Match

Richmond vs Essendon

Commentary / 17 Aug 2018

Pre Game

00:00
Essendon has generated a forward 50 entry from 42 per cent of its defensive midfield chains in 2018, the third-highest percentage of any side, and it has launched 25 per cent of its score from this zone, also ranked third.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
01:02
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Jake Stringer)
03:32
The Tigers have grabbed three intercept marks with Dylan Grimes taking two of these. Grimes has grabbed 31 intercept marks this season, ranked fourth at the club.
04:44
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Mark Baguley)
04:54
The Dons have won the only two clearances for the game with that goal to Mark Baguley coming from this source. Essendon has scored 31 points per game from clearances in 2018, ranked eighth.
07:58
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
08:08
Richmond has won three forward half intercepts with that goal to Jack Riewoldt coming from this source. The Tigers have scored 35 points per game from forward half intercepts this season, the second-most in the competition.
09:51
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Mitch Brown)
10:01
Essendon has won four intercepts in attacking midfield with that goal to Mitch Brown coming from this source. The Dons have scored 27 points per game from forward half intercepts in 2018, ranked 10th.
11:22
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Josh Caddy)
11:32
The Tigers have scored both their goals from chains originating in their attacking midfield. Richmond has launched 29 per cent of its score from this zone this season, the second-lowest percentage in the AFL.
16:30
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jason Castagna)
16:40
Richmond has won two clearances in attacking midfield and scored a goal from both. The Tigers have scored 14 points from forward half clearances in 2018, ranked 13th.
18:42
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
18:52
Dylan Grimes has won a game-high four intercept possessions, with his fourth launching his team's second goal from this source.
21:13
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Jake Stringer)
26:02
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (David Zaharakis)
27:22
The Bombers recorded five scores from 11 inside 50s (45 per cent) in the opening term. Richmond has allowed its opposition to score from 38 per cent of forward 50 entries this season, ranked No.1.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:40
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Travis Colyer)
00:50
Before that goal to Travis Colyer, Richmond had conceded just 18 goals from turnovers in its defensive 50 this season, the third-fewest of any side.
02:20
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Shane Edwards)
08:48
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
08:58
Essendon is absorbing the Tigers' attack conceding just two behinds from six Richmond entries this term.
10:31
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Devon Smith)
10:41
The Dons have won two forward half intercepts this quarter and launched a goal from both.
13:36
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
16:17
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Graham)
17:08
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Reece Conca)
17:18
The Tigers have recorded 43 forward half disposals this quarter, 33 more than the Bombers.
21:08
Richmond has won 15 forward half intercepts this term, 13 more than the Dons.
22:56
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Darcy Parish)
24:40
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Bachar Houli)
26:33
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Josh Caddy)
26:43
The Tigers lead the clearance count 9-8 this quarter and they have generated five scores to one from this source, including that goal to Josh Caddy.
27:47
Richmond dominated the territory battle in the second term. It won the time in forward half differential by 11 minutes and 53 seconds, recording 47 more disposals in this zone, as well as generating 10 more inside 50s.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:15
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
01:25
Another goal from a clearance to the Tigers. Four of their six goals are from this source.
05:59
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Daniel Rioli)
07:29
Shaun Grigg has recorded seven disposals this quarter, four more than any other player.
08:51
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Rushed)
11:14
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Josh Caddy)
11:24
Josh Caddy has one goal assist to go with three goals for a scoreboard impact of 24 points. Caddy's scoreboard impact is 313 points for the season, ranked second at the club and 15th in the competition.
13:02
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Josh Caddy)
14:10
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Darcy Parish)
18:44
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
20:11
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Jake Stringer)
20:21
Conor McKenna has won a quarter-high three intercepts, with his third launching his team's fourth goal from this source.
20:33
Tigers Interchange - Ryan Garthwaite off due to the blood rule.
22:42
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
22:52
Dustin Martin has recorded five score involvements, including two goals, and three inside 50s this term, all quarter-highs.
26:59
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Liam Baker)
28:43
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Mitch Brown)
28:53
Devon Smith is up to 10 dispoals this quarter as well as winning seven contested possessions and four clearances, all quarter-highs.
29:40
Both teams have won 28 clearances with Richmond outscoring the Bombers by 20 points from this source.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
01:22
Aaron Francis has grabbed five intercept marks, a career-high.
02:19
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
04:01
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
04:11
The Tigers have taken 15 marks inside 50, 12 more than the Dons, and two more than their season average.
04:15
Bombers Interchange - Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti off due to an injury.
05:55
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Cale Hooker)
06:05
That goal to Cale Hooker was his team's first from 64 defensive half chains. Essendon has launched at least four goals from this zone in every game this season.
10:31
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Cale Hooker)
13:48
Aaron Francis has now taken six intercept marks, the equal-most by any Bomber in a game this season.
15:13
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Cale Hooker)
16:55
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Daniel Rioli)
20:34
Richmond lead the tackle count by six. It has won this count in just five games this season.
21:02
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Tom Bellchambers)
21:12
Essendon leads the clearance count 8-1 this quarter and it has kicked the only two goals from this source.
23:24
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Cale Hooker)
23:34
Cale Hooker is up to eight disposals this quarter as well as kicking three goals. He had recorded just six disposals and failed to impact the scoreboard to three-quarter time.
25:50
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Zach Merrett)
28:06
Richmond won the tackle count 21-8 in the final term. Daniel Rioli applied five tackles, three more than any other player.