Tigers edge past Eagles to snap 12-match losing run
Richmond ended a 12-match losing streak in the AFL with an 11-point victory over West Coast at Optus Stadium. The win came amid controversy after an umpire penalized Elliot Yeo for not standing the mark, allowing Steely Green to kick a crucial goal. Despite the victory, Richmond remains last on the ladder with a 1-7 record, while West Coast showed improvement after a heavy loss the previous week.
- ▪Richmond defeated West Coast 15.9 (99) to 13.10 (88) to end a 12-game losing streak.
- ▪An umpire's 50m penalty on Elliot Yeo for not standing the mark led to a decisive set shot by Steely Green.
- ▪Richmond played with 18 injured players, including Dion Prestia who left early with a calf injury.
- ▪Noah Balta, Jonty Faull, and Seth Campbell each kicked three goals for Richmond.
- ▪West Coast commemorated the 20th anniversary of their 2006 premiership during the match.
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