Richmond v Melbourne, Round 7 2026
2026 AFLRound 7
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIC | 3.1 19 | 7.2 44 | 10.5 65 | 11.6 72 |
| MEL | 4.4 28 | 10.5 65 | 13.9 87 | 19.12 126 |
MCG, MelbourneMostly sunny, 24°Lead changes 5
Recap
Melbourne too strong for Richmond
Melbourne 19.12 (126) beat Richmond 11.6 (72) at MCG in Round 7, a 54-point win.
Melbourne led at every change.
Kysaiah Pickett kicked four goals for Melbourne and Brody Mihocek three; Seth Campbell kicked two for Richmond.
Kysaiah Pickett led the way with 29 disposals, four goals and 6 clearances.
A run of seven straight goals across the third and last quarters stretched the lead from 12 to 54.
Melbourne won the inside-50 count 61–47 and won the contested ball 150–129.
In context
- Melbourne have now beaten Richmond 7 times in a row.
- Richmond’s 12th loss in a row, going back to last season.
- Milestones: Seth Campbell’s 50th game, Jack Ross’s 100th game.
- AFL debuts for Sam Cumming and Tom Burton.
Best on ground
