Pre Game
00:00
Zane Trew makes his debut today for the Eagles. Trew has averaged 15 disposals, four tackles, and three clearances in his six WAFL games this season.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
00:33
The Eagles have not been good starters in 2022. Since Round 5, West Coast has not won an opening quarter and has lost this term by an average of 22 points.
02:00
Nic Naitanui has won two early first possessions at stoppages. With Naitanui dominating in the ruck, West Coast was ranked No.1 for centre bounce clearance differential in both 2020 and 2021. This season the Eagles are ranked 17th in this measure with Naitanui missing since Round 4.
03:07
The first score of the game to the Eagles was sourced from a defensive half stoppage. West Coast has averaged only 2.6 points per game from this source (ranked 17th).
03:58
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Rushed)
04:19
The first goal of the game to Willie Rioli and the Eagles followed a forward half intercept. Rioli recorded a season-high 19 disposals and eight score involvements last round, while also finishing with a career-high 127 ranking points.
06:16
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
06:31
The first goal for the Tigers came from a centre bounce clearance. Richmond has averaged 11.7 points per game from this source, but has conceded 14.4 (ranked 17th).
08:41
Richmond has only stuck one of its first four tackle attempts to start the game. The Tigers have recorded a tackle efficiency of just 56.9 percent this season, which is ranked last.
09:08
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Liam Ryan)
11:15
West Coast has an early 4-0 lead in forward half intercepts. Richmond is ranked No.1 at generating such intercepts with 26.6 per game.
12:41
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
14:47
An early goal for Dustin Martin from a forward 50 clearance. The Tigers have scored from 69 percent of such clearances this season (ranked second).
18:41
Richmond has generated four inside 50 entries from eight defensive 50 chains to start the game displaying fast ball movement. The AFL average for converting such chains into inside 50 entries is only 21 percent.
20:44
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Jamie Cripps)
21:13
Willie Rioli has made a prominent start to the game with his five disposals at 100 percent efficiency including three score involvements. Rioli averages 4.3 score involvements per game this season.
24:23
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
24:59
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Shane Edwards)
25:12
An opportunistic crumb and goal from Shane Edwards converted a forward half intercept for the Tigers. Richmond has an early 6-3 lead in intercept marks and averages 17.1 such marks per game (ranked third).
26:32
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Jack Darling)
27:02
West Coast has won the two one-on-one marking contests to start the game, with the second of these a contested mark to Jack Darling giving the Eagles their first goal of the game from a stoppage.
28:32
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
29:02
Richmond continues to look dangerous moving the ball from its back half, with the goal to Jack Riewoldt coming from such a chain. Riewoldt has booted just four goals in his past four games, but kicked four goals against the Eagles in Round 7 earlier in the season.
29:59
West Coast matched Richmond for contested possessions (30-27) in the opening quarter, but the better ball movement of the Tigers resulted in more inside 50 entries (14-11). Richmond also had a major advantage in forward half kicking efficiency (79 percent to 54 percent).
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
01:04
Marlion Pickett has been busy early and currently, leads all Tigers for disposals (12), metres gained (164), contested possessions (5), and intercepts (3).
03:12
Tom Lynch has kicked multiple goals in every game he has played against West Coast, including seven goals when these teams met earlier in the season. Lynch is yet to have a shot at goal or score involvement opposed to Tom Barrass.
03:44
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Nic Naitanui)
04:00
An excellent left-foot snap goal from Nic Naitanui gives the Eagles their second goal from a forward half intercept. After having four such intercepts in the first ten minutes of the game, this was the fifth such intercept for West Coast.
05:33
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Daniel Rioli)
05:45
A long-range goal from Daniel Rioli capped some more slick ball movement from the Tigers. Richmond now leads 13-2 in points scored from the back half and 20-14 in points scored from turnovers.
07:21
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Shai Bolton)
07:35
Richmond leads 4-2 in forward 50 tackles with the last of these leading to the Shai Bolton goal. Dustin Martin was again involved in the scoring chain and has already been involved in six scores for the Tigers.
08:32
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Tim Kelly)
09:23
The classy goal from Tim Kelly makes it two goals each from centre bounces, and West Coast now has 8 scores from just 15 inside 50 entries. The Eagles have scored from 42 percent of inside 50 entries this season.
10:40
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Marlion Pickett)
11:58
Richmond has now scored 7.0 from its seven shots at goal with the two behinds both being rushed. The Tigers are ranked No.1 for accuracy this season.
12:13
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Jamie Cripps)
13:58
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Liam Ryan)
15:10
Dustin Martin now has game-highs for metres gained (284) and score involvements (7) from his 14 disposals. Martin averages 527 metres gained against West Coast which is his best return against any opponent.
15:31
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Shai Bolton)
16:58
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
18:07
The Tigers continue to have a major advantage in forward half kicking efficiency (75 percent to 49 percent). The AFL average for such kicking efficiency is 57 percent.
20:27
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Kamdyn McIntosh)
20:35
Some strong forward half pressure by Maurice Rioli led to the last intercept and goal to Kamdyn McIntosh. Richmond now leads 20-14 in points scored from forward half intercepts.
22:00
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Maurice Rioli)
22:30
The Riolis combined for the last Richmond goal, with Daniel providing the assist. Daniel Rioli recorded a career-high 27 disposals last week against Geelong, while Maurice is currently the No.1 ranked player on the ground for forward half pressure.
26:31
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Josh Gibcus)
26:50
The Tigers continue to punish West Coast with a return now of 11.0 from eleven shots at goal (three behinds all rushed). Richmond also leads 45-20 in points scored from turnovers.
28:36
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Jack Petruccelle)
30:25
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Tom J. Lynch)
31:14
When these teams met in Round 7, Richmond recorded both its highest-ever score (165) and biggest-ever win (109) against West Coast. The Tigers scored 79 points in the first half that night and are on track for another big score today.
32:10
Richmond took control in the second quarter recording kicking efficiency of 79 percent. Only twice this season have the Tigers had a quarter with higher kicking efficiency. Richmond also led 30-13 in marks and was able to move the ball fluently into scoring positions.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:13
Richmond averages 81 short kicks per game but had 63 such kicks in the first half with a clear intent to maintain possession and avoid the intercept defenders of the Eagles.
02:42
West Coast has now scored a wasteful 1.4.10 from set shots at goal while Richmond has scored an accurate 7.1.43 from its set shots.
03:39
Eagles Interchange - Elliot Yeo off due to an injury.
03:53
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Jason Castagna)
03:59
The first goal of the third quarter to the Tigers again came from a forward half intercept. Richmond leads 11-7 in such intercepts and 33-14 in points scored from this source.
04:19
Tigers Interchange - Dustin Martin off due to an injury.
05:14
A centre bounce goal to the Eagles ends a run of five goals to the Tigers. West Coast leads 26-16 in clearances and has scored 3.5.23 to 4.0.24 from this source.
06:27
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Tim Kelly)
06:34
The return of Nic Naitanui continues to have a big impact on stoppages. West Coast now leads 13-7 in centre bounce clearances and 25-18 in points scored from this source.
09:16
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Marlion Pickett)
09:29
Richmond has now scored 3.0 from free kicks and 8.1 from set shots at goal. The Tigers have scored 6.1 from set shots beyond 30 metres, while the Eagles have scored only 0.4 from such shots.
10:44
Dustin Martin exits the match with a game-high eight score involvements, and team-highs for metres gained (359) and disposals (17).
11:45
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Jake Waterman)
13:29
West Coast leads the clearances 7-1 this quarter and also in points scored from this source 14-0. Luke Shuey has won three clearances this term with two of these leading to scores.
15:21
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Jack Petruccelle)
16:58
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Jamie Cripps)
17:10
Jamie Cripps has again been an important player for the Eagles. Cripps has recorded a game-high 430 metres gained from his 15 disposals (his most against the Tigers), and his six score involvements include three goals.
18:48
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Tom J. Lynch)
20:02
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Jake Waterman)
20:50
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Liam Ryan)
21:10
West Coast leads the inside 50 count 13-5 this quarter, and also leads in contested possessions (21-13) and clearances (10-3). The efficient Tigers have scored three goals from their limited opportunities to limit the damage.
21:56
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Zane Trew)
24:12
West Coast continues to impress offensively in the third quarter. The Eagles have now scored 5.5.35 this term, which is the first time this season that West Coast has had ten scoring shots in a quarter.
27:04
A goal on debut for Zane Trew who has had more disposals this quarter (9) than any other player on the ground and has also been involved in the most scores this term (6).
29:17
A rare missed shot at goal for the Tigers and Jack Riewoldt. Richmond has now scored 9.2.56 from set shots compared to West Coast 2.6.18.
30:58
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Liam Baker)
31:10
A steadying goal for the Tigers, and again it came from a free kick. Richmond has now scored 4.0.24 from these opportunities, and its accuracy in front of goal has been the difference.
33:11
A powerful third quarter from the Eagles who dominated clearances (13-6) and leveraged this into advantages in inside 50 entries (18-9) and points scored from stoppages 2.5.17 to 1.1.7. West Coast also won post-clearance contested possession 21-14 in a much-improved performance.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:13
Nic Naitanui has already won first possession at 11 stoppages. Only twice in his career has he recorded more than 11 first possession wins.
02:08
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
03:13
The Tigers have taken 17.1 intercept marks per game this season, which is the third-most of any team. Richmond currently leads 19-13 in this count with Dylan Grimes contributing a team-high five.
03:40
The first goal of the final quarter to Richmond followed another turnover. The Tigers have now scored 11.5.71 to 7.2.44 from this source.
05:43
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Rushed)
05:57
Richmond lost the contested possession count by 23 against the Cats last round, which was its second-worst result this season. The Tigers currently trail 88-106 in contested possessions against the team ranked last in this measure.
07:44
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Jack Petruccelle)
07:47
Eagles Interchange - Sam Petrevski-Seton off due to an injury.
08:00
Some good pressure from the Eagles forced the turnover leading to the Petruccelle goal. Both teams have now scored three goals from intercepts in the defensive midfield, and the Eagles lead in tackle efficiency 69 percent to 50 percent.
10:04
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Liam Baker)
10:15
The intercept marks for the Tigers continue to be a key source of launching an attack. Richmond now leads 21-13 in this count with the last of these leading to the goal to Liam Baker.
11:40
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Tom J. Lynch)
11:55
While West Coast has won centre bounce clearances 19-11, it only leads 27-25 in points scored from this source, with Richmond able to make the most of its limited clearances.
14:20
West Coast has won the first possession from just 39.7 percent of stoppages this season (ranked 17th), but with Nic Naitanui back in the team, the Eagles have won first possession at 40 of 77 stoppages.
14:53
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Tim Kelly)
15:27
The difference in set shots at goal continues to be crucial. West Coast has now scored 2.7.19 compared to Richmond 13.3.81.
18:00
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Jamie Cripps)
18:20
West Coast has lost the inside 50 differential by 19.6 per game this season (ranked 17th), and has won that differential in just one game this season. The Eagles currently lead 53-47 in this count.
21:54
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Kamdyn McIntosh)
22:10
Kamdyn McIntosh has now recorded an equal team-high eight score involvements from his 16 disposals. His accurate kick gives the Tigers a return of 13.3 from beyond 30 metres while West Coast has scored 7.11 from equivalent shots at goal.
24:30
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Jake Waterman)
25:54
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Shane Edwards)
27:34
Daniel Rioli has again been a big part of the Tiger offence. Rioli has recorded a career-high 28 disposals and his nine score involvements equals a career-high.
28:33
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Shane Edwards)
30:34
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Andrew Gaff)
30:38
The siren has sounded to end Q4.
30:45
A comfortable win in the end for Richmond against an improving West Coast. The Tigers were more efficient, recording forward half kicking efficiency of 69 percent to the Eagles 56 percent, and scoring 14.4 from set shots to 3.9 for West Coast.