Richmond v Essendon, Round 22 2018
2018 AFLRound 22
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIC | 4.0 24 | 5.6 36 | 10.8 68 | 12.9 81 |
| ESS | 2.3 15 | 4.4 28 | 7.5 47 | 11.7 73 |
MCG, MelbourneMostly sunny, 16°Lead changes 3
Recap
Richmond beat Essendon by 8
Richmond 12.9 (81) beat Essendon 11.7 (73) at MCG in Round 22, a 8-point win.
Richmond led at every change.
Josh Caddy kicked four goals for Richmond and Dustin Martin four; Cale Hooker kicked three for Essendon.
Dustin Martin led the way with 26 disposals, four goals and 10 marks.
A run of four straight goals across the second and third quarters stretched the lead from 2 to 26.
Richmond won the inside-50 count 58–45, and Essendon won the clearances 40–30.
In context
- Richmond have now beaten Essendon 8 times in a row.
- Richmond’s 5th win in a row.
- Milestones: Dyson Heppell’s 150th game, Conor McKenna’s 50th game.
- A career-high 9 clearances for Devon Smith (previous best 6).
Best on ground
