Tigz_09
Club Legend
- Sep 14, 2014
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MATCH DAY
The Tigers have made it 3 in a row after defeating Carlton by 23 points in front of a small crowd of 49 thousand at the MCG. Richmond getting out to a quick lead, thanks to a 5 goal to 1 quarter had themselves 27 points up and in full control.
“We started well. Across the whole ground, we looked to be on top and played the quarter on our terms. We didn’t do much wrong. Lost the Clearances and Hit Outs by 2 but displayed the type of intensity that you need to win football games.”
It was short lived though as Carlton came out firing in the second to outscore the Tigers and drag the margin back to 14 points at halftime. The Blues dominated the quarter with 19 inside 50’s but didn’t show their full dominance on the scoreboard. Richmonds scoring all but dried up as they could only put up 1.1 for the quarter from their 12 inside 50 opportunities.
“That was as vast a contrast to the opening term as you could get. Maybe not scoring at all would have been worse. We got shown up. They started to run with the ball a fair bit more. Doubled their handball count for the first term and we didn’t account for that. We failed to put up scoring shots. 1 shot for every 6 entries inside 50 is pretty poor. “
The Blues would keep up the pressure in the third term going toe to toe with the Tigers outfit. Both sides having to work hard for their goals as they struggled to make the inside 50’s count. Carlton scoring from just 21% of their inside 50’s to Richmonds 25%.
Richmond just couldn’t pull away from Carltons grasp at any stage prior to the first term. Although it was a low-scoring contest, The Tigers made the most of their chances in the final term kicking 3 straight to keep the Blues at bay. Carlton ruing missed opportunities to convert as much the like the second term they created more scoring shots than Richmond but couldn’t put them away.
The Tigers hanging in for a 23 point win.
FOX SPORTS LAB
David King: I think Richmond were lucky to win this game. I'm calling it the Great escape.
Damien wouldn't be happy with that performance. They nearly came undone in the same fashion Sydney lost to Carlton last weekend.
Brad Johnson: The Tigers were probably expecting an easy win, got complacent and let the match drift away from them. Really lucky escape and I think the supporter base would have been furious if they didn't get the 4 points.
David King: Exactly. I'll tell you where they managed to hold on to win this game and that was in front of goal. They had a conversion rate of 85% missing just 2 shots at goal. 3 of the behinds were rushed, so if they didn't kick straight I'm pretty certain they would have lost this match.
Brad Johnson: you're right there Kingy. Carlton had 13 scoring shots for the match, They won the Hit Outs by 9, Clearances by 7, Inside 50's by 1. It probably came down the Richmonds opening quarter that gave them enough of a buffer to hang on to win.
David King: Sam Lloyd was outstanding for Richmond. He's broken an AFL record of most marks in a game. Taking 30, beating Greg Parkes (24) record from 1970 - Brian lake equalling that in 2007. Finished the match with 32 disposals and 3 goals.