Match report: Tigers make it three straight with win over Dons

Ben Collins May 28, 2016 9:56 PM

RICHMOND'S revival continues to gather momentum after defeating Essendon by 38 points in their Dreamtime at the 'G clash on Saturday night. In front of 56,948 fans who braved the icy conditions for the showpiece event of the renamed Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round, the Tigers did no more than was required in grinding out a 16.9 (105) to 10.7 (67) victory.

After lurching to 1-6, Richmond has won its past three games to remain in the hunt for a fourth successive finals campaign. Meanwhile, the suspension-depleted Bombers are 1-9 after dropping their past eight games.

Five talking point: Essendon v Richmond

The Tigers' midfield was the difference, proving too prolific and classy for the young Bombers, with the strong efforts coming from best afield Dustin Martin (a career-high 38 possessions), Brett Deledio (23 and three goals), Shane Edwards (26 and a goal), Trent Cotchin (29 and two goals), Brandon Ellis (30) and Shaun Grigg (23 and two goals).

Edwards and Deledio were instrumental in setting up the Tigers' early ascendancy – Edwards gathering a game-high 12 touches and a goal in the first term, while Deledio showed no effects of the illness that prevented him from training late in the week, kicking two first-quarter goals and amassing 17 possessions in the first half.

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Quelle: Essendon Vs Richmond - Match Centre - AFL.com.au