Geelong Cats v Richmond, Qualifying Final 2017
2017 AFLQualifying Final
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEE | 0.4 4 | 2.4 16 | 4.9 33 | 5.10 40 |
| RIC | 2.4 16 | 3.7 25 | 6.10 46 | 13.13 91 |
MCG, MelbourneRain, 18°Lead changes 0
Recap
Richmond too strong for Geelong
Richmond 13.13 (91) beat Geelong 5.10 (40) at MCG in the Qualifying Final, a 51-point win.
Richmond led at every change.
Josh Caddy kicked two goals for Richmond and Jacob Townsend two.
Dustin Martin led the way with 28 disposals.
A run of six straight goals across the third and last quarters stretched the lead from 7 to 45.
Richmond won the inside-50 count 57–38 and won the contested ball 165–146.
In context
- Richmond’s first win over Geelong since 2006.
- Milestone: Patrick Dangerfield’s 200th game.
- Milestone: Kane Lambert’s 50th game.
- A career-high 51 hitouts for Zac Smith (previous best 48).
Best on ground
