigers AFL training session. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images
Tigers head coach Damien Hardwick looks thoughtful during a Richmond Tigers AFL training session. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images
Crowds flocked to Richmond’s final training session before today’s blockbuster match against GWS. Picture: Alex Coppel
Crowds flocked to Richmond’s final training session before today’s blockbuster match against GWS. Picture: Alex Coppel
Dustin Martin of the Tigers runs with his teammates during a Richmond Tigers AFL training session at Punt Road Oval. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images
Dustin Martin of the Tigers runs with his teammates during a Richmond Tigers AFL training session at Punt Road Oval. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images
Dustin Martin of the Tigers calls for the ball during a Richmond Tigers AFL training session at Punt Road Oval. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images
Dustin Martin of the Tigers calls for the ball during a Richmond Tigers AFL training session at Punt Road Oval. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

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