Richmond v Melbourne, Round 20 2023
2023 AFLRound 20
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIC | 5.4 34 | 9.7 61 | 13.8 86 | 15.8 98 |
| MEL | 3.5 23 | 8.5 53 | 14.6 90 | 20.10 130 |
MCG, MelbourneRain, 19°Lead changes 6
Recap
Melbourne too strong for Richmond
Melbourne 20.10 (130) beat Richmond 15.8 (98) at MCG in Round 20, a 32-point win after trailing by 20. The lead changed 6 times.
Harrison Petty kicked six goals for Melbourne and Jake Melksham four; Dustin Martin kicked three for Richmond.
Max Gawn led the way with 28 disposals, 11 clearances and 40 hitouts.
A run of six straight goals in the last quarter turned a 6-point deficit into a 32-point lead.
Melbourne won the inside-50 count 73–45 and won the clearances 49–40.
In context
- Melbourne have now beaten Richmond 4 times in a row.
- A career-high 11 clearances for Max Gawn (previous best 10).
- A career-high 6 goals for Harrison Petty (previous best 3).
- A career-high 4 goals for Jacob van Rooyen (previous best 3).
Best on ground
