'Tassie Thomas' fires as North smashes dismal Richmond - AFL.com.au

'Tassie Thomas' fires as North smashes dismal Richmond

May 9, 2015 4:26 PM

NORTH Melbourne has consigned a dismal Richmond to its third-straight loss with a 35-point win at Blundstone Arena on Saturday.

Just a goal apart at half-time, North Melbourne grinded out the 16.13 (109) to 10.14 (74) win on the back of six straight goals in the third term.

Lindsay Thomas was the star, kicking five goals from just nine kicks. It continues a fine record at the Tasmanian ground for Thomas who has kicked 16 goals from seven games there.

Recruit Shaun Higgins chipped in with three goals, while they were well supported by Jack Ziebell and fellow forward Drew Petrie.

Jack Riewoldt finished with three goals, the Tigers' best, but Richmond were outclassed as they sank to 2-4 for the season, and their fourth loss of their past five games.

The game got off to a scrappy start, with both sides struggling to land early attempts at goal.

Dustin Martin and Shane Edwards were the standouts for Richmond in the first quarter, keeping the Tigers up to speed with the favourites.

A clash near the eastern boundary late in the opening quarter left Ben Griffiths concussed and in the hands of the trainers, escorted from the ground to be replaced by Nathan Gordon.

Play continued to be uninspiring in the second quarter, with more opportunities 
squandered.

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