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Pre Game
00:00
Fremantle conceded 91 points last round against the GWS Giants - its most conceded in any match this season.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
04:51
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Jack Graham)
05:00
Five minutes of sustained pressure from the Tigers results in Jack Graham kicking the first goal of the game. Graham averages 0.4 goals per game across his career thus far, at an accuracy rate of 74.1 percent.
05:45
The Tigers have had all the territory so far in this game, recording a 99 percent time in forward half advantage and an inside 50 count of 8-0.
07:14
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Tom J. Lynch)
08:00
Tom Lynch adds the Tigers second goal for the night, from a strong contested mark inside 50. Lynch has kicked 4.8 this season from within 31-40 metres out, recording the fourth-worst conversion rate (33 percent) of the top-50 goalkickers in the AFL from that distance.
09:43
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Toby Nankervis)
10:11
Despite the lop-sided inside 50 count and territorial advantage to the Tigers, Fremantle are winning the clearances so far with a 4-2 advantage. Nat Fyfe has three of those clearances for the Dockers.
14:05
Noah Balta has been a strong performer for the Tigers this season and is continuing that form tonight. To this point in the game, he has a game-high five disposals (two contested possessions) and a game-high 140 metres gained. Balta has defended 33 one-on-one contests this season – ranked equal-fifth in the AFL.
17:45
The difference in game style between these two teams is clear, with the Tigers playing on after a mark 40 percent of the time so far tonight. In contrast, the Dockers have played on just seven percent of the time after a mark.
17:57
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
22:01
SCORE
GOAL - Dockers (Matt Taberner)
23:40
The siren has sounded to end Q1.
23:41
A slim lead for the Tigers at quarter time, built off their early dominance where they recorded the first ten inside 50 entries of the game. The Dockers fought back in the last five minutes however, recording seven of the last ten inside 50 entries and recording a plus-eight contested possession differential in that time.
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
01:08
Nat Fyfe has had a very strong start to the game for the Dockers tonight. He has a game-high nine disposals (six contested possessions), 115 metres gained and has recorded a game-high six clearances so far, three times more than any other player on the ground.
01:27
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Tom J. Lynch)
05:31
Tigers Interchange - Trent Cotchin off due to the blood rule.
06:02
SCORE
BEHIND - Dockers (Nat Fyfe)
08:51
The Tigers have been effective from the intercept tonight, recording 100 percent of their score so far in the game from possession chains starting with an intercept. Liam Baker has a game-high five intercept possessions for the Tigers so far.
11:31
SCORE
BEHIND - Dockers (Matt Taberner)
11:37
The Dockers have been finding plenty of space in this second quarter, recording a plus-15 uncontested possession advantage so far. This has been built off their 7-1 clearance count, leading to a 7-1 inside 50 count for the quarter so far.
14:51
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Kamdyn McIntosh)
18:25
Matt Taberner can't convert the set shot for the Dockers, after marking inside forward 50. Taberner has recorded 17 contested marks inside 50 this season – ranked second in the league.
19:31
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Tom J. Lynch)
19:55
In the past seven minutes of the game, the Tigers have regained the ascendancy in the territory battle. In this time, Richmond have enjoyed a 71 percent time in forward half, to go with a 6-1 inside 50 count.
22:46
19-point lead for the Tigers at half time, with Richmond taking their opportunities tonight and using the ball a little more effectively than the Dockers. Richmond have retained possession 60 percent of the time going inside forward 50 tonight and won the contested ball inside forward 50, with a plus-seven advantage in this area of the ground so far.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:35
SCORE
BEHIND - Dockers (Andrew Brayshaw)
03:47
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
05:04
The Tigers are using the ball very effectively so far in this third quarter, recording an 82 percent kicking efficiency to this point. In comparison, the Dockers have kicked the ball at 62 percent in this quarter.
07:24
Caleb Serong is having a fine first season for Fremantle and is a strong contributor tonight. He has an equal game-high 16 disposals, two clearances and three inside 50 entries. Serong has recorded 12 centre clearances in his debut season – ranked third at the club.
09:27
Michael Walters converts the Dockers first goal in the second half, this time from a set shot after an uncontested mark inside forward 50. The Dockers have taken six marks inside 50 tonight, three more than Richmond.
13:21
Two consecutive goals for the Dockers, who continue their dominance from stoppages tonight. Fremantle have now scored 2.2 (14) from stoppages, compared with Richmond at 0.0 (0). The Dockers lead clearances 26-8, with a 17-4 advantage from throw ins around the ground.
16:05
Tigers Interchange - Nathan Broad off due to the blood rule.
16:21
After playing on after a mark just eight percent of the time in the first half, the Dockers are getting more adventurous in the third quarter. To this point in the quarter, Fremantle have played on from 25 percent of their marks around the ground.
19:23
SCORE
BEHIND - Dockers (Jesse Hogan)
20:50
Blake Acres is having an impact for the Dockers tonight, with a game-high 21 disposals so far tonight. Acres also has four tackles, two clearances, two inside 50s and a team-high 328 metres gained.
24:01
A big third quarter from the Dockers to give themselves a chance in this match. In that third quarter, the Dockers recorded a plus-30 differential in disposals, plus-15 contested possessions, plus-seven clearances and defensively, held the Tigers to one shot at goal from nine inside 50 entries.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
02:57
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
03:19
In the past four rounds, the Tigers have generated 29 points per game from attacking midfield chains – ranked No.1. Tonight, despite the low scoring, Richmond have still managed to generate 20 points from these chains.
06:00
In his first game back in some time for the Dockers, Jesse Hogan has been dominant in the air tonight. He has a game-high eight marks, including two contested marks, with two score involvements and 11 disposals at 73 percent efficiency.
06:39
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Jake Aarts)
08:19
SCORE
GOAL - Dockers (Mitch Crowden)
08:40
The Dockers pressure in the last quarter has been a feature so far. To this point in the quarter, the Dockers have recorded 28 pressure acts, compared to Richmond with eight.
10:20
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
11:45
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
12:26
The Dockers have generated nine points per game from forward half intercept possessions this season, ranked 15th in the league. That trend has continued tonight, with Fremantle recording just seven points from this source tonight. The Tigers have generated 23 points from forward half intercepts tonight.
15:19
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
15:33
The Tigers have controlled the game in the final quarter and for the first time tonight, have gained control in the stoppages. Richmond lead clearances 5-4 for the quarter, leading to a 9-4 inside 50 advantage and 70 percent time in forward half.
17:45
Jayden Short has continued his fine season for the Tigers tonight, recording a team-high 22 disposals at 82 percent efficiency. Short has also recorded a team-high 439 metres gained and four rebound 50s.
20:09
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Jack Higgins)
22:21
SCORE
BEHIND - Dockers (Jesse Hogan)
23:20
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Higgins)
24:37
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Tom J. Lynch)
24:42
A hard fought win for the Tigers in the end, shaking loose of the Dockers in the final quarter. The Tigers built their win off their ability to score from the intercept, recording 6.5 (41) from this source compared to the Dockers 2.2 (14). Richmond also made the most of their opportunities in front of goal, kicking 6.2 (38) from set shots tonight.