Richmond v Melbourne, Round 7 2024
2024 AFLRound 7
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIC | 1.3 9 | 3.6 24 | 4.8 32 | 5.12 42 |
| MEL | 2.3 15 | 3.5 23 | 8.7 55 | 13.7 85 |
MCG, MelbourneRain, 16°Lead changes 2
Recap
Melbourne too strong for Richmond
Melbourne 13.7 (85) beat Richmond 5.12 (42) at MCG in Round 7, a 43-point win.
Daniel Turner kicked three goals for Melbourne and Bayley Fritsch two; Maurice Rioli kicked two for Richmond.
Max Gawn led the way with 23 disposals, a goal and 10 marks.
A run of five straight goals in the last quarter stretched the lead from 16 to 43.
Melbourne won the contested ball 136–119.
In context
- Melbourne have now beaten Richmond 5 times in a row.
- A career-high 12 marks for Trent Rivers (previous best 11).
Best on ground
