Trademark comebacks, “Richmondy” comes into the popular footy lexicon and Dustin Martin unstoppable.
ROUND 7
Western Bulldogs 11.14 (80) d Richmond 11.9 (75)
Saturday, May 6 at Etihad Stadium
Summary:
Richmond led for much of the night before the Bulldogs staged a trademark comeback to hit the lead late. A deliberate out of bounds call against Jayden Short and match-saving mark by Marcus Adams cruelled the Tigers to a five-point defeat.
Goal
Western Bulldogs: Smith 4, Adams 2, Stringer, Picken, McLean, Bontempelli, Hunter
Richmond: Riewoldt 4, Martin 2, Butler, Miles, Lambert, Caddy, Grigg
Best
Western Bulldogs: Dahlhaus, Bontempelli, Hunter, Smith, Macrae, T. Boyd
Richmond: Martin, Riewoldt, Rance, Grigg, Caddy, Houli
Crowd: 46,387
Ladder position: 6th
Flag odds: $26
We probably lacked a little bit of courage towards the end of the last quarter when the game probably tightened up … We probably butchered the ball inside 50 a little bit too at various stages, but there are a lot of positives to take out of the game tonight for us. — Damien Hardwick
ROUND 8
Fremantle 10.12 (72) d Richmond 10.10 (70)
Sunday, May 14 at the MCG
Summary:
The game that brought the word “Richmondy” into the popular footy lexicon. After a disappointing first three quarters, the Tigers stormed home to hit the lead via a Brandon Ellis snap with 21 seconds left. Fremantle won the next centre clearance and somehow found David Mundy, who converted after the siren.
Goals
Richmond: Riewoldt 3, Caddy 2, Cotchin, Castagna, Martin, Rioli, Ellis
Fremantle: Taberner 2, Kersten 2, Mundy 2, Hill, Fyfe, McCarthy, Pearce
Best
Richmond: Rance, Martin, Grigg, Cotchin, Grimes
Fremantle: Walters, Hill, Johnson, Langdon, Hamling, Mundy
Crowd: 31,200
Ladder position: 7th
Flag odds: $41
We didn’t defend particularly well and you look at the last 20 seconds and there are some things we can do better in that situation, too. But the damage was done, really, in the first three quarters. — Damien Hardwick
ROUND 9
GWS Giants 11.12 (78) d Richmond 10.15 (75)
Saturday, May 20 at Spotless Stadium
Summary:
Not again. The Tigers lost their third game in a row by less than a goal after Jeremy Cameron kicked the matchwinner in the dying moments. Richmond fans thought they were home when Shai Bolton snapped truly with undertwo minutes left but the goal was overruled by video review.
Goals
Greater Western Sydney: Cameron 3, Reid 2, Scully, Lobb, Williams, Greene, Taranto, de Boer
Richmond: Riewoldt 2, Menadue 2, Cotchin 2, Castagna 2, Grigg, Lloyd
Best
Greater Western Sydney: Kelly, Shiel, Wilson, Whitfield, Scully, Davis
Richmond: Rance, Martin, Grigg, Nankervis, Cotchin, Houli
Crowd: 10,677
Ladder position: 7th
Flag odds: $26
I thought our players gave great intent, great effort ... we probably should have won, but the fact of the matter is, we let ourselves down badly with that last play and that’s all you get remembered for, unfortunately. — Damien Hardwick
ROUND 10
Richmond 11.15 (81) d Essendon 10.6 (66)
Saturday, May 27 at the MCG
Summary:
The Tigers snap their late game curse with a hard-fought win in the annual Dreamtime at the G. Dustin Martin led the way to take home the Yiooken Award and Toby Nankervis kicked the sealer.
Goals
Richmond: Riewoldt 2, Edwards 2, Caddy 2, Lloyd, Elton, Martin, Ellis, Nankervis
Essendon: Daniher 3, Goddard 2, Fantasia, Heppell, Green, Stewart, Zaharakis
Best
Richmond: Martin, Ellis, Rance, Cotchin, Houli, Nankervis, Grigg
Essendon: Zaharakis, Goddard, Hurley, McGrath, Parish, Watson
Crowd: 85,656
Ladder position: 5th
Flag odds: $26
Quote:
It was good reward for our players but also for our fans who have been through a tough stint as well. — Damien Hardwick
ROUND 11
Richmond 14.17 (101) d North Melbourne 9.12 (66)
Saturday, June 3 at Etihad Stadium
Summary:
After an even first half Richmond blew the Kangaroos away in a third-quarter blitz to jump back into the top four. Dustin Martin was unstoppable with 38 disposals and two goals.
Goals
Richmond: Riewoldt 2, Martin 2, Butler 2, Lambert 2, Castagna, Cotchin, Edwards, Ellis, Grigg, Rioli
North Melbourne: Wood 2, Atley 2, Brown, Waite, Higgins, Gibson, Hansen
Best
Richmond: Martin, Riewoldt, Prestia, Rance, Houli, Lambert, Ellis, Cotchin
North Melbourne: Gibson, Dumont, Macmillan, Tarrant, Hrovat
Crowd: 36,100
Ladder position: 4th
Flag odds: $21
It was a pretty impressive game (from Martin). I thought Trent, our captain, was also outstanding. His possession gains at crucial stages were good and Dustin’s just had a wonderful season thus far. We know those guys are real quality players. We expect them to play well in big games and they did tonight. — Damien Hardwick
ROUND 12
BYE
- Chapter 1: Richmond’s dream comes true
- Chapter 2: Rounds 1-6
- Chapter 3: Rounds 7-12
- Chapter 4: Rounds 13-18
- Chapter 5: Rounds 19-23
- Chapter 6: Finals
- Chapter 7: How Tigers built a winning team
- Chapter 8: The coach: how Dimma guided Richmond
- Chapter 9: Cotchin: The truth about Dusty
- Chapter 10: Jack lifts the lid on success
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