Yeo and Barrass out for West Coast, McGovern in. Cotchin out for Richmond, Lambert and Grimes in. Castagna with the first goal for the Tigers, Strnadica replies for the Eagles. Lynch blowing some easy opportunities, but all too easy for the Tigers. Bolton goals from 50, Richmond with 5 on the trot, up 37 at quarter-time. Bolton electric, running circles around the Eagles like they're the Washington Generals. Lynch marking well earning many opportunities, but kicking some shockers, the Tigers with 9 on the trot. Ryan stems the bleeding, Richmond up 63 at the half. The Tigers increase the lead to 88 ending the 3rd, in another blowout. Lynch kicking plenty of goals, but could've had a really big night. Richmond really taking advantage of West Coast's poor ball use, scoring record numbers off turnover. Richmond dominating the hit-outs, +4 in clearances with 29 more inside 50's and 21 more scoring shots. Bolton best afield, with 30 disposals, 7 clearances, 7 inside 50's, 719 metres gained, 3 goals and 4 assists. Short 31 disposals, 5 clearances, 9 inside 50's, 792 metres gained and 3 assists. Lynch 19 disposals, 8 contested marks, an assist and 7 goals. Vlastuin 24 disposals, 2 contested marks and 14 intercepts.
3. (Rich) S. Bolton, 2. (Rich) J. Short, 1. (Rich) T. Lynch.
3. (Rich) S. Bolton, 2. (Rich) J. Short, 1. (Rich) T. Lynch.