Match

Richmond vs Gold Coast Suns

Commentary / 19 Apr 2025

Pre Game

00:00
The Suns have led on the scoreboard in 87% of games this season – the highest rate in the league.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
01:54
Tom Lynch starts Richmond off tonight, kicking the first goal of the game from centre bounce. The Tigers have struggled from the source this season, averaging just 9.4 points per game - ranked 4th worst.
03:52
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Ben Long)
05:17
Richmond has had a strong start in the uncontested game, being plus 12 in uncontested possessions, plus seven in handball receives and plus five in uncontested marks.
06:33
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jonty Faull)
06:59
Jonty Faull kicks an incredible first AFL goal. The Suns have been unable to retain the ball, having just the one effective kick to this point.
07:29
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Seth Campbell)
07:39
Richmond take the early three-goal lead thanks to a free-kick conceded post-goal. Richmond have been unstoppable once they've got the ball inside 50 kicking three goals from three entries.
09:58
Matt Rowell has been the one bright spot for the SUNS so far, having seven disposals and four of the first five clearances of the game.
12:14
Will Graham gets the SUNS on the board with a goal from turnover. The SUNS have been incredible this season, averaging 67.2 points from turnover - ranked second.
14:19
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jonty Faull)
15:36
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
20:08
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (James Trezise)
20:55
The SUNS have struggled out of their back half, achieving an inside 50 from just 20% of their chains, whilst Richmond have achieved an inside 50 from 44% of their defensive half chains.
21:43
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Rushed)
23:59
The SUNS have begun to take control in the last five minutes, having 63% time in forward half and five inside 50s to Richmond's one. Despite this, they have been unable to capitalise, kicking just 0.1 (1) in that time.
25:11
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Rushed)
28:12
Richmond has looked to control the ball ,having 26 uncontested marks in the first quarter and having a kick-to-handball ratio of 1.64.
28:39
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jacob Hopper)
30:01
SCORE GOAL - SUNS (Ben King)
31:52
Tonight is the first time this season the Tigers have won the first quarter. In the past two seasons, the Tigers have won just two of the seven games they have led at quarter time.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:31
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Steely Green)
03:48
After struggling from stoppage in the first quarter, Richmond have begun to assert themselves winning two of the first three clearances and having 10 contested possessions to the SUNS one.
04:08
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Jake Rogers)
06:24
Richmond capitalise on their dominance through Jack Ross, kicking their first of the term after having 63% time in forward half for the quarter.
08:37
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Rushed)
08:55
Both sides have been inefficient with the ball in their hand this quarter with the SUNS having a disposal efficiency of just 68% whilst the Tigers efficiency is just 63%.
10:19
Richmond's pressure has been lacklustre so far in the second having a pressure rating of just 145, their lowest in a second quarter so far this season.
12:20
Gold Coast have begun to control the game, having eight of the last 10 inside 50s, however, they have not taken advantage, kicking just 0.2 (2) in that time.
12:36
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Rushed)
14:19
Despite some questionable decision making with the ball in hand, Noah Balta has had a strong start intercepting in his return having five intercept possessions and two intercept marks.
15:23
SCORE GOAL - SUNS (Ben Long)
15:34
Ben Long marks courageously and kicks a goal, scoring the SUNS' first from stoppage today. The SUNS have been unstoppable from the source this season, averaging 47 points - ranked first.
17:37
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Jed Walter)
17:57
Gold Coast have won the last six clearances, taking control of the stoppage. They have outscored the Tigers by five points from the source, kicking 1.0 (6) to the Tigers 0.1 (1).
20:14
Nick Vlautin leads all on the ground in intercepts today, having nine already, matching his career high in a first half from Round 20, 2023.
21:22
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Sam Flanders)
23:26
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Ethan Read)
24:33
The SUNS lead the league this season, averaging 70.2 points from set shot, however, they have struggled scoring tonight, kicking just 1.4 (10) to this point.
25:33
After Gold Coast failed to score a goal from their past six inside 50s, Richmond are able to capitalise on their opportunity kicking a goal from their first entry in 10 minutes.
29:12
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Hugo Ralphsmith)
29:18
Nick Vlaustin has been instrumental for the Tigers in the first half, having a career-high 11 intercepts in the first half, along with a game high 21 disposals - also a career-high.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
03:33
Neither side has been able to get clean possession so far this term, although the SUNS are looking a bit cleaner in the chaos being plus five in uncontested possessions and having four uncontested marks to the Tigers zero.
04:46
The SUNS continue to pin the Tigers in their defensive 50 winning clearances four to one and having five inside 50s in a row.
05:40
The Tigers once again kick a quick goal on turnover against the run of play. The Tigers rank last this season, losing the scores on turnover count by 29.2 points on average. Despite this they have outscored the SUNS by 20 points from the source.
09:53
Both teams have picked up the pressure in the third, with the SUNS having a rating of 214 and the Tigers having a rating of 254 - their highest in a third quarter this year.
10:44
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Tom Lynch)
10:53
The SUNS rank first this season in scores from turnover differential, outscoring teams by an average margin of 32.2 points, and yet tonight the Tigers have flipped the script, now having outscored the SUNS by 38 points from turnover.
13:13
Despite having a disposal efficiency of just 54%, the Tigers are thriving in the chaos this term, having just four uncontested marks and having a pressure rating of 234.
14:08
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Rushed)
15:24
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Jarrod Witts)
17:17
Jayden Short kicks the Tigers' third of the quarter and their third from stoppage for the game. Despite ranking 2nd worst this season in scores from stoppage differential, the Tigers have been clinical today outscoring the SUNS by 12 points from the source.
18:37
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Tim Taranto)
19:04
The Tigers have now kicked the last six goals to give themselves their largest lead of the match. Tim Taranto has led the way this term, having nine disposals and a goal.
22:45
Maurice Rioli, despite having just three disposals this quarter, has been incredibly impactful, having three tackles, two intercept possessions, three contested possessions and a goal.
24:13
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Ross)
24:27
Despite winning every quarter to this point, this is the first time the Tigers have been positive in the inside 50 count, having 14 to the SUNS' 10.
25:38
SCORE GOAL - SUNS (Touk Miller)
29:02
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Seth Campbell)
31:29
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Sam Lalor)
32:59
Despite the SUNS struggles, Noah Anderson picked up his game in the third having 11 disposals, four inside 50s and five clearances - an equal career-high in a quarter.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:20
SCORE GOAL - SUNS (Sam Flanders)
00:32
The SUNS have given themselves an early chance here, kicking a quick goal from centre bounce. They have been sensational from centre bounce this season, averaging 11.7 points - ranked first.
01:57
Ben Long continues a perfect start to the quarter, scoring two quick goals from centre bounce. This is their first time scoring consecutive goals since the first quarter.
04:13
After being -18 in scores from stoppage in the first three quarters, the SUNS have quickly equaled the tally scoring three goals from stoppage already this term.
05:47
Tigers Interchange - Sam Lalor off due to an injury.
08:08
After a slow start, the Tigers have had the last four inside 50s, but in contrast to the rest of the game, they have been unable to take advantage, being yet to score.
09:21
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Ben Ainsworth)
11:21
The SUNS have been incredibly effective inside 50 this term, scoring from 83% of their entries and kicking a goal from 50%.
13:13
Tigers Interchange - Maurice Rioli off due to an injury.
14:56
The Tigers have slowed their game down in the final term, not playing on from any of their marks, compared to 24% in the first three quarters.
16:51
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Sam Lalor)
17:10
The SUNS continue to struggle to move the ball from their defensive 50, being unable to achieve an inside 50 from their six chains so far.
18:42
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Steely Green)
20:43
Ben Long scores once again to keep the SUNS in the hunt. They have now kicked four goals in a row, matching their total in the first three quarters.
23:49
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Sam Flanders)
24:28
After having just six disposals in the first three quarters, Connor Budarick has exploded to life, having 11 disposals, eight uncontested possessions and 207 metres gained this term.
25:49
SCORE GOAL - SUNS (Will Graham)
25:52
Tigers Interchange - Maurice Rioli off due to an injury.
26:57
SCORE BEHIND - SUNS (Noah Anderson)
29:51
Nick Vlaustin has held strong for Richmond's defense tonight having 27 disposals, 13 marks (four contested), seven intercept marks and 15 intercepts - an equal-career high.